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Middle School changes black history narrative Program message tackled stereotypes, stressed education By TOM HOLMES Contributing Reporter

tleground for establishing a sanctuary city policy. But their efforts are different than they were in Oak Park, where advocates recently convinced local officials to pass one

eachers and students at Forest Park Middle School spent three hours last Friday creating a positive story about African Americans in an effort to help students of all races be proud of their contributions without glossing over the negative images and stereotypes throughout history. After watching negative images of African Americans from the film, Birth of a Nation, TV shows and cartoons, teacher Bob Liddell and four student cohosts gave short talks in their own words about what Black History Month means to them. “Black History Month is a time when AfricanAmericans come together to celebrate those before us who fought for our rights … to thank those people for giving us hope,” student Shamya Melton said. “Black History Month is a time when black people are able to speak up for themselves and say more of how we feel.” Student Jah Jah Alleyne said, “I am a black male and we have a lot of struggles in the United States. … Black history has shown me how strong black people are, how strong we have been throughout history and how strong we can be. With all that’s going on right now, black history is just as important for everyone as it was in 1926.” Camilo Medina, who is Hispanic, revealed how he identified with black figures in American history.

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Students from Forest Park Middle School sing the song “Glory” during an assembly for Black History Month on Thursday Feb. 17.

Advocates press for sanctuary city resolution in Forest Park Should mirror Oak Park’s, proponents say

By TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER and ROBERT J. LIFKA Contributing Reporters

Advocates pushing back against President Donald Trump’s immigration policy are focused on Forest Park as the next bat-

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Stressed? It might not be so bad

e can all agree these are stressful times. We are being rocked by political and economic turmoil. Stress is such an enemy that we do our best to relieve it. We knit and color and take yoga. Some pop pills and drink alcohol. But what if a certain degree of stress is good for us? That’s the belief of Irish psychologist Ian Robertson. In a recent Tribune article, Robertson says he’s a proponent of the theory that what doesn’t kill us, makes us stronger. He claims that job worries, money problems and social dif difficulties can make our brains work better. He says that, “The brain needs to be challenged to be improved.” He tested his theory on subjects in their 70s and found that those who had recently suffered stressful events had less memory loss. Moderate stress sharpens our memory, while severe stress impairs it. Another example involves people with back pain. Those who had been subjected to stress were better equipped to deal with the pain and become productive again. Those who hadn’t were more likely to rely

on painkillers and be slower to resume normal activities. As parents, we attempt to protect our kids from stress. We don’t want to place them in demanding situations where they may fail. However, kids who haven’t been tested by stress are more likely to become depressed. Sometimes when we’re trying to shield our kids, we’re actually holding them back. My parents had no problem placing us in challenging situations. I was under the age of 6 when my dad would send me to a busy corner to buy him cigarettes. We wouldn’t think of doing that today. Some parents won’t even allow their kids to walk to the park. They also have kids ride buses, rather than walk the short distance to school. We’re not doing our kids any favor, if we don’t toughen them up a bit. As for adults, Robertson recommends relieving stress by setting modest goals. It could be something as simple as taking a walk. Robertson also has clients take five long deep breaths to change their brain chemistry. We can also re-boot our brain by squeezing our right hand for a minute or so.

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doing our kids any favor, if we don’t toughen them up a bit bit.

Just the simple act of standing up straight can relieve anxiety. Robertson said we can also prepare ourselves for stressful situations by imagining them in advance. For example, if we have to confront a coworker, we can imagine how uncomfortable it’s going to make us feel. Then, when we’re actually facing the situation, we can use relaxing techniques to cope. Can you imagine a life without any stress? Sounds boring, right? A social worker said that if we didn’t have any stress, we’d sit and eat and watch TV. I believe some of us are doing this. However, those of us who are feeling overloaded by stress should find ways to reduce it. Stress can kill us, rather than make us stronger. The best stress-reliever for me is taking walks. While I’m walking, part of me feels that I should be returning phone calls or listening to music. The other part thinks that walking is entertaining enough and that being alone with my thoughts is a good thing. We’re fortunate to live in a very walkable community and I have many chance encounters with people I know. Serendipity beats stress every time. n 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.

Three candidates want spot on park board Pair incumbents vie for two seats against newcomer By THOMAS VOGEL Contributing Reporter

Three Forest Parkers are vying for two seats on the Park District Board of Commissioners in the upcoming April 4 election. Voters will choose two of the three candidates — incumbents Roy Sansone and Cathleen McDermott and newcomer Andrew Johnson — to serve a six-year term on the five-member policy-making board. Although the spring election coincides with the beginning of construction on the park district’s $5 million project, a multiuse building and outdoor space on the site of the old Roos property at the corner of Circle Avenue and Harrison Street, Park District Director Larry Piekarz said it will not affect that project’s timeline. “I just happy to see people are running and interested in being commissioners. You know, it’s unpaid and sometimes thank-less work.” The village’s Plan Commission approved the park district’s plan Feb. 6. The Village Council must still endorse the project and construction could start as soon as April,

according to Steve Glinke, Forest Park’s director of health and safety. McDermott, a lifelong Forest Park resident, was re-elected in 2011 and also served on the park district board in the 1990s. She said she wants to continue the work she’s started. “We do have future goals and aspirations. A lot of it revolves around the Roos project,” McDermott said. “We need to maintain the properties we have, then the focus will shift to programming.”

McDermott mentioned the planned multi-use building at the Roos site as an exciting space that will help expand programming, including basketball, volleyball and fitness classes. For McDermott, the Roos project is a bright spot in her tenure as commissioner. “We’ve taken a blighted piece of property off the market,” McDermott said. “We’re cleaning up the land.” Sansone declined to be interviewed. Johnson said he wants to inject the board with fresh ideas and called the status quo “stale.” Johnson, who has lived in Forest Park for nearly a decade, said he got involved in the village during the latest video gaming debate and decided to run for office after encouragement from several residents. Johnson said he voted for the Roos property tax referendum in 2010 and believes the new park and building will help the district better serve residents. But he said the district’s website and social media presence as areas for improvement. Park district officials are confident the project will move forward regardless of the election results.

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Giving a voice to those not being heard Community theater group plans March 11 sing out By TOM HOLMES Contributing Reporter

Kamau “Maui” Jones lives to tell the stories of people who haven’t had a voice. Maui, an African American and a resident of Forest Park, made his debut as the director of a community theater group called the Echo Theater Collective by producing Fiddler on the Roof last year at an Oak Park elementary school. “Our mission at Echo Theater is to tell the stories of and to shine a light on groups of people which haven’t had their stories told, and to use theater as a platform for social justice,” he said. Maui also produces what might be loosely called concerts. “Two weeks after the close of Fiddler, we planned an event called Sing Unite, which we intended to be a “pop-up choir” concert,” he said. But after the election, he and the event organizers changed what they had planned into a community singalong of protest songs and songs of redemption. Another sing out event is planned for 7 p.m., March 11 at The Outta Space, 6840 32nd St., Berwyn. This 60-minute event will celebrate women with 30 percent of the proceeds benefiting the Chicago nonprofit Traffic Free, which helps women KAMAU JONES who have gone through the sex trafEcho Theater Collective ficking industry. director The 36-year-old’s appreciation for the power of words and his passion for telling stories comes from his experiences growing up in Maywood and Oak Park. For the first part of his life, he said the narrative he heard over and over about his identity was that black males are “monster, thugs and criminals.” “It’s really hard to be proud of yourself when all you hear is this different story. If you tell people that they’re terrible enough, eventually some of them are going to give in to that,” he said. After his family fell on hard times, he was taken in by Muriel and Bill Henning of Oak Park and heard a different narrative about his identity. Without the stability of that family and the advantages afforded by Oak Park River Forest High School, he said he would probably be in jail right now. That’s the story he wants to tell people like him who haven’t heard a positive story about their identity. “Sadly, something that we are constantly fighting to change is that to be black in this country is to be disappointed. To use a football analogy, we’re in the game but we have to go 12 yards to get a first down,” he said. A religious person, Maui talked about the role that faith in God plays in motivating him to do what he does without making a dime from his work. “You have to pair faith in God with action,” he said. “I think it’s important to not expect a happy ending. Don’t do it for the rewards, just be happy with the journey.” For more information about Echo Theater Collective or the sing out, email Maui at maui-kamcojones@gmail.com.

“It’s really hard to be proud of yourself when all you hear is this different story.”

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Sierra Bryant and Daniel Garcia work on a creating their own business (above), and Felisha Smith teaches a class about black business and its history during an activity for Black History Month at Forest Park Middle School on Feb. 17.

