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How to apply for FEMA ood assistance

Grants

By STACEY SHERIDAN and IGOR STUDENKOV Senior Reporter

After the federal gover nment declared Cook County a major emergency disaster area earlier this month, Austin resident Rowan Morrow, whose basement flooded, said he vacillated between gratitude and frustration.

“I feel mixed emotions, to be honest with you,” he said. “Number one, I think it should’ve been declared earlier [than] at the 40-day mark. Number two, it’s good that people are getting some type of relief, and something is better than nothing, but then again, we’re looking at the long haul, and we’re hoping that FEMA assistance will take care of the majority of the people’s needs.”

The torrential downpours from June 29 to July 2 led to water pooling inside buildings, as sewers, unable to contain such volumes of liquid, overflowed, authorities said. The magnitude of damage across Illinois was so great that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared Cook County a major disaster area in mid-August. This opened up federal assistance for those impacted by the historic flooding.

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are available for those in the hardest-hit areas from the July storms

Got Legos? Forest Park Library is looking for some

e beloved childhood bricks you’re sick of stepping on could have a new home

By IGOR STUDENKOV Staff Reporter

Forest Park Public Library is looking for bricks, not books, as it expands its children’s programming next year.

The library’s children’s department is seeking Legos, new or used, bricks or minifigures, individuals or sets.

Primary colors are always popular, but “uncommon colors,” like those in the Lego Friends collection, would be swell. Duplos for little fingers are

needed, too.

Susan Farnum, the library’s youth service manager, explained that they have been using Legos for the past 10 years, and expanded the programming during the pandemic.

Lego play is fun, she said, and puts kids’ creativity to the test.

“[Over the years], we have done Block Party programs, open play, and have been using them at playgroups and family programs for years before that,” Farnum said. “We’ve even done story times where we integrated Lego bricks.”

For example, at the height of the pandemic, the youth department launched the Lego Masters program, which challenges kids to come up with their own Lego constructs. During the March 20 Lego challenge earlier this year, kids were challenged to build characters, their home bases and their vehicles

Farnum said that she wasn’t sure exactly how many Lego bricks they have on hand because they always give some bricks away

“We want the Lego bricks to go out to the community, but we [would] like to have a wide array of options available for interesting constructions at our programs too,” she said.

Since sending out the call for donations in the first week of August, her depar tment already received some interest, but they continue looking for donations. There’s no deadline for drop-offs.

“We are hopeful to get more to help us do some great programs in the coming year,” she said.

Anyone interested in donating Lego bricks should reach out to the Youth Department, at ys@fppl.org, to arrange a drop-off.

AND FORGET IT! SHRED

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Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon

(NOTE: If the trucks fill-up sooner—we finish sooner!)

Forest Park Bank, the locally owned and managed community bank, is pleased to continue the tradition of sponsoring the Annual FREE Sensitive Document Shredding Event in the Municipal Parking Lot located south of the Drive-Up Facility. The Bank has, again, engaged a professional shredding service to shred your documents with an industrial shredder.

Forest Park Bank and Forest Park Police Department personnel will be on site to discuss identity security issues, including ways to protect your identity and what to do if you become a victim of identity theft or financial scams.

You may bring up to two 12” X 12” X 18” boxes of documents to be shred at no charge. Three-ring notebooks and binders with large metal rings cannot be shredded. Staples are allowed. If you have questions about this event, please contact the bank at 708.222.2800.

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Madison Street refresh moves forw after council greenlights sign study

Madison Street corridor refurbishments set for this fall

By IGOR STUDENKOV Staff Reporter

The Madison Street corridor is about to get a refresh — and potentially a long-discussed new gateway sign at the northwest corner of the Harlem Avenue/Madison Street intersection.

The new, larger gateway sign at the south entrance to Forest Park’s primary commercial corridor, similar to what’s already in place on Roosevelt Road, has long been discussed, but the village last week took concrete steps toward making it a reality. The village council approved a $14,260 contract with Rosemont-based Christopher Burke Engineering, Forest Park’s regular engi-

neering contractor, to develop the plans and prepare the bids to do the first major refurbishment of Madsion Street since 1999.

As part of the contract, the firm will prepare three possible gateway designs, and the village council will choose which one to proceed with. The contract also calls for Burke to develop plans for re painting Madsion Street light poles, re placing some benches and bike racks, “and other miscellaneous improvements.”

Village Administrator Moses Amidei said that Forest Parkers should expect to see the streetscape improvements this fall, adding that there was no concrete timeline for when the sign will go up

According to Amidei’s memo to the council, in 1999, Madsion Street corridor was reconstructed with new utilities and got streetscape improvements such as brick pavers on some sections of the sidewalks, new street light poles bike racks and benches. The village also planted some trees. The corridor got repaved in 2016, and there have

been some minor fixes, but, until no hasn’t been major refurbishment.

According to Bur ect proposal, the new include re painting the existing light poles, bollards and cabinet, markers, re painting the pavement markers, re placing damaged racks and garbage Review that they will also be wells – the holes in the were planted in — because the trees ha grown since they we — and re pairing the sidewalks

Forest Park has two gateway signs near the east and west ends of the Forest Park portion of Roosevelt Road. The Harlem/ Roosevelt sign’s a little past the northwest corner of the intersection, at roughly 7209 Roosevelt Rd. The sign is a brick-looking structure with a decorative streetlight at the top. The Desplaines/Roosevelt sign is located near the southeast corner of the intersection, at roughly 7740 Roosevelt Rd. It

Amidei told the Review that the new Harlem/Madison gateway sign would be something along those lines in terms of size and scope, but not necessarily the same kind of design.

“Are we going to have the same them? I’m not sure,” he said.

The new sign would take advantage of a base that’s already built at the northwest corner of the intersection, at the Chipotles parking lot.

Forest Park commissioner questions lobbyist GPG’s activities

Voogd asks why the village should pay Michael Axelrod’s rm if it hasn’t produced evidence of work

By IGOR STUDENKOV Staff Reporter

The usually routine Forest Park village council vote on approving the payment of bills tuned into a nearly 16-minute discussion on whether the Forest Park is getting its money’s worth from its lobbyist.

Since August 2019, Forest Park has been paying GPG Strategies $2,000 a month to lobby on its behalf, mostly within the state government. During the Aug. 14 village council meeting, Commissioner Jessica Voogd moved to take the usual payment out of the payment of bills resolution. She said that she has been requesting re ports detailing what GPG has done in the past four years, and after seeing her requests ignored, she wasn’t comfortable giving the firm a check.

Mayor Rory Hoskins defended GPG, tout-

ing the state grants and other funding it helped the village secure. The other village commissioners said that while they were willing to pay the firm this time, they shared Voogd’s concerns about the lack of re porting. Hoskins told the council that they should expect to see the more detailed re port by the end of August, and Voogd joined the rest of the council in approving the payment of bills.

GPG is headed by Michael Axelrod, son of for mer President Barack Obama’s chief strategist David Axelrod. Before GPG’s hire, for mer village administrator Matt O’Shea served as the village lobbyist for eight years. The commissioners and Hoskins agreed that while O’Shea made detailed reports, GPG’s reports have been sparse.

In August 2019, Voogd said that she was looking forward to seeing what Axelrod could bring to the village — but she

also made it clear that she expected to see re ports.

“I look forward to revisiting [the hiring] in the year, seeing how it goes,” she said at the time.

Voogd told the Review that since then, she requested the more detailed re ports multiple times, to no avail.

“At the last few budget meetings, I have requested information and/or updates,” she said. “I have also requested the same over the years [on other occasions], verbally and in email correspondence.”

During the mid-August village council meeting, she said she had expected a re port in July. Hoskins told the Review that to the best of his knowledge she did make that request, but he couldn’t speak to why she didn’t receive one.

With no re port for thcoming, Voogd motioned to pull that particular bill out of the

resolution approving the bills. Commissioner Ryan Nero seconded.

“I do think, in light of the fact that we asked for a [detailed] summary for some time, I’m not comfortable with making the payments,” Voogd said.

In response, Hoskins said that Axelrod “has a stylistic difference from Matt O’Shea, and O’Shea did give us voluminous re ports, and I get that GPG does things a little bit differently.”

He said that GPG was “instrumental” in securing the grants to demolish the buildings and clean up the village-owned portion of the historic Altenheim retirement community property, and that it helped secure grants at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, “at the period where the state was really reassessing

Gateway sign on Roosevelt Road.

August 23-30

BIG WEEK

Garage Galleries Forest Park

Saturday, Aug. 26, 12-6 p.m. Our 8th Annual Garage Galleries Forest Park is a free, family friendly event in which neighborhood garages become galleries for local artists. Drive, walk or even ride your bike through Forest Park for this fun, casual event. Printed maps will be available at Centuries and Sleuths Bookstore 7419 Madison St. Also visit our website for more detailed artist information and locations www.tinyurl.com/GarageGalleries.

History Discussion Group

Sunday, Aug. 27, 2-4 p.m., Centuries & Sleuths. This discussion features Julia Keller's Mr. Gatling's Terrible Marvel, about the invention of the Gatling gun. 7419 Madison St., Forest Park.

Food Aid 2023: A Music Festival To Combat Food Insecurity

WBEZ, Suburban Unity Alliance and Harmonica Dunn present a two -day music festival in support of addressing food insecurity in Forest Park, Oak Park and our surrounding communities. Bene ciaries to receive aid: Unity Fridges, Beyond Hunger, Austin Eats Initiative, A House in Austin, Best of Proviso Township, Westchester Food Pantr y.

Saturday, Aug. 26, 12 - 9 p.m., Exit Strategy Brewing Company

Featuring The Shams Band, The Heavy Sounds, Cheryl Tomblin, School of Rock (Oak Park) plus a ra e. Food vendors: Dark Horse Grill & Catering, Papas Chicago & Umamicue. $20, all ages, kids under 12 are free. Tickets: https://foodaidfestival.com. 7700 Madison St, Forest Park.

