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Village Council expresses support for Culture Park

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Watch out for West Nile mosquitos PAGE 3

Petition challenge goes before electoral board Residents confident their signatures will hold up

By DAVID POLLARD Contributing Reporter

Patrick Jacknow wasn’t surprised when he found out that the progress made toward

a binding referendum on video gambling has another hurdle to clear.

Jacknow, one of about 30 residents leading a petition drive to have the issue on the November ballot, filed 2,939 signatures on

Aug. 8 at the village clerk’s office.

On Aug. 17, he learned that the signatures on the petitions had been officially challenged by John Hosty of the 7400 block of Warren Avenue, who is represented by the

law firm of Odelson and Sterk out of Evergreen Park. Jacknow and his attorney from the Chicago law firm Ancel Glink Diamond See CHALLENGE on page 4

PMSA named top high school in suburban Cook County Chicago Magazine put less weight on test scores in this year’s rankings

By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Writer

WILLIAM CAMARGO/Sta Photographer

BIG DAY: Nilai and Gumy Nandhan catch their friend Daniel Ingram walking to their first day of kindergarten at Garfield Elementary School in Forest Park on August 22. See more photos on page 5.

IN Big Week . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 THIS Classified . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 ISSUE Crime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Proviso Math and Science Academy (PMSA) garnered the top spot in Chicago Magazine’s recent ranking of the top 20 high schools in suburban Cook County, beating out institutions like New Trier (ranked #2), Hinsdale Central (#4) and nearby Oak Park and River Forest High School (#14).

The rankings appear in the magazine’s September 2016 issue and are presented as that month’s cover story.

The publication listed PMSA’s 100 percent graduate rate over the last three years and its low per-pupil spending. At $7,661, PMSA maintained the lowest per-pupil spending on the list of top high schools and more than See PMSA on page 7

GarArt just in time

Modesty vs. Big Me

JOHN RICE, 3

TOM HOLMES, 12

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Forest Park Review, August 24, 2016

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Religion Guide Methodist

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First United Methodist Church of Oak Park

First Congregational Church of Maywood

Kiwanis Club President Steve Knysch

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

400 N. Fifth Avenue (1 block north of Lake St.) Come join us for Sunday Morning Worship at 11 am Pastor Elliot Wimbush will be preaching the message.

Refreshments and fellowship follow the service.

708-344-6150 firstchurchofmaywood.org When you're looking for a place to worship the Lord, Check First.

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

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Interfaith families are welcome.

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

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

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United Lutheran Church 1 5LGJHODQG *UHHQ¿ HOG Oak Park Holy Communion with nursery care and Children’s Chapel each Sunday at 9:30 a.m.

Dennis Bushkofsky, Pastor Handicapped Accessible www.unitedlutheranchurch.org 708/386-1576 Lutheran-Independent

Grace Lutheran Church

7300 W. Division, River Forest David R. Lyle, Senior Pastor Phyllis N. Kersten Interim Associate Pastor Sunday Worship, 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School/Adult Ed. 9:45 a.m.

Childcare Available

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

744 Fair Oaks Ave. Oak Park 386-4920

Rev. Daniel deBeer – Interim Pastor Sunday Worship Service – 9:30 a.m.

Child care provided – 4 years or younger

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

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Ascension Catholic Church

Lutheran-Missouri Synod

Christ Lutheran Church

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

St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church

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

St. Bernardine Catholic Church Harrison & Elgin, Forest Park

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

The Traditional Catholic Latin Mass

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

Third Unitarian Church 10am Forum, 11am Service Jennifer Nordstrom, minister

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Grace Lutheran School

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

Roman Catholic

808 S. East Ave. 708/848-2703 www.ascensionoakpark.com Worship: Saturday Mass 5:00 pm Sunday Masses 7:30, 9:00, 11 am, 5:00 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation 4 pm Saturday Taize Prayer 7:30 pm First Fridays Feb.– Dec. & Jan. 1 Holy Hour 6:00 pm Third Thursdays

Rev. James Hurlbert, Pastor

Roman Catholic

St. Edmund Catholic Church

188 South Oak Park Av. Saturday Masses: 8:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

Sunday Masses: 9:00 & 11:00 a.m.

Weekday Mass: 8:30 a.m.

Holy Day Masses: As Announced Reconciliation: Saturday 4:15 p.m.

Parish Office: 708-848-4417 School Phone: 708-386-5131

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Forest Park Review, August 24, 2016

GarArt is back, just in time

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ust when I was worried Forest Park was losing its community spirit, along comes the 3rd Annual GarArt extravaganza this Saturday. Artist Amy Turilli launched this event in 2014.

Because she does her oil paintings in an attic, she wanted to display them in a more accessible space. GarArt is the only exhibit of its kind on planet Earth and every year it has grown in popularity.

The first year, there were three garages, 10 artists and about a hundred patrons. Last year featured 10 garages, 30 artists and hundreds of art lovers.

Now, there are a dozen garages on the tour, where artists will display every form of art imaginable: paintings, watercolors, sculptures, photographs, ceramics, stained glass, jewelry, crochet, woodworking and quilts. These pieces are for sale and you can bargain with the artist.

The garage doors go up at 6 p.m. and remain raised until 9. Hosts typically serve light refreshments and some provide live music. Buddy Fambro will be playing jazz guitar at 1002 Marengo. Amy’s Wine House is opening its garage to five artists and providing live music for the GarArt after-party

JOHN RICE

BLOOMSDAY BREW: One piece of art this weekend depicts a toast to James Joyce at Molly Malone’s in 2008.

Courtesy John Rice

at 7235 Roosevelt.

GarArt revives an old Forest Park tradition of socializing in garages, but not all of the art will be exhibited in buildings with sliding overhead doors. The Historical Society, for instance, is opening its sanctuary to 15 artists. Forest Park filmmaker Ed Pickart is also using the space to screen a video he made focusing on the church’s urgent need for repairs.

Nothing needs fixing at Ralph Di Febo’s “Garage-mahal,” 1110 Thomas. Ralph and Andrea’s cars enjoy a higher standard of living than I do. The couple have been enthusiastic supporters of GarArt, encouraging Amy to keep it going. There are also some new hosts this year, like Rose Mattax, who is presenting artists from L’Arche Chicago, at her 540 Ferdinand garage.

A complete list of the garages and artists can be found at the garart.wordpress. com website. There is a concentration in the 1000 and 1100 blocks of Elgin, Marengo and Thomas. At 507 Circle, Deb Funderwhite and her daughter will display their photographs. Further north, patrons can visit three garages in the 7700 blocks of Adams and Monroe. Another photographer, Dave Tepper, will display striking portraits he’s taken of elders of the Omaha tribe.

Dave made platinum palladium prints of

the elders that could last a hundred years.

Patrons can walk, bike or drive from one garage to the next. If the weather is true to form, it will rain, like it has for every GarArt. Drizzle didn’t stop people from flocking to the garages last year. It was common to see bicyclists holding umbrellas.

But rain or shine, artists will begin setting up. Muralist Armando Arceo, for instance, will commence turning the white garage at 1000 Marengo into a masterpiece.

I displayed my own masterpiece last year, an acrylic painting of Ireland’s Cliffs of Moher. The bidding war I expected didn’t break out. This year, I’m displaying a piece from a real artist. It’s a collage titled “Bloomsday at Molly Malone’s.” It was done by a local artist known as Deco.

I was there for that 2008 celebration and Deco captured it beautifully. Molly Malone’s may be defunct but does anything express the spirit of Forest Park like a boisterous Irish pub, with a patron hoisting a pint of Guinness?

Come to GarArt and you’ll see that community spirit on display, though hoisting a glass of white wine might be more appropriate.

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

Forest Park among suburbs at ‘high risk’ for West Nile Mosquitos test positive in suburban Cook County

By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

The Cook County Department of Public Health (CDPH) is warning residents that the risk of catching West Nile Virus from infected mosquitoes that feed on infected birds is high.

The virus usually doesn’t often present a significant health threat, even when contracted. In rare cases, complications can result in “severe illness, including encephalitis [inflammation of the brain], meningitis [inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord], or even death,” according to the CDPH. According to recent reports, a woman in her 50s who lives in a northwest suburb is the first confirmed human case of West Nile Virus in

suburban Cook County. She reportedly became sick late last month.

A recent CDPH West Nile surveillance report shows that 57 communities were found to have mosquito pools during tests conducted between July 31 and Aug. 6. Some of those mosquitos tested positive for West Nile.

