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Forest Park preps for 5G technology

Municipalities are hustling to catch up with the Small Wireless Facilities Deployment Act

By ROBERT J. LIFKA and BOB UPHUES

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Contributing Reporter and Senior Editor

he Forest Park Village Council July 23 took the first step to prepare for the telecommunication industry’s rollout of 5G technology, passing an ordinance regulating the installation of wireless receivers on existing and potentially new utility poles.

Unanimous passage of the ordinance gives Forest Park limited control over “small-cell” antennae and related equipment.

At the July 23 meeting, Commissioner Tom Mannix criticized the Illinois General Assembly for approving the Small Wireless Facilities Deployment Act, claiming the action deprives municipalities of local control.

Exactly how these “small-cell” antennae and their related equipment will impact communities is unclear – their number and locations are unknown at this point – but the Illinois General Assembly has given municipalities little room to regulate their placement.

The Small Wireless Facilities Deployment Act, which was signed into law by Gov. Bruce Rauner in April and took effect June 1, gives wide latitude to telecommunications companies in locating the small-cell technology.

For example, the facilities are allowed by right See WIRELESS on page 6

Home run Westside’s Jared Tebock (21) connects during the first day of the 50th annual No Glove Nationals softball tournament at the Park District of Forest Park’s softball fields. See more photos on page 11.

PMSA student wins local scholarship, full-ride to U of I After moving from Nigeria, Omolabake Oyetayo will be a first-generation college student come fall

By SIOBHAN NEELA-STOCK Contributing Reporter

Growing up, Omolabake Oyetayo’s father always said to her, “it takes brains

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I have an honorary doctorate in outdoor play

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any experts agree that it’s good for kids to play outside. It improves their vision, teaches social skills, and increases their ability to focus.

It also reduces their stress and raises their Vitamin D levels through exposure to sunlight.

There is now an organization that holds outdoor classes, where kids learn through play.

It’s called Tinkergarten.

Since its founding in 2015, Tinkergarten has spread to every state in the union. It teaches kids from 18 months to 8 years old such skills as making mud pies, tree-climbing, and hide-and-seek.

The teachers are called leaders.

They coach the parents, who accompany their kids, on how to bury people in the sand or build a snow house. I haven’t applied to be a leader yet, but I believe I have the skill set to teach kids how to play outside.

For example, I have 12 years’ experience in tree-climbing, including an advanced degree in shinnying. This involved scaling a smooth trunk until I could grab the first branch.

I was also adept at pushing people out of trees if they were sitting on my branch.

As for mud play, I completed several excavations to China. I never met face-to-face with the Chinese but could hear their voices. I was also skilled at filling in these holes, after parents discovered we had destroyed their backyard.

I was an expert in hide-andseek and all manner of outdoor play. These were usually nighttime activities and included kick-the-can and a game we simply called “Chase.” I also played Red Rover at the semipro level and was always up for a game of tag.

Many of these activities were mandatory, as my parents didn’t want us anywhere near the house.

These games also required the wearing of “play clothes,” lest we rip our school pants — again.

We would recruit participants for these games by standing outside their houses and yelling their names until they came out.

In addition to these classics, we also engaged in pick-up games of baseball, football and basketball, depending on the season.

We didn’t play these games in the park but in the safety of the street. The football field extended from sewer-to-sewer. Three completed passes in a row were needed for

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Since its

founding in 2015, Tinkergarten has spread to every state in the union.

a first down.

Basketball was played in the alley. We shot at hoops mounted on garage roofs.

Nets were optional. Garage doors took a beating from the air balls we hoisted. What I remember most was how numb my fingers would get and how the ball didn’t have much bounce in February.

Other winter sports included snowball fights and the building of snow forts. We also skitched down snowy streets by holding onto a car’s rear bumper. Helmets were not required. Helmets were also not needed for bike riding, which was a go-to activity throughout the year. Our ultimate test was surviving “Dead Man’s Hill” in Thatcher Woods.

Finally, there were the games we’d play for just one day, centered on a refrigerator box or an especially deep puddle. We became experts at playing outside. We thus avoided obesity and myopia, although I’m pretty sure we all had attention deficit disorder.

So I believe Tinkergarten is on the right track, re-introducing kids to these skills.

If we get a franchise in Forest Park, I’d be glad to submit my resume. Did I mention my PhD in sandcastles?

■ 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

Processing fee added to Community Center, police, clerk charges Expect to pay about 3 percent more per transaction

By ROBERT J. LIFKA Contributing Reporter

The Forest Park Village Council July 23 approved a resolution shifting the payment of credit card processing fees from the village to the person making the payment, following similar action in June for Illinois ePay transactions.

The resolution approving an amendment to the merchant credit card processing agreement with Clearant, the village’s credit card processor, affects point of sale transactions in the village clerk’s office, the police department and the community center.

Shifting the processing fee, estimated to be 3 percent, is already in effect with signage explaining the change posted.

Illinois ePay is the credit card and electronic check processing service offered by the state treasurer’s office to local and state governments, allowing them to provide on-

line payment options.

Letitia Olmsted, village finance director, said the credit card processing fee will be shown as a separate line on the credit card receipt. The village had been absorbing the processing fee.

The resolution also allows the village to shift the processing fee to those using credit cards at pay parking stations in Forest Park, but implementation will be delayed until the parking pay stations can be reprogrammed. Olmstead said village officials are still discussing how much the parking pay station processing fee would be but expects the charge to be a flat fee and not a percentage fee. She said the fee would not be implemented until Sept. 1 at the earliest.

Olmsted estimated the moves, discussed during budget meetings earlier this year, would save the village $50,000 annually, $23,580 from in-house point of sale terminals and $26,665 from parking pay stations.

The move is the latest in a series designed to address a budget shortfall estimated to be $1 million for fiscal year 2019, which runs from May 1 to April 30, 2019. Other fee increases village officials have approved since November include parking tickets, garbage pickup and ambulance service.

Village officials also are considering instituting a sewer charge. The village had a deficit of $1.6 million in fiscal 2018, which ended April 30.

Olmsted noted that those paying with cash or by check by mail or in-person at Village Hall will not be charged the processing fee.

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After fire, Andrea’s to reopen with a new name Charlie’s to start slinging sausages and eggs in about three months

By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter

After a devastating fire in March, the crew at Andrea’s Restaurant has come together to rebuild the eatery, and will finally reopen the space under the name of longtime owner Charlie Philippou. Daughter and restaurant manager Maria Philippou said the family’s goal is to cut the ribbon at the renamed “Charlie’s” in about three months, before the winter holidays.

“Charlie hopes everyone’s doing well, he thinks about all the customers all the time and hopes to see everyone when we reopen,” said Maria Philippou.

The entire building has been cleared — “the fire destroyed everything, it had to be gutted,” she said — and customers should expect allnew drywall, light fixtures, floor, and everything else when it reopens. She mentioned a white-and-gray modern color scheme, though the crew is still planning the decor.

Once Charlie’s reopens, she said they plan to add more features to the menu, which was known for its breakfast dishes and senior discounts. The restaurant is scheduled to be open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., 365 days of the year, and include such specials as a free glass of wine with every dinner purchase; a free meal for kids with the purchase of an adult entree from 5 to 10 p.m. daily; and 10 percent off for all residents of Forest Park every

Thursday, according to Charlie’s website.

Philippou said they’ll likely hold a grandopening party.

“It’s not going to be like how it was, an old school diner. It’s going to be a lot cuter inside,” she said. “All of our employees have been doing their own thing and are excited to get back together.”

On the night of March 25, around 9:35 p.m., firefighters arrived at 7427 Roosevelt Road to find flames shooting through the roof of the one-story restaurant. The fire started and was contained in the kitchen. Damage to the kitchen was described as extensive and, while flames did not penetrate into the dining room, that area of the restaurant did sustain serious smoke and water damage, Fire Chief Bob McDermott said at the time.

He determined there was nothing to indicate that the origin of the fire was suspicious.

The March fire was the second owner Charlie Philippou has faced at one of his restaurants. Years ago, he was celebrating the baptism of his two children in his native Cyprus when flames roared through Cosmos, located just down the street at 7343 Roosevelt Road. Philippou opened Cosmos in 1981, the same year he took over Andrea’s.

At the time, he decided to keep the name of the old owner who had completely remodeled the place.

The Forest Park mall across the street is located on the site of a former torpedo fac-

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HOT COOKING: The fire in late March wasn’t the first time one of owner Charlie Philippou’s restaurants caught fire. tory. At one point, the diner was named the Torpedo Tap and later, the Armory Lounge.

It served as an unofficial headquarters in the 1950s and 1960s for Chicago Outfit mob boss Sam Giancana, who lived in neighboring Oak Park.

“We’ve been in the community for so long,

it’s just part of our daily life to work there,” Philippou said. “It’s just important to reopen [here]; it would be different reopening in a different town. Forest Park has that hometown feel, you know? The community is super awesome to work in and have a business.”

CONTACT: ntepper@wjinc.com

D209 renews alternative learning program partnership The board unanimously approved an agreement with West 40 on July 10

By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

As of June, according to District 209 data, 630 students at Proviso East, or around 27 percent of the student body, were missing more than one credit while 570 East students were identified as chronically truant.

