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Zalewski appointed chair of House Revenue Committee Riverside Democrat will play a critical role in budget negotiations By BOB SKOLNIK
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f Illinois’ longstanding budget crisis is ever resolved state Rep. Michael Zalewski (D-Riverside) will likely have a significant role in crafting a solution and finding new revenue for the state. As the new state legislative session gets underway, powerful Speaker of the House Michael Madigan has chosen Zalewski to be the new chairman of the Revenue Committee of the state House of Representatives. Zalewski assumes the chairmanship of the Revenue Committee at a time when the state has been without a budget for nearly two years and faces a nearly $11 billion backlog of unpaid bills. “I came to Springfield more than eight years ago to help responsibly take on Illinois’ toughest challenges, and this chairmanship will put me in prime position to do just that,” Zalewski said in a press release announcing his appointment. “I appreciate Speaker Madigan’s faith in selecting me for this critical role. I will work hard to preserve the committee’s tradition of carefully reviewing all proposals to change our tax and fee structure and put taxpayers first in our decisions.” Zalewski has served on the Revenue Committee since he came to the House in 2009 and previously was the vice chairman. The past chairman of the committee, John Bradley, a Democrat from southern Illinois, was voted out of office in November in a hotly contested race. Bradley See ZALEWSKI on page 7
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SCI-FI: Jerry Zimmerman, a Fermilab engineer known as Mr. Freeze, demonstrates various uses of liquid nitrogen during his cryogenics show, Jan. 24, at District 102’s STEM Night at Congress Park School in Brookfield. His experiment had an explosive ending.
STEM Night highlights science, tech careers D102 plants seeds for aspiring students
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While many school districts have placed heavier emphasis on STEM (science, technology, engineering
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Providing students the chance to meet STEM professionals and experience unique hands-on learning opportunities was the goal of LaGrange See STEM NIGHT on page 9
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Anderson survives petition challenge Stays on D103 school board ballot
By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter
Sharon Anderson will remain on the ballot in the Lyons School District 103 school board race, at least for now. On Jan. 25, the Cook County Electoral Board overruled an objection to Anderson’s nominating papers that had been filed by Brookfield resident James Koc, who then had five days to appeal the Electoral Board’s ruling to the Cook County Circuit Court. The Electoral Board followed the recommendation of hearing officer John Ashenden who on Jan. 17 conducted a hearing on Koc’s objection to Anderson’s nominating papers. “I’m pleased with the hearing officer’s decision and the Electoral Board’s decision,” said Anderson, an incumbent board member and past school board president, who is running for another term on the D103 school board on a slate with former district secretary Marge Hubacek and Shannon Johnson.
They are facing off against incumbents Katie Broderick and Kendra Pierce and newcomer Olivia Quintero. Broderick was elected to the board in 2015 as part of a slate backed by Lyons Village President Christopher Getty. Pierce was appointed to fill a vacancy last year. Getty-backed candidates took control of the school board in 2015. Anderson submitted 60 signatures on her nominating petitions, 10 more than are required. Koc challenged 16 of the signatures. The hearing officer and the Electoral Board sustained seven of the objections and overruled nine leaving Anderson with 53 valid signatures, three more than 50 valid signatures that are required. Koc also objected that Anderson failed to date her required Statement of Economic Interests. According to the hearing officer’s report, Anderson testified at the hearing that she went to the Cook County Clerk’s Office on Dec. 6 to complete and file her Statement of Economic Interests. She cited nerves to explain why she left the date por-
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tion of the form blank, but pointed to the “Received” time stamp of the Cook County Clerk’s Office to prove she filed the form within the required time period. She said she had also filed a Statement of Economic Interests in March of last year as a sitting school board member. Koc, who was represented by lawyer Scott Erdman at the hearing, also claimed that Anderson’s statement of candidacy did not state the office that Anderson sought. Anderson apparently only wrote Lyons on that form. But Anderson, who represented herself at the hearing, argued that her nominating petitions and application cover page both clearly stated the office that she sought: Board member Lyons School District 103. The hearing officer and the Electoral Board agreed with Anderson. James Nally, a lawyer for Koc, said Monday afternoon that he didn’t know yet if Koc would appeal the Electoral Board’s ruling. “I don’t have a firm answer on that at this time,” Nally said.
Challenge to LTHS candidate withdrawn Cassidy goes up against board incumbents
By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter
The only non-incumbent running for the Lyons Township High School District 204 school board has survived a petition challenge and will remain on the ballot in the April election. Objector Robert Brogan has withdrawn his challenge to candidate William Cassidy’s nominating petitions. Brogan had challenged Cassidy’s nominating papers claiming that Cassidy had not filed a required statement of economic interests in the same year that he filed his nominating petitions. When Cassidy first submitted his nominating petitions in November he did not check the box indicating that he had filed his statement of economic interests. But a few days later, before the end of the filing period, Cassidy submitted the required form. Once it became clear that Cassidy’s statement of economic interests had been filed Brogan withdrew the challenge. Brogan serves on the board of the Legacy Guild, a La Grange based foundation that provides scholarships for college students who have lost a parent, with Tom Cushing, the president of the District 204 Board of Education who is running for another term in the April election. Joining Cushing in running for reelection are fellow incumbents George Daugherty, Jessica McLean, and Molly Murphy. Cassidy, 49. is the only other candidate. Cassidy lives in Willow Springs which is in the
southern portion of the district. He has a daughter who is a junior at LTHS and a son who is a 7th grader at Pleasantville Middle School. Cassidy first became involved in LTHS affairs by working to get a school bus stop route relocated to avoid recurrent flooding at 91st Street and Orchard Road in Willow Springs. He said that it took about a year to get school officials to change the location of the bus stop to avoid the area prone to flooding. Cassidy says that people from his area needed more representation on the District 204 school board. “I thought the other thing I could do by running was maybe to represent the people who live further away a little better,” said Cassidy who noted that he lives eight miles from the LTHS North Campus. He would like to see better bus service for students who live near Plainfield Road. Overall Cassidy says that he thinks that the District 204 school board does a good job. “It’s a good organization and seems to be doing well and I’m very happy to run and possibly be a part of it,” Cassidy said. Cushing, who is running for his second full term on the school after being appointed to the board in 2012 when Bill Purcell died, is supporting his fellow incumbents. “I would strongly endorse all of my fellow board members who are running,” said Cushing who became school board president in 2015. “They are all excellent board mem-
bers, they’re excellent people, but in terms of running as a slate or anything like that we have not had any decision about that.” Cushing says that the District 204 board works well together. “Our board, we’re diverse in thinking but we have a strong bond,” Cushing said. “We’re a collaborative group. We’re focused also on being fiscally responsible but at the same time providing great programs and great facilities for our students.” Cushing pointed to creating a study hall period during the day for all students and efforts to get more minority students to take upper level classes, including Advanced Placements classes, as recent initiatives of the school board that he is most proud of.
C O R R E C T I O N In our story last week, “First Avenue bike path nears completion,” (http://mobile.rblandmark.com/ News/Articles/1-24-2017/First-Avenue-bike-path-nears-completion/) we neglected to point out that the Riverside-Brookfield Board of Education contributed to both phase one and phase two. The Landmark regrets the omission.
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Riverside police arrested a Franklin Park woman on two counts of driving under the influence, driving without insurance, improper lane usage and driving in the wrong lane. Riverside police stopped her 2000 Volkswagen around 4 a.m. on Jan. 27 after officers saw the car swerving on the 3600 block of Harlem Avenue. The 25-year-old failed several field sobriety tests, and a Breathalyzer test pegged her blood-alcohol content at .144, almost twice the legal limit of .08. The driver told officers she had been drinking in nearby Darien, didn’t do anything wrong and was headed to a White Castle in Berwyn to “sober up.” “Numerous avenues are available to those who chose to drink to get home safely such as Uber and Lyft,” Riverside Police Chief Thomas Weitzel said in a press release. “Driving around to sober up is not one of them.” ■ Riverside police arrested a 34-year-old Forest View man for driving under the influence after officers spotted his silver 2003 Nissan swerving near Harlem and Ogden avenues around 4 a.m. on Jan. 23. The 34-year-old failed several field sobriety tests and began arguing with officers and recording conversations with his cellphone at police headquarters. He was eventually released on bond and took a taxi cab home.
Lockdown drill
Riverside school District 96 officials and police officers held a district-wide safety lockdown drill on Jan. 25 to help prepare for an “intruder incident.” The drill involved officers observing as district employees went room to room during the exercise, checking rooms for “proper procedures” according to Sgt. Leo Kotor. “The safety of our students is our number one concern,” Superintendent Martha RyanToye said.
