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D209 mulling mandatory parent meeting Board member spearheads proposal for 2018

By MICHAEL ROMAIN

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andatory parent meetings could be coming to Proviso Township High Schools District 209 starting next year.

District 209 board member Rodney Alexander introduced the proposal during the inaugural meeting of the newly reconfigured parent and community engagement committee, held Nov. 8 at Proviso West High School in Hillside.

Alexander believes that an annual two- to threehour mandatory parent meeting could be the catalyst that administrators have been looking for in the long struggle to improve the academic performance and instructional setting of students in D209.

“We’re asking for one day — we’re not asking, we’re telling you,” Alexander said. “One basketball game, one night of ‘Empire,’ which you can TiVo. This is for the future success of your children.”

The board member said that the district currently has “the structure, we’ve got the dedicated teachers, we’ve got the dedicated administration and security.

The failure of District 209 is not [due to] the schools.

It’s [due] to the parents. It’s the parents and the lack of parental partnership.”

Alexander, along with other district officials, said that despite a spate of recent measures designed to increase parental involvement at Proviso East and Proviso West High Schools, they’ve still had trouble getting parents into the buildings and regularly See D209 PARENTS on page 10

Tacos to go

ALEXA ROGALS/Staff Photographer

Cook Miguel Ruiz warms up corn tortillas for tacos at the new Tacabron restaurant on Harrison Street. See story on page 4.

What really happened to the Forest Park signs A Facebook post led to disappearing act of two village signs

By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter

A funny thing happened after Jennifer Wimmer asked residents about their

thoughts on the new Forest Park signs, Nov. 3.

The blue and yellow welcome signs, which simply said “Forest Park,” previously installed on Roosevelt at Harlem

and Desplaines, disappeared. Their lifetime? About 72 hours, following Wimmer’s Facebook post.

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Safeguards to prevent future Trumps

year ago, I tried to comfort the community, in the wake of an election that disappointed 85% of us.

I observed that the election was already sparking ’60s-style activism but said we should wait for the man to do something unacceptable, before taking to the streets.

We’ve suffered a year of unacceptable. But, as a certified silver-lining specialist, I can already see how Trump will ultimately be beneficial for the U.S. I see the president as being a disease that is infecting our American institutions. This is forcing us to produce antibodies. Someday our immune system will be stronger as a result.

Sure, he has shaken our faith in journalists. He assaults our freedom to express ourselves. He has trampled our traditions.

He’s a threat to democracy, world peace and the environment. The only cure for Trump disease is for the American people to rise up and hold him accountable.

I believe that, in the wake of Trump, we will develop all kinds of safeguards to hold presidential candidates and presidents accountable for their words and actions: ■ In the future, all presidential candidates will be required to pass a seventh-grade civics class, or risk repeating seventh grade.

■ Candidates who brag about sexually assaulting women must immediately suspend

their campaigns and sit out the election in the locker room.

■ Presidents must divest themselves of all business interests, including their kid’s lemonade stand.

■ It will be mandatory for candidates to hand over their tax returns. If the average citizen has to produce three years of returns to get a mortgage, then a president must produce theirs if they want to live in the White House.

■ Assessing a candidate’s psychological health is tricky but the Commander-in-Chief must pass the Army’s psychological fitness test. Candidates must demonstrate at least a shred of empathy.

■ Candidates cannot claim combat experience for surviving the New York nightclub scene, and a bone spur does not earn a Purple Heart.

■ All statements made by the president, will be immediately fact-checked by the bipartisan, Blue Ribbon Truth Committee, which will have the power to censure the president for telling whoppers.

■ Candidates will be required to serve the country in some capacity, be it military or civilian, before they run for the highest of office. This could involve serving as dog-catcher, if that position is still available.

■ Candidates will no longer be permitted to attack rivals for their personal appearance or physical disability. A committee of fourth-graders will review all presidential

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Police, fire and EMS departments switched their dispatch provider in May Staff Reporter

Call 911!

That’s the message from Forest Park Police Chief Tom Aftanas, who said 911 is the new number for all police, fire and emergency medical service for Forest Park. Departments recently outsourced their 911 call center to West Suburban Consolidated Dispatch Center (WESCOM), which also serves Oak Park, Elmwood Park, Park Ridge and River Forest.

Now if you call the police department about filing a report — say, someone breaks into your car overnight and steals a cellphone charger — Forest Park’s desk clerk will listen to your complaint and transfer you to a WESCOM dispatcher, who will need to hear your complaint again. WESCOM is the agency that dispatches police officers, and immediately calling them, Aftanas said, “cuts out the middleman. Some people get frustrated telling the events over a second time.”

The police department closed their 911 call center in May, following a January 2016 state mandate that any village with a population under 25,000 must close its dispatch center. Forest Park’s population is about 15,000. The law was designed to save the state money on telecom services; standardize 911 responses; and help small, primarily downstate communities without 911 centers to gain access. The village hired WESCOM because Oak Park and River Forest already used the firm, and Forest Park shares a 911 radio band with those neighboring towns, Aftanas said.

WESCOM receives about 1,500 Forest Park calls per month through its trunk lines, i.e. phone lines dedicated to 911 so callers don’t receive a busy signal, said Brian Staunton, executive director of WESCOM, noting that such lines are expensive. When Forest Park shut down its dispatch center, its old trunk lines were shut down, which saved the state

and village money, he said.

“In the long run, it probably will save us a little bit of money,” Aftanas said. “At the time we had our 911 center here, it cost us about $900,000 a year to run our dispatch center, and it’s going to be several hundred thousand less from this point forward.”

Cost savings will initially be used to pay back the expensive, one-time costs of switching police, fire and EMS systems over to WESCOM, Aftanas said.

AT&T had to give WESCOM access to the village’s tornado siren, for example. After that, Aftanas said he’s not sure where the funds will be used.

But closure of the local dispatch center has affected police, fire and EMS operations.

Now if Aftanas has a question about a way a 911 call was handled, he must call WESCOM and talk with the firm’s directors, rather than simply walking over and talking to the individual dispatcher.

“It’s a big change,” Aftanas said. “I’ll be

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insults to see if they rise above playground level.

■ Candidates can disagree with members of the media but cannot label them “enemies of the American people,” which is slanderous.

■ Presidential political campaigns must be shortened. We endure 600 days, while Mexico limits races to 147 days, Canada to 78 days, and Japan only gives candidates 12 days.

■ We must place limits on how much money a candidate can contribute to their campaign. Letting rich guys buy public office just isn’t working.

■ Until they can demonstrate maturity and a sense of decency, presidents will not be allowed to use their cellphone without a responsible adult present.

■ We don’t want to be the fashion police but, for their own safety, presidents shouldn’t wear comb-overs that are visible from outer space.

These are just a few of the safeguards we will need in place to prevent further Trumps. Our immune system is currently compromised but, in the end, our antibodies will rise up and defeat this disease infecting our democracy. Trump should be pleased. They’re called white cells.

911 not just for emergencies anymore

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About eight dispatchers worked in the police station and all had the opportunity to apply to WESCOM after Forest Park announced it was closing its dispatch center.

Six took positions at WESCOM. The other two left the industry.

One Forest Park dispatcher had been working at the police department for about 20 years. When dispatchers transferred to WESCOM, they underwent WESCOM training, and now must work longer hours and don’t have seniority when requesting holidays off or shift selections. WESCOM employees work 12-hour shifts. Forest Park dispatchers previously worked eight hours at a time.

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Fast or full-service? At Tacabron, have it both ways The fast-casual Mexican restaurant serves its own brand of Tequila.

By TOM HOLMES

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oe Fernandez is hoping third time’s the charm for Tacabron, his fast-casual Mexican restaurant that opened Nov. 6 at 7330 Harrison. At least three other restaurants — Harrison Street Café, Amelia’s and Backyard Kitchen—have shuttered at the same location.

“At first I thought being off of Madison St. would be a little tough,” Fernandez said. “But when I came out here I was very impressed with the traffic on Harrison Street.”

Fernandez said he hopes nearby the train station, The Park and recreation center help drive foot traffic to the restaurant.

“In the summertime, with kids playing soccer, I hope families grab some take out to eat as they watch the game, or come here for a family meal afterward,” he said.

Tacabron’s signature dish is its goat taco, which is served on a corn tortilla with onion, cilantro and salsa. The restaurant’s name is actually a combination of the Spanish word for taco and goat, which is cabron.

Aside from the goat taco, Fernandez’s menu

is more or less standard Mexican fare— think, burritos, quesadillas, tamales, enchiladas and more.

What makes Tacabron different, Fernandez said, is its filings for each item, which include chorizo, which is Mexican sausage made on-premises; lengua, or beef tongue; al pastor, or pork marinated with pineapple; and more. Tacabron also serves hot chocolate, cinnamon coffee and Coca-Cola imported from Mexico, made with real cane sugar. Tacabron also stocks six types of Mexican beer, and its own brand of Tequila.