During a July 10 regular meeting, the District 209 school board took steps to reduce those numbers when it unanimously approved an intergovernmental agreement with the West 40 Intermediate Service Center, pending legal review, to help operate the district’s Alternative Learning Opportunities Program at a cost of nearly $900,000.

The program is comprised of three components. The DREAM component is designed to provide credit-deficient students with an opportunity to recover credits during the school day.

The PEACE component provides students at risk of not graduating due to behaviorrelated issues the opportunity to recover credits “in a facility separate from the

regular school environment,” according to information provided by district officials.

The Seniors Plus component helps seniors who have been in school for at least five years complete their graduation requirements.

The district has operated the ALOP program with West 40 since January 2015, when it was called the Proviso Evening School Program, said Nicole Howard, D209’s assistant superintendent for academics and student and family services, during last month’s board meeting.

At the beginning of the 2017-18 school year, the district expanded the DREAM component and introduced the Seniors Plus component.

Last school year, 140 students in District 209, including 65 at East and 75 at West, were enrolled in the DREAM program.

Eighty-nine students in were enrolled in the DREAM summer program, including 36 at East and 53 at West. Fifty-eight students, including 30 at East and 38 at West, were enrolled in the Seniors Plus program while 15 total students enrolled in the Seniors Plus summer program.

During last school year, 34 students in the district, including 22 at East and 12 at West, were enrolled in the PEACE program.

Nine students at East and West attended the PEACE summer program.

The cost of operating the ALOP program for the 2018-19 school year was estimated at nearly $900,000.

The district will pay an estimated $660,000 to employ eight teachers in personalized learning centers at East and West. It will cost an estimated $508,000 for West 40 to employ 15 additional staff members. The district will cover 54 percent of that cost.

The district will pay for the ALOP program out of local funds.

During the July 10 meeting, D209 Supt.

Jesse Rodriguez lauded the partnership with West 40, adding that without the partnership the district would be paying around $1.3 million to operate the ALOP program on its own.

“There is value in the partnership and there are cost savings,” Rodriguez said.

“This is fiscally responsible and we’re providing more services for students.”

But there is room for improvement, district officials indicated. The attendance rate for the PEACE program was roughly 50 percent while only 32 percent of the 140 students in enrolled in the DREAM program last school year closed the credit deficiency gap. Only 30 percent of fourth-year students in the DREAM program met graduation requirements and only 33 percent of students in the Seniors Plus Program met their graduation requirements.

District officials said that the goals for the 2018-19 school year are to increase the number of DREAM and Seniors Plus participants who meet their graduation requirements by 20 percent and 32 percent, respectively.

They also want to increase the number of students who close the credit deficiency gap by 32 percent and the number of students who regularly attend the PEACE program by 30 percent, among other goals district officials have for all three ALOP components.

CONTACT: michael@oakpark.com

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Local writes book aiming to set record straight on Proviso East Changing the narrative on Forest Park’s high school

By TOM HOLMES Contributing Reporter

Lifetime Forest Park resident Bob Cox has written a new book titled “Curious Proviso,” in which he attempts to set the record on Proviso East High School’s history.

“My goal is to get rid of the negative perception and take a look at what the reality is now,” he said.

Cox said he finished the manuscript in April, and signed an agreement with the New York-based Beacon Publishing Group in June. He said he is currently designing the book cover with a Forest Park-based graphic designer, and aims to have the book on shelves by the end of the year. “Curious Proviso” will appear in paperback, ebook and audio forms.

Cox’s intention in writing is to share “the good, the bad, and the ugly” about his 50 year long relationship with the school. Cox graduated from the school in 1972, served as a D209 board member from 2007 to 2011 and now works as a substitute teacher there.

In his book, Cox seems to believe that when he went to school at Proviso East there was still the possibility that the school could actually be a stable integrated institution.

At that time, the school was about one-third black, Brown v. Board of Education had set the precedent that separate could never be equal, and there were enough white people still living in Proviso Township to maintain racial balance. . .if they would stay.

Cox gives several reasons for Protion and then morphed it into an urban viso East not being racially integrated legend and became a tipping point for today. One was the narrative people Proviso East.” were telling themselves and each othWhat the urban legend neglected er about what was happening at their to mention, he notes, is that when the high school.

Proviso East basketball team won the “The public undertone concerned state championship five months later it with public safety and seemingly unbrought “an entire community together.” provoked violence was predominantly Instead of focusing on the glass being racially motivated because the social half full, Cox argues, residents of Proviso fabric of the times was unraveling,” Township including Forest Park allowed he writes. “The general communiracial fears, mutual distrust, economic ty and keepers of popular opinion disinvestment, changing neighborhoods, seemed to be content in settling for public resentment, overt racism and the most convenient answers, includscapegoating minorities “to erode ProALEXA ROGALS/Staff Photographer viso East High School as a viable public ing indifference and complacency, not ideal grounds for problem solving.” institution.”

PIRATE PRIDE: Author Bob Cox What bothers the author of “Cu- attended Proviso East, served on One of the objectives the Proviso East rious Proviso” is that none of the graduate had in writing “Curious Prothe school board and now substitutes creators of the negative urban legviso” is to replace the negative urban legend seemed to actually set foot in the there. end with a more realistic and therefore school to see what was really going positive narrative which includes, the on, including the Forest Park Review. Cox doesn’t deny that work of Dr. Nettie Collins-Hart, who served as D209 SuperProviso East has had its share of problems during the last intendent between 2008 and 2015. He names her as a bright 50 years, but he argues that how people spin the meaning of spot who began the transformation of Proviso East that is events makes a difference. going on today.

For example, the fight which took place outside the school He views the election in 2015 of Forest Park residents in 1968, after which 200 students were suspended, was Claudia Medina and Ned Wagner and later the election of framed as a “riot.” Cox acknowledged that there was a ra- four more 209 Together candidates to the D209 school board cial element involved but that “this was also about adoles- as signs that the transformation begun by Collins-Hart will cent tribal rites of passage” which “agitated public percep- continue.

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Locals bark up dog walking, boarding business Dog Den Chicago’s grand-opening party is Aug. 11

By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter

In August 2014, Alexa Chavez adopted a dog named Calie and immediately noticed the young pitbull tugging on pant legs, jumping on people and barking at every dog that passed by, begging to play.

Chavez enrolled her in group training classes.

Two months later, Calie started one-on-one work with a professional trainer. By the time winter hit, the young pup would sit as other dogs passed on the sidewalk and look to Chavez for direction.

“That was kind of our ‘Aha’ moment,” said Chavez. “It made my life so much better, made my life with her so much fun, I just want everyone to experience this.”

Inspired by the progress she made with Calie, the Forest Parker started watching dog training videos online, taking classes, and operating a profile on Rover.com, which allowed her to start a dogwalking business. Four years later, she has teamed up with her brother Alex and friend Alana to open a physical space dedicated to dog walking and training at 7211 Franklin St.

WIRELESS

August 1 deadline from page 1 and are not subject to local zoning review when a proposed small-cell location is within a public right of way or a utility easement that’s small-cell compatible, such as ComEd easements.

In addition, more than one provider can seek to locate a facility, and the related equipment, on a certain pole.

According to the state statute, a “small wireless facility” includes an antenna either located inside an enclosure of no more than 6 cubic feet or an exposed antenna that could fit within a 6-cubic-foot-enclosure. Mannix compared its size to that of a dorm-room refrigerator.

The facility also includes all of the equipment related to the antenna that, according to the statute, would be attached to the pole and would be no more than 25 cubic feet in volume.

The Small Wireless Facilities Deployment Act gave municipalities until Aug. 1 to pass local laws governing application fees and regulate the locations and design standards for small cell installations, to the extent the act allows such regulation.

Mayor Anthony Calderone explained that the proliferation of data-driven devices, such as smart phones, has led carriers to upgrade their facilities.

“The carriers are rethinking their concepts,” he said. “Instead of big towers, they plan to use smaller ones. But also more of them.”

Under the Forest Park ordinance, carriers will pay a $1,000 application fee when a new pole is involved, $650 for a single site with an existing pole and $350 per small wireless

Dog Den Chicago will have a grand-opening party from 12 to 3 p.m. on Aug. 11, and officially open the following Monday, Aug. 13. Those who attend and sign up for services during the opening party will receive a coupon for 10 percent off their first week of boarding, and all new customers receive 5 percent off their first service. Boarding costs $30 per day, and overnight stays cost $50. Training can range from $20 group classes to $5,000 personalized training. There is space for about 30 dogs in the new facility, and Chavez said some of the trio’s clients from Rover.com have already reserved spaces.

“We’re up to date on the newest forms of training, techniques and stuff, and we’re open to learning new things. Also we still love it so much, we watch videos all day long,” said Chavez, 23, noting that dog training is an apprenticeship and that there is no required formal training process.

The group started looking for a location in January and, a few months later, fell in love with the 3,000-square-foot space.

The trio specializes in balance training, a philosophy that essentially says dogs should be praised for good behavior and scolded for bad. In addition to letting the pups run around the facility, she said the group plans to take dogs

facility when multiple sites on existing poles are submitted in a single application. The ordinance also calls for carriers to pay $200 per year per facility on village-owned poles.