Those communities include area suburbs such as Forest Park, Hillside, Melrose Park, Oak Park and River Forest.

According to the CDPH, four out of five people infected by West Nile don’t show any symptoms of the virus and some may become sick three to 15 days after the infected mosquito bite.

Common symptoms include muscle aches, headache, fever and nausea while serious symptoms can include stiff neck and confusion. Those symptoms typically last from several days to a few weeks.

“Serious illness can occur in people of any age,” the CDPH notes. “However, those at greatest risk are people over 50 years of age; who have certain medical conditions, such as cancer, diabetes, hyper tension, kidney disease; have received organ transplants; and/or spend a lot of time outdoors; especially between dusk and dawn.”

Anyone experiencing symptoms is encouraged to contact his or her health-care provider. In order to decrease your risk of contracting the virus, use repellent with DEET, wear protective clothing, remove pools of standing water that may attract mosquitos and make sure window and door screens are properly sealed.

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DiFebo gets his day in council Commissioners and mayor express support following presentation

By ROBERT J. LIFKA Contributing Reporter

Forest Park elected officials all expressed support for resident Ralph DiFebo’s concept to create a cultural center in the village following his presentation at Monday’s village council meeting.

In his long-anticipated presentation to the Forest Park Village Council and before a large crowd of supporters, DiFebo shared his vision for year-round use by all ages of vacant village-owned property near the Altenheim Retirement Home. Also speaking were two others who have worked on the concept, architect Brian Peterson and financial advisor Gary Frantzen.

Although no formal vote was taken, comments from the commissioners and Mayor Anthony Calderone indicate the project will soon be moving from the concept stage to a formal plan.

In particular, Commissioner Joe Byrnes said, “I think we can make this a reality in the future,” and Commissioner Tom Mannix said, “I’m looking forward to moving forward.”

The 25-minute presentation was the latest in a series DiFebo has given around the village last year and this year.

“People ask me why I’m doing this,” DiFebo said. “There’s no personal gain. This is a great town and I want to make it better.”

The village purchased the property for $3.6 million in 2001, averting a sale to a pri-

CHALLENGE from page 4 Bush DiCianni and Krafthefer and Hosty’s attorney met in front of the village’s Electoral Board at 1 p.m., Monday, Aug. 22 at village hall to hear from both sides.

Forest Park Village Clerk Vanessa Moritz said that the hearing would determine a day where the signatures will be examined, which will take place in Chicago at the Cook County Clerk’s Office. That date is Aug. 31.

The clerk’s ruling on that date could be appealed, so the process may continue.

Despite the challenge, Jacknow believes they will have enough signatures to make it on the ballot. To get a binding referendum on the ballot the group would have to get at least 25 percent of registered voters in the village to sign the petition, which means 2,304 residents.

“I’m confident our numbers are correct,” he said. “The signatures we looked up online, and they were all registered voters.”

Hosty was not available for comment,

vate developer whose plans were to build townhomes. The property consists of 11 acres north and south of Altenheim and includes a chapel and other outbuildings, all of which are empty. At one point the West Cook YMCA in Oak Park targeted the site for a new facility but negotiations fell through.

Fenwick Hugh School in Oak Park also inquired about purchasing the property for a football field and other athletic fields.

DiFebo and Peterson explained that the centerpiece of the concept is a band shell and great lawn for concerts with seating for up to 7,200 on the lawn and on a terraced berm that also would contain sound. A building containing restrooms and concessions, plus rooftop seating, would be near the band shell and another building across the lawn would serve as a pavilion. The property would be primarily open space although a skating rink, walking trails and a home for the farmers market are possible.

A limited access roadway would connect the south and west sides and opportunities for art, including sculptures, would be scattered around the property.

DiFebo and Peterson also addressed environmental concerns.

DiFebo said sound concerns would be addressed by the berm, performance curfews and decibel limitations as well as through the use of speaker poles.

Peterson said flooding concerns would be addressed through on-site storm water management, including permeable pavement,

“I’m confident our numbers are correct. The signatures we looked up online, and they were all registered voters.”

PATRICK JACKNOW Petition organizer

but he is the brother of former village commissioner Mark Hosty and Ted Hosty, who owns Old School Tavern in the village and would like to see video gambling allowed in the village.

Ted Hosty said his brother needed no prodding from him to object to the petition.

“He’s been vocally programming and wanted to be the objector,” he said. “The only interest he may have is that I occasionally give him a free beer.”

Bar and bar/restaurant owners like Hosty in Forest Park want video gaming

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MOVING FORWARD: A sketch of Ralph DiFebo’s Forest Park Culture Park proposal for the Altenheim property. rain gardens and infiltration basins. He said they plan to keep all water on site.

DiFebo said initial costs to the village could be offset by selling naming rights, applying for government grants and soliciting donations from corporations and individuals. Frantzen said holding 12 “income events” a year on the property could offset operating expenses, including musical performances, festivals and community events.

Assuming attendance of between 3,500 and 7,000 per event, Frantzen estimated that revenue from ticket sales, concessions, merchandise and parking would offset expenses from artist fees, salaries, concessions, merchandise, marketing, advertising and insur-

and believe the idea is getting a bad rap.

These business owners believe video gambling will attract more customers to their businesses and would be an added revenue stream for them and for the village.

Jacknow, who runs a real estate agency, believes the opposite will happen. “[Forest Park] would revert back to its former self,” he said.

He means a time when there were bars in the village, but it came with other things like illegal gambling. He said people don’t mind having bars in town, but video gambling takes it a step too far and would drive residents away and property values down.

“People who move here see the charm of Madison Street,” he said. “They don’t want to see video gaming signs.”

Although local bar owners have said they would not put up signs if they were to get video gambling, Jacknow said there is nothing on the books to stop them from doing it.

“If one puts up a sign across the street from another bar, what do you think will happen?” he said. “They want to make money.”

ance and still provide a profit of between $1 million and $1.5 million.

DiFebo said he estimates indirect economic benefit to the village of over $200,000, assuming 100,000 nonresidents spend an average of $20 in the village before or after events, including shopping and dining.

Mannix and commissioners Rachell Entler and Dan Novak raised questions about the financial aspects of the concept.

Responding to a question from Mannix, DiFebo said the total cost will not be known until after a plan is created and a feasibility study is completed, noting the cost will vary depending on scope of the final plan, comparing it to choosing between building the S.S. Minnow or the Queen Mary. His estimates range from $1.3 million to $15 million; Calderone said he thinks the cost will be “north of $10 million.”

Entler also asked whether the project could be completed in phases, noting the cost estimates are “a big chunk of change.”

DiFebo and Peterson agreed that phasing the project would be possible, with DiFebo recommending the removal of the existing unoccupied buildings on the site and Peterson prioritizing infrastructure improvements, including the roadway, site grading and overall drainage. Peterson also said completion of the music venue should be the initial phase with the proposed skating rink, pavilion and the building housing restrooms and concessions completed in later phases. He noted the later phases offered a good opportunity for financial support from sponsors.

In voicing his support, Calderone suggested that an ad hoc committee be formed to move the project from a concept to a plan, a suggestion that Entler met with an enthusiastic “Absolutely.”

“We need to keep Ralph and company energized,” Calderone said. “Thank you for an excellent job. Now we’ve got to figure out how to get there.”

“I’ll help any way I can going forward,” DiFebo said.

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Forest Park Review, August 24, 2016

State comes through with $2.9M for park district

Funds freed following state budget compromise

By TOM HOMES Contributing Reporter

The Park District of Forest Park (PDFP) received a letter last week from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources informing them that with the passage of a temporary state budget, the parks would be receiving the $2.5 million in a PARC (Parks and Recreation Construction) grant approved two years ago and $400,000 in an OSLAD (Open Space and Land Acquisition Development) grant approved in January, 2015.

Executive Director Larry Piekarz said the good news from Springfield will enable the park board to restore elements of the Roos Property Development plan, which had been cut following the potential non-receipt of funding as a result of the year-long inability of Gov. Rauner and the state legislature to pass a budget.

Piekarz said the money will enable the board to put showers in the new gym’s locker rooms but will mainly allow the architects to restore elements outside the new facility like a gazebo and a lighted walking path all around the former Roos Property, which had been included in the original plan.

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AT LONG LAST: The park district waited a long time for the state to come through with grant funds. Back Row (left to right): Asst. Director Steve Thomas, park commissioners Matt Walsh, John Doss, and Roy Sansone. Front Row: State Rep. Chris Welch, Director Larry Piekarz, park commissioners Cathleen McDermott and Eric Entler, and Mayor Anthony Calderone.