Sally Cody, deputy village clerk, said she recently tried the steak taco salad bowl, and found it fresh and yummy.

“I really liked the freshly sliced avocado on top, it was a nice touch,” she said. “The renovation of the space was well done too.

It’s very clean and has a simplistic arbor/ industrial feel.”

Patrons can either order food to-go from the front counter, or sit in Tacabron’s dining room, which features handmade wood tables and chairs and seats 50.

Fernandez said he has been in the Mexican restaurant business for years. His father opened his first Mexican restaurant in

ALEXA ROGALS/Staff Photographer

Cashier Janeth Flores gives Valerie White her pick up order at the new Tacabron restaurant on Harrison Street. (Left) Jose Ortiz, of Forest Park, sits down for lunch.

1976, and Fernandez said he started washing dishes there at age 13.

“I’ve done everything,” he said. “I still help my father, but now I’m venturing out on my own.”

Fernandez is already negotiating for a lease on a property in nearby Lyons to open a similar restaurant.

Police department is close to full strength Three new hires could bring force to full complement by end of the year

By ROBERT J. LIFKA Contributing Reporter

The Forest Park Police Department is on track to reach full strength for the first time since 2015.

Following the creation of a new eligibility list, the village council Monday authorized Police Chief Tom Aftanas to hire three police officers.

“We’re hoping to get to full strength,” Aftanas said.

“That would be nice.”

When Laura O’Donnell, the last candidate on the previous eligibility list, was sworn in as a probationary officer in August, Forest Park had to create a new eligibility list.

Aftanas explained that the process began that month when 43 candidates took the written exam. Members of the Police and Fire Commission then interviewed the 20 candidates with the highest scores. The top three candidates are currently taking the psychological examination with a polygraph examination and background check to follow.

The chief said he’s hoping those three will meet all requirements and be sworn in as probationary officers before the end of the year. One of the three would be able to join the

force sooner than the other two since he is an officer with another department and has already graduated from the police academy. The other two would start the next session of the Chicago Police Academy that begins in January. If one or more fails to meet the requirements, the next candidate at the top of the list would start the testing process.

The department is three short of full strength, which is 38 sworn officers, after two officers retired and a third went on disability.

Aftanas has said previously that the level of law enforcement service has not suffered as a result of the understaffing. At least five officers continue to patrol at all times.

Overtime hours and shifting staff from dedicated task forces, such as plain-clothes drug enforcement, are used to fill the shortage.

The chief said although Forest Park is competing for qualified candidates with other departments, noting that the Chicago Police Department and Illinois State Police were in a hiring phase earlier this year, having immediate openings should help secure top candidates.

Candidates usually take the written examination with multiple departments and the better candidates are often

“I’m feeling pretty good about this business model,” he said. “I want to start a Tacabron chain. I want Tacabron to be a brand people recognize. I’m really excited about this concept.”

Tacabron is open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

It features a limited menu in the morning, which includes four breakfast burritos.

at the top of several lists, Aftanas explained. Because state law requires departments to maintain an eligibility list even when no job openings exist, candidates at the top of an individual department’s list might not still be in the market when a position opens up.

“If you don’t have an immediate opening, you will have trouble,” Aftanas said.

Forest Park’s test in August attracted fewer applicants, with only 53 signing up compared to over 90 for the previous test.

Aftanas speculated at that time that the drop in interest was partly due to competition with other departments but allowed that changing national perceptions of police and law enforcement could explain the drop too.

In Forest Park, candidates with college degrees, prior law enforcement or military experience score additional points. Preference cannot be given to individuals from any particular racial, ethnic, religious, gender or sexual orientation group.

Although the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board, a state agency established in the 1960s, mandates a minimum level of requirements — such as no felony convictions for sworn police officers — individual communities can establish their own additional qualifications, too. Forest Park, for instance, requires 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university and the successful completion of a background check.

O’Donnell is expected to graduate from the academy in January and join the department afterward for field training.

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Boykin faces two challengers for commissioner’s seat Activist and union organizer announce plans to run for Cook County Board

By MICHAEL ROMAIN

Instead of targeted cuts, Johnson said, the county should identify ways to extract revenue from those who can most afford to Cook County Commissioner Richard be taxed.

“We should tax people who have the Boykin (1st), whose district encompasses Forest Park, is up against two declared ability to pay,” he said. “I’ve called for challengers in the Democratic Primary race a corporate head tax that can generate for his seat on the Board of Commissioners. hundreds of millions of dollars to our Brandon Johnson, a Chicago Public county government. That’s the type of Schools teacher who is currently on leave revenue people want. They want us to go after folks who take advantage and an organizer with the of tax policies that benefit Chicago Teachers Union, and the rich. We have to go after Bertha Pernell, a community corporations, billionaires and activist, have both declared millionaires who aren’t paying their candidacies. their fair share.”

Johnson, a resident During an interview on of Chicago’s Austin Monday, Boykin said that neighborhood, said during an after a briefing with Cook interview on Monday that he County Board President Toni decided to run “because the Preckwinkle, the president took current political leadership up his recommendation to cut doesn’t value working and 1,000 vacant and open positions, middle-class families.”

RICHARD BOYKIN mostly middle administrators He offered a caustic and staffing assistants. Boykin, description of Boykin’s first who said the positions were term in the commissioner’s mostly duplicative patronage seat, alleging the posts, estimated that their commissioner, an attorney elimination would amount to by trade, has aligned himself nearly $50 million in cost savings. with the Republican Party.

These positions are “Unfortunately, what you’re administrative, they’re not fronthearing from Richard is about line jobs like nurses, doctors and cuts, closures, consolidations state’s attorneys,” Boykin said. and efficiencies,” Johnson Responding to Johnsons’ said.

“He’s going after recommended corporate working-class people. Those BRANDON JOHNSON head tax, Boykin said that are the talking points of the the tax would be “technically Republican Party.”

When asked what he thought about impossible” to pass at the county board level.

“You’d have to do it in Chicago or the county’s beverage tax, which Boykin opposed and helped lead the effort to repeal, Springfield, the county doesn’t have that Johnson said that “nickeling and diming kind of authority,” Boykin said, before working-class families in Cook County isn’t boasting about his record of securing what he estimated was around $25 million in a way to solve the revenue issue.”

According to reports, the repeal, which grants for a range of uses, such as violence takes effect on Dec. 1, resulted in a nearly prevention and flood mitigation, and $200 million budget hole that the board has describing Johnson as absent from county to fill. Johnson said he thinks the hole is affairs over the last four years.

“We led the repeal of the beverage tax. actually $315 million — a figure that Boykin Where was he? He wasn’t anywhere to be would later dispute.

In response to the budget gap, Boykin found and, quite frankly, he’s never been to has advocated targeting vacant and open a county board meeting and hasn’t offered positions in the county and encouraging up one idea for county government,” Boykin cuts of at least 11 percent in some agencies. said. “I’ve held over 100 town hall meetings Those agencies that can’t cut more than 11 and he hasn’t showed up to one.”

Pernell could not be reached for comment. percent, he said, should explain why.

“Richard has not proposed any solution to Johnson said he’s currently going through how we actually generate revenue,” Johnson the CTU’s endorsement process. He’s already said. “I’m confident people don’t want cuts, landed the support of United Working closures, consolidations and efficiencies Families, he said, a political organization of that attack the worker. We’re getting enough which the CTU is a member.

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BIG WEEK Teen girls in tech The Forest Park public library will host a Girls Who Code training session Thursday, Nov. 16 at 4 p.m. at 7555 Jackson Boulevard. Teen women can learn about women leaders in the tech world, practice coding and collaborate on a project of their choosing. The event’s 12 participants will also have the opportunity to try out new library robots.

Holiday Craft Fair

Aida Trinity High School will host three performances of the Aida musical at 7 p.m. this Friday, Nov. 17; 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18.; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19 at 7574 W. Division St. in River Forest. Adult tickets cost $10, and child/ student/ senior tickets cost $5. Reserve your spot early at www.Trinity.org/ tickets.

Sherlock Holmes book signing

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Author Bonnie MacBird will sign her new book Unquiet Spirits Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. at Centuries and Sleuths Bookstore, 7419 Madison St. Unquiet Spirits represents MacBird’s second Sherlock Holmes novel, following Art in the Blood. Along with her literary career, MacBird has enjoyed a long career in Hollywood which include stints as a feature film development executive and multiple Emmy award-winning producer. MacBird is also a member of the London Sherlock Holmes Society.

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The Park District of Forest Park will play host its annual Candy Cane Lane Craft Fair and Holiday Market this Saturday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 7501 Harrison St. Start your holiday shopping early and support local entrepreneurs.

Holiday Bazaar Operation Uplift is playing host a Holiday Harvest Bazaar Saturday, Nov. 18 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the West Town Museum of Cultural History at 104 S. 5th Avenue in Maywood. Place orders for baked goods from local chefs. DJ Maestro Brown will provide music. There will also be face painting, a raffle and live entertainment by the Kenny Davis Band.

