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DECISION 2018: PRIMARY ELECTIONS
Lipinski prevails Incumbent claims narrow victory in 3rd Congressional District race
Miller
By Dermot Connolly
ing to the Cook County Clerk’s office, Miller won the seat with Donna Miller was the winner 17,601 votes (43.39 percent), to of the 6th District Cook County 16,477 (40.62 percent) for MurBoard race Tuesday night that phy. Presta came in a distant third lived up to predictions of be- with 6,490 votes (16 percent). ing one of the most competiWhile Murphy called Miller tive matchups in to concede the Cook 6th District the area. County Board race Cook County late Tuesday night, Three candidates were runshe still had someBoard ning to succeed thing to celebrate incumbent Chicago Ridge resi- when she eked out a victory in dent Ed Moody, who chose not the Worth Township Democratic to run for election to the seat committeeman race against John he was appointed to in 2016. Michael O’Sullivan. According The candidates were healthcare to the Cook County Clerk’s consultant Miller, of Lynwood; office, with all 100 precincts Patricia Joan “Tricia” Murphy, reporting, Murphy won with of Crestwood; and Crestwood 9,188 votes (50.88 percent) to Mayor Lou Presta. 8,905 votes (49.22 percent) for Murphy was hoping to take O’Sullivan. the seat that her mother, Joan Miller, 52, of Lynwood, said Murphy, held from 2002 until before the election that being her death in 2016. But with all See MILLER, Page 7 219 precincts reporting, accord-
By Steve Metsch Flashing a bright smile late Tuesday night, Cong. Dan Lipinski cautiously spoke of his apparent victory by a slim margin over challenger Marie Newman after their bitter campaign in the 3rd Congressional District Democratic primary. Lipinski spoke at about 11:20 p.m. at a rally of his supporters at the Flagg Creek Golf Course clubhouse in Countryside. The Associated Press declared him the winner early Wednesday, but Newman had not yet conceded. Supporters erupted in cheers when Lipinski walked in with wife Judy to the sounds of “The Lipinski Song” by Tomorrow’s Alliance. At that time, he led by about 1,600 votes with 25 precincts left to be counted. With 97 percent of the vote tallied, Lipinski led, 51 percent to 49 percent. “I’m not coming up here to declare victory, but things look really good at this point,” said Lipinski, who thanked supporters, his parents and wife, Judy. He and Judy had nervously watched election results at the home of his mother and father, former Cong. William Lipinski. “I kept hitting the refresh button,” the congressman said. The winner is expected to easily beat Republican candidate Arthur Jones, of Lyons. The Illinois Republican Party has distanced itself from Jones, a far right-wing campaigner who over the decades has been a member of neo-Nazi groups. Newman, 53, of La Grange, whose rally was held in Chicago, declined to concede, saying “you
Miller wins tough race
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Flowers scores a decisive win
Cong. Dan Lipinski, with wife Judy, chats with reporters after his narrow victory over challenger Marie Newman in the 3rd Congressional District primary election.
all have worked way too hard, so I’m not ready to give in. And before we give in, and we’re likely not, you know me. We’re going to make sure every vote is counted.” She added that she “would like Mr. Lipinski to have a very painful evening.” Lipinski was offended. “Can you believe she said that on TV in front of millions of people?” he asked, declining further comment. During his speech to supporters, Lipinski, 51, of Western Springs, accused Newman of trying to create “a Tea Party of the Left” in the Democratic Party. “The Democratic Party has to be inclusive. It’s not enough to oppose President Trump. We shouldn’t be pushing people out. We should be bringing people in,” he said to applause. “I’ve always been about bringing people together. That’s what we should be doing. I’ve always thought being in elected office is about helping people,” Lipinski said.
PRIMARY WINNERS Some of the winners of the Illinois primary elections:
GOVERNOR J.B. Pritzker, Democrat Bruce Rauner, Republican
ATTORNEY GENERAL Kwame Raoul, Democrat Erika Harold, Republican
STATE REP. 31ST DISTRICT Mary Flowers, Democrat
COOK COUNTY 6TH DIST. COMMISSIONER Donna Miller, Democrat
COOK COUNTRY BOARD PRESIDENT Toni Preckwinkle, Democrat
COOK COUNTY ASSESSOR Fritz Kaegi, Democrat
Later, Lipinski said an influx of outside money turned political newcomer Newman into a formidable challenger. “Over $2 million poured in here
to attack me,” he said. He said “yes” when asked if this campaign was the toughest of his eight races for Congress. An insider in the Lipinski campaign said he was surprised the race was so close, adding “they painted him with a broad brush.” Estimates were that Newman spent around $2.5 million and Lipinski spent about $2 million on the campaign. Newman told her supporters that “no matter what happens, we have moved him on immigration, we have moved him on healthcare. I scared the crap out of him on 12 vs. 15 (minimum wage). “There are many things we can move him on more. So, let’s be clear: The fight is not over and it’s not done,” Newman said. Lipinski’s chief of staff, Jerry Hurckes, recalled Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley saying people “are comfortable with an old shoe,” adding “with Dan Lipinski, you’re comfortable.” See LIPINSKI, Page 7
Flowers
By Joe Boyle
Preston’s 17 percent with 1,812 votes. In the southwest suburbs, State Rep. Mary Flowers, who with 38 of 39 precincts reporthas served 33 years in office, will ing, Flowers had 83 percent with return for another term as the 4,012 votes to Preston’s nearly Democratic state representative 17 percent with 820 votes. of the 31st District after defeating Flowers, 66, had not faced any Willie Preston in the primary competition in years. She admitrace Tuesday night. ted that it was an unfamiliar role Flowers, who began her career for her but said she was fine with in 1985, defeated facing the challenge. 31st State Preston, who was Flowers said she running for politi- Representative was gratified with cal office for the the response she District first time. With has received from the decisive victory, Flowers constituents from Chicago and will return as state rep since no the southwest suburbs. The large Republicans ran in the primary. and diverse district extends as According to the unofficial far east as Chicago’s Englewood totals tabulated Tuesday night, neighborhood and as far west as Flowers recorded a decisive vic- Palos Hills. tory in Chicago and the south“I am so thankful to my conwest suburbs. In the city, with stituents because they spoke 67 of 73 precincts reporting late clearly and loudly,” Flowers said. Tuesday night, Flowers captured See FLOWERS, Page 7 82 percent with 8,698 votes to
United for safety’s sake: Local students march against gun violence By Dermot Connolly Hundreds of students at Richards High School in Oak Lawn participated in the National Walkout Day on March 14 in a call to end gun violence. The date and 10 a.m. start time for the nationwide protest was chosen because it was at that time on Feb. 14 that 17 people were shot and killed by a gunman at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. School officials estimated that half the 1,600 students at Richards, 10601 S. Central Ave., participated in the 17-minute walkout, closely watched by school security officers and Oak Lawn police officers. “It might have been more if the weather was warmer,” said District 218 spokesman Bob
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Richards High School students participated in the National Walkout Day on March 14 by walking around the Oak Lawn school’s running track, and listening quietly as the names of the 17 people killed at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., on Feb. 14.
McParland. At Oak Lawn Community High School, an estimated 300 students
participated in a 17-minute walkout, despite being told ahead of time by school administrators that
anyone who walked out would receive detentions for truancy and an unexcused absence.
At Richards, the students filed out of the school at promptly 10 a.m. and walked across the park-
ing lot to the fenced running track, many carrying signs or balloons. As they gathered in relative silence, student leaders inside the school read out over the public address system the names and biographies of the 15 students and two teachers who were killed by a 19-year-old gunman. “We cannot let these tragedies drown away our voices. Enough is enough. The time for change is now. School safety is not a political issue but a fundamental right for everyone,” said Jonathan Ye, a senior from Oak Lawn, who was one of the speakers. A member of the Rotary Interact Club, Ye was among the students who helped organize the demonstration. After all the names were read, See WALKOUT, Page 7
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Thursday, March 22, 2018
POLICE REPORTS Chicago Ridge Marijuana dealing Jose Garcia, 45, was charged with felony manufacturing and delivery of cannabis after police executed a search warrant of his home in the 6200 block of Washington Street at 5 a.m. March 10. Police said that after receiving a tip that he was selling marijuana, they conducted an intensive investigation that led up to the search warrant. Police said they found cannabis and numerous items associated with dealing narcotics. Garcia was held awaiting a bond hearing.
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St. Patrick’s Day party
Alex Orfanos, of Palos Hills, and Kathy Lovitt, of Palos Heights, were dressed in green for the St. Patrick’s Day party she hosted on Friday at McDonald’s, 11050 Southwest Highway, in Palos Hills.
Domestic battery Amber Downen, 18, was charged with domestic battery after police were called to a disturbance in her home in the 10300 block of South McVicker Avenue at 1:30 p.m. March 11. Police said they determined that when an argument between Downen and another person became physical, she allegedly scratched the other person’s face. She was held for a bond hearing on March 12.
Gaelic Park to host Easter Egg Hunt, Sunday Carvery The annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, March 25 at Gaelic Park, 6119 W. 147th St., Oak Forest. The Easter Egg Hunt, along with other activities, will be held for children of all ages. Admission is free. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 687-9323 or visit www.chicagogaelicpark.org. Easter Sunday Carvery will be celebrated with an all-you-caneat buffet on April 1 at Gaelic Park. Dinner will be served from 3 to 6 p.m. Live music will be provided by Jerry and Kara Eadie until 8 p.m.
The feast begins with a choice of soups and an extensive salad bar, freshly carved meats, vegetables, a potato bar with choice of potato and toppings and a children’s buffet station with chicken tenders, mac’n cheese, corn, mashed potatoes and dessert. Reservations are required and must be paid in advance. Seating is limited. The admission is $26 for adults and $12 for children ages 4 to 12 and includes all the food and entertainment. A cash bar is available. For further information, call Gaelic Park at (708) 687-9323 or visit the website at www. chicagogaelicpark.org
Retail theft • Victor Rodriguez-Reyes, 25, of the 3400 block of West 72nd Street, Chicago, was charged with retail theft at 4 p.m. March 13 at Kohl’s in Chicago Ridge Mall. Police said store security guards reported seeing him selecting unspecified merchandise and taking it out the door without paying for it. He is due in court on March 29. • Skye Smith, 19, of the 7200 block of South Maplewood Avenue, Chicago, was charged with retail theft at 5 p.m. March 14 at the Charlotte Rousse store in Chicago Ridge Mall. Police said she took unspecified merchandise out of the store without paying for it. She is due in court on April 25.
DUI charge John Pembroke, 54, of the 10600 block of South Kostner Avenue, Oak Lawn, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop in the 11100 block of South Central Avenue at 11:27 p.m. March 12. Police said he failed field sobriety tests and was also cited for speeding and driving without insurance. He is due in court on April 25.
Revoked license David Conley, 33, of the 5200 block of South Austin Avenue, Chicago, was charged with driving with a traffic stop at 1:27 a.m. last Thursday in the 10000 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said he was also cited for not wearing a seatbelt. He is due in court on April 25.
Suspended license • Mark Mazurowski, 40, of the 16100 block of Long Avenue, Oak Forest, was charged with driving with a suspended license at 7:05 p.m. March 14 in the 10900 block of South Ridgeland Avenue.
Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance and illegal use of an electronic device while driving. He is due in court on April 19. • Tatyana Taylor, 24, of the 9100 block of South Ada Street, Chicago, was charged with driving with a suspended license at 6:50 p.m. March 10 in the 6400 block of West 95th Street. Police said she is due in court on March 29.
them. Victor J. Emeric Jr., 31, of Oak Lawn, was found with 13 syringes, 30 plastic bags, a burnt spoon and other drug-related items. And Michael Hart, 31, of Oak Lawn, also had several glass pipes, plastic bags and other items with drug residue, according to police.
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Paris A. Scott Jr., of Calumet City, was charged with criminal possession of a stolen motor vehicle when police said he was found driving with a U-Haul truck that had been reported stolen at 4:26 p.m. last Thursday in the 2500 block of West 95th Street. Police said he was also cited for obstruction for providing police with false identification, and several traffic violations for disobeying at least four traffic control devices. Police said the rented vehicle had been reported stolen because it should have been returned on March 3. Diamond Frison, 22, of Chicago, was a passenger in the vehicle and she was also charged with criminal trespassing to a vehicle.
Retail thefts
• Aaliyah Trull, 19, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St., at 4:44 p.m. March 9. Police said she took seven items of baby clothes worth $33.86 in total. • Castellano Martinez, 25, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St., at 7:08 p.m. March 12. Police said she took 16 containers of infant formula valued at $281.18 in total. • Darren Dwayne Mack Jr., 54, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Menards, 9100 S. Western Ave., at 1:02 p.m. March 14. Police said he was caught trying to steal a home-security system worth $198.97. • Jovan Jackson Jr., 19, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St., at 4:55 p.m. March 11. Police said he took a $9.88 electronics charger. • Briah Washington, 25, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St., at 2:11 p.m. March 11. Police said she took a five-foot charging cable worth $13.84.
DUI charges • Paul Kiruci, 35, of Evergreen Park, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol at 4:17 a.m. March 11 in the 3600 block of West 95th Street. Police said he was also cited for speeding 52 mph in a 30-mph zone, and driving without insurance. • Ronald Maceyak, 56, of Evergreen Park, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 9 p.m. last Thursday in the 9000 block of South Albany Avenue. Police said he was also cited for not having a rear registration plate, improper lane usage, failure to signal, and making an improper turn.
Drug paraphernalia Four men were charged with possession of drug paraphernalia following the execution of a search warrant at 4:54 p.m. March 14 at a home in the 9100 block of South Spaulding Avenue. Police said Charles Michalski, 55, of Evergreen Park, was found with five used syringes, eight plastic bags and seven glass pipes with drug residue. Matthew Michalski, 33, of Evergreen Park, was found with 170 small bags, four spoons, and more than 20 syringes and other items with drug residue on
Two found in stolen moving truck
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Domestic disturbance A 15-year-old Hickory Hills boy was arrested on an outstanding juvenile warrant when police were called to a domestic disturbance at his home in the 9100 block of South Roberts Road at 3:13 p.m. March 13. Police said the boy’s father found alcohol and marijuana in his room, and when the teen found out that the marijuana was thrown out, he began “throwing stuff around the house.” He was taken into custody on the warrant and transported to the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center in Chicago, police said.
Obstructing justice Sarah K. Johnson, 31, of the 100 block of South Sangamon Street, Chicago, was arrested in Hometown on an outstanding Hickory Hills warrant and turned over to Hickory Hills police at 1 a.m. Monday. Police said the original charge was for obstructing justice. She also had two Cook County warrants and was held due to appear in bond court later the same day.
Suspended license • Teiara M. Grant, 22, of the 500 block of West 66th Street, Chicago, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 6:09 p.m. Sunday in the 8400 block of West 87th Street. Police said she was also cited for using a cellphone while driving and improper display of registration. She is due in court on April 9. • Robert P. Counce, 33, of the 8600 block of South Massasoit Avenue, Burbank, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 8:03 a.m. Monday at 87th Place and Roberts Road. Police said he
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Oak Lawn DUI charges
• Syler A. Flores, 26, of Alsip, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 12:50 a.m. March 13 in the 4000 block of West 95th Street. Police said she registered a .136 blood-alcohol content on a breath test. She was also cited for speeding 54 mph in a 35mph zone, and driving without insurance. She is due in court on April 26. • Olbin N. Bueso-Rivera, 33, of Blue Island, was charged with felony aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 11 p.m. March 14 in the 5100 block of West 111th Street. Police said he registered a .154 percent blood-alcohol count on a breath test. He was already wanted on an outstanding Chicago warrant for failure to appear in court on a previous felony DUI charge. He was also cited for driving with a suspended license, improper lane usage and driving without insurance. He was held for a bond hearing. • David Aguilar-Garcia, 22, of Chicago, was charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol for alcohol and drugs following a traffic stop at 2:42 a.m. March 15 in the 6300 block of West 87th Street. Police said he registered a .115 bloodalcohol content on a breath test. Police said he also admitted smoking marijuana. He was also cited for possession of 2 grams of cannabis, and possession of drug paraphernalia, after a marijuana pipe fell from his lap when he got out of the car, according to police. He is due in court on April 4.
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Palos Twp. mediation meeting ‘temporarily’ called off Protests over Brannigan remarks draw attention of Dept. of Justice By Anthony Caciopo Months of red-hot discord at Palos Township board meetings over controversial remarks posted on social media last year by Township Trustee Sharon Brannigan have caught the attention of the U.S. Department of Justice, but a mediation sit-down supposedly scheduled for later this month with that agency has been called off — at least temporarily. “The two sides are going to come together,” Township Supervisor Colleen Schumann told The Reporter the day after the meeting on March 20. However, according to a representative of the National Network of Arab American Communities, that meeting isn’t going to happen soon. Bassem Kawar, the Network’s national coordinator, said Schumann jumped the gun by speaking of the mediation meeting to The Reporter. Details, he said, were to remain confidential, and he stated as much in a text message last week when contacted by The Reporter for the original story. “The community coalition decided to suspend the process temporarily,” he said Friday in a phone conversation. “The reasoning is we believe that the Township is acting in bad faith and they should have never (disclosed) any information or spoke freely about this entire process until all
parties agreed on how to move forward.” The Reporter has reached out to Schumann and the Department of Justice. No comment has been received as of press time. As part of her comments about the then-upcoming mediation meeting, Schumann had said a Department of Justice representative had already met with protestors and would be meeting with her and selected board members this week. After that, a meeting would be held with both sides. It has now been called off. The Palos Township Board of Trustees have been under a microscope since July 10, 2017 when more than 100 people showed up to protest Trustee Sharon Brannigan and comments she had posted on social media. Many claim the comments were offensive toward Muslims and Middle Eastern people in general. Each subsequent monthly board meeting was attended by a crowd of similar numbers, far exceeding the capacity of the Township headquarters to accommodate them in the 42-seat meeting room. Amid rallying cries, chants over megaphones and repeated calls for Brannigan’s resignation, the meeting schedule lurched forward through the rest of 2017 and into 2018, with at least one meeting called off moments before it was scheduled to begin by Schumann due to disruptions. Another meeting was cancelled outright with
Photo by Anthony Caciopo
“Stop yelling at a woman,” said a protestor, repeatedly, to a man at left who insisted that she and others were violating the Open Meetings Act with disruptions at the March 20 Palos Township Board of Trustees meeting. Recording the confrontation with her smartphone is Tammy Georgiou.
scant prior notice. By the time of the July, 2017 meeting, Brannigan had removed the social media posts and later issued an apology, which has been received with little or no acceptance by the protestors who have called her effort insincere and too little, too late. Mounting pressure by the protestors caught the attention of Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinckle last summer, who issued a call for Brannigan to resign from the Cook County Commission on Women’s Issues, an appointed position. Brannigan did, in fact, step down but said she had already intended to do
so for other reasons. Protestors have insisted the Palos Township Board of Trustees force her out or pressure her to resign, but that’s not the way it works, said Schumann, the Township supervisor. “I go back to those first meetings (last summer) where the entire board stated that we did not agree with her comments and that we were not in any way supporting what she said. But, we maintained that she is an elected official we cannot fire. The voters decide that,” said Schumann. The most recent meeting, held March 20 at Township headquarters, was not without fireworks.
