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Mohr Concrete closed, faces financial woes Oak Park working with company on future plans By TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER

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.J. Mohr & Sons Co., an industrial concrete manufacturing company opened in 1893 – one of the oldest in the state – has had its doors closed since February and may never reopen – at least not under the same name. Karen Richards, a principle of Mohr & Sons, said the company is currently working with a lawyer to chart a path for the business’s future, but a confidentiality agreement precluded her from revealing more. “It’s just breaking my heart because we’ve been there since 1893,” she said. Mohr Concrete sits on nearly a block at Harlem Avenue and Garfield Street. The industrial use has been both an oddity and a source of some contention with Oak Park and Forest Park neighbors. Oak Park Mayor Anan Abu-Taleb said in a telephone interview that the village has been in touch with Mohr & Sons for over a year about their future plans, but he was short on details about the privately held company. “We’ve been in contact with Mohr and we value the business they’ve done in our community for decades,” he said. “They’ve been an excellent contributor to our community. “We hope they end up with the outcome that is desirable for them.” He added that the village “stands ready to help See MOHR on page 8

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Religion Guide Methodist

Check First.

First United Methodist Church of Oak Park

First Congregational Church of Maywood

400 N. Fifth Avenue (1 block north of Lake St.) Come join us for Sunday Morning Worship at 11 am Pastor Elliot Wimbush will be preaching the message. Refreshments and fellowship follow the service. 708-344-6150 firstchurchofmaywood.org When you're looking for a place to worship the Lord, Check First.

You’re Invited to A Church for All Nations A Church Without Walls SERVICE LOCATION Forest Park Plaza 7600 W. Roosevelt Road Forest Park, IL 60130

William S. Winston Pastor

Lutheran—ELCA

United Lutheran Church

409 Greenfield Street (at Ridgeland Avenue) Oak Park Holy Communion with nursery care and children’s chapel each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. 708/386-1576

(708) 697-5000 LIVE Webcast - 11:15AM Service Believer’s Walk of Faith Broadcast Schedule (Times in Central Standard Time) Television 3:30-4:00pm

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10:30-11:00am

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Word Network

10:30-11:00am

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Presbyterian

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Sunday Service 7AM, 9AM & 11:15AM

DAYSTAR (M-F)

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

Lutheran-Independent

Grace Lutheran Church

7300 W. Division, River Forest David R. Lyle, Senior Pastor David W. Wegner, Assoc. Pastor Lauren Dow Wegner, Assoc. Pastor Sunday Worship, 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School/Adult Ed. 9:45 a.m. Childcare Available

Grace Lutheran School

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

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West Suburban Temple Har Zion

1040 N. Harlem Avenue River Forest Meet our Rabbi, Adir Glick Pray, learn, and celebrate with our caring, progressive, egalitarian community. Interfaith families are welcome. Accredited Early Childhood Program Religious School for K thru 12 Daily Morning Minyan Weekly Shabbat Services Friday 6:30pm & Saturday 10:00am Affiliated with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism 708.366.9000 www.wsthz.org

Lutheran-Missouri Synod

Christ Lutheran Church

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

Fair Oaks

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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

Child care available 9-11am

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

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Join Oak Park Friends Meeting at the Oak Park Art League, 720 Chicago Ave. Worship 10am Potluck and intergenerational program to follow. 708-445-8201 www.oakparkfriends.org

Roman Catholic

Ascension Catholic Church

Lutheran-Missouri Synod

St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church

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

St. Bernardine Catholic Church Harrison & Elgin, Forest Park

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

St. Giles Family Mass Community

We welcome all to attend Sunday Mass at 10 a.m. on the St. Giles Parish campus on the second floor of the school gym, the southernmost building in the school complex at 1034 North Linden Avenue. Established in 1970, we are a laybased community within St. Giles Roman Catholic Parish. Our Mass is family-friendly. We encourage liturgically active toddlers. Children from 3 to 13 and young adults play meaningful parts in each Sunday liturgy. Together with the parish, we offer Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, a Montessori-based religious education program for children in grades K-8. For more information, go to http://www.stgilesparish.org/ family-mass-community or call Bob Wielgos at 708-288-2196.

Traditional Catholic

The Traditional Catholic Latin Mass

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

Rev. James Hurlbert, Pastor

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

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St. Edmund Catholic Church

188 South Oak Park Ave.

Saturday Mass: 5:30 p.m.

Sunday Masses: 9:00 & 11:00 a.m., 5:30 p.m. Weekday Mass: 8:30 a.m. M–F Holy Day Masses: As Announced

Reconciliation: Saturday 4:15 p.m.

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

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Despite the snowing, Empowering Gardens keeps growing

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can remember when April showers came in liquid form. I’m not a horticulturist but suspect that April’s blizzards and snow showers are not bringing May flowers. Rather than cursing the cold, the folks at Empowering Gardens Inc. (EGI) held a heartwarming event to raise funds for the nonprofit. Marissa Gott and her friend, Caitlin Coan, spearheaded the April 7 gathering at Goldyburgers. Though they don’t work for EGI, they jointly celebrated their birthdays to draw family and friends to the fundraiser. It was a rousing success, generating $5,000 toward EGI’s goal of building a year-round greenhouse. Last year, Marissa used her 30th birthday to raise money for the cause. By joining forces with Caitlin, they doubled the number of supporters. About 150 guests came to party at the tavern. They traveled from as far away as Indiana and Michigan. Kids played with chalk and bubbles and bashed a piñata on the patio. Adults savored the donated food and drinks. Old School provided pulled pork and mac ’n’ cheese. Jimmy Johns chipped in with sandwiches. Waldo Cooney’s dished out pizza. Lagunitas, Revolution and Miller Coors came up with the free suds. The birthday girls even designed a special drink for the occasion: “The Intention” combined Tito’s vodka, kombucha tea and agave nectar. Marissa estimated they collected $4,000 worth of donated goods. These gifts didn’t magically material-

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an underlying spirit of contributing to a great cause. Caitlin is a more recent convert than Marissa. The two met while teaching at Ahimsa Yoga Studio. Marissa told Caitlin how EGI employed adults with a wide range of mental disabilities. She inspired her new friend to take part in something bigger than herself. What really sealed the deal for Caitlin was co-teaching a yoga workshop, on “Giving Tuesday,” at EGI’s winter store. The space at 7415 Madison was generously donated by Art Sundry. Marissa is also thankful for how the folks at EGI made her feel at home when she moved to Forest Park. The staff members were welcoming and knowledgeable and they became like family. In fact, she believes she landed in Forest Park for the purpose of helping EGI grow. For Caitlin, working on behalf of EGI has been a breath of fresh air. It’s the kind of work that doesn’t pay her bills but nourishes her soul. Marissa and Caitlin have created a community of like-minded people, who are invested in keeping EGI’s doors open and the plants Submitted photo growing. EGI doesn’t just empower staff SUPPORT: Businesses, residents donated more members, it’s empowering a network of than $4,000 or fundraiser. supporters who believe in EGI’s mission. These fans, and just regular folk, are ize. Marissa began contacting sponsors in encouraged to come to EGI’s Spring November 2017. She is not shy about asking Open House on April 21 at 7730 W. Madison. companies for support, and her appeal comes Besides purchasing plants and flowers, cusfrom the heart. Besides the generosity of tomers will receive free seedlings and lesthese businesses, EGI received a boost when sons about vegetable gardening. EGI needs Goldyburgers’ owner, Mike Sullivan, agreed all the help it can get to purchase property to host the event for free. Mike is a lifelong and put up a permanent greenhouse. friend of EGI’s co-founder, Rich Biggins. As for the weather, it should stop snowing Rich, Ana Solares, and the EGI staff by April 21. started working in the morning to make ■■John Rice is a columnist/private detecGoldyburgers festive. The event was intive, who has seen his business and family tended to raise funds and awareness. They thrive in Forest Park. He thoroughly enjoys placed cards and fliers everywhere. Guests life in the village and still gets a thrill smellturned into customers and donors. ing Red Hots, watching softball and strollApart from the fun and food, there was ing through cemeteries. Jrice1038@aol.com

Two high-ranking D209 administrators resign Dr. Kim Waller-Echols and Todd Drafall are leaving effective July By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

Two top administrators at Proviso Township High Schools District 209 have resigned recently. District officials confirmed this week that Dr. Kim Waller-Echols, the district’s assistant superintendent of human resources, and Todd Drafall, the district’s chief financial officer, have both submitted letters of resignation. Waller-Echols will resign to take a position at another school district in Illinois, D209

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spokesperson Cynthia Moreno said. According to her LinkedIn profile, WallerEchols came to the district in 2011 and

worked two years as principal of Proviso Math and Science Academy before becoming assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction from 2013 until 2016, when she was promoted to her current position. Waller-Echols, whose resignation is effective July 1, is likely to be replaced by Dr. Anthony Brazouski, whose formal position will be assistant superintendent of human resources, safety and athletics. Brazouski’s employment still needs to be approved by the D209 school board and financial oversight panel before a contract is legally binding. He could earn a starting

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HOW TO REACH US ADDRESS 141 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 PHONE 708-366-0600 ■ FAX 708-467-9066 EMAIL forestpark@wjinc.com ONLINE ForestParkReview.com TWITTER @FP_Review Postmaster: Please send address changes to: Forest Park Review,141 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302-2901. Periodical rate postage paid at Oak Park, IL (USPS No 0205-160) In county subscriptions: $20 per year. $36 for two years. Out of county subscriptions: $28 per year. © 2018 Wednesday Journal, Inc. compensation package of $160,000. Brazouski comes to D209 from various school districts in Wisconsin, where he has worked as a chief academic officer, chief executive officer and executive director of academic achievement. The board could vote to approve his employment at a regular meeting on April 10. According to his LinkedIn profile, Drafall has been D209’s chief financial officer since 2013. He’s been an adjunct professor at Concordia University Chicago since 2015. The district accepted Drafall’s resignation letter, which is also effective July 1, Moreno said, adding that the position has already been posted on job boards. CONTACT: michael@oakpark.com


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Meditation with Perspiration: Local Yoga to open April 13 Ashtanga, Vinyasa and more offered at new Madison Street studio By TOM HOLMES Contributing Reporter

If you think that yoga is just sitting in a lotus position and chanting “ohm” for an hour, prepare to be surprised by Local Yoga, a new studio that opens at 7234 Madison Street on April 13. “By the end of the class you’ll be dripping with sweat, not because it’s hot in the room but because you’ll be building internal heat,” said Jill Jerome, co-owner. “This type of yoga builds strength and flexibility, and because it’s cardiovascular, you’ll be sweating.” Jerome, of Oak Park, teaches Vinyasa Yoga, which she said is not a sleepy, gentle yoga but a powerful, athletic workout. Classes start with a brief chanting of “ohm”— what she referred to as a prayer of gratitude for the present—and then segue into a series of postures intended to link body movement and breathing and “get you out of your head.”

“Then, you are in a state where you can meditate without fidgeting,” she said. “The movement you were doing gets you to a place where you can sit quietly.” Jerome got into teaching yoga by accident. Now 47, she said she worked in corporate America for 12 years and, in her free time, liked to run and compete in triathlons. But, the competitive sports caused her to sustain multiple injuries. A friend suggested she try yoga as a way of healing, and she became hooked after the first class. “It opened up a whole new world for me,” she said. “A few years after that I started thinking seriously about incorporating it more into my life, and a few years after that I took a leap and became a teacher myself.” Jerome is now a certified yoga teacher and registered with an organization called the Yoga Alliance, International, a nonprofit advocacy organization that trains teachers and supports yoga schools. Jerome then went on to open her first studio in 2012 in

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BEND AND STRETCH: Yogis practice the downward dog posture at one of Jerome’s studios. Chicago, and later opened another called Yoga Loft in Oak Park. At Local Yoga, she said she plans to feature Vinyasa Yoga at most classes, but will also offer some sessions of Ashtanga Yoga, which offers a slower sequence of postures and focuses more on meditation. Every other Friday she plans to host live cello or guitar players to perform while attendees bend

and stretch. Jerome and her business partner Angela Corvo said they intend to charge $17 per class and less than $100 for a monthly membership of unlimited classes. The first 25 people who sign up will get a membership for $75. Jerome said she plans to offer businesses in town a special rate of $50 for a monthly membership.

Police hire new top dog Madison, a German short-hair pointer, will provide narcotics detection support By ROBERT J. LIFKA Contributing Reporter

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NOTHING TO WOOF AT: Madison joins the Forest Park police force.

