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ELECTION
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Brookfield eyes tax delinquent properties PAGE 4
See our candidate endorsements PAGE 11 Where to vote PAGE 19
Longtime RBHS department heads step down PAGE 7
North Riverside fire privatization dealt another blow Appeals court affirms circuit court ruling on jurisdiction By BOB UPHUES Editor
A 2014 bid to have a Cook County Circuit Court judge declare the village of North Riverside had a right to unilaterally terminate its contract with union firefighters fizzled on March 15 when the Illinois Court of Appeals upheld the circuit court’s ruling that it had no jurisdiction over the matter. In an eight-page ruling handed down by a panel of three appellate court judges, Justice Terrence J. Lavin wrote that the village’s argument that it was merely raising a legal question about its right to end a collectively bargained contract with firefighters was “patently disingenuous.” Rather, the appellate court ruled, the circuit court “properly dismissed the village’s complain. As exclusive jurisdiction lies with the [Illinois Labor Relations] Board.” It’s not clear exactly whether or when the matter will end up as the subject of binding arbitration in front of the Illinois Labor Relations Board. But, North Riverside Mayor Hubert Hermanek Jr. told the Landmark in a phone interview that the March 15 decision would not be appealed to the Illinois Supreme Court and that the suit filed in Cook County Circuit Court is now dead. “I really believe this thing should be resolved,” Hermanek said. See PRIVATIZATION on page 10
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PACKING THE PLACE: Students packed the atrium at Riverside-Brookfield High School on March 15, staging a sit-in to protest the school’s board’s decision not to rehire social studies teacher Jill Musil.
RBHS teacher out, touching off protest
Students stage sit-in after board votes to not renew popular instructor By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter
Last week was one of the more emotional ones in recent history at Riverside- Brookfield High School. On March 14, the District 208 Board
of Education voted unanimously not to renew the teaching contract of popular social studies teacher Jill Musil, denying her tenure and effectively ending her teaching career at RBHS at the end of the current school year. The school board, following the rec-
ommendation of Superintendent Kevin Skinkis and Principal Kristin Smetana, stated Musil had not acted professionally in dealings with administrators, community members, and students. See PROTEST on page 8
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St. Louise delivers a spoonful of local magic Parish’s ‘Players’ breathe new life into ‘Mary Poppins’
By JACKIE GLOSNIAK Contributing Reporter
The film Mary Poppins may have first charmed audiences more than 50 years ago, but this spring, a group of area actors is getting ready to entertain local audiences young and old with a fresh spin on the classic production. The St. Louise Players, the parish-based theater group at St. Louise de Marillac Parish in LaGrange Park, has been working since fall to bring the beloved show to the stage with the talents of actors, set designers and production assistants from the parish and neighboring communities. “The stage play, in my opinion, is just so much better than the movie,” said choreographer and Brookfield resident Julie Kucko, who has been involved with the Players for years. “You have more characters, you have some of the same standard songs and also
some new ones.” Fellow Brookfield resident and director Barb Molina said the Players are happy to bring the lively performance to audiences looking for good old fashioned entertainment. “Everybody loves tap dancing, and Julie has done an amazing job choreographing and teaching people who had never tap danced before,” Molina said. “‘Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious’ is a show stopper and the audience will be blown away,” she added. “And, we’ve added a few little extra things, too, to make it our own and make it special.” For their production, the Players are doing the Broadway choreography as opposed to the choreography from the 1964 Disney film. Additionally, the Players, who do a production once a year, pride themselves on bringing big-name shows to the small-town stage on tight budgets and stretched resources. “We do a very good job with limited re-
sources [and] a smaller stage than most community theaters, but we really use ingenuity and creativity and just a lot of devoted, talented volunteers that make the magic happen,” Molina said. For this show, Molina said the group had to get creative in creating special effects, like Mary Poppins pulling a coat rack out of a carpetbag. “Ours is no church basement show,” Kucko added. “Barb and I have worked hard with our committee and our cast and crew and we’ve raised the bar every year higher and higher.” Mary Poppins will be performed at the St. Louise de Marillac Parish Center, 1125 Harrison Ave., from March 24-26 and March 31-April 2. Friday and Saturday shows start at 7 p.m. and Sunday shows begin at 2 p.m. Admission is $13 for adults, $11 for seniors and $7 for children 12 and under. For tickets and information, visit www.SLMparish.org.
