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Local Indivisible group seeks to join ‘resistance’ By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter

Shortly after Donald Trump was elected president on Nov. 8, 2016 a young, married couple in Washington, D.C., began thinking about ways to fight back. Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin, who both had worked as campaign and congressional staffers to Democrats, decided to model their tactics on the conservative Tea Party movement that sprung up after the 2008 election of President Barack Obama and led to big Republican victories in the 2010 mid-term election. Greenberg and Levin decided to organize a resistance movement on a local basis, creating a 26-page guide to See INDIVISIBLE on page 7

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Riverside didn’t get a lot of snow, but it was enough to attract kids to the sledding hill at Swan Pond Park in the past couple of weeks. Even a single-digit cold snap couldn’t keep sledding daredevils away. For more photos, turn to page 14 and visit online at www.RBLandmark.com.

Developer pitches 6-unit ‘luxury’ condos in Brookfield Builder of village’s most expensive home says he’s bringing ‘downtown style’

By BOB UPHUES Editor

The developer who brought Brookfield a new single-family home that fetched the

highest sale price in the village’s history now has his eyes on building a six-unit condo building at 4531 Forest Ave., where units will list for between $250,000 and $300,000. On Dec. 28, the Brookfield Planning and

Zoning Commission recommended that the village board grant a zoning variation to developer Thomas Frenkel of DT Group LLC that will allow the building to exceed the number of units per square footage of

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Former Riversider tapped for college’s hall of fame

Late Realtor Lillian Baar honored by Morton College By BOB UPHUES Editor

The late Lillian M. Baar, a longtime Riverside resident and the mother of the late Judy Baar Topinka, will be inducted into the Morton College Hall of Fame on April 11. While most local residents are more familiar with Baar’s daughter, who served in the Illinois General Assembly, as state treasurer and comptroller and was a Republican Party nominee for governor, Baar was pioneer in her own right. The 2018 honorees will be just the second group inducted into the Morton College Hall of Fame. The inaugural group, inducted in early 2017, included musician/songwriter Jim Peterik and brothers Joseph and Paul Sisco. A 1939 graduate of Morton College, Joseph Sisco was an expert on the Soviet Union and Middle East who worked in the U.S. State Department in the 1970s. Paul Sisco was a pioneering broadcast journalist, who during his career with UPI and ABC covered events including Lee Harvey Oswald’s assassination by Jack Ruby and the resignation of President Richard Nixon. In addition to Baar, the 2018 inductees include longtime Berwyn residents Ed and Mary Karasek and 1975 Morton College graduate Joni Phillips. The late Mary Karasek was a former Morton College trustee who was the longtime Berwyn city treasurer. Her husband, Ed, was a Berwyn Park District commissioner for 51 years prior to his death. Phillips, a nursing graduate of the college went on to graduate from DePaul University and founded NovaStaff Healthcare services, a medical staffing agency, and is the most generous benefactor to DePaul athletics in the university’s history. The daughter of Czech immigrants, Baar attended Morton College (then housed inside Morton East High School in Cicero) in the 1930s. She married William Baar in 1943 and founded Lillian Baar Realty while her husband served overseas in the U.S. Army. “Lillian was the youngest woman to start a real estate business in the area at the time while also being, in effect, a single mother for her daughter, Judy, while her husband

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was serving his country,” wrote Barr’s grandson, Joseph Baar Topinka, in nominating Baar for the award. “She worked very hard at selling houses in a business where women did not typically work.” After the war, Lillian and William worked side by side at Baar & Baar Realty, and Lillian Baar threw herself into a host of business, charitable and service organizations. She served as president of the West Towns

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Gambling moving ahead at Brookfield Ale House

Trustees nix separate entrance for new gaming area By BOB UPHUES Editor

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Brookfield’s village trustees voted 5 to 0 on Jan. 8 to create a new license for video gambling, but President Kit Ketchmark won’t issue the license to the Brookfield Ale House unless the business’ owner is able to comply with conditions trustees have set. Steve Landrey, the owner of Brookfield Ale House sought to assure the village board that he would meet the trustees’ condition that two doors along Grand Boulevard would be alarmed emergency-only exits. Trustees sought that condition in order to prevent the creation of a separate entrance into the storefront at 3750 Grand Blvd., which Landrey has leased to expand his restaurant/bar and provide room for five video gambling machines. One of the two doors gives direct access to the storefront where the games will be located. A door almost immediately adjacent presently serves as an emergency exit for the Brookfield Ale House, whose main entrance is located at 8900 Fairview Ave. However, at this time that door is not connected to an alarm. Initially, Landrey sought to convert the existing emergency exit into a separate entrance/exit to his business, allowing access to the gaming area with those customers having to walk through the restaurant/bar.

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Allowing an entrance from Grand Boulevard risked the creation of a standalone gambling parlor, trustees’ reasoned. The village’s code requires that liquor license holders wait one year before applying for a video gambling license in order to prevent standalone parlors. “I don’t have any problem with alarms on the doors there,” Landrey told trustees, saying he shared their concern of such a door being used to let underage customers into the gaming area. Trustees’ concerns extended beyond underage gamblers. They also wanted to avoid people using the Grand Boulevard entrance to leave the bar, which is next to an ice cream parlor, to smoke on the sidewalk. Landrey said all customers, including those coming to gamble, will have to use the business’ main entrance at the corner of Grand Boulevard and Fairview Avenue. “I feel he is doing what he believes is in the best interest of Brookfield,” said Trustee Ed Cote, who supported creating the license. “If the doors are alarmed I don’t see an issue with it.” Beyond the condition trustees imposed regarding those doors, the video gambling area must comply with both state gaming laws, which require views of the games from the street to be blocked, and local zoning laws, which require views into business windows to be largely transparent.

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Emergency personnel successfully evacuated several residents living in a six-unit building at 4549 Forest Ave. in Brookfield after one resident called to report a fire at the rear of the building on Jan. 6 at 6:45 p.m. The resident who dialed 911, a 21-year-old woman, was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation but was not hospitalized, according to the police report. The emergency call came early enough that fire damage was limited in scope, although heavy smoke damage inside the six-unit building forced residents to seek alternate shelter immediately following the fire. Police who arrived first at the scene reported fire coming from a rear basement win-

dow. Trash from a plastic trash cart, which is believed to be where the fire started, was burning immediately adjacent to a gardenlevel window at the southeast corner of the building. The window frame and drywall immediately inside the window were charred by flames, but the fire did not penetrate much deeper. Due to the smoke, police and fire personnel evacuated residents from all of the units inside the 2.5-story brick building, forcing open the rear door to the building and the door to one of the units. Firefighters doused the fire, and while residents were not allowed back into the building that night, utilities remained connected inside the building. The fire does not appear to be suspicious in origin, police and fire officials said.

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Brookfield art gallery opens its doors Compassion Factory to host exhibits, classes, events at Eight Corners

By BOB UPHUES Editor

While its future as a place of worship remains up in the air, the art gallery known as The Compassion Factory opened its doors at 9210 Broadway Ave. in Brookfield on Jan. 5 for a reception to open the gallery’s inaugural exhibition. The exhibition is something of a coup for an unknown suburban gallery, featuring paintings by Chicago artist Oscar Luis Martinez, an accomplished painter and muralist who has served on the Illinois Arts Council and as president of the Latino Institute of Chicago. His 1974 murals at the La Casa Cultural Latina at the University of Illinois in Champaign were a campus landmark until 2016, when they were taken down. The Brookfield gallery’s founder, the Rev. Karl Sokol, pastor of the Methodist seed congregation Compassion United Methodist Church, said he hopes the gallery might be the business that serves as a “tipping point” for creating a Brookfield arts district in the Eight Corners area. “It starts with the belief that everyone can do with more art in their life,” Sokol said.

“We want to bring art to the immediate community.” He also said that while the gallery “lives out” the mission of his church, he sees the two sides of The Compassion Gallery as complementary, not necessarily intertwined. The gallery is managed by Jessica Tamburello, a Brookfield resident who is not a member of Sokol’s congregation but is a friend of Sokol and his wife, Ann. They have children that are the same age; Karl Sokol is their Cub Scout pack leader at Brook Park School. “I work on the church,” said Sokol. “Jessica works on managing the art gallery. We’re working it out as we go along.” Both Karl and Ann Sokol have arts backgrounds, Karl as a painter and Ann as an arts educator. Karl Sokol earned degrees in fine arts and philosophy from Canterbury Christ Church University in England. In addition to artist exhibitions, The Compassion Factory will offer programs for adults and children. Some upcoming events include adult open studio time starting Jan. 17, a middle school art club starting in February, a free sketch board drop-in workshop See ART GALLERY on page 12

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Spa marks 10 years on Grand Boulevard Former art teacher taps creative side as an entrepreneur By BOB UPHUES Editor

Abby Brennan had been working for seven years as an art teacher at an elementary school in the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago when she decided that her future lay elsewhere. That was in 2007, the year she opened Brennan Massage and Spa on Grand Boulevard in Brookfield’s downtown district. On Jan. 8, Brennan, her staff and others who have contributed to the success of the business celebrated its 10-year anniversary – one of just a handful on the street that can boast that kind of longevity. “I don’t think I understood what being part of a community could be like,” said Brennan during an interview last week inside her office in the converted home at 3700 Grand Blvd. “People here take care of one another.” Brennan didn’t necessarily think that Brookfield was where she’d land, even though as a Riverside native who attended Hollywood School, Brennan was plenty familiar with the area. Certain that teaching wasn’t in her future, Brennan became a licensed massage therapist and by 2007 was about to make the leap toward running her own business. Brookfield wasn’t in the plan. Brennan had scouted locations as far afield as Evanston and Geneva. She was driving back to Forest Park, her home at the time, after looking at commercial space in LaGrange in the spring of 2007 and decided to do a driveby in downtown Brookfield.

