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The return of fireworks And Music Fest, too

By ROBERT J. LIFKA

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ction taken at recent village council meetings will help Forest Park residents to a double dose of fun in July, with the return of a fireworks display on Independence Day and the third annual Music Fest on Madison Street, Friday through Sunday, July 21 through 23.

At the Feb. 13 meeting, the village council approved by a 3-0 vote (with two abstentions) a request from the Park District of Forest Park to seek voluntary contributions in support of its Independence Day fireworks in conjunction with vehicle sticker renewal notices. Commissioners Joseph Byrnes and Rachell Entler said they abstained because they both work for the park district. The vote came despite a similar request made by the Kiwanis Club during the public comment portion of the meeting.

At Monday’s meeting, the village council approved, by a 5-0 vote, the dates requested by the Forest Park Chamber of Commerce to hold Music Fest on Madison Street between Desplaines and Circle avenues.

When park district officials voted in 2012 to cancel the Independence Day fireworks display, they said it was a victim of its own success. At that time, Park Director Larry Piekarz said Forest Park’s fireworks display was so good that control of the throngs of spectators coming from neighboring suburbs was proving to be too challenging for local police, even with assistance from other departments.

“People couldn’t move and there were traffic See FIREWORKS on page 7

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CANVASSING: Wine and Paint Night last Saturday produced a plethora of landscapes. See more photos on page 5.

Proviso Together slate makes pitch at Hillside forum Candidates for D209 board are supported by board members from Forest Park

By THOMAS VOGEL

Feb. 25, hoping to drum up support for their campaigns in an election just six weeks away.

The candidates — Rodney Alexander, Arbdella Patterson,

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Four school board candidates made their election pitches to about a dozen Hillside residents at the Hillside Public Library,

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Celebrating 100 Years

forest park review wishes everyone a happy St. Patrick’s Day Come see us at this year’s Forest Park St. Patrick’s Day parade on Saturday, March 4th.

Parade starts at 1pm.

We’ll be passing out your favorite Ferrara candy.

Afterwards, please join us at O’ Sullivan’s for a pint.

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Lindy wasn’t the only aviator to land here

n Forest Park, as we look back at a century of the Forest Park Review, we celebrate our connection to Charles Lindbergh, who bunked here, while flying out of Checkerboard Field (now Miller Meadow). However, there was another illustrious pilot who flew from this nearby airstrip: Bessie Coleman. Now that we’re segueing from Black History Month to Women’s History Month, it’s appropriate to honor this pioneering aviator.

Coleman’s story is especially remarkable when you consider her origins. She was part African-American, part Native-American and grew up a sharecropper’s daughter in Texas. Bessie was working in the cotton fields when she wasn’t walking four miles to a one-room school. She did well there and even completed a year of college.

Coleman got the flying bug early but found there were no flight schools in the U.S. that would give lessons to a woman, much less a mixed-race woman. She moved to Chicago in 1916 at the age of 23, where she worked two jobs to save up money for a trip to France. She studied French before traveling to Paris. In 1921, Coleman became the first woman ever of her background to hold a pilot’s license.

After she earned her license, she remained in France for two months to take

lessons from a French WWI ace. By the time she returned to the States, Bessie Coleman was an international sensation.

She was quoted as saying, “The air is the only place free from prejudices. Race needed to be represented, so I thought it my duty to risk my life to learn aviation.”

She was still barred from learning it in the U.S., so she returned to Europe for more training. She was determined to become a barnstorming stunt flier. The Fokker Corporation of Germany assigned one of its top pilots to teach her.

After polishing her skills, Coleman was billed as, “the world’s greatest woman flier.”

Back in New York, she performed her first air show for soldiers of an AfricanAmerican army unit. Then in 1922, she gave a thrilling performance at Checkerboard Airdrome. Coleman executed figure eights, loops and low-altitude flying, where her wings skimmed the ground. She was cheered by a large and enthusiastic crowd.

Coleman gained a reputation as a pilot who would stop at nothing to perform a difficult stunt. Her daredevil determination almost cost her life. Her plane stalled during a Los Angeles air show and she crashed, breaking her leg and three ribs.

Coleman became popular with whites as well as blacks. She also had movie star

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looks and was offered the starring role in a feature-length film. But she walked off the set when the role required her to dress in tattered clothing. She refused to portray the negative image many whites had of blacks at that time.

Bessie Coleman’s dream was to start an aviation school for women and minorities, but she didn’t live long enough to see it come true. On April 30, 1926, Coleman and a co-pilot were testing a new plane when it suddenly plunged into a diving spin.

Coleman was thrown from the plane at 2,000 feet. Her co-pilot was also killed on impact. In the wreckage it was discovered that a wrench used to repair the plane had jammed the controls.

Coleman’s dream may have died, but her example motivated African-American men and women to take to the sky. In 1938, Cornelius R. Coffey opened the Coffey School of Aeronautics at an airstrip at Harlem and 87th. There he trained white and black students, including some pilots who would later join the Tuskegee Airmen.

Bessie Coleman, the sharecropper’s daughter, who became the toast of Paris, would have been proud.

■ 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.

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Five Forest Park police officers stopped a van near Madison and Circle Avenues suspected of involvement in a Maywood shooting, Feb. 25 around 2 p.m.

The Maywood Police Department called Forest Park police following reports of a shooting involving two cars near 1st Avenue and Roosevelt Road in Maywood. Maywood police saw one car headed east on Roosevelt toward Forest Park. At least one of the vehicles was part of a funeral procession for the victim of a gang shooting, Forest Park Police Chief Tom Aftanas said. Just minutes earlier, Forest Park police units had been monitoring the same funeral procession as it headed west along Roosevelt Road. The department had received several calls from frustrated residents about the procession.

“People were driving recklessly into oncoming traffic,” Aftanas said. “People were hanging out of the windows, out of the sun roofs.”

Alerted by Maywood police, Forest Park police were looking for the van. One officer

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Forest Park police stopped a vehicle that had been shot up during a wild funeral procession that passed through Forest Park on Roosevelt Road, Saturday. spotted a blue 2005 Dodge Caravan with a funeral sticker heading northbound on Desplaines Avenue “at a high rate of speed,” according to reports. The van blew the red

light at the intersection of Desplaines and Jackson Boulevard and the officer lost sight See MAYWOOD FUNERAL on page 10

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A special plaque for a special customer Remembering Loretta Walsh a year after leaving Shanahan’s for good

By JOHN RICE

Walsh was born on March 23, 1922 and followed a familiar path in River Forest, attending St. Luke Elementary School, Trinity High School and Rosary College uite the woman is honored by a plaque at her (now Dominican University). She earned a degree in favorite restaurant. On the wall of Shana- Liberal Arts. After college, she married John Walsh, han’s, near the high-top table where she al- whose grandfather was P.M. Walsh himself.

They raised five children and celebrated their 60th ways sat, is a plaque in tribute to the late Loretta Walsh. It reads, “Loretta O’Mara Walsh Anniversary at — where else? — Shanahan’s. After 1922-2016 ‘Let’s go to Shanahan’s’ 1990-2016.” Mass at St. Luke, 70 guests from all over the country Her daughter, Tagger O’Brien, explained, “My broth- assembled at the restaurant. In fact, Shanahan’s is the er Kevin had it made to honor and memorialize our site of many family gatherings. Walsh celebrated her mom’s many years and wonderful times at Shanahan’s. 90th birthday at the Drake Hotel but on the way home, Tim and Radana and everyone at Shanahan’s were fam- she spoke her familiar phrase, “Let’s stop at Shanahan’s.” ily to her.”

For such a refined, accomplished woman, Walsh had Walsh was a lifelong River Forest resident but Forest Park was her playground. She had known Tim Shana- a peculiar fascination with the gangster John Dillinger. han when he was growing up in River Forest, so his res- It stemmed from an incident when she was 10 years old.

Her family was parked on North Avenue, taurant naturally became her headquarters. when they spotted a suspicious car in As soon as she came through the door, David front of them. Dillinger and his gang were the bartender would have her drink set up. inside and Walsh had the audacity to walk It was vodka, with a splash of soda, on the around the car, causing the occupants to rocks with two limes. Walsh was serious slide down in their seats. Her father got the about the “splash.” license plate and reported it to the River She chose her perch, so she could see who Forest Police Department. It turned out to was coming through the front door. Young be stolen. Police found it abandoned after and old stopped at the table to see her. For Dillinger stole another car. dinner, she would order a Reuben or a patty Walsh had another celebrity sighting melt. Then she would top off the evening later in life. She walked into La Strada with Irish coffee. Walsh loved her homeRestaurant (now Angelo O’Leary’s) and away-from-home so much, she would somespotted Richard Burton and Elizabeth times visit two or three times a week.

Taylor. They were in town to visit the When she wasn’t socializing, Walsh was a grave of her third husband, Michael serious businesswoman. She joined the famTodd. Walsh was a fan of Forest Park her ily real estate business, P.M. Walsh & Co., in entire life. She was out on the town every 1965 and was still coming to work every day TAGGER O’BRIEN night the week before she died. in her 90s.

Loretta Walsh’s daughter After celebrating Valentine’s Day 2016 “She always had a contract with her,” at Shanahan’s, she complained the next O’Brien said. “She said she’d been in every day of having trouble breathing. Her famhouse in Oak Park, River Forest and Forest ily took her to Rush Oak Park Hospital, where they fitted Park — twice.”

Walsh was a female pioneer in the real estate busi- her with an oxygen mask. Walsh complained that she ness and as feisty as they come. She sold residential “felt like a Blackhawks goalie” and tore off the mask. and commercial and nothing could keep her from mak- The Shanahan’s staff came to visit her in the hospital. One of the restaurant’s regulars, Larry Reynolds, ing a sale.