Former RBHS chief named Principal of the Year Baldermann lauded for work at Westmont High School By BOB SKOLNIK
what we’ve done here,” Baldermann said. “I think the years at RB, there was a lot of great things that happened. I’m really Former Riverside-Brookfield excited that what we’ve done at High School Superintendent/ Westmont has been recognized.” Principal Jack Baldermann has As he did at RBHS, Balderbeen named the Illinois High mann has boosted Westmont’s School Principal of the Year by rankings by adding Advanced the Illinois High School PrinciPlacement courses and dramatipals Association. Baldermann, who left RBHS JACK BALDERMANN cally boosting enrollment in AP classes. in 2009 somewhat under a cloud, Westmont High School, a has resurrected his career at Westmont High School where he has been school of less than 500 students, now offers principal since 2012. Baldermann has always 19 AP classes compared to the five or six AP had a reputation as a charismatic, passion- classes it offered when Baldermann was ate educational leader, but he resigned from hired in 2012. The Washington Post High his position at RBHS a year after having a School rankings, which largely measures romantic relationship with a staff member the number of students taking AP classes, and shortly after allowing his administra- recently rated Westmont High School as the tive certification to lapse by not fulfilling most improved school in Illinois. continuing education requirements. “We went from a 10-year average of about He came to Westmont after working for 35 passed (AP) exams up to 241 last year,” two years as an administrator in Bridgeport, Baldermann said. “We went from average of Connecticut. He told the Landmark that he four AP Scholars a year and last year we had was honored to be named Principal of the 52. It’s not just the kids taking (AP Exams), Year. it’s the kids passing.” “I’m really grateful they’ve recognized Baldermann said that he is also proud of Contributing Reporter
increasing Westmont’s graduation rate. “Over the last four years we’ve had 100 percent for our African-American and Latino students so we’re very proud of that,” Baldermann said. “We’ve only had three students drop out in the last four years.” In his eight years at RBHS, Baldermann recruited many excellent teachers and boosted RBHS’s reputation, mostly based on a vast expansion of AP. He also boosted the graduation rate and started a since-disbanded environmental education program in conjunction with the Brookfield Zoo. “I’m very proud of the accomplishments at RB,” Baldermann said. “Between the graduation rate and the Advanced Placement program and the rankings and the test scores and a lot of very innovative programs, the relationship that we shared with the teachers’ union and the board, there was a lot of positives there.” Baldermann was asked whether he feels vindicated by receiving the Principal of the Year award. “I don’t think in those terms,” Baldermann said. “It was tough the way things ended up, but I really am a person who tries to look forward.”
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Hauser Food Drive runs through April 28
or the 46th year running, Hauser Junior High School students are collecting non-perishable foods for their annual food drive. Those who have lived in the area for a long time can remember when “Mr. B,” aka Butch Berwanger, led the drive with the students around the Christmas holidays and the elaborate displays of the packages set up in the school auditorium before the Salvation Army would arrive to pick up the food. A couple of years ago, the PTO took over the event and moved it to the spring. The 2017 Canned Food Drive kicked off on March 20 and will continue until April 28. The goal is to collect 35,000 cans/packages of non-perishable food. Last year, the drive brought in 29,300 cans, which were divided between the Salvation Army and the Riverside Township Food Pantry. Students incentives are being provided by Dunkin’ Donuts and Chick-Fil-A to bring in money and canned goods. An
afterschool program, “canstruction,” will tapping into the creativity of students who will design sculptures to be assembled following the can collection. An example of the group’s creativity is currently on display at Aunt Diana’s Fudge Shop on East Burlington Street in Riverside. Toward the end of the drive, on April 22, Hauser’s PTO will host Community Day in the rear parking lot of the school. Everyone is invited to the event to donate food or cash, view the student-designed sculptures, listen to live music, have fun in the jump house, and enjoy hot dogs. It’s a great way to show your support for the students, who are learning the spirit of helping others. To learn more about the Canned Food Drive go to www.cheddarup.com/tabs/ hauser-canned-food-drive-60060. So when you do your grocery shopping, pick up an extra can or two or more, and be ready to do your part. Donations of money are also happily accepted. You “can” do this!
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Brookfield eyeing commercial, residential properties Village to explore using county’s no-cash bid program for acquisition By BOB UPHUES Editor
The village of Brookfield has set its sights on acquiring three parcels of land that have appeared on a preliminary list of properties eligible for Cook County’s No-Cash Bid Program. The county established the program more than a decade ago to help municipalities get tax-delinquent properties back on the tax rolls. On March 13, village officials announced they were seeking to begin the no-cash bid process to acquire two commercial properties on Ogden Avenue and a residential property on Henrietta Avenue.