“I drove by and I saw a ‘for sale’ sign falling out of the bushes,” Brennan said. She called the real estate agent on the spot, confirmed that the property was zoned for commercial use – and then spent the next couple of months convincing the Brookfield Village Board to amend its zoning code, which prohibited “massage parlors.” With the zoning change made, Brennan bought the home at the end of July 2007, which gave her about a month to whip the inside of the home – covered over in linoleum, wallpaper and drop ceilings – into something resembling a comfy spa. The place certainly has retained a homey vibe, with its hardwood floors, wood trim and cozy rooms. “People walk in and say, ‘Is this a house?’” said Brennan. “They’re walking into a setting that’s like the comfort of their own home.” Brennan started with two main-floor therapy rooms and just a couple of employees. That first year, she kept her teaching job, rushing home after school on weekdays in order to open the spa’s doors by 4 p.m. in addition to full days in Brookfield on Saturday and Sunday. Even though Brennan opened amid a shrinking economy where spa treatments might have been considered something of a luxury, the business established itself quickly, drawing not just from Brookfield and Riverside, but from Berwyn, Oak Park, Forest Park, LaGrange and Hinsdale. About 80 percent of the clientele is female, Brennan said.

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MILESTONE: Abby Brennan left her art teaching career behind when she opened Brennan Massage and Spa in 2007, but found that being a business owner afforded her a new outlet for her creative impulses. She celebrated 10 years on Grand Boulevard on Jan. 8. After leaving her teaching job in 2008, Brennan expanded the spa’s hours to 10 to 8 Tuesday through Friday, 9 to 5:50 on Saturday and 10 to 3:30 on Sunday. She also quickly moved away from practicing massage therapy to running the business. She says she often gets her best work done while sitting at the Riverside Public Library, away from the distractions of the spa. Brennan Massage and Spa employs a staff of 18 now. “No one ever told me business could be so creative,” said Brennan. “I was never good with numbers or writing. I didn’t know I could use my mind in a business setting.” But being an entrepreneur runs in the business. Brennan’s dad, Keith, has run his bird-related/garden business For the Birds in the Eight Corners district for about as long as the spa has been around.

Her grandfather and father ran a moving and storage business; her aunt, Joan Tromp, for many years ran a women’s clothing store called Ananas in Oak Park; and her sister Nora, owns Nora’s Shoes (which also used to have an Oak Park location) in Geneva. Brennan is also involved in the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce, organizing the annual Brookfield Fine Arts Festival each fall. Even though she’s just 40, Brennan can consider herself an old-timer on Grand Boulevard. She’s seen plenty of turnover during the past 10 years, but sees the business district on the verge of success. “I see a business district with a lot of potential,” said Brennan, who often bikes to work from her Riverside home, which she shares with her husband and two young children. “I think it’s getting very close to being where people think it needs to be.”

Dividing lot could mean new home on Brookfield block Planning commission OKs zoning variances sought by owner

By BOB UPHUES Editor

A long-vacant side lot of a single-family home in the 3800 block of Madison Avenue in Brookfield could one day accommodate another home if the village board accepts a recommendation by the Brookfield Planning and Zoning Commission to allow the owner to re-subdivide the property. Planning and zoning commissioners on Dec. 28 unanimously recommended re-subdividing the property at 3845 Madison Ave., which is at the south end of the block, to create one 30-foot lot and a roughly 60-foot lot.

The newly created 60-foot wide lot on the corner of Madison and Southview avenues could accommodate another new singlefamily home. The newly created 30-foot lot would be considered “substandard” by the zoning code. However, both sides of the block have numerous homes on substandard 30-foot lots. Commissioners on Dec. 28 also recommended approval of a zoning variation to allow the existing single-family home on the new substandard lot. The new 60-foot lot would line up nicely with the 60-foot wide residential lot immediately to the east and with the property to the west, across Madison Avenue.

Village planning staff had recommended dividing the property into a pair of 40- and 50-foot wide lots, but commissioners agreed that the lot division proposed by owner Kevin McNicholas fit in with the rest of the block. McNicholas said he would tear down the existing garage for his home and build a new one at the rear of the new 30 foot lot. The existing garage is set slightly south of McNicholas’ home. Three neighbors on the block signaled their support for McNicholas’ plan, saying that a new single-family home on the new 60-foot lot would boost their property values

and add to the village’s coffers. “I’d like to see nothing more than the village gain revenue from property tax … see my property values go up and getting a buffer from the train would be a big help,” said Dave Spankroy, a longtime resident of the block. The Brookfield Village Board may get its first look at the Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendations at the committee of the whole meeting on Jan. 22. According to Emily Egan, Brookfield’s village planner, McNicholas does not have any plans at this time to develop the new 60-foot lot.

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JUMPING IN: Indivisible Brookfield steering committee members (from left) Meaghan McAteer, Mitzi Norton, Bridget Tarrant and Carrie Felix discuss topics during a meeting of the committee last week. The group will host a social hour at Irish Times on Jan. 11.

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INDIVISIBLE Seeking change from page 1 instruct citizen activists how to best pressure members of Congress and named the umbrella group they formed -- Indivisible. Almost immediately Indivisible groups sprung up across the country. There are now 6,008 separate Indivisible groups nationwide, including 268 Indivisible groups in Illinois. According to Indivisible’s website, the group’s mission “is to fuel a progressive network of local groups to resist the Trump Agenda.” And now Indivisible has come to this area. An activist group in Riverside, now called Indivisible West Suburban Action League, decided this fall to align with Indivisible. Meanwhile, a new Indivisible group was created just last month in Brookfield. The Riverside group, formed last year, originally was linked with an Illinois group called Action for a Better Tomorrow. Last fall, the group changed its name to West Suburban Action League and decided to link up with Indivisible because of its stress on action and advocacy. “When we saw what our goals were as a group, we thought Indivisible would be a better fit,” said Cristin Evans, a member Indivisible West Suburban Action League. The new Indivisible Brookfield group is holding a social hour on Thursday, Jan. 11 from 7 to 9 p.m.at Irish Times in Brookfield where members and prospective members can mingle, meet and learn about a number of candidates for office who will also attend the event. “We really have to get to know each other,” said Mitzi Norton, one of the five women who make up the Indivisible Brookfield Steering Committee. Marie Newman, who is challenging incum-

bent Democratic Congressman Dan Lipinski in the 3rd Congressional District in the March primary will be at Irish Times in addition to some candidates for judge and the Cook County Board. Lipinski was not invited. “I think he already has a track record of not voting along the Democratic Party line,” Norton said. “I think that his public record already speaks for itself. I think we already know enough about him and we want to know Marie more. We haven’t met her yet.” Two members of the Indivisible Brookfield Steering Committee, Carrie Felix and Bridget Tarrant, were active members of the Riverside-based group. This fall they decided that Brookfield should have its own group. Most of the founding members of the Indivisible Brookfield first got to know each other in the fight to persuade the Brookfield Village Board not to opt out of the new Cook County minimum-wage ordinance that increased the minimum wage and required employers to offer paid sick leave. Brookfield resident Adam Kader, who works for the advocacy group Arise Chicago, was instrumental in organizing the Brookfield Working Families Committee to lobby the village board to support the new county ordinance. Although the Brookfield Village Board voted 4 to 2 last summer to opt out of the Cook County minimum wage ordinance, members of the Working Families Committee were inspired by their fight and decided to move on to other issues. “For many of the people involved with Brookfield Working Families committee it was their first time being activists,” Norton said. “It really got people out of their comfort zones. Even though we didn’t win, a fire was lit under us, so we decided to kind of stay together.” In December, the group decided to formally align with Indivisible and became Indivisible Brookfield. “We knew that we needed something bigger than ourselves that had structure to it to

kind of help bring us together,” Norton said. Although Indivisible tends to focus mostly on national issues, the members of the local groups want to work on state and local issues as well. The steering committee of Indivisible Brookfield are women who are both new to Brookfield and longtime residents. Norton moved to Brookfield two years ago and Meaghan McAteer just moved to Brookfield last year, while Felix and Tarrant have both lived in Brookfield for more than 20 years. “I had not met any of these people before,” Tarrant said. “It’s a nice way to connect with people with like-minded values.” Tarrant’s daughter Gabrielle, 17, a senior at Riverside Brookfield High School, is the youngest member of Indivisible Brookfield. Her friend and fellow RBHS senior Sara Meeks is also part of the group. “I feel like I need to make a change other than just complaining about everything that’s happening,” said Gabrielle Tarrant. Indivisible Brookfield is not planning to endorse candidates in the upcoming March primary. “Right now we’re just aligning ourselves with progressive values,” Bridget Tarrant said. As of Monday afternoon, 105 people, not all of them Brookfield residents, have joined Indivisible Brookfield’s Facebook page, but a much smaller number have been active members thus far. Eleven people attended the group’s December meeting. Indivisible Brookfield is holding its monthly meetings at the Brookfield Public Library on the third Thursday of the month. “We have a really good group of impassioned people who care about what’s happening locally and nationally,” McAteer said. Members have enjoyed changing perceptions that some might have about Brookfield. “Brookfield isn’t always seen as the most progressive suburb, but it’s very young and growing right now, and there are a lot of progressive minds here,” Norton said.