While that will provide some regular source of revenue, the $200 annual fee is far less than wireless carriers pay Forest Park for antennae on existing towers and poles. Village Administrator Tim Gillian said Forest Park collects between $2,500 and $3,500 per month for the antennae on the two water towers.

Gillian also said not only have no small wireless facilities been placed in the village but also that no applications have been filed although telecommunications companies have made “some” inquiries in the past.

According to Michael Marrs, an attorney with the law firm of Kline, Thorpe and Jenkins, the original version of the Small Wireless Facilities Deployment Act was even less favorable to municipalities. Opposed by municipalities, that version was defeated in 2017, leading the telecommunications companies to negotiate with municipalities on a compromise version, which was approved during the legislative veto session in October.

Mannix said a trailer bill that was introduced earlier this year would provide municipalities with more power to regulate. He is hoping that bill will be approved during this fall’s legislative veto session.

“Some people in Springfield realized that local control is not a bad thing,” he said, citing the West Central Municipal Conference and State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch (D-7th) for their efforts. Forest Park is a member of the municipal conference, which is a regional council of governments serving 40 municipalities in west suburban Cook County that was founded in 1980. The 7th District covers the majority of Forest Park.

Nick Peppers, Forest Park village attorney and a partner with the law firm of Storino, Ramello and Durkin, said the trailer bill would “unwind some of the restrictions.” He

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PAWESOME: Some of the trios previous clients have already reserved space at Dog Den Chicago. on field trips to restaurants on downtown Lake Street in Oak Park, Petco in River Forest, and more.

“It’s training in big places, not just in a training room.

We want to work with them when they’re distracted and get them used to that stuff,” Chavez said. “We wanted to stick in this area because they’re communities where everyone knows each other and can be like a giant family.”

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also noted that only municipalities that approved local ordinances prior to Aug. 1 would benefit from the trailer bill if it were approved.

The exact impact, visually and otherwise, on Forest Park and other suburban Chicago communities isn’t clear at this point. But the Center for Municipal Solutions, a consulting firm specializing in telecommunications issues such as small-cell technology, believes that without proper local protections, it could be significant.

“Currently the industry is acknowledging that for each carrier, they’ll need one small-cell or DAS [distributed antenna system] per 50 to 75 users,” said Rusty Monroe, co-founder in 1997 of the Center for Municipal Solutions, which has offices in Wake Forest, North Carolina, and Albany, New York.

The company has provided consulting services for about 1,000 communities in 39 states, Monroe said.

“In a typical suburban community, you’re probably looking at one of these for each carrier per block, and perhaps more, depending on population density,” Monroe said, echoing Calderone’s comment.

The reason isn’t coverage, Monroe said, but capacity for things such as streaming video.

“People are being misled about the fact that it’s needed for 5G,” Monroe said. “They’re not being built today for 5G. That’s still being developed.”

Monroe said he believes carriers will need so many smallcell facilities in the future is that 5G technology operates at very high frequencies, which “don’t propagate very far as a usable signal strength.”

As far as visual impact, Monroe said that it would depend on the company and its choice equipment.

“They can be relatively innocuous,” said Monroe. “The problem is what the carriers present to the communities as to what they will look like, and what they build, are often worlds apart.”

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BIG WEEK Pizza Pizzaz Children ages 5 to 8 are invited to learn the basics of pizza-making with Ms. Sandy Byrnes. From dough to sauce to toppings, attendees are guaranteed to leave the class a pizza master. All supplies will be provided by the Park District of Forest Park. Participants should bring a container to carry food home. $15 for residents, $20 for non-residents. Class runs from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on August 2 on the second floor of the administrative building at the Park District, 7501 Harrison.

Talk and signing with Val Bruech Hear author Val Bruech read a section from her book “Judicious Murder,” a story about a defense attorney committed to figuring out who killed her former trial partner. Talk starts at 2 p.m. o August 5 at Centuries & Sleuths Bookstore, 7419 Madison St.

Talk and signing with Julia Buckley Writers Circle Iowa writers’ workshop alum Beth Wetmore will lead a workshop for writers at all levels at 7 p.m. on August 1 at the Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd.

Hear author Julia Buckley read a section from her book “A Dark and Twisting Path (A Writer’s Apprentice Mystery),” a tale about a writers apprentice who discovers a murder in small-town Indiana.

Talk starts at 2 p.m. on August 4 at Centuries & Sleuths Bookstore, 7419 Madison St.

Think local.

CALENDAR EVENTS

Strong by Zumba

Rise N’ Learn

Strong by Zumba is a high-intensity interval training class that uses traditional moves for a more athletic, conditioning workout. Classes run every Wednesday from 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., from July 11 to August 11, at the Park District of Forest Park, 7501 Harrison St. Residents pay $35; Non-residents $40; and drop-in classes cost $8 each.

Rena McDaniel, a gender and sex therapist, will present “Gender and Sexual Diversity: Exploring the Galaxy of Identities” at 9 a.m. on August 3 at Riveredge Hospital, 8311 W. Roosevelt Rd. The free workshop will outline concepts related to gender and sexual identity, with a focus on transgender and non-conforming individuals.

St. John Corn Boil Enjoy free sweet corn, watermelon, hot dogs and more at the St. John Corn Boil from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on August 11 at the St. John Community Gardens, 7422 Warren St. Call 708-366-3226 for more information.

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

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

Email calendar@wjinc.com.

Pig Roast Pig out at the ninth Pig Roast benefitting the TK Camp Fund, a fundraiser for children who suffer from Crohn’s Disease and Colitis. $40 ticket buys unlimited food and drinks. Visit tkcampfund.com for more information or to make a donation. Party starts from 3 to 6 p.m. on September 22 at Doc Ryan’s, 7432 Madison St.

Garage Galleries Walk the town and take in art during the fifth Garage Galleries, where neighbors turn their garages into galleries that showcase local artists wares. Walk runs from 2 to 7 p.m. on August 25 at Creativita, 7512 Madison St.

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Electoral board orders video gaming question on ballot Members of the Forest Park Electoral Board approved a motion on July 30 to certify a question regarding video gaming for the upcoming November election ballot.

“We will hereby direct the village clerk to certify the public question regarding video gaming to appear on the ballot at the next regular election in the village of Forest Park,” Mayor Anthony Calderone said at the brief public hearing on the matter.

The electoral board is composed of Mayor Calderone, Village Clerk Vanessa Moritz and Commissioner Thomas Mannix. Moritz has now certified a binding referendum question related to video gaming for the ballot on Nov. 6.

The question, “Shall video gaming be prohibited in the village of Forest Park?” is binding, which means that if a majority of Forest Parkers were to vote against the practice, video gaming — which is now allowed — will be outlawed in the village.

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Ten cited during rowdy funeral Passengers hanging out of cars, vehicles blocking traffic, swerving into oncoming lanes epitomized the general disorder during a rowdy funeral procession traveling west on Roosevelt Road to Forest Home Cemetery about 1 p.m. on July 21.

At least two people called Forest Park police, complaining that drivers were flashing gang signs and behaving recklessly. A red light camera at Roosevelt Road in Berwyn shows drivers swerving into oncoming lanes of traffic, blocking lanes, with some occupants hanging out of vehicle windows.

Officers identified 10 drivers violating Forest Park ordinances regarding negligent driving and funeral processions. The hearse that led the procession was registered to Limousine James Professional.

Police mailed 11 ordinance violations to registered vehicle owners via certified mail at the U.S. Post Office.

Burglar steals car keys, gun from condo discussion among board members at the short hearing.

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A man walked into a condo about 1 p.m. at 215 Marengo on July 27, took a backpack and then walked out. The head of the condo association told police the condos are currently under construction and most residents are not staying in the condos while work is being done. They told officers that doors to the building are usually locked but, since work is being done, the crew may have left doors open.

The condo owner arrived at his property at 2:30 p.m. that day, and found the keys to his Nissan and a loaded gun missing. The pistol was entered into the police database as stolen.

Woman sleeps in Currie Motors’ car A woman entered a Chevrolet parked in the storage lot at Currie Motors about 10:55 p.m. and fell asleep while waiting for the bus on July 26.

When officers arrived at 7901 Roosevelt, she told them, “I missed my bus, we used to do this all the time when we were kids.” She later added: “I didn’t do anything to the vehicle I was just waiting for the bus.” At first, she provided officers with a fake name. A search of her person revealed an ID in her pants.

The woman was charged with criminal trespass to a vehicle.

License plate also stolen from dealership About 12:15 p.m. on July 23, a Dodge Charger with no license plate was driven into Currie Motors, 8401 Roosevelt Road, the driver stepped out, and stole a dealer license plate. About two hours later, the driver returned, but an employee recognized the of-

fenders and they fled. The license plate has been entered as stolen in the police database.

Two cars broken into ■■Between 3 p.m. on July 26 and 9:30 a.m. on July 27, someone broke into a Ford parked on the 100 block of Elgin and attempted to start the vehicle by prying off the bottom panel of the steering wheel. A radio was stolen. The victim said they had issues with the car locks and they were not secure.

■■Between 10 p.m. on July 27 and 9 a.m. on July 28, someone broke into a locked Toyota parked on the 900 block of Beloit and stole a pair of Oakley sunglasses valued at $190.

