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Proviso East hires new football coach Union rule a factor in teacher Oliver Speller getting job over Scottie Ware

By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

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Marquel Salek, left, and Donnie Valdez, both eighth graders from Forest Park Middle School, play a football video game on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, during a teen pizza party in the hive room at the Forest Park Public Library.

Proviso East High School has a new varsity football coach — a teacher who, although highly qualified for the position, was not the candidate many community members had in mind for the job.

During a regular meeting on Feb. 13, the Proviso Township High Schools District 209 school board voted unanimously to approve the hiring of Oliver Speller as the school’s third head football coach in five years — a decision board members made begrudgingly. Board member Sam Valtiarrez abstained.

Speller will replace Dewan White, Sr., whose contract the district decided not to renew after White’s second winless season last year.

The board’s overall reluctance to appoint Speller, See FOOTBALL on page 11

Oak Park artist holds his first exhibit in Forest Park church “Psalm 30 Illustrated” opens at Forest Park Baptist Church on Feb. 24

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By day, he’s a security officer who tells you to take your shoes off at the airport. By night, an artist.

Michael Thomas, 57, of Oak Park, has spent the past five months painting and preparing for his debut exhibit, “Psalm 30 Illustrated: Watercolors by Michael Thomas,” which opens on Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m. at Forest Park Baptist Church, 133 Harlem Ave.

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Forest Park parties for Puerto Rico

orest Parkers have an extraordinary capacity for compassion, even when the victims are 3,000 miles away in Puerto Rico. Their teamwork in raising funds for these victims is also impressive. A crew of volunteers is hosting the “Forest Park 4 Puerto Rico” fundraiser on Feb. 28, at McGaffer’s, 7737 Roosevelt Road.

The event will feature complimentary pizza, pop and free live music, courtesy of The Redmonds. A $10 wristband entitles guests to all of these goodies, as well as the chance to buy raffle tickets and bid on silent auction items. Proceeds will go to the non-profit World Central Kitchen. This organization of celebrity chefs has served over 3 million meals to the people of this devastated island.

The impetus for this fundraiser came from Beti Atilano.

When she approached Mayor Calderone about the project, he recruited his assistant, Sally Cody, and Edilia Powers, from Accounts Payable, to join the team.

Powers is a native of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, where her sister and brother live. So, helping the victims of Hurricane Maria is personal for Powers.

Her sister, Lillian and husband, Wilfredo Martinez, were trapped by flooded streets

for three weeks. They also lost power but were fortunate to have a generator. The couple brought pallets of drinking water to share with the people of their town and let them use their generator to charge cell phones.

This spirit of giving is also alive in Forest Park. After Atilano proposed the fundraiser, Mayor Calderone spotted a TV broadcast about the World Central Kitchen. They seemed like the perfect partner, because 100 percent of the money they raise goes directly to the residents.

Having fed a large portion of the population, the volunteer chefs are now shifting their focus to empowering Puerto Ricans. They are helping residents rebuild kitchens and restore restaurants.

Besides supporting hurricane victims in Puerto Rico, Atilano has performed disaster relief in Texas and Florida. She said that the looks of gratitude on the faces of the recipients is priceless. She’s also very active in Forest Park, recruiting volunteers for Neighborhood Watch and promoting community events.

Through these activities, she has gotten to know many business owners. When she called them to donate gift cards for the fundraiser, “99 percent” said yes. Atilano moved to Forest Park 15 years ago and

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found the town to be very welcoming. She feels like she is part of a family.

Pat Malone, the proprietor of McGaffer’s, is a very important member of that family.

When Cody called to ask if he would host the fundraiser, Malone was “all over it,” immediately offering free food and beverages.

Other local businesses got on board, thanks to the efforts of Powers. She reached out in person and online to gather sports tickets, hotel packages and gourmet meals for the silent auction. One organization she contacted immediately donated $1,000.

The money is urgently needed, because many thousands of Puerto Ricans are still without power, clean water and transportation. Powers sees Puerto Rico’s troubles as partly political. She said that mainland politicians have shown indifference, while island politicians have been unable to coordinate relief efforts. That is why the funds from Forest Park will bypass politicians and go directly to help the people.

So, come to “Forest Park 4 Puerto Rico.”

It’s a family friendly fundraiser, scheduled from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., so residents won’t be out late on a school night. Atilano said that helping people in need brings her happiness. We can all share that feeling on Feb. 28, while rocking to The Redmonds.

Sounds like too much fun for a Wednesday night.

■ John Rice is a columnist/private detective, who has seen his business and family thrive in Forest Park. He thoroughly enjoys life in the village and still gets a thrill smelling Red Hots, watching softball and strolling through cemeteries. Jrice1038@aol.com

Skrine Chops, Hardwood exit Forest Park The restaurant is on the market, while the bar is going through a rebrand

By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter

RIP Skrine Chops and Hardwood.

Hardwood, a gay bar located at 7414 Madison St., will rebrand to an Irish bar on Feb. 24 with a “Murphy’s is BACK” party. Hardwood opened in July 2017 and is the only gay bar in Forest Park.

“I’ve been wanting to open a gay bar forever,” Owner David Lipka said upon the bar’s open. “My whole position is to ignite some spark, some change on Madison Street…

Let’s get everybody moving and shaking again. Let’s get things rocking and rolling.”

Owners David Lipka and Matt Mathey will remain the owners of the soon-to-be Murphy’s bar, although they are doing some renovations to the upstairs level. The two were unable to comment on the rebrand.

Meanwhile, Skrine Chops, 7230 Madison St., is also on the market, according to a Feb. 11 listing by The Sokol Group realtor agency.

“Don’t worry…if you love Skrine’s yum-

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my food they will continue doing catering from another location,” the post reads.

“There is no For Sale sign, establishment is running business as-usual until sale. Please do not disturb employees or clients when you come in to check it out.”

The 3,000-square foot restaurant features a private room for events upstairs, an outdoor area and a studio apartment. The Sokol Group is asking $850,000 for the space — “you get everything but the name/ phone

number,” the post reads.

Owner Steve Skrine was unable to comment on the move. But “if this transformation takes place in the future, Steve will continue to provide his delicious food in many different ways: on-site grilling, catering for celebratory occasions, other businesses, local events and organizations,” reads a post on Skrine Chops’ Facebook on Feb. 12.

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Lawyers weigh in on video gaming referendum Judge’s decision on November ballot question expected Feb. 21

By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter

Pro- and anti-video gaming lawyers argued at the Cook County Circuit Court on Feb. 15, debating whether a binding referendum question related to video gaming should be included on an upcoming election ballot.

Debate centered on whether Associate Judge James Carroll should appeal the ruling of the village’s electoral board.

On Jan. 23, the electoral board decided to disqualify more than 200 pages of referendum petitions submitted by political action committee Let Forest Park Vote on Video Gaming, because six of those pages had a heading that differed from the rest.

James Watts, a Madison Street bar owner, had challenged the referendum petition. That challenge was heard by a three-person electoral board that included Forest Park Mayor Anthony Calderone, Clerk Vanessa Moritz and Commissioner Tom Mannix.

The electoral board, against the advice of its attorney, decided to disqualify the entire petition instead of just the six pages that bore a different heading. Village Attorney Tom Bastian said he thought throwing out only the six petition

sheets with an incorrect referendum date of Nov. 8, 2016 would be the appropriate remedy. The six sheets with the different heading contained less than 100 of the nearly 3,000 valid signatures on the petitions. The other petition heading says that voters will decide on the question “at the next regular election occurring not less than 92 days after the filing of this petition.”