BLACK HISTORY

Education is the key from page 1 He said, “Black History is the story of how African Americans earned their rights and fought for them. … Right now, we are all fighting for our rights.” Students also watched a trailer from the movie, Hidden Figures as well as a video of the Obamas dancing at the first presidential inaugural ball and a video of Michelle Obama with Stevie Wonder singing. Middle School Principal Joe Pisano told students that education is key and that sloughing off on homework or not doing their best on testing is going to condemn them to not achieving their potential. “The purpose of the program this morning is to create a new narrative by highlighting the bright spots in black history but also by acknowledging parts that aren’t so good. … We can’t move forward by sugar coating the facts.” “Education is the key,” he said. “These students have control over their own destinies. They have a chance to make history. They are our country’s future.” Liddell said he wanted the program to remind students Black History Month is about more than color. “It’s about people. It’s about America.”

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Forest Park eyes recognition for Madison St. Consultant: National Register designation would be a ‘feather in our cap’ By ROBERT J. LIFKA Contributing Reporter

Efforts to have a section of Madison Street in Forest Park placed on the National Register of Historic Places are under way but still in the “very preliminary” stages, according to the village’s economic development consultant. Bridget Lane of Business Districts Inc. of Evanston mentioned the possibility in her latest update to the village council Jan. 23. If approved, the Madison Street District would join the Haymarket Martyrs’ Monument in Forest Home Cemetery, 863 Des Plaines Ave., on the National Register, Forest Park’s only other designated landmark. Forest Park officials are expected to request a preliminary assessment in March. Applicants who are informed their place is a likely candidate for the National Register are required to submit a completed nomination form along with additional supporting materials. Lane said village officials would make a decision whether to go to the next level. If they do, Madison Street’s nomination would be reviewed by the Illinois Historic Sites Advisory Council, which determines which nominations are forwarded to the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. The Keeper of the National Register in Washington, D.C., has the final authority to desig-

nate a place. If the nomination is approved, the place is designated in the National Register of Historic Places. Lane said that if Madison Street qualifies as a district, National Register designation would be a “feather in our cap” for the village and reinforce Madison Street’s ongoing economic success by attracting new customers, residents and businesses, engaging new partners and recognizing a distinctive local experience. According to the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency website, another benefit is potentially stopping the damage or destruction of registered places by requiring state or federally permitted/funded/licensed projects to examine alternatives. The website also states that being listed in the National Register does not require private property owners to preserve or restore their registered place. Lane said additional incentives for property owners from the State of Illinois and from the federal government are possible but stressed nothing is definite. Illinois currently has a successful pilot program for a state tax credit available in specific areas within five Illinois communities. Considering a National Register district would also enable Madison Street commercial property owners to capitalize on any future Illinois state tax credit.

New businesses look to open on Madison Street Escape Factor, Twisted Cookie and Unbreakable Fitness latest arrivals By TOM HOLMES Contributing Reporter

Three businesses that describe themselves as one-of-a-kind are finding a home on Madison Street and the growth continues to fit perfectly in Forest Park’s economic development plan. The owners of the Escape Factor, Twisted Cookie and Unbreakable Fitness said they feel the street and community wants to help them thrive. Escape Factor owners Jonathan Biag and Dexter Cura are moving their interactive escape room from Oak Park to Madison Street because they say the

business has outgrown its space. They are drawn to Madison Street because of its mix of bars and restaurants. “Madison Street in Forest Park provides an ideal location for us to develop our three or four one-hour escape room experiences, and afterwards, customers will have numerous options to choose from to discuss their adventure,” the two said in a statement Inside the Escape Factor, teams work together to “escape” in 60 minutes. The move will allow the business to offer more for companies, teams and families, See BUSINESS on page 6

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BUISNESS from page 5 while building and strengthening relationships. They hope to open at 7228 Madison St. in mid-March.

Unique treats A one-of-a-kind specialty cookie store, Twisted Cookie, will bring a unique treat to sweets lovers on Madison Street. Owner Joana Fischer said she started her business in late 2009 by “taking a simple butter cookie and turning it into a cupcake.” “While everyone was baking cupcakes,” Fischer said, “I was baking the first original cupcake cookie. Since then I have developed other products such as cookie pies — turning apple, cherry and pecan pies into cookies.” Expect traditional cookies, too, but the real draw of Twisted Cookie will be the cookies with a twist. “I love how Madison Street has taken on a new life over the past several years and become the new Bucktown of the suburbs. All the fabulous restaurants and small businesses fill the street with so much energy and excitement,” she said. “Another reason I decided to say yes to Forest Park was because of how welcome everyone made me feel,” she said. In addition to cookies, Fischer will be offering coffee, cappuccino and soft-serve ice cream at her new 7401 Madison St. location.

Fitness center now open Residents looking to get fit, whether to take on an obstacle course race or for general fitness, have a new option in John Hayley’s new fitness studio, Unbreakable Fitness. He said he’s bringing one-of-a-kind training for small groups that he cultivated over 17 years of fitness training. “I also appreciate the way that the businesses on Madison really look out for each other and want everyone to succeed. The village really showcases its businesses and does what they can to help you thrive,” he said. Hayley is currently offering free trial classes at his new location at 7511 Madison St.

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Sports bar gives up liquor license 12th Street Wings reportedly cited for numerous disturbances By THOMAS VOGEL Contributing Reporter

A restaurant and sports bar, 12th Street Wings on Roosevelt Road, voluntarily gave up its liquor license on Feb. 10 at a village hearing. Mayor Anthony Calderone, who also serves as liquor commissioner, scheduled the hearing based on a request by the Forest Park Police Department. Soon after the hearing began, attorneys representing 12th Street Wings and the Forest Park Police Department made statements saying Varum Goyal, 12th Street Wing’s owner, would give up the license without a formal hearing, which ended the proceedings. Testimony did not occur. Forest Park Police Chief Tom Aftanas said his department requested the hearing after an incident on Feb. 4 involving a gun but mentioned his officers have repeatedly been called to 12th Street Wings in the last year for various reasons, including fights. Residents nearby have also complained of late-night noise, garbage and vomit on the parkways and public urination, Aftanas said. “It was taxing our resources at the police department,” he said. “Lately, it was getting

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Sends a message from page 1 of the strongest sanctuary city ordinances in the nation. That’s because Forest Park, unlike its neighbor to the east, is not a home rule city and is therefore not allowed to pass an ordinance stating law enforcement and public employees will not cooperate with federal officials on immigration enforcement. Mony Ruiz-Velasco, executive director of PASO West Suburban Action Project, an immigrant rights nonprofit organization, said her organization is advocating for Forest Park to approve a resolution with the same strong language preventing police or other village officials from reporting undocumented immigrants. “It sends a message that this is the kind of village we are, but it’s not enforceable in the same way an ordinance would be,” she said. The “welcoming community” resolution also includes language providing protections for religious affiliation and sexual orientation, among others. Forest Park’s Diversity Commission has also joined the effort to craft a welcomingcommunity resolution. Village residents Kamau Jones and Deborah McConnaghay started the con-

more and more violent. It was really starting to concern me.” Aftanas also referenced an incident several weeks ago in which a patron sprayed Mace, a common self-defense aerosol spray, inside the bar, causing dozens of customers to spill out onto Roosevelt Road. “It’s not one specific incident. We basically have to have someone there all the time,” Af Aftanas said. “This pretty much goes on consistently every Friday and Saturday night.” Aftanas was careful to note the department requested a hearing only. They did not ask that the bar lose its liquor license. Calderone said the license was a 1A classification, which is given to bars for on-site consumption, and mentioned that the village council will most likely amend village code to reduce the number of licenses from 21 to 20. “We never have licenses unassigned to anyone,” Calderone said. “It’s not going to be open to someone else.” Calderone also said surrendering the license without a full hearing was completely legitimate. “They have that right. I accept that,” Calderone said. “I can’t force someone to have a liquor license.”

versation during the public comment of the well-attended Feb. 13 village council meeting, each asking elected officials to consider passing such a resolution. Kate Webster, chair of the Diversity Commission, said Mayor Anthony Calderone directed the commission to draft a resolution to be considered by the village council at a future meeting. No timetable has been established. A reporter’s call to Calderone was not returned by press time. “There is a lot of fear and confusion in our country and in our communities,” Jones said at the Feb. 13 meeting. “I think it would behoove us to start a conversation about what diversity means, what acceptance means and what our constitution means. I believe this country can be great and often is. I am concerned that sometimes we are not. He also asked village officials to “consider making a statement that we as a village stand for all Americans and all immigrants,” which brought applause from the majority of a near capacity crowd in the village council chambers. McConnaghay echoed Jones’ comments, noting that the First Amendment of the Constitution gives citizens the freedom of religion. “If Muslims are banned, who’s next?” she asked. “Methodists? Baptists? Catholics?” Her comments also were greeted with applause.

