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Welcoming resolution gets a thorough airing Facts clarified, opinions expressed at town hall

By TOM HOLMES

A board seats. All three candidates — longtime incumbent board member Theresa Kelly, Claudia Medina and Ned Wagner — won handily.

Two years later, Proviso Together

bout 50 people gathered at the Eagles Hall, 446 Hannah in Forest Park on Monday evening, to participate in a conversation about the welcoming village resolution which was first introduced to the village council over four months ago.

The flier promoting the event stated, “The Forest Park Town Hall, Forest Park Progressive Citizens, and Suburban Unity Alliance have teamed up to present a panel to answer questions and have a general dialogue on Diversity in Forest Park and the proposed Welcoming Resolution.”

Betty Alcamora, who was active in organizing the gathering, said the three groups, led by Maui Jones, Chris Harris and Anthony Clark, felt some impatience that the council is taking so long to get the resolution passed, especially since Oak Park and Berwyn have already passed welcoming ordinances.

The panel was composed of Diversity Commission chair Kate Webster, PASO board co-chair and District 209 board secretary Claudia Medina, Mayor Anthony Calderone, immigration rights attorney Mony Ruiz Velasco, and Forest Park Police Chief Tom Aftanas.

One of the 16 questions asked of panel members was directed at Mayor Calderone: Why is the welcoming resolution taking so long to be passed? Calderone responded first by declaring that a welcoming resolution will be passed.

See D209 SWEARING-IN on page 3

See WELCOMING TOWN HALL on page 4

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INTENT TO WELCOME: The audience listens to a panel discussion during the Live Town Hall: Welcoming Diversity at Eagles Hall on Monday night. For more photos, see page 4-5.

New D209 board sworn into office Theresa Kelly reassumes presidency, two years after controversial removal

By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

Three years after members of the Facebook group “Forest Parkers For Better Schools” met inside Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlor in Forest Park

to talk about the direction of Proviso Township High Schools District 209, the group is now steering the ship.

In 2015, the group, informally called the “Brown Cow 20,” fielded Proviso Together, a three-person slate of candidates to run for three open school

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A sit-down with Pastor Streeter of Mt. Moriah Church

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n response to a column we published concerning the removal of a historic organ from Mt. Moriah Baptist Church (formerly St. Peter’s), Pastor Maurice Streeter contacted the Review requesting a sit-down. I met with him in the sanctuary at 500 Hannah and we discussed his ministry, the mission of Mt. Moriah and the missing organ.

Pastor Streeter is a native of Mississippi, where he received his education. He moved to Bellwood in 1987. He became pastor of Mt. Moriah on May 7, 2009. The church was located at 1454 S. Kolin in Chicago but had outgrown the facility. They purchased the former St. Peter Lutheran Church for its larger space and the fact that many of the church’s 250 members have relocated to the suburbs. Pastor Streeter made it clear that he does not personally own the church. He is one of the church’s guarantors and he answers to the church board.

Since their move to Forest Park, Mt. Moriah has attracted new members from the village. Pastor Streeter has reached out to other minsters in the community, including Bill Winston at Living Word. His visit to the church prompted Pastor Streeter to have a drum cage built, because residents were complaining about noise during church services. He also had the sanctuary airconditioned, so they can close the windows during services.

Pastor Streeter stated their intention was

to keep the building “as original as possible.” He paid to have the existing pews padded, because he wanted to preserve the character of the sanctuary. But he did have some pews removed at the front of the sanctuary to accommodate the choir. He stated that he was not at the church the day the organ was removed.

The organ, built by the A.B. Felgemaker Co. of Erie, Pennsylvania, was removed, the pastor said, by Deacon Robert Griffin and loaded onto Griffin’s Dodge pick-up. He said the organ was not sold for scrap or to another party and it was not shipped to a landfill. He denied knowing the organ’s whereabouts but said he would follow-up with Deacon Griffin.

He knows that members of the Historical Society and other residents are upset about the missing organ. He promised to call the village in the future, before replacing anything else.

The Historical Society used to be housed on the lower level of the church but it has relocated. The other organizations that used to meet at the church no longer meet there. The lower level was converted to an after-school program but they plan to close down this program on June 1. Pastor Streeter made it clear that the church is “not a place of business.”

He indicated the church has had its share of problems since it moved to Forest Park.

The sanctuary microphones were stolen.

Someone removed the electrical panel and

cut telephone lines, so the church temporarily had no power or phone service.

Pastor Streeter reported the thefts to the Forest Park Police Department but did not file a report. He wants to continue to “grow along and get along” with local residents.

He said his congregation has a crew of handymen, who help seniors with moving and small repairs. He would like to survey the Historical Society’s facility at 1000 Elgin, to see if they could help with repairs.

Pastor Streeter doesn’t see Forest Park as having the extreme problems of other communities. That is why they’ve focused on helping the less fortunate in other neighborhoods. At Christmas time, they “clothed and fed” the homeless on Wacker Drive and distributed baby wipes and passes for the homeless to take showers at the YMCA. He said his 9-year-old grandson was moved to tears and asked, “Can we do anything else?”

“The needs in Forest Park are not as prevalent,” he said but they feel a commitment to the community. He would welcome requests for assistance and they are, “Open to constructive projects that need some manpower.”

In the meantime, I will follow-up with Pastor Streeter to see if the organ can be located and recovered.

This is a constructive project that needs some manpower.

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a complete overhaul of a district to which, fewer than five years ago, Wagner and Medina were worried about sending their children.

On Thursday, both board members announced that each had one child who would be enrolling at PMSA in the fall.

Medina said that when her son received his acceptance letter to PMSA, he called Wagner’s son. “[My son] said, ‘No matter what we do, we’re going to stay together,’” Medina said.

“We’re all here together.”

In their remarks, all of the board members stressed unity and togetherness, a constant theme of both the 2015 and 2017 campaigns.

“It is time for Proviso to unite and to be one union,” said new board member Sam Valtierrez, of Melrose Park. “We have to break the curse of disunity that has broken our community. We must get involved and let the fear go. [That’s how we’ll] see the transformation of our wonderful schools.”

“There is a wealth of talented and amazing people here,” said Grant. “We have the resources. We pay about $90 million in taxes each year to Proviso District 209. What we needed all along and have been sorely lacking is a unified board of education that understands that students come first.”

“I pledge to be earnest, hardworking,

full-time, available and consistent in discharging these responsibilities and duties,” said Alexander. “And most of all, I pledge to work together [with fellow board members] as a team.”

Some board members emphasized the importance of enhancing equity at the district. The issue was a centerpiece of a burgeoning strategic plan that D209 Supt.

Jesse Rodriguez presented to the public at a meeting at PMSA last week.

“I am fully committed to working with all community stakeholders to ensure that, regardless of where your child is enrolled, he or she will have the resources to succeed,” said Patterson, who added that her focus will be on raising the district’s standard of academic performance, increasing the range and number of selective courses that are offered and making AP and IB courses more widely available at Proviso East and Proviso West.

Wagner said he plans on building on the record of accomplishments, particularly in the area of equity, that have been secured during the young tenure of Rodriguez, who was hired roughly a year ago.

“I want to continue working on making our schools a welcoming environment for our kids and parents,” Wagner said,

JOHN RICE

Kelly president again from page 1

pulled off another sweep, with all four of its candidates — Amanda Grant, Sam Valtierrez, Della Patterson and Rodney Alexander — winning first terms.

At an April 27 special meeting held inside the cafeteria at Proviso Math and Science Academy, the four new board members were sworn into office by outgoing board president Teresa McKelvy and Kelly re-assumed the presidency after a unanimous vote.

Grant, who garnered the most votes among the eight-person school board race, was voted vice president while Medina was voted secretary.

In 2016, a year after Kelly had been elected board president, she was ousted from that position when board members McKelvy, Brian Cross, Dan Adams and Kevin McDermott voted to shorten the board president’s tenure from two years to one.

McKelvy was then voted Kelly’s successor.

With Kelly again at the helm, the new supermajority is hoping they can pull off

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

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“We were talking about restorative justice a year before SB 100 passed, which is the law that schools have to do everything they can to keep kids in school rather than just expelling or suspending them,” he said. “We put some good practices in so we’re in really good shape. I want us to build on that, expand on that and create a culture of understanding and acceptance in our schools so our kids can grow into responsible adults.”

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Kevil’s closes after an 18-year run on Circle Where everybody knew your name … and probably your parents’ names too

By THOMAS VOGEL Contributing Reporter

“There are so many stories, if these walls could talk,” Joan Feireck, who has worked at Kevil’s since it opened, said, before mentioning how grateful she was to have made so many friends at the bar over the years.

Kevil’s walls are covered in old framed photographs of patrons’ friends and family. Class photos from local Catholic schools dominated the décor (Kevil was a 1964 graduate of Ascension School in Oak Park). On Sunday there were noticeable blank spaces, as next-of-kin customers claimed their photos before it was too late.

“It’s my watering hole,” Josh Bernat of River Forest, said. “I learned about where I grew up through coming here. There’s a sea of local history here if you want to tap into it.”