Attorney Ed Mullen, who represents Let Forest Park Vote, said that only the six sheets with the incorrect referendum date should be thrown out, and that the group’s petitions substantially complied with state election code 28-3, which states “the heading of each sheet shall be the same.”

Mullen cited several election cases where judges applied or found their verdict based on substantial compliance, said only voters who saw the Nov. 8, 2016 petitions would be confused over the proposed timing of the vote and argued that the use of the word “shall” in the election code does not necessarily require strict compliance.

But by having voters sign a petition for a binding referendum to be voted on at the next regular election, “and not presenting the petitions for a while, doesn’t that add to the confusion of voters?” Carroll said, adding that he felt “a little concerned” that the referendum question wasn’t added to

D91 schools hire national group to improve equity Board approves $40K contract with National Equity Project

By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter

Forest Park District 91 Board of Education officials unanimously approved a $40,000 contract with the National Equity Project at a school board meeting on Feb. 8, in an effort to build equity between minority and majority racial groups.

The National Equity Project is an Oakland-based organization that offers leadership development training for schools to help them identify opportunity gaps “to improve learning and education outcomes for all students,” according to its website.

“This year, we are primarily looking at racial inequities as they pertain to academic achievement,” D91 Supt. Louis Cavallo wrote in an email. “However, there is not just one thing that leads to this inequity.

A host of possible causes from bias in instruction, curriculum and how students are perceived will be examined.”

Cavallo said the district sought help from the agency in November 2017 after reviewing D91’s state test scores in English, reading and math.

The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) test scores revealed a significant achievement gap between white and black students’ understanding of these subjects.

Cavallo also said work with National Equity Project officials should help ease the gap in white and black students Illinois Science Assessment scores, too.

Feedback on a school survey that asked students how they are treated by students who are different from them also spurred the partnership.

Less than half of student respondents believe they are always treated with respect at D91 schools, according to the Illinois 5Essentials survey.

In a proposal to D91, the National Equity Project identified five goals for Forest Park: ■■ “The National Equity Project seeks to build the individual and collective equity commitment and leadership capacity among district and school board leaders;” ■■ “Engage in an equity analysis to identify and understand policies and practices that may be contributing to structural, institutional, or class-

room-level inequities;” ■■ “Increase a sense of commitment and immediacy for meeting the academic and social-emotional needs of Forest Park’s students and families;” ■■ “Build a culture of personalization and innovation whereby educators are supported to engage in ongoing inquiry;” ■■ “Support educators to build learning partnerships with students and collaborate to design and implement approaches that increase student engagement, learning and educational equity.”

D91 officials plan to work with the National Equity Project this school year to address cultural bias in instruction and plan for professional development over the next school year. The district administrative team — which consists of teachers, principals and administrators — and the Board of Education will all undergo professional development.

Next school year, officials will also review schools’ teaching materials for cultural bias and offer recommendations.

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the ballot in the next general election. Let Forest Park Vote began collecting referendum signatures in November 2016, and the next general election would have been April 2017.

But “no one’s looking at both petition sheets, and if you say that other petition sheets caused confusion on signers you’re essentially taking away the right of proponents to not specify the election,” Mullen said. “What you would be doing is creating a requirement that as soon as people circulate referendum petitions, they have to put them on the ballot at the next election.”

He said the “next regular election” petition headings very clearly let the signer know the question is intended to be featured on the next election ballot after they are submitted.

Mullen also pointed out that voters can change their mind in the case of any referendum petition, and said signers can file an affidavit to remove their name from a petition.

James Nally, an attorney for a Madison Street bar owner, countered that proponents had strategic reasons for not submitting their petitions in time for the April 2017 election and that the mismatched headers exhibited a “pattern of fraud.”

“Whether it’s six pages or 60 pages, or November 2016 or a later date, there wasn’t compliance here. What’s the penalty for that? They have to be stricken in full,” Nally said, later adding that voters are “not being fully informed if [Let Forest Park Vote] takes my petition and plugs it in a year and a half later.”

“You don’t want the election process to be manipulated here,” he said.

After hearing both sides, Carroll decided to “take the matter under advisement” and will reveal his final decision at 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 21 in Room 1707 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 W. Washington St. in Chicago. Check ForestParkReview.com for updates.

If Carroll rules in favor of the Madison Street bar owner, Jordan Kuehn, president of Let Forest Park Vote, said that the political action committee will “reevaluate” its options.

If the judge rules in favor of the group, the question “Shall video gaming be prohibited in the village of Forest Park?” will be included on the November 2018 election ballot, according to the Cook County Clerk.

Let Forest Park Vote’s question is binding, which means that if a majority of Forest Parkers vote against the practice, video gaming — which is now allowed — will be outlawed in the village.

The pro-referendum group originally wanted its question on the March 20 primary ballot, but three advisory referendum questions had already been submitted for that ballot in November 2016. Only three questions are allowed on any ballot per state law.

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How a Proviso East substitute runs the world Aaron Peppers, 50, has a hobby of racing marathons across the globe

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Aaron Peppers isn’t your average substitute teacher.

One day last March, the 50-year-old Maywood police officer, who subs at Proviso East High School, woke up one morning in Dallas, Tex., to run a half-marathon, took a shower, and hopped on a plane to Mexico City, Mexico for another race that night.

Some months later, Peppers was in Shenzhen, China.

“I ran my race, finished, took a shower, got on a plane and 16 hours later was in Los Angeles to run a half-marathon there,” he said during a recent phone interview.

Peppers participates in the Rock n’ Roll Marathon Series, which holds running events around the world throughout the year.

The events often feature marathons “with bands along the course celebrating each participant,” according to the organization’s website.

Submitted photo Last year, Peppers made Rock n’ Roll history when HALL OF FAME: Aaron Peppers runs St. Louis, one of many he became the first African recent marathons he’s completed.

American to run all 25 country for marathons. running events in the series — “In San Diego, last year, I’d just ran a 5K and which took him to places like New Orleans, Nashville, Brooklyn, Liverpool, Montreal, my buddy and I saw this lady jogging with an amputated leg,” he recalled. “I stopped Dublin and Madrid.

Peppers had already distinguished her and said, ‘I have to ask, what happened? himself in 2016, when he ran the 15 races She said she was a Marine and she lost her leg in active duty. I said, ‘God bless you and I necessary to make the Rock n’ Roll’s Hall of appreciate you.’ I told my friend that it’s stuff Fame.

And as if running, literally, across the like that that keeps me going.

“We cry and whine about what we don’t globe isn’t enough, Peppers juggles a fulltime job, master’s degree and personal have, but this lady had one leg,” Peppers trainer certification studies, substitute added. “One marathon I was running in teaching duties at District 209 and the Nashville, there was this blind lady running with her friend, who was guiding her. She demands of family life. How does he do it?

“My wife [Shawn] is serious about her was running not even knowing her next nutrition, so I eat balanced meals,” he said. step. We can’t complain.”

Another important source of his zeal “I don’t eat a lot. I don’t eat fast food. And I just have an unbelievable work ethic that for life, Peppers said, were the many carries over into all aspects of my life. conversations he had over the years with his neighbor, Wash Wesley — the Maywood That’s just the type of person I am.”