“If the key didn’t work, she would climb through a brought green flowers to his “best gal.” Walsh scoffed, window,” O’Brien recalled. Her mother sat right be- assuring Reynolds she’d be around for St. Patrick’s Day. David the bartender also visited her. Walsh had a spehind her at the office at 7636 W. North Avenue. The desk is still heaped with papers and her client book is cial place in her heart for him. Not only did he have her drink ready to go, when it was time to leave, he pulled crammed with names and telephone numbers.

“She was fair, honest and hard-working,” O’Brien her car in front and walked her out the door arm-insaid. She was also a fast driver who sometimes got arm. “I visited her two days before she died,” David stopped by the Forest Park police on her way to a sale. said. “She was in no pain, really happy. She was excited When she explained the reason for her rush, the officer about going back to Shanahan’s. She was a really hapdidn’t give her a ticket. At the office, she was the go-to py, strong woman, full of energy.”

They all came to see her, including Stella. Kate reperson for advice, and her suggestions usually made the sale go through. She was proud to work at a family called, “She was a doll. I loved waiting on her.” Radana Shanahan said, “We loved her. She was an icon here. business, which is celebrating its 127th year.

“She was a fantastic woman, very classy,” Tim Sha- She was more than a customer. She was a friend. She nahan recalled. “She was way ahead of her time, run- died like a queen, said goodbye to everyone and died ning her own business. She was such a nice person, she with grace.”

Walsh was only ill for a few days and her mind rewas like family.”

In fact, when Walsh’s son, Kevin, wed Shanahan’s sis- mained sharp to the end. She passed away on February 18, 2016. Now, when customers sit at her high top table, ter, Maggie, the families became related by marriage.

“They’re a great family,” Shanahan continued. “The Radana will point out the plaque and tell them they are only reason we open up on Thanksgiving is to accom- sitting where a great lady used to sit.

One can almost hear Walsh holding court and telling modate the Walsh family. For 26 years, they’ve been David, Stella, or Diane, “Easy on the soda.” coming to Shanahan’s after their football game.”

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had a contract with her. She said she’d been in every house in Oak Park, River Forest and Forest Park — twice.”

Courtesy Shanahan’s

LOYAL CUSTOMER: Loretta Walsh’s devotion to Shanahan’s is memorialized on the wall of the longtime Forest Park institution.

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PROVISO TOGETHER Change agents from page 1 Amanda Grant and Samuel Valtierrez — make up the reform-minded “Proviso Together” slate in the April 4 election. The foursome spent nearly three hours answering questions from residents and discussing the future of the district, which serves 10 suburbs. All four candidates are parents of current or former Proviso students, a fact featured prominently in each pitch.

“I saw the need for these kids to get a better education, to achieve something in life,” Altierrez, whose son graduated from Proviso East in 2016, said. “Our schools aren’t providing that. It makes me so upset.

We must rise up and doing something about it.”

The event, organized by Hillside Together, a local neighborhood group, focused on a wide range of issues, including academic achievement, student attendance rates, parent involvement, K through 12 cross-district collaboration, financial accountability, district leadership and curriculum. Ned Wagner, a Forest Parker and current District 209 board member who supports the Proviso Together slate, was also in attendance.

Paul Kasley, a Hillside resident for several decades, mentioned the need to change the stigma of vocational programs in high schools.

“There seems to be this perception in education that vocational training is for dummies,” Kasley said. “Somehow the idea has been planted in our minds that you’re only useful if you go to college.”

Wagner mentioned the planned “Career Academies” at Proviso East as a step in the right direction.

The academies, which will begin in fall 2017, are curriculum tracks designed to prepare students for professions after high school and better serve their individual interests, according to the D209 website.

The academies include “Arts and Communications” and “Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.”

Altierrez, an electrician, also spoke about his appreciation for technical and vocational training.

Other attendees, including one Hillside mother, lamented the choice many Proviso parents must make once their children reach high school age: move to another community with better performing schools or find a way to afford parochial or private school tuition.

Grant, a mother of two young children herself, sympathized with the woman and said that dilemma was a motivating issue for her candidacy.

“Do I stay or do I go?” she said. “I’ve gone with the third option which is roll up my sleeves and get to work.”

Other residents, like Greg Gibbons, just came to meet the candidates and get a sense of their campaign messages.

“I just wanted to come, get updated on what’s going on,” Gibbons said.

None of the four candidates on the Proviso Together slate are from Hillside. The slate, however, is geographically diverse, with each candidate hailing from a different Proviso community: Melrose Park, Westchester, Bellwood and Maywood.

“We need to have a balanced board. That slate was put together consciously,” Wagner said.

“You have to get your message out to all these communities. That’s one of the challenges of District 209.”

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D209 slate hopes to form a board majority Candidates want to build on progress started by Forest Park incumbents

By THOMAS VOGEL Contributing Reporter

Four Proviso school board candidates, hoping to capitalize on momentum from the last round of local elections in 2015, are campaigning to secure a solid majority on the District 209 Board of Education in the upcoming April 4 election.

The four candidates — Rodney Alexander, Della Patterson, Amanda Grant and Samuel Valtierrez — are running as the “Proviso Together” SAMUEL VALTIERREZ slate and are aligned with several Melrose Park incumbent board members, including Forest Parkers Ned Wagner and Claudia Medina. Together, the candidates intend to reform D209, which has struggled with low academic achievement scores and a not-so-great public image, including a fire and several student fights, for years.

“They started a wonderful movement two years ago,” Grant said of Wagner and Medina, Feb. 23. “I’m AMANDA GRANT proud to have voted for them.”

Westchester Grant said Proviso Together is trying to build on the election success of Wagner and Medina and hopes the slate can get enough candidates elected to have at least four votes — a majority on the seven-member board. The slate’s platform, according to their website, calls for more vocational programming, better communication between the district administration and parents, and better financial accountability.

Proviso Together candidates are diverse, with each of the four living in a different Proviso community. They all, however, are parents of former, current or soon-to-be Proviso students.

Amanda Grant, for instance, is a mother of two young kids and says her children will attend Proviso West, regardless of the April 4 election outcome. Grant has lived in Westchester since 2003 and works at the Forest Preserve District of Cook County as an administrative assistant. She is also the co-director of the Westchester Food Pantry. Grant, who grew up in Northern Indiana and Kankakee, said she does not want to leave Westchester.

“I’m really tired of seeing young families move out of my community,” Grant said. “I’m tired of seeing clients in the food pantry come in and want better for their children in high school.”

Another slate member, Samuel Altierrez of Melrose Park, shared a similar sentiment. Altierrez, who works as an electrician, has five children. One graduated from Proviso East in 2016 and another attends Proviso Math and Science Academy.

“We have kids in the system. We have a vested interest,” Altierrez said. “I take that very seriously.”

Altierrez wants to partner with local tradesmen and help Proviso kids understand there are alternatives to a fouryear university education.

“Not every student is going to be a lawyer or a doctor,” he said. “I want to bring the trades back into the schools.”

Della Patterson, who lives in Maywood, also understands the importance of vocational training but says she supports more Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate classes across D209.

Patterson’s three children graduated from Proviso West about 15 years ago and all attended universities after high school. For Patterson, a native Chicagoan and a product of public education herself, there was no hesitation in sending her kids to Proviso schools. Patterson has worked in education for several decades, including as a teenage parent program coordinator in D209.

For Patterson, better communication between district leadership and parents is a top priority. During her time working at Proviso schools, DELLA PATTERSON she witnessed several instances of Maywood lackluster treatment of parents by school staff. Parents, for instance, might not understand educational jargon, she noted.

“It’s not a parent-friendly district,” Patterson said. “You have to work with parents. You have to make the district welcoming.”

This is Patterson’s fourth time running as a school board candidate. She has campaigned in the last three elections although always as RODNEY ALEXANDER an independent. There are advanBellwood tages, Patterson said, to aligning with a slate, including better fundraising and messaging opportunities. Altierrez concurred.

“We support each other,” he said. “They had some of the same ideas and some of the same thoughts and reasons to run for the board.”

Despite running as a slate, Altierrez, Grant and Patterson all noted that everyone, while sharing similar ideas about D209, is an individual, with unique life experiences and professional backgrounds.

“We all bring our own flavors to the slate,” Grant said.

Rodney Alexander, the slate’s fourth member, lives in Bellwood. He did not respond to requests for an interview.

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FIREWORKS

Diversity Commission continues to grow

Bringing it back

Keeping up with the times

By ROBERT J. LIFKA Contributing Reporter

The Forest Park Diversity Commission is not only gaining prominence but also new members.

At Monday’s meeting, the village council voted to increase membership from seven to nine members and appointed Naoto Hasegawa and Austin D’Souza to fill the newly created positions. Both votes were unanimous.

In recommending the two, Mayor Anthony Calderone commented on how the Diversity Commission is becoming more diverse.

Hasegawa was born in Japan and D’Souza in India. After noticing D’Souza in the audience, Calderone thanked him for offering to serve and asked him to stand and be recognized, which he did to a round of applause.

Forest Park officials unveiled the longtalked-about commission in May, approving the ordinance, creating it and appointing six residents to serve on it.

At that time, Calderone acknowledged that other communities have similar groups, but her said the Forest Park version is not modeled after any particular municipality.

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In October, Deborah Starks, was appointed, becoming the first African American member. Other members are Nick Ardinger, Tom Holmes, Trudy Roznos, Mike Thompson, Scott Watson and Kate Webster.

