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Say goodbye to a TIF district, Roosevelt Road Local schools, the library and entire village stand to benefit By ROBERT LIFKA Contributing Reporter

The end of the Roosevelt Road tax increment financing (TIF) district will result in additional property tax revenue next year for taxing bodies whose boundaries fall within the district. The Forest Park Village Council voted unanimously, Nov. 27, to terminate the Roosevelt Road TIF District, effective Dec. 31. The TIF’s 23-year term had expired. Trustees created a separate TIF district in 2015, called the Roosevelt Corridor, which was developed to completely refurbish the entire corridor from Harlem Avenue to Desplaines Street. The previous TIF did not cover the north side of Roosevelt Road. Taxing bodies that stand to benefit from the termination of one of Roosevelt Road’s TIF districts include school District 91, Proviso Township High School District 209, the Forest Park Public Library and the village of Forest Park itself. Edward Brophy, assistant superintendent of operations, said D91 could receive anywhere from $280,000 to $320,000 in new property tax revenue while Leticia Olmsted, village finance director, estimated the village could receive an additional $99,000, and Pilar Shaker, library director, said the library could receive an additional $33,000. Officials of D209 did not respond. Following creation of a TIF district, the equalized assessed valuation (EAV) of the property is frozen for taxing bodies whose boundaries include the district. Any property tax revenue generated by the increased EAV goes into the TIF fund to be spent on improvements in See TIF DISTRICT on page 11

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HIRE POWER: Michael Benline, 5, of Westchester, decorates a Christmas tree ornament on Saturday, Dec. 9, at Empowering Gardens on Madison Street in downtown Forest Park.

It takes a village to support people with disabilities This winter, Empowering Gardens employs and trains people with disabilities By TOM HOLMES Contributing Reporter

Manuel “Manny” Gutierrez’s story is a good example of how it takes a village

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to not only raise a child, but also to support people with disabilities. Gutierrez was in a coma for two years following a car accident in 2003, which left him with short-term memory loss, seizures that resulted in violent muscle

contractions and the loss of consciousness, and the loss of peripheral vision in one eye. The front of his skull was so damaged that now a ceramic plate See DISABILITY on page 8

John Rice attends a pepper party

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A hot time at a prodigious pepper party

orest Park is home to many quirky celebrations, like the 8-Track Party, PepperFest and Garage Galleries. Last week, I was invited to my firstever giardiniera party. Ralph Di Febo has been hosting this event for over 40 years. On a recent Friday night, we gathered in Ralph’s garage-mahal to cut up 200 pounds of produce. I discovered there are side effects to slicing peppers. This giardinieramaking tradition goes back to Ralph’s grandmother, Emilia Di Febo, who prepared the concoction in her Forest Park kitchen. Every autumn, Emilia made the giardiniera from an old family recipe. During the Depression, the family survived on giardiniera sandwiches. In the 1970s, Ralph and his friends enjoyed helping grandma make the giardiniera. Some, like Ed Buck and Phil Malhiot, are still cutting peppers. To prepare for the event, Ralph purchased a variety of peppers, plus carrots, celery, garlic and the all-important salt. He washed the peppers and set up work stations for the crew. When I arrived, 15 men were slicing peppers, drinking beverages and telling fishing stories. Most of them were wearing plastic gloves. Ralph and his brother-in-law, Larry Cima, had learned the hard way that pepper protection was necessary. Ralph was so desperate to get rid of the sting that night, he tried paint thinner and milk. Nevertheless, his next door neighbors, Dave and Eric, were slicing without gloves. They should be released from the burn unit any day now. The fumes from the produce

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CUT UPS: Volunteers slice away at about 200 pounds of peppers slated for jars as giardiniera in Ralph Di Febo’s garage-mahal.

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were another problem. Ralph’s brother, Frank, an army vet, famously said he’d found better air quality in tear-gas tents than inside Ralph’s garage. We may have been coughing, but no one was complaining. We were having too many laughs for that. Ralph distributed the peppers and collected the cut-up ones in large bags. The waste was also collected for mulching. It took us four hours to finish the cutting and to fill two large cans with the mixture. These cans have screens on the bottom and they sat atop wash tubs. As workers filled the cans, they added layers of salt – seven pounds in all. The salt leaches water from the peppers, which gushed into the tubs. Finally, Ralph filled five-gallon containers of water and set them on top of the contents to act as a press. We would reassemble in two days to finish the process. When I went home, I had to take out my contact lenses. I washed my hands carefully but when I touched my eye, I suddenly understood what pepper spray was all about. My eyes were on fire and I flushed them with saline. The pain finally subsided but, when my wife touched my peppery sweater,

her hand swelled up. On a Sunday morning, we reassembled at Ralph’s. The contents of the cans had sunk down to half their volume. The workers had brought jars and used scoops to fill them. They formed a very efficient assembly line and filled 100 quart jars. Seeing as the ingredients cost $350, each quart cost them only $3.50. When they got home, they would add olive oil to the jars. The men reserved some of the giardiniera for personal use on pizza, eggs and bread. The rest they could give away as Christmas presents. My jar sits on my kitchen counter and I have to occasionally stir it with a stick to get the air bubbles out. It should be ready for consumption in a month and I can use it for my Italian beef recipe. I was thrilled to be invited to the giardiniera party. I have only one suggestion for next year. Goggles. ■ John Rice is a columnist/private detective, who has seen his business and family thrive in Forest Park. He thoroughly enjoys life in the village and still gets a thrill smelling Red Hots, watching softball and stroll-

Police collaborate on carjacking strategy By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter

River Forest police played host several local law enforcement agencies on Dec. 7 for a discussion about how best to combat and collaborate on the increased number of carjackings and gun-related violent crimes occurring on the West Side of Chicago and nearby suburbs. “The sharing of resources and partnering with our fellow law enforcement agencies will give us the ability to make best use of ef effective strategies to manage short-term and long-term investigations,” River Forest deputy chief James O’Shea said in a statement. “It will also give us the ability to quickly identify and arrest violent offenders for in-

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progress or recently committed crimes.” Representatives attended included the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, Illinois State Police, Chicago Police Department, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, the Cicero Police Department, Berwyn Police Department, Forest Park Police Department, Oak Park Police Department and River Forest Police Department. Officials worked in a variety of capacities in each department, including adult, juvenile and gun crimes. The goal of the meeting was to bring together police executives, investigators and prosecutors to share information and develop strategies that will lead to arrests and successful prosecutions of repeat violent offenders. Review and analysis of recent ve-

hicle hijackings, robberies, homicides and other violent crimes has found that some of the same criminal organizations and their affiliates are responsible for multiple crimes. The meeting also focused on how to use new technologies, evidence protocols and enhanced communication to combat violent crimes. The group will continue to meet on a monthly basis and some of the strategies discussed will be unified within the West Suburban Enhanced Drug/ Gang Enforcement taskforce. “The residents of our area communities deserve the right to be safe and not be victims of violent crimes,” O’Shea said in a statement.

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Come 2018, girls to be included in “Boy” Scout programs Local leaders must now decide how to reorganize their troop By TOM HOLMES Contributing Reporter

Just two months ago, on Oct. 11, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) released a small statement with big implications: “Today, the Boy Scouts of America Board of Directors unanimously approved to welcome girls into its iconic Cub Scout program,” Scouts said. In a move to provide busy, single-parent families one program for sons and daughters, as well as respond to minority interests—“Many groups currently underserved by Scouting, including the Hispanic and Asian communities, prefer to participate in activities as a family,” the organization said in a statement—the Scouts will allow the introduction of girls in local packs, starting at some point in 2018. Forest Park KEVIN LEONARD parents will have Forest Park Pack 109 three options for Packmaster how to get girls involved in the Scouts. Chartered organizations can choose to establish a new, all-girl Cub Scout pack; establish a pack that consists of boys and girls; or remain an all-boy pack, according to the Boy Scouts website. By 2019, the Boy Scouts will also create a program just for girls, using the same curriculum as the Boy Scouts. But what about the Girl Scouts? “The Boy Scouts’ house is on fire,” Girl Scouts of the USA told ABC News on Oct. 12. “Instead of addressing systemic issues of continuing sexual assault, financial mismanagement and deficient programming, BSA’s senior management wants to add an accelerant to the house fire by recruiting girls.” The Girls Scouts declined to comment to the Forest Park Review about any plans for local expansion, or about how Boy Scouts now including girls could impact their membership. Regardless of where Forest Park-ers stand on the Boy Scouts versus Girl Scouts debate, local Scout leaders must now decide the future of their troops. Matthew Brown, who has served as Scoutmaster for Troop 107 since 2013, said he’s not sure what will happen with his Scouts. Troop 107 meets every Thursday at St. John Lutheran Church. “The only guidance that I have received is that Scouting will provide a path to Eagle

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allowing girls into the program is a move in the right direciton.”

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GIRL POWER: Local Boy Scout and Cub Scout packs salute the flag and more in Forest Park. for young women,” he said. “Whatever that path ends up being, I think that we need to embrace it as another avenue for our young women to grow into leaders and active members of our communities.” To him, including girls in Scout packs makes sense from a practical point, too. If a family has both a son and daughter, he said it makes sense to have them participate in one program, rather than enrolling one in Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts or another organization. “Different events, meetings, fundraisers, trips happening at either different times, or even at the same time in different places. By opening up Scouting to all youth, it gives another option for those families, and another path for the young women to join Scouting,” he said. Jill Wagner, who has served as the Pack

Committee Chairperson of Cub Scout Pack 109 since 2009, pointed out that women have been involved in Cub Scouting for years. Every year, Cub Scouts host the Pinewood Derby, where boys are given a block of wood, four wheels and nails and expected to design a car. Individual cars are then raced against one another. As part of the competition, Scouts host a “Mouse Scout” sibling and sister competition with the derby every year, she said. “The Boy Scout program has relied on the leadership of women for decades, it seems natural that they would open the program to youth who are girls,” Wagner said. “I hope that this program expansion increases the number of families participating in Scouting.” Wagner added that, while she would love to see a local, all-girl pack, it will take time

to develop. “Scouting is volunteer-run and takes a tremendous amount of commitment and determination to start a Scouting program,” she said. Kevin Leonard, Cub Packmaster of Forest Park’s Pack 109, said he believes the packs should become integrated. Leonard acknowledged that some, what he called “traditionalists,” might oppose including girls in Cub Scouting. But he said too many organizations and institutions today remain exclusive. He believes this creates barriers between people. “I think allowing girls into the program is a move in the right direction,” he said. “We live in a ever-changing world. Institutions, organizations, philosophies and ideas that don’t change with it are subject to extinction.”

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Need can’t justify coat drive, firefighters say Extra jackets still at the community center By NONA TEPPER

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After collecting nearly 200 coats for needy kids, Forest Park’s firefighters postponed their annual coat drive this year, following high supply and low demand Christmas Toy Drive, seen in 2016. “With the weather really Food Pantry & more warm I think it discouraged people from showing up to pick up coats who committed [last year],” said Bobby Reid, president of the local firefighters union, who organizes the drive every year. Those who were identified as needing coats didn’t follow up and pick up the jackets ordered for them last Muscular Dystrophy research year. That led to extra coats and community activities left over, which felt like a misplacement of the union’s resources, Reid said. After three years holding the annual drive, firefighters decided to postpone the fundraiser this year. Firefighters have donated 192 coats since 2014, at a cost of $6,528. “We’re cancelling, taking a year off, possibly two years off and might revisit it when strategically it makes sense,” Reid said. Compounding the extra Financial & Toy Donations coat issue were the jacketordering requirements. Forest Park’s firefighters work with the International Asmunity center, so stragglers could pick up sociation of Fire Fighters to hold the annual drive, and the association extra jackets if they needed. “We had hundreds of dollars of our selects the company the union orders from. union’s charity committing to a physical reThe company must be based in the U.S. and use unionized labor because “that’s the source, to a coat, that’s going to be in a box kind of thing that provides stability to the for a year,” Reid said. He decided to postpone the drive for one middle-class in America; that’s what we beor two years. This year, additional dollars lieve in,” Reid said. While the company’s use of unionized la- will be given to a number of charities, inbor fit the firefighters’ mission, its ordering cluding the Forest Park Food Pantry, Mayor requirements did not. The company man- Calderone’s annual Christmas Toy Drive, dated all orders be placed in units of six. the American Legion and more. Reid said So if one child needed a coat in a size 12, firefighters have donated nearly $1,200 to that means six coats in that size had to be the local food pantry so far this year. “As a union, probably three or four years ordered. Firefighters figured out how many ago we really started putting a ton more coats to order — and who needed a coat — by consulting the Howard Mohr Commu- effort into philanthropic, civic-minded acnity Center and schools about who receives tivities,” Reid said. And “it’s really been wonderful. It’s a source of pride for our free and reduced-price lunches. Year after year, leftover jackets just sat community; it’s a source of pride for us.”