Peppers, who is also a former head man widely considered to have been the varsity football coach at Proviso East, said state’s oldest resident when he died in 2015 that he tried instilling that work ethic in at 112 years old. Wesley was a deacon at his his players, as well. What fuels that drive, Maywood church who drove long after he he added, is the level of commitment and turned 100. endurance he often sees while traveling the CONTACT: michael@oakpark.com

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Forest Park science test scores show racial gap Most eighth-graders tested as proficient in science in 2017

By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter

Although the majority of Forest Park students met state science standards in 2017, fifth-, eighth- and high-school students’ results continued to reveal a gap in black, brown, low-income and special education students’ understanding of science.

The state-mandated Illinois Science Assessment is administered in the spring to all fifth-grade, eighth-grade and high school students taking their first biology course.

“We will use this data to figure out our strengths and gaps and adjust as needed,” Supt. Louis Cavallo wrote in an email.

Nearly 70 percent of Forest Park District 91 eighth-graders met state standards in 2017, compared to a state average of 58 percent of eighth-graders who tested as proficient. Eighth graders’ scores also increased year over year, from 41 percent of students who met state standards in 2016. In an email, Cavallo credited the increase to an “an alignment of the science curriculum with the standards and purchase of new science materials aligned with the standards.”

This year, D91 schools implemented a new science curriculum that Cavallo has said is

“We will use this data to figure out our strengths and gaps and adjust as needed.”

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more inquiry-based. Kindergarten through fifth-graders now use materials from Amplify Learning, and sixth- through eighthgraders now use materials from Activate Learning.

These materials, however, have not yet addressed the gap between majority and minority racial, income and special education students’ science comprehension.

Just 56 percent of low-income D91 eighthgraders (i.e. those receiving free or reduced price lunch) passed the test, compared to nearly 79 percent of non-low-income students who tested as proficient in 2017.

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In fifth grade, 52 percent of students met state science standards, compared to a state average of nearly 59 percent of students who tested as proficient. Scores did increase year over year, however, with just 48 percent of Forest Park fifth-graders meeting standards in 2016.

In 2017, 80 percent of white students passed the test, compared to 35 percent of

black students. Just 18 percent of individualized education program, or special education, students met state standards, compared to 59 percent of non-special education students who tested as proficient. Fortythree percent of low-income students met state standards, compared to 71 percent of non-low-income students.

Cavallo said D91 will mail individual 2017 science scores to parents. Scores can also be viewed online at www.isbe.net/ISA. Because this is just students’ second time taking the test, science scores will not be posted on the Illinois Report Card site.

At a high school level, Proviso Math and Science Academy (PMSA) students continued to outperform the state in 2017, with 77 percent of students testing as proficient compared to a state average of 40 percent.

PMSA student scores also increased year over year, from 71 percent of students who met state standards the year before.

But, in 2017, just 10 percent of Proviso East students tested as proficient, far below the state average and a drop from the 13 percent who met state standards the year before. A spokeswoman from District 209 was unable to comment on students’ scores.

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Feb. 21 - 28

BIG WEEK Voices: Stories and Songs of African People Award-winning storyteller Shanta has graced the stage of ethnic arts festivals, performing arts series, museums, churches and more with her stories and songs of African people. Now Shanta will be presenting at 7 p.m. on Feb. 26 at the Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd.

Forest Park 4 Puerto Rico The village is sponsoring a fundraiser for Puerto Rico, following the devastation Hurrican Maria wracked on the island. All proceeds will benefit World Central Kitchen, a nonprofit that has distributed more than three million meals to hurricane victims on the island. Buy a $10 wristband at Village Hall, 517 Desplaines Ave., or at the door. Wristband includes pizz, pop and music by The Redmonds. A raffle and silent auction will also be conducted. Fun starts at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 28 at McGaffer Saloon, 7737 Roosevelt Rd.

PASO’s Legislative Platform Workshop for Allies

Homework Survival and School Success Strategies for Students Sylvan Learning will share strategies to encourage independent learning and help make homework less painful. Officials recommend students and parents attend this free workshop together at 7 p.m. on Feb. 27 at Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd.

Attend a West Suburban Action Project workshop to learn about efforts to address the needs of immigrants in Illinois at 10 a.m. on Feb. 24 at the Democratic Party of Oak Park headquarters, 6941 Suite A W. North Ave. Allies will learn about the different legislative proposals PASO will be fighting for in Springfield, including the VOICES Act, Student ACCES Bill and a Safe Zones bill. For more information, contact Maria Torres at maria@pasoaction.org.

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Psalm 30 from page 1 wide and illustrates pithy biblical proverbs.

Thomas will give a talk on the exhibit at 6:30 p.m. that night, and his watercolors will be on display for a month. The event is free to attend.

“It’s to bring proverbs, bring the wisdom of the Bible to life, and it does definitely pertain to the life we live now,” he said. “I think bringing the wisdom of the Bible to everyone who comes to it, accepts what Christ has expressed, it fortifies you, gives you inner strength, gives you a way to live life.

It also gives you a written morality.”

He added: “People need more than ever to decide what is right and wrong.

Look at the #metoo movement, we know these things are wrong, and I think if people respond to this morality, I think you would see less of that. There would be a respect for other people.”

Thomas describes his art as a fusion between romantic artist William Blake—“He

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ARTSY: An art piece made by Michael Thomas at Forest Park Baptist Church on Harlem Avenue. used the ideal Greek human form and he gave it energy and expression,” Thomas said—Russian painter Marc Chagall, whose art has a folksy-storybook quality; and Salvador Dali, the American surrealist famous for painting dripping clocks.

He said he chose to illustrate Psalm 30 because it beautifully depicts the inner life

of a saved Christian. One verse of Psalm 30 reads, “I will exalt you, Lord,/ for you lifted me out of the depths/ and did not let my enemies gloat over me.”

Thomas earned a master’s in fine art from the University of Wisconsin- Madison, although his fascination with religious painting started at a much younger age.

Around age 12, he started making his own paintings on pieces of cardboard. His mom later bought him a membership to the Art Institute of Chicago, where he was transfixed by the work of Arthur Dove, who is often considered the first American abstract painter. In high school, Thomas received an “A” in art class, after fusing two big pieces of cardboard together and painting a giant resurrection.

Thomas was raised Catholic, although he later became disillusioned with the faith, saying there was too much ritual and not enough reflection. He left the church in his teens. In college, at Northern Illinois University, he met his future wife Judy, who told him about the Baptist faith. He started studying it realized, ‘Wow, this is something that’s clear, God has a path.’ Thomas converted and his art took on a reverential tone.

After school he moved to Chicago, and worked first in desktop publishing and later went to a print house. As print business declined, Thomas got a job at the transportation security administration, all the while focusing on raising his family but remembering his passion for art. “Psalm 30 Illustrated” represents his return to the art world.

“My focus was on my family during these last 30 years,” Thomas said. “Now I think this art is a way to talk to people and I finally have the time and resources to do it.”

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Man with gun robs Dollar Tree of candy, cash

Like Lightning (Clockwise) Freshman Camilo Medina turning a corner at the Greg Foster Invitational. Moses Ikechuwo Biosah makes his way around the track. Corey Mason passes the baton to Troy Blaylock in the 4 x 200 meter relay. Donte Love competes in the 4x400 varsity relay.

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A man waving a black semi-automatic gun robbed the Dollar Tree on Feb. 18.

Police arrived at 7709 Roosevelt Rd. about 11:41 a.m. on a call that a man wielding a gun had just taken cash and candy from the store, according to a police report. A Dollar Tree cashier told police that a man dressed in a brown puffy coat and yellow surgical mask approached the register, and slammed down a package of 24-piece Mamba fruit chews. As the cashier picked up the fruit chews, the offender told him, “Open your register. Open it, or I’m going to shoot.”