Following in the pawprints of Hammer, Sam, Bear, Diesel and Killian, the Forest Park Police Department’s new police dog is Madison, a 1-1/2-year-old female German short-hair pointer. Unlike her predecessors, Madison is not trained in suspect apprehension. However, police Chief Tom Aftanas said she is fully trained in narcotics detection. He added that Madison is not aggressive, a change from the behavior of Killian, her immediate predecessor, who was retired in August following two biting incidents. Officer Dan Miller is Madison’s handler, a duty he also performed with Killian, Diesel and Bear. “It’s exciting,” Miller said. “It’s a new challenge.” He said Madison was imported from Croatia to Shallow Creek Kennels in Pennsylvania and purchased from Shallow Creek Kennels for $9,250. Miller and Madison began training at Full Circle K9 Training Services in Plainfield in January. The village council Monday approved a training services agreement with Full Circle, which will provide

two eight-hour training days per month for $250 per month. After passing her State of Illinois and North American Police Work Dog Association certifications, she and Miller were on duty in early March. When Killian was retired in August, Aftanas said he was holding off making the decision whether to replace him with another dog. He said Miller suggested replacing Killian with a narcotics detection dog, which Miller said would be an alternative to stopping the program completely. Aftanas said he was originally unaware of any police departments in the western suburbs using a police dog strictly for drug detection but then learned about Franklin Park’s police dog, Voodoo. A member of that department since November 2016, Voodoo also is not trained in suspect apprehension and not aggressive. After being told “nothing but positive things” by the Franklin Park police chief, Aftanas approved the suggestion. Miller said he and Madison are still adjusting to working together. For himself, he said a pointer is “a lot different” than a German shepherd, which was the breed of previous police dogs. And for

Madison, he said, “There’s a difference between training and street work.” Part of Madison’s training was learning commands in English. Miller explained that using foreign commands is beneficial for a dog trained in suspect apprehension since suspects are not likely to know commands in a foreign language and therefore not likely to be able to stop a dog from chasing or biting them. However, since Madison is only being used to search for drugs, she was trained with English commands. “She’s a great dog,” Miller said. “I’ve got no complaints.” Aftanas said Madison, who also responds to being called Maddie, was named after Forest Park’s main business street but only after he and Miller, two die-hard fans of the Chicago Cubs, considered names with connections to their favorite baseball team. If Forest Park needs a police dog’s suspect apprehension services, Aftanas said they would make a mutual aid request to neighboring police departments. He said police departments in Berwyn and Oak Park have canine units trained in suspect apprehension. Aftanas said the department has had police dogs on and off since Hammer joined the force in the 1990s.


Forest Park Review, April 11, 2018

Short to-do list left for new Roos Rec Center Staff will soon plant a “sensory garden” outside the fitness center By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter

All that’s left to be done are odds and ends at the soon-to-be-revealed Roos Recreation Center, which opens to the public on May 26. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on grand opening day, a magician, face-painters, and more will be on hand so curious community members can come in and take a first look at their new recreation facility, which has been under construction for nearly a year. Staff recently took down the temporary fence that surrounded Roos during construction, showing off freshly laid sod, bike racks and fix-it station. Once the weather breaks, workers will also plant a sensory garden outside Roos, which will include herbs that people can taste, smell and even hear, as well as a section to attract butterflies. Another soon-tocome attraction is the ninja obstacle course — staff still need to add the final nuts, bolts and make sure no screws are loose before tweens start climbing. “We’ve gone through it a hundred times, but there’s no problem with 101 or 103 times to make sure our kids are safe,” said Larry Piekarz, executive director of the Park District of Forest Park. Signage will also soon be installed at Roos, along with a painting between the two old pillars from the factory that once stood on the site. The painting will tell the story of the site and include a thank-you to the village. The gym floor is also near completion and ready for volleyball and basketball players to start bopping. Exercise equipment should also be added to the fitness room in

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Digitally connected doctors and friendly therapy dogs are only a few of the innovative ways we seek to improve the coming weeks, along with sanitizer stations for users to clean the equipment. The park district’s current fitness room will permanently close April 13. A vending machine stocked with Gatorade and water has also been installed outside the fitness room, near the entrance of Roos. “We didn’t want a big Pepsi machine; we wanted something with healthy alternatives,” Piekarz said. The park district is still accepting applications for the part-time positions to staff Roos; interested applicants should apply at 7501 W. Harrison St. CONTACT: ntepper@wjinc.com

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SERVICE HOURS: Kyle Cotton, 13, left, and Vincent Paxton, 13, carry tools and equipment to set up the mini food pantry on Saturday, April 7 in front of the Forest Park Public Library on Des Plaines Avenue.

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St., sweat dripping from his face as he dug into the ground and facilitated the installation of a new “Little Free Food Pantry” outside 7555 Jackson Blvd. on April 7. A play on the “Little Free Library” concept — “We’re already a library,” joked Director Pilar Shaker — the new pantry holds personal care items and canned goods, is intended for anyone in need, and was installed just in time for National Library Week, April 8-14. The new cabinet complements the larger food pantry at the Howard Mohr Community Center across the street, and is intended for those who lack proper documentation for the Community Center’s pantry, feel embarrassed asking for help, come by during off-hours, or all of the above. “We’re seeing an increasing number of people asking to be connected to resources to meet their immediate needs — shelter, food, etc.” Shaker said. Kunkel built the Little Free Food Pantry free of charge, librarians bought the stocked canned goods and personal care items and Boy Scouts from Forest Park, Maywood and Brookfield earned service hours for installing the new cabinet.

“I can envision other food pantries going up around town,” said Kunkel, who offers service hours and merit badges to local Boy Scouts for learning traditions like salami curing, meat smoking, CNC laser engraving and more. “You’ve got various societal problems, homelessness or whoever, and through exposing kids to history and generational rituals, we provide a short-term bridge gap” for the hungry, Kunkel said. It took an hour to dig 32 inches into the ground for the post, uncovering such treasures as shells, dimes and clay in the process. Scouts planted the pole, sanded the pantry’s foundation, and drilled the cabinet into place. Librarians will check and restock the cabinet once a day to make sure items posted are appropriate, and they plan to dip into their own pockets if products run low. Interested donors can also drop off donations at the library’s front desk. Nathaniel Edsell, of Brookfield, said his favorite part of the process was digging the hole and finding the shell. “No comment,” replied his twin brother Ben about his brother’s Altoid tin, spring and shell collection of found items. The boys were happy to earn the service hours and help those in need. What did they learn from the experience? “That I should do these things more,” Nathaniel Edsell said, adding, “I like digging holes and hitting things, so this was really fun.”

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BIG WEEK Echo Theater Collective Season Preview Help raise funds for Echo Theater while hearing music from local Christine Melody and composer and musician Cheryl Tomblin, get a scene preview for the upcoming “Blues for Mister Charlie,” hear from local Artistic Director Maui Jones and buy a chance for a raffle prize: two tickets to the “Blues” show, drinks, reserved seating and more. $20, includes appetizers. Tickets at the door. Party starts at 7 p.m. on April 14 at FitzGerald’s Sidebar, 6615 Roosevelt Rd. in Berwyn.

Guests or Family: When Diversity is Inclusive Sponsored by the Forest Park Diversity Commission, listen to guest speaker Dr. Sheila RadfordHill talk inclusion at 7 p.m. on April 11 at the Howard Mohr Community Center, 7640 Jackson Blvd.

Libraries Rock! Concert

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Celebrate National Library Week with art stations and a performance by Scribblemonster. Party starts at 2 p.m., April 14 at the Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd.

Join Schauer Hardware for a night of food, drink and learning at 6 p.m., April 17 at Schauer Hardware, 7449 Madison St.

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Book Buzz with Penguin Random House and Author Robert Kurson Penguin Random House’s Amandon Fensch will offer buzz on the season’s hottest books, along with author Robert Kurson, who wrote Shadow Divers and Rocket Men. Snacks and drinks will be served, and the first 80 registrants will receive a Book Buzz tote. Register online at fppl.org. Talk starts at 7 p.m. on April 13 at the Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd.

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Learn how to manage money, prepare a personal spending plan and identify ways to decrease spending and increase income. Talk starts at 11 a.m., April 19 at the Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd.

Community service and advocacy group Play it Forward Kids will read positive stories to kids 5 and under at 2 p.m., April 14 at the Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd.

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Free Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Screening Sign up for an exam at a free oral, head and neck cancer screening event, which will take place April 23 at the Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center at Loyola Medicine, 2160 S. First Ave. in Maywood. To register, call 888-584-7888. Free parking. Refreshments served.

Personal Career Consultations Meet one-on-one with a job search professional from Triton College Career Services who will help you formulate a plan for finding a job. Consultations start at 6:30 p.m. on April 12 at the Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd.


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Forest Park family ties from page 1 them in any way we can.” Abu-Taleb said the company has reached out to the village to keep officials informed about the company’s future and their intentions. “I value that relationship,” he said. Asked what his hopes are for the future of the property, whether it is sold to another concrete manufacturing company or a different entity, Abu-Taleb said, “My preference has always been for the community as a whole, as long as we achieve what is best for the taxpayer.” “We’re trying to figure out what is the best use of such a valuable property,” he said. Abu-Taleb said he does not know why the company closed its doors earlier this year. “They are veterans in making good business decisions, and I trust their judgment on what they’ve chosen to do.”

Oak Park Village Manager Cara Pavlicek said she was not privy to the inner business dealings of the company, but confirmed that the business was not located within the boundaries of the Harlem Tax Increment Finance District – a special taxation district in the area – which was retired in 2017. That special tax district, therefore, would have no bearing on any future decisions by the village associated with the land occupied by Mohr & Sons. The family owned business was established by H.J. Mohr, who went on to become the first mayor of Forest Park. In 1950, his grandson, Howard R. Mohr, started a heating-oil company called Mohr Oil. H.J. Mohr & Sons Co. has faced some controversy over the years, most notably in 2005, when neighbors complained about the unsightly nature of the business. Residents wanted Mohr to landscape the area around its facility and do something to improve the look of a concrete wall around the facility.

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Police responded to a fight at Doc Ryan’s Saloon about 1:49 a.m. on April 6, according to a police report. Doc Ryan’s doorman told police he was asking people to leave because it was closing time, when three men started fighting Doc Ryan’s staff. Police entered the bar and saw several employees restraining a man. Police told employees to back off and, after staff let go, the man and two companions started shoving employees. Police escorted the men from the bar. The men started yelling that the Doc Ryan’s doorman started the fight, and got frustrated at police, with one yelling, “Get the [expletive] away from me.” The offender then punched an officer in his chest and arm. Police tased the man twice and transported the group to the Forest Park Police Department. The men told police they were at Doc Ryan’s for a birthday party. When the doorman told them to leave, he said they “better not talk any slick stuff.” The men asked what he meant, and the doorman allegedly said he knew they were in a gang and he would fight them. That’s when fists started swinging. The men were charged with criminal trespass to property, battery and resisting a peace officer.

security card and Cook County ID tucked in his left sock. They ran his name through the computer system and found the Chicago Police Department had an active warrant for larceny. The was charged with public indecency, obstructing identification and the CPD warrant.

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A woman’s purse was stolen from her car after she ran into Planet Fitness, 7530 Roosevelt Road, to change clothes on April 2. The woman told officers she entered the facility about 5:27 p.m., leaving her purse in the car, according to a police report. About 10 minutes later, the woman returned to her Jeep to find the car alarm ringing and the purse missing. Her purse contained her driver’s license and credit cards from Amazon.com, Chase Bank, Capital One, Discover and PayPal. She later received two text messages from Chase Bank about fraudulent activity on her card, at Berwyn Fuel Shop for a charge of about $50 and McDonald’s for a charge of about $48. Officers found no signs of forced entry to her vehicle.

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A Chicago man was arrested for indecent exposure outside Blueberry Hill Tavern, 427 Desplaines Ave., on April 3. A witness inside told police the man stood outside the bar about 2:50 a.m., undid his pants and began to stroke his genitals, according to a police report. When police arrived, the man had his pants unzipped and told police he was just watching TV through the window. Police asked for the man’s identification and he said he didn’t have any. Officers transported him to the police department, where they later found a social

Man pulls gun on towing attendant A man threatened a Nobs Towing employee with a gun, after being told he would need to pay hundreds of dollars to retrieve his car from the lot. The man arrived about 10:05 a.m. at 805 Hannah Ave. on April 3 to retrieve his car from the towing agency, according to a police report. An employee told him it would cost $800 to pick up his car from the lot since it had been sitting there for nearly a month. The man became irate, telling the attendant it should only cost him $200, and warning he had a gun and was going to get his car. A Nobs employee called 911. Officers arrived and placed the man in handcuffs. He told police, “I tried to scare them and it didn’t work.” He said he did not have a gun but was charged with aggravated assault.

A man threatened a woman with a gun and stole her phone, after climbing into her car on April 3. She had parked at her Circle Avenue home about 6:40 p.m., and stayed in her car for a few extra minutes to listen to something on the radio, according to the police report. She reported seeing a man wearing a dark stocking walk next to her car. He entered through an unlocked door and demanded money. The woman told him she didn’t have any money, and that the only thing she had of value was her iPhone 8. The man took her phone and fled on foot. These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Forest Park Police Department, April 1-8, and represent a portion of the incidents to which police responded. Unless otherwise indicated, anybody named in these reports has only been charged with a crime. These cases have not been adjudicated.

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


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Forest Park Go Green hosts clean-up Learn to use Litterati, clean village at upcoming event By TOM HOLMES Contributing Reporter

Forest Park’s fledgling Go Green group will be sponsoring a Forest Park Clean-Up event on Earth Day, Sunday, April 22. As the name of the event implies, residents are invited to gather at 1 p.m. at the Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd., before fanning out to clean up the litter that has accumulated during the winter. For more information, you can email Lucia Whalen of Go Green Forest Park at whalenlucia@gmail.com. The main goal of the event, said Whalen, is to raise awareness of environment issues and the Go Green group’s involvement in addressing those issues on a local level. Whalen said she especially wants kids to be involved. She will be teaching them how to use an app called Litterati on which users document where trash exists in their towns by taking pictures of it. Whalen said her group has been focusing on the creation of a village sustainability commission, improving recycling in Forest Park and getting businesses to focus on improving the local environment.