“It’s not one specific incident. We basically have to have someone there all the time.” TOM AFTANAS

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Goyal and an Oak Park businessman opened 12th Street Wings in November 2013. Goyal’s family, as reported by the Review at the time, owned a Dunkin Donuts at 7200 Circle Avenue for many years. “Unfortunately we had a hearing and I surrendered my liquor license,” Goyal said when reached by phone, Feb. 13. “They had the evidence stacked against me.” Goyal would not elaborate and refused to comment on the record. He did not return repeated calls for additional comment. Village resident Christian Olson spoke against consideration of such a resolution, saying the proposal would have many downsides and few benefits. After the meeting, Jones acknowledged that a welcoming-community resolution is “largely symbolic” but said he felt the need to speak. He said his hope is that the Village Council will pass a welcomingcommunity resolution similar to the ordinance approved in Oak Park. He said he sought support by reaching out on social media and attending a meeting of the Diversity Commission. Jones said reaction has been “largely positive” and cited the Diversity Commission’s unanimous vote to support consideration of a resolution. The next step is to have an open discussion of the subject, he said. “It would be a good thing to educate people,” Jones said. “We need to dispel the fear that we are being fed.” Webster agreed that an open discussion would be beneficial. “I see a need for an open forum to discuss the matter,” she said, adding the Diversity Commission can help with education and awareness. Calling himself “just a concerned citizen,” Jones said he will do “whatever needs to be done” for a resolution to be passed. “I have faith that Forest Park will support it,” he said.

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D209 declares itself a ‘Welcoming’ District The board voted 5-1 in favor of the resolution after vigorous debate By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

The Proviso Township High Schools District 209 school board voted 5 to 1 in favor of a resolution reaffirming the district “as a Welcoming and Safe District for all students.” Board member Claudia Medina said the measure will make the district “have a conversation … to ensure that we follow the correct procedures and know exactly what to do in extreme cases.” She expects the district could face scenarios it hasn’t faced before as a result of President Donald J. Trump’s executive orders ramping up illegal immigrant deportations. The District 209 resolution, read in English and Spanish, reinforces the district’s commitment “to ensuring that all schools and district facilities are welcoming and safe places for students and their families,” and for providing a free public education to all area students “regardless of their immigration status.” The resolution also addresses U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the agency responsible for seizing illegal immigrants. Earlier this month, ICE announced raids in several metropolitan areas across the country, including in the Chicago area, resulting in 680 arrests. Forty-seven of those arrests took place in the Chicago area, with one arrest happening in Melrose Park. The district’s resolution comes in the wake of measures taken by other government bodies, including Oak Park, which recently designated itself a Sanctuary City. Last month, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel reaffirmed the

city’s designation as a sanctuary city. Former D209 board president and state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch (7th) also has sponsored the Immigration Safe Zones Act (or HB 462). Other municipalities within District 209’s borders, including Maywood, Melrose Park and Forest Park, have considered passing Sanctuary City ordinances. More than 53 percent of the district’s student population is Hispanic and 30 percent of the residents in Proviso Township are Hispanic. There was heated discussion among Medina and board member Dan Adams about the wisdom of passing the resolution after President Trump issued an executive order threatening to cut funding from entities that defy federal immigration laws and ICE officials. The resolution states that “unless specifically required by law,” anyone formally associated with the district, including employees, representatives, volunteers and contractors, “shall refrain from inquiring about immigration status or to produce documentation regarding immigration status of a student or parent.” The resolution also advises district employees, contractors, volunteers and representatives to require any ICE official attempting to enter district facilities to first notify the superintendent and the district’s general counsel “in advance of such entry and provide proper written authority.” Adams said the district doesn’t have the authority to stop an ICE official from entering a school facility. “They don’t have to listen to you,” Adams said. “They can just come in here. You can’t say, ‘Hey you have to call the superintendent.’ They’re not calling the superintendent. They’re coming in. End of story.”

Attorney William Gleason, the district’s legal counsel, said that if an ICE official shows up at a district facility “without a warrant and tells you they’re going to take somebody, I would not advise any of your staff or officials to impede with a government official because even if their action is unlawful, your interference is a crime.” Gleason said he believes it’s unlikely that ICE agents will enter school facilities in order to fish for students who are illegal immigrants. He said that, when they do enter sensitive areas, they usually have a warrant to arrest a particular person. “If they show up for a specific reason, your resolution is not going to stop them,” he said. Adams, who voted against the measure, argued that the resolution’s lack of enforcement power to stop ICE renders it meaningless and that, since it reinforces many of district policies, it is unnecessarily duplicative. He also argued that it could potentially harm the district by putting it in the position to lose federal funding. “This means absolutely nothing,” Adams said. “You’re giving kids a false sense of security by saying, ‘Oh, if we pass this resolution, you’re safe and this is a safe zone.’ … What are we going to do if they withhold funds? Are we going to raise taxes? … Has anybody ever come here and taken anybody? Has ICE ever come to this building? No. Nobody’s ever been deported from their school. But now you’re shining a spotlight on us.” Whether or not local municipalities would actually lose federal funding by adopting Sanctuary City legislation, however, is a matter of considerable national debate. Board members said the resolution could be subject to change after further review, but that the principle underlying the document is fixed in place. “[This resolution is] to assure and to reaffirm that [the district] is safe and welcoming for all students,” Superintendent Jesse Rodriguez said. CONTACT: michael@oakpark.com

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Anahi Soto to attend Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

A sophomore at Proviso East High School will travel to Lowell, Massachusetts in June to attend the Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders — a prestigious program that’s exclusively for honors high school students who are passionate about studying in the STEM (science, technology, engineering or mathematics) fields. Anahi Soto, 16, was nominated to represent Illinois at the Congress by Dr. John C. Mather, winner of the 2006 Nobel Prize in Physics and one of Time magazine’s “100 Most Influential People in the World” for 2007. Mather is science director of the Washington D.C.-based National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists. “The purpose of this event is to honor, inspire, motivate and direct the top students in the country who aspire to be scientists and technolo-

tire village. gists, to stay true to “I would like to express their dream and, after this achievement with the the event, to provide a people who’ve helped me path, plan and resourcto mature into the person es to help them reach I am now,” she said. “I feel their goal,” according that communities conto a statement released tribute to an individual’s by the academy. development as a person.” The congress is a In addition to networkthree-day event that aling, Soto will also benlows attendees to mingle ANAHI SOTO efit from the congress’ and learn from Nobel laureates, National Medal of Science diverse array of free services and programs, including “online social recipients and university deans. “This is a crucial time in America networks through which future when we need more nimble-minded scientists and technologists can and creative scientists and tech- communicate; opportunities for nologists who are even better pre- students to be guided and mentored pared for a future that is changing by tech and science leaders; and exponentially,” said Richard Rossi, communications for parents and executive director of the National students on college acceptance and Academy of Future Scientists and finances, skills acquisition, internships, career guidance and much Technologists, in the statement. In an email statement, Soto, a more,” according to the academy’s Maywood resident, said her achieve- statement. ment was made possible by the enCONTACT: michael@oakpark.com

Big surprise for retiring Proviso H.S. secretary Dozens of friends, community members, school administrators, elected officials, former colleagues and students gathered Feb. 15 at Proviso Math and Science Academy to honor Molly Cavanaugh, a longtime secretary in the district, for her six decades of service. The big surprise of the night, though, was an announcement by District 209 Superintendent Jesse Rodriguez revealing Proviso West’s Little Theatre will be renamed Cavanaugh Theatre in Molly’s honor. “I took pride in our Proviso to make sure our students received nothing but the best,” said Cavanaugh, a 1954 graduate of Proviso East High School. “I hope you know I gave Proviso my all, I gave Proviso my best.” She says Proviso has been her home away from home and her extended family. “I have established relationships with people that will last a lifetime.”

In her decades of service, Cavanaugh has seen many principals cycle through the district. Her current boss, Oscar Hawthorne, Proviso West’s principal, told Cavanaugh she has been his mentor. “When you become principal of a high school you learn to expect the unexpected,” Hawthorne said. “What I didn’t expect was to establish a relationship with someone that I grew to love.” When reached by phone Feb 16. Cavanaugh reflected on how her job has changed. Technology was one example and Cavanaugh reminisced about when the district bought its first computer. “We evolved in our jobs,” Cavanaugh said. “I remember thinking to myself ‘I’m gonna figure out how to work this thing.” Cavanaugh said she doesn’t have any specific plans for retirement.

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Forest Park Preschool Parents Night Thursday, Feb. 23 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Garfield Primary School: After a presentation, parents/guardians will have time to explore. Staff will be available to answer any questions. District 91, in conjunction with the Park District of Forest Park, will be offering a 5 day/week preschool program for children age 3-5. Children must be 3 years of age on or before September 1, 2017, to enroll. Prospective Families: Come to learn more about the Forest Park Preschool program, view the classrooms and meet our preschool. For questions or Saturday, Feb. 25 at 2 p.m.: Author Jack Fredrickson more information, please call Garfield Primary School Office and discussion, Hidden Graves, a P.I. mystery set in at 708-366-6945. Chicago (sixth Dek Elstrom) Important dates: Sunday, Feb. 26 at 2 p.m.: Clio’s Chroniclers March 1 - Parents/Guardians may begin calling to set up Saturday, Feb. 25 from 6:00 to 8:40 p.m., (history discussion group with Augie screening appointment 2nd Floor Administration Building Aleksy), Some Girls, Some Hats & April 24 - Registration and screening (both student and (7501 Harrison St.): Hitler by Trudi Kanter parent/guardian must attend) Ages: 18+ (must be 21 to consume wine). $40 per person. May 1 - Registration and screening (both student and parent/ guardian For more information, please contact the Park District of Forest must attend) Park at (708) 366-7500, or visit our website www.pdofp.org.

