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Suspect in custody as police seek charges

By BOB UPHUES Editor

North Riverside police announced Monday that the person suspected of killing 42-year-old Maria Ruiz and wounding her 14-year-old daughter in the parking lot of the North Riverside Park Mall on Jan. 13 is in custody.

Chicago police notified North Riverside on Monday afternoon that they had apprehended the suspect. It is not clear where the apprehension took place. North Riverside “will be seeking formal charges,” said Police Chief Deborah Garcia.

The suspect was in North Riverside’s custody by Monday night, but no charges had been filed by the Landmark’s See SHOOTING on page 11

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Lane Niemann, the new safety liaison at Riverside-Brookfield High School, addressed parents and students last week – his first on the job since retiring as North Riverside police chief last November. For the full story, turn to page 6.

Layoffs follow budget cuts at Brookfield Zoo 2018 total appropriation sliced by about $1.5 million

By BOB UPHUES Editor

Facing an operating budget cut of more than $1.5 million during fiscal year 2018,

which began Jan. 1, the Chicago Zoological Society, which operates Brookfield Zoo, has laid off about 10 full-time staffers and won’t fill another eight positions that were vacant.

Sandi Dornhecker, vice president of hu-

man resources for the Chicago Zoological Society, confirmed the layoffs last week. The total number of full-time equivalent positions eliminated in the 2018 budget was 17.5, said Dornhecker. Of that number 9.6 were

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Celebrating 50 years of the Olmsted Society Riverside Train Station, 90 Bloomingbank Rd., Riverside, Illinois Please join us as we honor our past Presidents at our Golden Jubilee kickoff and Annual Meeting, Friday, January 19th, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. New or renewing members will receive a commemorative magnet. A drawing will also be held for 10+ year members whereby the ten winners will receive $50 Riverside Foods gift cards.

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Brookfield eatery sues delivery service Burger Antics wants Door Dash to take a hike

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By BOB UPHUES Editor

Burger Antics, the gourmet, made-to-order burger-centric eatery in downtown Brookfield, doesn’t deliver.

So when owners Dan and Brenna Velcich learned – after getting a complaint from a customer – that a service was delivering the restaurant’s food without authorization, they put their foot down.

On Jan. 8, Burger Antics filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court, suing San Franciscobased delivery service Door Dash Inc., to stop the company from using its logo on their website, to stop the company from delivering their food and for unspecified monetary damages.

“The concern is that they have no control over time of delivery and the way the food is handled,” said Terrence Buehler, the attorney who represents Burger Antics. “They’re concerned it’d reflect poorly on the restaurant and damage its reputation because these are people he has no control over.”

Door Dash, which operates in hundreds of cities nationwide, responded to the lawsuit by removing Burger Antics from its website, but Buehler doesn’t believe that should be able to simply end the matter. If anyone searches for Burger Antics on Google, for example, the result still identifies Door Dash is its delivery service.

In addition, Buehler says that unless the court intervenes, there’s no guarantee Burger Antics won’t show up on Door Dash’s site in the future, and says some damage has already been done.

In 2017, a San Francisco Bay area TV station aired a story about a San Rafael pizzeria that demanded Door Dash remove their business from their website. The delivery service complied, but relisted the pizzeria a few weeks later, according to the report.

The California chain In-N-Out Burger filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Door Dash in 2015. That suit was settled out of court, and Door Dash no longer advertises In-N-Out Burger on its website.

The lawsuit asks the judge to grant classaction status to the suit, since Door Dash delivers food to innumerable restaurants, many of whom have not authorized that service but use of their logos on the Door Dash website.

On Jan. 11, Buehler filed a motion for a temporary restraining order, stating that the delivery service had been used at least eight times to order food from Burger Antics, 3740 Grand Blvd., since the beginning of Novem-

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Dan and Brenna Velcich, owners of Burger Antics ber 2017.

The complaint that alerted Dan Velcich to Door Dash resulted from an order that was picked up more than 30 minutes late. That incident “has caused damage to [Burger Antics’] brand and good will,” the motion stated.

Door Dash, a delivery service modeled somewhat after ride-share companies like Uber, allows customers to order food from local restaurants through an app on their mobile devices. Orders are transmitted to delivery people, or “dashers,” who pick up the food and deliver it to customers.

Dashers don’t necessarily identify themselves as a delivery service when they pick up food. As far as the folks at Burger Antics knew, dashers were simply take-out customers. Meanwhile some restaurants have embraced Door Dash’s model.

While Burger Antics’ lawsuit states that

at least six Brookfield restaurants are advertised on Door Dash’s website, a quick check on Jan. 12 revealed only one Brookfield result, Brookfield Ale House, which is just down the street from Burger Antics.

Brookfield Ale House owner Steve Landrey said his restaurant uses three delivery services, including Door Dash, and that he has not heard any complaints about the service related to his restaurant.

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Only 180 valid signatures were required to get on the Republican primary ballot in the overwhelmingly Democratic district. Melichar submitted 235 signatures, but 67 were ruled invalid after a records exam, leaving her 12 signatures short of what she needed.

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By BOB SKOLNIK hearing on his nominating petitions, subContributing Reporter mitted only 70 signatures.

Lorch can now turn his focus to November.

Riverside resident and political neophyte “I think it just gives me an opportunity Mark Lorch is all but certain to be the Republican nominee for U.S. Congress in the to really pay to attention to what the Demo4th District after two more challengers were crats are doing and watch their campaigns while I’m also organizing my thoughts and tossed from the ballot last week.

Republican candidates Ann Melichar and activities,” Lorch said.

Lorch is in the process of organizing a Ruben Sanchez, both from Chicago, were disqualified when the Chicago Board of Election campaign fund and hopes to file the paperCommissioners ruled that they did not sub- work with the Federal Election Commission mit sufficient valid signatures on their nomi- as early as this week. He has yet to collect nating petitions to get on the primary ballot. any campaign contributions.

“It’s unfortunate for them,” “I have not raised any money Lorch said. “Not that I necessarily from anyone,” Lorch said. “Obwanted to have to run in a heated viously, I have been talking to primary, but it’s unfortunate that people.” they were unsuccessful to get on The 4th District, which is Uthe ballot.” shaped to capture voters in heavA fourth Republican candidate, ily Hispanic precincts in the Riverside resident Jay Reyes, southwest and northwest sides also had filed to run for Congress of Chicago, is considered relibut withdrew from the race last ably Democratic. month.

In the 2016 presidential elecMARK LORCH Riverside resident Steve Remtion, Hillary Clinton received 82 bis filed objections to the nomipercent of the vote in the district. nating petitions of Melichar and Sanchez.

No Republican filed to run against Gutierrez Rembis has declined to talk to the Land- in 2016, and in 2014 the Republican candidate mark about why he filed the objections. When for Congress, Hector Concepcion, received a Landmark reporter went to Rembis’ home only 21.8 percent of the vote. on Saturday, his wife said her husband didn’t Despite those numbers, Lorch says that he want to comment. believes he can win the general election. He The attorney who represented Rembis in said people are looking for a new approach his challenge to Sanchez’s petitions, John in government Fogerty, serves as general counsel to the Il“I’m a math guy. I work in finance. I have an linois Republican Party and has represented accounting degree,” Lorch said. “I fully unnumerous Republicans luminaires such as derstand the composition of the district, both Gov. Bruce Rauner and Illinois House Miin terms of Democrat versus Republican, the nority Leader Jim Durkin.

Reyes is the Republican State Central ethnicities of different groups within the disCommitteeman for the 4th Congressional trict; I’ve seen all the stats. I think the political landscape is changing every day.”

District. There are a couple of photos of In the Democratic primary race, County Reyes and Rembis together on Facebook.

Lorch said that he had nothing to do with Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia is a big Rembis’ challenge to Melichar or Sanchez, favorite to win. When Gutierrez made the surprising announcement in November 2017 saying he does not know Rembis. that he would not run for re-election, he en“I still have never talked to or met the man,” Lorch said. “I can make assumptions dorsed Garcia to succeed him.

Last week the candidate who many thought just like you or anybody else could about who may or may not have put him up to it, posed the greatest challenge to Garcia, Chicago alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, withdrew but I had nothing to do with that.”

Melichar, who grew up in Riverside, ran from the race and endorsed Garcia.

In addition to Garcia, the other Democrats against incumbent Congressman Luis Gutiin the race are Chicago Alderman Proco errez in 2006 and received just 14.2 percent of the vote. She said that she was surprised that “Joe” Moreno; Sol Flores, the executive director of La Casa Norte, a Logan Square her nominating petitions were challenged.

“It was unexpected,” Melichar said. “I re- nonprofit that serves youth and families ally did expect to survive the challenge and facing homelessness; Richard Gonzalez; and I’m still considering what my next move is.” Raymond Lopez.

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In infant’s death, family sees help for others Local mom’s testimony led to testing for fatal disease

By JOHN RICE Contributing Reporter

Lana Katherine Shelton lost her struggle with Krabbe disease on Jan. 1, 2018. The 18-month-old from North Riverside was the daughter of Donald Shelton Jr. and Laura A. Shelton. She died peacefully in their arms.

Laura Shelton is a member of the Goodman family, longtime residents of Forest Park. Shelton told the Landmark’s sister paper, the Forest Park Review, that she was determined Lana’s death would not be in vain.

“Due to Lana’s diagnosis and the Chicago Tribune article, ‘Doomed by delay,’ I along with five other Krabbe families were invited to testify at the state capitol in Springfield in early October 2017,” Shelton said.

“It was because of our testimonies that the Department of Public Health director finally pushed to implement the screening program.”

Krabbe disease is a rare neurological disorder that can be treated if it is diagnosed early. By the time symptoms appear, it’s too late to give the stem cells from umbilical cord blood to reverse its devastating effects.

The children become paralyzed, blind and deaf and finally are unable to breathe.

Shelton said that the testimony of the Krabbe families resulted in a law that every newborn in the State of Illinois as of Dec. 11, 2017, will now be screened for Krabbe disease.

“Lana’s legacy is making sure that no other family in Illinois will have to endure the pain and heartache of this terrible disease,” Shelton said.

She advises parents to take advantage of this screening.

“If there are parents that had their newborn prior to December 11, 2017 and suspect it, please seek a neurological evaluation ASAP,” Shelton said. “There may still be a chance for a cord transplant if symptoms are not too severe. Or they can order a screening packet from Hunter’s Hope, if they are expecting.”

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Former chief on duty in security role at RBHS Niemann meets with students, parents as classes resume

By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter

Riverside-Brookfield High School’s new safety liaison, Lane Niemann, just completed his first week.

Niemann, who retired on Nov. 30, 2017, from his position as the police chief in North Riverside, spent his first week on the job at RBHS getting to know the school, teachers, staff and students.

Only five parents turned out Jan. 10 to meet with Niemann at a school event to introduce him to parents. Over the next two days, Niemann introduced himself to students at class assemblies.

“It’s a different environment than what I used to, but I’m really impressed with the way they handle things,” Niemann said of his first week. “Their systems seem to be working very well.”

Niemann’s office is located in the school’s Student Services Center near the main entrance. The decision to locate Niemann with the counselors and social workers was twofold.

Administers wanted Niemann to be as close as possible to the main entrance so he could quickly respond to any intruder, and

they wanted to send a message that Niemann was not hired to work in the role of a disciplinarian.

Niemann will be armed, but it has not yet been decided whether he will openly carry his firearm or conceal it.

On Jan. 18, the Riverside Village Board is expected to approve an intergovernmental agreement with District 208 to make Niemann an auxiliary Riverside police officer, which would allow Niemann to openly carry a gun and give him to power to issue local ordinance citations for offenses such as cannabis possession and disorderly conduct.

Some parents at the introductory meeting wondered why the school board and administration never spoke openly of the desire to have an armed person at the school or create this new position until they had already hired Niemann.