Blackmail message
A 74-year-old Riverside man told police he got a suspicious email on the evening of Jan. 24. The message told the man to send Bitcoins, an anonymous, digital currency, or the sender would tell the man’s family he “has deceived them.” The man contacted Comcast about the message and was told it came from the Netherlands.
Hit-and-run
A 50-year-old Riverside man told police on Jan. 26 that someone hit his 2010 Nissan SUV while the car was parked outside his home on Northgate Road. The accident occurred sometime on Jan. 23 or 24. Police saw “scuff marks and scratches” on the front, driver-side of the car.
Argument in traffic
Officers saw a 32-year-old Lemont woman jump out of a slow-moving green Ford Explorer on the 7300 block of Ogden Avenue around 6 p.m., Jan. 26. A 34-year-old Rockford man then got out of the driver seat, and
police asked for identification. The woman told officers she and her boyfriend were arguing over financial problems and he had taken her purse. Meanwhile, the boyfriend approached officers and began swearing at them. He was eventually handcuffed due to his “aggressive behavior.” The woman was taken to police headquarters to call for a ride home.
Three-vehicle crash
Officers responded to a multi-car crash on Harlem Avenue and 26th Street on Jan. 26 around 7:30 p.m. At the scene, police found a locked 2013 Kia with front-end damage and a 56-year-old female driver still inside “experiencing an unknown medical problem … periodically pressing the gas pedal uncontrollably combined with loud verbal outbursts.” Officers smashed a rear window to get inside the car and help the woman, who they found out was diabetic. Officers found a second car, a 2016 Honda, with rear passenger-side damage and four young child passengers with neck and head pain and a 36-year-old driver. The airbags had deployed. The third car, a 2010 Lexus, was also damaged but the 56-year-old driver told officers he wasn’t hurt. Witnesses told officers the Kia failed to stop at the red light at Harlem and Longcommon Road and collided with the Honda, which then spun out and hit the Lexus. Injured passengers were taken to Loyola Hospital.
Burglary
A 51-year-old North Riverside woman called police after she discovered her office at Faith Lutheran Church, 3801 Madison Ave., had been burglarized sometime before 9 a.m. on Jan. 29. The woman arrived that morning to find her office door forced open and the dead bolt on the floor. A gray metal lock box with about $50 inside was reported missing. On Jan 28, there was a blood drive at the church. Police noted in their report that the same office was burglarized in July 2012. No arrests were made.
Grill stolen
A 29-year-old Brookfield man told police that on Jan. 26 around 8 p.m. someone had taken his $200 gas grill from his patio on the 4200 block of Dubois Boulevard. The victim found his grill brush and a cable lock for the grill in the alley and then realized his grill was gone. The day before, the man’s wife noticed their backyard gate was open. These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Riverside, North Riverside and Brookfield police departments, Jan. 2328, 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 Thomas Vogel
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Local vets raise funds for Guthrie memorial By THOMAS VOGEL Contributing Reporter
Local veterans are trying to raise funds for the upkeep and possible re-design of the Gold Star Memorial in Guthrie Park and return about a dozen recently found Gold Star certificates to family members of fallen Riverside servicemen. American Legion Post #488 gave the village $5,000 last year to jumpstart the process, and post members are now working with village officials to move the process forward. Parts of the memorial are sinking into the ground and Village President Ben Sells said the Landscape Advisory Commission is spearheading the effort to determine what renovations are necessary, including landscaping, cleaning and stabilizing the current memorial. “It’s a sacred space,” Sells said. “We all believe deeply it deserves to be kept in good shape.” He cautioned that the group is still in the early stages of the process but mentioned it’s a project he’s want-
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Topinka said memorials can be helpful in teaching community members about the sacrifices veterans make, and they serve as a remembrance for fallen servicemen. “They gave their lives in a war and they were from Riverside,” Topinka said, referring to the individual names inscribed at Guthrie Park. “Right now, my sense is there are a lot of people who want to learn what veterans have done. What better way than a memorial?” Topinka is also working on returning about a dozen Gold Star certificates to family members. Gold Star certificates are given to families of servicemen killed in action. The certificates were recently discovered in the home of a local post member. Topinka said he is working with genealogists at the Riverside Public Library to help find families and bring closure. “These have been left behind and we don’t want them to be any longer,” Topinka said of the certificates. “I just don’t like unfinished business.”
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Brookfield Metra Station to close ticket window By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter
The ticket window at the Brookfield Metra Station will close on Feb. 7. After that date, Metra will no longer staff the Brookfield station with a ticket agent Metra has announced. The ticket agent position is being eliminated through attrition, according to a Metra press release. The train station, which serves about 550 riders each weekday, will remain open. Metra has recently moved to allow riders to purchase tickets online and with mobile devices and as it has done so, it has been eliminating ticket agents at some train stations. Last June, Metra eliminated the ticket agent position at the Riverside Metra Station. “As our customers have embraced new technology available to purchase their tickets, we’ve continued to look for
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Pope Francis has stressed that Catholic schools should be places that develop the whole child: mind, body and spirit. Enrichment activities and programs at St. Mary are aimed at fostering the potential of our students within the context of the Christian community. Faith and morals go hand-in-hand with academic and athletic competition. Our athletic and academic teams work to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and that Catholic values are integrated into everything we do.
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St. Mary offers full and half-day preschool programs for 3 and 4 year olds as well as full day kindergarten. Preschool and kindergarten students are paired with upper class “buddies” who help guide them through their day, join them at Mass, and collaborate on in-classroom projects.
Achieving Academic Excellence
St. Mary students excel academically. Highlights from last year’s 8th grade class include: 100% acceptance at neighboring Catholic high schools Trinity (River Forest), Fenwick (Oak Park), Nazareth Academy (LaGrange), 88% acceptance at St. Ignatius College Prep (Chicago) where 866 students tested for 360 spots. Earning academic scholarships and merit awards based on their test scores
• Now accepting applications for 2017-18 o Full and half-day Pre-K for 3 and 4 year olds o Full day Kindergarten through 8th grade • Before and after school care (7am – 6pm) • Classroom environment encourages respect, kindness, and family engagement • Inspiring students with a faith-filled, academically rigorous curriculum that includes Art, Spanish, Music, Technology and Physical Education • Pre-K through 3rd grade students are matched with a “buddy” from the 4th through 8th grades
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RBHS parking plan approved by Planning and Zoning Measure now moves to village board for a vote
By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter
A new parking lot and five new tennis courts at Riverside-Brookfield High School are one step closer to being built. In a vote that surprised no one, the Brookfield Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6-0, Thursday night, to recommend approval of a special use permit to permit Riverside-Brookfield High School to build a new parking lot and new tennis courts on land the school owns north of Hollywood School. The approval comes in the wake of an agreement reached in December by RBHS and the village of Brookfield to settle the lawsuit filed in 2015 by RBHS against the village after the Brookfield Village Board voted 5-1 to reject a previous proposal by the high school to build a 91-space parking lot. The Planning and Zoning Commission had unanimously recommended approval of that plan. The current plan for a 50-space parking lot, plus three spaces for minibuses, and five new tennis courts, now moves to the Brookfield Village Board which will consider the plan at its Committee of the Whole meeting on Feb. 13 and a vote on the special-use permit at its Feb. 27 meeting. Since the plan follows the detailed terms of the settlement agreement, approval by the village board is expected. At Thursday’s 45-minute-long hearing, high school District 208 Superintendent Kevin Skinkis outlined the basic elements of the agreement and briefly summarized the school’s case for a new parking lot.
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A big promotion from page 1 was one of several House Democrats targeted last year by Republican Governor Bruce Rauner and the state Republican Party. The Republicans picked up four House seats, but the Democrats remain in firm control of the House, albeit now without a veto proof majority. Zalewski has been an active and energetic member of the state legislature since he was elected in 2008 and has introduced legislation on a wide range of issues, including gun regulation and sports fantasy betting control. Madigan’s appointment of Zalewski reflects the high regard Madigan has for Zalewski, said Steve Brown, spokesman for Madigan. “On behalf of the Speaker, I would just say that it reflects the Speaker’s view that the representative has the ability the deal
“As a younger superintendent, I have really gained a lot from this experience and the importance of working with local municipalities, your neighbors, families, to try to put together a plan that can support all the goals of the school district, as well as the community around it.”
from the sidewalk alongside Hollywood Avenue, surrounded by windscreens. School and village officials will collaborate to design some type of landscaping for the land between the courts and the sidewalk. The agreement calls for the school to implement a carpooling incentive and to establish a bike-to-school incentive program for students and staff. The school is also required to establish a policy that students must report any conviction of a motor vehicle offense committed within one mile of the school. Upon conviction of such an offense, students would lose the right to park in the parking lot.