In an interview with the Review on Monday, Piekarz expressed gratitude for the many people who worked together to bring the vision closer to becoming a reality. First, he wanted to thank the residents of Forest Park for their patience with a process that began with the passing of a referendum to fund the Roos Property development way back in 2010.

He also had high praise for state Sen. Kimberly Lightford (4th District) and Rep. Chris Welch (7th District). “They have been instrumental in keeping this project alive,” he

said. “They made sure that our grant money was included in the temporary budget. They do the best they can in the ‘jumbled’ situation in the state government.” Piekarz added that the two legislators were enthusiastic about the project partly because it would create jobs in their district, short-term jobs for construction workers and long-term jobs for the staff who will be working in the gym.

Piekarz said Mayor Calderone has “been supportive of the project from the beginning and has talked to legislators on our

behalf.” In an election campaign season in which many anti-government voices are being heard, Piekarz said this is a good example of government working together.

Rachell Entler, the park district’s recreation supervisor, noted that Piekarz, park board members and staff like herself had driven to Springfield multiple times to present their case to the legislators. “When you drive all the way down to Springfield,” she explained, “you show them how important the project is to you. We were able to show them concrete ways that the budget freeze was affecting us in Forest Park.”

Piekarz agreed that forming and maintaining relationships is important.

“It’s nice to know that I can pick up the phone and talk to Sen. Lightford and Rep. Welch,” he said. “We know each other. It’s a nice working relationship.” What being known by legislators does, he added, “is to get you in the door more quickly.”

Piekarz said that Scott Entler, a park board member, has been an especially effective advocate for the park district. As a member of the Illinois Association of Park District board, he is in Springfield more than anyone. Piekarz also praised the park board for being fiscally conservative and maintaining a good credit rating while paying for an over $3 million project.

The take away from this project, now much closer to completion, is, he said, “If we all work together and no one worries about who’s going to get the credit, a lot more things will get done.”

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Lawsuit claims couple was forced out of Forest Park Dispute over towed vehicles in driveway at center of dispute

By BOB SKOLNIK

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couple that recently moved out of Forest Park has filed a federal lawsuit claiming their prominent next-door neighbors conspired with the Forest Park Police Department to harass them and that the harassment eventually drove them out of their Elgin Avenue home.

Gladys Perez and her husband, Miguel Magallanes, are suing Park District of Forest Park Commissioner Eric Entler and his wife Village Council Commissioner Rachell Entler, the village of Forest Park, parking enforcement officers Nick Treantafeles and Francis Lane, and police officers Roberto Salas, Nicholas Defors, and Young Lee, claiming false arrest, abuse of process, conspiracy to violate civil rights, infliction of emotional distress, and trespass to property for arresting Perez and issuing numerous tickets to vehicles owned by plaintiffs during the last two years.

The plaintiffs moved out of their approximately 900-square-foot home in the 1000 block of Elgin Avenue in June after stopping mortgage payments and allowing the home to be foreclosed upon.

“They were basically chased out of their home by the police,” said Nicolas Albukerk, the attorney who filed the lawsuit on behalf of Perez and Magallanes. “The bottom line is that they were frightened out of their home.”

Magallanes is an independent tow truck driver and often had numerous vehicles parked in his driveway which is just inches away from the Entlers’ home. “[The Entlers] were furious that my client would park all his trucks,” Albukerk said. “We have a video of Eric Entler literally screaming at my client.”

The lawsuit claims that the Entlers believed all the trucks parked in the driveway next to their home was interfering with their attempts to sell or rent out their home.

Lawyers for the defendants denied the allegations.

“Mr. Entler denies any wrongdoing and we look forward to clearing his name in court,” said Austin Zimmer, who is representing Eric Entler. Zimmer serves as the president of the Forest Park Zoning Board of Appeals.

The attorney representing Rachell Entler, the police officers and the village also denied the allegations without going into any detail.

“We deny the allegations; we’re going to fight the case,” said Carol Reich, an associate at the Northbrook law firm of O’Halloran, Kosoff, Geitner & Cook.

Albukerk recently filed a motion to amend his lawsuit to add Rachell Entler as a defendant. He has already amended the complaint once to add Magallanes as a plaintiff. The first two complaints listed an incorrect address for the plaintiffs.

The complaint claims that Perez was arrested for aggravated battery on the morning of Feb. 5, 2015 after Treantafeles claimed that Perez spit on him after Treantafeles issued four tickets to vehicles parked in the defendant’s driveway.

Albukerk claims that Perez was arrested and placed in a Forest Park jail cell. After processing and questioning, Perez was released after about 2½ hours at the police station and issued a ticket for disorderly conduct. Albukerk claims that Perez was arrested because Treantafeles was angry that Perez was taking video of him on her smart phone as he was issuing tickets.

“She should not have been arrested,” Albukerk said. “It’s not illegal to videotape or to audiotape somebody in public, especially when they are doing something you believe to be illegal.”

Albukerk said that a cellphone video shows Treantafeles was not spit upon or even spit at.

“We have a video of the actual arrest; we have an audio said.

The time and cost of contesting tickets caused Magallanes recording of the officer saying, ‘she spit on me’,” Albukerk said. “You can hear the individual crunching of to lose business and the couple decided to stop each little movement of each toe against that toe paying their mortgage so they could move out of and you don’t hear anyone spitting.”

Forest Park.

According to Albukerk’s complaint, the Forest “They’re not wealthy to start with and they’re Park police issued 43 tickets to vehicles owned by paying for lawyers and they’re paying fees and Magallanes or Perez from Sept. 4, 2014 through fines, they’re trying to fight all this. They can’t, Feb. 15, 2015. According to the complaint, the so they just decide to take whatever money they ticketing of vehicles parked at the plaintiffs’ can save up and move,” Albukerk said. “They home continued into 2016. Vehicles ticketed inbasically just stopped paying their mortgage so clude a Ford tow truck, a Chevrolet Carryall, a they could have the money to move somewhere GMC four-wheel drive, a Mitsubishi four door, else. They abandoned the place basically. They and a Lincoln four door. The tickets were mostly were sick and tired and scared.”

CAROL REICH for the prohibited parking of a commercial veThe lawsuit does not request a specific amount Attorney hicle in a residential area. Forest Park municipal of damages but asks for compensatory and puniordinances prohibit the parking of more than tive damages. Damage claims in federal lawsuit one commercial vehicle on any lot in a residenmust exceed $75,000, Albukerk said. tial district.

A settlement is a possibility.

“Over a couple of years, it’s amazing, the police just tick“They would like to be compensated for this horrendous eting them for everything and anything, coming on to the harassment, underhanded harassment, that they received,” property,” Albukerk said. “The big question is whether it’s Albukerk said of his clients. “They just want to be fairly legal to come onto somebody’s private property to issue tick- compensated and move on with their life.” ets and whether or not it’s illegal to park a tow truck there.”

Reich, who said she was in the early stages of reviewing Albukerk conceded that many vehicles were often parked the lawsuit, said that settling a case is always a possibility. on his clients’ driveway.

“It’s something we’re willing to explore,” Reich said. “It “There were a lot of vehicles on the property,” Albukerk has to come with reasonableness from both sides.”

“We deny the allegations; we’re going to fight the case.”

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Tops in suburbs from page 7 $3,000 less than the high school with the second-lowest per-pupil spending. New Trier’s per-pupil funding level, for instance, is nearly $14,000.

District 209 Superintendent Jesse Rodríguez said the news is “a great honor for our district,” before expressing appreciation to Chicago Magazine for the recognition.

PMSA Principal Bessie Karvelas said she and her faculty are “elated” by the honor.

“To be ranked number one by Chicago Magazine is a dream come true. Our hard work and perseverance continues to be recognized. What a wonderful way to start the new year,” she said.

“I would like to publicly thank my teachers for allowing me to lead them. They are leaders in their own right and I am honored and blessed to work with such a collaborative team of teacher leaders. Kudos to all my PMSA staff and to my wonderful assistant principal, Mr. Bill Breisch.”

This year, the authors of the rankings gave much less weight to standardized test scores and tried to take into account “hard-to-quantify factors for which test results can give only a vague indication, such as classroom environment, teacher-principal collaboration, and parent engagement.”

The nonprofit research firm RTI International calculated the rankings, which were based on Illinois State Board of Education data.

