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Gang burials a problem in western suburbs County begins work in preparation of new funeral task force

By TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER Staff Reporter

As the director of Smith & Thomas Funeral Home in Maywood, Ilene Johnson has participated in countless funeral processions, and in every one she sees the same thing — motorists attempting to get past the long line of cars, so they don’t have to be held up.

“I see the expression on people’s faces,” she said with a laugh, describing

the exasperated looks some give when they know they have to wait for the procession.

Some don’t wait, swerving around the line of vehicles or breaking into the procession, she said. It’s one of the most dangerous moments in a funeral for everyone involved.

“I call it ‘Beat the hearse’,” she said.

Johnson and others say the procesSee FUNERALS on page 9

Forest Parker records veterans’ lived experience Cavaretta is preserving stories of time in war

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Forest Park residents try out the new gymnasium and play basketball on Saturday, May 26, during the grand opening of the Roos Recreation Center on Harrison Street in Forest Park. See more photos on page 8.

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Forest Park Review, May 30, 2018

Mental Health

in Children and Teens 20% 11% 10% 8% 37%

of youth ages 13 to 18 live with a mental health condition of youth have a mood disorder of youth have a behavior or conduct disorder

70% 90%

of youth in state and local juvenile justice systems have a mental illness of youth ages 10 to 14 who died by suicide had an underlying mental illness — suicide is the third leading cause of death in this age group.

of youth have an anxiety disorder of students with a mental health condition age 14 and older drop out of school — the highest dropout rate of any disability group

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It’s all in the family at Mom’s

M

om’s Place embodies the spirit of family and down home cooking. The restaurant at 819 South Harlem is a family business in every sense.

The owner, Juan Ruiz, prepares American cuisine, while his wife, Valentina, cooks Mexican dishes from scratch.

Their daughters, Rosie, Mimi and Reyna, serve customers, run the cash register and promote the restaurant on social media. Judging from online comments, customers enjoy the family feel as much as they savor the food.

It all started with Juan, who came to the U.S. from a small village in Zacatecas, Mexico, in 1991. He had only completed two years of school and didn’t speak English. He learned the language by reading newspapers and spent 20 years cooking for Mother’s Day Restaurant, in Berwyn.

In 2006, he heard that Mom’s Place needed a cook. Juan met the owner, George, who jumped to the conclusion that Juan didn’t know how to cook. George later regretted his words and invited Juan back for an audition.

After preparing his first dish, Juan was hired.

Six months later, George offered to sell him the restaurant. When Juan told his family about the restaurant he planned to

buy, Rosie assumed it was a small taqueria. She was pleasantly surprised to find a full-sized restaurant, with ample seating and parking.

Juan said it was originally called Tom’s Restaurant. The Skoufis family had built the eatery, along with the house next door. They operated it for 32 years. Tom’s was known for its takeout food, but Juan wanted to make Mom’s Place a full-service restaurant.

For three years, he opened from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., serving steaks and seafood to the dinner crowd. His prices were so low, though, he wasn’t making a profit. Plus, he lacked a liquor license. So, he focused on breakfast and lunch.

Now, Juan works every day from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., preparing skillets, steaks and hamburgers, while Valentina makes rice and beans and fresh salsa. Her specialties include caldo de pollo, menudo and flan for dessert. Mom’s Place is popular with the breakfast crowd.

They also attract a loyal following for lunch.

Juan works seven days a week. Christmas is the only day he closes, but one year he couldn’t stay away. On Christmas morning, he found the restaurant flooded by a broken pipe. He prevented further damage by sweeping out the water. Juan is hoping to buy the building someday and make some upgrades.

JOHN RICE

He would also like to repave the parking lot.

In the meantime, his family finally persuaded him to take a week off this summer.

Even when they aren’t working together, Juan’s family is close-knit. Three years ago, they sold their individual houses and purchased a three-flat in Berwyn. Juan and Valentina are surrounded by children and grandchildren. Their grandkids call them “Apa” and “Ama.” Rosie said they have recreated the living situation the family enjoyed in Zacatecas.

The cousins are like brothers and sisters. She admires her father so much. After a full day’s work, Juan still has the energy to cook for his family and take them to parks and pools.

Rosie said their customers have also become part of their extended family. They get a kick out of seeing the babies grow up into workers, like Juan Jr. They feel good about supporting a family business. There are many such businesses in Forest Park.

There is also one of the oldest family businesses in Illinois, just across Harlem Avenue. H.J. Mohr & Sons has recently shut down. Juan misses the workers but, if the site is developed, Mom’s Place will be busier than ever.

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

Business grinds to halt at Forest Perk Madison Street coffee and gelato shop closed this winter and never re-opened

By NONA TEPPER

The shop at 7510 W. Madison St. closed annually from January to March, since Gabbert could not afford to keep the space staffed durAfter their shot at success on Madison ing gelato’s off-months. This year Street, the aptly-named Forest Perk Café it never re-opened. Forest Perk is no longer part of residents’ daily grind, closed on Jan. 12, writing on Faceand is now the third gelato shop to close book, “We will try to reopen in at 7501 W. Madison St. the spring, if possible.” On April “I was a little apprehensive about going 18, Gabbert announced she was to a place that had that business previousthrowing in the towel. ly and just didn’t make it, but I was kind ALEXA ROGALS/Staff Photographer “I would like to thank all my of under the impression it was because wonderful, loyal customers and they had a personal falling out,” said An- CLOSED FOR BUSINESS: Forest Perk is the third recent friends for their kind support. It gela Gabbert, former owner. business to pass through the space. has been my humble pleasure to The space has been home to Prestello’s meet and serve you,” she wrote on Pizzeria, which relocated to Lyons after Forest Perk opened in October 2016, and speFacebook. “I’m not entirely sure what the little over a year in Forest Park, and Paciugo cialized in pastries, coffee and tea, and gelato future may hold.”

Gelato Caffe, a chain that apparently closed made in-house, offering seasonal, gluten-free Steve Glinke, director of the Department in early 2012. The 1,400-square-foot “totally and vegan options. Gabbert said she believes of Public Health and Safety, said he wasn’t renovated” space is now available to lease her proximity to McDonald’s hurt her busisure why so many gelato and other businessfor a minimum of one year on Redfin.com. ness, along with parking fees in the evenings. es have passed through that location, but “I’m sad that more small businesses don’t “If you go to Oak Park the lots tend to be mentioned the site’s non ADA-compliance make it, I’m very saddened by that. It’s just a free in the evening when people want to go could have hurt the business. lot of big chains,” Gabbert said. “It would be to most of the bars and cafes, and when you “Coffee is in abundance here and success nice if more people patronized independent go to Forest Park, unless it’s around holiday I think in that market is wholly dependent local businesses. Look at my name, I specifitime, you have to pay for parking,” Gabbert on finding your group. Starbucks, Dunkin’ cally named it that because I wanted people said. “Even though the parking is inexpenDonuts or Counter Coffee, their following to know it was local.” sive, I think that puts people off.”

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Out of county subscriptions: $28 per year. © 2018 Wednesday Journal, Inc. tends to be pretty militant,” Glinke said.

“Bringing in a new coffee shop is a risky venture.

Larry Marion, owner of Rogue Wave Media who designed Forest Perk’s logos and helped manage its social media, said the store’s location was its biggest disadvantage, and that future tenants should be more active on social media and make their business entryway more accessible. He added that Madison Street presented its own challenges.

“It’s quaint, but I think it’s a bit cookie cutter, with a lot of similar shops,” he said, adding that business diversity could also help the district.

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PMSA families on idea of moving school: ‘Drop it!’

Parents, students, teachers flood May 15 community meeting with concerns

By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

The consensus at the fifth and final facilities master plan community engagement session — held May 15 at Proviso Math and Science Academy in Forest Park — was loud, clear and expressed most stridently by Jose Espin, a PMSA parent.

“I’m really concerned about this idea of moving PMSA into East or West,” said Espin, the father of a current PMSA student and of a graduate of the magnet school. “I’ve been trying to wrap my head around how this is even an idea. …

We will be literally killing PMSA and what it stands for. …

Everyone has told me, ‘If they move PMSA to either East or West, we’ll pull our kids out of PMSA [and] take them to private school or move to another town.’”