The agreement also calls for the school to establish dedicated drop lanes in the morning and pick up lanes at the end of the school day to alleviate traffic congestion. The school is also required to employ staff or traffic control professionals at the intersection of Washington and Golf Avenues. Both school and village officials are happy to have finally resolved the contentious issue. “I’m glad an agreement has been reached,” said commission member Karen Ann Miller. Skinkis said the nearly three-year process has been a learning experience for him. The initial parking lot proposal that was first unveiled at a school board meeting in April 2014 called for a 130-space parking lot. That proposal drew vociferous opposition from neighbors in the Hollywood community as the new parking lot will be built on what was a former field north of Hollywood School. By 2015, the proposed parking lot was scaled down to 91 spaces and the tennis courts were restored. When the village board rejected the 91-space parking lot, RBHS sued the village. After 18 months of negotiations, arguments, and some ill will, late last year a compromise agreement was reached resulting in the current plan. “As a younger superintendent, I have really gained a lot from this experience and the importance of working with local municipalities, your neighbors, families, to try to put together a plan that can support all the goals of the school district, as well as the community around it,” Skinkis said.
with complex issues,” Brown the tax code, especially as they told the Landmark. “That’s affect corporations and added what he’s shown during his legthat his committee will hear islative career. That certainly from several tax experts soon. is a committee that confronts a He believes a budget deal can lot of complex issues, so he beeventually be reached. lieves he has the intellect and “I’m going to remain optimisthe skills to do a very good job.” tic that we can eventually get Almost all observers believe this figured out,” Zalewski said. that the ultimate resolution of Currently a compromise deal Illinois’ budget problems will is being negotiated by the leadMICHAEL ZALEWSKI ers of the state Senate. The outrequire some tax increases. House Revenue But in an interview with the lines of that proposal released Committee chair Landmark, Zalewski said he is thus far would include some tax more interested in changing the increases as well as some prostructure of the tax code in Illinois. business changes that Rauner has been de“I don’t think the conversation should manding as part of a budget deal. be about raising taxes as much as changZalewski said he looks forward to being ing the tax code to make it fairer for every- part of finding a solution for Illinois’ budbody,” he said. “And I know that is some- get woes and is not concerned that being thing a lot of people in my position say, but part of potential tax increases could damI think in this instance a lot of people feel age his political career. “I really enjoy being a lawmaker, and I the tax code doesn’t work for them and that goes for individuals and for small busi- really enjoy handling big issues like this, nesses, and that probably goes for some and I think that if we can figure this out I will have done something substantive in large corporations, too.” He would like to review exemptions in my career, so I’m not worried about the re-
percussions,” he said. “What the last two years have done, if it’s done anything, it will have shown that governing isn’t easy and that the ultimate product that we produce that turns the state around will be something that everyone can hang their hat on and truly bipartisan and good policy.” Zalewski also serves as the vice chairman of the House Pensions and Personnel Committee, which he previously chaired, and is a member of the House Healthcare Licenses Committee. This session he will also serve on the Higher Education Committee. Because of the absence of a budget, public colleges and universities are not currently receiving funding from the state, and in the past few years significant cutbacks in state funding have occurred. “I’ve decided to delve into higher ed a little bit this year,” Zalewski said. “I think we are doing unmitigated damage to our higher-ed infrastructure in Illinois and that’s particularly troubling to me because higher ed is something that Illinois has traditionally done very well.”
“The district needs parking to run a modern suburban high school,” Skinkis said, noting that the district needs the parking for students and also needs parking for special events. “The school is constantly being used, not just by the high school, but for the community,” said Skinkis, who explained that only four of the five new tennis courts will be lighted to lessen the impact on those who live near the courts. Community members, he added, will be allowed to use the tennis courts. “The plan is that these courts would be open for community use when not being used by the high school,” Skinkis said. But he did not expect the tennis courts to be lighted on any sort of regular basis for community use and would generally only be lighted when used by the high school in the evening. Commission member Jennifer Hendricks expressed concern about the safety of students going to the parking lot at night because of fencing around the area. But Skinkis said the parking lot would be very well lit and security cameras will be there although they will not be monitored on a constant basis. In response to a question from commission chairman Charles Grund, Skinkis said he has not had any discussions the past two years with officials from Brookfield Zoo or the Cook County Forest Preserve District about working with those entities to create more parking for RBHS. The tennis courts will be set back 25 feet
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‘Now you has jazz’ Enjoy swinging big band favorites by the Sound Hounds, who will perform at the Brookfield Jazz Society’s meeting on Thursday, Feb. 2 in the lower-level “Jazz Room”at Sawa’s Old Warsaw, 9200 W. Cermak Road in Broadview. Doors open at 7 p.m. and music starts promptly at 7:15 p.m. Minimum band donation of $7 for BJS members ($10 for non-members). Visit www.brookfieldjazz.org/events for more info. ■
The Northern Illinois University Jazz Band will perform for one night only on Friday, Feb. 3 at 8 p.m. at the Theatre of Western Springs, 4384 Hampton Ave. Tickets are $30 ($25 for TWS subscribers). The Lyons Township High School Jazz Ensemble will open the night with a special set. The event is a benefit for TWS and the public is invited. Call 708-246-3380 or visit www.theatreofwesternsprings.com for tickets. ■
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Kindergarten open house
The Triton College Child Development center Lab School’s kindergarten program will host an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2 on the Triton campus, 2000 Fifth Ave. in River Grove. Parents can meet the teachers, tour the classroom and register children for the program. The open house will be held in Room G-110 of the G Building.
Rules of the Road primer
The Illinois Secretary of State will host a free Rules of the Road class at the North Riverside Village Commons, 2401 Desplaines Ave., on Wednesday, Feb. 8 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The class is open to anyone over the age of 16 who is looking to pass the driver’s license renewal exam. The class will update drivers on current rules of the road, explain vision and driving ability exams and prepare applicants for the general written and road sign exam. The class is free, but registration is required. Call North Riverside Parks and Recreation at 708-442-5515.
And more The library will host Felted Animal Making on Tuesdays, Feb. 7 and 21 at 7 p.m. in the Public Meeting Room. Join Diane Ruzevich and learn how to make adorable felted animals. There’s a $10 fee per animal. Attend one or more sessions to finish your project. North Riverside Library, 2400 Desplaines Ave., hosts Wednesday Movie Matinee on Feb. 1 at 2 p.m. with a screening of Race, the story of Jesse Owens competing at the 1936 Olympics in Nazi Germany. Free. ■
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Get ready seniors, The Brookfield Chamber of Commerce will host its Valentine’s Day Senior Social, featuring refreshments and entertainment, on Sunday, Feb. 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the lower level of the Brookfield Village Hall, 8820 Brookfield Ave. The Brookfield Elks Lodge, 9022 31st St., hosts bingo every Monday night. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games start at 7 p.m. minimum cash payout of $2,275 a night, plus pull tabs, lightning, tic-tac and raffles. ■
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Health and Wellness Expo The LaGrange Business Association and the Parent Community Network host the 2017 Family Health and Wellness Expo on Saturday, Feb. 4 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. on the South Campus of Lyons Township High School, 4900 S. Willow Springs Road in Western Springs. The event features interactive activities, cooking demonstrations by local chefs, a fashion show and
North Riverside Parks and Recreation hosts a supervised open gym for teens every Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Village Commons, 2401 Desplaines Ave. Concession available. $5 fee at the door. Riverside Arts Center, 32 E. Quincy St. in Riverside, presents the group exhibition, “A Certain Slant of Light,” from Jan. 15 through Feb. 25. Admission to the Freeark Gallery of Arts inside the RAC is free. Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. and Fridays from 1 to 4 p.m. Closed Sunday and Mondays. www.riversideartscenter.com. ■
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celebrity appearances, including the Hernandez Brothers, the winners of NBC’s “The Biggest Loser – Season 17.” Activities include soccer skills training, vertical jump, face painting, yoga for kids and adults, chair massages and drumming circles. Prizes from local businesses and attractions, free samples and goodie bags.