According to a statement D209 released on Aug. 19, the Chicago Magazine honor follows a spate of other rec-

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Proviso Math and Science Academy ognitions and rankings for PMSA, including a Bronze ranking by U.S. News and World Report magazine for the 2014-15 school year. PMSA was one of fewer than 2,700 schools in the country to receive the recognition.

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BIG WEEK Humans vs. Zombies

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Friday, Aug. 26, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd.

The Zombie Apocalypse is here! The Oak Park Public Library and the Forest Park Public Library are teaming up with local teens to battle against the growing zombie horde. Come for an after-hours game of tag at the library. Bring your own (brightly colored, foam-shooting) blaster if you have one. Ages 12+. Register at oppl.org/calendar.

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Park Village Council meets the second nd and fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in the lower level of Village Hall, SWAG (Suburban West Acto Actors Guild) a new 517 Desplaines. Visit www.forestpark.net. community theater serving tthe Oak Park, For■ Park District of Forest Park Board of Commissioners issioners est Park, River Forest, and Berw Berwyn area, will hold meets the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. m. in the a “Hamilton sing-along” at 7 pp.m on Saturday, second floor Board Room of the Administrationn Building, Aug. 27 at The OUTTAspace, 66840 32nd St. in 7501 Harrison St. Berwyn. Warm up for the mus musical. Meanwhile, ■ Neighborhood Watch meets the third Tuessthey’re holding auditions for Fi Fiddler on the Roof day of the month at 7 p.m. in the lower level on Wednesday and Thursday Thursday, Aug. 24-25 at of Village Hall, 517 Desplaines.

7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 28 at 3 p.m. at First ■ District 91 Board of Education United Church of Christ, 1000 Elgin Ave., Forest Arts & Crafts Fair, Saturday, Aug. 27 meets the second Thursday of the Park. (It’s a nonprofit, non-E non-Equity production) from 2 to 4 p.m.: month at 7:30 p.m. in the AdminFor more information, call 708-669-8696 or Empowering Gardens, 7730 W. Madison St., is a garden istration Building, 424 Desplaines. email swagtheater@gmail.com. center that employs people with disabilities. Crafters and Visit www.forestparkschools.org. artists are invited to sell and demonstrate their art. All ■ Proviso Township High School ages are invited to join them in doing art projects in District 209 Board of Education a garden setting. Call Maggie 773-716-5907 or meets the second Tuesday at 7 p.m., email mmiles111@yahoo.com if interested rotating among the three high schools. in selling. A free event.

Next meeting, Sept. 13 at Proviso East.

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Cruise Night Thursday, Aug. 25 at 6 p.m.

Madison and Thomas: Fourth Thursdays, through September. Call 771-7737 for information.

GarART Saturday, Aug. 27 from 6 to 9 p.m.: Forest Park residents convert garages into galleries at 1000 Marengo, 1002 Marengo, 1000 Elgin, 1001 Elgin, 7235 Roosevelt, 1104 Thomas, 1110 Thomas, 540 Ferdinand, 507 Circle, 7723 Adams, 7720 Monroe, 7724 Monroe. For more information, visit https://garart.wordpress.com.

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Condolences to the Novaks on losing Catherine

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elated sympathy to the Novak family on the death of their mother and grandmother, Catherine Novak on Aug. 10. She was beautifully eulogized by her son, Tom, during her funeral Mass at Mater Christi Church. Mrs. Novak had a full life, much happiness, much sadness. Her husband died many years ago. We all remember the tragic death of her daughter, Joyce, also years ago. Another son, John, died young. Living sons, Tom and Dave, are well known to us. Dave’s children are Nic and Daniel; Tom’s daughter is Joy. Catherine Novak had many grandchildren to fill her life as well. Sympathy to all and fond remembrances, too.

The Goodmans had a grand party last weekend, as only the Goodmans can have.

One of the guests was an old-time Journal/ Review person, Leanne Pavel, remember her?

Leanne Pavel Erika and her husband, John Osborn, were there with their little redhead, Kathy Osborn. A true Goodman is Kathy, but with the name Osborn.

The Goodman home is an art museum with the works of the kids and grandkids proudly displayed on the walls of the living and dining rooms. One special prize winner is L.A.’s prize piece, seen on the cover of Scholastic recently. The Goodmans should charge admission to their home.

International news: the canonization of Mother Teresa is set for Sept. 4. Mother

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Teresa was an Albanian Catholic nun, who founded an order of nuns and did wonderful work in India. A feather in the caps of many of our newer citizens from Albania, Kosovo and points Middle-Eastern. Mother Teresa went out there in the thick of it and held and kissed dying, diseased people. A man from Oak Park, now deceased, once brought her many large bags of rice. When Ed Spellman had his picture taken with her, She said, “Oh, it’s very nice rice.”

The holidays will soon be with us and the Oak Park Women’s Exchange proudly presents its Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair.

This year the fair has been moved to a new location. Percy Julian Middle School, 416 S. Ridgeland Avenue on Sunday, Nov. 6 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. $3 admission. For additional information, visit www.opwe.org.

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Happy anniversary to Mary and Ron Moravec, Hafid and Sihan Hamacene, Jesse and Diane Collis, and Melissa and Anthony Turek.

And welcome to newcomer Lana Shelton who was born July 1!

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COMMUNITYCALENDAR BACK TO SCHOOL, BACK TO LIFE Tuesday, Aug. 30 | 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Keri Fair, MD, family medicine physician Learn how to pack better lunches, keep up on vaccinations, prevent lice outbreaks and begin a family fitness program.

MANAGING ARTHRITIS PAIN Tuesday, Sept. 20 | 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Rush Oak Park Hospital, Centennial Room, 520 S. Maple Ave., Oak Park Adam Young, MD, pain medicine specialist Learn the latest ways to manage arthritis pain and the most recent news about pain medications.

THE SECRETS TO AGING WELL Tuesday, Sept. 27 | 6 to 7 p.m.

Juan Cobo, MD, geriatrician Gain insights on aging while maintaining vitality and mental well-being.

WOMAN TO WOMAN: BREAST HEALTH Tuesday, Oct. 18 | noon to 1:30 p.m.

Katherine Kopkash, MD, breast surgeon Gather for lunch and a conversation about mammograms, breast self-exams and more.

DIABETES FAIR Friday, Oct. 21 | 7 to 10:30 a.m.

Rush Oak Park Hospital, Medical Arts Building, Gym, 500 S. Maple Ave., Oak Park This annual event provides education as well as free diabetes screenings, including blood glucose screenings and lipid profiles. Fasting is required.

ULCERATIVE COLITIS AND CROHN’S DISEASE Thursday, Nov. 3 | 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Bruce Orkin, MD, colorectal surgeon Learn about the latest treatment options from a physician who specializes in caring for people with these painful conditions.

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Amy Folker, RN, BS, certified diabetes educator As a follow-up to the diabetes fair in October, Rush Oak Park Hospital will host a discussion of what your lab results mean.

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A panel of lung health experts Are you at risk for lung cancer due to smoking, secondhand smoke, exposure to carcinogens (e.g., asbestos) or family history? Don’t miss this informative discussion.

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Park’s diligence pays

t clearly is no way to run a state government. But, still, we’ll express gratitude that Forest Park’s park district will, seemingly, receive the state grant money long promised, then held hostage, and now, miraculously released as part of a kooky — OK half-assed — interim state budget compromise.

The funds — actually federal dollars funneled to and administered by states to grow open spaces — are critical to Forest Park’s long-planned construction of a recreation facility on the east end of The Park. With those funds stuck in limbo, the park board was contemplating building a stripped-down version of the rec center.

Now certain amenities and several necessities will be restored. Back are the critical showers in the locker rooms but also a lit walking path around the site and a gazebo as an outdoor gathering space.

All involved show proper grace and deference despite the absurdity of the state’s mismanagement and petty politics.

Larry Piekarz, the park’s executive director, rightly praises state Sen. Kimberly Lightford and state Rep. Chris Welch for actively looking out for this project in Springfield. He praises members of his own board and staff, Mayor Anthony Calderone for working the phones and for repeated trips to lovely Springfield to make this righteous case.

Piekarz is also right to thank patient Forest Park taxpayers who voted, way back in 2010, to hike their taxes to fund this project. That was a good decision, even if no one could have predicted the absurd twists and turns that have followed.

Let’s start building. And, by the way, we’d also thank Larry Piekarz for many things, but especially this quote: “If we all work together and no one worries about who’s going to get the credit, a lot more things will get done.”

Amen to that, Illinois.

