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NEWS-HERALD Southwest ‘Like a friend of the family ... since 1924’ FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2014 Volume 89, Number 28 75¢ Newstand Price Prostitution arrests up near Vittum Park Residents: Long-term problem is discussed only before elections By Dermot Connolly Kennedy High School junior Stella McMillan sprints to victory at the 2014 IHSA state track and field championships. She holds records in shot put, discus, 100 meters, 200 meters and 800 meters, and is an eight-time state champion. — Submitted photo BREAKING BARRIERS By Dermot Connolly G arfield Ridge resident Stella McMillan, a junior at Kennedy High School, is a top student and accomplished athlete who seems to relish overcoming any obstacle placed in her path. And that includes being born without legs. Stella was born in Vietnam this past summer. and spent two years in an orShe started high school phanage before her parents, at Curie, and was able to Brian and Jennifer McMillan, compete in some sports adopted her and brought her there. But she transferred to back to Garfield Ridge. She Kennedy when the adaptive also has an older sister, Misports program opened up. chelle, 18. “I never expected to be Stella got her start in adapable to play sports for my tive sports while still a stuhigh school,” she said. dent at Kinzie School. “She came along at the “I used to go to summer right time,” said her father, camps at the (Rehabilitation explaining that two years Stella McMillan sits with her father, Institute of Chicago),” she ex- Brian McMillan. — News-Herald ago the Illinois State High plained. School Association develphoto by Dermot Connolly Since the age of 8, she has oped a division for wheelbeen playing wheelchair basketball, playing on chair athletes. softball teams, and competing in track and field It seems there is hardly a sport she doesn’t for RIC and the Chicago Park District. compete in. Recently, she got involved in the Dare2Tri “In track and field, I do the 100m, 200m, program, an adaptive sports program for triSee McMILLAN Page 27 athletes. She took part in her first triathlon Prostitution along Cicero Avenue, particularly between Archer Avenue and the Stevenson Expressway, has been a concern for many years, and it’s now becoming a campaign issue in the 22nd Ward aldermanic race. Raul Montes Jr., a community activist running against Ald. Ricardo Munoz (22nd) in the February election, held a Dec. 10 news conference on the issue at 48th Street and LaCrosse Avenue, in the Vittum Park neighborhood. “I’ve been door-knocking as an activist, and I have heard complaints about a surge of prostitution problems in the area of Vittum Park and Sleepy Hollow,” said Montes. He said he almost became a victim himself recently, when a prostitute jumped into his car at 43rd and LaCrosse. “I yelled at her and she finally got out. But if she had a knife or anything, I could have been in the hospital or dead right now.” Montes, who filmed the See PROSTITUTION, Page 27 Marquette Park panel sticks with Illinois Homeland Security By Dermot Connolly The commission that oversees Marquette Park Special Service Area 14 voted at a Dec. 10 meeting to award the new security contract to Illinois Homeland Security, the current provider. Illinois Homeland Security, along with SINE and Security Professionals of Illinois, were the only three bidders. Four of the seven com- missioners attended the meeting, and agreed unanimously to award the new contract for a year, with a second-year extension possible. They said that in addition to cost, a deciding factor was the experience and knowledge of the area that Narvell Darling, owner of Illinois Homeland Security, has. According to the commissioners, the other bidders had no residential See SECURITY, Page 27 INSIDE Hanania Fondly remembering Judy Baar Topinka. Page 3 Visit us on the web at www.swnewsherald.com and “like” us on Facebook I T’ S B E T T E R AT Come Join Us For Lunch With Santa , 2014 Saturday December 20 12PM-2PM s, Enjoy Pizza, Beverage a, nt Pictures with Sa Gifts for all the Kids Since 1956 4th L et C raig and his staff C hange Y our M ind about C ar b uYing . T! L A ANNU EVEN New 2014 Dodge Dart SXT 149 $ 39 Mo. 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Avers Chicago, IL 60629 (773) 585-1627 Senior group members renew memberships Gingerbread workshop Hard at work making gingerbread houses during a workshop held Dec. 6 at New Foundation of Hope are (from left) Latrell Moses, 8; Nija Moses, 7; Janayah Murphy, 8; and Alona Bankston, 8. Dozens of children and their families participated in the annual event held at the youth center at 8146 S. Kedzie Ave., Chicago. Donors supplied gingerbread house kits, and offered help, along with tables full of assorted candies to decorate them with and snack on. – News-Herald photo by Dermot Connolly Germany brought us ornaments, Christmas trees Today is Friday, Dec. 19. Before ornaments, people who had Christmas trees decorated with apples, strings of popcorn, berries, nuts, pastries, cookies and candy. On the feast of the Epiphany, children were allowed to eat all the goodies off the tree. In the 16th century, Hans Greiner, a glass blower from Germany, decided to make colorful glass balls to hang on the Christmas tree for his children. In 1832, Queen Victoria wrote about how beautiful her tree looked decorated with ornaments from Prince Albert’s native Germany. A picture was published in a London paper and everyone wanted ornaments. Germany started exporting them throughout Europe. F. W. Woolworth visited Germany in the 1880s and he was overwhelmed with the glass blowers work decided to bring them to the U.S. The first year Woolworths carried them they sold $25 million worth. Germany is also where the Christmas tree originated in the 7th or 8th century. They say St. Boniface, a German monk, was the first to bring a Christmas tree to the German people. He said the triangular shape represented the Holy Trinity. Devout Christian Germans began decorating trees with white candles. In 1510, a fir tree was decorated with paper roses in honor of the Blessed Mother. Tinsel made it’s first appearance in 1610 and was made of pure silver. During WWI people in the U.S. were against anything German. Max Eckhart, a businessman who sold ornaments from Germany, teamed up with Woolworth and the Corning Company in Corning N.Y. They persuaded Corning to use the machines that were normally used to make light bulbs to make glass ornaments and the Shiny Brite Company was born. At the beginning of WWII, a shortage in materials caused a change in the silver insides and a switch to a cardboard cap that held the hook for hanging. Karen Sala Gage Park correspondent 5351 S. Rockwell St. Chicago, IL 60632 (773) 471-1429 In November, Gage Park resident Ray Munoz was given the Knight of the Legion of Honor medal. Through this award the French government pays tribute to the soldiers who did so much for France and Western Europe. The letter goes on: “70 years ago you gave your youth to France and the French people. Many other soldiers did not return but they remain in our hearts. Thanks to your courage and to our American friends and allies, France has been living in peace for the past seven decades. You saved us and we will never forget. For us, the French people, you are heroes. Gratitude and remembrance are forever in our souls. To show our eternal gratitude, the government of the French Republic has decided to award you with the Legion of Honor. Created by Napoleon, it is the highest honor that France can bestow upon those who have achieved remarkable deeds for France.” The letter is signed by Vincent Floreani, Consul General de France a Chicago. St. Clare de Montefalco is having a raffle for a 55inch Vizio Smart TV, LED HDTV with built in WiFi. Tickets are $5 each and will be sold at the doors after Mass or at the rectory, 54th and Washtenaw. The raffle will be held on Jan. 4 and you need not be present to win. JACK & PAT’S 10717 S. RIDGELAND AVE. 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Membership in that group is $5 per year and is due on Wednesday, Dec. 31. The group meets every first and third Wedneday at 10 a.m. in the Marquette Park Field House, 6734 S. Kedzie Ave.. Each member pays $l to receive coffee and pastry, and enjoy the friendship of bingo players and neighbors. They have a lovely Christmas party as well as bake sales and special events. For more information, call Lorie Heiden, president, at (773) 735-0449. The Queen’s Seniors held their Christmas luncheon party on Sunday in the Queen of the Universe school hall, 7114 S. Avers Ave. Membership is also $5 per person. They meet at the Queen’s School Hall on the first and third Monday of each month. Contact Patricia Smith, president, at (773) 436-3304 for more information. All birthdays are recognized with a free coffee and pastry. Plus, some clubs do not meet during the summer months. Our friend, Dolores Kilcourse, at Prospect Federal Savings Bank, happily welcomed her new granddaughter, Ava Marie, born on Thanksgiving Day, to proud parents, Tim and Jen. Don’t have all of the details yet but do know that this baby has been awaited and has a loving family. Grandmother is also very happy. Many Christmas events are currently taking place locally in churches and downtown, so pack up the children and visit as well as take walks to view the many decorated homes and properties and enjoy this holy time. I have received the Oplatek (Christmas wafer) from my cousin in Poland and we will be sharing it vicariously with them and our family here. The Advent wreath with three purple and one pink candle is also a lovely tradition. Please join me in a whispered prayer for our armed forces, their families and our USA. I wish all of our readers and newspaper staff a very Merry Christmas and a great New Year in 2015. Butterball (Oven Roasted) 6 Turkey $ Breast . . Lb. 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She was always smiling, even at moments of controversy. She was optimistic and always hopeful. It’s funny to see the mainstream news media pretend to be her friend. They pretty much ignored her, except when she forced her way into the news. A few now fawning over her were at the frontlines attacking her with vicious accusations about her political friendships. But that’s the news media and Topinka knew it. She had been professionally trained in journalism. A graduate of the Medill Journalism school, Topinka worked at the Life Newspapers and the Forest Park Review before buying the Riverside Landmark. In 1981, Topinka ran for the Illinois House and won, representing the west suburbs, at a time when women in politics where breaking the glass ceiling. Jane Byrne was mayor of Chicago and when Topinka came to meet Byrne one day at City Hall, I was there and had a chance to meet her. None of the other reporters bothered to cover the meeting, reflecting their disdain for anything southwest or west suburban. I left journalism in 1992, just as Topinka was planning a run for Illinois Treasurer. In 1993, I helped her and her close friend Marty Kovarik with media, pro bono, because I liked their style. My love for the southwest and west suburbs gave me many opportunities to see her at events. Most recently, she led this year’s Houby Day Parade, a celebration the mainstream news media ignores of Czech and Slovak heritage and Fall Harvest. (Houby means mushroom). More than 20,000 people attended the parade on Cermak Road between Berwyn and Cicero, with only two reporters from small newspapers. The southwest and west suburbs have never been important to the Chicago news media, except, of course, when there is a controversy or scandal they could inflate to nudge their sagging circulations. Topinka shared this disdain for the news media, but brushed them off as irrelevant. “You just have to do the best you can. The people see it,” the tough lady said after another event the Chicago media ignored. Topinka was the keynote speaker at the Muslim religious celebration, the Eid, July 28. She joined state Sen. Steven Landek (D-12th) as Muslims gathered for their religious holiday, the Eid, at Toyota Park, where they spoke about tolerance. There were more than 15,000 people crowded into Toyota Park, but only two reporters, of course. The state’s leading Republican officeholder, Topinka often referred to herself as a “political mutt,” reflecting her “Reagan Democrat” political beliefs. She supported gay and reproductive rights. She walked in parades with Democrats, while championing Republican ideals, the party coat she wore proudly. Topinka liked to shake things up, leaving life the same way. She couldn’t have picked a more controversial moment to leave for that “Polka floor in the sky,” between winning re-election and waiting to get sworn in, as the Governor’s Mansion changes hands from Democrat Pat Quinn to Republican Bruce Rauner. And, how ironic how we lost both Jane Byrne and Judy Baar Topinka only weeks apart. Among names that surface as possible successors are her chief of staff, Nancy Kimme, and close ally Cook County Commissioner Elizabeth “Liz” Doody Gorman. You will be missed, Judy Baar Topinka, sitting in that little, unimposing Mini Cooper with that big smile and even bigger heart. Ray Hanania is a former Chicago City Hall reporter and political columnist. Reach him at [email protected]. St. Rene steering committee wants answers Supporters say that no clear reason is given to close school By Joe Boyle Members of the steering committee to keep St. Rene School open met with a local bishop Monday evening for support but came away disappointed. Longtime Clearing resident Anita Cummings, one of the members of the steering committee, said she was angry and frustrated after the group met with Auxiliary Bishop Andrew P. Wypych, Vicar for Vicariate V, which oversees schools on the city’s Southwest Side that includes St. Rene. Cummings, who has also been a St. Rene parishioner for 47 years and whose three children attended the school, was disappointed because she said the committee was not given any specific reason why the school is closing. St. Rene School, 6340 S. New England Ave., Chicago, is one of nine Catholic schools set to close in June. The Chicago Archdiocese informed the Rev. Thomas Bernas, pastor of St. Rene, on Oct. 29 that the school will close. The other local school scheduled to shut its doors in June is St. Turibius, 4120 W. 57th Place, Chicago. 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Expires 1-3-15. schools with an enrollment under 225 students, or archdiocese aid of more than $300,000 were affected. McGrath said the affected schools had an average enrollment of about 125 students. According to St. Rene officials, the school had an enrollment of 168 students dating back to October. And that’s what has Cummings and other steering committees angry and confused. Committee members and Bernas have said the school is currently running at a surplus in funding. Cummings and other steering committee representatives said Wypych would not budge on any of these issues and said the decision on closing St. Rene and other schools is final. Wypych was not available for comment on Tuesday. “We expected more transparency and we get nothing,” said Cummings, who is considering legal action. “We are treated differently than the other schools that are closing. We have not been given one reason why St. Rene is closing.” Cummings and other St. Rene Parishioners said they should have been given at least a year to come up with long-range plans to get enrollment up to 225, which the archdiocese requires. The steering committee had held several meetings since the announcement that the school will close. Apparently, other local leaders agree that the school remain open. Cong. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd) has said he will do everything in his power to keep the school open. Lipinski, state Rep. Michael Madigan (D-22nd), state Sen. Martin Sandoval (D-11th), and two Chicago aldermen, Marty Quinn (13th) and Mike Zalewski (23rd) also signed a letter that was sent to archdiocese in an effort to keep St. Rene from closing. In a letter sent to Wypych dated Nov. 25, the steering committee mentioned that over 2,500 petitions have been made and signed to keep the school open. Committee members also mentioned in the letter that St. Rene is the only Catholic school south of 63rd Street, east of Harlem and west of Cicero. Students at St. Rene School have been writing letters to new Archbishop Blase Cupich and Santa Claus pleading to keep the facility open. See ST. RENE, Page 27 OPEN ENROLLMENT Medicare or Under 65 Venturella Insurance Agency, Inc. Serving the community since 1986 708-288-6265 Tony Venturella Certified Agent Call to make your appointment today at your home or my office Zero Premium Medicare Advantage Plans Email: [email protected] SOUTHWEST NEWS-HERALD Page 4 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2014 Police charge suspect after DEA agent is hit by car in drug bust Myron Russell, 30, is charged with attempted murder, two counts of aggravated assault and one count of aggravated battery, and remains hospitalized following an incident that occurred in Chicago’s Ashburn neighborhood, authorities said. U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents and task force officers were working a narcotics investigation in the 8200 block of South Kedzie on Dec. 7 when Chicago police responded to a call of shots fired about 12:50 p.m., officials said. One of the DEA agents was seriously injured when, according to police, he was intentionally struck by a driver of a vehicle that was initially stopped at the gas station. The agent who was struck by the car was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn. He had surgery for a broken leg and his condition has since been described as stable, according to a DEA spokesperson. DEA officials said they stopped a vehicle thought to be transporting cocaine. The agents attempted to arrest the driver when the car entered the gas station at 82nd and Kedzie. Shots were fired at the scene and the driver then pulled away, striking the DEA officer. Two other people were hospitalized after being shot. One of the injured was Russell. The vehicle was abandoned by the suspects but later recovered in the 7300 block of South Oakley Avenue. DEA officials said drugs were found in the vehicle. P O L I C E R E P O R TS 8th District Offender with shotgun robs pizzeria A man armed with a shotgun, aided by a female accomplice, robbed the Little Caesar’s pizzeria at 2906 W. 63rd St., shortly after 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. The bandit ordered a manager to open a safe and escaped with about $650 cash. Witnesses described the gunman as a black man age 35 to 40, about 6-feet tall and 200 pounds. His accomplice was described as a black woman age 40 to 50, about 5-foot-8, 120 pounds. Auto parts store is robbed in Marquette Manor A bandit armed with a pistol robbed the O’Reilly Auto Parts store at 6331 S. Western Ave. shortly after 4:30 p.m. Dec. 12, making off with a gas-powered generator, according to police. Witnesses described the robber as a black man age 40 to 50, 5-foot-6 and 160 pounds. Woman is robbed in store parking lot Scottsdale man assaulted by gang member A 22-year-old Scottsdale man, said by police to be a gang member, was reportedly assaulted by rival gang members at 12:37 a.m. Sunday. The victim told police he was sitting in his car near 80th and Kostner when he saw two men approaching. He bolted from the car and fled on foot, with the two offenders in pursuit. He added that he heard a gunshot and several trigger pulls, indicating the weapon had jammed. The offenders then fled on foot in the direction of Stevenson Elementary School. Police searching the area found a loaded pistol and are investigating, according to the incident report. Laptop and video game console are stolen A transom above an apartment door was the point of entry for a burglar who stole a laptop computer and a video game console from a residence near 50th and Keeler. The crime was discovered by the victim, a 25-yearold man, when he came home from work at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. A 29-year-old Brighton Park woman was robbed at gunpoint as she stood in the parking lot of the Aldi at 4934 S. Kedzie Ave. at 9:45 p.m. Dec. 12. The victim told police that the gunman demanded her purse and that when she initially refused, he showed her a handgun. She surrendered her purse which contained $80 cash, a LINK card, and personal identification cards. The offender was described as a Hispanic man age 20 to 25, 5-foot-7 and 160 pounds, with brown eyes and medium complexion. Sunglasses stolen from Scottsdale garage Elderly West Lawn woman robbed in yard 8th District reports courtesey of swchicagopost.com An 82-year-old West Lawn woman was pushed to the ground and robbed as she walked in the backyard of her home near 60th and Komensky at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 12. Stolen was her purse, which contained $100 cash, credit cards, a cellphone and other items. The victim was not able to provide a description of the offender, because she was pushed from behind and the crime happened so quickly, she told police. Valuables stolen from Garfield Ridge home Burglars forced open the rear door of a home near 57th and Meade and stole a TV, a PlayStation video game console and games, 20 pairs of Nike Air Jordans, and $200 in 2-dollar bills. The crime was discovered by the victim, a 41-yearold man, when he came home from work at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. Burglars steal power tools from garage Burglars broke into a garage near 59th Place and Hamlin and stole assorted power tools. The crime was discovered by the victim, a 38-yearold man, at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. Burglars entered the unlocked service door of a garage near 86th and Keating and stole a pair of designer sunglasses. The crime was discovered by the victim, a 25-yearold woman, at 7:20 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. Oak Lawn Bus driver is attacked by irate passengers Jacqueline D. Howard, 19, of the 200 block of East 132nd Street, Chicago, and Clinton D Strickland, 22, of the 9900 block of South Hoxie Avenue, Chicago, were charged with battery following an altercation with a Pace bus driver at 111th Street and Kilpatrick Avenue at 1:55 p.m. Dec. 5. Howard acknowledged getting angry and spitting on the driver when her Ventra card did not work when she tried to use it to pay Strickland’s fare. When the driver stood up, Strickland pulled him the bus and assaulted him. They are both due in court on Jan. 13. Driving with one headlight ends with DUI Daniel J. Brueck, 37, of the 9800 block of South Rutherford Avenue, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and other offenses when he was stopped at 1:49 a.m. Dec. 6 at 95th Street and Austin Avenue. Police said he was driving erratically with one headlight out. They said field sobriety tests indicated that he was intoxicated, and he refused to submit a breath sample. In addition to DUI, he was cited for driving with one headlight, improper lane usage and failure to signal. Brueck is due in court on Jan. 13. Irate bar customer charged with battery Timothy C. Kleist, 26, of the 3600 block of West 96th Street, Evergreen Park, was charged with battery for striking a 55-year-old bar owner who tried to calm him down as he berated customers outside the TC Too and Corral, 9906 Southwest Highway, at 1 a.m. Dec. 7. The altercation occurred after Kleist went outside after being asked to leave the pub after causing trouble inside, when the altercation occurred. He is due in court on Jan. 27. Man gets caught fleeing from drug dealer Niko L. Fuentes, 21, of the 8800 block of South Francisco Avenue, Evergreen Park, was charged with disorderly conduct and possession of a controlled substance when he climbed over a backyard fence in the 9100 block of South Sproat Avenue at 12:47 a.m. Dec. 8. Police said he admitted fleeing a drug dealer from whom he had stolen cocaine. He said a friend called someone to buy cocaine, but since Fuentes only has $2, the plan was to rob him. A small bag of cocaine was found where he dropped it as he climbed the fence, police said. Fuentes was held for a bond hearing. Woman faces multiple driving charges April R. Gantt, 32, of the 1600 block of West 82nd Street, Chicago, was charged with driving on a suspended license, with suspended and expired registration, when she was pulled over at 9:57 a.m. Dec. 7 at 99th Street and Harding Avenue in Evergreen Park. She posted bond and is due in court on Jan. 5. Panhandler is caught with marijuana Brian D. Hallman, 26, of the 10700 block of South Yates Avenue, Chicago, was charged with possession of marijuana for allegedly carrying a marijuana “blunt” cigar when police questioned him outside a store at 8716 S. Cicero Ave., where he was collecting money. Initially, he said he was raising money for the Carver High School basketball program, and claimed to be a student on the team. But when questioned about his age, he admitted “hustling money for Christmas,” police said. He is due in court on Jan. 5. Police report information is provided by law enforcement agencies. Charges are not evidence of guilt. They are a record of police actions taken, and persons charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proved guilty ivn court. Police charge Chicago Lawn woman in series of retail thefts Upcoming 8th District Chicago Police arrested nine offenders on Dec. 10 in con- the items. CAPS meetings nection to thefts from several retail stores, inluding one susThese offenders may be responsible for other similar pect from the city’s Chicago Lawn neighborhood. The Area Central Bureau of Detectives charged the offenders last Friday evening after they said their investigation revealed this group of offenders had over $21,000 worth of merchandise from various retail stores in their possession. The offenders would arrive in vans, walk into a retail store, produce bags and then fill the bags with merchandise. The offenders would then exit the store without paying for thefts around the city and the investigation remains ongoing. This is not related to Neiman Marcus theft. Nicole Lucas, 33, of the 6500 block of South Mozart Street, was charged with one felony count of theft and Unauthorized control of $500 to $10,000 and one felony count of conspiracy of a financial crime of $500 to $10,000. She appeared in Central Bond Court at 26th and California Avenue on Saturday. Lucas Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy, or CAPS, is holding meetings this week in the Chicago Lawn (8th) District. Beats 813 and 833 will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23 at the West Lawn Park Field House, 4233 W. 65th St. SOUTHWEST NEWS-HERALD Page 5 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2014 Making the holiday season sweeter Joe Boyle Southwest News-Herald Columnist Bridgeview residents Dolly Dzieciatkowski and her son, Tim, learn how to make holiday candy on Dec. 10 at the Oak Lawn Library. Participants made chocolate turtles and holiday-themed pretzel sticks. – News-Herald photo by Steve Neuhaus A Christmas story and a mother’s deep love (This column originally appeared on Dec. 23, 2011) I would like to share with you a Christmas story that underlines the strength and resolve that comes only from the love of a mother. The Great Depression hit Chicago like it hit most cities and towns across America. Fathers were suddenly out of work. Soup lines were seen in every neighborhood. The lines were as long as the sad faces that accompanied them. The holidays were especially hard. The early 1930s was a dismal period, with prospects far and few between. At Christmas, stockings were not filled. Presents were missing from underneath Christmas trees. In fact, many Chicago residents had no tree at all. This was not lost on Ann, whose family had moved several times during these turbulent years before settling near Ogden Park on Chicago’s South Side. Her husband, Terence, a World War I Army veteran, was in and out of work. Terence, who was gassed during the war and would later suffer from emphysema, was previously married. He had a son that he and his wife named Frank. Tragically, his wife, the former Mary McLaughlin, died giving life to Frank. That meant Frank’s birthdays on cold January days were often sad affairs. Terence would visit the cemetery to mourn his late wife on Frank’s birthdays. Ann met the grieving Terence sometime later. Legend has it that while they may have fallen in love, it was Frank who actually stole her heart. Frank met everything to her. He filled the void that was often missing from an emotionally distant Terence. So, when Christmas Eve arrived in Chicago in the early 1930s, Ann was despondent. Terence was not working and this holiday season was going to be less than jolly. When Ann tried to delicately explain this predicament to an excited Frank, he told her not to worry. “Santa Claus will bring the presents and the tree,” gushed Frank. For an instant, tears began to well up in Ann’s eyes. But sadness quickly turned to determination. It was then she looked at Frank and said “that’s right.” But after putting Frank to bed, she wondered aloud what she was going to do. They had no presents and no tree. Desperate, she called up a friend who came over in case the excited Frank woke up. She grabbed her coat and raced outside in the cold bitter wind. After walking a couple of blocks, she reached a cab stand. It was there her emotions just came out. She cried as she told the cabbie that her son was not going to enjoy Christmas the next day because they had nothing to give. Ann apparently stole this cabbie’s heart. He rounded up cab drivers from the area and beyond. They somehow managed to purchase several gifts for a young boy. And they also accompanied Ann home with a Christmas tree. The cab drivers were more than happy to give what they could. They even helped decorate the tree. They also brought a large meal. They were not going to let the Depression ruin a young boy’s Christmas. Frank awakened to see a Christmas tree with lights and ornaments surrounded with presents. And what was Ann’s gift? Seeing a young boy with a beaming smile