Talk focuses on toxins in food supply “Stop eating yourself sick!” warns the poster advertising a free lecture sponsored by Go Green Oak Park about “protecting your family from toxic chemicals and other dangers in our food supply” to be given by soil scientist and genetic scientist Thierry Vrain at Trinity High School, 7574 Division St. in River Forest, on Thursday, April 12 beginning at 7 pm. Vrain self-effacingly identifies himself as the resident gardener and chief weed puller at the Innisfree Farm, a botanic garden in British Columbia which uses probiotic techniques of building healthy soil microbiota to grow medicinal herbs and vegetables, fruits and nuts for sale. Oak Park resident Dr. Susan Buchanan, clinical associate professor and director of the Great Lakes Center for Children’s Environmental Health at the UIC School of Public Health, will moderate the discussion following Vrain’s talk. “Virtually 100 percent of Americans carry measurable pesticide residues and dozens of other chemicals in our blood streams,” Buchanan said. “In children especially, who generally have higher exposure and higher levels than adults, studies have shown effects on neurodevelopment and rates of certain cancers.” Although Vrain is a published scientist, Buchanan said that Vrain doesn’t talk like one. “His presentations,” she said, “are geared towards the general public, in the style of a Ted Talk. He is committed to spreading the word

about the extent of and the potential health effects of pesticides used in growing our food.” A post by Go Green Oak Park on the website Event On quoted Vrain as saying, “I became concerned a few years ago that there were so many scientific studies pointing the finger away from the GMO smokescreen. I am now publicly raising the alarm about the current excesses of industrial agriculture, particularly antibiotic contamination of en-

gineered crops and food.” Vrain is concerned with the effect genetically engineered crops and the use of Glyphosate (Round UP) are having on our health. “It’s almost as if the entire population of North American is on a low-grade antibiotic diet day in day out from birth, every day, so this is the reality,” Vrain is quoted as saying on the Event On website.

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Light up the night. Warmer weather and longer days means more time spent outside. Make your outdoor space shine with the addition of solar powered lights. Add a few strands of string lights or hang decorative lanterns for a festive atmosphere.

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You are what you eat. You don’t need a lot of space to grow something for dinner. Fresh herbs thrive in planters and make it easy to cut a snip of rosemary to top that grilled chicken or some basil leaves for your salad Caprese. Small peppers and tomatoes are also easy to grow on a deck.

Blend outdoors and indoors to create and outdoor living room. Patio sets are no longer the heavy metal affairs that your grandparents kept outside. Today’s synthetic materials provide weather-proof metals and wickers that can withstand the elements and provide comfort. Outdoor rugs let you bring the pattern to the patio, and battery or power operated light and water features bring a bit of ambiance to the outdoors.


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ost of us remember our parents or grandparents engaging in ritual spring cleaning, but few of us feel like we have the time for a top to bottom overhaul every spring. Just because you’re stuck carpooling to endless spring t-ball games, doesn’t mean you can’t make your house look squeaky clean just in time for all of those spring time gatherings. A top five list will get your house in good-enough condition and save you from a week spent deep cleaning. Wash the windows. Whether you outsource to professionals or do the deed yourself, spring is a great time to wash the windows and literally let the sun shine in. If you’re in a rush, focus on the exterior of windows to remove the dirt and streaks from winter storms. Clear the decks. If you’re motivated, use a power washer, or if you’re in a hurry, grab a broom. Sweeping away the dirt, dust and bits of leaves from your deck, front porch or front stoop provides a clean entry way into your home. While you’re at it, trade in your faded doormat for a new model. Run hot and cold. Spring is a great time to dust off and clean your HVAC equipment. A professional can help with boiler, furnace and air conditioner maintenance, but you can do the cleaning yourself. Radiators and window units are phenomenal dust collectors. Taking the time once a year to remove dust within and under the units can make your house feel infinitely cleaner.

Apps that matter. There’s no substitute for elbow grease when it comes to kitchen appliances. Turn on your favorite tunes and take an hour to empty, organize and clean the refrigerator and freezer and then give the stove a good old-fashioned scrubbing inside and out. Microwave some lemon juice and water in a glass container for a minute and then easily wipe away accumulated splatters from its interior. Swap it out. Spring is the perfect time to take stock of closets and their contents. Swap out the snow boots for flip flops and cleats. Put away the down parkas and bring out the rain coats. While you’re in there, sweep the floor and donate any items that your family has outgrown this year.

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Oak Park | 1/1 | $129,000 242 S Maple Avenue 2S

Lovely 2 br, 2 ba condo in unbeatable location! 2 prkg spaces: 1 in heated gar, 1 outside.

Beautiful 2 br, 2 ba. Totally updated condo in Elmwood Park. In-unit laundry. Hdwd flrs.

Park views & superb location make this fully updated 1 br vintage unit the absolute best!

Lovely, sunny 1 br vintage condo w/ updated kitchen and bath. Near Blue Line, shopping.

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Oak Park | 6/7 | $2,150,000 509 N Oak Park Avenue

Oak Park | 5/3 | $530,000 838 Clinton Avenue

Westchester | 3/2 | $320,000 1927 Mayfair Avenue

Westchester | 4/2 | $269,000 1820 Downing Avenue

Elmwood Park | 2/2 | $199,900 2545 N 72nd Court 4

River Forest | 2/1 | $119,000 7212 Oak Avenue 4SE

Historically significant and considered the gem of Oak Park! 6 br, 5+ ba. 4-car garage.

5 br, 2.5 ba home. 2-car garage & side cement pad for basketball or additional parking.

3 br, 2 ba brick ranch home w/total of 2,450 sq ft of living space. Fin English basement.

Nicely updated 4 br, 2 ba home in a central area of Westchester! Bsmt w/ bar. Back yard.

Well-maintained 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo on the 2nd floor with its own garage. In-unit w/d.

2 bedroom unit in a lovely location. Don’t miss this opportunity!

Riverside | 5/3 | $799,000 286 Gatesby Road

Oak Park | 2/3 | $379,000 1126 Schneider Avenue

Forest Park | 2/3 | $274,900 505 Grove Lane

Westchester | 3/3 | $268,000 1307 Newcastle Avenue

Hillside | 3/2 | $194,900 5154 Washington Street

Forest Park | 1/1 | $85,000 850 Des Plaines Avenue 101

Wonderful updates in this gorgeous 5 br, 3 ba. Well-designed addition. Stunning kitchen.

Light, bright, contemporary end unit w/new updates near downtown Oak Park! 2 br, 2.5 ba.

2 br, 2.5 ba 3-story TH-style condo. Full ba in each br. Fam rm. Attached 1-car garage.

Spacious 3 br, 2.5 ba Georgian in the heart of Westchester. Close to parks and the pool.

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Charming 2 br bungalow w/spacious covered porch. Vintage home. Full attic, full bsmt.

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hat does it take to make a real estate sale over $3 million in River Forest? While there are no records of homes listed in the village ever selling for that amount or more, there are rumors that an off-market transaction or two might have gone for well over $3 million prior to the real estate recession of 2008. In terms of homes listed on the multiple listing service, four recent listings -- all on the same block -- are aiming to hit village records for sales prices.

The 900 block of Ashland Avenue is currently the priciest block in town, but other than square footage and high price points, the four most recent listings on the block do not have too much in common. With two newly built homes sharing what was once the almost one-acre site of the Mars Mansion and two older estates that sit prominently on lots of almost an acre each, these houses offer an interesting glimpse into a rarefied section on the market.

909 Ashland Ave. The most recent house to hit the market, 909 Ashland Ave., was listed on March 12

with Berkshire Hathaway for $3,495,000. Built in 1929, the English Tudor style home hasn’t been on the market in over 30 years. Inside its historic brick and limestone shell, the 12,000-square-foot home has been completed updated, with period details meticulously maintained. A modern kitchen and new bathrooms promise the ultimate in 21st century amenities. The master bedroom suite boasts his-and-her bathrooms, and other bedrooms have their own en suite bathrooms. Oldworld details remain such as the sweeping staircase, moldings, five fireplaces, wood See EXPENSIVE BLOCK on page B13

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BIG NUMBER: The house at 909 Ashland Ave. (above) listed for almost $3.5 million in March. The 12,000-squarefoot home has two laundry rooms, a catering kitchen and a coach house.

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EXPENSIVE BLOCK 1919 Classic from page B11 floors, French doors, limestone fireplace and paneled library. The home is built with two laundry rooms: one on the second floor and one in the basement. On top of a recreation room, the basement includes a second kitchen for catering. The pool comes with its own cabana that includes a full bathroom and wet bar, and the three-car garage is topped with a coach house for extra space.

914 Ashland Ave. Across the street, 914 Ashland Ave. has been on the market since June 2017 and was originally listed for $3,200,000. In January, listing agents at @properties dropped to the price to $2,875,000. The Italian Renaissance revival style home was built in 1919 and has a commanding presence on a lushly landscaped corner lot that measures 0.87 acres. The tiled roof and pale brick exterior with columns and a wide semicircular driveway give a hint of the Mediterranean in the western suburbs. A sunroom with coffered ceilings spans the rear of the house and offers great access to the private yard. Details such as French doors, intricate moldings and a grand staircase belie this home’s grand dame history. At 10,500 square feet, this house offers plenty of room to spread out with a total of six bedrooms, including three bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. Unlike its competition across the street, 914 Ashland Ave. has not been recently renovated. Many bathrooms are in original condition and the kitchen, though updated at some point, bears the finishes of another era. Decorative touches such as wall-to-wall carpeting, paint choices, tiled floors and mirrored walls may call for updating by some interested buyer.

924 and 926 Ashland Ave. Just to the north of 914 Ashland Ave., sits more competition in terms of pricing, and these newly built houses offer a peak into the estate home of the future. Both homes are speculative ventures, built on the grounds of the former Mars Mansion. Home to the candy bar family of Franklin and Ethel Mars from the late 1920s to the mid-1940s, the house at 930 Ashland Ave. was designed in 1919 by architect Harry Franklin Robinson, a draftsman in Frank Lloyd Wright’s studio. By 2014, the seven-bedroom home needed a bit of updating when it was purchased by Avra Properties on Dec. 8, 2014 for $2 million. The developer razed the mansion to make way for two large homes of roughly 8,000 to 9,000 square feet apiece on the subdivided lot. See EXPENSIVE BLOCK on page B13

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MARKDOWN: Originally listed at $3.2 million, the 10,500-square-foot home at 914 Ashland Ave. is now on the market for $2,875,000 and offers tons of original details like coffered ceilings, a grand staircase and six bedrooms.


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At the time of the demolition, historic preservationists in the community deplored the loss of the Mars Mansion, but the River Forest Historic Preservation ordinance does not permit denial of applications for demolition. When the newly built 924 Ashland Ave. hit the market in the summer of 2017, the asking price for the house was $3,685,000 million, the highest asking price at the time in the village. With approximately 8,291 square feet, the home offers up six bedrooms and eight bathrooms. Shortly after 924 Ashland was listed, the developer completed 926 Ashland Ave. and priced it at $3,835,000. The house at 926 Ashland Ave. clocked in with seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms in over 9,000 square feet of space. In both houses, Bayit Builders implemented similar features, including highceiling basements with walkout access, large master bathrooms and closets, smarthome wiring, open kitchens, and wine and mudrooms. As of press time, both homes had been removed from active sale with no pending offers.

How high will they go? High-priced homes aren’t limited to the 900 block of Ashland Avenue. Just a block away, 1000 Ashland Avenue, has been on and off the market since 2015, when it first was listed at $4,500,000. Its most recently asking price is $3,099,900, and it remains to be seen just what the appetite is for high-end homes on this estatefilled street. Of the five highest recorded sales ever of single-family homes listed on the Multiple Listing Service in River Forest, four of the sales closed in 2007 or 2008, prior to the real estate market crash. The highest closed sales price ever for such a home was 1434 Ashland Ave., a 7,500-square-foot home built and sold in

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2008 that was listed at $3,200,000 and sold in 29 days for $2,775,000. The most recent sale to make the historic top five was 1255 William St., which was listed at $2,499,000 in 2016 and closed for $2,350,000 after several months on the

market. In 2017, River Forest’s highest sale for a single-family home was $1,875,000. It remains to be seen if 2018 will see an upsurge in high-end home sales and if so, if the 900 block of Ashland Avenue will lead the way.

NEW KID: The house at 924 Ashland Ave. (above) is one of two new luxury homes built on the former Mars Mansion property. Though traditional in design, the homes offer a full range of contemporary amenities, including professional kitchens, wine rooms, private outdoor terraces, smart-home electronics and more.