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Parking concerns from page 1 whole meeting on Jan. 8; no trustees voiced any objections to the development. The zoning code allows one unit per 8,004 square feet of property, meaning that by right, the Forest Avenue property could accommodate a building of less than four units. However, there are other six-unit buildings that already exist on similar lots on the block, and the Planning and Zoning Commission concurred with the village’s planning staff that construction of another sixunit building was in harmony with existing conditions there. “The whole block consists of what we want to build,” Frenkel told planning and zoning commissioners on Dec. 28, though that overstated the case a bit. While the east side of the 4500 block of Forest Avenue is lined with multi-family buildings, many of them housing six units, the west side of the block is zoned differently and is lined only with single-family homes. The lot Frenkel wants to develop formerly contained a single-family home that he purchased out of foreclosure. It had sat vacant for many years. And some of Frenkel’s new neighbors on the single-family side of the street voiced concerns about adding another six units – and the

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DRAWING BOARD: The developer of The Grand Dame, a proposed six-unit condo building (pictured above), says units will attract millennials in search of downtown style in the suburbs. The units will list for between $250,000 and $300,000, he said. vehicles they’d bring – to the neighborhood. “It going to be pretty crowded,” said Patrick Kehoe, who lives across the street in a singlefamily home. “If you’re going to visit anyone, you better walk.” Sarah Koukol, another neighbor from across the street, said that while it was positive that something was slated to replace the formerly boarded-up home that’s now been demolished, also worried about more vehicles on the street. “It’s good to see something’s going to be going into there, but I don’t know if a six unit is the answer,” Koukol said. Frenkel tried to assure neighbors that he has built enough onsite parking into the site plan of the proposed 2.5-story structure he’s proposing. In addition to two two-car garages

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built into the rear of the building’s ground floor, parking for an additional six vehicles is planned for the rear of the property. According to Frenkel, one of the two garden-level units of the development, which is tentatively called The Grande Dame, is slated to be a one-bedroom condo. Plans on file with the village indicate both are two-bedroom units. Plans also indicate that the two first-floor units will be two-bedrooms, while the second floor includes one two-bedroom unit and one three-bedroom unit. Frenkel called the floor plans, “urban, open-style” designs geared toward millennials. In his application for the zoning variation, Frenkel describes The Grand Dame as a “luxury condominium building,” though the

plans show the building to be simply designed with a plain brick front punctuated by an entrance portico, with siding covering the other facades of the building and a metal roof. The chairman of the Brookfield Planning and Zoning Commission, Charles Grund, criticized the design as “unattractive,” but noted the commission had no basis to block the request on the basis of design, because it was not in a zoning district where there are explicitly defined building design standards. “If this building was in one of the Station Area districts … it would not be allowed in this style,” Grund said. “But if it’s allowed by the code, it’s allowed by the code. I just wish it was a bit more attractive.” Frenkel said the units will have the same smart technology systems he used in building the single-family home at 8832 Congress Park Ave., just a couple of blocks north of proposed six-unit condo building. The 4,600-square-foot house on Congress Park Avenue sold in September for $689,000, the highest-priced single-family home sale in Brookfield history. “We have put Brookfield on the map with our buildings, designs and pricing,” Frenkel said. Frenkel said he thinks the Forest Avenue condos will also fetch high prices. “When we bring the downtown style into Brookfield, the young millennials will be all over this,” Frenkel said. The Brookfield Village Board is expected to approve the commission’s recommendation at their next meeting on Jan. 22.

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BIG WEEK

January 10-17

An afternoon with Nick and Nora Who are you?

Join award-winning author and researcher Grace DuMelle and learn more about finding your roots during her program “Getting Started in Genealogy” on Saturday, Jan. 13 at 2 p.m. at the North Riverside Public Library, 2400 Desplaines Ave. DuMelle will have copies of her book, “Finding Your Chicago Ancestors,” for sale and signing at the event, which is free and open to the public. To sign up, call 708-447-0869 or visit online at www.northriversidelibrary.org/events.

Take the chill off your week in the company of husband-and-wife sleuths Nick and Nora Charles (William Powell and Myrna Loy) in the 1939 film “Another Thin Man” during Riverside Township’s Thursday Afternoon at the Movies matinee series on Thursday, Jan. 11 at 12:30 p.m. The public is invited to drop in to the Riverside Township Hall, 27 Riverside Road in Riverside for the matinee series, held every Thursday afternoon. “Another Thin Man”

Topinka Foundation fundraiser

The Judy Baar Topinka Charitable Foundation will host its inaugural fundraiser and to celebrate the late state legislator’s life and legacy on Tuesday, Jan. 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Mayne Stage, 1328 W. Morse in Chicago. JUDY BAAR TOPINKA The evening will include the first annual Judy Award presentation. Enjoy beer, wine, delectable bites and sweet treats. Tickets ($200 each) can be purchased at judybaartopinka.eventbrite.com.

And more Riverside Arts Center, 32 E. Quincy St., presents the work of artist Natalie Jacobson in “Seeing Things: The difference between you and me” in the Freeark Gallery of Art through Jan. 13. Free. Gallery hours Tuesday thru Saturday (except major holidays) from 1 to 5 p.m. www. riversideartscenter.com. Riverside Public Library, 1 Burling Road, ■

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From Bach to the Beatles

Enjoy classical guitarist Jason Deroche and violinist Sherri Framborg Deroche – also known as Ten Strings – in a concert that fuses Old World tradition with an understanding of pop culture on Saturday, Jan. 13 at 7:15 p.m. in Dole Hall at Plymouth Place, 315 N. LaGrange Road in LaGrange Park. The concert is free and open to the public, but reservations are requested by calling 708-354-0340 or emailing rlopienski@plymouthplace.org.

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invites you to stay informed about public transportation options at an RTA Transit-Oriented Presentation on Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. in the Public Meeting Room. Call 708-442-6366 for more info. North Riverside Public Library, 2400 Desplaines Ave., hosts Messy Mornings for Munchkins (ages 2+), Jan. 16 at 10:30 a.m.; Lapsit Storytime (babies/toddlers with adult) on Jan. 11 at 10:30 a.m.; Tales and Treats (ages 2-5 with adult) on Jan. 13 at 10:30 a.m.; Legos ■

The Lyons Township High School Black Culture and Multi-Cultural clubs invite thee community to attend a special al Martin Luther King Jr. celebration ation on Thursday, Jan. 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the South Campus Performing ming Arts Center, 4900 S. Willow Springs gs Road in Western Springs. The free event, which is open en to the public, is titled “The Ultimate Measure re of a Man” and features keynote speaker Dr. Jerome Blakemore, a university professor who has trained social workers and criminal justice professionals at Lewis University and the University of Memphis.

Club Mega-Build Challenge (1st grade+) on Jan. 12 at 3:45 p.m.; and Family Bingo; Manners Class (1st grade+) on Jan. 16 at 3:45 p.m.; and Wii Play Games and Watch Movies on Jan. 13 at 1 p.m. Call 708-447-0869 for more info. The Brookfield Elks Lodge, 9022 31st St., hosts bingo every Monday night. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games start at 7 p.m. minimum cash payout of $2,275 a night, plus pull tabs, lightning, tic-tac and raffles. ■

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please send a photo and details by noon of the Wednesday before it needs to be published. We can’t publish everything, but we’ll do our best to feature the week’s highlights. Email calendar@wjinc.com.

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It’s Your Money

By Linda Sokol Francis. E.A.

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Most taxpayers get their W-2 Forms by the end of January. Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, shows the income and taxes withheld from an employee’s pay for the year. Taxpayers need it to file an accurate tax return. Taxpayers who haven’t received the form by mid-February should take the following steps: • Contact Your Employer: Ask your employer ( or former employer) for a copy of your W-2. Be sure the employer has the correct address.

• Call the IRS: If you are unable to get a copy from your employer, you may call the IRS after Feb. 27. The IRS will send a letter to the employer on your behalf. You will need the following when you call: • Your name, address, Social Security number and phone number; Your employer’s name, address and phone

number; The dates you worked for the employer; and an estimate of your wages and federal income tax withheld in 2017. Use a final pay stub for these amounts. • File on Time. You should file your tax return by April 16, 2018. If you still haven’t received your W-2, you should use Form 4852, Substitute for Form W2, Wage and Tax Statement. You should estimate your wages and taxes withheld as best as possible. To request more time to file, use Form 4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File. You may also e-file a request for more time. Do it for free using IRS Free File. However, remember, an extension of time to file your return is not an extension of time to pay the taxes you owe.

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P O L I C E

R E P O R T S

Riverside teen charged with robbing classmate A 15-year-old Riverside boy faces felony robbery charges after allegedly stealing $150 from a schoolmate during what was supposed to be the sale of a used videogame system on Jan. 4 at about 4:20 p.m. The victim and offender corresponded over social media, with the victim agreeing to pay $150 for a used PlayStation videogame system. The offender told the victim to meet him behind a business near the intersection of Pine and East avenues where they’d make the exchange. The two boys knew each other as fellow students at Riverside-Brookfield High School, according to police. The offender took the money from the victim, throwing a pink book bag at the victim’s feet before running away with the cash. Inside the bag was a photo album. Later that day, police apprehended the suspect as he arrived home in a ride share from an alleged shopping expedition at the North Riverside Park Mall. The boy was charged and turned over to Cook County Juvenile Justice officials.

‘Rolling drug store’ curbed Riverside police arrested a man who they say was driving a car that served as a “rolling drug store” after stopping him for passing several vehicles on the right by using the parking lane in the 3300 block of Harlem Avenue on Jan. 5 at about 1:05 p.m. The driver, identified as Ponciano Martinez, 40, of Romeoville, had no driver’s license – the result of having it revoked due to three prior drunken driving convictions in 1998, 2004 and 2009, according to police. Inside the vehicle, police recovered a variety of illegal drugs, including 366 grams of cannabis, 110 grams of cocaine and several homemade brownies with cannabis baked into them. In addition to felony driving while revoked, Martinez was also charged with felony possession of cocaine and cannabis and felony delivery/manufacture of cocaine and cannabis. It wasn’t Martinez’s first run-in with Riverside police. He was arrested in 2009 for felony DUI in the same location on Harlem Avenue, according to police.

Heroin antidote revives OD victim A Riverside police officer had to administer a 34-year-old woman two doses of an opioid antidote called Naloxone to reverse the effects of an apparent heroin overdose on Dec. 29 at about 11:35 a.m. Riverside dispatch center received a frantic phone call from someone, stating that the woman had overdosed and was unconscious in her bed. Police were met at the front door by four children who told them their mother wouldn’t wake up.