“It doesn’t sit right with me to have an armed security guard in my daughter’s school,” Bridget Tarrant said before the meeting.

Another parent wondered if Niemann was hired to protect against threats posed

by RBHS students. Assistant Principal for Student Affairs Dave Mannon and Niemann both responded that Niemann was hired to

protect students and staff against threats from intruders.

“There’s a calming effect to know that there is somebody that’s going to be there for them, for the teachers and for the students,” Niemann said. “They know that there is somebody there to protect them.”

Niemann said he is prepared to stop an armed person at the school should that ever occur.

“I feel very confident in my abilities and, as long as I’m breathing, that person is not going to get at our kids,” Niemann said.

“That’s a huge thing.”

Niemann will have a variety of duties. He will assist in residency investigations, traffic control, school investigations of all sorts, review safety and security procedures, work to prevent fights and drug use, attempt to prevent bullying and harassment, and help supervise large events. He will be present in the cafeteria during lunches.

“I’m here for you guys,” Niemann told the freshman class at a class assembly. “I want you guys to have a nice, secure learning environment, knowing that when you’re in the classroom you going to be able to take care of your business there and feel safe.”

Students had mixed reactions to the hir-

ing of Niemann and having someone with a gun inside the school.

Junior Noah Osowski thought it was a good idea and overdue.

“I think that it’s like a much-needed improvement as to where security was for RB previously,” Osowski said. “I think this is a step in the right direction and hopefully they get progressively better at it.”

But senior Gabrielle Tarrant says that she doesn’t think the new position is needed.

“I have never felt unsafe in my school before, and I think it’s a waste of the school’s money that could be put to the arts programs,” Tarrant said. “I don’t think it’s needed.”

Sophomore Beck Nolan had mixed feelings. He worked with Niemann last year when he made a video about the North Riverside Police Department for RBTV. While Nolan holds Niemann is high regard, he doesn’t feel it is a good idea to have someone with a gun at RBHS. “It makes me feel safe, but at the same time a little threatened,” Nolan said. “I think the security at our school is doing just great.

“I don’t think carrying a firearm around 13-, 14-, 15-year-old kids is OK at all.”

Man who swindled towns, schools busted fleeing country Area government entities, school districts lost a combined $1.9 million

By TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER Staff Reporter

A Florida man who defrauded investors by an estimated $175 million, including area municipalities and school districts, was arrested by federal authorities on Jan. 6 for attempting to flee the country to avoid prison.

Orlando, Florida, resident Nikesh Patel pleaded guilty in federal court in 2016 to five counts of wire fraud connected to a scheme in which his company, First Farmers Financial, sold tens of millions of dollars in fraudulent loans to investors.

Local officials were made aware of the fraud in late 2014, when officials from the Illinois Metropolitan Investment Fund (IMET), which invested over $50 million in First Farmers loans on behalf of approximately 300 Illinois governmental agencies, first reported the problem.

Local school districts appear to have been the agencies most affected by the fraud, since many of the districts serving the Landmark coverage area are served by the Proviso Township School Treasurer’s Office, which had invested more than $2 million across 14 school districts in the fraudulent fund.

In early 2015, the Landmark reported that Riverside-Brookfield High School’s share of the fraudulent investment was $181,482; Riverside District 96’s ranged from $140,000 to $250,000 and Brookfield-LaGrange Park District 95’s exposure was between $120,000 and $130,000.

District 95 Superintendent Mark Kuzniewski and RBHS Superintendent Kevin Skinkis said their districts had not received updates about the status of their investments from the township school treasurer’s office for some time.

“I do know that money that has been seized and a portion has been paid back, and that when the dust all clears, we have been told that the insurance will cover the rest,” Kuzniewski said. “So at the end of the day, we have been told we should lose zero, but at the same time, the money still has not been paid back.”

District 96 Superintendent Martha-Ryan Toye pointed to the district’s 2017 audit report, which states that the “most likely” loss for the district would be about $162,500.

The village of Riverside did not expect to lose much of its investment in the fraudulent fund. In 2015, the village reported that just $16,000 of the village total investment of more

than $580,000 in the fund had been frozen.

Neither the village of Brookfield nor the village of North Riverside had invested money in the fraudulent fund.

Patel was scheduled to appear before U.S. District Court Judge Charles P. Kocoras on Jan. 9 for sentencing. But Patel, who faces years in prison, instead attempted to flee to Ecuador, according to court documents.

According to a criminal complaint filed in Illinois district court, FBI agents in Orlando observed Patel and a companion enter Kissimmee Gateway Airport, in Kissimmee, Florida, at about 7 p.m. on Jan. 6.

Agents spoke with Patel, who told them he was attempting to travel to Ecuador because he had been granted political asylum in the country.

“Patel stated that approximately two months earlier, he obtained a passport from a friend in India,” the criminal complaint states. “Agents recovered a passport that appeared to be issued by the government of India, bearing Patel’s name, photograph, and date of birth.”

Patel also told agents that he had paid his traveling companion $40,000 to arrange his travel to Ecuador.

Randy Lending, an attorney with Chica-

go-based law firm Vedder Price, which is representing IMET in the matter, said the investment fund, which was also a victim of fraud, is “pleased the justice process is working.”

He said that the assets seized from Patel total about $79.6 million.

They are being held in receivership by Patrick Cavanaugh, a partner with the Chicago-based consulting firm High Ridge Partners, LLC. Steven Towbin, an attorney with Chicago-based law firm Shaw Fishman, which is representing High Ridge Partners, said the $79.6 million currently in custody of the receiver is being held while the federal government determines whether it will make a claim on unpaid taxes owed by Patel.

The IRS has first dibs on the funds, Towbin said.

He said the question of whether the federal government will give up its claim on the funds is now being reviewed by the Department of Justice. It is uncertain how long subsequent reviews will take before a decision is announced.

“Nobody wants to get this done faster than we do,” Towbin said.

Bob Uphues contributed to this report.

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Could Riverside be a wedding destination?

Local officials look for ways to leverage zoo’s success

By BOB UPHUES Editor

You might not think of the village of Riverside as a wedding “destination,” but the idea might not that be far-fetched, local officials believe.

Members of the Riverside Economic Development Commission at their meeting on Jan. 11 agreed to begin gathering information on local businesses whose products and services might attract couples looking for a special place to host their weddings.

What makes commissioners optimistic Riverside might be able to leverage some of its businesses and facilities to make Riverside a desirable wedding destination? In part due to the fact that weddings have in fact been held in village parks in the past.

Even more to the point, Brookfield Zoo, which is located partially within Riverside’s corporate limits, already is a wedding destination.

Jennifer Baader, vice president of government affairs for the Chicago Zoological Society told commissioners at the Jan. 11 meeting that Brookfield Zoo hosted between 65 and 75 weddings each year in four different venues, two of which

are located within Riverside’s corporate boundaries.

Brookfield Zoo actively markets the park as a wedding destination, said Baader. In addition to posting ads on social media, Brookfield Zoo buys print and radio advertising to promote its venues for weddings.

“Our marketing department is highly engaged in the strategy and the outreach for our weddings to maximize the revenue from them,” Baader said.

Brookfield Zoo also has an onsite “showroom” where couples can sample food that is catered by the zoo. The zoo also provides prospective wedding customers with a list of preferred vendors for services related to weddings – florists, photographers, entertainment, etc. – as well as business cards and fliers for other local resources.

And while the zoo prefers to promote itself as a one-stop shop for weddings – from the ceremony to the reception – Baader said the zoo would be open to providing information on local churches or other places as wedding ceremony venues.

The Economic Development Commission is interested in providing a way for local businesses to get in front of couples seeking to wed

COURTESY OF CHICAGO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY

DECKED OUT: The Discovery Center at Brookfield Zoo (above) is one of four venues the Chicago Zoological Society offers to host weddings. The village of Riverside is trying to see how it can leverage the zoo’s popularity as a wedding destination. at the zoo and benefit from a booming wedding industry in their own backyard.

Baader said the zoo would welcome business cards, fliers and other information from Riverside businesses offering wedding support services.

As far as Riverside being a destination for receptions, it’s not that unusual. Wedding ceremonies have been held at the Scout Cabin, Big Ball Park and at the downtown train station. And while Riverside

Township has resisted renting the township hall for events featuring alcohol, Riverside Public Library is available for such rentals.

The village might also want to market itself as a photography destination – and promote local photographers at the same time -- since there are numerous picturesque locations in Riverside perfect for wedding photos.

Commissioners suggested that the Riverside village website might include a wedding destination page,

which could be promoted on social media and through email blasts.

Riverside might also provide wedding destination information that could be included as part of its membership in Visit Oak Park, a regional tourist agency to which Riverside belongs.

“People need to see that something is happening,” said Jack Buoscio, a member of the Economic Development Commission at the Jan. 11 meeting. “Whatever comes of this, it’ll evolve naturally.”

Riverside couple’s donation will help police buy opioid antidote A Riverside couple has anonymously donated $1,000 to the Riverside Police Department to support the department’s use of the opioid antidote Naloxone – often referred to by its brand name, Narcan – to revive people who have overdosed on opioids.

Police Chief Thomas Weitzel announced the donation last week, calling it “significant.”

“I’m so thankful that we have generous and compassionate residents such as the husband and wife team that donated directly to the police department,” Weitzel said in a press release.

The donation comes on the heels of additional training police officers completed under the guidance of the Cook County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. Riverside hosted the training in the old Youth Center building for its own officers and police from other subur-

ban agencies on Dec. 20 and 21, 2017.

The county brought in staff from Loyola University Medical Center to teach officers how to administer the new Narcan nasal spray, which is easier to deploy.

“It’s not only easier to use, but it’s less expensive,” Weitzel said of the new nasal spray.

Officers were also trained on what to look for in an apparent overdose situation and what to expect as a reaction from overdose victims who are revived. They are often combative, Weitzel said.

Trainers also emphasized that anyone revived by a dose of Narcan must have followup medical care.

If the department needs to replace Narcan doses as they are used, Weitzel said it will cost about $30 per dose.

The new 4-mg doses will replace the older

version of the spray, which was donated to Riverside police in 2015 by the Riverside Junior Woman’s Charity. When officers arrive for their shifts, they check out the Narcan kits which they place in their squad cars while they are on duty.

Officers can also carry the Narcan spray in a pouch on their belts. The donation may go toward the purchase of those pouches in addition to buying more doses of the spray itself, said Weitzel.

Riverside police officers have used Narcan to revive overdose victims on six occasions, according to Weitzel, since officers were outfitted with the antidote in June 2015.

Since police officers often are the first emergency personnel to arrive on the scene of an overdose, said Weitzel, “it is essential … that officers have these tools available.”

— Bob Uphues

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BIG WEEK

FLOS launches 50th anniversary

The Frederick Law Olmsted Society kicks off its 50th year with their annual meeting on Friday, Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Riverside Train Station, 90 Bloomingbank Road.

The public is invited to the event, which will include a program combining a narrated history of the society and its accomplishments in addition to a tribute to longstanding members.

Members who have supported the society for more than 10 years will have their names entered into a raffle, and new members will be enrolled that night.

Refreshments will be served.

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Andrew Falkowski, “This Ship is Filled with Rats,” 2017 (detail)

Capone and the World’s Fair

Art opening at RAC

Riverside Arts Center, 32 E. Quincy St., will host an opening reception for its newest exhibition, “Flat Earth,” featuring the paintings of Chicago artist Andrew Falkowski on Sunday, Jan. 21 from 3 to 6 p.m.

Falkowski’s work “riff off pop-culture sources culled from junk mail, commercial packaging, magazines, art history and punk songs” to create “a sleek visual stylization of audio aggression.”

The exhibition runs through March 3 in the center’s Freeark Art Gallery, which is open Tuesday through Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is free.

Join author William Hazelgrove as he explores the exciting and sprawling history behind the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair during “Al Capone and the 1933 World’s Fair” on Thursday, Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. in the Public Meeting Room of the Riverside Public Library, 1 Burling Road.

