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One bite too many ends career of K9 unit Police dog Killian has retired By ROBERT J. LIFKA

Contributing Reporter

ollowing a second biting incident in his three-year career, the Forest Park Police Department’s police dog, Killian, has been retired. Police Chief Tom Aftanas said he made the decision after Killian bit a member of his handler’s family last month. In June 2015, a man attending a demonstration at the Bob Haeger All-School Picnic suffered a puncture wound to his wrist after being bitten by Killian. The Forest Park Village Council approved Killian’s retirement by a 4-0 vote at Monday’s meeting, deeming him no longer fit for public service. Commissioner Joseph Byrnes did not attend. Aftanas said Killian has performed well in searches of buildings and vehicles and noted the police department has benefited from seizures of cash and drugs that the dog has discovered. Following the 2015 incident, Killian was no longer used in demonstrations. However, the liability involved has become too much, he added. If Forest Park needs a police dog’s services, Aftanas said they would make a mutual aid request to neighboring police departments. He said police departments in Berwyn and Oak Park have canine units. Officer Dan Miller, Killian’s handler, declined an offer to keep the dog, and Killian has been living in a kennel since last month. See K9 UNIT on page 5

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Participants compete on Saturday, Aug. 12, during the 2nd annual Back to School 5K near Forest Park Middle School in Forest Park. See story on page 3.

Yearbook to close retail store in September Owners to focus on interior design business By TOM HOLMES Contributing Reporter

Noel Eberline, co-owner of Yearbook, announced on Aug. 10 in the company’s

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member newsletter that he and his business partner, Jef Anderson, will be closing their Madison Street retail location on Sept. 7. “In recent years,” Eberline wrote, “we

have been blessed with a growing design business. Projects have varied from commercial interiors to exciting new brands

A history of mechanics

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A good mechanic is a great comfort

f the big stories we’ve covered at the Review, few have gotten a response, like my column about failing the emissions test. Three villagers called to offer their help, including a mechanic. I was touched but not surprised. We have used many Forest Park mechanics over the years, who were caring, competent and fair with their charges. The first was Forest Park Foreign Car Repair. They gave us the lowest repair bill in history for fixing the linkage on our VW Rabbit. Eight dollars! Lately, we’ve been using Forest Automotive. We brought Scott Posson a beater we bought for $500. After looking it over, Scotty recommended we sell it to a scrap dealer for 100 bucks. I promised next time I’d bring Scott a “real” car he could actually fix. The next car we brought him wasn’t cheap — we had gotten it for free! It was perfect for tooling around town until the brakes failed and my wife sailed through an intersection. Scott gave us a price for a brake job and other repairs, which far exceeded the value of the car. To replace it, he recommended a friend

at a dealership, who sold us a car that, so far, has not sailed through an intersection. Meanwhile, I was nursing my 2007 Pontiac along and noticed that my engine kept getting louder. It suddenly roared like a jet engine, when the entire exhaust system dropped to the pavement. I stopped immediately, figuring that if I drove another inch, I would destroy the exhaust. Fortunately, I was two blocks from Forest Automotive. After I explained my problem to Scott, he dispatched an employee to secure the exhaust with a bungee cord. This kept me from damaging the exhaust and it only required a few bolts to re-attach it. Scott then began his fight with my “check engine” light, so I could pass the emissions test. As I mentioned, I spent my days driving to the Addison testing station, only to fail the test. Finally, the Addison guys told me I would never pass the test if I didn’t go to one of their recommended mechanics. This sounded like extortion. I decided to stick with Scotty. After he fixed an O-ring or something, he

JOHN RICE

I was nursing

my 2007 Pontiac along and noticed that my engine kept getting louder. It suddenly roared like a jet engine, when the entire exhaust system dropped to the pavement.

wouldn’t let me pay the bill until I passed. What a relief it was to finally get my license sticker. No more fear of flashing red lights in my rearview mirror. Scott’s been helping non-gearheads like me for decades. He was only 20 when he opened his first repair shop in Oak Park. Scott and his partner, Paul, have been operating Forest Automotive since 1977. Scott is a big fan of Forest Park. But he is not a fan of how the state conducts emissions tests. He believes the testing should be done by local mechanics, not the Illinois Air Team. In New York, for example, drivers bring their cars to their own certified mechanic, who conducts safety and emissions tests. This would save emissions from people driving to Addison and waiting in line. He was a bit resentful that the testing station recommended other mechanics, noting he doesn’t qualify for their list because he fixes cars preemptively before they take the test. These other shops fix the test failures, which is why they are favored by the state. I’m grateful to Scott and the other Forest Park mechanics, who have kept our cars on the road. I’m also relieved that I have two years before my next emissions test. I doubt my Pontiac will still be drivable by then but, with Scott, who knows? ■■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.

Second-annual D91 5K draws small but energetic crowd Contributing Reporter

As most locals were either sleeping in or starting weekend errands, a small group of Forest Park residents and District 91 staff members gathered in the morning at Forest Park Middle School on Saturday, Aug. 12, to kick-off the school year with the district’s second annual Back to School 5K. With temperatures in the high 60s around the start of race time at 8 a.m., nearly 50 people made their way to the starting line to either run, walk or cheer on neighbors. Developed by the administration as a way to get the Forest Park community involved with the schools and celebrate area children, Rebecca Latham, D91 public relations/community manager, said the district wanted to bring back the race after 2016’s successful inaugural event. “We think that having events is important because it just brings the community together,” she said. “We wanted to have an event that will help us to kick off the school year and start it in a healthy way and in a

fun way.” Coming in first place at this year’s race was Camilo Medina, a D91 graduate and incoming freshman at Proviso Math and Science Academy. Medina, who has had recent race successes with the Proviso Township Zephyrs Track Club and plans on running competitively in high school, conquered the 3-mile course in 20 minutes. “I think it’s important to participate in the community because I used to be a Boy Scout, and we used to do community service and all that, and I just like participating,” Medina said. Also participating in the race for the first time was Forest Park resident Jessica Clement, who finished second overall with a time of 20:30 and was the first woman to complete the course. “I thought it would just be a nice little speed workout for marathon training,” said Clement, who is training for a marathon next month in Holland, Michigan. While she has no children yet in Forest Park schools (her daughter is 1), she heard about the race from a friend though Face-

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HOME STRETCH: Brooke Sievers, left, and Michelle Woehrle, both of Forest Park, prepare for their last lap of the race on Saturday, Aug. 12, during the 2nd annual Back to School 5K near Forest Park Middle School in Forest Park. book and thought it would be nice to learn more about the district and meet with Forest Park school families. “It’s a good reason for the community to come together and celebrate something, and going back to school is important for so many people,” she said. Funds raised from the race will go toward events and programs sponsored by the district.

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Chris Kennedy meets and greets in Forest Park

Candidate for governor has name recognition By TOM HOLMES Contributing Reporter

Friday evening it was standing room only as about a hundred people squeezed into the Old School Tavern to hear Christopher Kennedy explain why they should support him in his run to become the next governor of Illinois. Kennedy began his stump speech with a short biography: one of 11 children born to Robert and Ethel Kennedy; working on his Uncle Ted Kennedy’s campaign; learning about agriculture while working for Archer Daniels Midland; encountering poverty and hunger as the founder of Top Box; working ALEXA ROGALS/Staff Photographer with the business community as president of the Merchandise Mart; and becoming fa- LEGACY: Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris Kennedy greets Kaidrea and Jack miliar with issues in education as chairman Stockman, of Oak Park, on Friday, Aug. 11, during a private event at Old School Tavern of the University of Illinois board. and Grill in Forest Park. Frequent rounds of applause indicated that the majority of the crowd was with “How many people making $15 an hour,” he munity-based nonprofit that provides healthy him. Kennedy’s responses to questions after asked, “would say that they don’t have a need food at affordable prices to the poor, Ned Waghis stump speech gave some insight on what for financial help to give their children a col- ner said, “I’m really impressed. I didn’t realize he would try to do if elected. he had such a long not-for-profit background lege education?” One audience member asked where he He said the majority of merit based scholar- and everything he said rang true.” stands on school vouchers. He said the IlliWhen asked about his stance on immiships go to students who score between 33 and nois State Constitution prohibits the use of 36 on the ACT exam, but research shows that gration, Kennedy laughed and cited a claspublic funds to support religious or private students who score high on college entrance sic story of how immigrants are good for schools and he is not in favor of amending exams are mostly from wealthy families, so America and can achieve the American the constitution to say othmerit scholarships amount dream: the Kennedy family. Claudia Medierwise. “I’m a public school na felt that statement personally and said, to welfare for the wealthy. guy,” he declared. To a question about abor- “He shows himself to be a true Kennedy. I He added one of his major tion, Kennedy said he is in believe in him. I think his own experience, themes: We should stop fundfavor of Illinois House Bill 40 together with that of his family makes him ing public education through which continues Medicaid look out for the well-being of others.” property taxes. He argued that payments for abortions. obtaining funding through When asked about the leproperty taxes instead of galization of marijuana, he through the state leads to a said the rules regulating the kind of social gentrification, availability of marijuana for i.e. wealthy communities genmedical purposes in Illinois erate more dollars through are way too strict. He thinks from page 1 property taxes and therefore the University of Illinois have the means to pay for betshould conduct studies on and much more. With this, our focus has ter schools. the use of marijuana and let shifted to our design practice. We’ve been In some of his other camscientists and doctors tell us faced with a need for more studio space paign speeches he railed at what is appropriate. and some difficult decisions.” the corruption the property Kennedy is also for term CLAUDIA MEDINA Eberline and his business partner Jef tax system breeds by pointing limits and campaign fiAnderson are presently looking for a out that many politicians in Ilnance reform. space in Forest Park for their design stulinois are tax lawyers, whom Afterward, Naoto Hasegadio. Anderson will be able to focus full the poor cannot afford, and wa said, “He had a lot of time on his work with interior design who make a lot of money appealing the taxgood things about education in general, and and branding/graphic design, including es on the rich — in other words, they have hopefully he can deliver on his promises if he the creation of brand/logo designs, web no incentive to reform the system. gets elected.” design, business cards and print ads. Kennedy responded to a question regardMary Win Connor, who is the chair of the Eberline pointed to their work with ing the escalating cost of higher education D91 board, said, “I like the idea that he is Brown Cow as an example of what his by saying the formula for granting public talking about public school funding not combusiness partner will be focusing on. aid discriminates against the poor. Families ing from property taxes. That is something “He’s been working with Connie in Illinois whose household incomes exceed unique to Illinois, and it is wrong. Tying Brown on launching their new brand/ $65,000 no longer qualify for most need-based school funding to your property taxes crelogo, storefront signage and new color scholarships. If both adults in a family are ates poor schools in poor neighborhoods.” palettes, and interior design,” Eberline making $15/hour, their combined annual inReferring to Kennedy’s statement that he said, “including both the main ice cream come will be $60,000. And if they make a little and his wife co-founded Top Box Foods, a commoney from overtime, they exceed the cutoff.

“ He shows himself

to be a true Kennedy. I believe in him. I think his own experience, together with that of his family makes him look out for the well-being of others.”