Similar to the February board meeting, the protestors held their own meeting with guest speakers mere feet away from the official board proceedings taking place at the same time. A member of the audience took issue with the activities. “You’re violating the law,” a man said, calling out from his seat. “You’re interrupting a legal meeting and I can’t hear what they’re saying.” He soon stood and made his way toward the front of the room amid shouts that he sit down or even leave. “I ain’t going anywhere,” he said. “You’re violating the Open Meetings Act.” As the unidentified man continued to speak his mind, engaging with multiple people, Danya Zituni, a youth organizer with the Arab American Action Network, led a discussion on a variety of topics including the Patriot Act. At the same time, the Board of Trustees meeting was underway, all within 10-15 feet. “She’s yelling at me, I have to yell to get over her, everybody else is yelling, so of course I’m going to elevate my voice to get my message across,” said the man outside after the meeting concluded. “They’re (the protestors) are taking a social issue and turning it into a criminal act.” He refused to provide his name,
saying “I don’t need these (expletive) coming by my house.” Nesreen, a woman who exchanged heated words with the unidentified man during the meeting, preferred not to give her last name but said outside “I’m an American, an Arab-American. I was born and raised here. I never even left this country.” Schumann said that the hurried meetings the Board has been able to conduct the past three months while the protestors have their own activities in the same room are still resulting in accomplished business. Bill auditing, highway commission issues, a tax assistance program for primarily seniors and the Township’s annual Easter distribution effort are some of the Township’s functions and activities, she said. “We got a delivery of Easter baskets from the Palos Park Woman’s Club. They’re so gracious to do this for us every year,” Schumann said, estimating there were 40 baskets of donations in her office. Palos Township covers all or parts of Bridgeview, Hickory Hills, Orland Park, Palos Heights, Palos Hills, Palos Park, Willow Springs and Worth. The next regularly scheduled board meeting will be held at 7 p.m. April 9 at Township headquarters, 10802 S. Roberts Road, Palos Hills.
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City tries to speed up demolition of old health club site By Joe Boyle Palos Hills attorney George Pappas has filed a complaint to encourage the immediate demolition of the old Palos Hills Olympic Health Club and Racquetball site by the new owner of the property. Pappas made the announcement during the Palos Hills City Council meeting last Thursday night. The property at 11050 S. Roberts Road has been vacant for over a decade and the city had been working on purchasing the land to have it demolished for future development. However, a mystery buyer purchased the property last summer before the city could act. “I hope to report to you within 20 days that the building will be demolished,” Pappas said. “He (the new owner) said they would have it demolished within 30 days. He has to respond to my complaint.” Pappas said he would keep the new owner at this word. He said he will update the board at the next city council meeting. Pappas was later asked by The Reporter if he believes the long-awaited demolition of the property will soon take place. “As far as I know he is going to demolish it,” Pappas said. “He has plans to develop it. But what that it is, I don’t know.” Pappas believes the current owner does not realize what is in store for him once he demolishes the property. The attorney has stated at previous board meetings that the new owner will find it difficult to develop the
property due to the expense that will occur once he proceeds with his plans. Some differences of opinions were expressed over a new business that will be opening in the city, Carousel Checks, at 112th and Southwest Highway. The developers of the business had requested a reduction in costs for moving to the city. Palos Hills Mayor Gerald Bennett said that a 50 percent reduction had first been suggested and the city refused that offer. During the committee-of-the-whole session that took place before the city council meeting, Bennett said he was willing to allow a 20 to 25 percent reduction in costs for Carousel Checks. “We don’t have any TIF zones in the city so these are the types of incentives businesses are looking for,” Bennett said. “I don’t mind reducing the cost but we have to be careful,” added Ald. Pauline Stratton (2nd Ward). “We want to see businesses coming in.” “It seems that this is the price of doing business,” Ald. Martin Kleefisch (1st Ward) said. The board approved the measure with 20 percent reduction in costs for Carousel Checks, a provider of personal, business, computer, laser and bank checks. Bennett and Palos Hills Police Chief Paul Madigan continue to encourage legislators to increase fines and change charges from misdemeanors to felonies for individuals who call in fake reports of violence at local schools and colleges.
The mayor first bought up these concerns at the previous board meeting and said that these pranks could cause great harm because of the intensity of the situation, referring to the recent call made to Moraine Valley Community College that has been determined as a hoax. “I have talked to Bill Cunningham (state senator for the 18th District) and I talked to Kelly Burke (state representative for the 36th District) about this,” Bennett said. “It could cause a dangerous situation. We have to look into many things, like mental health. More has to be done.” Bennett added earlier in the committee-ofthe-whole meeting that the city has a slight surplus as they prepare for this year’s budget. He noted that the city has welcomed some new restaurants, most notably Los Primos Sazon at 10305 S. Roberts Road that has received some good reviews. The mayor said he has been told that the city has 97 restaurants that range from fast-food variety to larger scale eateries. The mayor said the breakfast for seniors event that took place last Thursday and featured Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was a success. He added that a lot of the discussion centered on phone scams that often target seniors. But the mayor said the problem is greater than most people realize. “It’s not just seniors because it is happening to people of all ages who fall for these phone scams,” Bennett said. “It really is sad.
State Rep. Hurley to host series of Job Club meetings State Rep. Fran Hurley (D-35th) will be holding a series of meetings to serve as an informal gathering for individuals seeking jobs. The next Job Club meeting will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 30 at the Beverly Library, 1962 W. 95th St., Chicago. Guest speaker Melinda Crosby, from Goodwill Workforce Connection Center, will speak on this month’s topic, “Interviewing 101.” The intent of the meetings is to provide individuals with useful tactics on how to apply for career opportunities and network.
“Job hunting can be a difficult, time-consuming process. I hope this series is helpful to area job seekers and allows them to gain necessary information to successfully find a job,” Hurley said. “I am committed to supporting efforts in Illinois to create and retain jobs, and to ensure that local job seekers have opportunities to maximize their potential and become gainfully employed.” The series will be held the last Friday of every month at varying locations. Guest speakers and topics will also vary monthly. If constituents are interested and seeking more
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A large group of children had a lot of fun during the “Pinkalicious and Peterific Party” held to celebrate the arrival of spring on March 10 at the Evergreen
Park Library, 9400 S. Troy Ave. Kids and caregivers alike had fun at the event. Cupcakes were served for the children and adults. Kids had an
opportunity to make pink crafts as well. Activities were focused on the color pink for the day and included not only crafts, but games as well. Many of
the kids were dressed in pink attire. Library staff members also read books to the children in attendance. A variety of other programs for chil-
dren will also be offered this spring at the Evergreen Park Library. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-8522.
Chicago Ridge cousins Rayleigh White (from left), 2, and Emerson Schweikert, 1, are loving all the fun pink-themed activities at the Evergreen Park Library’s “Pinkalicous and Peterific Party” on March 10. Story time, pink crafts and cupcakes were among the offerings at the “Pinkalicious and Peterific Party.”
Naomi Bofinger, 5, of Evergreen Park, has a sip and a smile during the party. Saudah Arrasheed, 5, of Evergreen Park, is pretty in pink at the Evergreen Park Library’s “Pinkalicious and Peterific Party.”
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Olivia Storino, 4, of Evergreen Park, does a pink-themed craft at the Evergreen Park Public Library’s “Pinkalicous and Peterific Party.”
EVERGREEN PARK VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
Community Center construction to begin soon By Sharon L. Filkins
Evergreen Park residents will soon see construction signs and fences going up at the site of the Village Community Center located at 3450 W. 97th St. Mayor James Sexton said at Monday’s village board meeting that construction on the much anticipated new Community Center is beginning. “I want everyone aware that the work is beginning and the area will be fenced off for safety’s sake,” Sexton said. “We may have some bumps along the way, but we will get through it.” He added that the current Center will remain open during the construction.
Construction of the new Center will be done by Henry Brothers Construction at a cost of $5,570,300. The bid was awarded to the company at the March 5 board meeting. According to Public Works Director Bill Lorenz, nine bids on the work was received and Henry Brothers was the lowest bidder. According to the minutes of the March 5 meeting, Sexton said that Henry Brothers Construction has an established reputation for building schools, libraries and other public projects. He also stated that provisions are being made to ensure the safety of children and seniors using the current facilities while construc-
tion is underway. On other matters, Mary Ann Diehl, director of the Office of Citizens Services, presented an overview of the department’s 2017 programs. She reported that 17,680 Meals On Wheels were delivered in 2017, serving an average of 34 seniors daily. Diehl said that Little Company of Mary Hospital donated $5,000 to the program. Additionally, the OCS minibus transported over 1,490 seniors and people with disabilities to various appointments, covering a total of 9,618 miles in 2017. The service is available Tuesday through Friday. The Village Food Pantry, which is staffed by volunteers, served an average of 125 households a month. At Thanksgiving, 147 families were served, with 123 families cared for at Christmas, according to Diehl. In other business, the board approved a resolution to apply for funds from the Cook County Community Development Block Grant program. The application is done on an annual basis. A contract to KLF Enterprises, in the amount of $11,000, was approved for the demolition of a vacant single-family home at 3443 W. Park Drive. Also approved was a request to seek bids for the village’s 2018 50/50 sidewalk program. Business certificates were issued to: Hot N Juicy Crab Inc., a Cajun/boiled seafood restaurant at 9642 S. Western Ave.; Charlie’s Diamond Jewelers, 3500 W. 95th St.; Pironti’s Restaurant LLC, 9851 S. Pulaski; and Microblading Studio, an eyebrow microblading studio, 3545 W. 99th St.
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News and events from our archives • 50 years ago Consider location for Moraine Valley Community College From the March 21, 1968 issue: The story: Options to purchase a site are now being negotiated by the Moraine Valley Community College District 124 Board, it was disclosed during a Monday night meeting. The board has been studying several possible locations but decided Monday to concentrate their efforts on one particular site. The location of the site cannot be announced until the final negotiations are completed. The purchase of the site, when it is selected, will be financed in part by the district, with the state paying three fourths of the cost of the building and grounds. The board approved the appointment of Sister M. Rosaril, of Little Company of Mary Hospital, to the college staff. The quote: “She (Sr. Rosaril) will design a health services curriculum and will head that program when it is implemented by the college,” according from a statement from the board.
• 25 years ago Superman comic book artist visits Worth From the March 18, 1993 issue: The story: Fans of the comic book world poured into the Heroland Comics book store in Worth on March 6 to greet legendary DC Comics artist Curt Swan. Renowned in the comic book world as the man who has brought Superman to life for more than quarter of a century, Swan and five other comic book artists spent the afternoon signing autographs, drawing and coloring sketches and greeting hundreds of fans. Swan said he enjoyed meeting the fans who lined up to see him in Worth. The quote: “If this was 30 years ago, I wouldn’t be here signing autographs and meeting fans,” Swan said. “Back then anonymity was preferred and notoriety was protected by editors. Sometime we didn’t even get the work back.”
• 10 years ago Hickory Hills gets green light to add red-light cameras From the March 20, 2008 issue: The story: Hickory Hills has received permission from the Illinois Department of Transportation to place red-light traffic enforcement cameras on 95th Street. The cameras will be installed later this month on both eastbound and westbound 95th Street at Roberts Road, Hickory Hills Police Chief Alan Vodicka said. RedSpeed Illinois, the company with which Hickory Hills signed a contract last March, is scheduled to start installing the cameras on March 31. Vodicka said violations in Hickory Hills will be reviewed by members of the police department trained in the operation and review the process of the program. The quote: “City officials should discuss, approve and submit paperwork soon because IDOT’s permit request process is suffering some congestion of its own,” Vodicka said.
Thursday, March 22, 2018
The Reporter
WHATIZIT?
EP woman and friend celebrate after surviving cancer By Joe Boyle
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The clue for this week’s Whatizit (above) is: Courage home. Send your responses with your name and hometown by noon Monday to thereporter@comcast.net. We had several readers who knew that last week’s answer was Carl A. Sward Elementary School, 9830 S. Brandt Ave., Oak Lawn. Palos Heights resident Crystine Bush was the first to answer and she pointed out that she attended Sward School from kindergarten through eighth grade. Rich Rahn, of Evergreen Park, knew it was Sward School. Palos Park resident Ron Wagenhofer said the clue, “Gloodt Way,” was what he needed. Lori Gloodt was the longtime principal at Sward before retiring a couple of years ago. A portion of the street near Sward is named Lori Gloodt Way. The other readers who knew the answer were Oak Lawn residents Steve Rosenbaum and Bob Foley. Sward was the former superintendent of School District 123. Sward is one of six schools in the district.
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Raquel Lopez has a lot to be thankful for after battling and surviving colon cancer. The staff at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn surprised the 41-year-old mom from Evergreen Park with a party on Monday after her last chemotherapy treatment. To make the surprise complete, Lopez was reunited with her close virtual-friend, Lisa Wieland. The women have plenty of reasons to celebrate. Both were diagnosed with colon cancer while pregnant, which is rare and happens to less than one percent of women. Unable to find informational materials or support on the internet due to the rarity of their diagnosis, Gerri Neylon, who is now a retired radiation oncology nurse from Advocate Christ Medical Center, introduced the two women online through Facebook Messenger. Since then, Lopez and Wieland, a resident of Oak Park, have forged a strong bond on Facebook by helping one another through their cancer journeys. While they both expressed the desire to one day meet in person, they were never able to do so because their busy lives consisted of cancer treatment, taking care of multiple children and working. “When I was first diagnosed, I was looking for any information and material I could find about my situation,” Wieland said. “I was surprised to find that there was very little out there. When I heard about Raquel and that she was looking to connect with someone, I was more than willing to message her and share experiences.” “Lisa has been an instrumental support system for me, and really like a sister. I’m
Evergreen Park resident Raquel Lopez speaks during a press conference as Lisa Wieland and Dr. Amar Hamad, an Advocate Christ Medical Center oncologist, look on. The women both hold a special bond after surviving colon cancer while they were pregnant. Hamad treated both women. Supplied photo
so surprised and happy to finally get to meet her in person,” Lopez said. The surprise went beyond in-person introductions as Advocate Christ Medical Center and Advocate Children’s Hospital physicians, nurses and associates who have been a part of Lopez and Wieland’s care were in attendance and cheered both women on as they met. Dr. Amar Hamad, an Advocate Christ Medical Center oncologist who cared for Lopez and Wieland and helped guide their unique mul-
tidisciplinary teams, presented each woman with a pair of tickets to a Cubs game of their choosing on behalf of the Advocate Health Care and Chicago Cubs partnership. Lopez was excited and nervous after the meeting with Wieland. She was delighted with the special attention. Members of the Advocate staff also cheered as they received their Cub tickets. This is just fantastic,” said Lopez. “I can’t wait to attend the Cubs game with my friend.”
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Easter Egg Hunt at Frontier Park The annual free Easter Egg Hunt will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 24 at the Frontier Fieldhouse, 9807 S. Sayre Ave., Chicago Ridge. The event is for Chicago Ridge residents only. Activities will include face painting, a bonnet contest, balloon twisting and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Residents are required to bring an ID. More information can be obtained by calling (709) 423-3959.
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p.m. Saturday, March 24 from the Freedom Activity Center, 6252 W. Birmingham Ave. The park district cannot assign times for each delivery. Residents can register at the Freedom Activity Center. Baskets must be dropped off by Friday, March 23. The cost is $5 per delivery. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 636-4900.
Tai Chi classes offered Tai Chi for arthritis and fall prevention will be held for eight weeks on Monday beginning March 26 at the Evergreen Park Senior Center, 9547 S. Homan Ave. Sun style Tai Chi is designed to increase flexibility, muscle strength, and heart and lung activity. The exercises can be performed standing, seated, or with a chair for support. The classes will be held 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The registration fee is $65. Registration is taking place at the Evergreen Park Community Center, 3450 W. 97th St. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 229-3373.
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13. Algerian port 14. Reciprocal of one ohm 16. Title of respect 17. Form of expression 19. Hoover’s office 20. Samoan monetary unit 21. Cooperation 25. Fiddler crabs 26. Portion of a play 27. Tropical American shrub 29. Frosts 30. Short-winged diving seabird 31. Chemical compound used as a hardener (abbr.) 32. Diversion 39. __ Turner, rock singer 41. __-bo: exercise system 42. Large, edible game fis 43. Doctor of Education 44. Where the Knicks play 45. Basics 46. Tall tropical American trees 48. Men wear them
8. Northern Vietnam ethnic group 9. Dried-up 11. Reactive structures (abbr.) 14. Licensed for Wall Street 15. Japanese conglomerate 18. Home to the Celtics 19. Title given to Italian monk 20. Drunkards 22. Cylindrical containers 23. South American plants 24. Frozen water 27. Town in Galilee 28. Not in 29. Journalist and suff agist Wells 31. Consumed 32. Edible Mediterranean plant 33. Poke fun of 34. “First in Flight” state 35. Fortifying ditch 36. Receding 37. Christian liturgical creed
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Holy Week services will be held at First United Methodist Church, 10000 S. Central Ave., Oak Lawn. The Palm Sunday service, which is on March 25, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Maundy Thursday services will be held at 7 p.m. March 29. A noon Good Friday service will be held March 30. A breakfast will be served at 9:30 a.m. and a service will be offered at 10:30 a.m. on Easter Sunday, which is on April 1. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 423-1170.
Palm Sunday worship will be The Chicago Ridge Park District is offering Easter Basket deliveries from 1:30 to 3 held at Pilgrim Faith Church
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Holy Week services will be held at First United Methodist Church
The Evergreen Park Historical Commission is looking for volunteers to assist with the 125th anniversary celebration of Evergreen Park that will include a variety of events that will begin this summer. The commission is looking for volunteers who like good, old-fashioned art and craft projects. Display boards are being created and volunteers are needed for cutting, pasting and helping with a variety of creative efforts. Individuals who are interested can send an email toepinf@ hotmail.com for more information.