The Diversity Commission has stepped into the spotlight in conjunction with the recent grassroots effort to make Forest Park a “welcoming community.”

Village residents Kamau Jones and Deborah McConnaghay started the conversation during the public comment portion of the well-attended Feb. 13 village council meeting, each asking elected officials to consider passing such a resolution.

They, Starks and three others also spoke at Monday’s meeting, each asking village officials to join them in supporting the effort.

Starks noted that the Diversity Commission has been asked to draft a “welcoming community” resolution to be considered by the village council at a future meeting and that public input was welcome. Her comments were met with applause from the audience, which was larger than usual, apparently due to the presence of supporters of the effort. Starks said after the meeting that no timetable has been established.

problems,” he said, noting that some just stopped their cars in the middle of the street while they watched the display.

After the four-year hiatus, park district officials are bringing back the fireworks display, but on a smaller scale.

“We’re trying to do it in the safest and most fun way we can,” Piekarz said.

In addition to the fireworks display, entertainment that afternoon and evening will include the Circle of Fifths, performing at 4 p.m., and the Redmonds, performing at 6. In between, Piekarz said officials are planning a performance by a magician.

As in previous years, the softball field will be the location for the fireworks display. Piekarz said the park district’s previous pyrotechnics company is no longer in business, leading them to contract with Mad Bomber Fireworks Productions, which also provides the fireworks display in Oak Park. Noting the cost of fireworks has risen about 20 percent since 2012, Piekarz said the park district has budgeted $20,000 for the day’s festivities, the majority of which will be spent on the display.

Entler said park district officials are asking residents to make donations to help soften the bottom line. She added they have

no target for donations and response from residents will not affect the size or magnitude of the fireworks display.

“We’re excited,” Piekarz said.

Music Fest, meanwhile, which will be promoted again by Star Events, will be held on the same schedule as last year’s event, from 5 to 11 p.m., July 21; noon to 11 p.m., July 22; and noon to 10 p.m., July 23. Star Events also promoted Music Fest in 2015 and 2016.

Admission to Music Fest will be $5 per person. The event will feature two stages, two beer gardens and food, as well as carnival games, arts and crafts, and a sidewalk sale of boutique, gallery and specialty items. Festivities on July 22 will include a number of family-friendly activities, including a giant slide, pony rides and face painting.

Laurie Kokenes, executive director of the Chamber of Commerce, said organizers are trying to add more local participation, especially entertainment.

“It’s all about building on the success of this enjoyable, safe event that was designed to drive folks to see Forest Park and showcase our downtown as well as the village as a whole,” she said. “We’re trying to offer something for everyone.

“We are working with local music schools for some of the slots early in the day and bringing back some of the same bands along with some new ones. Our continued goal is to increase local participation so Forest Park businesses are well represented.”

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Paulina Lopez from the National Museum of Mexican Art education department presents a program showcasing works in a variety of mediums by women artists of modern Mexico.

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Monday, March 13 – 1:15 Steve & Johnnie: A Little More “Les”

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Monday, March 20 – 1:15 The Science of the Soul

Rev. Dr. Stanley L. Davis, Jr., executive director of the Council of Religious Leaders of Metropolitan Chicago, presents an overview of religious diversity in the Chicagoland area. What is the current status of the separation of church and state? We will also take a brief look at three faith traditions.

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Monday, March 27 – 1:15 Multi-colored violin – Kathleen Carter & pianist Dr. Louise Cahn Jazzy, lilting and lyrical; a colorful bouquet of pieces for violin and piano. Elmhurst Symphony Assistant Concertmaster Carter is a versatile performer and passionate educator and award-winning violinist. Dr. Cahn has performed internationally as both solo pianist and chamber musician.

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Struggling through the Great Depression

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the dangers of driving. The articles bore headlines like, “Speed vs. Death,” “How Much Is a Life Worth?” and “15 Rules for Automotive Safety” (Rule 10: “Be careful of he Forest Park Review was struggling in 1937, other people’s fingers when closing car doors”). In one attempting to recover, like most other busi- article, he described daredevils driving through Forest nesses, from the Great Depression. Unem- Park while wearing blindfolds.

In other automotive news, columnist Albert Hall comployment was still at 14%, while the Review shrunk down to a two-pager. Its masthead, plained, “The parking situation in the Lake-Marion though, proudly proclaimed that it was, “A newspaper [Oak Park shopping] district has become as serious as rendering a community service,” which was “Reaching parking in the Loop.” Still is.

In 1937, churches played a major role in the lives of Every Home in Forest Park.” The paper was published Forest Parkers. One held a “Benefit for Local Relief on Fridays and boasted a circulation of 4,171.

The Review and the people of Forest Park may have Work,” featuring “a vaudeville program of real merit.”

St. Bernardine’s got in on the act with a minstrel been struggling financially but they show called the “Dusky Follies.” showed they had big hearts for St. Paul Lutheran conducted services in others who were hurting.

German and English, as did St. Peter’s, There was a front-page which held four services on Easter Sunproclamation by Mayor day. St. John Lutheran went a step furCharles R. Hussey, ther by holding an open air service at “Calling upon citizens the “New Park,” located at Desplaines to support the 270,000 and Harrison. The families flooded by the Works Progress AdOhio River,” for which ministration (WPA) $1,500 was raised. Kiwas still working on wanis and St. Peter’s The Park, completing Church also collected four new playgrounds donations for the flood in 1937. However, work victims.

“Lil Theater” opened its doors at had to be stopped when the This kind of compassion 7347 Madison St. (now Brown WPA exhausted its federal extended to the citizens of funds. The WPA wasn’t Forest Park as well. Kiwanis Cow Ice Cream Parlor). just involved in constructransported 200 children to Brookfield Zoo. They also planned outings to Municipal tion, WPA teachers were conducting Airport and to watch the Cubs battle the Phillies. The classes at Forest Park Village Hall.

During these hard times, the ReAssociated Charities of Forest Park collected clothing for the needy at the fire station. Betsy Ross School kids view offered diversions to its readers. The front page received free admission to the Forest had a feature called “Future HeadTheater to watch Shirley Temple in liners” with photos of infants and Wee Winnie Winkle. toddlers. Their names and addresses The Forest Theater had to compete were also listed. “Parichy Puzzles” with a new movie house in January debuted. These anagrams were the 1937 when the “Lil Theater” opened brainchild of Emery Parichy and its doors at 7347 Madison St. (now were called “Roof-A-Grams” in honor Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlor). Admisof his company, Parichy Roofing and sion was 10 cents for kids, 15 cents for Shingle Co.” adults. The new movie house screened Parichy was also a sponsor of the such classics as Mutiny on the Bounty, All-American Girls’ Softball League, Libeled Lady and Duck Soup, the latwhich was very popular during the ter starring the four Marx Brothers.

Depression. Teams played at Parichy The theater also showed a movie that Stadium, at Harlem and Harrison must have struck a chord with the (now part of I-290) and the Review police department. It was called The promoted a game between the Detroit Devil Is Driving.

Rayls and Forest Park’s team, the VoPolice Chief Fred Licht, in fact, gel Brothers Bloomer Girls. wrote several front-page stories about

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In other entertainment news, the “Bird Girl” whistled for the Women’s Club and Pat Paterson danced the “52nd Street Hula.” The “Shamrock Frolic” was held at St. Bernardine’s on St. Patrick’s Day. Lewis Stevens was the marble champ of Forest Park, while the Forest Park Women’s Scrap Book Club took 2nd Prize at the state meet. Forest Park also had a horseback riding club that met at the West Suburban Riding Academy.

“Tired women” were urged to buy the new Easy Ironer. And they could take Nervine, which promised to “Soothe irritated nerves and helps you to get hold of yourself.”

An ad for another remedy, cod liver oil, featured photos of the Dionne Quintuplets: “Still healthy, still growing, still talking.”

In other ads, homes for sale in Forest Park ranged in price from $2,450 to $7,250. A cheesecake at the Forest Park Food Shop cost 20 cents.

Forest Park Shoe Repairing offered head-to-toe service: “Hats cleaned and blocked. Skates Sharpened.”

Rabe-Blough Co. sold refrigerators and Grunow Radios.

(The company’s founder, William Grunow, now occupies a magnificent mausoleum in Forest Home Cemetery.) The Pines Restaurant was a popular eatery at 7412 Harrison, while Trage Brothers operated an automotive business down the street, at 7400 Harrison.

Finally, in crime news, “Police Arrest Dog who Resents It.” The cops collared a spaniel they found wandering in the north end, without owner, or identification.

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BIG WEEK Join the parade

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Prep

Looking ahead:

Friday, March 3 from 3 to 4 p.m., Forest Park Public Library Conference Room: Sign decorating for the March 4 St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Even if you can’t march, you can participate in the parade prep. Ages 8-12.

Counter Coffee open mic: Thursday, March 9 from 7-10 p.m. Piano accompanist Mark Burnell coordinates the evening and will play any music you bring. Light dinner options: paninis and wraps.

St. Patrick’s Day Dance: Friday, March 10. Everyone dressed in green will receive a door prize and receive a ticket to win a raffle prize. A signed permission slip with a parent/ guardian signature is required. Grades 3-5.

Administrative building, 3rd floor. Fee: $5 per person. The parade begins at Madison and Van Buren and continues east on Madison to Elgin.

Garden Seed Swap: March 11, St. John Lutheran.

Daylight Savings: An hour of extra light at night. Change your smoke detector batteries.

CALENDAR EVENTS ■ As you’ve likely noticed, our Calendar has changed to Big Week.

