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Video gaming

referendum supporters file their petitions Organizers expect signatures to be challenged

By DAVID POLLARD Contributing Reporter

A group of Forest Park residents took the next step toward giving voters a stake in determining whether video gambling should be allowed in the village.

Patrick Jacknow, one of about 30

residents leading a petition drive to get the issue on the November ballot, said he and other organizers met at Forest Park Village Hall at 11:30 a.m., Aug. 8 to file the 2,939 signatures they were able to collect to make it happen. To put a binding referendum on See PETITIONS FILED on page 3

Madison merchants give mixed reviews on Music Fest II Some took advantage of the opportunity, some say they couldn’t

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Polyester the clown watches performers during the International Clown Week Celebration at Woodlawn Cemetery in Forest Park on August 7. See more photos on page 5.

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By TOM HOLMES Contributing Reporter

In an article that ran in the Review on July 13, Laurie Kokenes, executive director of the Forest Park Chamber of Commerce, said the purpose of

Music Fest is “to keep Forest Park’s name out there, showcase our village and local businesses, and create an opportunity for Madison Street exposure.”

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Bringing the past alive, 8-Tracks at a time

orest Parker residents don’t need much of a reason to celebrate. Take the Annual 8-Track Party hosted

by Joe and Joanne Donoghue on Aug. 6. Over 70 people packed their backyard to listen to oldies played on a device that’s been on the endangered list since 1982. The music evoked memories of sitting in a basement in the ’70s surrounded by black light posters.

That’s where I first discovered the technological marvel of 8-Tracks.

My friend’s older brother had a collection of seminal rock that shaped our musical tastes. Playing the tapes was so easy, compared to keeping the tone arm down on our scratched-up records (taping a penny to it helped). We no longer had to endure snap, crackle and pop, or lift the needle when it got stuck.

During that same period, Joe Donoghue discovered 8-Tracks. He had an underthe-dash unit in his ’74 Vega, blasting “School’s Out” by Alice Cooper, on his way home from Proviso East. Joe had a case of 8-Tracks filled with The Who and other music now known as “classic rock.” Though 8-Tracks were phased out in the ’80s, Joe still clings to the format.

8-Tracks were invented in 1964 and promoted by the auto industry, with Detroit installing them in GTOs and Firebirds. Home tape players came out a few years later, and 8-tracks soared to become the most popular music format. They held an entire album divided into tracks. This meant that the track could change mid-song but we got used to it.

There were other problems with the tracks. The tape could start doubletracking, so you were basically listening

Seek binding referendum from page 1 the ballot, the group had to get at least 25 percent of registered voters in the village to sign the petition — or 2,304 residents — which they surpassed.

Jacknow believes their signatures will probably be challenged, but he thinks they have a big enough cushion of signatures to secure a binding referendum on the ballot.

The village board would also have to vote to approve putting the referendum on the ballot as well.

Over the past several months the issue of whether to have video gambling in the

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TIME TRAVEL: Joe Donoghue hosting the 8-Track party. to two songs at the same time. The tape could become tangled or break. It could start playing the tape upside down, so the music would be muffled. Still, the 8-track remained the king of recorded music until it was dethroned by the cassette tape.

Fans like Joe, however, have kept the legacy alive. He began collecting 8-Tracks 15 years ago and threw his first 8-Track Party in 2004. Partygoers brought tapes and players to the party, and Joe’s collection has grown to over 600 tapes. Most are over 40 years old and have languished in garages and basements. Some have been victims of floods.

Tapes that have given up the ghost are displayed on a fence, known as the “Wall of Shame.” There’s also some “bad stuff ” in the collection that deserves the same treatment, like Don Ho. His youngest tape is a Wham album from 1984. “That can go on the Wall of Shame, even if it’s still working,” Joe quipped. Keeping the players working is also problematic. Joe cleans them and tries to replace parts. He substi-

village has created heated concern and debate, with both the village and private citizens organizing separate forums on the issue and residents putting signs opposing the idea in their windows and on their front lawns. Bar and bar/restaurant owners in the village have lobbied as well, saying that allowing video gambling would make their businesses more competitive with similar businesses in surrounding villages that already have it. They contend that their businesses are suffering as a result.

Jacknow, who owns his own real estate business in the village, said the bars and bar/restaurants were here before video gambling and not having video gambling shouldn’t make much difference.

“They need to look at their business model again,” he said. “There was no gambling when they came here.”

tuted a hair band for the belt inside one of them. “The only tapes it will play,” he said, “are by hair bands.”

Joe also has some excellent tapes by the Rolling Stones and Rush that have great sound quality. The crowd enjoyed these jams, along with good conversation. When someone popped in “The King,” Joe appeared with dark glasses and sideburns. He was dressed in a fur-lined bomber jacket.

I don’t remember Elvis’ fur period but Joe quickly found it uncomfortable.

Next year, he plans to hold another 8-Track party during the first weekend of August. He’s shooting for a hundred people to show up. If guests have trouble finding Joe’s house, they should simply look for the backyard fence with a Cheap Trick 8-Track hanging from it.

■ 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.

If the referendum gets on the ballot, Jacknow and his supporters hope voters come out against it. He said some who were in favor of video gambling signed the petition saying putting the issue to a vote was the right thing to do.

“They said, ‘I’d like to see it voted on because that’s our process,’” Jacknow noted.

“I didn’t encounter one negative person.”

Bar owners hope residents will reach out to them to get their point of view on the issue if the issue ends up on the ballot.

Aug. 15 is the last day to file objections to referendum signatures. Aug. 22 is the last day for the village council to vote to allow a binding referendum on the ballot. The next village council meeting is Aug. 22.

Sept. 1 is the deadline for the Cook County Clerk to certify a referendum for the Nov. 8 general election ballot.

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Council swears in new deputy fire chief and lieutenant Chiappetta and Conrad fill out department leadership

By ROBERT J. LIFKA Contributing Reporter

With the swearing in of Phil Chiappetta as deputy chief and Tim Conrad as lieutenant at Monday’s Forest Park Village Council meeting, the village Fire Department’s leadership team has been restored to full strength.

The appointments of Chiappetta and Con-

rad conclude a series of moves triggered in June when Fire Chief Steve Glinke announced his retirement and Bob McDermott was promoted from deputy chief to replace him. Although he retired as fire chief, Glinke continues to serve the village as director of public health and safety.

The final move will be hiring a new firefighter, which McDermott said he hopes to do by early September.

Family, friends and co-workers of Chiappetta and Conrad packed the council chambers Monday, just as those of McDermott did when he was sworn in as fire chief in June.

Mayor Anthony Calderone, after administering the oaths of office to Chiappetta and Conrad, acknowledged the presence of nearly the entire Fire Department, asking jokingly if anybody was working and wondering what would happen if there were a

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fire. He also noted the presence of several retired Forest Park firefighters “who came from the bullpen,” which he termed a “great tribute” to Chiappetta and Conrad.

“Today both of you begin a new journey with new positions and new responsibilities,” Calderone said in congratulating the two. “Neither of you are strangers to the Forest Park Fire Department. However, after today you take on different roles.

“Speaking on behalf of all the elected officials, we have all the faith and confidence in both of you to continue to operate the Forest Park Fire Department to be the finest. There is no doubt in any of our minds that with your leadership skills, it’s going to continue that way.”

Chiappetta and Conrad both thanked family, friends and co-workers for their support and attendance at the meeting with the new lieutenant being more loquacious than the new deputy chief.

Conrad told of following in the footsteps of his father, a retired Brookfield firefighter, who lives in Florida but “attended” the meeting via cellphone. He also singled out Glinke and McDermott among others, admitting, “There are so many people I want to thank, I know I am going to forget some.”

Glinke was thanked for “being with me the whole way, teaching me” and McDermott for being “literally a mentor from the get-go.”

Chiappetta, on the other hand, said simply, “I don’t have much to say. I’ll do my best.”

Chiappetta and Conrad are longtime members of the fire department with Conrad serving for 25 years and Chiappetta for 15.

Chiappetta started in the fire service as a contract paramedic in Berwyn in 1995. He switched contracts and came to Forest Park in 1997. The first firefighter/paramedic Forest Park hired in 2001, he was promoted to lieutenant in 2010.

Conrad started his fire service career as a paid-on-call firefighter in La Grange in 1990 and joined Forest Park in 1991.

Chiappetta has served the Fire Department in various capacities, including training officer and union president. State Fire Marshal’s Office certificates he holds include fire officer I and II, advanced firefighter III, hazardous materials technician A, and rescue specialist-vertical I, confined space operations.