Sunday, Aug. 27, 3 - 8 p.m., Scoville Park

Featuring Second Hand News: A Tribute To Fleetwood Mac, FURY, Michele McGuire & School of Rock (Oak Park) + a panel conversation moderated by Taylor Nazon of WBEZ, Fred Hampton Jr. and more. $20 suggested donation, all ages. Donate here: https://foodaidfestival.com. 800 Lake St., Oak Park.

Riley & the Red Hots

Thursday, Aug. 24, 6:30-9 p.m., Encore! By Little Gem

Live performance from a string jazz band that specializes in jazz from the early 20th century. 187 N. Marion St., Oak Park.

Candlelight

Sunday, Aug. 27, 6:15 p.m., Arts Center The Listeso String Quartet performs the works of the band Queen. $35 - $65, 200 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park.

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Kids head back to school as summer fades

What’s new and who has later start dates

By AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ Staff Reporter

Across Forest Park and surrounding neighborhoods, children and parents alike, are trying to soak up the last few days of summer before heading back to school for the 2023-24 school year.

Some, such as the high schoolers in most communities, have already begun.

But here’s who is left to relish the last few, free days in the sun and what’s in store for them when school doors open.

River Forest School District 90 will have its first day of school for both elementary and middle school Thursday. After approving all-day kindergarten in the district, the firsttime kindergarteners at Willard Elementary School, 1250 Ashland Avenue, River Forest, and Lincoln Elementary School, 511 Park Avenue, River Forest, will be attending for a full day of learning and fun. The district’s PTO will also be providing coffee for parents to celebrate the first day. D90 is starting the

new year with 18 additional new hires, with most serving as teachers. The new hires also include a social worker, a psychologist, and an IEP facilitator

Oak Park Elementary School District 97 opens today for its eight elementary schools and two middle schools. The district is gearing up for a big year as they continue their work on launching the Portrait of a Graduate, which has been discussed at various board meetings the previous school year. D97 is also welcoming four new associate principals at the middle school level, two at Brooks Middle, 325 S. Kenilworth Avenue, Oak Park, and two at Julian Middle, 416 S. Ridgeland Avenue, Oak Park. Dr. Denise Gildon will serve as associate principal of teaching, learning and arts and Roshaun Bowens will serve as associate principal of climate, culture and athletics/clubs at Brooks with Tequila Butler serving as associate principal of teaching, learning and arts and Dr. Mekita Whitfield as the associate principal of climate, culture, and athletics/clubs at Julian.

Proviso Township High School District 209 starts its school year Tues., Sept. 5, for all three high schools in the district. A

celebration will be held after school at the Proviso West Football Stadium, 4701 Harrison St. Hillside, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. The Back 2 School Bash will have a resource fair, live music, food, bookbag giveaway, games and more. The district also is starting their new year with Dr. Bessie Karvelas as the acting superintendent following the resignation of James L. Henderson.

In other news:

Oak Park and River Forest High School kicks of f its 150th anniversary this year. Next week, OPRF will host its first Civics Service Learning Fair for juniors and seniors enrolled in Civics class, a grad-

uation requirement since 2018, for which students need to perform at least three hours of community service. As part of the sesquicentennial celebration, OPRF is partaking in The Sesquicentennial Challenge: 150,000 Hours of Volunteer Service, hoping to log 150,000 hours of volunteer work for the school year. Students, faculty, staf f, parents and alumni are all encouraged to participate and log their hours.

Forest Park School District 91 began classes Monday. The district will also be starting the 23-24 school year with a new addition as it announced Terriyaka Watson as the new principal of Forest Park Middle School, 925 Beloit Avenue, Forest Park

TODD BANNOR

Principal Terriyaka Watson greets a student on the rst day of classes at Forest Park Middle School.

TODD BANNOR

Teacher Nancy Todor greets students on the rst day of classes.

Proviso sees hope in Karvelas leading Dist. 209

She promises to help heal divisions in the district

By AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ Staff Reporter

The Proviso school board named beloved local educator Bessie Karvelas as acting superintendent after the surprise resignation of James L. Henderson.

During her time as acting superintendent, Karvelas said she hopes to continue the work the new board of education already began, moving the district toward restoration with a focus on rebuilding.

“My goal is to put the pieces back together again,” Karvelas said. “The district needs to heal; a lot of departments have been fractured. I want to help heal and build and start a new beginning.”

Karvelas was announced as the acting superintendent during a special board meeting of the board of education earlier this month.

“Dr. Karvelas has the talent and experience needed to lead the staf f and run the day-to-day operations of the district,” said Board President Amanda Grant in a press release. “We are grateful to Dr. Karvelas for stepping up during this challenging time,

and we appreciate everyone’s help moving our district forward.”

Karvelas, who has been a part of Proviso Township for 10 years, has held many roles in the district, including executive director for student services, and principal of both Proviso Math and Science Academy and Proviso West High School along with other positions Board President Amanda Grant said the acting superintendent position will give the board of education the time necessary to conduct a rigorous search for either an interim or permanent superintendent. While that search is being conducted, Karvelas said she will serve as long as needed

“As long as the board needs me, I will be here,” Karvelas said. “I have always been here for them, to support them. I will be here. I want teachers to know we are a family -- we are a team and I am honored and humbled to have been selected as acting superintendent.”

Despite the struggles and controversies faced by the district during the three-year reign of Henderson, including lack of reliable transportation and the dismantling of committees, Karvelas said it is the infectious spirit and the love the community has for the schools that keeps her at D209.

“It’s a passion that we feel from the families because it is generational,” Karvelas said, adding she loves to see alumni tailgate at the

popular West vs. their graduating get married and ha dren go to school her a lot of schools. resonates with me

The district recently lowing the election of the Proviso 209 United slate members David Ocamp son, and Jennifer Barbahen onto the of education. board majority, Ned Wagner, two of in the infamous “Henderson Fi ing their appointment, along with Grant as new board president, the board began focusing on restoring the district, a sentiment shared by Karvelas

As the district gears up for the highly anticipated first day of school Sept. 5, Karvelas said she has her eyes set on a smooth start to the school year.

“I want to make sure that everybody is registered,” Karvelas said. “I want to make sure everybody has a schedule in their hands, an ID around their necks, a computer in their hands. That they are ready to go on the first day of school.”

Karvelas added that she will be working to ensure Proviso families don’t encounter any hiccups with transportation, an issue that

Bessie Karvelas

plagued the district during the first week of school last year as students lacked reliable transportation due to a last-minute contract signed by Henderson.

A fresh start on the right foot is what Karvelas and the rest of the board is aiming for and with the departure of Henderson, it’s safe to say all eyes will be on how this new administration works to clean up what he left behind.

“I am working towards that with all my team and my staff and that is the most important thing to me,” Karvelas said.

Man steals woman’s purses after argument

A man alle gedly ran of f with a pair of purses that belonged to a woman after the two had an argument about items they bought for each other the night before.

The victim said she came to Forest Park from Nashville to visit friends. On Aug. 12, she and her friends met up with a man. On the morning of Aug. 13, the two got into an argument “reg arding items they purchased for each other.” The victim said the man insisted she pay her back. When the victim refused, the man alle gedly took a white purse and a brown purse that belonged to her. She said the man left on foot, got into an Uber and drove of f.

T he purses had the victim’s ke ys, inc luding car ke ys, c ash and “other misc ellaneous i tems,” a ccording to p olice re po rt s. S he said she didn ’t want to

press c harges — she simply wanted the purses back .

A preference for white cars

Forest Park saw two vehicle thefts and one attempted theft last week — and all three cars happened to be painted white.

The first incident happened on the 1300 block of Elgin Avenue. The owner parked his car, a white 2013 Hyundai Sonata, at a parking space in the alley behind his residence on the evening of Aug. 17. On the morning of Aug. 18 around 10 a.m., the victim came back to spot the broken glass on the ground. The white 2016 Kia Sorrento parked nearby had its passenger side window broken, and its steering column peeled. None of the valuables were stolen.

Subsequent investigation revealed that North Riverside ran the Hyundai’s license plate earlier that night, at 3:17 a.m.

A white 2018 Infinity sedan was stolen overnight from the parking stall in the 1000 block of Desplaines Avenue. The victim parked the vehicle on Aug. 19 around 2 a.m. When he came back at 10:20 a.m., he saw that the car was missing and there were fragments of tinted glass on the ground.

Shoplifting

A woman alle gedly shoplifted items from the Walgreens store at 7200 Roosevelt Road, then threatened the store manager who tried to confront her.

According to the manager, the alle ged shoplifter came into the store on Aug. 19

around 6:15 p.m. and started shoving batteries and “a couple of drinks” into her purse. A few minutes later, she left without paying. The manager said she saw her walk to a car parked outside the store and got in on the passenger side.

When the manager confronted her, she re por tedly said she would hurt the manager. The car then dr ove of f, heading south on Elgin Avenue.

These items were obtained from police re ports filed by the Forest Park Police Department, August 13-20, and re present a portion of the incidents to which police responded. Unless otherwise indicated, anybody named in these re ports has only been charged with a crime. These cases have not been adjudicated.

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FEMA Aid available

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Under the declaration, Cook County residents are eligible for resources through the Federal Emergency Management Agency, including grants for temporary housing and home re pairs, as well as lowcost loans to cover uninsured property losses due to flooding.

Those who experienced damage as a result of the flooding – residents, businessowners and nonprofit leaders – can apply for FEMA assistance online at www disasterassistance. gov, through the FEMA mobile app or by calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362.

FEMA’s Disaster Survivor Assistance teams, which include housing inspectors, are also going door to door to help individuals navigate the assistance application process, make referrals to other agencies for additional support and identify and address urgent and developing needs. They will be stopping by homes, businesses and nonprofits.