An officer found the female to whom he administered the heroin antidote, which took effect after the second dose. Paramedics transported the woman to Loyola University Medical Center for additional treatment.

Residential burglary ■ Two unknown men were caught on surveillance cameras entering and burglarizing an apartment in a building in the 4400 block of Prairie Avenue at about 11:30 p.m. on Jan. 5, according to a Brookfield police report. The offenders apparently entered the basement apartment through a ground-level window. Rooms inside the apartment were ransacked, with a bed flipped on its side. A safe containing jewelry and cash that had been placed under the bed was missing. Also taken was a gold watch and a laptop computer. The total loss was estimated at more than $5,000. ■ Brookfield police responded to a residence in the 3300 block of Harrison Avenue on Jan. 5 after a homeowner called police to report that it had been burglarized sometime between 1:30 and 6:50 p.m. that day. Entry to the home had been made through a side entrance, according to the police report, and the offender ransacked two upstairs bedrooms, stealing several pieces of jewelry. The homeowner came back from work and found the side door wide open, police said. Missing from one of the bedrooms were 10 pieces of jewelry, including rings, earrings, necklaces and a bracelet as well as a wooden jewelry box. The total loss was estimated at more than $6,000.

Brookfield vehicle break-ins Brookfield police investigated five vehicle break-ins that occurred between late Jan. 5 and early Jan. 7. Three of the incidents were in the 3800 block of Woodside Avenue and involved unlocked vehicles parked on the street or in driveways. Items taken included loose change and a gym bag containing weightlifting equipment and an iPad. Police also found in that block a black binder reportedly stolen from a car in LaGrange Park early on Jan. 7. Other vehicles targeted were in the 3600 block of Madison Avenue and the 4200 block of Raymond Avenue. These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Riverside, North Riverside and Brookfield police departments, Dec. 29, 2017-Jan. 7, 2018 and represent a portion of the incidents to which police responded. Unless otherwise indicated, anybody named in these reports has only been charged with a crime. These cases have not been adjudicated.

— Compiled by Bob Uphues

Opinion

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THE LANDMARK VIEW

Finding the right balance

ook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx and Cook County Circuit Court Chief Judge Tim Evans have ruffled some feathers among the law enforcement community since her election, particularly when it comes to a sweeping change in the way bonds are meted out to felony offenders. Police leaders, including Riverside Police Chief Thomas Weitzel, have characterized the move as one that rewards criminal behavior and diminishes the hard work done by police officers, who arrest people only to see them back on the streets after posting low bail amounts. The result of the new county policy has been to reduce the population at Cook County Jail by thousands. Late last year, the county announced the lowest number of inmates it was housing in memory. Weitzel went to a bond court call at the Maybrook Courthouse late last year to observe the policy in action and was dumbfounded to see 26 of 27 defendants able to post bond or be released on electronic monitoring. In a statement in the wake of that experience, Weitzel said such a policy would drive police morale down to the point that officers might stop being so aggressive in stopping law breakers. To be sure, the county’s policy has had a profound effect on just who is being kept in custody by employing high bond amounts. Two recent serious cases out of Forest Park clearly demonstrate what’s happening. Two men – one accused of murdering his brother and the other suspected of shooting another man multiple times outside of a bar – were released on electronic monitoring. Those are eyebrow-raisers. However, in both of those cases neither has been accused of committing another crime or of jumping bail. The point of assessing bonds is to assure defendants show up to stand trial for their alleged offenses. In many cases, even felony cases, the offenses are not violent. Many drug-related cases are automatically felonies, for example, anyone addicted to opioids and caught with illegal prescription drugs. Is it prudent to have those people languish in a jail cell? Those are the kinds things being weighed by the new policy. County officials say the policy is working. Around 90 percent of those released on bond are returning for court dates and are not becoming repeat offenders, they say. If that remains the case, then we’d say the policy is working. Police should continue to aggressively ensure public safety is paramount; that’s their job as sworn officers. But the courts and prosecutors have their jobs, too, and that’s to ensure justice is pursued for both victims of crimes and alleged offenders. It’s a tightrope, to be sure, but it needs to be walked without fear that either police or courts somehow won’t do their best if they don’t completely agree with a specific policy. Incarceration rates in the United States dwarf the rest of the civilized world. Is the nation’s citizenry that dangerous? There has to be a middle ground where public safety is ensured while avoiding imprisoning low-level offenders whose main failing is not being well off enough to post bond.

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Hudson, an 11-year-old polar bear at Brookfield Zoo, received a repurposed holiday tree adorned with his favorite treats last week, and appeared to thoroughly enjoy not just the treats but the frigid winter weather as well. For more photos, visit online at www.RBLandmark.com.

KOSEY CORNER

Memories of Millbridge Roller Rink

recently saw a television commercial advertising a roller rink in the Chicago area. Against all odds, it wanted people to know you can still go to the roller rink for an evening of family fun. Believe it or not, roller skating was quite the thing to do at one time. Everyone had a pair of roller skates, usually the kind the clamped on to your shoes, tightened by a skate key often worn around your neck on a piece of yarn or string. Everyone seemed to have a drawer full of skate keys which didn’t belong to any skates. If you were lucky you had a pair of shoe-style skates. If you didn’t skate on the sidewalk, you went to Millbridge Roller Rink across the bridge from Riverside at 8027 Ogden Ave. in Lyons. The rink was owned by the Fonter family. Jachim “Jokes” Fonter in 1930 bought the site of a former Hudson car dealership and built the rink, which opened in 1936. The rink was family affair, with Jokes, his wife Mary and their parents all working there. Most memorable character at the rink was a man known as “Red” because of his red hair, which I believe was really a toupee. He served as the “bouncer,” keeping everybody in line or helping you up if you

fell. He always wore a suit and skated backwards. Children who had birthday parties at the rink were subject to the rules, and it was not unusual for the guest of honor to serve time in the penalty box courtesy of Red. Organ music played and a sign indicated whether the rink was restricted to couples only, ladies only or “all skate.” I was more comfortable with the all skate. On Saturdays our parents would drop us off at Millbridge, where we met our friends, had a snack and got picked back up after a few hours, tired and with maybe with a few bruises or two, but looking forward to doing it again. Fonter separated from his first wife and remarried. The couple lived above the rink. Parkinson disease took its toll on Jokes and interest in skating waned, so in 1992 he closed the business and put the building up for sale. A fire in 1993 destroyed the building which had been uninsured. Fonter died in 1997, ending the Millbridge era. Last time I skated? I was teaching at Mater Christi School and we took the eighth-grade class to a rink in Melrose Park. Yes, I took a few turns around the rink and am here to talk about it. All skate!

JOANNE KOSEY

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OBITUARIES

Joseph Bergmann, 80 High school teacher Joseph B. Bergmann, 80, formerly of Riverside, died on Jan. 7, 2018 at his Berwyn home. He was a retired teacher of 47 years at Brother Rice High School. Mr. Bergmann was the husband of Christine Evans-Bergmann and the late Mary Bergmann. Visitation is on Thursday, Jan. 11 from 2 to 8 p.m. and on Friday, Jan. 12 from 8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at Ivins/Moravecek Funeral Home, 80 E. Burlington St. in Riverside. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Jan. 12 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Church 126 Herrick Road, Riverside. Interment is at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Sharon Cieslak, 75 Loved the arts Sharon Cieslak (nee Stejskal), 75, of Willowbrook and formerly of Brookfield, died on Jan. 6, 2018. Born on Nov. 14, 1942, she held a Bachelor of Arts degree in design and was an avid lover of the arts and interior design. Known as “Mrs. C,” she was a cherished softball coach, volunteer and lifelong Cubs fan. She was also a friend to all furry creatures. Ms. Cieslak was the wife of the late Stan-

ART GALLERY Space for events from page 5 and a “play with clay” drop-in class on Jan. 11 and Jan. 13. The gallery has tapped Brookfield artists Shannon Gosciejew, who specializes in ceramics, and Brittany Hanks, whose work was featured last year at the Brookfield Public Library, to teach classes at the gallery. Tamburello is also working to get printmaker Peter Rengel to teach a class and display his work at the gallery. Martinez’s exhibition will be on display at the gallery through February. The first weekend in March will see the opening reception for the gallery’s second exhibition, featuring the art work of local children. For now walk-in hours at the gallery are Thursdays from 4 to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the first Friday of the month from 7 to 10 p.m. “We’ll constantly be featuring different types of artists,” Tamburello said. In addition, because much of the art work

ley F. Cieslak Jr; the mother of Scott S. Cieslak, Lisa (Gary) Lubic and Dr. Kristine (Dr. Jorge Cavero) Cieslak-Cavero; the grandmother of Camille and Adam Lubic and Emily and Christopher Cavero; and a sister, aunt, SHARON CIESLAK and friend to many. Visitation is on Wednesday, Jan. 10 from 10:30 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m., at Hitzeman Funeral Home, 9445 31st St. in Brookfield. Interment is at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside. Memorials are appreciated to the University of Illinois College of Medicine, CaveroCieslak Medical Scholarship, Medical Advancement Office, 1747 W. Roosevelt Road, Suite 302, WROB, Chicago, 60608-1203 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tennessee, 38105.

truck driver. Mr. Chaput was the husband of Christine Chaput (nee Miller); the father of Richard E. (Stacey) Chaput Jr., Nicole (Peter) Kooy and Danielle Chaput; the grandfather of Richard E. Cha- RICHARD CHAPUT, SR. put III, Nina Chaput, Logan NeumannChaput and Kenzie Kooy; the brother of Michael (Marie) Chaput, Susan (Steve) Kummer and the late Thomas L. (Mary) Chaput III; and the uncle and great-uncle of many. He was predeceased by his parents, Thomas Chaput, Jr. and Arlene Chaput (nee Binkley). A funeral Mass was celebrated Jan. 6 at St. Francis Xavier Church in LaGrange. Interment was private. Hitzeman Funeral Home, Brookfield, handled arrangements.