A few customers mentioned Kevil’s vibe will be hard to recreate and no other bar nearby has quite the same atmosphere.

“It’s not easily replaced,” Bernat said.

“The relationships that we fostered here don’t end with this place.”

Kevil said he’ll remember all the events

Kevil’s, a longtime Circle Avenue bar and restaurant in Forest Park, closed April 30 after nearly two decades in business.

“I’m closing up shop because it’s been a long 18-year run,” owner Frank Kevil said in an April 30 phone call with the Review.

“We’ve been here a long time. … I guess you could call it a retirement.”

Kevil said eight employees will be out of work and he plans to sell the property.

Early Sunday evening, the bar, on the corner of Elgin and Circle, several blocks from Forest Park’s Madison Avenue strip of bars and restaurants, was filled with patrons of all ages, enjoying Kevil’s while they still could.

“All during the week the place has been packed.” Kevil said.

On Sunday, there were regulars casually sipping drinks at the bar, families with children gathered around tables and a few customers enjoying an early dinner. The mood was fluid, with patrons joyfully reminiscing one minute and wiping tears from their eyes the next.

“This has been our West Side ‘Cheers,’” Bridge Herald, a longtime customer, said, referencing the famous NBC sitcom set in a Boston bar.

“It’s touched so many lives.”

Several other folks added that the customers gathered inside Kevil’s on Sunday were a good sample of what kind of establishment it was to so many people — a multi-generational neighborhood hang-out spot to socialize with family, catch up with friends and grab a good bite to eat.

At Kevil’s, several patrons said, everyone knew everyone. The bar was a spot anyone could come to for assistance, no matter the circumstance.

One longtime customer, Colleen Dunigan, described Kevil’s as a “full gamut place, happy and sad.”

“If you needed help, you came here,” Dunigan said. “This was a big family house.”

“It’s more than just a place,” said Rich Wilkie of Forest Park, echoing from page 4 Dunigan. “It’s really more of a home.”

Others mentioned the endless list He then explained that Forest Park is reof family occasions, neighborhood ally breaking new ground in passing a resogatherings and one-off events that lution. Oak Park and Berwyn have home Kevil’s has hosted over the years. rule, he said, which allows them to pass Many patrons referenced high-school welcoming ordinances that have the force reunions, school graduation parties, of law. Forest Park, because it does not funeral luncheons, fundraisers and have home rule, can only pass a resolution, wedding receptions.

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An open discussion

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CHEERS: Frank Kevil’s place was packed for the final weekend. Regulars praised his 18year run. his bar has hosted over the years and all the friendships he’s developed. He did add, though, that he’s looking forward to not

working 18-hour days.

“The only thing I’ll miss is the people and that’s what’s it’s all about,” he said.

Q&A: Forest Park Mayor Anthony Calderone participates in a panel discussion during the Live Town Hall: Welcoming Diversity at Eagles Hall on May 1.

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which doesn’t carry the force of law and that means the village won’t be copying the language used in neighboring villages.

“I prefer to have a resolution that’s meaningful and doable,” he said. “We mean business, but I want to be certain our police can implement whatever we pass and that it won’t put them in jeopardy.”

Several questions were addressed to Chief Aftanas expressing concerns that the police in town will be handing over undocumented persons to ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) officials. Aftanas forcefully stated that there is a lot of misinformation floating around the village and Forest Park police are not working with ICE officials

and will not be handing undocumented people over to them.

Aftanas was also asked about racial profiling, followed by an exchange between him and Ruiz Velasco regarding just what exactly constituted racial profiling and if Forest Park officers were engaging in it when they advised some people to contact their consulate if picked up for a traffic violation and were not able to present a valid driver’s license.

Many of the questions voiced the fear, present especially in the Latino community, of being picked up in sweeps without a warrant. Rep. Chris Welch, who has introduced HB426 in the state assembly which would make Illinois a welcoming state was present at the town hall and clarified that his bill, along with the resolution being proposed in Forest Park, simply affirms what the law already requires but which is not always complied with by some law enforcement officials, i.e. that individuals cannot be required to present their documentation without a warrant issued by a judge.

Ruiz Velasco added that what some ICE

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CLARIFYING THE ISSUE: Anthony Clark with the Suburban Unity Alliance kicks off the discussion.

Myths about immigrants

officials are doing is also against the Constitution’s Fourth Amendment but they are not being held to it.

Many suggestions were made regarding how to make Forest Park more inclusive and how to address incorrect perceptions. One suggestion was to have a Latin band play at Music Fest this summer. Mayor Calderone liked the idea but said that was an event sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and the suggestion should be passed on to them.

Alcamora said many people were motivated to have a town hall meeting where they could question village officials and the police, but especially the MAUI JONES mayor. She said, Organizer “I think part of the concern are statements by the mayor printed in the Review and things we have heard him say at village council meetings that have seemed to diminish some of the concerns of residents of the village, given what’s happening at the national level and are also a concern at the Forest Park level.”

Although difficult to gauge, the conversations heard after the meeting seemed to indicate that those concerns had been both voiced and addressed.

As participants at the town hall were leav-

As participants registered for the town hall, they were handed a sheet titled, “The Effects of Immigrants and Immigration, Myths vs. Facts.”

Among the myths listed were: ■■ Undocumented immigrants don’t pay taxes.

■■ Immigrants are a drain on our economy.

■■ Undocumented immigrants are all on food stamps and welfare.

■■ Immigrants take our jobs and are paid lower wages.

■■ Undocumented immigrants are more likely to commit crime.

■■ When Mexico sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems with them. They’re bring drugs.

They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists.

The latter, of course, is the famous quote by now President Donald Trump.

“I wanted people to voice different viewpoints freely and openly and still feel accepted within their community. I’m really happy.”

ing to go home, Chris Harris said, “I thought the discussion was healthy and productive, that the information exchanged was fantastic.”

Maui Jones agreed saying, “I think it was a very positive discussion. Clearly not everyone agreed, but that didn’t stop us from communicating and that’s really what I wanted. I wanted people to voice different viewpoints freely and openly and still feel accepted within their community. I’m really happy.”

In addition to being a regular contributor to the Review, Tom Holmes is a member of the Forest Park Diversity Commission.

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In 1957, Forest Park was all shook up A pivotal year in our village

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why or how. “A new fortress has been raised to battle tuberculosis in Cook County,” the Review proclaimed. It was also reported that, “Proviso West was rising from the ground at tremendous speed and is set to open in September 1958.”

All the Forest Park elementary schools underwent extensive renovations and one was rebuilt. The cornerstone of the new Garfield School was laid on March 31, 1957. The time capsule contained two issues of the Review. Dr. Frank Orland read an original poem at the ceremony titled, “Our School Anew.” It was written by Orland and his wife, Phyllis.

Construction also began on a $2.5 million CTA terminal and repair shop at Desplaines Avenue. As the rail line was extended, Forest Park officials lobbied for an entrance at Circle Avenue. There were also some smaller projects. James Triner built a new tavern at 7307 Roosevelt. The White Way store at Harvard & Beloit was expanded and a $150,000 addition to the village hall was constructed to house the police department.

ll Shook Up” by Elvis Presley was the hit song of 1957. This is appropriate, because the earth was literally shaking in Forest Park, caused by mammoth construction projects. It was also an earth-shaking year for the Forest Park Review and its publisher, Claude A. Walker.

Walker was elected state representative of the 4th District.

A contingent of 60 Forest Park businessmen took the train to Springfield to witness his swearing-in. Walker was touched.

“Their gesture is making a better man of me,” he said.

The freshman state rep proved adept CLAUDE A. WALKER at passing legislation. Walker sponsored 35 bills that passed unanimously.

Meanwhile, he was making a better newspaper out of the Review. “The Paper with the Personal Touch” expanded to 16 pages and sold for a dime at 18 locations in Forest Park. The busy Walker found time to represent his district, run the newspaper, and even pen his “Personal Observations” column.

He wasn’t the only newspaper Little League opening with, of course, Blanche Kos. owner in the state legislature. His colleague, Paul Simon, purchased his newspaper when he The police picked up two runaway mothers and their was 19, becoming the youngest editor/publisher in the four children hitchhiking on Roosevelt Road. They told nation. Simon brought his bow tie to Forest Park in 1957 officers they were running away from their husbands to address a local gathering. and headed to Matteson, Illinois. Police divers also reBut back to the earth-shaking, work continued on the covered a stolen cash register from the Des Plaines River.

“Congress Expressway.” The Review reported that the The state of Illinois installed guardrails at Desplaines section of the superhighway going through Forest Park & Taylor. The curve had been the site of 18 accidents in wouldn’t be completed for several years. Cook County 18 months. Another streetscape was improved, when Board President Dan Ryan urged a speed-up. The last the village purchased two parcels on Madison Street for building in the path of the project was torn down: the $25,000 and turned them into a parking lot, now known historic Terminal Restaurant. The owner was philo- as Constitution Court. But village officials rankled sophical, “Like many others,” he said, “we cannot stand motorists, when they turned Adams, Elgin, Marengo, in the way of progress.”