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Chamber seeks PRIDE nominations The Forest Park Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 23rd annual Forest Park PRIDE Awards. Sponsored by the Chamber and the village of Forest Park, PRIDE Awards are presented to commercial and residential property owners who have shown pride in Forest Park by making a significant investment in their property. Awards will be presented at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting on May 3. Just call the Chamber office for a form: You can submit as many nominations as you wish. Return nomination forms to the Chamber, 7344 Madison St., or village hall, 517 Desplaines Ave., by April 1. Contacts: Laurie Kokenes (Chamber, 708-366-2543) and Vanessa Moritz (village hall, (708-615-6202). laurie@exploreforestpark. com or vmoritz@forestpark.net.

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BIG WEEK The Culture Group: Reading Awake! Wednesday, Feb. 22 from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Forest Park Public Library: This group meets to discuss issues surrounding the complex and challenging topics of our time on the fourth Wednesday of each month. All are welcome to take part. Books available for check out at the Circulation Desk five weeks before discussion. For more information, contact the group’s organizer, Skye Lavin, at 708-689-6120. March 22: Hillbilly Elegy by JD Vance April 26: Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi May 24: Evicted by Matthew Desmond

Cover our Rust An outdoor art project is being planned for this spring to spruce up the concrete walls of the Circle Avenue bridge. Applications are now being accepted. All are welcome, from artists to families, and everyone in between. The bridge will be closed for a day filled with music, food, and creativity. Each person or group will have a 10-foot section of bridge to work with. A $30 entry fee buys you your kit, containing your paint, brushes, and a commemorative tote bag. You have from morning till evening to work on your design. This is a 1-day challenge to turn this unsightly bridge into a fun and whimsical piece of art. Don’t be shy, give it a try! Download the application from the village website or email forestparkarts@gmail.com.

Library rehab The lower level of the Forest Park Public Library will be closed through March 6. The library will undergo a flooring project to improve the look and comfort of the Youth Services Department, the Teen Territory, and the Austin Meeting Room. For the duration of the closure, the Kids, Tween, and Teen collections, along with all lower level spaces will be inaccessible (to both patrons and staff). During the closure, a pop-up collection for kids, tweens, and teens, as well as space to use the library and enjoy programming will be provided on the main level. If you are interested in a book, DVD, or other material that we cannot access, we would be happy to order it for you from another library. Storytimes will be hosted by Blue Max Coffee, 26 Lathrop Ave.

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Leave your car running, get it stolen A Forest Park man told police that his 2016 Hyundai Elantra, which he left running while taking his dog inside his apartment, was stolen from a building in the 7300 block of Dixon Street on Feb. 13 at about 3:05 p.m. He told police he took his key fob with him and that the vehicle, which is keyless, shouldn’t operate without the fob. The man told police he was inside his apartment for about 40 seconds, but in that time, someone got in his car and drove off. ■ A 31-year-old Forest Park man also called police on Feb. 15 at about 1:40 p.m. to report that someone stole his 2014 Honda RDX while he was unloading groceries at his home in the 7300 block of Randolph Street. The man told police he that parked next to the east side of the building and left his vehicle running while he took groceries inside. When he returned three minutes later, his vehicle was gone.

Caught in the act Forest Park police responded to a home on Marengo Avenue (police redacted the block number in the report) after a resident called to report that she’d just interrupted two men attempting to gain entry to the back door on Feb. 17 at 1:20 p.m. The two men, surprised by the woman’s appearance, ran out the back gate and fled in a vehicle waiting in the alley. Police found pry marks to the home’s back door and a broken window, but it did not appear that anyone gained entry.

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A resident of the 600 block of Hannah Avenue contacted police on the morning of Feb. 14 to report that someone entered his vehicle, which was parked in his open, unlocked garage overnight. Taken from the vehicle was a black North Face jacket valued at $250, a checkbook, work keys and a money clip holding identification, a credit card and $100 in cash. The offender also took a deposit bag containing $1,500 belonging to the victim’s employer, according to the police report.

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Panhandler arrested Forest Park police arrested a panhandler asking for money at the Harlem Avenue/I-290 interchange and charged him with possession of a controlled substance on Feb. 16 at 10:25 a.m. Police said the 55-year-old Chicago man was holding a sign and approaching vehicles for money on the eastbound exit ramp. Police arrested him for soliciting in the roadway and reported finding a small plastic bag containing a white powder that tested positive for heroin. The man reportedly told police he solicits money from motorists and then uses that money to buy heroin in Chicago.

CTA shelter damaged A CTA employee called police on Feb. 15 at about 6:50 a.m. after discovering someone had kicked out a panel on one of the windbreaker shelters on the Blue Line platform between Harlem and Circle avenues. The damage occurred overnight, the employee surmised. These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Forest Park Police Department, Feb. 13-17, 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.

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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.

Company cited for tenant’s noise Police are now ticketing the company that owns an apartment building in the 7400 block of Washington Street after repeatedly responding to complaints of loud music for months. Forest Park police responded again to the building, which has been declared a chronic nuisance, on Feb. 9 at about 9:50 p.m. for a loud music complaint. According to the report, the building’s owner has been trying to deal with the issue, but the disturbances continue “to the detriment of the neighbor-

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ittle Lana Shelton had a huge group of friends on hand to honor her and pray for her welfare on Sunday. The event was a fundraiser at Healy’s West Side. Tragically this tiny baby has an incurable condition. There are no words adequate to say to the Goodmans and Sheltons. Roger Grant wondered what was going on when fire trucks and cars filled Adams and Circle Avenues last weekend. Trouble was the cord that raises the flagpole in front of the VFW tore and had to be ■ replaced. After much climbing and pulling and adjusting they got the new cord up. More trouble … the new cord was too short so the men had to start the whole process over again. Do you know about the delicious luncheons being served at Dominican University every Thursday through April? If you call the Recipe Box at Dominican 708-4885290 by noon Monday, they will reserve a seat for you for that Thursday’s lunch. There’s lots of free parking. The meals are arranged, prepared and served by students in the Nutrition program at the university. They are balanced nutritionally, and plated up artistically (which makes everything taste better) Cost? $10 for a generous three-course meal consisting of appetizer/ salad, entrée and dessert. Sympathy to the family and friends of former Garfield teacher Judy Burke who died recently. Judy’s daughter Mary lives near the school with her dear dog Emma. Happy birthday to Jacque Madden, Megan Lyons, Janet Paulin, Michael Gillian, Rich and Bob Krieger, Xauer Skinner, Jean Guntow, Jean Leinweber, Jacqueline Janney, Chris Thornton, Mary White, Sam Huynh, Scot Grams,

Alexandria Eterno, Rachel Hamilton, Gary Neubeiser, Joseph and Jillian Tricoci, Darryl Licht, Dan Criscoen, Patrick Dornecker, Susan Rehore, Diane Janopouliosl, Jo McMahon, Arthur Kazar, Connor Sullivan, Gina Pardun, Sebastian Selizi, Aaron Rada, Chris Borzello. Happy anniversary to Renee and Joe DiGangi. Ten years ago we lost one of the smartest, funniest people ever to work for this paper. Dennis Gordon. Dennis died on the el reading the newspaper. He was on his way to the Journal. Typical Dennis riding public transportation. He was a computer genius and a great musician. His loss is still felt and always will be by anyone who knew him. This is my last regular weekly column in the Review. From time to time I’ll be back, but this is it. Thank you for your encouragement. Especially thanks to the truly wonderful people here at the Review. Words are inadequate and so easily slip into clichés. These people are too bright for that. So I’ll just say thank you for your help and friendship. Extra special thanks to Dan Haley, Jill Wagner, Jacquinete Baldwin, Ken Trainor and Claire Innes. I love each one of you. ■ Jackie is a former Chicago and Elmwood Park schoolteacher with an undying love for music, friendly pets and a host of life’s other treasures too numerous to list. She was born on the far southwest side of Chicago in a great neighborhood when it was a great time to be young.

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‘Welcoming’ Forest Park

n enthused crowd of supporters turned out at last week’s meeting of the Forest Park Village Council to ask that the village government consider adopting a “welcoming community” resolution. That language reflects a community’s choice to be supportive of immigrants and to intentionally reflect community values in how local officials interact with immigrants, some of them undocumented. It was a simple request for the start of a public conversation on a complex subject. Happily, Forest Park now has a Diversity Commission that can foster such a discussion. Mayor Anthony Calderone has reportedly asked the commission to draft a resolution that might be considered by the council in the future. That’s a smart step. It would be good for all of us who have hot button reactions to this issue to move to simmer for a bit and let the conversation unfold. The proposed action is mainly symbolic, at its core it is hopeful and respectful, and this would be a good time for all of us to recognize and appreciate the quickly growing Hispanic population both in Forest Park and in our Proviso Township overall. We’re all neighbors.