According to a memo, discussed at the Brookfield Village Board’s committee of the whole meeting on March 13, the village will investigate acquiring 9400 Ogden Ave., formerly home to B&H Auto, which closed after the death of its owner in February, and 8834 Ogden Ave., formerly home to Weger Polishing Service. Both are tax-delinquent properties and lie within the village’s Ogden Avenue Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District, where officials are looking to spur redevelopment. “The properties are in a TIF, so they are, by definition, in a priority area for the village,” said Nick Greifer, Brookfield community and economic development director. “Even if it’s just a sliver, it helps us work with future developers and business owners who might want to invest here.” Greifer said controlling commercial properties make it easier for developers to See NO-CASH BID on page 10
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BIG WEEK
Get down to business
Bring your lunch and learn valuable strategies to help your small business succeed at Operations Financials, which is part of the Brookfield Public Library’s Lunch and Learn series on Friday, March 24 at noon. David Fadida, business analyst at Duman Entrepreneurship at JVS Chicago will discuss the nitty gritty of operations and financials for small businesses. Register to attend online at www. brookfieldlibrary.info or by phone at 7708485-6917.
March 22-29 Who ya gonna call?
North Riverside Parks and Recreation invites the family to a screening of the 2016 supernatural comedy Ghostbusters as part of their Free Popcorn and a Movie series on Friday, March 24 at 1 p.m. The PG-13 film stars Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones, who battle more than 1,000 ghosts that descend upon Times Square. Admission and refreshments are free, but pre-registration is suggested by calling 708442-5515.
Batter up!
Baseball writer Jared Wyllys presents “Writing for Baseball and Cubs 2017 Preview” on Wednesday, March 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the North Riverside Public Library, ary, 2400 Desplaines Ave. The program ogram is free. To sign up call 447-0869 -0869 or visit online at www.northriversidelibrary. thriversidelibrary. org/events.
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Take a trip back to radio’s golden age courtesy of the Riverside Township Radio Players on Friday, March 24 when they present “the Black Cat” from Candy Matson and “The Canterville Ghost” from Suspense. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Riverside Township Hall, 27 Riverside Road in Riverside. Admission is free. For more information visit www.riversidetownshipradioplayers.com or call Ellie Babka at 708-4428810.
And more Lyons Township High School girls badminton hosts an Orange Crush benefit on March 23 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the North campus Fieldhouse upper gyms, 100 S. Brainard Road in LaGrange. Those purchasing an Orange Crush T-shirt admitted free, otherwise $10 entry. Play badminton and enjoy music and refreshments. Proceeds benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Hauser Junior High, 65 Woodside Road in Riverside, invites the public to its spring musical The King and I, on Wednesday, March 22 and Thursday, March 23 at 7 p.m. Admission is free and open to all. North Riverside Parks and Rec hosts an informational seminar “Keeping Your Feet Healthy” by Dr. Wajahat Akhtar from Alpha Pain and Wellness Center on March 23 at 2 p.m. in the council room of the North Riverside Village Commons, 2401 Desplaines Ave. Registration is required. Call 708-442-5515. ■
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The Brookfield Jazz Society celebrates its 12th anniversary on Thursday, March 23 with a performance by the Ava Logan Quartet in the lower-level Jazz Room of Sawa’s Old Warsaw Restaurant, 9200 W. The Scottish Home, 2800 Desplaines Ave. in North Riverside, presents a Hand Massage “Touch” Therapy Workshop in Heritage Hall. The cost is $55 and includes a workbook, certificate of completion and a gift of Essential Oil. To RSVP call 708-447-5092. Riverside Arts Center, 32 E. Quincy St. in Riverside, presents “What the Cool Pigeon Knows,” a solo exhibition of works by painter Kevin Blake in the RAC’s FlexSpace gallery and “Resist the Urge to Press Forward,” a two-person show of sculpture and installations by Brent Fogt and Stacia Yeapanis in the Freeark Gallery through April 15. Admission is free. Gallery hours T, W, Th, Sat from 1 to 5 p.m. and Fridays from 1 to 4 p.m. Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd., hosts an exhibit of artwork by local artist Brittany Hanks. The exhibit runs through April. The library will also host “How To: Download eBooks and Stream Movies” on March 23 at 2 p.m. Call 708-485-6917. ■
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Doors open at 7 p.m. with music beginning at 7:15 p.m. sharp. There’s a minimum band donation of $10, and all are welcome to attend. North Riverside Library, 2400 Desplaines Ave., hosts Drop-in Open Play (ages 2 and up) on March 23 and 28 at 10:30 a.m. and Lego Club (1st grade+) March 22 at 3:30 p.m. Riverside Public Library, 1 Burling Road, will host “Tech to Go,” a hands-on demonstration on how to download movies, music and audiobooks onto your home computer and more on March 26 at 2 p.m. The library’s annual Magazine/CD/DVD Sale is underway. Buy a bundle of magazines for $1. DVDs are $1 each, and CDs are 25 cents each of six for $1. Friends of the Riverside Public Library, 1 Burling Road, are selling raffle tickets ($5 each or five for $20) as a fundraiser to support the library. Purchase a chance to win any of the five prize items, which are in display at the library. The prize drawing will be held April 9. The Brookfield Elks Lodge, 9022 31st St., hosts bingo every Monday night. Doors open at 5 p.m. ■
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Veteran department heads step down at RBHS Policy change dropped evaluations, hiring input from the roles
By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter
Two longtime department heads at Riverside-Brookfield High School are leaving their positions as the leaders of their academic departments at the end of this school year. John Beasley, who has led the Social Sciences Department for 13 years, and Doug Schultz, who has led the math department at RBHS for 10 years, will no longer be instructional coaches for their departments. The two men, who are considered curriculum leaders at the school, will remain as teachers at RBHS. “I do genuinely love this place,” Beasley said. “I’m very happy as a teacher here and being able to make the difference I can make in the classroom.” Their departure as instructional coaches follow the resignations of Brennan Denny last year as the instructional coach of the Science Department and the departure of Sarah Johnson as instructional coach of the English Department two years ago. In 2013, RBHS changed the position of department chair to instructional coach, because District 208 Superintendent Kevin Skinkis and others did not believe it was good practice to have union members evaluating other union members.