was enough for her. Frank said Santa Claus came. Well, he did. But this is not just a story. Frank was my dad, the late Frank T. Boyle, who would later join the Marines, seeing duty at Okinawa during World War II. He married a neighborhood girl, Charlotte Rose Lynn, and had six children. My father never related this story. It was always my mother who would bring it up. She was aware of the power of the human spirit. It was a worthwhile lesson to pass along to her children. Never give up, despite the odds. Santa Claus is just around the corner. And a Merry Christmas to all. Joe Boyle is the managing editor of the Southwest News-Herald. He can be reached at [email protected] Oak Lawn Board approves 2015 budget By Joe Boyle The Oak Lawn Village Board on Dec. 9 approved the 2015 budget, but it was far from unanimous. Mayor Sandra Bury had to deliver the final vote to approve the budget by a 4-3 margin. Along with Bury, trustees Terry Vorderer (4th), Carol Quinlan (5th) and Mike Carberry (6th) voted for the budget. Voting against the budget were trustees Tim Desmond (1st), Alex Olejniczak (2nd) and Bob Streit (3rd). Desmond and Olejniczak specifically voted against the $57 million budget because they wanted to continue to review the current plan and come up with further reductions. Olejniczak made his plea earlier in the meeting, stating that difficult decisions will have to be made. “I will not be supporting this budget,” said Olejniczak. Streit, who has engaged in a series of outbursts with GROOMING WITH A Pet Grooming r i a l F Bury and other trustees at past meetings, was relatively tranquil at the Dec. 9 session, stating that “we should be able to work in peace and harmony.” While Olejniczak said the board has not made the necessary additional cuts necessary, Carberry disagreed. “I will be supporting this bill. To say we haven’t made sacrifices and cuts is not accurate,” said Carberry. Vorderer also approved the measure, although he admitted he was not happy with every aspect of the budget. But Vorderer added that he could not in good conscience support cutting programs. “I don’t want to cut these services and changed the community that I now live in,” said Vorderer. “To cut these services would be tearing apart what we have here.” Olejniczak asked that the budget vote be tabled until further notice. His request failed because no one seconded his motion. “We’ve been kicking the pension can down the road, and now we are at the end of the road,” said Olejniczak. “We owe our employees their pensions. 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Editor News deadline: Monday Noon The Southwest News-Herald (ISSN #003844704) is published weekly for $27.50 per year by Southwest Community News Group, LLC, 7676 W. 63rd St., Summit. IL 60501. Periodicals postage paid at Chicago, IL. Postmaster: send address changes to: Southwest News-Herald, 7676 W. 63rd St., Summit, IL 60501 Lisa Madigan gets it right Kudos to Lisa Madigan. The Illinois Attorney General got it exactly right this week when she urged lawmakers to let voters in 2016 choose a replacement for the late Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka. In the meantime, Madigan properly provided guidance that outgoing Gov. Pat Quinn had the authority to name a replacement until his term ended Jan. 12, 2015. And then, Gov.elect Bruce Rauner had the authority to name a replacement between 2015-2019. Madigan’s guidance was precise, non-partisan and pragmatic. It will hopefully deter outgoing Gov. Quinn from an abusive power grab with his waning powers of appointment and dissuade incoming Gov.-elect Rauner from an overreach with his extended powers. Topinka, a Republican who had won a second four-year term in November, died last week from complications following a stroke. Her death created a rare situation for an outgoing Democratic governor and incoming Republican governor. Interpretations of the Illinois Constitution and statutes covering succession rules have not been decisive. The lack of clarity set off a round of partisan bickering over who would control the power to appoint. Quinn clearly provoked the firestorm, leaving former supporters dumbfounded and ashamed of Quinn’s shameless politicking at a time both political insiders and Illinois voters were celebrating the life of Topinka, a genuine happy warrior in the best spirit of local politics. The attorney general, a Democrat and daughter of Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, clearly defined the legal rights of both Quinn and Rauner. Quinn has until Jan. 12 to make his appointment stick; and Rauner has until January 2019 to make his stick. However, Madigan went a step further. She appropriately reminded both parties that public officials do, in fact, work for taxpayers and voters. “The State is now facing the undemocratic circumstance in which an appointee could serve the Comptroller’s full four-year term, notwithstanding there is a statewide election in 2016 that could provide the voters with the opportunity to elect a successor to serve half of the term,” Madigan wrote. Based on the language of Attorney General Madigan’s ruling, this newspaper suspects Rauner would win a court fight to name a successor to Topinka for a full four-year term. We hope it doesn’t come to that. Yes, the playing field of politics in Illinois is tilted Democratic. So, who could blame Republicans for giving in to the “it’s our turn impulse?” But Gov.-elect Rauner doesn’t have to play by the rules of conventional party politics. Having invested $60 million of his own money to become governor, Rauner, a semi-billionaire, venture capitalist has “screw you” money to any party or special interest. With the independence of wealth, Gov. Rauner can quickly learn that one test of governing character will be determined by how he behaves when short-term partisan interests are in conflict with the broader public interest. And the public interest, in this specific case, clearly calls for a 2016 election after Gov.-elect Rauner chooses a two-year appointee. We urge Gov.-elect Rauner and legislative leaders to follow the attorney general’s guidance and negotiate their ways through to the right outcome. Rauner should appoint the next comptroller to a two year term and let the voters choose again in 2016. Genuine approach is what made Judy Baar Topinka shine brightly By Rich Miller As you already know, Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka passed away last week. Topinka had a stroke the morning of Dec. 9, but that’s not what killed her. In fact, by the afternoon, she announced she was going to walk to the restroom. Her chief of staff Nancy Kimme told her not to try because she was paralyzed on her left side. In mocking defiance, Topinka started kicking her no longer paralyzed leg. By early evening, medical staff told Topinka that she’d be out of the hospital in a few days and would then need three weeks of rehabilitation. The indestructible Topinka appeared to have won again, just like she did after she fell and broke her hip and badly injured her back after giving a speech in 2012. The accident slowed her down, but it never stopped her, never silenced her, never broke her spirit, never stopped her from running for reelection. What finally felled Topinka was completely unexpected. Hours after her speedy recovery, Topinka fell asleep. A massive blog clot somehow withstood her blood-thinning medication and got around a clot trap installed beneath her rib cage and entered her lung. The end came quickly. In a matter of seconds, we lost not only one of our state’s strongest voices for financial prudence, its most consistently successful female statewide elected official, its most pro-union, pro-gay rights Republican, but also its most human politician. My brother Doug met Topinka when he was with me at an event. Doug posted this on his Facebook page the day she died: “She was the first statewide elected official I ever met that I thought ‘Hey, she’s just a regular person like the rest of us.’” Judy only talked down to dunderheads. Everyone else was treated like an old friend, and she just had that way about her that you knew she meant it. I once had lunch with Judy in her state Senate district. She took me to a local Bohemian place and I barely got to talk to her. She knew, by name, just about everyone at that restaurant. People literally lined up to shake her hand and chat with her the entire time we were there. She’d hug them, ask about their children, their aunts, their cousins, mostly by name. And she never lost that smile, even while she was eating. She often told stories about when she served in the Illinois House during the height of the Equal Rights Amendment debate. Ultraconservative women, she’d humorously recall, would often grab her arm, fall to their knees and pray for her. What did you do? I asked. “I let them pray!” the ERA supporter hooted. She then thanked them for their prayers and continued on her merry way. Topinka was elected to the Illinois Senate in 1984, after first building a House constituent services program unlike almost anywhere else. Her phone number was always public, and she would get calls at her home at all hours, once from a constituent with a cat up her tree during the middle of the night. She served not only her own constituents, but also those who lived in the neighboring district represented by former Democratic Senate President Phil Rock, who was often too busy with the affairs of state to handle mundane constituent requests. Born to immigrant parents, Topinka graduated from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. She went on to write a column for the Berwyn Cicero Life newspaper called “Let’s Talk.” Former Rep. Jack Kubik, who once represented half of Judy’s district, said it was the most-read column in his family’s newspaper. It was all about political stuff that nobody else was writing about. The two of us were a natural fit. I first encountered Judy not long after I was hired as Hannah Information’s Statehouse columnist in 1990. She was fascinated by the company’s “new wave” technology and my “alternative” form of journalism and her Senate office quickly became my second home. We were both “nobody what nobody sent” and we reveled in it. Topinka was elected to her first House term over the opposition of the local party bosses. I started writing about Statehouse politics for a little technology startup. Few would talk to me back then because I wasn’t anybody. But Judy helped teach me how to be successful in this crazy business. She also taught me to treat strangers and acquaintances like old friends, because one day they could be. I loved that woman. Rich Miller also publishes Capitol Fax, a daily political newsletter, and CapitolFax.com. SOUTHWEST NEWS-HERALD Page 7 CLEAR-RIDGE REPORTER FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2014 PAGE 9 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2014 S & L Federal Tax Services, LLC 8705 S. 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Classes start Jan.12. How will YOU fill in the blank? #fillintheblank @morainevalley IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA N.A. Plaintiff, -v.LIUCIJA KAZLAUSKIENE, THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR INDENTURE TRUSTEE TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR CWHEQ REVOLVING HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2007-B C/O SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING, LLC, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF LIUCIJA KAZLAUSKIENE, IF ANY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 02914 8515 NORMANDY AVENUE Burbank, IL 60459 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 6, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 9, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE WEST HALF OF THAT PART OF LOT 82 LYING WEST OF THE EAST 33 FEET THEREOF (EXCEPT THE SOUTH 70 FEET THEREOF) IN FREDERICK H. BARTLETT’S FIRST ADDITION TO FREDERICK H. BARTLETT’S 79TH STREET ACRES BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 31 AND THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 31, AND THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 31, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ALSO THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 8515 NORMANDY AVENUE, Burbank, IL 60459 Property Index No. 19-31-407-067-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $131,558.23. 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, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Sales Department, THE WIRBICKI LAW GROUP, 33 WEST MONROE STREET, SUITE 1140, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 360-9455 Please refer to file number W13-1235. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. THE WIRBICKI LAW GROUP 33 WEST MONROE STREET, SUITE 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 360-9455 Attorney File No. W13-1235 Attorney Code. 42463 Case Number: 14 CH 02914 TJSC#: 34-20873 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. SOUTHWEST NEWS-HERALD Page 12 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2014 LOCAL BUSINESS MVCC’s Leadership program enrolls female execs Moraine Valley’s Leadership Challenge is now enrolling female executives Businesswomen in management and leadership positions wanting to further their professional skills can take part in “The Leadership Challenge: Women Making the Extraordinary Happen” at Moraine Valley Community College, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills. The program takes place over 51/2 days from January through April. The Leadership Challenge will begin with a half-day orientation session on Friday, Jan. 30. Participants will learn more about the program, discuss expectations and the curriculum, and get acquainted with each other. Each of the subsequent five sessions will be led by an expert trainer and will feature a female leader, who will relate her personal experiences during the luncheon keynote. Leadership Challenge participants will explore common workplace challenges and potential barriers women face while climbing the career ladder. They will learn strategies to enhance employee engagement, increase productivity and stimulate a culture of innovation to drive business results. The program benefits businesses by helping participants become more productive, increase communication skills and improve conflict resolution skills. Other benefits for the participants include sharing insights with fellow leaders, comparing experiences and exploring how to maximize abilities and opportunities. Leadership Practice Inventory will be held Friday, Feb. 13. Facilitator Lisa Bly, assistant dean of Corporate, Community and Continuing Education at Moraine Valley, will lead participants in identifying leadership behaviors, relating personal best stories and learning the five best practices. Model the Way wil be held Friday, Feb. 27. Facilitator Patsy Svare, founder of The Chatfield Group, will help participants clarify their values, set the leadership example, and discover the importance of credibility and what people admire most in leaders. Inspire a Shared Vision will be held Friday, March 27. Facilitator Dr. Tanesha D.H. Pittman