Espin said he has “a 12-year-old studying hard to make it into PMSA,” then told the district, “There is no more debate to have. Drop this today. This is it.”

Although Proviso Township High Schools District 209 school board President Ned Wagner said the meeting was designed to give community members a platform to share specific facility-related ideas with board members, most of the roughly two dozen people who offered public comment at the meeting echoed, in one way or another, Espin’s sentiment.

“This [meeting] is not necessarily designed to talk about whether we’re closing or combining schools,” Wagner said, before pointing out that those in attendance nonetheless “have the right to talk about what you feel is important to talk about.”

At the fourth community engagement session, held April 24 at PMSA, architects from Perkins + Will — the firm hired last year to facilitate the master facilities planning process — presented three concepts for each school.

Two of the nine concepts — which were also the most unpopular among those in attendance at the meeting — called for Proviso East and Proviso West to absorb PMSA, which would be relocated from its current campus in Forest Park to either of the two other schools.

The architects, district administration officials and board members have repeatedly stressed that the facilities master plan process is still in the preliminary phases and that the board has not yet formally weighed in on the matter one way or another. They’ve also stressed that there has been no talk of actually closing PMSA as a selective enrollment institution.

But those who spoke against the idea of relocating PMSA’s physical campus said closing the school and relocating the campus is a distinction without a difference.

“When PMSA families ask if the school will be closing, the standard response from the district is, ‘No one is talking about closing the school.’ Yet, the opposite is true,” said Eddie Tam, a PMSA parent.

“Moving PMSA to another host campus is the same as closing the school,” Tam added. “Splitting PMSA so that it can be relocated on two separate campuses is the same as closing the school. Either of these options will destroy the culture, learning environment and mission of the school.”

During the nearly three-hour meeting, some PMSA students and faculty members lamented what they felt was the hostility between PMSA and its two facility counterparts during the master plan’s early stages. They said the hostility would be exacerbated if relocating PMSA were actually carried out.

“We believe [relocating PMSA to East or West] may cause more dismay and segregation,” said Maddy Norton, a PMSA

sophomore and student leader. “How would you monitor who is going into the PMSA wing?”

Norton presented the results of a recent student-conducted survey administered at the three schools that showed that between 70 and 80 percent of PMSA students who responded believe their school is friendly, said that they are involved in extracurricular activities and believe themselves and/or their peers to be hardworking.

Among respondents at East and West, Norton said, the percentages were significantly lower. At East and West, respectively, 46 percent and 42 percent of students felt their school was friendly; 54 percent and 46 percent said they are involved in extracurricular activities; and 46 percent and 27 percent believe themselves and/or their peers to be hardworking, Norton said.

Fernando Ortiz, another PMSA student, said a studentconducted survey administered to 100 respondents at PMSA revealed that 75 percent of freshmen who were surveyed “reported that they’d want to leave the district if the merger happens.”

Samantha Chavez, a sophomore at PMSA who described herself as a “quirky, nerdy individual,” said she feels a sense of confidence at PMSA that she wouldn’t feel while attending the magnet school at East or West.

Neal Rutstein, a PMSA math teacher, said the “animosity that has now grown up against this issue, where one school is being pitted against another, will be exacerbated” if PMSA is relocated.

Rutstein, along with some PMSA students and community members, said their descriptions of PMSA as a more welcoming educational environment shouldn’t be construed as a putdown directed to East or West; rather, they argued, the aspects at PMSA that have made it one of the best schools in the county and state, according to multiple rankings, should be duplicated at its two sister schools.

Some PMSA faculty members said that relocating the magnet school, which first opened nearly 15 years ago, would risk upsetting a dynamic that, to this point, has been rather successful.

“I’ve gotten distressed from all of this talk about moving PMSA,” said Sylvia Foti, a PMSA English teacher.

“You cannot take what has been working so well against so many odds and propose such a radical change,” she said.

“I was a journalist for 29 years before becoming a teacher and I believe that if you move the school, it will be a public relations disaster. Please don’t move the school.”

Peter Scheidler, a PMSA math teacher, said he once worked at a small high school located in a former elementary school building in Chicago. That high school, he said, was moved into another school and “within two years that school was gone.”

“To me, hearing a school within a school concept floated is a little bit like a bad dream. I’ve watched students go through this terror of finding out that their school was on the chopping block,” Scheidler said.

“Thanks for having these meetings,” he added. We had these meetings and people said the same line, ‘No one is talking about closing schools.’ That wasn’t true in Chicago.

It was already a done deal. The meetings were a formality.

This isn’t just a formality. Thank you.”

Scheidler, who said he’s worked at a Proviso Township feeder district, said the prospect of getting accepted into PMSA gave his eighth-grade students something to aspire to.

But some people weren’t satisfied with the narrative being focused solely on PMSA. “Why should I choose between paying for a private institution and crossing my fingers, hoping she’s accepted

Community members offer their own facilities ideas, critiques Amid the public dialogue about the future of PMSA, some attendees at the May 15 meeting also presented some explicit facilities-related concerns.

Robert Cox, a 1972 graduate of Proviso East and Forest Park resident, presented the 2018 Proviso Lab Initiative — a project Cox started in October. Cox said the initiative was the product of “six teachers, a couple of administrators and a Cook County Forest Preserve representative” engaging in a plan to transform the eastern border of Proviso East.

The Thomas Jefferson Woods constitutes a shared border between East and Cook County. Cox and other stakeholders want to see that area transformed into an “open and sustainable boys and girls cross country trail” that would be meet IHSA requirements and be used by multiple school sports and PE courses, as well as by community members.

Cox said the initiative also envisions a transformation of the wooded space that’s similar to public improvement projects in places like New York City — where government, nonprofit officials, and other stakeholders collaborated to transform a 1.45mile piece of defunct elevated rail track into a linear park, greenway and trail.

Cox added that the initiative could also include the construction of a building for Proviso students dedicated to science, technology, engineering, art and technology (STEAM) programs.

Hillside resident Roger Romanelli, a 1985 Proviso West graduate, said he’d like to see the district install a bike repair shop in all three schools, along with indoor bicycling facilities. He said he’d also like the district to look into solar panels, wind turbines, biomass and other reusable, alternative energy sources.

“There’s a lot of green space at all of the schools,” Romanelli said. “I’d like to see potential arboretums.”

Romanelli added that there’s currently no way for interested residents to find out the district’s basic capital needs — such as air conditioning (which neither East nor West currently has, he said), roofing repairs and other upgrades. He also said the district should consider adding more detailed narratives about certain aspects of the facilities master plan process.

He pointed out that the civic group he leads, called Hillside Forward, will be hosting meetings about the facilities master plan process, among other education and community related issues, throughout the summer.

CONTACT: michael@oakpark.com into PMSA?” said Pia Davis, a Hillside resident who noted her 11-year-old granddaughter is preparing for high school.

“That should not be an alternative. That is unacceptable.”

Wagner said the district will be conducting “a lot more analysis,” including demographic and real estate analysis, during the summer before a final facilities master plan recommendation is possibly brought to the board sometime in November.

Forest Park Review, May 30, 2018

MONTH OF CHANGE: Imad Tarhoni co-taught a presentation with ELL teacher Jill Torres, about Ramadan during a preschool class at Garfield Elementary School. Bayan, Tarhoni’s son (far right) is also in the class.

Tarhoni’s wife, Sarah, made special treats for the class to share.

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Keeping Ramadan, keeping faith Forest Parkers reset relationship with themselves, God

By TOM HOLMES Contributing Reporter

This morning, Mohammed Amin got out of bed at 3 a.m., ate a light breakfast and recited in Arabic the first of five prayers he will say today. The Forest Park resident will also not eat or drink again until after sundown, breaking fast with a meal called iftar.

Until June 14, Amin will recognize Ramadan, the annual month of prayer and fasting for observant Muslims.

Ramadan is celebrated by more than a billion Muslims worldwide, including Amin and his neighbor, Imad Tarhoni. In addition to praying five times per day, Tarhoni said fasting is meant to make the month a time of self-examination and spiritual change.

That’s why Tarhoni and wife Sarah Gambi will rely on just a cup of warm milk and a few dates to get them through the day.