Thomas and Ferdinand into one-way streets.

In other construction news, the new, modern TuberThe cars Forest Parkers were driving had bigger, culosis Sanitarium and Clinic opened its doors at 7556 taller tailfins that year. They cost an average of $2,749.

W. Jackson. And it’s still open, though we’re not sure Drivers paid 24 cents a gallon to fill up. In other trans-

Photos courtesy Forest Park Historical Society

Blanche Kos accepted her trophy after being named Miss Proviso 1957. Josh Brady, a popular Chicago radio personality, and Gerry Lange, Miss Proviso 1956, made the presentation.

portation news, the Soo Line advertised its train, “The Laker, the “famous overnight train” that departed Forest Park for Duluth, Minnesota.

Besides ads for the railroad, the Review carried competing half-page ads paid for by our public utilities.

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Northern Illinois Gas Co. ran ads extolling the benefits of gas dryers and stoves, while Commonwealth Edison countered with reasons why electric was better. Oak Leaf Cleaners ran an ad celebrating 25 years at 7408 Harrison, which is now the Oak Leaf Lounge.

Emery Parichy, owner of the Parichy Bloomer Girls professional softball team, and his wife celebrated Easter next door at the Pines Restaurant.

In entertainment news, Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein was showing at the Forest Theater along with Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis in Hollywood or Bust. Residents could also stay home and “See color every night this winter” if they purchased a color TV at Trage’s for $495. The Review sent out an inquiring reporter to ask residents about their favorite TV shows.

“I like to see and listen to that enlightening program 21, said Mrs. William Hildebrandt, “Charles Van Doren reveals an amazing knowledge of so many subjects.”

(The movie “Quiz Show” later revealed Van Doren was getting the questions and answers in advance.) Mrs. Hildebrandt’s other favorites included Father Knows Best, I Love Lucy and I’ve Got a Secret. By the way, we no longer address women as Mrs. William Hildebrandt.

The reporter also asked women: “Do you think men folk should help with housework?” One answered, “I prefer to do it myself. You know how men are.”

Women could find full-time work at Fisher Pen Co., 7333 Harrison, where they could do light assembly work “in pleasant conditions.” Fisher produced the famous “Space Pen” the only pen used by astronauts in outer space.

Cutting-edge technology also came to the Bowlers Club, with the installation of automatic pin setters. In other sports, the Forest Park Basketball Recreation League was in full swing at Grant-White. The Proviso High “Cage Team” featured one African-American player, Wendell Johnson. Little League held its annual parade, with Bears great George Blanda, joining the ranks.

For sports and entertainment, though, no one could top the exploits of Blanche Kos, whose formidable figure was displayed as of of-

ten as possible in the Review. Kos was competing with other local beauties, who listed their height, weight and measurements, for “Armed Forces Queen.” Kos won the competition and went on a goodwill tour of Europe. But she wasn’t just another pretty face, as they would say in 1957; she won a gymnastics competition in Cicero that year.

Village Attorney Ed O’Shea led a crackdown on substandard housing, proceeding with legal action against the property owners. The Boy Scouts were allowed to run the village for a day, while the Review scolded the real officeholders for holding an 11-minute council meeting. The council was filled with consternation, when only one garbage company bid on the village con-

tract. Van Der Molen was selected but it was embarrassing when one of their trucks caught fire on Randolph Street — during Fire Prevention Week.

In 1957, village life centered on local churches, fraternal organizations, and business organizations like the Retail Liquor Dealers Association of Illinois. The Review’s pages were filled with church announcements like, “Sock hop at St. Luke” and “20th Annual St. John’s Outdoor Service Held at the Park.” The library announced it had “Lenten books” available during that sorrowful season. Librarians also noted that the Baby Boom, with 4,000,000 births in 1956, “provides a steady demand for books.”

Many of these Boomers rode their bikes to the pool on June 17, when 3,000 swimmers swarmed the pool in 96-degree heat. At the opposite end of the age-spectrum, former Mayor H.J. Mohr died at the age of 88. Mohr had served as President of Harlem and Mayor of Forest Park for 11 years.

He had lived in the village 64 years and started H. J. Mohr & Sons in 1903.

Wrapping up the news: businesses and basements were flooded by a severe July thunderstorm. “Dog Bites Nose” of Virginia Winson while she was delivering eggs. Another Elvis, Elvis West, was all shook up, when someone stole his spare tire.

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West Suburban Special Recreation Association will at The Park: be hosting their annual Derby Gala fundraiser at 3501 The Park District of Forest Park hosts a family-oriented S. Laramie. A light dinner, beer and wine, a derby hat and tie kite fly as part of the Illinois Association of Park contest, raffles and a silent auction are included. Guests can view a District’s (IAPD) statewide “Flying 4 Kids” event, which simulcast of the running of the 143rd Kentucky Derby. Tickets can be purchased online at will feature kite contests and more. Participants are wssra.net or by calling the office at 847-455-2100. Event tickets are $90 each. encouraged to bring their own kites.

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Haymarket book launches at Centuries & Sleuths

By LUCIA WHALEN

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he maxim “Think Global, Act Local” will reach an entirely new level at the book launch for Maud Macrory Powell’s middle-grade historical novel, City of Grit and Gold, which will be held at Centuries & Sleuths Bookstore on Saturday, May 6 in celebration of Children’s Book Week. The book, published by Forest Park’s Allium Press, is set in Chicago during the Haymarket Affair of 1886.

Forest Home Cemetery, of course, just happens to be home to the Haymarket Martyrs Monument, so the event, according to Allium Press owner Emily Victorson, “can’t get more local than this.”

Centuries & Sleuths’ owner Augie Aleksy and Allium Press have teamed up in the past, holding events for various Allium authors and all of Allium’s published novels are available in the store. Author Maud Macrory Powell will be kicking off her U.S. book tour in Forest Park, where she will read from, and talk about, her novel. Powell will be joined by musician and labor historian Bucky Halker, who will sing historic labor songs. The event commences with an informal tour of the Haymarket Martyrs Monument at Forest Home Cemetery, led by Forest Park’s own resident historian (and Review contributor) John Rice.

Centuries & Sleuths, as the name implies, offers history and mystery reads.

While City of Grit and Gold is not a mystery, it contains a wealth of history specific to the city of Chicago. Set at the time of the Haymarket Affair, the novel tells the story of a 12-year-old girl caught between family members on either side of the labor rights movement. She struggles to understand the tumultuous world of 1886 while maintaining stabil stability within her family. The book puts is issues such as the right to protest, work workers’ rights, and immigration rights into a child-friendly perspective, drawing the connection between events that oc occurred 130 years ago and the modernday struggle for those same freedoms.

The novel is an example of the specialized strain of literature published by Allium: engaging reads that both entertain and teach compelling and often overlooked aspects of Chicago’s history.

City of Grit and Gold is testament to the Allium Press motto: “Rescuing Chicago from Capone, one book at a time.” According to Victorson, “So many people hear Chicago and say ‘Oh, Al Capone,’ and there are so many other things about Chicago that people should know about.” The Haymarket Martyrs Monument tour is also consistent with Allium’s mission of providing a place-specific understanding of the Chicago area.

The book launch was planned to coincide with May Day,

Saturday, May 6 at The Park: Forest Park Little League’s Opening Day ceremonies precede the first game, which starts at 11 a.m.

Cinco de Mayo Party Friday, May 5, hosted by FatDuck Tavern & Grill: Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with tastings of our Beer of the Month, Grandes Lagos Mexican Lager, Great Lakes Brewing Company. Authentic Mexican food “signaspecials, the return of white sangria & new “signa ture” spring/summer cocktails & drink specials.

Other restaurants likely to be celebrating Cinco de Mayo: Axcan, Cocina de Los Lobos, La Casa de Frida.

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which also happens to be Author Maud Macrory Powell’s birthday. While the event itself will take place on May 6, the book’s release date is set for May 1, allowing people to pick up the book before the launch party. “The timing worked out well for the book to be released close to the anniversary,” said Victorson. “What a lot of people don’t realize is that the Haymarket Affair, which was a seminal event in labor history, is why we celebrate May Day as a labor holiday.” May Day also has global importance. As Victorson explained, “All over the world, it is celebrated as a major labor holiday. People come from other countries and see the Haymarket Martyrs Monument as a shrine.”

Copies of City of Grit and Gold can be purchased starting May 1 from Centuries & Sleuths Bookstore, 7419 Madison St. The book launch will take place on May 6 from 1 to 4 p.m. All kids and teens who attend will receive a free, exclusive 2017 Children’s Book Week activity poster designed by Christian Robinson (while supplies last), as well as have access online at Every Child a Reader to original bookmarks created by four of today’s most innovative children’s book illustrators, an original early reader Sesame Street “joy of reading” e-book, and an original middle-grade “One World, Many Stories” graphic novel. More information on Allium Press can be found at alliumpress.com.

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Man stalked and robbed by two in a white truck A 38-year-old Chicago man told Forest Park police, April 26, that two men took his wallet and cellphone on April 25 around 5 p.m. near the intersection of 14th Street and Harlem Avenue. The 38-year-old, who spoke to officers in Spanish through an interpreter, said he was walking south along Harlem Avenue when he spotted a white truck begin to follow him.