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Hasegawa pointed out that Kennedy seems to be “running against the whole machine in Illinois. He has a lot of obstacles to overcome. I am cautiously optimistic.” Connie Brown resonated with Kennedy precisely for not being part of the machine and noted that although a millionaire himself, he is nowhere near as wealthy as JB Pritzker. “I felt like he cut through a lot of the political rhetoric. He listens very well. I haven’t heard much about him. You get a Pritzker mailing every five minutes.” Many in attendance liked what they heard in their first encounter with the son of Bobby Kennedy, calling him a nice guy, but remained uncommitted. Joel Foster, the current president of the Forest Park Chamber of Commerce, spoke for many when he said, “I was impressed. I will definitely follow him. This event was a great opportunity. I’m glad I was able to come out and hear what he had to say, but I haven’t made up my mind.” Rory Hoskins explained why he is backing Chris Kennedy and why he planned and organized the meet-and-greet. “In June I attended two Kennedy for Illinois events and was impressed with the candidate at both. I agreed with his positions and what I think is his vision for Illinois.” Hoskins was impressed enough to propose to Kennedy’s campaign staff an appearance in Proviso Township, got the “go ahead” from the staff, put the word out and the event became a reality. Ted Hosty, who owns the Old School Tavern, said the Kennedy campaign paid nothing for the event, that he closed his business on what is usually a busy Friday night to provide space for the meet-and-greet and that Jon Kubricht paid for the cost of the appetizer. parlor space, and the back party rooms as well. The new color palette, shelving, artwork and lighting have all been included in the scope of services provided.” Another example, of course, is the branding and design work he did on the “See Forest Park” campaign for the Chamber of Commerce, which includes the lamppost banners along Madison Street. Eberline will continue in his full-time job as senior director of customer service at Comp TIA (Computing Technology Industry Association) and will serve in a “supportive role” in the design business. Beginning Aug. 12, everything in the store will go on sale at “drastically reduced” prices. Eberline said he will continue to serve as a board member of the Forest Park Chamber of Commerce, chair of the chamber’s Marketing Committee and member of the Economic Development Committee. He said Yearbook will remain the name of the design business and Henry, their

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KENNELED: Killian served the police department well, but had a penchant for biting. File photo

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A history of biting from page 1 Although he did not dispute the decision, Miller said losing his partner of three years is “horrible,” noting he spent more time with Killian than he did with his family over that period. Miller also served as handler for two previous Forest Park police dogs, Bear and Diesel. Aftanas said the department has had police dogs on and off since Hammer joined the force in the 1990s. Diesel stayed with Miller after his retirement for medical reasons in 2014. Another police dog named Sam was also on the force for six years between Hammer and Bear. Miller also spoke highly of Killian’s police work. “He was phenomenal, which just makes it harder,” he said, noting Killian apprehended seven or eight suspects; assisted with seizure of $3 million in drug money;

and assisted in the seizure of weapons and drugs, including marijuana, ecstasy, heroin and cocaine. Miller said he and Killian spent over 16 hours per month training to maintain certification from a number of organizations, including the North American Police Work Dog Association and Delaware County in Indiana. Stacey Vanderkam, who lives in Lansing and serves as an officer with the Matteson Police Department, will purchase Killian for $1. Aftanas said Vanderkam, who is a military veteran, met Killian at the kennel where he is staying. Aftanas added he believes Killian will be Vanderkam’s pet and not used for police work. Miller said he made Killian’s availability known to other police departments, two of which expressed interest, but he could not arrange for the animal to continue his law enforcement career. Aftanas said no decision has been made regarding replacing Killian but said he will investigate the possibility. Miller said he’s “pushing” for another police dog, noting, “I love it.”

Final days Yearbook Shop & Studio ■■7316 W. Madison St. ■■708-366-1920 ■■Email: info@yearbookstudios.com ■■Summer Hours: Wednesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 12 to 5 p.m. ■■Closing Sept. 7

Noel Eberline (left) and Jef Anderson are closing Yearbook’s retail store on Madison Street in Forest Park in September to focus on their interior design business. The business’ mascot is an English bulldog named Henry.

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A Night To Remember Friday, August 25 | 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Located in Heritage Hall You’re invited to a special evening at the Scottish Home as we celebrate our residents. Join us to hear our residents’ stories put to music by the Civic Fellows of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago. Enjoy the company of our community, light refreshments and a silver screen premiere highlighting the unique experiences of our residents.

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English bulldog, will continue serving as their mascot. “We love Forest Park and plan to remain an active part of the local business community,” said Eberline. “We’re truly grateful for the outpouring of community support since we made the announce-

ment today. We feel so blessed to have created a retail experience that brought joy to many people. We count it a privilege, and it’s been a wonderful six years. We’ll miss some aspects of the store — especially the interaction with all our wonderful patrons.”

Please call to RSVP by Wednesday, August 23.

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Service Club Meet and Greet!

BIG WEEK Solar Eclipse Party

Aug. 21, 12 to 3 p.m., Urban Pioneer Group, 7503 Madison St:

Friday Afternoon Movie: Reap the Wild Wind

The party that will eclipse all others: Urban Pioneer Group (UPG) at 7503 Madison St., is partnering with Scratch, Grateful BBQ and Exit Strategy to host a Solar Eclipse Event on UPG’s rooftop, on Monday, Aug. 21, from noon to 3 p.m. UPG is preparing handmade sausages. There will also be BBQ, craft beer and a DJ. The cost is $25 per person.

Aug. 25, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Forest Park Public Library, Austin Room, 7555 Jackson Blvd.: Join us for a classic movie and popcorn!

Betsy Ross Elementary School Open House Aug. 30, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Betsy Ross Elementary School, 1315 Marengo Avenue

Garfield Elementary School Open House Aug. 31, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., 543 Hannah Avenue, Garfield Elementary School

Author Discussion & Signing: William Kent Krueger

Aug. 26, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Centuries and Sleuths Bookstore, 7419 W. Madison St.: In William Kent Krueger’s latest pulse-pounding thriller, Sulfur Springs, Cork O’Connor’s search for a missing man in the Arizona desert puts him at the center of a violent power struggle along the Mexican border, a struggle that might cost Cork everything and everyone he holds most dear.

D209 hires nonprofit to engage community Board unanimously approves $60K contract with Youth Guidance By THOMAS VOGEL Staff Reporter

The Proviso District 209 Board of Education on Aug. 8 unanimously approved a $60,000 contract with Youth Guidance, a Chicago-based nonprofit, to help the school district engage with parents and community members. The contract is fully funded through an Illinois State Board of Education grant and is part of the district’s continued push for more integration with the greater Proviso community. As part of that focus on community engagement, the district in June also hired two new parent coordinators, who started working a few weeks ago. Youth Guidance will bring on a “community schools coordinator” who will identify needs within the district, build relationships with local health and social service providers and provide training for Proviso parents “to take on volunteer and leadership roles” in the district, according to documents attached to the August 8 meeting packet. To that end, Youth Guidance will conduct a survey to gauge community needs and interests, which could include GED preparation, adult ESL classes or financial planning, according to board documents. “Youth Guidance is pleased to enter into an impactful Community Schools partnership that allows us to extend our reach, lend our support and offer our expertise in family engagement and afterschool programming to Proviso Township High School District 209,” Will Hobart, chief program

Aug. 29, 4 to 5 p.m., Forest Park Public Library, Teen Room, 7555 Jackson Blvd.: Celebrate the return of Service Club with a chilled out snack party, where you can learn how the club works, generate some ideas, and get to know each other.

officer at Youth Guidance wrote in an email to the Review. “We look forward to working closely with area schools, parents and families to identify the needs of youth and school communities, and create meaningful opportunities for continued and future success.” Youth Guidance was the only organization to respond to the district’s request for proposal, according to school board documents for the Aug. 8 meeting. Youth Guidance’s original proposal to the school included two part-time family engagement specialists. But, the contract approved Aug. 8 does not include those positions. “We do not need the family specialists, because we have parent coordinators,” District 209 Superintendent Jesse Rodriguez said. “We are already saving money.” Youth Guidance has served Chicago students for decades, and has previously worked with Chicago Public Schools. According to the organization’s website, Youth Guidance began in 1924 as The Church Mission of Help and in 1962 merged with another organization serving boys in family court. Today, the website says, “Youth Guidance is a leading provider of outcome-driven programs and capacity-building initiatives, directly serving more than 8,500 youth while touching the lives of more than 14,000 youth, parents, teachers and community members.” Youth Guidance, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, provides counseling and prevention programs, community and after-school programs and youth workforce development programs.

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“We look forward to working closely with area schools, parents and families to identify the needs of youth and school communities.” WILL HOBART

Youth Guidance chief program officer The Illinois State Board of Education’s Healthy Community Investment Grant is part of $12.5 million program designed to help improve academic achievement, provide activities in a “safe and healthy environment” and “strengthen public, private and philanthropic partnerships,” according to the ISBE’s website. Proviso District 209 was one of dozens of school districts awarded grants by the ISBE in January.

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County commissioners pitch sugary drink tax repeal USDA threatens to withhold food stamp funds By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter

Five Cook County Commissioners announced on Aug. 9 that they will support an ordinance to repeal the controversial Cook County penny-an-ounce tax on pre-sweetened beverages. Commissioners Richard Boykin (D-1st), Sean Morrison (R-17th) and Tim Schneider (R-15th) appeared at a press conference Aug. 9 at the County Building to announce their move to repeal the tax. A press release from Morrison stated that Commissioners Jeffrey Tobolski (D-16th) and John Fritchey (D-12th) also support the repeal. Morrison, the chief sponsor, said that his ordinance to repeal the beverage tax will be considered at the next county board meeting on Sept. 13 and encouraged people to attend. “The beverage tax is an absolute disaster for Cook County,” said Morrison whose district includes the central part of Brookfield and all of Riverside. “Residents and businesses are getting punished by it. After witnessing the tremendous fallout and public backlash, I believe there are some on the board who voted to support the tax that could reconsider their original vote and support this repeal.” Boykin, who represents Forest Park and Oak Park, said he opposes the tax because it is regressive, hard to administer and unpopular. “I’m against it because the people are against it,” Boykin said. “I mean my constituents were against it from the beginning. … I think it’s unwarranted and the whole guise about reducing obesity, all of us want to do that, but if we want to do that we’ve got to put the money there.” Tobolski, who represents North Riverside and parts of the north and south ends of Brookfield, also said that the tax was unfair.