Conrad’s duties include public education coordinator, fire inspector, CPR instructor and union president. He also earned an associate’s degree from Triton College in River Grove in fire science technology. State Fire Marshal’s Office certificates he holds include fire officer I; advanced firefighter III; hazardous materials technician A; and vehicle and machinery operations.

“I’ve been trying for a little while and I finally made it,” Conrad said. “I love you all.”

Chiappetta will be paid $117,379.67 annually and Conrad $97,208.42.

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MERCHANTS

Mixed on Music Fest from page 1 The responses of business owners along the main commercial street in Forest Park varied widely regarding whether those goals were reached.

When asked how business was during Music Fest, a big smile spread across the owner of Louie’s Grill. “Great,” he exclaimed.

Patrick O’Brien, the owner of Scratch Deli and Cafe and Scratch Kitchen and Lounge, took a big risk by investing a total of $1,400 in renting two spaces on the street with tents from Star Events, the Music Fest organizers. Did he make money after spending that much money up front? “We had a great experience at Music Fest for both locations,” he said. “We made great money, got great exposure for the deli and saw many new faces as a result.”

Augie Aleksy, the owner of Centuries & Sleuths Bookstore, paid Star Events $200 for a space in front of his shop, bought his own tent for $100 instead of renting one from Star, and he still made money. In fact, he was able to sell 31 copies of a $39 book titled, Hidden Hemingway.

The line to get ice cream at the Brown Cow on the Sunday evening of Music Fest extended all the way out to the sidewalk.

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FESTIVE: The crowds loved Music Fest II, but not all of the Madison merchants did.

He rented a space in front of his store and also did well.

Ivy from Girlicious said sales that day didn’t really pay for the space she rented from Star Events, but many people were introduced to her store by having a space on the street where her clothing was visible to fest-goers. The exposure, she said, was

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worth the investment.

Having done poorly during last year’s Music Fest, several merchants felt good about their businesses having normal days during this year’s event. The staff at Military and Police Supply, for example, said they did better this year than last, that they got business from festival-goers walking in to check them out, and they even recognized familiar faces of people who stopped in last year and came back.

Bill Kroeplin from Forest Park National Bank and Trust was pleased the bank did not seem to lose business even though Madison Street was blocked off. He said the driveup window, which can be accessed from Hannah Avenue and was not blocked off, may have helped.

Paulson Paint, right across the street from the bank, told the same story. Customers could get to the store via Hannah, so business for them was about normal.

Peter Gianakopoulos reported that fewer of his regular customers came into Old School Records during the Music Fest weekend but many Star Event staff members and festival-goers did check him out, so the bottom line for the weekend was about the same as usual.

Other business owners, however, felt the event hurt them more than it helped.

Radana Kujova, for example, said her business was down by 80 percent. Part of it, she explained, is that her gourmet chocolate candies are not the kind of product you can display out on the street in hot summer weather, so her little shop was kind of invisible. The same was true for Jimmie’s Gourmet Popcorn shop.

Madison Street Shoes, Team Blonde, Counter Coffee, and the Axcan Grill all reported that revenue during the weekend was way down. In all cases, they explained that blocking off the street really limited access. In one case, a party of six who wanted to dine at the Axcan Grill had to pay what

was in effect a $30 surcharge just to get through the entrance to the street.

Many business owners said the event hurt them a lot because it doesn’t attract the kind of customer they serve. Rich Schauer, for example, closed Schauer’s Hardware and the Hallmark Store next door two hours early on both Friday and Saturday that weekend, so that he didn’t lose even more money. He explained that the exposure Music Fest brings to Madison Street does him no good because there is a hardware store in almost every town around here, so someone from Oak Park is not going to drive here to buy a hammer when they can get the same item closer to home.

Jeanine Guncheon, who owns Gallery Etcetera, said business was so bad she is thinking about closing her store down completely for the weekend next year if Music Fest is held again.

“It killed our business,” she said. “The people who come to Music Fest are not our type of customer. If they do come in, they say everything is too expensive.”

Gallery Etcetera is, in fact, a high-end, one-of-a-kind shop, which attracts customers from the North Side of Chicago, as well as Hinsdale, River Forest, Oak Park and Riverside. They can afford the home décor items and unique merchandise in the store.

People who come to Guncheon’s are not looking for sidewalk sale bargains. Music Fest, she said, does not attract that kind of clientele and causes those who would drive out to stay home.

The staff at Knit Nirvana and Grant Appliance echoed Guncheon’s assessment. The fest did not attract people interested in knitting or in buying an air conditioner, so business that weekend went in the tank and new customers were not drawn to their stores.

Art Sundry, owner of Caffe de Luca, said business was “down substantially” because the parking lot was closed in Constitution Court beginning on Thursday and the street was blocked off Friday through Sunday, so, as was the case with the Axcan Grill, access to his restaurant was greatly reduced. He suggested that the Chamber of Commerce should talk to the village consultant, Bridget Lane, to determine if this is the kind of event that builds the “brand awareness” that she envisions.

Aleksy, currently president of the Forest Park Chamber of Commerce, contends that Music Fest is more an opportunity to be taken advantage of rather than a problem to be rid of. “We made it part of our program,” he said. “I rented a space from Star Events for $200, partly so I wouldn’t have another vendor blocking the view of my store.

“I had musicians playing out front, had the Hidden Hemingway book signing, had the Historical Society bake sale going on inside and had Historical Society members giving out samples on the street.

“It went well even with the access problems,” he said. “I let my regular customers know what was happening in advance and reminded people they could go out to eat at our fine restaurants after they had come to my bookstore.”

Aleksy even coined a new term for his approach. “I was positiving it,” he explained.

“My store was packed and, yes, I made money.”

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Hard work pays scholarship dividends D209 students receive inaugural Kiwanis awards

By JACKIE GLOSNIAK

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hile much attention is focused on what’s wrong with District 209, two local organizations recently teamed up to demonstrate Proviso’s true worth to stakeholders by awarding scholarships to deserving students.

On Aug. 3, the Forest Park Kiwanis Club and local community group 209 Together hosted a pizza dinner at the Park District of Forest Park’s administrative headquarters for six recent Proviso graduates and their families. There, recipients of the first annual scholarships were each presented with a $1,000 scholarship and congratulated by local district leaders.

Though the longtime civic group and the new ad hoc education group instituted the scholarship just this past spring, they were lucky enough to hit their fundraising goal of $6,000 in a matter of weeks.

Courtesy Jackie Glosniak According to 209 Together member Ken Snyder, scholarship funds came entirely from Proviso residents and busi- RECOGNIZED: From left to right: Lizbeth Garcia, Temitope Oshinbanjo, Syeda Ali and Kiara Contreras, plus the mother nesses, mostly in donation amounts of $25, $50 and $100. The of Marquan Jones, Chanicka. (not pictured Madly Espinoza) biggest contributor to the funds was Forest Park National Bank & Trust Co., donating $1,000 to the fund.

“I think it’s one of the things we have to do if After announcing the scholarship, the we want a strong community and a strong high group received over 40 applications. From school,” he said. “If you look at the Oak Parkthere, a selection committee of seven resiRiver Forest Community Foundation, you’ll Proviso East dents across Proviso Township read applifind tons of scholarships available for their ■ Kiara Contreras cations with redacted personal information students.

If we want a healthy high school and ■ Madly Espinosa and selected two students from each school community, this is something we have to do as to receive a $1,000 scholarship. well.”

Proviso West “Persistence Pays” scholarships were Melrose Park resident and PMSA graduate ■ Syeda Ali awarded to three seniors who had a GPA of Lizbeth Garcia said she initially applied for the ■ Temitope Oshinbanjo at least 3.5 and demonstrated academic excelscholarship because she felt she had nothing to lence during their entire high school career. lose.

PMSA The second scholarship, “Overcoming Ad“I recognized that a lot of my peers were also ■ Lizbeth Garcia versity,” was awarded to three students who very well eligible and worthy of the scholar■ Marquan Jones started freshman year with below-grade-levship, so I figured I’d give it a shot and see where el standardized test scores but worked hard it would go,” she recalled. to consistently improve their grades through KEN SNYDER Garcia, who will be starting college at Northsenior year.