Two men got out of the truck and began speaking to him in Spanish, ordering him to get into the vehicle. The 38-year-old refused and one of the men then allegedly began pushing him toward the truck. The two men took the Chicago man’s wallet, including an ID card, $30 in cash, and his cellphone. The victim tried to report the robbery to Chicago police and Berwyn police first, but was referred to the Forest Park police.

Swimsuits stolen A 43-year-old Forest Park woman told officers, April 26, that a man stole a package with about $250 worth of swimsuits inside, from her front porch on the 800 block of Lathrop around 2:45 p.m. The woman captured the theft on video, which, according to the police report, shows an older-looking man wearing a hat, dark leather jacket with the number 82 and white stripes on it, taking the package and fleeing north on Lathrop Avenue. The package’s UDSA tracking number shows it was delivered, according to the report.

Driving licenseless Reginald Ousley, a 32-year-old Chicago man, was charged with one felony count of driving without a license after Forest Park police curbed his 2001 Cadillac Eldorado on the 1400 block of Harlem Avenue, April 26 around 6:30 p.m. According to the police report, Ousley’s license was revoked earlier for leaving the scene of a fatal car accident.

The man told officers he knew he was not allowed to drive but “had no choice.” and was on his way to pick up his girlfriend at the time.

Motor vehicle theft

Someone allegedly stole a 2001 Red Ford F250 from a construction site on the 7300 block of Lexington Street on April 27 around noon. The construction company’s owner told police he was walking toward the construction site when he saw the F250 driving eastbound on Lexington Street and then northbound on Harlem Avenue. He arrived at the site and told police none of his workers were aware the truck, which had been turned on with the keys inside, was gone.

Trailer missing The manager of a landscape service told Forest Park police, April 28 around 9:30 a.m., that some of his company’s landscape equipment and a trailer, worth about $30,000 in total, was missing from the Woodlawn Cemetery parking lot, on the 7600 block of Cermak Road. The manager told police the equipment and trailer had been parked in the lot the day before around 5:30 p.m., and he realized it was missing the following morning.

Theft Police arrested a 50-year-old Berwyn man and a 45-year-old man for theft, April 29 around 9:30 p.m., after a business owner allegedly saw the pair take a large metal bin, worth about $500, from outside the back entrance of his business, located on the 1400 block of Circle Avenue, and load it into a truck.

The business owner called the police, who were able to stop the truck on the 7200 block of Roosevelt Road, and return the bin to its owner. The pair told police they thought the bin was garbage. The business owner said the bin was “secured” before it was taken and that he had a similar theft issue about a month ago.

Dog bite Police gave a 48-year-old Forest Park woman a “dog at large” citation for failing to use a leash after her pitbull allegedly attacked another dog, April 27 around 6 p.m., on the 400 block of Thomas Avenue.

These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Forest Park Police Department, April 24-30, and represent a portion of the incidents to which police responded.

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

—Compiled by Thomas Vogel

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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A ‘Welcome’ discussion

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t was a remarkable evening Monday at the Eagles Hall on Hannah Avenue. Three nascent progressive groups called a town hall to discuss Forest Park’s response to the rights of immigrants in our community. They turned out a crowd to listen and debate an issue that is both complex and stunningly clear: We need to protect and embrace our neighbors.

Even before the meeting began, veterans of years of public meetings in town noted how few people in the room they knew. That was part of the magic of the evening. Call it close knit or call it inbred, but Forest Park, like many towns, has been run forever by a small group of inter-connected, mostly dedicated people.

And so, on a night where the topic was passage of a Welcoming Resolution focused on a segment of our neighbors, it was invigorating to see so many new faces, to take a measure of the progressive energy beginning to course through the village.

To their great credit, Mayor Anthony Calderone and Police Chief Tom Aftanas joined the five-member panel taking thoughtful, sometimes pointed questions from the audience. In addition to the two village officials, there was Claudia Medina, a member of the Proviso Township High School board; Mony Ruiz-Velasco, director of PASO, an activist group working to gain passage of similar proposals in west suburban towns and schools; and Kate Webster, chair of the year-old Diversity Commission in Forest Park.

Calderone got a rousing cheer when he said that Forest Park would pass a welcoming resolution. While the subject has been percolating for a few months now and the topic has come once past the village council, Calderone’s declaration was welcome news to the audience.

However, in a happy display of how democracy should work, additional questions were raised about what sort of revisions the unseen second version of the resolution would contain. Not wanting to go into details, Calderone described the changes currently being worked through with the village attorney as “mostly wordsmithing.”

But in a moment of truth for the still-untested Diversity Commission, its chair, Kate Webster, graciously but directly challenged the mayor saying, “It’s more than wordsmithing.” She said her understanding is that sections of the original proposal which relate to how recommendations ought to be integrated into police policy were being removed. While lauding “a great process,” Webster also invited herself to meet Calderone for more direct conversations.

Let’s have more of this, Forest Park: More open discussion, face-to-face, in wonderful and positive exchanges among a range of people who clearly care about our town.

The mayor and police chief showed themselves to be sincere and open. An exchange between Mony-Velasco and Aftanas over the nuance of the current law felt like genuine dialogue that might shift an interpretation. The organizers and moderators balanced on the edge between their activism and their desire for a fair hearing. State Rep. Chris Welch spoke with passion about his efforts on this subject in Springfield.

This was a night to be proud to be a Forest Parker.

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Immigrants and Tikkun Olam

y the time Pastor Mitty arrived at the Main Café last Saturday morning for the weekly men’s fellowship breakfast, a full-scale debate had started.

It all began with Alice as she poured the first round of coffee for them. “Why can’t Alejandro and Javier …”

“You mean the busboy and the dishwasher?” interrupted Eric.

“Yeah, why can’t they talk English like normal people?”

The four men in the big booth in the corner of the restaurant rolled their eyes in unison.

“Can’t you say good morning first before you complain about something?” asked Bernie Rolvaag but more as a statement. “I mean it’s cold and raining outside and we need a little sunshine.”

“I’ll give you some sunshine with your eggs sunny-side up,” replied the irascible waitress. “Besides, I’ll bet you the small tip you cheapskates usually give me that both of them are here illegally.”

“She does have a point,” said Gerhardt Aschenbrenner after taking his first sip of coffee. “I mean my parents never could get rid of their heavy German accent, but they always spoke English at home. When you come to America, my dad would say, you must become an American.”

That’s when Eric Anderson joined the discussion. “But Gerhardt, what do you think about what Sharissa has been saying in church for the last few Sundays about how especially Hispanic immigrants are afraid to take ESL classes or even step foot out of their homes because they’re scared they might be reported and deported.”

Pastor Mitty slid in next to Bernie Rolvaag who was saying, “That’s a real issue, Eric, but coming here illegally is a problem. We have a right to screen who comes into our country, don’t we? Undocumented folks should have gone through the process of getting a visa just like those who have done it the right way.”

Dominique, who had been silently taking it all in, finally spoke. “You all understand that my people didn’t come here illegally. They came in chains, and they would have loved to learn English and pursue the American dream as Gerhardt’s parents — in fact all of your parents — did. But white folks wouldn’t let them.”

No one said anything for a minute. They knew and respected their African American friend who had a corner office on the 52nd floor of the First Chicago Bank Building.

“We hold these truths to be self-evident,” Dominique continued, “that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.”

The five men sat in silence eating their breakfast and digesting what they had been talking about.

Gerhardt Aschenbrenner broke the silence. “Dominique, everything you said is true. Everything Sharissa has been lecturing us about at church is true, too. But don’t we have to be realistic? Germany, for example.

They’ve taken in, what, two million refugees and now they are having problems. We can’t be all things to all people.”

Pastor Mitty decided to jump in. “What would Jesus do?”

Eric Anderson smiled. “That’s what pastors are supposed to ask,” he thought.

“I mean, we are a Christian men’s group, right?” Mitty continued. “So what Jesus would do should inform what we think and do. Would he give visas only to those who can benefit our society and take care of themselves? Would he tell the poor and uneducated that they have no place at our table?”

Dominique put his coffee cup down and replied, “Pastor, I hear you, but we have to be realistic. This side of heaven we can’t be held to that standard. Not as a nation.

You all know that privately, as an individual, I go more than halfway to reach out to all races and levels of income, but I agree with Gerhardt. We sinful humans can’t transform earth into heaven.”

The conversation soon shifted to who would come out on top this year in the crosstown rivalry between the Sox and Cubs, and as they bundled up against the inclement weather, all five men commented on how pleased they felt at being able to have a civil discussion on a controversial subject.

While driving home, processing the discussion at the Main made Pastor Mitty think about what his neighbor Michael had told him a couple of weeks ago regarding Passover. “You know,” Michael had said, “the formative event for the People of Israel was fleeing an oppressive regime in Egypt and migrating to a new land. That event has special meaning for Jews because, as far as I know, everyone in our temple is related in some way to a victim of the Holocaust, and all of us are children of immigrants.”