OAK LAWN
Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Bunny to be at Village Green The Village of Oak Lawn will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 24 on the Village Green, 94th Street and Cook Avenue. Three Easter Egg Hunts are planned for children ages preschool through fourth grade at 11:30 a.m., noon, and 12:30 p.m. The Easter Bunny will greet children from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Village Gazebo. Parents and guardians are encouraged to bring their cameras. All children should bring their own baskets to gather eggs. No pre-registration is required.
Blood drive will be held at Johnson-Phelps VFW Post Appointments can be made to take part in a blood drive to be held from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 24 at JohnsonPhelps 5220 VFW Hall, 9514 S. 52nd Ave., Oak Lawn. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments are preferred. Visitors should bring their ID and participants must be at least 18 years old. Visitors who are 16 or 17 years old can donate with written parental consent. Accepted forms of IDs are a driver’s license, an employee, student, military or Life Source ID. Also acceptable would be a passport or a birth certificate with a picture ID that includes full names. A breakfast made by the Johnson-Phelps VFW Auxiliary will be served to all donors, and those who have attempted to donate.
Palm Sunday worship at Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ, 9411 S. 51st Ave., Oak Lawn, will begin with a children’s palm processional at 9:30 a.m. on March 25. Children from the community are welcome to join the processional and should be present by 9:15 a.m. A Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Service at Pilgrim Faith will be at 7 p.m. on March 29. The service features dramatic monologues by various characters who were involved in the death of Jesus plus a sharing of the Last Supper. Lights and candles will be extinguished until all is dark. On Good Friday, Pilgrim Faith will offer a series of interactive stations for meditation and prayer from11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 5:30 to 8 p.m. on March 30. Participants will move at their own pace through a number of stations at which they may reflect on Jesus’ sacrifice and death through scripture, prayer, art, receiving communion and other activities. Pilgrim Faith’s Easter worship will be at 9:30 a.m. on April 1, beginning with children decorating the cross with cut flowers. Easter breakfast is at 10:30 a.m. and is open to all with freewill donations supporting the senior high school mission trip. An Easter egg hunt for the children will be held after the breakfast. The church is handicapped accessible.
‘EGGcellent Open Gym’ offered at Racquet Club The Oak Lawn Park District hosts an “EGGcellent Open Gym” Saturday, March 24 at the Racquet, Fitness and Gymnastics Center, 10444 S. Central Ave., Oak Lawn. The day will include special Easter activities for all to enjoy. The fee is $10 per child. Time and ages are as follows: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. for ages 1-5, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. for ages 1-5, and 5 to 6 p.m. for all ages. Children can explore the gymnastics gym and work off some extra energy by crawling, jumping, climbing and swinging around indoors. Children can meet the Easter Bunny and create a spring craft. Each child will receive a goodie-bag with healthy snacks in it. Parents must stay with their children during the event. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call (708) 857-2215.
Oak Lawn Park District welcomes spring and Easter Bunny on ice The Oak Lawn Park District’s “Hello Spring” Skate with the Easter Bunny will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 25 at the Oak Lawn Ice Arena, 9320 S. Kenton Ave. Young guests will be able to meet the Easter Bunny and can skate with the bunny as well. Visitors can attend the special skate and celebrate the beginning of spring. Music will be provided by a DJ. Admission is $7 and skate rental is $3. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 857-5173.
Friends of Library to view historic theaters Friends of the Oak Lawn Library will explore Chicago’s downtown theater district during a narrated, guided tour of these old structures on Monday, April 2. Registration is being held at the Oak Lawn Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave. The fee is $90 for members and $95 for non-members. Payment should be made by cash or check. Guests must present a current membership card or receipt to receive a $5 discount. Guests will be provided with a marquee tour and a behind-the-scenes look of the Chicago
Theatre. A lunch buffet will be provided at the Union League. Business casual attire is required. The bus departs at 8:45 a.m. and is scheduled to return at 2:45 p.m. All trips sponsored by the Friends of the Library are not wheelchair accessible. A two-ticket limit per person will be enforced. No refunds or exchanges will be given. More information can be obtained by calling Joanne Neff at the library, (708) 422-4990.
Oak Lawn film group to view, discuss ‘Philomena’ CineVerse, the Oak Lawn Park District’s weekly film discussion group open to anyone age 17 and older, will screen and discuss the 2013 movie “Philomena” from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, March 28 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.
Annual Easter Egg Hunt to be held at Stony Creek The annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday, March 31 at the Oak Lawn Park District’s Stony Creek Golf Course, 5850 W. 103rd St. Children ages 2 to 8 can take part in an age-segmented search for eggs, a craft project, and a visit with the Easter Bunny. Two egg hunts are available from either 10 to 11 a.m. or 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. The fee is $6 for residents and $12 for non-residents. The Oak Lawn Park District will take photos of children with the Easter Bunny. Pictures will be available to view after the event atwww. olparks.org. Pre-registration is required for admittance to this event. Registration ends on Saturday, March 24. Participants should arrive at the start of the program. No rain date is scheduled. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 857-2200.
‘Dog Gone’ Easter Egg Hunt Residents and their dogs can take part in a “Dog Gone Easter Egg Hunt” from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 7 at Bailey’s Crossing Dog Park, 9910 S. Melvina Ave., Oak Lawn. A variety of vendors will be on hand and will include prizes, doggie contests and best costume contest. Dogs have to be on a leash. Donations of dog toys, food and treats will be collected for local animal shelters. Pre-registration is required by Friday, March 23. The fee is $5 per household. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 857-2200 or visit www.olparks.com.
Oak Lawn Park District to hold Butterfly Gardening Workshop The Oak Lawn Park District’s Gotta Get Gardening program is offering a Butterfly Gardening Workshop from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 7 at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St. The workshop will be divided into three parts: Butterfly Gardening, Monarch Conservation, and Raising Caterpillars at home. Butterflies need help to survive and thrive. Guests can Learn the best butterfly attracting plants and how to plan a garden to provide food, cover, and host plants for caterpillars. The caterpillar/ butterfly life cycle is also an integral part of planning a butterfly garden and will be covered. The fee is $10 per person. Register using code 427117. For more information or to register, call (708) 857-2201.
Trinity Seniors to plan trip to chocolate shop The Trinity Senior Fellowship group is planning a bus trip to Morkes Chocolate Shop in Palatine on Thursday, April 19. The group will learn about chocolate making and will take part in some hands-on chocolate experiences. The group will also take home some chocolate items they have created. A pizza and pop party will follow the tour. Limited seating is available for this event. The fee is $25 for members and $30 for non-members. Transportation and taxes are included. The bus will leave at 10:15 a.m. from the church, 9701 S. Brandt Ave., Oak Lawn. Reservations can be arranged by calling Mickey, (708) 422-2355.
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Gun control advocates will be back
Parents must be active with kids to prevent violence
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ov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of a gun-dealer licensing bill last week took a lot of folks by surprise. It probably shouldn’t have. We’ll get to the politics in a second; but, as with HB40, the governor was acting on his beliefs. Rauner is a strong abortion rights supporter, so he signed HB40 last year to provide public funding for abortions and protect women’s right to choose if Roe v. Wade is reversed by the U.S. Supreme Court. Rauner also says he’s an NRA member. He’s been railing against government regulations of business his entire adult life. This licensing bill checked both of those ideological boxes. OK, on to the politics. Rich After the disastrous two-plus-years state Miller budget impasse, HB40 gave him an opening with suburban women last year -- and you can’t win statewide without that demographic. Last week’s licensing bill veto allowed him to throw some red meat at his GOP base a few days before the primary. Getting on the front page of every newspaper in the state and leading the local TV news coverage and inserting himself into conservative talk radio shows would tend to help the governor with Republican primary voters. The more the Democrats scream about that veto, the more Rauner’s base is shored up at an important moment. That may sound cynical, and it most definitely is, but it’s difficult to deny. He upset a lot of conservatives by signing HB40. He needed to make it up to them. Then, the Friday before the election, the Democratic Governors Association dropped almost half a million dollars on two TV ads designed to both help Rauner’s GOP primary opponent, State Rep. Jeanne Ives, court conservative, pro-Trump, pro-gun Republican primary voters and hurt the governor with that same Republican base. As Rauner knows from his own personal experience, primaries often tighten up at the end. His polling had him leading by double-digits four years ago at this time. Back then, he pulled down all his negative ads and switched to a fully positive campaign, only to barely squeak by on primary night. He wouldn’t want to make the same mistake twice. Rauner probably suspected the DGA was about to do something, so his gun bill veto earlier in the week was perfectly (accidentally, but still perfectly) timed. It sure seems as I write this that the governor believed the race was tightening by looking at his behavior last week. He vetoed that bill to regulate gun sellers, then held a hastily arranged press conference at the now-infamous Quincy veterans’ home to announce some “options” for the future and pulled down his negative TV ad attacking J.B. Pritzker. He also added $350,000 to his already huge $1.5 million buy for the final week, launched a new and more powerful negative ad against Rep. Ives that ludicrously tried to connect her to Speaker Michael J. Madigan and quickly put together a new TV spot defending himself against the DGA’s onslaught. With Republican turnout appearing to tank compared to four years ago (which might give the far right base an advantage), along with the possibility that at least some Cook County Republicans might be taking Democratic ballots to vote against Cook County Assessor Joe Berrios (a possibility that Rauner himself encouraged with his constant attacks on the MadiganBerrios combine), and the fact that the governor cannot campaign effectively on a record of accomplishments (his positive advertising just says what he will do in the future, although he does take full credit for proposing a $1 billion tax cut that has no chance of passage), plus the intense national political weirdness, it all adds up to a situation where the governor could not afford to take any chances at all. But, wait. What about the gun bill veto’s impact on the fall campaign? After all, those crucial suburban women are not known for being pro-gun. Just the opposite. Well, you gotta win the primary before you can get to the general. Plus, the governor is likely betting that the Democrats will send him more gun-related bills and he can sign some or even all of them once the primary is behind him, so he can balance things out for the fall. The bottom line is I don’t think this is the end for gun control legislation this spring. In fact, it could wind up as just the beginning once we get to April. But that will rely on the Democratic leadership wanting to pass laws, not just bills. I’m not sure yet which path they’ll take. Rich Miller also publishes Capitol Fax, a daily political newsletter, and CapitolFax.com.
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Easter is here to provide the good story American needs By Dr. Glenn Mollette Americans are waiting and hoping. We’re hoping for something and we aren’t exactly sure what we are hoping for. Internally, we hope for something better around the corner. Many of us grew up believing that if we worked hard, tried hard and stayed with it that life would work out and eventually become easier. The unfortunate dilemma that many Americans are facing is that life is not any easier. Medical care continues to be an escalating crisis. Premiums steeply rise with an increasing cost, regardless if you have a medical card. People who want to retire can’t. Elderly people are seen working everywhere trying to earn a few dollars to buy groceries or pay rent. Social Security tells us we can expect to draw fewer dollars in the future. State governments are in trouble from Illinois, to California, New Jersey, Connecticut and Kentucky. These state governments are shuffling to figure out how to pay government retirees and retired school teachers. Most retirees are now facing giving up some retirement pay and paying an increase in medical care costs. Education continues to escalate in cost. Public universities are demanding $20,000 to $40,000 a year, and that’s just for tuition. Housing, food, books, transportation are all increases students face for the cost of education after high school. Most of America’s families don’t have $100,000 lying around for a college degree. College loans are crippling America’s young people,along with the back breaking interest payments. In recent years we have been made aware of America’s water shortage. Towns and counties across America are struggling with old debilitated infrastructures, leaky pipes, mismanagement of funds and contamination. Facebook and other outlets seem to have given everyone a place to speak out and do it all. However, it’s not making us better. Congress is not getting along with each other and political parties aregoing for each other’s jugular vein. Today, it’s worse. Social media,
cable news, email and a zillion blogs, online news sources and more make it a point of distributing only the worse, even if it’s fake. While all this is going on, we are still spending billions in Afghanistan to try to keep control of a country that nobody can control. I wonder how much money we would have if we didn’t spend trillions on other nations? How much money would we have for our state government retirees and school teachers if our state governments didn’t raid and spend what these workers contribute on other projects? There is nothing right about that nor is it right that our government spends our Social Security dollars on wars and whatever else they please. Easter is almost here and it’s coming just a bit earlier than usual this year. It’s not too early for Americans because we need to once again hear about victory over death and defeated living. The only real way that people can overcome adversity is to believe they can. We have a lot to work out in this country. We need to work together to solve our mental health issues. We have to secure our schools and other vulnerable areas of society. We can fight all day about our issues and point fingers, but we need to point them at ourselves first before pointing at others. Blaming everybody, a president or the Russians, is getting us nowhere. I was out in a country church not too long ago and they were singing an old-time song. Some of the lyrics included, “It’s not my brother or my sister but it’s me o’ Lord standing in the need of prayer.” There’s plenty of fault to go around. We elect people who promise one thing and do another. The beautiful part of Easter is that this a time of hope. It’s time for America to believe again. We need new life individually and as a nation. Easter is about all of this. The story is about victorious living. It’s a good story. Americans need a good story. Dr. Glenn Mollette is the author of 12 books.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Cardinal disappointed by gov’s veto The governor’s decision to veto a bill that would have required firearms dealers to be licensed by the state is deeply disappointing. No one believes that this or any one bill can be a comprehensive solution to the plague of violence afflicting our nation, but licensing these dealers would have been one step in the journey toward making our state safer. The incremental benefits of this and other legislation under consideration that limits the size of magazines, the availability of devices to make weapons automatic, and access to assault weapons, along with other proposals, will add up to lives saved. Our families and
those who protect us should not be forced to endure more fear, anxiety and heartbreak on the premise that we have to wait for our elected officials to provide a “comprehensive” solution, all the while relegating our rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness to second place. The voices of children demanding action now cannot be ignored and it is up to the adult world to stand with them and the families devastated by loss by pressing our elected leaders to adopt laws, which might be less than comprehensive but are more than nothing. — Cardinal Blase J. Cupich
Rush criticizes Trump’s opioid plan “It has been clear since the beginning of this presidency that Donald Trump’s plan to tackle the opioid epidemic in America is nothing more than a long con. Trump has been all talk and no action. The opioid commission he launched last year has barely implemented any of their 56 recommendations. He declared the opioid epidemic a national emergency but there were no tangible resources provided to effectively deal with the crisis. He continues to sabotage the Affordable Care Act, which aids in expanding access to addiction treatment. He has done nothing but undermine the efforts that were in place to tackle this issue. Now today, he plans to continue his charade to address this issue — which is plagu-
ing so many Americans — by introducing a proposal that calls for the death penalty for drug dealers. Any plan that calls for capital punishment is not serious. This is a dog whistle to his base and it seeks to take us back to the 1990s failed ‘War on Drugs’, which saw some of the most appalling racial disparities in the arrests and prosecutions of African-Americans and Latinos. Already, minorities are put in jail at disproportionately higher rates when compared to their white counterparts for drug offenses. Imagine how a broken criminal justice system would treat minority men and women when the death penalty is now part of the equation. — Cong. Bobby Rush (D-1st)
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ast week, students across America decided they wanted to make a statement against the many instances of gun violence taking place in our schools. Last month’s gun massacre of 17 students and staff at Parkland High school in Florida was not the only school-related violence we have seen. There are so many instances that it’s hard to keep them straight. There has been a big national debate about how to prevent gun violence, not just in schools, but everywhere. It was encouraging to see students across the country organize a national school “walkout” to protest the violence. They have been the victims and they want to speak out against the violence, too. Hundreds of thousands, maybe even millions of students walked out on March 14 to cry “Enough is enough.” But what it reminded me was that violence doesn’t just happen in schools. It happens everywhere to students, seniors, white people, black people, Hispanics, Arabs, Christians, Muslims and Jews. Everyone is victimized by the violence. We can agree that there has been too much of it. But apparently we can’t agree on how to stop it. The phrase “gun control” raises a lot of passionate and endless debate. Personally, I think we do need tougher and more comprehensive controls on who can buy guns and who can carry guns. I also think that no one should be allowed to own an automatic weapon or a semi-automatic weapon. Hunters can have guns, but you don’t need a canon to kill Bambi. The Village of Lyons, where I do some media, passed a great common sense agreement with the gun shop in their village to help keep guns out of the hands of criminals. That’s what’s been missing from the debate. Common sense. Yet, no matter what we do, people will engage in violence. While 600 students walked out peacefully to protest against gun violence at Sandburg High school in Orland Park, and in many other city and suburban schools, students at Simeon Career Academy decided that protesting violence wasn’t enough. Some 400 Simeon students walked out peacefully, but 60 of them decided that it would be more fun to break from the group and destroy a nearby Walmart retail store in Chatham on Chicago’s South Side. Chatham is one of Chicago’s neighborhoods that has a high crime rate. The further east you go, the worse it gets, suggesting maybe it has to do with economics. Simeon reminds us the issue of violence isn’t just about guns. It is about other things, like parents who fail to be parents. They can’t control their kids, and don’t seek out help. Maybe the Simeon students who protested gun violence should protest the violence in their own community. Students across this country need to look within and speak out against the violence around them. You can compare and rank every neighborhood and every school by the level of violence that exists. Maybe it is bad parenting, drug related or ineffective gun controls. I think most criminals are stupid, or incapable of succeeding in other ways, like lifting themselves up economically or through education. Some are on drugs. Some are the victims of bad luck of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. You can’t blame violence on one cause. But, violence comes down to a lack of common sense and education. When it involves our youth, there clearly in an absence of good parenting. Violence may involve guns. But it starts in the home with the parent and the kid. You improve that, and we might see less violence. Ray Hanania is an award-winning columnist, author and former Chicago City Hall reporter. Email him through his website at www.Hanania.com.
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DEATH NOTICE Sandra Lawrence (nee Patsch) Loving grandchild of the late Peter and Mae Kowalski, and who with her late husband Bob Lawrence, opened and operated The Art House in Palos Heights for many years. A Mother McAuley graduate and graduate of the Medical Lab Technician program at MVCC, Sandy found her niche as a masterful framer for both commercial and private patrons. She died in February following a long illness.
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Members of St. Linus Parish in Oak Lawn ride on a float during the 40th annual South Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 11 in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood.