209 Together western University as a science major, is glad me toward my tuition for school and books.”

Snyder said that while the groups hope to her strong grades and high school involvement Oshinbanjo, who participated in community service, offer more scholarships in the future, this with student council proved her hard work was track and field and Proviso West’s Naval Junior Reserve Offirst year’s offerings represent a good start worthy of a scholarship. When she found out ficers Training Corps (NJROTC), looks forward to applying in celebrating the academic achievements she was receiving the award, she was surprised. the skills he learned in high school toward his intended maof deserving students and entice students to work harder “I just couldn’t believe it,” Garcia said. “At the senior jor of computer science. district-wide. awards ceremony, they called my name a couple times, Overall, Snyder hopes the scholarship demonstrates to but when they called my name for this specific one, I just Proviso students and communities that there are many locouldn’t believe they would actually give it to me.” cal leaders who want to see the kids of the district thrive.

Berkeley resident and Proviso West graduate Temitope “I think one of the reasons we did the scholarship was beOshinbanjo was happy to receive a scholarship to help cause I don’t think there’s enough awareness in Proviso that him cover expenses for his first year at the University of these really talented kids are going to our schools,” he said.

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“I think it’s important for people to understand that. If any “I wasn’t going to apply for it because I didn’t think I was parent met those six scholarship winners or read the appligoing to get it, but luckily I was one of the guys that got cations, they would want their child to be going to school picked,” he said. “This scholarship is really going to help with kids like that.”

“I don’t think there’s enough awareness in Proviso that these really talented kids are going to our schools.”

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S C H O O L

B R I E F S

D91 appoints replacement board member

Tyler has master’s from Harvard School of Education through the college admission process.

When Tyler heard of the board opening, she applied because she wanted to Filling a vacancy, the District 91 help other Forest Parkers get the same Board of Education, at a special open positive experience she had with her meeting on July 30, unanimously ap- child’s educational start in the district.

“While I’ve never been on a board of proved the appointment of Kyra Tyler education before, I have a deep interest to serve out an unexpired term. and passion for the field and Tyler, a Forest Park resiam always looking for ways dent for four years, was to learn something new,” selected to fill the vacancy she said. “Plus, I was faleft by Nora Bowker, who miliar with a few members resigned last month after from my time on the Citimoving out of district to zens Advisory Committee Oak Park. and was impressed by the Three people applied way they seemed to work for the opening and went together.” through board committee In her new role, Tyler review, said board Presisaid she looks forward to dent Mary Win Connor, KYRA TYLER continuing the board’s but Tyler demonstrated New D91 board member good work of innovative the most substantial background in education and the best atti- thinking to help students and faculty grow academically and socially. tude fit.

“The goal is to help our students be“One of the questions routinely asked of candidates is, ‘What do you plan to come the best versions of themselves accomplish as a board member?’ Kyra’s and I am thrilled and honored to be a response was that she wants to help the part of that process,” Tyler said. “I’m board move forward in the direction we also excited about the opportunity to are currently headed, which tells the help community members who may board she is interested in the greater not have students in the district stay abreast of, and engaged in, what’s going good of the district,” Connor said.

During the interview process, she add- on in our schools.”

Tyler is also aware that the road ed, Tyler showed a strong understanding of the current areas of concern the ahead with a school board may not alboard is dealing with and expressed her ways be easy and is prepared to face commitment to continue living in the challenges, especially from the state level. district.

“In uncertain times, we want our stu“The fact that she has a child in first grade reduces the possibility of her dents to still have access to the best releaving after a short period of time due sources and our teachers and staff to to a move out of town,” she said. “Kyra continue to have what they need to be sucis very enthusiastic for the work being cessful.”

Connor was impressed with Tyler’s done by the board.”

She lives in town with her husband participation in the board self-evaluaand 6-year-old daughter, who will be at- tion and goal setting that took place at tending first grade at Garfield Elemen- the special meeting.

“Her level of understanding and detary School after having what Tyler described as, “a fantastic kindergarten sire to move the district forward was thrilling,” Connor added. experience there last year.”

She comes to the district with a bachelor’s degree in flute performance from Northwestern University and a master’s degree in higher education administration from the Harvard Graduate ‘Like’us on Facebook School of Education. Since 2005, she has to view additional worked for College Coach, a division content of the child care company Bright Horizons as director of educational consulting. Most of Tyler’s work is focused on helping students and families navigate

By JACKIE GLOSNIAK Contributing Reporter

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C R I M E

Gun charges for man who pointed revolver

Police were called at 6:05 p.m., Aug. 4, to the 1300 block of Desplaines Avenue after a driver reported that another driver had pointed a gun at him and was following him. Police located the caller and he was able to point out the vehicle driven by the man who pointed the gun at him in the Walmart parking lot.

A police officer stopped the vehicle and ordered the driver, later identified as Kelvin Askins Jr., 19, of Berwyn to place his hands in the air outside the vehicle. Police said Askins did not follow the officer’s directions until he was asked a second time and then complied.

Inside the vehicle, police recovered a Smith and Wesson .38 caliber revolver with the hammer cocked and loaded with six live rounds. Additionally, he was found to not have a valid FOID card for the weapon. Police also recovered about 4.5 grams of marijuana.

Askins was charged with a felony count of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, two counts of aggravated assault with a firearm, possession of a firearm without a FOID card, possession of ammunition without a FOID card and possession of marijuana.

Police said the incident began when Askins began drifting in his lane while driving and the man who reported the incident to police honked at him.

Driving under the influence of drugs Police investigating a call about a driver who was possibly intoxicated at 12:17 a.m., Aug. 2, located the suspected vehicle in the Ultra Foods parking lot. Police said the driver was going in circles, and the officer watched the vehicle make about five complete rotations. The driver appeared to be dazed and didn’t notice at first when an officer attempted to stop the vehicle and then he stopped abruptly.

Josue Roque, 20, of Forest Park was asked to step out of the vehicle and almost fell over while doing so. He denied being under the influence of alcohol or drugs and agreed to allow the officer to park his vehicle and walk home, as he lived across the street. However, Roque got back in his vehicle and drove away. The officer stopped the vehicle again nearby and Roque seemed not to remember speaking to the officer. He then refused to get out of his vehicle. The officer believed him to be under the influence and arrested him. Police said Roque refused chemical testing. He was additionally charged with two traffic violations.

Trucks, trailers, bobcats stolen Two Ford F-550 trucks and their trailers, each of which contained bobcat construc-

tion equipment, were reported stolen at 6:45 a.m., Aug. 1, from a storage yard in the 7400 block of Greenberg Road after employees found a chain cut and a gate open. The bobcats were later recovered in a field in North Aurora and the trucks were found in Oak Brook Terrace.

CTA employee targets co-worker’s food Police were told at 7:27 a.m., Aug. 1, that an unknown, disgruntled employee cut the electrical cord to a staff refrigerator at the CTA maintenance garage, 711 Desplaines Ave. The cord was cut over the weekend, causing employees to lose their food.

Burnt cross found A burnt cross was found on the rear door of a building at 12:20 p.m., Aug. 1, in the 7300 block of Madison Street. Police said the damage seemed to have been done with a cigarette and that several bottles of liquor and beer were found nearby. No other information was provided.

Radar, Kindle stolen from vehicle The burglary of a vehicle was reported at 4:45 p.m., Aug. 1, in the 7300 block of Dixon Street. Stolen was a radar detector valued at $142, a Kindle Paperwhite valued at $139, a flat tire repair kit valued at $78, a GPS unit valued at $100 and a backpack valued at $40.

Police said there was no sign of forced entry.

Daughter’s wallet stolen A resident came to police to report a stolen wallet at 8:41 p.m., Aug. 1, from the Forest Park Aquatic Center. Someone had taken a stuff animal wallet from the girl’s backpack, with contained identification, a credit card, gift cards and $50 in cash.

Hit-and-run accident reported A hit-and-run crash was reported at 10:24 p.m., Aug. 1, in the area of Desplaines Avenue and Roosevelt Road. Police charged a 37-yearold Forest Park man with hit and run, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and operating a vehicle without insurance.

These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Forest Park Police Department, Aug. 1-7, and represent a portion of the incidents to which police responded. Unless otherwise indicated, anybody named in these reports has only been charged with a crime.

These cases have not been adjudicated.

—Compiled by Matthew Hendrickson

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BIG WEEK August 10-16 Back to School 5K District 91 hosts the inaugural event on Saturday, Aug. 13 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. The 5K run/walk will be followed by a celebration behind the Forest Park Middle School, free of charge. People joining just ffor the party are asked to make a donation of their choice to the American Cancer Society. General ra race registration, $35; D91 parents, guardians and staff, $25; D91 students, $15. For more information, pleas please visit www.forestparkschools.org/save-date.