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D209 considering refinancing $10M in bonds Officials say measure could yield millions in savings

By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

The Proviso Township High Schools District 209 school board is looking at refinancing $10 million of working cash bonds that the district issued in 2008 in order to take advantage of lower interest rates. The reduced rates, district officials say, could lead to substantial savings and more money to fund major investments, such as the district’s master facility plan. But board President Theresa Kelly and member Della Patterson were leery of the proposal, with Patterson saying that it felt like “de ja vu.” “I have seen this before — over and over,” Patterson said during a Nov. 7 regular meeting where the issue was discussed. “The money you got in 2008, it was supposed to be used for facilities. It wasn’t … This is not the first time money has been refinanced … We’ve been told before in this community that [money] was going to be put aside and when it came time to use it, it was nowhere to be found.” Most district officials and board members, such as Supt. Jesse Rodriguez, touted the refinancing proposal as a major opportunity for significant savings, with Rodriguez calling the measure a “big deal” that will help the district maintain the 30 percent fund balance threshold that he considered to be critical to future financial solvency. District officials said that, over the last three years, D209 has issued over $21 million in bonds to pay for capital

upgrades. In 2008, the district issued working cash bonds to fund operations. During that time, officials noted, “there was a need for cash to pay the bills. When the District issued the 2008 bonds, there was a written provision that allowed the District to refinance the debt in the future, prior to the end date of the bonds.” In effect, the district plans to use current funds on hand to pay off $10 million of the bonds that were issued in 2008 for operations, but which were never spent, and to re-issue $10 million worth of bonds this year that will be used for capital improvements. In addition to reduced interest rate payments of roughly 3 percent, the transaction, officials say, could also increase the district’s non-referendum funding capacity by around $5 million — from $25.5 million to $30 million. According to a document drafted by representatives from Mesirow Financial, the district’s bond underwriter, the “refunding and expected substantial interest cost savings are a credit positive for the District and yet another example of prudent fiscal management with focus on cost reductions.” The refunding could also be used as an opportunity to “re-engage rating agencies and illustrate the many positive financial trends” at D209, Mesirow representatives explained. Those positives include more cash on hand, longterm plans for capital improvements and the “transition to balanced budget from [a] history of structural deficits.” Mesirow said that, while an increased credit score isn’t a

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guaranteed result of the refinancing, an upgrade to high-A credit is possible for the district, which currently has an A credit rating from Standard & Poor’s — up from BBB. Despite the optimism of Mesirow representatives and other district officials, however, Kelly expressed some leeriness about what she felt was the rushed nature of the refunding proceedings. In addition, Kelly, like Patterson, had the district’s history of refinancing at top of mind. District officials said that timing was important, since market conditions could be different next year. Todd Krzyskowski, a managing director with Mesirow, said that the district could refund the remaining $14 million of the $24 million in outstanding bonds next year. The total savings from refinancing all of the outstanding bonds could amount to around $5 million in savings, he said. According to Tod Altenburg, D209’s chief business official, the district refunded a portion of bonds issued in 2004 at the end of 2016. That action produced about $1 million in savings, he said. “This board and I have a responsibility to make sure that we don’t make the mistakes of the past,” said Rodriguez, addressing Kelly’s and Patterson’s concerns. “I want to ensure you that together we’ve got to do it right.” The school board was scheduled to vote on a resolution providing for the bond refunding at a Dec. 12 regular meeting.

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BIG WEEK Build a Stuffed Animal Storytime Library officials teach your kid how to build an Arctic stuffed animal and read aloud such Jan Brett classics as, “The Three Snow Bears,” at 3 p.m. Dec. 16 in the Austin Room of the Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd. Available for Kids 8-years-old and under. Register online at fppl.org.

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Mayor Anthony Calderone will host his annual Community Toy Drive at 6 p.m. Dec. 13 at Cocina Lobos, 7321 W. Madison St. Bring a new and unwrapped gift, and stay for appetizers and drinks after. Questions? Call the Forest Park Community Center 708-771-7737.

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Spend an evening learning simple breathing techniques that will help you relieve stress and anxiety. Library officials will also lead you through a simple guided visualization meditation to help you feel more calm. The group will also be doing gentle stretching at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd. Register online at fppl.org.

Fun-drive Attend the Best of Proviso annual “FunDrive” at 10a.m. Dec. 16 at 11031 Roosevelt Rd., and help community members raise money and gift items for needy residents. Donations accepted include: CDs, clothing, kitchen items, sporting goods and more. For more information contact Rajeska Jackson at 708-397-6604.

Author Discussion Attend a meet and greet with author Robert Goldsborough, who will be signing and discussing passages from his latest book, “Stairway to Nowhere: A Snap Malek Reader.” Goldsborough’s latest novel is about a Chicago Tribune columnist who gets caught in the real-life implications of one of his feature stories. Discussion occurs at 2 p.m. Dec. 17 at Centuries & Sleuths Bookstore, 7419 W. Madison St.

Grown-Up Game Night Spend an evening playing board and card games with community members at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Austin Room of the Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd. Games include Scrabble, Exploding Kittens and Flashpoint.

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Empowering Gardens from page 8 replaces the original bone. He was 20-years-old when a semi-truck pushed him into a ditch along Interstate 64 in Kentucky. After being hospitalized for three years, he “graduated” to years of physical and occupational therapy. As you can imagine, the crash had a devastating impact on him. In addition to his permanent physical disabilities, his agonizingly slow recovery led to the breakup of his marriage. He lost the custody of his children because of his seizures. But there was also a loss of self-respect. Without work he was unable to contribute financially to the raising of his three sons. He recalled, “When I was going through recovery from my accident I felt completely useless. I would think ‘What am I here for if I’m not helpful with anything,” That began to change when Gutierrez moved back to this area from Kentucky and was hired by a Forest Park nonprofit called Empowering Gardens Inc. (EGI), a garden center open at 7730 Madison St. from April to November. Empowering Garden’s goal is to provide people with a broad range of disabilities meaningful, long-term employment, “creating excellent products for sale at competitive prices in the local marketplace,” according to its website. Ana Solares, co-director of Empowering Gardens, said that all six paid employees now working for the nonprofit are people with disabilities of one kind or another. “We hire and train them in whatever direction they want to go,” she said. “The idea is to discover what abilities each individual employee has, enhance those abilities and pre-

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and Fridays, which supplements the monthly disability check he receives from the federal government. The problem which Empowering Gardens and, therefore Gutierrez, faced last year was that, because the nonprofit lacked an allweather greenhouse facility, Empowering Gardens would have to cease operating between November and April and therefore temporarily lay off all its employees. That was until Art Sundry, who owns caffe De Luca, alSee DISABILITY on page 10

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Police plan 4 new hires in 2017 By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter

On Dec. 18, Forest Park police hope to swear in three new officers. If they complete four months of medical, physical and mental testing, and up to another year of training at the Chicago Police Training Academy, then a total of four new officers will join the Forest Park force. “I’d say it’s the most in several years at one time,” said Police Chief Thomas Aftanas. Over the past 12 months, two officers retired — one for disciplinary reasons. Another position was left to fill from the year before, and a fourth officer went on disability, making 2017 the year of new hires for local police. “There’s a lot of competition out there, there’s so many steps in this process, and anytime if something goes wrong, you can be eliminated,” Aftanas said of the new recruits. There are at least 10 steps to becoming a permanent, full-time officer in Forest Park. Prospective officers start by filling an application out at the police department, attend a mandatory orientation session, and then take a written test administered by the firm Stanard and Associates. Applicants are tested on their arithmetic, reading comprehension, grammar and incident report-writing skills. Stanard grades the tests, and ranks those who passed the test by their scores. The company adds extra points to officers who have military service or hold a bachelor’s degree. Many police departments don’t require any college credits for new recruits; Forest Park requires applicants to hold at least 60 hours. Stanard then sends out its list of qualified applicants to all the departments in Illinois. Police must choose applicants for an in-person interview in the order they are ranked. Fire and police commissioners conduct interviews. Police who want to be promoted to sergeant or other position must also go through Stanard’s testing process. “It prevents you from picking anybody you want,” Aftanas said. “I can’t go and pick who I want to be a sergeant, but in a private company the CEO can say, ‘Hey I want you to manage this team, be a supervisor here.’” Stanard also administers a physical agility test, which tests applicants on things like how far they can drag a crash dummy, climb a fence, jump a ditch and more. If applicants make it to the next round, they’re scheduled for a psychological test, polygraph test and medical test, to make sure new recruits don’t have health issues that would prevent them from doing their job. Stanard administers the psychological test; a separate firm, Cops and Fire Testing, administers the lie detector test. Because a lot of police departments in the area are hiring right now, “the polygraphs were initially all backed up; they had a lot of people scheduled and we had to wait,” Aftanas said. More than 20 Illinois police departments are hiring officers right now, the most of any state, according to the public safety informa-

tion site The Blue Line. That backed up Forest Park’s polygraph testing by about a month. Those who pass the physical, mental and polygraph tests are then subject to a background check conducted by Forest Park detectives. If detectives no red flags are raised about applicants’ employment and criminal history, candidates finally get to attend training at a local academy, such as the Chicago Police Training Academy. At the Chicago Academy, new recruits spend 1,000 hours — between one and two years — studying firearms and their use,

scenario-based training, search-and-seizure laws and more. Aftanas has one cop scheduled to graduate the academy in late January; he hopes to have three new recruits enroll on Jan. 8. Technically, recruits are hired by the municipality once they enter the police academy. Once they are academy certified, officers will come back to Forest Park and complete four months of field training, rotating different hours, days and shifts at the department. During the officers’ first 18 months in Forest Park, they are also on probation.

If all is going well, by the fourth month officers will report to their senior field training officer who makes a determination if they’re good enough to go on their own for a permanent shift. If not, new officers will continue to rotate shifts and partners for more seasoning. “A lot of this is mandated in state law, how you administer the hiring process for police, and I think it kind of makes it a fair process for everyone. All these steps here, they don’t rely on the village or me as the police chief, or the mayor, to hire or fire anybody,” Aftanas said. “This agency that administers the test comes up with the list — we have nothing to do with it. It makes it an extremely fair process.”

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C R I M E

Guns, real and pretend, at Harlem and Roosevelt A Forest Park man and a Bellwood man were arrested for unlawful possession of a firearm, cannabis and violating traffic laws on Dec. 4. An officer observed a silver Chevrolet mini-van disobey a Right Turn Only sign and drive across three lanes of traffic to enter the left lane at the intersection of Roosevelt Road and Harlem Avenue, according to a police report. The driver obstructed the traffic lane and made a left turn on a red light. Police curbed the minivan at the BP gas station in Oak Park, 7140 Roosevelt Road, about 12:25 a.m. Four officers approached the vehicle, and asked the driver for his license and insurance. As the driver handed police his documents, officers smelled a strong odor of marijuana. The officer told the driver he smelled weed, and asked him to get out of the car. The driver complied, and told the officer he had recently smoked a joint but didn’t have any marijuana on him. Meanwhile, officers ordered the passenger out of the minivan. The passenger got out, but refused to face the officer and intentionally turned his body away from police. Police asked the passenger to put his hands on the minivan for a body pat down; the passenger refused and tried to walk back to the rear of the car. Police grabbed him by the

left arm. The passenger then put his right arm on the car, but refused to put his left hand on the passenger rear door. An officer asked him what he was holding on his person, and the passenger told police he had a gun. Police checked the front of the passenger’s dark jeans and uncovered a loaded semi-automatic handgun. At that point, police transferred the two men to the Forest Park police station. A body search of the minivan’s driver uncovered a burnt cannabis cigarette and cigar containing greenish leafy marijuana. After reading the driver his Miranda rights, the driver told police the passenger had been his friend for about a year, he picked him up at his house at 1406 Elgin Ave. in Forest Park and the two planned to visit the driver’s girlfriend’s house in Bellwood. The driver admitted to breaking traffic laws, and was issued two citations. The passenger, meanwhile, told police he had been picked up at his house, and that the driver drove him to Walgreen’s at the intersection of Harlem Avenue and Roosevelt Rd., where the passenger withdrew cash. The two men were going to go shopping. He told police he carries a gun because he has been shot twice and has a bullet in his leg and that he needs one to protect himself. He

did not have a valid firearm owner’s identification card or concealed carry license and was booked for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, not holding proper identification for a gun and possession of cannabis. ■■Police were called to the intersection of Harlem Avenue and Roosevelt Road about a man threatening fellow motorists with a gun. Dispatch told officers the man was traveling southbound on Harlem about 7:20 p.m. on Dec. 5 in a grey Chevrolet, according to a police report. Police drove south on Harlem Avenue and identified a vehicle at Cermak Road, which matched the description. Police pulled the car over, and ordered the driver from the vehicle. An officer spotted what looked like the handle of a handgun near the front passenger seat. Police picked it up and discovered it was a plastic toy gun. Witnesses identified the driver as the offender and the toy handgun as the weapon. They said the offender had cut them off as they drove south on Harlem at the I-290. They reportedly had an exchange of words with the offender, who then pointed the handgun at them. They thought the gun was real and feared for their life. Officers transferred the offender to the Forest Park police station, and charged him with aggravated assault.

DISABILITY

Empowering Gardens from page 8 lowed Empowering Gardens to operate their business out of space on Madison Street last year, which he owned and was vacant at the time. This year Tony Aiello, who owns the building at 7316 Madison Street, where Yearbook used to do business, is doing the same. All Empowering Gardens pays for is electricity. So, Gutierrez is able to maintain that source of income year round. Mike Sullivan also recently hired Gutierrez to work one day a week at Goldyburgers Restaurant, which he owns. Thus, with a little help from his friends, if you will, Gutierrez has found self-respect, knows the dignity of holding down a job and is able to contribute to the raising of his three sons. “[Gutierrez’s story] is representative of the way we’ve been embraced and welcomed by this community,” Biggins said. “From the village government to our customers to the donors who help fund our work, everyone has been really supportive.” For Solares and Biggins, Gutierrez holds a special place in their hearts. “Recently, Manny became our first employee to land a job in our local community when he began working at Goldyburgers Restaurant in Forest Park. Manny has come a long way from the day he was in the car accident. He is now a responsible and hardworking father,” they wrote in an email. The two Empowering Gardens directors also feel like they are contributing to the quality of life in Forest Park. Biggins said that the lot at 7730 Madison St. had been emp-

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DECKED OUT: Employees sit around decorating ornaments and other decorations that will go up for sale on Saturday, Dec. 9, at Empowering Gardens on Madison Street in downtown Forest Park. ty for over 10 years when they arrived on the scene and began preparing to open their garden center there. “It had become a source of problems,” he said. “People were in there using drugs. We filled a 20 yard dumpster with unbelievable crap so we could do business. I think the community is happy we are doing the kind of business we are doing.” Solares and Biggins have big dreams for the future of Empowering Gardens. They want to build an all-weather green house on the 7730 Madison St. site, so they can operate their business year round from one address. They want to become part of the locally sourced food movement that

Stealing a car stereo Between 9:45 p.m. on Dec. 5 and 8 a.m. Dec. 6, someone broke into a white Jeep parked on the 7000 block of Circle Avenue and removed the car stereo, valued at $150. Offenders entered through the vehicle’s unlocked door, according to the police report.

Attempted entry to a car Officers arrived at the parking lot at 700 Lathrop Avenue about 1:49 p.m., Dec. 10, responding to a call about two men who were pulling on all the parked car’s handles in an effort to gain entry, according to a police report. Police watched as the men tested the handles of two separate Jeeps at the same time. Officers exited their car and placed the two offenders in custody. A third man also stood inside the parking lot on watch for police. These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Forest Park Police Department, Dec. 4-10, and represent a portion of the incidents to which police responded. Unless otherwise indicated, anybody named in these reports has only been charged with a crime. These cases have not been adjudicated.