Police find heroin during traffic stop While on patrol about 5:19 p.m. on July 12, police noticed a man driving an Infiniti west on Desplaines Avenue near I-290 without a seatbelt The officer attempted to curb the vehicle, but the driver didn’t stop. Police blared their air horn to get his attention.

As he approached the driver, the officer noticed him attempt to swallow an object. He also spotted two bags containing heroin residue in the center console, and a white powdery substance on his lap. As the man got out of the vehicle, a bundle of about 10 bags dropped from his shorts, which were later found to contain heroin. The man told police he swallowed his medication when they approached.

He was charged with possession of a controlled substance and issued an ordinance violation for driving without a seatbelt.

Couple found with cannabis at Thornton’s Police arrived at 8:49 p.m. on July 29 at Thornton’s, 601 Harlem, on a call about people who were sitting in a Ford staring at other patrons.

When officers approached the vehicle they smelled the odor of cannabis. Police asked a passenger about it and the Elmwood Park man responded he didn’t have any. When the man exited the car, officers noticed a bag containing suspected cannabis in the passenger door. Another passenger told police she had two cigarettes containing cannabis in her bra.

Both were issued an ordinance violation for containing less than 10 grams of cannabis.

These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Forest Park Police Department, July 22-30, and represent a portion of the incidents to which police responded.

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

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Sox boss breaks ground on Madison St. development

ALEXA ROGALS/Staff Photographer

BOOM: Demolition begins at the old Molly Malones building on Friday, July 27, on Madison Street in Forest Park.

OYETAYO Full ride from page 1 Park on July 30. Every year the group awards scholarships to hard-working high school students from Proviso Township High School District 209.

But the recent Proviso Math and Science Academy (PMSA) graduate doesn’t have to worry about covering the rest of her college costs. Oyetayo has also won a full ride from the University of Illinois. She says she will use the $1,000 scholarship to cover her textbooks costs.

Oyetayo emigrated to the U.S. from Lagos, Nigeria in 2008 with her parents and two brothers. Her family settled in Westchester.

Her younger brother, now 15 years old, attends Proviso West High School and her older brother, now 21 years old, attends Loyola University in Chicago. Oyetayo was the only one of her siblings who attended PMSA. During family meals, her parents would regale her and her brothers with stories of what it was like to grow up in Nigeria. But Oyetayo hasn’t been able to visit Nigeria since she moved to America because of her busy academic schedule.

Oyetayo attended Westchester Middle School where, she says, she was used to doing well in all of her classes – even the advanced ones. When Oyetayo started at PMSA she struggled at first. She believed asking for help was a handicap rather than a tool that could help her succeed.

“I insisted upon struggling rather than simply asking for help and due to this, I received the lowest scores of my high school career,” Oyetayo wrote in her 209 Together scholarship essay.

This soon changed.

Oyetayo reached out to her parents and teachers for help.

She also fought against one of her well-ingrained vices –

A construction crew broke ground on the old Molly Malone’s-Brian Boru Irish pub site on July 27, and started demolition of the building at 7652 W. Madison St., on the lots between Dunkin’ Donuts and Mugsy’s.

Buyers closed on the site for $750,000 on May 8, down from the original $899,900 asking price listed on Redfin, according to public records. The Northbrook-based Madison Avenue Real Estate Group, managed by Chicago White Sox and Bulls Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf, plans to build a four-story commercial and residential building at the site. The Forest Park Village Council unanimously approved developers’ plans in late April, later amending the village zoning code to eliminate lot area restrictions on mixed-use developments to allow properties to cover 100 percent of a lot.

The Madison Avenue building will have commercial space on the bottom floor and 36 apartment units on the ascending three floors. Balconies will accompany apartments, and bike racks will be incorporated into the final design. Forty enclosed parking spaces will also be included on the ground floor.

Brian Boru, an Irish pub and eatery named after an 11th-century Irish king, closed in April 2016, less than a year after it opened. That pub succeeded Molly Malone’s, which closed in October 2014 after 12 years operating in Forest Park. Molly Malone’s was famous for its traditional Irish music jam sessions.

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tion throughout high school. procrastination.

“It was actually really strange that the classes that I ended “I realized probably mid-freshman year the reason PMSA is such a challenge is the workload. But the reason the work- up loving the most were those that I usually wouldn’t even load becomes excessive is because everyone waits to do it… have thought to take if I had an option at first. Like Ameriso really quickly I had to learn that if you have to do some- can government,” she said.

She credits the teacher who taught thing just do it quickly and efficiently and this class, Rachel Sands, with fostering then it’s done,” Oyetayo said. her love of learning about politics.

She learned to silence any distractions, “She would guide you through your like her iPhone, and surrounded herself thoughts but she would never tell you with work as she finished her assignwhat to think,” Oyetayo said. ments on her bed.

At the University of Illinois, Oyetayo “So that way if I want to get distracted, hopes to join a debate or politics club.

I get distracted by more work,” Oyetayo In the meantime, she says she’ll stick said with a laugh. with watching political satire shows Although, Oyetayo is working as a calike The Daily Show. shier at Goodwill this summer, she says Oyetayo says lessons from that one her parents didn’t want her to have a job high school government class are throughout high school. helping her navigate the current po“I was really lucky because my parents litical climate. She says she now double were able to provide everything. They checks the sources of the news she wanted me to focus on school so I looked consumes and does her own research at school as being my job,” Oyetayo said. when it comes to topics floating on the Instead of working at the local grocery internet. store like other high school students She and her family also sometimes might, Oyetayo worked to earn as many Submitted photo talk about their reactions to the Trump scholarships as she could to help pay for TOP NOTCH: In addition to a $1500 administration. college and also keep her grades up.

“We usually talk about how the govFor the past three years, the Westches- local scholarship, Oyetayo received ernment needs to go back to being a ter resident earned straight A’s in all of a full-ride to U of I. voice of the people rather than a voice her classes – even in her Advanced Placein its own,” she said. ment classes. This hard work earned her a Although Oyetayo might have stuck out in her middle spot in PMSA’s National Honor Society.

Oyetayo also balanced her academics with participa- school as a first-generation racial minority, she says she tion in her church’s gospel choir, and various high school never faced backlash from fellow students about this.

“I was lucky enough to go to schools where they were reclubs like the multicultural club, key club and the prom ally open and they just wanted to know more about where I committee.

Although Oyetayo plans to take the pre-med track in col- came from rather than put me down from coming from it,” lege, science is not the only subject that attracted her atten- Oyetayo said.

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Religion Guide Methodist

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West Suburban Temple Har Zion

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

Interfaith families are welcome.

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

Nursery Provided

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

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

Fair Oaks

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

744 Fair Oaks Ave. Oak Park 386-4920

Summer Worship Service

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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 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.

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

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

Aug 1 Lammas Christian Fast in Honor of Holy Mother of Jesus Orthodox Christian 2 Lughnassad-Imbolc Wicca/Pagan Northern and Southern Hemispheres 6 Transfiguration of the Lord Orthodox Christian 15 Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Christian Dormition of the Theotokos Orthodox Christian 22-25 Eid al Adha Islam 29 Beheading of St. John the Baptist Christian

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Tito’s 45s takes No Gloves title Softball superstars Tito’s 45s won the 50th annual No Glove Nationals tournament for the second year in a row on July 29, defeating the Chicago Dynasty team once again. Brian “Little B” Blackwell Jr. was named the most valuable player of the tournament.

Chicago Dynasty came in second in the 46-game tournament and Signature came in third.

Among the 24 teams competing, there was an eight-way tie for last, or 17th, place.

Started in 1969, the tournament began as an “All-Star” 16-inch softball tournament, a single-elimination affair, played during Labor Day weekend on the Park District of Forest Park’s only lit field. It was restricted to suburban teams and only 10 teams competed.

The heavily-favored Maywood Agents defeated the Cinderella Forest Park All Stars on Sept. 1, 1969, becoming the first champions.

Popularity certainly increased the

second year, when Chicago teams were invited. The competition later eventually evolved into the acclaimed No Glove Nationals Tournament, with attendance reaching 15,000 for the championship-round games.

In 2016, the Forest Park Review received the Media Award from the 16inch Softball Hall of Fame, recognizing the newspaper’s coverage of the tourney throughout its lifetime.

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(Clockwise from top left) Westside’s Zach Lerch (39) scoops up a grounder to third base. Smackout’s Mark Kasper (27) fumbles with the ball at home plate. Smackout’s John Pikes (18) catches a fly ball. Spectators watch games from the field. Smackout’s Zack Topps (44) hits the ball.

Alexa Rogals/Staff Photographer

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here are many ways to grow community. One of Forest Park’s most successful efforts has been the Community Garden. Almost a decade old, this simple project has transformed an overlooked sliver of public land along Harlem Avenue into a verdant gathering of gardeners.

It started small with 10 garden plots. But organically both flowers and vegetables grew along with friendships that can sometimes be hard to forge in an urban suburb.

A couple of years later, with active support from the village government, the site was expanded to 54 plots, a fence and, critically, a water source.

This growing season, with demand rising, each of the 54 plots is tended independently by neighbors from Forest Park, Oak Park, River Forest and environs. A longtime partnership with the Community Center helps stock its food pantry with fresh-grown produce in these summer months.