Residents should beware of con artists and remember that FEMA, state and federal agencies and disaster workers will never ask for money or require payment, authorities said. FEMA officials warned Cook County residents of the potential for fraudulent activity, which typically increases in the aftermath of a disaster

FEMA officials said to avoid falling prey to a scam, always ask for identification as FEMA personnel always carry official badges. A FEMA shirt or jacket does not necessarily mean the person wearing it is an official agency member, they said. FEMA inspectors will already have individual’s application number. If you are unsure of the credibility of the inspector, contact the FEMA Helpline to verify the legitimacy of the call or visit

The most severe flood impacts reported in July to the National Weather Service came as a result of the July 2 storm. The total estimated rainfall amounts from that stor m range from 2-9 inches in the western part of Chicago and its immediate wester n suburbs, according to the National Weather Service. Some of the most widespread basement flooding occurred in parts of Chicago’s Austin neighborhood and the suburbs Oak Park, Berwyn and Cicero.

The July 2 rainfall was an extremely rare event; there is a 1% chance for any one person to receive 9 inches of rainfall within a 12hour period in central Cook County during any given year, according to W.

Scott Lincoln, senior service hydrologist and cartographer

in the NWS Chicago Forecast office.

“The heavy rainfall was associated with a slow-moving area of low pressure that moved across northern Illinois during a period of very high atmospheric moisture content,” said Lincoln.

“Bands of heavy rainfall wrapped around the area of low pressure and some locations were impacted by multiple bands of rainfall. The locations that happened to have the longest duration of time underneath heavy rainfall bands ended up with the highest storm total rainfall amounts, and, unfortunately, some of the worst flooding.”

According to Lincoln, the July 2 rains brought 2 to 9 inches in the western parts of Chicago and the immediate western suburbs. For the Austin community area of Chicago and nearby Cicero, estimated rainfall ranged from 6-9 inches. For Oak Park, estimated rainfall ranged from 5-8 inches. For River Forest, estimated rainfall ranged from 4-6 inches. For Forest Park, estimated rainfall ranged from 4-7 inches. In Riverside, estimated rainfall ranged from 5-8 inches, while for Brookfield, estimated rainfall ranged from 4-6 inches

The Village of Oak Park got off easier than others as none of its public buildings were damaged by the flooding. While the village has made an effort over the last few years to replace and renovate sewers across the village, it is impossible to pinpoint a factor or factors that could have led to some areas sustaining more damage than others, according to Oak Park spokesperson Dan Yopchick.

“We know that many members of our community were personally impacted and we’re doing everything we can to help mitigate those issues,” Yopchick said.

Across the border in Austin, the damage was shocking.

Andrea Cheng, commissioner of the Chicago Department of Water Management, told WTTW earlier this month that her department received at least 8,000 reports of streets and basements flooding. At least 1,900 came from the 37th Ward alone, she said.

The storm stalled over the area, she and other authorities said, contributing to the significant flooding.

Problems persist, residents said. Morrow, for example, said that since the July 2 flood, his basement got flooded two more times –and he wants to know what the city and Metropolitan Water Reclamation District are doing about it.

“My basement has been flooded for the third time, and we’ve got to call the plumber in order to get the water out, and that’s sewage,” he said.

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a lot of its grant-making.”

“We got what was due, and I would just suggest to you that the lobbyist provides quite a bit of value,” Hoskins said. “I think you’ll see it in the re port, and I think it would be fairly soon.”

When pressed on the timeline, the mayor said that it would be “before the end of the month.”

Commissioner Michelle Melin-Rogovin, whose day job is a grant writer, said that she did appreciate the services GPG provided, but she thought Voogd’s request was reasonable.

“This is a good process for the village to start to institute as we’re mindful of the finances and the stewardship that we provide,” she said. “I think we can recognize both the value that this service provides, and the stewardship that we provide in our roles.”

Nero said that, in light of Hoskins’

comments, and because he didn’t want to potentially hurt the village’s ability to get grants, he was willing to approve the payment this time.

“It’s super-hard to disag ree with [Voogd],” he said. “The only thing is, I would think, as a village, [we] live and breathe by our grant money.”

Village attorney Nick Pe ppers recommended making the payment for August services, which will come due in September, contingent on GPG providing the re port.

Commissioner Maria Maxham ag reed with that approach, and Nero withdrew his motion.

Voogd said that she didn’t want to vote against the bills resolution, because she had no issue with any of the other bills — but she made it clear that she was doing it under protest.

“I will approve the bills, but I’m not comfortable approving [the GPG bill],” she said. “We need to make due on our bills that are in this itemization, but I think we should remove it.”

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Our community has an impeccable record of safety during the COVID-19 crisis and we will stop at nothing to make sure it continues.

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OPINION Karvelas and healing

It has been a long while since the Forest Park Review interviewed a superintendent — permanent, acting or interim — of the Proviso Township High Schools

Last week, though, our Amaris Rodriguez talked with Bessie Karvelas, the acting superintendent of District 209, following the welcome departure of James Henderson. The conversation was thoughtful, candid and smart.

Here’s the money quote:

“My goal is to put the pieces back to gether again. The district needs to heal; a lot of departments have been fractured. I want to help heal and build and start a new beginning,” said Karvelas

Pitch perfect

A simple but direct acknowledgment that the chaos management approach that Henderson brought to the district during his three-year tenure resulted in, well, chaos. It was divisive and it was a perpetual distraction from a singular focus on students, their learning, and their growth as young people.

After enduring a brutal strike which reflected a fully adversarial relationship with the teaching staff, it is refreshing to hear Karvelas say, “I want teachers to know we are a family — we are a team.”

Now families and teams can have hard discussions and actual disagreements. There remain issues that are going to need resolutions and hard decisions. But restoring a level of trust is the essential first step. And Karvelas is teeing that up.

School starts on Sept. 5. Both Karvelas and Amanda Grant, president of the school board, have rightly emphasized that opening the doors of the three schools, with the buses running properly, with students having class schedules in hand and an ID badge in place, will go a long ways toward reassuring students and their families, teachers and staff, that there is competent and caring leadership back in place in D209. Let the healing begin.

Sprucing up Madison

A bit shocking to be reminded that it has been 24 years since Madison Street got the full streetscaping treatment — new lighting, new curb bump-outs, new signage. It was a dramatic upgrade for what had become a very tired main corridor. Since then, as our Igor Studenkov re por ts this week, there have been some modest fixes plus a full repaving of the street in 2016.

Now the village council has OK’d a somewhat more ambitious upgrade that will begin this fall. Street poles painted, damaged benches, bike racks and garbage cans re placed. There will be some sidewalk repair and attention paid to the trees along the street.

And it will end with a new, very long-contemplated, welcome sign on the Chipotle cor ner at Harlem and Madison. This is a good investment in Forest Park’s main street. Kudos to the village for making it happen.

Which Jesus are you talking about? Part 2

In my column which ran July 26 in the Review, I noted that both MAGA people and Progressives criticize each other as being un-Christian, which led me to the question, “Are we talking about the same Jesus here?”

To me, it’s kind of like the chasm between one-third of Americans who believe that Trump is a danger to democracy, if not the devil incarnate and another third who see him as a savior.

Last month I tried to define the Jesus MAGA’s claim to follow, and this week I will take a crack at how Progressives view the man from Galilee JESUS

To begin, Progressives tend to care less about Jesus than MAGAs do. For example, statistics from the PRRI research organization reveal: 69% of Democrats identify as Christian while 83% of Republicans identify that way. Liberals tend to be more secular: 23% of Democrats say they are “unaffiliated” with religion while only 13% of Republicans say they are “nones.” In other words, the question “which Jesus are you talking about” has been replaced by a significant cohort of Progressives with “no Jesus at all.”

HOLMES

they have to acknowledge if they are honest that science and technology is what led to the internal combustion engine, industrialization, gun powder, and unsustainable population growth; and now they look to the same science and technology to solve the problem.

HUMAN NATURE

Four centuries ago Erasmus of Rotterdam and Martin Luther had a “virtual” debate conducted via books instead by Twitter. Erasmus wrote an essay called The Freedom of the Will and Luther responded with The Bondage of the Will. Erasmus was looking forward to the Enlightenment 200 years in the future, which declared that reason was the most reliable means of getting at truth and that human beings are more or less perfectible.

Luther in effect was looking backward 1,000 years to Augustine who maintained that sin was such a powerful force in human nature that it affects not only the ability of reason [follow the science] to improve the human orientation in life

GUN CONTROL, WEALTH REDISTRIBUTION, RACISM, FOREIGN AID, ETC.

RIGHTS

When it comes to the topic of rights, Progressives seem to focus on two issues, abortion and minorities. The problem with connecting rights with Jesus is that he never talked about rights. Followers of Jesus will talk about the commandment to love while it’s children of the Enlightenment who emphasize rights

So, don’t look to Jesus for support if you are prochoice. Now Progressives might argue that Jesus was an advocate for the vulnerable, which he was, but the problem with going down that road is that pro-lifers will contend that the fetus is the vulnerable one when considering an abortion.

There are many different views regarding when life begins in the uterus, when a fetus becomes a person, so it seems that compromise is necessary on that issue in order to make public policy. What makes Republicans bristle is referring to abortion as being part of women’s health care, as if an embryo or a developing fetus is making the woman unhealthy.

CLIMATE CHANGE

Jesus used nature imagery in his parables, but climate change was simply not on anyone’s radar 2000 years ago. The Torah declares that we humans should “tend and keep” creation, and I suppose you could extrapolate from that to believing that Jesus would be for reducing greenhouse gases

The theological conundrum for Progressives is that as children of the Enlightenment who follow the science,

One of the reasons I tend to vote Democratic is that the goals of the left are, as I see it, more in line with what Jesus taught, than is the MAGA America first and me first attitude promoted by the right.

SMILE WHEN YOU SAY THAT

The trap Progressives tend to fall into is not re garding an understanding of the facts. They tend to be more educated than MAGA’s and have a better grasp of reality The trap they fall into is the pretentious, disrespectful way they often communicate their opinions to those who don’t view reality through the same ideological lenses through which Progressives perceive “the facts.”