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is growing in this country and picture themselves supplying spices and vegetables to local restaurants. The directors and friends of Empowering Gardens spend a lot of time raising money to fund their 501C3, partly because they resist accepting grants from the government. “Government funding, particularly in Illinois, is extremely unreliable,” Biggins said. That of course is a reality that every taxing body in Forest Park has had to work around recently, but the directors of the nonprofit also believe that money from the government always has strings attached. “The government also tends to try to direct your program,” Biggins said. “They have their goals and the numbers they want to reach, so not taking government money gives us the freedom to create as we go. but that also means that we are constantly raising money.” Solares added: “Eventually we want to be self-sustainable. It might never be 100-percent, but close. Also, when we raise enough funds to have a year-round greenhouse, we won’t have to move during the cold weather.” Empowering Garden’s winter location this year is 7316 Madison St. Customers who drop in between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, will be able to shop for poinsettias, house plants, cacti, herbs, Christmas greens, handmade ornaments and art by local artists. Solares explained that what often happens when children are diagnosed as having a disability is that they get segregated from society by being kept at home or sent to live in an institution. What they are doing at Empowering Gardens, she says, is discovering and enhancing the abilities of their employees so they can function better in society and the community can accept them as legitimate members of that society. Our goal is to “expose people with disabilities to the public and the public to people with disabilities,” Solares said.

Celebrating 100 Years

Forest Park Review, December 13, 2017

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the district, generally infrastructure. Since its creation in 1993, the EAV of the Roosevelt Road TIF District has increased from $1,570,380 to $6,748,617. The TIF District was established in September 1993, but the village did not start collecting tax revenue for the district until the following year. The TIF district originally comprised the entire Forest Park Plaza Mall but was separated into just the Walmart property in 2002 when the Roosevelt/Hannah TIF District was established. TIF is a tool that Illinois lawmakers gave local governments in 1977 to help them restore their most rundown areas or jumpstart economically sluggish parts of town. With this tool, financially strapped local governments can make the improvements they need, such as new roads or new sewers, and provide incentives to attract businesses or help existing businesses expand, without tapping into general funds or raising taxes.

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A GUIDE TO AREA CHURCH SERVICES

Christmas 2017

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all are welcome

Blue Christmas Service

Jazz Prayer

Friday, December 15, 7:30p Christmas Carols

Sing along or enjoy live jazz with upbeat arrangements filled with jazz riffs. Join us at 7:10p for pre-performance refreshments.

Child-friendly service

Traditional Candlelight Service, 11p

Christmas Worship

Thursday, December 21, 7 p.m. United Lutheran Church 409 Greenfield Street, Oak Park

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

Family Candlelight Service - 5:00 p.m. Candlelight Communion Service - 10:30 p.m. Pre-Service Music - 10:00 p.m.

Communion Service 10:00 a.m.

New Year’s Eve Service 7:00 p.m.

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Christmas Eve

Family Service, 5p

St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church

The Blue Christmas Service offers a safe place to bring your grief, fear and loss when you don’t feel hopeful or want to celebrate Christmas.

(Pre-service music begins 10:30p)

Christmas Day

Service of Carols, 10:30a

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, ELCA

Good Shepherd

Lutheran ELCA Brief readings. SUNDAY worship Quiet and reflective music. 8 & 10:30a

St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church 305 Circle Avenue, Forest Park • (708) 366-3226 • www.stjohnforestpark.org Rev. Leonard R. Payton, Pastor Rev. Roney Riley, Assistant Pastor Wheelchair Access to Sanctuary

Come home for the holidays and connect. Sunday Service is at 11:00 am. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service • Sunday, December 24th at 7:00pm

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Christmas Morning Service at 11:00am

Children Ed All are welcome. Nursery provided.

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Christmas Carols Friday, Dec. 16, 7:30p

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Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist Congregation Holiday Services

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Advent invites us on a journey to retell and re-experience Christ's birth. Listen to audio story reflections from First United family & friends at www.firstunitedoakpark.com 848 Lake Street, Oak Park firstunitedoakpark.com facebook.com/firstunitedoakpark 708-386-5215

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The Catholic Parishes of Oak Park, River Forest, and Forest Park welcome you with open arms to our Advent and Christmas Season Services Ascension Catholic Church

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Advent Evening Prayer Wednesdays, December 13 and 20 at 7:00 pm Contemplative Prayer Saturdays, December 16 at 8:30 am Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays, December 16 and 23 from 4:00 – 4:45 pm Adjusted Mass Schedule for the Fourth Sunday of Advent Saturday, December 23 – Mass at 5:00 pm Sunday, December 24 – Mass at 9:00 am Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord Christmas Eve – Sunday, December 24

Mass at 4:00 pm – with Schola

Mass at 6:00 pm – Children’s Focus with Choristers Carols at 10:30 pm with Choir – Mass at 11:00 pm Christmas Day – Monday, December 25 Mass at 9:00 am – with Organ and Instruments Mass at 11:00 am – with Organ and Instruments

St. Giles Parish

1045 Columbian Avenue, Oak Park (708) 383-3430 - stgilesparish.org Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday, December 19 from 9:00 am to midnight 12:00 pm Prayer Service followed by Eucharistic Procession 7:00 pm Prayer Service for Peace Sacrament of Reconciliation Wednesday, December 20, from 6:00 – 7:00 pm Confessional at southwest corner of Church Saturday, December 16 from 8:30 – 9:00 am Saturday, December 23 from 8:30 – 9:30 am Adjusted Mass Schedule for the Fourth Sunday of Advent Saturday, December 23 – Mass at 4:30 pm Sunday, December 24 – Mass at 9:00 am Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord Christmas Eve: Sunday, December 24 3:00 pm Children’s Christmas Mass in Church 3:00 pm Parish Christmas Mass in Gym 5:00 pm Youth/Teen Mass (with Teen Choir) in Church 7:30 pm Family Mass Community Mass in Gym (Carols at 7:00 pm) 10:30 pm Christmas Vigil Mass in Church (Carols at 10:00 pm) Christmas Day: Monday, December 25 Masses at 9:00 and 11:00 am

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St. Bernardine Church

7246 W. Harrison Street, Forest Park (708) 366-0839 - stbern.com Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord Christmas Eve – Sunday, December 24 Masses at 8:00 am and 10:30 am Family Mass at 5:00 pm Caroling at 10:00 pm High Mass at 10:30 pm Christmas Day – Monday, December 25 Masses at 8:00 am and 10:30 am Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God

Monday, January 1 - Mass at 9:00 am

St. Catherine-St. Lucy Parish 38 N. Austin Blvd., Oak Park (708) 386-8077 - stcatherinestlucy.org

Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord Christmas Eve – Sunday, December 24 Masses at 8:30 am and 10:30 am 5:00 pm - Family Christmas Mass (Prelude at 4:30 pm) Christmas Day – Monday, December 25 Masses at 8:30 am and 10:30 am Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God Sunday, December 31 - Masses at 8:30 am and 10:30 am Monday, January 1 - Mass at 10:00 am

St. Edmund Parish

188 S. Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park (708) 848-4417 - stedmund.org

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday, December 16 from 4:15 - 5:00 pm Individual confessions are heard in the Reconciliation Room of the church or by appointment. Adjusted Mass Schedule for the Fourth Sunday of Advent Saturday, December 23 - Mass at 4:00 pm and 5:30 pm Sunday, December 24 - Mass at 9:00 am Solemnity of the Nativity of our Lord Christmas Eve: Sunday, December 24 4:30 pm Vigil: Family Mass Choral music and carols begin at 4:00 pm. 10:30 pm Vigil Lessons and Carols begin at 9:50 pm. Christmas Day: Monday, December 25 Masses at 9:00 am and 11:00 am Choral music and carols begin at 10:50 am. The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Saturday, December 30 – Mass at 5:30 pm Sunday, December 31 – Masses at 9:00 am and 11:00 am *No 5:30 pm Mass*

St. Luke Parish

7600 Lake Street, River Forest 708-771-8250 stlukeparish.org Advent Season Preparation

St. Vincent Ferrer Parish

1530 Jackson Avenue, River Forest (708) 366 -7090 - svfparish.org Fourth Sunday in Advent 5:30 pm Saturday – Vigil Mass Sunday Masses: 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord Christmas Eve – Sunday, December 24 Mass at 4:00 pm Mass at 10:30 pm – Adult Choir Christmas Day – Monday, December 25 Masses at 7:30 am, 9:00 am and 11:00 am The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Saturday, December 30 - Vigil Mass at 5:30 pm Sunday, December 31 - Masses at 7:30 am, 9:00 am and 11:00 am

Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation Saturdays, Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23 - 4:00 – 4:30 pm After 6:30 and 8:00 am Weekday Masses Christmas Eve–Sunday, December 24 3:30 pm – A Child’s Christmas - a program of Christmas music featuring our Cherub and Seraphim children’s choirs 4:00 pm – Family Mass 6:00 pm – Mass Sounds of the Season provided by flute, brass and voice 9:30 pm – A Classic Christmas A program of festive choral music and beloved traditional carols offered by the St. Luke Chancel Choir accompanied by organ, brass and flute 10:00 pm – Mass Christmas Day–Monday, December 25 9:00 am Mass–A Contemporary Christmas Modern sounds of the season with the St. Luke Contemporary Choir with guitar, brass and flute. 11:00 am Traditional Christmas music offered by the St. Luke Chancel Choir with organ, flute and brass.

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have a confession to make. I am not very good at the whole sustainability thing. I usually confuse what is and isn’t supposed to go in the recycling bin. My husband comes behind me quietly to resort the trash, making things right before taking it out. He is also in charge of buying the light bulbs, which is a good thing, because I am not exactly sure what LED even means. I had the good fortune to spend some time with Gary Cuneen of Seven Generations Ahead this week. Gary shared with me some bad news regarding Oak Park’s greenhouse gas emissions levels, which are not meeting reduction targets. I understand that this is a bad thing. I

pledge to understand before I see Gary again what greenhouse gas emissions are. Honestly, I don’t know. Sometimes I say “carbon footprint” but I don’t really know what that means either. There comes a time when you cannot fake it anymore. Today, these issues are front and center and intertwined with how we live and how we do business. Or maybe how we should live and do business. I have left environmental issues to the environmentalists. I believe the scientists concerned about global warming and climate change. However, I never bothered to educate myself because, well, we have scientists to worry about that, right? I am finally realizing that these experts are here to help us change our behavior and practices – not just tell us the biochemistry behind it. There are so many business practices that need review. Lighting, drinking

straws, bags, recycling, zero-waste events, temperature control, solar energy, food rescue, paper usage, water and so many more. Many environmentally-friendly initiatives can save money, as well. I am proud to say that while I was meeting with Gary, Liz Holt on our team was meeting with Mindy Agnew, Oak Park’s new Sustainability Manager. Look for the Chamber to do a better job helping businesses connect to these local resources even as we look for ways to improve our own operations and events. We have work to do. I have lots to learn. It’s time to walk the talk.

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Totally modular A fresh take on new construction By LACEY SIKORA

Contributing Reporter

ocal architect Tom Bassett-Dilley is known for his innovative design practice, which emphasizes green techniques in home construction. While making a name for himself in energyefficient – also known as passive -- construction, he has continued to explore new techniques in green building. When clients Deb DelSignore and Nate Aydelott approached him about constructing a home in Oak Park within a budget, he jumped at the chance to try something new. The resulting house at 624 N. Taylor Ave., is constructed of factory-fabricated modular units, which fit together to create a first-ofits-kind design for the village. When Chicago residents DelSignore and Aydelott were looking for a suburban home for their family of four, Oak Park seemed like a good fit. They had lots of friends from the area and found a house on Taylor Avenue that seemed ripe for renovation. “We wanted to live in a small home, and we bought the house thinking we’d keep it and put on a modern addition back,” DelSignore said. After hearing from a professional that their renovation plan would cost as much as build-

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The residence at 624 N. Taylor Ave. in Oak Park (above) is the village’s first modular home. The pre-fab building is also energy efficient, but required village inspectors, contractors and even mortgage lenders to get educated about a new way of home building. ing a new home, they turned to Bassett-Dilley to help them create a new house. They loved his passive house designs and wondered if he would be able to work with their budget constraints. “He was interested in making passive houses accessible to people who aren’t mil-

lionaires, and he said ‘If you’re willing to be guinea pigs, I have lots of great ideas,’” DelSignore said. Bassett-Dilley floated the idea of using prefabricated modular units as a way of keeping costs down, and the couple jumped at the chance to build a forward-thinking home in

the suburb known for architectural design. “We wanted to be responsible,” DelSignore said. “Houses in Oak Park are so old and last a long time. We wanted our home to last and be a part of a new wave of housing.” See MODULAR on page B7

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Artist’s renderings of the modular units for 624 N. Taylor Ave.

COLDWELL BANKER OAK PARK | $875,000 Not your average 2-flat! 1st flr unit - 3BRs, 1BA. 2nd unit - 4BRs, 2BAs - master ste duplexed up. Great buy for extended family living or investment. OAK PARK | $1,149,000 Spectacular renovation of this classic OP home. Center of town on huge lot, boasts 7 BRs including coach house & 4.1 baths. OAK PARK | $945,000 Stunning 5 bedroom, 3.1 bath Victorian centrally located near Green line & Farmer’s Market on a wide lot with a 2-car garage. Oak Park | $670,000 Welcome Home! 4BR, 2.1BA with all the living space you desire. Huge kitchen/family rm with all the bells & whistles. OAK PARK | $639,900 Stop & take a look at this stunning 4 BR, 2.1 BA, new kitchen w/granite & SS applncs, DR, LR, family room, finished basement, deck & patio. OAK PARK | $599,000 Great House! Charming & updated 4 BR, 2½ BA, 2-story on a lovely block! Hdwd flrs, family/ sun rm. Frplc. C/A. Fenced yd. 2-car garage. OAK PARK | $525,000 This beauty awaits you finishing touches, all the rest has been done. 4BRs, 2BAs. 3BRs on 2nd flr. MBR ste on 3rd. Htd garage. OAK PARK | $509,000 Spacious rooms, 1st floor office or bedroom. Finished bsmt. New roof & furnace. Perfect. Just move in! OAK PARK | $478,000 SUNNY, SPACIOUS open concept home, gas log frplc, 4 BRs, 2 & half BAs, finished basement, & many new updates. Close to everything.