Talk of our town

After 45 years of telling Forest Park’s story one person, one life at a time, Jackie Schulz, our very own Talk of the Town columnist, is stepping back a little. This week’s column will be the first in a now monthly feature in the Forest Park Review. As we said to Jackie when she told us the news, “We’ll take Jackie Schulz any way we can get her.” And if once a month is the right rhythm, then OK. And while we will miss all the birthdays and anniversaries – only occasionally the wedding anniversary of a divorced couple or the birthday of a person who has expired! – what we will miss having in this newspaper are the warm introductions that Jackie makes of a new Forest Parker she just met at Schauers, the heartfelt send-offs to her nearly life-long acquaintances who do “most of the living and the dying” in this town, the updates on the kid across town who is doing good at school and deserves a huzzah. To us, Jackie Schulz is the personification of community journalism. She knows people, she loves them and she wants to share their stories. You don’t see this sort of across-the-back-fence journalism much anymore and we treasure it. Forest Park rightly boasts of its small-town charm. Jackie is the epitome of that sense of connection. More personally, our staff is going to miss having Jackie saunter into the office every Monday to write her column. She’s got her spot in the newsroom. She’s got her coterie of technical advisors at the ready to stare down whatever new glitch might befall her as she puts pixel to screen. Jackie is just a dear, positive presence. So now we at the office and readers at Forest Park kitchen tables will have to make do with a monthly dose of Jackie’s Talk of the Town. And we’ll be glad to have it.

Eberline report raises optimism on Madison

oel Eberline, co-owner of Yearbook, made a presentation to the village council Feb. 13, which was both a report on how the Chamber used the $20,000 they received from the village last year (for Madison Street branding, signage and promotion to complement the resurfacing and streetscape enhancements), and a plan for using another grant from the village, this one for $25,000, to market Forest Park businesses in 2017. As we entered the third millennium Madison Street merchants felt they were on a roll … and then two forces slowed down the momentum. One was the Great Recession and the other was that merchants in neighboring towns were upping their games. Thankfully, the nation, state and village are slowly pulling out of the recession, but the competition from bars, restaurants and shops in neighboring towns is not allowing Madison Street to rest on its laurels as the “Bucktown of the Western Suburbs.” Like the New England Patriots at the halftime of the Super Bowl, a couple of years ago, both business owners in Forest Park and the Village Council realized that, together, they needed to put forth some extra effort and change the game plan to regain the lead. The village invested big time in the redoing of Madison Street, which was completed last year, and they made a onetime grant of $20,000 to the Chamber of Commerce to be used for Madison Street branding, signage and promotion to accompany the resurfacing and streetscape enhancements.

restaurants and bars were printed and distributed. The map includes all of Forest Park and not just Madison Street. Sixty companion posters were printed and distributed to businesses. ■ Full page holiday events ads were placed in the Review, Wednesday Journal and Riverside Brookfield Landmark (total circulation of 12,500). ■ Full page ad with companion town profile was placed in West Suburban Living with 25,000 circulation.

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What has really created a buzz among Chamber members is the strategic marketing plan put together for 2017 by Noel Eberline and his marketing committee: ■ Twenty thousand revised shopping and dining directories to be inserted in the Review, Wednesday Journal and Landmark papers with a sticky note on the front page. ■ CTA advertising program, including rail station, platform and train interior advertising. (Total avg. 4-week ridership 4,057,848 across 33 stations; varies by station, eg. Harlem: 29,722; Forest Park: 89,003). ■ Full-page color ad in Chicago Magazine’s June “Go West - A Guide to Chicago’s Western Suburbs” issue, which will include a bonus full-page “advertorial” and microsite on the magazine’s web page. Total readership, 717,069. Average household income, $243,600. ■ Digital billboard advertising. The village’s lease agreement with J&B Signs for the billboard right by The Park overlooking I-290 includes seven hours of display time for the village per month which translates into 2,520 ten-second spots rotating evenly between 5 a.m. and 2 a.m., every day. Near the end of his presentation Eberline concluded, “We believe these planned marketing initiatives will serve as an effective launch for this marketing campaign. The advertising components are varied to target both the convenience visitor as well as to create greater destination draw from a larger geography. All of these components together, will serve to differentiate Forest Park and build a stronger regional image. “These priorities also align with the recommendations and action plan from the village-commissioned Business Development Initiative report, prepared by Business Districts Inc., Bridget Lane, in March 2015.”

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The Chamber presented evidence that they had been good stewards of the $20,000 received from the village last year: ■ Madison Street light post banners were designed, produced and mounted which, according to the Chamber presentation, “create a visual brand language for Madison Street from Harlem to Desplaines with bold graphics and key icons for Taste FP, Shop FP, Play FP and Live FP.” ■ Ten thousand copies of a shopping and dining directory/map of Chamber member stores, boutiques,

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Neighborhood scientists unite! The South PTO hosted “Science in the Neighborhood” at Field Stevenson School on Feb. 10. This special night would not have been possible without generous contributions from our neighborhood friends. We are grateful to the Forest Park Police Department (Forensic Fingerprints), Forest Park Fire Department (Thermal Imaging), Proviso Math and Science Academy (PhunPhysics), Forest Park Little League (Newtonian Baseball), Park District of Forest Park Aquatic Center (Pool Chemistry), Forest Park Review (Flying Paper), Riveredge Hospital (Emotional Brain), and Forest Park Boy Scouts (Thirsty Candle) for their creative and engaging presentations. We are thankful that Dr. Brunson, Mr. Milnamow and Dr. Cavallo support our community engagement events. We appreciate all the teachers and families from all the elementary schools who came out for our hands-on neighborhood science event. Together we are building the next generation of science explorers. Thank you.

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Stefan Herold, 90 Retired OPRF High School Custodian Stefan Herold, 90, formerly of Forest Park, died on February 13, 2017. He was born Sept. 2, 1926 in Weprowatz, Yugoslavia. Stefan, his wife Lilli and two children Harry and Veronika immigrated to the United States by ship from Zirndorf, West Germany, on Dec. 7, 1957 and made their home in Forest Park. They later resided in Oak Park, River Forest and Elmhurst before moving to Lemont in 1998. Mr. Herold was a construction worker in Germany, and after moving to the United States he was employed with Oak Park and River Forest High School as a custodian and retired after 30 years of service in June 1987. He was known by his many co-workers as Poppa #1 and received a jacket upon retirement and wore it proudly. He was a lover of all animals, not only his many cats and dogs throughout his lifetime but his many grand puppies and grand kitties. It wasn’t unusual to see him feeding and caring for his many outdoor “pets” as well. The hobbies he loved were woodworking, building things, fixing things, stamp collecting, having garage sales, going to

lunch, traveling and going on adventures, going on drives, decorating for the holidays, visiting the Polish deli, spending time at his camper home in Yorkville in the warmer months with his family, and being outdoors and working in his beloved yard. He and his wife were married on Feb. 14, 1948 and would have celebrated 69 years of marriage. Mr. Herold is survived by his wife Lilli (nee Schadek); his daughter Veronika (Scott) McAdam; his grandchildren, Amanda McAdam (Jason) Brown, Scott, Jr. (Brittany) McAdam, Jamie Herold and Stefan Herold; his grand puppy Nala and grand kitties June and Autumn. He was preceded in death by his son Harry; his parents, Georg and Eva Herold; his brother Adam (Eva) Herold; and his sisters, Katharina (Adam) Oppermann, Magdalena (Michael) Oppermann and Maria (Gunther) Witek. Visitation will be held Feb. 24, from 3 to 9 p.m. at Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home, 203 S. Marion St., Oak Park where services will be held on Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. Interment is at Forest Home Cemetery in Forest Park. Donations to the American Heart Association (heart.org), P.A.W.S. Chicago (pawschicago.org) or Best Friends Utah (utah.bestfriends.org) are appreci

Charlotte Sisson, 96 Lifelong Forest Park resident Charlotte E. Sisson (nee Rusch), 96, a lifelong resident of Forest Park, died on Feb. 13, 2017. She was born on May 30, 1920. Ms. Sisson is survived by her children, Sharon (James) Thomas, William (Cynthia), Wesley and Warren (Nadine); her sister, Frances Zajac; her grandchildren, John (Kristi), Sarah (Rich), Will, Fallon (Steve), Michael (Allyson), Mark, Michelle (Preston), Andrew, Amanda (Wes), Shane and the late Christopher; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Sisson, and her siblings, Paul, Robert, Raymond and Nancy. Services have been held. Interment was at Forest Home Cemetery in Forest Park. Memorial donations to the River Forest United Methodist Church, 7970 Lake St., River Forest, 60305, are appreciated. Zimmerman-Harnett Funeral Home, Forest Park, handled arrangements.