Fewer items, higher profile. If you would like your event to be featured here, please send a photo and details by noon of the Wednesday before it needs to be published. We can’t publish everything, but we’ll do our best to feature the week’s highlights.

Email calendar@wjinc.com.

Saturday, March 4 from 1 to 2:30 p.m., Madison Street: Forest Park’s St. Paddy’s Parade is one of the largest, and earliest, parades in the western suburbs. Bagpipers, marching bands, Irish dancers, local business entries, Medinah Shriner parade units, local police and fire departments and more. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and the village of Forest Park. Parade route: Begins at Madison and Van Buren and continues east on Madison to Elgin.

Soap Box Derby registration The Greater Chicago Soap Box Derby and the Kiwanis Club of Forest Park are bringing back the Soap Box Derby races, a fun, family-friendly, action-packed event. Racers can build their own car or rent a car (limited availability) for the event. The day includes races and an after-race banquet to celebrate. The registration deadline is April 3. For more information, contact the Kiwanis Club of Forest Park or the Greater Chicago Soap Box Derby Association. Clinic on the event will be offered upon request. http://www. soapboxderby.org/greater-chicago/about-us/races/2017forest-parkchicago-local-race.aspx

One Earth Film Festival March 3-12 at various local venues: Green Community Connections and a volunteer throng of 300 have created the 6th annual One Earth Film Festival, now spanning two weekends. This year you have a choice of 30 films in 39 venues across Chicagoland, many of them local.

Each film has a facilitated program afterward. Check out the films and schedule on http://www.oneearthfilmfest.org/ or see the brochure for the local viewings http://tinyurl.com/ h94ocnu.

Forest Park area screenings

1. “How to Let Go of the World and Love All the Things Climate Can’t Change,” 7 p.m., Thursday, March 2, Dominican University, Lund Auditorium, 7900 W. Division St., River Forest 2. “Sustainable,” 10 a.m., Saturday, March 5, Classic Cinemas Lake Theater, 1022 Lake St., Oak Park 3. Family/Children’s Films (age 9-13+), 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 4, Oak Park Public Library Veterans Room, 834 Lake St., Oak Park 4. “Growing Cities,” 12 p.m., Saturday, March 4, Chicago Public Library, Austin Branch, 5615 W. Race Ave., Chicago 5. “Hometown Habitat,” 2:30 p.m., Saturday, March 4, Triton

Friday movie night Friday, March 3 from 6:15- 8:15 p.m., Park District of Forest Park building: Friday is Movie Night for children, grades K-5, serving either a hot dog or pizza dinner, popcorn and a movie. You can pre-register at the office or sign up at the door. All movies shown will be G or PG. $5 residents/$7 non-residents.

College, R Building Performing Arts, 2000 5th Ave., River Grove 6. “At the Fork,” 2:30 p.m., Saturday, March 4, Oak Park Public Library, Veterans Room, 834 Lake St., Oak Park 7. “Can You Dig This?” 3 p.m., Saturday, March 4, Garfield Park Conservatory, Jensen Room, 300 N. Central Park Ave., Chicago 8. “Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things,” 7 p.m., Saturday, March 4, Good Earth Greenhouse, 7900 Madison St., River Forest 9. “Years of Living Dangerously: Race Against Time,” 12 p.m., Saturday, March 11, Loretto Hospital, Auditorium-6th Floor 10. “A Small Good Thing,” 12:30 p.m., Sunday, March 5, St. Giles Catholic Church, McDonough Hall, 2nd Fl., 1101 N. Columbian Ave., Oak Park 11. “Shifting Sands,” 7 p.m., Thursday, March 9, Oak Park Public Library, Veterans Room, 834 Lake St., Oak Park 12. “Chicago’s True Nature,” 11 a.m., Sat., March 11, Thatcher Wood Pavilion, 8030 Chicago Ave., River Forest 13. “Toxic Chemicals: Kids in Danger,” 3 p.m., March 11, Oak Park Public Library, Veterans Room, 834 Lake St., Oak Park 14. Festival Closing Celebration, 3 p.m., Sunday, March 12, Garfield Park Conservatory, Jensen Room, 300 N. Central Park Ave., Chicago. Includes screening of Conversation International’s virtual reality short film “Under the Canopy.”

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Forest Park police charged a 22-year-old Melrose Park man with reckless driving, speeding and improper passing after an officer reported his 2011 Subaru Impreza blow past an ambulance at 96 mph in a 35 mph zone while eastbound from First Avenue on Roosevelt Road.

The officer was headed westbound and pulled to the curb to allow room for an eastbound ambulance to pass by. Then the officer reported seeing the Subaru traveling behind the ambulance, which had its siren sounding and lights flashing, at a high rate of speed before passing it. Police radar showed the Subaru was going 96 mph, the officer reported.

The officer did a U-turn and caught up to the Subaru around Circle Avenue before curbing the vehicle near Harlem Avenue.

Police also reported recovering a black XBG air pistol, which was wedged between the driver’s seat and the center console. On the floor, police said was an air pistol magazine loaded with 13 steel BBs.

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Out-of-control procession from page 3 of it. Another officer saw the Caravan stopped in traffic at Madison Street and Circle Avenue. Pulling alongside, the officer saw bullet holes in the driver’s-side door and a funeral sticker on the windshield.

The officer pulled in front of the van, blocking its path. Other squad cars soon arrived and surrounded the van.

Aftanas said officers drew their ©2017 Lee Balgemann Photographics. All Rights Reserved. weapons because they did not know if the occupants were armed. There The side view mirror reflects a close call. were five women in the vehicle, he “She was bleeding,” he said. “But [the said.

“They were not listening to officers. bullet] didn’t go in.”

Maywood police came and took the They were not listening to orders,” he said. “They were really uncooperative. van’s passengers to Maywood for questioning, Aftanas said. No Forest Park ofThey wouldn’t say much.”

According to a police report on the inci- ficers fired their weapons. No shots were dent, the driver did not respond to orders fired in Forest Park.

The Forest Park Police Department is to exit the vehicle or get on the ground.

Only after one officer said he would re- not involved in the shooting investigation lease Canine Killian, the police K-9 unit, because it did not occur in the village.

The Dodge Caravan was towed by the did she comply. The driver was bleeding from the leg, but the car’s door stopped Maywood Police Department. It is unthe bullet enough to keep it from entering clear where the vehicle was registered and where the five passengers were from. her body, said Aftanas.

Can’t use it like that Forest Park police cited an able-bodied 53-year-old Chicago woman for improperly displaying a handicapped parking placard in order to use a handicapped parking space at a convenience store.

The officer stated that the woman pulled her 2015 Chevy sedan into the handicapped spot at 7-Eleven, 205 Harlem Ave., on Feb. 21 about 11:30 p.m. and returned a few minutes later carrying a bag of snacks.

The officer informed the woman that the handicapped placard was registered to a 26-year-old man, who turned out to be the woman’s son. The officer informed the woman that the placard could only be used when her son was present.

The woman was issued a citation and the officer also confiscated the placard.

Home break-in on Marengo A resident of the 1400 block of Marengo Avenue called police on Feb. 21 about 6 p.m. to report that someone had broken into her home while she was at work.

According to police, the rear door of the residence was shattered and a bedroom and office inside the house had been ransacked.

Jewelry valued at roughly $1,400 was taken from the office.

Burglary from vehicle Police responded to the 1400 block of Elgin Avenue on Feb. 21 just after midnight when a resident called to report a burglary in progress at a residence there. The victim told the officer he heard a loud banging

noise coming from the rear of the building.

The officer discovered that someone had pulled out the door lock assembly of a truck parked in the driveway. The vehicle had been ransacked and several items had been taken, including a box containing a circular saw and a nail gun. Other items were found on the ground near the rear of the property, police said.

A white Toyota or Kia that may have been involved in the incident was seen leaving the area around the time police arrived.

Package theft Police responded to the 400 block of Desplaines Avenue after a resident called to report that two packages delivered to her building on Feb. 22 were stolen.

The victim stated that when she arrived home about 6 p.m., she saw an unknown man walk out of the lobby of the building carrying two packages. The victim said she wasn’t sure if the packages were hers and had to check to make sure hers were delivered.

It turned out the packages, which each contained a stainless-steel cart, had been delivered that day and were likely the ones being carried out of the lobby by the unknown man.

Police searched the area for the offender but were unable to identify a suspect.

How did I get here?

A 32-year-old Chicago man was charged with criminal damage to property and a variety of traffic offenses after he reportedly drove his 2012 Volkswagen Passat up onto the sidewalk in the 7500 block of Madison Street on Feb. 20 about 9:40 p.m. and damaged two flower pots.

The responding officer also reported seeing the man walk to the driver’s side of a 2008 Dodge, which was parked nearby, and rip off the driver’s side mirror and throw it to the ground.

The man, who had a suspended driver’s license, reportedly told police he didn’t know why he drove onto the sidewalk and into the flower pot, a light pole and the parked Dodge. Also, he didn’t know why he tore off the Dodge’s mirror, police said.

According to police, the man was on parole for a drug possession conviction at the time of the incident.

These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Forest Park Police Department, Feb. 20-26, and represent a portion of the incidents to which police responded.

Unless otherwise indicated, anybody named in these reports has only been charged with a crime. These cases have not been adjudicated.