Ramadan, explained Tarhoni, was commanded by Allah in the Quran and is obligatory for every faithful Muslim. Growing up in Libya, he said he would go to the mosque after work to read the Quran, go home for iftar, and then return to the mosque until 11 p.m. The holiday’s purpose is to correct and reset your relationship with God, other people and yourself.

“Even if you are the one who has been wronged you are to initiate the reconciliation,” he said. “At the end of Ramadan, which is called Eid al-Fitr, you will often see friends who had been fighting now hugging each other.”

In response to non-Muslims who think that going without food or drink from sunrise to sunset is inconceivable, Tarhoni admitted that during the first couple of days of Ramadan he often suffers from a head-

ache because he is withdrawing from caffeine and sweets. But, by the third day, he said he feels fine. In contrast to New Year’s resolutions, which are often broken, Tarhoni explained that when you examine yourself and resolve to change for 30 days, you train yourself into a habit that lasts.

“Even in the evening when I can eat I’m not hungry,” he said. “Your body gets used to it.”

Tarhoni said that at Rush University, where he is conducting cancer research, has been very accommodating to his needs as a Muslim, even to the point of providing a room for Friday prayers for the Muslim students on campus and rescheduling meetings that would normally occur during times of prayer.

“It’s not only Rush, I’ve had friends tell me that at other institutions they are allowed to leave class or the office for five minutes for their prayer time,” he said, adding that his grade-school age son Bayan is finding no conflict between being true to his Muslim identity and American culture.

Tarhoni said he feels anxious to clear up a few misconceptions about Islam, which he said are created by Islamic terrorists that have “hijacked” his religion. A big misconception, he said, is the meaning of the concept jihad. “In the Quran,” he explained, “the term means ‘struggle for the sake of something good.’ It’s not about killing other people by wearing a suicide vest. My work at Rush, trying to find cures for cancer, is a much better example of what jihad means.”

Amin added that in the Quran the Prophet commands Muslims to spread their religion, but not through the use of force.

“Only Allah can change people into believers. I’m not Allah,” he said.

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Milwaukee police release video of Sterling Brown arrest Brown graduated from Proviso East and plays on the Milwaukee Bucks

By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

The Milwaukee Police Department has released video footage of the arrest of Sterling Brown, a Proviso East High School graduate and Milwaukee Bucks guard.

There was significant buildup to the release of the footage on May 23, with even Milwaukee’s mayor, Tom Barrett, calling the video “disturbing” and “disconcerting,” according to a report by SBNation.

The footage shows police approaching Brown as he leaves a Milwaukee Walgreen’s around 2 a.m. on Jan. 26. An officer forcefully questiones Brown, saying, “Hi you doing? You got a driver’s license?”

Brown’s response is largely inaudible until the officer pushes him while aggressively telling the player to “back up.”

“Don’t touch me,” Brown says in the tape. “Don’t touch me.”

The officer then chides Brown for parking across multiple handicap spaces and asks to see his ID, according to the footage. Some minutes later, at least four other officers arrive and question Brown, who stands in the same spot before officers tase him.

According to a CBS News report: “Officers had been checking on a vehicle parked across two handicap spaces.

Brown was not charged.

“Officers initially claimed Brown threatened them while they were writing him a ticket. At no point in the video does Brown appear to be threatening or violent to the officers before he was tased and arrested.”

According to a USA Today report, Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales said in a prepared statement that the “department conducted an investigation into the incident

Statement from Sterling Brown “My experience in January with the Milwaukee Police Department was wrong and shouldn’t happen to anybody.

What should have been a simple parking ticket turned into an attempt at police intimidation, followed by the unlawful use of physical force, including being handcuffed and tased, and then unlawfully booked. This experience with the Milwaukee Police Department has forced me to stand up and tell my story so that I can help prevent these injustices from happening in the future.

Situations like mine and worse happen every day in the black community. Being a voice and a face for people who won’t be heard and don’t have the same platform as I have is a responsibility I take seriously. I am speaking for Dontre Hamilton of Milwaukee, Laquan McDonald of Chicago, Stephon Clark of Sacramento, Eric Garner of New York, and the list goes on. These people aren’t able to speak anymore because of unjust actions by those who are supposed to “serve and protect” the people.

The common denominator in all of these situations has been racism towards the minority community, the abuse of power, and the lack of accountability for officers involved. The lack of repercussions for the police officers involved in so many of these cases is offensive. This is a slap in the face to the victims’ families and communities.

Black men shouldn’t have to have their guard up and in-

which revealed members acted inappropriately, and those members were recently disciplined.”

On May 22, Brown’s attorney announced that his client is planning to file a civil lawsuit against the Milwaukee

stantly be on the defensive when seeing a police officer, but it’s our reality and a real problem. There must be mutual respect and both sides have to figure out how to accomplish this.

There are no easy solutions to this problem, but there are strides that can be made to create change.

I will do my part in helping to prevent similar incidents from happening to Courtesy photo the minority community in the future.

Sterling Brown This is bigger than me.

My family, friends, legal team, Priority Sports, Milwaukee Bucks, the black community and the communities of all who stand against injustice plan to continue the fight.

Peaceful support to ensure no further damage to our community is the only way to respond. I know many of you will share my anger and frustration, but for our community to progress and grow, we need to build on what we already have and not destroy it. I will take legal action against the Milwaukee Police Department to continue forcing change in our community.”

Police Department.

On May 23, the Milwaukee Bucks posted a statement that Brown drafted to their website.

CONTACT: Michael@oakpark.com

Village renames street ‘Dr. Austin Prabhu Way’ Portion of Dunlop Avenue is now named after local philanthropist

By TOM HOLMES Contributing Reporter

A portion of Dunlop Avenue is now named “Dr. Austin Prabhu Way,” in honor of the Forest Park resident who has received a Lifetime Community Service Award from President George W. Bush, three International Presidents Medals from Lions Clubs International, Best Humanitarian Couple Award from Congressman Danny Davis and more. Thirty family and fellow Lions Club members watched as Mayor Anthony Calderone unveiled the new street sign on May 26, which just so happens to be posted between York and Polk where D’Souza and wife Terry live.

“I never thought that before having my name on a stone in the cemetery I’d have my name on a street sign,” D’Souza joked, adding: “I was born outside of this country with a different language and my skin is dark, but this sign is a recognition of how I live. It makes me think that when you do good, people will recognize you.”

The Forest Park Village Council voted on April 9 to name the street after D’Souza, citing nearly 40 honors and awards he’s accomplished during his lifetime, including serving as District Governor of the Lion’s Club, president of the India Catholic Association of America and earning a PhD from

the University of Illinois.

“If everyone had just a part of Austin D’Souza in them, the world would be a better place,” Calderone said.

What the resolution did not mention is that D’Souza has also been a pioneer in making Forest Park the diverse community it is today. D’Souza arrived in Forest Park in 1981, travelling from Mangalore, India with his new wife. When he got in town, one his neighbors immediately screamed, “There goes the neighborhood. A Mexican is moving in.”

D’Souza responded by treating his neighbor as he wanted to be treated, and said the two are friends today.

“He’s been a great example of how to lead my life,” said his oldest daughter, Anita. “He always says, ‘Treat others the way you want to be treated.’”

He continues his bridge building mission as a member of Forest Park’s Diversity Commission.

D’Souza used the image of a candle to describe his philosophy on life. “I always compare good people to a candle.

It burns sacrificing its wax and, while so doing, it gives the people around it light and beauty. My religion includes serving others. Be a good Samaritan. If you have something, share it.”

D’Souza said one of his greatest accomplishments was starting the Vision First Program with the Lions Club. Vi-

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LEADER: Austin D’Souza holds his street sigh high before the insignia is mounted on Dunlop Ave. on May 26. sion First provided glasses to 85,000 children enrolled in the Chicago Public School system.

“One child ran up to his mother wearing his new glasses, hugged her and said, ‘Mommy, you look so pretty.’ It was the first time he had seen his mom with clear vision,” D’Souza said.

Dan O’Reilly, former mayor of Stickney and past Lion’s Club International Director, said, “I’ve served with Austin on the Lion’s Club district cabinet for 24 years. He’s well deserving of having a street named after him.”

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BIG WEEK Sunday Films: Life of Pi Those of all ages can enjoy a free screening of “Life of Pi” at 2 p.m. on June 3 at the Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd.