Learn how six millionaire businessmen, dubbed The Secret Six, beat Capone at his own game, ending the gangster era as Prohibition was repealed.

Courtesy of Theatre of Western Springs

Cheryle McKay and Tim Feeney in “The Cure For Love”

Put a little l’amour in your life “The Cure for Love” by Jay Berkow and directed by David Rodriguez, is onstage Jan. 18-28 at the Theatre of Western Springs, 4384 Hampton Ave. The play is a “delightfully naughty farce” set

And more Lyons Township High School’s Black Culture and Multi-Cultural clubs host a special Martin Luther King Jr. celebration on Jan. 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the South Campus Performing Arts Center, 4900 S. Willow Springs Road in Western Springs. The free event is open to the public.

The Coalition for a Drug-Free Lyons Township hosts a panel discussion for parents titled “Healthy Minds and Bodies: The Importance of Keeping Your Teen Alcohol and Drug Free” on Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. at the LTHS South Campus Performing Arts Center, 4900 S. Willow Springs Road in Western Springs. For more information, visit www.drugfreelyonstownship.org.

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20 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the auditorium at St, Hugh Parish, 4346 Prescott Ave. in Lyons. Tickets are $7 for adults and $3 for kids 6-12. Under 6 eat free.

North Riverside Parks and Rec hosts its free Movie of the Month on Jan. 19 at 1 p.m. at the Village Commons, 2401 Desplaines Ave. This month’s film is the 2016 Academy Award nominee “Lion.”

Admission and refreshments are free, Call 708-4425515 to reserve a seat.

Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd., hosts Make Your Own Cosplay Armor on Jan. 20 at 3 p.m. and Learn How to Cosplay on Jan. 23 at 7:30 p.m. All ages with adult. Register to attend by calling 708-485-6917 or at www.brookfieldlibrary.info.

Riverside Public Library, 1 Burling Road, hosts an RTA Transit-Oriented Presentation on Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. in the Public Meeting Room; DIY Fandom ■

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in 1832, featuring “courtesans, villains and l’amour.”

Tickets are $20 and $22. Call the box office at 708-246-3380 or visit online at www. theatrewesternsprings.com.

Coasters on Jan. 18 from 5-8 p.m. in the Great Room; and Keep Calm and Color (for adults) on Jan. 23 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. 23 at 10:30 a.m.; Lapsit Storytime (babies/toddlers with adult) on Jan. 18 at 10:30 a.m.; Love2Read (grades K-1) on Jan. 20 at 10:30 a.m.; Crafts & Cookies (2nd grade+/K-1 with adult) on Jan. 19 at 3:45 p.m.; and Manners Class (1st grade+) on Jan. 23 at 3:45 p.m. The library also hosts a CUB Utility Bill Clinic on Jan. 24 from 2 to 4 p.m. bring your utility bills for analysis and learn to avoid unnecessary fees. Free. Call 708-447-0869 to sign up.

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The Brookfield Elks Lodge, 9022 31st St., hosts bingo every Monday night. Doors open at 5 p.m.

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Taste the world at St. Barb’s

St. Barbara Parish in Brookfield invites the public to a Multicultural Taste of St. Barbara in the parish center, 4015 Prairie Ave., on Saturday, Jan. 20 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Food and drink tickets will be available for purchase at the door. The family friendly event will also include raffles, kids’ activities and music.

Call 708-485-2900 for more information. and games start at 7 p.m. minimum cash payout of $2,275 a night, plus pull tabs, lightning, tic-tac and raffles.

Lyons Township High School invites the public to use the indoor track at the South Campus fieldhouse, 4900 S. Willow Springs Road in Western Spring on school days from 6 to 7 a.m. through March. No admission charge.

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P O L I C E

R E P O R T S

Two charged with burglaries in Riverside Police say that a Brookfield man and a Westchester woman charged with burglarizing two Riverside residences and trying to break into a third were committing the burglaries to VINCENT A. LAMANNA support drug habits.

“They specifically targeted Riverside because they believed that Riverside had nice homes and they would get good proceeds that they could easily unload,” said Police Chief Thomas Weitzel in a LAURA L. SANDORA press release.

Vincent A. Lamanna, 21, and Laura L. Sandora, 46, each were charged with two counts of burglary and one count of criminal trespassing.

Police arrested Lamanna on the afternoon of Jan. 11 as he was walking in the 400 block of Kent Road. He matched the description of a suspicious person reportedly walking from the driveway of a home in the 300 block of Downing Road that afternoon.

After detaining Lamanna, police learned that someone had tried to force entry into the Downing Road home where he’d been spotted.

That method of operation was also consistent with a burglary to a home in the 100 block of North Delaplaine Road that had been reported on Jan. 10.

Cash and jewelry were stolen during that burglary, which took place between 7:45 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Also on Jan. 11, police received a call from a resident of the 400 block of Selborne Road reporting that someone had broken into his garage and shut off power to his home. There was also evidence that someone had tried to force open the rear door of the home.

Lamanna reportedly admitted to the breakins and implicated two women, one of them Sandora. Police arrested Sandora and the other woman on Jan. 12 in Westchester. The second woman was not charged.

Both Lamanna and Sandora were also charged with burglaries in Westchester, according to the Riverside police report. Lamanna is being held at Cook County Jail on $50,000 bond.

It’s not the first time Lamanna has run afoul of Riverside police. He was arrested in 2013 for burglary after he and two others reportedly schemed to burglarize a Riverside home while the family was attending a church service on Christmas Eve.

DUI crashes ■ Riverside

police charged a 61-year-old Brookfield woman with drunken driving and cited her for several traffic offenses after she reportedly drove her silver 2003 Cadillac onto the sidewalk in front of PNC Bank, 40 E. Burlington St., in downtown Riverside and struck a bench before leaving the scene on Jan. 11 at about 8:35 p.m.

A witness gave police a license plate number and officers traced it to a residence in Brookfield where they found the driver still inside the Cadillac, which had sustained heavy front-end damage, parked in the alley.

Police reported that the woman fell over “numerous times” because she was so intoxicated and that she was “aggressive and insulting” while in police custody. She reportedly had been drinking martinis at a restaurant in Riverside prior to the crash.

In addition to driving under the influence of alcohol, the woman was cited for improper lane usage, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, failure to notify police after striking property and damage to village property.

■ A 21-year-old Brookfield woman faces DUI charges after she allegedly lost control of the vehicle she was driving and struck a parked car in the 4200 block of Blanchan Avenue on Jan. 13 at about 4:20 a.m.

The driver reportedly left the scene but was confronted by the owner of the parked car and remained on scene until police arrived. Police also stated that a second parked vehicle had been damaged as a result of the crash’s impact.

According to police the driver’s blood-alcohol content was .111, which is more than the legal limit of .08. In addition to DUI, the driver was charged with improper lane usage.

Vehicle break-in Brookfield police responded to the 9200 block of 31st Street on Jan. 12 at about 4:30 p.m. after a resident called to report that loose change and a case containing 12 bottles of motor oil was taken from the back seat of his car overnight on Jan. 11-12.

The victim told police that he usually leaves the vehicle unlocked and parked in the driveway next to his apartment building.

These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Riverside, North Riverside and Brookfield police departments, Jan. 8-Jan. 14, 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

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

Additional Info:

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

Register online for 2018 softball & baseball at www.brookfieldlittleleague.org

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 8/31/18 **exceptions can be made based on skill level and National Little League guidelines

Additional Info:

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

Register online for 2018 softball & baseball at www.brookfieldlittleleague.org

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THE LANDMARK VIEW

Meeting in the middle

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he Brookfield Village Board’s approval of a video gambling license for the Brookfield Ale House – with strings attached related to access to the storefront where the machines will be – is an appropriate compromise.

Brookfield Ale House owner Steve Landrey has every right to seek the license for video gambling under the village’s rules. His business has been up and running for more than a year, and there’s nothing about his business that ought to place him in a category different than places like Irish Times or Tony’s Breakfast Café.

The thing Landrey appeared to be pushing, and which he’s since abandoned, was to provide an entrance to his business that was immediately adjacent to the storefront where the gambling machines will be.

That was getting perilously close, trustees decided, to creating a standalone gambling parlor, which the village board has specifically opposed.

And it wasn’t enough, trustees added, that the door to the new storefront immediately south of it (they are literally just a few feet apart) simply were labeled emergency exits. The village has conditioned issuance of the gaming license on those doors being wired with alarms to prevent them from being used casually as entrances or a way in and out for smokers.

Anyone coming to use the games will have to enter through the main door, at the corner of Fairview and Grand. That’s also where smokers will be directed and where there are receptacles for cigarette butts.

As far as how Landrey will square the state’s requirement that machines be not visible from the street and the village’s requirement that storefront windows largely must be transparent, that’s a design matter he’ll have to resolve.

If he can meet all of those conditions, then there’s no reason he shouldn’t be able to obtain his gambling license.

Better design, please

Brookfield doesn’t have a design review process for residential architecture, at least outside of the newly created Station Area zoning districts. While the Station Area requirements include everything from windows to construction materials to landscaping, there’s no such rules for home and multifamily building design elsewhere in town.

We’re guessing that few in Brookfield want every new single-family home or home addition to have to pass the scrutiny of an appointed design review panel.

But is it too much to ask that developers of new homes and multifamily buildings hire architects that can produce something more appealing than the blank facades proposed for a “luxury” condo development in the 4500 block of Forest Avenue?

These things may be 21st century technological wonders inside the walls, but the exterior renderings are about the most retrograde, generic “colonial” attempts at residential design you can offer. You’d think a “luxury” building would afford its owners brick on all four facades, not just one.

No one wants to be told how to design a building, but come on.

Opinion Riverside chief is wrong on bail policy

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olicing is difficult, challenging work; and I have only the utmost of respect for individuals who choose public service as their life’s vocation. The Riverside police department does a great job of serving our community.

But when I read headlines like: “Suburban Police Chief -- Cook County ‘bond reform is not protecting our citizens’” (Crime In Boystown, 1/7/18), “Riverside chief slams county courts’ bail policy” (RB Landmark, 1/2/18) and “Riverside police chief blasts county official’s statement on jail” (Lagrange Patch, 1/10/18) -- I get very concerned that Chief Weitzel is talking politics rather than law and the constitution.

I was on the Riverside Board of Trustees when Chief Weitzel was promoted to his current position; in fact, I stood next to him when he took his oath of office. Therefore, I feel I have a responsibility to the community to speak up when I think a line is being crossed.

Chief Weitzel is the de facto public face of our village.

Chief Weitzel’s recent comments and his ongoing battle with the judiciary make Riverside look like a backwater fiefdom lorded by a Sheriff Joe wannabe.

It is the current fashion in certain circles to denigrate the judiciary – summary judgment would be preferable to due process. The powerful feel they should be able to just will their adversaries into unending custody. This view is antithetical to the foundation and history of our country.

The right to be admitted to bail is included in the U.S. Constitution’s Bill of Rights (and the Illinois Constitution) for a very important reason – to protect the general citizenry from arbitrary and excessive detention by the state.

A good arrest provides the basis for probable cause, not proof beyond a reasonable doubt. The presumption of innocence appears to rankle Chief Weitzel – he seems to prefer that there should be a presumption of guilt.

Nationally, for the last 40 years, the constitutional bail has been subsumed to the Reagan-era concept of preventative detention. The general theory being that if enough young, primarily minority, males could be locked up for a long enough period of time, society as a whole would somehow be “safer.” Sounds an awful like the Chief ’s rationale for setting prohibitive bail.

Chief Weitzel is quoted in Crime In Boystown as saying that his 33 years in law enforcement empowers him to speak “the truth.” My memory is longer. I remember the exact day that bail in Cook County morphed into “preventative detention.” It was April Fools’ Day 1978, when Hernando Williams was arrested for killing Linda Goldstone.