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“I know it’s been said over and over and over again, but it’s a tax that targets a very small segment of the population and attempts to balance a deficit on their shoulders,” Tobolski said. The tax was approved in November when Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle broke a tie vote. Since then there is one new commissioner, Dennis Deer (2nd), who replaced Robert Steele, who died in June. Steele was in the hospital when the county board deadlocked 8-8 on the tax before Preckwinkle broke the tie. Even if the repeal passed the county board, it would take 11 votes to override an expected veto by Preckwinkle. In a follow up interview, Boykin admitted that that getting 11 votes for repeal is unlikely. “I think that the only chance you’re going to have for a repeal, quite honestly, is if you have a new president of the county board,” said Boykin, who said that he is considering running against Preckwinkle in the 2018 Democratic primary. Another problem with beverage tax

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emerged Aug. 10, when state officials informed Preckwinkle that the way some retailers have been implementing the tax could result in the federal government withholding $87 million in food stamp money. Purchases made with federal food assistance, officially known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), are exempt from tax. The sweetened beverage tax is added on to the price of the drink purchased and some retailers, especially small retailers, have not updated their point of sale systems to not charge the tax to those making purchases with SNAP benefits. To get around this problem, the county issued a regulation stating that retailers could ring up the tax and refund the amount of the tax in cash to SNAP purchasers. But the federal government has indicated that charging the tax at all to SNAP purchasers is not permissible. A spokesman for Preckwinkle said on Aug. 10 that the county had worked with the United State Department of Agriculture (USDA), which administers the SNAP

program, in setting up the refund procedure and will continue to work with them to iron out any issues. “It was never our intention in drafting the sweetened beverage regulations to put federal SNAP funding for the state in jeopardy,” said Frank Shuftan, the chief spokesman for Preckwinkle in a statement. “At this time, we believe we are in compliance with existing SNAP rules. We do however recognize that USDA’s powers against the state in this regard are substantial, and we will work collaboratively with both the state and USDA to address USDA’s concerns.” The commissioners say that revenue lost by repealing the beverage tax could be made up for by streamlining county government. “There are alternative means to address those fiscal issues and we plan to present those remedies to President Preckwinkle as she prepares her 2108 budget proposal,” Morrison said. Boykin said that county should improve its procurement process, curtail hiring and save money on legal expenses. He said that that he would also introduce an ordinance at the September 13 county board meeting to require the Cook County State’s Attorney, which represents the county in legal actions, to inform county commissioners of any before filing certain court actions. This is in response to Preckwinkle’s nowwithdrawn motion to seek $17 million in damages from the Illinois Retail Merchants Association, which filed a lawsuit challenging the beverage tax and delayed its implementation by a month. The constitutionality of the tax was eventually upheld and the tax went into effect on Aug. 2. “I think when you act like that, it becomes almost as if you’re the monarch,” Boykin said of Preckwinkle’s legal action against the Retail Merchants Association. “If you’re going to use taxpayer money to bind the county to a lawsuit then the commissioners ought to get a say in that. “My problem is that we weren’t even consulted. We found out about it in the newspapers.”

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In business news, Harry Chaddick sold the Forest Park Mall to Lexington Development Corporation. Sitting inside one of the mall’s storage units was “The Death of Cleopatra” By JOHN RICE statue, which Dr. Frank Orland reContributing Reporter ported was “on its course toward restoration.” In other cultural news, t was a momentous year for Forest Park and its “PaCircle Theater mounted a successful per with the Personal Touch.” The village elected production of Born Yesterday under its first female mayor in 1987, an iconic restaurant the direction of Wayne Buidens. burned down, and the Review However, the big news in entertainwas under new ownership. ment wasn’t plays. It was the miracle Wednesday Journal Inc. had just of the VCR, which allowed residents acquired the Review from publishto watch movies in their homes. Mager Bob Haeger. The newspaper’s ofic Video opened on Harlem, while fices remained at 7509 W. Madison, Blockbuster started a store on Roosthough, where Haeger operated evelt. Circle Video’s investors bought his Forest Graphics printing busithe 18-unit building at Circle & Madiness. Haeger also continued to pen Photoscourtesy Forest Park Historical Society son for “less than half a million” and his “Once Over Lightly” column, stocked the store with 7,000 films. BABY ARRIVES WITH DISPATCH: (Above) Linda Shrader and son, where he predicted, “The new ReNot far from this new kid on the Steven Richard Shrader. view will be just as habit-forming block, Ben Franklin was still open at as the old one.” 7445 Madison and Venture Restaurant Watts immediately criticized the newThe Review raised its newsstand was a “landmark” at Desplaines & Madily-constructed Forest Park Middle price to 25 cents and grew to a roson. Just south of Venture, the village School building, claiming the bust 25 pages. In 1987, it published lost a mainstay when Calcagno’s closed brickwork was substanits largest edition in 70 years! Mary at 439 Desplaines. Another grocery store, dard. Besides the price Mateer was the managing editor Butera’s, closed at 215 S. Harlem and was of this construction, the and the columnists included Dr. replaced by an F&M Drugstore. district paid $250,000 for James Murray (handwriting analysis), These losses paled compared to the asbestos removal at FieldJackie Schulz (who is back with a column blaze that destroyed Homer’s Restaurant. Stevenson. Supt. Joe Scolire in today’s edition) and Lyn Anderson. Two Forest Park firemen happened upon warned of a “looming deficit.” Former Review reporter and state Senator the earlyIn other school news, only 20% of Judy Baar Topinka, kept her keys to the ReJerry Lordan morning fire, Forest Park students attended Proview office, so she could sneak in once a year to and firefightviso East H.S., and Jerry Lordan was named decorate it for Haeger’s birthday. Cindy Lyons ers battled the flames for the new principal at St. Bernardine’s. There were plenty of reasons for celebration in Kids from St. B’s could frolic at the new Park play- 17 hours. After the ashes 1987. Cindy Lyons, the beloved director of the commuground, which underwent a $50,000 makeover. Mayor cooled, arson was susnity center, was named “Citizen of the Year.” “Fashion Popelka lamented that the playground was overshad- pected. plate Kay Madden” was retiring as an officer from ForBy contrast, Lee-Choi owed by a new billboard looming above the Eisenhower. est Park National Bank. And Commissioner Lorraine Restaurant was thriving Popelka ran unopposed to succeed Fred Marunde as She was pleased, though, when a communications cominside the Park Lounge, pany paid the village $150,000 to plant cellphone antenmayor. at 7244 Madison, and There was so much news, the Review pleaded in a pub- nas on the village’s “Smiley Face” water tower. Schuler’s Corner opened Residents of Marengo Avenue were also smiling when lic service ad, “We’ve got all the headlines we can use. at 7522 Madison. The the village turned the street into a cul-de-sac north of Don’t drink and drive.” bars were doing well on Roosevelt Road, to cut down on traffic from nearby bars. A hit song from 1987 was “I Still Haven’t Found What Madison in 1987, startThe village made another improvement, opening a new I’m Looking For,” which could have been the lament of ing on New Year’s Eve, commuter parking lot at Desplaines & the Blue Line John Condon, who failed in his campaign for commis“Mystery Man” when they were allowed sioner. Kudos to Condon, though, for classily placing terminal, with 200 spaces. They took on an even bigger to stay open all night. It’s not known whether the bouncan ad in the Review thanking the voters. The success- project, constructing a pipeline down Desplaines to supers at Side Kicks were busy that night but they were ply a million gallons of water a day to Brookfield and ful candidates included Jerry Jacknow, Maureen Booth, ready, after testing their strength on the Revolutionary North Riverside. Kenneth Stange, and Dan Watts.

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Man reportedly shot during robbery attempt Forest Park police responded to the 1100 block of Elgin Avenue on Aug. 10 about 2:55 a.m. after someone called 911 to report that a 26-year-old man had been shot in the leg during a robbery attempt. The victim told police the gun went off when he slapped the hand of the man pointing the gun at him. He was shot in the left thigh above the knee, said police. The bullet exited the rear of the knee and struck a gray Nissan Sentra in the passenger side door. According to the police report, the victim and two other men arrived in the 1100 block of Elgin Avenue. Two of the men, one of them so intoxicated he needed assistance, got out to walk to a residence. The third man was asleep in the back seat of the car. As the two men exited the vehicle, three vehicles reportedly drove up quickly and boxed them in. Three men, two of them brandishing handguns, reportedly demanded wallets from them. At that time, one of the intended robbery victims slapped the right hand of one of the gunmen, causing the weapon to go off. At that time, the offenders entered their vehicles and fled, according to the police report, without taking anything from the victims. Paramedics took the shooting victim to the hospital for treatment.

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KICKER: (Above) Diana Niedholdt. (Right) Former Mayor Fred Marunde. (Bottom) Homer’s Restaurant ablaze. Arm Wrestling Machine. However, the biggest story on Madison Street was the appearance of the “Mystery Man.” He was an unidentified male who startled people by handing them $10 bills. He said he was passing out cash to stimulate shopping on Madison Street. One woman refused to accept the sawbuck, because the man had his face hidden “like a bandit.” Generosity of a different kind was displayed by an 11-year-old Girl Scout named Diana Niedholdt. To earn a community service badge, Diana read issues of the Review into a cassette tape-recorder to benefit the blind. She even read the ads! There was another heartwarming story in 1987, though it started out scary. Police dispatcher Linda Shrader was on duty, when her water broke and she went into labor. Linda called the cops from inside the station. Sgt. Joe Byrnes squeezed her hand as the police rushed her to West Suburban Hospital. Linda quickly delivered a healthy boy, Steven Richard Knysch. At the opposite spectrum of life,

Woman reportedly robbed at gunpoint

former Illinois Governor Sam Shapiro was laid to rest in Jewish Waldheim Cemetery, with Governor Jim Thompson in attendance. Outgoing Mayor Marunde detailed his family’s suffering in Germany during World War II. And Editor Mary Mateer was miffed when the first meeting of the new village council was closed to the public. The Review was in its heyday in 1987 and its voice was best captured by Bob Haeger. His column was breezy, friendly, folksy and funny. No surprise his former reporter felt the need to decorate Haeger’s office for his birthday, in a fashion he described as “crazily.”

A 25-year-old Forest Park woman said she was robbed of her purse and cellphone at gunpoint while she was walking in the 7400 block of Franklin Street about 9 p.m. on Aug. 10. According to police, the victim said a man stepped from some bushes and pointed a silver handgun at her, demanding her purse and phone. The offender fled eastbound and the woman reportedly flagged down a car, which drove her to the Citgo gas station at 7323 Randolph St., where police were notified.

Cellphone snatched at el stop A 47-year-old Forest Park woman called police on Aug. 9 about 7:40 a.m. after someone snatched her cellphone from her hand as she exited a train at the Blue Line stop at 701 Harlem Ave. The offender ran onto the train as it departed. The victim said the incident took place about 6:30 a.m. and she screamed for help, but no one would let her use a phone to call 911. So she walked home and waited for a family member to come home so she could call police. The phone case also contained the victim’s debit card and other identification.

Carwash employee hit with chair A 54-year-old employee at Harlem Randolph Car Wash was taken to the hospital on Aug. 9 about 12:30 p.m. after a fellow employee reportedly hit him over the head with a chair after he admonished the co-worker for smoking cannabis while on the job. The co-worker fled the scene before police arrived, and police are continuing their investigation into the incident. Paramedics took the victim, who suffered a large cut to the back of his head and a large lump on the top of his head, to Rush Oak Park Hospital for treatment.

Don’t leave keys in the ignition! ■■A 68-year-old man called police on Aug. 7 about 9:45 p.m. to report that his black 2010 Chrysler Sebring had been stolen within the last 15 minutes from the driveway of the Softball Hall of Fame in the 7600 block of Harrison Street. The victim stated he’d left the car in the driveway with the keys in the ignition. When he returned, it was gone. ■■A resident of the 900 block of Thomas Avenue called police on Aug. 9 and reported that, during the overnight hours, someone had tried to steal his minivan, which was parked behind his residence. The van had been moved partially into the alley from its parking space. The passenger side front window had been pried open and the ignition had been removed from the steering column.

Overnight vehicle break-ins Forest Park police reported seven overnight vehicle break-ins last week where offenders targeted unlocked vehicles. Six of the vehicles were parked outside; one was inside an open garage. Four of the incidents took place overnight on Aug. 11-12 in the 1100 block of Hannah, 7300 block of Lexington, 800 block of Elgin, and 100 block of Circle. The three others took place overnight on Aug. 9-10 in the 200 block of Desplaines, on Bergman Court and the 200 block of Brown Avenue. These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Forest Park Police Department, Aug. 7-13, and represent a portion of the incidents to which police responded. Unless otherwise indicated, anybody named in these reports has only been charged with a crime. These cases have not been adjudicated.