—Compiled by Bob Uphues

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A 130-year tradition of aiding youth The St. Pat’s Parade also includes the ‘March for Kids’

By JOHN RICE Contributing Reporter

Deep roots

Photo by Jill Wagner

Happy 80th birthday to Jean Leinweber, Forest Park Review subscriber for over 61 years. This fourth generation Forest Parker has roots back to our early Harlem years (Nicholas Quehl from Germany). She was baptized, confirmed and a Sunday School teacher at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran, and was an Honored Queen of Job’s Daughter, Bethel No. 6 in 1954, which held meetings at the Masonic Temple on Madison Street. Her grandfather, Jacob (Jack) Quehl was a student of Miss White, of Grant-White School. Jean’s mother, Dorothy, was well known to Grant-White children as the playground director for 20 years. Her brother, Norman, served as a park commissioner from 1987-1993. Best wishes from all of us at the Forest Park Review.

Mercy Home for Boys & Girls will launch its “March for Kids” fundraising campaign at this Saturday’s Forest Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade. That’s only fitting. The home was founded by an Irish priest in 1887 with a mission to provide shelter to the many Irish street kids who roamed the city.

There is another Irish connection to this year’s drive, which is being led by Molly Riley, who was manager and part-owner of Molly Malone’s Irish Pub from 2001-2006.

Riley signed up businesses along Madison Street to collect donations. She also mobilized about 50 volunteers, wearing their signature green and white aprons, to collect donations from paradegoers. They are passing out shamrock pins and stickers to those who give. Fundraising is crucial to Mercy Home, as almost 100% of their funds come from private donations.

Riley mentioned a suggested donation this Saturday of two dollars. The money raised will go toward the home’s $30 million-dollar annual budget. This money is used to provide full-time care for 80 boys at their facility at 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. in Chicago and for 40 girls at the former Walgreen mansion at 11600 Longwood Drive on the South Side.

“With all the terrible things going on in the streets, Mercy Home is part of the solution,” said Riley. “We take kids from violent areas. Most are from the South and West sides.” Many of them are teenagers who have suffered, or witnessed, unspeakable trauma. “We help them feel like there’s hope in the world,” Riley said.

Coming to Mercy Home is completely voluntary for “kids who have decided to change their lives.”

Many of them have to abide structured rules for the first time in their lives. The home provides them with college dorm-style rooms and three meals a day. They transport them to and from school and provide them with the counseling they need. The residents range in age from 11 to early-20s and the typical stay is two years. There is an aftercare program for those, age 18-22, who are transitioning to college and independent living.

“Some were homeless but many of the kids go on

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Mercy Home has become a familiar presence at Forest Park’s St. Pat’s Parade. to successful careers,” Riley said. “Some are serving on our board.” Their inspiring stories of success against all odds are contained in the new book, Years of Mercy, written by the Rev. Scott Donahue, who has been president for 10 years. The book chronicles the incredible turnaround of young people who sought help at Mercy Home and found salvation.

“A lot of kids are coming from their grandparents,” Riley noted. “They’re struggling in school but want to succeed. Therapy helps them move forward from the trauma they’ve experienced. We help them recognize their gifts, to become more self-reliant and successful. We are guests in their home and get to know them. We’re very moved by their stories.”

Besides raising money, the March for Kids raises awareness of the many services Mercy Home offers. Riley hopes it leads people to tell others who might have a need for Mercy Home. “We must publicize Mercy Home,” Riley said, “because there are other kids out there who need help.”

March for Kids first came to the Forest Park St. Pat’s Parade in 2006. Since then, rain or shine, volunteers have hit Madison Street with their collection cans. Riley partnered with Radana Shanahan this year to recruit businesses to place collection containers inside their shops, restaurants and bars.

For 130 years, Mercy Home has been there for every needy kid who had the courage to knock on the door.

FAT TUESDAY It wouldn’t be Mardi Gras without paczkis (POONCH-keys) and Kay’s Bakery in Forest Park had them in abundance yesterday.

Photo by Jill Wagner

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orest Park has long known how to have some fun.

But we’re getting better at having large group fun, something more organized than tossing back a few with buddies.

Here’s three notable examples of fun in a crowd.

One immediate. One returning. And one, we hope, improving.

St. Pat’s Parade

The forecast for this Saturday calls for 57 degrees and clouds. We predict sleet and, possibly, locusts. The Chamber has not often lucked out on the weather front for its annual St. Patrick’s Parade. But we’ll be there, the Review that is. There’ll be dozens of floats and bands. This is a first-rate parade. And along the Madison Street parade route, we expect several thousand determined Irish or Irish-leaning people. Or, a few hours in, perhaps just several thousand leaning people.

This is a wonderful event, a family-event actually, during parade and daytime hours, and some sort of odd precursor to spring. Be there.

Return of fireworks The park district and village hall are planning a return to 4th of July fireworks. After a multi-year hiatus caused by knuckleheads looking to disrupt and show off, the powers-that-be are now confident they’ve found a formula that promises both safety and fun.

We understood the original decision back in 2012 to end this holiday tradition. Safety must come first when a community gathers for an officially licensed event. The counter argument, which we can also readily make, is that when a town cancels an event such as the fireworks in the face of such worries, it is effectively ceding the town to the troublemakers.

The village council approved a park district request Monday to solicit donations to help subsidize the fireworks and other entertainment on the 4th. Park District Executive Director Larry Piekarz said the parks are looking for this year’s return to be on a somewhat smaller scale.

Good for the park district and the village government.

Music Fest’s third go-round It takes time to build a notable street fest. So kudos to the Chamber of Commerce and the village government for its continuing investment in Music Fest. This will be the third year for the three-day July event on Madison Street. Once again the top-notch Star Events will produce the event.

We know that Music Fest is not universally popular with businesses along Madison Street. They see it as more of a lost weekend than a key attraction of current or potential customers. We see this event as a strong effort to make Forest Park a legit destination for young adults from across the city. Keeping Forest Park on that map is critical to attracting shoppers, diners and potential movers to our village.

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Coming out of the religious closet

astor Walter Mitty was on Facebook a week ago when he noticed a post from Fr. Bob Sullivan, which said St. Mary’s was going to have a service of ashes this morning at 7:30.

He “liked” it because Fr. Bob is his friend and went on to the next post without thinking much of it. Community churches like his didn’t do that kind of liturgical stuff, considering it kind of superficial, didn’t get at the heart of the matter.

But as the day wore on, Ash Wednesday kept coming back to his mind until finally a voice from inside said, “You are avoiding the idea of getting ashes on your forehead because you’re afraid of what people will think.”

The voice was familiar to the pastor of Poplar Park Community Church, and he didn’t like it because it usually hit a nerve and pushed him to get out of his comfort zone. After years of experience with the voice, he knew it would keep at him until he responded.

“Am I hiding who I am in the closet?” he wondered. The question nagged him until a couple hours later he decided to go the 7:30 a.m. service at St. Mary’s and see what it felt like to have Fr. Bob smudge his forehead and say, “Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return” and not wash it off until he went to bed.

So this morning he walked to the other side of town and as he stood in line with all those Catholic parishioners who knew who he was, he felt extremely self-conscious.

“That’s what small towns are like,” he thought. “Everyone knows your business.”

After the service, he resisted the temptation to go the washroom at St. Mary’s and see what he looked like in the mirror, but as he walked the six blocks back to his office, he couldn’t help thinking that everyone was looking at him.

As he entered the Poplar Park Mini-Mart to pick up a newspaper, Adeena Malik, who was stocking the shelves behind the counter, turned and said, “Ah yes, Pastor Mitty. Today is Ash Wednesday.”

Mitty felt a little exposed by the greeting from the friendly woman who wore a colorful hijab. She and her husband Abbood had owned the store on Poplar Park’s main street for 10 years. After making small talk about February’s mild weather, Mitty said, “Adeena, I have a question that’s kind of personal. Do you feel self-conscious wearing a hijab here in the U.S.?”

A thoughtful frown came over Adeena’s face.

“You know, back home almost all the women wear hijabs. Wearing a hijab there makes you fit in. It’s the women who don’t wear a headscarf who are noticed.

So when we immigrated here, I did feel self-conscious, and I was tempted to stop wearing one. Abbood and I felt this need to convince everyone that we wanted to become real Americans, if you know what I mean.”

“So what made you decide to keep wearing one?”

Adeena replied, “It was partly because I remembered how angry I felt watching the reports about the Twin Towers on 9/11 on TV when we were still back home. I remembered how I felt and wanted to show everyone here that I’m a Muslim who doesn’t share the values of those terrorists.

“Back home, the hijab is meant to modestly cover something up, but here it exposes my true self to the people I meet. You know, the word Islam means “surrender.” You have the same concept in Christianity, don’t you? If Allah is really my God, then my devotion to him is an essential part of who I am. Let your light shine before others is what you say, isn’t it?”

As Mitty walked out, he felt closer to the Muslim woman he had known for 10 years now yet sadly distant from her at the same time. He felt he shared with her a seriousness about, and devotion to, religion that he felt with only a few members of his own congregation.

As he turned the corner by the church, he saw his neighbor Michael Rosenthal raking the leaves and branches which were no longer hidden by banks of snow.

“Ah yes,” said Mitty’s friend in greeting, “Ash Wednesday. It’s funny. Lately I’ve been thinking about those orthodox Jews I see when I’m driving along Devon in Chicago, the ones with their fringes, sidelocks and fedoras. I don’t agree with their theology, but I admire their willingness to let people know what they stand for.”

“Great minds run in the same channels, Michael. I was just talking to Adeena at the mini-mart about wearing the hijab.”

Mitty went to his office and Michael finished raking his yard.

Let your light shine before others, Mitty thought.

When he first came to Poplar Park, he did and said everything he could to climb down off the pastor pedestal which the old-timers always wanted their pastors to stand on. His desire was to fit in more than to stand out.

“I’m your brother in Christ, not your father,” he used to remind them.

But Adeena, he thought as he washed off the smudge on his forehead while getting ready for bed, sticks out and at the same time fits in nicely.