Mr. Williams had been out on bond for a 4th District (Maybrook) case at the time of the murder. It also ushered in the Era of Burge, whose ”stormtrooper” policing (to borrow a phrase from Chief Weitzel) is still costing taxpayers millions of dollars 35 years later.

Bail has been used for preventative detention Chief Weitzel’s entire career. His career is not long enough for him to “know” the truth he would like to speak.

Chief Weitzel’s prediction that “once police officers feel that there is no method for offenders being held responsible for their actions, and that includes setting proper bonds, police officers’ self-initiated activity will plummet, and crime will rise exponentially” is alarmist balderdash.

I don’t believe for a second that a professional peace officer would stop following his/her oath because the fundamentals of that oath are adhered to. There will be no “exponential” rise in crime if non-violent individuals are admitted to a reasonable bond.

Chief Weitzel implies that preventative detention is a pre-requisite for holding “offenders” “responsible for their actions.” An arrest is the beginning, not the end, of the criminal justice juggernaut. The “end,” which is judicial, determines who is an “offender” and, if so, how they will be held “responsible.”

The appropriate response to Chief Weitzel’s hypothetical is educating officers to the history and process of setting bond. Don’t sell them short. Rather than trying to arrest the pendulum of history, seize the opportunity.

Setting bond is an art, not a science. The judiciary should be applauded for tackling a difficult task, rather than embracing the one-size-fits-all approach of preventative detention.

Chief Weitzel may feel that the state’s attorney, the sheriff and the chief judge are making a purely financial decision. But, setting aside the fact that they were elected and he is but an employee, taxpayers bear the cost of both preventative detention and the chief ’s salary.

However, the monetary cost to taxpayers pales when compared to the multi-leveled “cost” of preventative detention to its “victims” – families and the broader social fabric are torn apart. Now, there’s an “exponentially” negative aggravator.

Chief Weitzel may be frustrated, but he should voice his concerns through appropriate channels, not publicly. He may don many hats, but he always wears the uniform of the village of Riverside.

Kevin F. Smith is a Riverside resident and former Riverside village trustee.

KEVIN F. SMITH One View

OBITUARIES

John Carlson, 68 Jazz lover, devoted church member John Carlson, 68, of Brookfield, died on Dec. 25, 2017.

He was a devoted member of Compassion United Methodist Church, the Brookfield Jazz Society and the Berwyn Moose Club.

Mr. Carlson was the soulmate of Linda Sokol Francis; the

son of the late Mildred and Carl Carlson; the brother of Linnea W. Johnson; the uncle of Robert C. Johnson; the cousin of Christine Karmgard and other family members; and a friend to all who met him.

A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 20 at 2 p.m. at The Compassion United Methodist Church Factory Art Gallery, 9210 Broadway Ave. in Brookfield.

See OBITUARIES on page 11

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OBITUARIES

KOSEY CORNER

Continued from page 10

William Hanen Sr., 74 Past president of RBHS school board William C. Hanen Sr., 74, of Woodridge and formerly of Brookfield, died on Jan. 10, 2018.

Born on Sept. 29, 1943, he was employed with Lucent Technologies until the time of his retirement. Mr. Hanen was involved in Boy Scouts, the Jaycees and served as president of the Riverside-Brookfield High School Board.

He was an avid golfer and enjoyed spending time with his family at the Hanen Lake House.

Mr. Hanen was the husband of Carol A. Hanen (nee Regnier) for 55 years; the faWILLIAM HANEN ther of William Jr., Brad (Dawn) and Barry (Casey) Hanen; the grandfather of Justin, Kendall, Katie, Kyle, Jack and Bode Hanen and Conner Krisher; the brother of Janet (the late Jerry) Laurent and Julie (Kevin) Puetz; and an uncle to his nephew and many nieces.

Services have been held.

Modell Funeral Home, Darien, handled arrangements.

Vlasta Urban, 99 Worked at Western Electric Vlasta M. “Pat” Urban (nee Valla), 99, died at home in North Riverside on Jan. 8, 2018.

Born on Aug. 11, 1918, she was a member of the North Riverside Golden Agers, North Riverside Woman’s Club and the North Riverside Health Committee. Ms. Urban worked as a secretary at Western Electric and Aerosol Research.

Her favorite pastimes were reading, doing puzzles, dancing, and gardening.

Ms. Urban was the wife of the late EdVLASTA URBAN ward M.; the mother of Charmaine (late Dale) Ewers; the grandmother of Todd (Agnes) and Timothy (Lindsay); the greatgrandmother of Avery, Holly, Parker, Juliana and Olivia; and the friend and companion of the late Elmer Bilek.

Services have been held. Interment was private.

The family appreciates memorial donations to the Scottish Home, Brookfield Zoo or Hinsdale Humane Society.

Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home, North Riverside, handled arrangements.

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St. Mary’s is the little parish that grew

or a small town I have to say Riverside has a lot of churches -- six as a matter of fact -- although at one time there were seven, counting the Christian Science Church, which has now been converted into a single-family home.

Most of the churches have made minor changes in recent history -- the exception bring St. Mary’s, which has made major changes.

When my family moved to Riverside in 1941 and joined St. Mary Parish, it was one building. The church faced Herrick Road and the school was attached to the back of the church.

The parish had its beginnings in Lyons before moving to Blackhawk Road and finally settling at its present site. Across from the church on Herrick Road were two buildings, one was a rectory for the priests (there were three living there at the time) and the convent, where the Sisters of St. Joseph who taught at the school lived.

Over the years the parish grew, school enrollment increased and changes had to be made to accommodate the population boom. In

my classroom, we had 36 students and one teacher.

A new school was needed and the first of what was to become many additions to the parish began. The “new” school was joined to the side of the church by a breezeway, which later was removed.

A new convent was needed if the school was to have more nuns available for teaching, and at the time there were only nuns teaching at the school. The convent was razed as was the rectory, both coming down easily. The land where the convent and rectory were located left enough land for an open area, appropriately named Mary Park.

A new convent and rectory were built – the convent was later sold and converted into a single-family home while the rectory eventually also came to house parish offices.

The parish center, which I call the “churchagymatorium” because of its multiple uses was constructed in the 1990s. We never had a gym when I went to school there.

Now plans are in the works for a separate office addition on the east side of the church.

I still see the small church that my family has attended for over 70 years, and I remember how it was but also what it has become.

JOANNE KOSEY

Business owner gets probation in pot grow case The owner of a now-shuttered Brookfield hydroponic gardening store, who after a raid on his home last April was charged with growing and manufacturing cannabis, was sentenced to 24 months’ probation after pleading guilty to a lesser charge on Jan. 5 at a hearing before Judge Geary Kull at the Maybrook courthouse.

Shawn Odneal, 43, operated Root 66 Aquaponic Garden Shop in the 8800 block of Burlington Avenue from 2011 until April 30, 2017, when his lease expired. Odneal’s landlord refused to renew the lease after police raided Odneal’s home in Brookfield on April 13 and reported finding 29 canna-

SHOOTING

Donations pour in from page 1 press time at noon on Tuesday.

In the meantime, hundreds of people have donated thousands of dollars to offset the cost of funeral expenses for Ruiz.

Ruiz’s 14-year-old daughter was also shot during what police have described as a domestic violence incident. The teenage girl suffered what police called non-life-threatening wounds. Ruiz died from multiple gunshot wounds, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Police have released few details about the motivations behind the shooting or the

bis plants and equipment to manufacture cannabis-based products for sale in a hidden room in his basement.

A month earlier, in March 2017, Riverside police arrested Odneal and an employee at Root 66 following an investigation that led them to conclude Odneal was selling cannabis wax out of a back room at the store.

The employee, a 51-year-old Lyons man, pleaded guilty to cannabis possession and was sentenced to two days’ time served and probation.

However, Odneal agreed to attend the Cook County’s State’s Attorney’s “drug school,” an alternative to criminal pros-

ecution, and appeared to be on his way to have the drug charges dropped.

That hope was dashed when police obtained a search warrant a month later and found the cannabis growing operation inside his Odneal’s home.

Odneal arrived at his home on April 13, 2017 to find police loading evidence into their vehicles. He fled the scene but turned himself in to police about a week later.

Following the raid, the Cook County State’s Attorney approved charging Odneal with three felonies related to cannabis production.

— Bob Uphues

money to pay for funeral and actual incident itself, other memorial expenses. than to say an armed man The account sought to shot the two victims while raise $10,000. That amount they were sitting inside a was eclipsed Sunday night vehicle in the parking lot, and by Tuesday morning that he fled before police armore than $25,000 had been rived, and that the shooting raised through almost 800 was not a random incident. donations, most averaging Ruiz and her daughter around $30 each. were leaving the shopping On the morning of Jan. center, 7501 Cermak Road, 16, the North Riverside Park when they were fired on, poMall donated $2,000 to the lice said. Attempts to reach fundraising campaign. the Ruiz family and officials Jose Noel Ruiz stated on at the North Riverside Park the page that his 14-year-old Mall were unsuccessful.

MARIA RUIZ sister had been wounded in A day after the shooting, the arm. He also revealed he someone identifying himself as Ruiz’s 19-year-old son, Jose Noel, had a 9-year-old brother. All of the siblings, created an account on the fundraising web- he said, “are left without a mother and a site GoFundMe, asking people to donate father.”

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County implements new tax exemption rules for seniors Assessment freeze income limit also raised

By BOB UPHUES Editor

Homeowners who are 65 and older will benefit from new laws that as of Jan. 1 increase senior property tax exemptions and increases the household income limit for seniors wanting qualify for the senior property assessment freeze.

Senior citizens have until Feb. 7 to complete applications for the senior homeowners’ exemption and senior freeze.

Anyone in Cook County who owns and lives in a single-family home is eligible for a homeowners’ exemption, but senior citizens who own and live in their homes qualify for an additional exemption on top of that.

In 2018, the standard homeowners’ exemption will be calculated by multiplying the local tax rate by $10,000. In the past the exemption was determined by multiplying the tax rate by $7,000. The amount resulting from the calculation is subtracted from the total equalized assessed value of your property,

giving you a break on your property taxes.

Senior citizens qualify for an additional exemption, multiplying the tax rate by $8,000 – up from $5,000 previously. As a result, the amount deducted from the equalized assessed value (EAV) of a senior citizen’s property in 2018 is the tax rate multiplied by $18,000.

Exactly what that’s going to mean in terms of savings for individual homeowners isn’t clear yet. Last year, much of the Landmark’s coverage area, including Riverside, Proviso and Lyons townships, were reassessed during the county’s triennial reassessment.

Median assessed values in Riverside Township increased by about 18.5 percent as a result of that reassessment, while in Lyons Township median assessed values increased by about 22.5 percent. Proviso Township median assessed values for single family home jumped almost 20 percent as a result the reassessment.

The higher assessments will drive down tax rates in those townships, said Riverside

Township Assessor Fran Sitkiewicz.

“So we don’t know yet how that will affect the amount of the exemptions,’ Sitkiewicz said. “I think for Riverside Township most people will see a benefit. I’m not sure people will save thousands, but they’ll see a little bit of a boost in exemptions.”

Sitkiewicz said township assessors will get preliminary 2018 tax rates in the spring, but they won’t be finalized until right before the second installment tax bills go out later this summer.

In addition to the senior homeowners’ exemption, those age 65 and older who have lived in their homes since Jan. 1, 2016 may also qualify for the senior tax freeze, which freezes the assessment value; the freeze can be renewed annually.

Starting in 2018 you can qualify for the senior freeze if the combined income of all members of the household is less than $65,000. In the past, combined household income was capped at $55,000.

Many senior citizens, including those who

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County cuts funds from page 1 tions have been restored.

Brookfield Zoo employs about 420 fulltime staffers and, depending on the time of year, employs between 1,100 and 1,200 seasonal employees. The layoffs represented a full-time workforce reduction of about 4 percent.