Above All Rap Concert The Word of God Church will have an Above All Rap Concert Friday, Nov. 17 from 7 to 10 p.m at the church at 800 N. 18th Ave. in Melrose Park.

Proviso Township youth are invited to come out and worship with rap. “We will change our communities by uniting as one,” the event says.

Hear them Sing Oak Park Concert Chorale presents “O Magnum Mysterium.” Music for choir and strings is featured in this festive Christmas concert on Sunday, Nov. 19, 4 to 5:15 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, 305 Circle Ave., Forest Park. $20; $10, seniors/students; free, under 12.

Info: 708-848-2130, oakparkconcertchorale.org.

CALENDAR EVENTS ■ As you’ve likely noticed, our

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

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Forest Park’s larger-than-life Claude Walker Former Review publisher was a state rep and ran a printing company

By JOHN RICE Contributing Reporter

Claude A. Walker stands apart from the other Forest Park Review publishers of the past century because he was also a successful politician. Walker was a larger-than-life character who could command a room with his big frame and boisterous voice. He somehow ran the Review (and several other suburban newspapers), while serving as state representative for the 4th District. His legacy in Forest Park continues to this day.

Walker was born in Chicago in 1905. His family was of Polish descent and had Anglicized the family name from Walkowiak. He grew up in a Polish enclave in Summit and graduated from Lyons Township High School, then went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from Lewis University and his law degree from Loyola University. He later served as editor and publisher of several suburban weekly newspapers for 44 years.

Besides publishing, he somehow also found time to operate Forest Printing Co. and to pen a weekly column called “Personal Observations.” He even owned a building & loan in Summit.

His wife was also from Summit. Walker married the former Lillian Przybylski and they had three boys, Claude Jr., Richard and Michael. They sent all three sons to military school and Mike ended up serving in the Marines.

“Both parents were strict about manners,” his granddaughter Maureen Gaughan recalled, “It was yes ma’am, yes sir and no elbows on the table.”

When he was enforcing rules, Walker could be intimidating. He was over 6-feet tall and had played semi-pro football.

He reportedly knocked out a fellow in Springfield, who

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dared to call him a “dumb Polack.” But Walker also had a sense of humor about the stereotype, saying that he wore “a big coat and small hat.”

“He was fabulous, funny and gregarious,” Gaughan recalled.

“He was a born politician,” daughter-in-law Nancy Svoboda said. “He was very outgoing and made a lot of political friends in Springfield.” These included friends from across the aisle, like Paul Simon, who started a newspaper when he was 19, becoming the youngest editor in the U.S. “The duo co-sponsored bills to strengthen the freedom of the press,” said his grandson, Claude Walker III. As a freshman state rep, Walker sponsored 35 bills that passed unanimously.

Lillian, meanwhile, was perfect for her role as a politician’s wife. “She was always impeccably dressed,” Gaughan recalled. “She loved to throw parties and entertain guests.

She also kept Claude organized.” The couple lived in apartments in Forest Park and kept a home in Hollywood, Florida.

Although elected office was his priority, Walker’s great love was writing. He used his column to champion traditional values. He was “old school” and decried the growing lack of manners and civility in American society. He also wrote about policy-making and the inner workings of the state capitol. In Springfield, he became close friends with a rising star, Charles Percy, who later served as U.S. Senator.

When Claude III was a young boy, he used to visit Walker in the state house chamber. “That’s when I decided to become a politician.” (He’s currently active in Common Cause). “Pop fostered my budding political addiction, touting me to lawmakers around the U.S. He introduced me to such legislative lions as Senator Everett Dirksen and Chuck Percy.”

Aside from politics, Claude III liked spending time with “Pop” at the Forest Park Review. “As kids, my sisters and I

would hang out at the old Review office on Madison Street to pester my grandfather, dad and uncles. Or we would enjoy the ear-shattering presses at Forest Printing, play with the lead linotype “slugs” and inhale the ink. It truly was in our veins. It’s so gratifying to see the Review flourishing, when most newspapers are struggling.”

When he wasn’t writing, Walker was enjoying life to CLAUDE A. WALKER the fullest. He traveled extensively, making frequent trips to Florida. He also docked a speedboat in Chicago’s Montrose Harbor. But his heart remained in Forest Park. That heart suddenly stopped beating on March 25, 1957. He was 65.

His descendants continue to embrace the community.

Svoboda had a 30-year career at Forest Park banks, finishing up at Forest Park National. She was also very active in the Chamber of Commerce and Main Street, becoming good friends with Main Street Director Art Jones.

Svoboda already had deep roots in the community, as her father, Robert, owned the sprawling Andro Drugs at Desplaines & Madison. She worked there in cosmetics and behind the soda fountain. Her family lived in a brand-new brick on Taylor Street. “It had all the pink and turquoise tile you could want.”

Svoboda passed on her pride in Forest Park to her daughters. Gaughan recalled playing an elf at the bank every Christmas. She participated in parades and worked in daycare at the Community Center for Cindy Lyons. Her daughter, Darby, recently celebrated her 12th birthday by helping paint the Circle Avenue Bridge. Their panel has a white background, decorated with flowers and handprints.

The family of Claude A. Walker continues to leave its mark on Forest Park.

Not enough hours in the day for Smokey Joel’s Hot dog stand owner permanently closed business Nov. 7

By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter

After working more than 80-hour weeks for two years straight, Joel Albright decided to take a break.

Albright, 51, announced Nov. 7 he’s permanently shuttered Smokey Joel’s Red Hots, a hot dog stand near the Park District of Forest Park headquarters and aquatic center.

“It’s been a great two seasons and it’s been a pleasure to meet all of you,” he wrote to the restaurant’s nearly 350 Facebook fans.

“The decision was not an easy one, believe me. The main element is time.”

Albright said he works about 60-hours weekly as a service advisor at Elmhurst BMW dealership. During lunch breaks, he said he would visit the grocery store and stock up on food and other supplies.

Then, during spring and summer weekends, he would spend 20-hours grilling Vi-

enna beef franks, sausages and roasting Italian beef.

“It was successful, it made money,” he said of the stand. But “I compromised a lot of personal time that I need to spend with family and friends.”

Albright said he always dreamed of opening a hot dog stand. When he was 23 years old, a church friend who worked at a restaurant in O’Hare Airport offered him the opportunity to rent a hot dog cart.

Albright jumped at the chance. He attached the hot dog cart to the back of his car, towed it to Rosemont and sold dogs in cab and limousine parking lots.

“That planted the seed a little bit,” he said.

Later in life, Albright attended Vienna’s Hot Dog University, where he completed a two-day course on how to properly steam buns and grill franks. Then, in March 2016, Albright realized his dream: He turned on the neon Vienna Beef Hot Dog sign at 810

Beloit Ave., and opened his door to Forest Park.

His nephew, Drew, helped out around the shop. Albright listened to customers.

This June, he started talking with suppliers of vegetarian hot dogs because locals asked about them, despite veggie dogs being against his personal beliefs. But, Albright was busy.

In early August, he solicited applications for someone to help out around the stand.

On Aug. 24, he stopped opening the stand on Friday nights. Then on Oct. 11, he closed for the season, nearly two months earlier than he closed the year before.

“It was fun and everything and I had a blast, it’s just the wrong time to do it,” Albright said.

When asked about whether he’d ever open a hot dog business again, Albright didn’t rule it out. He said Connie Brown, owner of Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlor, and Pat

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“The hot dog business is pretty fun,” he said. “It’s not pretentious. It’s very simple; it’s almost a novelty thing. People are always in a good mood when they eat hot dogs or Italian beef.”

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Counter Coffee adds jazz lounge concept Madison Street coffee bar is now open till 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday

By NONA TEPPER

“ This isn’t what everybody

Staff Reporter

What’s in a name? A more diversified business, hope the owners of the soon-to-beminted Counter Coffee Bar and Lounge at 7324 Madison St., currently known as Counter Coffee.

Co-owners Jayne Ertel and Heidi Vance, the duo behind neighboring Team Blonde, hope to replace Counter Coffee’s sign soon, to reflect the business’ extended hours, and new menu and drink options.

“We just had enough people put a bug in our ears that it would be great to have music here,” Ertel said. “Madison Street doesn’t have this type of thing.”

The type of thing Ertel’s talking about is a music lounge. After four years as a coffee shop, Counter diversified, adding a jazz club on Nov. 10, serving drinks, small plates and extending the hours so people can enjoy the live music. Longtime friends and accomplished pianists Mark Burnell and wife Anne rippled the keys as some 50 attendees munched flatbread and sipped wine.

On Fridays and Saturdays, Counter will now remain open until 10 p.m. and fea-

else is doing on Madison Street.

We want to be a little different.”

JAYNE ERTEL

Counter Coffee co-owner

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SWIRLING DERVISH: Barista Nadia Dervish, of Forest Park, pours coffee for a customer at Counter Coffee on Madison Street in downtown Forest Park. ture live entertainment. There is no cover charge, but customers have a two-drink

minimum. Diners can choose from eight wines, five craft beers and one brand of

hard cider.