will guide participants in learning to envision an ideal and unique future and how to make that vision come alive, as well as how to learn about team members’ hopes, dreams and aspirations. Enable Others to Act and Encourage the Heart will be held Friday, April 10. Facilitator Renee Tabor will lead participants in examining the impact others’ behavior has on self-esteem and desire to participate. They will learn how to build trust, facilitate relationships and help team members feel confident. Leadership Learning Reflection and Graduation will be held Friday, April 24. Facilitator Karin Norington-Reaves, CEO of Chicago Workforce Partnership, will conclude the Leadership Challenge. The program fee is $995 and includes access to keynote speakers, trainers, networking, educational materials, breakfast, lunch, and snacks for all five days. Scholarships are available. To register or get more information, call Suzanne Ryerson, senior program manager, at (708) 974-5433, visit morainevalley.edu/ccce or email ryerson@ morainevalley.edu. Zarzycki Manor Chapels annual holiday memorial service Soprano Miroslawa Topor performs at the annual holiday memorial service at Zarzycki Manor Chapels. Claudette Zarzycki (from left), Charmaine Zarzycki and Andrea Zarzycki hold the memorial service in December for family members to remember their loved ones during the holidays. A family member lights a candle in memory of a loved one who passed away this year. Photos by Connie Templin Moraine president lauds White House support for community colleges Moraine Valley Community College President Sylvia Jenkins joined President Barack Obama, the first lady, and Vice President Joe Biden along with hundreds of college presidents and other higher education and K-12 leaders on Dec. 4 at the White House College Opportunity Summit. She came away with a feeling of appreciation that the administration has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting efforts to provide students with pathways to a college education. The White House College Opportunity Day of Action was established to support the President’s commitment to partner with colleges and universities, business leaders, and nonprofits to support students across the country to help the U.S. reach its goal of leading the world in college attainment. “To involve community colleges in this discussion speaks volumes of President Obama’s understanding that we need many higher education options for people to choose from. Giving commu- nity colleges that level of support and recognition is very meaningful,” Jenkins said. Participants were asked to commit to new action in one of four areas: building networks of colleges around promoting completion, creating K-16 partnerships around college readiness, investing in high school counselors as part of the First Lady’s Reach Higher initiative, and increasing the number of college graduates in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Jenkins said the role of Moraine Valley in this initiative is what the college’s mission has always been: “We are a campus that has open-door access to the 400,000 people in our communities, to the state of Illinois and to the U.S. to provide these opportunities to anybody who comes to our door. Everybody’s responsibility is to help student’s complete their goal here. As the President noted, ‘Access to college is important, but completion is critical. The economy of America depends upon it. SOUTHWEST NEWS-HERALD Page 13 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2014 Les Brothers Restaurant 40ANNIVERSARY th YEAR Family Owned & Operated 8705 S. Ridgeland Ave. • Oak Lawn Open 24 Hours • 708-599-7990 7730 W. 95th St. • Hickory Hills 708-233-0333 • Open 6am to 3pm www.les-brothers.com BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY PARTIES WITH US! Enjoy Video Poker & Slots in the comfort of our Private Gaming Parlor in Oak Lawn New hours for gaming at Les Brothers 8705 S. 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The students are (front row, from left) Yulin Deng, Sabrina Bynum, Kylie Bossard, Esmeralda Melero, Delia Gallegos, Guadalupe Godinez, Olivia Garcia, Nia Thompson, Sydney Reid, Kiersten Hill, Angy Wu Feng, Maribel Munoz, Brenda Gutierrez, (middle row, from left) Matthew Lech, Xinran Luo, Dominique Arcieri, Brandon Serrano, Sarai Jeffreys, Erin Hughes, Mia Hayford, Kaitlin Biondo, Mayra Torres, Aaron Funes, Eder Rebollar, Elin Feng Cen, Shavell Rodgers (back row, from left) Shomari Crockett, Robert Flores, Rogelio Becerra, Alexander Cruz, Mark Strainis, Adam Arthurs, Antonio Scalise, Morgan Hill, Thurman Conner, Tomas Cortez, Bradford Bingham and Daniel Freeman. – Submitted photo SCHOOL BELLS St. Laurence students volunteer at Garden Center St. Laurence High School students recently volunteered at the Garden Center in Burbank, making crafts and playing games with clients there. This was an opportunity for students to give back and get involved in the community. Burbank residents and St. Laurence students Keon Garcia (center) and Jonathan Augle meet one of the clients. – Submitted photo District 123 schools distribute food to needy for holiday season During these challenging economic times, there are many families within the community who find themselves in the position of not being able to provide for their families as they have in the past. This holiday season, District 123 schools have hosted food drives to help pantries and families within our community. Collections started at the end of October in conjunction with many Fall Fest activities and continued through November with Student Council efforts and PBIS events. Oak Lawn Hometown Middle School staff and students brought in over 2,600 non-perishable food items and over $600 to be donated to the Pilgrim Faith Food Pantry in Oak Lawn. Kolmar Avenue Elementary helped seven district families with their Thanksgiving meal drive held recently. Students from Oak Lawn Hometown MiIddle School and Kolmar Avenue School sort and package food for local food pantries and district families. – Submitted photo Local students will graduate with master’s degrees from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio through Project Dragonfly’s Advanced Inquiry Program. The AIP, a graduate degree focused on inquiry-driven learning and social change, combines coursework at U.S. partner institutions with collaborative work in Dragonfly’s web-based learning communities. This month’s graduates have studied at the Chicago Zoological Society-Brookfield Zoo. Connie Homerding, a resident of Burbank, an AIP student at the Chicago Zoological Society at Brookfield Zoo, will graduate with a Master of Arts in Teaching in the Biological Sciences. Since joining the master’s program in 2012, Homerding has conducted projects that have made a difference in the Burbank area. Homerding works as a science teacher at Columbus East School. Carolina Velasquez, of Chicago’s Ashburn neighborhood, is an AIP student at the Chicago Zoological Society at Brookfield Zoo, will graduate with a Master of Arts in Biology. Since joining the master’s program in 2012, Velasquez has explored conservation and education in Guyana, while also conducting projects that have made a difference in the Chicago area. Velasquez works as an ESL and science teacher at Peck Elementary School. **** Several local students have been accepted for admissions for the 2015-16 academic year at Luther College at Decorah, Iowa. Jesenia Flores, of Chicago’s Chicago Lawn neighborhood, has been accepted for admission for the 2015-16 academic year. She has been awarded the Dean’s Scholarship and the Diversity Enrichment Scholarship. Andy Li, of Chicago’s Archer Heights neighborhood, has been accepted for admission for the 2015-16 academic year. He has been awarded the Founders Scholarship and the Diversity Enrichment Scholarship. Cindy Lopez, of Chicago’s West Lawn neighborhood, has been accepted for admission for the 201516 academic year. She has been awarded the Dean’s Scholarship and the Diversity Enrichment Scholarship. Carmen Mandujano, of West Lawn, has been accepted for admission for the 2015-16 academic year. She has been awarded the Diversity Enrichment Scholarship. 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Characters from the movie “Frozen,” along with Santa and Mrs. Claus, met children at the Frozen Express that left the Oak Lawn Metra Patriot Station for a trip downtown Saturday. Taking part in the festivities were (from left) Rylie Overland (Olaf Frozen), Molly Ghesna (Elsa Frozen) and Genie Gillespie (Mrs. Claus). The event was sponsored by the Oak Lawn Park District. — News-Herald photo by Mary Kay Barton Shortly after the victim arrived at Advocate Christ Medical Center there was a disturbance involving friends of the victim and another group, according to police. Police are currently investigating the possibility of a connection between the two events. Police do not believe the robbery was a random event. Winter art classes will be held at Log Cabin Checking Christmas wish lists Registration is being offered for Winter Art classes at the Log Cabin Center for The Arts, located at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. Winter classes are offered for adults in Drawing, Watercolor Painting, Pastel Painting, Basketry, Weaving, Knitting, Stoneware Pottery, Woodcarving, Quilting, Collage, Lapidary, Poetry, Stained Glass, Calligraphy, Silver Jewelry, and Papermaking. Family Pottery, Teen Pottery, and Children’s Art are also on the winter schedule. The Log Cabin Art Center offers sixweek courses plus occasional one-day workshops. Classes are held in three log cabins in the woods. Pre-registration is required for classes, most of which begin in early January. For more information, call The Center at (708) 361-3650. Rylee Allison and Vincent Cucci check their Christmas wish lists as they go to meet Santa Claus on the Frozen Express that took off from the Oak Lawn Metra Patriot Station to Union Station in downtown Chicago on Saturday which was sponsored by the Oak Lawn Park District. — News-Herald photo by Mary Kay Barton Ald. Zalewski celebrates DARE program Chicago Ald. Mike Zalewski (23rd) celebrated St. Daniel the Prophet’s DARE program graduation on Dec. 10. The DARE program helps instill good decision-making skills in students that will guide them to lead safe and healthy lives. St. Daniel the Prophet is located at 5337 S. Natoma Ave., Chicago. – Submitted photo From SouthweSt Community newS Group Publishers Of: Remember? The sights... the smells... the sounds. It’s the one time of year when just one whiff of a Christmas tree instantly brings us back to our childhood—Dad, trying to untangle the lights, Mom, cooking up a storm. We know this because we have families, as well. We wish your family a joyous, Merry Christmas. 62nd & Central (773) 581-9000 • ChapelC.com Distinctive. Affordable. Independent. ©adfinity SOUTHWEST NEWS-HERALD Page 17 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2014 Cook’s Corner Roasted broccoli with tomatoes is classic Italian Message of Peace With Santa Claus and an elf beside him, Chicago Lawn (8th) District Cmdr. James O’Donnell addresses the International Human Relations Council. He spoke at the organization’s holiday celebration held Dec. 9 in the Chicago Lawn (8th) District police station, 3420 W. 63rd St. The multicultural event also was a celebration honoring Pablo Medina, who is retiring from a 30-year career with the Chicago Commission on Human Relations. He worked closely with the IHRC, a local non-profit founded by Fatima Abu Eid after 9/11 to bring cultural harmony to the ethnically diverse Southwest Side. — News-Herald Photo by Dermot Connolly Roasted broccoli with tomatoes and olives is a a classic Italian dish that’s a healthy alternative during the holiday season. A classic Italian vegetable side dish — contorno — of roasted broccoli, tomatoes and olives makes a beautiful, colorful holiday or any day dish. Given broccoli’s wonderful flavor, it’s no wonder it has been eaten since the time of the ancient Romans. A member of the cabbage family, broccoli’s name is derived from the Italian word broccolo, meaning little sprout or the flowering top of a cabbage. No matter what’s behind its name, there is universal agreement that broccoli is a nutritional powerhouse. Even one of our founding fathers, Thomas Jefferson, was such a fan of broccoli that he reportedly imported seeds from Italy to plant at Monticello, his home in Virginia. When buying broccoli look for bright green heads. The clusters should be tight. If they are too open or yellowed, it’s older and the florets are close to flowering. Plus, the main stalk and the stems should not seem woody. If you have broccoli at home that has started to flower, you can still use it to make soups or broths. Be sure to cut the broccoli into bite size florets, which allows each piece to be coated with the extra virgin olive oil, seasonings and the lemon juice. Using the oven to prepare the vegetables softens them and brings out wonderful roasted, rich flavors of the broccoli, tomatoes and olives. The cherry tomatoes offer sweetness while the black olives add that briny flavor that makes the dish very tasty. This cortono is great for any holiday meal or everyday meal, especially when paired with roasted herbed chicken and crusty whole- grain bread brushed with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkled with Italian seasoning. Buon appetito. Buone feste. ROASTED BROCCOLI, TOMATOES AND OLIVES • 4 cups bite size broccoli florets • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes • 1 cup pitted black olives, halved • 4 cloves garlic, minced • 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil • Salt to taste • 1 tsp. freshly grated lemon zest • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice, or to taste • 1 tsp. oregano leaves, crushed Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In large bowl, add broccoli, tomatoes, olives, garlic, oil and salt to taste. Gently toss until well coated. Spread on baking sheet in single layer. 