JOHN BEASLEY
DOUG SCHULTZ
Instructional coaches, unlike department chairs, do not evaluate teachers and play a much more limited role in hiring new teachers. “It is not an evaluative role anymore,” Beasley said. “It’s not the same job.” Now administrators like Principal Kristin Smetana and Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Instruction Kylie Gregor along with other administrators handle teacher evaluations. Department chairs had the major voice in hiring new teachers for their departments while the role of instructional coaches in hiring is mostly limited to the screening of resumes. There has been quite a lot of turnover among instructional coaches at RBHS since the position was established, but Beasley and
Shultz have been mainstays as department heads. Beasley and Schultz did not want to go into much detail about their reasons for leaving their positions, but the change in the duties of the job was one major factor. “I’m probably am not real comfortable in explaining exactly why,” Beasley said. “I would just say that I did love the job and I loved what we were able to accomplish. And I loved having the opportunity to not just recommend the hiring of people, but also to encourage AP expansion.” Schultz said that the change in the duties of the position was one factor in his decision. “The majority of the reason is the change in the position,” Schultz said. One former instructional coach who asked not to be identified said the role of instructional coach is largely clerical. Smetana said that Beasley and Schultz did not resign from their positions. Rather, Smetana said that the new teacher contract agreed to last fall included new language regarding instructional coaches. All instructional coaches had to reapply for their positions next year. Beasley and Schultz simply did not reapply. Instructional coaches receive a $6,000 annual stipend and teach only four classes instead of the regular load of five classes a day. They
handle a lot of administrative work related to supplies and course scheduling, and they are supposed to observe teachers in their department at least once a quarter. They are supposed to help teachers in their department in a mentoring and collegial role. “Instructional coaches provide content-specific collegial coaching and guidance to improve curriculum and instruction, as well as progress monitor student performance data,” Smetana said in an email. The departure of Beasley and Schultz as leaders of their departments, along with others leaving the position, could also be a sign a widening gulf between the administration and teachers, especially veteran teachers. Beasley pointed to increases in Advanced Placement courses offered and an improvement in the passing rate on AP Exams as among the improvements in the Social Sciences Department that he is most proud of under this leadership. Schultz pointed to an expansion of the AP math program, creating a math faculty fairly evenly balanced between men and women (with three female AP teachers in the department), the alignment of the regular level math curriculum to the Common Core, and dual credit opportunities with both Triton College and Loyola University as the accomplishments he is most proud of.