“We worked hard to minimize the impact on our staff,” Dornhecker said.

The layoffs, said Dornhecker, were spread across departments at Brookfield Zoo and included marketing staff, education positions, zoo keepers, line staff and management staff.

“The scope of the reduction was relatively small,” Dornhecker said, “and were driven by rising costs and a need to balance the budget.”

No more layoffs are planned in 2018, she said.

According to the Chicago Zoological Society’s 2018 budget, which is outlined in the budget of the Cook County Forest Preserve District, the 2018 appropriation for animal programs is being cut by $580,000 (3.7 percent).

The appropriation for administration and security is being cut by $878,000 (8.2 percent), while the appropriation for guest services is being cut by $952,051 (6 percent). Development, membership and government relations is being cut by $206,000 (3.7 percent).

The only areas where the 2018 appropria-

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tion will be higher than a year ago is in buildings and grounds and conservation, whose budgets are increasing by about 4 percent.

About 22 percent of the Chicago Zoological Society’s annual revenues come from the Cook County Forest Preserve District.

According to its 2018 recommended budget, the Cook County Forest Preserve District has planned on reducing its contribution to Brookfield Zoo by 3 percent.

The reduction reflects softer-than-antic-

ipated attendance in 2017, following a cold snap in late December that curtailed tickets sold for Holiday Magic.

When the 2018 budget was crafted, officials anticipated that 2017 attendance would hit the 2.31 million mark by year’s end. The actual number of zoo visitors in 2017 tallied about 2.22 million, according to zoo spokeswoman Sondra Katzen.

Lower-than-expected attendance resulted in lower revenues from ticket sales and

have qualified for the senior exemption and freeze in the past, have already received applications for 2018 in the mail. If you turned 65 in 2017, you probably have not received an application in the mail.

Seniors who haven’t received applications in the mail should contact their township assessors or obtain them from the website of the Cook County Assessor at www.cookcountyassessor.com.

Exemptions must be renewed every year.

Township assessors’ offices have application forms and can assist seniors in filling them out. Riverside Township alone assisted more than 200 senior citizens with questions and issues related to homeowners’ exemptions, Sitkiewicz said. Her office accepts walk-ins and schedules appointments.

Riverside Township Assessor Fran Sitkiewicz can be reached at 708-447-7700; Lyons Township Assessor Barbara Weyrick can be reached at 708-482-8300, option 1. Proviso Township Assessor Steven Zawaski can be reached at 708-449-4304.

parking fees. Zoo attendance is expected to be flat in 2018 compared to the actual total in 2017, and revenues related to admissions and parking will be about 27 percent lower than zoo officials initially had predicted for 2017.

In addition, year over year income from education and “other” sources is expected to fall in 2018 by about $1.1 million, a 44 percent reduction. Meanwhile, sponsorship revenue and “unrestricted contributions” are expected to fall by $1.1 million, or 18 percent, in 2018.

Offsetting those predicted decreases somewhat are a projected 16 percent bump in revenue from memberships and animal adoptions (about $2 million) and an 84 percent increase in revenue from endowment investments (about $900,000).

The reduction in the contribution by the Cook County Forest Preserve District is also a reflection of overall pressures Cook County officials are feeling to balance their own books. After county commissioners repealed an unpopular tax on sugary beverages last year, it cut off what was expected to be a critical source of revenue.

“We’re aware of the county’s problems and we’re sure they’ll trickle down to us,” Dornhecker said. “We do expect we’re going to feel some of that.”

The last time Brookfield Zoo cut numerous positions in the face of budget shortfalls was during the nationwide economic recession.

In December 2010, Crain’s Chicago Business reported that the zoo was cutting 11 positions to close a $1.3 million budget gap.

At the time, Crain’s noted, it was “the second time in two years” that the Chicago Zoological Society had made such cuts.

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Transfers trigger success for Nazareth hoops Stritzel focused on establishing elite girls basketball program

By MARTY FARMER

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hen Ed Stritzel was hired to coach the Nazareth Academy girls basketball team in 2016, it was only a matter of time before he would transform the program into a winner with state title aspirations.

After all, he amassed a 236-51 record over nine seasons at Trinity (winningest coach in school history) before accepting the Nazareth job.

In only his second season at Nazareth, Stritzel has the Roadrunners on the fast track to becoming a perennial powerhouse.

“Nazareth is a state power in football,” Stritzel said. “The way I’m wired, we want to build the girls basketball program into a state power year in and year out. Nazareth hasn’t been known for basketball, but we’re trying to change that.”

The Roadrunners (19-2) feature a lineup loaded with talent. Annie Stritzel, a 5-foot-11 junior and Ed’s daughter, is one of the best players in the country for the Class of 2019. A combo guard/forward, she averages 27 points, six rebounds, four assists and five steals per game. She’s also attracting a ton of recruiting interest from colleges.

“Annie is a dynamic scorer,” Ed Stritzel said. “She can score in many ways. She hits outside shots, has a post up game and can take the ball to the rack.”

Like Annie Stritzel, the rest of the Roadrunners’ top players transferred from other high schools. Alyssa Geary, a 6-foot-4 senior center, is a fellow transfer with Annie Stritzel from Trinity. Both players sat out a semester last season before playing about half a season.

“Alyssa is having an amazing senior season,” Ed Stritzel

think that correlates strongly with how we do on the court.”

Marissa Metz (6-2 senior forward) and Jovanna Martinucci (5-6 junior guard) are other highprofile transfers from Downers Grove South and Queen of Peace, respectively.

“Marissa makes us go,” Ed Stritzel said. “She’s a great leader and a fun kid to coach. Jovanna has done a nice job for us in the backcourt.”

Metz, who will play college basketball at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, is a versatile stretch-four. She averages 10 points, four rebounds and three assists. Defensively, she can guard multiple positions.

“With the players we have, we knew that we were going to be one of the stronger teams not just in (Class) 3A but 4A,” Eddie Stritzel said.

“One of our major goals was to make sure the girls play well together and bond right away.

The girls have done an amazing job and kind of figured out how to win together.”

Sophomore guard Franchesca Metz (Marissa’s sister) and junior guard Sophia Cullotta have been key contributors this season as well.

“Frannie had a wonderful season as a freshman last year. She’s picked up where she left off this season,” Ed Stritzel said. “Sophia is a good athlete and excellent three-point shooter.”

In addition to their array of talent, the Roadrunners are playing with plenty of motivation – particularly the transfers.

“Everyone including the coaching staff has been through their fair share of adversity the past few years,” Marissa Metz said. “We talk all the time about how this is our second chance. Not everyone gets that, but we have all fully embraced this opportunity and everyone at Nazareth welcomed us with open arms.”

Offensively, Nazareth can score with the ALEXA ROGALS/Staff Photographer best of them via an up-tempo style of play. On defense, the Roadrunners are solid with room for Nazareth junior Annie Stritzel is a nationalsome improvement. ly-recognized player with incredible scoring “In the past, my teams have always been ability. (Left) Senior forward Marissa Metz tremendous defensively,” Ed Stritzel said. “This is a stretch-four who can score, pass, rebound year is unique because we are such a scoring and defend. team. I’m trying to get us a little better [defensively], since we are striving to become a locksaid about the Providence College down team on defense.” recruit. “With her skills, she’s a He cited the Roadrunners’ 49-37 win against Marist on matchup problem for teams. She’s Jan. 10 as a sign of growth on the defensive end of the been dominant at both ends of the floor. Nazareth held the RedHawks to nine points in the floor. Alyssa is blocking six shots first half. per game, which is unreal at any In terms of the big picture, Nazareth has a clear vision. level of basketball.”

“We want to win state this year and do something for our Geary is averaging 17 points and 11 rebounds along with school that has not been done before,” Marissa Metz said. the aforementioned six blocks.

“It’s such a cool thing to be a part of this team.”

“I think our strengths as a team are the overall bond we Nazareth hosts Marian Central Catholic on Saturhave with one another,” Geary said. “We all get along and day, Jan. 20. Tipoff is 7 p.m. at the Rooney Center in La we all have each other’s back no matter what happens. I Grange Park.

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Fenwick girls hoops retires three jerseys Lawless, Liston and Peters join Lattner and Maggette in gym rafters

By MELVIN TATE Contributing Reporter

Johnny Lattner and Corey Maggette have company.

The numbers of three Fenwick High School girls basketball players - Erin Lawless, Tricia Liston, and Devereaux Peters - were retired in a pregame ceremony (joining the jerseys of Lattner and Maggette in the gym rafters) before the Friars’ game versus Stevenson. Given that Fenwick did not have female students until 1992, this is truly an impressive accomplishment.

Lawless, who wore #34, was a 6-foot-3 forward for the Friars from 1999 until 2003. As a sophomore, she helped lead the Friars to the AA state title in 2001 - the school’s first state basketball championship - and to a runner-up finish in 2003 (Fenwick lost the AA title game in overtime to Candace Parker-led Naperville Central). The Berwyn native scored over 2,000 points in her high school career, and still holds the school record for most points in a single game - 51 against St. Ignatius. Lawless earned first-team All-State honors in both her junior and senior seasons, as well as being named a McDonald’s All-American player in 2003.

A River Forest native, Liston, wore #32 and was a 6-0 forward at Fenwick from 2006 until 2010. As a freshman, she was a contributor on the Friars’ second AA title team in 2007. Her senior season may be one of the most dominant in state basketball history - regardless of gender. Liston averaged 28.8 points per game in 2009-10. She scored 30 or more points in 12 games, including a career-high 43-point effort against St. Joseph (Missouri). She was voted Ms. Basketball by the Chicago Tribune, and received Player of the Year honors from

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THREE’S COMPANY: Fenwick High School retired the basketball jerseys of former Friars Devereaux Peters, Tricia Liston and Erin Lawless before Saturday’s game against Stevenson. Delacy Peters, Devereaux’s father, appeared on her behalf. the Chicago Sun-Times and the Champaign News-Gazette. In her final high school game, Liston scored 40 points as the Friars defeated Whitney Young to finish third in Class 4A with a 32-4 record. Fenwick went 128-16 during Liston’s career.

Peters, an Oak Parker who wore #14, was a 6-2 forward at Fenwick from 2003 until 2007. During her four-year career as a Friar, her teams went 135-11, winning the AA title her senior year with a 36-2 record. She was a McDonald’s AllAmerican and the 2007 Sun-Times Player of the Year. With a 77-inch wingspan, Peters could dominate games from the post, both offensively and defensively.

The honorees all played college and professional basketball as well.

“I enjoyed my time at Fenwick so much,” Liston said. “It’s a huge accomplishment. Just being back in this gym brings back so many great memories. It’s fun to be here today.”

Lawless added, “It’s the best feeling in the world. It’s a great thing for Fenwick and a great thing for the community to understand the legacy (Fenwick) coach (Dave) Power has created.”

The ceremony, which included video clips from all three players, was emotional for both Fenwick coach Dave Power and his daughter Erin, a current assistant coach.

“Oh my gosh, so many great memories,” Dave Power said.

“I can’t even begin...I got emotional watching the video presentation. It was awesome.”

Bulldogs also had 20 turnovers, only five assists and five points off the fast break.

“The team’s progress this season has been positive,” RBHS forward Sarah JnoBaptiste said. “We will continue to work hard and give our best effort all the time.”

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Bulldogs trending up in boys hoops After slow start, RBHS has reeled off 10 wins in 13 games

By MARTY FARMER Sports Editor

The Riverside-Brookfield High School boys basketball team’s winning streak was snapped at six games by DePaul Prep over the weekend. The Rams defeated the Bulldogs 4736 in the final game of pool play in the Loyola/Martin Luther King Tournament. The Bulldogs placed second in their pool portion of the tourney.

Senior swingman Ryan Cicenas scored 14 points for RBHS. Forward Jason Bageanis had eight rebounds and guard Zach Vaia dished out four assists for the Bulldogs (118, 5-1 Metro Suburban Conference).