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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 Rev. Daniel deBeer, Interim Pastor Sunday Schedule Christian Education for All Ages 9:00am Worship Service 10:00am

Roman Catholic

St. Bernardine Catholic Church Harrison & Elgin, Forest Park

CELEBRATING OUR 105TH 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 Traditional Catholic

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

The Traditional Catholic Latin Mass

Our Lady Immaculate Church 410 Washington Blvd Oak Park. 708-524-2408 Mass Times: Sat. 8:00am Sun. 7:30 & 10:00am Operated by Society of St. Pius X. Confessions 1 hr. before each mass

Third Unitarian Church 11am Service: “Celebration of Life” thirdunitarianchurch.org (773) 626-9385 301 N. Mayfield near Austin and Lake

Grace Lutheran School

www.livingwd.org www.billwinston.org

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

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

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, 8:30 am and 11:00 am Adult Bible Class, 10:00 am 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 Holy Hour 6:00 pm Third Thursdays

Rev. James Hurlbert, Pastor

Roman Catholic

St. Edmund Catholic Church

188 South Oak Park Ave. Saturday Masses: 8:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Sunday Masses: 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Weekday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses: As Announced Reconciliation: Saturday 4:15 p.m. Parish Office: 708-848-4417 School Phone: 708-386-5131

Unity

UNITY CHURCH OF OAK PARK 405 North Euclid Ave.

The Light of God surrounds you. Sunday Services 9 am & 11 am Youth Education 11 am 708-848-0960 — unityoakpark.org

Upcoming Religious Holidays

Feb 25 Maha Shavaratri **

Hindu

26 Cheese Fare Sunday Orthodox Christian Transfiguration Sunday Christian 26-March 1 Intercalary Baha’i 28 Shrove Tuesday Christian Mar 1 St. David of Wales Christian

To place a listing in the Religion Guide, call Mary Ellen: 708/613-3342

Celebrating 100 Years

Forest Park Review, February 22, 2017

In The Village, Realtors®

189 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 386-1400 HomesintheVillage.com

April Baker

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DELIVERY DRIVER/HELPER Opening for a delivery driver or driver helper to deliver food and supplies to grade schools in the area. No nights or weekends, paid holidays. Full or part time available. Must be able to lift some heavy objects and work in all types of weather. Must be able to pass fingerprinting and drug test. Must have valid drivers license. No CDL required. Please call 708-442-7500 ext 2135.

VILLAGE OF RIVERSIDE SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Riverside Department of Public Works is seeking applicants for part-time, seasonal employment from approximately April through September. Duties are primarily outdoors and include landscape, streets, building and water/sewer maintenance and other duties as assigned. Hours of work are Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

INCS Job Fair, Sat 3/18!

The Illinois Network of Charter Schools will host its 12th annual job fair on Saturday, March 18 at ASPIRA Business and Finance Campus (2989 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, 60618) from 10:0012:30pm. Representatives from the state’s charter schools will be on hand to recruit hundreds of teachers, social workers, counselors, nurses, and other administrators. Register for free at www.teacherjobfair. org and contact Stephanie Arias at sarias@incschools.org with any questions. PLUMBING & SEWER TECH Experienced Plumbing & Sewer technicians needed, 5 years experience required. Local small business servicing Chicago & surrounding suburbs. Our trucks are fully stocked. You will be servicing everything from sewers to leaky faucets. Valid drivers license is a MUST, must be reliable with a good attitude. Please send resumes or call. Unlimited hours. Punctuality is the key! Send resume via fax to 708-447-9641,, email ThyPlumber@ yahoo.com or call 630-669-3661. PRESCHOOL TEACHER WANTED Lead classroom of 3 to 5-yr olds Creative Curriculum Early morning to afternoon M-F Seeking qualified, enthusiastic teacher/team player Call 708-386-1033 Send email to admin@oakparkbuildingblocks.com SUMMER SEASONAL STUDENT EMPLOYMENT The Village of Oak Park has openings for 2017 Summer Seasonal Student Employment in Engineering, Water and Sewer, Street Services, Fleet Services and Forestry. Interested and qualified applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a valid driver’s license and complete a separate Village of Oak Park application form for each position. Applicants are required to be actively enrolled in a postsecondary academic program. For additional information please visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oak-park.us/ jobs.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old, possess a valid Illinois Driver’s License and a high school diploma or equivalent. Applicants will be subject to a criminal background check, pre-employment physical and drug/ alcohol screen. Applications will be received until all positions are filled. Applications are available for download from the Village web site–www.riverside.il.us or can be obtained at Riverside Village Hall, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, IL 60546. Completed applications should be submitted to Riverside Village Hall. The Village of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TUTORING MATH TUTOR Need help with Math? Experienced and Patient. Build confidence, improve test scores, or prepare for ASVAB, ACT, SAT, and GRE. Flexible $35/lesson Mark @ 815-579-2681 mrmwbrown52@gmail.com

SUBURBAN REAL ESTATE HISTORIC MAYWOOD MANOR

902 S. 3RD AVENUE (2 blks W of 1st Ave & 1 blk N of Madison) Tired of renting? Why not consider buying an affordable 2BR condo w/ 1000+ sq ft of living space? Savings are built in from a unique 12 year tax freeze plus lower utility costs from energy saving systems and appliances. Onsite pkg, exterior lighting and enhanced security systems included. Plus you can customize and design your living space to better meet your needs! For details Call 708-383-9223.

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SUBURBAN RENTALS

APARTMENTS FOR RENT 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments, LR, DR, hardwood floors, tile bath, heat included $1300 & $1400 + security deposit. (708) 717-3975.

FOREST PARK 2BR apt $1100/mo. in a smaller, quiet building. Short walk to Green Line “L”. Updated with fresh paint. Very clean. No smoking. No pets. Credit check and 1 1/2 mos. security deposit required. Call 708-404-2865.

BERWYN 2 BR Large 5RM 2BR vicinity of Clinton & 21st St. Residential prop. Owner occupied. Close to shopping & transport. Fully applianced. Carpeted. All util. incl. $1100/mo. Credit check. Good tenants. 708-347-2500 Berwyn 6 RM, 2BR. Heated. Dining rm. Close to transport. Nice area. $995. Riverside 5 RM, 2BR. Heated. Pkg. Close to train & bus. $950. Brookfield Deluxe 4 RM, 1 BR. Excellent woodwork. Fully applianced. Heated. Laundry. Close to park. $825. No smoking. No pets. Credit Check a must. Welcome good tenants.

(708)284-2500

OAK PARK SMALL 1 BR Downtown Oak Park. Hardwood floors throughout. All utlities included. $800 per month. Call 708-657-4226. OAK PARK FOREST PARK Studio, 1, and 2 BDRM. Heated. Dining room. Parking available. Walk to El. $625-$1250.

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RIVER FOREST 2BR CONDO River Forest condo for rent. 2 BR, 1 BA, Hardwood floors, built-in microwave and dishwasher. $1185 per month includes heat. 1 parking space $60 add’l per month. 1-1/2 month security deposit. $39.95 application fee. Call Vicki at 708-714- 0686 or vicki@beyondpropertiesrealty.com.

M&M property management, inc.

708-386-7355 • www.mmpropmgt.com 649 Madison Street, Oak Park Oak Park: Studios, 1 & 2 BR from $750-$2000 Forest Park: 1 & 2 BR from $750-$1300

GLA PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC. LaVerne Collins Managing broker

Office located at: 320 S. Wisconsin Ave. Oak Park

708-763-9927 www.glapropertymanagement.com

Properties may be broker owned.

Call us for a complete list of rentals available.

Apartment listings updated daily at:

CITY RENTALS AUSTIN VILLAGE 5939 W. Midway Parkway Remodeled 1 BR. Half block from Oak Park, Green Line & shops. 3rd Floor. $800/month. Heat not included. 708-383-9223 or 773-6766805.

ROOMS FOR RENT AUSTIN CLEAN ROOM With fridge, micro. Nr Oak Park, Super Walmart, Food 4 Less, bus, & Metra. $116/wk and up. 773-637-5957 Large Sunny Room with fridge & microwave. Near Green line, bus, Oak Park, 24 hour desk, parking lot. $101.00 week & up. New Mgmt. 773-378-8888

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PARKING SPACES/ GARAGE PARKING DOWNTOWN OP

Overnight parking 6PM–7AM available immediately in lot near downtown Oak Park. Close to downtown, Green Line, Metra, Marion Street and Lake Street. $75 per month 708-848-4303X314 vjoshea@sachemco.com

ITEMS FOR SALE FINE CHINA

CHURCH FOR RENT

Lucien Piccard Fine China. Cream with platinum rim. 12 place settings. $150. Call 708-488-8755.