Counter also has added two varieties of flatbread, six different cheese boards and charcuterie to its menu. Diners can build their own cheese and meat boards. The duo plans to rotate food and drink options seasonally, or if customers began requesting something new.

“We like to become good at one thing and make sure we’re not spreading ourselves too thin before adding more things to our business,” Ertel said. “We also want to look for the niche space, and not step on anyone else’s toes. This isn’t what everybody else is doing on Madison Street. We want to be a little different from a business perspective.”

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Perfect for the holidays, The Brown Cow makes homemade deep dish pies. Now taking Thanksgiving orders, the eleven inch, deep-dish pies are crowd pleasers, as are the mini-pie options. Traditional pies such as pumpkin, apple, apple cranberry, chocolate cream, and sweet black cherry are always a hit. For a fun twist on the traditional, The Brown Cow creates ice cream versions of traditional favorites like cinnamon caramel apple ice cream pie and pumpkin pie made with pumpkin ice cream. All pies are made from scratch in-house with

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The gunman told the driver he would need her vehicle and instructed the couple to remove their belongings from the car. He told them he would return the car to the Forest Park CTA station by Nov. 9, then proceeded west on Van Buren.

Stolen from vehicle A cellphone charger, cash and radio transmitter were stolen from a car parked at home on Nov. 10. The victim said he walked out of his house at 7406 Randolph St. and noticed a man sitting in his Kia, according to the police report. He was described as about 20 years old, weighing about 160 pounds and about 5-feet-11, wearing grey pants and a dark hoodie. When he saw the homeowner spotted him, he got out of the car and fled on foot west toward Desplaines Avenue. There were no signs of forced entry to the vehicle, although the homeowner believes the Kia was locked.

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One of the men jumped into the Hyundai and drove north on Belvidere Avenue. Citgo employees said their video surveillance system was not functional at the time of theft.

An officer around 2 a.m. spotted the stolen car at a Citgo parking lot, 4804 Madison St. in Chicago, according to a separate police report. Two men were in the car. They traveled west on Madison Street, turned onto south Lavergne Avenue and then east on Monroe Avenue before disappearing from sight.

Officers later spotted the car traveling south on Cicero from Jackson. Police tried to stop the vehicle, but drivers refused to slow down. The stolen Hyundai was then later seen in the area of Madison and Lavergne. Officers followed the car on I-290 near Central Avenue, but were still unable to catch the car. Police have reported the vehicle as stolen in their database.

■■Suspects allegedly stole another vehicle from a car wash about 12:30 a.m. on Nov. 7. A car wash employee cleaned the 2011 Chrysler Town & Country at 7200 Randolph St. and left its doors open while drying the vehicle about 12:30 p.m., according to a police report. A silver Nissan Altima pulled up to the lot. A man exited the Altima and stepped into the Chrysler, driving south into the 7-11 parking lot, then south onto Harlem Avenue.

Officers later spotted the stolen Chrysler about an hour later at the intersection of Monroe and Lavergne, according to a separate police report. Seeing the officers’ emergency lights, the driver of the Chrysler reversed quickly on Madison Street, lost control and struck three parked cars before stopping at 5033 Monroe. Four men fled on foot from the car.

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from Forest Park. Village council members approved the project in early 2015.

Calderone and Gillian each said the two, temporary signs were always part of the project. But they both declined to comment on how much each one cost and said from page 1 they didn’t know who designed them.

“Probably just the engineer; I wouldn’t say anybody ‘designs’ a sign that says ‘Forest Park,’” noted Gillian.

“They appear to be causing some unnecessary conForest Park’s engineer did not respond to an intertroversy,” Mayor Anthony Calderone told the Forest view request.

Park Review. “The project is not done. Sometimes I But the original powerpoints that showcase the vilthink that we may jump the gun,” he added. lage’s plans for the Roosevelt Road Streetscape project But “somebody telling me that my opinions are unpropose signs that look identical to the ones placed on necessary therefore suggests I don’t need to talk,” Wimthe site. Neither Gillian nor Calderone still responded mer said of the mayor’s response. “It wouldn’t deter to an interview request about whether the signs were me from talking about it in the future. People who care always meant to be temporary. enough to talk about it, will.”

“They got a lot of negative feedback, needed to make In her post, Wimmer wrote, “Thoughts on the new this better, so it seems like kind of an afterthought,” ‘Forest Park’ sign on the NW corner of Harlem and Roosevelt? I think the colors (blue and yellow) make it ALEXA ROGALS/Staff Photographer Barbahen said. “They thought this cheap, crappy sign would fly, but it’s awful and now they’re going back and look a little tacky. I get that it’s the town logo, and it REVISED: The welcome to Forest Park signs on Roosevelt are getting retracing their steps.” makes sense on the website, but I think it would look Barbahen, 36, said she’s lived in Forest Park almost much classier just engraved into cement or something, a redo after a critical response. all her life. She believes officials should have consulted given that it’s a brick structure.” turned backward. a focus group about their opinions on a new design.

Calderone seemed to have removed the signs just Calderone said the new signs will arrive next spring. They Wimmer agrees: She believes local businesses should have three days after Wimmer posted on Facebook about them.

Wimmer’s post attracted 14 reactions, with some residents will feature the same “Village of Forest Park” logo that is on a say in the sign design. Others on Facebook suggested speincluding a crying face. The post eventually generated the village’s website, said Tim Gillian, village administra- cific designers and contractors who could help the village.

Calderone said officials had already decided on a new nearly 30 comments, most of which described Forest Park’s tor.

“There are too many residents who think that was the fi- sign design. And he said the same contractor for the last signs as “tacky,” “cheap” and “not a good fit.”

“Our slogan is ‘Big City Access, Small Town Charm’ and nal product and developed negative opinions of the entire signs, Alliance Engineering, would be in charge of building that’s what Madison Street is,” Jenny Barbahen told the project based on that,” he said. “So in order to avoid any con- the new logos.

“As somebody who’s happy to see the improvements being Forest Park Review. “But that sign is just not small-town fusion, it’s easier to just take them down.” Only they weren’t actually taken down, just reversed. made along the stretch of the road because I live right there, charm; it’s like a pre-school art project.”

Forest Park’s signs were part of the village’s $4.7 million it just felt like it was cheapening the look of the area,” WimThe signs lasted a total of about two weeks. Now when drivers pass the intersections, they’re greeted by a large Roosevelt Road Streetscape project, which received $2.3 mil- mer said. “After all this other work, which I’m sure cost so blank slate, backed by a huge brick semi-circle. A closer lion from the Illinois Department of Transportation and much more, you top it off with this tacky yellow and blue look reveals hard plexiglass and the “Forest Park” signs $2.4 million in tax increment financing and other funds sign? Ew. That was my reaction, and I wasn’t the only one.”

On second thought...

D209 PARENTS

More participation sought from page 1 engaged in students’ academic lives.

Dan Johnson, the district’s director of student and family services, outlined the range of new services that have been implemented, particularly at East and West, since Supt. Jesse Rodriguez was hired last year.

Those services include the appointment of two parent coordinators and the creation of parent centers at both East and West.

Those coordinators, Dr. Eva Kardaras and Delinda Hyde, said that despite measures like quarterly newsletters and the district’s regular Parent University sessions, they haven’t made the headway they desire.

“One parent’s child registered four weeks late, because the parent was looking at where she would buy a house to get out of this district,” Karderas said. “She had to come into the building and we had to show her what she was leaving. We need to get more information out to our parents.”

Alexander said that he was part of the parent engagement committee that helped draft the district’s current parental involvement policy a few years ago.

The policy currently requires parents to

“agree to review and acknowledge” their students’ completed assignments, grades, truancy and disciplinary actions. The school district, according to the policy, must provide internet access for parents without it in order for them to perform their duties as required by the parental involvement policy.

The district is also required to “hold at least two events per semester specifically designed to attract parents/guardians on school premises,” among other requirements.

Alexander said that, despite those requirements, the policy lacks an enforcement mechanism to hold parents who don’t meet their duties accountable.

The annual mandatory meeting, he said, would be a requirement that has teeth.

Alexander said that the proposal has been vetted by the district’s lawyers. The enforcement mechanism for the mandatory meeting, he said, would be similar to that related to chronic truancy.

According to D209’s policy related to truancy, any guardian who “knowingly and willfully” allows a student to be truant could be convicted of a Class C misdemeanor, subject to no more than 30 days of in jail or fined up to $500. The district can also report the parent or guardian to the appropriate state officials.

The consensus among the roughly 20 district officials and community leaders at

the meeting was that voluntary measures designed to increase awareness and engagement among parents, in the hopes of getting those scores to increase, have bumped up on their limits.

“I’m definitely for mandatory meetings,” said Barbara Cole, the founder of Maywood Youth Mentoring. “I think parents want their kids to be successful. It’s just a matter of getting them here in the room so we can inform them on how they can best assist their students in becoming successful.”