CALENDAR EVENTS ■ As you’ve likely noticed, our Calendar has changed to Big Week. Fewer items, higher profile. If you would like your event to be featured here, please send a photo and details by noon of the Wednesday before it needs to be published. We can’t publish everything, but we’ll do our best to feature the week’s highlights. Email calendar@wjinc.com.
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Village of Oak Brook sues to halt red-light camera By BRETT McNEIL Contributing Reporter
Lawyers representing the village of Oak Brook on Wednesday filed suit seeking to halt the installation and operation of red-light cameras near the Oakbrook Center shopping mall at Route 83 and 22nd Street. The lawsuit may be the first of its kind in Illinois — one neighboring community suing the other to halt the installation of red-light cameras — and it underscores significant disagreement between local officials in DuPage County about the purpose and legal justifications for red-light cameras in the state. “Defendants’ determination to install and operate RLC cameras at the intersection is an unreasonable exercise of police powers and a violation of state law,” lawyers for Oak Brook wrote in their complaint against the
installation by Oakbrook Terrace. The suit also alleges Oakbrook Terrace officials voted to install red-light cameras in the busy intersection “unfairly and irrationally based not upon a serious traffic problem or a significant number of accidents but rather efforts by the Defendant City of Oakbrook Terrace to increase its revenue.” The Oakbrook Terrace cameras, approved late last year by officials at the Illinois Department of Transportation, would be operated by SafeSpeed LLC, the same privately held Chicago company that controls six redlight cameras on Harlem Avenue between North Avenue and Cermak Road. A Landmark series recently documented SafeSpeed cameras along that four-mile stretch of Harlem have issued more than $26 million in citations since 2014. The
Wednesday Journal investigation also found SafeSpeed cameras in the Oak Park area are likely among the most lucrative in the state, far surpassing even the most prolific Chicago red-light cameras in ticket issuance. SafeSpeed maintains red-light camera contracts locally with River Forest, North Riverside and Berwyn. River Forest Village President Cathy Adduci, whose community has two red-light cameras, said she’d never seen a lawsuit like the one filed by Oak Brook. “On its surface it seems like a fairly odd suit and something that I can’t imagine succeeding,” she said, noting that the two municipalities have different jurisdictions. “[Oakbrook Terrace has] all the rights of a municipal government to enact what they feel would be in the best interest of their residents and public safety,” she said.
The Oak Brook lawsuit refers to the vendor contract SafeSpeed allegedly maintains with Oakbrook Terrace as “an unnecessary tax and … an improper and unconscionable use of public funds.” The suit alleges SafeSpeed stands to receive about 40 percent of all ticket revenues. The company has similar contracts in River Forest, North Riverside and Berwyn. The Oak Brook lawsuit was filed in DuPage County and seeks a court-ordered injunction to halt the operation of two cameras on the west side of Route 83 at 22nd Street. The lawsuit names numerous defendants, including the village of Oakbrook Terrace and its elected officials; SafeSpeed LLC; and company President Nikki M. Zollar. SafeSpeed sister company Triad Consulting is also named as a defendant. Tim Inklebarger contributed to this article.
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YIKES!: Students react to Zimmerman’s science tricks.
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Science and technology from page 1 District 102’s second annual STEM Night for 100 fifth- and sixth-graders, Jan. 24, at Brookfield’s Congress Park School, 9311 Shields Ave. At the start of the program, keynote speaker Jerry Zimmerman, a scientist from Fermilab, aka “Mr. Freeze,” performed a cryogenics show, teaching students how engineers use liquid nitrogen to supercool magnets for least resistance. Following the show, students chose from three 20-minute breakout sessions, with presentations including robots, renewable energy, 3-D demonstrations and aquarium preservation. STEM Night had a strong local focus, with presenters being either friends of district families, parents or area residents. Presenters came from Morton
Arboretum, Shedd Aquarium, Loyola University, Morton East High School, Illinois Math and Science Academy, and Navigant Consulting. Virginia Hohl, lead teacher at the district’s science center, said this year’s STEM Night tried to extend the popularity and positive reception of last year’s inaugural event. Hohl first brought the program to D102 after being impressed by a similar program at a friend’s school district. “I just loved the excitement of the kids being able to choose what they wanted to do [and] roam around to see what was exciting to them,” she said. While this was only the second year for the event, Hohl said the district has wanted to bring STEM-type activities to its students for years. The Allen P. Zak Science Discovery Center, located at 930 Barnsdale Road in LaGrange Park, was started in 1990 thanks to funding from D102 resources and the state of Illinois’ Scientific Literacy Program. The center serves as an activity-based science
facility, which Hohl said serves as an “indistrict field trip.” “[The] grades come to do science and engineering projects to help supplement what they do in the classroom,” Hohl said. In 2011, the center’s curriculum was updated to better reflect the district’s goals of a STEM education, and Hohl said STEM Night has helped enhance introduction on the concept to children. While the science center is open for all D102 kids, Hohl said STEM Night focuses more for older students who are able to ask more in-depth questions and may have a deeper interest in higher level science, math and technology. “We wanted to gear it toward the older kids so they could learn more advanced things,” she said. “We have a wide variety of different programs and different presenters so the kids could make their choices for what interests them.” Zoe Knott, a fifth-grader from Brookfield, attended STEM Night because of her strong interest in science in the classroom.
“I like doing all the science and I like doing the different activities,” Knott said. “[Science is important] because it’s a life skill you need to have.” Fellow Brookfield resident and fifth-grader Isabella Greco agreed with Knott, saying science can be both educational and entertaining. “I’m really interested in science and technology, and I think it’s a really fun thing to do because you don’t just learn stuff but you also get to have fun with it,” she said. Overall, Hohl said such events are important for children because it allows them to see that STEM subjects occur beyond the classroom and allow their educational interests to mature. “It just gives them a night to learn about things they love,” she explained. “They all have success [and] they’re all interested. I love that we invite the parents to stay home. [The kids] are all old enough to make their own choices and spend the night to learn without mom and dad on their side. And to learn from professionals is really valuable.”
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Artists, Blythe Park students team up to beautify campus Multi-year, all-school art project incorporates Earth Day themes
By JACKIE GLOSNIAK Contributing Reporter
It’s not every day that children have the opportunity to work alongside experienced artists to participate to making artwork that will become a permanent fixture of their school. Last spring, Blythe Park Elementary School reached out to the Riverside Arts Center (RAC) asking if their staff would be interested in helping to create a proposal for a school beautification project and spearhead an effort where the professional artists could incorporate the work of the students. The moment RAC school manager and instructor Shawn Vincent heard about Blythe Park’s idea, she jumped right on board. First, Blythe Park teachers showed Vincent the area they envisioned for an art installation, and Vincent and other RAC artists created submitted project proposals. Because the artwork was meant to be displayed on school grounds and enhance the aesthetic of the school, the RAC ensured the project included the work of every student at the school. Along with incorporating the work from all Blythe Park students, Vincent says she
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and the other two professional artists on the project, Tami Gagne and Tariq Tamir, felt it would be best to have the project be reflective of nature and environmental awareness. “It’s a project that not only does school beautification and incorporates work of all the students, it also has a lot to do with reflecting Earth Day and Earth Week,” Vincent said. In April 2016, Vincent and her colleagues started part one of the three-part artist-inresidency project they designed, with each
student creating small ceramic mushrooms to be placed in a school garden near the entrance of the school. The artists then collected different sizes of bottle caps and chip bags to include an element of recycling and reusable art into the project. From that, students used the bottle caps to make their own small mosaics that adorn the caps of giant mushrooms made with the help of the RAC artists, and the chip bags were shredded to make confetti that tops the mini mosaics. Additionally, students also helped create mosaic signs bearing the school’s name. The RAC artists started working with the students throughout last spring, and the mushrooms were installed before the end of last school year. “We made sure all the kids were involved and then we took care of the big stuff back at the art center,” Vincent added. While the mushroom garden project has been complete for almost a year now, Vincent says the creativity will continue this spring with further art and campus beautification projects focused on teaching students not just the importance of the arts, but also about nature and preservation. “This doesn’t end here -- this is just step
one,” she said. “We are growing this every year, so this is going to be a three- to four-year project where every year we’re going to do another Earth Week or Earth Day-related project with the kids and incorporate it into the outside-scape.” Projects like the Blythe Park ones are the very things Vincent likes to focus on with area schools. In her role with the RAC, she manages everything that goes on with the school end of the center, including helping create art curriculums, managing classrooms and teachers, setting up artist-in-residency programs and organizing educational field trips. And, in a world where technology is becoming ever-present in the classroom, Vincent believes collaborative community art projects with young students are more important than ever. “I think it gives the students an opportunity to see that art can be a part of everyday life and that art is important in every discipline,” she said. “Maybe kids that have never been exposed to it or did anything to this scope grants these kids a completely comfortable setting to work on a piece of artwork and know that it will be there and hopefully encourage kids to come in and take classes and know that art is within reach for everybody.”