Jesus’ approach did not consist of rational arguments as much as telling stories which impacted even those many people at the time who were uneducated and illiterate.

David Brooks wrote, “The ideal that we’re all in this together was replaced with the reality that the educated class lives in a world up here and everybody else is forced into a world down there.”

BIG GOVERNMENT

You won’t find an advocate of big gover nment in Jesus. He didn’t give any indication of wanting government to right the wrongs of society. He seemed, rather, to be a “hearts and minds” guy instead of an advocate of “changing the system.”

We can extrapolate from the values Jesus promoted and vote for liberal policies in an attempt to make a little progress in that direction, but he doesn’t provide a trip tick re garding how to get there.

For the record, keeping small papers alive

Inever fully understood the value of an independent weekly newspaper until I watched a PBS report on the demise of a smalltown newspaper in Texas. The Canadian Record closed its doors after 132 years of covering the small town of Canadian, Texas. The loss of the newspaper was mourned by supporters as well as those who didn’t agree with the paper’s editorials

The newspaper served a town of 2,600 in a largely rural area. The residents were described as “tough but empathetic. Forward-looking and conservative.” These conservatives transformed the area into MAGA country.

The Record’s political views, however, didn’t match those of its readers. Back in the day, the newspaper’s longtime publisher, Ben Ezzell, wrote “no-nonsense editorials” opposing the Vietnam War and supporting the Civil Rights Movement.

Local rancher Steve Rader did not ag ree with the newspaper’s editorials but said, “They always made me think.” He got choked up talking about the newspaper’s demise. He admitted that, “It feels personal. Our paper spoiled us. It celebrated our successes.”

It also chronicled their tragedies. In

2017, a wildfire devastated Rader’s ranch, destroying buildings, equipment and cattle. After The Record published a story about the fire, Rader received help from every part of the country. People donated hay and feed. One woman even gave him 10 cows. Losing the paper was like a death in the family for many eaders. Maybe that’s because the same family published it for 75 years. Ezzell and his wife Nancy took over the paper in 1948. Nancy penned her column, “Petticoat Patter,” for the next 55 years. When Ben died in 1993, their daughter Laurie Ezzell Brown stepped up.

Brown covered countless board meetings, reported from scenes of fires and storms and wrote editorials on national issues that had local impact. She worked with Nancy until she died in 2013. The newspaper lost revenue and operated on a shoestring budget. Many staffers left. Brown searched in vain for a successor, but the newspaper folded on March 2, which was a very hard day for “The Wrecking Crew.”

“Local news reminds people of what they have in common,” Brown said. “It reminds them we’re facing the same challenges Information is powerful,” she continued, “Infor mation is key to democracy.” A

A LOOK BACK IN TIME

A‘ re-safe building’ for the new post o ce

The Wolf Bros. building, 7440 Madison St. (now Grand Appliance), housed a restaurant, a few upper flats and became the new Post Office headquarters for Forest Park in August 1917. This “fire-safe building” also had a “cement basement containing the heating plant and an automatic belch pump for keeping out the water.” The “new” post office was center of operations for 15 carriers, three clerks and four trucks. The carriers would be responsible for 75 pounds of mail daily, with routes that required 13-14 miles of walking. Twice a year they would deliver the 5-pound Sears Roebuck catalog. Twenty years later, the Forest Park Post Office would build the current post of fice at 417 Desplaines Ave.

Jill Wagner

reader named John Julian would agree. “I don’t know who the candidates are. I no longer feel educated.”

When local newspapers fold, it results in a lack of oversight of school districts and local gover nment, which can lead to greater corruption. A lack of educated voters can result in lower voter tur nout or more straight-ticket voting. How can democracy stay strong without local newspapers?

How will we celebrate the achievements of local residents? How will we lear n about local history and honor lives well lived. The paper lets us know what crimes are being committed. It tells us what businesses are opening and which are shutting down. It publicizes our cultural events and our gatherings for just plain fun.

People may not agree with The Review editorials. Others do not trust the newspaper to be fair in its reporting. Readers find factual errors in articles. But The Review has remained an independent news source for 106 years. We don’t belong to a chain. We don’t practice cookie-cutter jour nalism with stories that appeal to a region but not a specific town. We’re not a Republican newspaper, or a Democratic newspaper. We ignore national politics for the most part to focus on local elections

When I watched the report about The Record, a saying came to mind: “You don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone.”

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D209 chooses acting superintendent after Henderson resigns

Bessie Karvelas, longtime school administrator, named acting chief

By AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ Staff Reporter

At a special meeting on Aug. 11, the school board at Proviso Township High School District 209 appointed an acting superintendent to re place Supt. James Henderson who announced his resignation in a letter on Aug. 9.

The board chose Dr. Bessie Karvelas, a long time district administrator, as acting super intendent. Karvelas has had multiple roles in the district and most recently was serving as principal at Proviso West High School.

In a statement on the district’s website, Amanda Grant, board president, thanked Karvelas “for stepping up during this challenging time.” The board has said that having an acting superintendent would allow it time to vet either an interim or permanent superintendent.

Closing out a contentious three years as head of the troubled district, Henderson struck a conciliatory tone in his resignation letter to the Proviso community.

“I want to let you know how much I appreciate our time together over the past three years,” wrote Henderson. He thanked administrators, teachers and instructional staff for their commitment to the Proviso community

Grant, president of the D209 school board, last week told the Village Free Press, “It is time for District 209 to go in a new direction. We are working diligently behind the scenes to make sure we have a great start to our school year. We have all the necessary support for students and staf f in place.”

Henderson joined the district in August 2020 after serving two years as superintendent in Holmes County, Mississippi. Henderson was welcomed to the district by the board of education with a three-year contract and a salary of $250,000.

A year later, in June 2021, a five-year contract — and a salary increase of $12,500 — was approved by a board that was beginning to fracture, with board members

Amanda Grant and Claudia Medina voting against the item. The new contract also came with an undisclosed pension contribution, coverage of annual health premiums in the amount of $32,129, and a $6,000 per year contribution to his vehicle allowance among other benefits.

During his time as superintendent, Henderson faced growing scrutiny from members of the community, faculty and staf f as well as a portion of the school board.

“Additionally, tens of thousands of dollars are spent on district credit cards each month with no transparency or accountability of these charges,” Grant wrote.

Following the teachers strike in 2022, when approximately 280 members of the Proviso Teachers Union went on strike to negotiate better wages and work conditions under their collective bargaining ag reement, many called for Henderson’s

pressing a desperate need for new leadership that would hold Henderson accountable in hopes of fixing issues plaguing the three high schools in the district.

Transparency over fiscal matters was a top priority, Ocampo said in a previous interview back in May.

Upon the swearing in of the new board, Grant became the board president and began reinstating the use of committees, which Henderson alle gedly had a hand in dismantling.

In a May 2023 interview, Ocampo said the new board members would be willing to work with Henderson but that the quality of that relationship would ultimately fall on Henderson himself.

“We are going to put for th a goal list and you can plan for everything but if no one executes against it, then something needs to change,” Ocampo had said. “The board needs to set the standard.”

In his resignation letter, Henderson thanked the “Henderson Five,” saying “we got the work done because of you.”

In June 2023, the board of education conducted the first superintendent evaluation since Henderson was hired back in 2020. That evaluation came during a closed session. Due to it being personnel matter the evaluation was not made public. Grant said she was unable to comment on the matter.

In June 2022, the board of education, at the time consisting of then president Arbdella Patterson, Theresa Kelly, Rodney Alexander, Sam Valtier re z, Ned Wagner, Amanda Grant, and Claudia Medina, approved a third contract for Henderson by a vote of 4-2, with Grant and Wagner voting against the item. Medina was absent from the meeting.

Despite the new contract, Henderson faced deeper questions from members of the community as well as board members who began questioning the financial state of the district as well as the friction caused by the 2022 teachers strike.

In a Letter to the Editor of the Forest Park Review published on March 14, 2023, then board member Grant expressed her concerns about how Henderson and other board members handled financial matters.

Despite facing criticism, Henderson seemed to have nearly unconditional support from the so-called “Henderson Five,” which was composed of five board members: Patterson, Alexander, Wagner, Kelly and Valtier re z.

However, Henderson lost that majority vote during the April 4 Consolidated Election when three new board members were voted onto the board re placing Kelly and taking over Wagner’s empty seat. Medina, who had openly criticized Henderson and was involved in a heated incident with Henderson in March 2022, also lost her seat on the board as three newcomers, David Ocampo, Sandra Hixson, and Jennifer Barbahen’s Proviso 209 United slate made it a clean swee p, overturning the board majority and dismantling the “Henderson Five.”

The slate mates had been vocal in ex-

“Most of you worked to educate our scholars,” Henderson wrote in his resignation letter. “Thank you for all you’ve done -- and all you’ll continue to do -- to help the students of District 209 graduate prepared to succeed in a global community.”

Additionally, Henderson thanked the food service staf f, transportation, maintenance, safety and security staf f, central office staf f, and his executive leadership team composed of Dr. Sharon Williams, L.T. Taylor, Luke Pavone, Leonard Moody, Calvin Davis, and Kristi Vandenbroak.

“I couldn’t have done this without you,” Henderson wrote.

“Thank you for your help, your ef for ts and your steadfastness,” wrote Henderson, closing of f his farewell letter to Proviso. “I wish you nothing but the best.”

Henderson was not able to be reached for comment.

Editor’s note: Because of a production error, part of this story was missing in last week’s edition. We’re running the story again in whole. We re gret the erro r.

JAMES HENDERSON BESSIE KARVELAS

HELP WANTED

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OAK PARK POLICE DEPARTMENTACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!

Application Deadline is Friday, September 1, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.

How to Apply:

• Complete your application at https:// iosolutions.com by the application deadline.

• Submit all supporting documentation by the application deadline.