Bragging rights at PMSA Congratulations to the students, teachers, parents and administrators at the Proviso Math and Science Academy on its unexpected honor in being named the top high school in suburban Cook County by Chicago Magazine.

No matter our conclusion over the years that all these rankings are cockamamie assessments that don’t really hold water. In fact, this year Chicago Magazine acknowledged that its criteria for setting PMSA ahead of New Trier, Hinsdale Central and Oak Park and River Forest High School had changed with a diminished emphasis on standardized tests and more oomph put on graduation rates and lower spending per pupil.

We’re no fans of standardized tests, but it is hard to deemphasize academic achievement in ranking schools.

Further, we’re still, after all these years, not fully on board with the model of scraping the top students from two troubled public high schools — Proviso East and Proviso West — and pronouncing a giant success at a selective-enrollment school. This model has not done Proviso East any favors.

That said, there are things worth bragging on at PMSA and gaining some third-party praise such as this ought to be widely proclaimed. Add some continued stability in leadership at the school, more transparent admissions policies, and the school will continue to grow.

Now, as then, the critical challenge is to raise up Proviso East and West.

Are humility and respect part of greatness?

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sounds like a contradiction, but the way he 22 teams who competed in the they embraced after the final race revealed Rotary dodgeball tournament a enormous respect for each other, a humility week and a half ago get it. So does which acknowledged that on another day Ashton Eaton who won an Olympic someone else might come out the winner. gold medal in the decathlon. Usain It also demonstrated the bond that arises Bolt does not. Neither does NBC. when people go through something intense Here’s what I mean. The dodgeball tourtogether. In one sense, they didn’t take their ney made the front page of the Review last victory personally. They did not look at winWednesday in the form of a picture, but as I ning or losing as a comment on their worth read through that issue I could not find out as human beings. who won the competition. What I did see The dodgeball tournament should make was a picture of some members of the ForBrooks feel that all is not lost. The Forest Park Fire Department team congratulatest Park Rotary Club got the balance just ing the team they had just “defeated.” right. They understand that competition Was the Review remiss in not reporting is part of what draws people to participate who came in first and who came in last? in sports, but at the same time the point But, you say, who won wasn’t the point. of the event was to raise money to help The point of the competition was to raise people who need help. The dodge balls were money for charity, not to determine who’s inflated but not the egos of the participants the best dodgeball player in the world — or who won. in Forest Park for that matter. Egos were What if NBC did not count medals? What not on the line. if Bob Costas interviewed a sprinter from But there was competition. Teams were Panama who came in seventh in the 200 metrying to win. Swimming laps at the Forest ter run but ran a personal best? What if the Park Aquatic Center is boring. I do it to director in the booth decided that devoting stay healthy, but it takes discipline to go more coverage to Bolt’s prancing around back and forth, back and forth, especially the track wasn’t worth anyone’s time? when I’m tired to begin with. But if the Donald Trump’s campaign theme is person in the lane next to me is about my “Make America Great Again.” By “great,” age and close to my ability, without her knowing it, I will push myself to get ahead I think he means “richer and stronger than DAVID BROOKS of her. The competition just makes the everyone else,” like the picture of MuhamAuthor, ‘The Road to Character’ mad Ali taunting Sonny Liston, whom he exercise more fun.

Usain Bolt and Ashton Eaton both won had just, in his words, “whupped.” To me, Olympic gold medals Thursday evening what happened on the soccer field at The in Brazil, and both were referred to, with Park during the dodgeball tournament did apologies to Lebron James, as the greatest more to make America great than winning athlete in the world by different commentators. How the a gazillion medals at the Olympics. two responded to their achievements, however, was as different as table tennis and shot-putting.

Bolt walked a victory lap, basking in the adoration of fans, calling attention to himself, saying in effect, “Look how special I am.” In contrast, Eaton embraced all of the athletes against whom he was competing and then Forest Park Review jumped into the stands to hug his wife.

141 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 David Brooks in The Road to Character writes that he has observed “a shift in culture, a shift from a culture E-mail: ktrainor@wjinc.com of self-effacement that says ‘nobody’s better than me, Fax: 708-524-0047 but I’m no better than anyone else’ to a culture of selfPlease include name, address and promotion that says ‘recognize my accomplishments; daytime phone number for verification.

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The shift, he says, is away from “people who possess an impressive inner cohesion. They possess the selfeffacing virtues of people who are inclined to be useful but don’t need to prove anything to the world: humility, restraint, reticence, temperance, respect, and soft selfdiscipline.

“We’ve seen a broad shift from a culture of humility to the culture of what you might call the Big Me.” Bolt’s behavior, to me, was an example of the Big Me attitude. The way Eaton responded was an example of the culture of humility. Eaton was competing against the other participants in the decathlon, yet they behaved like they were also on the same team. It

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Woman slapped in attempted robbery Police responded to a report of a robbery at 11:37 p.m., Aug. 17, in the area of Jackson and Marengo. Upon arrival, police were told that the Forest Park resident had left Thornton’s gas station and was walking back to her home when she heard bushes rustling at Jackson and Marengo. She told police she was approached by two men and one of them slapped her in the face and said “Give me your money.” He then reached into her shirt and grabbed her body. The two men then ran off without taking any money from the woman.

Liquor stolen A large amount of liquor was reported stolen at 12:19 p.m., Aug. 18, from a business in the 7200 block of Circle Avenue. Police were told two men entered the business and placed liquor bottles in a backpack before leaving the store without paying. In the 200 block of Harlem Avenue, police located the vehicle the two men left in. They recovered a black backpack containing 11 bottles of liquor and both men were arrested. A 23-yearold Chicago man was charged with driving on a suspended or revoked license and Romerio R.D. Morgan, 29, of Chicago was charged with felony retail theft. Police said the value of the liquor was more than $390.

Home reported burglarized A residential home was reported burglarized at 5:52 p.m., Aug. 21, in the 900 block of Harlem Avenue. The homeowners returned home from a trip and found lights on in the house and drawers opened in various rooms.

A jar of change, a metal cash/lock box and costume jewelry were reported stolen. Evidence of a break in was also reported.

Felony retail theft at Walmart Travis H.Q. Morris, 18, of Chicago was charged after police responded to a report of retail theft at 9:27 p.m., Aug. 19, at Walmart in Forest Park. Morris went into the store and selected items off the shelves and then returned the items in exchange for $231 in cash and a gift card worth $95. He was stopped by store security before leaving Walmart and held for police. Morris was charged with a felony count of retail theft.

DUI Jose S. Carreno-Cruz, 36, of Palatine was charged with driving under the influence after a traffic stop at 5:46 a.m., Aug. 21, in the area of Harlem Avenue and Interstate 290.

Carreno-Cruz was also charged with driving without insurance and issued tickets for three moving violations. Police said Carreno-Cruz refused testing to determine blood alcohol content.

Village joins partnership to dispose of unused drugs The Forest Park Police Department has joined the Cook County Sheriff ’s Prescription Drug Take Back Program, which is co-sponsored by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. Residents looking to dispose of excess and expired prescription and over-the-counter medications can bring them to the police department at 517 Desplaines Ave. The dispatcher/desk personnel will take the unwanted medications and safely deposit them in a secure container provided by the Cook County Sheriff ’s Department.

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Vehicle burglaries ■ A 2014 Chrysler Town and Country was reported burglarized at 6:38 a.m., Aug. 17, in the 800 block of Hannah Avenue. The vehicle’s owner noticed a stale cigarette smell inside the van and the glove box disturbed.

Stolen were a $70 gift card, a phone charger and Fit Disk. The Fit Disk was later found in the alley behind the residence. Police said the vehicle was unlocked.

■ A 2015 Subaru was reported burglarized at 11:06 a.m., Aug. 17, in the 1000 block of Lathrop Avenue. The interior of the vehicle was discovered rummaged through and a pair of Ray Ban sunglasses worth $150 was reported missing. There were no signs of forced entry.

■ A 2011 Chevrolet was reported burglarized at 1:20 p.m., Aug. 17, in the 800 block of Elgin. The vehicle was discovered rummaged through and power cords, a football, a set of headphones and a Playstation game system were reported missing.

■ A 2016 Jeep was reported burglarized at 1:59 p.m., Aug. 17, in the 900 block of Marengo Avenue. The vehicle was ransacked and an MCM wallet, worth $500, was reported missing. The wallet contained identification, credit cards and $200 in cash.