Regist Register for the event at www.raceentry.com/races/ district district-91s-back-to-school-event/2016/register. 8 a.m.-noon at Forest Park Middle School, 925 Beloit a.m.-no Ave. For more, call 708-366-5742.

Learning at the library Interview Techniques On Wednesday, Aug. 10 at 2 p.m., find out how to answer important interview questions during this interactive session that will prepare you ou for the big interview. Presented by Richard Williams of Triton College. Then on Wednesday, Aug. 24 at 2 p.m. “Practice Your Interview” will conduct mock interviews so you can learn from mistakes before they count. In this workshop, led by Marco Villalobos of the Goodwill Connection Center, participants learn how to prepare for an interview, successfully deal with difficult questions, and follow up properly after the interview.

Grown Up Game Night On Monday, Aug. 15 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., spend an evening at the library with a variety of board and card games. Compete against each other, or work with one another, playing games like Scrabble, Exploding Kittens, and Flash Point.

Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus Train Tragedy On Wednesday, Aug. 17 at 7 p.m., join local author and historian John Rice for an examination of the June 22, 1918 tragedy and the Forest Park connection. The Forest Park Public Library is located at Forest Park Public Library at 7555 Jackson Blvd. Visit www.fppl.org, email askus@fppl.org or call 708-366-7171.

CALENDAR EVENTS

Flick and Float The Good Dinosaur makes a splash at the Forest Park Aquatic Center on Wednesday, Aug. 10. After open swim, pull out your favorite raft as the pool turns into a “float-in theater.” Pre-registration is not required; tickets will be sold on-site. Proof of residency will be required for resident rates, and fees apply to passholders as well. Resident and pool pass holders: $3/ Non-residents: $4.50. The film runs from 8:15 to 10:15 p.m. Park District of Forest Park, 7501 W. Harrison. For more information, call 708-366-7500 or visit wwwpdofp.org.

■ 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.

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Summer travel, with fall trips ahead

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arol Byars is back in town. Remember Carol? Her most recent last name is now Robinson and she’s been living in Arkansas. Carol has been staying with her longtime friend, Karen Rozmus.

Shown in the photos is a dollhouse constructed entirely

by Rosalyn Leehey. Mrs. Leehey has incorporated some familiar artworks in her opus.

Shown on the top floor is Vincent Van Gogh, recognizable by his yellow bed, red hair and missing ear (look closely).

His bedroom will soon be ■ completed, green floor, etc.

Down by the front door, we see American Gothic, father, daughter (I think) and pitchfork. The furniture and all the people were made by Mrs. Leehey. “Roz” is a gentle soul and allows visiting kids to play with the house and furnishings. More famous art characters are yet to be added.

Forest Parkers are on the move this summer. Unfortunately, nowhere can you escape the intense heat. Fortunately, the heat has alternated with many very pleasant days and nights. Aulon Rahmani visited relatives in Kosovo, Albania. It was hot there, too.

Scarlett Strickland delighted her Yia Yia in New Jersey when she came to visit (hot).

A wedding in Niem, France was the destination of Mark and Cindy Waldron.

The Waldrons were honored guests at the chateau where the wedding took place.

They were surprised to learn that many years ago the city of Niem made extremely durable blue cloth used by sailors. This blue material eventually found its way around the world and into other items of clothing and was worn by more than sailors. We know this material, bleu de niem, as blue denim.

As usual the Forest Park Community Center has exciting trips planned for the

fall. Get your reservation in as soon as you can. But don’t despair, there are always cancellations. The oldest continuous fair in the state of Illinois is the Sandwich Fair. That date is Sept. 8. Be prepared for a lot of walking.

Enjoy the beauty of the area.

There are rides, harness races, and an array of exhibits. All for a mere $45 (non-residents $49). Shipshewana, Indiana on Sept. 14. You’ve heard about this Mennonite sensation.

Food, food, and more food. All of it delicious and prepared by the Mennonites. There is also a musical comedy included in your ticket. A lot of walking here, too. Cost $71 ($75). You’re assured a great day. On the 21st of September, Four Winds Casino and Resort brings you to New Buffalo, Michigan for $41 residents, $49 non-residents. Walking! On the 28th the always intriguing Mystery Trip, $75 ($79), but not so much walking.

Happy birthday to Journey Alvarado on Aug. 10, also to Storey Novak and Connie Robey. On through the week it’s birthday time for Rebecca Greskoviak, Allison Pacyga, Jake Brown, Al Verri, Phil Jilek, Natalie Erickson, Dakota Staiger, Joe Davis, Grant Neubeiser, Reid Thompson, Colleen Murray, Rocco Cirrintano, Angela Tricoci, Kevin Nutley, Donna Prochazka, Tom Curry, and Sandy Boy. Happy anniversary to Edward and Marie Zamora.

JACKIE SCHULZ

Talk of the town

If you have any local nuggets to pass along to Jackie, call her at 366-4685.

ARTISTIC: Rosalyn Leehey’s doll house makes allusions to great works of art by Van Gogh and Grant Wood.

■ Jackie is a former Chicago and Elmwood Park schoolteacher with an undying love for music, friendly pets and a host of life’s other treasures too numerous to list.

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OPINION O U R

V I E W

Let’s vote on gaming

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ell the video gaming opponents pulled it off. On Monday at village hall, they turned in 2,939 signatures, enough to force a binding referendum on this never-ending topic on the November ballot.

That is 600 more signatures than required by law, which is good because organizers told the Review they expect their petitions to be challenged. We understand that petition challenges are a legitimate part of this process. However, we’d point out that in the absence of any semblance of leadership from the village council on this issue, a binding referendum is the single best way to bring a clear resolution to this otherwise endless debate.

The tensions within the business community, and then within the broader village, have to come to a conclusion somehow. While video gaming has for many months consumed all the oxygen in the public sphere, it isn’t the most important issue in town.

Time for Forest Park to resolve this issue one way or the other and move ahead.

However it goes, though, the petition organizing effort has been an impressive display of grassroots activism and congratulations are due to the organizers.

Proviso’s scholars

Congratulations also to six outstanding new graduates of our Proviso high schools for earning the first-ever Kiwanis Foundation scholarships. These young people, chosen from more than 40 applicants and representing each of Proviso Township’s three high schools, were honored in two academic categories.

Three students demonstrated that “Persistence Pays” by posting strong grades throughout their high school careers. And three others were chosen for “Overcoming Adversity” by earning steadily improving marks across four years.

These scholarships — $1,000 for each student as they head to college this fall — are the result of the good work of our local Forest Park Kiwanis Club teaming up with the 209 Together group to very quickly create this program, solicit applicants and raise the money to distribute.

This is great because it is all so wonderfully normal.

Through various means communities coalesce to recognize young people for their good efforts. That tradition had fallen away in Proviso where a raft of problems disguises the truth that there are serious students in our schools, that opportunities are real and that raising up those students for recognition is essential in inspiring a nervous freshman, and that nervous freshman’s parents, that the path forward is real.

Forest Park ought to take pride that the impetus for this started with our local Kiwanis and the local District 209 advocacy group. We should be even more proud that in the spirit of inclusion that is at work in our high school communities these days that the money raised came from across Proviso and that the selection committee represented all of Proviso.

This is a moment to celebrate.

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Green Elephant

he Statue of Liberty was a gift to the United States from the people of France.

I knew this already, of course, having learned it as a child in school. Of course, I also learned that Europeans brought civilization to the New World and that dinosaurs were cold-blooded, so bleep you, River Forest schools. But that’s another column.

Anyhow.

I learned that the French had given us this green thing in school, which was nice of them, I guess. I don’t recall giving it much thought at the time — Louisiana Purchase and Statue of Liberty from the French, OK. Memorized, not contemplated, y’know?

I went to see it a month h ago on a trip to New York, and the perspective vee of an adult is rather different: The Statue of S Liberty is a cold act of vengeance. veengeance.

I don’t know if it was forr the Quasi-War or boning them e on the em Louisiana Purchase or what, w but no kindness lies behind a “gift” “g gift” like that. Imagine the conversation rsation in the White House: “Mr. President, I bring g difficult news from France.” e.”

“Difficult news? Is it a problem of trade routes??

Another European war?” ?””

“No, sir. The French wish to w present us with … a gift.” .”

“Well, that seems gracious ciious of them. A set of dishes?? A cannon or two?”

“No, sir. They are sendd ding us a statue.”

“A statue? A statue of what?”

“It’s a Roman goddess. Holding a torch.

They say the U.S. is a beacon of hope to all mankind, or something like that, and they want to honor us by giving us a statue to symbolize

freedom.”

“What is it, marble? One of those Greek yard decorations?”