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SALE DATES:12-17-14 thru 12-24-14 * We reserve the right to limit quantities and correct printing errors SOUTHWEST NEWS-HERALD Page 18 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2014 SOUTHWEST SPORTS LAWN BOWL Can U Dig It leads Sunday Mixed pack Can U Dig It holds a three-point lead over No Excuses in the latest standings of the Sunday Afternoon Mixed League at Lawn Lanes Bowl, 6750 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago. John Seyller, of No Excuses, had the high scratch game (279), scratch series (716), handicap game (276) and handicap series (707) to lead all bowlers. Dalila Garcia, of Boom Boom, had the high scratch game (243) and handicap game (268) to lead the women bowlers. Nina Ayala, of Showtime, had the high scratch series (539) and handicap series (668) to lead the women rollers. A rendering of the MVCC Health, Fitness and Recreation Center. – Rendering provided by www.kjww.com MVCC ready to show off its new gym St. Rita will meet Simeon in contest to be televised on ESPN2 By Jeff Vorva Bill Finn loves basketball. The Moraine Valley Community College athletic director played at Richards High School and coached the sport at Moraine for 22 years and racked up 506 wins. He has a laundry list of great contacts in the inner circles of Illinois college and high school basketball and loves watching a matchup of power teams facing each other. But don’t expect Finn to be glued to his easy chair tonight (Friday, Dec. 19) when Simeon plays St. Rita on a game that will be broadcast live across the world on ESPN2. That’s because he’ll be busy. He and his facility will be hosting the event. The Moraine Valley Community College Health, Fitness and Recreation Center officially opened in March. Nine months later, it will be featured for the world to see. The new gym inside the facility, which seats 3,200 people, will be the host site of the game, which tips off at 5:30 p.m. But Finn figures to be working all day with preparation. The crew will be stopping by early in the morn- ing to set up. Finn can’t wait. “I am beyond excited,” he said. “I’ve been here 33 years and we’ve never had anything happen like this before. After my meetings, I would tell people ‘yeah, I just met with ESPN’ like it was a common occurrence. “This fit the bill for them. They want to fill the place. They didn’t want UIC or Chicago State or Rosemont. This ended up being the perfect venue for size. We’ve had full-day showcases here before but nothing like this. This is requiring tons of more work but it’s worth it. The attention and exposure for our college and athletic program will be tremendous.’’ Finn said former players of his have connections with the Paragon Marketing group, which has ties with ESPN and the two sides came together in recent months to make this event work. The talent on the floor will be special. Simeon coach Robert Smith has coached stars Derrick Rose and Jabari Parker in his tenure. He may not have players of that caliber this year, but he has three Big 10 Conference signees in Edward Morrow (Nebraska), D.J. Williams (Illinois) and Isiah Moss (Iowa). The Wolverines opened the season 3-0 including Sunday’s 71-66 victory over Morgan Park at the CPS Rivalry Showcase at Whitney Young High School. Simeon has won six Class 4A state titles in nine seasons including a historic four-year run that ended last season. St. Rita won three of its first four games, including last Friday’s 80-61 victory of St. Joseph. Charles Matthews is heading to college powerhouse Kentucky while Armani Chaney is heading to Tennessee State while Myles Carter has Northwestern, Notre Dame, De Paul, Illinois and others still on his wish list. Tickets are on sale now at the Palos Hills school’s rec center and will be available at the door. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for high school students with identification. Finn hopes the thousands of fans at the game and many more watching the game on ESPN2 will enjoy the school’s new venue. “This is not the Taj Mahal,’’ Finn said. “But it’s the Taj Mahal for me.’’ OLHMS eighth-grade girls win Oak Lawn High basketball tourney The Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School girls eighth-grade basketball team placed first in the Oak Lawn Community High School Tournament. The Mustangs had an 11-2 record in the tournament. The winners clinched the championship and had a few most valuable players to secure the wins Three of the Mustangs were named All-Conference. Earning All-Conference honors were Jacqueline Gomez, Nancy Kane and Madelyn McGrath. The Mustangs finished third in their regular season with a 9-2 record. The Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School eighthgrade girls basketball team placed first in the Oak Lawn Community High School Tournament. Holding the championship plaque and MVP medals are Oak Lawn-Hometown eighth-graders (from left) Jacqueline Gomez, Nancy Kane and Madelyn McGrath. – Submitted photo Midweek Breakers The Jets hold a three-point lead over Hardly Ables and the Dreamers in the recent standings. Ray Czochara, of the Jets, had the high scratch game (278), scratch series (683) and handicap game (293) for the week. Jack Jaeger, of the Wizards, had the high handicap series (782) for the week. Val Barnotes, of 7 Pin Tap, had the high scratch game (244), scratch series (626) and handicap game (280) to lead the women bowlers. Chicago Spare Chasers Rock A By Baby holds a one-point lead over Sharp Shooters in the most recent league standings. Kevith Pitts, of Anchor Man, has the high scratch game (247), scratch series (672), handicap game (257) and handicap series (702) for the week. Sharon Williams, of Let’s Go, had the high scratch game (157), handicap game (234) and handicap series (652). Vanessa Pitts, of Rock A By Baby, had the high scratch series (437) to pace the women rollers. Beauty and Beast Do It For Johnny is in a three-way tie with Team No. 8 and Midway Five in the most recent league standings. John Mikols, of Lane Violators, had the high scratch game (249) and scratch series (658) for the week. Hector Avelar Sr., of Wolfpack, had the high handicap game (282). Virginia Mikols, of Lane Violators, had the high scratch game (183) among the women. Denise Martin, of Do It For Johnny, had the top scratch series (518). Celine Narducy, of Strike Force, had the high handicap game (251) to lead the women. Cindy Heinen, of Team No. 8, had the high handicap series (704) to pace the women rollers. Madonna’s Lefty Joe Memorial Men’s Bowlers Universe holds a commanding lead over the Cicero Eagles in recent competition. Craig Salerno, of Bowlers Universe, had the high scratch game (289) of the week. Ryan Lubash, of Team No. 6, had the high scratch series (726). Tom Kuba Jr., of Bowlers Universe, had the high handicap game (287). Jorge Martinez, of Almost Mexican, had the high handicap series (771) for the week. WIN FREE GAMES Every Wednesday Evening 6pm to Close Colored Pin Special... WIN A FREE GAME when you strike a colored headpin. Instant Winner! LAWN LANES 6750 S. Pulaski • Chicago (773) 582-2525 www.lawnlanes.com SOUTHWEST NEWS-HERALD Page 19 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2014 Park district seeks input on future programs Hello Villagers! Hungry? Here is your chance to get a sandwich at Oak Lawn Park District’s Stony Creek free! Oak Lawn Park District seeks input for future planning on current and future parks, facilities, and programs through a community survey. Approximately every five years the park district conducts a survey to evaluate how satisfied residents are with the agency’s operation and to learn more about residents’ needs and preferences. Residents are encouraged to participate in the survey that can be gained access online at this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/olpd2014. After visiting this link, the survey will ask for a unique identification code password, which is 2014. Individuals who complete the survey will receive a coupon for a free sandwich at the Stony Creek Golf Course Restaurant and Banquet Facility, 5850 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn. In addition to feedback on parks, programs and facilities, they seek input on the availability of sports fields, the golf course, restaurant, banquet facility and special events, among other program areas. For more information about the project or to receive a printed copy of the survey, contact Jarrod Scheunemann at [email protected] or (217) 265-5296. The results from the last survey were instrumental in park renova- Mary Kay Barton Oak Lawn correspondent 9412 S. 55th Ave. Oak Lawn, IL 60453 (708) 423-7405 tions, adding more walking paths, adding special events, and enhancing the Oak Lawn Community Pavilion. The agency was able to secure many large grants to help support these changes and more community input is critical to make the agency’s planning successful. In this study, the park district is particularly interested in understanding peoples’ use of and satisfaction with parks. Kudos to the Oak Lawn Hometown Lady Mustangs, who won a basketball tournament with a record of 11-2. The Lady Mustangs clinched the championship and several players were named MVPs. Congratulations to the eighth-grade OLHMS Lady Mustangs for taking first place at the Oak Lawn High School Basketball Tournament. Three of the Lady Mus- tangs were named All-Conference. Congratulations to Jacqueline Gomez, Nancy Kane and Madelyn McGrath. The Lady Mustangs finished third in their regular season with a 9-2 record. Congratulations to Coach Clauss, the MVPs, and the entire Lady Mustang team. The Children's Museum, 5100 S. Museum Drove, Oak Lawn, is also helping to provide a kid’s meal. Visit the Children’s Museum. Check in on Facebook, Foursquare, or Yelp Show at the front desk when you check-in. Get a certificate for a free kid’s meal from Smashburger. The Oak Lawn Library, 9427 S Raymond Ave., is in the process of renovation. Stop by and pick up the booklet with the plans for the library. One new addition to the library is already up and running. The cafe has reopened under the name the “Best Oak Lawn Cafe.” The cafe is under new management right in the library. Now you can get a snack, coffee, drinks and at the library. Stop in and see what treats are offered at this new cafe in the library. Plans are in the works for family days and coming soon senior discounts, hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Until next time, keep the cards, snail mail and email coming. My email address is [email protected]. St. Turibius Parish participates in Novena event Mary Stanek West Elsdon & Archer Heights correspondent 3808 W. 57th Pl. Chicago, IL 60629 (773) 284-7394 I wish a very Merry Christmas to everyone. Our house tries to celebrate on Christmas Eve the traditional Polish Wigilia. Foods featured are herring, mushroom soup, fish, kapusta and pierogi. Our good neighbor, Henry, always joins us, but the family has gotten so small it’s sort of melancholy. The Youth Groups from St. Jude Parish in New Lenox, St. Rita of Cascia in Chicago and from St. Turibius participated in the Novena in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe at St. Rita of Cascia Parish. Southwest Chicago PADS warming program is under way. It is in operations six nights a week through April. Guests are welcomed at 5:30 p.m. to enjoy hot soup and crackers. Showers are available and clothing and toiletries are passed out as needed. The shelter address is 3121 W. 71st St. Donations are always needed such as coffee, canned soups and vegetables, brown lunch bags and cash. The donations can be dropped off weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. For a pickup of larger items, please call (773) 737-7070 and ask for Tom. I had the pleasure of attending the St. Bruno Senior Citizen’s Christmas Party recently. As always it was a great time. Boy how the years go by. And as usual the St. Turibius Jolly Seniors were partying in the room next door to our party. Their party seemed to be just as enjoyable as ours. The students of St. Bruno are busy learning about music. The higher grades are learning about classical, jazz, classic rock, and electronic music. COUNT ON US THIS CHRISTMAS! The St. Symphorosa Family Christmas Concert and Children’s Musical, Miracle at Midnight, will take place at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21 in church. Admission is free. A freewill offering will be taken to support the school’s music program. Residents from Archer Heights and West Elsdon are welcome. If you are venturing out of the neighborhood with the kids this season, this you might want to catch. There is Santa House in the Daley Plaza. Santa’s Midwest – BURBANK – CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TAX CENTER INC. Accounting & Income Tax Preparation Manhal Rabadi Manager [email protected] 4822 W. 83rd St. Burbank, IL 60459 Phone: (708) 432-6492 Fax: (877) 455-5638 Protecting Your Home, Family & Lifestyle Anthony Di Miele • Jason Beninato 7903 S. Lockwood Ave., Burbank 708-422-5800 Planning For: Insurance - Retirement - College World Financial Group www.worldfinancialgroup.com Burbank, Illinois Chamber of Commerce Larry Gillette • EA, CTRS S & L FEDERAL TAX SERVICE LLC 5728 W. 87TH ST. • BurBank IL 60459 PHone: (708) 424-4500 e-maIL: [email protected] headquarters will be open to children of all ages where they can experience the wonder of the North Pole and have their picture taken with Santa Claus throughout the holiday season. Santa will be available for photos so don’t forget your personal cameras. This week marks the fourth anniversary of our Uncle Mike’s passing. Good memories with him, and thoughts to the family and friends. 708-425-4668 • [email protected] Connecting Businesses, Organization, Schools and Residents Through: Networking, Social Media, Community Outreach, Social Events and Chamber Contact Information St. Albert the Great School A Tradition of Academic Excellence 5535 W. State Rd. Burbank, IL 60459 708-424-7757 www.stalbertthegreatschool.com Dr. Shermi Parikh Physician and Surgeon of the Foot and Ankle 4225 W. 63rd St. 773-498-7518 www.familyfootchicago.com Especialista de los pies y tobillos • Doctor Habla Español • Physical Therapy We Treat: • Heel Pain • In Grown Nails • Digital X-ray • Bunions • Computerized • General Foot and Ankle Pain Foot Scan Happy Holidays from the Burbank Chamber of Commerce SOUTHWEST NEWS-HERALD Page 20 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2014 SOUTHWEST SLATE of EVENTS Free films will be presented at 1 p.m. every Friday at the Bridgeview Library, 7840 W. 79th St. Library staff will also provide free popcorn. Patrons can bring their own soft drinks. For every four movies residents attend, they will qualify for a free rental DVD. More information about the films or a list of upcoming movies, call the library at (708) 458-2990, ext. 105. **** CEDA (Community and Economic Development Association) is accepting donated toys for boys and girls ages 2 to 12 for the agency’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program families for the holidays. Residents can drop off items at the CEDA office, 7676 W. 63rd St., Summit. CEDA is partnering with The Chicago Children’s Hunger Fund. More information can be obtained by calling Paulette Duke, (708) 458-2736, or email her at [email protected]. **** Storytime sessions are being offered for parents and their children at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Dec. 23 and 30, at the West Lawn Library, 4020 W. 63rd St., Chicago. The programis for children ages 2 to 5 accompanied by an adult. Visitors can hear stories and make a related craft to take home. More information can be obtained by calling the West Lawn Library, (312) 747-7381. Christmas concert at St. Daniel Ryan Manfre (foreground), a second-grade student at St. Daniel the Prophet School, 5337 S. Natoma Ave., Chicago, sings along with his classmates during the school’s Christmas Concert held Dec. 9 in the church. — News-Herald photo by Steve Neuhaus **** The Clearing American Legion Post 600 will hold its ways and means committee meeting at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 26 at the post headquarters, 4352 W. 63rd St., Chicago. Members are encouraged to attend. More information can be obtained by calling the post, (773) 767-0230. **** Skate with Santa Family Fun on Ice will be held from 2 to 3:15 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21 at the Oak Lawn Park District Ice Arena, 9320 S. Kenton Ave. Skaters can visit Santa on and off the ice. DJ George Marshall will provide the music. Admission is $6 and skate rental is $3. Concessions and raffles will be available. **** A Christmas-themed movie will be shown this month at the Garfield Ridge Satellite Senior Center, 5674 S. Archer Ave., Chicago. “It’s A Wonderful Life” will be shown today (Friday, Dec. 19). The 1946 film stars Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed. The movie begins at 12:45 p.m. More information can be obtained by calling (312) 745-4255. **** Patrons can drop off gifts for children up to age 12 in the lobby of the Oak Lawn Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave., as part of the Toys for Tots campaign through Tuesday, Dec. 23. Donations benefit Toys for Tots. Items should be unwrapped so that they may be sorted according to age and gender. No stuffed animals will be accepted. For more information about this and other programs, call (708) 422-4990 or visit www.oaklawnlibrary.org. **** The Oak Lawn Park District’s Ninth Annual New Year’s Eve Kids’ Countdown will take place from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31 at the Oak Lawn Ice Arena, 9320 S. Kenton Ave. DJ Joe LaDuke will provide entertainment. Each child will receive a party hat to celebrate. The balloon drop over the ice will take place at noon. Admission is $8 and skate rental is $3. Concessions will be available. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 857-5173. **** Registration is underway for new holiday workshops for children on Mondays, Dec. 22 and 29, at The Log Cabin Center for the Arts, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. On Dec 22, from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., preschoolers are invited to make Christmas cards using a variety of art supplies. From 1 until 2 p.m. preschoolers are invited to create Christmas tree painting using their green handprints, and then decorating their trees with glitter and ornaments. From 2:30 until 3:30 p.m., kindergarteners through eighth-graders will have an opportunity to create handmade Christmas cards. Each workshop costs $10 per child and requires advance registration. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 361-3650. 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Harlem Bridgeview, IL 60455 www.morainecourt.com SOUTHWEST NEWS-HERALD Page 21 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2014 BOGAN HIGH SCHOOL “BENGALS” REUNION COMMITTEE Rich Brenza [email protected] Jim Gallagher [email protected] Jim Gill [email protected] Becky Maniates Chirillo [email protected] Jim Nordberg 708-424-0954 Burt Odelson [email protected] Joan Parsons Hoffmann [email protected] To the Class of June 1965: Can you believe that 50 years ago today we were in our senior year at Bogan High School? On Friday, May 29, 2015, our 50th High School Reunion will be held at Gaelic Park, 6119 W. 147th Street, Oak Forest, Illinois from 6:30pm to 11:30pm. Casual attire is encouraged. Social hour will be at 6:30pm; dinner will be served at 7:30pm. The cost of the reunion is $65 per person and $130 per couple. This includes a dinner buffet, music and memories from 1965 and other surprises! There will also be a cash bar. On Thursday, May 28, the Bogan High School administration has invited us back to Bogan. Students will give us a tour of the school. The time for the “Back to Bogan Days” will be 4:00pm to 5:30pm. After the tour, the “After School Activities” will be held at Vito & Nick’s Pizza, 8433 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago. On Saturday, May 30, a reunion breakfast will be held at 10:00am at Southfork Restaurant, 14631 S. LaGrange Road, Orland Park. For those classmates coming from out of town, we have gathered information about hotels in the area. Please contact one of the Reunion Committee Members for more information. Judy Vana Weithman [email protected] It is our 50th Reunion. Let’s get together to reminisce about Bogan days, meet old friends, and share stories. Let’s make our 50th Reunion a big success; plan on attending. By March 1, 2015, please send your check payable to Bogan ’65 Reunion with the reservation forms and survey (included in a mailing sent to all classmates) to Jim Gallagher, 14311 Greenland, Orland Park, Illinois 60462. Barb Lucas Winistorfer [email protected] Please contact Jim or any of the Reunion Committee Members for any forms or additional information. Jim Spikings [email protected] Chuck Wyack [email protected] We look forward to seeing you on Friday, May 29, 2015. – BOGAN CLASS OF JUNE, 1965 REUNION SOUTHWEST NEWS-HERALD Page 22 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2014 OBITUARIES Algimantas Bartkus Algimantas “Al” Bartkus, age 71, of Chicago’s Marquette Park neighborhood died Nov. 23. Mr. Bartkus was a longtime proprietor of a tavern on Lithuanian Plaza in Marquette Park. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Survivors include two sons, Albert and Tony (Kellie) Bartkus; three grandchildren, Asta, Mariah and Bradley Bartkus; two great grandchildren, Delaney and Ava Bartkus; one brother, Kestutis Bartkus; and three nieces, Debbie, Julie, and Salli He was preceded in death by his parents, Bronius and Janina Bartkus. Visitation was Dec. 2, at Petkus & Son Funeral Home. Funeral mass was Dec. 3, at Nativity B.V.M. Church. Interment followed in St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery. Heidi Barker Heidi Rose Barker (nee Zalkus), age 53, of Chicago’s Garfield Ridge neighborhood, died Dec. 9, in MacNeal Hospital. Mrs. Barker was a police officer. Survivors include her husband, Thomas M. Barker, CPD; four sons, Erik (Vivian) Zalkus, Thomas D. Barker, Timothy J. Barker and Tyler J. Barker; two grandchildren, Erik Zalkus Jr. and Aidan Zalkus; her father, George Zalkus; one sister, Rebecca Cozzi; and her mother-in-law, Joan Schmidt. She was preceded in death by her mother, Edith Zalkus; and her father-in-law, Thomas Barker. Visitation was Thursday at Central Chapel. Funeral services were Friday at the funeral home. Interment followed in St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery. Mary Lou Caden Mary Lou Caden (nee Studnicka), 83, a former resident of Chicago’s Southwest Side and Oak Lawn, died Nov. 21 in Hot Springs Village, Ark. Mrs. Caden retired, after 28 years of service for the Chicago Police Department. She graduated from Lindblom Technical School in Chicago in 1945. She also played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League for the Grand Rapids Chicks from 1951 to 1953. Mrs. Caden served as a Girl Scouts leader for over 12 years and was a member and past president of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 10483. A charter member of Community of Joy Lutheran Church, she served on the church council and supported a culture of volunteerism and service. For over two decades she volunteered at St. Joseph’s Hospital, and devoted many years of service to Arkansas Hospice, Village SCAT Transportation and the Boys and Girls Club. She is survived by daughters, Pauline Pyzia, Laura Pahr and Elizabeth Terry; sister-in-law, Shirley Studnicka; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Community of Joy Lutheran Church, Hot Springs Village, at 10:30 a.m. March 21. Stanislaw Dziurdzik Stanislaw Dziurdzik, age 53, of Chicago’s Clearing neighborhood, died Dec. 11. Mr. Dziurdzik was a carpenter in the residential construction industry. Survivors include his wife, Helena (nee Krol); two sons, Dariusz and Pawel; one sister, Halina (Stanislaw) Wrobel; two brothers, Edward and Kazimierz Dziurdzik; and many nieces and nephews. Interment was Poland. Arrangements were handled by Zarzycki Manor Chapels, Ltd. Evelyn Gornick Evelyn Ann Gornick, age 79, died Dec. 14, in her Garfield Ridge neighborhood home. Mrs. Gornick was a retired office administrator for an oil company. Survivors include her husband, John D. Gornick; four sons, John F. (Laurie) Gornick, Michael Gornick, Joe (Diane) Gornick and Nick (Cindy) Gornick; two daughters, Christine Gornick and Marie Gornick; 12 grandchildren; four sisters, Marie (the late Tom) Fabek, Norma (Donald) Strahanoski, Carol (Carl) Widlowski and Doris (Mike) Warren; and many nieces and nephews. Celebrating Christmas in Greater Ashburn Merry Christmas, Greater Ashburn! May the true meaning of Christmas light your holidays with joy. Celebrate Christmas on Thursday, Dec. 25 with family and friends, and with happiness. Wrightwood Highlights Tonight (Friday, Dec. 19) at St. Xavier University, St. Thomas More Parish will host their fundraiser, a “Christmas Concert” at 7:30 p.m. the university’s McGuire Hall, 3737 W. 103rd St. The Rev. Juan Carlos Gavancho, Associate Pastor at St. Thomas More, is the evening’s featured performer. Ticket price is $20 this evening. For additional details, contact the rectory office at (773) 436-4444. Ashburn Highlights Seniors can celebrate the holiday at Oak Street Health, 3348 W. 87th St., at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23 at their holiday party. Reservations for the party can be made by contacting Oak Street Health at (773) 776-4471. Christmas services at St. Denis Church, 8300 S. St. Louis Ave., will take place Trudy Maskin Greater Ashburn correspondent 2755 W. 85th Pl. Chicago, IL 60652 (773) 925-7291 with the celebration of Masses at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, and 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 25. Contact the rectory office at (773) 434-3313 for more information. Scottsdale Highlights Part of St. Bede the Venerable Church’s Christmas celebrations includes the “Las Posadas,” which started Tuesday, Dec. 16 and continues through Sunday, Dec. 21. “Posadas” is a reenactment of the Holy Family’s search for lodging in Bethlehem and is usually celebrated over nine days to commemorate the nine months of Mary’s pregnancy. It is being held in the church hall, 8200 S. Kostner Ave., at 7 p.m. tonight (Friday, Dec. 19), 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, and 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 21. The rosary will be recited each evening as well. Christmas carols will be sung. Contact the rectory office at (773) 884-2000 for additional information. Some Christmas traditions include the blessing of the Baby Jesus figurine for your Christmas mangers. St. Bede the Venerable Church, 8200 S. Kostner Ave., will have the “Blessing of Baby Jesus” at all of this weekend’s Masses on Saturday, Dec. 20 and Sunday, Dec. 21. For more information, contact the rectory office at (773) 884-2000. The new preschool classroom at St. Bede the Venerable School, 4440 W. 83rd St., opens Monday, Jan. 5. If you are looking for a preschool facility for your 3- and 4-year-olds, do consider St. Bede. They have licensed early childhood educators, learning centers, character education, field trips and family events. To register your child or to set up a tour of the school, contact the school office at (773) 884-2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Evelyn Delost Glad; and two brothers, George Glad and Bill Glad. Visitation was Wednesday at Central Chapel. Funeral services were Thursday at St. Daniel the Prophet Church. Interment followed in St. Mary Cemetery. Cristobal Osorio Cristobal Osorio, age 50, of Chicago’s West Lawn neighborhood, died Dec. 8, in Christ Hospital. Mr. Osorio was a supervisor for a cleaning company. Survivors include his wife, Oralia Osorio (nee Guzman); four children, Sully Osorio, Christine Osorio, Jessica Osorio and Ashley Osorio; 3 grandchildren; his parents, Dominga Carrillo and Carlos Santiago; one sister, Sylvia Taylor; and his mother-in-law, Carmen Guzman. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Jesus Guzman. Visitation was Wednesday at Central Chapel. Funeral mass was Thursday at St. Rita Church. Interment followed in Resurrection Cemetery. Halina Reczek Halina Reczek (nee Rychlik), age 79, of Lockport, formerly of Chicago’s West Elsdon neighborhood, died Dec. 14. Mrs. Reczek was a retired cake decorator for Heinemann’s Bakery. Survivors include one son, Jack Reczek; three daughters, Helen (Stanley) Matyga, Eve (Eugeniusz) Topor and Krystyna (Robert) Karbarz; 10 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; five sisters, Zofia (the late Bronislaw) Reczek, Kazimiera (the late Henryk) Flunder, Janina (Wladyslaw) Blaszczyk, Jadwiga (Eugeniusz) Moryto and Anna (the late Janusz) Adamski; one brother, Florian (the late Anna) Rychlik; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother, Kazimierz (Lucyna) Rychlik and one sister, Maria (Aleksander) Morawiec. Visitation was Wednesday at Zarzycki Manor Chapels. Funeral mass was Thursday at St. Fabian Church. Interment followed in Resurrection Cemetery. D a m a r - Ka m i n s k i Funeral Home & Crematorium On-Site Cremation for Your Peace of Mind Nearest Funeral Home to Resurrection, Bethania & Fairmount Willow Hills Cemeteries Pre-Arrangements Available 7861 S. 88th Ave. (78th & Archer Rd.) Justice, IL (708) 496-0200 Mark A. 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Fridge & stove included, $650/mo + 1 mo. sec. 773-776-2861 • For Rent-Garages 2 Car Garage - Vic. 58th & Keeler $250/mo. + security Call 773-581-7883 • Real Estate IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN IT IS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR QUEEN’S PARK OVAL ASSET HOLDING TRUST Plaintiff, -v.OCTAVIO PENA, LORENA HERRERA, NATALIE PENA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Defendants 10 CH 012841 3611 W. 60TH PLACE CHICAGO, IL 60629 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 7, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 9, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 3611 W. 60TH PLACE, CHICAGO, IL 60629 Property Index No. 19-14315-018. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. 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, 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 14-10-06570. 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 Attorney File No. 14-10-06570 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 10 CH 012841 TJSC#: 34-18131 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. I636147 BUY IT! SELL IT! FIND IT! IN THE CLASSIFIED ADS. 708-496-0265 CHANCERY DIVISION CHRISTIANA TRUST, A DIVISION OF WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT AS TRUSTEE OF ARLP TRUST 3 Plaintiff, -v.MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, NA, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF SORIN BUZEA, IF ANY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS, CARMEN BUZEA, WILLIAM BUTCHER, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF SORIN BUZEA, DECEASED, ANTHONY BUZEA, MARY BUZEA Defendants 09 CH 032678 3820 WEST MARQUETTE ROAD CHICAGO, IL 60629 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 17, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 14, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 3820 WEST MARQUETTE ROAD, CHICAGO, IL 60629 Property Index No. 19-23-127-058-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, 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 14-13-28630. 