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t is not often that most of us admit, even to ourselves, that we’ve learned a good lesson from some sort of contentious issue. People, especially those in the public eye, are prone to rationalize those circumstances and put a good spin on the outcome. That makes it refreshing in what might be our final story about the rancorous debate between the village of Brookfield and RiversideBrookfield High School over construction of added parking, that tucked in at the end is a quote from Kevin Skinkis, the school’s superintendent. Of the three-year battle, one that has included a lawsuit pitting two public bodies against the other, Skinkis said, “As a younger superintendent, I have really gained a lot from this experience and the importance of working with local municipalities, your neighbors, friends, to try to put together a plan that can support all the goals of the school district, as well as the community around it.” Neither side in this debate was entirely in the right, though the school was overreaching in its initial plan for more parking. But that makes the superintendent’s conclusion all-the-more impressive. It will serve Supt. Skinkis well going forward. And is one we can all afford to admit learning from.
Zalewski and the ladder We welcomed Mike Zalewski to the state legislature with the back of our hand in 2008. Not much we’d change today about that cynical editorial. An Illinois newspaper that wasn’t cynical about Springfield in 2008 and isn’t more cynical today, isn’t keeping its eyes open. Mike Jr.’s arrival as the chosen son of his Chicago alderman dad, replacing the state rep who “unexpectedly” chose to retire between the primary and the general election stunk to high heaven. And like every story concerning Democrats and the state house, this one had Mike Madigan’s power-grabbing fingers wrapped firmly around the neck, and the notion, of actual democracy. Or what passes for it in these parts. Having recycled all that history, we actually come today to note that Zalewski the Younger has grown to be a decent state representative for Brookfield and Riverside. He seems to grasp the severity of our state’s self-created budget collapse, the intractable aspects of our overwhelming and every day more overwhelming pension debts. Which makes it good news that he has been appointed chair of the House Revenue Committee. It also puts in sharp relief the inevitable question. Does he have the intestinal fortitude to stand up to Madigan and bring the House to the table for genuine political compromise on budget issues. In recent weeks, we have seen Senate Democrats and Republicans find common ground in this absurd stalemate. There has been give and take, a suggested process to move forward. What has been missing is Gov. Bruce Rauner kissing both sides in the Senate full on the lips with thanks for giving him a face-saving path ahead. And also missing has been any indication that Madigan gives a rat’s-ass about anything other than maintaining his power base for his own peculiar satisfaction. Nine years ago, on your arrival, Rep. Zalewski, we called you a hack for your method of achieving perpetual office. You’ve proven to be somewhat better than a hack. But now, with another step on the ladder of power in Springfield, it becomes more incumbent that you use that power for actual good. It is time for some Democrat to tell Madigan that enough is enough, that politicians truly have to solve problems for real people back home. Rep. Zalewski, that Democrat ought to be you.
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Do you recall the Big Snow of ’67?
f you remember the big snow of 1967 then you are also admitting to being over 50, which is okay. When the papers reminded us that it was 50 years ago that we were blanketed in the white stuff and that we have not seen another snowstorm quite like that since, it made me realize it was one of those events that you say to yourself, “Where was I when it happened?” Here’s my story: We were living with my parents on Selborne Road and the parents of a 2-year-old, Michael. My father had managed to get the Cadillac out of the garage and set off for work. He was able to get somewhere close to his office on 12th and Blue Island before getting stuck and walked the rest of the way. He called home and stated he would be staying downtown. Good move. Husband Joe didn’t even make it out of the driveway; he took a snow day. We went outside and shoveled some, but there was no place to throw it. So we decided Mother Nature sent it and she would get rid of it. We settled in. There was nothing we could do about it anyway. Mom became very inventive with
meals. Always having tuna on hand and numerous canned goods, she was clever that way; no starving at our house. We decided to put Michael in the sled and trudge down to Ernie’s little store on Northgate Court. Ernie had been able to get a milk delivery but would only sell it to those who had children, so dragging Michael along, we qualified. Thanks, Ernie. On the way, we saw more of our neighbors than we’d seen for days — all out shoveling and actually kind of enjoying the time off. Riverside had a picture-postcard look, and it’s nicer to remember than to live through again. Once every 50 years is enough. The Tribune pictures of cars stranded all over and every which way was not pleasant but the memory of a little boy bundled in his snowsuit carrying a little snow shovel next to snow drifts that were higher than he is a good memory. Oops! Last week’s column on Bill Perkins should have read “he was selected Speaker of the Illinois Third House by his lobbying peers,” not Speaker of the House, although he would have been a good one. Like to keep my facts accurate.
JOANNE KOSEY
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Missing the memo I am so irate, I find it nearly impossible to keep steady hands while typing this complaint. Today, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017, I attempted to buy postage stamps at approximately 4 p.m. Upon arrival at the North Riverside Post Office, a mail clerk, Pam, was assisting a customer. I asked if I could buy stamps. She said the post office was closed. I asked why. Her response: “Read the memo.” I didn’t quite understand what she meant by “Read the memo.” I, therefore, asked her again why the post office was closed and most sarcastically she said, “Read the memo!” Not only was she sarcastic, but her demeanor was dreadful, obnoxious and downright nasty. What has happened to common courtesy? Good manners? Patience? Understanding? Common Sense? Civility? Consideration? Kindness? I, too, serve the public and attempt to exercise refinement, sensitivity, discretion, friendliness and respect toward my patrons. I contend that practicing the “Golden Rule” invites, encourages and fosters good will. Likewise, negative behavior invites a negative retort. Apparently, Miss Pam of the North Riverside Post Office did not this see this memo.
Barbara Silvestri
North Riverside
More propriety, please I believe in free speech and freedom of the press, but I also believe that editors like you need to be more judicious in how these things are reported. The Tim Inklebarger article on pages 1, 6 & 7 last week shocked and disappointed me in its blatant use of obscenities both in the photo on page 1 and in the story on page 6. I would think that your standards about what should and should not be printed would at least be as high as the dailies. The use of words normally considered obscene to identify private body parts is not, to my mind, the job of newspapers. That’s what asterisks are for. Also, this is supposed to be a media for Riverside and Brookfield, and the three-page article in question only referenced one participant from our township. Thank the Lord she was not identified as one of the profaners. Regardless of your personal political leanings, your job as editor needs to be done with more propriety.
Tom Higgins
North Riverside
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When politicians ignore the law, everyone loses
n 1999, the funding level for the North Riverside Firefighters Pension Fund was 105 percent. In other words, the fund was running a surplus, well above levels recommended by the Illinois Department of Insurance and other reputable pension fund analysts. Today, the funding level for the fund is 30 percent, more than two-thirds less than it was 18 years ago and critically below any reputable pension fund recommendation. This is no accounting sleight-of-hand. The politicians who control North Riverside’s municipal budget process are guilty of financial malfeasance to a degree that borders on criminal negligence. Basic arithmetic provides the answer if we simply examine the decade from 2003 through 2012. During that 10-year period the village of North Riverside failed to authorize over $4.7 million as required by law. They simply allocated that money elsewhere and ignored state statute. Worse, while the village’s pension contributions fell far short of its legal responsibilities in five of the 10 fiscal years, in the remaining five years the politicians did not contribute a single penny of funding to the firefighter retirement plan. Since then, Village President Hubert Hermanek Jr. and his political allies have
ignored orders by the Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) and the Illinois Labor Relations Board (ILRB) to comply with Illinois law. Each time Mayor Hermanek and his allies have been rejected in their claims that the village can’t keep up with pension costs. Why? Because their objections are baseless. Indeed, the board’s last excuse, filed before the Illinois First Appellate Court in December, contended that the village couldn’t afford pension contributions as a result of the world financial meltdown of 2008. The court virtually laughed Hermanek and his cohorts out of the chambers by pointing out that in 2005 and 2006 — well before the Great Recession — the village board failed to contribute even a dime to the firefighter pension fund. This village board’s blatant disregard for the law should infuriate every citizen taxpayer of North Riverside. In his attempt to run out the clock on Illinois pension law and the very provisions of the Illinois Constitution that safeguard public safety officer pensions, Mayor Hermanek and his political allies are spinning the meter on residents of their village. Meanwhile, Mr. Hermanek has decided
to fill a long-vacant fire department administrative position with a retired firefighter from Broadview. Thomas Gaertner, who retired in 2015 with an $84,700 annual pension after serving 29 years with the Broadview Fire Department, has been hired as North Riverside’s deputy fire chief. Gaertner’s annual salary, in a job that went unfilled for six years, is reported to be $84,000. Priorities, anyone? A village that claims poverty when it comes to fulfilling its legal pension funding obligations for public safety officers is moved to hire a shiny new bureaucrat to direct the same firefighters whose retirement plans have been funded with pennies on the dollar — if at all. Lastly, it is important to know Mayor Hermanek and his political cohorts have treated each other’s public pensions with much more generosity. While they thumbed their noses at the law that requires them to fund public safety officer pensions, they chose to dutifully fund their own benefits to the maximum levels allowed by law. During the 17 years North Riverside has caused its firefighter pension fund to
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plummet from 105 percent to 30 percent of full funding, its politicians fully funded the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund for its other employees. We don’t question the village’s commitment to its hard-working people who serve in public works and office roles. But we would like to know why Mayor Hermanek and his political allies would willfully and unlawfully work to destroy the retirement security of their police and firefighters. Pat Devaney is president of the Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois.