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WELL MAINTAINED BRICK BUNGALOW on a Beautiful Corner Lot in River Forest. Original Stained Glass Windows, Three Season Porch, Nicely Landscaped Yard and Two Car Garage. Lower Level boasts a huge Family Room, Utility Rooms and plenty of Storage. ... ................................................................................................. $549,500

DESIGNED BY NOTED ARCHITECTS Perkins & Will in 1941. Stately 5 bedroom, 4-1/2 bath home with spacious rooms and high ceilings. Plenty of built-ins and storage. Perennial garden with fabulous landscaping in the backyard. LL boasts a unique neon and glass block wet bar. ............................................................ $1,325,000

NEWLY RENOVATED HOME with perfect fenced in back yard. Open floor plan with natural wood floors, wood burning fireplace, island kitchen with ss appliances, mudroom, three season enclosed porch. Finished basement, updated windows and mechanicals, 2 car garage. .................................................................................... $499,900

CHARMING AMERICAN FOUR SQUARE located in the Arts District in Historic Oak Park! This 3 bedroom home offers gleaming hardwood floors, natural wood trim and leaded glass windows that immerse you in charm, character and beauty. Formal DR, eat-in kitchen, fenced yard................................................................$349,900

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THIS HOME HAS IT ALL! Open floor plan, hardwood flooring and natural woodwork. High-end kitchen, first floor laundry area. Four large bedrooms. Large basement offers additional living space. 2-car attached garage. Tons of storage with natural light throughout ...............$848,000

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NE W LISTI NG! GREAT STARTER HOME and ready to move into! This two bedroom, two bath home greets you with an inviting front porch. Hardwood floors, large pantry in Cooks Kitchen. Many upgrades include electric, garage, roof, furnace. Enjoy this bright, cheery home in a great location....................................................... .$235,000

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BURMA BUILT BUHRKE HOUSE combines Tudor revival & chateau style architecture elements. Gorgeous décor and impeccable attention to detail and care found in house and landscaped grounds. .....................................................................................................$2,399,000 BEAUTIFUL RIVER FOREST ESTATE features a detailed stone and brick exterior leading to a timeless Interior which includes a two story marble foyer, spiral staircase and 5 fireplaces...................................................................................................................................$1,895,000 LEGENDARY 1883 ITALIANATE VILLA on Keystone available for the first time in 37 years! Meticulously preserved original features. AND unparalleled 2014 Guest House! One of a kind house! .......................................................................................................................$1,550,000 EXPERT DESIGN RENOVATION! The very best in contemporary design, finishes and mechanicals alongside restored leaded glass doors and gleaming hardwood floors. Oversized lot..............................................................................................................................$1,499,000 PREPARE TO BE IMPRESSED with this STUNNING 5 bedroom brick home that was renovated from top to bottom in 2010. This home offers endless amounts of quality upgrades...................................................................................................................................$1,495,000 STUNNING BRICK HOME w/amazing floor plan and oversized lot. Impeccable attention to detail and care, found throughout this 5 BR, 3 full, 2 half BA house. Beautiful staircase......................................................................................................................................$1,125,000 TIMELESSLY BEAUTIFUL & COMPLETELY UPDATED! Move in ready, luxurious home, features high end finishes and flawless design. Classic lines and smart design together create a perfect home! .........................................................................................$1,049,000 GRACIOUS FRENCH PROVINCIAL, 4 BR, 3-1/2 BA. Beautiful kitchen, elegant, sun-drenched LR & DR, 1st FL Fam room and breakfast room. This beautiful home will not disappoint you!...........................................................................................................................$999,000

ELEGANT, GRACIOUS HOME with 4 BRs, 2-1/2 BAs offers a large formal LR w/gas fireplace, spacious DR, hardwood floors, beautiful molding, family room, eat-in kitchen, finished lower level and whole house generator. Back deck & 3 car garage. ...............................$799,000

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PRICE REDUCED RARE BRICK BURMA HOME with original coved moldings, leaded glass windows, wood floors accent well-built house. Enjoy sunroom view of park. 3 BR, 2-1/2 BA with large bonus room on 2nd fl, den on 1st fl. Tile roof, two-car brick garage. ...$673,000

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PRICE REDUCED LOCATED ON A WONDERFUL BLOCK, this four BR, two full BA faces the Oak Park Tennis Club. Open LR, DR & den combo. Two fireplaces, one in the living room and one in the master suite. Back yard is spacious and private with a beautiful deck...$565,000

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THIS HOME HAS IT ALL! Bright, sunny north east lot located in Horace Mann School District. Freshly painted walls, refinished hardwood floors, over sized Master Bedroom with room for multiple seating arrangements. Beautiful gardening surrounds the home. ..............................................$649,000

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PRICE REDUCED WELL MAINTAINED three story 4-5 bedroom, 3-1/2 bath home with plenty of space. Includes family room, hardwood floors, fireplace in LR, dining room with built-in buffet. Deck off family room, two car garage plus 3 extra outside parking spaces. Nicely landscaped yard. ..........................................................................$575,000

PRICE REDUCED PERFECT HOME FOR FIRST TIME BUYERS. 1st Floor includes newer kitchen, den, MBR, large LR. New windows, roof, central air, fireplace & hardwood floors. 2nd floor features 2 large BRs. Bsmt features office, workshop, laundry & storage. 2-1/2 Car garage. Lives BIG!.........................................................................$350,000

PRICE REDUCED UPDATED VICTORIAN with 5 Bedrooms, 4-1/2 Baths overlooking Thatcher Woods. Besides the first floor having space for everyone, third level with BR, & full BA, and LL has a large fin rec rm..........................................................................$869,000 MAKE THE MOVE to this house where beauty and functionality meet to make this the perfect home. Fireplaces, stunning screened porch, 3 car garage and beautifully landscaped back yard......................................................................................................................................$835,000 GREAT LOCATION & EASY LIVING in this single family Tri-level home. Great flow for entertaining, complete with family room. Finished lower level. Growth to make it your own................................................................................................................................................$675,000 CHARMING, SPACIOUS QUEEN ANNE BUNGALOW in pristine condition. Art glass windows, French doors, wood trim, hardwood floors. Finished basement, enclosed porch, 2 car garage.....................................................................................................................$629,900 THIS IS YOUR PERFECT HOME! Brick, three generous sized bedroom Georgian on a corner lot. Updated kitchen, 1st Fl fam rm, finished basement, and separate laundry/storage room. ............................................................................................................................................$609,000 PRICE REDUCED VERY UNIQUE PRAIRIE HOME suggestive of Tallmadge & Watson has a dramatic fam rm, expansive LR with fireplace. Nice size yard with private brick patio & XL 2 car garage. ............................................................................................................$589,000 BEAUTIFUL 3 LEVEL SINGLE FAMILY offers 3800+ sq/ft of living! Open concept on first flr. Second flr feat 4 BRs, sunroom overlooking backyard. Finished bsmnt...$600,000

CLASSIC, BRICK, SIDE ENTRANCE COLONIAL with deep in ground pool. Hardwood floors, leaded art glass windows, heated enclosed sun porch, 2 car garage w / 4 additional outside spaces. ........................................................................................................$539,000

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UNPRECEDENTED ESTATE in the Frank Lloyd Wright Historical district of Oak Park! Meticulously renovated property offers exquisite details and refined finishes. This is a showcase home!.....................................................................................................................$1,875,000 STUNNING & DISTINCTIVE QUEEN ANNE VICTORIAN will not disappoint. Exquisite woodwork and molding, pocket doors, sophisticated designer lighting, generous sized rooms. .................................................................................................................................$927,500 LARGE ENGLISH COUNTRY TUDOR HOME with 5 BRs, 3-1/2 BAs in the heart of Oak Park’s Historic District. Impressive home blends both old and new, with natural woodwork...................................................................................................................................$854,000 STATELY BRICK CENTERENTRANCE COLONIAL. Wood burning fireplace, high ceilings, beautiful crown molding, architectural details, leaded glass windows and hardwood throughout. .............................................................................................................$819,500 CHARM ABOUNDS as you enter this beautiful bungalow. Natural wood floors, wood burning fireplace, sun room, large finished basement, BRICK patio, 2 car garage......$639,900

N E W L ISTIN G! TWO STORY BRICK & FRAME HOME w/open floor plan on first floor with slate entry & hardwood floors. Large LR, formal DR open to wood cabinet kitchen. 2nd floor has 4 BRs, 5th BR in basement. Basement is semi finished with laundry room. Large fenced in yard, 2 car garage. ........................................................................... $429,000 SO MUCH TO SEE, LOVE & ADMIRE in this gorgeous 4 BR, 1-1/2 BA in Historic OP! Open front porch, leaded glass windows, French doors, oversized LL rec room. .......$479,900 BEAUTIFUL BRICK TRILEVEL HOME nestled in the heart of the OP’s Gunderson Historic district. Fam rm in lower level + Sub-bsmnt. Cherry wd flrs throughout. ...$439,000 CLASSIC THREE BEDROOM AMERICAN FOUR SQUARE located in the Arts District in Historic Oak Park! Gleaming hardwood floors, natural wood trim, leaded glass windows. .....................................................................................................................................$349,900 SWEET NORTH OAK PARK 3 BR / 2 BA. Lovely wood floors, large family room. Spacious bedrooms. Nicely updated bathrooms. Lots of basement living space. ......$349,500

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METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED NEW CONSTRUCTION built in ‘06. Open flr plan feat 10 ft ceilings, hdwd flrs, custom details, crown molding to door handles. $464,000 WONDERFUL UPDATED HOME with all the amenities. Boasts a large foyer, hdwd flrs, woodwork and high ceilings. 3 spacious BRs w/wood beam ceilings. ................$377,000

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Brick Arts and Crafts Amer 4-Sq. Generous LR, art glass and built-ins, HW flrs, WBFP, open concept kit to DR, finished basement, large deck, large MR BR w/2 closets and private balcony. Central AC and New HE furnace (2017).3BR/2.5 BA.............$459,000

Sunny, RARE corner unit in the heart of OP. Open floor plan, charming kitchen, deck, elfa closet systems, & Mstr BDRM with bay windows. Close to trans, shopping, dining, & more. 2BR/1BA .............................$174,900

Condo, spacious rooms, high ceilings, and original HW flrs. Master BR with sun room/ office. Large eat-in kit, updated BA, freshly painted. FREE laundry! Deeded parking. In arts district near shops, restaurants, blue line and Ike. 2BR/1BA .............................$162,000

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Generous rooms, extra space at a great price! 3 bedrooms + tandem, hardwood Floors, gas fireplace, art glass, original pantry, first floor family room, finished basement, enclosed porch, paver patio, and newer garage............................$409,000

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Modern elevator building in the heart of FP! Kitchen with eating area open to LR, large balcony. Parking included! Loads of light! Close to transportation, restaurants and shopping! 2BA/1.5BA.....................$129,900

Renovated condo is ready to go in the heart of DTFP! Newer tile BA, large eat-in kitchen w/ breakfast bar, new granite counter-tops, new SS applns, new windows & patio door w/ lifetime warranty, private balcony, and covered parking space.1 BR/1 BA$112,500

Location, Location! Just steps to green line and Metra, walk to restaurants, shops and more. New wood floors in large living area and bedroom, freshly painted and SS appliances. 1BR/1 BA......................$135,000

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2-story addition, extensive renovation, a dream home. Open kit/fam rm, island, quartz counters, stainless apps, mstr suite with dbl closets, wbfp and bay windows in LR. Deck, 3 car garage. 4BR/3BA.$725,000

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1 BR, 1.1 BA ....................................$94,900 Mari Hans • 708-848-6208

7375 West North Avenue River Forest, Illinois 60305 708.771.8040

OPEN SUNDAY 1 - 3 P.M. 108 WESLEY AVE

OAK PARK

OAK PARK

4 BR, 2.1 BA ................................................................................................................. $610,000 Steve Scheuring • 708-697-5946

4 BR, 3 BA .....................................$415,000 Bobbi Schaper Eastman • 773-251-9353

OAK PARK

3 BR, 1.1 BA ................................................................................................................. $420,000 Steve Scheuring • 708-697-5946

OAK PARK

4 BR, 2 BA .....................................$419,000 Jane McClelland • 312-504-1146

OAK PARK

4 BR, 2.1 BA ..................................$458,000 Steve Scheuring • 708-697-5946

OAK PARK

4 BR, 3 BA .....................................$599,000 Ed Bellock • 630-253-7000

OAK PARK

3 BR, 3.1 BA ..................................$615,000 Peggy Letchos • 708-751-3424

OAK PARK

3 BR, 2.1 BA ..................................$419,900 Bobbi Schaper Eastman • 773-251-9353

OAK PARK

5 BR, 2.1 BA ..................................$660,000 Cathy Yanda & Steve Green • 773-219-9523

OAK PARK

3 BR, 2 BA .....................................$450,000 Pauline Sharpe • 708-785-1895

OAK PARK

4 BR, 2.1 BA ..................................$729,000 Jim Blaha • 708-366-8899

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April 11, 2018

Distinctive Properties

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OPEN SUNDAY 1 - 3 P.M. 1127 N ELMWOOD AVE

OAK PARK

OAK PARK

4 BR, 2.2 BA ..................................$845,000

Jane McClelland • 312-504-1146

Anne Ferri & Kim Wojack 708-267-2113 or 708-837-4142

5 BR, 3 BA .....................................$749,000

OAK PARK

5 BR, 6 BA .....................................$927,500 Colleen Navigato • 708-989-0989

7375 West North Avenue River Forest, Illinois 60305 708.771.8040

OAK PARK

3 BR, 3.1 BA .................................................................................................................. $697,000 Steve Scheuring • 708-697-5946

OAK PARK

5 BR, 3.1 BA ..................................$854,000 Karen Byrne • 708-203-4474

OAK PARK

We’ll have you moving day ready in no time!