“Tikkun Olam,” Michael had explained, “is a concept found in the Mishnah which means to repair or perfect the world. When we talk about the issue of immigration at temple, someone inevitably brings that concept up, that we who are advantaged have an obligation to care for those who are not.”

Tikkun Olam kept going around in the head of Poplar Park Community Church’s pastor as he sat down to begin writing his sermon about two men on the road to Emmaus who couldn’t recognize that it was the risen Jesus who was walking and talking with them.

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Thanks for supporting our ‘Green Fling’ The South Forest Park PTO hosted the indoor carnival and dance party with an Earth Day Theme, “Green Fling,” last month. This event funds our Teacher Appreciation Week and several special events throughout the year. We are grateful for all of the community support we received this year and want to especially thank Kay’s Bakery, Golden Steer, the Park District of Forest Park, O’Sullivan’s, Fantastic Sam’s, Junction Diner, Scentsy gifts by Rebecca Vnuk, Ultra Foods, the Forest Park Fire and Police departments, Mohr Oil, George’s Auto and Heads Up! Coffee.

In addition, this night would not have been possible without the volunteer support from the Forest Park Community Garden, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, Dr. Brunson, Mr. Milnamow, Supt. Louis Ca-

vallo, District 91 board member Kim Rostello, and the outstanding families who make up our Parent Teacher Organization.

We look forward to our special Teacher Appreciation Week and spending more time with our friends in the south Forest Park schools. Together we make our schools the best.

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What I love about Forest Park

Thanks for helping us share our story

Antonio Gasse was the winner of the Northside Parent-Teacher Council raffle prize from the Forest Park Review. The award winner had the opportunity to share “What I Love about Forest Park” in a published ar article in the hometown paper. The PTC hosted their annual Pancake Dinner fundraiser at Grant-White School in February. Several businesses and civic organizations donated creative raffle prizes. The Review was thrilled to share an opportunity with a young writer.

Thank you on behalf of all the children at Mercy Home for Boys & Girls for your extreme generosity in helping us promote our annual March for Kids campaign through John Rice’s article in the Forest Park Review [[A 130-year tradition of aiding youth, News, March 1]. Please know how invaluable outreach like this is for us.

As an organization that depends upon private donations for 99.9% of the resources we need to give children full-time shelter, therapy and education, we simply have to reach out to new friends to this mission who will walk with our children throughout the year. Because you helped us share our story with your loyal readers, we are able to give hope and healing to children who’ve suffered abuse, neglect or abandonment.

You have my deepest gratitude and the gratitude of our young people and our coworkers. I pray that God blesses you with joy, love and peace.

Hello, these are my thoughts on Forest Park (from a kid’s perspective): First and most important, we have a very safe environment. It is very useful to not have to worry about going places without parental supervision. We know so many people who look after us, and some of us (including me) know at least one person who lives on every block. While we do have some cold-hearted people, for the most part you can trust that someone has got your back.

Second, you may not notice, but we have many quality resources near home. We have great local grocery stores like Ed’s Way that supply basic needs, but if you need more, there are stores like Tony’s, Costco, etc. that are within a 10-minute drive. Another example is hardware — Schauer Hardware supplies anything you might need right away, but if you wanted, you could go to a Menard’s or Home Depot which are right in the area.

A third example would be places to get good books. We have the Forest Park Public library with lots of books to look through, but if you are looking for other resources, there are more places like Berwyn, North Riverside or Oak Park close by.

Lastly, we have so many cool amenities in town. The park district has many things

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to choose from to keep us busy like tennis courts, a soccer field, a skate park, the best swimming pool around and more!

Then there are the solo amenities like the dog park or Ferrara Pan — our very own candy factory, right in town!

As you can see, Forest Park is a great place to be!

Antonio Gasse is a third-grader at Field Stevenson School. He enjoys math and other things that stretch his brain.

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other’s Day, like motherhood itself, is one of those things that manages to be so very individual and so very universal at the same time. As I celebrate the day with my two children, I feel blessed to be raising these two individuals unlike any others in the world, and as I look around me, I see mothers old and young experiencing those same feelings for their families, large and small.

In spite of the fact that Mother Nature gives us moms a full nine months to prepare for the miracle of childbirth, I remember with great clarity the moment the gravity of the task of being a mother hit me for the first time. It wasn’t when I found out I was expecting, or when the doctor placed my son in my arms at the hospital. The weightiness of the responsibility hit home for me when I realized the nurses were letting us leave the hospital with our child without an instruction manual.

After the panic passed, I realized that

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as miraculous as this tiny human being was to me, mothers from all over the world had been doing this for thousands of years. As the years have passed, like all of those mothers before me, we have survived, we have struggled, and we have thrived. From mastering car seat buckles, to removing training wheels, to the joys of parenting in the age of cell phones, each new phase brings a new learning curve.

My sweet little babies are now fully ensconced in the pre-teen and teenager world, and the years ahead of high school and drivers’ licenses seems more daunting than changing diapers and making bottles ever did. Watching my son and daughter become the people they were meant to be also provides me with more joy than I ever expected. They may grow older, but as I remind them every day, they will always be my babies. On Mother’s Day, I plan to take a day to reflect on just how happy that makes me.

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Motherhood as a Return to her Roots

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or Karen Mullarkey Kerrins, returning to Oak Park to live with her husband Marty when they were expecting their first child was a natural decision. Both she and her husband were raised in Oak Park and graduated from OPRF and knew several young families making the same return trip after living in the city.

“Having both grandmas within a mile of us was a draw. We have quite a few family members within walking distance of our house, and it has come in very handy over the years.”

Mullarkey Kerrins’ two daughters are third generation students at Ascension, and she relishes the sense of community provided

by Ascension and her long-time friends from OPRF. “When our youngest was born two months early, my cousin organized our Ascension community and they cooked dinner for us for several days a week for three months. To have that kind of support when juggling kids and a preemie is priceless. We also have lifelong friendships from OPRF high school that are more like family. This is a really special community filled with people that truly care about their family, friends and neighbors.”

Part of Oak Park’s appeal for Mullarkey Kerrins is the diverse offerings of schools, parks, libraries, stores and restaurants, and the mix of conservative and liberal people that makes Oak

Park unique. As the owner of local business Affordable Backyard Tents, Mullarkey Kerrins often use the family business to support local charities and has been on the board of the OPRF Chamber of Commerce for eight years and counting.

Another cause near and dear to her heart is West Suburban Special Recreation Association, where she has served as a trustee on the foundation board for the last nine years. “Our oldest son has special needs, and the amount of services available to him in Oak Park is very important to us. WSSRA is an amazing organization, and it has enabled our son to have friendships and acitvities he wouldn’t have otherwise been able to join in on.

WSSRA partners with the Oak Park Park District to offer extra support with one-on-one aides within both organization’s classes and camps.

This has been life-altering for us and our son.”

Mullarkey Kerrins also says her family proudly supports local organizations Oak Leyden and Opportunity Knocks for the much-needed support and social opportunities they provide to families and participants with special needs.

For Mullarkey Kerrins, Mother’s Day, like life, is a juggling act. With time for both grandmothers, brunch and a little chaos thrown in, she also feels the day is a wonderful time to pause and reflect about how blessed she is to be a mom and to be surrounded by family and friends.

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hen Gail and Barb Vijuk moved to Oak Park in 1995, it was somewhat of a compromise. Gail was raised in a small town in northern Canada and enjoyed the quiet of small town life. Barb was raised in the northwest suburbs and enjoyed the hustle and bustle of the city. Oak Park gave Gail the small town vibe she was looking for and provided all of the amenities of a nearby city for Barb. Today, they are happy to be raising their three boys in a town of great architecture, interesting history and people committed to social causes.

Life today is somewhat busier than it was in 1995 – the couple are mothers to three boys from third grade through seventh grade. Like many families, work and kids’ activities make for a jam-packed calendar. As their family has grown with the addition of three boys, they see the values of Oak Park every day. Barb notes, “Our family of two white moms and three brown boys feels safe and valued here. I forget that we are a ‘conspicuous’ family until we wander farther afield, because no one looks twice at us here.”

For Gail the sense of community Oak Park provides is a key to making the community a home. “We have a wonderful

school and church community here that are such a blessing to us. Our kids are heavily involved in sports, and we have found the local sports community to be another amazing experience with some phenomenal coaches who are mentors and role models for our boys. Additionally, I have found that there is an awesome and supportive community of parents in this village – from the friend who drops off a piece of cake when you’re having a bad day to the supportive folks who reassure you that all parents struggle with similar issues when you think you’re doing it all wrong. The openness is amazing.”

With two moms in the house and a schedule full of sports, both Gail and Barb say that Mother’s Day may not be a traditional holiday, but that doesn’t mean that they don’t take time to savor the day with their family and other moms in their tight-knit community. One of the boys likely has a hockey game, which means plenty of time together as a family, and they often bake cookies or buy flowers for the other moms on the team. This year, the family looks forward to hosting Mother’s Day for their au pair’s mother who will be flying in from Germany to visit him.