Supt. Rodriguez — who along with new Proviso West Principal Nia Abdullah, was also at the meeting — said that “there is a lot of value in this.”

“As a district, we’re looking at a providing a standard of service philosophy,” Rodriguez said. “We welcome the community and parents. We’ve got to open our doors for people to come in and see what we’re doing because there is a perception and reputation. We have to own it and change it, but we have to make sure that people come in and see what we do.”

Some people in attendance at Wednesday’s meeting said that they’d want the district to make sure that they’re sensitive to the needs of parents and guardians who are working and who may have legitimate reasons for not making a mandatory meeting.

Some attendees also said that, in addition to school-related information, the mandatory meetings should feature a full

range of resources, including job referrals, opportunities to build skill sets and social services.

Mike Burries, a parent engagement committee member with United Effort Campaign, of which Alexander is a cofounder, said the mandatory meeting could be implemented gradually, with the first meeting be held without consequences. The meeting after that one, he said, is when the consequences would kick in.

What those consequences might be hasn’t been determined. Alexander said that the logistical details of the mandatory meeting would be worked out once it is made policy.

He said he hopes his board colleagues vote on the measure by December so that administration officials can start working on the details starting in January.

“I take the full weight for this [proposal] because I know it will work,” Alexander said, adding that the district will coordinate the rollout of the mandatory meeting with a range of community stakeholders, including local churches.

“The hurdle is making it policy,” Alexander said. “Once we get it made policy, we will be meeting to develop a subcommittee to figure out what’s best for the dynamics of the district and how we can be considerate and not do this to be punitive.

We will be sensitive and considerate about how we do it.”

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Federal lawsuit against Forest Park police alleges brutality

By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter

A man has filed a federal lawsuit against six local police officers and the village of Forest Park, alleging officers used excessive force when arresting him last year.

Plaintiff Trumell Lee alleges “acts of the defendant police officers were willful, wanton, malicious, oppressive and done with reckless indifference to and/ or callous disregard for plaintiff Lee’s rights,” according to a complaint filed Nov. 3 in U.S. District Court in Chicago.

In the early morning of Nov. 3, 2016, according to the complaint, Lee and two friends were driving near the intersection of Circle Avenue and Jackson Boulevard.

The group pulled over and decided to talk outside the car, according to the suit. They were re-entering the vehicle when Officer Donald Bolton arrived, according to the lawsuit. Officers Nicholas Defors, Justin Diano, Jose Flores, Josh Jennett and Robert Kendall then arrived at the scene, the complaint said.

Police officers were summoned on reports that the group was fighting, according to a Forest Park police report filed at the time. When officers asked to see identification from Lee and others, along with the vehicle’s identification number, they reportedly smelled alcohol. One officer spotted an open bottle of Rumple Minze liquor, the police report said.

The group told officers they had been celebrating the Chicago Cubs World Series win, according to the police report.

According to the federal lawsuit, Defors started making inflammatory comments to Lee, screaming that he was going to jail. As other police stood by, Defors ordered Lee, then 25, to stay in the car and kicked the man’s leg, the complaint said.

An officer looked up Lee on his computer and found he had an active warrant out from DuPage County for failing to appear to court about a DUI charge, according to the police report.

Defors told Lee he was under arrest, and Lee placed his hands behind his back and waited to be handcuffed, the complaint said.

Defors put the handcuffs on Lee, but then forced him into a chokehold from behind, according to the complaint. The police report said he was trying to search Lee. According to the lawsuit, Lee blacked out, and when he came to, he found himself on his knees on the pavement. The police report stated Lee began acting as if he was losing consciousness and falling. Officers

Kendall and Flores lifted him from Defors’ arms, according to the police report.

Lee told his friend to call his mother and tell her he had been “choked out by a white police officer,” according to the police report.

Lee is black, according to the police report.

Defors was transported to the police station. He was booked on the warrant, and charged with resisting arrest and illegal transportation of alcohol, the police report said. He was placed in custody and his vehicle was searched and seized, according to the lawsuit.

Once Lee was released, he visited a hospital emergency room, according to the federal complaint.

The department later decided not prosecute the charges against Lee, and opened an Internal Affairs Division investigation into Defors’ conduct, according to the lawsuit.

Lee is seeking reimbursement for attorney’s fees, the costs of filing the suit and payment for such damages as emotional distress, according to the suit.

He is also asking officers for punitive damages.

Forest Park Village administrator Timothy Gillian and Police Chief Thomas Aftanas declined to comment on the lawsuit. Lee’s attorneys did not respond to an interview request.

It’s the second federal lawsuit filed against a Forest Park police officer in the past six months. In June, a Forest Park man filed a federal complaint alleging that a police officer knocked his teeth out during an incident in 2015. That case is still pending.

According to the

lawsuit, Lee blacked out, and when he came to, he found himself on his knees on the pavement.

The police report stated Lee began acting as if he was losing consciousness and falling.

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O U R

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About those signs

W

ith the long and disruptive rebuild of Roosevelt Road just about wrapped up for the winter, Forest Parkers are starting to see some of the streetscaping fun stuff. At the top of the list are the large, brick gateway structures at Harlem and at Desplaines that announce you’ve arrived at your Forest Park destination.

Didn’t take long for a vocal group of villagers to take to Facebook to decry the typography and color scheme of the “Forest Park” lettering on the signs. And we agree, it was somewhere between disappointing and disastrous, if a sign can ever be disastrous.

Village officials — mayor and administrator — fairly quickly announced the signs were intended to be temporary. However, we went back to early versions of the streetscaping proposals and found versions more similar than not to what was for a short time on display. Now the temporary signs are non-existent signs, which doesn’t seem like it could have been the plan.

New signs are coming, we’re told. In the meanwhile, if you see big, brick standards with a large empty white space in the middle, you’re in Forest Park. Welcome!

Carrots not sticks

A key tenet of the new administration and school board at the Proviso Township high schools is parental involvement. We agree it is essential that parents and guardians play an active role in the education of their kids. And we understand that when parents don’t engage, as all the research informs us, trouble is likely ahead for that student.

So we understand and support the urgent effort to compel every parent to be active at Proviso. Looking back to last spring’s school board election, Rodney Alexander campaigned and won on a platform of parental involvement.

Now, working with the parent engagement committee, he is pushing the school board to OK a policy which would create mandatory attendance at an annual meeting of parents. Alexander wants the school board to adopt the policy quickly and says the details of such a requirement — what’s the consequence of missing the meeting, how would tracking of attendance work — would follow board approval.

We’d urge some caution. These schools were close to nonfunctional a handful of years ago. Parents were actively not invited to cross the threshold of Proviso East and West.

Spanish speaking parents literally had no way to communicate with the schools.

In just two-and-a-half years, new school board members and their hand-picked administrators have made enormous headway on this issue. The doors have been opened, services in support of parents have been consciously added, communication has been ramped up.

Disappointingly, if the measures are correct — and given the old ways, we’re suspicious — parental engagement has actually fallen a few points.

A little patience. Let the enthusiasm of the engaged parents build and spread. Let the warmth of the welcome be the buzz at Proviso. Acknowledge there is no path to 100 percent active parental engagement.

The progress is real. If you build good will, they will come.

Forest Park Review, November 15, 2017

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OPINION Forest Park’s back-and-forth with parking meters

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ast week the talk of parking meters along Madison Street bubbled to the surface. I’ve lived here a while, down on the south end of town, and use an automobile to get to many of the businesses along Madison. I have a pretty good sense of the parking variables: location, fee, time of day, length of visit, and direction of streets.

Today, there is not a single meter on Madison, parking is totally free, with no time limits. The village lots are paid and timed at Circle/Madison, behind Forest Park National, at Constitution Court, at Beloit (behind Grand Appliance), and there are some parking spots with coin meters along the capillary streets of Elgin, Marengo, Hannah, Beloit and Ferdinand. Overnight parking is only available at certain designated lots.

I figured there must be a story behind this patchwork of parking, and the archives of the Forest Park Review did not disappoint.

The first mention of a “parking meter” appeared on the front page in 1947 (back when Harry Truman was President and Mayor Vernon Reich was at the helm), announcing that Oak Park (!), was installing parking meters on a trial basis. As reported in the Review, Oak Park expected to receive an estimated $6 per month or $75 per year (not my math) from the business districts at Chicago & Austin, Ridgeland & Lake, Chicago & Harlem, and Oak Park & Madison. Having a new source of revenue surely aroused the interest of village leaders.

Review publisher Claude Walker notes in his Personal Observation column four months later (Oct. 9, 1947) that the “parking meter problem will soon be thrashed out in Forest Park” as “at least seven meter companies have demonstrated their product before the village board.”

January of 1948, a letter from respected former Forest Park Chamber of Commerce president Phil Golden (owner of Forest Bike & Cycle and, later, Golden Drug) appears on the front page. A survey completed by Northwestern University revealed that 85% of businesses opposed the meters, claiming that “the suburban shopper would be discouraged from shopping here” and noting that the only other suburban shopping district with meters was Oak Park.