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7 BR, 3.1 BA ..................................$875,000

708-375-0700

7375 West North Avenue River Forest, Illinois 60305 708.771.8040

OAK PARK

5 BR, 3.1 BA ..................................$975,000 Stephanie Eiger • 708-557-0779

OAK PARK

5 BR, 3.1 BA .................................................................................................................. $915,000

RIVER FOREST

4 BR, 3.1 BA ................................................................................................................. $860,000

Stephanie Eiger • 708-557-0779

Victoria Witt • 708-790-1319

RIVER FOREST

3 BR, 1.1 BA ..................................$609,000 Colleen Navigato • 708-989-0989

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RIVER FOREST

5 BR, 5.1 BA ...............................$1,090,000 Steve Scheuring • 708-697-5946

RIVER FOREST

RIVER FOREST

5 BR, 4.2 BA ............................................................................................................... $1,100,000 Steve Scheuring • 708-697-5946

RIVER FOREST

5 BR, 3.1 BA .............................................................................................................. $1,899,000 Gabe Caporale • 708-456-1919

3 BR + 2 below grade, 3.1 BA ...$1,495,000 Colleen Navigato • 708-989-0989

7375 West North Avenue River Forest, Illinois 60305 708.771.8040

Poster Contest

in Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of The Fair Housing Act

We invite all area youth to express “What Fair Housing Means to Me” Suggested Focus for Artwork

All posters will be displayed at the Oak Park Public Library and a winner from each age group will be honored at a reception on April 21, 2018. All contestants and their families are encouraged to attend.

Grades K-3: “I love my community because…” Grades 4-8: “Fair Housing Means…” Grades 9-12: “The Future of Fair Housing Looks Like…”

Deadline extended to April 13!

Call 708-386-0150 with any questions or email info@oakparkrealtors.org to receive registration instructions and contest rules.

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April 11, 2018

FOREST PARK

OAK PARK

PRICE REDUCED!

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NEWLY REHABBED 3 Bdrm Home. New Kitchen, New Central A/C, Furnace. Move Right Into This Home................................................. $263,000

RESTORED & UPDATED American Four Square Located In Flw Historic District. To Much To Mention, This Is A Must See Home! .................$725,000

Agt. Fred Bernacchi

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RIVER FOREST OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, 13PM 7925 WASHINGTON BLVD.

NEW LISTING! Beautiful 3 BDRM Dutch Colonial. . Great location. New Kitchen, Open Floor Plan. Move Right In. ........................................$539,000

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1009-11 W. Madison St. • 708.524.8400

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NEW MODEL HOME OPEN 15 Forest Avenue, River Forest (Corner of Forest Ave & Madison St) Open Saturday and Sunday from 11AM-1PM or by appointment 29 new construction luxury townhomes Upscale finishes • Attached 2-car garage Blue ribbon award-winning schools Direct access to public transportation Lush maintenance-free landscaping Starting at $479,000

promenaderiverforest.com · 708.457.1400


April 11, 2018

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

THIS WEEK’S FEATURED PROPERTIES 1127 N ELMWOOD AVE OPEN SUN 1-3 PM

412 N LOMBARD AVE OPEN SUN 1-3 PM

1023 HIGHLAND AVE OPEN SUN 1-3 PM

4601 W 97TH PL OPEN SUN 1-3 PM

Harry Walsh, Managing Broker

Mike Becker

Oak Park • $749,000 5BR, 3BA Call Jane x118

Oak Park • $629,000 4BR, 2.1BA Call Steve x121

Oak Park • $599,000 4BR, 3BA Call Steve x121

Oak Lawn • $159,900 2BR, 1BA Call Marion x111

Roz Byrne

Tom Byrne

Joelle Venzera

River Forest • $1,350,000 4BR, 4BA Call Marion x111

Oak Park • $769,000 4BR, 2.2BA Call Roz x112

Oak Park • $663,800 4BR, 2.1BA Call Kyra x145

Oak Park • $548,800 5BR, 3BA Call Kyra x145

Kris Sagan

Home of The Week Laurie Christofano

Haydee Rosa

Oak Park • $484,000 3BR, 2BA Call Joe x117

Oak Park • $479,800 3BR, 3BA Call Laurie x186

Marion Digre

Linda Rooney

939 Clinton Ave

Morgan Digre

Ed Goodwin

Oak Park • $409,000 3BR, 1.1BA Call Roz x112

Joe Langley

Oak Park • $419,900 4BR, 2BA Call Jane x118

Oak Park • $109,800 1BR, 1BA Call Laurie x186

Dan Linzing

Jane McClelland

Keri Meacham

Steve Nasralla

Kyra Pych

Karin Newburger

Elissa Palermo


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April 13, 2016

P R O P E R T Y

T R A N S F E R S

Oak Park home sells for $650,000

The following property transfers were reported by the Cook County Recorder of Deeds from February 1 to February 28, 2018. Where addresses appear incomplete, for instance where a unit number appears missing, that information was not provided by the recorder of deeds.

OAK PARK ADDRESS

PRICE

SELLER

BUYER

1034 Home Ave 402 N Oak Park Ave 1034 N Kenilworth Ave 1216 N Taylor Ave 1035 S Kenilworth Ave 616 Carpenter Ave 844 Madison St 427 Wisconsin Ave 103 Le Moyne Pky 929 S Lyman Ave 916 S Maple Ave

$650,000 $545,000 $535,000 $460,000 $455,000 $395,500 $365,000 $360,000 $360,000 $310,000 $280,000

1109 Hayes Ave 221 N Kenilworth Ave 501 710 Hayes Ave 912 S Lyman Ave 412 N Marion St 1A 854 Carpenter Ave 1040 Erie St MANY 530 Washington Blvd 3381N 403 N Ridgeland Ave 202 N Kenilworth Ave 202B 1130 Ontario St A4 1127 Erie St 1B 415 Wesley Ave 41542 1339 N Harlem Ave 8

$305,000 $240,000 $231,000 $204,500 $195,000 $184,000 $181,000 $175,000 $125,000 $117,500 $104,000 $85,000 $85,000 $65,000

506 Madison St 5061N 1103 Holley Ct 204 641 Garfield St 641B 209 S Scoville Ave 517 N Humphrey Ave 11 Randolph St 6A 439 S Taylor Ave 2C 200 S Kenilworth Ave 200GN

$85,000 $65,000 $46,500 Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown

627 N Harvey Ave 516 Wesley Ave

Unknown Unknown

1200 Forest Ave 205 S Cuyler Ave 312 N Ridgeland Ave 121 Le Moyne Pky

Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown

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1034 Home Ave., Oak Park

RIVER FOREST ADDRESS

PRICE

SELLER

BUYER

1407 Jackson Ave 316 Franklin Ave 627 Forest Ave

$1,762,500 $737,000 $650,000

Schubkegel Joanna Vogen Kristin Carlson Saddleton Simon M

706 Ashland Ave 1425 Keystone Ave

$640,000 $600,000

1500 William St 7429 North Ave 15453 1114 N Harlem Ave 11063 1426 Park Ave

$415,000 $190,000 $95,000 Unknown

Grossman Michael D Vogen Shawn M Community Bk Oak Pk River Forest Kwon Soo Republic Bk Chgo Tr 0000000000637 Ameriprise Natl Trust Bk Tr Spillane Daniel Ferrier Steven G Judicial Sales Corp

Wilson Kristina Jpm Construction Contracting Inc Mids Guo Prop Llc Lecas James Jr Morales Jorge Igsc Series Ii Reo Llc

FOREST PARK 1009 Thomas Ave 7227 Adams St 1108 Dunlop Ave 626 Elgin Ave 1135 Hannah Ave 1526 Marengo Ave 141 Brown Ave 1504 Marengo Ave 1007 Ferdinand Ave 1523 Marengo Ave 1116 Des Plaines Ave 1446 Marengo Ave 320 Circle Ave 305 314 Lathrop Ave 304 7432 Washington St 103 7641 Polk St 841 Dunlop Ave

$480,000 $445,000 $422,500 $420,000 $367,500 $233,000 $202,000 $179,000 $170,000 $145,000 $136,000 $99,000 $83,000 $49,000 Unknown Unknown Unknown

Bp Inv Ps Llc Koch Katharine Soto Nestor I Blaising Stephen Francis 1108 Dunlop Llc Murphy Ken Edward Hepburn Grp Llc Dzugan Matthew G Pascual Renato P Awenlimobor Stanley Huebner James E Tr Heckman Timothy G Wilmington Trust Jarosik Voytek Pingatore Theresa Bidock Richard J Bennett Josselyn Wilkerson Kenyatte N Zhantis Llc Peter Liviu Judicial Sales Corp North Shore Holdings Ltd Judicial Sales Corp North Shore Holdings Ltd Johnson Andrew W Ii Barefield Tiera Janda Gary R Janda Jeff F Housing & Urban Development Campus Prop Llc Gase Daniel E West Suburban Bk Judicial Sales Corp Bank New York Mellon


April 13, 2016

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PREVIEW HOUSE Produced by the Advertising Department

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A new house number, a new street name, new neighbors. If you’re considering moving — whether across the street or across the country — I can help finance your new home, no matter where you’re moving to.

Brick stunner gets the modern treatment

S

mart design and high-quality renovation come together to create a striking and gracious home at 1227 Edmer in north Oak Park. Enter the home to bright new windows, gleaming wood floors, and an open, easy layout. The beautifully constructed new kitchen has highend appliances and sleek cabinetry. Upstairs you’ll find three spacious bedrooms, including a master suite with a full master bath. Other features include three full and one half new baths, a finished basement, updated mechanicals, a polished laundry room, and an office that doubles as an extra guest room. The exterior is just as stylish and functional as the interior. Marvin French doors off the dining room open to an expansive lighted tiered deck. A garden path winds through custom wood gates to a new 2.5 car garage. The spacious backyard has a brick paver patio that also doubles as a sport court. All this beauty sits on the best kept culde-sac in north Oak Park. A quick walk brings you within blocks of a Metra stop, great schools and sprawling parks. 1227 Edmer is currently listed at $697,000. For more information, contact Steve Scheuring, Baird & Warner (708) 369-8043.

Able to lend in all 50 states, call today to learn more. Jody Gerut Phone: 630-302-2700 jody.gerut@wellsfargo.com www.jodygerut.com NMLSR ID 1564972 Information is accurate as of date of printing and is subject to change without notice. Wells Fargo Home Mortgage is a division of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. © 2017 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. NMLSR ID 399801. AS4218480 Expires 02/2019

LUXURY

NEW

1142 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST $1,395,000 :: 4 bed :: 4.5 bath

728 N ELMWOOD AVE, OAK PARK $850,000 :: 4 bed :: 2.5 bath

Custom modern 6000 sq. ft. home. Dramatic design and unique detailing throughout.

Fabulous kitchen - centrally located.

UNDER CONTRACT

PRICE CHANGE

119 KEYSTONE, RIVER FOREST $799,000 :: 4 bed :: 2.5 bath

1104 N ELMWOOD, OAK PARK $899,000 :: 4+ bed :: 3.5 bath

Awesome newer construction, newer designer kitchen and baths. Great location - walk to train.

Stylish brick English Tudor. Beautifully designed.

KATHY & TONY IWERSEN 708.772.8040 708.772.8041 tonyiwersen@atproperties.com


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April 11, 2018

Opportunity

(op ‘er-too’-ni-te) noun. Applying persistence to the possibilities. A chance for advancement.

It isn’t often you find someone who has the vision and knowledge to find and create opportunities where others saw none.

ADDRESS

REALTY CO.

LISTING PRICE

TIME

4601 W. 97th Pl, Oak Lawn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Re/Max In The Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$159,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

SINGLE FAMILY HOMES

Tom Carraher redefines the essence of real estate service.

Sunday, April 15, 2018 1035 Thomas, Forest Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$235,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1037 S. Cuyler Ave, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$350,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 222 Le Moyne Pkwy, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$415,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:30-2 1037 Thomas Ave, Forest Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beyond Properties Realty Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$419,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 733 Lyman Ave, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beyond Properties Realty Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$459,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 1183 Wenonah Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$499,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 7925 WASHINGTON Blvd, RIVER FOREST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Classic Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$539,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 7206 Quick Ave, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$565,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Tom Carraher finds ways to help you capitalize on the myriad advantages that come from making the right move at the right time.

122 Ashland Ave, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weichert Realtors Nickel Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$575,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 627 N. Ridgeland Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$575,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 419 N. Taylor Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$580,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 517 S. Elmwood Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weichert Realtors Nickel Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$595,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 1023 Highland Ave, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Re/Max In The Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$599,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Call Tom Carraher at 708-822-0540 to achieve all of your real estate goals.