Summer of Adventure Launch Party Teens can enjoy live music, arts and crafts, and salsa and merengue dance instruction from Latin Street. Registration will also open for all summer reading programs for pre-readers through teens.

Fun starts at 6:30 p.m. on June 2 at the Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd.

Rise N’ Learn Terese Castellanos, a licensed clinical social worker, will share the presentation, “Left Behind, Helping Families Pick Up the Pieces After the Death of a Loved One.”The talk is sponsored

by Riveredge Hospital and the Community Mental Health Board of Oak Park Township.

Talk starts at 9 a.m. on June 1 at Riveredge Hospital, 8311 W. Roosevelt Rd.

Twisted Cookie Storytime Families with children 5 and under can enjoy stories, songs and a small craft at 10:30 a.m. on June 4 at Twisted Cookie, 7401 Madison St. Register online at fppl.org.

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Forest Park Cub Scout Antonio Gasse plants a flag at Woodlawn Cemetery on May 26, in honor of Memorial Day. This is the 150th year Americans have honored those fallen during wartime.

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How to Access Financial Support to Grow Your Business Lean about current and future funding sources to boost your business at 7 p.m. on May 31 at the Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd.

4th Annual Germanfest Forest Park’s fourth annual Germanfest will be held the weekend of June 8 outside the Altenheim Picnic Grove, 7824 Madison St. Enjoy live music and entertainment, authentic German food and beer, games for kids, and booths featuring items by local vendors. Visit GermanfestForestPark.com for more information.

New Kitchen Fundraiser Have fun and help raise funds so the Howard Mohr Community Center can upgrade its old kitchen.

Enjoy music by the Redmonds, a silent auction and raffles, food, drink and more. Tickets cost $10 at the door. Call 708-771-7737 for more information.

Party starts at the American Legion/ VFW Post, 500 Circle Ave. at 5:30 p.m. on June 1.

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VETERANS

Historical Society from page 1 works in “intelligence” for the U.S. Navy — Cavaretta has spearheaded “Our Neighbors: Our Heroes,” a project for the Historical Society of Forest Park that records the lived experiences of Forest Park veterans.

She conducts hour-long interviews with veterans using the phenomenology method of clustering questions about early military training, combat experiences, return to civilian life, and more. She plans to transform interviews into audio stories that include written transcripts, and then post the final products on the Historical Society’s website.

She and the vets will review the stories before posting and alter them as requested.

In addition to stories, she is also seeking photos and music from veterans. Those interested in being interviewed should email forestparkhistory1975@gmail.com.

Cavaretta has so far spoken to seven men and women, whose experiences range from physicians to fighters, and who have served in Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan and more. She believes this project is important because of how Forest Park’s history and civilians’ understanding of military involvement has evolved over time. What is now the Forest Park Mall was once the Amertorp torpedo factory in World War II. Forest Park was so

proud of this plant that the village printed vehicle stickers in the shape of torpedoes.

Amertorp closed in the 1970s.

“Our country has evolved into that understanding that there is a separation,” she said.

“If you decide you’re not going to support a certain war and our involvement with it in the U.S. that has nothing to do with the people who sacrifice, risk their lives and, at times, even lose their lives in these situations.”

She said this philosophy diverges from what most thought when veterans returned from Vietnam. One veteran Cavaretta interviewed about returning to the U.S. told her that he remembers applying for a job and telling the manager that he was a veteran who just returned from combat overseas. He said the manager shook his hand and told him he’d call him. As the man walked out of the store, he glanced back and saw the manager throw his resume in the garbage. She said other veterans remember returning from Vietnam, seeing the protests on college campuses and feeling a disconnect between the rioters privileged enough to pursue an education, and those who were drafted. On Memorial Day, she hopes people feel grateful for the freedoms and opportunities available in the U.S. “Right now, with the political climate being very difficult, very divisive, being very very confusing, I think we still have those freedoms,” she said. “We’re allowed to think what we want to think without any consequences and act accordingly.”

CONTACT: ntepper@wjinc.com

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OUR NEIGHBORS, OUR HEROES: Vietnam vet Cliff Leber, of Forest Park, has added his voice to audio histories Nancy Cavaretta is collecting.

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Made in Forest Park: Handcrafted grills, smokers Local business repurposes wood, oil drums into cooking devices

By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter

take about a week to make. All are built on wheels, so the heavy equipment can be moved from place to place. Kunkel said they can be customized for individual clients, using different types of wood and stains.

Customers can also make them part of their family tree -- if a tree in their yard needs to be taken down, Kunkel will saw it up into lumber, kiln-dry the wood and make it into a smoker, so the tree remains in the family.

Memorial Day means the start of summer which, as every good Forest Parker knows, means barbecues every day, night and weekend. This year, why not think locally about where you cook your burger – like maybe on a custom grill or smoker from Tom Kunkel, co-owner of Urban Pioneer Group Builders, 7503 Madison St. Kunkel repurposes old oil drums, trees, flooring and more to make custom-made furniture, grills and smokers. His work has turned up around town -- Patrick O’Brien, owner of Scratch Kitchen in Forest Park, recently commissioned Urban Pioneer Builders to make all the tables, chairs, bar and hostess stand for District Kitchen and Tap, his newest venture in Oak Park.

But for the grills and smokers, Kunkel said most of his customers are locals. He said he’s ALEXA ROGALS/Staff Photographer crafted about six grills for families in Forest BARBECUE: Tom Kunkel opens the top to one of the Park, Oak Park and Riv- home made grills he built on May 18 on the roof of er Forest and the same Urban Pioneer Group on Madison Street in downtown number of smokers for Forest Park. residents around town.

“It’s really around Grills, meanwhile, cost about $1,000 repurposing with care and in a unique each, also take about a week to make way,” Kunkel said.

He makes the smokers out of found and are crafted from oil tanks found in wood, and lines the inside with stainless old buildings and homes. Kunkel said steel to form a smoke box, which he said he partners with friends to cut and weld can hold a temperature of 220 degrees for brackets onto their sides.

“Those tanks are more than available two hours with four logs.

The temperature of the smoker can and people would pay to have them relink to a mobile application on users’ moved from sites,” he said. “There’s a phones so they can keep tabs on the fire shortage of folks who are thinking how to take this old oil tank and make somewithin from anywhere in their home.

“It’s super-efficient,” Kunkel said. thing with it.”

Urban Pioneer Group opened in April “This gives me the temperature on my phone on the property, so I can come up 2016. The business consists of the for-profit and fix it. It’s kind of a little bit of a pain “Builders” side, which turns reclaimed because you got to manually manage the building materials into furniture, grills and fire, opposed to charcoal or pellets or gas. smokers, and the nonprofit “Urban Pioneer “They’re very efficient, but not quite Group Society” side, which offers classes in barbecue the way barbecue was intended. smoking meat, mixology and more. People who want to buy grills or smokers should This is pretty old school,” Kunkel said. email urbanpioneergroup@gmail.com.

They’re also not cheap.

CONTACT: ntepper@wjinc.com Smokers cost about $2,000 each and

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Gunman steals car parked at Portillo’s A man with a gun stole a Chevrolet Malibu parked in the Portillo’s parking lot, 7740 Roosevelt Road, about 11:08 p.m. on May 24. The victim said he was walking back to his car when a Chevrolet Impala with tinted windows and four men inside pulled up next to him. He said a man exited the vehicle, came up behind him and said, “Give me the car.”

He then pushed a silver semi-automatic handgun into his stomach. The man got into the car, and told the passenger to get out of the car, again threatening with the gun. He then took off with the vehicle.

Police from the Cook County Sheriff ’s Department eventually found the vehicle in Ford Heights. They have one juvenile in custody, charging him with aggravated vehicular hijacking.

Six cars burglarized, Vespa stolen ■■Between 7 p.m. on May 20 and 7:30 a.m. on May 21, someone stole 15 CDs and change from a Fiat parked on the 800 block of Hannah Avenue. The victim told police she might have left her doors unlocked.

■■Between 7 p.m. on May 20 and 10 a.m. on May 21, someone stole two sweatshirts and about $2 in change from a Honda parked on the 1100 block of Circle Avenue.

■■Someone broke into a GMC parked on the 100 block of Rockford sometime between 10 p.m. on May 19 and 7 a.m. on May 20 and stole a softball backpack containing a helmet, mask, gloves and cleats, worth a total value of $250.