RBHS board hopefuls hear from faculty at forum Teachers say they’re scared to speak up
By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter
A simmering tension between teachers and the top administrators at RiversideBrookfield High School finally came out in the open last week at a school board candidates’ forum held by the Riverside Brookfield Education Association (RBEA) the union that represents teachers and paraprofessionals at RBHS. About 25 members of the RBEA attended the forum, which was held at the Hollywood Community House on March 16. Four of the five candidates for the District 208 school board answered questions at the forum. The fifth candidate, Gina Sierra, did not attend because she was at a science fair at the school where she is the principal. Sitting in the first row of the audience was Jill Musil, a social studies teacher at RBHS and resident of Brookfield, who just two days before was not rehired for next year in a controversial unanimous vote that has caused student protest. Near the end of the forum Musil asked the
candidates and board members what made them feel qualified to sit on the school board. The RBEA held the forum because the union plans to endorse candidates this time around, something it has not done in the last couple of school board elections. The questions posed by moderators John Fields, the current president of the RBEA, and Marty Sloan, the president-elect of the RBEA, and those from the staff in attendance made clear morale among teachers at RBHS is not high. Many teachers say that there is a culture of retribution at RBHS. Teachers believe they will be punished if they challenge the administration or speak out. Incumbent board member Ed Jepson acknowledged the issue and a lack of trust between teachers and administrators. “I’m well aware of the need to rebuild trust,” Jepson said. “The bottom line is we have to clear the air. We have to be open and honest about what is bothering people.” William “Wes” Smithing, a resident of the Hollywood community running for a spot on the school board, said he was not surprised
to hear that there is a morale issue. “It doesn’t surprise me that there might be a morale issue,” Smithing said. “It starts at the top; it starts with respect.” Meanwhile, candidate Ramona Towner seemed surprised that teachers are unhappy. “I was not aware that this was a big issue,” Towner said. “You have to debate and collaborate.” At the end of the forum Jepson, using an analogy, said that the board, administration and staff must get along and work together even if they don’t always agree on everything. “We’re married to each other,” Jepson said. In response, Maggie Leiteritz, a veteran counselor at RBHS, said that you can’t have a good marriage if you are afraid of going to your spouse for fear of retribution. Leiteritz said she was taking a risk by speaking publicly. “I will tell you things are being missed,” Leiteritz said. “I would never go to anyone and say I have a problem. I don’t feel comfortable.” Jepson said that he was troubled by that.
“The idea that you should be afraid or fear retribution is troubling,” said Jepson who encouraged staff to email him if they had particular concerns. Teachers expressed concerns about falling student test scores, a growth in the number of administrators, bonus payments for administrators and the lack of professional development for teachers. “We have seen professional development go to an embarrassing, I think, level of spending and level of attention,” said Sarah Johnson, an English teacher and literacy coach at RBHS. The two incumbent school board members running for re-election, Jepson and Matt Sinde defended bonuses for administrators for achieving certain goals. “Frankly, nobody is going to get all the bonuses,” Jepson said. “The bar is set extremely high.” Sinde agreed. “The bonus is used not as a reward, but as an incentive to keep on pushing,” Sinde said. See FORUM on page 8
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PROTEST
Politics a problem from page 1 Board members and administrators have not provided any details of unprofessional conduct, but has told student supporters of Musil that the teacher brought politics into the classroom. Musil is a particular favorite of many students, particularly activist students, who have been vocal in support of her at recent school board meetings. On March 15, the day after the board’s decision not to renew Musil’s contract, more than 100 students staged a threehour sit in the entrance atrium of the school near the main office to protest the decision. Now school officials say they are investigating a complaint from a parent that last week, after the board voted not to rehire her, Musil referred to RBHS Principal Kristin Smetana in a derogatory way in class. JILL MUSIL A student in one of Musil’s classes told the Landmark that Musil referred to Smetana inappropriately in class on March 16. “I was just shocked that she was calling the principal of the school an inappropriate name,” said the KRISTIN SMETANA student, who asked to remain anonymous. Smetana said Monday that the school did receive a call from a parent on Friday saying that Musil called Smetana the derogatory name. “We are looking into that,” Smetana said. When asked if she called Smetana the name in class, Musil initially denied it but later said she might have used the word in the context of talking about a student swearing at the sit in and the importance of treating everyone with respect. “I heard that someone during the sit in called her that, and I did address that in one of my classes and say that that’s not appropriate
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Bonuses questioned from page 7 Smithing, like Jepson and Sinde, said bonuses are widely used in the private sector. “I’m a big fan of bonuses in general,” Smithing said. Towner, a teacher and instructional coach at an elementary school in Berwyn, said she