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The Vijuk family enjoys a rare pause for a family photo.

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Fantastic Sams celebrated their one year anniversary at their new location, 7226 Madison Street, on Thursday, April, 20th. Mayor Anthony Calderone & Forest Park Chamber Executive Director Laurie Kokenes joined owners Jocelyn Ang & Kevin McCrory in the ribbon cutting ceremony. Patrons enjoyed styling sessions with Sexy Hair artists and Fantastic Sams stylists.

Mayor Anthony Calderone cuts ceremonial ribbon with Fantastic Sams owner Kevin McCrory.

Mayor Anthony Calderone gives Fantastic Sams owner, Kevin McCrory, a trim.

Fantastic Sams Team: (L-R) Sydney Taylor, Katie VanZandbergen, Shay Stilwell, Karlla Guirola, Kevin McCrory, Jocelyn Ang, Bona Ilo, Cassidy Irwin.

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37 Years: Wednesday Journal and Annual Ethnic Festival & World Languages Day Saturday, May 6, 2017 10:00am–3:30pm

Join the Oak Park Community in a Celebration of Diversity At Julian Middle School • 416 So. Ridgeland Avenue • Oak Park, Illinois LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FEATURES CULTURALLY DIVERSE PERFORMERS INCLUDING: • Lincoln Spanish Immersion Dancers • Julian F.L.O.W. Dancers • Longfellow School Kuumba Kids • Mann School Kindergarten Singers • Jacoby Rojas Family Peruvian Dancers • OPEF Julian Spoken Word Club • Ruiz Family Sevillanas • And more….

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New Pot Thai Restaurant Boo Coo Roux, Trattoria 225 Maui Wowi Hawaiian Smoothies Chicago Beef Depot, Tacos Bernardo and more….

Shopping for Mother’s & Father’s Day: Native American Crafts, Polish artifacts , South American jewelry, German chocolate and artifacts, Dragon Faiya Kreations jewelry, hand painted art from Africa, gift items from recycled materials, educational exhibits candles, and a family resource fair

Parade Route:

At Julian: Washington and Cuyler - Line-up; North on Cuyler to Randolph East on Randolph to Humphrey: North on Humphrey to Pleasant: West on Pleasant to Cuyler: South on Cuyler back to Julian.

For more information call: Lynn Allen in the Multicultural Center at (708) 524-7700

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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 (708) 697-5000

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. Jenny Weber, Pastor Professionally Staffed Nursery Fellowship Time after Worship Presbyterian

Fair Oaks

Lutheran—ELCA

United Lutheran Church

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

708/386-1576

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

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Lutheran-Independent

Grace Lutheran Church

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

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

Childcare Available

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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

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

Roman Catholic

Ascension Catholic Church

St. Bernardine Catholic Church Harrison & Elgin, Forest Park

CELEBRATING OUR 105TH YEAR! Sat. Masses: 8:30am & 5:00pm SUNDAY MASSES: 8:00am & 10:30am 10:30 Mass-Daycare for all ages CCD Sun. 9am-10:15am Reconciliation: Sat. 9am & 4pm Weekday Masses: Monday–Friday 6:30am Church Office: 708-366-0839 CCD: 708-366-3553 www.stbern.com Pastor: Fr. Stanislaw Kuca

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

West Suburban Temple Har Zion

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

Interfaith families are welcome.

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

Lutheran-Missouri Synod

Christ Lutheran Church

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

St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church

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

808 S. East Ave. 708/848-2703 www.ascensionoakpark.com Worship: Saturday Mass 5:00 pm Sunday Masses 7:30, 9:00, 11 am, 5:00 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation 4 pm Saturday Taize Prayer 7:30 pm First Fridays Feb.– Dec. & Jan. 1 Holy Hour 6:00 pm Third Thursdays

Rev. James Hurlbert, Pastor

Roman Catholic

St. Edmund Catholic Church

188 South Oak Park Ave. Saturday Masses: 8:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

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

Weekday Mass: 8:30 a.m.

Holy Day Masses: As Announced Reconciliation: Saturday 4:15 p.m.

Parish Office: 708-848-4417 School Phone: 708-386-5131

Kiwanis Club President Chris Harris

Meets every 2nd & 4th Tuesday at 6:45 pm

Traditional Catholic

The Traditional Catholic Latin Mass

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

For more info contact: Chris Harris at 708-689-3180 or kiwanisclubfp@gmail.com

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

Grace Lutheran School

www.livingwd.org www.billwinston.org

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UNITY CHURCH OF OAK PARK 405 North Euclid Ave.

The Love of God enfolds you.

Sunday Services 9 am & 11 am Youth Education 11 am 708-848-0960 — unityoakpark.org

Upcoming Religious Holidays

We all feel the same commitment to care for our families. As your good neighbor agents, we can help you meet your insurance and financial needs. Call us today.

May 3 Saints Philip & James Christian 4 National Day of Prayer

USA Interfaith

10 Visakha Puja/Buddha Day Buddhist

12 Lailat al Bara’ah 14 Lag B/Omer

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

Islam

Jewish Baha’i

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PART-TIME SEASONAL GARDEN CENTER ASSISTANT McAdam Nursery & Garden Center in Forest Park seeks a part-time, seasonal Garden Center Assistant with extensive plant knowledge, ability to interact positively with customers, and to provide reliable cash handling. Part-time hours would occasionally expand to address peak customer volume periods.

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3 UNIT BUILDING FOR SALE “Chicago Style” 3 Unit apartment building for sale. Great schools nearby and Metra train blocks away in the close knit community of Brookfield. Great for an investor or an extended family! Large backyard, 2 car garage, free street parking, Coin laundry in basement, 2 2-Bedroom/1 Bath apts., Garden Apt. 1 BED/1 BATH. Please call/ text Donna at 312/656-7837. 9125 SHERIDAN, BROOKFIELD, IL. BROKER OWNED. $265,000

FOREST PARK 2BR 2BR 1st flr apt in a smaller, quiet building. $1050/mo. Short walk to Green Line “L”. Updated with fresh paint. Very clean. No smoking. No pets. Credit check and 1 1/2 mos. security deposit required.

Call 708-404-2865.

836 N. CUYLER AVE $474,900 Beautiful home on very large lot! 1st floor has open floorplan, oak woodwork, sunroom, LR, DR and large eat-in kitchen. 4 bedrooms (one for home office or nursery). 2 full bathrooms. Finished basement, patio, deck, garage. Home warranty. Tons of potential and charm! One block from Whittier School. Steps from park with tennis courts, jogging path and sledding hill. Walking distance to OPRFHS and Ridgeland Green Line. Quam Opere (312)320-8550 deeminentz@gmail.com

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HUGE BASEMENT SALE 414 S KENILWORTH SAT MAY 6 & SUN MAY 7 8:30 AM TO 6 PM

Closing out 30 year ownership of multi unit Apt. building. Unusual items. Bring your husband!

Everything from maintenance tools and supplies to Grandma’s cedar chest. 1 year old lawn mower and edger, collection of light fixtures and chandeliers, some new, some are antiques. 1980’s stereo and records.

Book cases, marble table top, some furniture, 1930’s enamel kitchen table. Hundreds of items, way too much to list. A REALLY FUN SALE!!!

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Public Notice: Your right to know In print • Online • Available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year ForestParkReview.com | PublicNoticeIllinois.com PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday 23 May 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Village Hall, 517 Desplaines Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois, the Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing to consider multiple text amendments to Title 9 of the Forest Park Zoning Ordinance. The following Sections are put forth for consideration of amendment and/ or repeal: *9-3A-3-B Intensity of Use R-1 District *9-3A-4 Additional Regulations R-1 District *9-3B-4 Additional Regulations R-2 District *9-3C-3-B Clarification R-3 District *9-6-1 Purpose and Intent Planned Development *9-6-2-D-1 Site Coverage Planned Development *9-6-2-D-2 Site Coverage Bonus Planned Development *9-6-2-E-2 Density Bonus Planned Development *9-6-2-F-2 Building Height Planned Development *9-6-2-G Setbacks Planned Development *9-10-6-E-1b Variation Relief Threshold The applicant for this petition is the Village of Forest Park, 517 Desplaines, Forest Park, Illinois.

Signed: Austin Zimmer Zoning Board of Appeals Chairperson Published in Forest Park Review 5/3/2017

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: D17150365 on April 5, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of NEAT FREAK CLEANING AND JANITORIAL SERVICES INCORPORATED with the business located at: 365 N. HALSTED 2617, CHICAGO, IL 60661. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: MENDI HARROD 365 N. HALSTED 2617 CHICAGO, IL 60661 Published in Wednesday Journal 4/19, 4/26, 5/3/2017

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: D17150526 on April 18, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of MIDWEST WELLNESS LIVING with the business located at: 1708 W MYRTLE DR, MT PROSPECT, IL 60056. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: ERIN L ROBINSON 1708 W MYRTLE DR MT PROSPECT, IL 60056 Published in RB Landmark 04/26, 5/3, 5/10/2017

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

In re the marriage of Nestor E. Soto, Petitioner and Janet Bierod, Respondent, Case No. 2017D003056.