1213 Edmer Ave, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$599,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 108 Wesley Ave, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$610,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 627 Belleforte Ave, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$615,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 412 N. Lombard Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Re/Max In The Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$629,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1000 Marion St, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$649,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 825 Division St, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$650,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 305 N. Grove Ave, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weichert Realtors Nickel Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$660,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11:30-1:30 749 Jackson Ave, River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$673,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 318 S. Humphrey Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beyond Properties Realty Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$699,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 1127 N. Elmwood Ave, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Re/Max In The Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$749,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1426 Jackson Ave, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$799,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1041 N. East Ave, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$845,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1206 Lathrop Ave, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$848,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 313 S. Elmwood Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coldwell Banker Residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$875,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 546 N. Oak Park Ave, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weichert Realtors Nickel Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 949000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 1010 Franklin Ave, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,325,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

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515 N. Harlem Ave. UNIT 201, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coldwell Banker Residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$299,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-1:30 1005 South Blvd. UNIT 304, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coldwell Banker Residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$409,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 1133 W. Chicago Ave. UNIT 2SW, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$699,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2

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RELATIONSHIP | ACHIEVEMENT | BELONGING

WEST COOK YMCA

Camp Magellan

Summer Day Camp 2018: June 4th-August 17th REGISTER TODAY!

Register by April 30th and for every 4 weeks of camp—get a free Summer Boost!

Register online at www.westcookymca.org/camp or contact Lisa Gacki at 708-366-2764 or lgacki@westcookymca.org or register at the West Cook YMCA Front Desk.

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LISTINGS CAMP GALILEO/SUMMER CAMPS KIDS LOVE IN RIVER FOREST

Galileo-Camps.com

At Camp Galileo, pre-K – entering 5th graders find the perfect mix of summer camp fun and hands-on learning. Each week of our four-week program is organized around a different inspiring theme and full of projects carefully designed for every age group. Supported by the boundless energy and experience of the best staff around, campers rotate through science, art and outdoors. Camp Galileo comes to First Presbyterian Church of River Forest June 11 to July 20. Optional extended care and healthy lunch. Financial Assistance available. Learn more at www.galileocamps.com or 800-854-3684.

Frank Lloyd Wright Trust Summer Camps

In the drafting room where Frank Lloyd Wright and his fellow architects pioneered a new vision for American architecture and design, In Wright’s Studiosummer camps let young participants collaborate and create

with professional architects, artists and designers. One week-long day camp (July 9-13) serves students grades 3-5, and another (July 23-27) serves students grades 6-8. High school students enjoy Saturday workshops on June 23, July 7 and July 21. Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, 951 Chicago Ave., Oak Park. For more information, visit flwright. org/camps or call 708.725.3828.

IT’S NOT CAMP - IT’S INCREDICAMP!

HEPH ED INCREDICAMP/Concordia University 7400 Augusta St, River Forest, IL 60305 Contact: jennifer@hephed.com or call 312-593-4770 HEPH ED INCREDICAMPS are immersive 5-day summer tech programs for ages 7-18 that puts technology into action. OPRFHS TESTED AND APPROVED! Campers get a fun tech-filled summer experience, plus inside access to cool career paths that await them if they prepare for it. Motto: WE DON’T FAIL – WE’RE-SPAWN! Join us! 2018 INCREDICAMP sessions: June 18, July 16 and August 13. Register today at HEPHED.com

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Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts

6701 W. North Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 708-383-3456 www.Master-SH-Yu.com

Perfect for children ages 5 – 12 of all skill levels, including children new to Martial Arts. Your Ninja in training will: • Receive core martial arts training to promote body awareness, strength and flexibility. • Develop large and fine motor skills through martial arts games, obstacle courses, outdoor adventures and “Ninja” training. • Gain a deeper understanding of how martial arts movement originated to replicate and promote coexistence with nature and humanity. • Delve deeper into the philosophy of martial arts and Asian culture through stories, discussions, cooking classes and daily art projects. • Learn from Dojhang instructors and local artists.

Oak Park Art League

720 Chicago Ave Oak Park, IL 60302 oakparkartleague@gmail.com oakparkartleague.org Gallery Office: 708-386-9853

The Oak Park Art League›s Gallery + S.T.U.D.I.O. summer art camps give children ages 5-13 opportunities to explore creativity in an environment where artists have come to work and play for over 97 years! Art gallery and studio experience combined, young artists will find inspiration through art exhibitions in OPAL’s historic Carriage House Gallery, specifically themed to cultivate ideas for projects, and then guided by professional teaching artists in the studio. In addition to skill development through a variety of media and processes, students will learn how to curate and install an exhibit for a gallery presentation of their artwork. One week camps run from June 11 to August 17 and meet weekdays from 9-noon. For more information or to register, contact the Oak Park Art League at: 708386-9853 or visit the OPAL website at: oakparkartleague.org

Quality, year-round training • Traditional Martial Arts • Summer and Seasonal Camps • Ancient Swords • Artistic Weaponry

Summer Camps throughout the Month of August! 6701 W. North Ave. Oak Park

708-383-3456 www.master-sh-yu.com Follow Us!

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LISTINGS Ovation Academy

School of Rock Oak Park

Ovation Academy provides students with the highest level of training and exposure in the performing arts. Sing, dance, and embrace the magic of Broadway this summer as campers explore the fundamentals of musical theater while putting together a production of Disney’s Frozen Kids! Discover what it takes to put on a full-scale musical production with professional choreography, vocal instruction, costumes and microphones. In collaboration with Disney Theatrics and Music Theater International, Ovation Academy is thrilled and honored to be invited to premier a pilot production of Disney’s Frozen Kids. Offering half and full d

Our very popular Oak Park School of Rock Summer Music Camps will get your child rocking this summer! We have camps for absolute beginners thru advanced players and cover a wide range of musical tastes. Our Performance camps are designed to teach music, build confidence and create memories that will last a lifetime. Kids of all ages and abilities work together to create a real rock experience complete with a show unlike any other. Our camps for younger kids will spark a passion for music that will get them on their musical journey. Let’s Rock!

Ovationacademy.org

Park District of Oak Park

Hedges Administrative Center 218 Madison Street Oak Park, IL 60302 708-725-2000

Come and enjoy your summer with the Park District of Oak Park! Our camps are accredited by the American Camp Association and we offer a variety of camps from a couple of hours, half-day, full-day and extended care. For more information please visit www.pdop.org/ camps

River Forest Park District

401 Thatcher Avenue River Forest, IL 60305 708-366-6660 rfparks.com

In addition to our popular half-day morning camps (Tot Camp, Kidz Camp, and Ultimate Sports Camp), we offer a large variety of afternoon specialty camps ranging from sports and fitness to STEAM, cooking, and art. For the older kids, we offer Thrill Zone, a field-trip based camp for kids ages 10-14. With over 40 camps to choose from, we have something for everyone! To view our 2018 Summer Camp Guide, go to rfparks.com Registration for Summer Camps is currently open for both residents and non-residents.

219 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 708-298-0002 Oakpark.schoolofrock.com

Sugar Beet Schoolhouse

Gallery + S.T.U.D.I.O. Summer ART Camps | Children ages 5-13 June 11 through August 17 One-week camps, 9:00-Noon daily

Art gallery and studio experience combined, young creatives will:

S ee Learn how to ‘see’ like an artist. T alk Build an artist’s vocabulary. U gh! Learn from mistakes! D evelop art skills through media and processes. I nquire Cultivate habits of inquiry. O bserve and be inspired by gallery artwork! For more information and registration, go to: oakparkartleague.org

OAK PARK

349 Ashland, River Forest Sugargeetschoolhouse.org

Sugar Beet Schoolhouse will be buzzing with activity this summer with two Summer Camp Options! Summer Baking Camp - from quick breads, lattice topped pies to working with fondant to create beautiful cakes, students will explore the world of baking in a fun and encouraging atmosphere. 9am -12pm - ages 5-8 & 1pm4pm ages 9-12. Homesteading Camp - Our popular Homesteading Camp is back! We spend each morning gardening and preparing a delicious lunch together. After lunch is craft time and we have some fun new projects! Sewing, candle making, paper crafts and making wellness products like bath bombs. 9am - 2pm M-F ages 6+

ART LEAGUE 720 Chicago Ave. | 60302 | 708-386-9853 | oakparkartleague@gmail.com The Oak Park Art league is partially funded by grants from the Oak Park Area Arts Council and the Illinois Arts Council, a State Agency.

CAMP GALILEO PRE-K – 5TH GRADE

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WHY JUST STEM CAMP WHEN YOU CAN INCREDICAMP

LISTINGS The Viola Project

West Cook YMCA

your mind? Come spend a week (or two, or three!) with The Viola Project, Chicago’s all girl Shakespeare camp! You’ll act in magnificent scenes, talk social justice, and play theatre games. All programs culminate in a performance and we want YOU to come play! The Viola Project welcomes youth ages 10-16 who identify as girls and women regardless of their race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation or ability. Financial assistance is available.

There is no better way to spend a summer than enjoying outdoors with friends. And this year, West Cook YMCA is the place for kids to be all summer long.

255 S. Marion St. Oak Park IL 60302 Are you a young actor? Want a 708-383-5200 challenge? Do you want to be in a room of www.westcookymca.org fantastically creative peers and teachers? BEST SUMMER EVER! Do you believe in girl power and speaking

violaproject.org 773-349-2685

HEPHED.COM EXPLORE. BUILD. LEARN.

JUNE 18-22 | JULY 16-20 | AUGUST 13-17

ovation academy for the Performing Arts

A 30-minute adaptation for elementary school students!

Please visit our website for additional information!

OvationAcademy.org

RELATIONSHIP

We facilitate relationships with and among youth, creating a space for them to make new friends, and develop strong relationships with staff.

ACHIEVEMENT

We provide thoughtful program activities to help youth gain new knowledge, skills,


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LISTINGS abilities, build confidence, and discover who they are.

BELONGING

We provide a safe and inclusive environment, so that every youth feels welcome and finds a place to belong.

CAMP MAGELLAN

June 4th – August 17th West Cook YMCA’s Camp Magellan is your child’s destination to have the best summer ever! Days filled with activities at the local forest preserve, swimming, games, sports, and field trips. Your child will experience the best of what summer has to offer- all in a safe environment where he or she can try something new, build friendships, and make memories to last a lifetime. For children ages 5-14. Camp runs weekly sessions from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm with available extended care from 7:009:00 am and 4:00-7:00 pm, so you can rest easy knowing your child is having

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Summer 2018, Oak Park Camps

their best summer ever, all day, with the Y. Plus, we have Summer Boosts – a chance to focus on extra activities that teach skills that are fun and just may impact a camper’s future. Campers can be registered for Summer Boosts to enhance their camp experience during weeks 2 through 10 of Camp Magellan. For one hour every day, kids will enjoy summer boosts like: S.T.E.M. (science, technology, engineering and math), Drama, Arts, and Cooking! For more details, visit westcookymca. org/camp or contact Lisa Gacki, Youth Development Administrator at lgacki@ westcookymca.org or 708-366-2764.

Using the works of William Shakespeare, The Viola Project unites and empowers girls from diverse backgrounds to stand up, advocate for themselves, and demand inclusion. The Viola Project welcomes all youth ages 10–16 who culturally identify as girls and women. Our students are welcomed regardless of their race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation or ability. All camps run from 9am–3pm Monday–Friday unless otherwise noted. othe

Superhero Shakespeare Camp June 25-29

Rebel Girls Fight Back

Shakespeare Comedy Camp

July 9-13

July 16-20

This program is partially supported by grants from the Chicago Foundation for Women, the Illinois Arts Council Agency through federal funds, a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events, and the Conant Family Foundation.

REGISTER TODAY! For more information and registration, please visit :

violaproject.org 773-349-2685

On February 16th, Success of All Youth (SAY) will add to its website a consolidated list of local summer camp information and links to simplify your search. Check it out in the SAY “Library” at sayoprf.org

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With over 40 different summer camps, we have something for everyone! Our 2018 Summer Camp Guide is available online. Check out our large variety of fun summer camps at rfparks.com. Resident registration for Summer Camps begins February 26. Non-resident registration for Summer Camps begins March 26.


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Huskie Summer Sports Camps Galore!

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www.sugarbeetschoolhouse.org

Mid-June through July at Oak Park and River Forest High School

General and Sport-Specific Camps Serving First Grade through High School

Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cheer, Distance Running, Drill Team, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Pole Vault, Soccer, Volleyball, and Water Polo!

Huskie Swim Camps

Ages 4-10 Staffed by OPRF Coaches and Varsity Swimmers Summer 2018 Camp Brochure Available at www.oprfhs.org > Athletics Online Registration Now Open for All Camps

DISCOVER THE POWER OF INDIVIDUAL VISION Design Camps in Wright’s Studio

Register your young designer for these NEW architecture and design summer camps in the historic drafting room of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Studio. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

STUDENTS IN GRADES 3 – 8

June 23 High School Design Studio: Architects & Draftsmen Grades 9-12

July 9 to July 13 In Wright’s Studio: Creating Community Grades 3-5

July 7 High School Design Studio: Forms & Fixtures Grades 9-12

July 23 to July 27 In Wright’s Studio: Creating Community Grades 6-8

July 21 High School Design Studio: Illustrations & Graphics Grades 9-12

Students must have completed the first grade level listed above.