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Della Svoboda (nee Griffith), 87, of North Riverside and formerly of Berwyn, died on Jan. 29, 2017. Born on Dec. 5, 1929, she was the former owner of Bob’s Food and Liquor, Bob’s Office Restaurant, Downers Grove Travel Agency, and North Riverside Service. Della was the wife of the late Robert “Bob” A. Svoboda Sr.; mother of Gale M. Elva Rowland (nee Ohotzke), 90, of (Paul) Foster, Jo Ann (Mario) Cavaliere, Jo- Brookfield, died on Jan. 25, 2017. Born on seph R. (Lisa) Svoboda and Robert A. (Dar- Jan. 5, 1927, she was a secretary at a legal lene) Svoboda Jr.; grandmother of Rebecca firm. Zacha, Elizabeth Foster, Jena Cavaliere, Elva is survived by her children, Pamela Jacqueline (Latimer) Le Marier, Samuel Rowland, Gail (Dr. Kevin) Sherin and David Svoboda, Michael Cavaliere, Mitchell Svo- (Joanie) Rowland; and her grandchildren, boda, Allison Svoboda, Jeremy Svoboda, Christopher (Carolina) Rowland, Grace James Svoboda and the late Mario Cava- Sherin, Amanda Rowland, Daniel Sherin, liere Jr.; great-grandmother of Christopher Melody Rowland and Jennifer Sherin. She Cavaliere, Alisia Le Marier, Emilia Zacha, was preceded in death by her husband, LesJayden Cavaliere, Tyler Le Marier, Jelena lie E. Rowland. Montero, Colton Porter, Vincent Porter and Visitation is on Friday, Feb. 3 from 3 until Kristian Le Marier; sister of Joe Griffith, 8 p.m. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 Bill Griffith, Barbara Cavanaugh, the late W. 31st St. in Brookfield. She will lie in state Jerry Griffith, and Eleanor Gillespie-Caon Saturday, Feb. 4 from 10:30 a.m. until Traditional Funerals • Cremation • Personalized Service viale; and aunt to many nieces and neph- time of service, 11 a.m., at St. Michael LuPre-planning • Online Memorials • Life Tribute DVD ews. theran Church, 500 E. 31st St. in LaGrange Visitation2447 is on Friday, Feb., 3, 10:30 a.m. Park, followed by interment at Bethania S. DesPlaines Ave. • North Riverside, IL. 60546 to 11:30 a.m., at Hitzeman Funeral Home Cemetery. The family appreciates memoriwww.kuratkonosek.com Ltd., 9445 W. 31st (708) St. in 447-2500 Brookfield. •Fuals to St. Michael Lutheran Church.
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Bulldogs playing for pride
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RBHS hoops hopes for strong finish to season By LAUREN RECCHIA
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lthough it has been a subpar season for the Riverside-Brookfield High School boys basketball team, the emergence of junior guard Ryan Cicenas has been a bright spot. The 6-foot-3 shooting guard actually made an impact last season as a promising sophomore, however, this season Cicenas has improved even more as the team’s second best player after senior star Jalen Clanton. Trailing Immaculate Conception 60-51 with 33 seconds left during Friday’s Metro Suburban Conference game, Cicenas came up clutch for the Bulldogs. He made a pair of 3-pointers to pull RBHS within 60-57. Although the visiting Knights ultimately earned a 62-57 victory, Cicenas’ late game spurt represented the competitive spirit the Bulldogs have shown all season. “We stayed in the game the whole time and nobody was ever down,” Cicenas said. “We weren’t doing much offensively in the first half, but we came out in the second half and started moving the ball around. We also started playing a lot better on defense in this game.” Cicenas led RBHS with 19 points, while Clanton made an impact all over the court with 16 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. Senior guard Jalen Brooks had nine points and sophomore guard Zach Vaia chipped in six. Cicenas finished with five 3-pointers, the first occurring with the Bulldogs trailing 2920 early in the third quarter. After Alex Meurer made a pair of free
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Junior guard Ryan Cicenas has emerged as a reliable scorer and playmaker for RBHS. (Left) Senior swingman Jalen Brooks has been another steady contributor for the Bulldogs.
throws to build the Knights’ lead to 3123, the Bulldogs responded with a 6-0 run capped off by a basket from the right side by Brooks draw Bulldogs within two, 31-29. Clanton kept the momentum on the Bulldogs’ side by draining a trey at the buzzer to tie the game at 35-35 after three quarters.
Clanton would later drain a three-pointer of his own at the buzzer to tie the game at 35 at the end of the third quarter. “We moved the ball around and passed it more,” Cicenas said. “The faster ball movement got us more open shots in the second half.” At the start of the fourth quarter, Clanton scored again giving RBHS its first lead at 3735. IC tied the score 37-37 on its next possession and outscored the Bulldogs 25-20 en route to victory. “We played tough,” RBHS coach Tom McCloskey said. “Ryan hit some big shots for us. We hit some big shots and IC hit some big shots. In the end, we just couldn’t get over the hump. “The loss tonight was tonight. We just have to keep playing for pride and do the best we can for every game the rest of the way.” On the following night, the Bulldogs lost to St. Joseph 53-40 at the annual “Night of
Hoops” hosted by Batavia High School. Clanton paced RBHS with 16 points and five assists. Cicenas contributed 11 points. While a 16th straight conference title appears doubtful for the Bulldogs (8-11), a strong finish to the regular season in order to build momentum for the playoffs remains a priority. “Right now, the conference race is close between a lot of teams,” Cicenas said. “We are slipping behind a little bit, but we aren’t giving up. We just have to win and finish the season on a high note.” Looking ahead, the Bulldogs only graduate two players in Clanton and Brooks this year. The return of Cicenas, Vaia, AJ Meindl and Devin Moody, plus other varsity returners bodes well for RBHS. Currently 16-1, the sophomore team should provide additional reinforcements for varsity next winter. “Jalen Brooks and I go way back,” Clanton said. “He has gotten a lot better since when we were younger. All the other players have shown progress as well.” RBHS is on the road this weekend with games Friday at Illiana Christian (7:30 p.m.) and Saturday at Fenwick (5:30 p.m.).
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Weimer headed to gymnastics sectional RBHS third at Hinsdale Central; several gymnasts could reach sectionals at-large By BILL STONE
and could have others reaching sectionals at-large. Also competing were freshman Sydney Lindenberg, senior Campbell Hayes and Riverside-Brookfield senior gymjunior Katie Polanski as allnast Olivia Weimer nearly didn’t arounders, junior Amelia compete as an all-arounder at the Huebner on two events and Hinsdale Central Regional Monday. freshmen Amber O’Brien Now she will again next week in and Sofia Perry. her first trip to sectionals. “That was awesome (for Weimer automatically earned inWeimer). She’s a senior so dividual berths for the Oswego Secgood to see her do that,” tional Feb. 9 with top-five finishes RBHS coach Karyn Domzalin the four-team field. ski said. “Bars was our best Leaving the awards podium elatso far. Floor we hit pretty ed for taking fifth on floor exercise well. Vault I think was our (9.0) with her first 9.0, Weimer was highest all year.” summoned back for fifth in allTo maximize the team around (33.075). OLIVIA WEIMER score, O’Brien initially was “I didn’t think they called my RBHS senior in the bars lineup instead of name because I was so stunned for Weimer. making it on floor,” Weimer said. “I “It was a yesterday at the was really surprised but so happy because I’ve been working so hard this sea- gym decision. Because (Weimer) was a senior, why not give her the chance (at allson.” The Bulldogs (130.40) finished third around)?” Domzalski said.