RIVER FOREST | $1,240,000 Tallmadge & Watson beauty sits on a lush 80x218 lot. 4BRs, 3.1 BAs. 1st flr family rm. Newly refinished floors. MBR ste w/custom closet. More!

OAK PARK | $449,900 Rich in character & comforts for today’s lifestyle. Sun-drenched rms. Stunning kitchen. Brazilian Cherry wd flrs. 3 BRs, 2 updated BAs. OAK PARK | $345,000 Delightful 3BR, 1½BA, American 4-Square, winning mix of modern improvements & classic details. Stylish kitchen & BAs, rec rm, fenced landscaped yd. RIVER FOREST | $1,000,000 Flawless attention to detail. Spectacular 5 BR, 2.1 BA home w/coach house. Chef’s kitchen w/ over-the-top amenities opens to family rm. Much more! RIVER FOREST | $869,000 Great location and lots of space - check out this 4BR, 3BA Queen Anne home today. RIVER FOREST | $585,500 Charming 4 BR, 2.1 BA w/nat’l wdwk & hdwd flrs. Light-filled rms, SS applncs, family rm, fin’d bsmt, huge yd & more. Must see! BIG ROCK | $350,000 Mid-century modern home with 2.9 acres. 3BRs, 2.1BAs. Large rms, lots of closet space & lots of potential. EVERGREEN PARK | $170,000 Exceptional home on corner lot. 3BRs, 1.2 BAs. Spacious LR/DR combo. Newer boiler & electric. HILLSIDE | $369,000 Contemporary open flr plan, hdwd flrs & hi-ceilings. 4 BRs, 3.1 BAs. Family rm w/WBFP. Awesome chef’s kitchen. Lots more!

OAK PARK | Income | $729,000 Brick 3-ﬂat close to school with a big living room, formal dining room. Well-maintained! Great income! OAK PARK | Income | $620,000 Handsome corner property near OPRF. Bright & spacious 2-ﬂat. Each unit has 3BRs, 2BAs. Frplcs. Bonus spc for au pair or Air BNB. Two 2-car garages. OAK PARK | Condos/ Townhouses | $699,000 One-of-a-kind! Largest 3BR, 2.1BA unit. Newer kitchen adjoins family rm. Private patio. MBR ste w/walk-in closet. 2 garage pkg spcs. OAK PARK | Condos/ Townhouses | $365,000 Contemporary 2 BR, 2 BA condo in the heart of Oak Park. Great building, lovely unit & unbeatable location.

OAK PARK | $455,000 American 4-Sq with an open front porch on a large lot! 4 BRs, 2 BAs. Remodeled kitchen. Recreation rm. C/A. Great house! OAK PARK | Condos/ Townhouses | $130,000 Great 1br condo in the ‘Heart of Oak Park’ with owned parking. Building has indoor pool & beautiful deck w/view of the city. OAK PARK | Condos/ Townhouses | REDUCED! $121,900 Located in the heart of OP, 1BR, 1BA condominium has location & style galore! New ﬂrs, new applncs, new BA & freshly painted!

OAK PARK | $319,000 Ubeatable location! 2BR, 2BA light-ﬁlled condo in an elevator bldg. In-unit lndry, 2 pkg spcs. close to Green Line, shopping, downtown OP

LAKE FOREST | Condos/ Townhouses | $459,000 Low maintenance life of luxury in this spacious townhouse. 3BRs, 2.1BAs. Hardwood ﬂrs. Patio. WESTERN SPRINGS | Condos/ Townhouses | REDUCED! $575,000 Rare end unit ranch townhouse. Open ﬂr plan. Gas frplc. Large eat-in kitchen w/SS & granite counters. 3BRs, 3BAs. LL rec rm.

FOREST PARK | Condos/ Townhouses | $78,000 Why rent? When you can own – 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo. Great deal!

ELMWOOD PARK | Commercial Rentals | $18.36/sq ft Open floor plan, 1ST flr office spc in mixed use residential tower. Inside & outside pkg. 1 toilet, kitchen area, 1 private office & storage rm. Great building!

ELMWOOD PARK | Condos/ Townhouses | $134,000 Check it out! Updated 2BR condo with hdwd ﬂrs, lots of sunlight treetops views. Pkg & storage. Nothing to do, but move.

OAK PARK | Commercial Rentals | $24/sq ft Ofﬁce spaces in lovely Art Deco bldg. 2 Elevators. Entry handicap equipped. Tenants pay electric. Public pkg. Call!

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OAK PARK | Condos/ Townhouses | $245,000 Wonderful 2+BR, family rm & 2 full BA sunny, spacious condo in elevator bldg near DTOP. New kitchen & updated BAs. Frplc. 2 garage spcs! OAK PARK | Condos/ Townhouses | $145,000 In-town op at its best! 1 BR, 1BA top ﬂoor vintage condo. Open modern KIT/DR/Den, central air, in-unit laundry. OAK PARK | Condos/ Townhouses | $134,500 Spacious vintage condo in pristine condition. 2BRs, in-unit laundry, den/ofﬁce, storage, pets OK. EZ permit parking in front.

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OAK PARK | Commercial Rentals | $18.31/sq ft Ready for next tenant! Clean 1st flr store front office space. High foot traffic & 2 public bus routes. Tenant pays electric. Bldg supplies heat.

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PRE-FAB: Modular units for 624 N. Taylor were built indoors at Hi-Tech Housing in Indiana (top) and then lowered into place via crane onsite in Oak Park (above and right).

MODULAR

Can be built quickly from page B5

Why pre-fab? Bassett-Dilley had been frustrated in the past by downstate contractors who were scared off by the rigorous demands of building passive houses and had been mulling over using pre-fabricated housing as a way of incorporating green technologies in areas where passive houses are unusual. For the DelSignore-Aydelott home, he worked with Hi-Tech Housing out of Indiana. Hi-Tech Housing’s manager, Doug Mills, said the company has been building pre-fabricated modular housing for 29 years, and it produces far more sophisticated housing than the trailers people associate with modular homes. The company can custom create any style of home. “We’re considered a custom factory-built company,” Mills said. “We work with archi-

tects a lot.” Mills said that one of the biggest benefits of modular construction is that it can significantly reduce the time it takes to build a home. “We can basically build a house in about four weeks,” Mills said. One of the big advantages is that everything is built indoors, in a climate-controlled setting. The units are moved down a series of 18 stations in a production line and can be delivered to the site 90 percent complete, often just requiring finish work and plumbing and electric connections. One of the only limitations to the units is their size, which Mills says is dictated by transportation laws. Units can be up to 16 feet wide, 76 feet in length and 12 feet high. The Taylor Avenue house is composed of six units: three on top and three on bottom. At roughly 2,000 square feet, it provides three bedrooms and two bathrooms on the second floor and an open living and kitchen area on the first floor, along with a flex space that can be used as an office or sealed off to become a first floor bedroom with full bathroom in the future. Although Hi-Tech can provide finish work, DelSignore and Aydelott opted to do the fin-

Photos by Tom Bassett-Dilley

BUILDING BLOCKS: A crane lowers modular units into place at 624 N. Taylor Ave. in Oak Park. ish work onsite, allowing them to visualize details like stain for the maple plywood floors and grout color for the tile. When the units were delivered to the site in August, they were put together like a series of building blocks. The general contractor on the project, Dave Himelick, also happens to be a drone operator and captured the module setting process on film. The video can be seen along with the online version of this story at OakPark.com.

Making modules green For Bassett-Dilley, the modular home lent itself well to his passive building practices,

in some ways surprising him by surpassing conventional passive construction methods. He says that it was a learning process for him. “In budgeting the project, we knew that getting to full passive would be tough, but we could have it function like a passive house,” Bassett-Dilley said. “The anatomy of the house in terms of insulation, air-tight enclosure and venting is the same.” He says that the Hi-Tech factory process surpassed passive building techniques with the air tightness factor, as confirmed in a preliminary air blower test conducted by Eco Achievers. See MODULAR on page B8

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MODULAR Education from page B7

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX INCREASE FOR OAK PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 97, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy for Oak Park School District No. 97, Cook County, Illinois for 2017 will be held on December 19, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Board of Education Meeting Room, 260 W. Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois 60302. Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Dr. Alicia Evans, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations, 260 W. Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois at (708) 524-7623. II. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for the year 2016 were $69,074,870. The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2017 are $72,521,706. This represents a 4.99% increase over the previous year’s extension. III. The property taxes extended for debt service for 2016 were $8,323,706

Lindsey Elton of Eco Achievers said the tightness is tested with a fan placed in a doorway and infra-red cameras placed to show how tight the home’s envelope is. Bassett-Dilley was hoping for good results but was happily surprised with how well the modules performed. “The factory air-tightness was very impressive,” Bassett-Dilley said. “The transitions from wall to ceiling -- they nailed it.” Bassett-Dilley said the results widen the useful applications of pre-fab modules in his practice and for other green builders. “We can take this anywhere,” he said. “If someone wants to deliver high-performance anywhere on a budget, we can do it.” The house at 624 N. Taylor Ave. is the first modular home in the village and represented many other firsts for all of the parties involved. “We do a lot of firsts in Oak Park: the first passive house, the first SIPS [structurally insulated panels] house, and now the first modular house,” Bassett-Dilley said. “Clients come to us looking for this.” Educating village officials, contractors and event mortgage lenders was another key component of the process. The village of Oak Park had to alter its regular inspection schedule given the fin-

The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service for 2017 are $7,758,589. IV. The total property taxes extended or abated for 2016 were $77,398,576.

Photo by Tom Bassett-Dilley

The modular unit at 624 N. Taylor Ave. in Oak Park. ished condition of the modules when they arrived onsite, and subcontractors had to change their bidding process when they realized that the walls would already be set up with plumbing and electrical work installed underneath drywall. DelSignore says that for mortgage lenders on the finance side, it was necessary to educate about the process before they got on board, but she says all of the explaining has been worth it, and her family is looking forward to moving into the house early in 2018. “Hopefully, we’re setting a path for people,” she said.

NEW PRICE REDUCTION

The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2017 are Growing Community. $80,280,295 This represents a 3.72% increase over the previous year’s total levy.

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420 N EUCLID AVE, OAK PARK $1,385,000 :: 8 bed :: 4 full & 2 half baths

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4 BR, 3.2 BA ............................................................................................................... $1,550,000 Steve Scheuring • 708-697-5946

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HW floors throughout this family-friendly home. Large kit with gran cntr tops, SS apps. 1st flr laundry! FR & bar in finished bsmnt. Close to parks, shopping, schools, and trans. 4BR/1.5 BA ................. $420,000

1st flr vintage condo has great light. Close to shopping, restaurants, & trans. Kit w/ granite counters, HW flrs, decorative FP, beamed ceilings in LR/DR. W/D Hook ups in unit! 2BR/1BA .......................... $139,900

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Generous rooms and extra spaces at a great price! Wonderful hardwood floors, gas fireplace, art glass windows, original pantry, first flr family room, finished basement, large 2nd flr office, enclosed porch, paver patio, and newer garage! 3BR/2BA...........................................$399,000

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Modern touch on a quiet cul-de-sac. HW flrs on first flr. SS appls, quartz counters . 1st flr BR, full BA, and fam rm. New 2nd flr BA, dual sinks, glass shower. 2-car garage. Close to trans. 4 BR/2BA............. $434,900

On a great block! Enclosed front porch. Lots of updates…Hdwd flrs and open kitchen with granite and SS appliances. Finished basement with new carpet. New tear off roof. 3BR/1.5 BA ............ $374,900

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P R O P E R T Y

T R A N S F E R S

Oak Park home sells for $776,000

The following property transfers were reported by the Cook County Recorder of Deeds from October 1 to October 31, 2017. Where addresses appear incomplete, for instance where a unit number appears missing, that information was not provided by the recorder of deeds.

OAK PARK ADDRESS

PRICE

SELLER

BUYER

601 N Harlem Ave 550 Forest Ave 109 S Taylor Ave 630 N Marion St 643 Washington Blvd 225 N Taylor Ave 911 N East Ave 1001 Forest Ave 608 Harrison St

$1,500,000 $823,000 $776,000 $710,000 $625,000 $625,000 $625,000 $597,000 $535,000

Csre Harlem Llc Jeffrey Joseph Tr Hughes Micah J Kitterman Joseph W Vargas Armando Belsoff Marc S Dilenardi Steve Yaws Adam W Mercado Gicel G

719 N Kenilworth Ave 52 Washington Blvd 629 N Ridgeland Ave 1043 S Ridgeland Ave

$570,000 $525,000 $475,000 $449,000

926 N Kenilworth Ave 300 N Maple Ave MANY 907 South Blvd 634 S Lyman Ave 221 Randolph St 1132 Home Ave 1122 S Maple Ave 1036 Wenonah Ave

$450,000 $446,500 $440,000 $433,000 $419,000 $410,000 $408,000 $395,000

845 Forest Ave 515 N Marion St 622 N Lombard Ave 1229 Forest Ave 511 S Humphrey Ave 1106 Edmer Ave 528 S East Ave 514 S Kenilworth Ave 510 S Harvey Ave 736 S Scoville Ave 1177 S Lyman Ave 1142 S Humphrey Ave 221 N Kenilworth Ave 506 1122 Westgate St 1 6800 Roosevelt Rd 200 Home Ave 2A

$397,000 $375,000 $369,000 $369,000 $348,000 $345,000 $340,000 $334,000 $306,000 $292,500 $281,500 $278,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $235,000

1040 Home Ave 921 Ontario St C 1036 Washington Blvd G2 324 S Ridgeland Ave 324C

$244,500 $229,000 $204,000 $175,000

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109 S. Taylor Ave., Oak Park

ADDRESS

PRICE

SELLER

BUYER

341 S Humphrey Ave 3413 333 S East Ave 201 938 North Blvd 207 1039 Randolph St 10392 211 N Marion St 3A 852 Washington Blvd 8522 813 Lake St 813GN 925 Clarence Ave 9253 444 Washington Blvd 405 427 S Taylor Ave 4272N 1106 S Lyman Ave 222 Washington Blvd 205 420 S Kenilworth Ave 6 222 Washington Blvd 202 938 Ontario St 5 1301 N Harlem Ave 8 1107 Washington Blvd 71E 156 N Oak Park Ave PU30 332 S Harvey Ave 424 S Harvey Ave 1042 S East Ave 1020 Washington Blvd 1D