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Back to school

udos to our local public schools — both elementary and high school — for the positive outreach each is making this year to welcome students, parents and the community back to school for 2017-2018. Last weekend the District 91 Forest Park Elementary Schools hosted the second annual Back to School 5K. That energetic event was paired with the local Kiwanis and its Kids’ Day celebration held at the middle school. Our elementary schools are working hard to build stronger connections with every aspect of the community. We see it in events like this. We see it in stepped-up communications both within the district and across the village. And how great that the Kiwanians, a fledgling local group, joined in too. Meanwhile this Friday, the Proviso Township High Schools are seriously rolling out the carpet with its B2SB – Back to School Bash. Held in the parking lot at the Proviso Math and Science Academy in Forest Park, B2SB will feature music, rides, food and fun for all families. The Proviso high schools just keep at the effort to foster connections across this township. After decades of paired hopelessness and arrogance, these schools get the steep repair job ahead of them in putting our public schools back on the option list for parents and off the “how are you ripping me off this time?” list for taxpayers. Being open, being honest, being optimistic already is going a long way with the community as they see parents like them seize the school board, and energized administrators taking the reins.

Thanks, Yearbook

Years back we called Yearbook the most perfectly imagined retail store we’d seen in forever. Everything in this well-curated Madison Street shop fit together, and yet it was a store full of perpetual surprises. It was a neat trick that owners Noel Eberline and Jef Anderson pulled off and we loved it. That makes it a tough day when the partners announced last week that they were closing their retail business and will focus instead on their design clients. This is a reflection on the increasing difficulty of making retail work in Forest Park or anywhere else. Stocking and staffing a specialty store, paying the rent and the taxes in a digital age is hard and harder. The good news is that Anderson and Eberline remain committed to Forest Park and will work to relocate the design and graphics business to a new and larger space in town. They have become vital players in our local business community, working with the Chamber of Commerce, particularly in crafting a distinct brand for marketing the village. That is energy and talent we want to see fostered, even as the retail space fades by mid-September.

How to view the solar eclipse

onday is the big day for the solar eclipse. The edge of the moon’s disk will touch the edge of the sun’s disk at 11:54 a.m.; here in Forest Park, 87% of the sun’s disk will be blocked by the moon at 1:30 p.m.; and the edge of the moon’s disk will leave the sun’s disk at 2:42 pm. If you want to see a total eclipse, drive to Carbondale, or if you miss this one, you’ll have a chance to see another eclipse in 2035 — that is, if you go to Asia or an island in the Pacific Ocean because it won’t be visible here. First, a warning. The American Astronomical Society is reminding us that if we don’t want our retinas to be permanently damaged, we should get hold of eclipse viewing glasses with an optical density of 5 or greater. A website called eclipseglasses.com advises that the lenses should block out 100% of ultra-violet and infrared rays and 99% of intense visible light. Kristine McCall, Director of the Cernan Earth and Space Center at Triton College (2000 5th Ave. in River Grove) said she will have 250 pairs for sale at a modest price on Aug. 21 in addition to the following full schedule of activities: ■■ 9:30 a.m. - Ticket Window and Star Store open ■■ 10:30 a.m. - Totality planetarium program - all seats $4.00 ■■ 11 a.m. - Solar observing and indoor and outdoor activities begin - FREE ■■ 11 a.m. - Clavio’s Café Food Cart opens for visitors to purchase ■■ 11 a.m. - Totality planetarium program - all seats $4.00 ■■ 11:45 a.m. - Live streaming video in the planetarium theater - FREE ■■ 12:15 p.m. - Tentative: U.S. Postal Service Solar Eclipse Stamp Unveiling, Free ■■ 1 - 1:30 p.m. - Ticket Window and Star Store closed ■■ 1:45 p.m. - Live streaming video moves to room I-111, Free ■■ 2 p.m. - Dark Side of the Moon laser show (music by Pink Floyd) – all seats $5.00 ■■ 2 p.m. - Clavio’s Café Food Cart closes ■■ 3 p.m. - Dark Side of the Moon laser show, all seats $5 To my mind, there are two ways to approach the viewing of the eclipse: One way I’ll call the scientific way. For example, you can learn that the moon which is only a little more than 2,000 miles across can completely blot out the sun which is 865,000 miles across in an eclipse because of the principle of perspective. The moon is on average a mere 239,000 miles away from our planet while the sun is 93,000,000 miles away from us. The moon, because it is so much closer to Earth, acts like a fan sitting in front of us at a ballgame who keeps standing up, which blocks our view. Even though the guy is maybe 3 feet wide, he can block our view of a field 100 times as wide because he is close to us. If you want to impress your friends with your sci-

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entific knowledge, memorize the following explanation of an eclipse which I got from Director McCall. Here goes: The anomalistic month of the Moon, from apogee to apogee, is 27.55 days. 27.55 x 239 cycles = 6,585.54 days. The synodic month of the Moon, from new Moon to new Moon is 29.53 days. 29.53 x 223 cycles = 6585.32 days. The eclipse year of the Sun, the time between when the Sun crosses one of the Moon’s ascending nodes and when the Sun reaches the next ascending node is, 346.62 days. 346.62 x 19 cycles = 6,585.78 days. Got that? Personally, I prefer another way of viewing a natural phenomenon like an eclipse — call it the poetic way of thinking. All of the following are from Director McCall. The Chinese word for eclipse is shih which means “to eat” because they believed the Sun was being eaten by a celestial dragon. They would bang pots and pans, making as much noise as possible to scare the dragon away. Of course, their efforts always worked, but the eclipse was still seen as a bad omen. A myth from India says that a head with no body, named Rahu, seeks revenge on the Sun and the Moon. He occasionally eats them but because he has no body, they always reappear. The story of Rahu spread across China, Siberia, and Mongolia. In Indonesia and Polynesia, he is called Kala Rahun, all head and no body, who eats the sun, burns his tongue and spits the sun

out. A Germanic myth says the Sun and Moon are always quarreling. Every so often they stop fighting long enough to meet, but the peace only lasts a short time. Soon they start quarreling again and go their separate ways. Sometimes the stories are just the opposite, the Sun and Moon are loving husband and wife. Here’s my favorite: The Fon people of Benin in West Africa say the Sun and Moon love each other but are always busy, in motion. They get together whenever they can, which is not often, but when they do, they modestly turn off the light. Martin Buber, in what became a famous book titled, I and Thou, wrote that when we humans interact with anything or anyone, we can experience what we encounter either as an “it” or as a “thou.” For example, a person in the lumber business might look at a Sequoia tree and think, “I wonder how many board feet of lumber are in that tree and how much money I could make by cutting it down.” That’s viewing the tree as an “it.” But I have a friend who, on hearing that the village was going to cut down a dying tree outside of her condo unit, went outside, put her hand on the tree and said goodbye to what had been a real friend of hers for many years. She was relating to the tree as a “thou.” To my mind, the Cernan Earth and Space Center, has the right balance when it comes to the eclipse. If you go there on Monday, you’ll get a lot of scientific facts. But you will also be able to view a laser show with music by Pink Floyd which is designed to make you exclaim, “Oh, wow!” when it’s over.

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ounded in 1912, Ascension School has been providing excellent, Catholic education for families in our community for over a century. With thousands of alumni, many of whom have chosen Ascension for their children’s education, we continue to be a vibrant school, proud of our history, and ready to serve each new child who joins us. Ascension School offers a faith-based education for children from three years old through the eighth grade. Our rigorous curriculum prepares students for the next level of education. We continue to provide a strong fine arts curriculum taught by highly qualified full-time teachers. Ascension students consistently score above national norms on standardized tests at all grade levels. In 2007, Ascension received the U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Award. In addition to an excellent elementary school education, Ascension provides:

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he Sunflower Chamber Orchestra (SCO) aims to educate and inspire a new generation of youth in the art of classical music. It offers students, from 3rd - 12th grade, the opportunity to play with fellow musicians within the tradition of classical music culture, and to perform in free seasonal concerts for the community. After the standing ovations and tremendous success in its past seasons, the SCO board decided to open the orchestra up to all children, extending this enriching opportunity to everyone.

section player. “We believe in the unlimited energy and ability of the next generation,” says Al Zahabi, “and we dedicate ourselves to bringing out the best of each student.”

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The Sunflower Chamber Orchestra is directed by Maestro Mohannad Al Zahabi and his assistant Eloise Meloni.

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College is not high school – Make sure your teen is ready! SEPTEMBER 16, 2017 READY FOR TAKE-OFF CONFERENCE

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Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 8:30am – Noon

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$39 - individual; $59 - couple; $25 - student $10 extra for 3 PD hour credits or 3 CEU’s A copy of the book Ready for Take-Off: Preparing Your Teen with ADHD or LD for College will be included with the cost of registration.

DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY - PRIORY CAMPUS

7200 W. Division, Aula Auditorium, River Forest, IL 60305 Learn how to: • Avoid a rocky solo flight • Create a college readiness plan • Find and use tools for LD/ADHD teens • Select the right college and career track • Get cost reduction help Break-Out Sessions for Parents, Educators & Mental Health Professionals

The conference is co-sponsored by Dominican University’s Schools of Education and Social Work, which will provide 3 PD Hour Credits for Educators and 3 CEU’s for Mental Health Professionals.

For more information, email Martha@collegereadiness4success.com. To register online, go to www.CollegeReadiness4Success.com.

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or many parents, college is a daunting prospect. How to select the right school or many parents, college is a and pay for it are just the beginning of a daunting prospect. How to select long list of worries. More than anything else the right school and pay for it are parents want their children to succeed at just the beginning of a long list of worries. school, to flourish and grow. This anxiety can More than anything else parents want be especially acute for the parents of ADHD/ their children to succeed at school, to LD students. Addressing these needs is the flourish and grow. This anxiety can be subject for the Fall 2017 Ready for Take-Off especially acute for the parents of ADHD/ Conference coming up on Saturday morning, LD students. Addressing these needs September 16, 2017 at Dominican University is the subject for the Fall 2017 Ready in River Forest. for Take-Off Conference coming up on The half-day conference has been organized Saturday morning, September 16, 2017 at by College Readiness which is a Dominican University 4inSuccess, River Forest. collaboration between Chris Everett, College The half-day conference has been Financial Planner and President of Everett organized by College Readiness 4 Success, Wealth Solutions, Inc., and Karin M. Grimes, which is a collaboration between Chris LCSW from Life Transitions Coaching. The Everett, College Financial Planner and Ready for Take-Off Conference is designed President of Everett Wealth Solutions, Inc., for parents, educators and and Karin M. Grimes, LCSW from Life mental health professionals. Transitions Coaching. The Ready for TakeThe goal is to give parents Off Conference is designed for parents, and professionals the tools educators and mental health professionals. they need to empower all The goal is to give parents and professionals children to succeed in the the tools they need to empower all children transition from high school to to succeed in the transition from high college. Special attention will school to college. Special attention will be given at the conference be given at the conference to the needs of to the needs of students with students with ADHD/LD. Joining presenters ADHD/LD. Joining presenters Everett and Grimes will be guest speaker Everett and Grimes will Theresa E. Maitland, PhD, CPCC, who be guest speaker Theresa presented at College Readiness 4 Success’ E. Maitland, PhD, CPCC, first conference in April of 2015. Dr. who presented at College Maitland is the author of Ready for TakeReadiness 4 Success’ first Off: Preparing Your Teen with ADHD or LD conference in April of 2015. for College. Dr. Maitland is the author of As Grimes points out, many parents drop Ready for Take-Off: Preparing their at school Your children Teen withoff ADHD or LDhoping that they will simply mature and adjust on their own. for College. Other parents, especially those of ADHD/ As Grimes points out, many parents drop LD students feel that they must continually their children off at school hoping that they intervene in every detail of their child’s will simply mature and adjust on their own. life. This conference will give information Other parents, especially those of ADHD/ to parents on how to guide and coach their LD students feel that they must continually children to be independent before they intervene in every detail of their child’s leave home. Grimes emphasizes that the life. This conference will give information anxiety of sending a child off to school can to parents on how to guide and coach their be greatly reduced by implementing an children to be independent before they leave individualized college readiness program home. Grimes emphasizes that the anxiety that will empower the child and thereby of sending a child off to school can be greatly enable the parents to “let go.” Parents reduced by implementing an individualized and professionals will also hear from Dr. college readiness program that will empower Maitland that many of the accommodations the child and thereby enable the parents to that students with IEP’s had in high school “let go.” Parents and professionals will also are not available in college and should hear from Dr. Maitland that many of the therefore be faded out before they graduate. accommodations that students with IEP’s At the same time, students need to learn had in high school are not available in college how to advocate for themselves and have and should therefore be faded out before they the confidence to ask for help. graduate. At the same time, students need to Following main presentation, theand have learn how tothe advocate for themselves financial piece of the confidence to the ask conference for help. will be presented by Chris Everett in a parent Following the main presentation, the break-out session. Four out of every ten financial piece of the conference will be freshman, Everett points out, do not presented by Chris Everett in a parent break-