The cashier scanned the fruit chews but the register was responding slowly, and the offender said, “Hurry up or I’m going to shoot everyone in here.” The register opened, and the cashier asked if the offender wanted cash as well. “Just give it to me or I’m going to shoot everyone,” the offender said. The cashier handed him paper bills, and the offender told him to walk to the back of the store. The offender then casually left the Dollar Tree and walked northbound through the parking lot towards Troost Avenue. The Dollar Tree’s surveillance camera captured the incident. Police were also able to capture the offender’s finger and palm prints from the incident.

Police uncover more than 30-grams of weed at traffic stop After failing to yield for a pedestrian and ignoring a stop sign, police pulled over a man about 11:08 a.m. on Feb. 12 on the 7200 block of Madison Street, according to a police report. An officer asked the man for his driver’s license and insurance. The man handed him an Illinois state identification card and said he didn’t have insurance because his Mercedes Benz was so new. While standing at the driver’s side of the vehicle, police smelled a strong odor of marijuana. The man told officers there was no weed in the car. A computer search uncovered the man had a suspended driver’s license.

Police searched the vehicle and found a pink Tupperware container that held 44 clear bags of suspected cannabis. Officers also recovered many empty bags, which are often used to transport narcotics, and a digital scale, which is often used in narcotics sales.

The driver said the marijuana and drug paraphernalia belonged to him. In his left pants pocket, police also found

$475 in cash. The offender was charged with delivery and manufacture of cannabis over 30g.

Offenders steal camera equipment, sunglasses from car At some point between 7 p.m. on Feb. 9 and 3 p.m. Feb. 11, offenders broke into a Chevy Geo and stole $1,000 of camera equipment and sunglasses, according to a police report. Offenders broke into the car parked at 133 Rockford Ave. The woman said her vehicle was locked.

Man arrested for public urination, assault at CTA station Police arrived at a Chicago Transit Authority Blue Line station after a man peed in a train and threatened to cut a CTA employee. Officers arrived at 711 Desplaines Ave. and watched as an offender exited the south side about 11:09 a.m. on Feb. 17, according to a police report. The CTA employee told police that the man had been urinating in a train car. When the employee asked the man to leave, he said the offender threatened to “cut” him, although the offender never displayed a knife. Police caught up to the offender and issued him two ordinance violations—one for public urination, another for assault—and told him he will be arrested if he ever returns to 711 Desplaines Ave. These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Forest Park Police Department, Feb.12-19, and represent a portion of the incidents to which police responded. Unless otherwise indicated, anybody named in these reports has only been charged with a crime. These cases have not been adjudicated.

Compiled by Nona Tepper

Tip hotline Anyone with information regarding the cases mentioned in this report, or on another matter, is encouraged to contact the Forest Park police department’s hotline at 708-615-6239.

Information may be left anonymously.

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As election nears, middle schoolers learn fact from online fiction Safe Online Surfing covers online safety, digital citizenship, vocabulary and more

By TOM HOLMES Contributing Reporter

As the run-up to the March 20 primary election nears, Forest Park Middle School students have been using a program created by the FBI to help them distinguish between real and fake internet news. Richard Hearn, library media specialist, said sixth, seventh and eighth grade students are very tech savvy, but they often don’t get the distinction between credible news sources and news that is biased or made up.

“They can play with their gadgets, but when they go online they are not as smart discerning the information as they are with the technology,” he said.

To help make the distinction between real and fake news, Hearn uses a program called Safe Online Surfing, which uses games to teach students how to be internet savvy.

Topics covered include online safety, personal information sharing, digital citizenship, how to prevent installing malware and vocabulary. Hearn said he also stresses the three A’s: Authoritative, which questions whether the information comes from a trustworthy source; Accurate, which stresses the timeliness, bias and subject availability of

Courtesy of Forest Park District 91 schools

Richard Hearn has worked as a library media specialist at Forest Park Middle School for three years. the information; and Appropriateness, or vocabulary used.

A lesson on safe internet surfing features a Panda on a surfboard with an introduction that reads, “Help Daphne the Panda

ride the waves and stay on her surfboard. If you get enough correct responses, Daphne will reach the beach. If you get too many answers wrong, the surfboard will break.”

Another program pictures the effects of

Hurricane Sandy, and asks students to categorize real and fake images. One picture features a flooded subway tunnel with a shark swimming next to a train. Hearn said that some students react to the picture by saying, “That’s so cool;” others say it’s not real; and “When I tell some that the picture is not true, they respond with ‘Really?” he said.

Another website Hearn uses is called Tree Octopus, which claims that the “Tree Octopus” is an endangered species, encourages viewers to donate to an organization called “Green Peas” and sign an online petition to boycott companies that use tree octopus wood. Hearn shows eighth graders the website and asks them, “Is it credible information or something else?”

Students look for red flags—simple things like, ‘Is the website written in all capital letters?; Does it look real compared to other trustworthy websites?; and, What is the quality of the website?—to equip them to identify fake news and websites like Tree Octopus.

While President Donald Trump has criticized the FBI for being biased, Hearn said he uses the FBI program because it’s a fun site for his students to go and added with a slight smile, “I thought, ‘Hey, it’s got to be a credible source, right?’”

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Oliver Speller from page 1 many members said, was largely due to the fact that the other top candidate for the position — sophomore football coach Scottie Ware — came so highly recommended by many community members, some of whom questioned the district’s hiring process.

Board members said that they were nonetheless bound by a rule in the teacher’s contract stipulating that when choosing between candidates with roughly equal qualifications for the job, the district should give the coaching contract to the teacher. The head varsity football coach gets an annual stipend of roughly $8,000.

“In the event there are two equal candidates and we can’t make a decision, we have to give preference to the teacher,” said D209 member Amanda Grant. “Legally, that is written in stone.”

According to his LinkedIn profile, Speller has taught biology for over 15 years and was head football coach at Westinghouse High School in Chicago from 2000 to 2005. In 2004, the latest year for which a record can be found on MaxPreps, the high school sports website, Westinghouse was 4-3.

And as head football coach at Rich Central High School in Olympia Fields, Speller compiled a total record of 15-21 from 2007 until

2010, according to MaxPreps.

Scottie Ware, who had compiled a winning record last season as head coach at the freshman and sophomore level, was also an assistant coach under White.

“I think I attended every Proviso East football game this past year and at every game, all I heard was, ‘Scottie Ware, Scottie Ware,’” said board member Ned Wagner during the Feb. 13 meeting, where he referenced the sophomore team’s 7-2 record during the 2016 season. “It felt like something was happening, that the football program was coming back. I’m puzzled.”

At least six people spoke in support of Ware’s hiring during the meeting, including Edward Alexander — the president of the Maywood BUCS athletic organization, which includes a football program that has operated in Maywood for roughly three decades. Last year, the program did not field a team due to low enrollment.

“Scottie has been instrumental in working with our program,” Alexander said. “If there was a process that was utilized to evaluate and bring on a coach … how do you do that with a guy we don’t know, the kids don’t know him, we’ve never seen him. Unless we build a relationship [from the ground-up] with the youth program, we will never succeed at the upper level.”

Other people speaking in support of Ware during the meeting said that, in addition to his credentials, Ware’s candidacy is also distinguished due to his upbringing in Maywood.

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HOT SHOT: New Proviso East football coach Oliver Speller, left, and Scottie Ware.