He heard the voice inside him again, but this time it was saying, “You’re starting to get it.”

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Ash Wednesday

kept coming back to his mind until finally a voice from inside said, “You are avoiding the idea of getting ashes on your forehead because you’re afraid of what people will think.”

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Change is needed at District 91

t the District 91 school board meeting on Feb. 9, Superintendent Lou Cavallo announced that the district has decided to change the test used for the assessment of our students.

As reported by the Review, the change is being made to better align with both the SAT test and Common Core and to get “longitudinal data,” “real-time data on how well classroom instruction is helping students,” “measure where kids stand right now,” and provide “adequate curriculum-based measures for students needing intervention on learning deficiencies.”

Nearly four years ago when commenting about assessment testing, Supt. Cavallo stated that “Illinois is in a state of flux.” Clearly, the flux continues for the state and D91. There is no question that assessment testing has been changing over much of Cavallo’s nearly 10-year reign as superintendent. While there may be legitimate concerns about the validity of past assessment testing and the associated state of flux, Forest Park residents have not seen any significant improvement in the assessment of our students who continue to score well below state averages.

In 2004, the residents in Forest Park approved the D91 referendum that raised our taxes for D91 by approximately 40 percent. Since passage of the referendum, Forest Park D91 has spent more per student than the vast majority of K-8 school districts in our area and in the entire state of

Illinois. The high funding level provided to D91 has allowed us to reduce the number of students per teacher and reduce the number of students per administrator. Since 2007, our student-to-teacher ratio has gone from 14 to 11. In contrast, the state ratio has remained essentially constant at 19 students per teacher. Also since 2007, our ratio of administrators to students has gone from 130 to 70 while the same ratio for the state has gone from 231 to 177. The high funding also has allowed the district to offer no-tuition preschool and free computers to all students starting in third grade.

Past assessment test results have not demonstrated that our students are benefiting from the high taxes that Forest Park residents have been paying D91 for over 10 years. While the assessment test results might not be influenced by some beneficial programs like preschool and computer use, Forest Park residents have a right to demand tangible results that show our students are benefiting from all of the policies put in place by the school board and Supt. Cavallo.

This is especially true now that the assessment test has been selected by the current leadership to “measure where kids stand right now” and provide “real-time date on how well classroom instruction is helping students.”

Something has to change. The new testing must quickly and clearly show that our students are benefiting from the high taxes being paid by Forest Park residents. In the absence of tangible and quantifiable positive test results,

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something else must change and it should not be the test.

If the new test is not valid, Supt. Cavallo and the board will have no one to blame but themselves. So regardless of whether the new test is valid or not, if the new test results do not show clear student benefits, the school board will have to determine what changes are needed either in the leadership, administration, or budget.

Ultimately, the change may have to come from the residents of Forest Park by electing a school board that can produce and demonstrate results. Let’s hope it doesn’t come to that.

Unlike the past, let’s hope for results that clearly show that the high D91 funding is money well spent.

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bon as a state director; and many other animal groups. He loved photography, spending time with his grandkids, and ballroom dancing with his wife Janet.

Gary Fink is survived by his wife Janet (nee Bill) of 48 years; their children, Jill May Smentek and her son Kolton, Cory Robert and his wife Angela (nee Del Monte) and their children Hannah and Tyler; and his siblings, Richard Fink, David (Suzanne) Fink, and Rosie (Richard) Dreger.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister-in-law, Deanne Fink.

After the profound impact Alzheimer’s had on his family, they decided to donate his body to science in hopes of medical research finding a cure.

A memorial gathering will be held Thursday, March 2 from 2 till 8 p.m. at 8302 White Oaks Road, in Wonder Lake. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 3 from 10 a.m., followed by an 11 a.m. celebration of life service at Grace Lutheran Church, 1300 Kishwaukee Valley Road in Woodstock.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Assisi Animal Foundation, P.O. Box 143, Crystal Lake, 60039-0143; “Hoo” Haven, P.O. Box 594, Durand 61024; and the Illinois Police Officers Memorial, 840 S. Spring St., P.O. Box 9347, Springfield 62791-9347.

Former P.E. teacher, park commissioner Gary Fink, 71, died on Feb. 24, 2017. Born in Elgin to Richard and Mary Lou (nee Harper) Fink on May 25, 1945, he graduated from Barrington High School in 1963 and Carthage College in 1967. He played football as an offensive guard and long snapper, setting records and winning numerous awards. He won the coveted Players’ Player Award presented by the late sports announcer Jack Brickhouse, and he also played baseball and basketball. At Carthage, he belonged to Tau Sigma Chi fraternity.

Mr. Fink taught physical education in Forest Park School District 91 and was elected a park commissioner in Forest Park and later became president of the park board. He also belonged to the local Kiwanis Club. After teaching, he was a manufacturer’s representative and a real estate broker. He had many interests in his life — volunteered at “Hoo” Haven, a wildlife rescue sanctuary; Assisi Animal Foundation, a dog and cat shelter; Audu-

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For your gardening needs, remember Empowering Gardens, 7730 W. Madison St. This garden shop is a 501c(3) nonprofit Illinois corporation. With the support of patrons, this community retail garden center (and soon-to-be gift shop) will create job opportunities for people with disabilities.

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Another jewel in the crown of Forest Park is our outstanding library. On Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. our local author and historian (and Forest Park Review columnist), John Rice, will examine the June 22, 1918 train tragedy that killed so many circus animals and performers. Have you etery?? seen the circus graves at Woodlawn cemetery? uidee The two stone elephants guide he th you to the section where the people are buried.

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10-15 hours per week. Email resume to dawn@oakpark.com

Full Stack Engineer (Chicago, IL) Dvlp Cloud REST APIs using PHP & Python. DB prgrmg in SQL. Dvlp firmware for cellular products using C++. Dvlp SDKs & Helper Libraries for Hologram Cloud using Python.

Build unit tests for various Hologram components. Build wrappers around diff netwrkg technlgs incl cellular/ PPP, WiFi & Bluetooth for inclusion in Hologram SDK. Technl writing & documentation. Req. Bachelor’s deg in Comp Engg, CompSci, IT or rltd fld. Must have gained knowl of code review, CI processes, API best practices, C, C++, Python, PHP, JavaScript, Git, GitHub, MySQL, CMake, UNIX, Eagle software, WiFi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, sensor technologies, graphic modules/components, RTOS/Embedded Linux environments, ARM architecture, I2C, SPI, UART, TCP, UDP. Must be able to use oscilloscopes & logic analyzers. Send res/cl to B. Forgan, Konekt, Inc. (d/b/a Hologram), 111 West Illinois St., 5th Fl, Chicago, IL 60654.

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.

NUTRITIONIST Happywell, Inc. seeks a Nutritionist.

Mail resume to: 411 Kingston Ct, Mt Prospect, IL OPERATIONS MANAGER Gels Logistics, Inc. seeks an Operations Manager. Mail resume to: 430 Kimberly Dr, Carol Stream, IL

PEOPLE TO DELIVER FLYERS DOOR TO DOOR Part-time morning hours. $35 per day. Cell phone required.

CALL 708-863-5698 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.

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.

OAK PARK FOREST PARK Studio, 1, and 2 BDRM. Heated.

Dining room. Parking available.

Walk to El. $625-$1250.

www.oakrent.com

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.

CITY RENTALS

ROOMS FOR RENT

ITEMS FOR SALE

WANTED TO BUY

2 BR APT 5000 BLK OF ERIE Nicely remodeled. Hardwood floors.

Appliances included. Tenants pay util. Offstreet pking and onsite laundry facil. negotiable for additional fee. Application fee and Move-in fee req’d. $885.

Call 773-443-8019.

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

FINE CHINA

WANTED MILITARY ITEMS:

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 773-676-6805.

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

SUBURBAN RENTALS

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

League of Women Voters invites you to the State of the Villages Luncheon to take place on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at noon. Panel discussion and candidate meet and greet opportunity.

Location: Elmcrest Banquets, 7370 West Grand Ave. in Elmwood Park Tickets can be purchased ON-LINE at www.LWVOPRF.org.

Questions? Contact Peggy Kell at 708-903-0005.

OAK PARK CLASSIC CHURCH FOR RENT

Includes Sanctuary, Fellowship Hall, Kitchen, Midweek Service/ Bible Study, Office Options.

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 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

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT

708-763-9927 www.glapropertymanagement.com

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LaVerne Collins Managing broker

Properties may be broker owned.

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

Call us for a complete list of rentals available.

7777 Lake St. - 3 & 5 room suites 7756 Madison St. - Store: 926 sq. ft.

- Office: 2800 sq. ft.

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6955 North Ave. - 3 room office suite 6957 North Ave. - 2 room office suite 6142-44 Roosevelt Rd. - 4 & 5 room office suites

League of Women Voters of Oak Park and River Forest Celebrating the 92nd Anniversary of the Oak Park League

CHURCHES FOR RENT

GLA PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC.

Apartment listings updated daily at:

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Let’s party!

SUBURBAN RENTALS

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.

Are you a For Sale By Owner?

Call Mary Ellen to advertise: 708-613-3342

Strand & Browne 708/488-0011

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

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

FUTON

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

MOTOR SCOOTER

Child’s ZIP electric motor scooter. $69.00. Call 708-488-8755.

OAK CABINET & HUTCH

Solid wood. Perfect condition. $150 both pieces together.

Call 708-488-8755.