In other action, RBHS rallied for a 60-44 victory against St. Edward in a Metro Suburban crossover on Friday. Vaia (15 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists) and Cicenas (10 points, 8 rebounds) led the Bulldogs, who outscored the Green Wave 36-18 in the second half.

Fenwick boys basketball Sophomore DJ Steward scored 17 points to power the Fri-

ars past visiting St. Joseph 60-46. The win improved Fenwick’s record to 13-4 (4-0 in the CCL Blue).

Michael O’Laughlin (12 points, 7 rebounds), Billy Bruce (9 points, 6 rebounds) and Damari Nixon (9 points) also contributed for the victors.

“It was a good team win,” said O’Laughlin, who had 12 points and seven rebounds. “I thought we stuck together, especially towards the end. In the third quarter, we started strong but then slumped. But in the fourth, we came together and closed it out.”

The Friars went on a 10-0 spurt midway through the fourth quarter to take a 54-39 lead and put away St. Joseph.

RBHS girls basketball The Bulldogs lost to St. Edward 58-41 in Elgin last week.

Sarah JnoBaptiste recorded a double-double with 10 points and 14 rebounds, while Maddie Meehan added eight points and 11 boards. Freshman guard Brenna Lofus contributed 11 points and five rebounds.

RBHS (16-5, 5-1 Metro Suburban) struggled offensively, making just 16 of 55 field goal attempts (29 percent). The

RBHS boys swimming The Bulldogs came in fourth place with 159 points at their own invitaSenior guard tional Saturday. Highlights included Michael Rosa’s first-place showing in the 200-yard individual medley with a time of 2 minutes, 1.26 seconds. The 200-yard medley relay team of Noah Breit, Nolan Dowling, Rosa and Matt Towner finished second.

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LTHS boys bowling Senior Ethan Cabela rolled a perfect game of 300 in his third game en route to a six-game series score of 1433 at the Lake Park Regional. In addition to Cabela winning the individual title, the Lions placed first with a score of 6,531.

Seniors Casey Vanspankeren (1303), Otto Meccia (1279), Marco Garcia (1266) and Max Campbell (1250) join Cabela as LTHS advanced to sectionals.

LTHS girls gymnastics Olivia Kalata earned fourth on beam and fifth at on vault at the Fremd Invite on Saturday. The Lions also earned their season-high team total.

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Betty’s Day Care Academy, INC, located at 5719/25 W. Chicago Ave., is seeking Teachers, Administrative Support, and a Director to assist her in her newly remodeled Day Care center.

Must have 4 years of Head Start experience, a love for children, be organized, professional and able to work well with others.

If this is you, call the Daycare at 773-261-1433 or fax your Resume to 773-261-1434.

ELECTRICIAN’S HELPER PART-TIME Part-time Electrician’s Helper. Must have own transportation and some tools.

Call 708-738-3848.

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

Call 708-488-1800.

HELP WANTED Licc Mntl Hlth Couns. sought by Midwest Asian Health Association in Chicago, IL: Diagnose & treat mntl dsrders of indv, cpl, faml, & grp, incl anxiety, deprssn, grief, low self-esteem, stress, suicidal impulses; Mntl & emotional hlth issues, rltnshp pblms; Design individualized trtmnt plans; Fill out & maintain patient diagnostic records & progress notes. Req: Mstr’s Deg of Psy., Mntl Hlth Counseling or rel.; 24 mos mntl hlth rel. exp.; Couns. license req.

Mail CV to: Hong Liu, MAHA, 230 W. Cermak Rd, 2nd Fl, Chicago, IL 60616.

QA/Software Engineer sought by Port 22, LLC in Chicago, IL to utilize quantitative skills to perform QA to enhance strategies, back-test & optimize theoretical strategies not yet in production, & dvlp new strategy ideas through tick data. Must have MS in Math or Financial Math & 2 yrs of exp as a QA or Financial Engr. Must also have exp w/Matlab, C++, R, SQL, VB6, JAVA, & C#. Will accept exp gained through prior work exp or coursework reqd. Resume to: Port 22, LLC, 209 N. Morgan, Ste 300, Chicago, IL 60660, Attn: Xavier Laurens, Partner

We’re looking for a part-time, approximately 20-hour per week Financial Assistant with the following attributes/skills: • Stellar people skills • Accounts payable/invoicing • Experience with ACS software • Payroll/benefits processing package or non-profit account• Financial reports processing ing software • Stewardship campaign support • Contributions/Pledge receipt/ • Other duties as assigned recording The Financial Assistant will act as a bookkeeper under the direction of the Financial Consultant. This position requires the ability to consistently multitask and navigate a fast-paced environment with many interruptions, maintaining confidentiality, interacting with individuals from varying socioeconomic backgrounds, and having the ability to conceptualize their work as a ministry.

The Location: First United Church of Oak Park is an accessible building located downtown Oak Park, near the Green Line L, Metra and buses.

To Apply: Send a resume (in PDF) as well as a cover letter to aswanson@ firstunitedoakpark.com by January 15, 2018. First United Church of Oak Park is an equal opportunity employer.

Administrative Assistant (Part-Time) First United Church of Oak Park is a busy church located in the heart of downtown Oak Park that offers its employees a collegial, faith-based environment.

We are a 700-member inclusive, LGBTQI-welcoming union church of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the United Church of Christ. We are a mission and social justice-oriented congregation whose building houses the First United Nursery School, Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry, Kid’s Kloset and Samaritan Counseling Center.

The Position: We’re looking for a part-time, 20-hour per week (afternoons) Administrative Assistant with stellar people skills, impeccable grammar, proofreading (knowledge of AP style is helpful) and communications expertise. This position requires the ability to consistently multitask and navigate a fast-paced environment with many interruptions.

The Administrative Assistant will act as a receptionist, admin and communications guru. Think: friendly and positive to a fault when handling an array of personalities, ages and socioeconomic backgrounds; innovative and social media-savvy with proven computer layout/design skills; ability to conceptualize their administrative work as a ministry.

The Location: First United Church of Oak Park is an accessible building located downtown Oak Park, near the Green Line L, Metra and buses.

To Apply: Send a resume (in PDF) as well as a cover letter to aswanson@ firstunitedoakpark.com by January 8, 2018. First United Church of Oak Park is an equal opportunity employer.

HELP WANTED

PLUMBING TECHNICIANS Busy 24 hour plumbing co. needs plumbing technicians, 5 years experience preferred. You’ll drive our stocked truck, valid IL DL mandatory. Email us at ThyPlumber@yahoo.com.

Join our team today! The shop is in Lyons.

JOB TRAINING JOB TRAINING ARE YOU OUT OF SCHOOL AND NOT WORKING? If you are 16 to 24 years old, come join our workforce program!

Free CNA, CDL, LPN Training & more.

Permanent Job Placement & Paid Internships!

Call 708-848-1700 for program orientation. or Apply online today!! www.illinoisworknet.com/ CYEPapply Select (African American Christian Foundation)

SUBURBAN REAL ESTATE NEW CONCEPT FOR MAYWOOD

In this quiet residential neighborhood

902 S. 3RD AVENUE (2 blks W of 1st Ave & 1 blk N of Madison)

Reserve your own affordable 2 or 3 BR condo unit of 1000+ sq ft of living space being built on this historic site. You’ll benefit from a unique 12 year tax freeze and lower monthly living expenses from energy saving systems/appliances, and you can help design your own individual unit.

Plans also include building 5 new townhomes onsite. For details Call 708-383-9223.

SUBURBAN RENTALS FOREST PARK 2BR Forest Park–2 BR, 1 BA updtd apt in family own/ocpd 3 flat. Ideal for 2 people. Grdn level w/ wndws abv grnd thru out. Lrg LR & BA, Hrdwd flrs, Eat In ktchn w/ dshwshr, cl fans. Heat, Water & 1 sm. prkg sp incld. NO Pets/Smkg. 3 blks to FP Blue line. $1,150/mo + 1 mo sec dep + credit/bkgnd per person.

708.689.8750

NO. RIVERSIDE–HOUSE 4 Bedroom, Newly Decorated

2330 SO. 10TH AVENUE

$1800.00 month. No Pets

DOLEJS REALTY 708-447-1000

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

Dining room. Parking available.

Walk to El. $625-$1250.

www.oakrent.com

RIVERSIDE CONDO 88 PINE AVENUE

3 BR, spacious; Dining Room; Close to Riverside Elementary and High School, Burlington Train & Shopping. $1500 per month;

DOLEJS REALTY 708-447-1000

RIVERSIDE 2BDRM AVAIL 3/1 -Beautiful 2 Bdrm 1 Bath recently renovated.

-Quiet, very clean building.

-Hardwood Floors.

-New tile in kitchen.

-Cable ready.

-Off Street Parking.

-No Pets.

-Quiet Building, Great for Senior, Single or Quiet couple.

-Security Deposit, Credit and Background Checks Required.

Please call: 773/383-7332

ROOMS FOR RENT AUSTIN CLEAN ROOM With fridge, micro.

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

773-637-5957

ROOMS FOR RENT

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

773-378-8888

CHURCH FOR RENT OAK PARK CLASSIC CHURCH FOR RENT

Includes Sanctuary, Fellowship Hall, Kitchen, Midweek Service/ Bible Study, Office Options.

708-8468-9776

SPACE FOR RENT 4807 SQ FT In beautiful neighborhood in Oak Park. Varied uses possible for any kind of not-for-profit. Offices, community center, school, day care, etc.

Private Cell: 708-846-9776

WANTED PARKING SPACE GARAGE SPACE WANTED Near Harlem Ave. Anywhere between North Ave. and Irving Park.

Call 773-637-3847.

SUBURBAN RENTALS

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Apartment listings updated daily at:

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT OAK PARK 97 N. HARLEM

FOR RENT OR PURCHASE 5 Rm Office on 2nd 1st Floor Store or Office

STRAND & BROWNE 708-488-0011

ELECTRICAL

HUGHS ELECTRIC HVAC * Furnace Repair * Smart T-stats * Adjust, Clean Burner * 24 Hour Service Furnace Inspection $45.00 Lic & Insured Since 1986

OAK PARK

708-657-0268

RIVER FOREST

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Office Suites 2 to 4 rooms

2 Offices 220 to 1100 sq. ft.

Store 1100 sq. ft.

Strand & Browne 708/488-0011

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

CARPENTRY

Grosso Carpentry &

KINETIC KONCEPTS A division of Kinetic Energy Inc, is a local, residential low voltage specialist in home networking, smart TV installation and programming, landscape and under-cabinet lighting.

Call for free estimate.

(708) 639-5271

FLOORS KLIS FLOORING INC.

Home Remodeling

New hardwood flooring installation & pergo. Sanding, re-finishing, staining. Low prices, insured.

Call: 773-671-4996 www.klisflooring.com

708-363-8379

GARAGE/ GARAGE DOOR

Custom Carpentry, Decks Kichens, Baths, Basements licensed / bonded / insured

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CLEANING Pam’s A+ Cleaning Service

Start Your New Year Clean with our service that cleans to your specifications. If your home is not becoming to you, you should be coming to us! 28 years in business with references. For a free estimate please call 708937-9110

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Ceiling Fans Let an American Veteran do your work Installed We fix any electrical problem and do small jobs Home Re-wiring • New Plugs & Switches Added New circuit breaker boxes • Code violations corrected Service upgrades,100-200 amp • Garage & A/C lines installed Fast Emergency Service | Residential • Commercial • Industrial Free Home Evaluations | Lic. • Bonded • Ins. • Low Rates • Free Est.

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PLASTERING– STUCCOING

PUBLIC NOTICES

McNulty Plastering & Stucco Co.

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.

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

celled 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.

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.

OAK PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 97 HOLMES ELEMENTARY ADDITIONS & RENOVATIONS 508 NORTH KENILWORTH AVENUE OAK PARK, IL 60302

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.