BEAUTIFUL CHURCH FOR RENT

Black futon on heavy iron frame. $49. Call 708-488-8755.

in OAK PARK. Perfect for a congregation. Other potential uses. Corner of Scoville & Adams. 708-848-5460 MAYWOOD COUNTRY CHURCH Lovely, old fashioned country church in Maywood, on corner of Fifth and Erie is looking for a roommate or tenant. We are willing to work out a flexible arrangement if you are an appropriate tenant. Various size spaces. Call 708 344-6150, leave a message.

SPACE FOR RENT Find your new apartment this Saturday from 10 am – 4pm at 35 Chicago Avenue. Or call us toll free at 1-888-328-8457 for an appointment.

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT

OAK PARK SPACE Suitable for not-for-profit. Varied uses possible such as school, office spaces, community services center, clinic, etc. Please call 312-810-5948

FUTON

Old Hausen Pool Table

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Upright Freezer Entertainment Center Armoire

Martha Stewart Cherry wood.

Yamaha Upright Piano

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Thomasville Table

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Ryan Grass Aerator Milwaukee Buffer Cars for Sale. All good condition. Call for prices

(708) 447-1762

Are you a For Sale By Owner? Call Mary Ellen to advertise in Wednesday Classified: 708-613-3342

PETS While you’re away, your pets are okay . . . at home

cat calls

Oak Park’s Original Pet Care Service – Since 1986

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WANTED TO BUY CA$H FOR YOUR OLD RECORDS I pay cash for old vinyl LPs, 12” singles & 45 rpm singles in good condition: JAZZ, R&B, DISCO, AFRICAN, LATIN, REGGAE, RAP, ROCK, ETC... Please call: (347) 257-3836. WANTED MILITARY ITEMS: Helmets, medals, patches, uniforms, weapons, flags, photos, paperwork, Also toy soldiers-lead plastic-other misc. toys. Call Uncle Gary 708-522-3400

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS STEINWAY GRAND PIANO 7 ft reconditioned refurbished Steinway Grand Piano “L”. Very excellent condition. $19,000. Call 708-488-8755

AUTOS FOR SALE 2007 FORD FOCUS WAGON 2007 Ford Focus SE Wagon. Clean straight car. No rust or body damage. Everything works. $5500. 708-447-6513

MUSICAL INSTRUCTION PIANO LESSONS IN YOUR HOME

Experienced, creative teacher. Excellent with children. lessons@35piano.com 708.228.7150

TAX SERVICES INCOME TAXES BY CPA. Inexpensive. Will travel. www.fiazeissa.com or 708-870-5006

Forest Park Review, February 22, 2017

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Public Notice is hereby given that the Village of Oak Park Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee will be holding an Introductory meeting, four public meetings for applicant Presentations, a Working Meeting and a Public Hearing on Program Year (PY) 2017 project proposals submitted to the Village for federal Community Development Block Grant Program & Emergency Solutions Grant Program funds. PY 2017 will run from October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018.

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT KEWAUNEE COUNTY Case No. 16CV105 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $10,000.00

Chertkow and Chertkow (22019) Attorneys for Petitioner 1525 East 53rd Street Chicago, Illinois 60615

FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION 14221 Dallas Parkway, Suite 1000 Dallas, TX 75254, Plaintiff vs. TODD L. LOHENRY and JANE DOE, unknown spouse of TODD L. LOHENRY E5922 10th Road Algoma, WI 54201; AND 210 Clark Street Algoma, WI 54201 CAROL J. SHANNON-LOHENRY and JOHN DOE, unknown spouse of CAROL J. SHANNON-LOHENRY 47â&#x20AC;&#x201C;49 Washington Boulevard Oak Park, IL 60302 MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., c/o Electronic Data Systems Corporation, 1901 East Voorhees Street, Suite C Danville, IL61834;

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FORTY DAY SUMMONS THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, TO : CAROL J. SHANNON-LOHENRY 47â&#x20AC;&#x201C;49 Washington Boulevard Oak Park, IL 60302 You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The complaint, which is also served upon you, states the nature and basis of the legal action. Within 40 days after February 22, 2017, 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: Clerk of Circuit Court Kewaunee County Courthouse 613 Dodge Street Kewaunee WI 54216 and to Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dess and Associates, S.C., Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorneys, whose address is: Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dess and Associates, S.C. 1414 Underwood Avenue, Suite 403 Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53213 You may have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not provide a proper answer within 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. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;DESS AND ASSOCIATES, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff By: M. ABIGAIL Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;DESS Bar Code No. 1017869 POST OFFICE ADDRESS: 1414 Underwood Avenue, Suite 403 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 (414) 727-1591 Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dess and Associates, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a Chapter 7 Discharge in Bankruptcy, this correspondence should not be construed as an attempt to collect a debt. Published in Wednesday Journal 2/22, 3/1, 3/8/2017

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STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division. In re the marriage of Marisela Ramirez,Petitioner and Jose Luis Ortiz, Respondent, Case No. 2016D-011584. 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 13, 2017, 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 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/2017

LEGAL NOTICE Chertkow and Chertkow (22019) Attorneys for Petitioner 1525 East 53rd Street Chicago, Illinois 60615 STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division. In re the marriage of Oluwatosin C. Ikumonisan,Petitioner and Evard David Ruf, Respondent, Case No. 2017D-001131. 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, 2017, 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 2/15, 2/22, 3/1/2017

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Mechanicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lien. Notice is given that a 1981 Mercedes Benz 300SD sedan, VIN #WDBCB20A6BB010307, belonging to Luke Russell, amount due and owing on this vehicle for repairs is $3101.81, is subject to enforcement of a mechanicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lien pursuant to Chapter 770 ILCS 45/1 et. seq. and 90/1 et. seq. Vehicle will be sold to the highest offer on or after April 1, 2017 at 435 Madison Street, Oak Park IL 60302. Published in Wednesday Journal 2/15, 2/22, 3/1/2017

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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: D17149402 on January 24, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of M MEJIA CONSTRCTION with the business located at: 7829 RUTHERFORD AVE APT 1NW, BURBANK, IL 60459. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: MACEDONIO MEJIA SILVAS 7829 RUTHERVORD AVE APT 1 NW BURBANK, IL 60459.

PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION FOR BID Mills Park Tower, Accessible Units 2A and 2F

STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division. In re the marriage of Adijat Folake Rosiji,Petitioner and Babajide Olugbenga Rosiji, Respondent, Case No. 2017D-001132. 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 / bMarch 20, 2017, /rdefault 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.

The Village of River Forest is accepting bids for the Parkway Tree and Stump Removal throughout the Village of River Forest. Detailed specifications for the above may be obtained by contacting John Anderson, Director of Public Works at 708-714-3550, via email janderson@vrf.us or through the “Bids & RFPs” section of the Village’s website www.vrf.us and can also be obtained at the office of the Director of Public Works Department, 400 Park Avenue, River Forest, Illinois, beginning Wednesday, February 22, 2017. A certified check or Bid Bond of ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid, made payable to the Village of River Forest, must accompany all proposals.

Oak Park and River Forest High School District 200 is accepting bids for an Auditorium Sound Reinforcement System. Sealed bids are due by Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 1:00 p.m., at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud.

The Village President and the Board of Trustees reserve the right to reject any and all bids.

Oak Park and River Forest High School District 200 Attn: Ron Johnson, Director of Purchasing and Transportation Welcome Center Auditorium Sound Reinforcement System 201 North Scoville Avenue Oak Park, Illinois 60302

John Anderson Director of Public Works Village of River Forest Published in Wednesday Journal 2/22/2017

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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 / bMarch 20, 2017, /rdefault 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 2/15, 2/22, 3/1/2017

PUBLIC NOTICE Invitation to Bid–Auditorium Sound Reinforcement System

Proposals must be submitted before 10:00 AM on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at the office of the Director of Public Works, 400 Park Avenue, River Forest, Illinois 60305, and will be publicly opened and read at that time in the Community Room, 400 Park Avenue, Illinois. All envelopes must be clearly labeled “2017 Tree and Stump Removal Program.”

Published in Wednesday Journal 2/15, 2/22, 3/1/2017

STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division. In re the marriage of Jesus Del Cid Flores,Petitioner and Martha Lidia Pichilla Pineda Respondent, Case No. 2017D-001130.

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The Village of River Forest is accepting bids for the Tree Trimming Program throughout the Village of River Forest. Detailed specifications for the above may be obtained by contacting John Anderson, Director of Public Works at 708-714-3550, via email janderson@vrf.us or through the “Bids & RFPs” section of the Village’s website www.vrf.us and can also be obtained at the office of the Director of Public Works Department, 400 Park Avenue, River Forest, Illinois, beginning Wednesday, February 22, 2017. A certified check or Bid Bond of ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid, made payable to the Village of River Forest, must accompany all proposals. Proposals must be submitted before 10:00 AM on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at the office of the Director of Public Works, 400 Park Avenue, River Forest, Illinois 60305, and will be publicly opened and read at that time in the Community Room, 400 Park Avenue, Illinois. All envelopes must be clearly labeled “2017 Tree Trimming Program.” The Village President and the Board of Trustees reserve the right to reject any and all bids. John Anderson Director of Public Works Village of River Forest Published in Wedensday Journal 2/22/17

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Failure to comply with these bid requirements may lead to disqualification of your bid. A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference and Walk-through will be held on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 7:00 a.m. at Oak Park & River Forest High School. Attendees are to gather and obtain ID badges at the Welcome Center located at Scoville Avenue Entrance 4 near Ontario Street. All bidders are encouraged to visit the project site by scheduling appointments through the Office of the Director of Buildings & Grounds at (708) 434-3698. Site visits will not be permitted prior to 3:30 p.m. daily. Unscheduled visits will not be permitted.