“No, very modern. Copper.”

“Copper? So we’ll have to polish it or it’ll turn green? Oh, great. Another thing to keep clean.”

“Yes, sir.”

“Is she naked? Those statues are all naked.

I don’t want a naked statue waving a torch sitting around on my end table when the grandchildren are visiting.”

“No, sir. Not naked. I saw the drawing.

She’s wearing a ship’s sail or something, and a pointy crown.”

“Well, that’s fine. French fashion is odd, but if she’s covered up we can be polite about it. Put it out when the French ambassador comes by, that sort of thing.” thing.

“Well …”

“You see problem with this? We can just see a prob pull it out when there’s a state visit, ou ut of storage stor right? Like Lik ke we do with that awful maple sugar candy the Canadian Minister sends me every Cana adian Prime Pri year?”

“Well … sir … uh … no, n we can’t do that.”

“Why not?”

“The statuee is ... somewhat large.” som “I’m we can find space. I’m the m sure w president, after all. What is it, 10, 12 feet tall? presiident, aft We’ll plant a hedge in front of it.” h “No, sir. sir The statue is, um, a hundred and fifty feet tall.”

“A HUNDRED AND FIFTY HU FEET?!?!”

FE EET?!?!”

“Yes, “Y Yes, sir.”

“Where the “ th hell are we going to put that?

A 150-foot-tall 1150-foot-t copper woman doesn’t represent liberty! She represents obligation ressent liber and and maintenance costs d inconvenience inconve out the t wazoo wazo for 200 years! We’re going to have to buy a freaking island for something that b big. And we’ll have to spend a bucket of money it a freaking pedestal or money building build something on. A hundred and fifty someth hing to stand s feet tall! ta all! I can’t can’ just put a 150-foot-tall statue on my m desk. We W can’t just pull that out when France Fran nce comes come by to visit. They can probably see it France! We have to polish this it from Fr thing it forever? That’s insane. g and d display dis What Wha at kind of ‘gift’ is that? What did we ever

ALAN

BROUILETTE

L E T T E R S

We cannot thank you enough I just wanted to let everyone know that the owner of the dog that bit my mother was found by a neighbor [After dog bite, trying to locate owner and dog, Viewpoints, Aug. 3].

He had been looking in the vicinity

and found them and called police.

We are extremely grateful for his actions and my mom is finally out of the hospital after eight days.

This is very poignant, as this man recently lost his dog due to illness.

We cannot thank him enough.

Also, please remind people they need to check the laws regarding having animals registered and vaccinated.

Nancy Greco

Forest Park

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Let the dodging begin

Rotary’s first charity dodgeball tourney is Aug. 13

By TOM HOLMES Contributing Reporter

OK, so NBC won’t be covering the Rotary-sponsored dodgeball tournament this Saturday at the Park District’s soccer field in addition to covering the Olympics in Rio, but there could be just as much excitement, and front-row seats will be available to fans at no cost.

Imagine the soccer field divided up into four dodgeball fields with eight teams trying to bombard the opposition all at the same time. Mark Hosty, one of the organizers of the event for the Forest Park Rotary Club, said he had to buy balls in four different colors, so when they stray onto other fields, the teams will know which field to return them to.

The excitement begins with the opening whistle, or what’s called the “opening rush.” The six balls used in the game are placed in the neutral zone which is like the space between the blue lines in a hockey rink. When the person officiating the game gives the signal, the six players on each team can run from behind their end line to get the balls, which makes them quite vulnerable. The player who retrieves a ball must retreat behind the blue or “attack” line before throwing it at an opposing player.

As you may remember from gym class, s, the way you get an opposing player out is to either er hit them below the neck with a thrown ball all or to catch on the fly a ball thrown by an n opposing player. Hitting an opposing player in the head automatically puts the thrower out of the game.

Twenty-four teams had registered as of this week. Represented on game day will be teams from the Forest Park Little League, Forest Park Soccer, McGaffer’s, Doc Ryan’s, Brown Cow and the Boy Scouts among others. Asked if he thought young men from the Boy Scouts could compete with adult playerss on other teams, Hosty responded, “When en is the last time you played dodgeball? They might be the best team out there.”

Hosty added that winning is secondary y to raising money for charity. He explained that after expenses, every remaining penny will go to charitable causes. He also noted that the event is meant to be fun. There will be awards for best costumes and best cheering section.

The Forest Park Rotary Club has been in the village for just two years. Organized by Hosty and Tom Mannix, it is categorized as a satellite of the Oak Park Rotary Club until it grows from its present 13 members to a total of 20.

Dodgeball has made something of a comeback in recent years. The National Amateur Dodgeball Association official rules will be followed at the tournament on Saturday.

In addition to posting rules there is also an NADA Code of Conduct: 1. Understand, appreciate and abide by the rules of the game.

2. Respect the integrity and judgment of game officials and NADA staff.

3. Respect Respe your opponent and congratulate gratula them in a courteous manner following each match whether f in victory or defeat. v There are also, believe it or not, professional teams that n play in the National Dodgep ball League, the original b teams being the Chicago Vent detta, the Seattle Bluedogs, d the Oregon Avalanche, the t San Diego Crossfire, the New S York Epic, the Texas Shade, Yo and the Georgia Scorchers.

There was even a movie about Th dodgeball titled DodgeBall: A True dodge Underdog Underdo Story which came out in 2004 and was wa a kind of David (good guy) vs. Goliath (bad (ba guy) film starring Ben Stiller and Vince Vaughn.

Hosty said there are national tournaments held for amateur teams, but in this inaugural tourney, the goals are modest: raise money for charity and have fun doing it.

“There won’t be a jumbotron at the end of the soccer field doing replays,” he said.

Maybe next year.

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Additional amenities include easy access to public transportation, assigned parking, ample storage space, elevators, building laundry facilities, front door intercoms, Phillips Lifeline emergency call systems, well-appointed lounges, elegant dining room and parlor, card room, large art studio, inhouse beauty salon/barber shop, sun rooms, furnished garden patio, landscaped grounds, and an always interesting community newsletter. We also have a quaint library with computer terminals and WiFi. For those wanting to extend their living space and mingle with others, the Arborwood and Briarwood community rooms offer opportunities for socializing and large flat screen TV viewing. For those who crave to be outdoors, our patio is the site for Memorial Day and 4th of July BBQs and also serves as a pretty spot to sit with family and friends or read a book. Would you like to see for yourself? Call and schedule a tour today.

And at the Altenheim, you’ll be able to protect it with rent that is reasonable.

But the Altenheim is so much more… it is surrounded with beautiful grounds and wildlife, seniors who look out for one another and apartment selections and activities to suit your lifestyle.

You’ll be as happy as a lark here; come visit us to find out why.

Serving Seniors with Distinction for 130 Years.

A Senior Living Apartment Community

7824 West Madison Street Forest Park, IL 60130 708.366.2206 www.thealtenheim.com

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Spanish speaking administrative assistant for Oak Park Physician.

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2 years experience.

Senior Director of Strategy & Business Development needed by sr. living co. based in Chicago, IL to provide analytical support on strategic bus. dvlpmt initiatives. Lead the dvlpmt & execution of various corp. strategic growth initiatives incl branding & mktg analytics, sales force effectiveness & pricing. Work to enhance the fin’l & operational performance of the co.’s more than 200 sr. living communities using hospitality industry metrics.

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BARISTA/CASHIER NEEDED Flur bakery is in search of a responsible individual to join our front-ofhouse staff in our Riverside location (this is a part time, year-round position; currently no open seasonal positions are available). We are looking for someone determined to get things done quickly and accurately, while creating a positive work environment. Barista experience preferred.

Please call 708.442.6801 with any questions or email your resume to olivia@flurllc.com.

Business Analyst for Fine Art Service provider located in Chicago, IL. 4 yrs. experience in the job offered or related field. Send resume to Pam Dowd, Terry Dowd, Inc., 2233 S. Throop St., Chicago, IL 60608.

ELECTRICIAN’S HELPER PART-TIME Part-time Electrician’s Helper. Some experience required. Must have own transportation and some tools.

Call 708-738-3848.

SUBURBAN REAL ESTATE CONDO IN RIVER FOREST 3000 sq ft unit on top floor looking east to the city. 3 bedroom, 21/2 bath. Built in 2005. Two deeded parking spots in heated garage.

16 units in the association with the majority long time River Forest residents who have retired to one floor of living in a luxury unit. Windsor on Lathrop Condominiums.

411 Lathrop 5E. $850,000.

Call 708-280-2190.