■■Between 9 p.m. on May 23 and 8 a.m. on May 24, someone stole a Vespa and broke into a Honda and a Subaru parked on the 700 block of Adams. The victim said the doors were unlocked in the Honda and Subaru, and that the keys for the Vespa were in the Subaru.

■■Someone broke into a Pontiac parked on the 1000 block of Marengo Avenue sometime between 6 p.m. on May 23 and 10:13 a.m. on May 24, and stole a small amount of change.

Car stolen from Currie Motors A Chevrolet was stolen about 12:20 p.m. on May 21, as a supplier was in the process of delivering it to Currie Motors. A driver from supplier Loop Express told police he dropped off five cars at 8401 Roosevelt Road, went to talk to employees at the car dealership and, when he came back shortly after, one of the cars was missing. Currie Motors caught the incident on video camera and will give the tape to police.

Car stolen on Marengo At some point between 6 p.m. on May 23 and 5:45 a.m. on May 24, someone stole a

Ford parked on the 1000 block of Marengo.

The victim told police the car was unlocked but the keys were not in the vehicle.

Fight breaks out at Circle and Randolph Police responded to a call about a fight at the intersection of Circle and Randolph about 10:08 p.m. on May 21, about three people attacking a 16-year-old. The victim told police he had been playing basketball at the YMCA in Oak Park with his attackers, and left when the gym closed. He put his headphones on and started walking home, when he heard yelling, and saw the three boys calling him names and walking fast to try and catch up to him. The victim ignored them but put his headphones away because he was afraid they were going to steal them. The group caught up to the boy, punched him in the face and started whipping his face and back with a belt. Officers arrived, but the boy refused medical treatment. The attackers fled and were later found at McDonald’s, 420 Desplaines Ave. They were transported to the police station and charged with battery and aggravated battery. One of the aggressors was a missing juvenile runaway from Maywood.

Purse stolen at park A woman’s purse was stolen after she took her granddaughter to the park about 4:16 p.m. on May 23. The victim told police she walked her granddaughter to the park at Circle and Randolph with a designer purse hanging on the back of the stroller. When she got home, she realized her purse was gone. It contained keys, a state ID, Bank of America debit card, Bank of America credit card and $1,000 cash.

Two men break into garage Police responded about 3:10 a.m. on May 24 in the 1000 block of Circle and Hannah on a call that two men were climbing fences and hanging out in people’s backyards. When officers arrived, they noticed a garage door was forced open, with offenders using brute force to break into the dead-bolt on the door.

The homeowner does not believe anything was taken from the garage.

These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Forest Park Police Department, May 20-27, and represent a portion of the incidents to which police responded.

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

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ne of the areas of focus for the West Cook YMCA is its investment in Youth Development and President and CEO, Phillip Jimenez, says that the Y’s commitment to America is to raise new generations of change makers who are capable of creating the kinds of communities we all want to live in.”

In today’s world, investing in developing youth first calls for minimizing inequities in society. Notes Jimenez, “We are very reflective on incorporating the realities of inequities facing our youth and families. We are working to help young people grow into thriving adults who can transform communities into places where everyone feels welcome and safe and has equal access to opportunity.

It is through the generosity of our members, donors, and community supporters, the Y is able to offer a mix of funding to support initiatives such as addressing the Achievement Gap through a summer learning loss program, offering safety PHILLIP JIMENEZ around water lessons in Maywood, and President and CEO of providing chronic disease prevention West Cook YMCA programs at multiple partner locations throughout the service area.”

One key outreach is the Y’s before and after school programming, Y-Kids. The new location of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Forest Park, offers larger facilities with more access for families and children. With nine classrooms, a gym and a playground, more children than ever can benefit from the Y’s school age programming. Y-kids offers the most exten-

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Participants in the Y-kids program catch up with each other after school during arrival activities. sive hours in the community for before and after school care, giving children a safe and educational place and enabling working parents the time to commute and work: a win-win for

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s part of its focus on healthy youth development, the West Cook YMCA is proud to offer Healthy Weight and Your Child, a familybased lifestyle modification program. The twenty-five session program is a childhood obesity prevention and weight management program which focuses on instilling healthy habits to last a lifetime.

Chronic Disease Program Coordinator, Jenny Kraak notes that with Healthy Weight and Your Child programming, the West Cook YMCA is participating in the YMCA of the USA program that is working to build healthy families across the nation. “It’s an evidenced-based program that incorporates physical activity with a discussion component.”

In order to qualify for the program, children must be between the ages of 7 and 13 and with a body mass index in the 95th percentile or higher. Youth participants

must receive permission from a health care provider or school nurse to participate, and adult participation is required.

Kraak notes that the 25 session program begins with 10 weeks of meeting two times per week, with each session focused on a particular topic. During the two hour meetings, parents and children meet for one hour with a facilitator. Parents continue to meet with the facilitator for an additional 30 minutes while children are led in games and activities. For the final 30 minutes parents and children join in family games geared towards incorporating activity into everyday life and fun. For the final five weeks of the program, participants meet once weekly for two hours.

“What this does is build relationships between the youth and the family. The families really come together; it’s a very supportive environment,” Kraak says of the program.

Each week, Healthy Weight and Your Child covers a new topic. Within each session, facilitators cover day-to-day decisions including food label reading, gro-

families and the community.

Camp Magellan also utilizes the St. John’s campus during the summer months. Jimenez points out that both afterschool and summer programming are a key part of the Y’s commitment to youth and community. “We provide $100,000 in scholarships for families for Y-Kids and Camp Magellan throughout the twelve months of the year. Our members and donors help facilitate this by giving back to the community.

When you’re working out, you’re also facilitating the improvement of your community.”

The West Cook YMCA also addresses specific needs in the community through youth programming via targeted partnerships and collaborations. This summer, the Power Scholars Academy will work with students in Districts 90 and 91 to address the summer learning loss gap. In Maywood, the Y partners with the Village of Maywood, YMCA of the USA Strategic Initiatives Fund, Maywood Rotary Club, and USA Swimming Foundation to provide free water safety classes to over 250 individuals at the Fred Hampton Aquatic Center in Maywood. The Healthy Weight and Your Child program in partnership with Loyola University Health System at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital in Melrose Park provides support to prevent childhood obesity through weight management and lifestyle changes for families and PCC Community Wellness has sponsored the program that is offered at the West Cook YMCA. All of the West Cook YMCA’s work in academics, enrichment and health are part of the larger picture of building community through youth development. With over $200,000 in scholarships per year targeted for family programming, Jimenez says the Y is focused on providing the tools needed to support all aspects of Youth Development. “It’s not a matter of can you afford it. It’s can you afford not to?”

cery shopping, portion control, healthy eating and physical activity. Whether the week’s topic is nutritional information, goal setting, food groups, or moving, Kraak emphasizes that the program moves slowly over a long period of time to facilitate the families learning how to make choices for themselves.

Now in its second season, Healthy Weight and Your Child offers classes at both the West Cook YMCA sponsored by PCC Community Wellness and at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital in Melrose Park through a partnership with Loyola University Health System. The West Cook YMCA is also exploring other partnerships to increase accessibility throughout the community. At the end of the program, Kraak says that families and children are better equipped to move forward in a healthier direction. “Families are getting the information they need, and then they can make the choices for themselves that will lead to a healthier future.”

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t the West Cook YMCA, Youth Development is a key component to building strong communities. Through structured activities and plenty of time for play, the Before and AfterSchool Program, Y-Kids, and Camp Magellan summer camp are helping children cultivate the values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behavior, better health and educational achievement.

Y-Kids serves children in kindergarten through grade eight and provides crucial support for families during before and after school hours, operating from 7 a.m. in the morning until 7 p.m. in the evening.

Rebecca Boblett, School Age Coordinator, says that the day’s after school schedule is designed with a purpose. “We focus on relationship building. We create a sense of belonging with our programs and instill confidence by helping youth try new things and learn new skills.”

Each day begins with arrival activities, which help the children unwind after a long day at school. Ice-breaker time follows in which the children problem solve with their classmates and teachers. Snacks are provided, and students can get assistance with homework or work quietly on their own.

Each day includes a project-based activity, which focuses on science, art or physical activity.