out session. Four out of every ten freshman, Everett points out, do not graduate in four graduate in four years. Many take up to years. Many take up to six years. That is an sixenormous years. That is an enormous amount amount of added financial burden ofboth added financial burden both in tuition in tuition bills and in lost earnings. For bills and in lost earnings. For Everett, Everett, these extra costs can be avoided these extra costs can be avoided through through careful planning and meaningful careful planning and meaningful career career assessment. “There are robust tools,” assessment. “There are robust tools,” Everett says, “that go beyond what high Everett says, “that go beyond what high schools provide and can give best-fit career schools provide and can give best-fit career selection, by helping students understand selection, by helping students understand their own ‘hard-wiring’”. Everett’s session will their own ‘hard-wiring’”. Everett’s session focus not only on how to pay “the right price” will focus not only on how to pay “the right for college, but also on getting the most out price” for college, but also on getting the of the college experience by going into it with most out of the college experience by going clear educational and career goals in mind. into it with clear educational and career Dr.in Maitland’s goals mind. break-out session will be targeted at educators and mental health professionals. She will share information

Coach your child to be independent Coach your child they to be before independent before they leave leave home! home!

Dr. Maitland’s break-out session will be targeted at educators and mental health professionals. She will share information about new approaches to promote executive functioning and self-determination skills about new approaches to promote executive infunctioning teens with and ADHD/LD. In addition Dr. self-determination skills in Maitland will review key college readiness teens with ADHD/LD. In addition Dr. Maitland skills and strategies for assessing them will review key college readiness skills and instrategies students.for Professionals will also learn assessing them in students. how they can work with parents to create Professionals will also learn how they can work personalized college readiness programs for with parents to create personalized college college bound teens with ADHD/LD. readiness programs for college bound teens

The 2017 Ready for Take-off withFall ADHD/LD. Conference will take place on Dominican The Fall 2017 Ready for Take-off Conference University’s Priory Campus in Aula will take place on Dominican University’s Auditorium at 7200 W. Division Street Priory Campus in Aula Auditorium at 7200 inW. River Forest. The conference is coDivision Street in River Forest. The sponsored by Dominican University’s conference is co-sponsored by Dominican Schools of Education and Social Work, University’s Schools of Education and Social which will provide three PD Hour Credits Work, which will provide three PD Hour forCredits Educators and three CEU’s for for Educators and three CEU’s for Mental Health Professionals. The cost Mental Health Professionals. The cost of ofregistration registrationisis$39.99 $39.99forforindividuals, individuals, $59.99 $59.99 for couples and $24.99 for for couples and $24.99 for students. PD students. PD Hour Credits or CEU’s are Hour Credits or CEU’s are $10.00 extra. A $10.00 extra. A copy of the book Ready for copy of the book Ready for Take-Off: Preparing Take-Off: Preparing Your Teen with ADHD or Your Teen with ADHD or LD for College will LD for College will be included with the cost be included with the cost of registration. ofFor registration. For more information and to more information and to register, go to register, go to CollegeReadiness4Success. CollegeReadiness4Success.com. com.

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Hello! ¡ Hola! 您好！

A Note from Intercultural Montessori Language School

or almost 30 years, Oak Park residents have been driving, biking, and walking by Intercultural Montessori on S. Ridgeland Avenue with smiles on their faces as they watch the children at play. But they might not be aware that Intercultural is the originator of our unique dual-language/Montessori approach to education, providing Spanish/English and Chinese Mandarin/English programs for children aged 3 to 6. It’s an approach that has been imitated but not reproduced, and it has gotten us a lot of positive attention with Montessori schools, teachers, and associations. That’s because it works, and I’m so happy to be a part of creating bilingual, bi-literate citizens of the world right here in Oak Park. As my third year at Intercultural begins, I would like to state how proud I am of the work that the teachers perform on a daily basis. That is where the magic happens, and I’ve found that it is true that the teachers are the soul of the school. As an Intercultural parent, I appreciated how hard the teachers work, but now as an administrator I understand and recognize the many subtle skills the job requires. For example: knowing how to observe constructively, and when, how, and how

much to intervene, is the key secret to a successful Montessori teacher. It’s a talent our teachers have acquired through their Montessori training and years of teaching at Intercultural. I would like to thank our teachers for their hard work, and congratulate them on the continued growth of our dual-language program. As we grow, we continue to improve our school infrastructure at the Oak Park campus, including the installation of a new state-of-the-art security system. This week, the students harvested their first vegetables from our new organic garden! And more upgrades are coming as this new school year begins. It is extremely fulfilling to see Intercultural’s continued growth. To me it means that Oak Park recognizes the value of the unique dual-language education we are providing. From all of us on the Intercultural team, it is our pleasure to serve you, and the children of this vibrant community.

More than any other subject, math has a stigma of being boring and anxiety provoking. At Mathnasium, all the stress is taken out of the process as compassionate instructors work one on one with learners. As owner, Jana Frank explains, “We Make Math Make Sense. Kids don’t hate math, they hate being frustrated and intimidated by it. Our job is to help our students develop number sense so they aren’t just able to do it, but actually understand what they are doing and why. Since we individually assess each student and create a customized learning curriculum for them, we are able to set students up on a path to success.” The staff at Mathnasium works to ensure students are not just learning, but enjoying what they are learning. “Even more important than the math is the attitude and confidence,” says Frank. “We want to make sure every student feels welcome and encouraged to try their best. We will always adjust our teaching methods to

LEArn MorE! nEW! After School Language Classes Oak Park Campus 708-848-6626 Chicago Campus 312-265-1514 info@interculturalmontessori.org InterculturalMontessori.org

Thank you! ¡Gracias! 謝謝你！ Roderick Shaw, Oak Park Campus Manager Intercultural Montessori Language School 708-848-6626 rshaw@interculturalmontessori.org

Start the School Year Strong with Mathnasium!

t Mathnasium of Oak Park/River Forest, you can feel the buzz of activity and excitement as soon as you walk in the door. Students of all ages from kindergarten through high school are actively engaged in learning and understanding mathematics. Operating on the philosophy that every child can become great at math, Mathnasium has become the industry leader in supplementary math education.

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Mathnasium OPRF is currently located at 212 S. Marion St. in Oak Park. Later this fall they will be moving to a larger space at 1101 Chicago Ave. in Oak Park. Learn more at mathnasium.com/oakparkriverforest, or call 708.613.4007 to schedule a FREE TRIAL SESSION and take advantage of their Back-toSchool Special.

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Whether students are struggling to keep up or excelling in their classes, the proven Mathnasium Method™ can address and advance their knowledge and abilities. Mathnasium OPRF also offers private instruction, test prep, and homework help. Parents and students alike sing the praises of Mathnasium. A Hatch Elementary student says, “At Mathnasium, I’ve learned that I actually LIKE math!” A Julian Middle Schooler says, “I’ve learned how to understand why the solution to a problem works instead of just memorizing how to solve it.” From a parent’s perspective, “It is a great pleasure for my children to be part of Mathnasium OPRF. The attention paid to their needs is amazing. It has changed the way that they feel about school and greatly increased their confidence levels”

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HELPING YOUR CHILD BUILD A GREATER SENSE OF RELATIONSHIP, BELONGING, AND ACHEIVEMENT. Y-KIDS BEFORE & AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM K-8TH Monday-Friday Before-school program begins at 7 am After-school program ends at 7 pm • Follows District 97 school calendar • Includes half days and early release days • Homework time and tutoring available • Transportation available for some area schools • Flexible payment plans and scholarships available

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he West Cook YMCA Y-KIDS is a before and after-school program centered around our youth to extend learning beyond the school day. We are committed to nurturing the potential of every child from cradle to career through physical, social-emotional, and cognitive development. We offer extended hours until 7 pm to fit the needs of our families.

I have two children that are benefiting from the scholarship. I have seen extreme positive differences in my children as they are excited every day to be a part of the YMCA. Not only are they happy to be around the community at the YMCA, but they feel as though they are part of a bigger family when there. This gives me peace of mind and comfort as a single parent raising five children. I can trust that the YMCA is giving my children the type of love, care, and security that they would need to feel safe and

Learning and Learning from from and with each other with each other

ounded in 1961, Alcuin Montessori School offers a cross-curricular learning environment Elementary, 8:30 Junior andwith Senior oundedacademic in 1961, Alcuin Montessori balancing and emotional intelligence. •We partner parents and provide a.m. to 3:15 p.m.with a passion for Schoolthe offers students toolsatocross-curricular become highly-skilled independent thinkers learning environment balancingto help each child become confident, curious, selfknowledge. Our programs are designed • Middle School, 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. disciplined and emotional motivated. intelligence. academic and WeAlcuin, partner with parents andon provide • Before/After School Care under the At classrooms operate the principle of freedom within limits. Children, students of thea tools to work become highly-skilled guidance teacher, at their own pace with materials of their choosing. Each student • Art independent thinkers a passion may work alone or with with others; differentfor levels of ability are expected and welcomed within knowledge. Our programs are designed to each classroom. Education occurs in multi-aged classrooms children of various stages • Musicalwhere Theater help each childlearn become curious, of development fromconfident, and with each other. • Spanish self-disciplined Our programs forand agesmotivated. 0-14 include: Families currently attending Alcuin At Alcuin, classrooms operate * Parent/Infant - Fridays, 8:45 toon10:30 a.m. come from Oak Park, as well as Berwyn, the* principle of freedom within limits. Three to Five Day Toddler/Parent, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Broadview, Brookfield, Chicago, Cicero, Children, under the guidance of a teacher, * Primary, 11:30 a.m. Elmhurst, Forest Park, River Forest, work at their8:30 owntopace with materials of * Full-Day Kindergarten, 8:30may a.m.work to 3:00 p.m.Riverside, River Grove and more. their choosing. Each student alone or with different levels * Junior andothers; Senior Elementary, 8:30of a.m. to 3:15 Wep.m. welcome all prospective parents ability are expected and welcomed within * Middle School, 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. to join us for our monthly informational each classroom. Education occurs in Coffees. We will start with some good * Before/After School Care multi-aged classrooms where children of coffee, a short video on Montessori * Art stages of development learn from various education and then take an in-depth look and with each other. * Musical Theater into all of our classrooms. At the end of the tour we hold a question and answer * Spanish Our programs for ages 0-14 include: our admissions session, Families currently attending come from Oak Park, asand explain well as Berwyn, Broadview, • Parent/Infant - Fridays,Alcuin 8:45 to 10:30 process. ToursRiverside, are held throughout the Brookfield, Chicago, Cicero, Elmhurst, Forest Park, River Forest, River Grove and a.m. school year on Thursdays (9:00-11:00 more. a.m.) at the main Alcuin campus. Visit Three toall Five Day Toddler/Parent, 8:30 We •welcome prospective parents to join us for our monthly informational Coffees. We will Alcuin.org for tour dates. To enroll in towith 11:30some a.m.good coffee, a short video on Montessori start education and then take an in-depth a tours please e-mail our Director of look into all of our classrooms. At the end of the tour we hold a question and answer session, • Primary, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Advancement at school avalera@alcuin.org or and explain our admissions process. Tours are held throughout the year on Thursdays call 708.366.1882. (9:00-11:00 at the main8:30 Alcuin campus. Visit Alcuin.org for tour dates. To enroll in a • Full-Daya.m.) Kindergarten, a.m. to tours please 3:00 p.m.e-mail our Director of Advancement at avalera@alcuin.org or call 708.366.1882.