Richard Chaput, Sr., 62

Sharon Demchuck, 78

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Country club receptionist

Richard E. Chaput, Sr., 62, of Brookfield, died on Jan. 3, 2018. Born on November 11, 1955, Mr. Chaput was a U.S. Army veteran who worked as a

Sharon L. Demchuck (nee Smith), 78, of Brookfield, died on Jan. 2, 2018. She was born on January 11, 1939 and worked as a receptionist at a country club.

will be hung on walls that are moveable, the gallery space will also be available on a rental basis for events like baby and bridal showers, Tamburello said. Sokol added that he could see the gallery space serving as a performance space for children’s theater, as well. When the weather gets better, Sokol also hopes to install an outdoor sculpture garden in the vacant lot immediately west of the gallery. Perhaps in the future, that area could house an outdoor café, Sokol said. Between the purchase of the former drycleaning business and its complete gut renovation – which includes solar panels on the roof and incorporates other green design elements – Sokol indicated he’s spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on The Compassion Factory. “We didn’t go past $1 million yet,” he said. Asked about the risk of hoping an art gallery catches on at Eight Corners, Sokol was philosophical. “The worst case is it doesn’t work in Brookfield and the village is left with a nice building instead of an eyesore,” he said, referring to the dry cleaner that preceded the gallery. The Compassion Gallery’s website is still under construction. To reach Tamburello email compassionfactory@gmail.com.

Ms. Demchuck was the wife of the late George J. Demchuck; the mother of Jennifer A. Demchuck, Michelle M. (Garry) Demchuck-Kays and the late Terry L. Demchuck; the grandmother of Jeffrey R. Demchuck, Megan M. Kays and Travis J. G. Kays; and the sister of John Smith. Services have been held. Interment was at Woodlawn Cemetery in Forest Park. Hitzeman Funeral Home, Brookfield, handled arrangements.

Ruth Styx, 86 Arts center registrar Ruth Styx (nee Baker), 86, died on Jan. 6, 2018 in Brookfield after a long struggle with Lewy Body Dementia. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan, on July 8, 1929 and was a longtime resident of Traverse City. Ms. Styx served as registrar at Interlochen Center for the Arts for many years until her retirement at 75. She was an avid sailor, downhill skier, and bridge player. Ms. Styx is survived by her son, Jason (Megan) Styx; her grandsons, Neil and Peter; multiple nieces and nephews; and Jason’s father, Donald Styx. The family wishes to thank The British Home, Journeycare, Through the Forrest, and Grace Lutheran Church of LaGrange for their care and support. Services will be private.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOU: Compassion Factory Executive Director Jessica Tamburello talks with visitors to the gallery’s first artist reception on Jan. 5. The gallery will also offer classes, studio space and special art-related events.

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PEOPLE

Riversider a ‘Senior of the Year’

iverside resident Adrian Mary Charnick was selected by U.S. Congressman Dan Lipinski (D3rd) as a 2017 Senior Citizens of the Year during a special program in Hickory Hills in December. Charnick and a dozen others were chosen based on the contributions to their communities in the Third Congressional District. “These individuals demonstrate on a daily basis the outstanding spirit and commitment that exists in all of our communities,” Lipinski said in a press release.

Police recognized ■ Riverside Police Chief Thomas Weitzel has been appointed to the board of directors of the West Suburban Chiefs of Police Association. He will represent the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police and the West Suburban Chiefs of Police Association with legislative concerns that affect law enforcement throughout Illinois. ■ Riverside Police Officer Isaac Hamilton was honored in late 2017 by the Alli-

ance Against Intoxicated Motorists (AAIM) with a certificate of appreciation for his outstanding DUI enforcement in removing impaired drivers from Illinois roadways.

On campus ■ Riverside resident Matthew Pilewski was named to the 2017 fall semester dean’s list at St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wisconsin. A minimum grade-point average of 3.5 is required for eligibility for the dean’s list. ■ Brookfield residents Scott Duda and Anthony Landahl were named to the 2017 fall semester dean’s list at Bradley University in Peoria for achieving a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4-point scale. ■ Among those named to the 2017 fall semester dean’s list at Belmont University in Nashville were Brookfield residents Michele George-Griffin and Jacqueline Skokna. They attained a GPA of at least 3.5 for the semester. ■ Brookfield resident Miles Hession was a member of the Lyons Township High

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FOOD DRIVE A SUCCESS The Student Council at Congress Park School in Brookfield collected food for the St. Barbara Food Pantry during the month of December. Students (front row, from left) Amaya Davis, Megan Gray, Tyler Hassell, (back row, from left) Amirra Robertson, Dylan Andrade and Stefany Salas display a portion of the items collected after the drive ended on Dec. 22. Faculty members Michaeleen Nutley and Joe Giordano are the faculty sponsors for the Student Council, which includes students in fourth through sixth grades.

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FIRE UNION BRINGS TOYS TO SICK KIDS North Riverside Firefighters Union Local 2714, supplied with generous donations of 20 boxes of toys from Toys R Us and a $200 gift card from Costco, put smiles on the faces of kids being treated at the Ronald McDonald House in Maywood on Dec. 20, 2017. Among those making the annual trip were (from left) firefighters Lt. Gary Jurecka, Chris Kribales, John Nalbandian, Lt. Jason Williams, Rich “Santa” Gray, Dave Rajk, Derek Zdenovec, Deputy Chief Pat Schey and Chief Tom Gaertner.

School varsity speech team that won fourth place at the Willowbrook Winter Invite in December. Hession, a senior, placed sixth overall in the Extemporaneous division. ■ Brookfield residents Sarah Cada, Alicia Camuy, Emma Dziura, Natalie Giron, Josue Gonzalez, Phoebe Hartoonian, Miles Hession, Adam Kneebone, Kevin Lizik, Justin Monarrez, Sean O’Connor, Lydia Olson, Christina Rossetti and Melissa Solares were among those selected late last year as Illinois State Scholars at Lyons Township High School. Those selected ranked in the top 10 percent of the state’s graduating seniors based on a formula using a combination of the

ACT and SAT test scores, unweighted GPA and class size at the end of junior year. ■ Numerous local students were named to the first-quarter honor rolls at Nazareth Academy in LaGrange Park, including: A Honor Roll: Brookfield residents Grace Acosta, Gwenyth Acosta, Leilani Dodson, Jeremy Kolasa and David Sullivan and Riverside residents Isabella Brick, Matthew Ivansek, Carlie Merola and Elizabeth Pilarz. B Honor Roll: Brookfield residents Gunnar Hendrix, Joseph Noga, Braden Schneider and Archer Wagner and Riverside residents Michael Almeida, Dominic Mendoza and Justin Rokicki.

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SLIPPING AND SLIDING

Recent cold temperatures didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t deter dedicated sledders at Swan Pond Park in Riverside after the area received just enough of a blanket of snow to lure them outside during their winter break from school. For more photos, visit online at www.RBLandmark.com. PHOTOS BY ALEXA ROGALS/Staff Photographer

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Sports

The Landmark, January 10, 2018

Six underclassmen form core of promising, tight-knit team By MARTY FARMER

Sports Editor

ampered by injuries and illness, the RiversideBrookfield High School girls gymnastics team struggled early this season. The Bulldogs first score of the season was their worst as the team lacked continuity due to so many missing gymnasts. Fortunately, with an underclassmen-laden varsity roster featuring four freshmen and two sophomores, time has been on the Bulldogs’ side. “As everybody has been getting healthier, we’ve been climbing as a team,” RBHS coach Karyn Domzalski said. “We won a varsity and junior varsity invite [at Maine West]. I’m pleased with the girls. They are working hard and several of them have shown improvement.” Although she was injured last season, senior Katherine Polanski provides much-needed experience to the lineup this winter. “It’s nice to have Katie back and performing well,” Domzalski said. “She doesn’t train year-round, but within a few weeks of starting the season, it was nice to see all of her new skills. Katie has been with me three years now and she’s not afraid of anything in terms of developing her skills.” Sophomore Amber O’Brien is another key contributor. She missed last season due to injury, but has been scoring well as the Bulldogs’ best all-arounder this winter. “The season has been stressful but also fun,” O’Brien said. “We have had our ups such as wins and our downs with injuries. Our team works and trains hard. We have all grown super close and hope to go far this season either as a team or individually.” Domzalski believes O’Brien and Polanski benefit from some healthy in-house competition. “Amber has been a bit stronger than Katie, but Katie could surpass Amber at any moment,” Domzalski said. “The better the both of them get, the better off we will be as a team.” Domzalski is pleased with the progress of freshmen Zoe Mazurkiewicz, Nina Thomas, Savannah Bishop and Mia Gi-

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FAB 5: RBHS gymnasts (left to right) Nina Tomas, Katie Polanski, Amber O’Brien, Mia Giurini and Savannah Bishop gather together at a recent meet. (Left) Giurini is a very promising freshman. “I’ve worked with our freshmen [before high school] and urini. Mazurkiewicz stepped up for the team when the Bulldogs were not at full it’s great to see them come in and improve,” Domzalski strength. She moved up from jv to the var- said. “It’s hard for freshmen though coming from club, because they don’t understand that high school sity quickly as one of the team’s gymnastics completely different. It’s always most improved gymnasts. Thomas a struggle to re-teach freshmen what they also has performed well, while Bishop is can and can’t do to earn points in high school very good on vault, beam and floor. gymnastics.” “Since I am a freshman, I would say that Nevertheless, the RBHS gymnasts have the number of practices is pretty challengshown a good work ethic which has hastened ing,” Bishop said. “It really does bring imthe learning curve. The Bulldogs won the provement quickly. Even if we aren’t the best aforementioned Maine West Invite and finteam in scores, we make up for it in passion. ished fifth at the Sandburg Invite. I’m sure all of my teammates love this sport “Our goal is to break a 130 in scoring,” because they put so much work into it.” Domzalski said. “We’ve been close and we’re Giurini is recovering from a broken finger trying so hard. Hopefully, we can do it someand a bout of pneumonia has limited her imtime in the next few meets.” pact. Returning to full strength is the primary KARYN DOMZALSKI While plenty of hard work will be required goal for Giurini. RBHS coach and perhaps even a little luck, the Bulldogs “The season started out a bit rough for me,” can achieve multiples goals before the season Giurini said. “I missed the first three meets is over. due to illness. It was very hard not being out “We still have a long way to go because we have yet to on the competition floor with my team. My motivation reach our goal of a 130 but we have come very close,” for getting better was being aware that my team needed Polanski said. “With the talent on our team and the incredme and I needed them. Once all of this passed, the season ible support everybody gives to each other, I believe we can started finally meeting the team’s expectations.” achieve our goal and set new ones to achieve as well.” Sophomore Sydney Lindenberg, a contributor last seaRBHS visits Morton East in Cicero on Thursday, Jan. 11 son, fractured her tailbone on the first day of practice this at 5 p.m. On Saturday, Jan. 20 at 11 a.m., the Bulldogs host season. She’s particularly strong on bars but out for the their annual invite. season.