Police Officer Minimum Requirements:

• At least 21 years of age and have not passed their 35th birthday by closing date for application.

• U.S. Citizen who speaks and understands English.

• Possess at least 60 hours of college credit at a fully accredited college or university, and also possess a minimum grade average of “C” by application deadline.

• Possess a valid driver’s license.

• Possess a Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card at the time of hire

Written Exam Information:

A mandatory written exam will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2023. Testing will take place at Oak Park Village Hall (room# 101) located at 123 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302. Sign-in will held from 8:30a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Additional details will be provided to eligible candidates approximately one week prior to the exam.

About the Village of Oak Park and Police Department:

• Starting Salary: $78,650.74 after 4 years of service $110,953.23

Please contact IOS Recruitment at (800)-343-HIRE or recruitment@

RESEARCH ASSISTANT

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Research Assistant in the Village Manager’s Office. This position will perform a variety of duties including assisting in coordinating aspects of equity and inclusion projects/initiatives, some data collection, data entry and analysis, synthesizing information, report writing, and presentation of results to stakeholders. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website https://www.oak-park.us/ your-government/human-resources-departments. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application.

MARKETPLACE

WANTED TO BUY

WANTED: OLD LIQUOR BOTTLES (FULL AND SEALED).

Paying cash for older whiskey, bourbon, rye, Wild Turkey, cognac, rum, certain cordials and more. Single bottles and collections wanted. Will pick up all over Chicagoland. Call (612) 812-6556.

CARS WANTED

CLASSICS WANTED

CLASSICS WANTED

Restored or Unrestored Cars & Vintage Motorcycles

Domestic / Import Cars:

Restored or Unrestored Cars & Vintage Motorcycles Domestic / Import Cars: Mercedes, Porsche, Corvette, Ferrari’s, Jaguars, Muscle Cars, Mustang

Collector James • 630-201-8122

Mercedes, Porsche, Corvette, Ferrari’s, Jaguars, Muscle Cars, Mustang & Mopars $$ Top $$ all makes, Etc.

CLASSICS WANTED

GARAGE/YARD SALES

Collector James 630-201-8122

HOME SERVICES

Restored or Unrestored Cars & Vintage Motorcycles

FOREST PARK

YARD SALE

7708 ADAMS ST SAT AUG 26

8AM TO 3PM

Furniture (love seat/sofa), kitchen table w/ 2 chairs, 6-shelf bookcase, beside tables, etc. Kitchen paraphernalia, cookbooks, Christmas décor, wooden train tracks and other unique items like a giraffe unicycle.

Domestic / Import Cars: Mercedes, Porsche, Corvette, Ferrari’s, Jaguars, Muscle Cars,

MOVING SALE

208 S. TAYLOR AVE OAK PARK

SATURDAY 8/26 & SUN. 8/27 8AM - 12PM.

We can’t take it with us, so stop by and check out this sale!

Saturday 8/26 & Sunday 8/27 8:00am to 12:00pm. Sale in the garage of 208 South Taylor Avenue Oak Park. Baby/toddler clothes, infant crib, changing table, side tables, chairs, clothing, printer, books, sports gear, weight set w/bench, kitchenware. Everything priced to sell!

ROOFING

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to

“An Act in relation to the use of an

Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: Y23010865 on August 1, 2023

Under the Assumed Business Name of IMAGINATION STATION LEARNING CENTER with the business located at: 615 SOUTH BLVD C, OAK PARK, IL 60302. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: CASHMERE WIGGINS 615 SOUTH BLVD C OAK PARK, IL 60302, USA.

Published in Wednesday Journal August 9, 16, 23, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: Y23010902 on August 11, 2023

Under the Assumed Business Name of ACCURATE ASSISTANTS with the business located at: 2425 S 16TH AVE, BROADVIEW, IL 60155.

The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: SHANELLE MACK, 2425 S 16TH AVE BROADVIEW, IL 60155, USA

Published in Forest Park Review August 16, 23, 30, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE TO BIDDERS CITY OF BERWYN 2023 MFT MAINTENANCE CRACK FILLING MFT SECTION NO.: 23-0000003-GM

TIME AND PLACE OF OPENING OF BIDS:

Sealed Proposals for the improvement described below will be received at the office of the City Clerk, City of Berwyn, 6700 W. 26th Street, Berwyn, IL 60402, until 10 a.m. on August 31, 2023, and will be opened and read at that time.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

Various Crack Filling throughout the City.

BIDDERS INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Plans and proposal forms are available for download only from QuestCDN via the Novotny Engineering website, http://novotnyengineering.com, “Bidding” tab, for a non-refundable charge of $40.00. Please contact Novotny Engineering (630-887-8640) to obtain the QuestCDN password.

2. Prequalification

If checked, the 2 low bidders must file within 24 hours after the letting an “Affidavit of Availability” (Form BC 57), in duplicate, showing all uncompleted contracts awarded to them and all low bids pending award for Federal, State, County, Municipal and private work. One original shall be filed with the Awarding Authority and one original with the IDOT District Office.

3. The Awarding Authority reserves the right to waive technicalities and to reject any or all proposals as provided in BLRS Special Provision for Bidding Requirements and Conditions for Contract Proposals.

4. The following BLR Forms shall be returned by the bidder to the Award-

PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE TO BIDDERS

CITY OF BERWYN 2023 MFT MAINTENANCE STREET LIGHTING

MFT SECTION NO.: 23-0000005-GM

TIME AND PLACE OF OPENING OF BIDS:

Nourahmadi Property Commonly Known As: 2710 S Harlem Avenue, Riverside, Illinois PIN: 15-25-407-018-0000 and 15-25407-019-0000

Variation:

PUBLIC NOTICES COMMUNITY SURVEY, PARKS AND PROGRAM ASSESSMENT, AND PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT MASTER PLAN REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NOTICE

By Order of MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL CITY OF BERWYN

Published in Wednesday Journal August 23, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE TO BIDDERS CITY OF BERWYN 2023 MFT MAINTENANCE PAVEMENT MARKINGS

MFT SECTION NO.: 23-0000002-GM

TIME AND PLACE OF OPENING OF BIDS:

Sealed Proposals for the improvement described below will be received at the office of the City Clerk, City of Berwyn, 6700 W. 26th Street, Berwyn, IL 60402, until 10 a.m. on August 31, 2023, and will be opened and read at that time.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

Thermoplastic pavement marking at various locations throughout the City.

BIDDERS INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Plans and proposal forms are available for download only from QuestCDN via the Novotny Engineering website, h ttp ://novotnyengineering.com, “Bidding” tab, for a non-refundable charge of $40.00. Please contact Novotny Engineering (630-887-8640) to obtain the QuestCDN password.

2. Prequalification

If checked, the 2 low bidders must file within 24 hours after the letting an “Affidavit of Availability” (Form BC 57), in duplicate, showing all uncompleted contracts awarded to them and all low bids pending award for Federal, State, County, Municipal and private work. One original shall be filed with the Awarding Authority and one original with the IDOT District Office.

3.The Awarding Authority reserves the right to waive technicalities and to reject any or all proposals as provided in BLRS Special Provision for Bidding Requirements and Conditions for Contract Proposals.

4.The following BLR Forms shall be returned by the bidder to the Awarding Authority:

a. BLR 12200: Local Public Agency Formal Contract Proposal

b. BLR 12200a Schedule of Prices

c. BLR 12230: Proposal Bid Bond

d. BLR 12325: Apprenticeship or Training Program Certification

e. BLR 12326: Affidavit of Illinois Business Office

5. The Contractor will be required to pay Prevailing Wages in accordance with all applicable laws.

By Order of MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL CITY OF

BERWYN

Published in Wednesday Journal August 23, 2023

Sealed Proposals for the improvement described below will be received at the office of the City Clerk, City of Berwyn, 6700 W. 26th Street, Berwyn, IL 60402, until 10 a.m. on August 31, 2023, and will be opened and read at that time.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

Residential Street Lighting LED Retrofits.

BIDDERS INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Plans and proposal forms are available for download only from QuestCDN via the Novotny Engineering website, htt p://novotnyengineering.com, “Bidding” tab, for a non-refundable charge of $40.00. Please contact Novotny Engineering (630-887-8640) to obtain the QuestCDN password.

2. Prequalification If checked, the 2 low bidders must file within 24 hours after the letting an “Affidavit of Availability” (Form BC 57), in duplicate, showing all uncompleted contracts awarded to them and all low bids pending award for Federal, State, County, Municipal and private work. One original shall be filed with the Awarding Authority and one original with the IDOT District Office.

3. The Awarding Authority reserves the right to waive technicalities and to reject any or all proposals as provided in BLRS Special Provision for Bidding Requirements and Conditions for Contract Proposals.

4. The following BLR Forms shall be returned by the bidder to the Awarding Authority:

a. BLR 12200: Local Public Agency Formal Contract Proposal

b. BLR 12200a Schedule of Prices

c. BLR 12230: Proposal Bid Bond

d. BLR 12325: Apprenticeship or Training Program Certification

e. BLR 12326: Affidavit of Illinois Business Office

5. The Contractor will be required to pay Prevailing Wages in accordance with all applicable laws.

By Order of MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL CITY OF BERWYN

Published in Wednesday Journal August 23, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICES

VILLAGE OF RIVERSIDE, ILLINOIS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given to all interested persons that a public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Village of Riverside will be held on Friday, September 15, 2023 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the business of the Planning and Zoning Commission may permit, in the Riverside Township Hall, Room

4, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, Illinois, to consider an application for a variation from Section 10-9-5 (Perimeter Parking Lot Landscaping) of the Village of Riverside Zoning Ordinance. The variation is sought to allow a landscape buffer of less than 10 feet in width along a parking lot fronting Harlem Avenue.