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 22, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk.

Published in Wednesday Journa 4/19, 4/26, 5/3/2017

LEGAL NOTICE Chertkow and Chertkow (22019) Attorneys for Petitioner 1525 East 53rd Street Chicago, Illinois 60615 STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division.

In re the marriage of Maricela Ramirez, Petitioner and Jose Luis Ortiz, Respondent, Case No. 2017D-000531.

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 30, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk.

Published in Wednesday Journal 4/26, 5/3, 5/10/2017

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BID NOTICE

BID NOTICE

The Village of Oak Park will receive sealed proposals at the Office of the Village Engineer, 201 South Boulevard, Oak Park, Illinois 60302, until 11:30 AM on Thursday, May 18, 2017 and at that time will be publicly opened and read aloud for the following Village Project: 17-6: Microsurfacing and Crackfill. In general, the improvements will require the following construction: crackfilling streets followed by microsurfacing, thermoplastic pavement marking, and all appurtenant work thereto. Crackfilling will occur both in Oak Park and River Forest.

The Village of Oak Park will receive sealed proposals at the Office of the Village Engineer, 201 South Boulevard, Oak Park, Illinois 60302, until 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 18, 2017 and at that time will be publicly opened and read aloud for the following Village Project: 17-7: Pavement Patching. In general, the improvements will require the following construction: removing and replacing asphalt and concrete pavement materials at various locations throughout the Village; removing and replacing sections of concrete curb and gutter; and all appurtenant work thereto.

Plans and proposal forms may be obtained from the office of the Village Engineer starting on Thursday, May 4, 2017 starting at noon. There is no fee for plans and specifications. The Village of Oak Park reserves the right to issue plans and specifications only to those contractors deemed qualified. No bid documents will be issued after 4:00 p.m. on the working day preceding the date of bid opening.

All prospective bidders must prove they are pre-qualified by the Illinois Department of Transportation before receiving bid documents. The work to be performed pursuant to this Proposal is subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, 820 ILCS 130/0.01 et seq.

THE VILLAGE OF OAK PARK Bill McKenna Village Engineer Published in Wednesday Journal 5/3/2017

PUBLIC NOTICE Timely and Meaningful Consultation Meeting On Friday, May 12 at 9:00 am., Oak Park Elementary School District 97 will be conducting a “timely and meaningful consultation” meeting to discuss plans for providing special education services to students with disabilities who attend private/parochial schools and who are home schooled within the district for the 2017-2018 school year. The meeting will be held at the District’s administration office located at 260 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL. If you are a parent/guardian of a home-schooled student who has been or may be identified with a disability, and you reside within the boundaries of Oak Park Elementary School District 97, you are urged to attend. If you have further questions pertaining to this meeting, please contact District 97’s Department of Special Education at 708-524-3030.

Published in Wednesday Journal 5/3, 5/10/2017

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Plans and proposal forms may be obtained from the office of the Village Engineer starting at noon Thursday, May 4, 2017. There is no fee for plans and specifications. The Village of Oak Park reserves the right to issue plans and specifications only to those contractors deemed qualified.

No bid documents will be issued after 4:00 p.m. on the working day preceding the date of bid opening.

All prospective bidders must prove they are pre-qualified by the Illinois Department of Transportation before receiving bid documents. The work to be performed pursuant to this Proposal is subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, 820 ILCS 130/0.01 et eq.

THE VILLAGE OF OAK PARK Bill McKenna Village Engineer Published in Wednesday Journal 5/3/2017

PUBLIC NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICE The Village of Oak Park will receive sealed proposals at the Office of the Village Engineer, 201 South Boulevard, Oak Park, Illinois 60302, until 10:30 a.m. on Thursday May 18, 2017 and at that time will be publicly opened and read aloud for the following Village Project: 17-3, SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS. In general, this contract includes sidewalk angle-cutting, removal and replacement of public sidewalk, combination curb and gutter, driveways, and PCC base course; pavement adjacent to curbs, adjustment of drainage structures, buffalo boxes and all appurtenant work thereto.

Plans and proposal forms may be obtained from the office of the Village Engineer starting on Thursday, May 4, 2017 starting at noon. A non-refundable deposit of $10 is required for each set of plans and specifications. The Village of Oak Park reserves the right to issue plans and specifications only to those contractors deemed qualified. No bid documents will be issued after 4:00 p.m. on the working day preceding the date of bid opening.

All prospective bidders must prove they are pre-qualified by the Illinois Department of Transportation before receiving bid documents. This project is financed with local Village funds and federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and thus is subject to all federal rules, regulations and guidelines, including Davis-Bacon and Related Acts, Section 3, and Equal Opportunity requirements. Locally funded phases of the project are subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, 820 ILCS 130/0.01 et seq.

THE VILLAGE OF OAK PARK Bill McKenna Village Engineer Published in Wednesday Journal 5/3/2017

LEGAL NOTICE

The Village of Oak Park will receive sealed bids at the Public Works Service Center, 201 South Blvd., Oak Park, Illinois 60302, until 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 31st, 2017 for the following: REQUEST FOR BIDS Village of Oak Park Village Hall UPS Replacement Project Proposal Number: 17-118 Issuance Date: 5/3/17

Bid forms may be obtained from the Public Works Customer Service Center by calling 708-3585700 or by stopping by the office located at 201 South Blvd., Oak Park, Illinois between the hours of 7:30am and 4:00pm. The Village of Oak Park reserves the right to issue bid documents and specifications only to those vendors deemed qualified. No bid documents will be issued after 4:00 p.m. on the working day preceding the date of bid opening.

THE VILLAGE OF OAK PARK Published in Wednesday Journal 5/3/2017

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday 23 May 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Village Hall, 517 Desplaines Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois, the Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing to consider a text amendment to Title 9 of the Forest Park Zoning Ordinance to consider a text amendment that will permit “Professional Uses” (as defined in Section 9-15) anywhere in the Downtown Business District (DBD).

The applicant for this petition is the Village of Forest Park, 517 Desplaines, Forest Park, Illinois.

Signed: Austin Zimmer Zoning Board of Appeals Chairperson Published in Forest Park Review 5/3/2017

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D17150463 on April 12, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of JAYE’S SERVICES with the business located at: 5610 WEST 35TH STREET APT 2, CICERO, IL 60804. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: JENNIFER L ANDERSON 5610 WEST 35TH STREET APT 2 CICERO, IL 60804.

PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF RIVERSIDE, ILLINOIS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

Published in Wednesday Journal 4/19, 4/16, 5/3/2017

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: D17150449 on April 12, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of A+ JUNK N TOW with the business located at: 1035 ELGIN AVE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: NANCY MAGALLANES 1035 ELGIN AVE FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Published in Forest Park Review 4/19, 4/26, 5/3/2017

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING The Oak Park and River Forest High School District 200, located at 201 N. Scoville will be conducting a meeting on Thursday, May 11th at 4:00 p.m. in Room 107. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the district’s plans for providing special education services to students with disabilities who attend private schools and home schools within the district for the 2017-18 school year. If you are the parent of a home-schooled student who has been or may be identified with a disability and you reside within the boundaries of Oak Park & River Forest High School District 200, you are urged to attend.

If you have questions regarding the meeting, please contact Dr. Kennedi Dixon, (708) 434-3105.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D17150631 on April 25, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of EQUAL JUSTICE PARTY with the business located at: 415 WESLEY SUITE 1, OAK PARK, IL 60302. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: CHRIS STOLLER 415 WESLEY SUITE 1 OAK PARK, IL 60302; LEO STOLLER 415 WESLEY SUITE 1 OAK PARK, IL 60302.

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Notice is hereby given to all interested persons that public hearings before the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Village of Riverside will be held on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the business of the Planning and Zoning Commission may permit, in Room 4 of the Riverside Township Hall, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, Illinois, to consider an application from Petitioners Harlem Jam LLC and the Greater Chicagoland Ferret Association for 1) a proposed text amendment to the Village of Riverside Zoning Ordinance to allow animal shelters as special uses in the B1-C Commercial Zoning District; and 2) a Special Use Permit to allow a rescue shelter for ferrets (animal shelter) in the B1-C Commercial Zoning District for the property located at 3242 S. Harlem Avenue.

Application No.: PZ17-005 Petitioners: Harlem Jam LLC and Greater Chicagoland Ferret Association Text Amendment will be Applicable Throughout the B1-C Zoning District Special Use is Sought for Property Commonly Known As: 3242 S. Harlem Avenue PIN: 15-36-209-018 Proposed Text Amendments: Amend Section 10-11-3 (Uses Defined) to add a definition of animal shelter, amend Section 10-5-9/ Table 4 (Use and Bulk Requirement Tables for the B-1 and B-2 Zoning Districts) to allow animal shelters as special uses in the B1-C Commercial Zoning District, amend Section 10-6-2 (Use Standards) to add specific standards relative to animal shelters, and make such other conforming changes to other sections of the Village of Riverside Zoning Ordinance as may be necessary.