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Hurckes said Lipinski got about 4,400 more votes in the city than Newman, who won the Will County vote and was leading in suburban Cook County precincts. He said his poll watchers did not see a large turnout of younger women voters who might have supported Newman with her oft-heard criticism of Lipinski being pro-life. Asked if the close vote will change Lipinski, Hurckes said, “that’s something you have to ask him.” Lipinski said he planned no changes in his stance on various issues, including his being prolife, saying he is in step with the majority of residents. A host of Democratic officials were at Flagg Creek, including former state Sen. Lou Viverito, McCook Mayor and Cook County Commissioner Jeff Tobolski, and Oak Lawn Trustee Terry Vorderer. Lyons Mayor Christopher Getty, also the Township of Lyons supervisor, said he was happy Lipinski won. “He does an excellent job serving my community and surrounding communities. This was too close for comfort, but
we’ll take a win,” Getty said. One supporter, Sam Kreneta, said he was disappointed more younger voters didn’t seem turn out to vote. “They need to get involved in their future,” he said. The crowd was younger at Newman’s rally, which was filled with a nervous energy all night. The crowd roared when a TV glitch showed Newman surging to a 51-49 lead. Patti Ernst, of Oak Lawn, where her late father, Ernie Kolb, was the longtime mayor, said, “I’d work again tomorrow,” if Newman were to run again. “And that’s how everyone in this room is.” Lipinski, who serves on the House Transportation Committee, often mentioned his support from labor unions such as the AFL-CIO, in the campaign, along with that of elected officials. The campaign got a lot of attention, he said, because Illinois was the second primary in the nation this year. James Koc, of Lyons, works for the post office. A supporter of Lipinski because of his dedication to veterans, Koc said he can’t recall ever seeing more negative campaign literature. Jessie Martin contributed to this story.
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Maria Newman (second from right) is surrounded by family members and supporters late Tuesday night as she tells the crowd that she was not conceding to Dan Lipinski in the 3rd Congressional District Democratic primary.
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balloons in the Richards colors of white and gold, as well as orange balloons representing the Parkland school, were released before the students headed back to the building. While many Chicago area schools did not approve of students leaving classes to participate in the protest, student organizations such as Students Against Destructive Decisions and Rotary Interact worked with advisers to ensure that the event went smoothly. “Grief is love that has nowhere to go. Sometimes, especially with young people, you need to give them a way to process their feelings,” said Principal Mike Jacobson, explaining why school officials facilitated the event. Joslyn Serrato, a sophomore from Chicago
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“independent” set her apart from her opponents. Noting that the district takes in 35 communities in eight townships, stretching from Bedford Park and Bridgeview on the north to communities such as Lansing and Lynwood near the Indiana border. Along the way it takes in all or part of Oak Lawn, Chicago Ridge, Worth, Palos Heights, and Orland Park. Because the district borders both Indiana and Will County, she said the area is “especially hard-hit by high taxes.” “I think the idea is to protect the Southland as a region, and not pit communities against each other. We want to have the whole region work together, to collaborate and communicate. That is what I am good at,” said Miller. Miller also said her experience in the healthcare industry will be helpful in her new role, because providing health services is a big part of the county government. As she watched the election results surrounded by family and friends at Mama Vesuvio’s in Palos Heights, and the chances of victory slipped away, Murphy said she was happy with her campaign.
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“It’s quite obvious that my constituents appreciate the job I have done. I had an opponent and that was different. But I didn’t do anything differently that I have in the past. You know, I made some calls and knocked on some doors. Most people welcomed me and told me they liked the job I was doing.” Preston, 32, had said he believes the district is lacking in development and focused on that issue during his first campaign. However, during a phone call Tuesday night, he said the people have spoken. “She (Flowers) has an insurmountable lead and the voters have made their decision,” Preston said. “But we’re very proud of what we have done. I respect our democracy. Right now I’m going to reflect and talk to my family about the future. We have more to do.” Both Flowers and Preston are in agreement that they would like to see more Democrats win in November, and each congratulated J.B. Pritzker for his victory over Daniel Biss and Chris Kennedy in
“No stone was left unturned. We did everything we could. I ran a positive campaign and told the truth,” said Murphy, laughing as she recalled meeting commuters at train stations, handing them packets of snacks along with her campaign information. “Although we did not get the results we wanted, we have much to be proud of,” she said. Presta’s election night gathering, in At the Office bar in Crestwood, was more subdued around 9 p.m. when it was clear he had not come close to winning. He was the only one of the three with government experience and said before the election that he saw himself as the front-runner. The Crestwood mayor on Tuesday night said he did not want to talk about the election results with newspaper reporters. “They wrote a lot of bad things about me,” he said. But he greeted friends and supporters warmly as they stopped by his table to say hello. “This is one of the most loyal people I have ever met in my life,” said Paul Jimenez after shaking Presta’s hand. “He would have made a great county commissioner. But that’s politics,” said Ed Fitzgerald, owner of Louisa’s Pizza and Pasta in Crestwood. the primary race for governor. Gov. Bruce Rauner registered a narrow victory over state Rep. Jeanne Ives in the Republican primary. “Right now we are backing the Democratic ticket,” Preston said, who was then asked if he will remain active in politics. “You can expect it,” he said. Flowers acknowledged that more needs to be done for development and to create jobs in the 31st District, a theme Preston pressed during his campaign. “But one of the reasons is that Gov. Rauner has not given us a budget to help people,” Flowers said. “But we helped to provide jobs and plans for infrastructure. But there are more things the constituents want besides development. They want better schools and better health care. They want an end to opioid addictions. So, I’m going to continue to serve the constituents of this district. That’s exactly what I’m going to continue to do.” Flowers was the lone Democratic local legislator to face a competitor in the primary. State Sen. Bill Cunningham (18th) and state representatives Andre Thapedi (32nd), Fran Hurley (35th) and Kelly Burke (36th) were all unopposed.
DEATH NOTICES Karen Ber Karen A. Ber (nee Lamsarges), 70, a Palos Hills resident, died March 11 at Palos Hospital. Mrs. Ber was a homemaker. Survivors include daughters, Andrea Burns and Melissa Le Claire; son, Steven; and five grandchildren. Services were Friday at Colonial Chapel. Interment followed at Resurrection Cemetery.
James Bracken James “Pink” Bracken, 78, died Friday at his Oak Lawn home. Mr. Bracken was an optician. Survivors include his wife, Barbara (nee Faron); daughter, Shannon; sisters, Kathleen Sanders and Maureen; brothers, Edward, William, Daniel, Terrence and Jack; and many nieces and nephews. Services were Tuesday from Curley Funeral Home to St. Linus Church. Interment was at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Mary Gilbert Mary C. Gilbert, a Chicago Ridge resident, died March 14 at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn. Mrs. Gilbert worked in accounting for an import company. She is survived by her daughter, Donna Kalebic. Services were Tuesday at Lack & Sons Funeral Home. Interment was private.
Timothy Headrick Timothy R. Headrick, 56, died March 15 at his Palos Hills home. Mr. Headrick worked in the polyurethane manufacturing industry. Survivors include a son, John “J J”; sisters, Cathy Hunt, Coleen Walen and Eileen Hunt; brothers, Tommy and Dennis; one grandchild; many nieces and nephews; and many great-nieces and great-nephews. Services were Tuesday at Colonial Chapel.
Lois Jaderholm Lois D. Jaderholm, 91, a Palos Park resident, died on Sunday. Mrs. Jaderholm was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Robert C. “Bud” Jaderholm; daughters, Linda Broekstra, Debra Raimondi, Lori Cavalione and Joan Larsen; son, Paul Jaderholm; brother, Thomas Schreuder; 15 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; many cousins; and many nieces and nephews. Services were Tuesday from Colonial Chapel to Trinity Covenant Church. Interment took place at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.
Dorothea Lasch Dorothea E. Lash (nee Johnson), 90, a resident of Orland Park, died Friday. Mrs. Lasch was once a personal assistant at Marshal Field’s. Survivors include daughters, Barbara Czuprynski, Janice Hultin and Pari Fergus; sons, Terry and Kevin; sisters, Leona Gurrister and Betty Gruba; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and many great-nieces and great-nephews. Services were Wednesday from Colonial Chapel to St. Michael Church. Interment followed at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.
Edward Litkowiak Edward C. Litkowiak, 94, an Orland Park resident, died March 12 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Mr. Litkowiak, a U.S. Navy veteran, was a shipping and receiving supervisor in catalog sales. Survivors include a son, Glenn; sister, Mariann Soch; and brother, Frank. Services were Monday at Lack & Sons Funeral Home. Interment followed at Resurrection Cemetery.
Diane Opon Diane M. Opon, 66, a former resident of Chicago Ridge, died March 14. Ms. Opon was a client for 45 years at Sertoma Centre, and a resident of Ridgeway Home for 14 years. Survivors include her brothers, James Opon and David Opon; nephews, Aaron and Christopher; aunt, Lorraine Frejilich; uncle, John Jones; many aunts and uncles; and many cousins. Services were Monday at Colonial Chapel. Interment was held at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
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But their neighbor’s views didn’t bother the student leaders. “The important thing is, we’re all unified. I believe now, after this, everybody is going to get along with each other a lot better. We feel safe here,” said senior Quinton Goins, from Robbins. “And we’re going to keep it that way,” said teacher Cora Umecker, an adviser for the Rotary Interact club. “We don’t want to be a statistic,” said Ye. “It means a lot that we can exercise our rights here.” “I think it is a cultural change. These shootings happened before and nothing was done. But we’re tired of these things happening. The big takeaway from this is, this is not going to end. Hopefully other schools will get involved and we can accomplish something,” said senior Jason Kargol, of Oak Lawn.
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Richards High School student Quinton Goins (at right), a leader of the National Walkout Day event held March 14 at the Oak Lawn School, holds a sign appealing for quiet remembrance as hundreds of students file past him.
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for driving without his license with him. He is due in court on April 5.
Drug possession Anthony W. Bigos, 43, of Oak Lawn, was charged with possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop at 2:16 p.m. March 13 in the 9300 block of South Cicero Avenue. They said 30 Diazepam pills prescribed to someone else were found in the car. He was also cited for driving under the influence of alcohol after allegedly failing field sobriety tests, and driving with a suspended license, no insurance and obstructing identification. He is due in court on March 13.
Possession of stolen vehicle Joshua J. Viner, 22, of Chicago, was charged with felony possession of a stolen motor vehicle after police reported following him as he drove to a residence in the 5200 block of West Cass Street at 3:39 p.m. March 9. Police said he was driving a 2001 Yamaha Zuma scooter than had been reported stolen in Chicago. He said a friend bought it for $25 from someone before learning it was stolen. He was also wanted on an outstanding Will County warrant for larceny. He was cited for driving without a valid license, driving without insurance disobeying traffic signals, and improper lane usage. He was held for a hearing.
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Suspended licenses • William Hanahan, 32, of Summit, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 8 p.m. March 13. Police said he was also cited for unlawful use of a driver’s license and driving with expired registration. He is due in court on April 4. • Dennis Crockett, 54, of Palos Hills, was charged with driving with a suspended license at 9:30 p.m. March 13. Police said he was also cited for unlawful use of a driver’s license, driving without insurance, and failure to stop at a crosswalk. He is due in court on April 4.
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Thursday, March 22, 2018 tive practice complaint filed by a resident at 10 a.m. March 12. The victim reported getting information saying that they had won $2.5 million, but needed to pay $2,500 for taxes first. The victim paid that amount, and contacted police after being told an additional $30,000 was needed. Police said the bank canceled the transaction and they are working with the police on the investigation.
Weapons charge Brandon Balek, 29, of Oak Lawn, was charged with unlawful use of a weapon after police responded to a report of suspicious activity in the 10300 block of South 84th Avenue. Police said Balek was carrying brass knuckles, and told them he was on the block trying to catch his girlfriend with another man. He was also cited for possession of drug paraphernalia. Balek is due in court on April 4.
Disorderly conduct at apartment complex Police responded to a report of disorderly conduct at Scenic Tree Apartments in the 8500 block of West 102nd Terrace at 11 a.m. Friday. Scenic Tree employees said that while they were cleaning a common area of the complex, someone came out of one of the apartments naked, and walked over to them. No words were exchanged, and the naked person eventually returned to the apartment.
Purse is stolen off restaurant table A purse was reported stolen off a table in Durbin’s restaurant, 10154 S. Roberts Road, at 5 p.m. March 12. The owner said she put the purse on the table briefly, and it was gone when she returned.
Juvenile battery on a school bus Police are investigating a reported juvenile battery that occurred 3:30 p.m. March 14, on a school bus. Parents told police that several kids were pushing another one, while other students were recording the incident on their phones.
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‘Traditional Irish Music’ at library “Traditional Irish Music” will be celebrated from 2 to 3:15 p.m. Sunday, March 25 at the Chicago Ridge Library, 10400 S. Oxford Ave. Sean Cleland, fiddler and executive director of the Irish Music School of Chicago, will perform the music. Along with the music, stories will also be shared. More information can be obtained by calling the library, (708) 423-7753, or visit the website to sign up for the free program at www.chicagoridgelibrary.org.
‘Saturday Sew-In’ A “Saturday Sew-In” will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 31 at the Chicago Ridge Library. Participants can work on their latest projects, including quilting, knitting, stamping and sewing. Guests should bring a sack lunch or cash if they plan on ordering lunch. Sewing machines are available on request. More information can be obtained by calling the library, (708) 423-7753, or visit the website at www.chicagoridgelibrary.org to sign up for the free program.
EVERGREEN PARK Kids can draw animals with ScribbleMonster Kids will have an opportunity to draw animals of all varieties with ScribbleMonster at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 24 at the Evergreen Park Library, 9400 S. Troy Ave. Participants will be allowed to make many animal friends. The program will include singing, dancing, reading, creative thought and play. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-8522 or visit www.evergreenparklibrary.org.
‘Politician and Professor’ provides civic lessons A session on “Civics 101: The Politician and the Professor” will take place beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 27 at the Evergreen Park Library. State Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-18th) and Dr. Matthew Costello, professor of politics at St. Xavier University, will compare and contrast the basics of how democracy functions from the perspective of a politician vs. an educator. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-8522 or visit www.evergreenparklibrary.org.
Trainer will advise all runners in how to prepare for marathon Advice on what to do to prepare to run a marathon will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 29 at the Evergreen Park Library. Beverly Lynch, a professional trainer, will instruct and advise how to prepare to run a marathon. The discussion will be geared for the novice, the intermediate, and the advanced runners. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-8522 or visit www.evergreenparklibrary.org.
OAK LAWN
500, to request an appointment. To access the online form, visit http://bit.ly/olplappt.###
Parents can take photos of children with book characters
LEGO Train Show
Parents can take photos of their children with various characters found in books from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 24 at the Oak Lawn Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave. The characters include Arnie the Doughnut, Froggy and Llama Llama. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.
Spy Club will build gadgets The Ministry of Oak Lawn Espionage (MOLE) is recruiting secret agents to build gadgets and go on a mission from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, March 28 and April 18, at the Oak Lawn Public Library. The program is for kids ages 11 to 14. Registration begins 10 days before each event. For more information about this and other youth programs, call (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.
Join Conversation Circle to speak better understand English Individuals who are studying English but don’t have enough opportunities to practice speaking the language can join the Conversation Circle from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays through May 23 at the Oak Lawn Library. Trained volunteers will provide opportunities for residents learning English to work together in large and small groups. Beginning, intermediate and advanced English learners are all welcome. Students must have some English training and be able to carry on basic conversations in English. Sessions are held in the second floor Quiet Study Room. For more information, call Mary Williams, (708) 422-4990, ext. 510, or visit www.olpl.org.
Veterans can share their stories Local veterans are being sought to share their military experience about when they served to be preserved for future generations through the Oak Lawn Library. Veterans who served during World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the “War on Terror” or peacetime are being sought for an oral history interview. Veterans can contact the library, (708) 4224990, orkkorst@olpl.org.
Patrons can have one-one-one with librarian for information Appointments can be arranged with a oneon-one with a librarian to assist in specific questions on a particular subject at the Oak Lawn Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave. Patrons may request one-on-one appointments for reference, genealogy, eBook or computer help at the library. Appointments are limited to one hour. The program is free. Patrons should be as specific as possible when describing a topic. Librarians can assist with research questions but cannot provide legal, medical or tax advice. Appointment forms are available in person at the adult services and computer center desks. Patrons can also call the adult services desk, (708) 422-4990, ext.
St. Paul Lutheran Church and School 4660 West 94th St. Oak Lawn, IL 60453 (708) 423-1040 Pastor: Rev. John S. Moeller March 25 - Palm Sunday Communion Service 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
March 29 - Maundy Thursday Communion Service 7:00 p.m.
March 30 - Good Friday Communion Service 11:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.
April 1 - Easter Sunday Communion Service 6:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m.
Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church 9701 S. Melvina Ave, Oak Lawn (708) 424-1059
The LEGO Train Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 7 at the Oak Lawn Library. The show will also be presented from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 8 at the Oak Lawn Library. Visitors can view castles and skyscrapers, and superheroes and spaceships at the LEGO Train Show. The display is closed to the public one hour before the library closes each day. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.
Sensory-sensitive LEGO Train Show experience will be offered Families with members on the autism spectrum or with other sensory sensitivity may register to view the LEGO Train Show exhibit from 11 to 11:45 a.m. Sunday, April 8 at the Oak Lawn Public Library. This LEGO experience will be offered in a quiet and less crowded environment. Registration begins Thursday, March 29. Registration will be offered by email at mdonovanys@ olpl.org.
PALOS HILLS
Discussion will examine the life Martin Luther King A discussion and examination of Martin Luther King’s brief but profound life will be provided beginning at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 2 at the Green Hills Library, 10331 S. Interlochen Drive, Palos Hills. Clarence Goodman will lead the discussion about King from Montgomery to Memphis and the “Mountaintop” speech. The discussion will include his work in Chicago. The event is for adults only. Register online at www. greenhillslibrary.org.
Kids can learn to make ‘yummy breakfasts’ A program will be offered for kids ages 10 to 17 to make “yummy breakfast” favorites will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 3 at the Green Hills Library. Kids will have an opportunity to make waffles, yogurt parfaits, and lattes. Register online at www. greenhillslibrary.org.
Adults can learn basics of Facebook Adult patrons only can learn the basics of Facebook beginning at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 4 at the Green Hills Library. Topics include signing up, finding friends, posting, and privacy in this class lecture. Register online at www.greenhillslibrary.org.