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 Attorney File No. 14-13-28630 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 09 CH 032678 TJSC#: 34-16992 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. I637176 Cars! Trucks! Motorcycles! Bicycles Find All of Them in the Classified Ad 708-496-0265 Are you a ... CARPENTER ? HANDYMAN ? FENCER ? PAINTER? CONCRETE SPECIALIST ? ELECTRICIAN ? LANDSCAPER ? PLUMBER? TUCKPOINTER? Place your ad here! Our ad takers are waiting to help you with our special paid in advance rate for our Business Directory. Please call us at: 708-496-0265 SOUTHWEST NEWS-HERALD Page 25 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2014 Classified Advertising (708) 496-0265 • Real Estate IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO PRINCIPAL RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.DEBRA L. FIENE, UNKNOWN TENANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 8546 6933 OLYMPIC Bridgeview, IL 60455 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 1, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 14, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6933 OLYMPIC, Bridgeview, IL 60455 Property Index No. 24-06-119-009-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $116,310.82. 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, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 N. Franklin Street, Suite 201, CHICAGO, IL 60606, (312) 357-1125 Please refer calls to the sales department Please refer to file number 14-01594. 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. LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC 175 N. Franklin Street, Suite 201 CHICAGO, IL 60606 (312) 357-1125 Attorney File No. 14-01594 Attorney Code. 18837 Case Number: 14 CH 8546 TJSC#: 34-17352 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. • Real Estate • Real Estate • Real Estate IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR FREMONT HOME LOAN TRUST 2006A, MORTGAGE-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-A Plaintiff, -v.DENNIS E. VITERI, BETTY R. VITERI, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 005946 6211 S. WHIPPLE STREET CHICAGO, IL 60629 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 16, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 5, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6211 S. WHIPPLE STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60629 Property Index No. 1913-327-003. The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. 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 14-13-34021. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE 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 Attorney File No. 1413-34021 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 14 CH 005946 TJSC#: 34-16904 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. I635175 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.MANUEL REYES, ANA SOBERANIS, MADELID REYES A/K/A MADALID REYES, MARIA SUSANA GALVEZ, MALLANE REYES, MARIA PALOMA RODRIGUEZ, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 7065 6124 S. WHIPPLE STREET CHICAGO, IL 60629 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 24, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 13, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 6124 S. WHIPPLE STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60629 Property Index No. 19-13-318-027-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, 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 14-14-12908. 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 Attorney File No. 14-14-12908 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 7065 TJSC#: 34-20565 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. I636684 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.RACHEL S. MACE Defendants 11 CH 042704 6629 S. MAPLEWOOD AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60629 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 6, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 8, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6629 S. MAPLEWOOD AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60629 Property Index No. 19-24-229-010. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, 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 14-11-38957. 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 Attorney File No. 14-11-38957 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 11 CH 042704 TJSC#: 34-18089 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. I635872 Attention Business Owners: Potential customers can’t use your business service if they don’t even know it exists. Make your business name known in this Business Directory. Call (773)496-0265 for rates BUYING OR SELLING USE CLASSIFIED ADS! 708-496-0265 BUY IT! SELL IT! FIND IT! IN THE CLASSIFIED ADS. 708-496-0265 CLASSIFIED ADS ARE THE BEST WAY TO ADVERTISE. 708-496-0265 WE ARE READY TO SERVE YOU! Cars! Trucks! Motorcycles! Bicycles! Find All of Them in the Classified Ads. 708-496-0265 BUYING? SELLING? LOOKING? HIRING? RENTING? EMPLOYING? CLASSIFIED ADS ARE THE WAY TO GO! 708-496-0265 • Real Estate IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST INC. ASSET BACKED PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-AMC4, U.S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE Plaintiff, -v.ROLEY JOHNSON JR, SHARON JOHNSON Defendants 09 CH 02976 7122 SOUTH TROY Chicago, IL 60629 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 2, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 13, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7122 SOUTH TROY, Chicago, IL 60629 Property Index No. 19-25-100027-0000. The real estate is improved with a tan, brick, single family 1 story home with a detached 1 1/2 car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA0900612. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA0900612 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 09 CH 02976 TJSC#: 34-18329 I636400 It’s easy to place your Want Ad by telephone. Just Call our Ad Takers:708-496-0265 Find what you’re looking for online! Visit the Classifieds on our website www.swnewsherald.com • Real Estate IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION QUORUM FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Plaintiff, -v.IRENA LUBERT A/K/A IRENA M LUBERT, HELMUT LUBERT A/K/A HELMUT M LUBERT A/K/A HAL LUBERT, TCF NATIONAL BANK Defendants 14 CH 6971 7231 SOUTH FRANCISCO AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60629 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, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 8, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7231 SOUTH FRANCISCO AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60629 Property Index No. 19-25-114-011-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family home with a detached 2 car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information: Visit our website at service.attypierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1402457. 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. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1402457 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 14 CH 6971 TJSC#: 34-17039 I635234 Our Ad Takers are waiting to serve you. Call today at 773-496-0265 to place your Want Ad Newly Rented? Check classified for household goods and furnishings. You’ll Save! 708-496-0265 Look up apartments for rent & more www.swnewsherald.com – Join – Family, Friends and Your Community – Share – Stories, Events and Interests SOUTHWEST NEWS-HERALD Page 26 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2014 Classified Advertising (708) 496-0265 • Real Estate • Real Estate • Real Estate IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION US BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.PAUL ROLLINS, NORMA ROLLINS Defendants 12 CH 34420 6243 SOUTH WHIPPLE STREET CHICAGO, IL 60629 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 17, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 20, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6243 SOUTH WHIPPLE STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60629 Property Index No. 19-13-327-014-0000. The real estate is improved with a brown, brick, two story single family home with a two car detached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1216833. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1216833 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 34420 TJSC#: 34-18254 I637422 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, NA;Plaintiff, vs. JOHN W. MCNULTY; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR PRIME FINANCIAL CORPORATION; UNKNOWN HEIRS LEGATEES OF JOHN W. MCNULTY, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 10 CH 14050 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, January 16, 2015 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: Commonly known as 3626 West 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60629. P.I.N. 19-14-315-034-0000. 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, Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, Illinois 62523. (217) 422-1719. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I637403 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.PAULINA JIMENEZ, CARLOS JIMENEZ AKA CARLOS HUMBERTO JIMENEZ LOPEZ Defendants 12 CH 18274 3634 WEST 66TH STREET CHICAGO, IL 60629 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 8, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 9, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 3634 WEST 66TH STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60629 Property Index No. 19-23-123-032-0000. The real estate is improved with a one story single family home with a detached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information: Visit our website at service.attypierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1206496. 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. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1206496 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 18274 TJSC#: 34-17754 I635354 BUYING OR SELLING USE CLASSIFIED ADS! 708-496-0265 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N. A., AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-FFH1, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FFH1 Plaintiff, vs. NADIA C. MIRANDA; MAURICIO RUIZ; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF NADIA C. MIRANDA, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 09 CH 25151 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 11/20/2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, October 11, 2010, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 19-15-415-002. Commonly known as 6105 SOUTH KOSTNER AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60629. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale. For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 4765500. Refer to File Number 0920581. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I304025 Find what you’re looking for online! Visit the Classifieds on our website www.swnewsherald.com BUY IT! SELL IT! FIND IT! IN THE CLASSIFIED ADS. 708-496-0265 Attention Business Owners: Potential customers can’t use your business service if they don’t even know it exists. Make your business name known in this Business Directory. Call (773)496-0265 for rates Our Ad Takers are waiting to serve you. Call today at 773-496-0265 to place your Want Ad. CLASSIFIED ADS ARE THE BEST WAY TO ADVERTISE. 708-496-0265 WE ARE READY TO SERVE YOU! Newly Rented? Check classified for household goods and furnishings. You’ll Save! 708-496-0265 Cars! Trucks! Motorcycles! Bicycles! Find All of Them in the Classified Ads. 708-496-0265 Look up apartments for rent & more... BUYING? SELLING? LOOKING? HIRING? RENTING? EMPLOYING? CLASSIFIED ADS ARE THE WAY TO GO! 708-496-0265 • Real Estate IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA; Plaintiff, vs. LATOYA WILLIAMS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF LATOYA WILLIAMS, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 11 CH 14133 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on October 3, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, January 6, 2015, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 19-24-129-014-0000. Commonly known as 6641 SOUTH RICHMOND STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60629. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The successful purchaser is entitled to possession of the property only. The purchaser may only obtain possession of units within the multi-unit property occupied by individuals named in the order of possession. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale. For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 4765500. Refer to File Number 1107860. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I635998 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE ACCREDITED MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-1 ASSET BACKED NOTES Plaintiff, vs. SERAFIN VILLAGOMEZ; SALVADOR JUAREZ; HSBC MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC.; ADVANTAGE ASSETS II INC.; MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 13 CH 17887 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on December 17, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, March 21, 2014, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 19-23-324-037-0000. Commonly known as 3910 WEST 70TH PLACE, CHICAGO, IL 60629. 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: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale. For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 4765500. Refer to File Number 1311827. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I589828 www.swnewsherald.com Selling? Renting? 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PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on October 9, 2014, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on January 12, 2015, at 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real property: Commonly known as 3832 West 59th Place, Chicago, IL 60629 Permanent Index No.: 19-14-301-033 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The judgment amount was $220,097.58. Sale terms for non-parties: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, balance by 12:30 p.m. the next business day, both by cashier’s checks; and no refunds. The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered "as is," with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify all information and to view auction rules at www.kallenrs.com. For information: Sale Clerk, Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC, Attorney # 42168, 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015, (847) 291-1717, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only. I631579 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF THE REGISTERED HOLDER OF GSAMP TRUST 2005HE2, MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-HE2; Plaintiff, vs. AUGUSTINE G. QUINTERO AKA AUGUSTIN QUINTERO AKA AUGUSTINE GAMBOE QUINTERO AKA AUGUSTINE GAMBOE QUINTERO, SR.; MARIA G. QUINTERO AKA MARIA GUADALUPE QUINTERO AKA MIRIAM QUINTERO AKA MIRIAM DUENAS; HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION III; RUTH C. DIETZ; UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 14 CH 803 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on September 29, 2014 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, January 9, 2015 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. 