“As everybody has been getting healthier, we’ve been climbing as a team.”

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S P O R T S

RBHS winning with shooting, defense Bulldogs take over first place in conference with 9 wins in 11 games By MARTY FARMER Sports Editor

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RBHS freshman Brenna Loftus is averaging 14.9 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game.

Loftus leads Bulldogs by example Hard working freshman embraces challenges of high school basketball By MARTY FARMER Sports Editor

In recent years, 14 has become the new 18 at times around the Riverside-Brookfield High School girls basketball varsity team. During the 2013-2014 season, freshmen Samantha Bloom, Lyndsey Hoyd and Dana Rettke confidently stepped right into the varsity lineup and led the Bulldogs to multiple winning seasons. While the 6-foot-8 Rettke eventually left the team her junior year to focus on volleyball, she certainly made her mark as a towering scorer, rebounder and shot blocker. Bloom and Hoyd graduated in 2017 as one of the Bulldogs’ best backcourts in program history. This season, another freshman has embraced the responsibility of being a team leader. Like her first-year varsity starting predecessors, Brenna Loftus has already established herself as a freshman who plays like a savvy senior. “I grew up hearing about Sam, Lyndsey and Dana and I watched them play when I was in middle school,” said Loftus, a Riverside resident. “I don’t think age really matters. Whether you’re 14 or 18, you have to be ready work hard and take the season seriously. The biggest adjustment from middle school to high school basketball is just realizing it’s the real deal now.” That’s not to say Loftus and her teammates aren’t having fun. The Bulldogs are 16-4 overall and 5-1 in the Metro Suburban Conference. The team is tight-knit, unselfish and disciplined. For her part, the 5-foot-8 Loftus is averaging 14.9 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2 steals while shooting 68 percent from the free throw line. “Brenna’s physical skills are extremely exciting but it’s the intangibles that really stand out.” RBHS coach Dallas Till said. “Brenna is selfless and coachable and

that’s probably what the coaching staff appreciates the most. She isn’t worried about her personal statistics and has a team-first mentality. She has the opportunity to be great if she continues to improve her game.” Teammates have taken notice of both Loftus’ steady contributions and affable demeanor as well. “Brenna has made an immediate impact,” sophomore forward Natalie Leon said. “She’s one of our leading scorers and she knows how to take charge in a game. I think she’s a very humble and talented basketball player.” Junior forward Maddie Meehan added: “I love Brenna as a teammate. I think anybody watching her would have a hard time believing they are watching a freshman. She’s already shown that her age does not match her talent. We all have roles on this team and Brenna is a major piece of our puzzle.” Offensively, Loftus is versatile. She’s at her best driving to the basket, creating scoring opportunities for herself or others. Whether it’s in the post, around midcourt or beyond the three-point arc, she can score on all levels of half-court basketball. Defense has been the Bulldogs’ calling card this season. Loftus excels on that end of the floor as well. “Her energy and aggressiveness on the defensive end causes problems for our opponents,” Till said. “We like to apply pressure defense and Brenna fits that style well.” Meehan also praised Loftus defensively, noting her quickness and footwork. While Loftus may run track this year and has dabbled in softball previously, basketball is her passion. Playing on this particular RBHS team has made hoops even more enjoyable. “The season has gone so well because we are having fun and working well together,” Loftus said. “My teammates are amazing and the coaching staff is incredible.”

After a 1-5 start this season under first-year head coach Mike Reingruber, the Riverside-Brookfield High School boys basketball team has improved lately for a variety of reasons. Winners in nine of their last 11 games, the Bulldogs (10-7, 5-1 Metro Suburban Conference) have become more formidable in large part because of their shooting and defense. Against Wheaton Academy on Jan. 5, RBHS set the tone early by establishing a 25-10 lead and shooting 70 percent in the first half to build a 45-32 advantage at halftime. The Bulldogs made 14 of 29 three-pointers and assisted on 24 of 28 baskets in a 77-61 win against the Warriors. “We knew this was a big game coming in, for sole possession of first place thru one round of conference games,” Reingruber said. “Our guys were fired up, we hit our first few shots and put together four solid quarters of basketball.” Patrick Hanley (16 points), Zach Vaia (14 points, 11 assists, 5 rebounds) and Ryan Cicenas (12 points) made four three-pointers apiece. Reggie Loury also reached double figures in AJ MEINDL scoring with 15 points, while Jason Senior forward Bageanis chipped in seven points. “Patrick has been shooting the ball really well,” Reingruber said. “We all know how Ryan can shoot it and score, but I continue to be impressed by how good he’s been frequently guarding the other team’s best player. Reggie was huge off the bench.” AJ Meindl also played a major role in holding off Wheaton Academy. “AJ gave us a tremendous lift in the third quarter,” Reingruber said. “He made some great hustle plays. He did a lot of things don’t necessarily show up in the stat sheets but were instrumental in helping us win the game.” RBHS and Wheaton Academy meet again on Tuesday, Feb. 20. “They are a very good team,” Reingruber said. “We know it’s going to be a battle when we have to go there to close out the regular season.” The Bulldogs built on their victory against Wheaton Academy with another win, 52-46 over Lindblom at DePaul Prep in the Loyola/Martin Luther King Tournament on Jan. 6. Cicenas hit five three-pointers in the first half and finished with 21 points and six rebounds. Andrew Veon scored 10 points and Bageanis pulled down 10 rebounds. RBHS started shooting very well during the holidays. At the Jack Tosh Holiday Classic over Christmas break, the Bulldogs shot 67 percent from the floor, highlighted by 13-for-21 (62 percent) showing from three-point range in a 72-59 victory against TF South. The team went 2-2 at the tournament. The Bulldogs host St. Edward on Friday, Jan. 12. Tip-off is 7 p.m.

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2018 SOFTBALL ASSESSMENTS

FARM, MINOR, MAJOR, JUNIOR & SENIOR DIVISIONS The purpose of Assessments is to assess each player’s skill level to ensure an equitable distribution of talent across all teams within a Division. Players will be assessed on their ability to run, throw, catch and bat. To be eligible for Little League All Stars, a player is required to attend one of the two Assessments at the RBHS Fieldhouse. Players must be registered for the 2018 season in order to participate in Assessments.

February 3rd & February 17th

Riverside Brookfield High School Fieldhouse Saturday 2/3 • Farm Girls 5-6:30pm • Minor Girls 6:30-8pm • Major Girls 8-9pm Saturday 2/17 • Farm Girls 12-1:30pm • Minor Girls 1:30-3pm • Major Girls 3-4:30pm Softball Divisions of Play Farm (Ages* 7-8)** Farm is a split seasons with 1/3 coach pitch, 1/3 coach and player pitch, and 1/3 player pitch. This Division provides the foundation for game fundamentals and skills. The Farm Division is focused on development versus being competitive.

Minor League (Ages* 9-10)** Minor League play is competitive play. Most players have completed at least one season in any of the lower leagues, but there is always time to instruct girls who have an interest and knowledge of the game. Minor League is player pitch only.

Major League (Ages* 11-12)** Major play is competitive play. Most players have completed seasons in any of the lower leagues, but there is always time to instruct girls who have an interest and knowledge of the game.

Junior (Ages* 12-14) and Senior (Ages* 13-16)** Junior and Senior League is a bridge from Little League to Senior League and is an extension to provide a continuing activity within the framework of Little League. *players age at 12/31/17 **exceptions can be made based on skill level and National Little League guidelines

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• Little League requires a copy of a certified birth certificate & All fees are due before February 20, 2018

2018 BASEBALL ASSESSMENTS FARM, MINOR, & MAJOR DIVISIONS

The purpose of Assessments is to assess each player’s skill level to ensure an equitable distribution of talent across all teams within a Division. Players will be assessed on their ability to run, throw, catch and bat. To be eligible for Little League All Stars, a player is required to attend one of the two Assessments at the RBHS Fieldhouse. Players must be registered for the 2018 season in order to participate in Assessments.