The village argued that there was traffic congestion on Madison Street (including merchants and staff parking along Madison) and there was a “need in the treasury for more income.”

In 1949, on a recommendation by the Village Traffic and Safety Commission, meters were installed, on a trial basis, from Circle to Desplaines on Madison. Signage limiting parking to two hours was placed on Madison from Circle to Harlem and on side streets.

Forest Parkers were so divided on this issue that a vote to determine the fate of the meters was planned for the first Saturday of December. The vote would take place after meters were in place for nearly the full 6-month trial period, and the registered voters of Forest Park would be able to cast their vote for or against the machines.

Although Claude Walker expressed his opinion in favor of the meters, there were full page ads in the Review to “Eliminate the parking meter nuisance.” The voters

of Forest Park decide the fate of parking meters on Madison on Saturday, Dec. 3, 1949.

“Voters repudiated parking meters … the vote was 1651 against and 1225 in favor.”

After the vote, Walker observed in his column, “nearly three thousand citizens made it their business to come out and vote; it certainly indicates that there was considerable thought and feeling concerning these curb instruments. … School elections with organized forces on both sides seldom muster over two thousand votes.” He goes on to point out that women, who were the primary shoppers on Madison, came out to vote and made it clear they wanted the meters removed.

Sixteen days later, on Dec. 19, 1949, the meters were, in fact, removed.

The phrase “parking meters” doesn’t appear again in the Review until late 1951. The reports, a little at a time for the next year, show the village budget with a shortfall.

In late 1951 there was a public discussion between businesses and residents about meters. By February 1952, when parking meters appeared on the village council agenda again, the community was more open to the idea.

To address the budget shortfall, the council decided to install meters on Madison (from Lathrop to Harlem), on Harlem (from Circle to Franklin), on Circle (from Elgin to Harlem) and along side streets “by request.”

Some of the Chamber of Commerce businesses wanted to place triangular advertisements on the meters, but not a single merchant on Madison was in favor of this, citing opposition to using public property for private gain and the lack of curb appeal, making meters look like skeletons along the street. This never passed.

Penny meters were the standard until Commissioner Rizzo took a course on meters in 1969. He learned that the penny meters were costing the village more than they were getting from them, so they modernized the Madison meters with a new rate of 30 minutes for a nickel and 1 hour for a dime. You can experience history by visiting this throwback meter at Hannah/Madison (first spot, by Paulson’s Paints).

The Review editor in 1975, Larry Kaercher, suggested removing all the meters along Madison. He makes the case that a meter maid would be more efficient, someone to manage a two-hour time limit. He claimed that shop workers were feeding the meters all day and hogging the parking spots.

While I couldn’t find any mention of this in the Review, friends recall a free 15 minutes feature on the meters. Simply turn the dial and a meter is set for a brief run into a store. For more time, add a nickel or a dime. The last meters on Madison left town with the Main Street renewal plan that turned Madison into a shopping destination.

There were murmurings in town about building a parking structure on or near Madison from 2003 to 2006 to accommodate all the traffic and congestion. In 2005, the Review reported that the village started to set aside $140,000 annually to fund this venture. Likely this was reallocated when the subprime mortgage crisis swept through Forest Park.

While parking meter technology has changed in 60 years, the solution and problems they cause have not.

JILL WAGNER

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L E T T E R S

O B I T U A R I E S

Winter and holiday fire safety tips

In the past two months, the village of Forest Park experienced two significant fires in residential buildings. Thankfully, everyone was able to get out on their own and no one was injured. As the weather starts to get colder, I’d like to take a moment and talk about fire safety.

Residential fires occur more in the winter than any other time of the year. As you stay warm this winter season, be fire smart!

According to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), half of all residential heating fires occur in the months of December, January and February. Space heaters, accounted for 40% of home heating fires and 84% of home heating fire deaths. Here are some safety tips to prevent heating fires: ■ Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet away from heating equipment, like the furnace, fireplace or space heater.

■ Have a 3-foot “kid-free zone” around open fires and space heaters.

■ Never use your oven to heat your home.

■ Have heating equipment cleaned and inspected by a qualified professional.

■ Remember to turn off portable heaters when leaving a room or going to bed.

Candles are very popular all year round but

more so during the holidays. December is the peak time of year for home candle fires. If you decide to use candles, be sure that you: ■ Blow candles out when you leave the room or go to bed.

Avoid the use of candles in the bedroom and other areas where people may sleep because 1/3 of all candle fires start in the bedroom.

■ Keep candles at least 12 inches away from anything that can burn.

■ Never leave a child or pet alone in a room with a burning candle.

■ Never use a candle if oxygen is used in the home.

■ Consider using flameless candles instead. They look and smell like real candles.

BOB MCDERMOTT One View

Send letters Forest Park Review 141 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 E-mail: ktrainor@wjinc.com Fax: 708-524-0047 Please include name, address and daytime phone number for verification.

Delores Shorner, 88

We are now half way through the month of November which means the holiday season is right around the corner. Here are a few tips to ensure that you and your family will have a fire-safe holiday season.

■ Choose decorations that are flame resistant or flame retardant.

■ Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections.

■ Use clips, not nails, to hang lights so the cords do not get damaged.

■ If you use a fresh tree, be sure to water it daily.

■ Always turn off Christmas tree lights before going to bed or leaving home.

Finally, make sure you have enough smoke detectors in your home. Fires spread much more rapidly than ever before. Install smoke alarms inside each bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home, including the basement. Test your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors monthly.

Make and practice a fire escape plan. By following these fire prevention tips you can greatly reduce the risk of fire in your home and enjoy a safe winter and holiday season.

If you have any questions, please call us at 708-366-1234.

Bob McDermott is chief of the Forest Park Fire Department.

Forest Park resident Delores (Dee) J. Shorner (nee Pihart), 88, of Forest Park, died peacefully on Nov. 8, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Arthur J. Shorner for 63 years; mother of the late Caryn Rowell, the late Linda Dolan, Herb (Pam) Shorner and Peter (Christina) Shorner; grandmother of Tammy (Todd) Levine, the late Timothy Schock, Michael Rowell, Jordan and Reid Shorner, and Zachary and Samuel Shorner; great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother to many; and the sister of the late LaVerne (the late Willie) Jiral. Services will be private and the family wishes to thank everyone for their prayers and support.

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ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY

Religion Guide Methodist

Check First.

First United Methodist Church of Oak Park

First Congregational Church of Maywood

Kiwanis Club President Chris Harris

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

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

Refreshments and fellowship follow the service.

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

You’re Invited to A Church for All Nations A Church Without Walls SERVICE LOCATION Forest Park Plaza 7600 W. Roosevelt Road Forest Park, IL 60130

For more info contact: Chris Harris at 708-689-3180 or kiwanisclubfp@gmail.com

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

LIVE Webcast - 11:15AM Service Believer’s Walk of Faith Broadcast Schedule (Times in Central Standard Time) Television

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“Here is where you belong!”

Engage Christian Church Engaging God, His Family, and His Mission 1000 S. Elgin Ave. Forest Park, IL (In First United Church) To stay connected visit our website and join us on social media www.engagecc.org Facebook: @EngageCC Twitter: @engagecchurch Instagram: @engccchurch

West Suburban Temple Har Zion

Lenore L. Koca, Agent 7601 Madison Forest Park, IL 60130 Bus: 708-366-3779 lenore.koca.bz81@statefarm.com

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

Interfaith families are welcome.

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

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

Fair Oaks

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Lutheran—ELCA

744 Fair Oaks Ave. Oak Park 386-4920

United Lutheran Church

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

708/386-1576

Lutheran-Independent

Grace Lutheran Church

7300 W. Division, River Forest David R. Lyle, Senior Pastor David W. Wegner, Assoc. Pastor Lauren Dow Wegner, Assoc. Pastor Sunday Worship, 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.

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

Childcare Available

Sunday Schedule Christian Education for All Ages 9:00am Worship Service 10:00am

Child care available 9-11am

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

Roman Catholic

Ascension Catholic Church

Grace Lutheran School

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

Christ Lutheran Church

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

St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church

305 Circle Ave, Forest Park Sunday Worship 8:30am & 11:00am Adult Bible Class & Sunday School 10:00am Wheelchair Access to Sanctuary Leonard Payton, Pastor Roney Riley, Assistant Pastor 708-366-3226 www.stjohnforestpark.org

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

Rev. James Hurlbert, Pastor

Roman Catholic

St. Edmund Catholic Church

188 South Oak Park Ave. Saturday Mass: 5:30 p.m.

Sunday Masses: 9:00 & 11:00 a.m., 5:30 p.m.

Weekday Mass: 8:30 a.m. M–F Holy Day Masses: As Announced Reconciliation: Saturday 4:15 p.m.