Sealed proposals will be received by the Oak Park Housing Authority at 21 South Boulevard, Oak Park, Il, 60302 until 2:00 p.m. local time on Monday, March 13, 2017 at which time they will be opened and read. The sealed bids will be received for the following project: Remodeling of apartments Unit 2A and 2F at Mills Park Tower 1025 Pleasant Place, Oak Park, Illinois, including selective demolition, gypsum board partitions, doors and frames, ceramic tile flooring, cabinets, counter tops, toilet fixtures, toilet accessories, light fixtures, painting and other work described in the Bid Documents. Prospective bidders must obtain Bid Documents, which will be available at Heitzman Architects, 111 North Marion Street, Oak Park, IL 60301 telephone (708) 848-8844, or Imperial Reprographics and Supply, 823 South Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304, telephone (708) 8481030. Bidders are urged but not required to attend a pre-bid meeting at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, February 27, 2017 at 1025 Pleasant Place to familiarize themselves with the project. Bids must be in a sealed envelope and clearly marked with job being bid. The Oak Park Housing Authority reserves the right to award the contract in its best interests, to reject any or all proposals, to waive informalities in bidding, and to hold the three lowest proposals for a period of sixty (60) days after bid due date. This project is assisted with funds received from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and is subject to Federal Regulations including Fair Labor, Prevailing Wage and Equal Opportunity requirements. Bid Security in the amount of 5% of the bid is required. A Performance Bond will be required for the general contractor to whom the project is awarded if the contract sum exceeds $100,000. James R. King Director of Elderly and Disabled Housing (708) 306-1792 Published in Wednesday Journal 2/22/2017

Interested firms can may access the bid documents on the Districts solicitation website located at www. oprfhs.org,”About Us”, “Services”, “Business Office”, “Bids and RFP’s” or by contacting Ron Johnson at rjohnson@oprfhs.org. Published in Wednesday Journal 2/22/2017

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR CARLSBAD FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST Plaintiff, -v.WILLIAM M. LAWRENCE, ANNAMARIE POPLAWSKA AKA ANNA POPLAWSKA AKA A. POPLAWSKA, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EMPLOYEE’S CREDIT UNION Defendants 10 CH 21202 1017 South Harlem Ave. Forest Park, IL 60130 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, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 21, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1017 South Harlem Ave., Forest Park, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-13-423-020-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $244,072.49. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS

605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 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 606064650 (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) 4221754 CookPleadings@hsbattys. com Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 10 CH 21202 TJSC#: 3614591 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. I713207

which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, 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 606064650 (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. 152716 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 15 CH 16132 TJSC#: 3614542 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. I713609

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 16, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 521 SOUTH BLVD., Oak Park, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-07-403-059-0000 Vol. 142. The real estate is improved with a townhouse. 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, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund,

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION CITIZENS BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION F/K/A RBS CITIZENS, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHARTER ONE BANK, F.S.B SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO HINSDALE FEDERAL BANK FOR SAVINGS Plaintiff, -v.CARL T. GROESBECK, LEIGHTON HOLDINGS, LTD., UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 009347 331 N. TAYLOR AVENUE 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 15, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 17, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 331 N. TAYLOR AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-08-109-011-0000. 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, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation

as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-1608522. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-16-08522 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 009347 TJSC#: 37-47 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. I713637

real estate: Commonly known as 430 HOME AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 1607-324-033-1047. 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, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-1608579. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South

Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-16-08579 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 009406 TJSC#: 36-14055 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. I714201

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC; Plaintiff, vs. CEDRIC K. MORRIS; TARIA M. MORRIS; MONIQUE MORRIS; CARRIE WILLIAMS; STATE OF ILLINOIS; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY; Defendants, 13 CH 26038 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, March 13, 2017 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. 15-15-314-007-0000. Commonly known as 1925 South 19th Avenue, Maywood, IL 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 Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 13-038680 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122

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. 15-15-210-008-0000. Commonly known as 1217 South 16th Avenue, Maywood, IL 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 Ms. Kimberly S. Reid at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 236-0077. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122

twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 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) 4221754 CookPleadings@hsbattys. com Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 15 CH 08586 TJSC#: 37353 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. I713500

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.GLENVILLE H. WALKES, OAK PARK PLACE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 009406 430 HOME AVENUE 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 November 29, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 28, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF MULTI-CLASS MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES OF CHASEFLEX TRUST, SERIES 2007-2 Plaintiff, vs. WILLIAM H. FARLEY, JR. AKA WILLIAM H. FARLEY,GALE FOSTER FARLEY AKA FARLEY G. FOSTER, CITIBANK, N.A, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 09 CH 9575 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on September 16, 2016 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, March 13, 2017 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. 16-06-119-019-0000. Commonly known as 1023 North Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Ms. Kimberly S. Reid at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 236-0077. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I714701

I714705 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE DEUTSCHE ALT-A SECURITIES, INC. MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-OA3 Plaintiff, vs. CESAR HERNANDEZ, JANE DOE, CURRENT SPOUSE OR CIVIL UNION PARTNER, IF ANY, OF CESAR HERNANDEZ, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 14 CH 13338 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on August 8, 2016 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, March 13, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison

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I714708 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF MARIAN P. GORE AKA MARIAN PICKETT, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF MARIAN P. GORE AKA MARIAN PICKETT, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF MARIAN P. GORE AKA MARIAN PICKETT, DECEASED, CHERYL BAKER, ACCESS CREDIT UNION, THE ELMS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, WILLIAM BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF MARIAN P. GORE AKA MARIAN PICKETT, DECEASED Defendants 15 CH 08586 404 S. Elmwood Ave., Unit 1N 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 January 5, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 6, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 404 S. Elmwood Ave., Unit 1N, Oak Park, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-07-423-039-1001 fka 1607-423-001. The real estate is improved with a residential condominium. The judgment amount was $53,321.33. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2005-HE1, ASSET BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES Plaintiff, -v.RICHARD H. BOYD III, AMERICAN EXPRESS CENTURION, ASSET ACCEPTANCE LLC, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CAROLYN M. BOYD, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, GERALD NORDGREN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR CAROLYN M. BOYD (DECEASED) Defendants 16 CH 010645 633 S. OAK PARK AVENUE OAK PARK, IL 60304 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 5, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 3, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 633 S. OAK PARK AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60304 Property Index No. 16-18-117-021-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee

shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 1416-08694. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-16-08694 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 010645 TJSC#: 36-14290 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. I714369

real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 1415-06149. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-06149 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 006388 TJSC#: 37-424 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. I714411

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION JAMES B. NUTTER & COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.STANLEY A. HUBBARD, III. A/K/A STANLEY A. HUBBARD, A/K/A STANLEY ALLEN HUBBARD, III., A/K/A STANLEY HUBBARD, JULISA MICHELLE HUBBARD Defendants 15 CH 14398 2033 SOUTH 6TH 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 October 3, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 29, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2033 SOUTH 6TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-14-319-0100000. The real estate is improved with a brown, brick, single family, two car detached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of

the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce. com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 13411. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@ pierceservices.com Attorney File No. 13411 Attorney Code. 60489 Case Number: 15 CH 14398 TJSC#: 37-601 I714984

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 (CWALT 2004-2CB) Plaintiff, -v.CHARLES J. NOVAK, KATHLEEN A. NOVAK A/K/A KATHLEEN ANN NOVAK, BEERMANN SWERDLOVE LLP, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., FIRSTMERIT BANK, N.A. S/B/M TO MIDWEST BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, GERALDINE M. REDMOND, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 09899 1537 SOUTH ELGIN AVENUE FOREST PARK, IL 60130 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 22, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 28, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1537 SOUTH ELGIN AVENUE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-24-215-034-0000. The real estate is improved with a tan, vinyl siding, single family, two car detached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of

title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 8255. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices. com Attorney File No. 8255 Attorney Code. 60489 Case Number: 15 CH 09899 TJSC#: 37-1454 I715302

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST Plaintiff, -v.JAMES A. BROWN, NATASHUR S. BROWN, NATASHUR S. BROWN, AS TRUSTEE PURSUANT TO THE DECLARATION OF TRUST DATED 8/4/2005, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Defendants 15 CH 006388 174 N. HUMPHREY AVENUE 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 January 5, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 7, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 174 N. HUMPHREY AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-08-123-003-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential

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