and we shouldn’t be using those names for anyone,” Musil said. “I did address the fact that somebody at the sit-in called her that to her face.” The student who spoke to the Landmark said that she did not hear Musil use the derogatory term in that context, and said that she didn’t know that a student had been suspended. Smetana acknowledged that a student was suspended for swearing during the sit-in, but said that no one called her a name to her face. One of the administration’s and school board’s big concerns about Musil was that she allegedly brought her political views into the classroom. While Musil’s supporters say that she treats all students fairly and presWILLIAM CAMARGO/Staff Photographer ents all sides of issues, another student who has SIT-IN: More than 100 students jammed the RBHS atrium, chanting slogans and making speeches in taken classes from Musil support of Jill Musil and, occasionally, against administrators on March 15. said she does at times let her political views influened that someone who has said some very sil and students say that the administration ence her teaching. believes Musil had something to do with the hurtful things about various groups of “I would say that her teaching method is, people was kind of forgiven on those and demonstration, which both the student orat times, more opinion than fact,” said the still elected. I didn’t actually address that in ganizers of the protest deny. Musil says that student who asked not to be identified beclass unless students asked me or wanted to until last month she had always received cause of the peer pressure among students good evaluations from talk about it. I really just to support Musil. administrators. The student, now a senior, said that in a let them talk about the When interviewed by class her freshman year Musil made her po- election and I didn’t give the Landmark, Musil my viewpoint.” sition on abortion clear. declined to say whether For complete coverage of the Musil says that she “She was advocating for abortion,” the she had hired a lawyer D208 board’s decision not to presents all sides of isstudent said. or planned to sue the The student, who was in a Musil class last sues to students in her renew Musil’s contract and the school board over their semester, said the teacher was distraught in classes and challenges March 15 sit-in, visit decision. class on the day after the presidential elec- students to think for www.RBLandmark.com However, in a letter tion. themselves. to the editor sent to the “She was kind of acting like she was going “I’m constantly chalLandmark on Monday, to be sick over the whole thing,” the student lenging their thoughts to Musil’s husband, Ryan, asked the school said. make them think critically and really be able board to call a special meeting in order to Musil told the Landmark that she was just to back up their claims with evidence and not vote to renew Musil’s contract and grant her letting students talk about the election. just depending on their opinion,” Musil said. tenure, implying that if they did not there “I believe I was not happy, but I didn’t Musil says that the administration’s atticould be a lawsuit. make it known it was directly connected to tude toward her abruptly changed after stu“Do this and we’ll play nice,” Ryan Musil the election,” Musil said. “I didn’t voice my dents rose in protest during a speech Musil wrote. “Let’s try to resolve this peacefully, political opinion on that. “I just said I respect our presidential pro- made about tolerance and accepting diver- without lawyers, and bring a happy ending cess and our democracy, but I am disheart- sity during an assembly in November. Mu- to this story for all involved.”
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has not seen bonuses used in her district and has yet to make up her mind about how she feels about bonuses. “At this point I have not made a decision about how I feel about that,” Towner said. “In elementary we don’t have that. I’ve never worked for a superintendent who’s had that and I do want to talk to my superintendent and to some other superintendents that I know about that.” The candidates were asked about the frequency of unanimous votes on the board and wondered if it indicated that the board
was simply deferring to the recommendations of the administration. Jepson and Sinde responded that the board has vigorous discussions and debate issues fully. “A 7-0 vote does not mean that we’re kowtowing to anybody or anything like that,” Sinde said. “In closed session there are times that we get very heated.” Teachers also asked about class sizes. “We are looking at class sizes to make sure we are meeting kids’ needs,” Sinde said. Jepson said that being on a school board
is one of the hardest volunteer jobs there is. “We do our best,” Jepson said. “We try to deal with the facts and the information that’s brought to us and make a decision that we believe is correct and something that will serve every constituency: students, faculty, staff, administration, and the taxpayers. That’s what we’re all trying to do. “There is nobody up here sitting here because this is a stepping stone to become senator from the state of Illinois or anything else. We’re here because we’re civicminded.”
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Cops: Brookfield business sold cannabis wax Police raided a Brookfield business on March 16, charging the owner and another man with selling cannabis wax concentrate – sometimes called dabs or honey oil – out of the back of the business. Officers from Riverside, Brookfield and the west suburban Major Case Assistance Team (MCAT) served a search warrant at Root 66 Aquaponic Garden Shop, 8863 Burlington Ave., and arrested the owner, Shawn M. Odneal, 41, and employee James W. Wright, 51. Odneal, of Brookfield, and Wright, of Lyons, were charged with felony manufacture and delivery of cannabis. Police reported recovering cannabis, cannabis wax, vape pens with cannabis wax, scales, a cannabis trimmer, a shop vacuum used for cannabis production, grinders, cash, bongs and a fully loaded Ruger handgun. When police entered the store, Wright reportedly told them he had a valid medical marijuana card. But police reportedly told Wright that medical marijuana must be in its original packing and can’t be sold for profit. A phone call to the business by the Landmark wasn’t answered. No one from Root 66 responded to a message from the newspaper, but a March 18 Facebook post announced “Business as usual today at the root! What a CRAZY couple days. Glad this weeks finally over.” Root 66 touts itself as a resource for those interested in indoor, hydroponic gardening. Riverside Police Chief Tom Weitzel said investigators learned Odneal was selling cannabis and cannabis concentrate and paraphernalia from the Burlington Avenue storefront. According to Weitzel, the cannabis and paraphernalia was stored in a back room at the business. Customers entering the store would indicate they wanted to buy cannabis and the products would be retrieved from the back room, police said. Police said they believed cannabis oil was being delivered to the business from California, where it’s legal, and that Odneal turned the oil into cannabis wax onsite. The investigation showed that high school students were using the wax, which can be dangerous to handle. Weitzel said cooking the wax involves butane. Weitzel indicated that police have ongoing investigations into other drug operations related to the Brookfield business.