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it’s just that this was a negotiated contract with the union,” said D209 board member Claudia Medina.

“Staying true to contracts is something that we embrace and want to do,” said D209 superintendent Dr. Jesse Rodriguez. “We also have the public that came forward and shared concerns, which is important to us.

It’s important that we respond to them and listen to their concerns.”

District 209 board President Theresa Kelly said that the most the public can do at this point is pressure the union to remove that clause from the teachers’ contract, so that a similar conflict doesn’t happen in the future.

“This shows that you’re going to need to come out and get that clause out of the contract,” Kelly said.

Ultimately though, the district’s problem is a good one to have, said Rodriguez, who, like many board members, added that he is a fan of both Speller and Ware.

“We are in a very good situation,” the superintendent said. “We have two excellent candidates for this opportunity. I’m at a crossroads, because the administration did its due diligence, but we owe it to the public to listen to them … We also have our labor unions.”

Board member Rodney Alexander said that the situation was a “dilemma of the system” that community members must educate themselves on.

“We can’t get the coach who is invested, who the people want, because we are bound by a contract,” Alexander says. “These are processes that we as a board have to go by. It’s not that we did not hear you. We have systems.”

In the meantime, Alexander recommended that the public give Speller a chance.

“I challenge you to get behind this coach, support this coach,” he said. “Because whether we do or not, it’s going to impact our community and our school.”

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“Our Maywood young men need to have a Maywood coach,” one man said.

Dr. Kim Echols, D209’s assistant superintendent for human resources and technology, said that that approximately 30 candidates applied for the head coaching position — 22 of whom came from outside of the district.

She said that the process was facilitated

by Dr. Brian Colbert, East’s athletic director and assistant principal, and included a committee comprising parents, community members, coaches, faculty and students.

Echols said that the district was looking for candidates’ prior football experience, both as players and coaches; their defensive and offensive philosophies; and their academic plans for students, among other criteria.

“The pool was narrowed to 12 candidates — four internal and 8 external,” Echols said, adding that three finalists were interviewed by Dr. Patrick Hardy, Proviso East’s principal. Echols said that Spellers was “was clearly the front-runner.”

“This was a fair and clean process,” Echols said.

Board members had initially considered tabling the motion to vote on Spellers’ hire, but eventually backed off of that notion.

Some members said a further review of the process would be pointless considering the district would still be unable to get around the contractual obligation; moreover, they added, more time would be lost for a headless football team that soon will need to start training and conditioning ahead of a new season.

“At the end of the day, the union’s contract will prevail,” said D209 board member Della Patterson, who added that she was part of the negotiating team that approved a new teacher’s contract last year.

Board members and district administrators still wanted to make sure that they did not appear to be dismissing the public’s concerns.

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A focus on equity

t has taken a long while, but school districts and other local government entities neighboring Forest Park have turned their focus to matters of equity in the services they offer residents. And now, with a contract signed with the National Equity Project, our District 91 schools are on that worthy path.

What’s the difference between equity in education and equality? Equity is the recognition that in the past, that in the present not all students were afforded the same opportunity to succeed. Achieving equity then requires two things. The individuals and entities in a school institution must acknowledge that past inequities are real and had consequences. And then there must be a refocusing of resources to provide extra help for those who have been disadvantaged historically.

We applaud the District 91 school board and administration for recognizing this reality, for taking on the hard personal work of acknowledging personal racial biases, for stating plainly that there is institutional racism baked into our schools.

Only when such admissions are made can we begin the cultural changes necessary to move our schools on a path toward equity.

A quirk in the contract

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ikely not the way you’d like to be hired as the head coach of a high school football team. But Oliver Speller is in as the third head coach of the Proviso East Pirates in just five years, after a reluctant school board last week concluded a provision in the current contract with teachers gave them no alternative.

And make no mistake, both board members and community members were certain they had a better alternative as coach in Scottie Ware, the successful sophomore football coach at the school.

But that pesky faculty contract, ratified just last year, specifies that all things being equal – coaching experience, attentiveness to player academics, football knowhow – that the edge in hiring must go to the faculty member. Speller is a biology teacher at East. Ware is not on the faculty but rather a very active and visible coach of multiple sports at the school.

Add that Ware coached his sophomores to a 7-2 record last year while the varsity hit the two-year mark without a win, add that Ware has the much sought after status of Maywood native, and you understand the strong support he won from community members and some board members.

We question the logic of forcing the school to hire the community’s second choice as coach. But the fix will have to come in a revision to the next teacher contract. In this circumstance, the district did what it was required to do.

It was good to see the passion of community members for one of its own, good to see board members focused on listening to community frustrations and being as responsive as they could be, good to see two strong and experienced candidates seek this post.

Now we need to see the entire Pirate community unite behind a new coach as Proviso East seeks an overdue turnaround in its football program.

Courtesy Jill Wagner

COOL: Scouts, a snowman and an mini snowman at a lookout at Starved Rock State Park.

A journey down memory lane via I-80

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his is my last year with a son in Forest Park Cub Scouts. While some of my neighbors might miss having our boys sell them popcorn, the past nine years have been the most wonderful journey I never expected to take.

Over the years, Pack 109 has converted the money it has raised into overnights at museums like the Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum, Museum of Science and Industry, and Adler Planetarium; we have trekked to Galena for the U.S. Grant Pilgrimage, to Springfield for the Lincoln Pilgrimage; camped at Cantigny; and when Cook County Forest Preserves opened overnight camping, we went to Camp Reinberg.

To mark my last Cub Scout trip our pack agreed to head to Starved Rock, a state park along the Illinois River, where Bald Eagles migrate every winter and waterfalls freeze on the sandstone bluffs.

Local scouts are aware that the Potawatomi people, who lived here before us, would travel via the Des Plaines River to the Illinois River to the Mississippi River. But, for this trip, we drove down I-80, which was snow filled on the way there and golden brown on the trip back.

At Starved Rock State Park, we trekked, with an unlimited supply of snowballs, to see the frozen waterfalls and wonders of the sandstone bluffs formed by glacial erosion.

We spotted tracks, several frozen waterfalls and pushed our hiking limits with a promise of a lodge, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, to warm us in the end.

Thanks, in part, to our successful popcorn sales this year, instead of camping outdoors, families spent the night in warm beds in the lodge and my family spent the night in a cabin named Kickapoo and built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930’s.

Kickapoo was one of the tribes formed by an alliance of people from the Illinois- Mississippi Valley — an alliance forged by the great Chief Pontiac of the Ottawa tribe. He was in the process of creating the confederation of tribes along the Illinois-MississippiDes Plaines Rivers when he was assassinated, at Cahokia, by the Illinois Tribe. The Ojibwe, Fox, Sauk, Kickapoo, Mascouten, Ottawa, Winnebago, and Potawatomi united and avenged his death by surrounding the Illinois warriors before starving them at the great rock — hence, the state park’s name, Starved Rock.

As Illinois enters its 200th year, it seemed fitting to take the Cub Scouts to Starved Rock.

While my boys might only remember the extreme hike, the pool and not having a TV, the historical significance will resonate the way that experiential learning does. The power of our small Des Plaines Valley area once connected through waterways, is now connected though our State Parks, schools and highways.

Certainly, the horrific actions that can come from children or young adults who are isolated, alienated and outcaste is fresh in all our minds after the tragedy in Parkland, Florida last week.

It is so important to have many inclusive youth groups, like Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, elementary school clubs, library groups, church groups and other groups welcome a broad range of children and families. Learning to manage yourself when the hike is too long or snowballs are flying is so critical for good citizenship.