The Y-Kids program moved to St. John’s Lutheran Church in Forest Park this year, and Youth Development Director Elizabeth Lopez says the new space has provided room for more students as well as an increased flexibility in programming. “We can use best practice programming because we don’t have to coordinate times with other groups. We have access on-site to the gym and kitchen that is dedicated to our programming.”

The proximity to the West Cook YMCA means that students can still participate in swimming classes or youth sports at the Y, which Lopez says is a big convenience for busy families. “The kids can have a snack, do their homework and get in swim lessons, all before going home for family time with their parents.”

When school is out for the summer, the transition to Camp Magellan is easy as campers are already familiar with the St. John’s space. Like Y-Kids, Camp Magellan focuses on achievement, relationships, belonging, and character building.

Summer is a great time to get outdoors, and Camp Magellan campers swim outside and have nature time each week at nearby forest preserves. Youth Choice lets campers

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(Top) Hannah Nelson, camp counselor and Y-Kids lead teacher with a group of boys. (Bottom Left) Youth in Y-Kids proudly displays his progress report from school. (Bottom Right) Y-Kids participants line up to take the bus to the Y for their swim lessons and sports classes. (Far bottom Right) Y-Kids participants made cards for Mother’s Day. infuse their ideas into some of the activities during the camp day. Campers plan and implement activities for the camp day, which Lopez says builds a sense of confidence.

There is something about summer camp she says, that really helps children build strong relationships. “At summer camp, achievement can be so much more than just doing well in school. There are a wide variety of ways to succeed from softball skills to reciting a poem at the talent show. Our counselors really help hone in on that with each

camper.”

Camp Magellan operates from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays, providing options for working parents that may not exist elsewhere in the community. With Y-Kids and Camp Magellan operating out of the same space, Lopez sees a real benefit to both participants and the neighborhoods served by the West Cook YMCA. “Being at the same location for the entire calendar year builds a great sense of community.”

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West Cook YMCA and Maywood Partner for Summer Success

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he West Cook YMCA has long been known for its onsite swimming programs, and in keeping with the long-standing tradition of teaching generations to swim, the West Cook YMCA has partnered with Maywood’s Fred Hampton Aquatic Center to bring water safety skills to one of its core communities. Since the partnership began, summer attendance at the pool has grown nearly tenfold, with an increase from 950 visitors in 2013 to over 9,100 the summer of 2017.

Kyle Sandine, Director of Aquatics and Quality Assurance says the Aquatic Center has become an integral part of the summer in Maywood through the partnership with the Y and provides much-needed recreational space. “This is the only pool in Maywood that I’m aware of. It’s a real community asset. Having a recreational facility is key to community. We want to continue our efforts to make sure people know it’s a safe place to go.”

With a goal this summer of welcoming 11,000 guests to the pool, Sandine says one of the Y’s important roles is providing an annual Safety Around Water program at the pool. The eight week program serves preschool-aged children through adults and aims to bridge the gap between non-swimmers and those prepared for swimming lessons. The focus of the program is on building comfort in the water and viewing the water as a fun place to be. Through two-week sessions, that meet for eight times, participants will be able to experience the water in a non-threatening way.

The West Cook YMCA also partners with Proviso East High School in lifeguard certification classes. The classes, which meet seasonally at the high school, enable students to become certified life guards during the school day. Sandine says the program builds a pipeline, allowing students who

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Proviso East High School Lifeguards show off their skills at the inaugural lifeguard certification ceremony last year. live in Maywood to work in Maywood.

At the end of the day, the West Cook YMCA’s partnership with the Fred Hampton Aquatic Center and Proviso East makes the pool a useful asset for the community. Sandine sums up the positive influence the pool has on the communi-

ty, “We are making the pool a safe, quality place that people can rely on. In this under-resourced, diverse community, the pool provides residents an opportunity they might not otherwise have to gain skills and comfort in the water while also having a fun and safe time.”

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his summer, the West Cook YMCA is partnering with school districts 90 and 91 to help stop the learning loss that can occur over the summer break from elementary school. As a part of Y-USA’s Achievement Gap Program, the program is open to rising grade one through five students from Forest Park and River Forest and is offered at no cost to families through the support of local school districts 90 and 91, West Cook YMCA, YMCA of the USA Strategic Initiative Fund, John G. Symons Trust Charities, and an anonymous donor.

West Cook YMCA Youth Development Director, Elizabeth Lopez, is excited to be taking part in the program which showed measurable results last year in other communities. “Last summer, over 7,400 students participated and the children experienced gains the equivalent of two months in math and one and a half months in reading.”

The Forest Park and River Forest school districts identified students who would qualify for the program, and the first summer will see up to 120 students taking part at Field Stevenson School. Teachers from local districts will be supple-

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the four walls of the school with once a week field trips and special guest speakers.

Data collected from 2017 Power Scholars programming points to a successful summer. 91% of teachers reported that their scholars increased their self-confidence over the summer, and 90% of parents reported that their children were more confident in their abilities. Parents also rated highly their children’s’ improved ability to meet challenges.

Lopez says of these results, “It’s not just academics. It’s not just social-emotional learning. It’s the whole package.”

Power Scholars is free for participating students and interested students can sign up for extended care programming via the West Cook YMCA’s Camp Magellan for a weekly fee.

Scholarships are also available for the extended portion of camp which runs from the time of Power Scholars Academy dismissal until 7p.m., with bus service available between the two programs.

Lopez says of the Power Scholars program, “We’re really excited to work with the Forest Park and River Forest school districts. I think we’re the only program to work with two different districts. The diversity factor is important here as the kids build new relationships and meet new people. We’re looking forward to an impactful summer.”

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Chronic deficits

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he arrival of HOBO and Living Fresh Market at the Forest Park Mall has been welcome news on all fronts. As noted last week at the Forest Park village council’s budget workshop, the inflow of sales tax receipts from spaces otherwise vacant may prove especially welcome.

Those sales tax dollars will lessen the ongoing deficits the village government is facing. Not a full-fledged solution but a contributing positive factor to a financial situation that is worrisome.

In the fiscal year that ended just recently, the village government’s general fund posted a $1.6 million shortfall. By percentage that is a big number. And Tim Gillian, the longtime village administrator, is predicting that despite the increase in sales tax that the current fiscal year will also produce a deficit.

Over time, new development in the village, residential and mixed use projects we have reported on, will also contribute to revenues in a positive way. Incremental gains.

At the budget workshop, council members brainstormed cost saving measures. But the ideas suggested were small and limited in their potential impact. And we have little doubt that Gillian and his staff have already picked the bones on the expense side of the ledger.

The chronic nature of these shortfalls is going to require bigger thinking and reimagining of how local government operates. Whether it is consolidating services or sparking added development, the challenges are immediate and real.

High-risk funerals

Good to see attention being paid to the issue of the few but raucous funeral processions that pass through our villages causing disruption and seeding potential violence.

Last week, taking action, based on the efforts of Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin, a gathering was held in Forest Park of county and local law enforcement and local funeral directors. It was a fruitful discussion that will be a foundation for a coming Cook County task force on the subject.

We were struck by the shared concerns of both parties over these gang-activated exhibitions of traffic weaving, loud shouting, and, occasionally, gunfire-accompanied processions. At the same time, there were interesting dif differences in how to describe these sporadic events and how to issue consequences.

In the conversation, law enforcement termed these events “rowdy processions.” But a local funeral director took issue and said the language has made the conversation more difficult. Not that the funeral industry is sugar-coating the troubling events. They choose the term “high-risk funerals.”

Detective Sergeant Jason Moran of the county sheriff ’s of office has been charged with working on this issue. He noted, “The first thing we said is we cannot criminalize funerals and wakes, so that is something that is very important.”

But criminal acts are criminal, beyond the stunning break with the norm of burying one’s dead with reverence. A funeral director at the meeting said there needs to be added police presence and the possibility of legal consequences A first conversation on a complex topic. Positive and informative to see the interested parties set out their thoughts.

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he year was 1983. I had just arrived in the Chicago area when I heard TV host John Calloway interview Harold Washington, who was running for mayor at the time. Calloway asked his guest, “You’ve been convicted of tax evasion and spent 36 days in jail. With that on your record, how can you justify running for mayor?”