Kids play in LEGO Club The LEGO Club for children in kindergarten through fifth grade will gather at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 5 at the Green Hills Library. Staff members will supply the LEGOs while children will provide the imagination. Register online at www.greenhillslibrary.org.
St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church “Loving God — Serving Others” 11007 S. 76th Ave., Worth 448-6555 • www.stmarkworth.org Go to Facebook St. Mark Worth Rev. Jay Trygstad, Pastor
WORSHIP SCHEDULE FOR HOLY WEEK Palm Sunday with Palms - March 25 “Passion Story” - Readers Theater 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Maundy Thursday, March 29 Taste of Seder - 10:00 a.m. Seder Meal in Heaney Hall - 6:00 p.m. Good Friday, March 30 Children’s Event - Easter Egg Hunt 10:00 a.m. Worship Service - 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Easter Sunday, April 1 - With Communion Traditional Service - 8:00 a.m. Contemporary Praise & Worship - 10:00 a.m.
EXPERIENCE THE JOY OF EASTER!
The Wayside Chapel at The Center 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park 708-361-3650 Rev. Chris Hopkins A nondenominational service of music, meditation and prayer led by Rev. Chris Hopkins. The Wayside Chapel stands on the highest point of The Center’s grounds and symbolizes the underlying spirituality of all Center programs.
Palm Sunday Vespers Services, March 25, 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. All Welcome
Come prepare to enter Holy Week with us!
Palm Sunday, March 25 - 9:00 a.m. Maundy Thursday, March 29 - 7:00 p.m. Good Friday, March 30 - 3:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Easter Vigil, March 31 - 7:00 p.m. Easter Sunday, April 1 - 9:00 a.m.
Salem United Church of Christ 9717 S. Kostner Ave., Oak Lawn 423-9717 Rev. Steve Hoerger, Pastor
ALL ARE WELCOME TO OUR CELEBRATIONS OF THE RISEN LORD
Savior Divine Lutheran Church 10040 S. 88th Ave., Palos Hills • 598-0700 www.saviordivine.org Rev. Martin Pauschke Palm Sunday, March 25 Service at 10:30 a.m. Good Friday, March 30 Tenebrae Service 7 p.m. Easter Sunday, April 1 Festival of the Resurrection at 9:30 a.m. Holy Communion with Special Music
Palm Sunday, March 25 10:00 a.m. Service Maundy Thursday, March 29 7:00 p.m. “Meal in the Upper Room” Good Friday, March 30 7:30 p.m. - Tenebrae Service Easter Sunday, April 1 8:30 a.m. - Easter Breakfast 10:00 a.m. - Easter Service
The Reporter
Thursday, March 22, 2018
Time for financial ‘spring cleaning’
COMINGS & GOINGS
Bertucci’s closed again, but not for long
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Photo by Bob Bong
Bertucci’s closed recently at 10331 S. Roberts Road in Palos Hills and has been sold to new owners.
tures, equipment and furniture.
Toys R Us to close all stores New Jersey-based toy retailer Toys R Us announced last week that it would close or sell all of its stores in the United States and Canada after bankruptcy reorganization efforts collapsed. Toys R Us has been operating under bankruptcy protection since September. Locally, the retailer operates stores in Burbank, Orland Park, Joliet and Matteson, which had already been holding a going out of business sale for several weeks. Toys R Us has set May 14 as its shutdown date in several states. Stores may close earlier if they sell off all remaining inventory. The company said gift cards would be honored only until April 15. Workers will not receive any severance pay, the company said in a letter sent to employees.
Culver’s reopens in Bridgeview after remodeling The Bridgeview Culver’s restaurant at 9229 S. Harlem Ave. in Bridgeview
reopened recently after being temporarily closed for remodeling. The eatery, which was opened in 2004 by owner Guy Hollis, received a complete update to the dining room with an estimated cost of almost $500,000. “Guests can expect to find a warmer, more inviting atmosphere and an improved dining experience with the reimaging,” Co-General Manager Amanda Hajek said in a release. “Culver’s was founded on the idea of providing high and excellent service along with high-quality food made fresh for each guest with the best ingredients,” said Hollis. “Our top priority is customer service, which is extended into our dining room experience.” The reimaging provides guests with a better dining experience, he said. “Instead of standard, cafeteria-style eating, the restaurant created configurations that enhance privacy and the guest experience,” said Co-General Manager Casey Quinn. If you see a new business in town or wonder what happened to an old favorite, drop me a line at bobbong@hotmail.com.
Moraine Valley Foundation to host fundraising gala The annual Moraine Valley Community College Foundation Fundraising Gala will be held Friday, April 20 at the Beverly Country Club. 8700 S. Western Ave., Chicago. The gala, which is the Foundation’s largest fundraising event, will begin at 6:30 p.m., with dinner, an open bar, live entertainment, and silent and live auctions. The evening will be a tribute to Brian Andersen, one of the founding Foundation board members, who recently died. “This year we lost a very special friend and avid supporter of our Foundation. With Brian’s help, the Foundation has provided scholarships to thousands of students, supported many college programs and assisted students in need,” said Kristy McGreal, ex-
ecutive director of the Moraine Valley Foundation. “His desire to serve others went far beyond the Chicago area as he traveled the world helping those in need. Taking his love for travel into consideration, our event will honor his adventurous spirit.” Activities will include a mini live auction, games with prizes and a larger live auction. In keeping with the event’s theme, auctions will contain a number of travel packages, including a week’s stay in Cortona, Italy, recently made famous by the book and movie, “Under the Tuscan Sun;” a seven-night stay on the outskirts of Northern Johannesburg for an African safari, and a week’s stay in Maui, Hawaii. The auctions also feature dining experiences with professional chefs, a
brewery tour, box suite for a professional Chicago sports team, and more. Tickets are $150 each or a table of 10 for $1,500, and can be purchased online at morainevalley.edu/gala2018. Raffle tickets also are available to purchase online for $15 each or $50 for four. “We count on this evening to increase our ability to provide support for students and the college. All year, we are touched by the personal stories of students and the challenges they have faced as they work toward achieving their goals, and we are proud to provide support to them and the college,” McGreal said. For more information, contact the Foundation Office at (708) 974-5480.
Lipinski sponsors art competition for high school students Cong. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd)) is accepting submissions from all high school students in the Third Congressional District of Illinois for the 2018 Congressional Art Competition. The winning entry will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year, and the winner will receive two round-trip tickets to travel to
Washington, D.C., in June for the exhibition opening. Runners-up will have their artwork displayed prominently in Lipinski’s offices for one year. All submissions must include the student Information and release form. The guidelines will appear on the form. All entries must be received at one of the
congressman’s district offices: 6245 S. Archer Ave., Chicago; 5210 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn; 14700 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park; and the Central Square Building, 222 E. 9th St., Lockport. Anyone who has questions, contact the congressman’s Chicago office at (773) 9486223, or go online to lipinski.house.gov.
AREA PROPERTY TRANSFERS
Chicago Ridge Muniz Jose A to Abuisneineh Fadi, 10418 Moody Ave. $99,000.00; Marek Eleanor H to Kuzdzal Lukasz K, 9649 S Harlem Ave, Unit #1D, $65,000.00 First Midwest Bk Tr to Resource Mgmt Chgo Ridge Llc, 10100 Kitty Ave, $700,000.00.
Evergreen Park Jachim-Campbell Jane C Tr to Hood Lethaniel, 8919 S Richmond Ave, $219,000.00; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Opanasets Natalie S, 8717 S Mozart St, $160,000.00; Accelcap Llc to Cerberus Sfr Holdings Lp, 8737 S Mozart St, $222,000.00; Linder Ave Rlty Grp Llc to Cerberus Sfr Holdings L P, 9643
he days are longer and the temperatures are warmer — so it must be spring. For many of us, that means it’s time for some spring cleaning. But why stop with sprucing up your living space? This year, consider extending the “spring cleaning” concept to your financial environment, too. How can you tidy your finances? Here are some suggestions: • “De-clutter” your portfolio. As you go through your home during your spring cleaning rounds, you may notice that you’ve acquired a lot of duplicate objects — do you really need five mops? — or at least some Scott you can no longer use, like a computer Johnson things that hasn’t worked since 2010. You can create some valuable space by getting rid of these items. And the same principle can apply to your investment portfolio, because over the years you may well have acquired duplicate investments that aren’t really helping you move toward your goals. You may also own some investments, which, while initially fitting in to your overall strategy, no longer do so. You could be better off by selling your “redundant” investments and using the proceeds to purchase new ones that will provide more value. • Get organized. During your spring cleaning, one of your key goals may be to get organized. So you might want to rearrange the tools in your garage or establish a new filing system in your home office. Proper organization is also important to investors — and it goes beyond having your brokerage and 401(k) statements in nice neat piles. For example, you may have established IRAs with different financial services companies. By moving them to one provider, you may save some fees and reduce your paperwork, but, more important, you may find that such a move actually helps you better manage your investments. You’ll know exactly where your money is going, and it could be easier to follow a single investment strategy. Also, with all your IRAs in one place, it will be much easier for you to manage the required minimum distributions you must start taking when you turn 70-1/2. (These distributions are not required for Roth IRAs.) • Protect your family’s financial future. When cleaning up this spring, you may notice areas of concern around protecting your home – perhaps there’s a crack in your window, or your fence is damaged or part of your chimney is crumbling. Your financial independence — and that of your family — also needs protection. Is your life insurance sufficient to pay for your mortgage, college for your kids and perhaps some retirement funds for your spouse? Do you have disability insurance that can provide you with some income if you become ill or injured and can’t work for a while? Have you considered the high costs of long-term care, such as an extended nursing home stay? A financial professional can help you determine if your insurance coverage is adequate for all these needs. Consider putting these spring cleaning suggestions to work. They may help you keep your financial house in good shape for all the seasons yet to arrive.
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ertucci’s, which reopened as Bertucci’s Mediterranean Taverna in December 2016 after being closed for several months, closed again a few weeks ago. All traces of the restaurant at 10331 S. Roberts Road in Palos Hills were scrubbed from social media over the weekend. Its Facebook page was taken down, the Facebook page of former manager Paul Bob disappeared, former Bong Kousis owner Klaudia Szulkowska deleted all references to Bertucci’s from her Facebook page, and the website has been taken down. The restaurant added Greek dishes to its menu when it reopened under the new name. The business had been listed as a turnkey restaurant for sale for $399,000 on March 5 on the Coldwell Banker Commercial property website. On Monday, Coldwell’s agent for the property Nick DiBrizzi said the restaurant was under contract to sell. He didn’t know when the sale would close. “The new owners are experienced in running a restaurant,” he said without naming any names. The building was extensively remodeled before it reopened. When it reopened, Kousis said it had new floors, some new décor and a gaming room. Bertucci’s also was popular for its fenced in outdoor patio. The sale includes the real estate, the 2,000-square-foot restaurant and all fix-
Following are the property transfers in the area, according to the latest report, as received from the Cook County Recorder of Deeds Office. The Reporter Newspaper does not attempt to correct errors made by that office.
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S Francisco Ave, $205,000.00; Black Sq Fundg Llc to Kmak Steven, 2749 W 96th St, $95,000.00.
Hickory Hills Jankiwicz Marek to Wonder House 2 Llc, 9416 78th Ct, $540,000.00; Trajkovski Daniel to Stoilkov Aleksandar, 8610 W 95th St, Unit #1B4, $110,000.00; Sule Stanislav to Rizck Munadel, 8924 S 88th Ave, $218,000.00; Kmit Bogdan Y to Shpynda Oleksandra, 9138 W 95th St, Unit #91302A, $140,000.00.
Oak Lawn Edward Gal Inc to Davila Juan M, 9721 Mason Ave, $260,000.00; Rocha Kimberly A to Kanive Edward J, 7117 W 93rd St, Unit #304, $59,000.00; Cerda Maria O to Archambeau James W Jr, 4817 109th St, Unit #2204, $65,000.00; Nee Thomas J Tr to Gut Stefan, 4730 98th St, $125,500.00; Akin Rita M Tr to Cornejo Rigoberto, 4948 W 91st St,
LEGAL NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice is Hereby Given that on 4-15-18, a sale will be held at Coy’s Auto Rebuilders, Inc. at 21725 Oak Street, Matteson, Il. 60443, 708-747-8860, to sell the following articles to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the State of Illinois unless such articles are redeemed within Thirty days of the publication of this notice.
Notice is Hereby Given that on 4-15-18, a sale will be held at Coy’s Auto Rebuilders, Inc. at 21725 Oak Street, Matteson, Il. 60443, 708747-8860, to sell the following articles to enforce a lien existing under the Laws of the State of Illinois unless such articles are redeemed within Thirty days of the publication of this notice.
DARRYL WASHINGTON
ISAAC BATTLE
2012 CHEVROLET
2007 CHEVROLET
Vin# 2G1WF5E31C1177649
Vin# 1GNET13H972199379
Lien Amount: $14,170.00
Lien Amount: $14,170.00
$172,000.00; Bell William R to Oconor Carol, 10420 S Circle Dr, Unit #11B, $110,000.00; Degrado Lena B Tr to Shields Kelly J, 10516 S Kildare Ave, $239,000.00; Piszczor John A to Stewart Johnny, 5716 102nd St, $280,000.00; Sfr-Chi 1 Llc to Cerberus Sfr Holdings Lp, 5125 101st St, $1,378,500.00; Mcardle Collin J to Yanez Ladislaus, 9829 Meade Ave, $235,000.00; Reyes Jose J to Blake William D, 4513 99th Pl, $285,000.00; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Ionescu Sorin I, 4001 93rd Pl, Unit #4H, $149,500.00; Rushing Patricia to Dakhlallah Natasha V, 9901 S Cicero Ave,
Unit #101, $118,000.00; Quelle-Schulter Mary Jane A to Natour Rami, 9532 S Kolmar Ave, $280,000.00; Hammerhead Investments Llc to Sanchez Natalia, 8804 Austin Ave, $248,500.00; Judicial Sales Corp to Gold Coast Bldrs Co, 5711 W 90th Pl, $86,000.00.
Palos Hills Scehura Mateusz to Shauger Stephen M, 9192 South Rd, Unit #9192B, $115,000.00; Waller Thomas C to Ras Mohanad, 8626 W 98Th Pl, $335,000.00; Fry Julie Ann to Omar Mazouzah, 8100 W 111Th St, $170,000.00; Olewinski Robert James Adm to Visk Diana, 8701 Waterfront Dr, Unit #87012B, $156,000.00.
LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE
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.
Valley Learning Center offers summer fun at Moraine Valley Registration is open for adventurous summer camps and programs in June and July at Moraine Valley Community College’s Valley Learning Center (VLC), 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills. New this year is the opportunity to design a half- or full-day camp that combines adventures in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) for children and teens. The all-day STEM adventure gives campers an opportunity to participate in immersive, hands-on activities covering all aspects of STEM. Experiences will include game programming, robotics, movie making, 3-D printing, mathematical modeling, and physics/ chemistry experimentation. The camp, recommended for ages 8 to 14, is offered Monday through Thursday, June 25 to 28, and July 16 to 19, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $399. The Harry Potter Tech Camp will be held Monday through Friday, June 18 to 22, from 1 to 4 p.m. Students can perform spells, make a house float or shut down the whomping wil-
low. Plus, campers will make a stop-motion movie where they brainstorm a plot, design the set, write the script, film, and edit the production with voice-overs and sound track. The camp, recommended for students 8 to 14, is $200. The Star Wars Tech campers will build and program LEGO robots, engage in robotic challenges and make their own stopmotion movie. Students will work in pairs, and their completed videos will be posted to YouTube. The camp, for students ages 8 to 14, is offered Monday through Friday, July 9 through 13, from 9 a.m. to noon. The cost is $200. Other half-day camps include Creating Minecraft Mods, Youth Gaming and Programming, Lego Graphic Novel Creation and Mythbotsters. To learn more about the VLC offerings, call (708) 974-5735 or visit morainevalley.edu/vlc. Registration can be completed by calling (708) 974-2110, in person in Building S, Room S103, or online at morainevalley.edu/ ccce/register.
Mortgage Rates Around the Area Mortgage Rates Around the Area First Midwest Bank (as of March 19) RATES 4.500 3.875 4.365
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the electors, residents of the Town of Palos, Cook County, Illinois, that the Annual Town Meeting of said Town will take place on April 10th. 2018, being the second Tuesday of the said month, at the hour of 7:00 P.M. at the Palos Township Hall, 10802 South Roberts Road, Palos Hills, Illinois, for the transaction of the business of the Town, and the moderator having been elected will proceed to hear for consideration, reports of the officers of said Town and decide on such measures as may, in pursuance of law, come before the meeting. GIVEN under my hand at Palos Township this 14tht day of March, 2018. Jane A. Nolan Clerk Town of Palos Cook County, Illinois
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SCHOOL NEWS
Thursday, March 22, 2018
Local Marist student earns perfect 36 on ACT
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English teacher Kelly McKimson-Rhodes and her Women’s Literature students from Richards High School participated in International Women’s Day on March 8.
Richards students mark International Women’s Day To celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, English teacher Kelly McKimsonRhodes and her students from Richards High School in Oak Lawn participated in an online campaign. She and her students created flyers with assorted positive messages to share online. The
flyers featured messages such as “We will celebrate women’s achievements,” “We will forge positive visibility for women,”’ “We will maintain a gender parity mindset,” and “We will challenge stereotypes as bias.” This year McKimson-Rhodes teaches the inaugural Women’s Literature course at Richards.
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Marist High School junior Ed Stifter earned a top composite score of 36 on a recent ACT exam. Stifter, a resident of Oak Lawn, is the second Marist student to score a 36 this school year, and the sixth in the past 13 years. Marist has had at least one student get the top score each of the last three school years. On average, less than one-tenth of one percent of students who take the ACT earns the top score. Stifter, a graduate of St. Linus School in Oak Lawn, said he only took the exam once and did not take any prep courses for it. “I thought I would do well on the ACT,” Stifter said. “But the 36 came as a little bit of a surprise.” While Stifter has carried a heavy Advanced Placement and honors course load, he has balanced it with participation in the school’s academic and math teams, the latter being the top Catholic high school team in the state. He is also a member of Marist’s boys volleyball program. Stifter said his college search is ongoing and he does not have any specific schools in mind. He will likely pursue a science-related field. The ACT consists of tests in English, mathematics, reading and science. Each test is scored on a scale of 1 to 36, and a student’s composite score is the average of the four test scores. Some students also take ACT’s optional writing test, but the score for that test is reported separately and is not included within the ACT composite score. ACT test scores are accepted by all major U.S. colleges. Exceptional scores of 36 provide colleges with evidence of student readiness for the academic
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Larry Tucker (left), principal at Marist and a member of the Class of ’79, and junior Ed Stifter pose in front of the school. The news of Stifter’s 36 ACT score was first announced during a pep rally at Marist last month.
rigors that lie ahead. Marist High School offers test preparation classes on campus for all standardized tests, along with a strong curriculum that readies students for exam content. Stifter joins senior Samantha Reidy, of Palos Heights, who garnered the top score this past fall, in this rare accomplishment. Other recent graduates who scored 36 include Becca Valek, ’17; Jason Phelan,’16; Andrew Lynch, ’10; and Peter O’Malley, ’04.