Small & big work. Free estimates.

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WINDOWS

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Mike’s Home Repair Drywall H Painting H Tile Plumbing H Electric H Floors Windows H Doors H Siding Ask Us What We Don’t Do

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Serving Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park & Riverside Since 1974

PUBLIC NOTICES Public Notice ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDDING Request of bids for the flooring replacements at Fox & Andersen Centers.

PETS

Owner: Park District of Oak Park 218 Madison St, Oak Park, IL 60302

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The Park District of Oak Park will accept sealed bids for the Flooring Replacements at Fox & Andersen Centers in Oak Park. The project consists of the removal of existing flooring and installation of new LVT flooring at both centers. The Park District of Oak Park will receive individual sealed Bids until 10:00 a.m. (Chicago time) on Wednesday, February 7th, 2018, at 218 Madison St., Oak Park, Illinois. The bidding documents and requirements will be available on the Park District’s website as of 5:00 pm Wednesday, January 17th, 2018. A non-mandatory pre-bid walk-thru is scheduled for Tuesday, January 23rd, at 2:00 p.m. (Chicago time) at 824 N. Hayes Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302. Bid bonds will be required by bidding contractors. Copies of the bidding specifications are available via the Park District of Oak Park website at: http://www.pdop.org/bids-and-rfps/ For additional information, contact Chris Lindgren at chris.lindgren@ pdop.org or (708) 725 2050. Only the bids prepared in compliance with the bidding documents will be considered. This project must adhere to the Prevailing Wage Act of 2015. The Park District of Oak Park encourages minority and women owned business firms to submit bids for this project.

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Sleeping areas/Quiet areas Comfortable, clean dog beds Pickup/delivery (extra fee) Brushing/grooming (extra fee) Nail trims (extra fee) Special diet/medication administered as necessary • 24-hour access to veterinarian

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Park District of Oak Park By: Sandy Lentz, Secretary Park District of Oak Park 218 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 Published in Wednesday Journal 1/17/2018

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

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.

(708) 452-8929

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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 BIDÂ 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

Published in Wednesday Journal 1/10, 1/17, 1/24/2018

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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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

BID GROUP 1E – EXCAVATION & SITE UTILITIES 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 BID PACKAGE 1E Scope of work for Bid Package 1E generally includes, but is not limited to: Site utilities and excavation.

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

No bids shall be withdrawn, can-

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.

Dated: 01/17/2018 Jason Stonchus Bulley & Andrews, LLC

Published in Wednesday Journal 1/17, 1/24/2018

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

Chertkow and Chertkow (22019) Attorneys for Petitioner 1525 East 53rd Street Chicago, Illinois 60615

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 Margarita Alcazar, Petitioner and Pedro Jesus Alcantara Respondent, Case No. 2017D-079720.

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.

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 20, 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.

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.

DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk.

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Advertisement for Bid LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF OAK PARK, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER 8 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 5, 2018, at 7:30 p.m. at the Council Chambers of the Oak Park Village Hall, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois, a public hearing shall be held by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois (the “Village”), to consider forming the East, Columbian, Linden and Euclid Avenues Speed Tables Special Service Area Number 8 (the “Special Service Area”) at the property legally described in this Notice (the “Property”).

The proposed Special Service Area is the area generally bounded by both the east and west sides of the 1200 Block of North East Avenue, the east and west sides of the 1200 Block of Columbian Avenue, the east and west sides of the 1200 block of Linden Avenue, and the east and west sides of North Euclid Avenue from Lemoyne Parkway, north to the alley immediately south of North Avenue, with the residential addresses included in the range of 1200 through 1235 inclusive.

The Property is legally described as follows: THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 14 IN BLOCK ONE OF MILLS AND SON’S NORTH OAK PARK SUBDIVISION; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 14 AND IT’S EXTENSION 442.2 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 22 IN BLOCK ONE IN SAID MILLS AND SON’S NORTH OAK PARK SUBDIVISION; THENCE WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 22 AND IT’S EXTENSION, 1335.7 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 11 IN THELIN AND THELIN’S OAK PARK SUBDIVISION; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 11 AND IT’S EXTENSION, 442.4 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 11 IN BLOCK ONE IN ROSALIE HIGHLANDS; THENCE EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 11 IN BLOCK ONE AND IT’S EXTENSION, 1334.2 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. An accurate map of the Property is on file in the office of the Village Clerk and available for public inspection and is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. The permanent tax index numbers of each parcel located within the proposed Special Service Area are as follows: 16-06-200-022-0000

16-06-200-023-0000 16-06-200-024-0000 16-06-200-025-0000 16-06-200-026-0000 16-06-200-027-0000 16-06-200-028-0000 16-06-200-029-0000 16-06-200-030-0000 16-06-200-031-0000 16-06-200-032-0000 16-06-201-011-0000 16-06-201-012-0000 16-06-201-013-0000 16-06-201-014-0000 16-06-201-015-0000 16-06-201-016-0000 16-06-201-017-0000 16-06-201-018-0000 16-06-201-019-0000 16-06-201-020-0000 16-06-201-021-0000 16-06-201-024-0000 16-06-201-025-0000 16-06-201-026-0000 16-06-201-027-0000 16-06-201-028-0000 16-06-201-029-0000 16-06-201-030-0000 16-06-201-031-0000 16-06-201-032-0000 16-06-201-033-0000 16-06-202-009-0000 16-06-202-010-0000 16-06-202-011-0000 16-06-202-012-0000 16-06-202-013-0000 16-06-202-014-0000 16-06-202-020-0000 16-06-202-021-0000 16-06-202-022-0000 16-06-202-023-0000 16-06-202-024-0000 16-06-202-025-0000 16-06-202-026-0000 16-06-202-027-0000 16-06-202-028-0000 16-06-202-030-0000 16-06-202-031-0000 16-06-202-032-0000 16-06-202-033-0000 16-06-202-035-0000 16-06-203-011-0000 16-06-203-012-0000 16-06-203-013-0000 16-06-203-014-0000 16-06-203-015-0000 16-06-203-016-0000 16-06-203-017-0000 16-06-203-018-0000 16-06-203-019-0000 16-06-203-020-0000 16-06-203-021-0000 16-06-203-022-0000 16-06-203-023-0000 16-06-203-024-0000 16-06-203-025-0000 16-06-203-026-0000 16-06-203-027-0000 16-06-203-028-0000 16-06-204-014-0000 16-06-204-015-0000 16-06-204-016-0000 16-06-204-017-0000 16-06-204-018-0000 16-06-204-019-0000 16-06-204-020-0000 16-06-204-021-0000 16-06-204-022-0000

All interested persons, including all persons owning taxable real property located within the proposed Special Service Area, will be given an opportunity to be heard regarding the formation and boundaries of the proposed Special Service Area and the levy of taxes for the proposed Special Service Area and all such persons may object to the formation of the proposed Special Service Area, and the levy of taxes affecting the proposed Special Service Area.

The purpose of the establishment of the proposed Special Service Area is to provide special municipal services, namely, to design, construct, install and maintain speed tables mid-block on the 1200 blocks of North East Avenue, Columbian Avenue, Linden Avenue and North Euclid Avenue, including all associated costs of engineering, construction, inspection, and legal fees for the speed tables, and the Village’s costs for mailing, publication, recording, and other necessary and incidental expenses incurred in establishing the Special Service Area.

At the public hearing, there will be considered whether proposed the Special Service Area shall be established; the boundaries of the proposed Special Service Area; the special services to be provided and the estimated amount of funding required. If the Special Service Area is established, a special tax will be levied for a period not to exceed 5 years and not to exceed an amount of 0.041% per annum of assessed value, as equalized, against the Property included in the Special Service Area. The proposed amount of the tax levy for the special municipal services for the initial year for which taxes will be levied is $4,500.00.

The public hearing may be adjourned by the President and Board of Trustees to another date without further notice other than by a motion fixing the time and place of the adjourned meeting, which shall be entered upon the minutes of the hearing.

If a petition is signed by at least 51% of the electors residing within the Special Service Area and by at least 51% of the owners of record of the land included within the boundaries of the proposed Special Service Area and is filed with the Village Clerk within 60 days following the final adjournment of the public hearing objecting to the creation of the proposed Special Service Area, the imposition of a tax, or the issuance of the SSA Bonds for the provision of special services to the Special Service Area, no such special service area may be created and taxes levied or imposed.

Forest Park School District 91 will be accepting sealed bids for a 2018 Ford Transit Cargo Van. Lump sum bids will be publicly opened at the Forest Park School District 91 Business Office, 424 Des Plaines Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois, 60130, at 10am on Thursday, February 1, 2018. Bids received after the designated time and date of the bid opening shall not be considered.

The Forest Park School District 91 Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids or parts thereof, to waive any irregularities or informalities in bidding procedures and to award the contract in a manner best serving the interest of the Owner.

Specifications are as follows: 2018 Ford Transit 250 Cargo Van Gross Vehicle Weight Rating - 9,000 Body Length - Regular Cab Height - Medium 3.5L EcoBoost V6 Engine Wheelbase - 148” Oxford White (Vehicle Color) Running Boards - Extended Length (Driver 1st Row, Passenger 1st & 2nd Row) Mirrors - Short Arm - Power Folding, Heated with Turn Signals Windows - Fixed Rear-Door Glass with Fixed Passenger Side Door Glass Windows - Rear Window Defroster Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package Trailer Brake Controller Tow/Haul Mode with Trailer Wiring Provisions Seats - Front, Pewter (Grey) Cloth, 2-Way Manual (Fore/ Aft/Recline) Driver and Passenger; with Inboard Armrests; Driver-Side and Passenger-Side Airbags; Driver-Side Manual Lumbar; and Safety Canopy Side-Curtain Airbags Heavy-Duty Cargo Flooring All-Weather Floor Mats Back Up Alarm Keys - 2 Additional (4 total) with Fobs Warranty - Bumper to Bumper: 3 Years/36,000 Miles; Powertrain: 5 Years/60,000 Miles Board of Education Forest Park Public Schools County of Cook Forest Park, Illinois, 60130 Please contact Mr. Robert Laudadio, Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds at blaudadio@forestparkschools. org for any questions regarding the specifications.

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LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Oak Park on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall, 123 Madison St., Oak Park, Illinois on the following matter: Cal. No. 03-18-Z: 508 N. Kenilworth Avenue, Oliver Wendell Holmes Elementary School Jennifer Costanzo with STR Partners, LLC, Applicant, on behalf of Oak Park Elementary School District 97, is seeking variations from the following sections of the Oak Park Zoning Ordinance, which sections relate respectively to dimensional standards (setbacks) and off-street parking requirements, to permit construction of two additions to the school building on the premises commonly known as 508 N. Kenilworth Avenue, Oak Park, Illinois: a. Section 6.2 (C) (Table 6-2: District Dimensional Standards) requires a minimal interior side setback of 10 feet; whereas the proposal features an addition that aligns with the existing school building that features a 7’-2” setback along the eastern lot line; and b. Section 10.4 (A) (Table 10.2: Off-Street Parking Requirements) requires that one parking space per classroom be added to accommodate the additional classrooms; whereas the proposal features an addition that will add a total of seven new classrooms while providing no additional on-site parking spaces.

Those property owners within 300 feet of the Subject Property and those interested parties wishing to cross-examine witnesses must complete and file an appearance with original signatures with the Village Clerk no later than 5:00 PM on the business day preceding the public hearing.