Application No.: PZ 23-0006

Petitioner: Village of Riverside and 2720 Harlem Ave LLC – Milad

The variation sought includes, but may not be limited to, a variation from the following section of the Riverside Zoning Ordinance: Section 10-9-5 (Perimeter Parking Lot Landscaping), which requires a parking lot landscaping buffer at least 10 feet in width along the portion of a parking lot fronting a public street. A buffer of less than 10 feet in width is currently proposed.

The above application is available for inspection at the office of the Village Clerk, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, Illinois 60546. During the Public Hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission will hear testimony from and consider any evidence presented by persons interested to speak on these matters. Persons wishing to appear at this hearing may do so in person or by attorney or other representative and may speak for or against the proposed variations. Communications in writing in relation thereto may be filed at such hearing or with the Planning and Zoning Commission in advance by submission to Village Planner Anne Cyran via email at acyran@riverside.il.us or delivered to the attention of Village Planner Anne Cyran at the Village Offices at 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, Illinois prior to 4:00 p.m. on the day of the public hearing.

The Public Hearing may be continued from time to time without further notice, except as otherwise required under the Illinois Open Meetings Act. The proposal and zoning relief sought may be added to, revised, altered or eliminated as a result of the Public Hearing and prior to final action by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Riverside.

Dated this 18th day of August, 2023.

Jennifer Henaghan, Chairperson Planning and Zoning Commission

Published in RB Landmark August 23, 2023

The Village of Riverside will be receiving proposals for a Community Survey, Parks and Program Assessment, and a Parks and Recreation Master Plan. A Notice of Intent to submit a proposal is required and due by 3:00 p.m. on September 6, 2023. Proposals will be accepted at the Riverside Village Hall, 27 Riverside Rd, Riverside, IL 60546 until 3:00 p.m. on October 4, 2023. The Request for Proposal document may be obtained at the Riverside Village Hall between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Questions may be directed to the Riverside Parks and Recreation Department at (708) 442-7025. The Village of Riverside reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive technicalities, and to accept any proposal which is deemed to be in the best interest of the Village of Riverside.

Published in RB Landmark August 23, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: Y23010922 on August 21, 2023

Under the Assumed Business Name of MAIA HOMES with the business located at: 7617 HAVARD STREET, FOREST PARK, IL 60130. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: COLLEEN MORONEY 7617 HARVARD STREET FOREST PARK, IL 60130, USA.

Published in Wednesday Journal August 23, 30, September 6, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT COOK COUNTY.

Request of MEGAN ANN KOTARSKI 20235003588

There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: MEGAN ANN KOTARSKI to the new name of: MEGAN ANN MCGUIRE

The court date will be held: On 10/12/23 at 9:00 AM at 10220 S 76th Ave, Bridgeview, Cook County in Courtroom # 203

Published in Wednesday Journal August 23, 30, September 6, 2023

All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on age, race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limitations or discrimination.

LEGAL NOTICE

The Village of Oak Park will receive sealed proposals from qualified contractors at the Public Works Center, 201 South Boulevard, Oak Park, Illinois 60302 Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. local time until 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 for the following:

Village of Oak Park Master Meter Testing

Project Number: 23-121

Proposal documents may be obtained from the Village’s website at http://www.oakpark.us/bid. For questions, please call Public Works at (708) 358-5700 during the above hours.

Published in Wednesday Journal August 23, 2023

LEGAL NOTICE

The Village of Oak Park will receive sealed bids from qualified roofing contractors at the Public Works Center, 201 South Blvd., Oak Park, IL 60302 Mon thru Fri, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm until 11:00 am on Fri, Sept. 15, 2023 for the following:

Village of Oak Park South Fire Station Roof Replacement Proposal Number: 23-129

Issuance Date: Aug 23, 2023

There will be a mandatory prebid meeting at the South Fire Station, 900 S. East Ave., Oak Park, IL on Wed, Aug 30, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. Bid documents may be obtained from the Village website at http://www. oak-park.us/bid. For questions please call Public Works at (708) 358-5700.

Published in Wednesday Journal August 23, 2023

LEGAL NOTICE

The Village of Oak Park will receive qualifications submittals via email to the Office of the Public Works Director, at rsproule@oak-park.us until 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, September 14, 2023, for the following:

Project 23-130 - Historic Preservation Architectural Services for Oak Park Village Hall Facility Renovation Evaluation. The Village requires a professional architectural firm to provide Historic Preservation Architectural Services for the Oak Park Village Hall Facility Renovation Evaluation project.

The intent of this project is to engage an architectural firm with experience in historic preservation to evaluate the viability of the Oak Park Village

Hall facility to address specified Village goals and facility needs, identify options for meeting those goals and needs and define the cost of renovating the Village Hall facility to meet the goals of the Village and the specific needs outlined in an existing report prepared for the Village while maintaining the historic integrity of the existing building.

The Request for Qualifications may be obtained from the Village’s website at http://www.oak-park.us/bid starting on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. For questions, please call or email Robert Sproule, Public Works Director, at 708358-5700 or rsproule@oakpark.us

Published in Wednesday Journal, August 23, 2023

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

The Illinois Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental or advertising of real estate based on factors in addition to those protected under federal law.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all

dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. Restrictions or prohibitions of pets do not apply to service animals.

To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll free at: 1-800-669-9777. GROWING

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION SANTANDER BANK, N.A.

Plaintiff, -v.-

KRIS M. KERTGEN, WISCONSIN

WINDINGS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS

Defendants

2023 CH 00062

423 S. WISCONSIN AVENUE #1E

OAK PARK, IL 60302

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 15, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 18, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Commonly known as 423 S. WISCONSIN AVENUE #1E, OAK PARK, IL 60302

Property Index No. 16-07-322-0611017; 16-07-322-061-1043

The real estate is improved with a residence.

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

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

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

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

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

You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE

100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630)

794-9876

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORA-

TION

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

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.

15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300

E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com

Attorney File No. 14-22-09640

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Attorney Code. 21762

Case Number: 2023 CH 00062

TJSC#: 43-2722

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.

Case # 2023 CH 00062

I3226570

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHAN-

CERY DIVISION

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIA-

TION, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN

TRUST 2006-FF14 MORTGAGE

PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FF14

Plaintiff,

-v.-

JUANITA J. LACOURT, CHARLES T. GRANT, WELLS FARGO BANK N.A.

Defendants

2020 CH 07380

817 S. SCOVILLE AVE

OAK PARK, IL 60304

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV-

EN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 16, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 19, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Commonly known as 817 S. SCOVILLE AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60304

Property Index No. 16-18-228-019000

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $584,316.19.

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

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

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

If this property is a condominium unit,

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

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

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

For information, contact JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC

Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 30 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 3650, Chicago, IL, 60602 (312) 541-9710. Please refer to file number 20 8287.

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

30 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 3650 Chicago IL, 60602

312-541-9710

E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com

Attorney File No. 20 8287

Attorney Code. 40342

Case Number: 2020 CH 07380

TJSC#: 43-3260

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.

Case # 2020 CH 07380

I3227286

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING LLC; Plaintiff, vs. IRIS ERAZO; WESLEY TERRACE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS;

Defendants, 22 CH 7116

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, September 25, 2023 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate:

P.I.N. 16-07-419-028-1022.

Commonly known as 415 WESLEY AVE. UNIT 27, OAK PARK, IL 60302. The mortgaged real estate is im-

proved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g) (4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A., 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563. (630) 453-6925. 1396182853 ADC INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com

I3227325

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF ANTLER MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2021-RTL1

Plaintiff, -v.-

ROGUE ELEPHANT COMPANY, ROBERT JAMES KENDALL WHEATFALL, AS GUARANTOR

Defendants 2022 CH 05839 614 S. 7TH 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 July 17, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 13, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 614 S. 7TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-11-333-0090000

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $209,068.80.

Sale terms: 100% of the bid amount shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. The certified check must be made payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part

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

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

You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Kelley, Kronenberg, P.A. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 20 N. Clark St., Suite 1150, Chicago, IL, 60602 (312) 216-8828. Please refer to file number 02200348. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

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

You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. Kelley, Kronenberg, P.A. 20 N. Clark St., Suite 1150 Chicago IL, 60602 312-216-8828

E-Mail: ileservice@kelleykronenberg.com

Attorney File No. 02200348

Attorney Code. 49848

Case Number: 2022 CH 05839

TJSC#: 43-3078

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.

Case # 2022 CH 05839 I3226701

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE OF MFRA TRUST 2015-2

Plaintiff, -v.SONYA CAMPBELL Defendants 21 CH 00299 1914 SOUTH 16TH AVENUE BROADVIEW, IL 60155

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 13, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 15, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Commonly known as 1914 SOUTH 16TH AVENUE, BROADVIEW, IL 60155

Property Index No. 15-15-408-0490000

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

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

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

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

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

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088.

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

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

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088

E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com

Attorney File No. 20-06852IL_633123

Attorney Code. 61256

Case Number: 21 CH 00299

TJSC#: 43-2806

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.

Case # 21 CH 00299

I3226757

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC

Plaintiff,

-v.CARY ROSENTHAL, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF MARY R SPIGHT, DECEASED, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MARY R SPIGHT, BIANCA PHILLIPS

Defendants 22 CH 07827

426 SOUTH 21ST 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 July 17, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 11, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Commonly known as 426 SOUTH 21ST AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153

Property Index No. 15-10-311-0220000

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

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

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

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

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

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No.

(312) 346-9088.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORA-

TION

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

SALE

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

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC

One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088

E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com

Attorney File No. 22-10868IL

Attorney Code. 61256

Case Number: 22 CH 07827

TJSC#: 43-2987

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.

Case # 22 CH 07827

I3226270

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE ASSET BACKED PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2002-HE1; Plaintiff, vs. VICTOR WALKER; GAYLA W. WALKER AKA GAYLA

WALKER; WELLS FARGO BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION STATE OF ILLINOIS; US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF OF THE ASSET BACKED PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2002-HE1;

Defendants, 19 CH 6192

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 Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, September 11, 2023 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate:

P.I.N. 15-11-120-009-0000, 15-11120-010-0000.