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Concrete future

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arlem Avenue is not exactly a calling card for either Forest Park or Oak Park. From north to south there are patches where these villages turn their hind end to the busy roadway. In other spots there have been long dilapidated homes and commercial properties. There are strip malls and a cemetery, fast food and a psychic. Then there is that damned cement factory. The 125-year-old H.J. Mohr & Sons concrete plant sits on the Oak Park side of Harlem at Garfield. Our sister paper in Oak Park reported last week that the business closed unexpectedly in February and that prospects for its sale or reopening are uncertain. We appreciate the warm feelings of residents who filled their kids’ sandboxes each spring at Mohr. We are moved by the online comments of Mohr staffers tracing their employment over generations at the plant. That said, Mohr Concrete is the ultimate anachronistic land use in a residential community and its likely passing is sad but not bad. We recall the multiple community meetings we covered over the decades with the plant’s immediate residential neighbors hollering about endless dust, all-hours truck traffic and the perpetually decaying outer perimeter of the plant. Its possible redevelopment can be another forward step in the slow reshaping of Harlem, particularly south of the Ike. The Forest Park side of this stretch of Harlem has seen notable market-driven upgrades these past years. The Review reported last year on the successful effort of a developer to reclaim a block’s worth of single family homes which had fallen into grave disrepair. This spring they look sharp. A nearby parcel which once housed a down-on-its-luck gas station has been cleared, we hope for new residential development. Closer to Garfield, there is an effort to assemble and redevelop another parcel. This is all to the good.

Library’s pantry

We’ve written about the Little Library movement. These are the small, front yard lending libraries on a stick. Take a book, leave a book. A good way to build community and foster literacy, you’ll find several of these small graces within Forest Park. But it wouldn’t make much sense to put a Little Library right outside Forest Park’s big library on Desplaines Avenue. So the creative and generous library folks, who are finding endless ways to foster connection with our village, have created a variation on the theme, thanks to local Boy Scout troops and Tom Kunkel from the Urban Pioneer Group. The library now features a very small, always open, food pantry at its front door. This is simple. Need something to eat? The small pantry will likely have some non-perishable but sustaining item of food for you. Have something extra in the cabinet at home? Drop it off, offer it up. Now right across the street at the equally connecting Howard Mohr Community Center, you’ll find the full-tilt local food pantry. Doing exceptional work for years, the Forest Park Food Pantry now has an upstart sibling at the library. This is a good town.

Time to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment

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know what you’re thinking: didn’t the Equal Rights Amendment pass in the 1970s, back when mood rings and love beads were popular? Why are we bringing this up now? Because the ERA needed to be ratified by 38 states and as the years passed, the ERA fell three states short of ratification. Last March, Nevada ratified the ERA, leaving only two states to go. Illinois has a chance to be one of those two states this spring when the state legislature returns. That’s why. The operative language of the ERA is only 24 words: “Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex.” It is a simple declaration that discrimination on the basis of gender is not allowed. You might ask why, in this “progressive” era, we need the Equal Rights Amendment; don’t women already have equal rights? Certainly legislation has improved some situations for women since the 1970s. Yet there are substantial reasons to enact a Constitutional amendment even now. In Illinois, women earn 80 cents for every dollar earned by a man for the same work. At the current rate of increase, they would not reach equal pay until 2065. Figures for pay inequity are worse for African American and Hispanic women. So despite some legislative and cultural changes, women still lag economically and an Equal Rights Amendment would state a guarantee of equal treatment. Even more important, it would make equal rights indelible. Legislative changes have been a patchwork, potentially revocable by legislative whim or nullified by the courts. Moreover, the ERA would guarantee what the Supreme Court calls “strict scrutiny” of laws that could affect everyone on account of gender. Only when the Constitution has specifically prohibited discrimination by class, such as by race, has the Court applied this

highest level of inquiry. The lack of an Equal Rights Amendment allowed Justice Scalia, in 2010, to declare that the Constitution does not prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex. For that, he stated, “you have legislatures.” In other words, when sex discrimination occurs, you cannot seek redress based on the Constitution; instead you have to pass a law, and then pass another law, and then pass another law. Without the Equal Rights Amendment, people will continue to suffer discrimination and have to fight long and expensive legal or political battles. This simple amendment has the power to change that trajectory. It is simply the right thing to do. The Illinois state constitution already guarantees equal protection; the legislature should take the simple step of ratifying the federal constitutional amendment that would do the same. It’s time to do the right thing; it’s time to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment.

MARGE MASSARELLO One View

Marge Massarello is president of the League of Women Voters of OP-RF.

L E T T E R S

Walking the talk on hunger Hunger is an issue that is very important to us. Once again we are participating as part of the planning team for the Hunger Walkathon West (Oak Park Area) CROP Walk. We would like your support. CROP Hunger Walks help children and families worldwide — including here in the U.S. — to have food for today, while building for a better tomorrow. Our donations will provide assistance for hungry people in our community and around the world by supporting Church World Service’s life-saving programs.

This year Hunger Walkathon West will be contributing 25% of the amount raised to 10 local organizations: Pine Avenue Food Pantry and St. Martin de Porres Food Pantry in Austin; Proviso Food Pantry, Vision of Restoration Food Pantry and Quinn Center of St. Eulalia Hunger Ministries in Maywood; OP-RF Food Pantry in Oak Park; First Baptist of Melrose Park Food Pantry; Forest Park Food Pantry; Housing Forward, serving the near west suburbs; and Cluster Tutoring serving Austin. Join with us as we work together to

solve this global challenge. You can make a big difference. Visit our personal page where you can make a secure online donation. If you prefer, you may mail us a check made out to CWS/CROP to: Ted and Joanne Despotes 7757 Van Buren St. #516 Forest Park, IL 60130 Your gift can help save a life. Thank you for your support.

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2018 SUMMER SEASONAL STUDENT EMPLOYMENT The Village of Oak Park has openings for the 2018 Summer Seasonal Student Employment. Opportunities are in the Engineering, Water & Sewer, Streets Division, and Fleet & Forestry Divisions. Interested applicants must be 18 years old and actively enrolled in a post-secondary academic program. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oakpark.us/. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application.

BILLING & ADMIN SUPPORT Intermodal Logistics Company, located in central downtown Oak Park, seeking a full-time Billing and Administrative Support professional. The ideal candidate must be detail oriented and possess a willingness to learn new skills in our growing organization.

FARMERS’ MARKET MANAGER The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Seasonal Part-time Farmers’ Market Assistant in the Health Department. This position will provide administrative support to the Farmers’ Market Manager to allow growers and producers of food to sell directly to the public within established guidelines. This position requires work in inclement weather conditions; some heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds; walking or standing for sustained periods of time. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website at http:// www.oak-park.us/ jobs. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application no later than April 11, 2018.

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FREE TALK ON ANXIETY Emotional Peace in Turbulent Times: Tools for Dealing with Anxiety. Thurs. April 12, 2018, 7-8:30pm, Oak Park Public Library, 2nd floor. Understand your nervous system during anxiety, insomnia, panic attacks. Learn to consciously soothe the nervous system into calm and peace. Presenter: Terri Hager, LCSW, Oak Park psychotherapist specializing in Anxiety, Grief, Medical Issues, LGBT Issues, and Parents of LGBT children. www.therapyforpeace.com

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Animal Control Officer in the Health Department. This position will perform a variety of duties involved in enforcing Village ordinances governing the care and keeping of animals in the Village; and to impound, care for and assist with redemption of animals as appropriate. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oak-park. us/jobs. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application no later than April 11, 2018. AUTO PARTS PART-TIME DRIVER & INVENTORY NAPA Auto Parts Stores looking for dependable and dedicated employees for part-time Driver and Inventory Worker openings. Most important is a friendly demeanor, good attitude, and ability to work with people. Availability right now. If interested, call Cesar or Jim at 708-447-4980. PART-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY-LAW DEPARTMENT The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Administrative Secretary (ParkTime) in the Law Department. This position will perform a wide variety of advanced secretarial and clerical duties in support of an assigned department or office; and to provide general information and assistance to the public, as well as to employees of the Village, regarding the as- signed department or office. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http:// www.oak-park.us/. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application no later than April 27, 2018.

Primary Responsibilities Include: * Ability to perform complex billing processes * Light phone work, filing, order supplies Proficiencies: * Microsoft Word & Excel Training will be provided. Logistics industry and /or Quick Books knowledge is a plus. Compensation is commensurate with experience. Qualified candidates can email resume and cover letter to humanresources@icl-na.com CLEANING PERSON Cleaning Person Wanted for small Brookfield home, light cleaning, 2 hours a week, nice old couple, lovable poodle. Call 708-341-4077 DRIVER PART TIME Local company looking for part time parts driver/receiving clerk. Must be drug free & have valid DL. Must be able to lift 75Lbs. Hours will be 9am to 3pm. $12/hr Email resume HR@ sievertelectric.com No Phone Calls ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INTERN The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Environmental Health Intern in the Health Department. This parttime seasonal position will provide assistance to the Environmental Health Practitioners in the inspection and local businesses, homes and other establishments to enforce state and local laws and ordinances related to public Health safety; to respond and resolve citizen complaints regarding nuisances and reported epidemics. . Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oakpark.us/. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application no later than April 27, 2018.

Join the McAdam Landscaping Family!! Join the McAdam Landscaping Family!! Full-time Office Receptionist: Family-owned since 1979, McAdam Landscaping is seeking a full-time receptionist with at least one year of experience. Excellent problem-solving, customer service, telephone, computer, and overall communication skills. Candidate should be adept at prioritizing tasks and working well in a team environment. Please submit your resume, work history and references to Lena at lena@mcadamlandscape.com. Lena can also be reached at 708-771-2299.

HR–Global Employment Law Specialist sought by Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. Chicago, IL to provide tech support to CHRO & VP (Associate General Counsel) over Labor & Employment Matters (VP-AGC). Associates (or educ. equiv) Degree in Secretarial Studies or Admin Assistant & 4 yrs exp in job offered or rltd occupation. Exp must include 4 yrs in each of the following: manage & coordinate company’s annual OTP process; consolidate & harmonize talent profiles & feedback into comprehensive written report & PPT for presentation for global exec. leadership team; ensure compliance w/ EU data privacy regs as it relates to capture & physical &/or electronic sharing of HR data & personnel docs between global BU using ADP, HCue, PeopleSoft, Cognos; etc. Resume to: Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. Attn: Jennifer Tunny, HR, 1069 State Route 46 East, Batesville, IN 47006; Refer to: Job #18122753 LICENSED ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Licensed Environmental Health Practitioner in the Health Department. This position will perform a variety of duties including education and enforcement activities for the promotion and protection of the public health environment. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http:// www.oak-park.us/jobs. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application no later than April 24, 2018. SAL’S POWER WASHING PART-TIME, FULL-TIME Seeking to fill 3-5 Fleet Washing positions. Positions Require: —Clean Appearance —Drug-Free —Valid Driver’s License —Clean Driving Record —Ability to Speak English CALL 708-351-5236

The Forest Park Police Department, seeks a Part-Time Parking Enforcement Officer. Eligible candidates will be required to pass an aptitude test and an extensive background check. Qualifications include high school diploma (or equivalent), a valid driver’s license, knowledge of basic parking regulations, and good verbal and written skills. EVENING AND OVERNIGHT HOURS ARE MANDATORY. Open until filled. Applications are available at Village Hall, 517 Desplaines Ave. or at www.forestpark.net and should be returned Attn: Vanessa Moritz, Village Clerk, Village of Forest Park, 517 Des Plaines Avenue, Forest Park, IL 60130. Email: vmoritz@forestpark. net. PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Parking Enforcement Officer in the Police Department Field Services Division. This position will perform a variety of duties and responsibilities involved in the enforcement of Village parking regulations; and to provide general information and assistance to the public. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http:// www.oak-park.us/. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application no later than April 20, 2018. PART TIME EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE MANAGER The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of part-time Emergency Preparedness and Response Manager in the Health Department. This position will coordinate disaster response, crisis management and medical countermeasure dispensing/distribution activities for the Village of Oak Park, provide disaster preparedness training, and prepare emergency plans and procedures for natural (e.g., floods, earthquakes), wartime, or technological (e.g., nuclear power plant emergencies, hazardous materials spills, biological releases) or disasters. This single class position is also responsible for the complex administrative duties required for state, federal and local response processes and grant management. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oakpark.us/jobs. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application no later than April 19, 2018. Product Manager sought by Uptake Technologies, Inc. in Chicago, IL. Apply @ www.jobpostingtoday.com (Ref # 94484).

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Unity of Oak Park is hosting a firsttime garage sale. It is a must see! Loads of items: bookcases, toys, beautiful clothes, housewares, garden items, jewelry, art and other oddities.