Motel window broken in domestic incident Brookfield police charged a 24-year-old Oak Park man with domestic battery and criminal damage to property after he allegedly broke a room window at the Colony Motel, 9232 Ogden Ave., in order to get inside and attack his girlfriend. The two were staying at the motel and got
into an altercation during which the man threw the 25-year-old to the floor and started punching her. She was able to force him outside and lock the door, but he allegedly broke the room window with his fists and crawled back inside, punching her some more. The woman was able to flee to another room. Another motel patron called 911. Paramedics tended to both offender, who sustained scratches and had a laceration to his left hand, and the victim. Both appeared to be under the influence of alcohol or narcotics, police said.
Brookfield car break-ins continue After reporting at least five vehicle breakins on March 12 and 13, Brookfield police reported six more between March 15 and 19, with some of them apparently related to incidents of vehicles being vandalized and incidents of what appeared to be gang graffiti. Three break-ins reported on March 19 in the 3300 blocks of Madison Avenue and Arthur Avenue, targeted newer unlocked vehicles. But two reported on March 15 in the 9100 block of Sheridan Avenue and one on March 16 on an unspecified nearby block of Sunnyside Avenue were different. Those incidents all involved pre-2000 vehicles whose steering columns were found stripped, indicating attempts to steal them. And the Sheridan Avenue vehicles were entered by forcing them open, one by using a coat hanger and one by breaking a vent window to roll down a side window. Police also reported finding what appeared to be gang graffiti in the 9100 block of Grant Avenue, on a garage and on a wall at St. Paul Church, on March 16. The graffiti was made using a white powder that was found on March 15 to have been poured down the gas tank of a vehicle parked in the 9000 block of Sheridan Avenue. Graffiti was also found on buildings in the 3500 Oak/Sunnyside alley on March 19. Between March 14 and March 19, police reported nine incidents where vehicles had windows or windshields smashed, including in the 9000 block of Monroe Avenue, the 3600 block of Forest Avenue, the 8900 block of Windemere Avenue, the 3600 block of Vernon Avenue, the 4000 block of Grove Avenue and the 3900 block of Sunnyside Avenue. These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Riverside, North Riverside and Brookfield police departments, March 13 to March 19, and represent a portion of the incidents to which police responded. Unless otherwise indicated, anybody named in these reports has only been charged with a crime. These cases have not been adjudicated. — Compiled by Bob Uphues
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The Landmark, March 22, 2017
Early voting in Brookfield through April 3
Nearby suburban Cook County early voting locations
Village hall council chamber again to serve as polling place By BOB UPHUES Editor
Brookfield Village Hall, 8820 Brookfield Ave., will once again be one of 52 early voting sites in suburban Cook County for the Consolidated Election, which culminates on Election Day, April 4. Early voting began Monday, March 20 and will continue through April 3 in Brookfield and the rest of the suburban Cook County sites. Any person registered to vote in Cook County can vote early at any of the suburban locations and at the Cook County Clerk’s main office at 69 W. Washington Blvd. in downtown Chicago. In addition, any Cook County resident who is not registered to vote can do so at early voting sites during the early voting period as part of the county clerk’s “grace period” registration efforts.
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Redevelopment tool from page 4 assemble land for larger projects. “We’re not competing, we’re supporting and working with future real estate investors,” Greifer said. “This tool enables us to do that.” There are no plans to develop either prop-
PRIVATIZATION One more appeal from page 1 The village is now pinning its hopes on another case in front of the Illinois Court of Appeals. In July 2016, the Illinois Labor Relations Board voted 4 to 1 in favor of the firefighter union’s unfair labor practice complaint, arguing the village had no right to unilaterally terminate its contract with firefighters. North Riverside appealed that decision and the matter is pending in the Illinois Court of Appeals. It’s unclear when a ruling will be handed down, but the case has been fully briefed and both sides are simply awaiting a decision. “That’s their last gasp,” said the union’s attorney J. Dale Berry. If that ruling comes down in favor of the firefighters, Berry said the union would ask the labor board to set a date for arbitration, which has been on hold since January 2015.
Voters must register in person and bring two pieces of identification to register. Among the forms of identification acceptable for registration are passport or military ID, a driver’s license or state ID, a lease or deed to a residence and vehicle registration. Other forms of ID are acceptable; for more information visit www.cookcountyclerk.com. Grace period registrants can vote immediately after registering at an early voting site. Early voting will take place in the council chamber of the Brookfield Village Hall from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday through April 3. Voters don’t need an excuse to vote early and a government-issued ID is not required to vote, though it may help in case of questions about a voter’s registration, address of signature. ID card readers will be available at every early
voting site check-in station. All early voting will be conducted on touchscreens, which will permit any suburban Cook County voter to vote at any early voting site. Because the council chamber will be converted into a polling place beginning March 20 through Election Day on April 4, any village board or advisory commission meetings scheduled during that period will be relocated to the lower-level of the village hall. Brookfield was chosen as an early voting site for the first time in many years for the November 2016 presidential election, and the opportunity to cast ballots early was a hit with voters. A record number of voters cast ballots early in Cook County overall, with 6,632 ballots – and average of 442 per day -- cast at the Brookfield early voting location.