Commonly known as 416 North 4th 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 Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 19-009204

ADC F2

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com

I3226308

MAYWOOD,

IL 60153

IN

THE

CIRCUIT

COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING, LLC; Plaintiff, vs. ANNIE D. HROBOWSKI; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 23 CH 636

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 Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, September 11, 2023 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. 15-10-232-027-0000.

Commonly known as 110 South 12th 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 The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A., 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563. (630) 453-6925. 1396189580 ADC

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com

I3226322

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB DBA CHRISTIANA TRUST AS TRUSTEE FOR PNPMS TRUST III; Plaintiff, vs. DARRYL L. CHRISTY; FELICIA A. CHRISTY AKA FELICIA CHRISTY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS;

Defendants, 22 CH 2454

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 Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 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. 15-09-307-039-0000; 15-09307-040-0000.

Commonly known as 534 BELLWOOD AVE., BELLWOOD, IL 60104.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection

(g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. THE SALE SHALL BE SUBJECT TO GENERAL TAXES, SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AND TO PRIOR RECORDED FIRST AND SECOND MORTGAGES

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A., 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563. (630) 453-6925. 6758181027

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com

I3226331

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST

Plaintiff, -v.-

VESSIE MAE WHITE, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JAMES WHITE, PARK NATIONAL BANK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICASECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, DAMON RITENHOUSE, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR JAMES WHITE (DECEASED)

Defendants

2022 CH 11529 638 S 22ND AVE BELLWOOD, IL 60104

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV-

EN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 28, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 14, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Commonly known as 638 S 22ND AVE, BELLWOOD, IL 60104

Property Index No. 15-10-318-0210000

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

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

Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the

period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.

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

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

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

You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

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

You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527

630-794-5300

E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com

Attorney File No. 14-22-07557

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Attorney Code. 21762

Case Number: 2022 CH 11529

TJSC#: 43-2895

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.

Case # 2022 CH 11529

I3226508

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIZENS BANK, N.A.

Plaintiff, -v.-

REKIETHA BLASH VANZANT, BRENDAN FINANCIAL, INC., CREDIT UNION 1

Defendants 2022 CH 04608 2011 S 12TH AVENUE

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 13, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 15, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Commonly known as 2011 S 12TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153

Property Index No. 15-15-421-0050000

The real estate is improved with a residence.

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

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

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

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

You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

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

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527

630-794-5300

E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com

Attorney File No. 14-22-03705

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Attorney Code. 21762

Case Number: 2022 CH 04608

TJSC#: 43-2494

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.

Case # 2022 CH 04608 I3226511

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION

Plaintiff, -v.DEBBY MCCLINTON A/K/A DEBBY

C. MCCLINTON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC

Defendants 2020 CH 03113 549 48TH AVE BELLWOOD, IL 60104

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 13, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 15, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Commonly known as 549 48TH AVE, BELLWOOD, IL 60104

Property Index No. 15-08-409-0730000

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

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

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are

admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

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

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

You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

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

SALE

You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300

E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com

Attorney File No. 14-20-01819

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Attorney Code. 21762

Case Number: 2020 CH 03113

TJSC#: 43-2552

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.

Case # 2020 CH 03113

I3226566

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF EWING BLACKMAN; TONYANIKA MILDRED BLACKMAN AKA TONYANIKA HARRIS; STATE OF ILLINOIS

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPARTMENT IF TREASURY; JOHN LYDON AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR EWING

BLACKMAN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS

Defendants, 22 CH 10861

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of

Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, September 18, 2023 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. 15-07-116-008-0000.

Commonly known as 1429 Atwood Avenue, Berkeley, IL 60163.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act.

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A., 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563. (630) 453-6925. 6766187341 ADC INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com

I3226811

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF AND WITH RESPECT TO BARCLAYS MORTGAGE TRUST 2021-NPL1, MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES, SERIES 2021-NPL1

Plaintiff, -v.-

LATROY ELLIS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS

Defendants 2019 CH 13253 344 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 February 23, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 15, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Commonly known as 344 49TH AVENUE, BELLWOOD, IL 60104

Property Index No. 15-08-118-0100000

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

Upon payment in full of the amount

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

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

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

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

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

You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630)

794-9876

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

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

SALE

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100

BURR RIDGE IL, 60527

630-794-5300

E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com

Attorney File No. 14-19-07583

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Attorney Code. 21762

Case Number: 2019 CH 13253

TJSC#: 43-3153

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.

Case # 2019 CH 13253

I3227106

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF CSMC

2017-RPL3 TRUST

Plaintiff,

-v.-

JESSICA A. VERGARA

Defendants 2022 CH 05290

1000 NEWCASTLE 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 July 26, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 27, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Commonly known as 1000 NEWCASTLE AVENUE, WESTCHESTER, IL 60154

Property Index No. 15-16-318-059-

0000

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $220,867.68.

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

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

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 MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, ONE EAST WACKER, SUITE 1250, Chicago, IL, 60601 (312) 651-6700. Please refer to file number 22-004626.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORA-

TION

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.

MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC

ONE EAST WACKER, SUITE 1250 Chicago IL, 60601 312-651-6700

E-Mail: AMPS@manleydeas.com

Attorney File No. 22-004626

Attorney Code. 48928

Case Number: 2022 CH 05290

TJSC#: 43-3102

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.

Case # 2022 CH 05290 I3227487

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

Plaintiff, -v.-

JULIE FOX, SPECIAL PRERESENTATIVE OF BEVERLY M HARDY, DECEASED, PATRICIA DAVIS, BRIAN HARDY A/K/A BRIAN J HARDY A/K/A BRIAN JAMES HARDY, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF BEVERLY M HARDY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS

Defendants

22 CH 04750

1942 SOUTH 15TH AVENUE BROADVIEW, IL 60155

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the

above cause on July 26, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 28, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1942 SOUTH 15TH AVENUE, BROADVIEW, IL 60155

Property Index No. 15-15-409-0490000

The real estate is improved with a single family home. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

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

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

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

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

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

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

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC

One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088

E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com

Attorney File No. 21-07538IL_703548

Attorney Code. 61256

Case Number: 22 CH 04750

TJSC#: 43-3240

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.

Case # 22 CH 04750 I3227644

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC.; Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF EMIL J. KOLAKOWSKI SR.; EMELYN KOLAKOWSKI; AMIR MOHABBAT AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF EMIL J. KOLAKOWSKI, SR.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 23 CH 2922

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, September 25, 2023 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. 15-10-405-002-0000.

Commonly known as 205 South 12th 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 The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A., 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563. (630) 453-6925. 6710191713 ADC INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3227548

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Garage Galleries showcases art in non-traditional setting

On Saturday, August 26, 2023 from 12-6 p.m., Forest Park garages transform into galleries showcasing art of all types at Garage Galleries Forest Park, A Neighborhood Art Walk. Garage Galleries Forest Park, now in its 9th year, is a free, volunteer-driven neighborhood art walk, coordinated by Lin Beribak, Susan Cross, Andrea DiFebo and Rick Wagner from the Forest Park Arts Alliance. Residents throughout the neighborhoods of Forest Park will host local area artists in their garages to display their work in a casual, family-friendly, “art reception” atmosphere

This year’s event is the largest ever, with 87 artists in 32 garages across Forest Park. Each garage hosts several artists in all mediums,

including painting, photography, pottery, sculpture, mixed media, and jewelry. Most of the featured artwork will be available for purchase. There are also a few added attractions at several locations, including a Express Yourself – A Kids & Adults Painting Station, Chef Ashley Culinary Treats and Demonstration, and Smoky Joel’s Hot Dogs, Brown Cow Ice Cream, and a Hydration Station - Free Iced Team & Water. Each artist is featured on the Garage Galleries website with a photo of their work, description, and links to their websites or social media. “We have a great slate of artists for this year’s event, including many new artists,” states Beribak. “We expanded this year and still had a waiting list.”

“This free, family-friendly event is open to everyone and is a great way to see terrific art in a casual and welcoming setting at your own pace,” stated Cross.

“Our host garages are incredibly welcoming to the artists, and it’s a wonderful way to explore the neighborhoods of Forest Park,” adds DiFebo. “We are also very grateful for our supporting sponsor, Lauren Burjan @ Properties, and supporting sponsor O’Sullivan’s as well as Community Media for this special section on Garage Galleries.”

Attendees are encouraged to visit as many garages as possible, by car, bicycle or on foot. A downloadable and a printable version of the map of locations

and their artists is available on the website, https://garagegalleries17. wixsite.com/garagegalleries and printed maps will be available at each garage site. Visitors can also pick up printed maps at Centuries and Sleuths Bookstore, 7419 Madison Street, Forest Park.

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2023 Garage Locations

A list of garage locations, an online Google map, and information on the artists, is also available at the Garage Galleries website: www.tinyurl.com/GarageGalleries, and printed maps are available at Centuries & Sleuths, 7419 Madison Street, Forest Park.

1. 114 Elgin Avenue

Anthony Izzo | Kirby Longbrake

2. 122 Elgin Avenue

Hunter Bloom | Christina Cho

Janette Kazar | Rick Wagner

3. 220 Elgin Avenue

Mark Hadhazy | Forestt LaFave

Carla Riseman

4. 301 Elgin Avenue

Kristy Fleming|Joel Heinz|Natalie Ward

5. 529 Elgin Ave

Kathryn Budd | Peter Budd | Judy Steed

6. 433 Circle Avenue

Bret Juliano | Marcy Shannon

Elyse Townley

7. 435 Circle Avenue

Amira Aziz | Shannon Carrroll

Claire Rasmussen

8. 446 Thomas Avenue

Gretchen Jankowski

Dominique MacLean | Natalie Steinmetz

9. 432 Thomas Avenue

Rosemary Gange | Alex Ptak

10. 418 Thomas Avenue

Emily Pfaff | Ian Pfaff

11. 505 Thomas Avenue

Louise Brueggemann | Brenda Merle

Rafael Nieves

12. 541 Thomas Ave.