■ A 2001 Honda Civic was reported burglarized at 3:52 p.m., Aug. 17, in the 1000 block of Thomas Avenue. The vehicle was found rummaged through with the glove box and center console open. Nothing was found missing. The owner was not sure they locked the vehicle prior to the break-in.

■ A 2008 Saturn was reported burglarized at 8:44 a.m., Aug. 19, in the 1000 block of Dunlop. The vehicle’s owner found the door to the vehicle slightly open and the interior ransacked. About $8 and a black knife were reported missing from the vehicle. The vehicle had been left unlocked.

mously approved this program at the Aug. 8, 2016 council meeting, recognizing the fact that medications should not be flushed down the toilet or thrown out in the trash. Proper disposal can prevent environmental hazards and reduces the possibility of accidental overdoses.

All residents are encouraged to take advantage of this free 24-hour service. The police department will not accept needles, loose and liquid pharmaceuticals.

For more information, please contact the Forest Park Police Department at 708366-2425.

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■ A 2006 Chevrolet Express was reported burglarized at 9:23 a.m., Aug. 19, in the first block of Harlem Avenue. The vehicle’s locking mechanism was broken when the burglar attempted to enter the vehicle, but could not.

■ A 2002 Nissan Maxima was reported burglarized at 10:04 a.m., Aug. 19, in the 500 block of Ferdinand. The doors and trunk of the vehicle were nearly closed, but slightly ajar when the person who made the report discovered the burglary. The owner was out of town and it was unknown if anything was stolen.

■ A 2013 Subaru Impreza was reported burglarized at 6:04 p.m., Aug. 19, while it was parked in a lot at Hannah and Madison.

A pair of glasses worth $15 was stolen. The vehicle was left unlocked.

Bike stolen A bicycle was reported stolen from a backyard at 10:28 a.m., Aug. 19, in the 100 block of Elgin Avenue. The value of the bike was $100.

Open liquor citations issued Three men were independently issued citations just after midnight for having open bottles of beer outside a bar in the 7400 block of Madison Street. In each case, the men said they simply forgot they were carrying the bottles when they stepped outside the bar for various reasons.

These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Forest Park Police Department, Aug. 15-21, and represent a portion of the incidents to which police responded.

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

—Compiled by Matthew Hendrickson

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Send resume to pgrantmd@yahoo.com.

2 years experience.

AUTO PARTS DRIVER/COUNTER NAPA Auto Parts Stores looking for dependable and dedicated employees for parts delivery and counter work. Excellent driving record is necessary for driving position, and NAPA experience is preferred for counter position; however, we will train. Most important is a friendly demeanor, good attitude, and ability to work with people. Part-time availabilities right now for the right candidates willing to learn NAPA Know How. If interested, call John at 708-447-4980.

CLEANING TECHNICIAN Cleaning service looking for cleaning technician serving western suburbs (LaGrange, W.Springs, Oak Park). Must speak English and have own car. M-F 8am to 2pm. Pay commensurate w/ experience.

Call 708-937-9110.

Math Tutors Wanted!!

Do You Have a Passion for Math?

Do You Enjoy Working with Kids?

Can You Teach up to Pre-Calculus?

Full Time Position Available Accounts Receivable Clerk

INDEPENDENT WINE ADVISOR Wines for Humanity is an Illinoisbased company that conducts inhome wine tastings and donates a portion of the proceeds from each tasting to charity. Since its founding in 2007, Wines for Humanity has donated over 3 million dollars to various charities and organizations working in the prevention of homelessness in your local community. At Wines for Humanity we have a passion for wine and a heart for others.

As an Independent Wine Advisor, you will conduct in-home wine tastings for 14-16 guests, earn a substantial commission, and help raise money for charities in your community. You don’t get to quit your day job right away, but if you are interested in becoming your own boss and doing socially responsible work that is meaningful to you, then please reply to this ad to schedule a brief phone interview to learn if this might be right for you. You can be a part of something wonderful an positive this year.

Email nlynchwfh@gmail.com or call 708-397-6207 www.winesforhumanity.com/nlynch

GREAT PART TIME OPPORTUNITY! CHILD CARE/RECREATION Hephzibah Children’s Association offers after school day care at all Oak Park public elementary schools. The School-Age Day Care Program is accepting applications for warm, nurturing, energetic individuals to provide care and supervision of 5-11-year old children in the after-school program. Monday through Friday, 2:30–6:00 PM, Wednesday–1:30–6:00 PM. Responsibilities include planning and supervising arts and crafts activities, group games, helping with homework, and indoor and outdoor play. At least 6 semester hours in education, recreation or related coursework. Experience working with children. Contact Leslie Taylor, Day Care Coordinator at ltaylor@ hephzibahhome.org

Oak Park and River Forest High School District 200 General Production Staff Position Description POSITION:

General Production Staff

DEPT/PROGRAM: Food Service QUALIFICATIONS/ A minimum of a High School Degree. Must complete EXPERIENCE: Food Handler Training within two (2) weeks of being hired. Must be able to comprehend detailed oral and or written instructions from supervisory staff. He/she must be able to work cooperatively with other staff members and be able to work independently on regularly assigned or special tasks.

If you or anyone you know is interested in applying please visit our website at: www.oprfhs.org. Go to About Us and Employment Opportunities to be directed to our online application system.

Oak Park and River Forest High School District 200 General Production/Cashier Staff Position Description DEPT/PROGRAM: Food and Nutrition Services POSITION:

General Production Staff (Satellite program support/Cashier)

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE • Must complete Food Handler Training within two (2) weeks of being hired.

• A minimum of a High School Degree.

• Prior experience as a cashier.

• Able to understand and carry out detailed oral and or written instructions from supervisory staff.

• Able to work cooperatively with other staff members, students and community members • Able to work independently on regularly assigned or special tasks.

If you or anyone you know is interested in applying please visit our website at: www.oprfhs.org. Go to About Us and Employment Opportunities to be directed to our online application system.

EXPERIENCED CAREGIVERS Compassionate caregivers needed to service our Clients in the West Suburbs. Live-ins or hourly. www. cantata.org or 708-485-5674. We also accept walk-ins.

Cantata Adult Life Services 8700 West 31st St. Brookfield, IL LEGERE DANCE CENTRE OFFICE HELP Receptionist/Office Clerk Weds 3:30pm–6pm Thu 2:45pm–7pm Must be computer literate and responsible. Organizational skills and pleasant demeanor required.

Call Donna 773-237-1874.

If so, come be an instructor at Mathnasium, the math only learning center that helps students learn to love math and get better grades!!

We accept applicants of all ages, offer flexible, part time hours, and a competitive hourly rate. Stop in today to apply: 212 S Marion St, Oak Park.

SCHAUER’S HARDWARE

CASHIER & PART-TIME FLOOR HELP CASHIER: 8AM–2pm Mon–Fri. No experience necessary, but looking for positive energy people.

FLOOR HELP: Part time. Includes stocking, cutting keys, glass, maintaining store appearance and helping customers.

Send resume to schauerhardware@att.net.

Hephzibah Children’s Association is accepting applications for a full-time Accounts Receivable Clerk, 35-40 hours per week. Responsibilities include all accounts receivable, billing, and collection activities.

Qualified candidates will meet the following requirements: -Associates Degree in business administration or accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

-General knowledge of accounting.

-Experience and competencies in Microsoft Office, Word and Excel, and skills in general ledger software.

-Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills, ability to work independently, and ability to work effectively with staff, parents, donors, oversight agencies and the public.

-1-2 years of Accounts Receivable experience Starting hourly rate is $15.00 commensurate with experience Send resume to Mary Tortorici, Director of Finance by email at: mtortorici@hephzibahhome.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer

JOB POSTING JOB TITLE: PART TIME GRANTS SPECIALIST, FISCAL r Part-time c Exempt c r Non-exempt STATUS: c Full-time c AgeOptions is committed to improving the quality of life and maintaining the dignity of older adults and those who care about them – through leadership and support, community partnerships, comprehensive services, accurate information and powerful advocacy. AgeOptions is recognized nationally as a leader in developing and helping to deliver innovative community-based resources and options to older populations in transition and through our network of community agencies, serves approximately 200,000 people annually. AgeOptions receives federal, state, private, foundation, and individual charitable contributions. Our offices are conveniently located in downtown Oak Park near the Lake Street L Green line and Union Pacific west Metra train station. We offer a casual work environment with competitive salaries and strong benefit packages. To learn more about what we do, please visit our website at: www.ageoptions.org.