protected. I have also noticed they are developing more of a worldview and a sensitivity to the suffering of others. My daughter often talks about wanting to help other people such as homeless or people who do not have enough food. While I understand and believe she has a good heart, I believe the YMCA is definitely playing a part in nurturing this side of her character. Often times, at home, I hear both my son and daughter speak of things that they have learned at the YMCA or conversations they have had with counselors and try to apply the lessons they’ve learned at home. For example, they recently got into an argument and I heard them agree that they would do what the Y had taught them and put aside their differences and come to an agreement. I am truly thankful for being a part of the West Cook YMCA as it has made a very big difference in the lives of my children. -Mom of 2 children in Y-Kids

Extended Hours Until 7 pm Y-KIDS BEFORE & AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM NEW LOCATION: St. John’s Lutheran Church | Forest Park K-8TH Monday-Friday Before-school program begins at 7 am After-school program ends at 7 pm • Follows District 97 school calendar • Includes half days and early release days • Homework time and tutoring available • Transportation available for some area schools •F lexible payment plans and scholarships available

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Celebrating 100 Years

Icelandic Kroners

A trip to Iceland sounds good right now

scenes, we will certainly pass o matter where you them along to you. want to go in town, Sherre Bedow is still workyou can’t get there ing at keeping Saint Bernarfrom here. dine alumni/ae together. That Try going inside includes friends and neighbors Forest Park National Bank for of the school and church. This a change. There is a new artist year’s reunion will be held in on display there. She is Jackey the school basement on Sept. 23 Ruechert Lakey of Oak Park. from 5 until 10 p.m. Remember, Ms. Lakey teaches at the Oak everybody and anybody are Park Art League. Her specialinvited. Sherre has been orgaties are water colors and mixed nizing these reunions for nine media. Some of her work is on years (a reunion every three display along Harrison Street years). Nothing delights her in the Art District. It’s hard to more than seeing a big crowd leave once you stop to admire with everybody having a great her work. time. But probably someFor the quality, the prices one else could be thinking are reasonable. about assisting Sherre for Iceland seems to be the the next reunion(s). Cost of new destination of choice the dinner, to be catered by these days. Christina Jimmy’s, will include a DJ Respass and Chris Cashin and music. All this following will be leaving for that Mass at 5 p.m. Questions? country in a few weeks. Sherre is in Topeka, Kansas So the Forest Park Bank at 785-633-1616. got them some Icelandic Saint Anthony didn’t Kroners (crowns). This find my birthday book yet. Nordic currency is lovely to So please ask him again. look at as well as interesting JACKIE SCHULZ/Contributor Thanks. I have literally, I to learn about. Pictured on mean literally, torn apart a the 500 note is, Jon SigutosCOLORFUL: Painting by room looking for it. son, a leader of the Icelandic Jackey Ruechert Lakey Available birthdays for Independent Movement in displayed in the Forest August are Angela Tricoci, the 19th century. Park National Bank. Kevin Nutley, Donna ProA famous church is dechazka, Tom Curry, Mary picted on the 1,000 kroner Bosley, Christina Cassiani, Dorothy note; the architect of this Brynjolfskirkja is Grams, Eileen Pfaff, Lisa Cozzi, Lindsay Brynjolfur Sveinsson. You probably figured Pritchard, Terry Hemstreet, Anthony out that the ending “sson” means “son.” Bower, Donald Childs, Addison Crewe, The lady in the big hat is on the 50 note. Katin Smith, Ida Hanson, Alice Nolan, She lived from 1646 to 1715 and gained fame and Bill Lichtenberg. by teaching women how to do embroidery! Happy anniversary to Joyce and Patrick One of her students was the bishop’s Oberg and Jon and Letitia Olmsted. wife. For this she gets her picture on the 5,000 note. What a country! Her name was Ragnheidur Jonsdottir (John’s daughter); ■■ Jackie is a former Chicago and Elmwomen’s names end in dottir. The governwood Park schoolteacher with an undying *Improved Registration ment wanted to honor women and their love for music, friendly pets and a host of through RAM Racing contribution of Icelandic culture. life’s other treasures too numerous to list. There are many beautiful sights to see She was born on the far southwest side of *Unlimited Photo in Iceland, the most famous being the blue Chicago in a great neighborhood when it Downloads lagoon. If Christina brings us some such was a great time to be young.

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O B I T U A R I E S

Timothy Harnett, 86

Caroline Duarte, 93

River Forest resident

Fancied bird houses, teddy bears and gambling

Timothy J. Harnett, 86, of River Forest, died peacefully on Aug. 6, 2017. Born in Abbeyfeale, County Limerick, Ireland on Sept. 13, 1930, he worked for Sears Roebuck and Co. at Midway and Homan avenues for 38 years. Timothy was the husband of Annie (nee Healy) for 51 years; the father of Kevin P. (Maureen) and Helen M.; the grandfather of Corina Ann and Michael Kevin; the uncle of 30 nieces and nephews in Ireland and England; and the brother of Patrick. Visitation was held on Aug. 11 at Forest Park’s Zimmerman-Harnett Funeral Home. A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in River Forest, followed by interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. The family appreciates memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz. org or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org.

Caroline Duarte (nee Presto), 93, died on Aug. 11, 2017 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with loving family by her side. She loved her friends at the Forest Park Community Center as well as her bird houses, teddy bears, and gambling. Caroline is survived by her daughter, Mary Duarte; her grandchildren, Eric and Gayle Pietrazk; her “adopted daughter,” Edna Barrameda; her “sister,” Alice Barrameda; her family friend, Danielle; and her many Forest Park friends. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 16 at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 3201 W. Jefferson St. in Joliet, followed by interment at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.

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Religion Guide Methodist

Check First.

First United Methodist Church of Oak Park

First Congregational Church of Maywood

Kiwanis Club President Chris Harris

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

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

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SERVICE LOCATION Forest Park Plaza 7600 W. Roosevelt Road Forest Park, IL 60130

William S. Winston Pastor (708) 697-5000

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

Fair Oaks

Lutheran—ELCA

United Lutheran Church

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

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

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West Suburban Temple Har Zion

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

Lutheran-Independent

Grace Lutheran Church

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

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

744 Fair Oaks Ave. Oak Park 386-4920 Rev. Daniel deBeer, Interim Pastor

Sunday Schedule Worship Service 9:30am Child care provided

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

Roman Catholic

Ascension Catholic Church

Lutheran-Missouri Synod

Christ Lutheran Church

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

St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church

305 Circle Ave, Forest Park Sunday Worship, 9:30 am Adult Bible Class, 10:45 am Wheelchair Access to Sanctuary Leonard Payton, Pastor Roney Riley, Assistant Pastor 708-366-3226 | www.stjohnforestpark.org

St. Bernardine Catholic Church Harrison & Elgin, Forest Park

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

The Traditional Catholic Latin Mass

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

Third Unitarian Church 10AM Sunday Forum Summer Schedule at

thirdunitarianchurch.org (773) 626-9385

Grace Lutheran School

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

Roman Catholic

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

Rev. James Hurlbert, Pastor

Roman Catholic

St. Edmund Catholic Church

188 South Oak Park Ave. Saturday Mass: 5:30 p.m. Sunday Masses: 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: 8:30 a.m. M–F Holy Day Masses: As Announced Reconciliation: Saturday 4:15 p.m. Parish Office: 708-848-4417 School Phone: 708-386-5131

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

301 N. Mayfield, Chicago, near Austin and Lake Unity

UNITY CHURCH OF OAK PARK 405 North Euclid Ave.

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

Upcoming Religious Holidays

Aug 26-Sep 4 Paryushana Parva

Jain

29 Beheading of St. John the Baptist Christian

Sep

31 Waqf al Arafa • Hajj Day Islam 1 Religious year begins Orthodox Christian

1-4 Eid al Adha

Islam

8 Nativity of Virgin Mary Christian

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AFTER-SCHOOL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

CAREGIVERS NEEDED LOCALLY We need your caring heart to provide comfort to elders in their own homes in our communities. We need you to help enable those who want to live in their own homes, with a bit of help from us. Assist with mobility, prepare food, arrange social activities, emotional support, friendship, shopping and running errands, household light cleaning, assist in personal hygiene—tasks you would do for your own family. Our Clients become part of our Family. Compassionate & reliable people please apply. Contact info@ cantata.org or 708-485-1155.

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VETERINARY ASSISTANT Veterinary Assistant for Animal Hospital. Must love animals. Must be comfortable handling dogs and cats. Apply at 909 S. Oak Park Ave or Call 708-524-9720.