ITEMS FOR SALE Bronze/Glass Dining Table Custom-designed contemporary bronze/glass dining table, stylish cabriole leg, effortlessly mixes with any interior style, perfect condition, 54� x 30� x 30-5/8�h, 5/8� beveled-edge glass top, view picture on oakpark.com–$2150 or best offer. 312-685-5550. BUMPER POOL TABLE $35.00 Call 708-488-8755 CRAFTSMAN LEATHER SOFA/LOVESEAT Moving must sell, Custom Craftsman Style Leather Sofa and Loveseat. Hand-Burnished Bordeaux top Leather with individually antiqued hammered nail-head trim. Gorgeous Sofa and matching Loveseat - Full derma savage, highest grade soft thick leather. Custom made by Hancock and Moore in North Carolina (Paid Apx. $13,400, asking $2,900/ OBO) for the set /OBO); 5 years old. Please email: artsandcraftsnut@gmail.com or text or Call: 331-218-2099 (St. Charles, IL) HEAVY WROUGHT IRON BENCH & COCKTAIL TABLE $69.00 Call 708-488-8755

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PUBLIC NOTICES 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 Dioscelina Landeros, Petitioner and Jorge Luis Hernandez Vega Respondent, Case No. 2018D-002506. 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 May 8, 2018, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk. Published in Wednesday Journal 4/4, 4/11, 4/18/2018


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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 Shirley Jones Suber for change of name to Shirley Jean Jones, Case #2018CONC000319.

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF BROOKFIELD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION APRIL 26th, 2018 AT 7:00 P.M.

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: D18153934 on March 27, 2018. Under the Assumed Business Name of MOVEMASTERS with the business located at: 1533 HARLEM AVE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: SHAMAIAH S ROSS, 1533 HARLEM AVE FOREST PARK, IL 60130

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Notice is given you, the public, that on March 21, 2018, I have filed a Petition For Change of Name in this Court, asking the Court to change my present name of Shirley Jones Suber to the name of Shirley Jean Jones. This case will be heard in courtroom 1707 at 50 W. Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.. Published in Forest Park Review 3/28, 4/4, 4/11/2018

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D18153953 on March 27, 2018. Under the Assumed Business Name of BRIGELL CENTER FOR WELLNESS with the business located at: 715 LAKE STREET SUITE 414, OAK PARK, IL 60301. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: MADELINE BRIGELL 4751 KEWANEE AVE CHICAGO, IL 60630 Published in Wednesday Journal 4/4, 4/11, 4/18/2018

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D18153938 on March 27, 2018. Under the Assumed Business Name of THE REAL CHICAGO INN with the business located at: 3017 FARRELL STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60608. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: JULIA BONNER, 3017 S FARRELL STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60608 Published in Wednesday Journal 4/11, 4/18, 4/25/2018

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D18154004 on April 2, 2018. Under the Assumed Business Name of B&B PLUMBING&SEWER with the business located at: 1540 OSTRANDER, LAGRANGE PARK, IL 60526. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: BRIAN THEADORE GRABIEC, 1540 OSTRANDER LAGRANGE PARK, IL 60526. Published in RB Landmark 4/11, 4/18, 4/25/2018

NOTICE is hereby given that the Village of Brookfield Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, April 26th, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Edward Barcal Hall located at 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois to consider an application filed for variations of Chapter 62-Zoning of the Code of Ordinances, Village of Brookfield, Illinois. The proposed variations are regarding a side yard setback and front parking space setback at a property located at 9436 W. 47th Street, Brookfield, Illinois 60513 (PINs 18-03-324-043 and 18-03324-048). Legal Description: Lots 22, 23, 24, and the east « of the lot 25 in block 25 in west grossdale being a subdivision of the west « of the west « of section 3, Township 38 north, range 12 East of the Third Principal Meridian, In Cook County, Illinois. The public is invited to attend the public hearing and present oral and/ or written comments. The application including the proposed variations may be viewed at the Village of Brookfield Village Hall during normal business hours. Written comments may be provided prior to the public hearing to: Village of Brookfield, Planning and Zoning Commission c/o Emily Egan, 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, IL 60513. Please reference PZC Case 18-05 variations. Individuals with disabilities requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any meeting should contact the Village of Brookfield (708) 485-7344 prior to the meeting. Wheelchair access is available through the front (South) entrance of Village Hall. By the Order of Chuck Grund, Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman. Published in RB Landmark 4/11/18

PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given by the Board of Education of Riverside Brookfield High School District 208, Cook County, Illinois, that an amended budget for said school district for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017, will be on file and conveniently available at the school district’s administrative office’s at Riverside Brookfield High School District 208, 160 Ridgewood Road, Riverside, Illinois from and after 8:00 a.m. April 11, 2018. Notice is hereby given that a public hearing on said amended budget will be held at 7:00 p.m. on May 22, 2018, at Riverside Brookfield High School District 208, 160 Ridgewood Road, Riverside, Illinois. Published in RB Landmark 4/11/2018

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Notice is hereby given by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of River Forest, Cook County, Illinois, that sealed bids will be accepted for: 2018 Sewer Lining Improvements (Various Locations) This project consists of the installation of approximately 3,150 lineal feet of Cured-in-Place Piping (CIPP) as a sewer lining as well as other miscellaneous work required to install the aforementioned CIPP, including some point repairs. Please note that the addition of manhole lining is included as an additive bid alternate to this work. The bidding documents are available for download starting Monday, April 9, 2018 at: www.vrf.us/bids Bids must be submitted by Friday, April 27, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at: Public Works Department, 2nd Floor Village of River Forest 400 Park Avenue River Forest, IL 60305 The bid proposals will be publicly opened and read at that time. Proposals will be considered not only on the basis of cost, but also on past performance, experience and ability to perform the work. No bid shall be withdrawn after the opening of the Proposals without the consent of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of River Forest for a period of thirty (30) days after the scheduled time of the bid opening. The Village of River Forest reserves the right in receiving these bids to waive technicalities and reject any or all bids. Published in Wednesday Journal 4/11/18

Date: April 30, 2018 Time: 5:00 PM Location: Maze Branch Library 845 Gunderson Ave., Oak Park Subject Property Address: 6500-32 Roosevelt Rd Oak Park, IL 60304 Proposed Development: Single-Tenant Office Building Purpose of Meeting: Pre-Planned Development Submittal Discussion Contact: Berwyn Properties, LLC (708) 317-3161 berwynproperties@gmail.com Published in Wednesday Journal 4/11/2018

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P. Plaintiff, -v.VERONICA GODINEZ, JOSE ANTONIO AVITIA-VALDEZ Defendants 15 CH 03313 3416 SAINT PAUL AVE. Bellwood, IL 60104 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 5, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 10, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 3416 SAINT PAUL AVE., Bellwood, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-09-317-0750000 Vol. 160. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $214,988.36. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser

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of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 15-1607. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 15-1607 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 15 CH 03313 TJSC#: 38-1530 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. I3078194

by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Mr. Eric Malnar at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., 233 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 566-0040. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3081462

17 CH 10083 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 12-33-211-009-0000. Commonly known as 2209 Emerson Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60164. The mortgaged real estate is 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: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier’s or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Mr. Russell R. Custer, Jr. at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Lillig & Thorsness, Ltd., 1900 Spring Road, Oak Brook, Illinois 605231495. (630) 571-1900. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3081298

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC.; Plaintiff, vs. REGINALD WALKER; RHONDA WALKER; UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; THE CITY OF CHICAGO; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 14 CH 13870 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-15-204-015. Commonly known as 1012 South 12th 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR GSAMP TRUST 2004-SEA2, MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2004-SEA2; Plaintiff, vs. WILLIAM HARRIS; ANITA HARRIS; CITY OF CHICAGO MIDLAND FUNDING LLC AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA) NA; VILLAGE OF MAYWOOD; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF WILLIAM HARRIS, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ANITA HARRIS, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 CH 12872 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-15-415-017-0000. Commonly known as 1902 South 9th 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 the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 3609455 WA17-0463. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3081283 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION SELFRELIANCE UKRAINIAN AMERICAN FEDERAL CREDIT UNION; Plaintiff, vs. MICHAEL F. JEJSKI; MARIE A. JEJSKI; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants,

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION PROF-2013-M4 LEGAL TITLE TRUST II, BY U.S.BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE; Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF DOLORES SVITA; BMO HARRIS BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FKA HARRIS N.A.; ALBERT J. SVITA; DONALD SVITA; CYNTHIA SUTHERIN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 15 CH 4482 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-03-307-007-0000. Commonly known as 1403 North 18th Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street,


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IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-16045. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-16045 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2017 CH 15959 TJSC#: 38-2484 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. I3081681

Commonly known as 1537 SOUTH ELGIN AVENUE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-24-215-0340000. The real estate is improved with a tan, vinyl siding, single family, with a two car detached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 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. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY DEAN WITTER CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2002-NC5 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2002-NC5 Plaintiff, -v.MARIANA A. THOMPSON, VILLAGE OF MAYWOOD, MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC Defendants 2017 CH 15959 1439 SOUTH 20TH 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 March 15, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 24, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1439 SOUTH 20TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-15-116-0400000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. 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).

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 May 16, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

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The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-05999. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-05999 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 006706 TJSC#: 38-1682 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. I3081621

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.TRINETTA S. ROBERTSON AKA TRINETTA ROBERTSON AKA TRINETTA SMITH AKA TRINETTA STRICKLAND Defendants 15 CH 12523 1612 S. 16TH AVENUE MAYWOOD, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 20, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 16, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1612 S. 16TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-15-227-0220000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $201,362.77. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 4221719 Please refer to file number 2120-10995. If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 2120-10995 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 15 CH 12523 TJSC#: 37-9616 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. I3080904 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION MIDFIRST BANK Plaintiff, -v.GRAZYNA M. WASIK A/K/A GRAZYNA WASIK, ANNA PAWLIK Defendants 17 CH 2461 2600 WESTBROOK DRIVE Franklin Park, IL 60131 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 23, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 24, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2600 WESTBROOK DRIVE, Franklin Park, IL 60131 Property Index No. 12-28-408-0060000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $237,186.44. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.


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The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 2911717 For information call between the hours of 1pm–3pm. Please refer to file number 17-082182. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 17-082182 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 17 CH 2461 TJSC#: 38-1929 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. I3079788

Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1914 SOUTH 17TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-15-315-0220000. The real estate is improved with a single family home with a detached two car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 8439. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 8439

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Plaintiff, -v.LUCIOUS SMITH, III, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 00989 1914 SOUTH 17TH 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 February 21, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 22, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 17 CH 00989 TJSC#: 38-1652 I3079780 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET MORTGAGE PRODUCTS, INC, MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-EFC4 Plaintiff, -v.GERALD P. NORDGREN, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR CARL T. GEANES (DECEASED), LOTTIE M. GEANES, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CARL T. GEANES, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 00996 614 RICE AVENUE Bellwood, IL 60104 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 21, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 22, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 614 RICE AVENUE, Bellwood, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-09-314-056. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $242,152.03. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C)

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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 102863. 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) 263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw. com Attorney File No. 102863 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 17 CH 00996 TJSC#: 38-1761 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. I3079373

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 11, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 21, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2731 NORTH MELROSE AVENUE, MELROSE PARK, IL 60164 Property Index No. 12-29-401-0090000. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assess-

ments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-10336. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-10336 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2017 CH 10000 TJSC#: 38-668 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. I3078131

PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Plaintiff, -v.ROLANDO MARTINEZ Defendants 17 CH 003889 2018 S. 4TH 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 February 23, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 25, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2018 S. 4TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-14-320-0180000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.VICTOR STEVEN BATITSAS PA L U M B O , UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, VINCENT JOSEPH PALUMBO, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF HELENE T. PALUMBO, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, GERALD NORDGREN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR HELENE T. PALUMBO (DECEASED) Defendants 2017 CH 10000 2731 NORTH MELROSE AVENUE MELROSE PARK, IL 60164

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Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-02232. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-02232 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 003889 TJSC#: 38-1976 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. I3082140

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.ZENAIDA MATROCI, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2017 CH 11493 2923 N CALWAGNER ST FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 11, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 21, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2923 N CALWAGNER ST, FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131 Property Index No. 12-28-224-0130000. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no

representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-12617. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300

E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-12617 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2017 CH 11493 TJSC#: 38-559 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. I3077928

balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 2911717 For information call between the hours of 1pm–3pm. Please refer to file number 17-084640. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 17-084640 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 17 CH 13952 TJSC#: 38-1413

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. I3077742

highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 27 GOLFVIEW DRIVE, NORTHLAKE, IL 60164 Property Index No. 12-31-404-0120000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 263043. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 263043 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 13 CH 11139 TJSC#: 38-1954 I3080421

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.CHRISTOPHER ESSEX, SHUNTA PATRICE ESSEX A/K/A SHUNTA P. ESSEX A/K/A SHUNTA PATRICE BROWN, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Defendants 17 CH 13952 1832 SOUTH 9TH 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 February 1, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 22, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1832 SOUTH 9TH AVENUE, Maywood, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-15-407-0280000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $81,489.88. 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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC; Plaintiff, vs. WILLIE G. HENRY; FLORENCETTA HENRY; TCF NATIONAL BANK; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF WILLIE G. HENRY, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF FLORENCETTA HENRY, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 CH 13529 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-09-315-063-0000. Commonly known as 635 Rice Avenue, Bellwood, IL 60104. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 3609455 W17-0871. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3083023 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION NEW PENN FINANCIAL, LLC D/B/ A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING Plaintiff, -v.APOLINAR OSORIO, GUADALUPE OSORIO A/K/A GUADALUPE R OSORIO, CITY OF NORTHLAKE, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., S/I/I TO CAPITAL ONE BANK, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC, MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC Defendants 13 CH 11139 27 GOLFVIEW DRIVE NORTHLAKE, IL 60164 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 21, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 22, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the


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