“(O’Brien) willingly let me have her spot. It was sweet of her,” Weimer said. Great floor put Weimer over the top. She showed off her recently improved tumbling pass as the event’s final competitor. “That actually helped because I had so much adrenaline,” Weimer said. “I knew that I just had the right spirit going into (regionals) and the right teammates and a lot of help from my coaches.” Lindenberg was sixth on uneven bars (8.2) and Polanski seventh on vault (8.625). Polanski (32.55) and Hayes (32.45) also have at-large chances in all-around. Lindenberg scored 8.7 Jan. 25 but said this was her best bars performance. “My form was a lot cleaner and I didn’t have as much room for deductions,” Lindenberg said. “I’m just really excited to see what ends up happening (for sectionals).
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“I didn’t think they called my name because I was so stunned for making it on the floor.”
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Senior Campbell Hayes performs on beam for RBHS.
RBHS steals win against Fenton in girls hoops Bloom and Hoyd combine for 12 steals as Bulldogs score 27 points off turnovers
By MARTY FARMER Sports Editor
While Riverside-Brookfield seniors Sam Bloom and Lyndsey Hoyd are known for their offensive prowess, the all-court guards get it done defensively as well. Bloom had a game-high eight steals and Hoyd added four as RBHS topped Fenton 50-40 in Metro Suburban Conference action Jan. 26. The Bulldogs scored 27 points off turnovers and also had 11 second chance points against the Bison. Bloom also led RBHS in scoring with 19 points and pulled down six rebounds. Hoyd scored eight points and senior forward Maggie Shereck contributed eight points and five steals. In a 62-48 win over Immaculate Conception earlier last week, Bloom filled the stat sheet with 23 points, six rebounds and five steals. Hoyd (11 points) and sophomore forward Maddie Meehan (9 points, 6 steals, 4 rebounds) also played well. Shereck recorded a double-double with 10 points and 15 rebounds. RBHS (19-8, 7-3 Metro Suburban Conference) hosts Illiana Christian Thursday, Feb. 2 at 7 p.m.
Fenwick boys basketball Although Fenwick took two of three games against St. Joseph last season, the Chargers
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Fenwick senior Jamal Nixon scored 13 points in a 66-51 win over St. Joseph. won the game that mattered the most. St. Joseph withstood Mike Smith’s 34 points to upset the top-seeded Friars 59-55 in the Westinghouse Sectional title game last year. Last Friday, however, was a different story as Fenwick resumed its winning ways against
the Chargers with a 66-51 victory in Westchester. Four players scored in double figures for the Friars, led by junior guard Sam Daniels and freshman guard DJ Steward with 17 points apiece. Senior forward/center Mike O’Laughlin (14 points) and senior swingman Jamal Nixon (13 points highlighted by a first-half dunk) also contributed for the victors. Fenwick controlled the game from start to finish with a 20-10 advantage after one quarter and 43-21 halftime lead. Although he suited up, senior point guard Jacob Keller didn’t play due to a (foot injury/bone bruise). The Friars (16-4, 7-0 CCL North) will host DePaul Prep Friday at 7 p.m. and RiversideBrookfield Saturday at 6 p.m.
IHSA sectionals. The Friars will host both of those events. On Senior Night, the 200-yard medley relay of Ben Lulich, Dan Lynch, Kevin Finn and Conor Hendzel finished first with a time of 1 minute, 42.76 seconds in the second race of the night. In the 200 freestyle relay, Hendzel, Kyle Poland, Lynch and Liam Hutchinson won their race with a time of 1:29.61. The Friars completed a sweep of the relay titles when the quartet of Matt Hoban, Hendzel, Poland and Hutchinson recorded a time of 3:17.28 in the 400 freestyle relay. In the individual events, Lulich touched the wall at 58.44 to win the 100-yard backstroke. Hutchinson earned a pair of runnerup results in the 200 freestyle (1:45.27) and 500 free (4:49.44). Hoban placed second in the 200 individual medley (2:10.35) and third in the 500 free (5:06.55). In the 100 breaststroke, Luis Murphy swam a time of 1:06.25 to place second. Lynch placed third in the 200 free (2:12.58) and 100 breaststroke (1:06.49).
Fenwick boys swimming
RBHS boys swimming
The Fenwick High School boys swimming team took first in all three relay races against visiting Brother Rice and St. Ignatius on Jan. 24. The sweep set the tone for a celebratory Senior Night for Fenwick, which now turns its attention to the MCAC tournament and
The Bulldogs wrapped up the regular season with a win against Latin to finish 6-2 in dual meets. Joey Rosa, Michael Georgopoulos, Jacob Ringo, Scott Russell and Drew Wenig were honored on Senior Night at RBHS. RBHS will compete at the Independent Conference Invite on Saturday, Feb. 4 at 1 p.m.
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The Village of Oak Park will receive sealed proposals at the Office of the Village Engineer, 201 South Boulevard, Oak Park, Illinois 60302, until 10:00 a.m. on Thursday February 16, 2017 and at that time will be publicly opened and read aloud for the following Village Project: 17-4, ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS. In general, the improvements consist of the removal of the existing alley pavements and garage aprons; installation of storm sewers and drainage structures; installation of concrete alley pavements and garage aprons; parkway restoration; and all appurtenant work thereto. Plans and proposal forms may be obtained from the office of the Village Engineer starting on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at 4:00 pm. A non-refundable deposit of $50 is required for each set of plans and specifications. The Village of Oak Park reserves the right to issue plans and specifications only to those contractors deemed qualified. No bid documents will be issued after 4:00 p.m. on the working day preceding the date of bid opening.
All prospective bidders must prove they are pre-qualified by the Illinois Department of Transportation before receiving bid documents. This project is financed with local Village funds and federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and thus is subject to all federal rules, regulations and guidelines, including Davis-Bacon and Related Acts, Section 3, and Equal Opportunity requirements. Locally funded phases of the project are subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, 820 ILCS 130/0.01 et seq. THE VILLAGE OF OAK PARK Bill McKenna Village Engineer Published in Wednesday Journal 2/1/2017
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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number D17149235 on January 10, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of WW CONSULTING SERVICES with the business located at: 740 E 160 ST, SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: CHRISTOPHER WALKER 740 E 160 ST SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473. Published in Wednesday Journal 1/18, 1/25, 2/1/2017
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The Village of Oak Park will receive sealed bids at the Public Works Service Center, 201 South Blvd., Oak Park, Illinois 60302, until 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 24th, 2017 for the following:
The Village of Oak Park will hold an open house public meeting to discuss and seek input on upgrades and improvements being studied for Lake Street from Harlem Avenue to Austin Boulevard:
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Village of Oak Park Public Works Center Fleet Shop Electrical and Lighting Upgrades Proposal Number: 17-112 Issuance Date: 2/1/17
DATE: February 8, 2017 TIME: 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. LOCATION: Oak Park Village Hall Council Chambers 123 Madison Street Oak Park, IL 60302
Bid forms may be obtained from the Public Works Customer Service Center by calling 708358-5700 or by stopping by the office located at 201 South Blvd., Oak Park, Illinois between the hours of 7:30am and 4:00pm. The Village of Oak Park reserves the right to issue bid documents and specifications only to those vendors deemed qualified. No bid documents will be issued after 4:00 p.m. on the working day preceding the date of bid opening. THE VILLAGE OF OAK PARK Published in Wednesday Journal 2/1/2017
LEGAL NOTICE The Village of Oak Park will receive sealed proposals at the Public Works Service Center, 201 South Boulevard, Oak Park, Illinois 60302, until 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 17, 2017 for the following PROPOSAL # 17-109 2017 PARKWAY TREE WATERING
Proposal forms may be obtained at http://www.oak-park.us/bid or from the Public Works Customer Service Center by calling 708358-5700 or by stopping by the office located at 201 South Boulevard, Oak Park, Illinois between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The Village of Oak Park reserves the right to issue proposal documents and specifications only to those vendors deemed qualified. No proposal documents will be issued after 4:00 p.m. on the working day preceding the date of proposal opening. The Village of Oak Park Published in Wednesday Journal 2/1/2017
Exhibits will be on display showing current information regarding the project related to resurfacing, reconstruction, traffic and pedestrian planning, streetscape enhancements, and utility work. Members of the public are invited to attend at any time during the two and a half hour time period to view project information and speak with Village of Oak Park staff and consultants working on the planning and design project. For more information, please contact Byron Kutz, Village of Oak Park Assistant Engineer, at (708) 358-5729 or bkutz@oak-park.us. The meeting is accessible to individuals with disabilities. For questions about accessibility or to request an accommodation, please contact the ADA Coordinator at (708) 358-5430 or by email at adacoordinator@oakpark.us at least 48 hours before the meeting. Persons planning to attend who will need a sign language interpreter or similar accommodations can call the TTY/ TTD number at (800) 526-0844 or 711. TTY users who speak Spanish may call (800) 5010864 or 711. For Telebraille, dial (877) 526-6670 or 711. Requests should be made at least five days prior to the meeting. More information about the project is posted at www.oak-park. us/lakestreetimprovements. Published in Wednesday Journal 1/25, 2/1/2017
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D17149360 on January 20, 2017 Under the Assumed Business Name of BENSFIELD FOUNDATION with the business located at: 8130 W 27TH ST, NORTH RIVERSIDE, IL 60546. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: THOMAS BENSFIELD 8130 W 27TH ST NORTHRIVERSIDE, IL 60546. Published in Landmark 1/25, 2/1, 2/8/2017
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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 evening, February 15, 2017 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. 02-17-Z: 1171 S. Grove Avenue, Mark Meagher
Mark Meagher, Owner and Applicant, requests that a variation be granted from Section 3.5.4 (B) (1) of the Zoning Ordinance, which section requires a front yard setback of not less than 20 feet for the principal structure, to permit the demolition of the existing principal building, which is currently located approximately 17 feet from the front lot line, and the rebuilding of the principal structure approximately 17 feet from the front lot line. Those property owners within 500 feet of the Subject Property and those persons with a special interest beyond that of the general public (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Interested Partiesâ&#x20AC;?) wishing to cross-examine witnesses must complete and file an appearance with original signatures with the Village Clerk not later than 5:00 PM on the business day preceding the public 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 Officer at 708.358.5449.