Mount Carmel Gala raises over $300,000 for educational foundation The seventh annual Caravan Gala, hosted by Mount Carmel High School, raised more than $300,000 for the Mount Carmel Educational Foundation, the school’s endowment, on March 10 at the Chicago Marriot Downtown. .“We couldn’t be happier with how the Gala went this year,” said Michael Holland, associate vice president for institutional advancement at Mount Carmel. “The generosity from the attendees, donors, and sponsors overflowed as we saw the second largest attendance in the event’s seven-year history.” The live auction included items such as Notre Dame football tickets, a vacation package in Mexico, and various silent auction items. Additionally, the attendees heard three separate student testimonies through a video presentation to show exactly how the money donated from the event supports the students of Mount Carmel. The “fund-a-cause” call to action received a response with more than $77,000 donated, surpassing the previous year’s total by more than $20,000. This year, Matthew and Joyce Walsh, of Walsh Construction, were the recipients of the St Albert Award for their ongoing partnership with the school during recent campus renovations. The award recog-
nizes individuals that made significant contributions to the Mount Carmel community and beyond. During the event, Matt Walsh expressed the importance of philanthropy for Catholic education around the country, and how happy he is to be able to impact Mount Carmel, given his close ties to the school through lifelong friends and neighbors. “We were extremely honored to name the Walshes as the recipient,” said David Lenti, vice president for institutional advancement at Mount Carmel. “We appreciate their commitment to Catholic education and generosity shown to enhance the learning experience for many generations to come.” Additionally, the evening was also co-sponsored by DLR Group and the Walsh Group, who have played a crucial role in Mount Carmel’s classroom developments. “Thanks to the support of our attendees, donors, and event committee, we were able to help make a Mount Carmel education possible for those students who otherwise could not afford it,” said Ned Hughes, the Mount Carmel president. “It is the hard work and dedication from the event committee that made the Caravan Gala not just a successful fundraiser, but a highlight of our year.”
STUDENTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT Oak Lawn resident earns honors at Northeastern University A local student has been cited for academic honors for the 2017 fall semester at Northeastern University in Boston. Jameson O’Reilly, an Oak Lawn resident, was named to the dean’s list. He is majoring in mathematics and physics. O’Reilly is also a member of the university honors program, which offers high caliber students the chance to further focus on their studies and interests, live in special
interest on-campus housing, and participate in one or two honors courses each term.
Local students earn honors at Loras College A group of local students have been selected to the 2017 fall dean’s list at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa. Earning dean’s list honors were Evergreen Park freshmen Amelia Foley and Kayla Tilkes. Earning dean’s list honors from Oak Lawn were freshmen Leah Hood, Carlin McNulty and Christopher Omiecinski.
Oak Lawn resident is selected to honor roll at U of Wisconsin Oshkosh
A local student has qualified
for the honor roll for the 2017 fall semester at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh in Oshkosh, Wis. Emily Miller, an Oak Lawn resident, was named to the honor roll. To qualify for the honor roll, a student must take at least 12 credits and earn a grade-point average of at least 3.3 (out of a possible 4.0).
Oak Lawn resident earns degree from WGU A local student has received her degree from Western Governors University in Salt Lake City, Utah. Shannon Laylo, an Oak Lawn resident, has received her master of business administration degree from WGU.
Shepard wins ‘Most Spirited Team’ at Polar Plunge, raises nearly $14,000 for Illinois Special Olympics Standing on the shores of Leisure Lake in Joliet, people shivered as they waited for the start of the Polar Plunge. But students at Shepard High School from Palos Heights were doing this for a greater cause. This year, Shepard nearly doubled the amount of money raised by its volunteers to nearly $14,000. Led by teacher Ashley Lythberg, Shepard recruited 60 students and staff members (50 percent more than 2017) to participate in the Polar Plunge. The volunteers dressed in
bathing suits, superhero costumes, tutus, and pajamas and they raised money for Special Olympics. The hundreds waiting to race into the icy waters created a party atmosphere. Soon enough, someone grabbed a bullhorn, said “go,” and groups of five to seven at a time ran screaming into the lake. Organizers from Special Olympics of Illinois honored the Shepard group with the Most Spirited Team Award. And Lythberg’s daughter won the Tadpole Award as the youngest plunger.
Worthwoods student advances in spelling bee Worthwoods student advances in spelling bee competition Ten fifth-grade students at Worthwoods School in Worth participated in the annual Dan Braun Memorial Spelling Bee with some impressive results.
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BOYS HIGH SCHOOL BOWLER OF THE YEAR
“ ... always believe in who
you are and what you want to accomplish and your dreams can go a long way.”
McCormick’s place
— Kendall Coyne
Evergreen junior took 17th at state By Alison Moran
“Bowling is really the hardest sport because you cannot see the playing field,” said Pula. “The conEvergreen Park High School ju- ditions change from day to day nior Zach McCormick’s passion and at different levels of the game. for bowling comes, in part, from The bowlers have to adjust their the hours he spent enjoying the game, mentally and physically.” sport with his beloved grandfather. Pula initiated Evergreen Park’s McCormick recalled how he and bowling program as McCormick his grandfather would entered high school, and spend hours watching Pula took notice of his the Men’s PBA Tour on talent and leadership television. abilities. “My grandfather’s in “When Zach came to his mid-70s and still Evergreen Park, he was bowls a 170-180 game,” a 190 bowler, and today, said McCormick, who he averages 211,” Pula via his season-long exsaid. “His greatest qualicellence and 17th-place ties are his willingness to McCormick finish at the IHSA boys learn and set an example state bowling tournament earned for the team.” the title of The Regional/Report“Coach set the structure for my er’s 2018 Boys Bowler of the Year. game,” added McCormick. “He In those hours spent with his encouraged me and told me what grandpa, McCormick also found l needed to know to improve.” a role model for his unorthodox McCormick was also a team throwing style — Australian captain from the earliest days, bowler Jason Belmonte, who mentoring his teammates includpopularized two-handed bowling. ing Matthew Bila, Aidan Doogan, “Instead of putting your fingers Patrick Doyle, Marty Elwood, in the holes, you palm the ball and Terrell Gavin, MIguel Madrigal, cradle it,” McCormick explained. Colin McCarthy and Conner “With it, I can play from any posi- Suszynski. tion on the lane.” “He sets a great example for the McCormick began rolling seri- team,” said Pula. “He’s patient, ously in eighth grade after join- he’s constructive in his criticism. ing a local league. At Evergreen He can definitely go a long way Park, he clicked with Mustangs in this sport.” coach Ron Pula, who mentored Evergreen Park had a stellar McCormick’s two-handed style See MCCORMICK, Page 2 while improving his mental edge. Correspondent
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Kendall Coyne waves to the crowd as she enters the Sandburg gym during a visit to her alma mater on Friday, March 16.
Golden Coyne gets hero’s homecoming Sandburg grad, member of U.S. women’s hockey team returns to alma mater
GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BOWLER OF THE YEAR
A life on the lanes
By Jason Maholy Sports Editor
When the gold medal was placed around Kendall Coyne’s neck following Team USA’s dramatic, 3-2 victory over Canada in the women’s hockey championship game of the 2018 Winter Olympics, it marked the culmination of a dream the southwest suburban native has had since she was the little girl who fell in love with hockey. “It was the moment I had been dreaming about since I was 6 years old, when I first found out that women’s hockey was in the Olympics,” Coyne told Sandburg High School students and staff. The Olympic hero visited Sandburg on Friday, March 16 as part of its winter sports athletes recognition ceremony. Coyne, a Palos Heights native and Sandburg alum, signed autographs, posed for photos with adoring fans Photos by Jason Maholy and shared a few thoughts about representing the country on the grandest stage when she Kendall Coyne addresses the crowd, explaining that she was as a youth teased for being a girl addressed the crowd of people gathered in who played hockey. She encouraged Sandburg students to follow their dreams and always stay true to themselves. the Eagle gym. “Aside from winning the gold medal, one of the biggest and best moments was walking in the Opening Ceremony as a member of team USA,” Coyne said as she stood on a stage at midcourt. “There’s no bigger honor than representing the USA at the Olympic Games. To be able to walk into PyeongChang Stadium as a representative was amazing.” Coyne was 15 years old when she started playing hockey with the U.S. national team, but not many people knew that at the time, she said. Not that her classmates would have necessarily reacted positively: Coyne said that during her middle school and high school years, other youths often called her names and picked on her because she played what was at the time considered a male’s sport. The negativity her choice of sport elicited is one of the greatest challenges she has faced in her life, she added. “But when I walked into a rink that was my sanctuary, it was what I loved the most,” she said. “I had the support of my family, I had a belief in myself and knowing hockey Kendall Coyne poses for photos with a throng of Sandburg students during her visit to the
See COYNE, Page 2 Orland Park school.
Sandburg’s Schrader earns third consecutive Bowler of Year honor By Alison Moran
her own. She knows the sport in and out. Schrader would also like to corBowling plays a huge role in rect a misconception about the the life of Emily Schrader. sport she loves. That is stating the obvious, as “People do not understand the Sandburg senior has excelled how difficult bowling can be,” on the lanes to the point she said. “They don’t that she has for the third understand about the difconsecutive year been ficult oil patterns, lane named The Regional/ adjustments and ball Reporter Girls Bowler selection. The sport has of the Year. helped me understand Schrader fell in love what it truly means to with the sport at an early work hard; however, it age, after getting started has also taught me that Schrader in a bumper league at failure is something that Orland Bowl in Tinley Park when everyone goes through and failure she was 5 years old. Since those is necessary for success.” early days on the lanes she has Schrader’s leadership contribprogressed through prep, junior/ uted to a solid season for Sandmajor, and junior pro sport shot burg, which took third place in the leagues, she said. Oak Forest Invitational in January “It seems as if I am either do- and posted a 12-2 regular-season ing my homework or bowling,” record. She provided guidance she said. “My weekends usually to teammates Karlie Colbert, consist of me going to league Jade Hamilton, Sophia Jablonski, on Saturday and having a bowl- Cameron Manning, Alyssa Novak, ing lesson on either Saturday or Vanesa Perez and Jillian Richmond, Sunday.” and was a key contributor during Sandburg bowling coach Joe the Eagles’ run to the state team Geiger concurs. tournament. Sandburg won a re“Emily is a hard worker and an gional title and placed third at sec‘alley rat,’” he said. “She spends tionals to punch their ticket to state. a lot of time not only working in For Schrader, a three-time lHSA the bowling alley to perfect her state qualifier, her top goal was to game, but outside of it as well.” return to Cherry Bowl in RockGeiger has seen Schrader during ford, along with her teammates, to her school lunch period sitting at compete for a state title. Sandburg the table watching professional failed to advance to the tourney’s bowlers on YouTube, studying See SCHRADER, Page 2 their techniques to better improve Correspondent
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St. Patrick’s Day on the pitch: The Fire traveled to Minneapolis last weekend looking to post their first victory of 2018, but the luck o’ the Irish was not with the Men in Red on St. Patrick’s Day as a Minnesota United FC goal in the 65th minute broke a tie and sent the Fire to their second straight loss to begin the season. The Fire (0-2-0, 0 points) fell 2-1 to the host Loons (2-1-0, 6 points) on Saturday, March 17 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. A flurry of three goals in a 10-minute stretch in the second half comprised the contest’s scoring. After a scoreless first half, the Loons opened scoring in the 55th minute when Miguel Ibarra played a ball into the box from the right flank. Fire goalkeeper Richard Sanchez made the initial
save on Ibson’s header, but the Brazilian followed up on the rebound to get on the board. Fire rookie Elliot Collier provided the equalizer four minutes later after Nikolic Nemanja collected a loose ball in the box. United’s Matt Lampson dove to punch away the reigning MLS Golden Boot winner’s shot, but Collier pounced on the rebound with a right-footed volley into net for his first professional goal. “I saw Niko in front of goal and if Niko’s in front of goal he normally scores, but the keeper made a save so I just had to follow up,” Collier said. The Loons regained the lead for good in the 65th minute when Ethan Finlay reeled in a cross on the right and found an open Sam Nicholson, who rose
up and struck a header past Sanchez for the final goal of the game. “It was a tough second half for us,” said Fire head coach Veljko Paunovic. “We conceded two goals after a very good first half, I think. I think defensively we were very solid and did a good job creating opportunities and moments in a game where we can score. We conceded goals too easily and that’s something that we have to improve and keep working on that. “We have to stick to together and keep working. We need to keep our faith and that’s it. I’m obviously not very happy with the performances so far.” The Fire were without midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger, whose wife is expecting a baby.
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Rice has sights on state By Jon DePaolis Correspondent
Rice’s Johnson ends high school career with state title Sports Editor
When Hassan Johnson stepped on the mat at the University of Illinois’ Assembly Hall for his second straight state championship match, there was only one outcome that could satisfy the four-time state qualifier and — at the time — two-time medalist. It took an extra period, but the Brother Rice senior finally attained high school wrestling glory when he defeated Kyle Schickel of Lemont for the Class 2A 120-pound title. Johnson had tied the score at two in the third period, then took down Schickel in the first overtime period to claim a 4-2 victory. It was Johnson’s third win over Schickel this postseason. “Winning state in high school, that’s the best feeling ever,” said Johnson, who will wrestle in college at Indiana Tech in Fort Wayne, Ind. “I was really excited, it was my last hurrah. I hugged my coach, started crying; I just felt really excited for myself, for Brother Rice, my family, my coaches and my friends. That’s got to be the No. 1 (moment in his life), for sure.” The title was a longtime coming for Johnson, who first stepped on a wrestling mat when he was 5 years old. He was a state qualifier as a freshman in 2015, placed third in 2016 and was runner-up in 2017. He put in extra work last offseason to prepare for his final run at a state crown, and was fully confident heading into his final high school season that if he wrestled his best, he would emerge a champion. “I knew it was going to be tough, but I
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Continued from Page 1 second and final day, and Schrader toughed it out with an injury that limited her effectiveness. She and Perez both rolled team-high scores of 258 as four of the Eagles’ five girls topped 600 series over the tourney’s first three games. “At state, we had the best morning in Sandburg girls bowling history, rolling a 2,998,” Geiger recalled. “However, it was a tale of two halves. The afternoon session brought our lack of depth and difficulty to overcome some injuries.”
knew I was going to make it downstate and hopefully win a state championship, and I did,” he said. “All I had to do was listen to my coaches, believe in them and believe in myself, believe in my parents and believe in my family.” Johnson spent the summer of 2017 wrestling in national tournaments across the Midwest — in Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin and Iowa — facing the highest levels of competition. He spent hours reviewing tape from his 2017 state title match, trying to find out where he erred, and then working to clean up his technique so he wouldn’t again make the same mistakes. “I just worked harder over the summer and trained,” he said. “Last year it just didn’t work out, but my coaches, they said everything will come at the end of the season, and sure enough everything came at the end of the season.” Johnson (35-6) lost some matches early this season, the result of him not being aggressive enough on offense, he said. By the time regionals rolled around he was feeling the best he had all year, and a pep talk by Crusaders coach Ken Bringe provided a little extra encouragement. “He said all you got to do is get to your offense, and believe in your moves and wrestle your match and you’ll win it,” he said. “That’s really all I had to do.” Johnson said he entered the state tournament better conditioned and more confident than he had ever been in his four high school seasons. The humble grappler credited his coaches and practice partners with helping him raise his performance.
One of Schrader’s fingers was split in half, right at the point were the ball rests and is a release point. In extreme pain, he said, she was unable to come out of the ball the way she normally does. Though her time at Sandburg is coming to an end, there’s plenty of bowling in Schrader’s future. She has signed to continue her bowling career at University of St. Francis in Joliet. “And after college I might bowl some PWBA tour stops,” Schrader said. “I am so excited to bowl for USF because the women’s bowling team won the NAIA Championships last year. I hope to grow my game and make lots of lasting friendships there.”
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Brother Rice wrestler Hassan Johnson stands atop the podium after winning the Class 3A 120-pound state title.
Not that he was immune to the butterflies that come with being on Illinois high school wrestling’s biggest stage. “I was feeling kind of nervous during the (Grand) March,” he said of the moment the state finalists parade around the mats before the title matches begin. “I saw all the fans, the lights and my stomach just dropped; but when I went out there and stepped my foot on the mat all that stuff went away, and I just wrestled my match, and that worked good for me.” Johnson said he had no doubt that after tying the match, 2-2, he was going to win. “It was just a matter of when I was going to get that takedown and get those points,” he said. “I knew I was going to take it in overtime; I just believed in what I was going to do.”
McCormick
Continued from Page 1 2017-18 season, winning matches against Tinley Park, Rich Central, Reavis, and amassing a regular season record of 12-2. McCormick’s season highlights include placing fourth at the Oak Lawn Invitational in November; a fifth-place finish in regional competition (1,358 series over six games) and runner-up performance at sectionals. His 1,352 pins at sectionals were just 12 behind the champion and qualified him for the IHSA state tournament at St. Clair Bowl in O’Fallon. The state tournament proved to be a mind game, as he struggled the second day. “I had gone in with the idea that the surface was go-
ing to be a certain way, and it wasn’t,” McCormick said. “It took awhile to adjust.” His two-day score of 2548 was, however, good enough for 17th place. He had been in 12th place after the tourney’s first day, two places away from a medal. “It was aggravating at first, being in the position to medal (but failing to do so), until l realized that l had exceeded my goal of qualifying for state,” he said. The future for McCormick will definitely include bowling. He’s looking into bowling scholarships as he plans for a career in medicine or business. But he still has another year of high school, and his goal for his senior season is to medal at state. “And to beat my grandfather one-on-one,” he said.