Credit goes to the volunteer leaders of this small movement, Jessica Rinks and Gina Thomas. They have nurtured something special here. Also though, in what is very special in Forest Park, there has been quiet, steady support from the village government. A big deal is not made, formal commissions are not formed, but problems get solved, help is offered and received.

Well done all around.

Sales tax givebacks

A small town without home-rule power lacks the endless tools for economic development that a bigger burg might have. But towns like Forest Park use what they have and, in this town’s case, spurring economic development has often been some version of a sales tax giveback.

In Forest Park such givebacks have been used to lure a news business — the Walgreen’s at Roosevelt and Harlem, for instance — or to retain an existing business: Currie Motors on Roosevelt Road. The deals differ in amount, length and terms but always involve the village government handing back a portion of the local sales tax to a business as an incentive to win its business.

The Review always reports on these deals, which always are approved in public session. Recently we reported on just such a pact with the owners of the new Living Fresh Market in the Forest Park mall. Frankly, though, we often lose track of them once they are in place.

Sifting through last week’s densely number- and factpacked Review news story on the passage of its annual appropriation ordinance, we noted that two of these development deals have successfully come to their intended conclusion. Over eight years, Currie Motors received $1.25 million in sales tax rebates. Bed Bath and Beyond’s rebate deal took 13 years to be fulfilled with that Harlem Avenue retailer receiving $385,000 in sales tax rebates.

The good news is that both those businesses continue in operation, paying property taxes, and now, throwing off sales tax revenues that will actively benefit the village.

Well done.

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Truth: The final frontier

astor Walter Mitty had a hard time sleeping Sunday night. Over the weekend he had experience after experience of people not being able to agree on what the facts are ... or the nature of reality itself.

So as he and Michael Rosenthal walked to Retro Grind for a latte on Monday morning, Michael said, “Walt, are you OK?” “It shows, huh?”

“Yeah, what’s wrong?” Michael said to his neighbor.

As they walked into the coffee shop, Michael said, “Hey, Zaphne. Walt and I decided to try one of your lattes. I like the new addition.”

Zaphne Hinkley smiled coyly. She and the two friends had this flirtatious thing going on for several years now, even though Pastor Mitty and Michael were twice her age. “I knew you two liked espresso drinks, so I converted half the space at Retro into a coffee shop just for you.”

Michael blushed but replied, “And we appreciate it.”

Pastor Mitty was in no mood for banter. The pair got their drinks and sat down at a table in the corner of the shop.

“So what’s up?”

“Michael, it started Saturday at the Main.”

Mitty took off his glasses, rubbed his eyes, and put the glasses back on. “You know what Alice is like. Well, before she even took our orders, she started in on us. She put her hands on her hips and said ‘President Trump really let you liberals have it in the speech he gave to the real Americans at the VFW convention.’ When one of the guys in the men’s group asked what she meant, Alice quoted Trump: ‘Don’t believe the crap you see from these reporters here. What you’re seeing and what you’re reading is not what’s happening.”

Pastor Mitty rubbed his eyes again. “All of the guys knew this was vintage Alice, of course, but Eric couldn’t contain himself. ‘Alice,’ he said, ‘The New York Times listed over 3,000 verified lies our so-called president has told in the last 18 months and you still believe him?’”

“You damn right, and I’m glad someone is finally telling it like it is.”

“Well,” Mitty continued, “the group more or less dismissed what Alice had said, agreeing she probably had bad potty training or something Freudian like that and recalled Pontius Pilate asking Jesus during his farce of a trial, ‘What is truth?’”

“I see the irony,” said Michael.

“Yeah, well,” Mitty continued, “at the coffee hour the next day at church, Dominique said he was bothered by what he had just learned — that 76 percent of murder victims in Chicago were black and before he could finish the sentence, Sharissa jumped in and said, ‘That’s what I’ve been trying to tell everyone forever. That’s clear evidence of what white racism and privilege have done to people of color.’

“Dominique paused before saying anything. I could tell he didn’t want to seem defensive. ‘And I also learned,’ he added, ‘that 70 percent of those doing the

killing were black.’ Sharissa actually stood up and said, ‘Dominique, where’d you get that stuff, from Fox News?’ Dominique quietly answered, ‘No, it was Ebony Magazine.’”

“Then what happened?” Michael asked.

Pastor Mitty took a sip of his latte which was already starting to cool down and said, “Sharissa just got angrier, pointed her finger and said, ‘Dominique, why are you trotting out statistics like that? It just makes white people comfortable in their white privilege.’ “‘I know, I know,’ Dominique replied, ‘but it’s the truth.’”

“Sounds like a lot of tension,” said Michael.

“You can say that again,” Mitty continued.

“I was glad to get out of there and get back home. But I didn’t want to dismiss what Sharissa said either, so I went online to PolitiFacts and was troubled by what I learned. More whites were killed by blacks last year than blacks were killed by whites.

“Then I found in the New York Times, of all places, a ‘Dear White People’ letter by Prof.

George Yancy, who declared that all white people are racist. Michael, I’ve been doing this diversity thing long enough to know that I should try to manage my defensiveness and continue reading to learn what the man meant by that statement.

“He wrote, ‘After all, you are part of a system that allows you to walk into stores where you are not followed, where you get to go for a bank loan and your skin does not count against you, where you don’t need to engage in the talk that black people and people of color must tell their children when they are confronted by white police officers.”

Michael tried to be a good listener, but finally responded. “You know, Walt. What you’ve been telling me stirs up some painful emotions. I’ve heard so many stories at temple about how if your last name was Blumenthal or Cohen or Greenberg you had a hard time getting a job unless you applied to a Jewish-owned business. Do you realize that back in the 1940s our temple in Poplar Park was bought as a straw purchase?”

“Straw purchase?”

“Yeah, a liberal Christian member of the ACLU bought it under his name and transferred the title to our congregation because no one in our little town at that time would sell property to a Jew. We can pass as ‘white’ but as soon as people heard the sound of our last names, we were denied access.”

“Are you angry about that?”

“I guess I am. You could hear it in my voice, couldn’t you?”

The two friends finished their lattes.

Finally, it was Pastor Mitty who broke the silence.

“Michael, it’s hard enough to separate fact from fiction these days, but isn’t there a time to speak the truth and a time to not say anything?”

“You mean,” said Michael, “that the so-called truth can be used to build bridges or walls?”

“And if you find you can’t speak the truth in love,” Pastor Mitty concluded, “then maybe it’s better to say nothing until your heart is in a better place.”

TOM

HOLMES

“ You mean

that the so-called truth can be used to build bridges or walls?”

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Some things are worth more than money

ow that Forest Parkers have the opportunity to vote on video gambling, it is time to have the discussion about whether or not it should be legal in our village. It’s sure to be lively, and I hope it is civil.

People ask why I am against video gambling; I assure you I’m not a “teetotaler,” or a busybody, or an anti-capitalist, but I do have strong reasons why I will vote to return to keeping it illegal, as it had been since the village was incorporated. I understand why bar owners would want video gambling; if I could have a machine installed in our front yard that printed out money, yeah, I’d be tempted, so I can see why they have been fighting so hard to prevent Forest Parkers from voting on it, but I think relying on income from gambling is short-sighted, and will cost the village (and the bar owners) in the long run.

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I believe the gambling machines threaten the hard-won improvements made to the village. When we first moved here 24 years ago, Madison was not an area where a lot of folks chose to spend their time and money, but with the hard work of dedicated individuals, it is now a great area to visit — there are lots of family-friendly stores and inviting shops and restaurants.

I spend a lot of money locally; our friends from neighboring towns come here to spend their money, and we bring guests from out of town. I believe the presence of video gambling machines undoes that hard work. Places with the machines now look and feel like low-end casinos instead of neighborhood bars. I have met folks from out of town (not involved in this debate) who expressed dismay at the changes in some local watering places with the presence of these machines.

It’s important to know that while we don’t have gambling signs now, the sign solution

AMY BINNISCALVEY One View

the village came up with will not withstand a challenge in court; our own village attorney said so. I don’t trust that the bar owners (or the large, powerful gaming industry) won’t make the same argument for signs that they made for having the machines. In the beginning, bar owners said they needed gambling machines to be able to compete with bars in Berwyn. How long before they say they need signs so they can compete with the bars in Berwyn who have signs? And frankly, with the shenanigans that have gone on over this issue, I don’t trust anything that isn’t legally binding. (For that matter, the per-machine fees that the village is currently charging also wouldn’t hold up in court because we are not a home-rule municipality, so that income could disappear.)

Who are we as a town? What’s more important to us in our hometown, the quality of life in our village or less than half a percent of our budget in income from gambling? As a village, we often choose quality over money. It costs money to have fireworks

Growing up with the game

s a young Little League baseball player, I learned the sport on these same fields. We all knew exactly when the tournament was on the calendar and always took the opportunity to shag fly balls during pre-game batting practice as middle-schoolers (or younger). We learned 16-inch softball by watching the best the sport had to offer — both during the league games in Forest Park and then during the tournament of the summer, the No Gloves Nationals.