Proposed Special Use: To locate a ferret rescue shelter at 3242 S. Harlem.

The above application is available for inspection at the office of the Village Clerk, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, Illinois 60546. During the public hearings the Planning and Zoning Commission will hear testimony from and consider any evidence presented by persons interested to speak on these matters.

Persons wishing to appear at the hearings may do so in person or by attorney or other representative and may speak for or against the proposed text amendment and special use. Communications in writing in relation thereto may be filed at such hearing or with the Planning and Zoning Commission in advance by submission to the Village’s Building Department at 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, Illinois prior to 4:00 p.m. on the day of the public hearings.

The public hearings may be continued from time to time without further notice, except as otherwise required under the Illinois Open Meetings Act. Dated this 3rd day of May, 2017 Paul Kucera, Chairperson Planning and Zoning Commission Published in RB Landmark 5/3/2017

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CLASSIFIED PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS VILLAGE OF BROOKFIELD Notice is hereby given by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Brookfield, Illinois that bid proposals will be received for the following projects: 2017 SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT This project includes the installation of approximately 10,000 square feet of sidewalk at various locations throughout the village.

Sealed bids will be received by mail or other delivery up to the hour of 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, May 25, 2017 in the Office of the Village Manager, 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois 60513, and will be publicly opened and read at that time. Bids delivered in person will be accepted weekdays between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM only.

Bidding documents are available at the office of Edwin Hancock Engineering Co., 9933 Roosevelt Road, Westchester, Illinois 60154, upon payment of a non-refundable charge of Thirty Dollars ($30.00) per set of bidding documents. No bidding documents will be issued after 4:30 P.M. on Monday, May 22, 2017.

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

All bidders must provide proof that they are prequalified with the Illinois Department of Transportation to perform at least 50% of the value of the work before being issued bidding documents.

Any bidder in doubt as to the true meaning of any part of the bidding documents may request an interpretation thereof from the Village. The bidder requesting the interpretation shall be responsible for its prompt delivery.

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

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

BY ORDER THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF BROOKFIELD, ILLINOIS Published in RBLandmark 5/3/2017

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: D17150437 on April 12, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of PLEASANT HILL BEES with the business located at: 1604 S AUSTIN BLVD, CICERO, IL 60804.

The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: THOMAS EDWARD KUNTZ 1604 S AUSTIN BLVD CICERO, IL 60804 Published in Wednesday Journal 4/19, 4/26, 5/3/2017

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED NOTE HOLDERS OF RENAISSANCE HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2007-1 Plaintiff, -v.JOSEPH WILIE GRAY A/K/A JOE WILLIE GRAY, SHARON GRAY, STATE OF ILLINOIS, CITY OF CHICAGO Defendants 16 CH 13776 1927 S. 22ND 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 15, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 30, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1927 S. 22ND AVENUE, Maywood, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-15-311-023.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $95,633.07.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted.

The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number 1009431.

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.

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

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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 14-16-08033.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 606064650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

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

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or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 606064650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

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

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highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 200 SOUTH 20TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-10-304-0150000.

The real estate is improved with a one and a half story single family home with a detached garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 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 12107.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 606064650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 14, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 16, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11 N. 4TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-11-137-0040000.

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. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-17756.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 606064650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST Plaintiff, -v.ELVA BERNAL, JODI GONZALEZ, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ALVARO BERNAL, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, GERALD NORDGREN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR ALVARO BERNAL (DECEASED), DANNY BERNAL Defendants 16 CH 010886 613 HURON STREET 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 2, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 30, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 613 HURON STREET, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-11-110-0160000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

If this property is a condominium

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.SUSAN CHRISTINE JOHNSON AKA SUSAN JOHNSON AKA SUSAN STAHL, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Defendants 15 CH 07688 1404 S. 8th Ave. 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 7, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 8, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1404 S. 8th Ave., Maywood, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-14-132-0120000; 15-14-132-013-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $112,002.90.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted.

The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor,

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION MTGLQ INVESTORS, LP Plaintiff, -v.BYRAN STEWART A/K/A BYRAN J STEWART, FIRST SUBURBAN NATIONAL BANK Defendants 12 CH 42453 200 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 April 4, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 30, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.JUAN J. SUASTE, MAGDALENA SUASTE Defendants 16 CH 001190 11 N. 4TH AVENUE MAYWOOD, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL OR BANKING CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR REPERFORMING LOAN REMIC TRUST CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2002-2 Plaintiff, vs.

DEBORAH A. THOMPSON; THEODORE THOMPSON JR.; DELTA FUNDING CORPORATION; THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 15 CH 8156 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 Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-11-345-008-0000.

Commonly known as 700 South 3rd Avenue, Maywood, Illinois 60153.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg Oliver LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale.

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six apartments.

The judgment amount was $58,353.07.

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. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: J. Gregory Scott, HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1717 Please refer to file number 581152579.

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.

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

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

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

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Property Index No. 16-08-320-0070000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $333,108.46.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN

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

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

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

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

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The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g) (1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 16-002439 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122

I720263 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.ROLAND T. COLLINS AKA ROLAND COLLINS AKA ROLAND THOMAS COLLINS, ELAINE COLLINS AKA ELAINE L. COLLINS AKA ELAINE L. SANDERS, HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION III, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA-DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY-INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Defendants 16 CH 09723 125 S 6TH AVE 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 27, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 16, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 125 S 6TH AVE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-11-148-0070000.

The real estate is improved with a multi unit building containing two to

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, DBA CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT A TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST Plaintiff, -v.LINDA F. COLE Defendants 10 CH 36911 208 Le Moyne Parkway Oak Park, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 13, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 14, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 208 Le Moyne Parkway, Oak Park, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-05-102-0290000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $474,475.34.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.ALBERT MENSAH, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CATHERINE A. MENSAH, DECEASED, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA–SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CAPITAL ONE BANK, ALBERT MENSAH, AS INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF CATHERINE A. MENSAH, DECEASED, JULIE FOX, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF CATHERINE A. MENSAH, DECEASED, ALBERT H.K.P. MENSAH, ADWOA ADU AMANING, BABINA SACKEY Defendants 13 CH 26853 424 South Harvey Avenue Oak Park, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 15, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 16, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 424 South Harvey Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs.

UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; 928-930 S. HUMPHREY CONDOMINIUM OWNERS ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF BERNADINE A. BARNETT, DECEASED; DAYVION BARNETT; DAYJAH BARNETT; JULIE FOX, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF BERNADINE A. BARNETT, DECEASED; Defendants, 16 CH 3106 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 30, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 16-17-307-035-1001 and 1617-307-035-1007.

Commonly known as 928 S. Humphrey Avenue, #1N, Oak Park, IL 60304.

I720239 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR LEHMAN XS TRUST MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-2N; Plaintiff, vs.

SONIA GREEN; COLBY GREEN; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF SONIA GREEN IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF COLBY GREEN IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 13999 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, June 2, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-01-320-015-0000.

Commonly known as 838 Park Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305.

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 WA16-0676.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I720283

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230 CIRCLE AVE

Ground level 2 bedroom unit with two parking spaces, One block to Madison St. shopping and restaurants. Midway between green line and blue line.

This sale is subject to Short Sale ...............$95,000

418 THOMAS 1ST FLOOR FEATURES spacious addition with natural fireplace in liv. rm. all new oak hardwood floors in formal dinning rm. living rm. and 1st. fl. bedroom.

Vaulted ceiling, french doors in dinning rm. cabinet kit. with granite counters plus island and additional storage in walk-in pantry. Two full baths with walkshowers. 4 total bedrooms, summer kitchen and family room in lower level .................................................................... $396,000

1113 CIRCLE AVE, FOREST PARK

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THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST LISTINGS in Forest Park! Great price for everything you are getting...Three bedrooms, two and a half baths! Impeccably finished.

All hardwood flooring was sanded and restained in 2015.

Dining space with entertainment area opens to kitchen with classic granite to match the clean cabinetry. The living room is large and has plenty of space to set up several seating areas all to enjoy the stone fireplace.

The second floor hosts all three bedrooms and a full bath. Great master bedroom for this price point! Partially finished basement with second full bathroom can be OPEN HOUSE â&#x20AC;˘ SUNDAY, APRIL 30 1-3PM a family room or as it is set up now, as an office, plus more storage. Cozy back yard with newer composite deck off the kitchen. The home has a new furnace and C/A in 2013, successful flood control system, 200 amp electric service, entire interior professionally painted in 2015. Check out the LOW taxes!! Garage quotes attached, just a project the current owners did not get to. ............... $359,000.00

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2,450 S.F. OF LUXURY! Center unit! 4 floors of living! Enormous master bedroom with en suite including a soaking tub and enclosed shower, walk in closet, and a private balcony overlooking Forest Park. 2nd fl. offers 2 additional large bedrooms, walk in closet, storage, and a 2nd full bath. 1st fl is all hardwood oak flooring, living room with a fireplace and eating area, and an eat in kitchen. Bedroom #4 is located in the fully finished basement where you will find a family room area, and 3rd full bathroom.

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