SUBURBAN RENTALS

M&M property management, inc.

t XXX NNQSPQNHU DPN 649 Madison Street, Oak Park Oak Park: Studios, 1 & 2 BR from $650-$2000 Forest Park: 1 & 2 BR from $725-$1,000

DOWLING

APARTMENTS, INC. 400 Lathrop, #202, River Forest IL 60305

FOREST PARK

315 Des Plaines # 101 Two Bedroom, 1½ Bath with Garage All new Kitchen & carpet Rent $1100 avail August

OAK PARK

856 Washington #3 Vintage 2 Bedroom Condo Updated $1350

SUBURBAN REAL ESTATE

SUBURBAN RENTALS

Elmwood Park For Sale By Owner

FOREST PARK 3 BR Beautiful 3 BR apt in 2 flat. A/C in unit, W/D on site. Close to transportation, Blue line and Green line.

Heat & water incl. $1600/mo. Credit check req’d.

Call 973-309-6159.

Luxury, modern smart townhouse.

4 BR, 2.5 BA, oversized 2 car garage. No Assessments/ Association. Must See. $429,000.

Call (773)599-4818.

No Agents Please

HISTORIC MAYWOOD MANOR

902 S. 3RD AVENUE (behind Aldi) Tired of renting? Why not consider buying an affordable 2BR condo w/ 1000 sq ft of living space on this historic site at less than market rents?

Savings are built in from a unique 12 year tax freeze plus lower utility costs from energy saving systems and appliances. Onsite pkg, exterior lighting and enhanced security systems included. Be among the first to benefit from this unique project in which the buyer can have input into the individual unit(s).

Call 708-383-9223.

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OAK PARK–519 N. HUMPHREY 3BR, 2nd floor of 2-flat. Hardwood floors. Big,fenced yard. Quiet culde-sac with good schools. $1390/mo. Section 8 okay.

Call 312-927-4725.

OAK PARK 2 BR Oak Park 2 BR apt. Hardwood Floors. Parking & heat included. $1350/mo. Call 708-912-0908.

OAK PARK - 519 N. HUMPHREY 3BR, 2nd floor of 2-flat. Hardwood floors. Big,fenced yard. Quiet culde-sac with good schools. $1390/ mo. Section 8 okay.

Call 312-927-4725.

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

Dining room. Parking available.

Walk to El. $625-$1250.

www.oakrent.com

FOREST PARK: STUDIO. Immediate occupancy, all utilities included. $635/mo.

708-921-2600.

FOREST PARK CONDO

1013 S DesPlaines Newly renovated! 1BR, 1BA w/ walkout balcony in secure elevator bldg. Parking and laundry onsite.

Close to CTA Blue Line and I290. $825/mo. + Security & Credit ck.

Call 708-571-6729

CITY RENTALS AUSTIN VILLAGE 5939 W. Midway Parkway Remodeled 2 BR. Half block from Oak Park, Green Line & shops.

1st Floor. $895/month. Heat not included.

708-383-9223 or 773-676-6805.

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GLA PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC. LaVerne Collins Managing broker

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

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Properties may be broker owned.

Call us for a complete list of rentals available.

Apartment listings updated daily at:

Call Owen Dowling: 708-771-3000 owen@dowlingproperties.com

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ROOMS FOR RENT AUSTIN CLEAN ROOM With fridge, micro.

Nr Oak Park, Super Walmart, Food 4 Less, bus, & Metra. $116/wk and up.

773-637-5957 Large Sunny Room with fridge & microwave. Near Green line, bus, Oak Park, 24 hour desk, parking lot. $101.00 week & up. New Mgmt.

773-378-8888

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT * RIVER FOREST 7777 Lake St. - 3 & 4 room suites * RIVER FOREST 7756 Madison St. - STORE 926 sq. ft. * OAK PARK 6955 North Ave. - 3 & 6 room office suites $675 to $1200 * OAK PARK 6142-44 Roosevelt Rd. - 4 & 5 room office suites * OAK PARK 115 N. Marion St. - 2 room office $573

Strand & Browne 708/488-0011

SMALL OFFICE, OAK PARK

Therapy offices available August 1st.

Secure Building; Free Parking; Flexible Leasing; Nicely Furnished; Friendly Colleagues; Waiting Room; Conference Room Available; Free Wifi; Well Maintained; Ideal for new practice/2nd location. 708.383.0729

SMALL OFFICE OAK PARK

Oak Park small office for rent in an established professional building perfect for any type of professional business. The office is 418 sq. ft., two rooms,and the price includes all utilities, one parking spot. Rent is $600.00 per month. Contact TIM @ 312-286-7353 to view or more information. Available NOW.

SPACE FOR RENT

CHURCH FOR RENT BEAUTIFUL CHURCH FOR RENT

in OAK PARK. Perfect for a congregation.

Other potential uses. Corner of Scoville & Adams. rentalinquiry542@gmail.com 708-848-5460

CRAFTS & VENDORS

CRAFTERS NEEDED Christ Episcopal Church Fall Bazaar Sat Nov 12 • 9:00am-2:00pm 515 Franklin Av, River Forest $35 per table Light Lunch Provided Call Julie at 708-366-7730

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Brookfield

GARAGE SALE 9116 SHERMAN AVE. FRI 8/12 9AM-3PM SAT 8/13 9AM-3PM SUN 8/14 9AM-3PM

Record albums, CD’s, Ladies and boys clothing, toys, Household Items, misc.

Chicago

GARAGE SALE 1839 N NAGLE SAT 8/13 & SUN 8/14 8AM TO 4PM

Everything must go!!!

Electronics, Waterford Crystal, Porcelain dishes, Clothing, Massage Equipment, Humidifier, Rocking Chair, Art, Pictures, some Furniture, Children’s items, Computer equipment, TV. Forest Park

PATIO/YARD SALE 140 MARENGO AVE SAT 8/13 10AM TO 4PM

All unit sale at condo bldg! Costume jewelry, books, cookbooks, household items, clothing and much more!

Maywood

ESTATE SALES Riverside

HUGE ESTATE SALE 756 ARLINGTON RD FRI 8/12 & SAT 8/13 9AM TO 4PM

Furniture; Household; Collectibles; Flat screen TVs; Electronics; Golf clubs; Skis & accessories; Kid’s bouncers, seats & more; Snowblower; Grill; Adult tricycle & wheelchair. Pictures on Estatesales. net.

Sale by Creative House Services

GARAGE/YARD SALES Brookfield

YARD SALE 4221 DUBOIS BLVD FRI 8/12 9AM-6PM SAT 8/13 9AM-6PM SUN 8/14 9AM-3PM

Over 40 years preschool teacher selling: A:Art Ideas & Supplies B: Big & Small educational posters (over 100) C: Cute prop boxes, entrichment ideas, & multiple files on all types of preschool subjects.

SUNDAY 1/2 PRICE SALE!

OAK PARK SPACE

Suitable for not-for-profit. Varied uses possible such as school, office spaces, community services center, clinic, etc. Please call 773-968-3061

GARAGE/YARD SALES

Have a summer garage sale!

Call to advertise 773/626-6332

GARAGE/YARD SALE 405 S 8TH AVE SAT 8/13 10AM TO 5PM

Gently used household items; Curtains & Draperies; Children’s Toys & Clothes; Name Brand Women’s Clothes and Shoes; Much More!!

Oak Park

GARAGE SALE 143 S CUYLER SAT 8/13 8AM TO NOON

Family of twins ready to purge: cribs, pack-n-plays, gates, car seats, lots of boys 2T-3T clothes/ shoes (summer and winter), indoor and outdoor toys, halloween costumes, etc–all in excellent condition.

Also men/women clothes, bedding, window treatments, books, kitchen ware, rugs, and more, It is worth your time to stop!

No Early Birds Oak Park

YARD SALE 438 N.HARVEY AVE SAT 8/13 8:30AM-12PM

Tons of girl’s clothes 24 mos-3T; Small Furniture; Jewelry; Magic Bullet; Star Wars Legos. Much more!

NO EARLY BIRDS! LEMONADE STAND! RAIN DATE SUNDAY 8/20 Oak Park

GARAGE SALE 911 FOREST FRI 8/12 10AM-1PM SAT 8/13 9AM-3PM

Toys, Books, Barbies, American Girl Doll stuff, household items, kitchen items, much miscellaneous.

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MOVING SALE! 723 WOODBINE AVENUE SAT 8/13 9AM TO 3PM

Furniture, Household items, jewelry.