As a teenager, I had my first jobs at the park district — lifeguard, day camp counselor, scorekeeper, concession stand worker, and a rare appearance as a maintenance crew substitute. Eventually, the neighborhood guys I grew up with put together a team to join the fun — Spillage. How could we not? We watched the Screwballs win trophies and the No Gloves turn our town into the Mecca of Chicago’s game.

As life took me to Dubuque, Iowa and Loras College, the easiest and most rewarding way for me to stay involved was to return to score and announce the games at the No Gloves one weekend each year. My parents, Bruce and Cathy, remain proud Forest Park residents. Eventually, the seed planted on these fields at the park district turned into a career for me — sports information director for seven-plus years at an NCAA Division III school, my alma mater, doing very similar work as a

statistician and announcer and play-by-play man.

So I returned summer after summer, as a 20-something, reuniting with the friends I grew up with to tell stories over draft beers.

Then back for more as a 30-something husband and father, sharing the sport with a family of my own. I haven’t missed a tournament since those early days as a Little Leaguer.

This park district and this tournament, and more recently the Hall of Fame, are special. Plain and simple. In my opinion, this weekend is the “front porch” of our Chicagoland town. For some people, this tournament is all they see. It is a glimpse into the hospitality and spirit of a community. For those who live here, it is a true point of pride — welcoming guests into our home. If you get past the front porch and interact with our community beyond this weekend, you see and feel the same diverse and genuine energy that makes Forest Park and our park district what it is: one of a kind.

And I can’t be the first person who has told you that this is all made possible by the people of this town, the ones who volunteer their time or earn their living here. It doesn’t really matter which. We all feel the same pride and responsibility to make guests feel welcome and at the same time ensure the friends we grew up with are our friends for life.

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As softball fans, you’re probably most familiar with the leadership of Dave Novak and Larry Piekarz. They deserve every compliment and kind word you can come up with for building this tournament into what it has become during my lifetime. But there are many, many more people who define this tournament and this town. I promise you. Bud Boy and Larry Buckley and Grace Kenney. Every commissioner and full-time employee, many of whom I am thrilled to call my friends. Every grounds crew member or maintenance man. Every cook on the grill. Every office worker behind the scenes. And yes, every scorekeeper, too (thanks for everything over the years, Mr. Stats!). Each and every one of them makes this front porch the best combination of class and outright fun around.

Congratulations, Forest Park! And, of course, thank you for all you’ve given me.

I’ve got 38+ years of immense pride to go with the memories stamped on my brain, and we’ve all got 50 years of the best softball anywhere to hang our hats on! The Best of the Best play at Forest Park! #NeverHadEmNeverWill Jon Denham is the scorekeeper and PA announcer for the No Gloves tourney, 19962018 (approximately), and for the championship game 2001-2018 (approximately). A Forest Park native, he returns from Iowa every summer since he left for college and started his adult life in Dubuque, Iowa, in the fall of 1998.

on the Fourth of July, as does planting and maintaining flowers on Madison, but we, as a community, decide it’s worth spending that money to increase our quality of life.

So while video gambling has brought in less than half a percent of our budget in income (enough to run the village for about 44 hours last year) what is it costing us? I believe it’s a bad deal for the village, and, in the long run, for the bar owners. It’s shortsighted. If someone comes to Forest Park with an extra $20, everyone makes more money if they spend that money on goods and services instead of gambling. It’s simple economics.

I have other reasons (the insidious nature of the machines which are designed to be addictive, the normalization of gambling for children leads to more gambling addicts, etc.), but primarily it’s about the quality of life in the village. What do we want Forest Park to look and feel like? Forest Park has fought hard to be competitive, vibrant, and contemporary, and I think gambling machines threaten all the progress that has been made, and will cost us more in the long run.

Amy Binns-Calvey is a longtime Forest Park resident.

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CASHIERS WANTED OPRFHS is looking for experienced cashiers for permanent, mid-day 3.5 hour shifts during the school year. $11.04/hour. High School Degree reqd. Must complete Food Handler Training within two weeks of being hired. Must have prior experience as cashier. Must be able to comprehend detailed oral and or written instructions. Must be able to work cooperatively with other staff members and be able to work independently. Apply ONLY ONLINE at http://www.oprfhs.org/, About, Employment Opportunities PARALEGAL POSITION Local solo lawyer 25 years in the community looking for paralegal experienced in real estate transactions, and court e-filing. Hours flexible. Open to either full-time or part-time. Experience a must. Pay commensurate with experience.

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

Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before August 28, 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 The Village of Oak Park is soliciting Request for Proposals Solicitation #18-787: For a Consultant to develop a recommended 5-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for the Villageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Surface Parking Lots (off-street lots) Submissions Due: 08/16/2018 at 10:00 am For further information or a copy of the Request for Proposal contact: Parking and Mobility Services Division Village of Oak Park, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois, 60302 Tel. 708/358-7275, Ext 5754 E-mail: parking@oak-park.us Published in Wednesday Journal 8/1/2018

ALLEY PAVING PROJECT 3500 BLOCK BETWEEN PRAIRIE AVENUE AND FORESTÂ AVENUE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT NO. 361 This project will include the construction of a Portland cement concrete alley pavement, stormwater management improvements including permeable pavers and infiltration trenches, and other related work on and along the public alley located in the 3500 block between Prairie Avenue and Forest Avenue.

Sealed bids will be received up to the hour of 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday, the 15th day of August, 2018, in the Village Hall located at 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois. All sealed bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud at 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday, the 15th day of August, 2018 at the Brookfield Village Hall.

Bidding documents, consisting of the bid proposal, project specifications, and project plans are on file in the office of the Village Manager and available at the office of Edwin Hancock Engineering Co., 9933 Roosevelt Road, Westchester, Illinois 60154, upon payment of a non-refundable charge of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) per set of bidding documents. No bidding documents will be issued after 4:30 P.M. on Friday, the 10th day of August, 2018.

Bid proposals must be submitted on the forms provided.

The contractor will be paid in special assessment bonds and vouchers at par. Said bonds will draw interest at the rate of six percent (6%) per annum.

All bid proposals offered must be accompanied by a bid bond in an amount which shall not be less

than Ten Percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid, or a cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check, or certified check, made payable to the Order of the President and Board of Local Improvements of the Village of Brookfield, as a guarantee that if the bid proposal is accepted, a contract will be entered into and the performance of the contract properly secured.

No bid proposal shall be considered unless accompanied by such bid bond or check.

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

The bidder requesting the interpretation shall be responsible for its prompt delivery. At the request of the bidder, or in the event that the Village deems the interpretation to be substantive, the interpretation will be made by written addendum duly issued by the Village. In the event that a written addendum is issued, either as a result of a request for interpretation or the result of a change in the bidding documents issued by the Village, a copy of such addendum will be mailed to all prospective bidders. The Village will not assume responsibility for receipt of such addendum. In all cases it will be the biddersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; responsibility to obtain all addenda issued.

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

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

BOARD OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS VILLAGE OF BROOKFIELD, ILLINOIS By:

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS VILLAGE OF BROOKFIELD Notice is hereby given by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Brookfield, Illinois that bid proposals will be received for the following projects: 2018 Sidewalk Improvements Project This project includes the installation of approximately 10,000 square feet of sidewalk at various locations throughout the village.

Sealed bids will be received by mail or other delivery up to the hour of 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 21, 2018, in the Office of the Village Clerk, 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois 60513, and will be publicly opened and read at that time. Bids delivered in person will be accepted weekdays between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM only.

Bidding documents are available at the Village of Brookfield Village Hall, Front Desk, 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois 60513, upon payment of a non-refundable charge of Ten Dollars ($10.00) per set of bidding documents. No bidding documents will be issued after 4:00 P.M. on Friday, August 17, 2018.

All bid proposals offered must be accompanied by a bid bond in an amount not be less than Five Percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid or a cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check or certified check, made payable to the Order of the President and Board of Trust-

ees of the Village of Brookfield and in an amount not less than Five Percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid, as a guarantee that if the bid proposal is accepted, a contract will be entered into and the performance of the contract properly secured. No bid proposal shall be considered unless accompanied by such bid bond or check.

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

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

The bidder requesting the interpretation shall be responsible for its prompt delivery.

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

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

BY ORDER THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF BROOKFIELD, ILLINOIS

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LEGAL NOTICE FOREST PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Lump sum sealed bids will be received by the Board of Library Trustees of the Village of Forest Park for Roof Restoration at the Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Boulevard, Forest Park, IL 60130. Sealed bids will be received on or before, but not after 2:00 PM on Thursday, August 9 at the Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Boulevard, Forest Park, IL 60130. Bids received after that time will not be considered. All Bids shall be addressed and delivered to the circulation desk immediately inside the entrance to the building on or before the time set forth above. Sealed envelopes or packages containing the Bid Forms shall be transmitted to the attention of the “Library Director” and shall be marked or endorsed with the title of the Bid (“Sealed Bid for Forest Park Public Library Roof Restoration”) and the Bidder’s full legal name.

The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Library meeting room on the lower level at 2:00 PM on Thursday, August 9, 2018. Bids shall be submitted in the form and manner contained in the Bidding Requirements.