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Oak Park on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall, 123 Madison St., Oak Park, Illinois on the following matter: Cal. No. 01-18-Z: 500 Linden Avenue, Rengaraju and Dhanalakshmi Ganesan

Rengaraju and Dhanalakshmi Ganesan, Applicants, are seeking variations from the following sections of the Oak Park Zoning Ordinance, which sections detail the requirements for minimum lot size and minimum lot width for lots located in the R-1 SingleFamily District, to permit the subdivision of a large lot (18,377.625 square feet) into two smaller lots, where the improved lot containing the existing house would be approximately 10,150 square feet and the new lot would be approximately 8,051.15 square feet in size and approximately 46 feet wide at the premises commonly known as 500 Linden Avenue, Oak Park, Illinois; a. Section 4.4 (Table 4-1: Residential Districts Dimensional Standards) requires a minimum lot area of 10,000 square feet; whereas the proposal features a new lot approximately 8,051.15 square feet.

b. Section 4.4 (Table 4-1: Residential Districts Dimensional Standards) requires a minimum lot width of 50 feet; whereas the proposal features a new lot with an approximate width of 46 feet.

Those property owners within 500 foot notice area and those persons with a special interest beyond that of the general public (“Interested Parties”) wishing to cross-examine witnesses must complete and file an appearance with original signatures with the Village Clerk no later than 5:00 PM on the business day preceding the public hearing.

DOCKET NUMBER: PC 18-01 (Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment) HEARING DATE: February 1, 2018 TIME: 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the Agenda permits.

LOCATION OF HEARING: Room 201 (Council Chambers), Oak Park Village Hall, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois, 60302 APPLICANT(S): Village of Oak Park, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302 REQUEST: The Applicant has requested an amendment to Article 9 (“Site Development Standards”), Section 9.3 (“Accessory Structures and Uses”), Subsection (A)(5)(a) of the Oak Park Zoning Ordinance, by changing the existing requirement that detached accessory structures, including those listed in Section 9.3 and Section 9.4 of the Oak Park Zoning Ordinance, must be setback, unless otherwise permitted or restricted by the Oak Park Zoning Ordinance, “One foot from any interior side lot line,” to “One and one half feet from an interior side lot line and two and one half feet from the opposite interior side lot line.”

Copies of the application and each of the applicable documents are on file and are available for inspection at the Village Hall, Development Customer Services Department, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois 60302, during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

The Plan Commission may continue the hearing to another date without further notice by public announcement at the hearing setting forth the time and place thereof. Persons with disabilities planning to attend and needing special accommodations should contact the ADA Coordinator at (708) 358-5430 or e-mail building@oak-park.us at least 48 hours before the scheduled hearing.

All papers in connection with the above matter are on file at the Village of Oak Park and available for examination by interested parties by contacting the Zoning Administrator at 708.358.5449.

The Zoning Board of Appeals may continue the hearing to another date without further notice by public announcement at the hearing setting forth the time and place thereof.

All papers in connection with the above matter are on file at the Village of Oak Park and available for examination by interested parties by contacting the Zoning Administrator at 708.358.5449.

The Zoning Board of Appeals may continue the hearing to another date without further notice by public announcement at the hearing setting forth the time and place thereof.

DATED AT OAK PARK, ILLINOIS, this 17th Day of January, 2018.

DATED AT OAK PARK, ILLINOIS, this 17th Day of January, 2018

David Mann, Chairperson OAK PARK PLAN COMMISSION, Sitting as a Zoning Commission Oak Park, Illinois 60302

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Notice to Prospective Village of Oak Park Federal Grants Applicants The Program Year (PY) 2018 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) & Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) application process begins February 9, 2018. For PY 2018, which runs from October 1, 2018 to September 30, 2019, there will be an estimated $215,000 available in Village Public Service CDBG funds, approximately $20,000 in Public Facilities Improvements CDBG funds (for one project only) and approximately $125,000 in ESG funds. Other PY 2018 grant funds will be set aside for Villagerun activities.

PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE On behalf of T-Mobile, this will advise interested members of the general public as follows. T-Mobile intends to install six telecommunications antennas at a centerline height of 107 feet on a 102-foot rooftop located at 7222 West Cermak Road, North Riverside, Cook County, IL 60546. Members of the public interested in submitting comments on the possible effects of the proposed co-location on properties included in or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places may send their comments to Karly Clippinger, k.clippinger@trileaf.com, Trileaf Corporation representative acting on behalf of T-Mobile, 1821 Walden Office Square Suite 510, Schaumburg, IL 60173 or call at 630-227-0202 Published in RB Landmark 1/17/2018

PUBLIC NOTICE Invitation to Bid

The federal CDBG program is a source of funding that addresses local housing & community development needs. These funds are available to non-profit organizations and other agencies that serve primarily low and moderate income persons residing in Oak Park. Each proposed activity must meet one of the CDBG Program’s National Objectives and be eligible. ESG funds are available to non-profit organizations that serve persons who are experiencing, or are at-risk of, homelessness. Individuals not affiliated with non-profit agencies cannot apply for either of these grants.

The Park District of Oak Park will accept sealed bids for the 2018 FIELD PARK EXISTING PLAYGROUND POURED-INPLACE RUBBER SURFACING REPLACEMENT at 935 Woodbine Avenue in Oak Park, Illinois. The project consists of the removal and replacement of the existing poured-in-place rubber surfacing, compacting of existing gravel base and adding additional gravel base as needed, erosion control, existing tree protection and sod restoration as indicated on the drawings. The selected contractor is required to obtain all necessary permits prior to mobilization with the Village of Oak Park.

Applications for PY 2018 CDBG & ESG funds must be completed online and will be available February 9, 2018 on the Village’s website at www.oak-park.us/ PY2018Grants The Application process runs from February 9 to March 9, 2018 (with the option of an early, feedback-eligible “safer” due date of March 2, 2018).

Project Manuals and bid documents can be downloaded from the Park District of Oak Park web site (www.pdop.org), starting on or after 5:00PM CST Wednesday, January 17th, 2018. Bid bonds will be required by bidding contractors.

Performance and Labor bonds will be required. Payment of prevailing wage rates will be required.

Bids must be placed in a sealed envelope marked “2018 FIELD PARK EXISTING PLAYGROUND POURED-IN-PLACE RUBBER SURFACING REPLACEMENT” and must be delivered on or before 10am CST on Wednesday, January 31st, 2018 to Jan Arnold, Executive Director, John L. Hedges Administration Center, 218 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL, 60302.

Immediately thereafter, bids will be opened and read. The Park District of Oak Park encourages qualified minority-owned and woman-owned business enterprises to compete for and participate in the Park District’s supply requirements.

To instruct potential Applicants on the grants and on the online application process, the Village will hold a Mandatory CDBGESG Application Workshop from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Friday, February 9, 2018 in Room 201 (Council Chambers) of Village Hall at 123 Madison Street in Oak Park. All potential applicants must attend and RSVP first. For more information (and to reserve for the Workshop) contact Elia Gallegos, Grants Coordinator, at 708.358.5419 or egallegos@oakpark.us Published in Wednesday Journal 1/17/2018

For further information, contact the Superintendent of Buildings & Grounds Chris Lindgren Superintendent of Buildings & Grounds 218 Madison Street Oak Park, IL 60302 708-725-2050

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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 Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State Original File Number: 986766100037 on December 30, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of ANDREW JOHNSTON with the business located at: 1114 ELGIN AVENUE APT. NO. 3, FOREST PARK, IL 60130. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: ANDREW JAMES JOHNSTON 1114 ELGIN AVE., NO. 3, FOREST PARK, IL 60130; SAMANTHA CONCETTA BELLINDER 1114 ELGIN AVE., NO. 3, FOREST PARK, IL 60130.

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.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Village of Brookfield Notice of Public Hearing Monday, February 26, 2018 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested parties that pursuant to the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984, the Village of Brookfield, Illinois will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, February 26, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the Village Hall Board Room at 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois, in order to offer the residents of the Village of Brookfield an opportunity to comment on the contemplated renewal of the Comcast of Illinois/Indiana’s cable television franchise within the Village of Brookfield.

The current cable television franchise agreement held by Comcast of Illinois/Indiana is available for inspection at the Office of the Village Clerk, in the ield at 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois during normal business hours.

Any and all persons wishing to provide comments concerning the performance of Comcast of Illinois/ Indiana under its current franchise agreement, the future cable television related needs and interests of the residents of the Village of Brookfield, or the contemplated renewal of Comcast of Illinois/ Indiana’s cable television franchise may appear at the Public Hearing and may present testimony orally, in writing, or both. Written comments will also be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on February 26, 2018 by the Office of the Village Clerk.

Signed: Keith R. Sbiral, Village Manager Published in RB Landmark 1/17/2018

Sealed proposals will be received by the Oak Park Housing Authority at 21 South Boulevard, Oak Park, 11, 60302 until 2:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at which time they will be opened and read.

The sealed bids will be received for the following project: Remodeling of apartment Units 2G and 2J in Mills Park Tower 1025 Pleasant Place, Oak Park, Illinois, including selective demolition, gypsum board partitions, doors and frames, ceramic tile flooring, cabinets, counter tops, toilet fixtures, toilet accessories, light fixtures, painting and other work described in the Bid Documents.

Prospective bidders must obtain Bid Documents, which will be available at Heitzman Architects, 111 North Marion Street, Oak Park, IL 60301 telephone (708) 848-8844, or Imperial Reprographics and Supply, 823 South Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304, telephone (708) 848-1030.

Bidders are urged but not required to attend a pre-bid meeting at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at 1025 Pleasant Place to familiarize themselves with the project. Bids must be in a sealed envelope and clearly marked with job being bid.

The Oak Park Housing Authority reserves the right to award the contract in its best interests, to reject any or all proposals, to waive informalities in bidding, and to hold the three lowest proposals for a period of sixty (60) days after bid due date.

This project is assisted with funds received from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and is subject to Federal Regulations including Fair Labor, Prevailing Wage and Equal Opportunity requirements. Bid Security in the amount of 5% of the bid is required. A Performance Bond will be required for the general contractor to whom the project is awarded if the contract sum exceeds $100,000.

James R. King Director of Elderly and Disabled Housing (708) 306-1792

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LEGAL NOTICE/PUBLIC NOTICE The Riverside Township Board will hold a special budget meeting at the Riverside Township Hall 27 Riverside Road Riverside, IL 60546 On Monday, January 29, 2018 At 7:00 p.m. in Room 4 Agenda 1.Call to Order 2.Pledge to the Flag 3.Roll Call of the Board 4.New Business A) Preliminary Discussion of 2018–2019 Township Budget 5. Adjournment Liane J. Blauw, Clerk January 10, 2018 Published in RB Landmark 01/17/2018

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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, 60304-1714; 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.

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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 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.

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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.

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of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 20, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 28, 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 127 WASHINGTON BLVD #2, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-08-321-0341011.

The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-09349.

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. 14-17-09349 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2017 CH 09914 TJSC#: 37-9825 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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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 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.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-04721.

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.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Plaintiff, -v.AUSTIN L. DEWALT, BOULEVARD POINTE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 2017 CH 09914 127 WASHINGTON BLVD #2 OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment

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

SHEILA CONNER; STEVEN CONNER; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY; THE STATE OF ILLINOIS; CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Defendants, 16 CH 15506 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, February 20, 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. 16-08-311-001-0000.

Commonly known as 200 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.

16-031157 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3073073 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,

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 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,

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.

The Landmark, January 17, 2018

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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 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.

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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 14-17-04234.

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.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 17-009457 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3072529

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

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

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 NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 17 CH 10263 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 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 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.JOEL A. WILLIAMS, STATE OF ILLINOIS-DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHCARE AND FAMILY S E RV I C E S , UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF VERA J. WILLIAMS, LORITTA WILLIAMS, GERALD NORDGREN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR VERA J. WILLIAMS (DECEASED), SFVG, INC., ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, PATRICE L. WILLIAMSWOODRUFF Defendants 17 CH 000970 52 50TH 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 15, 2017, 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 52 50TH AVENUE, BELLWOOD, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-08-102-0250000.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE The real estate is improved with a

residence.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-00743.

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. 14-17-00743 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 000970 TJSC#: 37-10513 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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