Garden tools, planters. Garage & basement stuff. Aluminum ladders, radial arm saw, electrical items. Air compressor, saw horses, Kennedy rolling tool chest, pipe threader, router & table. Before you go to the hardware store, stop by here.

No early sales please.

Oak Park

GARAGE SALE FUNDRAISER 125 FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT LN (EAST AVE & LAKE ST)

SAT 8/18 8AM TO 3PM

Funds being raised to send OP Junior to 2017 Global Leadershp Summit in Germany/Italy Woman’s, men’s and children clothing, shoes and coats. Baby items including bassinet, clothes and toys, kitchen and electronic items including juicer, toaster and tablet. Office and school supplies including keyboards, calculators and book bags. Come out there’s something for everyone

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

PETS While you’re away, your pets are okay . . . at home

cat calls

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CEMENT

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CLEANING Pam’s A+ Cleaning Service

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CONSTRUCTION

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708.253.5531 Ceiling Fans Installed

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FLOORS HARDWOOD FLOORS BY PERFECT IMAGE FLOORING We refinish, repair & install hardwood floors. We also install laminate wood floors.

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

LANDSCAPING

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R. Soriano Landscaping

PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE SALE OF REAL ESTATE OWNED BY THE VILLAGE OF RIVER FOREST PURSUANT TO 65 ILCS 5/11-76-2

Tree Removal, Trimming & Topping Insured â&#x20AC;˘ Free Estimates

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WINDOWS

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

PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. FILE NO. D16147451 on July 19, 2016. Under the Assumed Name of STEPHANUS GREEFF CONSULTING with the business located at: 300 SCOTTSWOOD RD, RIVERSIDE, IL 60546. The true name(s) and residence address of the owner(s) is: STEPHANUS GREEFF, 300 SCOTTSWOOD RD, RIVERSIDE, IL 60546.

Published in RB Landmark 7/27, 8/3, 8/10/2016

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Publish your assumed name legal notice here. 708/613-3342

Notice is hereby given that the Village of River Forest, Illinois, is accepting sealed bids for the sale, under bid, of the fee simple interest by quit claim deed, in as-is whereis condition, with no representations or warranties whatsoever, in certain vacant real property commonly known as part of 117 Ashland Avenue, River Forest, Illinois. The legal description of the property for sale is: THE EAST 9 FEET OF LOT 16 IN BLOCK 6 IN RESUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS 3 & 6 AND THE NORTH 450 FEET OF BLOOK 7 IN HENRY FIELDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SUBDIVISION OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS PIN:15-12-317-035-0000 The deadline to submit bids proposals to the Village is 12:00 p.m. on September 12, 2016, and such proposals shall be submitted to: Village of River Forest, Eric Palm, Village Administrator, 400 Park Avenue, River Forest, Illinois 60305.

All submitted bids must be for the acquisition of all the property described herein and shall specify the net cash consideration for the purchase of the property, in as-is where-is condition, with no representations or warranties whatsoever, by quit claim deed from the Village to the successful bidder, if any. The minimum bid price for the property is Ten Dollars ($10). The bids shall propose to consolidate the property for tax purposes with the adjacent 117 Ashland Avenue, River Forest, Illinois parcel, PIN 15-12-317-034-0000. All sealed bids will be opened and considered for approval at the regular meeting of the Villageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s President and Board of Trustees on September 12, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., at the River Forest Village Hall, 400 Park Avenue, River Forest, Illinois 60305.

The President and Board of Trustees may accept any bid determined to be in the best interest of the Village, and reserve the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bidding.

Village of River Forest Village Administrator Eric Palm Published in Wednesday Journal 8/10, 8/17, 8/24/2016

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF TENTATIVE BUDGET 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, 2016, will be on file and conveniently available at the school districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s administrative offices at Riverside Brookfield High School District 208, 160 Ridgewood Road, Riverside, Illinois, from and after 8:00 a.m. on August 10, 2016.

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing on said tentative budget will be held at 7:00 p.m. on September 13, 2016, at Riverside Brookfield High School District 208, 160 Ridgewood Road, Riverside, Illinois.

Dated August 3, 2016.

Board of Education Riverside Brookfield High School District 208, Cook County, Illinois

by Mary Ann Nardi Secretary, Board of Education Published in Landmark 8/10/2016

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PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION FOR BID Oak Park Township Office HVAC Renovation

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given by the Board of Education of Oak Park District 97 in the County of Cook, State of Illinois, that its Tentative 2016-17 Budget, adopted at the July 26, 2016 meeting, will be on public display until Tuesday, September 13, 2016, when a Public Hearing will be conducted on said budget.

This Tentative 2016-17 Budget will be on file and conveniently available for public inspection in the office of the Secretary of the Board of Education–970 Madison Street–Oak Park, IL (60302) from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. commencing Monday, August 8, 2016 through Tuesday, September 13, 2016.

A Public Hearing on this tentative budget will be conducted on September 13, 2016 and final adoption of said 2016-17 budget at its September 27, 2016 meeting–both held at 7:00 p.m. in the Board of Education Meeting Room– 970 Madison Street–Oak Park, IL (60302).

Dated this 27th day of July, 2016.

Sheryl Mariner Board Secretary Published in Wednesday Journal 8/10/2016

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Community Design Commission, acting as the Design Review Commission, of the Village of Oak Park on Wednesday evening, August 24, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in Room 101 of the Village Hall, 123 Madison St., Oak Park, Illinois on the following matter: Cal. No. 02-16-DRC: 259 Lake Street, Pete’s Fresh Market Eugene Grzynkowicz, on behalf of Pete’s Fresh Market, is requesting that variations be granted from the following section of the Sign Code of the Village of Oak Park, to permit the installation of a second wall sign along the east elevation of the building, where only one wall sign per establishment is allowed at the premises commonly known as 259 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL.; 1. Section 7.7.15 (D) (1) (b), which section requires that there shall only be one (1) wall sign per building elevation with street frontage; whereas the proposal would display two wall signs for Pete’s Fresh Market along the east elevation of the building; and 2. Section 7.7.15 (D) (1) (b), which section requires that the maximum size of a wall sign shall be established as one (1) square foot per linear foot of zoning lot frontage; whereas the combined total square footage of the two signs for Pete’s Fresh Market would exceed the maximum size allowed.

All papers in connection with the above matter are on file at the Village of Oak Park and available for examination by interested parties by contacting the Zoning Administrator at 708.358.5449.

DATED AT OAK PARK, ILLINOIS, this 10th Day of August, 2016 Published in Wednesday Journal 8/10/2016

Sealed proposals will be received

by Oak Park Township at 105 South Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, Il, 60302 until 2:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at which time they will be publically opened and read aloud.

This project is for removal and replacement of the HVAC system for an existing one story building with a partial basement. Work includes selective demolition, removing and replacing existing acoustical tile ceiling to provide access to mechanical ductwork above ceiling, curbs for new rooftop units, patching existing single ply roofing and flashing, metal ships ladder to provide access from lower to higher roof level, plumbing, gas service, gas piping, gas fired HVAC rooftop package heating and air conditioning units, electrical work, and other work described in the Bid Documents.

A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 105 South Oak Park Avenue. Bidders are encouraged but not required to attend. Contact Heitzman Architects (708) 848-8844 or email to frank@heitzman.org to obtain bid documents in PDF format. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope and clearly marked with job being bid.

The Oak Park Township reserves the right to award the contract to its best interests, to reject any or all proposals, to waive informalities in bidding, and to hold the three lowest proposals for a period of sixty (60) days after bid due date.

This project is funded by the Oak Park Township and is subject to Illinois Prevailing Wage and Equal Opportunity requirements.

A Performance Bond will be required for the general contractor to whom the project is awarded.

Gavin W. Morgan, Manager Oak Park Township 105 S. Oak Park Avenue Oak Park, Illinois 60302 Phone: 708-383-8005 Published in Wednesday Journal 8/10/2016

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 filed by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. FILE NO. D16147605 on August 2, 2016. Under the Assumed Name of A TIME OUT FOR FUN with the business located at: 5800 S MARSHFIELD, CHICAGO, IL 60636. The true name(s) and residence address of the owner(s) is: SAMNIKA MCKAY, 5800 S MARSHFIELD, CHICAGO, IL 60636 Published in Wednesday Journal 8/10, 8/17, 8/24/2016.

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 filed by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. FILE NO. D16147604 on August 2, 2016. Under the Assumed Name of UNIQUE DIOR with the business located at: 5800 S MARSHFIELD, CHICAGO, IL 60636.The true name(s) and residence address of the owner(s) is: DEJA JACKSON 5444 W WALTON CHICAGO, IL 60651, SAMNIKA MCKAY 5800 S MARSHFIELD CHICAGO, IL 60636.