Contractors may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from any BHFX Digital Imaging location. Please contact BHFX at (847) 593-3161 to obtain a set of Bidding Documents or visit their Plan Room online at www. bhfxplanroom.com. Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the BHFX online Plan Room at no charge to bidders. Bidders shall be responsible for the costs of reproduction of printed copies.

A pre-bid meeting will be held at the project site on Thursday, July 26 at 9:00 AM. Attendance is strongly encouraged for all bidders; this will be

the only opportunity for prospective bidders to examine conditions on the roof where work will be taking place. Prospective bidders shall meet the Owner and Architect in the meeting room on the lower level of the Library for the pre-bid meeting.

Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond or a cashier’s check in the amount of 10% of the total bid, made payable to Forest Park Public Library, as a guarantee that the successful bidder will promptly execute a satisfactory contract, will furnish a satisfactory performance bond and payment bond and proceed with the work. Upon failure to do so, the bidder shall forfeit the amount deposited as liquidated damages and no mistakes, errors, exclusions, or omissions on the part of the bidder shall excuse the bidder or entitle the bidder to a return of the aforementioned amount.

No bid will be considered unless the bidder shall furnish evidence satisfactory to the Board of Trustees that the bidder has the necessary facilities, abilities, experience, equipment, financial and physical resources available to fulfill the conditions of the Contract and execute the work, should the Contract be awarded such bidder.

Bidders will examine the plans and specifications and the location in which said work is to be done and judge for themselves all the circumstances and surrounding known and reasonably foreseen conditions affecting the cost and nature of the work, and all bids will be presumed to be based on such examination, familiarity and judgment.

The successful bidder shall be re-

quired to provide a Performance Bond and a Material and Labor Payment Bond in the amount of 100% of the Contract Amount, as well as liability and property insurance as required by the Bidding Requirements before commencing work. The successful bidder shall enter into a formal contract based on the conditions and requirements in the Bidding Requirements and the Bidding Requirements will be incorporated into the Contract.

Not less than the prevailing wage shall be paid for labor on the work to be done as required by law.

The successful bidder will be required to comply with the provisions of all State of Illinois and federal laws concerning public works projects as well as the State of Illinois Human Rights Act and the regulations of the Illinois Human Rights Commission.

The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive any technicalities and irregularities in the bidding and to hold the bid proposals for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of opening set forth above.

Questions about the bid documents should be submitted, in writing, to Andy Dogan, Williams Architects at ardogan@williams-architects.com.

Responses to questions submitted by bidders during the bidding period shall be in the form of written addendum to all plan holders of record.

By order of the Board of Trustees of the Forest Park Public Library, Cook County, Illinois. Dated at Forest Park, Illinois this 19th day of July, 2018.

Pilar Shaker, Library Director

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PUBLIC NOTICE PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME In the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, County Department, County Division. In the matter of the petition of David Owens for change of name to Jose David Owens, Case No. 2018M4001049 Notice is given you, the public, that on February 13, 2018, I have filed a Petition For Change of Name in this Court, asking the Court to change my present name of David Owens to the name of Jose David Owens. This case will be heard in Courtroom 111 on September 11, 2018 at 9:30 a.m..

Published in Forest Park Review 7/18, 7/25, 8/1/2018

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D18154952 on July 11, 2018. Under the Assumed Business Name of NSANO with the business located at: 9851 DRURY LN, WESTCHESTER, IL 60154. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: WHILHELMINA LONGDON POKU, 9851 DRURY LN, WESTCHESTER, IL 60154.

Published in Forest Park Review 7/18, 7/25, 8/1/2018

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D18154961 on July 11, 2018. Under the Assumed Business Name of SAM’S FRANK AND ERNEST TRANPORT with the business located at: 742 WESLEY AVE., OAK PARK, IL 60304. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: JEFFREY JAMES HANNEMAN, 742 WESLEY AVE. OAK PARK, IL 60304.

Published in Wednesday Journal 7/18, 7/25, 8/1/2018

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D 18154953 on July 11, 2018. Under the Assumed Business Name of ASHANTI SIGNS AND GRAPHICS with the business located at: 9851 DRURY LN, WESTCHESTER, IL 60154. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: NICHOLAS POKU, 9851 DRURY LANE WESTCHESTER, IL 60154.

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D18154918 on July 6, 2018. Under the Assumed Business Name of ILL-SEN with the business located at: 9020 W 23RD ST, NORTH RIVERSIDE, IL 60546. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: JORGE REYESORTIZ, 9020 W 23RD ST, NORTH RIVERSIDE, IL 60546.

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D18154917 on July 6, 2018. Under the Assumed Business Name of DEDWORDZ CONSULTING with the business located at:3710 BLANCHAN AVE, BROOKFIELD, IL 60513. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: DANIEL EDWARDS 3710 BLANCHAN AVE, BROOKFIELD, IL 60513

Published in Forest Park Review 7/18, 7/25, 8/1/2018

Published in RB Landmark 7/18, 7/25, 8/1/2018

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D18154938 on July 10, 2018. Under the Assumed Business Name of THE OTHERSIDE LANDSCAPING COMPANY with the business located at: 8500 88TH AVE, JUSTICE, IL 60458. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: THOMAS RUSNAK, 8500 88TH AVE JUSTICE, IL 60458

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLNOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, PROBATE DIVISION Estate of MARIE C. CICHON, Deceased No. 2018 P813 That the Order Admitting Will to Probate and Appointing Representative in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois was granted on February 28, 2018 for the Estate of Marie C. Cichon, Deceased and that DONALD BENISCHEK was appointed as the Independent Executor and letters of office have issued and states under the penalties of perjury that: 1. Marie C. Cichon died December 26, 2017, leaving a will dated July 7, 2009.

2. The approximate value of the estate in this state is: Personal $1,000, Real: $200,000, Annual Income from Real Estate $0.

3. The names and post office addresses of the testator’s heirs and legatees are set forth on Exhibit A made a part of this petition.

4. The testator nominated as executor of the following, qualified and willing to act: Donald Benischek, 25555 Sunnyside, Westchester, IL 60154.

5. The name and post office address of the personal fiduciary designated to act during independent administration for each heir or legatee who is a minor or disabled person are shown on Exhibit A, a part of this petition.

6. This ad also requests that any unknown heirs make themselves known to the attorney herein.

7. This ad will serve as a notice to creditors that they have 6 months from the date of filing of this petition to submit their claims.

Petitioner asks that the will be admitted to probate and that letters testamentary issue.

Atty Name: Matt Leuck Attorney for Petitioner 84 E. Burlington, 2W Riverside, IL 60546 708-447-3166 Atty No. 11017 Published in Landmark 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/2018

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D18154919 on July 9, 2018. Under the Assumed Business Name of ECOKARAT JEWELRY with the business located at: 131 N MARION, OAK PARK, IL 60301.

The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: JOSE TORRES, 131 N MARION OAK PARK, IL 60301.

Published in Wednesday Journal 7/18, 7/25, 8/1/2018

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D18154887 on July 3, 2018. Under the Assumed Business Name of THE COUCH DIVAS with the business located at: 915 HIGHLAND AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60304. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: TAMARA MEACHAM CHAVEZ 915 HIGHLAND AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60304 Published in Wednesday Journal 7/18, 7/25, 8/1/2018

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Published in RB Landmark 7/25, 81, 8/8/2018

PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given by the Board of Education of Riverside Brookfield High School District 208, Cook County, Illinois, that a tentative budget for said school district for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018, will be on file and conveniently available at the school district’s administrative office’s at Riverside Brookfield High School District 208, 160 Ridgewood Road, Riverside, Illinois from and after 8:00 a.m. August 1, 2018.

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing on said budget will be held at 7:00 p.m. on September 11, 2018, at Riverside Brookfield High School District 208, 160 Ridgewood Road, Riverside, Illinois.

Published in RB Landmark 8/1/2018

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D18155074 on July 26, 2018. Under the Assumed Business Name of PL CAPITAL with the business located at: 1035 S ELMWOOD AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60304. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: PAUL LANDERMAN 1035 S ELMWOOD AVE OAK PARK, IL 60304 Published in Wednesday Journal 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/2018

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.MARTINA CUMMINGS A/K/A MARTINA N CUMMINGS, A/K/A MARTINA M CUMMINGS, VILLAGE OF MAYWOOD Defendants 2017 CH 12374 1818 SOUTH 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 May 30, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 31, 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 1818 SOUTH 3RD AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-14-305-0300000.

The real estate is improved with a single family home with a detached two car garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the

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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.

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 264193.

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. 264193 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 2017 CH 12374 TJSC#: 38-4775 I3091415

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The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $348,981.68.

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 The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 2911717 For information call between the hours of 1pm–3pm. Please refer to file number 17-082298.

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

SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 17-082298 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 17 CH 2184 TJSC#: 38-5777 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.SHEILA HARRIS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES LLC Defendants 17 CH 2184 550 ANDY DRIVE Melrose Park, IL 60160 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 16, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 550 ANDY DRIVE, Melrose Park, IL 60160

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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 14-16-00406.

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. 14-16-00406 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 005753 TJSC#: 38-5862 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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TRUSTEE TO CITIBANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR BNC MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST SERIES 2007-3, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-3; Plaintiff, vs.