Pack 109 likes to say our Pack is funded by 4 P’s: Popcorn, Peanuts (Kiwanis), Pancakes (Forest Park Fire Department) and People. I look forward to purchasing Popcorn, Peanuts and Pancakes, and being like one of my neighbors and friends who have been the people on the outside helping us go.

JILL WAGNER

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Religion Guide Methodist

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First United Methodist Church of Oak Park

First Congregational Church of Maywood

400 N. Fifth Avenue (1 block north of Lake St.) Come join us for Sunday Morning Worship at 11 am Pastor Elliot Wimbush will be preaching the message.

Refreshments and fellowship follow the service.

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Engage Christian Church Engaging God, His Family, and His Mission 1000 S. Elgin Ave. Forest Park, IL (In First United Church) To stay connected visit our website and join us on social media www.engagecc.org Facebook: @EngageCC Twitter: @engagecchurch Instagram: @engccchurch

West Suburban Temple Har Zion

1040 N. Harlem Avenue River Forest Meet our Rabbi, Adir Glick Pray, learn, and celebrate with our caring, progressive, egalitarian community.

Interfaith families are welcome.

Accredited Early Childhood Program Religious School for K thru 12 Daily Morning Minyan Weekly Shabbat Services Friday 6:30pm & Saturday 10:00am Affiliated with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism 708.366.9000 www.wsthz.org

324 N. Oak Park Avenue 708-383-4983 www.firstUMCoakpark.org Sunday School for all Ages, 9am Sunday Worship, 10am Children’s Chapel during Worship Rev. Katherine Thomas Paisley, Pastor Professionally Staffed Nursery Fellowship Time after Worship Presbyterian

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Lutheran—ELCA

United Lutheran Church

409 Greenfield Street (at Ridgeland Avenue) Oak Park Holy Communion with nursery care and children’s chapel each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. www.unitedlutheranchurch.org

708/386-1576

Lutheran-Independent

Grace Lutheran Church

7300 W. Division, River Forest David R. Lyle, Senior Pastor David W. Wegner, Assoc. Pastor Lauren Dow Wegner, Assoc. Pastor Sunday Worship, 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School/Adult Ed. 9:45 a.m.

Childcare Available

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

744 Fair Oaks Ave. Oak Park 386-4920 Sunday Schedule Christian Education for All Ages 9:00am Worship Service 10:00am

Child care available 9-11am

fairoakspres.org OAK PARK MEETING OF FRIENDS (Quakers) Meeting For Worship Sundays at 10:00 a.m. at Oak Park Art League 720 Chicago Ave., Oak Park Please call 708-445-8201 www.oakparkfriends.org

Roman Catholic

Ascension Catholic Church

Grace Lutheran School

Preschool - 8th Grade Bill Koehne, Principal 366-6900, graceriverforest.org Lutheran-Missouri Synod

Christ Lutheran Church

607 Harvard Street (at East Av.) Oak Park, Illinois Rev. Robert M. Niehus, Pastor Sunday Bible Class: 9:15 am Sunday School: 9:10 Sunday Worship Services: 8:00 and 10:30 am Church Office: 708/386-3306 www.christlutheranoakpark.org Lutheran-Missouri Synod

St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church

305 Circle Ave, Forest Park Sunday Worship 8:30am & 11:00am Adult Bible Class & Sunday School 10:00am Wheelchair Access to Sanctuary Leonard Payton, Pastor Roney Riley, Assistant Pastor 708-366-3226 www.stjohnforestpark.org

808 S. East Ave. 708/848-2703 www.ascensionoakpark.com Worship: Saturday Mass 5:00 pm Sunday Masses 7:30, 9:00, 11 am, 5:00 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation 4 pm Saturday Taize Prayer 7:30 pm First Fridays Feb.– Dec. & Jan. 1

Rev. James Hurlbert, Pastor

Roman Catholic

St. Edmund Catholic Church

188 South Oak Park Ave. Saturday Mass: 5:30 p.m.

Sunday Masses: 9:00 & 11:00 a.m., 5:30 p.m.

Weekday Mass: 8:30 a.m. M–F Holy Day Masses: As Announced Reconciliation: Saturday 4:15 p.m.

Parish Office: 708-848-4417 Religious Ed Phone: 708-848-7220

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Roman Catholic

St. Bernardine Catholic Church Harrison & Elgin, Forest Park

CELEBRATING OUR 107TH YEAR! Sat. Masses: 8:30am & 5:00pm SUNDAY MASSES: 8:00am & 10:30am 10:30 Mass-Daycare for all ages CCD Sun. 9am-10:15am Reconciliation: Sat. 9am & 4pm Weekday Masses: Monday–Friday 6:30am Church Office: 708-366-0839 CCD: 708-366-3553 www.stbern.com Pastor: Fr. Stanislaw Kuca

St. Giles Family Mass Community

We welcome all to attend Sunday Mass at 10 a.m. on the St. Giles Parish campus on the second floor of the school gym, the southernmost building in the school complex at 1034 North Linden Avenue.

Established in 1970, we are a laybased community within St. Giles Roman Catholic Parish.

Our Mass is family-friendly.

We encourage liturgically active toddlers. Children from 3 to 13 and young adults play meaningful parts in each Sunday liturgy.

Together with the parish, we offer Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, a Montessori-based religious education program for children in grades K-8.

For more information, go to http://www.stgilesparish.org/ family-mass-community or call Bob Wielgos at 708-288-2196.

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CROSSING GUARD The Forest Park Police Department is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Crossing Guard.

This position requires flexible hours during days when schools are in session. A background investigation and drug screening will be conducted prior to consideration for the position. Applications available at Village Hall, 517 Desplaines Avenue or on-line at www.forestpark.net and should be returned to Vanessa Moritz, HR Director, at Village Hall.

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The candidate must posses a high school diploma and a valid State of Illinois driver’s license. Additionally, a candidate must possess knowledge of the principles and practices of building, plumbing, electrical and mechanical construction and maintenance including an ability to read and understand blueprints.

Knowledge of ICC codes is mandatory. Previous experience with a municipal building department, architectural or construction firm is desirable.

Interested candidates should submit an application or resume to Vanessa Moritz, Human Resource Director, 517 Desplaines Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois, 60130. Applications accepted until position is filled. EOE.

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No smoking or pets.

Contact Maureen (708) 287-8256

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apts located 933 N Leamington St., (2bdrm/ba); and 5250 W. Fulton St. (3bdrm/2ba & 2bdrm/1ba). All apts are located in quiet, well-maintained & professionally managed bldgs. $725.00 (Leamington); $850.00 & $1000.00 (Fulton).

Apts equipped w/many convenient amenities including central a/c and laundry and in pristine move-in condition.

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Lead Nursery Teacher Oak Park Building Blocks is seeking full-time DCFS qualified lead nursery teacher.

Applicants must: -Be DCFS teacher qulified -Be flexible, able to plan, organize & relate well with children, parents & co-workers -Love children and have a passion to help them learn & grow -Be able to lead and work well as part of a team -Model the love and joy of learning, earnings 20 workshop credits yearly Email inquiries and resumes to admin@oakparkbuildingblocks.com or call 708-386-1033 for more info.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Oak Park on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall, 123 Madison St., Oak Park, Illinois on the following matter: Cal. No. 05-18-Z: 200-216 Lake Street, Azim Hemani

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LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division.