$170,000 $155,000 $144,000 $138,000 $130,000 $129,000 $129,000 $120,000 $120,000 $117,000 $115,000 $110,000 $100,000 $99,000 $75,000 $73,000 $67,500 $15,000 Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown

Gill Adam L Shalhoub Philip J Dovbenko Iryna M Ronning Anthony J Lindberg Lauren A Ferguson Kristin E Boby William Bartley Joanne R Rapciak Maria T Bumby Suzan Maple Real Estate Llc Umpawa Boonleur Graham Peggy A Rochon Jason C Schultz Susan Bill Robert Prod Christopher J Lehman David Judicial Sales Corp Judicial Sales Corp Judicial Sales Corp Judicial Sales Corp

Smith Morris Pisano Anthony P Overholt Jeffrey A Rivera Rafael Sr Ayala Brenda Wozniak Jessica Marie Schaefer Carole Rosenhouse-Dantsker Avia Avdek Belinda J Lowry Nicholas S Shore Llc Series 4 Connor Jolien Bularzik Jane F Ford Stephanie O Canam Ventures Llc Wincorp Ventures Llc Marr David J Nelson Ronald T Tr Federal Natl Mtg Assn Broad St Funding Trust I Mtglq Inv Lp Wb Wb Llc & Prop Llc

See PROPERTY TRANSFERS on page B14

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T R A N S F E R S

Continued from page B13

ADDRESS

PRICE

SELLER

BUYER

ADDRESS

PRICE

RIVER FOREST 918 Franklin Ave 847 Park Ave 222 Gale Ave 939 Lathrop Ave 400 Ashland Ave 1310 William St 1509 Forest Ave 344 Lathrop Ave 1038 Forest Ave

$1,875,000 $1,005,000 $920,000 $880,000 $800,000 $765,000 $720,000 $700,000 $695,000

7820 Madison St 1526 William St

$559,000 $560,000

27 Forest Ave 7617 Lake St

$559,000 $550,000

415 Franklin Ave 5CN 407 Franklin Ave 4AS 1546 Forest Ave 7352 Lake St P5 431 Edgewood Pl 4192 7210 Oak Ave 72102NE 7200 Oak Ave 72082NW 1433 Keystone Ave

$255,000 $225,000 $215,000 $195,000 $115,000 $101,000 $52,500 Unknown

Saleh Colleen P Donlin Gina E Claus David R Tr Trust Jpmorgan Chase Bk Central Ashland Llc Bernstein Richard I Straube Werner 344 Lathrop Llc First Amer Bk Tr 0000009927527 7820 Madison Llc Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr 0000000002142 7820 Madison Llc Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr 0000000002295 Paz Oksana Johansen Pamela S Flores Luis E Mink Joshua C Spears Steven Napiorkowski Bradley R Liebman Sheldon W Tr Judicial Sales Corp

Hampton Randall Jones Erika L Johnson Cory L Geiman Jeremiah 400 Ashland Llc Brawley Elizabeth P Diaz Natasha E Tr Carmella Prop Llc Valente Michael Tr Munro John Kristen Scott M Kelley Carol Lake Lathrop Partners Llc Street Robert Scott Ohara John W Jones Erica Zeidman Marian Ortiz Daniel Grillo Augusto Oquinn Toyia Retained Rlty Inc

SELLER

BUYER

FOREST PARK 1040 Troost Ave

$850,000

Bridgman Michigan Llc

H & S Mgmt & Prop Llc

1106 Beloit Ave

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7634 Wilcox St

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1025 Harlem Ave

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931 Hannah Ave

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1002 Lathrop Ave

$220,000

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Hyatt Robert C

7542 Dixon St

$212,000

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121 Des Plaines Ave

$195,000

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Johansen Pamela S

7235 Randolph St 3F

$119,000

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Your local Real Estate Professionals Since 1933. FEATURED LISTING

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$699,900

ECO-efficient and LEED Certified New Construction residence features tons of UPGRADES and is now ready for occupancy! Open & airy layout with large BRs with dual closets, and ample storage closets, enormous 38ft balcony accessed by MBR and great room, heated garage parking and Virtual doorman.

1002 Home Ave, Oak Park

Riverside

$1,599,900

Wright’s finest example of Prairie Style, is the 5 BR, 5 BA, 6000 sq ft Avery Coonley House. Fully restored to its original glory, updated for today’s living.

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Oak Park

$1,550,000

Catherine Simon-Vobornik - ID# 09713096

Federal-Style 4 BR, 3.2 BA underwent a complete renovation in ‘14. Restoration of a timeless estat, perfect mix of contemporary design/modern amenities. Steve Scheuring - ID# 09560051

NEW PRICE

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Oak Park

$675,000

5 BR, 2.1 BA E. E. Roberts designed home with upgraded kitchen, sunny breakfast room and family room. New heat & electric updated in the basement.

Oak Park

$664,900

Catherine Simon-Vobornik - ID# 09734362

3000+ square ft, 3 BR, 2.1 BA end unit townhome, huge living spaces, fantastic kitchen, rooftop deck, incredible master suite, large lower level with family room. Bethanny Alexander - ID# 09701468

NEW PRICE

Oak Park

$385,000

Wonderfully maintained 2 BR, 2 BA brick ranch. Newly refinished hdwd flrs, lower level large fam rm with spa bath, walk-in sauna, 3 season porch. 2 car gar + 1 space. Saretta Joyner - ID# 09791655

NEW LISTING

Forest Park

$279,900

5 BR, 3 BA sits on double lot with fully fenced yard. New windows, new front steps, fence, 7 yr old roof, updated kitchen, 1st floor master suite and many New and Recent Improvements! Catherine Simon Vobornik - ID# 09809811

Oak Park

Victoria Atkins - ID# 09804040 CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

Oak Park

$1,499,900

EE Roberts masterpiece features 4+1 BR, 4.1 BA, Prairie elements, original architectural details, beautiful kitchen, additional 2,000 sqft on lower level. Patricia McGowan - ID# 09654108

River Forest

Oak Park

$599,000

4 BR, 2.1 BA colonial features hdwd flrs, large eat-in kitchen, stand-alone island, wood burning fireplace, fam room, NEW tear off roof in ‘17! NEW boiler in ‘16! Kara Keller - ID# 09778579

$374,900

Chicago

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$274,900

Brick 4 BR, 3.1 BA Georgian includes an in-law arrangement. Huge master suite with a master bath, private balcony, eatin kitchen, fam rm and recreation room. Saretta Joyner – ID# 09646750

$349,000

Large 4+2(bsmt) BR, 2 BA in great location surrounded by new construction. Main living, in-law levels have sep eat-in kits, LRs, DRs, & laundry. Greg Skinner – ID# 09814922

NEW PRICE

Lyons

$1,195,000

Charm & character in this vintage 5 BR, 3.1 BA, all the modern upgrades desired for today’s living ! Top of line finishes, New roof in 2017 and New garage in 2015! Kara Keller - ID# 09771947

CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

NEW PRICE

Oak Park

$489,000

Classic 3 bed, 1.1 bath stucco Colonial with fine vintage features of coved ceilings, wood burning fireplace, Newer kitchen, updated bathrooms and family room. Lynn Scheir & Ann Ferri - ID# 09749376

$229,000

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River Forest

Oak Park

$485,000

Renovated 3 BR, 2 BA brick Georgian. Newer Cook’s kitchen, spacious fam rm w/ frplc, lower level rec rm, rebuilt attached single car gar + 2 car gar and more! Steve Scheuring - ID# 09793048

CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

Oak Park

$342,000

$170,000

Spacious 2 bed, 2 full baths with eat-in kitchen and separate dining room with balcony treetop views, loads of closet space plus storage unit, pet friendly building in great location! Carla Taylor – ID# 09811431

Oak Park

$329,000

2 BR, 1.1 BA home features flexible living space with a gas fireplace, dining room, newer kitchen, 2 car garage and many more interior and exterior improvements! Lisa Andreoli & Meredith Conn – ID# 09812120

NEW LISTING

Forest Park

$129,000

Rise above it all in this 1 BR, 6th floor unit, large, south facing balcony, open floor plan. Indoor gar parking, well managed elevator with low assessments and taxes. James Gillespie & Mike Lennox – ID # 09812877

$884,000

In the heart of OP’s Estate Section this updated 5 BR, 3.5 BA features a library, high-end kitchen and newly renovated spa like master suite and upper level suite. Bill Geldes - ID# 09808206

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Oak Park

$450,000

4 BR, 2 BA Farmhouse features arched doorways, built-in china cabinet, new master BR addition, new zoned C/A and GFA heat, large deck, and 2-car garage. Catherine Simon-Vobornik - ID# 09779230

NEW LISTING

4-Flat + 1 BR garden unit. Rfnshd hdwd flrs, some updates, some newer kitchens, gran counters, wood cabs, Thermopane windows, 2.5 car garage, newer roof. Nicole Ramos – ID# 09761191

Forest Park

$1,040,000

5 BR, 4.1 BA Burma-Style features brick wood-burn frplc, Cook’s kitchen, master suite, lush master bath, bsmnt with bath, zoned HVAC, new garage and much more! Steve Scheuring - ID# 09813654

NEW PRICE

Lyons

$422,000

Fantastic central 3 bedroom, 1.1 bath with brand new 2-car garage. Freshly painted exterior and new central air. new windows, large, bright eat-in kitchen,carpeted recreation room and 1/2 bath in the basement. Enjoy added living space in the enclosed front porch and super nice deck!

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NEW LISTING

3 BR, 2 BA with MANY new features and updates including new roof, new gleaming hardwood floors, new kitchen, new bathrooms, new HVAC system, electrical, plumbing and the list goes on! Margarita Lopez – ID# 09792631

638 S Lombard Ave, Oak Park

Peggy Letchios – ID# 09802962

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NEW LISTING

FIRST floor 2 bed, 2 bath duplex condo features balcony, gas fireplace, high ceilings, and a super spacious kitchen, master suite and private 2-car garage. Bethanny Alexander – ID# 09768663

Westchester

$599,000

Beautifully updated 4 bed, 3 bath home with recent addition adds an open kitchen/ family room, expansive master suite and full basement! Cedar deck and fenced yard extend the living space to the outdoors.

Patricia McGowan - ID# 09791512 CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

FEATURED LISTING

OPEN HOUSE • SUN. 12-2

NEW PRICE

Oak Park

$319,900

3 BR, 3 BA bungalow with large master BR suite, eat in kitchen, large and clean basement. MANY recent improvements and is ready for new owners. Patricia McGowan – ID# 09757090

NEW PRICE

Elmwood Park

$98,500

Move-in condition 2 BR, 1.1 BA condo offers newer kitchen appls, spacious master BR and large 2nd BR, lovely view of River Forest, 2 covered parking spaces. Rosemary Amani – ID# 09778928

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Opportunity

(op ‘er-too’-ni-te) noun. Applying persistence to the possibilities. A chance for advancement.

It isn’t often you find someone who has the vision and knowledge to find and create opportunities where others saw none.

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1122 Washington Blvd 1BR, 1BA $165,000

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Celebrate Holiday Lights in the Oak Park Arts District. Indulge your creative side at festive seasonal events within the studios, boutiques, galleries and eateries of Harrison Street.

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OAK PARK-RIVER FOREST

Community Foundation

Community Giving Guide

d by the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation

The Most Wonderful Guide of The Year!

eason of Giving is a campaign organized by Wednesday Journal and the Oak Park River Forest Community Foundation to encourage local charitable giving during the holiday season. It has long

been recognized that when we shop local, our money recirculates through the local economy reaping dividends for the entire community. The same is true for charitable giving. When you donate to local nonprofits, your money goes to work in your own

neighborhood. Your donations feed local families, offer safety and learning to local children, and enrich the beauty and art that surrounds us all. Over the coming weeks, we hope that you will take a moment to look over the listings in this Giving Guide. Find

e connect giving to impact! Animal Care League

Animal Care League offers a safe haven for pets in need. Founded in 1973, Animal Care League takes a proactive approach to animal care and adoption as well as preventative measures to help reduce the number of homeless animals in our communities. With over 1000 pets coming to our doors each year, Animal Care League counts on supporters to ensure that we can provide what is needed from routine vaccinations to life saving surgery. Make a difference in the life of a homeless animal by visiting www.animalcareleague. org where you can sign up to volunteer, make a donation, view our adoptable pets, and learn about upcoming events.

Cantata Adult Life Services As a nonprofit since 1920, Cantata’s mission and vision is to help older adults age successfully, both on our campus and out in their communities. We help them live their best lives by offering a variety of services that meet each individual’s unique needs. This past year, we provided nearly 2,500 services to 1,200 seniors thanks to you and your generosity. Whether it’s the gift of your time or a donation, everything is greatly appreciated and contributes to the successful care and support for aging adults. To donate and make a difference in the lives of seniors in your community, please visit www.cantatahomeservices.org/donate or email george.columbus@cantata.org

Celebrating Seniors Founded in 2010 before launching its inaugural Celebrating Seniors Week in May 2011, Celebrating Seniors is dedicated to honoring, recognizing and serving seniors in Oak Park, River Forest and Forest Park, Illinois. The organization concentrates on four main objectives:

• To facilitate cooperation between the business community, government agencies and non-profit organizations for the benefit of the senior population.

• To promote senior groups and organizations that serve persons 60 and older. • To raise public awareness of issues affecting seniors. • To generate funds to support at-risk and vulnerable elders. To volunteer to support our Celebrating Seniors Week or to contribute financially to our community mission, visit us at www. celebratingseniors.net.

Cluster Tutoring Program The Cluster Tutoring Program is a communitybased organization that provides free, one-to-one tutoring for youth in grades K through 12 from the Austin neighborhood. Our mission is to help students realize their potential through learning in an environment that strengthens the students, the tutors, and the community. The program’s emphasis is on reading as a means to academic success and the development of mentoring relationships between caring adults and youth. Tutors receive training and ongoing support. Tutoring space is donated by First United Church of Oak Park and Pine Avenue Church. To volunteer or to donate, please contact Kara Kalnitz at 773-378-5530 and visit www.clustertutoring.org.

Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation OAK PARK-RIVER FOREST

Community Foundation We connect donors to impact. Your gift to the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation can benefit one or many organizations locally, regionally or nationally. We accept all sizes of gifts -- gifts of cash, appreciated stock, real estate and through bequests. We work with you to match your philanthropic interests with needs. We manage scholarships for students and provide enrichment grants for young

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people. We provide grants to local nonprofit organizations, present Impact Excellence seminars for them and manage many of their funds. We connect our community for collective impact. For more about what we do, please visit us at: www.oprfcf.org, on Facebook and Twitter: @oprfcf. 708-848-1560 1049 Lake Street, Suite 204 Oak Park, IL 60301 Donate online at: https://goo.gl/MeQaon

The Collaboration for Early Childhood The Collaboration for Early Childhood is your resource for early childhood information in Oak Park and River Forest. We provide the connections vital to every child’s opportunity for success in learning and in life. We work with more than 60 organizations so that parents and their children receive critical information and support services, children are screened for developmental delays, teachers in child care centers, preschools and family child care homes provide high quality programs and our most vulnerable children and their families experience a strong web of support. For more information, or to make a donation, please visit us at collab4kids. org or follow us on Facebook.

Concordia University Chicago Founded in 1864, Concordia University Chicago is a comprehensive liberal arts-based Christian university in the Lutheran tradition. Through its College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, College of Education, and College of Graduate and Innovative Programs, Concordia-Chicago offers more than 100 areas of study in small classes taught by professors who are passionate about teaching and student success. Concordia-Chicago equips men and women to serve and lead with integrity, creativity, competence and compassion in

an organization that resonates with you. Check out their website. Consider making a donation or volunteering. Spread the word. Don’t just shop local—give Local.

a diverse, interconnected and increasingly urbanized church and world. More than 5,000 full-time undergraduate and graduate students are enrolled at Concordia-Chicago, located in River Forest.

Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory The Oak Park Conservatory is a gem in our community. The Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory (FOPCON) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that helps make the Conservatory a community destination. FOPCON has over 150 volunteers and 500 members. We offer guided tours, free children’s programming, and host Uncorked in the Summer. We are proud of our Discovery and Rubinstein Gardens and our partnership with the PDOP in supporting the Conservatory. Please visit fopcon.org to join or donate. 615 Garfield, Oak Park, 60304. Contact Beth Cheng, Executive Director at 708-725-2460.

Oak Park Festival Theatre Since 1975 Oak Park Festival Theatre, the Midwest’s oldest professional outdoor classical theatre, has brought the magic of dramatic masterpieces to generations of our neighbors. Whether performing under the stars in beautiful Austin Gardens as we do each summer or at any of the many local venues where we partner with local philanthropic agencies (such as Housing Forward, Oak Park Housing Authority or Nineteenth Century Charitable Association), Festival Theatre breaths fresh air into timeless texts for Oak Park and beyond. With ticket prices kept friendly for every budget and free admission for all under 13, we rely on the generosity of our audiences to continue our dynamic community dialogue. Donations can be made on-line at oakparkfestival.com or mailed to us: Oak Park Festival Theatre, P.O. Box 4114, Oak Park, IL 60303.

OAK PARK-RIVER FOREST

Community Foundation

nated by the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation

Oak Park Teen’s Heart is with Hephzibah When Oak Park resident Ben Melickian, 18, started volunteering as a big brother during his sophomore year at Oak Park River Forest High School, he had no inkling of what the experience would entail. However, the relationship he shared with his little sibling in the Hephzibah’s Group Home grew into a strong, supportive friendship, and Ben soon began volunteering twice a week instead of once a week.

basketball and running around and his commitment to the young boy and to Hephzibah grew stronger. Ben’s exceptional commitment and service were recognized when he was selected as a Heart Print Award winner during his senior year.

We connect giving to impact!

Ben and his 8-year-old little sibling would spend hours together playing

Green Community Connections At Green Community Connections, we believe people are the answer to our serious environmental issues. We provide a deeper understanding of natural systems, build community, and inspire change. Through our largest program, the annual One Earth Film Festival, we raise awareness and inspire action. In 2017, 5,600 people attended our 10-day fest, viewing films, participating in discussion and engaging with community partners and advocacy groups to take immediate action on behalf of our planet.

Hephzibah

Hephzibah Children’s Association was founded in 1897. We serve more than 1,000 children and families each year through innovative, community-based programs. Hephzibah provides a Group Home for children who have been taken from their families due to profound abuse or neglect. Our skilled staff recruits and trains foster parents, and offers ongoing support to help all family members navigate challenges. Our after-school Day Care operates on a sliding scale to serve working parents in Oak Park, with programs based at each elementary school. To make a real difference in the lives of children and families, please donate today at hephzibahhome.org.

Ben is now a freshman in college, and his experience at Hephzibah has been transformational is many ways. “From the first day I walked through the front doors at Hephzibah, I was treated like I’d been involved for

Housing Forward The mission of Housing Forward is to transition people from housing crisis to housing stability. By emphasizing prevention, supportive services, employment readiness and supportive housing, we are able to offer a comprehensive, long-term solution that moves clients into housing quickly and keeps them there. This housing-first approach to homelessness is more efficient, more fiscally responsible and less traumatic to clients who are typically facing extraordinary hardship. It is also beneficial to the communities being served who do not have to bear the costs of homelessness in the form of expanded social services, health care and public safety costs. We offer an attractive return on your investment — measured in terms of human lives and futures. To donate, please visit housingforward. org/give, or contact Janet Gow, Director of Development & Communications, at 708.338.1724 ext. 262.

L’Arche Chicago L’Arche Chicago is a community where people with and without intellectual disabilities share life together in homes, as family. In our group homes in the OPRF neighborhoods, we strive to merge the highest quality of care and genuine friendship. We seek to create a world that welcomes difference and celebrates the unique gifts of all people, where each person has a genuine place of belonging. Support L’Arche Chicago and help us to create that kind of world right here in Oak Park River Forest. larchechicago.org/2017

years,” he says. “Hephzibah allowed me to find a job, join elite programs at school and get into colleges,” he said. “But most importantly, Hephzibah helped me realize what I want to do with my life. I am taking social work classes at school and I joined the social work council because I want to be a social worker and help kids who need it.”

New Moms New Moms offers services to support moms in the areas of homes, jobs, and family support. These tools empower moms to transform their lives and create strong families filled with stability, health and vision for a strong future. For more information or to donate, visit www.newmoms.org

Nineteenth Century Charitable Association The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association strengthens our community through learning, giving, and sharing our landmark building. We provide community outreach, scholarships, and public programming in five areas: music, art, literature, science, and social sciences. The NCCA is the owner of 178 Forest Avenue, commonly referred to as the Nineteenth Century Club. Our charitable and cultural activities are supported by our members, volunteers, donors, and by the events held at the Club. Programs are open to all and we welcome all ages to join. If you would like information about volunteering, joining or donating, please call us at 708-386-2729 email to info@ nineteenthcentury.org.

OPRFHS Scholarship Foundation

initiative and leadership through gifts to the OPRFHS Scholarship Foundation. These gifts have made possible the 60+ scholarships which the Foundation awards deserving seniors each year to help defray college tuition costs. With your support, we can help more of our graduating seniors receive critical financial assistance for college. We hope you will join us and make a tax-deductible donation by visiting www. scholarships4oprfhs.org. Please consider making a gift in any amount to fund existing need-based scholarships or visit our website to learn about endowed and annual named scholarship opportunities. Contact scholarshipsoprfhs@gmail.com for more information.

The Oak Park Education Foundation (OPEF) Strong schools are at the heart of a strong community. Established in 1989, OPEF is a privately funded, nonprofit organization that brings artists, architects, scientists, and technology experts into K-8th grade classrooms at every District 97 school. Our professional partners share their passion for learning while conducting free, hands-on residencies with more than 4,200 students annually. OPEF also runs BASE Camp, exceptional summer enrichment. Learn more, volunteer or donate at opef.org. 260 Madison St., Oak Park, IL 60302 Contact: Tracy Dell’Angela Barber, Executive Director tdellangelabarber@opef.org. 708-524-3023

Since 1924, community members, alumni and friends of Oak Park and River Forest High School have honored loved ones, cherished teachers, academic achievement,

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Community Foundation Your GivinG Can Have BiG impaCt Since 2002, the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation has distributed over $26,000,000 to local, regional and national nonprofit organizations. Here are ways for you to get involved and be part of this impact. Create a fund: donor-advised - you recommend charitable beneficiaries locally or anywhere in the USA annually - you select charities that will receive annual contributions from your fund scholarship - you select a purpose and the Foundation connects with the recipients designated

add to an existinG fund: such as the Fund for Now, the Fund for Forever,

the Fund for.......visit www.oprfcf.org for the many funds that welcome your gift. Donate to the Fund for Now

Connect with

Kristin Carlson Vogen or Rhea Yap

Donate to the Fund for Forever

708-848-1560 kcvogen@oprfcf.org | ryap@oprfcf.org 1049 Lake Street, Suite 204, Oak Park or visit us at: www oprfcf.org facebook.com/OPRFCF

The Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation has partially underwritten the Season of Giving in support of nonprofit organizations serving Oak Park and River Forest.

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OAK PARK-RIVER FOREST

Community Foundation

nated by the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation Oak-Leyden Developmental Services

In 2017, Oak-Leyden Developmental Services helped nearly 600 children and adults with developmental disabilities reach their highest potential. Our multi-disciplinary Early Intervention Program provides therapies to help prepare young children for their years ahead, as well as education that supports the entire family. Our enriching, adult day programs offer community activities, life skills coaching, and vocational training. In our 12 group homes, adults receive residential care, social and recreational opportunities, and access to healthcare providers. Please volunteer, donate items on our wish list, make a contribution, or become an Oak-Leyden Enrichment Partner at oak-leyden.org or call 708-524-1050 x102.

Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry

$1 = 3 meals, is an equation only you can make possible. With your help, Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry has been reducing local hunger for nearly 40 years. Your support means we are able to meet the needs of nearly 16,000 families struggling with hunger each year. It means we can provide over 50 pounds of nutritious food plus access to vital programs and services to help people stretch limited food budgets in healthy ways. It means that even a little goes a long way: every $1 donated can feed a neighbor for an entire day. To make a donation, visit oprffoodpantry.org or send checks payable to OPRF Food Pantry to Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry, 848 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60301.

We connect giving to impact!

Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Society/ IWS Children’s Clinic Heartfelt Healthcare is a home for the holidays. Everyone wants to be home for the holidays. Family, friends, food and laughter. Comforting, familiar and happy. The warm, welcoming embrace of the Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Society’s Children’s Clinic is a home of a different kind. We care for children from families that could not find help anywhere else. Children who are living in poverty and have faced difficult circumstances. We provide medical, dental and behavioral services right here from our cozy building on Lake Street. We even help with nutrition, pet therapy, health education and literacy support. We call it Heartfelt Healthcare. Please give generously this Holiday – from your home to theirs. Please call (708)406-8661 or visit www.oprfiws.org.

Opportunity Knocks Opportunity Knocks is dedicated to providing opportunities and resources for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities so they may pursue their educational, occupational and social interests. Our approach to programming is person-centered, peerled and community-based. Due to challenges in relying on the State of Illinois as a funding partner, we rely on our community for that partnership and support. We are nearly entirely privately funded. That fact makes your support that much more important. To learn more about Opportunity Knocks or to make a donation in support of the Warrior Mission, please visit us online at opportunityknocksnow. org.

PACTT Learning Center At PACTT Learning Center, we believe that the road to a higher quality of life is paved with a quality of opportunity. Providing our participants with access to employment and recreation in the community is critical to ensuring the success of the people we serve. Through personcentered programs that emphasize access, choice and the dignity of risk, PACTT provides a safe environment for

This Community Giving Guide of local nonprofits will run weekly through December. If you would like information on how to list your organization, email Marc Stopeck at marc@oakpark.com.

participants to experience a personal freedom grounded in human rights. PACTT programs include a therapeutic day school, residential services for children & adults, a transition program for older teens and vocational training/job placement for adults. To learn more about PACTT or make a donation, go to www.pactt.org or call 773-338-9102 ext. 2424

Pillars Pillars is the largest nonprofit provider of mental health and social services in the western and southwestern suburbs. The agency serves 10,000 people each year through direct client services, including Mental Health, Addictions, Domestic & Sexual Violence, Child & Family Services, and Community Housing. Untreated mental illness and addiction can lead to hospitalization, encounters with law enforcement, violence, and even early death. Pillars’ programs empower people to break out of those cycles and lead healthy, productive, independent lives— which ultimately saves the community money. Stand together as Pillars, with us. Donate online or pledge a monthly gift today at www.pillarscommunity.org/ donate.

BASE Camp Scholarships expand opportunities A fourth grader at Lincoln School, Pierre Nelson relished coding Ozobots, building bottle rockets, and creating Lego videos at the Oak Park Education Foundation’s BASE Camp, which he has attended on scholarship for two years. Pierre’s mother, Anissia Washington, first heard about the camp through his school and was excited by the idea of small group STEM learning. Since Pierre’s primary interest is sports, he was initially reluctant to go to a non-sports camp. However, by the end of his first session, Pierre was complaining that the half day camp just wasn’t enough time for him to get fully involved. This past summer, with the help of scholarship money, Pierre attended BASE Camp full day. Anissia credits BASE Camp with helping Pierre try new things, discover new ways to think, and get engaged. “The teachers make a big difference,” she says, “The teachers at BASE camp are excited about

Ping! PING! provides the opportunity to experience the many benefits of a music education to students in need in our community. Each year PING! loans musical instruments to students in need in Oak Park River Forest school districts 90, 97, and 200 so that they can participate in the band and orchestra programs at school. PING! also provides music enrichment through workshops for 4th and 5th graders; mentoring, scholarships for summer music camp, and field trips for middle schoolers; and private music lessons for high school students. PING! is a volunteer-run organization that depends on the community for donated instruments, volunteer help, and financial contributions to maintain our instrument inventory and programs. For more information or to make a donation, go to pingoprf.org. If you have an instrument to donate, send us an email at pingoprf@gmail.com.

the subject and that makes him excited.” BASE Camp is run by the Oak Park Education Foundation. To find out more about the camp, or how you can support the scholarship program, go to opef.org.