BASIC FUNCTION Under the supervision of the Grants Administrator, this three day a week position (21 hours), performs a wide range of financial duties related to the procurement process, provision of oversight and technical assistance to applicants and grantees and the monitoring of grants. This position works closely with other members of the Grants Management team as well as other staff members.

QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor’s Degree; or Associate’s Degree with three (3) years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping or related field; or High School diploma with five (5) years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping or related field.

• Ability to write clearly and concisely, particularly in report format.

• Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, on sensitive and confidential matters.

• Ability to work cooperatively with grantees.

• Knowledge of computer software programs, including spreadsheets, database and word processing.

Please visit our website at www.ageoptions.org. Interested persons please forward resume with cover letter to HR@AgeOptions.org or Fax to 708-524-0870. AgeOptions is an Equal Opportunity Employer, MFDV, Please include salary history. No phone calls please.

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Senior Software Engineer Chicago, IL: Create and execute full SDLC Java based application modules for 1WorldSync data synchronization, product data management and barcode solution systems. Review, test, troubleshoot, enhance and debug developed modules. Serve as technical lead on ContentNow product data management platform development project. Evaluate and report on projects to Management and Technology Teams. MS in CS and 3 years experience required.

Exp. must include Design and Implementation of secure Public API using SOA and RESTful with Java, Spring boot, Apache Lucene/Solr; Eclipse, Maven, GIT, Bamboo; Agile SOA and RESTful architecture principles; relational and NoSQL data stores; MongoDB. Send resume to Kathleen Kotlar, 1WorldSync 1009 Lenox Drive, Suite 202, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648.

SPANISH TEACHER West Suburban Montessori School is hiring a Spanish teacher to work with our 3-6 year old students. Fluent Spanish speakers with experience with young children may apply by sending a resume to the Head of School, Patty Eggerding at peggerding@wsms.org.

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SUBURBAN REAL ESTATE HISTORIC MAYWOOD MANOR

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Deputy Chief Financial Officer. This is a single class position which will direct, manage, supervise, and coordinate the programs and activities of the Finance Department including the general ledger, annual financial report, cash management and investment; to coordinate assigned activities with other Village departments, divisions, and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Chief Financial Officer. For additional information please visit www.oak-park.us/jobs.

SUBURBAN RENTALS FOREST PARK CONDO

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

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

Call 708-571-6729

SUBURBAN REAL ESTATE Elmwood Park For Sale By Owner

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

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

Call 708-383-9223.

Luxury, modern smart townhouse.

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

Call (773)599-4818.

No Agents Please

FOREST PARK COACH HOUSE Avail 9/1 Forest Park $1,000/mo.

2 BR, 1 bath (updated) coach house, LR, Kit, Encl. Porch on quiet prop. Water & 1 pkg space incl. Max 2 people. Close to Blue line, rstrnts & shopping.

708.689.8750

SUBURBAN RENTALS

GLA PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC. LaVerne Collins Managing broker

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

708-763-9927 www.glapropertymanagement.com

Properties may be broker owned.

Call us for a complete list of rentals available.

Apartment listings updated daily at:

Find your new apartment this Saturday from 10 am – 4pm at 35 Chicago Avenue.

Or call us toll free at 1-888-328-8457 for an appointment.

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CLASSIFIED SUBURBAN RENTALS FOREST PARK LARGE 2 BR Large 2BR 1BA Apt. First floor of 3 flat. Off street parking. Close to Els. Gas & water incl. $1200/mo. Security dep. required.

708-860-9962 FOREST PARK 3 BR Beautiful 3 BR apt in 2 flat. A/C in unit, W/D on site. Close to transportation, Blue line and Green line.

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

Call 973-309-6159.

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

1st Floor. $875/month. Heat not included. /b708-383-9223 or 773-676-6805.

CHURCH FOR RENT BEAUTIFUL CHURCH FOR RENT

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

Call 312-927-4725.

in OAK PARK. Perfect for a congregation.

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

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

Dining room. Parking available.

Walk to El. $625-$1250.

SPACE FOR RENT

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OP HISTORIC DIST 2 BR Oct. 1st availability. Oak Park Historic District across from Scoville Park/Lib. 2 bedrooms, new bathroom, 2 blocks to Green line L. $1375/mo. Call 708-824-0454.

ROOMS FOR RENT

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

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT

AUSTIN CLEAN ROOM With fridge, micro.

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

773-637-5957

* RIVER FOREST 7777 Lake St. - 3 & 4 room suites * RIVER FOREST 7756 Madison St. - STORE 926 sq. ft.

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

773-378-8888

Strand & Browne

* OAK PARK 6955 North Ave. - 3 & 6 room office suites $675 to $1200 * OAK PARK 6142-44 Roosevelt Rd. - 4 & 5 room office suites * OAK PARK 115 N. Marion St. - 2 room office $573

708/488-0011

SMALL OFFICE, OAK PARK

Therapy offices available August 1st.

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

SUBURBAN RENTALS

M&M property management, inc.

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

DOWLING

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

OAK PARK

856 Washington #3 Vintage 2 Bedroom Condo Updated $1350

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

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

PARKING SPACES/ GARAGE FOREST PARK GARAGE PARKING SPACE Garage space for rent. Elgin & Adams. 3 spaces avail. $90/month.

1 year lease. Call 973-309-6159.

CRAFTS & VENDORS

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

LaGrange Park

VENDOR AND CRAFT FAIR 1101 BEACH AVE SAT 8/27 10AM TO 3PM

CatNap from the Heart is hosting a vendor and craft fair-jewelry, one of a kind items and much more.

Saturday, Aug. 27, 10-3 at the shelter. Bake sale and cookout too.

Open for Adoption–1101 Beach Ave., LaGrange Park IL

GARAGE/YARD SALES Forest Park

GARAGE SALE 827 LATHROP SAT 8/27 & SUN 8/28 8AM TO 2PM

Tools, Chairs, Chargers, Beauty Supplies and Much More!

Forest Park

GARAGE SALE 1425 MARENGO FRI–SAT–SUN 8/26, 8/27, 8/28 8AM TO 5PM

Household items, clothing, some furniture, books and much more!

Oak Park

MOVING SALE 108 S WESLEY SAT 8/27 9AM-2PM

Furniture, Antiques, Toys, McCoy Pottery, Household Goods, and Tons of Great Stuff!!

ITEMS FOR SALE FURNITURE FOR SALE

Antique Lenoir dining room table and chairs, buffet and bureau.

A real bargain at $250.00!

Call 708-366-3314.

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

cat calls

Oak Park’s Original Pet Care Service – Since 1986

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

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Chertkow and Chertkow (22019) Attorneys for Petitioner 1525 East 53rd Street Chicago, Illinois 60615 STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division.

In re the marriage of Toyin Olawunmi Osunkoya, Petitioner, and Emmanuel Osunkoya, Respondent, Case No. 2016D006643.

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

Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before September 27, 2016, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk.

Published in Wednesday Journal 8/24, 8/31, 9/7/2016

LEGAL NOTICE Chertkow and Chertkow (22019) Attorneys for Petitioner 1525 East 53rd Street Chicago, Illinois 60615 STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division.

In re the marriage of Humberto Moreno, Petitioner, and Laura Lindsey, Respondent, Case No. 2016D-005005.

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

Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before September 27, 2016, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk.

Published in Wednesday Journal 8/24, 8/31, 9/7/2016

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was filed by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. FILE NO. D16147837 on August 17, 2016. Under the Assumed Name of SAFE SPACE YOGA with the business located at: 1155 WISCONSIN AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60304. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: MELISSA STEWART 1155 WISCONSIN AVENUE OAK PARK, IL 60304.

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was filed by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. FILE NO. D16147605 on August 2, 2016. Under the Assumed Name of A TIME OUT FOR FUN with the business located at: 5800 S MARSHFIELD, CHICAGO, IL 60636. The true name(s) and residence address of the owner(s) is: SAMNIKA MCKAY, 5800 S MARSHFIELD, CHICAGO, IL 60636

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Chertkow and Chertkow (22019) Attorneys for Petitioner 1525 East 53rd Street Chicago, Illinois 60615 STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division.

In re the marriage of Tony Uriostegui, Petitioner, and Elvira Barrera, Respondent, Case No. 2016D-079329.

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

Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before September 27, 2016, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was filed by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. FILE NO. D16147610 on August 3, 2016.

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

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

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was filed by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. FILE NO. D16147570 on July 27, 2016.