Washington smiled that whimsical smile of his, and answered, “John, where I come from folks assume that you will fall down sometimes and, when you do, you pick yourself up and you move on.”

Folks assume that you will fall sometimes: I had never heard that growing up. What I heard was, “Never ever screw up. If you do fall, you won’t be able to get up. The shame will be too much.”

I took that to heart. Sexual abuse? Heck, I never even kissed a girl until after I graduated from college. Try grass? Some people famously said, “I smoked but I didn’t inhale.”

I never even took a puff. The only time I ever drank beer was at home with my dad.

I knew what adolescent rebellion looked like — in my head — but not from my own experience.

What impacted me was not personally falling and getting back up, but watching other people do it. During my intern year in 1977 I was allowed to sit in on what they called a “spiritual rap” session, which was part of a 12-step program at a state mental hospital in Minnesota. What shook me was not only the brutal honesty of those alcoholics and addicts who had made messes of their lives, but also the tremendous courage they exhibited in accepting the help they needed to get back up and move on.

Then during the first years I was a pastor here in Forest Park, the treasurer of the congregation came into my office one day looking like he was dying. It took him 10 minutes to say that he was an alcoholic, had entered a 12-step program and had embezzled $10,000 from the congregation.

It was hard to watch how much pain he was in now that he was taking responsibility for the choices he had made. “You know you have to tell the council,” I said.

He nodded yes, he knew.

At the council meeting, it again took him a long

time to get the words out and, after he did, I felt my anxiety level go off the charts as I waited to see how those 10 people sitting around the table would respond to their fellow member’s fall.

Every one of them got up and, in one way or another, hugged the man and told him that they would walk with him through the dark valley ahead.

The meeting ended with the council saying, “You know, you have to tell the congregation.” The man again nodded yes, he understood.

The next Sunday the man and his wife were sitting in the third pew from the front on the left side. Everyone there had received the letter I had sent out explaining what had happened and that the council had set up a repayment plan with the fallen man. After the service, the same thing that happened at the council meeting occurred again with the 60 or 70 people who had been sitting in the pews. They all got up, hugged the man and offered support.

I am tempted to say, “I don’t wish that kind of trial on anyone.” But my experience tells me that going through that experience prepared me to a great extent for the day I wrote a letter to the congregation that my wife and I were getting a divorce and, worse yet, telling my two children.

I had seen other people fall, and their world had not ended. To be sure, the fall caused a lot of painful injuries. But in time, and with a lot of support, these injuries healed. They had all faced the consequences, got back up and moved on.

As you all know, we have that kind of situation going on among us in this village right now. I hope for two things in this regard. First, and I’m sure we will do this, I hope we will find ways to “hug” the family going through this and let them know we will walk with them.

And second, I hope we will all hear this story as sort of a cautionary tale, as a crack in our denial — to face the reality that our own roads will get bumpy someday.

And by walking with this one who has fallen, we ourselves will become spiritually and emotionally better prepared to go through our own falls in the future with hope and courage.

TOM

HOLMES “ Never

ever screw up.

If you do fall, you won’t be able to get up.

The shame will be too much.”

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ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY

Religion Guide Methodist

Check First.

First United Methodist Church of Oak Park

First Congregational Church of Maywood

Kiwanis Club President Chris Harris

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

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

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

William S. Winston Pastor (708) 697-5000 Sunday Service 7AM, 9AM & 11:15AM

LIVE Webcast - 11:15AM Service Believer’s Walk of Faith Broadcast Schedule (Times in Central Standard Time) Television DAYSTAR (M-F)

3:30-4:00pm

Nationwide

WJYS-TV (M-F)

6:30-7:00am

Chicago, IL.

WCIU-TV (Sun.)

10:30-11:00am

Chicago, IL.

Word Network

10:30-11:00am

Nationwide

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www.livingwd.org www.billwinston.org

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

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

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

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

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

Child care available 9-11am

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

Roman Catholic

Ascension Catholic Church

Grace Lutheran School

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

West Suburban Temple Har Zion

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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, 9:30am Adult Bible Class, 10:45am Wheelchair Access to Sanctuary Leonard Payton, Pastor Roney Riley, Assistant Pastor 708-366-3226 www.stjohnforestpark.org

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

Rev. James Hurlbert, Pastor

Roman Catholic

St. Edmund Catholic Church

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

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

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

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

Roman Catholic

St. Bernardine Catholic Church Harrison & Elgin, Forest Park

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

St. Giles Family Mass Community

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

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

Our Mass is family-friendly.

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

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

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

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

Third Unitarian Church 10AM Sunday Forum 11AM Service Rev. Colleen Vahey thirdunitarianchurch.org (773) 626-9385 301 N. Mayfield, Chicago Committed to justice, not to a creed Upcoming Religious Holidays

Psychotherapy & Life Coaching Services

Rev. Dr. Charles E. Cairo

Master Addictions Counselor -Therapist Certified Criminal Justice Specialist www.fireescapecounseling.com 7645 W Jackson Blvd. Suite 200 Forest Park, Illinois 60130

FireEscapeEFBC@gmail.com Proverbs 13:10 - Jude 1:22-23 312. 719.6936

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

May31 Corpus Christi Catholic Christian Jun 2 All Saints Orthodox Christian 8 Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Christian 9 St. Columba of Iona Celtic Christian 11 Laylat al Kadr Islam 15-17 Eid al Fitr - Ramadan ends Islam 15 Saint Vladimir Day Christian 16 Guru Arjan martyrdom Sikh 19 New Church Day Swedenborgian Christian 20 Waqf al Arafa - Hajj Day * Islam 21 Solstice First Nations Day - Canadian

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Champions Don’t miss Night of Champions set for June 20 In conjunction with Dominican University, Wednesday Journal, Riverside-Brookfield Landmark and Forest Park Review, we proudly present the fourth annual Night of Champions awards party, which was created to celebrate the accomplishments of top high school teams, athletes and coaches from the near west suburbs, including Oak Park and River Forest, Fenwick, Riverside-Brookfield, Lyons Township and Nazareth. The event is free to the public and all our guests are encouraged to take part in this unique event.

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The sports gala event will be held on Wednesday, June 20, between 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at Lund Auditorium on the Dominican University campus in River Forest.

Award-winning Wednesday Journal/Riverside-Brookfield Landmark sports editor Marty Farmer and Oak Park radio celebrity Doris Davenport of The Doris Davenport Show will host the show.

Top awards presented will include Male Team, Female Team, Male Athlete, Female Athlete and Coach of the Year Awards, plus a speech from two-time Olympic speedskater/ OPRF graduate Emery Lehman.

Attire is casual/dress casual and school colors are welcomed. * Check back soon at oakpark.com for information about how to register for your free tickets for Night of Champions!

Contact: Marty Farmer, sports editor at marty@oakpark.com

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D18154561 on May 24, 2018. Under the Assumed Business Name of TWO SISTERS CATERING with the business located at: 5046 WEST OHIO ST, CHICAGO, IL 60644 349 ASHLAND AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305 The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: VEAH V HIGHTOWER LARDE 5046 WEST OHIO ST CHICAGO,IL 60644.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D18154380 on May 3, 2018. Under the Assumed Business Name of SMOKETOWN STRATEGY & INNOVATION CONSULTING with the business located at: 949 N EAST AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60302. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: RYAN PINTADO-VERTNER, 949 N EAST AVE OAK PARK, IL 60302.

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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 Catherine E. Montes, Petitioner and Abel Montes Respondent, Case No. 2017D-004279.

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 June 26, 2018, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

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LEGAL NOTICE Donald Rendler-Kaplan & Associates (24594) Attorney for Petitioner 831 N. Ashland Ave. Chicago, Illinoi2 60622 STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division.

In re the marriage of Salomon Yepez, Petitioner and Sorayda Fuentes, Respondent, Case No. 2016D-011584.

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

Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before June 26, 2018, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk.

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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 Rachel Amodu, Petitioner and Bashir Amodu Respondent, Case No. 2018D-000570.

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 July 2, 2018, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Public notice is hereby given that the Board of Education of Riverside School District 96 in Riverside, Illinois will receive sealed bids for: 92 Repton Road House Demolition for Riverside School District 96 Copies of the Bid Documents including plans and specifications will be available starting May 30, 2018.