Rosemarie Dagostino | Cynthia Riccolo

Theresa Steinbach

13. 541 Beloit Avenue

Priscilla Putman

14. 540 Ferdinand Avenue

Cheryl Ann Spran | Nikki Way

15. 505 Ferdinand Avenue

Bridget Lane | Chuck Michalak

16. 509 Ferdinand Avenue

Lin Beribak|Kiera Pohl |Amethist Young

17. 7633 Jackson Boulevard

Gary Jackson

18. 625 Thomas Avenue

Doug Besser | Judith Deszcz

Randy Gallagher | Lynn Harris

Kristi Murray|Trish Walters|Pat Williams

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19. 609 Marengo Avenue

Karen Hoyer | Lynn Merel

Patrick Palsgrove |Pamela Seatter

20. 843 Circle Avenue

Cameron Wilson

21. 905 Circle Avenue

Kimberly Adami-Hasegawa

Andria Green

22. 904 Marengo Avenue

Nancy Gardner | Deana Rose

Kate Strong

23. 920 Marengo Avenue

Tamara Koransky | Carolyn Moore

24. 1040 Elgin Avenue

Nannette Abate

25. 1126 Circle Avenue

Pat Dougherty|Kerry Obrist|Ethan Rosa

26. 1046 Thomas Avenue

Ralph Earlandson | Tom Van Dyke

27. 1110 Thomas Avenue

Dima Ali |Gretchen Colavito|Jim Pareti

28. 1035 Thomas Avenue

Therese Angarone | Dawn Pavloski

Shannon Roman Gosciejew

29. 1120 Beloit Avenue

Rob Sall

30. 1129 Ferdinand Avenue

Julieta Aguilera | Gagik Aroutiunian

Clare McCarthy

31. 1101 Lathrop Avenue

Sue Bailey | Stacey Belmont

Carole Benson-Weinberg|Sue Senkowski

32. 1026 Lathrop Avenue

Lauri Dishman | Ted Gordon

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Despite a recent surge in heat and humidity, we have had a few hints of the fall season coming upon us. That raises a question: what does a proactive landscaping approach look like this time of year?

The answer: plant large trees and evergreens.

Here’s why: the fall brings lower ground and air temperatures, resulting in rates of evaporation that decrease significantly. This allows more moisture to be retained over a longer period of time—a key fundamental to properly establishing a root system.

Also keep in mind that before the ground freezes, it is important to apply anti-desiccant sprays �Wilt-Pruf is recommended) to minimize the moisture loss to transpiration, as cold winter winds are able to pull moisture out of the still-living plant tissues.

When spring rolls around, as the ground unfreezes (along with the snowpack), there is moisture available to help kick-start your tree’s growth for the next season.

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Dealing with illness, Gary Jackson finds solace in art

Returns to Garage Galleries as reputation grows

By TOM HOLMES

Contributing Reporter

If an article had been written about Gary Jackson at the end of August last year, the headline might have been “Forest Park resident’s sales at Garage Galleries total $2,500.”

The headline this year could be, “Local artist’s painting appraised at $27,000,” and the article might have a sidebar with the lead sentence, “Oh yes, he has myasthenia gravis, can’t hold a brush, so he paints with his fingers!”

Jackson will return to the Forest Park Art Alliances Garage Galleries this weekend.

The first chapter in the story of the 59-year-old’s rapid rise in the art world documents an unpromising beginning. Ten years ago he was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. A Mayo Clinic website describes MG this way, “Myasthenia gravis causes muscles under your voluntary control to feel weak and get tired quickly. There’s no cure for myasthenia gravis. Symptoms can include weakness of arm or leg muscles, double vision, drooping eyelids, and problems with speaking, chewing, swallowing and breathing.”

Extremely depressed, he went on disability and moved from Forest Park in 2018 into a building for seniors in Houston, Texas. As you might expect, living in that environment caused him to be bored in addition to being depressed, adding insult, so to speak, to injury.

What happened next is a testimony to Jackson’s resilience and creativity. He impulsively stopped at a Hobby Lobby in Houston one day and, although he had never painted before in his life, bought some painting supplies. When he got home he discovered that the MG had weakened the small motor muscles in his fingers, and so he said to himself, “OK. If I can’t hold a brush, I will paint with my fingers.”

He moved back to Forest Park

and oil painting became part of his emotional and spiritual recovery. But he never expected to make money doing what he had come to love. He said one day he was hosting Poetry in the Park on Harrison Street and had set up some of his paintings. Then one day he was just outside the Park on Harrison St. where some kind of poetry reading was going on. He had set up some of his paintings, a woman stopped by to check them out and bought one for $250.

During the first six months he was painting, he sold his originals for “next to nothing.” “During the second six months,” he said, “I started selling 16x20 canvases for less than $20. Then I raised my prices to 50 bucks, and what people will pay now for prints keeps going up.”

Today one of his originals is valued at $27,000, and he has sold over 500 prints made from that one original. In the last 12 months the income from the sale of his art has been in the five-figure range.

Always a creative soul, Jackson is now painting on vinyl records he buys at thrift stores instead of on canvas. He did a show this month in Cleveland, the theme of which was Mental Illness.

For Jackson this chapter in his life is kind of a spiritual chicken and egg story. His trying something new in the Hobby Lobby store three years ago was perhaps a sign that he was on the road to recovery, but the art he is producing has also contributed to that same recovery.

“I now see life differently,” he said. “I was depressed. I was thinking about all of the things I could no longer do. One day I woke up, and God said to me, ‘You’ve spent your entire life overcoming things, so now you’re ready to give up? Stop worrying about what you can’t do and focus on what you can. Stop worrying about what was taken away from you and deal with what is left. Make that the best part of your life.’”

Gary Jackson

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Nannette Abate

1040 Elgin Ave

Photographs of iconic Chicagoland locations adding a unique contemporary edge nannetteabate@gmail.com Instagram@nannette_abate

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Kimberly Adami-Hasegawa

905 Circle Ave

Typewriter greetings adorned with vintage postage

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Shannon Carroll

435 Circle Ave

Handmade fused glass creations inspired by nature. WhatShannonMakes.net/ fusedglass

Therese Angarone

1035 Thomas Ave

My work is stylized/organic, that comments on feminism, sexism, and other social issues. Follow on Insta @territhereseart

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Gretchen C.

1110 Thomas Ave

Handmade jewelry for all occasions combining seed beads, crystals and gemstones with multiple bead weaving techniques.

Instagram - Facebook: gretchencstudio

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Chrissy Cho

122 Elgin Ave

Wheel-thrown and hand-built ceramics and tie-dyed textiles made in Oak Park. @Studio_Chrissy Studiochrissy@gmail.com

Lin Beribak

509 Ferdinand

Abstract and realistic original watercolor paintings, GiftCards, and greeting card prints. LinBeribakArt.com | lberibak@att.net

Nancy Gardner

904 Marengo Ave

Nancy Gardner designs and makes her one of a kind ceramics in her Forest Park studio.  nancygardnerceramics.com

instagram@nancygardnerceramics

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RoseMary Gange

432 Thomas Ave

Abstract paintings and collages employing acrylic mixed media.

Instagram: camilleetfamille

Joel Heinz

301 Elgin Ave

Unique one of a kind hand built ceramics heinzkepots.blogspot.com instagram@heinzke

Karen Hoyer / Dot’s Recycling

609 Marengo Ave

Karen knits tiny birds to bring whimsy into your life. DotsRecycling.etsy.com

Mark Hadhazy

220 Elgin Ave

Hand painted watercolor art work. Plantable Cards, Bookmarks and paintings. Best way to reach me: markhadhazy@gmail.com

Tamara Koransky Art

920 Marengo Ave

Tamara creates mandala designs on furniture, wood, canvas and paper.

instagram: instagram.com/tkoranskyart

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Rafael “Unca Raffy” Nieves

505 Thomas Ave

Creating digital prints that celebrate Chicago and the Western Suburbs! www.rafnieves.com

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IZZO 114 Elgin Ave

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Follow IZZO on Facebook and Instagram IZZOizzm or contact at izzoizzma@gmail.com

Alex Ptak

432 Thomas Ave

Original Still Life oil paintings Ptakstudio.com

Bridget Lane

505 Ferdinand

Enjoy the comfort of handmade mugs and tumblers, decor too. Facebook: Bridget Lane Potter | bridgetlanepotter53@gmail.com

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Brenda Merle

505 Thomas Ave

Handmade beaded jewelry and artwork. Instagram: dayofvibrancy

Kiera Pohl

(Kiera P Handmade Jewelry)

509 Ferdinand Ave

Simple and classic jewelry made from 14k gold-filled and sterling silver metals. @kierapjewelry on Instagram

Priscilla Putman

541 Beloit Ave

Watercolor & hand-lettered paper goods & gifts for the simple, artful life. thesimplepalette.com

IG & FB @thesimplepalette

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Cynthia Riccolo

541 Thomas Ave

Creating colorful art for your homeArt by CDR, Artist and Printmaker www.instagram.com/art_by_cdr_/

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Deana Rose 904 Morengo Drive

Semi-precious jewelry that highlights the inherent beauty of natural stones.  www.deanarose.com

Rob Sall Photography

1120 Beloit Ave

Changing perspectives of our planet… one location, one story, one photograph at a time.  facebook.com/robsallphoto   www.robsall.com

Judy Steed

529 Elgin Ave

Hand cut stained glass with upcycled jewelry.

Facebook: Judy Steed

Amethist Young

509 Ferdinand

Abstract paintings and various photo prints instagram.com/amethistyart

Strong Wear/ Kate Strong

904 Marengo Ave

Practical hats with earflaps and style. strongwear.com instagram@strongwear.com

Rick Wagner

122 Elgin Ave

Abstract acrylic canvas paintings, Mixed media acrylic prints. rickwagner122@yahoo.com

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