19-14-125-055-0000. Commonly known as 3855 WEST 58TH STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60629. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Mr. David C. Kluever at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 236-0077. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I636121 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff V. MONICA ZAMUDIO A/K/A MONICA D. ZAMUDIO A/K/A MONICA D. HUERTA; ADRIAN ZAMUDIO; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA) N.A., Defendants 13 CH 00293 Property Address: 3739 WEST 59TH PLACE CHICAGO, IL 60629 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Shapiro Kreisman & Assoc. file # 12-064746 (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure sales.) PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on January 16, 2014, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on January 12, 2015, at 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real property: Commonly known as 3739 West 59th Place, Chicago, IL 60629 Permanent Index No.: 19-14-306-008-0000 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The judgment amount was $ 144,418.79. Sale terms for non-parties: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, balance by 12:30 p.m. the next business day, both by cashier’s checks; and no refunds. The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. 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As a junior, she holds records in five events (shot put, discus, 100m, 200m and 800m) and is an eight-time state champion. “My goal is to be 16 times state champion, and I am halfway there,” she said. “She is incredibly strong and incredibly driven,” said her father, admitting that it is sometimes hard to keep up with her schedule. She is focusing on the wheelchair basketball season now, and her team recently placed third in regionals, in Rockford. “There are a couple of different tournaments coming up,” she said. “We always tell her, school is her first priority,” said Brian McMillan, explaining that as long as she keeps her grades up, they try to fit in as much as possible. Stella agrees, and manages to Security Continued from Page 1 security experience. About 20 residents attended the meeting, and many asked why the commissioners did not provide specific details of the bids and qualifications before taking the vote. The first meeting of the newly appointed commission was held in October, and was better attended. Chaquita Starks, a resident who was at both meetings, told the board that many residents at that meeting did not return because they felt their opinions weren’t valued. Illinois Homeland Security got mixed reviews from those at the meeting. Omar Emanuel, who lives in a building near 71st and California with a security camera installed on it, said he was happy with the firm’s service. “That security camera has helped solve several crimes, including the beating of a veteran (last year),” he said. Starks said she did not necessarily have a problem with the choice of security firm, just the lack of community input in the decision. She and longtime resident Joe Kulys suggested that the other bidders should have made presentations at commission meetings so residents could see them. But commission chair Patricia Nelson, and Joe Polikaitis, president of Lithuanian Human Services, said the other bidders had declined invitations to attend. As sole service provider, the non-profit Lithuanian Human Services is contracted by the city to St. Rene Continued from Page 3 However, Cupich said at a Northwest Side church on Sunday that the decision to close nine Catholic schools in June is final. Cupich made those comments at St. Hyacinth Church. Residents of that parish were hoping that the new archbishop would reverse a decision about St. Hyacinth School, which is also set to close in June. But parishioners, community leaders, parents and students at St. Rene School refuse to give up hope. In the meantime, students in the seventh and eighth grades and other Page 27 maintain a 4.6 grade-point average, straight A’s with honors classes, as well as her participation in sports. “I train three hours a day, five days a week for track, January to May,” she explained. She gives a lot of credit to her track coach at Kennedy, Monalisa Georgopoulos, for keeping her motivated. Because of her situation, she is training by herself a lot, she explained. She competed in the Nike Northside/Southside Challenge at the Chicago Marathon in October, which began at mile 24 of the course. She is more accustomed to sprints, but was the first wheelchair racer across the finish line in the inaugural 2.62-mile event. “I averaged a seven-minute mile,” she said. But she was even more thrilled to be able to meet and have dinner with wheelchair athlete Tatiana McFadden, who has won all four top marathons, in Chicago, New York, Boston and London twice. “She is my idol,” Stella said. Although she often uses her prosthetic legs and crutches, or a wheelchair outside, at home Stella gets around on her hands, amazing family and friends with her feats of strength. “Her gym teachers didn’t realize she could do pushups,” said Brian McMillan. She can hold her body out straight on her hands, and do handstands. Her newest interest is weightlifting. “She is able to bench press 120 pounds, which is amazing because she only weighs about 80 pounds,” her father noted. This past summer she attended wheelchair sports camps at University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, thanks to a Live to Achieve grant from Variety of Illinois. Because the Champaign-Urbana campus is the official home of the Team USA track and field training center, U of I has long been her first choice when it comes time to pick a college. But now, Stella said, “I’m keeping my options open,” noting there are good programs at University of Tennessee and University of Alabama. “My goal is to be on Team USA for the 2020 Paralympics in Japan,” said Stella. “I have a lot of goals. I want to do a marathon,” she said. She said she might major in sports and recreation in college. “My goal is to inspire people. I want to help other kids to open their eyes to a whole new world,” she said. handle the day-to-day business of SSA 14. The seven commissioners appointed by Mayor Emanual are volunteer residents. Polikaitis, Nelson and Stephanie Sherman-Ratliffe, a returning member of the new commission, said the bid submitted by Illinois Homeland Security was the only one the cashstrapped commission could afford. The SSA is funded by a .041 percent levy on property tax bills in the district encompassing the area from Bell to Kedzie Avenue, between 67th and 75th Street. Ald. Lona Lane (18th), whose ward now includes the section of the district south of 71st Street, was at the meeting. She explained that when the SSA was being re-established by the city last year, she rejected a proposal to raise the levy to .045 percent unless it was voted on by residents. But Lane said she was there in part to support residents who had asked at the October meeting for the SSA funding to go toward neighborhood improvements in addition to security. “If they want 71st Street cleaned, they should have it,” she said, dismissing the contention that there was barely enough money for private security — the only role of the SSA. Commissioners refuted that, pointing out that everyone paying the levy would be entitled to have their street cleaned, and said the city should be doing that anyway. Kulys asserted that shootings and other street violence are still all-toocommon in the district, and the money would be better spent on economic development. There was a fatal shooting on the morning of the meeting, near LHS headquarters on 71st Street. But Darling and Polikaitis noted that Chicago Lawn (8th) District police reviewed surveillance video recorded by SSA cameras, showing the two cars involved — and nearly catching the shooting itself. “They got at least partial license plates, so hopefully it will help catch those who did this,” said Darling. Polikaitis said the biggest financial blow to the district was a drastic reduction in the equalized assessed valuation of property within it, caused mainly by foreclosures. He said that over the past year, the equalized assessed valuation dropped from $151 million to $106 million. That meant the SSA revenue also dropped, so hours of operation and the numbers of vehicles on the street had to be cut. “We lost one-third of the income. No one expected it to drop that low,” said Polikaitis. Rather than having 24-hour patrols last summer, patrols were kept to one car patrolling 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. Monday to Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday through Sunday. With the estimated revenue expected to be $436,000 for the coming year, those hours cannot be expanded for the foreseeable future. As it is, Polikaitis said that LHS again will have to get a private, interest-free loan to cover costs until February, when the tax money starts coming in. Kulys pointed to the risks of having one-armed security guard on patrol, but Darling said many of his security staff members are off-duty police officers. He said he would like to have all police officers on staff, but many want more hours than he can provide. classes at St. Rene have been writing letters to the archdiocese to keep the school open. Third-grade girls from St. Rene Brownie Troop 20383 wrote letters to Santa Claus on Saturday at the Clearing Library. Cummings said a transformation committee was formed this past year. Parents and school leaders thought this was to provide long-range plans for specific goals and future programs at the school. The announcement that St. Rene School, which opened in 1960, was going to close left many of the parents on the transformation committee stunned. Parents who were contacted by the News-Herald said at no time was there any mention of the school possibly closing. Cummings said that what angered her is that the Chicago Archdiocese initiated these transformation committee meetings but no representatives from the archdiocese attended the sessions. She said two local high schools have been contacted for St. Rene to partner with. Conversations have already taken place at St. Laurence, and future discussions are being arranged to talk to Queen of Peace, said Cummings. “We are not going to give up,” said Cummings, “I know one thing is that when they say the decision is final, I know that it is not.” FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2014 Prostitution Continued from Page 1 woman walking away, said he called police, and waited an hour until they arrived. “We need more vigilance,” he said. “I would like to see more foot patrols, and bicycle patrols by police in the area — maybe some surveillance cameras too,” he added. He said he spoke to one man who told him about being approached by prostitutes as he waited in the drive-thru at a local McDonald’s. “I’m out there as an activist, and the safety of residents is being compromised,” he said. The 22nd Ward was recently redrawn to include the Vittum Park and Hearst communities west of Cicero Avenue, and Sleepy Hollow east of Cicero, which had been in the 23rd Ward. Munoz has attended recent CAPS meetings where the issue has been discussed, and said he is aware it has been an ongoing problem. “(Montes) is just trying to drum up campaign issues. The bottom line is, the neighborhood residents and the police department have been working with me to solve the problem,” said Munoz this week. He agreed that more police are needed. “I’ve been fighting with the mayor so that we can have more police,” said the alderman. “Mayor Emanuel broke his promise to hire 1,000 new officers, and hopefully we can do that in the next budget.” According to published statistics, there have been about a dozen arrests for prostitution in the area since October. Montes suggested that the male customers who get arrested in prostitution stings should have their names publicized. “That might make them reconsider whether they really want to do it,” he said. Several local residents, from both Vittum Park and Sleepy Hollow, agreed that prostitution is a chronic problem in the area, but some did not want to comment publicly because they felt Montes was just using it to get elected. “We are a quiet little area, that no one pays attention to until election time,” said one woman from Sleepy Hollow, which is located on the western edge of the Archer Heights neighborhood, bounded by 47th Street, Cicero Avenue, the railroad tracks at Knox Avenue, and the Stevenson Expressway. Prostitution has been “a rampant problem for 30 years,” she said, adding that her husband sees prostitutes strolling along Cicero when he leaves for work about 6 a.m. each day.” Lorraine Murphy, a longtime resident of Vittum Park, said she recalled seeing groups of prostitutes meeting pimps in limousines at 50th and Cicero, when a Walgreens was located there. “And these were young girls,” she said. But she said that prostitution is not the only problem in the area anymore. “If prostitutes get arrested, the pimps just get them out the next day. There is a lot of other stuff going on too,” she said, pointing out that homes and garages are being burglarized. She said youths recently threw a flagstone through her friend’s front window, while he was asleep on the couch. “This used to be a safe neighborhood,” she said. Oak Lawn Continued from Page 5 Despite the fact the budget passed, this issued continue to be debated. Treasurer Pat O’Donnell said that even with the approved budget, the village is spending $2.7 million more than it brings in. O’Donnell said the current budget does not deal with reducing costs and dealing with pension liabilities. A PowerPoint presentation reviewed plans for the next five years. O’Donnell suggested that more cuts are necessary to keep up with pension liabilities. Olejniczak suggested eliminating the summer job program, which he said would save the village $100,000. Oak Lawn has been selling land the past few years to help reduce the debt. The board agreed to examine bids for Jack’s Towing, which has been located at 4440 Southwest Highway for 15 years. Larry Deetjen, the village manager, touted future development plans for Oak Lawn. He would like to see the Jack’s Towing property used for medical facilities or possibly for retail. “The strength of this community is in its people. That’s what Oak Lawn is all about,” said Deetjen. “You can talk about all the negativity you want. 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