In re the marriage of Maria Silvia Hernandez, Petitioner and Jose de Jesus Yarza-Garcia Respondent, Case No. 2018D-000936.

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, the above named Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, by the Petitioner, for Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief; and that said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before March 20, 2018, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk.

Published in Wednesday Journal 2/14, 2/21, 2/28/2018

Azim Hemani, Applicant, is seeking variations from the following section of the Oak Park Zoning Ordinance, which section details the required dimensional standards for the NC Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District, to allow the proposed addition of a mixed-use building at 216 Lake Street to an existing commercial building at the premises commonly known as 200-212 Lake Street, Oak Park, Illinois: a. Section 5.3 (Table 5-1: Commercial District dimensional Standards) requires a street setback build-to zone of 0’ to 5’; whereas the proposal features an addition that will align with the existing commercial building that features a 44’-6� street setback; b. Section 5.3 (Table 5-1: Commercial District dimensional Standards) requires a 15’ rear setback; whereas the proposal features an addition that will feature an eight (8’) foot rear setback.

Those property owners within 300 feet of the Subject Property and those interested parties wishing to cross-examine witnesses must complete and file an appearance with original signatures with the Village Clerk no later than 5:00 PM on the business day preceding the public hearing.

All papers in connection with the above matter are on file at the Village of Oak Park and available for examination by interested parties by contacting the Zoning Administrator at 708.358.5449.

The Zoning Board of Appeals may continue the hearing to another date without further notice by public announcement at the hearing setting forth the time and place thereof.

DATED AT OAK PARK, ILLINOIS, this 14th Day of February, 2018 Published in Wednesday Journal 2/21/2018

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LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Oak Park on Wednesday evening, March 7, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall, 123 Madison St., Oak Park, Illinois on the following matter: Cal. No. 04-18-Z: 161-163 N. Marion Street, Jehad Jay Ammra Jehad Jay Ammra, Applicant and Owner, is seeking a variation from Section 8.3 (Table 8-1: Use Matrix) of the Oak Park Zoning Ordinance, which section prohibits medical/dental clinics (orthodontics office) from being located within the first 50 feet of the street lot line at grade level or on the ground floor of any building within the DT-1 and Dt-2 Sub-Districts of Downtown, to allow an orthodontics office on the ground floor within 50 feet of a street line at the premises commonly known as 161-163 N. Marion Street, Oak Park, Illinois.

Those property owners within 300 feet of the Subject Property and those persons with a special interest beyond that of the general public (“Interested Parties�) wishing to cross-examine witnesses must complete and file an appearance with original signatures with the Village Clerk no later than 5:00 PM on the business day preceding the public hearing.

All papers in connection with the above matter are on file at the Village of Oak Park and available for examination by interested parties by contacting the Zoning Administrator at 708.358.5449.

The Zoning Board of Appeals may continue the hearing to another date without further notice by public announcement at the hearing setting forth the time and place thereof.

DATED AT OAK PARK, ILLINOIS, this 14th Day of February, 2018 Published in Wednesday Journal 2/21/2018

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,� as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D18153418 on February 1, 2018. Under the Assumed Business Name of THE FROSHIONISTA with the business located at: 645 N. LOMBARD 2S, OAK PARK, IL 60302. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: KEESHA VINSON 645 N. LOMBARD 2S OAK PARK, IL 60302.

Published in Wednesday Journal 2/7, 2/14, 2/21/2018

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PUBLIC NOTICE Here comes BONAFIDE AUTO INC, corporate address of 4160 US HIGHWAY 69 S, LUFKIN, TX 75901 making a good faith attempt to inform SHANIKA L GREEN “Owner�, residential and mailing address of 8811 S ELIZABETH, CHICAGO, IL 60620 and EXETER FINANCE “Lienholder�, mailing address of P.O. Box 166008 Irving, TX 75016, of the intent to enforce a mechanics lien pursuant to ILLINOIS 770 ILCS 45/1 attached to the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300 (VIN# WDDGF81X48F187734) “Property� being held as collateral.

A public auction will be held at 1906 S 22ND AVE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 on March 8, 2018 (3/8/18).

Competitive bidding will begin promptly at 9:00 AM with the last bid being heard at 9:30 AM. Property will be sold “as is� to the highest cash bidder. BONAFIDE AUTO INC and officers reserves all rights including the right to refuse any bid for any reason.

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,� as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State Original File Number: 986766100037 on December 30, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of ANDREW JOHNSTON with the business located at: 1114 ELGIN AVENUE APT. NO. 3, FOREST PARK, IL 60130. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: Johnston, Andrew James 1114 ELGIN AVE., NO. 3, FOREST PARK, IL 60130; Bellinder, Samantha Concetta 1114 ELGIN AVE., NO. 3, FOREST PARK, IL 60130.

Public Notice is hereby given that the Village of Oak Park Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee will be holding an Introductory meeting, four meetings for applicant Presentations, a Working meeting and a Public Hearing on Program Year (PY) 2018 project proposals submitted to the Village for federal Community Development Block Grant Program & Emergency Solutions Grant Program funds.

PY 2018 will run from October 1, 2018 to September 30, 2019.

Published in Forest Park Review 2/14, 2/21, 2/28/2018

PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT KENOSHA COUNTY PUBLICATION SUMMONS Case No. 17CV1292 TO:Seth Molek 531 South Cuyler Oak Park IL 60304 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN: To each person named above as a defendant: You are hereby being notified that the Plaintiff Carthage College has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The Complaint, which is also served upon, states the nature and basis of the legal action.

Within forty (40) days after 02/21/ 2018 you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in Chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the complaint. The court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The answer must be sent or delivered to the Court, whose address is 912 56th Street, Kenosha, WI 53140 and to Plaintiff’s attorney, Howard, Solochek & Weber, S.C., whose address is 1800 E. Howard Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53207. You may have an attorney help you or represent you.

If you do not provide a proper answer within forty (40) days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the Complaint and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,� as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D18153401 on Januar 31, 2018. Under the Assumed Business Name of MKUZMA DESIGNS with the business located at: 3618 BLANCHAN AVENUE, BROOKFIELD, IL 60513. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: MELISSA KUZMA, 3618 BLANCHAN AVENUE BROOKFIELD, IL 60513.

This communication is from a debt collector and is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtain will be used for that purpose.

Published in RBLandmark 2/7, 2/14, 2/21/2018

Published in Wednesday Journal 2/21, 2/28, 3/7/2018

Dated at Milwaukee, Wisconsin this the 12th day of February, 2018.

Howard, Solochek & Weber, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff By: Electronically signed by Jason R. Pilmaier State Bar No. 1070638 Post Office Address 1800 E. Howard Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53207 (414) 272-0760

Published in Forest Park Review 2/21, 2/28, 3/7/2018

PUBLIC NOTICE Public notice is hereby given that the Board of Education of Riverside School District 96 in Riverside, Illinois will receive sealed bids for: Roof Replacement Project at Blythe Park School Copies of the Bid Documents including plans and specifications will be available starting February 21, 2018. Bidders can download electronic Drawings and Specifications at no cost from the BHFX Plan Room, www.bhfxplanroom.com.

Printed sets may be ordered and paid for by the contractor.

All bids offered must be accompanied by bid security in the form of certified check or bid bond made payable to the Owner in the amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the aggregate of the bid as a guarantee that if the bid is accepted, a contract will be entered into and the performance of the contract properly secured. The successful bidder for the project is required to furnish Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the bid amount, with sureties to be approved by the Owner, and in the form required by the Bidding Documents.