Pierre Coordinated by the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation

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Community Foundation

nated by the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation Pro Bono Network

Access to justice should not depend upon one’s income. There are simply not enough lawyers to help people in dire need of legal aid. These include safety from an abuser, adequate housing, and the ability to get a job. Pro Bono Network, a locally-grown and new kind of organization, has brought over 250 attorneys to pro bono work by making legal representation practical. As a result over 1500 clients have received legal aid services which often encompass basic human rights. Learn more at pro-bono-network.org. Donating will make a difference! Be a part of bridging the justice gap!

The Symphony of Oak Park & River Forest

We connect giving to impact! Each year The Symphony of Oak Park & River

The River Forest Library Foundation “A library outranks any other one thing a community can do to benefit its people,” said Andrew Carnegie. That’s why he funded thousands of public libraries a century ago to help people help themselves through self-directed learning. Today, the River Forest Public Library (RFPL) carries on that core mission by providing not just books and periodicals but also a wide array of digital resources (onsite and remotely), interactive programs, and other transformative learning opportunities. Honor a family member, a cherished teacher or mentor, a dear friend, or your own love of lifelong learning by giving to the RFPL Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, at 735 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305 or rfplfoundation.org/donate. Your gift will inspire others and transform the lives of so many in our community.

Sarah’s Inn

Since 1981, Sarah’s Inn has worked to improve the lives of those impacted by domestic violence and to break the cycle of violence for future generations. Our Intervention Program provides bi-lingual services for families affected by domestic violence in order to safely navigate crisis, effectively process trauma and ensure self-sufficiency. Our Training and Education Program creates a network of skilled bystanders to appropriately intervene as first responders and community advocates. Our Together Strong Project was created to prevent relationship violence by teaching youth about the impact of their choices, giving them the tools to lead healthy lives, and empowering them to make a difference in their community. To donate, visit donatenow.networkforgood. org/sarahsinn, or make a tax-deductible donation through postal mail by sending a check to: Sarah’s Inn, PO Box 1159, Oak Park, IL 60304

Forest receives support from loyal patrons and generous friends. Ticket sales provide less than half the funds needed for the Symphony’s performances. Your gift keeps this award-winning orchestra going strong, allowing us to keep our ticket prices low and provide free tickets to students through college to our concerts held at Dominican University. This year we celebrate our 85th Anniversary and your help is needed to ensure our future. We will reward donations of $100 (or more!) with a a free CD. Make your end-of-year tax-deductible donation at symphonyoprf.com, or: P.O. Box 3564, Oak Park, IL 60303-3564.

Thrive Counseling Center Thrive Counseling Center (formerly Family Services of Oak Park) has provided community mental health services for 119 years. Located in the heart of Oak Park, our mission is to build healthy minds, families and communities by empowering people to attain mental and emotional well-being. Hope, resilience and recovery form the heart of our programs and services. Last year we provided critical services to approximately 1,500 friends, neighbors and family members including… • counseling for youth and adults • psychiatric care & medication management • 24/7 crisis intervention • in-home counseling for older adults • case management and supportive housing • psycho-social recovery day program • stress reduction courses To learn more or donate, please visit www. thrivecc.org. or call 708-383-7500, ext. 316

UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago UCP Seguin believes that all people, regardless of ability, deserve to achieve their potential, advance their independence and act as full members of the community. So we stop at nothing to provide life skills training, assistive technology, meaningful employment and a place to call home for people with disabilities, as well as specialized foster care for children. Our goal: life without limits for people with disabilities. Make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. Donate online at ucpseguin. org or send gifts to UCP Seguin, 332 Harrison Street, Oak Park IL 60304

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West Cook YMCA A life best lived includes helping others experience a better life. When you give to the West Cook YMCA, you give to our community. 100% of your tax-deductible donation goes directly to providing scholarships to children, adults, and seniors- your friends and neighbors- transforming their lives through access to health screenings, chronic disease prevention programs, after-school programs, swim lessons, life-skills training for residents, and Y memberships that can open the door to help each person become their best self. Make a difference right in your own community today with your support of the West Cook YMCA’s scholarship fund. To donate, visit WestCookYMCA.org/donate or send your check to West Cook YMCA, 255 S. Marion St., Oak Park, IL 60302. (708383-5200)

West Suburban Special Recreation Association (WSSRA) West Suburban Special Recreation Association (WSSRA) provides recreational programming for individuals with disabilities who reside in Oak Park, River Forest and eight other surrounding communities. Donations to WSSRA, help provide financial assistance to those participating in our yearround programs and summer day camp. To make a donation, please visit wssra.net.

Wonder Works Children’s Museum Creative and imaginative play are vital to a healthy child and Wonder Works Children’s Museum provides countless opportunities for both, giving children a safe space to explore. Wonder Works is committed to providing an environment where early learning flourishes through thoughtfully designed “experience zones” and educational programming. Rachel Rettberg CEO Wonder Works Children’s Museum 6445 W North Ave, Oak Park IL 60302 773.636.7971 rrettberg@wonder-works.org wonder-works.org www.facebook.com/ wonderworkschildrensmus YEMBA

YEMBA Founded in 2007, YEMBA is focused on educating and empowering youth thru life-skills mentoring. We provide free life-skill mentoring workshops to middle school youth. These workshops are designed to educate and empower them mentally, physically and spiritually. We employ life-long learning and service experiences through group mentorship that will equip them with knowledge and tools for leadership development and ultimately, success in life. Also, we provide training opportunities for high schoolers and adults to explore their philanthropic journey as mentors. We rely on the generosity and sponsorship of individuals like you to help continue this great mission! To help make a difference in the lives of our youth, please visit us at http://www.yembainc.org or follow us on Facebook @yembaInc em

Youth Outreach Services (YOS) Youth Outreach Services (YOS) is a non-profit organization that helps at-risk youth in the Chicago area reach their potential. For almost 60 years, we’ve focused on caring for teens that face challenges at home, in school and in the community. YOS believes all youth are capable of excellence. Our job is to provide the support they need to meet challenges head on, discover their strengths and make healthy choices. We provide comprehensive services from our four service areas depending on each client’s needs: Counseling, Prevention, Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice with programs in schools, client’s homes and our offices.

To make a donation, volunteer, or get more information, go to yos.org or call 773-7777112, x 7270.” To make a donation, volunteer, or get more information, go to yos.org or call 773-7777112x7270

This Community Giving Guide of local nonprofits will run weekly through December. If you would like information on how to list your organization, email Marc Stopeck at marc@oakpark.com.

WEST COOK YMCA

45th Annual

Christmas Tree & Wreath Sale

BUY A TREE CHANGE A LIFE

Joiner fee is waived with the purchase of a tree

November 24–December 24 When you buy your Christmas tree, garland, or wreath from the West Cook YMCA, you help us make sure that every family, child, or adult has access to our programming—even if they can’t afford it. We change lives every day, and you can help us make that happen.

TREE LOT HOURS Mon.–Fri.: 2–8 PM Sat. & Sun.: 10 AM–6 PM

WEST COOK YMCA 255 S. Marion St., Oak Park, IL 60302 | 708 383 5200 | westcookymca.org | facebook.com/westcooky | @WestCookYMCA

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Celebrating 100 Years

Forest Park Review, December 13, 2017

OPINION O U R

V I E W

A winning TIF

t is easy to beat up on TIF districts — that’s a Tax Increment Finance district to the uninitiated. TIFs are complicated, on a subject, property taxes, that always makes taxpayers suspicious. The self-reporting on TIFs by government sponsors is often inadequate and obtuse. The reporting on TIFs by newspapers is often inadequate and cynical. Mainly, though, it is easy to beat up on TIFs because a lot of them have been poorly imagined and executed while others have been pillaged by local governments looking for the honey pot of available cash. That’s why it is gratifying to see a TIF come to the end of its long, natural life, usually 23 years, having accomplished its fundamental goal of building future property tax revenues for a town by siphoning off short-term gains and reinvesting in economic development. Forest Park has pulled this off with a soon-to-shutter TIF district that primarily focused on the creation and nourishment of the Walmart store at the Forest Park Mall. This store, built and later greatly expanded and upgraded, was created out of not much of anything on a long underused parcel along Desplaines Avenue. Over decades, it has been pumping out tons of sales taxes and now, when the TIF ends at the close of 2017, it will begin to significantly benefit all local taxing bodies — elementary and the high schools, the library, the village government — as property taxes on this vastly improved parcel begin flowing back to entities that have wisely foregone incremental tax hikes while the project bloomed. Now, even as the Walmart TIF ends, Forest Park is aggressively creating/restructuring new TIFs along Roosevelt Road as it looks to the future. In a moment when bricks-and-mortar retail is in decline, the path ahead for these TIFs may need to be more creative, with residential components adding to the mix. But kudos for the genuine success of the Walmart TIF in creating lasting development and growing revenues for all Forest Park taxpayers.

D209s improving finances If there is something more critical and complex than TIFs, it is bonding for school districts. After more than a decade of financial mismanagement at the Proviso Township High Schools, there is a gradual comeback underway. Years back, the district issued bonds with the promise that the funds would be invested in long-term capital improvements to the aging school buildings. Instead, the money was plowed into paying day-to-day operating expenses. That’s always the sign of a school district on its way to financial ruin. In fact, the state of Illinois wound up coming in to manage the district’s finances for many years. Right now, the D209 school board is working on a refinancing of those old bonds at better rates, with the promise the savings can be used to further build required financial reserves and to pay for long overdue repairs to the buildings. More good news for our public high schools.

A modest proposal for rescheduling Christmas

ll the people clutching their pearls about how the meaning of Christmas has been lost are talking out of their butts. Christmas as a fun day is not a new development. Witness: And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. Matthew 2:11 That is literally chapter and verse on Christmas, and in those 40 words that are the final authority on what is and is not “Christmas,” specifically mentioned are: ■■ Presents ■■ Spoiling children ■■ Product placement ■■ Celebrity endorsements And obliquely referenced: ■■ Getting drunk with friends and coworkers ■■ Holiday parties ■■ Gift competitiveness ■■ Houseguests Furthermore, if you include Matthew 2:10, “They were overjoyed at seeing the star,” you can add “displays of light” to the list of things that have been part of Christmas since the day Christmas was invented. So shut up about Christmas being too much about lights, parties, and presents. Christmas has always been about lights, parties, and presents. And this is how it should be because after Christmas, we go into the much worse time of winter — the part of winter with nothing to look forward to. At least in December we have Christmas coming. Thanksgiving through New Year’s is one, long, glorious distraction from the weather. Jan. 1 through May 1 has nothing to distract you from the fact that you don’t technically have to live here. Really, Christmas would be betterplaced on something like Feb. 25. Think about it! We would have Christmas lights and decorations and trees and parties and sweaters and all that great festive crap for two extra months! Two

glorious, festive, tinsel-bedecked extra months. That’s three full months of the Christmas season, with benchmark parties for the New Year and the Super Bowl, plus it stays light out later than 3:45 p.m. when it currently gets dark, which’ll ameliorate holiday-related depression. After the big day (again, here we’re thinking of it as Feb. 25), we’re within two weeks of Spring Training and within a month of the first nice day. There’s really no drawback to this idea. I can’t even imagine Jesus would be mad about my moving His birthday back a couple of months. Surely in the event of a second coming, He’d presumably have greater concerns than where the big day fell on a calendar that didn’t exist the last time He kept an appointment book. Besides, once I explained the idea, I’m pretty sure a guy from the desert who never experienced waiting for a train on a 6 degree day would cut me some slack even if said guy didn’t also have to maintain a reputation as the forgiving sort. It would be the end of the Real Dead Tree Era, for sure. This is not a drawback; our Christmas trees pretty reliably saw Valentine’s Day when I was a kid, and they start to look a little thin by then. I love Christmas, but not enough to fetishize the past, so real Christmas trees are a tradition that needs to go. I don’t get the affection for something that drops sap and sharp needles anyway. No one romanticizes “a real icebox,” yet people get all moony over getting a “real Christmas tree.” Screw that. I want the fakest of fake trees. Mine is hot pink and was delivered unto me by Amazon. People with small children would get two more months of good behavior, too — that hideous Nazi surveillance elf of the shelf would be around and threatening to tattle all the way from Black Friday until nearly Spring Break. That’s got to be worth a little extra hassle over presents, right? In closing, let me point out that summer has great festive-holiday spacing; Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day. Beautiful, even distribution. I am only asking that winter receive equal treatment, that we separate Thanksgiving, New Year’s, and Christmas a little better. Thank you.

ALAN

BROUILETTE

O B I T U A R I E S

Lorraine Boy, 104 Longtime Forest Park resident Lorraine Boy (nee White), 104, died peacefully at her Forest Park home on Dec. 7, 2017. She was the wife of the late Howard W. Boy Sr.; mother of the late Howard “Bud” (Sandra), James “Jimmy,” and Thomas “Tommy”; grandmother of Michelle, Claudine, Janine, Kimmy, Bryan and the late Kelly and John; great-grandmother of Danielle and Johnnie; and the great-

great-grandmother of Ariana and Rylan. Family and friends are asked to meet on Friday, Dec. 15 at Forest Park’s St. Bernardine Catholic Church, 7246 W. Harrison St., for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., followed by interment at All Saints Cemetery. Additional information is available at 708-366-2200 or www.ZimmermanHarnett.com.

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Schubert Festival Oak Park The music of Franz Schubert will be performed in the beautifully renovated Unity Temple on January 27, 2018. Don’t miss out on this spectacular event featuring Van Cliburn gold-medal pianist Ralph Votapek, highly acclaimed vocalists and pianists, and members of the Chicago Symphony and Lyric Opera Orchestras. Come to hear favorite compositions including the Trout Quintet, Shepherd on the Rock and the piano sonata in B-flat major. Get your tickets early so that dinner tickets including an authentic Austrian dinner won’t be sold out. For more details on the program, dinner menu and how to purchase tickets, please visit www.SchubertFestivalOakPark.org.

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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

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

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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)

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West Suburban Temple Har Zion

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

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

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United Lutheran Church

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

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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

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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

Rev. James Hurlbert, Pastor

Roman Catholic

St. Edmund Catholic Church

Lutheran-Missouri Synod

St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church

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

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

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 Religious Ed Phone: 708-848-7220

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.