February 3rd & February 17th

Riverside Brookfield High School Fieldhouse Saturday 2/3 • Farm Boys 5-6:30pm • Minor Boys 6:30-8pm • Major Boys 8-9pm Saturday 2/17 • Farm Boys 12-1:30pm • Minor Boys 1:30-3pm • Major Boys 3-4:30pm No try-outs for T-Ball & Prep Returning Majors players are not required to try out

Baseball Division of Play T-ball & Prep: Age 4-6 Farm Baseball: Age 7-8 Minors Fastpitch Baseball: Age 8-10 Majors Fastpitch Baseball: Age 10-12 50/70, Juniors, & Seniors available: Age 11-16 *players age at 8/31/18 **exceptions can be made based on skill level and National Little League guidelines

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• Little League requires a copy of a certified birth certificate & All fees are due before February 20, 2018

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NOTICE is hereby given that the Village of Brookfield Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, January 25th, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Edward Barcal Hall located at 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois to consider an application filed by Ryan W. McNaughton for a map amendment to change the zoning of certain properties within the Village of Brookfield, Illinois. The properties proposed to be rezoned are as follows:

The Village of Brookfield Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, January 25th, 2018 in Edward Barcal Hall located at 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Illinois for the purpose of considering and hearing a request for a special use permit for an institutional use of religious assembly also known as a church at the property located at 9210 Broadway Avenue, Brookfield, IL 60513 (PINS 15-34306-026-0000 and 15-34-306007-0000). Legal Description: PARCEL 1: THATPARTOF LOT1 IN BLOCK 2 IN PORTIAMANOR, BRING FREDERICK H. BARTLETTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OFTHE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING ATTHESOUTHERLY CORNEROF SAIDLOT 1; THENCE RUNNING NORTHWESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 1, A DISTANCE OF 125 FEET TO THE MOST WESTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 1; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 1, 25 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OFSAID LOT 1; THENCE EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 1, A DISTANCE OF 35 FEET 4 INCHES TO APOINT; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 99 FEET AND 8-7/8 INCHES TO APOINT ON THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OFSAID LOT 1 WHICH IS 50 FEET NORTHEASTERLY OFTHE SOUTHERNLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 1;THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 1, ADISTANCE OF 50 FEET TOTHE PLACE OF BEGINNING, ALL IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: LOT 2 IN BLOCK 2 IN PORTIA MANOR, BEING FREDERICK H. BARTLETTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 34,TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Application materials may be viewed at the Village of Brookfield Village Hall. Comments, if any, should be provided in writing prior to the date of the public hearing to: Village of Brookfield, Planning and Zoning Commission c/o Emily Egan, 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, IL 60513, or in person during the public hearing. Please reference PZC Case 17-09 Special Use Permit 9210 Broadway Avenue. Individuals with disabilities requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any meeting should contact the Village of Brookfield (708) 485-7344 prior to the meeting. Wheelchair access may be granted through the front (South) entrance of Village Hall. By the Order of Chuck Grund, Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman.

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LEGAL NOTICE Chertkow and Chertkow (22019) Attorneys for Petitioner 1525 East 53rd Street Chicago, Illinois 60615 STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division. In re the marriage of Teresa Santoyo, Petitioner and Jose Cortes, Respondent, Case No. 2017D-009797. The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, the above named Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, by the Petitioner, for Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief; and that said suit is now pending. Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before February 13, 2018, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk. Published in Wednesday Journal 1/10/2017, 1/17, 1/24/2018

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LEGAL NOTICE Chertkow and Chertkow (22019) Attorneys for Petitioner 1525 East 53rd Street Chicago, Illinois 60615 STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division. In re the marriage of Felipa Ramirez, Petitioner and Angel Gonzalez, Respondent, Case No. 2017D-010693. The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, the above named Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, by the Petitioner, for Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief; and that said suit is now pending. Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before January 29, 2018, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk. Published in Wednesday Journal 12/27/2017, 1/3, 1/10/2018

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VILLAGE OF BROOKFIELD WEST SUBURBAN MASS TRANSIT DISTRICT GRANT PROJECT RECEIPT OF BIDS The Village of Brookfield will receive sealed proposals for the West Suburban Mass Transit District Grant Project until 10:00 A.M. Central Daylight Savings Time, 7th day, February, 2018, at the Office of the Village Manager. Bids will be opened and read in the Edward Barcal Hall in the Municipal Building, 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois, on the 7th day of, February, 2018, at 10:00 A.M., Central Daylight Savings Time. The Project consists of the following work: Site work including partial removals and repairs of existing concrete sidewalk, asphalt paving and concrete curbs; new concrete curbs, concrete and brick paver sidewalks; brick paver crosswalks and ADA ramps; metal railings; unit retaining walls; site furnishings; wayfinding signage; and landscape restoration. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS Specifications and bid forms may be obtained from the Village website at www.brookfieldil.gov or from Accurate Repro, Inc., 2368 Corporate Lane, Naperville, IL 60563, 630-428-4433, www.hitchcockplanroom.com. A non-refundable fee equal to Accurate Repro, Inc.’s charge for printing the documents will be charged for each requested bid package. The Bid Package may also be examined at the Office of the Village Manager, at 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois 60513. No bidding documents will be issued after 4:30 P.M. on Monday, January 29th, 2018. Bid proposals must be submitted on the forms provided. Submission of a bid shall be conclusive assurance and warranty that the bidder has examined the plans, the site of the work and the local conditions affecting the contract and understands all of the requirements for performance of the work. The bidder will be responsible for all errors in its proposal resulting from failure or neglect to conduct an in-depth examination. The Village of Brookfield will, in no case be responsible for any costs, expenses, losses or changes in anticipated profits resulting from such failure or neglect of the bidder. The bidder shall not take advantage of any error or omission in the plans or proposal. Sealed envelopes or packages containing bids shall be addressed to the Village Manager and plainly marked “WEST SUBURBAN MASS TRANSIT DISTRICT GRANT PROJECT” on the outside of the envelope. QUESTIONS, CHANGES, CLARIFICATION Any questions that arise must be made in writing and shall be directed by electronic mail to the Keith R. Sbiral, Village Manager, Village of Brookfield at ksbiral@brookfieldil. gov. The written questions, along with the Village’s response, shall be circulated to all known potential bidders without identifying the

party submitting the questions. The cut-off for receipt of additional questions shall be 12:00 Noon, Central Standard Time on January 31st, 2018, in order to facilitate preparation of any addenda. No inquiry received after that time will be given consideration. Replies and/or addenda will be mailed and faxed to all known potential contractors by 4:00 P.M., Central Standard Time on February 2nd, 2018. Receipt of any addenda must be acknowledged in writing as part of the Bidder’s Proposal. Bidders shall be responsible for ensuring that they have received any and all addenda. The Village of Brookfield shall not assume responsibility for the receipt by the Bidder of any addenda. BID SECURITY Each proposal shall be accompanied by a proposal guaranty in the form of a bid bond, executed by a corporate surety company, a bank cashier’s check or a certified check payable to the “Village of Brookfield” for not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the proposal. The proposal guaranty checks of all, except the two responsive, responsible proposers which the Village determines in its sole discretion to be the proposers with whom the Village desires to commence negotiations for a contract, will be returned after the proposals have been checked and tabulated. The proposal guaranty checks of the two responsive, responsible proposers will be returned after the contract and the contract bond of the successful proposer have been properly executed and approved. Bid bonds will not be returned. RIGHT TO REJECT BIDS The Village of Brookfield reserves the right to waive technicalities and to reject any and all proposals for any reason deemed in the best interest of the Village of Brookfield. AWARD OF CONTRACT Unless all bids are rejected, the contract award will be made to the lowest responsive responsible bidder that the Village of Brookfield in its sole discretion determines to be in the best interest of the Village. In determining who the lowest responsive, responsible bidder is, the Village of Brookfield will consider all factors that it, in its discretion, deems relevant in determining who the lowest responsive responsible bidder is. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS Work performed under this contract shall be in accordance with Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (Illinois Compiled Statutes, Ch. 820, Act 130, Sections 1-12), Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act (Illinois Compiled Statutes, Ch. 30, Act 570, Sections 1-7), Drug Free Workplace Act (Illinois Compiled Statutes, Ch. 30, Act 580, Sections 1-11). Village of Brookfield, Illinois Keith R. Sbiral, Village Manager

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed separate bids will be received by the Board of Education, Oak Park Elementary School District 97 (the “Board”) for the following project:

tained in the Bidding Documents for the project shall be submitted with the bid. Incomplete, late or non-conforming bids may not be accepted.

OAK PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 97 HOLMES ELEMENTARY ADDITIONS & RENOVATIONS 508 NORTH KENILWORTH AVENUE OAK PARK, IL 60302 & 2018 LIFE SAFETY WORK VARIOUS LOCATIONS OAK PARK, IL 60302

No bids shall be withdrawn, canceled or modified after the time for opening of bids without the Board’s consent for a period of ninety (90) days after the scheduled time of bid opening.

HOLMES/ 2018 LIFE SAFETY BID GROUP 2 – Demolition, Masonry, Misc. Metals, Millwork, Roofing, Doors/ Frames/ Hardware, Glazing, Drywall, Division 10, Foodservice Equipment, Window Treatments, Fire Suppression, Plumbing, Mechanical and Electric. Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. prevailing time on Wednesday January 31, 2017 at the Oak Park Elementary School District 97 Administrative offices, 260 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302, and will be publicly opened and read at 2:15 p.m. prevailing time on that date. Bids shall be submitted in an opaque sealed envelope clearly marked: Oak Park Elementary School District 97 260 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302 Attention: Bulley & Andrews Project: HOLMES ELEMENTARY ADDITIONS & RENOVATIONS & 2018 LIFE SAFETY WORK BID PACKAGE 2 Scope of work for Bid Package 2 generally includes, but is not limited to: Demolition, Masonry, Misc. Metals, Millwork, Roofing, Doors/ Frames/ Hardware, Glazing, Drywall, Division 10, Foodservice Equipment, Window Treatments, Fire Suppression, Plumbing, Mechanical and Electric. All bids must be submitted in accordance with the bidding instructions contained in the Bidding Documents for the project. Bid security in the form of a bid bond in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the base bid amount shall be submitted with the bid. Should a bid bond be submitted, the bond shall be payable to the Board of Education, Oak Park Elementary School District 97, 260 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302. All documents and information required by the bidding instructions con-