2016—Sean and Chris Torpy (Sandburg) Srs. 2017—Charley Niego (Mother McAuley) Jr.
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BOYS BOWLING 2016 — Cameron Crowe (Sandburg) Fr. 2017 — Cameron Crowe (Sandburg) So. 2018 — Zack McCormick (Evergreen Park) Jr. GIRLS BOWLING 2016 — Emily Schrader (Sandburg) So. 2017 — Emily Schrader (Sandburg) Jr. and Alexandra Wozniak (Richards) 2018 — Emily Schrader (Sandburg) Sr WRESTLING 2016 — Rudy Yates (Sandburg) Sr. 2017 — Pat Brucki (Sandburg) Sr. 2018 — Hassan Johnson (Brother Rice), Sr.
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FOOTBALL 1986—Jay White (Stagg) Sr. 1987—Ken Courtright (Sandburg) Sr. 1988—Efrem Haymore (Richards) Sr. and Dave Myers (Stagg) Sr. 1989—Dave Jensen (Shepard) Sr. and David Demumbrum (Reavis) Sr. 1990—Tyrone Washington (Shepard) Sr. 1991—Joe Schissler (Brother Rice) Sr. 1992—Jim Wroblewski (Sandburg) Sr. 1993—Allen Ross (Shepard) Sr. 1994—Kenny Carrington (Richards) Sr. and Mike Tracy (Evergreen Park) Sr. 1995—Zak Kustok (Sandburg) Jr. 1996—William Andrews (Richards) Sr. 1997—Bruce Corcoran (Sandburg) Jr. 1998—Joe Martinez (St. Laurence) Sr. and Joe Toner (Shepard) Sr. 1999—Tom Marsan (Evergreen Park) Sr. 2000—Mark Hamstra (Chicago Christian) Sr. 2001—Jon Cleveland (Shepard) Sr. 2002—Sean Lewis (Richards) Jr. 2003—Dan Nicholson (Brother Rice) Sr. 2004—Dion Foster (Richards) Sr. 2005—Mark Williams (Richards) Sr. 2006—Alex Haan (Chicago Christian) Jr. 2007—Alex Haan (Chicago Christian) and Tommie Thomas (Richards) Sr. 2008—Josh Hodur (St. Laurence) Sr. 2009—Jon Ryan (Richards) Sr. 2010-2012 — None named 2013—Nic Weishar (Marist) Sr. 2014—Hasan Muhammad-Rogers (Richards) Sr. 2015—Brendan Skalitzky (Marist) Sr. 2016 — Ricky Smalling (Brother Rice) Sr. 2017 — Tori Clinton (St. Laurence) Sr.
“We basically had to switch what from we prepared, but that’s something that happens in this sport and in every sport,” Paunovic said. “We were ready for the switch, but unfortunately in the second half we couldn’t keep the good game we were playing and the score that we were looking for which was 0-0 until we found an opportunity to score which happened later in the game. Again, conceding goals wasn’t helpful.” The Fire return to MLS action when they host the Portland Timbers on March 31 at 5 p.m. (MLS Live/Univision Chicago 1200AM). Tickets for the match are available by calling 888-MLS-FIRE or visiting www.Chicago-Fire.com/tickets. — Story courtesy of Chicago Fire
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Finishing strong By Jason Maholy
Fire remains winless after loss to Loons
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Kendall Coyne poses for photos with Sandburg student-teacher Sarah Kliora.
Coyne
Continued from Page 1 isn’t just for boys, it’s for everybody.” Coyne obviously never allowed the naysayers to deter her from pursuing her dreams, and she has gone on to be one of the most decorated Olympians to hail from the Chicago area. “If I could give you guys one piece of advice, it would just be to believe in yourself, stay true to yourself, always follow your dream,” she said. “You’re at a big part of your
life where you’re making big decisions day-in-day-out, and the decisions you make today will have an impact on your life. So always believe in who you are and what you want to accomplish and your dreams can go a long way.” Coyne said she has come to believe everything happens for a reason. Losing to Canada in the gold medal game in 2014 was heart wrenching, and she struggled understanding why that game ended as it did. Coyne concluded: “But four years later, standing here with a gold medal around my neck, I now understand why.”
The Brother Rice baseball team typically has lofty goals heading into every season. But with the Crusaders bringing back a wealth of experience from last year’s team that nearly notched 30 victories, the top of the mountain is a realistic possibility as far as coach John McCarthy is concerned. McCarthy — whose teams have compiled a 159-66 record during his seven years at Rice — said that in addition to a veteran lineup, his team will bring energy and a hard-nosed approach to the game. “Our goals are to compete for a Chicago Catholic League Blue title and a state championship,” he said. In order to reach their goal of a state title, the Crusaders will look to a slew of returning players can follow up last season’s impressive 29-10 record, conference and regional championships, and sectional final appearance. Perhaps most important among those returnees is senior third baseman Sam Jones, an Indiana recruit who hit .305 last season with a .415 slugging percentage and .436 onbase percentage. “Sam is a three-year varsity player, and we will need him to be a middle-of-the-order hitter,” McCarthy said. Jones, who hit six doubles in 2017, can hit for power and drive the ball toward both corners of the outfield. Also back this year is senior shortstop Patrick Hayes, who has committed to Illinois State University. In 2017, Hayes hit .310 with a lofty .525 on-base percentage. He also drew 11 walks and scored 15 runs. “Patrick will be a spark plug at the top of the order for (us),” McCarthy said. “Patrick does an incredible job getting on base and extending at bats.” Leading the rotation will be returning seniors Joey Payton (52, 2.78 ERA in 2017) and Ryan Palmblad (3-1, 2.68 ERA, 33 K) who are both both Central Michigan recruits.
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Brother Rice baseball coach John McCarthy says the Crusaders have set a goal to compete for a state championship this season.
“Payton pounds the zone with plus velocity and 12-6 breaking ball,” McCarthy said. “(And Palmblad) is a three-year varsity player … who has great movement and keeps hitters off-balanced.” McCarthy said this year’s Crusaders will blend that veteran leadership with talented newcomers including junior outfielders Kendall Pettis (Oklahoma) and Mike Bolton (Purdue), as well as sophomore Jack Payton, the latter who who saw some playing time last year in the postseason. “Our returning seniors will have to lead the way as our younger players get weathered by our rigorous schedule,” McCarthy said. “We bring back two talented and reliable starters along with a host of guys that can hit and play defense. This year’s team will be more athletic and fast. We need to find consistency and develop our team identity.” The Crusaders opened their season with a five-inning, 11-1 victory over Whitney Young on March 15. Joey and Jack Payton each had two RBI, and junior right-hander Eric Diaz got the win. Rice followed that with a 9-5 win over Plainfield North, before being handed its first loss of the season to O’Fallon by the score of 8-3 on March 17. The Crusaders will be at home tomorrow and Saturday to face Lyons and Bishop McNamara, respectively.
Veteran Eagles aim to soar higher By Jon DePaolis Correspondent
A commonly used proverb promoting optimism is that hope springs eternal. In baseball parlance, this means the start of every season ushers in the possibility of doing something great. But for the Sandburg baseball team, mere hope may not be necessary. Eagles coach Jim Morsovillo, who is in his seventh year at the helm of the team, will have the luxury of leading a squad that returns several players — including the entire starting infield — from last season’s sectional championship team that finished 23-8 overall and 10-3 in the SouthWest Suburban Conference. The Eagles defeated LincolnWay Central in last year’s Class 4A Homewood-Flossmoor Sectional title game, before falling to Edwardsville, 11-3, in the supersectional. “We are excited about the senior leadership on this team and hoping the juniors buy in and follow along with the legacy the seniors have created,” Morsovillo said. The start to Sandburg’s season was delayed when last Saturday’s game at Shepard was canceled because of frigid temperatures and a dusting of snow. The Eagles will officially open 2018 at home this Saturday — weather permitting — with a doubleheader against Moline. Chief among Sandburg’s returning players is senior shortstop Branden Comia, a four-year varsity starter who was selected to the IHSA All-State team in 2017. Comia, a University of Illinois recruit, hit .420 with six home runs and 13 doubles last season. Also back is senior third base-
man Andrew Tenison, a Lewis University recruit who hit .350 with 23 RBI and 27 runs scored. Tenison also displayed good plate discipline, drawing 23 walks. At first base is Seth Masters, a University of Illinois-Springfield recruit who batted .310 with 18 walks in 2017. Rounding out the returning infield is junior Tommy Windt. Other key returning players are senior catcher Ryan Hampe, a University of Illinois-Chicago recruit; and infielder Matt Kocinski, who plans to attend the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Manning the mound for the Eagles’ will be a starting rotation led by a trio of seniors including Notre Dame recruit Evan Tenuta, who started 11 games last year while going 4-3 with 44 strikeouts. Also back is Scott Stemmons, who went 3-2 in five starts with a 2.50 overall earned run average, and Erik Herold, who was 2-0 in two starts and had one save, and recorded a 1.21 ERA with 16 strikeouts to just eight walks. Newcomers to keep an eye on include Ryan Leland, a junior pitcher and first baseman; Nick Skrabis, a junior pitcher and third baseman; Jimmy Rybarczyk, a sophomore outfielder; and Brian Adams, a junior outfielder who transferred from Marist. Overall, Morsovillo likes the makeup of this year’s team. His senior-dominated team has an amazing work ethic and is very coachable, he said. “We will have depth at many positions and constant competition for outfield spots,” he said. “We had a great run last year, and the seniors learned a lot last year about what it takes to make the next step.”
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Gone to the Dogs Sandburg priming for playoffs W Eagles to lean on Travis, Wood as team works toward always lofty goals By Jon DePaolis Correspondent
Every spring, Sandburg coach Jim Fabianski enters the new season with an optimistic outlook. And with good reason, as his Eagles are perennially one of the top teams in the southwest suburbs and nearly always a threat to make a deep postseason run. “I think with the right chemistry on the team and talent in the right position, I go into every season thinking that anything is possible,” Fabianski said. “And our season is the practice for the postseason.” And by playing in the competitive SouthWest Suburban Conference, Sandburg can expect a tough schedule to tune it up for the inevitable late-spring and earlysummer push to the postseason. “Our conference — especially our half of it — has been really tough, with Lockport and LincolnWay East,” Fabianski said. “On the other (side), there’s Lincoln-Way Central and Lincoln-Way West, who are also top contenders for doing well in the playoffs.” Last year, the Eagles fell to Richards, 6-3, in the Class 4A Hinsdale South Regional title game. Heading into the 2018 season, Fabianski said the girls know what is at stake. “They just want to progress and get better every day,” he said. “We have definite goals in mind.” The Eagles are bringing back a lot of depth this season, including senior shortstop Ashley Wood, a
four-year starter. “Ashley can hit the ball for power, but she hits to all fields,” Fabianski said. “She’s not a dead pull hitter. She can spray the ball pretty well around the field. She also carries some speed on the bases and some quickness [in the field], which will help us out quite a bit.” Also returning is junior third baseman Irene Travis, a threeyear starter who hits from the left side. “Last year, she started to drive the ball for power,” Fabianski said of Travis. “She hit five home runs last year. But she can also slap (hit), as well. She’s pretty versatile.” Brianna Johnson, a senior outfielder, worked her way into the starting lineup in 2017 and will be looked upon to continue her progression. “When the playoffs came around, she was our starting left fielder,” Fabianski said. “Bri is one of our tougher outs, because she is a good judge of the strike zone and is able to go deep in counts.” The Eagles also are returning three pitchers from last year: senior Sarah Fuller and sophomores Molly O’Sullivan and Elise Wantiez. “Both of (the sophomores) complement each other, because they are very different in their deliveries,” Fabianski said. “They are very different in the pitches they throw, and I think the key for both of them will be control.” Fabianski also said Fuller
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Ashley Wood, in her fourth season as a starter, can hit the ball for power and also can hit to all fields, according to Sandburg coach Jim Fabianski. Wood is among the returning players who hope to lead the Eagles to postseason success.
will get some playing time at first base. The Eagles are in Hendersonville, Tenn., beginning Friday for a string of five games in two days. Their home opener is scheduled to be played Monday against
Lincoln-Way Central, and they’ll play on the road the following two days at Oak Forest and Bradley Bourbonnais, respectively, before returning to Orland Park for a contest against Thornwood on March 29.
Mixan returns to Mighty Macs McAuley alum back to lead softball program By Jon DePaolis Correspondent
Change is in the air for the Mother McAuley softball team as alum Kathleen Mixan has returned to take over the program. Mixan previously coached boys volleyball at St. Rita, and was an assistant softball coach at St. Ignatius when the Wolfpack placed fourth in Class 3A in 2014. Last year, the Mighty Macs finished 18-13 overall and 10-5 in the Girls Catholic Athletic Conference. And while the Macs may be considered underdogs in some games this year, Mixan believes she has a very competitive group ready to go in 2018. McAuley dropped a 6-1 decision to Tinley Park in the season opener on March 15,
and is scheduled to play a doubleheader versus Danville at home this Saturday. Mixan said she put together a challenging schedule for her squad this year. “You have to beat the best to be the best in my eyes,” she said. “I’m looking forward to playing Mixan competitive teams and possibly knocking off some of the teams that should beat us on paper.” She pointed to Lincoln-Way East, who the Macs were scheduled to play Wednesday in Frankfort, and Marist (home on April 18) as being key games on the schedule. In terms of team identity, Mixan believes
strongly in the Macs’ defensive skills. Some key returning players for McAuley in 2018 include senior Jacklyn Roney, an outfielder who hit .382 last year with a .527 slugging percentage. Also returning is senior pitcher and outfielder Maddie Motola, who hit .273 last year with a .345 slugging percentage. Motola also went 10-4 in the circle, with 105 strikeouts in 101 innings pitched. She has committed to continuing her softball career in the fall at St. Xavier University. Seniors Sara Russell and Kacey Powers are back to provide some veteran leadership. Russell, an infielder who is committed to Roosevelt University, hit .345 last year and had a .953 fielding percentage. Powers, also an infielder, hit .224 last year and had a .818 fielding percentage. Key newcomers to the squad in 2018 are Maggie Dickhaut and Ashley Lurquin.
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Oak Lawn’s Rhodes named Coach of Year After leading Oak Lawn’s boys basketball team to the program’s best season in nearly 40 years, coach Jason Rhodes has been named the South Suburban Conference’s Coach of the Year. Rhodes, in his seventh year at Oak Lawn, led the Spartans to 19 wins and second place in the SSC. Oak Lawn was in play for a conference championRhodes ship until the final game of the regular season, and although they defeated Argo in that contest had to settle for second when Richards topped Reavis the same night. “I would trade the award for a conference championship in a second,” Rhodes said. Rhodes began his Oak Lawn coaching career in the 2011-12 season and saw his Spartans go 16-11; however, the team went a combined 49-87 over the next five years. Oak Lawn stuck with Rhodes during those years, which proved to be vital in shaping the coach who led the Spartans to 19 wins for the first time in 38 years. “The losing honestly helped me better sharpen my philosophy and improve our program at the edges,” he said. “I’ve spent a considerable amount of time thinking about and researching the most efficient ways for our kids to acquire the tools to compete. And this season taught me just as many lessons, though different kinds, that I’ll be able to apply in future years.” Rhodes credited his players for the team’s success this season. “None of the success that we had this year happens without the hard work of our players,” he said. “From our seniors to our sophomores, many of the players on our team this year logged a significant amount of time in our gym over the years… The reason we were successful was the level of commitment of our best players and the emphasis they placed on doing only what was best for the team as well as what was most needed to win. It’s really a team award.”
A first for Orland Eagles
It took 50 years, but the Orland Junior High School girls sixth- and seventh-grade
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The Orland Eagles sixth- and seventh-grade volleyball team, coached by Brian Cragg, recently won its first Southwest Interscholastic Conference championship.
volleyball team has won its first Southwest Interscholastic Conference championship. Under the direction of first-year coach Brian Cragg, the Eagles finished the regular season 18-1, then won the conference tournament by coming from behind after losing the first games in both the semifinal and final matches. “They battled back to win a very close second and third game against Evergreen Park in the semifinals, and then followed suit in the finals against Palos South,” Cragg said. “Palos South has always had a very strong volleyball program.” The Cardinals have won the sixth- and
seventh-grade girls volleyball tournament 18 times since the first tournament in 1975. Several seventh-graders students who played for last year’s Eagles contributed to this year’s unprecedented success. “Their experience and leadership really showed and they were all a great example for our sixth-graders on the team,” Cragg said. “We won a lot of close matches that went to three games, but we were able to use our experience to stay calm and persevere. It was a surreal season and I am grateful that I got to coach this group of girls. They are a bunch of terrific volleyball players and better people.”
hat the heck is a Rambler, anyway? Well, according to my research, the nickname of Loyola University’s athletic teams are so-named because back in the 1920s, the school’s football program — which was dropped in 1930 — traveled, or rambled, all over the country to play its games. That would match up with Webster’s JASON Dictionary, which defines a rambler as somewho travels and wanders aimlessly from MAHOLY one place to place. The Easy Loyola in 1982 adopted “Bo RamWriter bler” — short for hobo — as its mascot. Today, the mascot anyone paying any attention to anything sports-related over the past week has become familiar with is LU Wolf, chosen because the coat-of-arms of St. Ignatius of Loyola depicts two wolves standing over a kettle. So now that you have your history lesson for the day, how about those Ramblers? I wrote last week about underdogs and the NCAA tournament, and Loyola certainly qualifies as such. The Ramblers defeated favorites Miami and Tennessee to advance to the Sweet 16, where they will face Nevada tonight with a berth in the Elite 8 on the line. If you follow college basketball, or more specifically the Missouri Valley Conference, you know Loyola is a talented team despite its underdog status and you are not all that surprised by their success. This is a team that defeated Florida in Gainesville earlier this season, then steamrolled its way to a 15-3 conference mark, and regular season and conference tournament titles. Never sleep on a team, even a small school, that takes both those crowns. These guys can play, and they’ve become the darlings of this year’s tourney. Expect to see a lot of maroon and gold, and shots of team chaplain Sister Jean DeloresSchmidt, if this team beats the Wolfpack and earns the chance to play for a spot in the Final Four. And if you didn’t think you had any reason to root for the Ramblers, consider that they have a local connection. Loyola assistant coach Javon Marmon coached at Richards during the 2014-15 season; and Nick Dinardi, a seldom-used senior forward, hails from Palos Park and is a graduate of Providence High School.