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

Roman Catholic

St. Bernardine Catholic Church Harrison & Elgin, Forest Park

CELEBRATING OUR 107TH YEAR! Sat. Masses: 8:30am & 5:00pm SUNDAY MASSES: 8:00am & 10:30am 10:30 Mass-Daycare for all ages CCD Sun. 9am-10:15am Reconciliation: Sat. 9am & 4pm Weekday Masses: Monday–Friday 6:30am Church Office: 708-366-0839 CCD: 708-366-3553 www.stbern.com Pastor: Fr. Stanislaw Kuca

St. Giles Family Mass Community

We welcome all to attend Sunday Mass at 10 a.m. on the St. Giles Parish campus on the second floor of the school gym, the southernmost building in the school complex at 1034 North Linden Avenue.

Established in 1970, we are a laybased community within St. Giles Roman Catholic Parish.

Our Mass is family-friendly.

We encourage liturgically active toddlers. Children from 3 to 13 and young adults play meaningful parts in each Sunday liturgy.

Together with the parish, we offer Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, a Montessori-based religious education program for children in grades K-8.

For more information, go to http://www.stgilesparish.org/ family-mass-community or call Bob Wielgos at 708-288-2196.

Traditional Catholic

The Traditional Catholic Latin Mass

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

Third Unitarian Church 10AM Sunday Forum 11AM Service Rev. Colleen Vahey thirdunitarianchurch.org (773) 626-9385 301 N. Mayfield, Chicago Committed to justice, not to a creed Unity

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

UNITY CHURCH OF OAK PARK 405 North Euclid Ave.

The Light of God surrounds you.

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

Upcoming Religious Holidays Nov 15 Nativity Fast begins 23 Thanksgiving

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St. Giles: Our Programs Shine

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t. Giles School offers academic rigor, leadership development, and faith formation for students in grades preschool through eight. We emphasize intellectual, spiritual, physical, and social development and value our diverse student body, drawing from Oak Park, Galewood, River Forest, Elmwood Park, Berwyn, and more.

Our picturesque, multi-building campus boasts open green spaces and beautiful architecture. Our outdoor classroom provides hands-on learning in science, math, social justice, and wellness and will be Wi-Fi enabled to extend learning.

As part of our STEAM initiative, we have 1:1 iPads in junior high, utilize technology in all classrooms, and are creating a Makerspace with 3D printers, laser cutters, and robotics.

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Our early childhood program shines, with dedicated, welcoming preschool teachers and a newly renovated facility.

Our play-based approach helps students explore their creativity, build communication skills, and solve problems in an enriching environment. A variety of half-day schedules are available, with extended day and before and after care programs providing full-day options for families.

We take an interdisciplinary approach to learning and provide opportunities that augment the core curriculum, including gym, art, Spanish, music, and a professionally-staffed library. Co-curricular options include band, choir, scouting, and athletics, and enrichment programs offer cooking, engineering, dance, yoga, and more for K-8. Our students consistently score above national norms on standardized tests.

St. Giles School graduates go on to the finest high schools in the area, including: Fenwick, St. Ignatius, OPRF, Walter Payton, Jones Prep, St. Patrick and Trinity, and are known for their intellectual preparedness, leadership skills, and commitment to bettering their community.

We have a fully-funded scholarship program, with money available for those who need financial assistance to make a St. Giles education reality.

Considering a St. Giles education for your child? Join us November 28, 2017 at 6:30pm for our Early Childhood Open House.

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CIVIL ENGINEER II The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Civil Engineer II. This employee performs a full range of duties as assigned including complex professional level engineering design and analysis. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oak-park.us/.

Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application.

CROSSING GUARD The Forest Park Police Department is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Crossing Guard.

This position requires flexible hours during days when schools are in session. A background investigation and drug screening will be conducted prior to consideration for the position. Applications available at Village Hall, 517 Desplaines Avenue or on-line at www.forestpark.net and should be returned to Vanessa Moritz, HR Director, at Village Hall.

For additional information, contact Dora Murphy at 708-615-6223 or write dmurphy@forestpark.net.

Applications accepted until position is filled. EOE. DRIVER LUCAS MEDI-CAR has an opening for a full time wheelchair van driver.

To schedule an interview call (708) 442-7533 Monday thru Friday 10AM TO 4PM ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES MANAGER The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Environmental Services Manager in the Public Works Department.

This position will coordinate, direct and manage the Village’s waste reduction program, coordinate assigned activities with outside agencies and the general public and provide training and highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Public Works Director and the Public Works Management Team.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website at http://www.oak-park.us/jobs.

Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application no later than November 28, 2017.

FULL-TIME CUSTODIAN Oak Park Building Blocks and Cornerstone Church is seeking immediate hire of full-time custodian and maintenance worker. Must be available M-F, afternoons, evenings and occasional weekends. Tasks include but are not limited to: vacuuming, mopping, dusting, wiping down all hard surfaces, cleaning commercial kitchen, emptying garbage, snow removal, seasonal landscaping, painting, and closing the building for the night. Email resume and inquiries to Kelly Jo at admin@ oakparkbuildingblocks.com

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

River Forest D90 has IMMEDIATE openings for Temporary Evening Custodians, 2pm–10pm.

Responsible for cleaning of buildings and grounds, as assigned. A strong work ethic, interpersonal skills and custodial experience is required. Salary commensurate with experience.

For consideration, please contact Pam Jenkins, HR Specialist at jenkinsp@district90.org.

GYM/CHILDCARE ASSISTANT West Suburban Montessori School is seeking a part time gym and childcare assistant. Applicants must be responsible, self-directed, and have a love for working with young children. Hours are 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Monday-Friday when school is in session with additional opportunities during school breaks. To apply, e-mail your resume to peggerding@ wsms.org.

INCOME TAX PREPARER Income tax preparer for small accounting firm during tax season (Feb 15 to Apr 15). Experience preferred.

Call 708-488-1800.

OFFICE ASST Forest Park sharpening company seeks Full Time Office Assistant to support Office Manager in variety of day to day tasks. Must have good communications skills, knowledge of computer and QuickBooks software. Bilingual a plus. Duties incl: Answer phones; Customer Svc; Daily Invoicing; A/P & A/R; Handle mail; Order Supplies. Send resume to berniessaw@aol.com

PERSONAL TRAINER! Seeking Certified Personal Trainer to work part-time at private studio in Oak Park. Looking for someone who will fit in with our gym culture.

We meet our clients where they are, give them individualized attention, but also a lot of autonomy.

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Job includes managing the floor, keep the gym running smoothly.

Please send your resume along with a cover letter to jamiemariemadison@gmail.com.

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ACTIVE ADULT COORDINATOR The Active Adult Coordinator for the Park District of Oak Park is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising senior recreation and leisure activities, which includes holiday parties, trips, special events, and extended travel. The position is part-time, year round. To view the full job description and to apply, go to www.pdop.org JOB ID 1327

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ITEMS FOR SALE GE REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER GE White 20.6 cu ft refrigerator.

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

Call Uncle Gary 708-522-3400

AUTOS FOR SALE 2017 VW PASSAT 2017 VW Passat. Very low mileage, like new. $32,000. Call John at 708-524-9720.

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A hearing will be conducted by the court: on 12/18/2017 at 10:30 AM in Lincoln Hall of Justice Courtroom 3-C 1025 East Forest Detroit, MI 48207 before: Frank S. Szymanski Bar no. 32063 IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Thomas Edward Vollman, Jr., or Biological Father(s) of Kennedy Kristine Phillips personally appear before the court at the place stated above.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Village of Forest Park Notice of Public Hearing Monday, November 27, 2017 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested parties that pursuant to the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984, the Village of Forest Park, Illinois will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, November 27, 2017 at 6:50 p.m. in Council Chambers at 517 Des Plaines Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois, in order to identify the future cable television related needs and interests of the residents of the Village of Forest Park and to review the performance of Comcast of Illinois VI, LLC under the current cable television franchise agreement in connection with the contemplated renewal of the Comcast of Illinois VI, LLC’s cable television franchise within the Village of Forest Park.

Any and all persons wishing to provide comments on the record concerning the future cable television related needs and interests of the residents of the Village of Forest Park, to review the performance of Comcast of Illinois VI, LLC under the current cable television franchise agreement, or to comment on the proposed renewal of the cable television franchise of Comcast of Illinois VI, LLC may appear at the Public Hearing and may present testimony orally, in writing, or both. Written comments will also be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on November 27, 2017 by the Office of the Village Clerk.

Signed: Vanessa Moritz Village Clerk Published in the Forest Park Review on November 15, 2017.

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY NA FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY NA AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CHICAGO, AS TRUSTEE FOR GE CAPITAL MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC. HOME EQUITY LOAN PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 1999-HE1; Plaintiff, vs.

MAE COLLINS; ROSS T. COLLINS; WEST SUBURBAN N E I G H B O R H O O D PRESERVATION AGENCY; FRANKLIN CREDIT MANAGEMENT CORPORATION; Defendants, 17 CH 6468 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-15-321-023-0000.