Bidders can download electronic Drawings and Specifications at no cost from the BHFX Plan Room, www.bhfxplanroom.com. Printed sets may be ordered and paid for by the contractor.

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

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

A pre-bid meeting will be held on June 4, 2018 at 10:30 AM at 92 Repton Road, Riverside, IL 60546.

Bids will be received until 11:00 AM, June 13, 2018, at the District office at 63 Woodside Rd, Riverside, IL 60546. A public bid opening will take place immediately thereafter.

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

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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 June 14, 2018 and at that time will be publicly opened and read aloud for the following Village Project: 18-3, 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. Sidewalk sequencing during the work and adherence to the completion date is of emphasis for this project as outlined in the plans and proposal forms.

Plans and proposal forms may be obtained from the office of the Village Engineer starting on Thursday, May 31, 2018 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 5/30/2018

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.TIMOTHY R. PERRY, CARRIE M. PERRY Defendants 17 CH 007763 331 47TH AVENUE BELLWOOD, IL 60104 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 22, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 25, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 331 47TH AVENUE, BELLWOOD, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-08-230-0470000.

The real estate is improved with a residence.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

refer to file number 14-17-06658.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-06658 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 007763 TJSC#: 38-2694 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 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 14-16-05299.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-16-05299 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 016671 TJSC#: 38-3998 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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of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Mr. Ira T. Nevel at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606.

(312) 357-1125. Ref. No. 16-03197 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3086661

Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500.

Refer to File Number 1118.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3086651

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file number 252201.

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce,

LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 252201 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 15 CH 17723 TJSC#: 38-2780 I3086301

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.WALTER JOHNSON A/K/A WALTER JOHNSON JR., LAGRETA M. JOHNSON Defendants 16 CH 016671 5161 WASHINGTON STREET HILLSIDE, IL 60162 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 23, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 13, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5161 WASHINGTON STREET, HILLSIDE, IL 60162 Property Index No. 15-07-408-0280000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

If this property is a condominium

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC; Plaintiff, vs.

JAMES RAMIREZ; ELVIRA RAMIREZ; BEATRICE RODRIGUEZ AKA BEATRICE RAMIREZ; LVNV FUNDING LLC; Defendants, 16 CH 15659 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-18-228-009-0000.

Commonly known as 13 HOWARD AVENUE, HILLSIDE, IL 60162.

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. Plaintiff, vs.

MARGARET CORDERO; Defendants, 13 CH 08651 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on April 15, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, June 18, 2018, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 15-13-212-015-0000.

Commonly known as 511 CIRCLE AVENUE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com.

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only.

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF THE RESIDENTIAL CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES TRUST V Plaintiff, -v.SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, DAWN M O’DAY, SUSAN O’DAY, ROBIN O’DAY, MARGARET RAMOS, DIANE BONEA, CLARENCE KEDROWSKI, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ROBERT L ODAY A/K/A ROBERT L O’DAY A/ K/A ROBERT LEE O’DAY, IF ANY, WILLIAM BUTCHER, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE DECEASED MORTGAGOR ROBERT L ODAY A/K/A ROBERT L O’DAY A/K/A ROBERT LEE O’DAY Defendants 15 CH 17723 1737 NORTH 40TH AVENUE STONE PARK, IL 60165 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 27, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 28, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1737 NORTH 40TH AVENUE, STONE PARK, IL 60165 Property Index No. 15-04-109-0050000.

The real estate is improved with a gray vinyl siding, two story single family home with a detached two car garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.KELLY TEMPLE, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, JOHN LYDON, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR LUCIUS L. HOUSE JR. A/ KA/ LUCIOUS L. HOUSE A/K/A LUCIUS HOUSE A/K/A LUCIOUS HOUSE, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF LUCIUS L. HOUSE JR. A/K/A LUCIUS L. HOUSE AK/A LUCIUS HOUSE A/K/A LUCIOUS HOUSE, IF ANY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 06049 804 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 May 9, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 28, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 804 SOUTH 20TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-10-328-0170000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real

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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 14-18-00843.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-18-00843 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 06049 TJSC#: 38-4124 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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Defendants 17 CH 14322 1007 S 3RD AVENUE MAYWOOD, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 30, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 19, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1007 S 3RD AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-14-106-0030000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-15463.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-15463 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 14322 TJSC#: 38-4143 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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DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE SECURITIES INC., QUEST TRUST 2004-X3, ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-X3 Plaintiff, -v.KIMBERLY SCOTT, AS INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR, VILLAGE OF MAYWOOD, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MARY E. RIVERS, DONTAE COLEMAN, JUSTIN COLEMAN, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2017 CH 14879 1419 S. 2ND AVENUE A/K/A 1417 S. 2ND 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 26, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 6, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1419 S. 2ND AVENUE A/K/A 1417 S. 2ND AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-14-139-0160000.

The real estate is improved with a residence.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-16023.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-16-16023 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2017 CH 14879 TJSC#: 38-2052 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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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 14-14-19291.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-14-19291 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 09 CH 039917 TJSC#: 38-2877 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. 12-28-112-0550000.

The real estate is improved with a residence.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-01525.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-01525 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 002015 TJSC#: 38-2992 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 BANK OF AMERICA, N.A Plaintiff, -v.RONALD HOWARD, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA– DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, PRECISION RECOVERY ANALYTICS, INC.

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

DARIN DYWAN DANIELS; CARMESIA K. DANIELS; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 14 CH 15740 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 29, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-08-400-041-0000.

Commonly known as 421 49th Avenue, Bellwood, IL 60104.

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

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 15-032744 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3087676 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.JOSE IZQUIERDO, GABRIEL IZQUIERDO, ADRIANA IZQUIERDO, ANGELITA SILVA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 09 CH 039917 1530 N. 39TH AVENUE STONE PARK, IL 60165 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 30, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 3, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1530 N. 39TH AVENUE, STONE PARK, IL 60165 Property Index No. 15-04-301-041.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.ANDRZEJ ROSINSKI, HALINA ROSINSKA, PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK Defendants 17 CH 002015 3018 SARAH STREET FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 2, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 5, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 3018 SARAH STREET, FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON MORTGAGE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES, 2006-8 Plaintiff, -v.SHIBELLA E. WILLIAMS A/K/A SHIBELLA WILLIAMS, CHARLES H. WILLIAMS, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, AS NOMINEE FOR FREMONT INVESTMENT & LOAN, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 2829 625 23RD AVE. Bellwood, IL 60104 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 28, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 2, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 625 23RD AVE., Bellwood, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-10-318-0080000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $219,310.55.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 15-2932.

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

JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 15-2932 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 16 CH 2829 TJSC#: 38-2933 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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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 Please refer to file number 561459733.

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

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

HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 561459733 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 16 CH 00777 TJSC#: 38-718 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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of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 6, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 9, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 141 S. 11TH AVE., MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-10-234-0180000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $162,180.83.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 Please refer to file number 618422555-FT. If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales

Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 618422555-FT Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 16 CH 09107 TJSC#: 38-3180 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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as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11125 HIGHRIDGE AVE., Westchester, IL 60154 Property Index No. 15-20-310-0170000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $205,600.90.

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 in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 17-4954.

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

JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 17-4954 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 17 CH 6508 TJSC#: 38-3428 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 PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.DESMOND MARION, ELIZABETH MARION Defendants 16 CH 00777 224 RICE AVE BELLWOOD, IL 60104 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 19, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 29, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 224 RICE AVE, BELLWOOD, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-09-114-0180000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $155,711.55.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION MTGLQ INVESTORS, LP Plaintiff, -v.MARIA ACEVEDO, JOSE ACEVEDO Defendants 16 CH 09107 141 S. 11TH AVE. MAYWOOD, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (‘’FANNIE MAE’’), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.MARICELA PEREZ A/K/A MARICELA ISAIS A/K/A MARICELA L. ISAIS PEREZ, SASHA PEREZ, EDUARDO PEREZ, JR., JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ALLY FINANCIAL INC. F/K/A GMAC, INC., CITY OF CHICAGO, US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR CRMSI REMIC SERIES 2006-01-REMIC PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-01 Defendants 17 CH 6508 11125 HIGHRIDGE AVE. Westchester, IL 60154 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 11, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 13, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder,

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