OLLIE L. EVANS, III; TAMMY T. EVANS; SHAMROCK BANCORP, INC. F/K/A HOME FAMILY MORTGAGE CORP.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 CH 15919 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, August 28, 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. 15-08-414-011-0000.

Commonly known as 501 Hyde Park Avenue, Bellwood, IL 60104.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 3609455 W17-1190.

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Premises will NOT be open for inspection, and Plaintiff makes no representations nor any warranties as to the condition of the property.

There shall be no proration of taxes, assessments, water bills or any other bill that may accrue or has accrued in association with the property.

The deposit required at the time of sale will be between 10% and 25% of the successful bid. The balance of the bid amount is required to be paid with in 24 hours of sale. All payments of the amount bid shall be in certified funds.

The judgment amount is $184,268.61 with accruing post judgment interest and accruing costs.

At any time, if the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser shall have no recourse or claims against the plaintiff’s attorney(s).

Prospective bidders are to check the court file and verify all information herein and therein.

Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments, and any liens or encumbrances that have priority.

For information contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Scott R. Barfuss 24 East Avenue Riverside, Illinois 60546 Telephone number: 708-788-4870 Attorney No. 56646 This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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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 The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 2911717 For information call between the hours of 1pm–3pm. Please refer to file number 17-084976.

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

SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 17-084976 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 17 CH 16244 TJSC#: 38-4751 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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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 14-16-08727.

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. 14-16-08727 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 11 CH 026295 TJSC#: 38-5960 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.

I3094101

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

ALLEN SPENCE, JR.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 18 CH 2874 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, August 27, 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. 15-16-123-065-0000.

Commonly known as 1124 PARK PLACE, 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. 18-004644 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3093361 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF THE STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-BC2 Plaintiff, -v.EMILY CAMPBELL-WARD, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF VICTOR L. WARD, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, STATE OF ILLINOIS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR VICTOR L. WARD (DECEASED) Defendants 16 CH 005753 2906 MADISON STREET 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 May 16, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 21, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2906 MADISON STREET, BELLWOOD, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-16-201-0730000.

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION FATHER & SONS HOME IMPROVEMENT II, INC. Plaintiff, v.

PHILLIP THIGPEN, PAULA THIGPEN, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, v.

PHILLIP THIGPEN, PAULA R. R. THIGPEN, FATHER & SONS HOME IMPROVEMENT II, INCORPORATED, UNKNOWN OWNERS, AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

10 CH 50690 consolidated with 12 CH 34116 322 47th Avenue BELLWOOD IL 60104 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above cause on June 24, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will, on August 31, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at 120 W. Madison, Suite 718, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment: Commonly known as 322 S. 47th Ave., Bellwood, IL 60104 Property Index Number: 15-08-229026-0000 The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence.

The Judgment amount was $184,268.61 Sale shall be under the following terms: The real estate described herein, with all improvements, fixtures and appurtenances is sold in “as is” condition. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/ B/A MR. COOPER Plaintiff, -v.ANITA REDMOND A/K/A ANITA L. REDMOND, FOREST PLACE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Defendants 17 CH 16244 310 LATHROP AVENUE, UNIT 303 Forest Park, IL 60130 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 1, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 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 310 LATHROP AVENUE, UNIT 303, Forest Park, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-12-429-0621101 and 15-12-429-062-1062.

The real estate is improved with a condominium.

The judgment amount was $98,372.90.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION MTGLQ INVESTORS, LP Plaintiff, -v.SALVADOR GUZMAN, RITA GUZMAN, CITIBANK, N.A. F/K/A CITIBANK, FSB AS MORTGAGEE UNDER DOCUMENT UNDER DOCUMENT 0521426004 Defendants 11 CH 026295 152 N. 22ND AVENUE MELROSE PARK, IL 60160 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 10, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 24, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 152 N. 22ND AVENUE, MELROSE PARK, IL 60160 Property Index No. 15-10-102-0410000, Property Index No. 15-10102-042-0000.

The real estate is improved with a multi-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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE (CWALT 2004-2CB) Plaintiff, -v.CHARLES J. NOVAK, KATHLEEN A. NOVAK A/K/A KATHLEEN

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CLASSIFIED REAL ESTATE FOR SALE ANN NOVAK, BEERMANN SWERDLOVE LLP, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., FIRSTMERIT BANK, N.A. S/B/M TO MIDWEST BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, GERALDINE M. REDMOND, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 09899 1537 SOUTH ELGIN AVENUE FOREST PARK, IL 60130 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 22, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 23, 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 1537 SOUTH ELGIN AVENUE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-24-215-0340000.

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

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 8255.

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Attorney File No. 8255 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 15 CH 09899 TJSC#: 38-5959 I3093938 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR SG MORTGAGE SECURITIES TRUST 2006-FRE2, ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FRE2 Plaintiff, -v.BRENDA JONES A/K/A BRENDA GIVENS A/K/A BRENDA L. JONES, LEE T. JONES A/K/A LEE TORICE JONES, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., THE LAW OFFICES OF BEVERLY A. PEKALA, P.C., CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. F/K/A CAPITAL ONE BANK Defendants 16 CH 8669 4928 SAINT PAUL COURT 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 November 9, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 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 4928 SAINT PAUL COURT, Hillside, IL 60162 Property Index No. 15-07-401-0300000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $196,909.62.

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 The sales

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clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 2911717 For information call between the hours of 1pm–3pm. Please refer to file number 16-079942.

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

SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 16-079942 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 16 CH 8669 TJSC#: 38-6038 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.

I3094391

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 221 S. 17TH AVE., MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-10-400-0090000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $117,392.50.

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 2120-14596.

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

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

HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 2120-14596 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 18 CH 01687 TJSC#: 38-3954

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.

I3087554

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 14-17-03643.

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. 14-17-03643 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 004396 TJSC#: 38-4935 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.

I3093002

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 14-17-05481.

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. 14-17-05481 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 006256 TJSC#: 38-6096 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.

I3094563

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION ROUNDPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING CORPORATION; Plaintiff, vs.

JOHNNY J. WHITING AKA JOHNNY WHITING; 7314 RANDOLPH CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; RANDOLPH WEST NO. 2 CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; CITY OF CHICAGO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 18 CH 4383 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, September 6, 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. 15-12-426-023-1024.

Commonly known as 7314 Randolph Street, Unit 4H, Forest Park, IL 60130.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g) (1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 3609455 W17-0927.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3094192 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.RICHARD THOMAS, JR., CATHERINE J. THOMAS Defendants 18 CH 01687 221 S. 17TH AVE. MAYWOOD, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 4, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 13, 2018, at The

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.GUILLERMO CHAVEZ, RAYMUNDO REYES, SMITHROTHCHILD FINANCIAL COMPANY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 004396 22 S. 15TH 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 June 8, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 10, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 22 S. 15TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-10-224-0190000; 15-10-224-020-0000.

The real estate is improved with a residence.

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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION MORTGAGE CLEARING CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.CRISTIAN ALBA, ILLINOIS FINANCE AUTHORITY, CITY OF DECATUR, THE 38 KING ARTHUR COURT CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 006256 38 KING ARTHUR COURT, UNIT 6 NORTHLAKE, IL 60164 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 23, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 30, 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 38 KING ARTHUR COURT, UNIT 6, NORTHLAKE, IL 60164 Property Index No. 12-30-402-0601006.

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

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

RAMAH A LEE, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 16 CH 14576 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, September 11, 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: Commonly known as 29 N IRVING AVE, HILLSIDE, IL 60162.

P.I.N. 15-18-229-005-0000.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Ms. Kimberly S. Reid at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Marinosci Law Group, PC, 134 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. (312) 940-8580. 1611325 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3094703

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Tim y believe Happy anniversary to Peggy and ness owners and or other surface breeding fish. goldfish go the push residents out of the On Aug. 12 at 10:39 a.m., you can learn a lot about textile by some to village is ■ Jackie is a former Chicago and Elmwood Park schoolat the library. You’ll practice spinning, carding, making m unwarranted keep video gamblin mov teacher with an undying love for music, friendly pets and ae to put the and dying raw wool. This activity is for kids 6 and under. g , and issue to a was host of life’s other treasures too numerous to list. She villa Registration is encouraged since space is limited. Stories binding refe they oppose the ge council, born on the far southwest side of Chicago in a great neighrendum whe will be told as the textile working is ongoing. Remember, Sorice, who they believe, shou n the borhood when it was a great time to be young.

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

You can visit the garden center or mail a check to Empowering Gardens Inc., P.O. Box 2161, Oak Park, 60303. You’re invited to visit subscribe to Talk of the town their website and their monthly gardening tips. You are also invited to “like” them on Facebook. You couldn’t spend your garden money in a better place.

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

A timely pamphlet at the library discusses mosquitos and mosquitohern orth borne diseases found in northern phlet amp Illinois. An informative pamphlet P ark Public is available at the Forest Park cusseed in Library. Some diseases discussed us, Viru the pamphlet are West Nilee Virus, s,, quitos, which cycles between mosquitos, humans and other animals. Crows and blue jays are especially vulnerable, as are eagles. Several years ago the virus exploded in our area and blue jays and crows are still rarely seen. Such plagues as malaria and yellow fever, on

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