CROSSING GUARD–Riverside $12.15 hr. Requires working in all weather conditions 4 hrs./day; hours are split as guard is needed morning & afternoon Applications are at Riverside Police Dept., 31 Riverside Rd., Riverside, IL 60546 (708) 447-2127-Sgt. Pontrelli fpontrelli@riverside.il.us

The Day Care Program of Hephzibah Children’s Association is accepting applications for warm, caring, nurturing individuals to provide care and supervision of 5-11-year-old children in the After School Day Care program on site at Oak Park public schools. Plan and supervise arts and crafts, indoor & outdoor play, games, sports, homework help and more. Mon–Fri from 2:30-6:00 PM and 1:30-6:00 PM on Wednesdays. Requirements include: minimum of 6 semester hours in education, recreation, social work or related college courses previous experience working with children. Contact Amy O’Rourke, Director of Day Care at aorourke@hephzibahhome.org Equal Opportunity Employer

Volunteer Coordinator The Board of Directors of the Ernest Hemingway Foundation of Oak Park seeks a part-time Volunteer Coordinator (for fifteen to twenty hours a week maximum) for the Ernest Hemingway Birthplace Home located in Oak Park, Illinois. Primary responsibilities include recruiting and training volunteers as docents; scheduling volunteers to provide guided tours; scheduling greeters; managing the quality and enthusiasm of the volunteer team; fill-in as a docent as required. Qualifications Include: • Basic computer skills including knowledge of Word and Excel software; • Excellent communication and people skills; • Good organizational skill; • Some knowledge of accounting a plus; • Some knowledge of a volunteer program a plus. Salary: $15.00 per hour The Volunteer Coordinator reports to the Foundation’s Executive Director. E-mail letter of interest and resume to John W. Berry by September 15, 2017: John W. Berry, Chairperson The Ernest Hemingway Foundation of Oak Park P.O. Box 2222 Oak Park, Illinois 60303 johnwberry@mac.com Executive Director The Board of Directors of the Ernest Hemingway Foundation of Oak Park seeks a part-time Executive Director (25 hours per week) with a vision to move this outstanding not-for-profit organization forward to achieve its educational mission. Building on a solid foundation of past achievements, the Executive Director will assume a lead role in executing programs, managing the Ernest Hemingway Birthplace Home, developing and implementing fundraising opportunities, and strengthening existing alliances and partnerships within the Village of Oak Park, the city of Chicago, and the surrounding suburbs. The selected candidate will • Communicate effectively orally and in writing; • Work with volunteers, including Board members; • Participate in fundraising and grant writing projects; • Direct an active public relations program through the use of social media; • Oversee financial operations and monitor the implementation of the budget throughout the year. The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors through its Chairperson. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree Knowledge of and interest in literature Computer and social media skills The position is a twenty-five hour a week position. Salary: $23 per hour Applicants should send a letter of interest and resume via email by September 15, 2017 to: John W. Berry, Chairman The Ernest Hemingway Foundation of Oak Park PO Box 2222 Oak Park, Illinois 60303 johnwberry@mac.com

ELECTRICIAN’S HELPER PART-TIME Part-time Electrician’s Helper. Some experience required. Must have own transportation and some tools. Call 708-738-3848. PART TIME CHILD CARE West Suburban Montessori School is seeking a part time child care assistant. Applicants must have a love for young children and be detail oriented. Candidates may send a resume to the Head of School, Patty Eggerding, at peggerding@ wsms.org POLICE RECORDS SUPERVISOR The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Police Records Supervisor in the Police Department. This position will manage, supervise, plan and coordinate the activities and operations of the Police Records Division Support Services Bureau, within the Police Department including records maintenance and management services; and to coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies and the general public. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website at http://www.oak-park.us/ jobs. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application no later than August 21, 2017.

Sterlite Software USA, Inc seeks IT Solution Architect in Oak Park, IL and vicinity. Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science or Closely related with 60 months of related experience. Send resumes to VP, Sterlite Software USA, Inc., 1117 Lake Street, Ste# 210, Oak Park, IL 60301

VILLAGE OF OAK PARK FINANCE DEPT OFC MANAGER The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Office Manager in the Finance Department. This position will perform a wide variety of responsible and complex administrative and financial duties for the Finance Department. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website at http://www. oak-park.us/jobs. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application no later than August 21, 2017.

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RIVERSIDE—CHOICE LOCATION 3 BR CONDO

Walk to Burlington train; Near Riverside High & Grammar Schools; Full Dining Room; Central Air; OffStreet Parking; Hardwood Floors. Immediate Occupancy! 88 Pine Ave. $189,000

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Large 2 bdrm, Garden Apt in small bldg. Safe and secure, great if you don’t like to climb stairs! Beautifully rehabbed w/ new carpet, newer kitchen and bath, even has central AC! Huge Closets! Ten pays heat. $995.00 + Sec Dep. Section 8 voucher welcome.

Call Crystal @ 773-842-2784 or Paul at 708-774-7395 Town Center Realty Group LLC

REAL ESTATE WANTED HAS YOUR HOME BECOME A BURDEN?

RN & LPNs SUB ACUTE REHAB Seeking professionals who would like to work locally in your own community and provide professional care to our elder Clients. We have some key full-time positions open as well as Registry/PRN for those who want flexibility. We are looking for nurses who are leaders, communicators, and who can develop clinical teams. Pay is good with great benefits, including Tuition Reimbursement and loan repayment opportunity. Apply today and bring a friend for a referral bonus. www.cantata.org

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Senior Accountant sought by Goldwind USA Inc. in Chicago, IL to prepare month end financial statements. Req Bachelor’s degree in Acctng + 1 yr proj acctng exp. Exp w/: ERP, GAAP, & Cash Mgmt. Apply @ www.jobpostingtoday.com #38916

VICTORIAN GENERAL CONTRACTORS 708-484-8676

Repairs, Taxes?? At a need to sell, we buy houses to fix up for rental or resale, especially houses that need major work on them! “So, if your house has become a problem we might become the solution!”

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

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SUBURBAN RENTALS OAK PARK FOREST PARK Studio, 1, and 2 BDRM. Heated. Dining room. Parking available. Walk to El. $625-$1250.

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CHURCH FOR RENT MAYWOOD COUNTRY CHURCH Lovely, old fashioned country church in Maywood, on corner of Fifth and Erie is looking for a roommate or tenant. We are willing to work out a flexible arrangement if you are an appropriate tenant. Various size spaces. Call 708 344-6150, leave a message.

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT Office Space Office Space for Rent for Rent OAK PARK

6955 NORTH AVE. 3 ROOM OFFICE SUITE $650.00 3 ROOM OFFICE SUITE FURNISHED $825.00 6957 NORTH AVE. - 4 ROOM SUITE (1054 SQ FT) $1400.00 - 2 ROOM SUITE $825.00

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CLASSIFIED SPACE FOR RENT 4807 SQ FT In beautiful neighborhood in Oak Park. Varied uses possible for any kind of not-for-profit. Offices, community center, school, day care, etc. Private Cell: 708-846-9776

GARAGE/YARD SALES Oak Park

MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE 400 BLK LENOX SAT AUG 20 8AM TO 1PM

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BLOCK SALE 600 S KENILWORTH SAT AUG 19 9AM TO 4PM

(No early birds, please!) Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles, Depression Glass, Area Rugs. Baby items: clothes, toys, games, books. Yard equipment. Vintage linens. Kitchen items: Cast Iron, Stock pots, utensils, bakeware, crystal, dinnerware, flatware, stemware. Tools. Adult clothing. Holiday decor. Vintage wall-papering table. Rolling shopping basket, transfer wheelchair, towel warmer, humidifier. Art, decorative items. African art. Too much to list. Oak Park

MOVING/GARAGE SALE 224 S CUYLER AVE SAT AUG 19 9AM TO 3PM

Walk up the alley just east of Cuyler, five garages north of Randolph. Furniture (couches, book cases, tables, lamps, dining chairs, desks, etc.), menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s/womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clothing, tools and hardware, treadmill, gardening equipment and supplies, bike, kitchen items, framed pictures and collectibles. NO EARLY BIRDS! Oak Park

GARAGE SALE 1200 N GROVE

(LeMoyne & Grove, 1 blk S of North Ave, 1 blk W of Oak Park Ave)

SAT AUG 19 9AM-3PM

Dont miss it!! Too much to list!! Oak Park

HUGE YARD SALE 1108 N OAK PARK AVE SAT 8/19 9AM TO 1PM

Huge Yard Sale! Back to School Kids Clothes and Shoes!

AUTO FOR SALE 2017 VW PASSAT 2017 VW Passat. Very low mileage, like new. $39,000. Call John at 708-524-9720.

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

TO BE GIVEN AWAY BLACK SPINET PIANO Winter Musette black spinet piano to be given away. You pick it up and move it. Call 708-848-5278

TO BE GIVEN AWAY KITCHEN APPLIANCES, FURNITURE To be given away for free. You pick up and move items: Gas stove (located in bsmt); Small freezer (located in bsmt); wood kitchen table and chairs. Call 708-387-9070.

LOST & FOUND WATCH FOUND Watch found on July 26th on the 200 block of South Maple. Contact and describe. caroljbuer@gmail.com

NOVENAS PRAYER TO ST. JUDE May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved & preserved throughout the world now & forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us. St. Jude worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude helper of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this prayer 9 times a day for 9 days. By the 8th day your prayer will be answered. It has never been known to fail. Publication must be promised. Thank you Jesus. Thank You St. Jude. L.K.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D17151631 on August 4, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of TRUNKS CARPET with the business located at:1019 N. 21ST AVENUE, MELROSE PARK, IL 60160. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: GONZALO GARCIA DE LEON 1019 N. 21ST AVENUE MELROSE PARK, IL 60160 Published in Forest Park Review 8/9, 8/16, 8/23/2017

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

ium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 16-4199.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 14, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

WELLS FARGO BANK, NA. Plaintiff, -v.MARVIS L HUMBERT A/K/A MARVIS HUMBERT Defendants 15 CH 16972 2111 SOUTH 4TH AVENUE MAYWOOD, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 14, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 15, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2111 SOUTH 4TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-14-329-0240000. The real estate is improved with a three unit with no garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condomin-

You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 10270. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 10270 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 15 CH 16972 TJSC#: 37-5716 I725341 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.SHONETTA HOLDEN Defendants 16 CH 14310 1838 SOUTH 20TH AVE. Maywood, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 12, 2017, an

Commonly known as 1838 SOUTH 20TH AVE., Maywood, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-15-304-0250000 Vol. 166. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment $248,289.04.

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Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.

One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE

Plaintiff,

You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

VICTOR M. ZAMORA

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. I724667 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs. CHRISTINE V. O’BRIEN; LEWIS MORTON; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 10829 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, September 8, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-05-223-013-0000. Commonly known as 206 44th Avenue, Northlake, IL 60164. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 16-020286

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG &

I726682

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

vs.

Defendants, 16 ch 14017 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, September 8, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 12-36-217-022-0000. Commonly known as 2132 North 75th Avenue, Elmwood Park, IL 60707. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 16-028707 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I726690 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.VERA L. ROBINSON A/K/A VERA ROBINSON, TCF NATIONAL BANK, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, VILLAGE OF MAYWOOD, AN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CAPITAL ONE BANK, DISCOVER BANK, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS Defendants 17 CH 3651 1902 SOUTH 7TH AVENUE Maywood, IL 60153

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NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 21, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 30, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1902 SOUTH 7TH AVENUE, Maywood, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-14-309-0160000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment $104,690.93.

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venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm. Please refer to file number 17-082593. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I726810 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.MARK V. VERHUNCE, KARYN M. VERHUNCE, CITIZENS BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION F/K/A RBS CITIZENS, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHARTER ONE BANK, N.A. Defendants 15 CH 017400 1935 BELLEVIEW AVENUE WESTCHESTER, IL 60154 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 21, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 31, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1935 BELLEVIEW AVENUE, WESTCHESTER, IL 60154 Property Index No. 15-20-416-0660000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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 ac-

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In print • Online • Available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year ForestParkReview.com | PublicNoticeIllinois.com REAL ESTATE FOR SALE quiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-18345. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I726891 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

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OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC;

NOTICE OF SALE

Plaintiff,

AUTHORITY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 20, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 21, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

MARGARET A. ELERBY, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS

Commonly known as 141 BERNICE AVE, Northlake, IL 60164

AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants,

Property Index No. 12-32-310-0110000.

15 CH 10034

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

vs. MARGARET A. ELERBY; ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-07-406-011-0000. Commonly known as 543 East End Avenue, Hillside, IL 60162. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 3609455 W15-1127. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3057579 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Plaintiff, -v.MARTIN DELGADO, MARIA DELGADO AKA MARIA G. DELGADO, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA) N.A. FKA CAPITAL ONE BANK, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC Defendants 16 CH 03165 141 BERNICE AVE Northlake, IL 60164

The judgment $267,791.72.