Wherever you are, God is! And all is well. Sunday Services 9 am & 11 am Youth Education 11 am 708-848-0960 — unityoakpark.org

Upcoming Religious Holidays Dec 3-24 Advent 13-20 Hanukkah

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ACCREDIT LOANS, INC. MORTGAGE ASSET BACKED PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-QS14; Plaintiff, vs. RAFAEL AURIOLES; BMO HARRIS BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Defendants, 15 CH 2471 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 Wednesday, January 3, 2018 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. 15-10-410-004-0000. Commonly known as 415 S. 17th 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 Ms. Nicole Fox at Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney, Potestivo & Associates, P.C., 251 Diversion Street, Rochester, Michigan 48307. (248) 853-4400 ext 1200. C14-06702 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3068512

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR PARK PLACE SECURITIES INC. ASSET BACKED PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005WCH1; Plaintiff, vs. LILLIE LITTLE AKA LILLIE O. LITTLE; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF LILLIE LITTLE, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 CH 5692 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 Wednesday, January 3, 2018 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. 15-15-217-015-0000. Commonly known as 909 Adams Street, 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 Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 3609455 WA17-0214. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3068502

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, NA; Plaintiff, vs. KARAL EWING; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; WESSEL PRENDERGAST; Defendants, 17 CH 6525 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 Wednesday, January 3, 2018 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. 15-16-417-037-0000. Commonly known as 1102 Manchester Avenue, Westchester, IL 60154. 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 Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 17-032837 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3068489

and in â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? 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 (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-02590. 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. 14-17-02590 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 004165 TJSC#: 37-9429 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I3067992

AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS Defendants 17 CH 3362 97 EDWARDS 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 October 25, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 8, 2018, 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 97 EDWARDS AVENUE, Northlake, IL 60164 Property Index No. 12-32-407-0090000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $264,444.37. 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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? 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 (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 1pmâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;3pm. Please refer to file number 17-082213. 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; CHANCERY DIVISION KONDAUR C A P I TA L CORPORATION; Plaintiff, vs. PEDRO MALDONADO; MAYRA K. PONCE; PROSPECT MORTGAGE LLC; Defendants, 16 CH 13939 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 Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-09-211-020-0000. Commonly known as 328 31st Avenue, Bellwood, IL 60104. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. 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 Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 17-001438 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3068485

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; CHANCERY DIVISION PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Plaintiff, -v.JEFFREY R. STIEBER, MAGDALENA M. STIEBER, UNITED STATES OF AMERICAâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendants 17 CH 004165 3020 N. 78TH AVENUE ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 10, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 12, 2018, 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 3020 N. 78TH AVENUE, ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707 Property Index No. 12-25-111-1040000. 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/ OR LEGATEES OF ROBERT D. LINZER, DECEASED, JULIE E. FOX, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR ROBERT D. LINZER, DECEASED, DANIELLE LINZER, UNKNOWN OWNERS

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2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 17-082213 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 17 CH 3362 TJSC#: 37-9979 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. I3067468

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 1716 NORTH BROADWAY STREET, Melrose Park, IL 60160 Property Index No. 15-03-113-0230000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $210,630.00. 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 15-076701. 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. 15-076701 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 15 CH 15961 TJSC#: 37-9518 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. I3067544

(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 17-083365. 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. 17-083365 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 17 CH 8279 TJSC#: 37-8913 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. I3067509

A. BRATYANSKI (DECEASED), VILLAGE OF WESTCHESTER Defendants 17 CH 006319 1843 BELLEVIEW AVENUE WESTCHESTER, IL 60154 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 17, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 18, 2018, 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 1843 BELLEVIEW AV E N U E , WESTCHESTER, IL 60154 Property Index No. 15-20-416-0690000. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file 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 14-17-02679. 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. 14-17-02679 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 006319 TJSC#: 37-9678 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. I3069338

DOMINIC A. ROSATI; ROSEMARIE ROSATI; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 CH 7584 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, January 8, 2018, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-04-400-018-0000. Commonly known as 1417 North 33rd Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160. The mortgaged real estate is a one story masonry residence containg approximately 1,500 square feet with a full basement and a two car detached garage. 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: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier’s or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Mr. Edward P. Freud at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Ruff, Freud, Breems and Nelson, Ltd., 200 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 263-3890. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3069109

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC; Plaintiff, vs. FERNANDO FAVELA; LORETTA ALMAGUER; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF FERNANDO FAVELA, IF ANY UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF LORETTA ALMAGUER, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 9664 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, January 5, 2018 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. 15-17-109-019-0000. Commonly known as 330 Maple Lane, Hillside, IL 60162. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 3609455 W16-0502. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3068959 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P. Plaintiff, -v.ADINA PELLEGRINI A/K/A ADINA M. PELLEGRINI A/K/A ADINA M. SHUE, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., STATE OF ILLINOIS Defendants 15 CH 15961 1716 NORTH BROADWAY STREET Melrose Park, IL 60160 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 16, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 17, 2018, at The

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC Plaintiff, -v.HARRY L. JONES A/K/A HARRY LEE JONES, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Defendants 17 CH 8279 225 RICE AVENUE Bellwood, IL 60104 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 27, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 16, 2018, 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 225 RICE AVENUE, Bellwood, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-09-115-0020000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $113,798.82. 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT Plaintiff, -v.GERARD BRADLEY A/K/A JERRY BRADLEY, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF VICTORIA A. BRATYANSKI, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR VICTORIA

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, NA; Plaintiff, vs. ANTHONY N. HARRIS; ROBIN E. HARRIS; DANLEY’S GARAGE WORLD; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; EQUICREDIT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ANTHONY N. HARRIS, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ROBIN W. HARRIS IF ANY; Defendants, 15 CH 3229 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, January 11, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-11-322-011. Commonly known as 410 South Second Street, Maywood, IL 60153. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 17-031421 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3069267 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION REPUBLIC BANK OF CHICAGO, AN ILLINOIS BANKING CORPORATION; Plaintiff, vs.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, vs. CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF A TRUST AGREEMENT DATED SEPTEMBER 15, 2015 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 8002369200; UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES UNDER CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY TRUST AGREEMENT D AT E D SEPTEMBER 15, 2015 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 8002369200; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 16 CH 2883 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, January 8, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-09-313-045-0000. Commonly known as 632 Linden Avenue, Bellwood, Illinois 60104. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee

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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. F16020158 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3069105

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: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 4221719 Please refer to file number 583151554. 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. 583151554 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 16 CH 11090 TJSC#: 37-9526 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. I3066336

balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in

Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, 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 16-080428. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 16-080428 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 16 CH 11369 TJSC#: 37-10808 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. I3070336

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 14-16-13192. 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. 14-16-13192 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 014054 TJSC#: 37-10777 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. I3070266

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, January 19, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 12-35-101-026-0000, 12-35101-027-0000. Commonly known as 2344 Trumbull Avenue, River Grove, IL 60171. 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 WA17-0273. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3070298

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Plaintiff, -v.ANDRES CARRERA, RODRIGO CARRERA Defendants 16 CH 11090 1938 S 3RD 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 October 18, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 19, 2018, 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 1938 S 3RD AVE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-14-313-0290000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $143,903.26. 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.VALERIA GRIFFIN A/K/A VALERIA E. HARRIS A/K/A VELERIA HARRIS A/K/A VALERIA E. GRIFFIN, LUCILLE CADE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Defendants 16 CH 11369 235 49TH AVENUE Bellwood, IL 60104 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 18, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 9, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 235 49TH AVENUE, Bellwood, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-08-220-0210000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $147,797.86. 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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR INDYMAC INDX MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-AR8, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-AR8; Plaintiff, vs. BARBARA A. PODESZWA; DANIEL H. PODESZWA; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF BARBARA A. PODESZWA, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF DANIEL H. PODESZWA, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 CH 8206

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.TRINETTA S. ROBERTSON AKA TRINETTA ROBERTSON AKA TRINETTA SMITH AKA TRINETTA STRICKLAND Defendants 15 CH 12523 1612 S. 16TH 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 October 20, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 23, 2018, 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 1612 S. 16TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-15-227-0220000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $201,362.77. 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

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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, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 4221719 Please refer to file number 2120-10995. 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. 2120-10995 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 15 CH 12523 TJSC#: 37-9616 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. I3066341

M O RT G A G E - B A C K E D CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-E; Plaintiff, vs. ANGELA L. HUNTER; VILLAGE OF MAYWOOD; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ANGELA L. HUNTER, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 9914 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, January 15, 2018 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. 15-15-205-016-0000. Commonly known as 1022 South 11th 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 WA16-0511. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3069798

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. 17-030552 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3069804

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 18, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 22, 2018, 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 2312 SOUTH 21ST AVENUE, BROADVIEW, IL 60155 Property Index No. 15-22-111-0640000. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file 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 14-17-06637. 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. 14-17-06637 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 007554 TJSC#: 37-9716 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. I3070056

of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 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. 15-04-206-080-0000. Commonly known as 1510 North 31st 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. 15-030019 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3069871

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: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C1392334. 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. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw. com Attorney File No. C13-92334 Case Number: 1 : 12 CV 7588 TJSC#: 37-10353 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. I3068360

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR FREMONT HOME LOAN TRUST 2006-E,

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/ B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OR TRUSTEES, OF THE DOROTHY D. VERGOLIAS TRUST DATED SEPTEMBER 10, 1992; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 17 CH 8827 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, January 15, 2018 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. 15-21-409-018-0000. Commonly known as 1853 NORFOLK AV E N U E , WESTCHESTER, IL 60154. 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION NEW PENN FINANCIAL LLC DBA SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING; Plaintiff, vs. HORRIS MACK; BMO HARRIS BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO M & I BANK FSB, FIRST BANK AS SUCCESSOR AND INTEREST TO MAYWOOD PROVISO STATE BANK; UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 CH 2032 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on June 5, 2017 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 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. 15-15-107-013-0000. Commonly known as 934 S. 22nd Avenue, Bellwood, IL 60104. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. 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 Mr. Anthony Porto at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 236-0077. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3069866 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION NEW PENN FINANCIAL LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING Plaintiff, -v.KILA ENGLISH, ADVANTAGE ASSETS II, INC. Defendants 17 CH 007554 2312 SOUTH 21ST AVENUE BROADVIEW, IL 60155 NOTICE OF SALE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR GSR MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-OA1, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-OA1; Plaintiff, vs. JUAN M. FAVELA AKA JUAN FAVELA; MARIA FAVELA; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, N.A., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS; Defendants, 17 CH 7658 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, January 18, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 12-28-319-035-0000. Commonly known as 2548 George Street, Franklin Park, IL 60131. 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. 17-017414 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3070153 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff, vs. JUAN C. ALBIZURES; JENNIFER C. ALBIZURES; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 14 CH 15739 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS EASTERN DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF AEGIS ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-5 Plaintiff, -v.KELVIN JACKSON, BENDETRESE JACKSON, ADVANTAGE ASSETS II, INC, FATHER & SONS HOME IMPROVEMENT II, INC JUDGE HARRY D. LEINENWEBER Defendants 12 CV 7588 1320 N. 35TH AVENUE Melrose Park, IL 60160 NOTICE OF SPECIAL COMMISSIONER’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 13, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, Special Commissioner appointed herein, will at 10:30 AM on December 20, 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 1320 N. 35TH AVENUE, Melrose Park, IL 60160 Property Index No. 15-04-304-010. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $153,886.81. Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF MULTI-CLASS MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES OF CHASEFLEX TRUST, SERIES 2007-2 Plaintiff, vs.

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WILLIAM H. FARLEY, JR. AKA WILLIAM H. FARLEY, GALE FOSTER FARLEY AKA FARLEY G. FOSTER, CITIBANK, N.A, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 09 CH 9575 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on September 16, 2016 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 16-06-119-019-0000. Commonly known as 1023 North Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302. 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 Mr. Anthony Porto at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 236-0077. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3068473

REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AEGIS FUNDING CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS; NEX GEN BUILDING SUPPLY CO. Defendants, 17 CH 6976 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 Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 16-05-111-001-0000. Commonly known as 121 Le Moyne Parkway, Oak Park, IL 60302. 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. 17-016417 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3068488

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 Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 16-07-314-024-1004. Commonly known as 1138 Washington Boulevard, Unit 1, Oak Park, Illinois 60302. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g) (1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call The Sales 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. F17040203 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3068520

BANK, A NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF A TRUST AGREEMENT DATED THE 7TH DAY OF APRIL 2006, KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 06-022, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 16 CH 7990 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on September 25, 2017 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 16-18-103-011-0000. Commonly known as 524 Wenonah Ave, Oak Park, IL 60304. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Ms. Kimberly S. Reid at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 236-0077. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3068531

Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-13908. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-13908 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762

Case Number: 14 CH 0005062 TJSC#: 37-10551 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. I3069294

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 14-13-22714. 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. 14-13-22714 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 14 CH 000292 TJSC#: 37-10526 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. I3069029

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO CITI BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR MERRILL LYNCH MORTGAGE INVESTORS TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HE5 Plaintiff, vs. NINA WOLFE; ROBERT PLANT; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT, LLC Plaintiff, vs. CHARLES MORRIS AKA CHARLES A. MORRIS; TAMMIE MARIE MORRIS AKA TAMMIE M. MORRIS AKA TAMMIE MARIE JONES; SOUTH MALL COURT CLUB CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 17 CH 6674 NOTICE OF SALE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK N.A., AS TRUSTEE, FOR CARRINGTON MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006-NC4 ASSETBACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES Plaintiff, vs. RYAN T. BEACOM, JEAN A. BEACOM, ATG TRUST COMPANY S/B/M DOWNERS GROVE NATIONAL BANK, A NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF A TRUST AGREEMENT DATED THE 7TH DAY OF APRIL 2006, KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 06-022, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE ATG TRUST COMPANY S/B/ M DOWNERS GROVE NATIONAL

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR WAMU MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-OA5 TRUST Plaintiff, -v.ROBERT S. GOLDFINE, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, STATE OF ILLINOIS Defendants 14 CH 0005062 906 COLUMBIAN AVENUE OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 11, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 4, 2018, 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 906 COLUMBIAN AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-06-227-011. 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-1 Plaintiff, -v.ELIZABETH L. PURNELL, KENNETH PURNELL JR. A/K/A KENNETH PURNELL, STATE OF ILLINOIS, CITY OF CHICAGO Defendants 14 CH 000292 110 S. HUMPHREY AVENUE OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 2, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 4, 2018, 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 110 S. HUMPHREY AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-08-305-0030000. 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

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Forest Park Review, December 13, 2017

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