The Bidding Documents for the project (which include the bidding instructions for the project and other related documents) will be available Monday January 15th, 2018 and may be purchased from Springer Blueprint Services – 1640 S. Western Ave. Chicago, IL 60643 – 773-238-6340. The Bidding Documents are available for viewing/ download online without cost or purchase at the Bulley & Andrews, LLC FTP Site, https://ftp.bulley. com, username: Holmes, password: bulley1891. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids or parts thereof, or waive any irregularities or informalities, and to make an award that in the Board’s sole opinion is in the best interest of the District. The site will be available for visits by appointment to be coordinated with Bulley & Andrews, LLC. Interested parties may inspect the existing conditions. Schedule an appointment with Jason Stonchus of Bulley & Andrews in advance if you wish to visit the sites. All bidders must comply with applicable Illinois Law requiring the payment of prevailing wages by all Contractors working on public works. If during the time period of work, the prevailing wage rates change, the contractor shall be responsible for additional costs without any change to the contract amount. All bidders must comply with the Illinois Statutory requirements regarding labor, including Equal Employment Opportunity Laws. For additional information on the project, contact Jason Stonchus of Bulley & Andrews, LLC at jstonchus@bulley.com or 773-6452024. Future Bid Package 3 – Flooring, Painting and Landscaping, is expected to be available on or around February 1st 2018: with a bid opening date of February 15th, 2018; Dated: 01/10/2018 Jason Stonchus Bulley & Andrews, LLC

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D17153123 on December 28, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of GL YOUNG CONSULTING with the business located at: PO BOX 323 LAGRANGE, IL 60525. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: GWENDOLYN L YOUNG 8660 S 86TH AVE #301 JUSTICE, IL 60458

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D17153120 on December 28, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of YOUR ADMIN EXPERT with the business located at: 8660 S 86TH AVE #301, JUSTICE, IL 60458. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: GWENDOLYN L YOUNG 8660 S 86TH AVE #301 JUSTICE, IL 60458

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PUBLIC NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE Chertkow and Chertkow (22019) Attorneys for Petitioner 1525 East 53rd Street Chicago, Illinois 60615 STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division. In re the marriage of Rosalino Enriquez, Petitioner and Maria Beltran Roman Respondent, Case No. 2018D-000061. The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, the above named Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, by the Petitioner, for Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief; and that said suit is now pending. Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before February 13, 2018, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk. Published in Wednesday Journal 1/10/2017, 1/17, 1/24/2018

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION CIT BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.JOSEPH L. SCOTT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA– DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendants 17 CH 003425 1005 S. CUYLER AVENUE OAK PARK, IL 60304 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 29, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 2, 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 1005 S. CUYLER AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60304 Property Index No. 16-17-308-0230000. 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

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any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-02460. 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. 14-17-02460 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 003425 TJSC#: 37-11026 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. I3071513 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, vs. ANTHONY PUGLIESE; ANTHONY EDWARDS, JR., AS TRUSTEE AND NOT PERSONALLY UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF A TRUST AGREEMENT DATED THE 3RD DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2004, KNOWN AS TRUST 637 S. HUMPHREY, OAK PARK IL, 603041714; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 16 CH 6141 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, February 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. 16-17-114-027-0000. Commonly known as 637 South Humphrey Avenue, 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 Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 15-037757 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3072654 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF STANWICH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST A Plaintiff, -v.JOHNNIE WATSON, LAQUILLA HARDMAN, JOHNNIE NELSON WATSON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, STATE OF ILLINOIS– DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Defendants 16 CH 014770 1218 N. AUSTIN BLVD. 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 21, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 6, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the

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highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1218 N. AUSTIN BLVD., OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-05-127-0300000. 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. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building

and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-21664. 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. 14-13-21664 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 014770 TJSC#: 38-4 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. I3072801

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 14-17-01669. 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. 14-17-01669 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 002162 TJSC#: 37-10173 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. I3070513

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 14-16-14286. 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. 14-16-14286 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 014707 TJSC#: 37-10193 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. I3070514

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF BARBARA A. GARNETT AKA BARBARA GARNETTTATE AKA BARBARA ANN GARNETT AKA BARBARA ANNGARNETT TATE AKA BARBARA GARNETT AKA BARBARA ANN GARNETT-TATE AKA BARBARA A. TATE; US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC; ARTHUR GARNETT AKA ARTHUR J. GARNETT INDIVIDUALLY AND AS INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE ESTATE OF BARBARA A. GARNETT AKA BARBARA GARNETT-TATE AKA BARBARA ANN GARNETT AKA BARBARA ANN-GARNETT TATE AKA BARBARA GARNETT AKA BARBARA ANN GARNETTTATE AKA BARBARA A. TATE; HARRY GARNETT AKA HARRY J. GARNETT JR; STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. FKA CAPITAL ONE BANK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 15 CH 1495 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 Tuesday, January 30, 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. 15-15-118-015-0000. Commonly known as 1432 South 17th Avenue, Maywood, Illinois 60153. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale. F14090235 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3071474

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.DEANNA LYNCH, GLORIA J. LYNCH Defendants 17 CH 002162 238 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 November 1, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 5, 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 238 RICE AVENUE, BELLWOOD, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-09-114-0220000. 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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.JEFFERY D. JONES A/K/A JEFFREY D. JONES A/K/A JEFF D. JONES, NATASHA KEYS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 014707 1614 S. 9TH 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 November 3, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 5, 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 1614 S. 9TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-15-232-0220000. 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.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, vs. JAIME NAVA; MARIESTEL VALENCIA Defendants, 16 CH 5209 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 29, 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. 12-36-217-019-0000. Commonly known as 2138 North 75th Avenue, Elmwood Park, IL 60707. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 16-004915 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3071427

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JANINA DUDZINSKA, 26 CONTI PARKWAY CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, THOMAS P. QUINN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR JANINA DUDZINSKA (DECEASED) Defendants 17 CH 003994 26 W. CONTI PARKWAY UNIT #2N 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 4, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 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 26 W. CONTI PARKWAY UNIT #2N, ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707 Property Index No. 12-25-313-0241003, Property Index No. (12-25313-019-0000 underlying). 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 identifi-

cation 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 14-17-00526. 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. 14-17-00526 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 003994 TJSC#: 37-9257 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. I3070858

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 14-16-01836. 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. 14-16-01836 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 002444 TJSC#: 37-11148 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. I3071694

60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2836 N. 75TH AVENUE, ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707 Property Index No. 12-25-225-0210000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. 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 14-16-05238. 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. 14-16-05238 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 007757 TJSC#: 37-10463

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. I3071636

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 16-079942. 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. 16-079942 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 16 CH 8669 TJSC#: 37-10543 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. I3069740

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR ARGENT SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-W5 Plaintiff, -v.NORMA LOONEY, REGINALD LOONEY Defendants 16 CH 002444 518 48TH 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 October 3, 2016, 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 518 48TH AVENUE, BELLWOOD, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-08-408-062. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR MERRILL LYNCH MORTGAGE INVESTORS TRUST, SERIES 2006-AF2 Plaintiff, -v.ELODIA ESTRADA, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Defendants 16 CH 007757 2836 N. 75TH 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 November 9, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 13, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL,

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR SG MORTGAGE SECURITIES TRUST 2006-FRE2, ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FRE2 Plaintiff, -v.BRENDA JONES A/K/A BRENDA GIVENS A/K/A BRENDA L. JONES, LEE T. JONES A/K/A LEE TORICE JONES, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., THE LAW OFFICES OF BEVERLY A. PEKALA, P.C., CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. F/K/A CAPITAL ONE BANK Defendants 16 CH 8669 4928 SAINT PAUL COURT Hillside, IL 60162 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 9, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 13, 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 4928 SAINT PAUL COURT, Hillside, IL 60162 Property Index No. 15-07-401-0300000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $196,909.62. 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.LEE FLORA BECKOM, COUNTY OF COOK Defendants 17 CH 005323 1222 S. 17TH 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 November 14, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 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 1222 S. 17TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-15-104-0410000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle

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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 14-17-04721. 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. 14-17-04721 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 005323 TJSC#: 37-10486 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. I3071637

Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 15, 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 2018 SCOTT ST, MELROSE PARK, IL 60164 Property Index No. 12-33-130-0370000. 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. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE,

IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-05852. 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. 14-17-05852 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 006573 TJSC#: 37-10474 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. I3071634

under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-04234. 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. 14-17-04234 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 008584 TJSC#: 37-9349 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. I3070575

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, February 7, 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. 12-32-207-044-0000. Commonly known as 10425 Dickens Avenue, Melrose Park, Illinois 60164. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call 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. F17070142 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3072151

idence. 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. 17-009457 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3072529

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.ALEX A. ANGULO, KAROL V. CARBONELL, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA–DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendants 17 CH 006573 2018 SCOTT ST MELROSE PARK, 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 November 13, 2017, an agent for The Judicial

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Plaintiff, -v.MARVELLES TIMES, ARTILADA N. TIMES, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA–DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 008584 1015 24TH 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 October 5, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 14, 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 1015 24TH AVENUE, BELLWOOD, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-15-112-0030000. 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. 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION Plaintiff, vs. JESUS G. AVALOS AKA JESUS AVALOS; BEATRICE AVALOS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 17 CH 10263 NOTICE OF SALE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, vs. ADAM MARCOLINI; STEPHANIE MARCOLINI, AKA STEPHANIE FLICKER Defendants, 17 CH 3791 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, February 14, 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. 15-22-418-013-0000. Commonly known as 2901 SOUTH 11TH AVENUE, BROADVIEW, IL 60155. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family res-

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION MTGLQ INVESTORS, LP Plaintiff, -v.BYRAN STEWART A/K/A BYRAN J STEWART, FIRST SUBURBAN NATIONAL BANK Defendants 12 CH 42453 200 SOUTH 20TH 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 November 16, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 20, 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 200 SOUTH 20TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-10-304-0150000. The real estate is improved with a one and a half story single family home with a detached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 12107. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 12107 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 12 CH 42453 TJSC#: 37-10613 I3071938

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