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cation for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

CORD CLAIMANTS, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR ROSHAUN WILSON (DECEASED)

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 Please refer to file number 556072973.

Defendants

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.

NOTICE OF SALE

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.

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.

17 CH 001063 2219 S. 20TH AVENUE BROADVIEW, IL 60155

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 15, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 18, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2219 S. 20TH AVENUE, BROADVIEW, IL 60155 Property Index No. 15-22-105-0190000.

HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC

The real estate is improved with a residence.

111 East Main Street

DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 556072973 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 16 CH 03165 TJSC#: 37-5778

I725024 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR FREMONT HOME LOAN TRUST 2006-D, MORTGAGE-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-D Plaintiff, -v.GEORGE SANDERS, AS COGUARDIAN OF THE PERSON AND ESTATE OF ROSHAUN WILSON II, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ROSHAUN WILSON, CAMERON UNDERWOOD, MINOR, MAMIE SANDERS, AS CO-GUARDIAN OF THE PERSON AND ESTATE OF ROSHAUN WILSON II, DIANE WILSON, AS COGUARDIAN OF THE PERSON OF ROSHAUN WILSON II, GEORGE SANDERS, AS CO-GUARDIAN OF THE PERSON AND ESTATE OF ROSHAUNDRA WILSON, MAMIE SANDERS, AS CO-GUARDIAN OF THE PERSON AND ESTATE OF ROSHAUNDRA WILSON, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRE-

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLO-

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SURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-00109. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I724379 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.VALERIA GRIFFIN A/K/A VALERIA E. HARRIS A/K/A VELERIA HARRIS A/K/A VALERIA E. GRIFFIN, LUCILLE CADE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Defendants 16 CH 11369 235 49TH AVENUE Bellwood, IL 60104 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 18, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 5, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 235 49TH AVENUE, Bellwood, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-08-220-0210000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment $147,797.86.

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

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

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number 16-080428. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 16-080428 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 16 CH 11369 TJSC#: 37-6942 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. I3057546 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR FREMONT HOME LOAN TRUST 2006-E, MORTGAGE-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-E Plaintiff, -v.MICHAEL J. AIELLO, KIMBERLY A. AIELLO, TD AUTO FINANCE, LLC F/K/A CHRYSLER FINANCIAL SERVICES AMERICAS, LLC, MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC, TARGET NATIONAL BANK F/K/A RETAILERS NATIONAL BANK, CITIBANK, N.A. (SOUTH DAKOTA) Defendants 17 CH 02251 2415 NORTH 78TH COURT Elmwood Park, IL 60707 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, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 18, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

The judgment $554,520.92.

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Commonly known as 2415 NORTH 78TH COURT, Elmwood Park, IL 60707

One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE

Property Index 12253280040000.

You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

No.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

I724410 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JAMES B. NUTTER & COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.ELIZABETH LYONS, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendants 16 CH 08167 2027 SOUTH 6TH AVENUE MAYWOOD, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 11, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 21, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2027 SOUTH 6TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-14-319-009. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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 mort-

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 256547. 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. I726332 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-BNC1 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-BNC1 Plaintiff, -v.SAMUEL O. JONES, STATE OF ILLINOIS Defendants 17 CH 02047 906 FERDINAND 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 May 31, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 20, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

Commonly known as 906 FERDINAND AVENUE, Forest Park, IL 60130

One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE

Property Index No. 15-13-409-0030000.

You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment $360,690.66.

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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. I724816 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.HUGO BUSTAMANTE A/K/A HUGO BUETAMENTE, GLADYS BUSTAMANTE Defendants 16 CH 12988 3144 LINCOLN STREET Franklin Park, IL 60131 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 18, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 5, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 3144 LINCOLN STREET, Franklin Park, IL 60131 Property Index No. 12-28100-011-0000 Vol. 069. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment $491,638.66.

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court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 16-3983. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 E M a i l : ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 16-3983 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 16 CH 12988 TJSC#: 37-6943 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. I3057551

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ber 19, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

LLC

Commonly known as 2316 SOUTH 11TH AVENUE, Broadview, IL 60155

(312) 416-5500

vs.

Property Index No. 15-22-213-0090000.

Attorney File No. 259514

CEDRIC K. MORRIS; TARIA M. MORRIS; MONIQUE

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

MORRIS; CARRIE STATE OF ILLINOIS;

TJSC#: 37-7060

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

vs.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHAN- CERY DIVISION CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SER- VICES, LLC; Plaintiff,

WILLIAMS;

THE UNITED STATES OF AMERI- CA, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY; Defendants, 13 CH 26038 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- EN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Ju- dicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, September 11, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-15-314-007-0000. Commonly known as 1925 South 19th Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sales Depart- ment at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 13-038680 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I726933 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHAN- CERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (‘’FANNIE MAE’’), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.PATRICIA V. FLANNERY A/K/A PATRICIA FLANNERY, STATE OF ILLINOIS Defendants 2016 CH 15139 2316 SOUTH 11TH AVENUE Broadview, IL 60155 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- EN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 20, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corpo- ration, will at 10:30 AM on Septem-

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 Condomin- ium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSES- SION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER EN- TRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSES- SION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE IL- LINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLO- SURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plain- tiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 259514. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPO- RATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce,

One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602

E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com

Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 2016 CH 15139

I3058044 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHAN- CERY DIVISION U.S. BANK N.A., AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER, TO LASALLE BANK N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATE HOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SE- CURITIES I LLC, ASSET BACKEDCERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006HE1 Plaintiff,

JESUS MATADAMAS A/K/A JE- SUS E. MATADAMAS, MARTHA GOMEZ, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS De- fendants, 12 CH 40273 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- EN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on November 17, 2016 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chica- go, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 12-25-414-039-0000. Commonly known as 2635 NORTH 73RD AVENUE, ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Ms. Kimberly S. Reid at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 236-0077. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3058184 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHAN- CERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Plaintiff, -v.SHERYL L. CARR TOURVILLE, RONALD TOURVILLE, PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Defendants 16 CH 016226 1447 MANCHESTER AVENUE WESTCHESTER, IL 60154 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- EN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 22, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corpo- ration, will at 10:30 AM on Septem- ber 25, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1447 MAN- CHESTER AVENUE, WEST- CHESTER, IL 60154

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sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-15747. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPO- RATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I726714 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

Property Index No. 15-21-211-0400000.

COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHAN- CERY DIVISION

The real estate is improved with a residence.

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Cer- tificate 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 Condomin- ium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSES- SION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER EN- TRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSES- SION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE IL- LINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLO- SURE 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

Plaintiff, -v.JUAN GARCIA, GUADALUPE G. GARCIA, CITIBANK, N.A., SUC- CESSOR IN INTEREST TO CITI- BANK (SOUTH DAKOTA), N.A., CITY OF CHICAGO, AN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, MID- LAND FUNDING LLC, VILLAGE OF DOLTON, AN ILLINOIS MUNICI- PAL CORPORATION, CAVALRY PORTFOLIO SERVICES, LLC AS ASSIGNEE OF CAVALRY IN- VESTMENTS, LLC, SLM EDUCA- TION CREDIT FINANCE CORPO- RATION, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CAPITAL ONE BANK, FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY LLC, VILLAGE OF BELLWOOD, AN ILLINOIS MU- NICIPAL CORPORATION, PORT- FOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES LLC, SILVER CROSS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTERS, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Defendants 16 CH 13030 10129 McLean Avenue Melrose Park, IL 60164 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- EN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 27, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corpo- ration, will at 10:30 AM on Septem- ber 28, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10129 McLean Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60164 Property Index No. 12-33-126-0050000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment $161,622.20.

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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 Cer- tificate 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 Hous- ing 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 Condomin- ium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSES- SION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER EN- TRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSES- SION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE IL- LINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLO- SURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & AS- SOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKE- GAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannock- burn, IL 60015, (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm. Please refer to file number 16-080826. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPO- RATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I725691

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHAN- CERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL AS- SOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR WELLS FARGO HOME EQUITY ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES 2007-2 TRUST, HOME EQUITY ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-2 Plaintiff, -v.THERESA JACKSON, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AU- THORITY Defendants 14 CH 010505 239 N. HILLSIDE AVENUE HILL- SIDE, IL 60162 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- EN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 26, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corpo- ration, will at 10:30 AM on Septem- ber 28, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 239 N. HILL- SIDE AVENUE, HILLSIDE, IL 60162 Property Index No. 15-18-214-039. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Cer- tificate 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 Condomin- ium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSES- SION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER EN- TRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSES- SION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH

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CLASSIFIED REAL ESTATE FOR SALE SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE IL- LINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLO- SURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-14-11449. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPO- RATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I726737 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHAN- CERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.MIGUEL SANCHEZ, VILLAGE OF MAYWOOD, STATE OF ILLINOIS Defendants 16 CH 014054 407 S. 17TH AVENUE MAYWOOD, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- EN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 23, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corpo- ration, will at 10:30 AM on Septem- ber 25, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 407 S. 17TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-10-410-0020000. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is fur-

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE ther subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Cer- tificate 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 Condomin- ium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSES- SION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER EN- TRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSES- SION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE IL- LINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLO- SURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-13192. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPO- RATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I726712 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHAN- CERY DIVISION U.S. BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO LASALLE BANK NA- TIONAL ASSOCIATION, ON BE- HALF OF THE HOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I TRUST 2007-FS1, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-FS1 Plaintiff, -v.WARREN D. ZOLMAN A/K/A WAR- REN ZOLMAN Defendants 08 CH 043747 2440 N. 78TH COURT ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707 NOTICE OF SALE

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- EN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 23, 2009, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corpo- ration, will at 10:30 AM on Septem- ber 12, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE

Commonly known as 2440 N. 78TH COURT, ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707 Property Index No. 12-25-327-030. The real estate is improved with a residence.

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 ROAD, SUITE 100

FRONTAGE

BURR RIDGE, IL 60527

E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-08-31290 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

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

Plaintiff,

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 Condomin- ium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSES- SION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER EN- TRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSES- SION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE IL- LINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLO- SURE 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 14-08-31290. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPO- RATION

Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 08 CH 043747 TJSC#: 37-7157 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. I3058396 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION

CITIMORTGAGE, INC.,

-v.BEN MCDAVID, WILLA M. MCDAVID, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 13127

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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.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 17-4553.

523 50TH AVENUE Bellwood, IL 60104 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 10, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 15, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 523 50TH AVENUE, Bellwood, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-08-314-0210000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment $130,036.74.

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(630) 794-5300

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THE JUDICIAL CORPORATION

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230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 17-4553 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 12 CH 13127 TJSC#: 37-7324 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. I3058862

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FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (‘’FANNIE MAE’’), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.GREGORIA PANTOJA, LUIS A RAMIREZ A/K/A LUIS RAMIREZ, HSBC FINANCE CORPORATION S/B/M TO HSBC BANK NEVADA, N.A. A/K/A HSBC NEVADA, NA F/K/A HOUSEHOLD BANK, N.A., ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Defendants 15 CH 14476 37 47TH AVENUE Bellwood, IL 60104 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 16, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 22, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 37 47TH AVENUE, Bellwood, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-08-203-0070000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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

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One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 10701 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 15 CH 14476 TJSC#: 37-7268 I3058819

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D L O S VINTAGE TOWNHOUSE with master bedroom, his & her closets. Oak hardwood floors, full unfinished basement. Newer gas forced air heating with central A/C. Fenced yard with one car garage. .................................................................... $176,600

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