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

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

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

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

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

PUBLIC NOTICE I, Meredith Ann Morris, of 215 Marengo Ave., 5G, Forest Park, IL, 60130, attest to my separation of responsibility, financial and otherwise, from David Alan Robbins, most recently known by me to be living at 436 S. Lombard Ave., 1S, Oak Park, IL, 60302.

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Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was filed by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. FILE NO. D16147604 on August 2, 2016. Under the Assumed Name of UNIQUE DIOR with the business located at: 5800 S MARSHFIELD, CHICAGO, IL 60636.The true name(s) and residence address of the owner(s) is: DEJA JACKSON 5444 W WALTON CHICAGO, IL 60651, SAMNIKA MCKAY 5800 S MARSHFIELD CHICAGO, IL 60636.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was filed by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. FILE NO. D16147660 on August 4, 2016.

Under the Assumed Business Name of BLUE LAPIS PRODUCTIONS with the business located at: 1429 W. VICTORIA ST #2, CHICAGO, IL 60660. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: DEBORAH DANIELLE LIBBY 1429 W. VICTORIA ST #2 CHICAGO, IL 60660.

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was filed by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. FILE NO. D16147763 on August 11, 2016.

Under the Assumed Business Name of A HUSTLER IN HEELS PRODUCTION with the business located at: 3304 HAZEL LN, HAZEL CREST, IL 60429. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: NICOLE DILLARD 3304 HAZEL LN HAZEL CREST, IL 60429

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice to Bidders Village of Forest Park

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was filed by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. FILE NO. D16147845 on August 18, 2016.

Under the Assumed Name of N THE MIX 4 U with the business located at: 2440 OAK PARK AVE, BERWYN, IL 60402. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: TYRINA NASH 2440 OAK PARK AVE BERWYN, IL 60402.

Time and Place of Opening of Bids: Sealed proposals for the improvement described below will be received at the office of the Village Clerk, Village Hall, 517 Des Plaines Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois 60130, until 10:00 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock A.M., September 1, 2016.

Proposals will be opened and read publicly at 10:00 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock A.M., September 1, 2016.

Description of Work: Name: 2016 Parking Lot Sealcoating Program Location: Various locations throughout the Village.

Proposed Improvement: Hot-mix asphalt patching, structure adjustments, sealcoating, and paint pavement markings in various parking lots throughout the Village.

Bidders Instructions: Plans and proposal forms will be available in the office of Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd., 9575 W. Higgins Road, Suite 600, Rosemont, IL 60018 for the sum of twenty dollars ($20.00) non-refundable payable to CBBEL.

By Order of: Village of Forest Park, Vanessa Moritz, Village Clerk, (Awarding Authority) Published in Forest Park Review 8/24/2016

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was filed by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. FILE NO. D 16147811 on August 17, 2016.

Under the Assumed Business Name of OGANICKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PLACE with the business located at: 9851 DRURY LN, WESTCHESTER, IL 60154.

The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: WILHELMINA LONGDON POKU 9851 DRURY LN WESTCHESTER, IL 60154.

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The true name(s) and residence address of the owner(s) is: JOYCE PATTERSON 8129 S SANGAMON CHICAGO, IL 60620.

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

The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior

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

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

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-28377. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-13-28377 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 016693 TJSC#: 36-8126 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION XCEED FINANCIAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION; Plaintiff, vs.

THOMAS KSIAZEK; XCEED FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION S/B/M TO XEROX FEDERAL CREDIT UNION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; 244-246 S. MARION STREET CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; Defendants, 16 CH 3796 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, September 16, 2016 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 244 South Marion Street, #2B, Oak Park, IL 60302.

P.I.N. 16-07-309-048-1008 and 1607-309-048-1011.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g) (1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 15-038978 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122

Forest Park, IL 60130 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 22, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 23, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1537 SOUTH ELGIN AVENUE, Forest Park, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-24-215-0340000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium

Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 8255. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 4765500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices.com Attorney File No. 8255 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 15 CH 09899 TJSC#: 368129 I698560

LAURIE A. LAMBERT, DERMOT G. HAUGHEY A/K/A DERMOT HAUGHEY, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 001759 829 S. HOME AVENUE OAK PARK, IL 60304 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 15, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 19, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 829 S. HOME AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60304 Property Index No. 16-18-129-028. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted.

The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

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

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

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-01362. 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. 14-15-01362 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 001759 TJSC#: 36-7964 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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I700938 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE (CWALT 2004-2CB), Plaintiff, -v.CHARLES J. NOVAK, KATHLEEN A. NOVAK A/K/A KATHLEEN ANN NOVAK, BEERMANN SWERDLOVE LLP, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., FIRSTMERIT BANK, N.A. S/B/M TO MIDWEST BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, GERALDINE M. REDMOND, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 09899 1537 SOUTH ELGIN AVENUE

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS OF CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003BC1 Plaintiff, -v.TYRINA MORAN A/K/A TYRINA L. MORAN, MIKE MORAN A/K/A MICHAEL E. MORAN, MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC, DONALD B. BOYD, JR., THE BOYD LAW FIRM, P.C., BRADLEY R. TROWBRIDGE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS Defendants 14 CH 18934 1184 SOUTH ELMWOOD AVENUE Oak Park, IL 60304 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 24, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 27, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1184 SOUTH ELMWOOD AVENUE, Oak Park, IL 60304 Property Index No. 16-18-429-0150000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $185,224.76.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential

real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm–3pm fax number 312-372-4398 Please refer to file number 13-069685. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit

The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 2911717 Fax #: (312) 372-4398 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 13-069685 Attorney Code.

42168 Case Number: 14 CH 18934 TJSC#: 36-8104 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-15472. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE,

IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-15472 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 018478 TJSC#: 36-6927 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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on September 15, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1201 COLUMBIAN AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-06-202-028. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS

AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-12-19684. 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. 14-12-19684 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 027609 TJSC#: 36-9755 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION CITIZENS BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION F/K/A RBS CITIZENS, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.WILLIE H. VANZANT AS INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR, WILLIE H. VANZANT, MICHAEL VANZANT, DIANE VANZANT, SHEILA VANZANT, JEREMY COLLIER, KIFFANY VANZANT, JERNARIO VANZANT, TERRACE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF HARRIET VANZANT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 018478 1037 S. DES PLAINES AVENUE UNIT #404 FOREST PARK, IL 60130 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 18, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 26, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1037 S. DES PLAINES AVENUE UNIT #404, FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-13300-026-1124. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close

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

SYLVIA D. BERRY; TERRACE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF SYLVIA D. BERRY, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 341 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, September 16, 2016 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. 15-13-300-026-1131.

Commonly known as 1037 Des Plaines Avenue, Unit E503, Forest Park, IL 60130.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g) (1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 3609455 W15-1686.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I700937 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION EARTHMOVER CREDIT UNION Plaintiff, -v.KELLY SHEPARD, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Defendants 12 CH 027609 1201 COLUMBIAN AVENUE OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 19, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM

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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.

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

A GREAT LITTLE COTTAGE for anybody.

First floor offers a formal DR, living room, small full bath, large eat in kitchen, two bedrooms, and enclosed back porch with a huge built in storage system. Finished basement offers a perfect in law arrangement with a full walk out entry. Family room, large full bath, bedroom, and of course laundry facility, plus tons of storage. LOADS of upgrades: new rubber roof(50 yr. warranty), new large front porch, newer vinyl windows, overhead sewers for a totally dry basement, new ejector pump, 2 year old 50 gallon hot water heater, 6 year old furnace, new liner for chimney + chimney tuck pointed! The final touch is the quaint private backyard perfect for Fall with it's very own fire pit! ........................................................................................................................ $215,000

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

GREAT FAMILY HOME with large garden & backyard. Tri-level with 4000 sq. ft. of living area.

Spacious rooms throughout. Two wood burning fireplaces. Heated Florida room off first floor den, living room, formal dining room, kitchen with breakfast area, and family room overlooking yard. 3 BR, 2.5 BAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Lower level features huge family room with fireplace. 2 car attached garage with mud room.

Multiple heating units & central air systems. Living room, dining room & bedrooms have hardwood floors. Entrance foyer and den feature terrazzo floors. Offered at .......................................................................................................................$650,000 Call Jerry Jacknow at (708) 366-8989

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READY TO MOVE IN. Completely re-decorated, new carpeting throughout.

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Central A/C large yard with 2 car garage with new concrete floor.Three spacious bedrooms, 1 1/2 bathrooms.

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Close to park, pool tennis courts. One block to Roosevelt Road, restaurants, and night life. Move-in condition. .........................$173,000

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

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