Old Hausen Pool Table

Helmets, medals, patches, uniforms, weapons, flags, photos, paperwork, Also toy soldiers-lead plastic-other misc. toys. Call Uncle Gary 708-522-3400

AUTOS FOR SALE 2007 FORD FOCUS WAGON

2007 Ford Focus SE Wagon. Clean straight car. No rust or body damage. Everything works. $4800.

708-447-6513

TAX SERVICES

The best in billiards.

INCOME TAXES BY CPA.

Upright Freezer

Inexpensive. Will travel.

Entertainment Center Armoire

Martha Stewart Cherry wood.

Yamaha Upright Piano Black lacquer. Pitch perfect.

Thomasville Table

Mahogany square cocktail table.

Ryan Grass Aerator Milwaukee Buffer Cars for Sale.

SOFA

Quality Coil Springs $150

3.5 TON CAR JACK NEW!! $150

All good condition. Call for prices (708) 447-1762

OUTDOOR FURNITURE

High Quality Outdoor furniture.

Heavy wrought iron. $150 obo.

Call 708-488-8755.

www.fiazeissa.com or 708-870-5006

CEMENT Finishing Touch Cement & Masonry Residential and Commercial Driveways | Garage Floors Sidewalks | Steps | Patios Specializing in Stamped Concrete Tuck Pointing and All Types Brickwork

Rocco Martino 708-878-8547 FinishingTouchCement2 @gmail.com

SEWING MACHINE

For All Your Concrete Needs!

Stove/chair

CLEANING

Singer Sewing Machine. Like new. $99.00. Call 708-488-8755.

Kenmore gas stove-very good condition $75.00 Barclay manual recliner green fabric very good condition $100.00 708 334 7989

WROUGHT IRON DINING TABLE

Together with glass top. $99.00 Call 708-488-8755.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS NEARLY NEW MUSIC

Beethoven Trios & Mozart Trios Flute Music Cello Music 1/2 Price 708-488-8755

STEINWAY GRAND PIANO

7 ft reconditioned refurbished Steinway Grand Piano “L�. Very excellent condition. $13,000.

Call 708-488-8755

Pam’s A+ Cleaning Service

A cleaner day is just a phone call away. For a detailed cleaning please call 708-937-9110

ELECTRICAL

Electricians serving the greater Oak Park area. Licensed, Bonded & Insured–Reasonable Pricing & Free Estimates. Kinetic’s proud to say you have never experienced service like this! 15 years experience and dedication.

No job too big or small!

(708) 639-5271

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New hardwood flooring installation & pergo. Sanding, re-finishing, staining. Low prices, insured.

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HANDYMAN CARPENTRY TILING PAINTING

Call Taki (708)552-1565

CURT'S HANDYMAN SERVICE Drywall Repair â&#x20AC;˘ Painting Fans Installed â&#x20AC;˘ Carpentry Trim Gutter Cleaning â&#x20AC;˘ Window Repair

FREE ESTIMATES Excellent References No Job Too Small

708-488-9411

HEATING/ AIR CONDITIONING HEATING AND APPLIANCE EXPERT Furnaces, Boilers and Space Heaters Refrigerators Ranges â&#x20AC;˘ Ovens Washer â&#x20AC;˘ Dryers Rodding Sewers Lic/Bonded 25 yrs experience

FREE SERVICE CALL WITH REPAIR AND SENIOR/VETERAN DISCOUNT.

708-785-2619 or 773-585-5000

PAINTING & DECORATING

ALEX

Exterior and Interior All Work Guaranteed 35 Years Experience Call 708-567-4680

CLASSIC PAINTING

Fast & Neat Painting/Taping/Plaster Repair Low Cost

Residential and Commercial Pest Management

BRUCE LAWN SERVICE

Spring Clean-Up Aerating, Slit Seeding Bush Trimming, Lawn Maintenance Senior Discount brucelawns.com

â&#x20AC;˘Ant/Spider Control â&#x20AC;˘ Bed Bug Control â&#x20AC;˘ Bug Spraying â&#x20AC;˘ Exterminator Services â&#x20AC;˘ Fumigationâ&#x20AC;˘ Insect Control â&#x20AC;˘ Rodent Control & Removal â&#x20AC;˘Termite Control â&#x20AC;˘ Other Pest Control

CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE:

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PLASTERINGâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; STUCCOING

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Small & big work. Free estimates.

Complete Plaster, Stucco & Re-Coating Services

708/386-2951 t ANYTIME Work Guaranteed

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REMODELING

Drywall H Painting H Tile Plumbing H Electric H Floors Windows H Doors H Siding Ask Us What We Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Do

708-296-2060 HAULING

BASEMENT CLEANING Appliances & Furniture Removal Pickup & Delivery. 708-848-9404

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HOME MAINTENANCE SERVICES

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630.687.3000

PLUMBING

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

Serving Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park & Riverside Since 1974

PUBLIC NOTIC ES 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 Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D17149641 on February 10, 2017.

Under the Assumed Business Name of UNDERGROUND WEB LAB with the business located at:3605 FOREST AVE, BROOKFIELD, IL 60513. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: ANTONIO PASSARIELLO 3605 FOREST AVE BROOKFIELD, IL 60513, PAUL KIRBY 3605 FOREST AVE BROOKFIELD, IL 60513.

Published in RB Landmark 2/15, 2/22, 3/1/2017

Reach your target demographicâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;advertise in Wednesday Classified. Call 708/613-3342

The contractor shall be paid in cash for the work to be performed on this project.

11:27 AM

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Attention! Home improvement pros!

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

This project will include the removal of certain trees and trees stumps located at various locations within the Village.

FAST RELIABLE SERVICE

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Notice is hereby given by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Brookfield, Illinois that bid proposals will be received for the following project: 2017 TREE REMOVAL PROGRAM VILLAGE OF BROOKFIELD, ILLINOIS

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Sealed bids will be received up to the hour of 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, the 16th of March, 2017, in the office of the Village Manager in the Village Hall located at 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois. All sealed bids received will be publicly opened and read at 10:00 A.M. on the same day.

Bidding documents, consisting of the Specifications and Bidding Documents booklet are available at the Village of Brookfield, Village Hall, 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois 60513. No bidding documents will be issued after 3:00 P.M. on Wednesday, the 15th day of March, 2017.

All bid proposals offered must be accompanied by a bid bond, cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check or certified check in an amount not be less than Five Percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid, as a guarantee that if the bid proposal is accepted, a contract will be entered into and the performance of the contract properly secured. Checks shall be made payable to the Order of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Brookfield, No bid proposal shall be considered unless accompanied by such bid bond or check.

Any bidder in doubt as to the true meaning of any part of the bidding documents may request an interpretation thereof from the Village.

The bidder requesting the interpretation shall be responsible for its prompt delivery. At the request of the bidder, or in the event that the Village deems the interpretation to be substantive, the interpretation will be made by written addendum duly issued by the Village.

In the event that a written addendum is issued, either as a result of a request for interpretation or the result of a change in the bidding documents issued by the Village, a copy of such addendum will be mailed to all prospective bidders.

The Village will not assume responsibility for receipt of such addendum. In all cases it will be the biddersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; responsibility to obtain all addenda issued.

The Contractor and Subcontractor shall comply with all regulations issued pursuant to Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130), and other applicable Federal Laws and regulations pertaining to labor standards.

The Village of Brookfield reserves the rights to determine the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder, to waive irregularities, and to reject any or all bid proposals.

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.

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

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 Jesus Del Cid Flores,Petitioner and Martha Lidia Pichilla Pineda Respondent, Case No. 2017D-001130.

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

BY ORDER THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF BROOKFIELD, ILLINOIS Published in RB Landmark 3/1/2017

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PUBLIC NOTICE: DISTANCE OF 55.0 FEET TO THE Public Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the provisions con- SAID EAST LINE OF WEST HALF OF NORTHWEST QUARTER; tained in Title 9 of the Municipal THENCE DUE NORTH ALONG Code of the Village of Forest Park, SAID EAST LINE, 78.06 FEET; being the Zoning Regulations of THENCE N. 27 DEGREES 36 the Village of Forest Park, and the MINUTES WEST, A DISTANCE Statutes of the State of Illinois, the OF 387.58 FEET TO A POINT IN Zoning Board of Appeals of the THE AFORESAID LINE 238 FEET Village of Forest Park will conduct SOUTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF a public hearing on March 20, 2017 WESR HALF OF NORTHWESR at 7:00 p.m. in the Lower Level of QUARTER; THENCE SOUTH, 89 the Village Hall, 517 Desplaines DEGREES 51 MINUTES WEST Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois to ALONG SAID LINE, A DISTANCE consider a petition filed by Noah Properties, LLC 3009 N. Montrose, OF 11.30 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING (EXCEPT THAT Chicago, IL 60618 (Petitioner) for PORTION OF THE AFORESAID the following described properties: AND DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND LYING SOUTH OF A LINE PARCEL 1: A PARCEL OF LAND IN LOT 1 IN NOYESVILLE PARALLEL TO AND 493.0 FEET SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST SOUTH OF THE AFORESAID HALF OF THE NORTHWEST NORTH LINE OF THE WEST HALF QUARTER OF SECTION 13, OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 39 12 EAST OF THE THIRD PRIME NORTH, RANGE EAST OF THE MERIDIAN DESCRIBED AS THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN).