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Twice as nice SXU’s Krolicki is again national Player of the Year
Saint Xavier women’s basketball player Kara Krolicki oneupped her own accomplishment of back-to-back CCAC Player of the Year awards by earning NAIA Division II Wo m e n ’ s Basketball Player of the Year for the second consecutive Krolicki season. Cougar teammate Brittany Collins, meanwhile, was named an NAIA First-Team All-American. Krolicki becomes the second NAIA Division II player — and just the fourth in NAIA women’s basketball history, in any division — to earn national Player of the Year honors in back-toback seasons. The senior guard led the Cougars with an average of 20 points per game, and with 700 points finished second in the NAIA. Krolicki finished her celebrated career as Saint Xavier’s all-time leading scorer with 2,726 points, and is the only player in school history to surpass 2,700 career points. Collins joins the short list of First Team All-Americans in Cougar history, becoming the fifth to receive the honor. The senior forward ended her time at Saint Xavier as the all-time leader in blocked shots with 338, and is second on the program’s rebounding list with 1,155. During the four seasons with Krolicki and Collins on the floor, Saint Xavier qualified for the NAIA Division II Women’s Basketball National Championship every season, reaching the Fab Four twice. The Cougars’ record during the two women’s time at SXU was 127-14.
Cougars’ Niego is All-American
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For the second time, Saint Xavier senior Quinn Niego has been named an NAIA All-American, earning an Honor-
able Mention nod after helping the Cougars’ men’s basketball team to a 19-win season. Niego, who was a first-team All-CCAC selection, led Saint Xavier with 21.1 points per game, the second-highest average in the conference. The senior finishes his four-year SXU career as the 40th member of the school’s 1,000-point club, ranking sixth all-time with 1,782 points. Niego is also the Cougars’ record holder in career free throw percentage, converting 87.7 percent of his attempts at the line. Niego is the first Cougar to earn All-American honors in back-toback seasons since Brad Karp. Baseball: Saint Xavier junior second baseman Garrett Bright went 4-for-4 to lead a 15-hit attack in a 9-6 win over Roosevelt on Sunday, March 18. Bright drove in two RBI and scored twice as the Cougars opened a three-game series with the Lakers. Gainer Jack Gainer and Agustin Guerrero each collected three hits and two RBI. Gainer, of Oak Lawn, tied the game at 4-4 with his second home run of Chimera the year, a solo shot, and helped extend a lead later in the game with an RBI double. Anthony Chimera, a St. Laurence product, earned the win in relief by pitching three hitless innings. Gainer also had an RBI single to help the Cougars to a doubleheader sweep of Robert Morris on Thursday, March 15. Sophomore Jared Jones collected the win in Game 1 of that matchup, throwing only 96 pitches to go all nine innings in a 5-1 victory over the Eagles. Jones, a sophomore, struck out five and scattered five hits. The Cougars won the nightcap, 5-3.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS TRUSTEE FOR CIT MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-1 Plaintiff, -v.MARK J. HOLDA AKA MARK HOLDA AKA MARK J. HOLD A, LYDIA MICHELLE HOLDA FKA LYDIA ROJAS AKA LYDIA MICHELLE HOLDA, FIRST MIDWEST BANK SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO PALOS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRU 2000 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 1-500, 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 PALOS BANK AND TRUST COMP S TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED DECEMBER 13, AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 1-5000, REPUBLIC BANK OF CHICAGO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 8082 6833 WEST 127TH STREET Palos Heights, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 1, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 2, 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 6833 WEST 127TH STREET, Palos Heights, IL 60463
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.DONNA C. PRYOR, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Defendants 17 CH 8434 8941 WEST 147TH STREET Orland Park, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 29, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 16, 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 8941 WEST 147TH STREET, Orland Park, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-10-403-017-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $204,764.23. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm. Please refer to file number 17-083412. 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. SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 17-083412 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 17 CH 8434 TJSC#: 38-1233 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. I3077469
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR CARLSBAD FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST Plaintiff, -v.DEIVIDAS TVASKUS A/K/A DEVIDAS TVASKUS, PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO NATIONAL CITY BANK, GREEN OAKS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, RASA TVASKUS Defendants 10 CH 30634 8431 WEST 99TH TERRACE, BUILDING 35, UNIT 205 Palos Hills, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 3, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 3, 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 8431 WEST 99TH TERRACE, BUILDING 35, UNIT 205, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-11-301-006-1165. The real estate is improved with a condominium. The judgment amount was $136,554.70. 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 The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm. Please refer to file number 10-037980. 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. SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 10-037980 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 10 CH 30634 TJSC#: 38-1797 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. I3079135
Property Index No. 24-31-107-010-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $305,827.17. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, or a 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 and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. 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 the sales department, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www. AnselmoLindberg.com. Please refer to file number F12020147. 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. Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@anselmolindberg.com Attorney File No. F12020147 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 58852 Case Number: 12 CH 8082 TJSC#: 38-1206 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 FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY; Plaintiff, vs. JULIE KOKOSKA; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; Defendants, 17 CH 12210 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 Wednesday, April 18, 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. 27-22-401-010-0000. Commonly known as 8930 Chadbourn Drive, 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. 17-029923 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3079520
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Houses For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIAITON, AS TRUSTEE FOR CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST INC. ASSETBACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-AMC1, Plaintiff, vs. GADEER HAMMAD; ARGENT MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC, Defendants, 14 CH 16309 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 Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 23-13-113-029. Commonly known as 10502 S. Vicky Lane, Palos Hills, IL 60465. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Ms. Nicole Fox at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Potestivo & Associates, P.C., 251 Diversion Street, Rochester, Michigan 48307. (248) 853-4400 ext 1200. C14-98920 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3079074
Houses For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR WELLS FARGO ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-J Plaintiff, vs. STANLEY S. LATEK; BOBBIE LATEK; FIFTH THIRD BANK; U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; SILO RIDGE ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 15 CH 2300 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 Thursday, April 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. 27-07-403-007-0000. Commonly known as 71 SILO RIDGE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 15-002926 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3080590
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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 U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST Plaintiff, -v.RONALD J. POHREBNY, CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 04373 10151 SOUTH 84TH AVENUE Palos Hills, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 16, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 17, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10151 SOUTH 84TH AVENUE, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-11-402-026-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $177,127.23. 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, or a 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 and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. 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 the sales department, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www. AnselmoLindberg.com. Please refer to file number F17020201. 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. Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@anselmolindberg.com Attorney File No. F17020201 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 58852 Case Number: 16 CH 04373 TJSC#: 38-833 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.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION GUARANTEED RATE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.JOSEPH S. SULLIVAN, JUDITH SULLIVAN Defendants 17 CH 005094 12939 S. SENECA ROAD PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 31, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 2, 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 12939 S. SENECA ROAD, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 Property Index No. 23-36-215-009-0000. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-03702. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-03702 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 005094 TJSC#: 38-1279 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. I3079975
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.APRIL MCDONNELL, MICHAEL DEMARCO Defendants 15 CH 011598 16718 HILLTOP 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 December 3, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 17, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 16718 HILLTOP AVENUE, ORLAND HILLS, IL 60487 Property Index No. 27-27-206-050-0000. 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 14-15-11358. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-11358 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 011598 TJSC#: 38-2249 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. I3080724
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WACHOVIA MORTGAGE, F.S.B. F/K/A WORLD SAVINGS BANK, FSB Plaintiff, -v.JOSE GONZALES A/K/A JOSE GONZALEZ, LORENA GONZALEZ, ALPINE HEIGHTS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION Defendants 17 CH 13416 16416 GRANT AVENUE ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 5, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 3, 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 16416 GRANT AVENUE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-20-305-056-0000. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-05289. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-05289 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 13416 TJSC#: 38-1766 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. I3079125
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.GUADALUPE REYES, CARLOS J ZILBERBERG, RIVIERA REGAL CONDOMINIUM PHASE 1 CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, RIVIERA REGAL CONDOMINIUMS UMBRELLA ASSOCIATION Defendants 14 CH 08841 11105 SOUTH 84TH AVENUE, UNIT 2B PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 31, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 3, 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 11105 SOUTH 84TH AVENUE, UNIT 2B, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-23-200-026-1016. The real estate is improved with a residential condominium. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. 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 257747. 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. 257747 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 14 CH 08841 TJSC#: 38-1708 I3079123
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The Center to commemorate Good Friday
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. • Spring Needlework/Crafts Retreat will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday March 24. Center knitting and weaving instructor Georgann Ring will lead a group in the Forest View Room known for its excellent lighting, scenery and food. All who knit, crochet, weave, embroider, crossstitch, needlepoint, do beading, enjoy craftwork are invited. The retreat fee is $55 and includes leadership and lunch. A 24-hour advance registration is required. • Essential Oils: Hello Beautiful! a two-hour program begins
at 2 p.m. Saturday March 24. Instructor Liz Credio will show students how to make bath teas, a foaming face wash, an eye pillow and lip balms with essential oils. Benefits and usages of oils will be discussed during class. The workshop fee is $17 plus a $20 materials fee. • Celebrating the Seder Luncheon is planned from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 27. The Seder Meal is symbolic of the Exodus of the ancient Israelites from Egypt. Participants can join Rev. Chris Hopkins, Bill Hopkins and Mark Walker to learn about the meaning of the Jewish Seder meal, and its significance both to the Jewish religion and to the history of Christianity. Unleavened bread, grape juice, bitter herbs, and a paschal meal of gyros and pitas
followed by the Christian tradition of hot cross buns will form the menu. Luncheons cost $22 and reservations must be made in advance. • Pottery for Kids will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. for four Thursdays beginning March 29. Instructor Liz Credio will moderate this class in which students will learn the process of creating ceramic art. In this class students will learn how to make such things as pottery and sculptures. Credio will have several projects planned as well as allowing time for experimentation. This program is open to children in kindergarten through eighth grade. The class fee is $51 plus a $14 materials fee. • Holy Thursday Communion Service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 29. This is a
special Communion service in the Wayside Chapel commemorating the Last Supper of Jesus. This service will include silence, music and prayer. All attending “will break bread and share the cup in remembrance of Him,” said The Center in a news release. • Good Friday Labyrinth Stations of the Cross will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday March 30. The Stations of the Cross and the Labyrinth are joined together to offer a unique way to experience the passion of Jesus. These Scriptural Stations of the Cross have 15 stations modeled on the Scriptural Stations celebrated by Pope John Paul II on Good Friday, 1991. There will be prayer books to guide participants on the journey.
Instructor Liz Credio will moderate Pottery for Kids in which students will learn the process of creating ceramic art at The Center.
Bridge Teen Center offers ‘Eggstravaganza’ tomorrow 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. • Eggstravaganza/Egg the Staff and DJ Night is scheduled from
7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, March 23. Students can enjoy a fun twist on Easter festivities as they have a chance to “egg” the staff and search for hidden golden eggs. A DJ will play dance music and Dunkin’ Donuts will provide free treats.
• Around the World: Ukrainian Easter Eggs will provide students a chance to decorate eggs with traditional Ukrainian folk designs using a wax-resistant method and colorful dyes. This program will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 27.
• Culinary: Shrimp & Chicken Gumbo with The Cheesecake Factory is set from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 28. Students will cook with a chef from the Cheesecake Factory and learn how to make a flavorful gumbo stew with shrimp, chicken, toma-
toes, peppers and garlic. • Knitting Basics will be taught from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 29. Students will practice important skills every knitter needs, like making a slipknot, casting on yarn and weaving in the ends. Project Serve: Thrift Store will
be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 29. Students will spend an afternoon sorting, cleaning and shelving donated items at The Bridge Thrift Store. Community service hours will be given.
Learn about perennial gardens, silk painting at McCord Gallery “Design Your Perennial Garden,” a workshop with MaryAnn Nowak, will be offered at McCord Gallery and Cultural Center with a choice of two sessions. The first, on Wednesday, March 28, will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. The second, on Saturday, April 14, will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Cost for the workshops is $30/35 (member/non-member) per session. “Plan your garden for years to come,” said the McCord staff in a description of the workshop. “You will learn how to create a garden with the amount of maintenance you prefer. With proper placement, you can create a floral display throughout the growing season.” Proper exposure and conditions
will help a garden flourish, the description continued. Workshop attendees should bring a photo and measurements of their outdoor space Advice from an expert will be provided. To registers, call
(708) 671-0648 or visit McCordGallery.org. “Silk Painting-Shibori Technique,” led by Carolyn ThomasDavidoff, will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 31. Workshop participants use a Habotai silk scarf to create a pleated design using a traditional Japanese Arashi Shibori technique. Silk will be folded and wrapped on a PVC pipe to create the pleats and beads provided for accent trim on the scarf ends. Attendees should bring a hair dryer. Cost for the workshop is $40/50 (member/non-Member). Reservations may be made by calling (708) 671-0648. McCord Gallery and Cultural Center is located at 9602 W. Creek Rd., Palos Park.
Scones make an ideal companion to a morning cup of coffee or tea. Simple and delicious, this recipe for “Maple Pecan Scones” from Linda Collister’s “Quick To reserve a spot, call Becky Breads” (Ryland, Peters & Small) is ideal for scone lovers who want Erickson at (303) 803-7532. The Orland Grassland Volun- something quick to make in the teers will hold their quarterly morning. meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 27 at the Orland Park Civic Cen- MAPLE PECAN SCONES Serves 6 ter, 14700 S. Ravinia. There will be updates on habitat rescue activity, field trips and • 2 cups unbleached allpurpose flour event dates. Also, discussions • 4 teaspoons baking with task groups on birding, powder seeding strategy and shrub proj- • A good pinch of salt ect plans will take place. • 4 tablespoons unsalted Call (708) 220-9596 for more butter, chilled and cut into cubes information.
Mark Earth Hour at Orland Grassland
The public is invited to “Earth Hour—Hike the Nite” at Orland Grassland, 167th Street just west of LaGrange Road, from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 24. Participants hike into the grassland wildness along the natural terrain trail to stargaze, hear frogs call, hear owls and see American woodcocks. Participants are asked to dress for hiking in natural terrain and the weather. Flashlights recommended. Organized by World Wildlife Federation (WWF), Earth Hour
is a worldwide grassroots movement uniting people to protect the planet. From 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. in every time zone, people are asked to turn off electronics and lights for one hour to help reduce their carbon footprint and help with climate change. Earth Hour was started as a lights-off event in Sydney, Australia in 2007. The hike takes about 90 minutes. There will be a hot beverage and dessert bar afterwards. Those with telescopes are invited to bring them.
Scones a great coffee complement • • • •
1 cup pecan pieces 1 extra-large egg 1/4 cup pure maple syrup About 3 tablespoons milk 1 greased baking sheet Preheat the oven to 425 F. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a large bowl. Add the butter and rub it in with the tips of your fingers until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. Mix in the pecans. In a separate bowl, beat the egg with maple syrup and 1 tablespoon of the milk. Stir into the flour mixture with a round-bladed knife to make a soft, coarse-looking dough. If the dough is dry and crumbly and won’t stick together, stir in more milk 1 tablespoon at a time. If the dough is very
wet and sticky, work in another tablespoon of flour. Tip out the dough onto a work surface lightly dusted with flour and gently work it with your hands for a few seconds so it looks smoother. Put the dough ball onto the prepared baking sheet. Dip your fingers in flour and pat out the dough to a round about 11/4 inches thick and 7 inches across. Using a knife, cut the round into 6 wedges, but do not separate the dough before baking. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until light golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack and leave until the wedges are cool enough to separate. Serve warm the same day. The cooled scones can be wrapped tightly and frozen for up to 1 month.
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Thursday, March 22, 2018
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Among the Chicago Christian High School Theater Department’s recent presentation of “Alice in Wonderland” were (from left) the Mad Hatter, Jake Van Dyke (Homer Glen); March Hare, Adeline Larsen (Palos Heights); Duchess, Emma Vander Plaats (Palos Heights); and Frog Footman, Collin Pujdak (Monee). The play was directed by Cristin Lenters and Anna DeBlecourt.
BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS Invite kids to dye eggs at Lake Katherine
“Natural Egg Dying” by the Junior & Eco Explorers will be held at 4 p.m. March 28 at the Lake Katherine Nature Center, 7402 Lake Katherine Dr., Palos Heights. The one-hour experience is for grades K-5. Roots and beans, stalks and skins will be used to make natural vegetable dyes and color eggs. Registration must be made no later than the Monday before the program, by calling (708) 361-1873 and quoting #683.
Orland Square sets Muppet Babies event
McCord offers Georgia O’Keefe portrayal
Leslie Goddard will portray artist Georgia O’Keefe at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 8 at McCord Gallery and Cultural Center, 9602 W. Creek Road, Palos Park. Admission is $35 per person. The Second Sunday Silk Painters will also be at McCord Gal-
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MARCH 25 Elton John, Singer (71) MARCH 26 Kenny Chesney, Singer (50) MARCH 27 Mariah Carey, Singer (48) MARCH 28 Lady Gaga, Singer (32) MARCH 29 Scott Wilson, Actor (76) MARCH 30 Norah Jones, Singer (39) MARCH 31 Christopher Walken, Actor (75)
lery on April 8. They are a group of Chicago area silk artists. This show will offer affordable handpainted, hand-dyed or decorated silks including vintage silks and clothing, as well as handmade jewelry, dyed aprons and oneof-a-kind purses. For more information, call (708) 671-0648.
SW Symphony to host talent show
Southwest Symphony Orchestra will host its SSO’s Got Talent Fest from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 14 at Aviana Banquets, 11142 S. Southwest Highway, Palos Hills. Reservations may be made online at southwestsymphony.com. As part of the evening, there will be musicians, singers and a dancer. Tickets are $55 per person for dinner, and $500 per table of 10. All proceeds will benefit the Southwest Symphony Orchestra. First-place winner will win $500 in cash. SSO is also raffling gift baskets and prizes. To make a prize donation, call Jean Vanier at (773) 779-5518.
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brand-new Muppet Baby, Summer Penguin. Under the watchful eye of Miss Nanny, the Muppet Babies use their imaginations to embark on countless adventures that take them to the farthest corners of the universe and demonstrate to young viewers the power and potential of imaginative play. During the “Muppet Babies”themed Disney Junior Play Date event, families will participate in activities including color bingo and various arts and crafts— starting at 11 a.m. in the lower level JCPenney wing of Orland Square. While the event does not feature live character appearances, kids will have the chance to visit and pose with the nearby Easter Bunny with photo packages available for purchase.
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