DATED AT OAK PARK, ILLINOIS, this 1st Day of February, 2017 Published in Wednesday Journal 2/1/2017
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO VENDORS The Executive Board of the West Central Consolidated Communications (WC3) is accepting proposals for: Fiber Optic Connectivity Sealed proposals will be accepted until 1:30PM CDT, Friday, February 24, 2017 at the WC3 Consortium Hall, at which time they will be publicly opened and read in the Board Room. Proposal specifications will be available on Monday, January 30, 2017, after 2:00PM. RFP specifications will be available at: WC3 Offices and North Riverside Police Station 2359 Des Plaines Ave Riverside, IL 60546 To obtain RFP specifications please email Jason Rodgers at jrodgers@northriverside-il.org. Direct any questions to Jason Rodgers, Executive Director of WC3 at jrodgers@northriverside-il.org Published in RB Landmark 2/01/2017
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE INTENT OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF FOREST PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT 91, COOK COUNTY TO TRANSFER MONEY FROM THE TRANSPORTATION FUND TO THE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE FUND
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall, 517 Desplaines Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois, the Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing to consider a map amendment to re-zone from current B-2 to Residential zoning to permit a townhome PUD at the property legally described as follows:
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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Education of Forest Park School District 91, Cook County, Illinois will hold a public hearing on the 9th day of February, 2017, at 6:30 P.M. The hearing will be held at the District Office, 424 Des Plaines Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois, 60130. The purpose of the hearing will be to receive public comments on the proposal to transfer money from the transportation fund to the operations and maintenance fund of the School District. By order of the Board of Education of Forest Park School District 91, Cook County, Illinois. DATED this 1st day of February, 2017. Kim Rostello, Board Secretary Published in Forest Park Review 02/01/2017
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: D17149331 on January 19, 2017 Under the Assumed Business Name of STRIVE STRATEGIES with the business located at: 82 SOUTH LA GRANGE ROAD SUITE 204, LAGRANGE, IL 60525. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: DENNIS W COOK 82 SOUTH LA GRANGE ROAD SUITE 204 LAGRANGE, IL 60525.
LOTS 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, AND 22 IN BLOCK 4 IN THE SOUTH ADDITION TO HARLEM, BEING A SUBDIVIDION OF THE EAST HALF OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS (EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PORTION CONDEMED FOR STREET PURPOSES IN CASE NO. 96150527 DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 22; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 02 SECONDS WEST (ASSUMED) 5.00 FEET ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT; THENCE NORTH 44 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 20 SECONDS EAST 7.07 FEET TO THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF HARLEM AVENUE (ILLINOIS ROUTE 43); THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 23 SECONDS EAST 5.00 FEET ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO SAID POINT OF BEGINNING). The applicant is Mariano Mollo 7415 W. Madison St. Forest Park Il. 60130 Common Address: 949 S Harlem, Forest Park, IL 60130 Parcel Index Numbers: 15-13-415-029, 030, 031, 032 Signed: Austin Zimmer, Chairman Zoning Board of Appeals
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday February 21, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Village Hall, 517 Desplaines Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois, the Village of Forest Park Zoning Board of lage of Forest Park Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a Public Hearing regarding a request for a text amendment to amend Section 9-4C- 1 of the Zoning Ordinance to provide as a permitted use in the DBD Downtown Business District Zoning District, “Shared Office Spaces”, or other such designation and definition as may be necessary. The applicant is the Village of Forest Park, 517 Desplaines, Forest Park, IL 60130. Signed: Austin Zimmer, Chairman Zoning Board of Appeals Published in Forest Park Review 02/01/2017
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF MARGARETTE STOILJKOVIC, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF MARGARETTE STOILJKOVIC, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF MARGARETTE STOILJKOVIC, DECEASED, ELENA STOILJKOVIC AKA ELENA M. STOILJKOVIC, IVAN STOILJKOVIC, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC, WILLIAM BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF MARGARETTE STOILJKOVIC, DECEASED Defendants 16 CH 04550 1180 S. Scoville Ave. Oak Park, IL 60304 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment
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of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 6, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 7, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1180 S. Scoville Ave., Oak Park, IL 60304 Property Index No. 16-18-427-0160000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $354,975.58. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the
purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 606064650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 4221754 CookPleadings@hsbattys. com Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 16 CH 04550 TJSC#: 3614040 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. I712537
sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-05071. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-16-05071 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 006281 TJSC#: 36-13934 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. I712981
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff, vs. WILLIAM KAHN; CHRISTINE KAHN; FIRST MERCHANTS BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 9486 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 28, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-01-407-002-0000. Commonly known as 939 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305. 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. 16-018353 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.REBECCA MURRAY, DEREK MURRAY, THE 148-150 NORTH AUSTIN CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, LVNV FUNDING LLC Defendants 16 CH 006281 11 RANDOLPH STREET UNIT #6A OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 28, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 2, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11 RANDOLPH STREET UNIT #6A, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-08-317-024-1016. 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, including the Judicial
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.SHERRI LASKO, HARBOR FINANCIAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION F/K/A NEW AMERICA FINANCIAL, INC., CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CAPITAL ONE BANK, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO GREAT AMERICAN FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, ASSOCIATED BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO GREAT AMERICAN FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION Defendants 12 CH 41397 401 SOUTH MAPLE AVENUE Oak Park, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 13, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 23, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 401 SOUTH MAPLE AVENUE, Oak Park, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-07-321-019-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $473,172.93. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential
Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS
AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 2911717 For information call between the hours of 1pm–3pm. Please refer to file number 15-076981. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs. com Attorney File No. 15-076981 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 12 CH 41397 TJSC#: 37635 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. I713028
any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-04652. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-16-04652 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 006865 TJSC#: 36-12688 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. I713183
JAMISON, STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, CITY OF CHICAGO, MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC Defendants 11 CH 25850 841 N. Lombard Ave. 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 May 19, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 13, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 841 N. Lombard Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-05303-023-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $487,146.09. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the
purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 606064650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER,
BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 4221754 CookPleadings@hsbattys. com Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 11 CH 25850 TJSC#: 3611955 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. I713178
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.JOYCE MORRIS, OAK PARK TERRACE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, 914 N. AUSTIN CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 006865 914 N. AUSTIN BLVD. UNIT #B2 OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 19, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 1, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 914 N. AUSTIN BLVD. UNIT #B2, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-05-320-040-1009. 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, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by
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