FOLLOWS: ALSO A TRIANGULAR PARCEL BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST OF LAND IN THE EAST HALF CORNER OF SAID WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER; OF SECTION 13, LYING NORTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT THENCE DUE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST LINE THEROF 33 1 IN NOYESVILLE EXTENDED EAST; EAST OF THE WEST FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 51 MINUTES WEST LINE OF SAID EAST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID WEST HALF OF AND SOUTHWESTERLY OF THE THE NORTHWEST QUARTER SOUTH WESTERLY RIGHT OF A DISTANCE OF 215.00 FEET LAY LINE OF THE 100 FOOT RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE TO A POINT IN THE EAST LINE OF A 60 FOOT ROADWAY; BALITMORE & OHIO CHICAGO TERMINAL RAILROAD. (THE FOLLOWING COURSES TERMINATING AT THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 1 AND 25 FEET PARCEL 2: THAT PART OF EASTERLY OF AND PARALLEL LOTS 1 AND 2 IN ABELL-HOWE COMPANY RESUBDIVISION OF TO THE CENTER LINE OF SAID ROADWAY); THENCE DUE PART OF THE NORTHWEST SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE QUARTER OF SECTION 13, SAID EAST LINE OF THE WEST TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 12 HALF OF THE NORTHWEST EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN LYING NORTH AND QUARTER, A DISTANCE OF 72.57 FEET TO A POINT OF TANGENCY WEST OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LINE: WITH A CURVED LINE; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE CONVEX TO THE WEST, BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 1, SAID HAVING A RADIUS OF 375.00 FEET, A DISTANCE OF 135.21 POINT BEING 16.14 FEET NORTH FEET TO A POINT IN A LINE THAT OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER THENCE EAST IS 238.00 FEET SOUTH OF (AS THEREOF; MEASURED PARALLEL WITH ALONG A LINE THAT IS PARALLEL SAID EAST LINE OF THE WEST WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID HALF OF THE NORTHWEST LOT A DISTANCE OF 220 FEET; QUARTER AND PARALLEL WITH THENCE NORTHWESTERLY A SAID NORTH LINE OF WEST DISTANCE OF 80.0 FEET TO A HALF OF THE NORTHWEST POINT IN THE SOUTHWESTERLY CURVED 100 FOOT RIGHT OF QUARTER, SAID POINT BEING THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF WAY LINE OF THE BALITMORE & OHIO CHICAGO TERMINAL THIS PARCEL OF LAND; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTHEASTERLY RAILROAD. ALONG SAID CURVE LINE, Said property is commonly known A DISTANCE OF 45.87 FEET; as 7771-7795 Van Buren Street, THENCE SOUTH 27 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST TANGENT Forest Park, IL 60130 (Property).

The Petitioner is seeking approvTO SAID CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 147.57 FEET TO A POINT OF al of a change in zoning from Industrial-2 to Residential-3 in the TANGENCY WITH A CURVED LINE; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY Zoning Code.

ALONG SAID CURVE CONVEX TO Any person desiring to be heard or THE NORTHEAST OF TANGENCY desiring to present any evidence IN A LINE THAT IS 55 FEET WEST or testimony relating to said matter (AS MEASURED PARALLEL should appear at the time and place WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID above specified.

WESR HALF OF NORTHWEST QUARTER; THENCE DUE SOUTH Signed: Austin Zimmer ALONG SAID PARALLEL LINE, A DISTANCE OF 51.79 FEET Zoning Board of Appeals, ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE, A Chairperson Published in Forest Park Review 3/1/2017

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT KEWAUNEE COUNTY Statutes, to the complaint. The Case No. 16CV105 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of court may reject or disregard an Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The Than $10,000.00 answer must be sent or delivered to FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE the court, whose address is: Clerk of Circuit Court ASSOCIATION 14221 Dallas Parkway, Suite 1000 Dallas, TX Kewaunee County Courthouse 613 Dodge Street 75254, Plaintiff Kewaunee WI 54216 vs. and to O’Dess and Associates, S.C., Plaintiff’s attorneys, whose TODD L. LOHENRY and JANE address is: O’Dess and Associates, DOE, unknown spouse of TODD S.C. L. LOHENRY E5922 10th Road 1414 Underwood Avenue, Suite Algoma, WI 54201; AND 210 Clark 403 Street Algoma, WI 54201 Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53213 CAROL J. SHANNON-LOHENRY You may have an attorney help or and JOHN DOE, unknown represent you. spouse of CAROL J. SHANNONLOHENRY If you do not provide a proper 47–49 Washington Boulevard Oak answer within 40 days, the court Park, IL 60302 may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC action requested in the complaint, REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., and you may lose your right to c/o Electronic Data Systems object to anything that is or may be Corporation, 1901 East Voorhees incorrect in the complaint. A judgStreet, Suite C Danville, IL61834; ment may be enforced as provided CITIZENS BANK, National by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any Association c/o Its President real estate you own now or in the One Citizens Plaza future, and may also be enforced by Providence, RI 02903 garnishment or seizure of property.

O’DESS AND ASSOCIATES, S.C. Defendants.

Attorneys for Plaintiff FORTY DAY SUMMONS By: M. ABIGAIL O’DESS Bar Code No. 1017869 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, TO : POST OFFICE ADDRESS: 1414 Underwood Avenue, Suite CAROL J. SHANNON-LOHENRY 403 47–49 Washington Boulevard Wauwatosa, WI 53213 Oak Park, IL 60302 (414) 727-1591 You are hereby notified that the O’Dess and Associates, S.C., is plaintiff named above has filed a attempting to collect a debt and any lawsuit or other legal action against information obtained will be used you. The complaint, which is also for that purpose. served upon you, states the nature If you have previously received a and basis of the legal action.

Chapter 7 Discharge in Bankruptcy, Within 40 days after February 22, 2017, you must respond with a this correspondence should not be written answer, as that term is used construed as an attempt to collect a debt. in Chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Published in Wednesday Journal 2/22, 3/1, 3/8/2017

PUBLIC NOTICE PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME In the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, County Department, County Division. In the matter of the petition of Eric C. Kelleher for change of name to Eric C. Rooney, Case No. 17M3000453.

Notice is given you, the public, that on January 18, 2017 I have filed a Petition For Change of Name in this Court, asking the Court to change my present name of Eric C. Kelleher to the name of Eric C. Rooney. This case will be heard in courtroom 205 on March 28, 2017 at 9:00 a.m.

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

PUBLIC NOTICE Park District of Oak Park 218 Madison Street Oak Park, IL 60302 Request for Proposals The Park District of Oak Park is accepting proposals for the printing of the 2017-2018 Brochure Series.

Specifications may be obtained at www.pdop.org starting Friday, March 3, 2017. Each proposal must be placed in a sealed envelope marked “Seasonal Brochure - Sealed Bid Enclosed” and addressed to Diane Stanke, and delivered on or before 1:00pm on Friday, March 17, 2017 to Park District of Oak Park, 218 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL, 60302. The Park District encourages qualified minority-owned, locallyowned and woman-owned business enterprises to compete for and participate in the Park District’s supply and service requirem ents.

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Invitation to Bid Oak Park Elementary Schools, District Number 97, will receive sealed bids at the District’s Maintenance Facility, 541 Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois 60302, until 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, 2017, for Custodial Supplies.

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

A MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 2017, AT 12:00 P.M. Location:Oak Park Schools, Maintenance Facility 541 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302 Specifications may be obtained at the District’s Maintenance Facility, 541 Madison Street, or by contacting Derek Fagan at (708) 473.0306.

Only those bids complying with the provisions and specifications of the Bid will be considered. The Board of Education reserves the right to waive any informalities, qualifications or irregularities, and/or reject any and all proposals, when in its opinion; such action will serve the best interest of the Board of Education of Oak Park Elementary School District No. 97.

Contracts awarded by the Board of Education require that contractors comply with the Prevailing Wage Act of the State of Illinois; the general prevailing rate of wages shall be paid for each craft or type of worker or mechanic required to execute the contract or perform such work.

Alicia Evans Assistant Superintendent Finance and Operations

for

Published in Wednesday Journal 03/01/2017

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Mechanic’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 mechanic’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

For further info contact Diane Stanke at (708)725.2022 or diane.stanke@ pdop.org.

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: D17149751 on February 22, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of LYRIC & ARIA MEDIA with the business located at: 407 WISCONSIN AVE UNIT C, OAK PARK, IL 60302. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: KEVIN CLARK MCCARTHY 407 WISCONSIN AVE UNIT C, OAK PARK, IL 60302.

Published in Wednesday Journal 3/1/2017

Published in Wednesday Journal 3/1, 3/8, 3/15/2017

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

In re the marriage of Diane Mata, Petitioner and Charles Habich aka Charles Habick, Respondent, Case No. 2017D-001585.

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 April 4, 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 3/1,3/8, 3/15/2017

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 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 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

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 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 1416-08579. 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.

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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 PASS-THROUGH 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

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

-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 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.

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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.

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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.

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I714701 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

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 2007OA3 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 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 I714708 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff,

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 PASS-THROUGH 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.

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 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

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

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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

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: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C15-15548. 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.

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 2630003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. C1515548 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 15 CH 09055 TJSC#: 37578 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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fer, 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 14-15-08943. THE

JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-08943 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 008868 TJSC#: 37-647 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-3 Plaintiff, -v.MANUEL GATHRIGHT Defendants 15 CH 09055 1237 S. 19TH AVENUE Maywood, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 12, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 13, 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 1237 S. 19TH AVENUE, Maywood, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-15103-019-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $56,398.33. 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.MICHAEL J. GEUSS, THE RESIDENCES AT THE GROVE MIDRISE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, THE RESIDENCES AT THE GROVE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Defendants 15 CH 008868 7757 VAN BUREN STREET UNIT #309 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 January 10, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 12, 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 7757 VAN BUREN STREET UNIT #309, FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-13-109-0501097. 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 trans-

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The Illinois Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental or advertising of real estate based on factors in addition to those protected under federal law.

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