Commonly known as 2014 South 19th Avenue, Broadview, IL 60155.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

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

17-015359 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3065965

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR C-BASS TRUST 2006-CB9, C-BASS MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-CB9; Plaintiff, vs.

MAE FOWLER A/K/A MAE H. FOWLER; ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; JEFF FOWLER; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MAE FOWLER, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JEFF FOWLER, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 11048 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 Friof 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-10-228-025-0000; 15-10228-026-0000.

Commonly known as 112 South 16th Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 3609455 WA16-0535.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION I3066112 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY NA FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY NA AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CHICAGO, AS TRUSTEE FOR GE CAPITAL MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC. HOME EQUITY LOAN PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 1999-HE1; Plaintiff, vs.

MAE COLLINS; ROSS T. COLLINS; WEST SUBURBAN NEIGHBOF EMMA J. HORNE AKA EMMA HORNE, DECEASED, DUANE HORNE, CITIBANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA), N.A., UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, MANOR CARE OF HINSDALE IL, LLC, STATE OF ILLINOIS-DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHCARE AND FAMILY SERVICES, WILLIAM BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF EMMA J. HORNE AKA EMMA HORNE, DECEASED Defendants 17 CH 03151 1534 MORRIS AVENUE BERKELEY, IL 60163 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 13, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30

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AM on December 14, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1534 MORRIS AVENUE, BERKELEY, IL 60163 Property Index No. 15-08-112-0500000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $119,102.40.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 4221719 Please refer to file number 2120-13356.

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

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

HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 2120-13356 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 17 CH 03151 TJSC#: 37-8434 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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The 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 14-17-03677.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-03677 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 004726 TJSC#: 37-8463 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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ORAPIN CHELMOWSKI, KING ARTHUR CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION A/K/A KING ARTHUR CONDOMINIUM II NORTHLAKE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS Defendants 17 CH 5564 15 KING ARTHUR COURT, UNIT 2 Northlake, IL 60164 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 11, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 12, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 15 KING ARTHUR COURT, UNIT 2, Northlake, IL 60164Property Index No. 12-30-402-052-1002.

The real estate is improved with a condominium.

The judgment amount was $116,589.40.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 2911717 For information call between the hours of 1pm–3pm. Please refer to file number 17-082934.

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

SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 17-082934 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 17 CH 5564 TJSC#: 37-8509 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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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 14-17-04584.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-04584 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 006445 TJSC#: 37-8499 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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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, December 4, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-03-128-011-0000.

Commonly known as 1521 N. 21st Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 15-033522 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3065809

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2006-5 NOVASTAR HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-5 Plaintiff, -v.LOVIE WALTON, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 004726 1317 S. 8TH AVENUE MAYWOOD, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 7, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 11, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1317 S. 8TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-14-125-0080000.

The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.-

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.ENRIQUE HERRERA, ELIZABETH HERRERA, VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. Defendants 17 CH 006445 3537 N. ERNST STREET FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 11, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 3537 N. ERNST STREET, FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131 Property Index No. 12-21-326-0040000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, N.D.; Plaintiff, vs.

RODOLFO RODRIGUEZ; MARIA G. VASQUEZ AND UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 12 CH 24070 NOTICE OF SALE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.RICHARD A. GALLARDO, MICHELE A. GALLARDO, CITY OF NORTHLAKE, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA– DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNIFUND CCR PARTNERS, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC Defendants 17 CH 002969 112 S. CARYL AVENUE NORTHLAKE, IL 60164 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 13, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 15, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 112 S. CARYL AVENUE, NORTHLAKE, IL 60164 Property Index No. 15-05-112-0150000.

The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes lev-

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ied 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 14-17-02585.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-02585 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 002969 TJSC#: 37-8620 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney

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

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the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 4221719 Please refer to file number 2120-13572.

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

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

HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 2120-13572 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 17 CH 06350 TJSC#: 37-7651 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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60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2710 REUTER STREET, FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131 Property Index No. 12-28-407-060.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

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

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

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

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

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale 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 14-12-04985.

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. 14-12-04985 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 034032 TJSC#: 37-8834 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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NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 13, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 14, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 221 ZUELKE DRIVE, Bellwood, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-09-203-0250000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $33,235.23.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 2911717 For information call between the hours of 1pm–3pm. Please refer to file number 16-079640.

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

SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 16-079640 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 16 CH 7543 TJSC#: 37-8538 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP Plaintiff, -v.JEAN HORNE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendants 17 CH 06350 436 23RD AVENUE BELLWOOD, IL 60104 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 17, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 19, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 436 23RD AVENUE, BELLWOOD, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-10-301-0220000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $106,803.43.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

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

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

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

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.JOSE TABANO A/K/A JOSE TABANO JR. A/K/A JOSE LOPEZ TABANO Defendants 12 CH 034032 2710 REUTER STREET FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 19, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 21, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL,

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION SPRINGLEAF HOME EQUITY, INC Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR LEGATEES OF GLORIA J. MELEK A/K/ A GLORIA J. JONES, DECEASED, JULIE E. FOX, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR GLORIA J. MELEK A/K/A GLORIA J. JONES, DECEASED, VERDINE M. MELEK, ROYETTA MELEK, MANOR CARE OF HINSDALE IL, LLC, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS Defendants 16 CH 7543 221 ZUELKE DRIVE Bellwood, IL 60104

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Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 129 S. 14TH AVE., Maywood, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-10-231-0130000 Vol. 161.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $128,907.47.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 16-4118.

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

JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC

230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 16-4118 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 16 CH 14894 TJSC#: 37-9303 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 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 14-17-00990.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-00990 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 001530 TJSC#: 37-9023 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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ance 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 14-17-04127.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-04127 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 007203 TJSC#: 37-7729 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 CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC Plaintiff, -v.MARIA GUZMAN, JUAN GUZMAN, MARTA ELIZABETH GUZMAN, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 34715 3118 WILCOX STREET Bellwood, IL 60104 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 20, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 27, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 3118 WILCOX STREET, Bellwood, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-16-205-0550000 Vol. 0167.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $290,646.74.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency

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

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 12-2818.

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

JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 12-2818 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 12 CH 34715 TJSC#: 37-8990 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 LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC; Plaintiff, vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF GWENDOLYN ROSSDREW AKA GWENDOLYN R. DREW AKA GWENDOLYN ROSS DREW; WILLIAM ROSS; STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; JOHN LYDON SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 CH 3512 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-10-434-055-0000.

Commonly known as 826 South 13th Avenue, Maywood, Illinois 60153.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890.

(630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale. F16110226 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3066710 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (‘’FANNIE MAE’’), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.BULICE R. CLAYTON Defendants 16 CH 14894 129 S. 14TH AVE. Maywood, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 19, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 21, 2017, at The

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.JASON P. FAUST, BRENDA CHANDUVI-FAUST, CITIBANK, N.A. Defendants 17 CH 001530 11117 SHAKESPEARE STREET WESTCHESTER, IL 60154 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 25, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 27, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11117 SHAKESPEARE STREET, WESTCHESTER, IL 60154 Property Index No. 15-20-316-0150000.

The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Plaintiff, -v.PAMELA BENNETT A/K/A PAMELA J. BENNETT, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. Defendants 17 CH 007203 622 HULL AVENUE WESTCHESTER, IL 60154 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 16, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 26, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 622 HULL AVENUE, WESTCHESTER, IL 60154 Property Index No. 15-16-303-0610000.

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 bal-

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

CHRISTINE V. O’BRIEN; LEWIS MORTON; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 10829 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, December 15, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-05-223-013-0000.

Commonly known as 206 44th Avenue, Northlake, IL 60164.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 16-020286 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3067149

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1510 MARENGO AVENUE This classic brick bungalow is a great home for any family or a someone looking to downsize! It is a four bedroom with two full bathrooms. The first floor offers a large open living room, formal dining room and two bedrooms all with refinished oak flooring. Off of the kitchen is a great room perfect for any get together, and a refinished full bath. The basement is newly finished with two bedrooms a full bathroom and a family room. Enjoy the comfort of knowing the property has all new flood control systems in place. Located on a great family block this is a must see! ........................................................................ $279,000

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Kitchens and baths updated in early 2000s. Each apt pays own heat and electric, 2nd. fl has C/A. Both apts. are leased with 1st fl expiring 06/30/2017, 2nd fl. expiring 09/30/2017. Each apartment has two bedrooms. Property includes a two car garage ................. $235,000

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

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Great bones with hardwood flooring throughout the first floor. A living room and dining room combo.

Large eat in kitchen with existing granite countertops! A finished basement with a full second bathroom makes for double the living space! Garage plus two parking spaces. Close to school and public transportation.......................................................................$179,000.00

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NEW G IN T S I L THIS CLASSIC BRICK 2 FLAT was once a perfect example of Oak Park beauty. After decades of living and a frozen pipe last year, this classic is in need of some serious love. ...................$475,000

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