The successful bidder is required to pay the general prevailing wage for work under this Contract as ascertained by the Illinois Department of Labor, and shall submit certified payroll records, in compliance with the Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130) and the requirements of the Bidding Documents.

A pre-bid meeting will be held on February 27 at 3:30 PM at Blythe Park School, 735 Leesley Rd, Riverside, IL 60546. Bidders must allow sufficient time to register at the building prior to being permitted to proceed to the meeting location.

Bids will be received until 1:30 PM, March 7, 2018, at the District office at 63 Woodside Rd, Riverside, IL 60546. A public bid opening will take place immediately thereafter.

The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids or any part thereof.

Published in RB Landmark 2/21/2018

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PUBLIC NOTICE

All meetings will be held at 7 p.m. in Room 201 of Village Hall, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park unless noted otherwise, and are as follows: Introductory meeting, March 20, 2018 (Room 101); Presentations I, April 3, 2018 (101); Presentations II, April 5, 2018 (101); Presentations III, April 10, 2018; Presentations IV, April 11, 2018; Working meeting to determine funding recommendations, 6:30 p.m., April 18, 2018; and a Public Hearing to receive comments on proposed funding recommendations, April 24, 2018.

All meetings are open to the public; all meeting rooms are accessible. Meeting locations are subject to change; please call or visit Village Hall to confirm locations for each meeting. Mark Dwyer, Grants Supervisor, Village of Oak Park, (708) 358-5416.

Published in Wednesday Journal 2/21/2018

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC Plaintiff, -v.IRENE BOLDON AKA IRENE BOLDEN, BOMAC CAPITAL MORTGAGE, INC., UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, ONEMAIN FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC. FKA SPRINGLEAF FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. Defendants 17 CH 08965 5155 MADISON STREET HILLSIDE, IL 60162 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 19, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 20, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5155 MADISON STREET, HILLSIDE, IL 60162 Property Index No. 15-18-200-0120000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $240,922.13.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or

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quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 4221719 Please refer to file number 2120-13693.

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

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.

HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 2120-13693 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 17 CH 08965 TJSC#: 37-11231

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 2911717 For information call between the hours of 1pm–3pm. Please refer to file number 17-082530.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 17-082530 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 17 CH 3742 TJSC#: 37-11339 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm.

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 252422.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION MIDFIRST BANK Plaintiff, -v.REYNALDO MORA, JR., MYRA MORA Defendants 17 CH 3742 1331 HEIDORN AVENUE Westchester, IL 60154 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 18, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 20, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1331 HEIDORN AVENUE, Westchester, IL 60154 Property Index No. 15-20-107-0370000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $275,177.78.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-5 Plaintiff, -v.0 JOSE ARROYO, MARIBEL GARRIDO, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, PCS RECEIVABLES CORP. A/K/A PRIME ACCEPTANCE CORP. Defendants 16 CH 10017 923 DIVISION STREET MELROSE PARK, IL 60160 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 9, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 923 DIVISION STREET, MELROSE PARK, IL 60160 Property Index No. 15-03-224-0190000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 252422 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 16 CH 10017 TJSC#: 38-942 I3075920 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL LLC; Plaintiff, vs.

FELIPE J BELTRAN AKA FELIPE BELTRAN; MARGO A. BELTRAN AKA MARGO BELTRAN; Defendants, 17 CH 11325 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-13-312-020-0000.

Commonly known as 1105 Dunlop Avenue, Forest Park, IL 60130.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 17-027008 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3076362 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION PACIFIC UNION FINANCIAL, LLC Plaintiff, vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF SHIRLEY J. POWELL; SECRETARY OF HOUSING

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AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; COMMUNITY HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.; TEANEACHIE LATASHIA POWELL TEANEACHIE L. POWELL AKA TEANEACHIE POWELL; GERALD NORDGREN SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ESTATE OF SHIRLEY J. POWELL; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 16 CH 7809 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-15-230-015-0000.

Commonly known as 1606 South 13th Avenue , Maywood, Illinois 60153.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890.

(630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale. F16050206 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3076373

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 28, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 26, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2843 ROSE ST, FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131 Property Index No. 12-27-120-0030000; 12-27-120-004-0000.

The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.ANDRZEJ KORNATOWSKI, ANTONINA KULIG Defendants 2017 CH 10915 2843 ROSE ST FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131 NOTICE OF SALE

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You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-11752.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-11752 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2017 CH 10915 TJSC#: 37-10788 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, March 26, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-03-410-011-0000.

Commonly known as 1310 North 14th Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 17-026346 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3077112

2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 3, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1607 SOUTH 16TH AVENUE, Maywood, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-15-228-0030000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $290,855.35.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE

WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 2911717 For information call between the hours of 1pm–3pm. Please refer to file number 16-081598.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 16-081598 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 17 CH 957 TJSC#: 38-311 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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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 14-12-21271.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-12-21271 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 030427 TJSC#: 38-1029 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector

attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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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: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 15-2716.

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.

JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 15-2716 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 15 CH 16132 TJSC#: 38-809 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR NEWCASTLE MORTGAGE SECURITIES TRUST 2007-1; Plaintiff, vs.

GILBERTO CERVANTES; CITIBANK, N AT I O N A L ASSOCIATION FKA CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Defendants, 17 CH 11478 NOTICE OF SALE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF HSI ASSET SECURITIZATION CORPORATION TRUST 2006-HE2 Plaintiff, -v.MARIA J. ESCARENO A/K/A MARIA ESCARENO, MAURO ESCARENO, SOURCE ONE MORTGAGE CORPORATION Defendants 17 CH 957 1607 SOUTH 16TH AVENUE Maywood, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 2,

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK N.A. Plaintiff, -v.TERRENCE M. THULIS A/K/A TERRY M. THULIS A/K/A TERRY THULIS, THE 938 NORTH BOULEVARD CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA), N.A., CACH, LLC Defendants 12 CH 030427 938 NORTH BLVD. OAK PARK, IL 60301 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 12, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 8, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 938 NORTH BLVD., OAK PARK, IL 60301 Property Index No. 16-07-128-0321015.

The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (‘’FANNIE MAE’’), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.WYNONA REDMOND, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Defendants 15 CH 16132 521 SOUTH BLVD. Oak Park, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 14, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 27, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 521 SOUTH BLVD., Oak Park, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-07-403-0590000 Vol. 142.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $293,186.61.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff, vs.

SIDNEY L. ALLGOOD AKA SIDNEY A. ALLGOOD; UTOPIA L. CAMPBELL; STATE OF ILLINOIS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 11837 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 16-18-412-038-0000.

Commonly known as 1011 South Elmwood Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 16-016809 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3077218

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Both units have Oak flooring running throughout the living area. The two flat has one boiler system, tenants pay their own electric. The rear of the property is one coach house. It is a cozy little one bedroom cottage. Despite it's size, there is a living room, formal dining room, large bedroom with tandem office/nursery, and a full unfinished basement. This tenant pays their own electricity and gas. There is no parking. The current owner has been renting spaces across the street from Silverland Bakery for the past 6 years to accommodate all tenants.

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Kitchens and baths updated in early 2000s. Each apt pays own heat and electric, 2nd. fl has C/A. Both apts. are leased with 1st fl expiring 06/30/2017, 2nd fl. expiring 09/30/2017. Each apartment has two bedrooms. Property includes a two car garage ................. $235,000

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In The Village, Realtors® 189 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 386-1400 HomesintheVillage.com

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