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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 filed by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. FILE NO. D16147542 on July 25, 2016. Under the Assumed Business Name of FLOWERING LOTUS RETREATS with the business located at: 922 MARION, OAK PARK, IL 60302. The true name(s) and residence address of the owner(s) is: LASHONDRA KYLE 922 N. MARION OAK PARK, IL 60302 Published in Wednesday Journal 7/27, 8/3, 8/10/2016.

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 filed by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. FILE NO. D16147525 on July 21, 2016. Under the Assumed Name of PASSION MADNESS with the business located at: 505 LAKE S, MAYWOOD IL 60153. The true name(s) and residence address of the owner(s) is: CHAKKERA C ELLIS 2031 N 19TH AVE MELROSE PARK, IL 60160.

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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 filed by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. FILE NO. D16147610 on August 3, 2016.

Under the Assumed Name of A AND S TRAINING SOLUTIONS with the business located at: 1007 S 10TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153.

The true name(s) and residence address of the owner(s) is: ARIAN L. WADE 1007 S 10TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153.

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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 filed by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. FILE NO. D16147570 on July 27, 2016.

Under the Assumed Name of MIKE HAGINS SERVICES with the business located at: 929 CLINTON AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60304. The true name(s) and residence address of the owner(s) is: MIKE HAGINS, 929 CLINTON AVE OAK PARK, IL 60304 Published in Wednesday Journal 8/10, 8/17, 8/24/16

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (‘’FANNIE MAE’’), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, -v.MICHAEL J. MILNER, EILEEN T. MILLER, HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION III Defendants 15 CH 01986 1138 N. RIDGELAND AVE. Oak Park, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 31, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 9, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1138 N. RIDGELAND AVE., Oak Park, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-05-108-001-0000 VOL. 138.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $167,548.28. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 15-1498. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 15-1498 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 15 CH 01986 TJSC#: 36-7027 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that

Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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THE 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 14-10-05049. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-10-05049 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code.

21762 Case Number: 10 CH 014134 TJSC#: 36-8921 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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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(g1). 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 14-09-35427. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-09-35427 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code.

21762 Case Number: 09 CH 043760 TJSC#: 36-9100 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL ILLINOIS, INC. Plaintiff, -v.LAURA L. MARTINEZ A/K/A LAURA MARTINEZ, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Defendants 10 CH 014134 1409 HARLEM 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 July 23, 2012, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 23, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1409 HARLEM AVENUE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-24-212-023. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

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

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, SUCCESSORIN-INTEREST TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET MORTGAGE INVESTMENTS II TRUST 2006-AR5, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-AR5 Plaintiff, -v.COLLEEN P. SALEH, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, NMP PROPERTIES, INC. Defendants 09 CH 043760 1518 ASHLAND AVENUE RIVER FOREST, IL 60305 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 16, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 26, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1518 ASHLAND AVENUE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305 Property Index No. 15-01-105-019. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-FFH1, ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FFH1 Plaintiff, -v.TERRI RENIVA AKA TERRI A RENIVA, ELBERT D RENIVA AKA ELBERT RENIVA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Defendants 10 CH 01542 731 BELLEFORTE AVENUE OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 10, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 8, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 731 BELLEFORTE AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-06-308-018-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family

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home; 2 car detached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. 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(g1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 11299. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 4765500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices.com Attorney File No. 11299 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 10 CH 01542 TJSC#: 36-8887 I699435

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST Plaintiff, -v.CHARO MENDOZA, LUIS GODINEZ, THE PARKVIEW OF FOREST PARK CONDOMINIUM Defendants 15 CH 02982 1101 Harlem Ave., Unit 201 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, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 2, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1101 Harlem Ave., Unit 201, Forest Park, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-13-431-043-1005. The real estate is improved with a residential condominium. The judgment amount was $141,455.30. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted.

The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

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

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 4221719 If the sale is not confirmed

for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid.

The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 606064650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 4221754 CookPleadings@hsbattys. com Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 15 CH 02982 TJSC#: 367581 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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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(g1). 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 14-13-28377. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-13-28377 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code.

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Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1537 SOUTH ELGIN AVENUE, Forest Park, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-24-215-034-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted.

The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

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

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g1). 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 in-

formation: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 8255. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices. com Attorney File No. 8255 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 15 CH 09899 TJSC#: 36-8129 I698560

residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-01362. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-01362 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code.

21762 Case Number: 15 CH 001759 TJSC#: 36-7964 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT AS TRUSTEE OF ARLP SECURITIZATION TRUST SERIES 2015-1 Plaintiff, -v.CARL TRIGGS Defendants 12 CH 016693 132 S. HUMPHREY AVENUE OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 20, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 22, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 132 S. HUMPHREY AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-08-305-013-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted.

The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

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

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE (CWALT 2004-2CB), Plaintiff, -v.CHARLES J. NOVAK, KATHLEEN A. NOVAK A/K/A KATHLEEN ANN NOVAK, BEERMANN SWERDLOVE LLP, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., FIRSTMERIT BANK, N.A. S/B/M TO MIDWEST BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, GERALDINE M. REDMOND, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 09899 1537 SOUTH ELGIN AVENUE Forest Park, IL 60130 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 22, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 23, 2016, at The

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.LAURIE A. HAUGHEY A/K/A LAURIE HAUGHEY A/K/A LAURIE A. LAMBERT, DERMOT G. HAUGHEY A/K/A DERMOT HAUGHEY, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 001759 829 S. HOME AVENUE OAK PARK, IL 60304 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 15, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 19, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 829 S. HOME AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60304 Property Index No. 16-18129-028. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the

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A GREAT LITTLE COTTAGE for anybody. The first floor offers a formal dining room, living room, small full bath, large eat in kitchen, two bedrooms, and an enclosed back porch with a huge built in storage system. The finished basement offers a perfect in law arrangement with a full walk out entry. There is a family room, large full bath, bedroom, and of course laundry facility, plus tons of storage.

LOADS of upgrades to the building: new rubber roof(50 yr. warranty), new large front porch, newer vinyl windows, overhead sewers for a totally dry basement, new ejector pump, 2 year old 50 gallon hot water heater, 6 year old furnace, new SS flue liner for chimney plus chimney tuck pointed, and the list goes on!!!! The final touch is the quaint private backyard perfect for the upcoming summer with it's very own fire pit! ...................................................................................... $215,000

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D L SO WELL MAINTAINED PROPERTY with coach house and two flat. Each unit has its own heating system. 1st floor front has central A/C. Electric services are 100 amp C/B. Front building has open front porch. Buildings are situated on a 50 x 125 ft. lot. Close to Madison Street shopping, Restaurants, and night life. Front building the basement is has sprinkler system which result in lower insurance rates. Coach house is owner-occupied. .......................................... $299,000

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY on State Street with great potential for mini mart or any similar business .Property has no further remediation letter on file with the E.P.A. There is a small exsisting bldg. in poor condition. Could be rehabbed. ...... .............................................................$65,000

GREAT FAMILY HOME with large garden & ED C backyard. Tri-level with U D 4000 sq. ft. of living RE area. Spacious rooms throughout. Two wood burning fireplaces.

Heated Florida room off first floor den, living room, formal dining room, kitchen with breakfast area, and family room overlooking yard. 3 BR, 2.5 BA’s.

Lower level features huge family room with fireplace. 2 car attached garage with mud room. Multiple heating units & central air systems. Living room, dining room & bedrooms have hardwood floors. Entrance foyer and den feature terrazzo floors. Offered at ........................................................................................................ $650,000 Call Jerry Jacknow at (708) 366-8989

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R E D UN CT A R T CON A COZY HOUSE at a great price! Beautiful corner with a large yard. This bungalow offers two first floor bedrooms and one on the second floor. A cozy all white kitchen in the back of the house sits next to a large dining room with vintage windows to let the light into your dinner parties! The basement is an unfinished space. At this price you can go in and rework the whole space! ......... $169,500

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Central A/C large yard with 2 car garage with new concrete floor.

Three spacious bedrooms, 1 1/2 bathrooms. All windows replaced 2006. Close to park, pool tennis courts. One block to Roosevelt Road, restaurants, and night life. Move-in condition. ............$173,000

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ER UND CT TRA CON NEW LISTING! Ground level 2 bedroom unit with two parking spaces, One block to Madison St. shopping and restaurants. Mid-way between green line and blue line. This sale is subject to Short Sale... $69,500

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