Brookfield is just one of 53 locations (52 of them in the suburbs) where any Cook County voter can cast an early ballot. Here’s a list of some of the other nearby early voting locations (the full list is at www.cookcountyclerk. com). Hours are Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through April 3. Locations marked with an asterisk are also open on Sundays during the early voting period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: ■ Berwyn City Hall, 6700 W. 26th St. ■ Cicero Community Center, 2250 S. 49th Ave.* ■ Cicero PSO Building, 5410 W. 34th St.* ■ Hodgkins Village Hall, 8990 Lyons St. ■ Bridgeview Courthouse, 10220 S. 76th Ave., Room 238 ■ Maywood Courthouse, Whitcomb Building, 1311 Maybrook Square, Room 104.
erty at this time, Greifer said, “but it affords us on a fortuitous basis an opportunity to participate.” Brookfield is also seeking to acquire residential property at 9401 Henrietta Ave. The parcel that appears to be eligible for the nocash bid program is not a home but an adjacent side lot. The home at 9401 Henrietta Ave. is a longtime neighborhood eyesore due to its blighted condition. Greifer admitted that it was a little awkward to acquire the side lot and lot the home, but said it still made sense to investigate ob-
taining it. “The one has been prioritized by virtue of being in terrible condition and an eyesore,’ Greifer said. “It helps us either work with the current owner or a future owner.” The home was a victim of “massive undermaintenance that’s resulted in blight.” “The neighbors want the village to step in,” Greifer said. There’s no guarantee Brookfield will end up acquiring the properties, said Greifer, but the village board later this month is expected to authorize spending up to $25,000
to begin moving through the process, which could take 12 to 18 months to complete. Brookfield has used the no-cash bid process three times since 2000. In 2004, Brookfield acquired the parcel on the northeast corner of Ogden and Eberly avenues, a former abandoned auto dealership that’s now home to a Sherwin Williams paint store. The village picked up the Brookfield Bowl and an adjacent parking lot in the 3400 block of Maple Avenue in 2014 and 2016 respectively. Those properties await redevelopment.
The union demanded arbitration in September 2015, shortly after the village filed its lawsuit in circuit court. The Illinois Labor Relations Board agreed to the demand, and ground rules for the arbitration process were set at a meeting in January 2015. But the arbitrator assigned to the case held the arbitration in abeyance until all matters before the courts were cleared up. Hermanek said he’d prefer hammering out a new union agreement with firefighters to arbitration. “My hope is to sit back down and see if we can move forward,” Hermanek said. “But if we can’t negotiate, I really don’t have much of a choice.” Hermanek wants to limit the number of union firefighter positions because of the pension obligations that were the primary argument for the 2014 fire privatization bid. The department is short three firefighters, but the situation has led to high overtime costs, with union firefighters filling in whenever a shift is short-staffed. The mayor would like the union to agree to allow the village to hire paid-on-call or contract firefighters to fill the gaps when shifts are short of personnel in order to reduce the overtime burden. The union re-
portedly has rejected the proposal. Chris Kribales, president of North Riverside Firefighters Union 2714, said firefighters would agree to allowing paid-on-call or contract firefighters to fill out shifts in return for replacing the village’s contract paramedic service with part-timers culled from the department’s hiring list. “You give preference to guys who are on your list already,” Kribales said. “It almost becomes a longer probationary period.” Kribales said the part-time ambulance staffing model has been employed by the Bensenville Fire Protection District. According to a help wanted ad from that department last November, part-timers’ starting pay is $12.50 per hour. Despite setback after setback in the courts, Hermanek defended the village’s decision to file the suit seeking termination of the union contract, saying that someone had to “take on the unions” in order to control pension obligations. During the 2016-17 fiscal year, police and fire pensions account for about 12 percent of the village’s annual operating budget. “The reason we did it is because the union wouldn’t budge or compromise on anything,” Hermanek said.
“I needed them to work with us and they wouldn’t do it. I had no choice.” Kribales said the village rushed to privatize. “The lawsuit was pushed ahead at a high rate of speed at the front end,” Kribales said.
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THE LANDMARK ELECTION ENDORSEMENTS
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The Landmark, March 22, 2017
R I V E R S I D E
Hermanek for mayor; Mengoni, Sarro for North Riverside trustee
he North Riverside administration’s attempt to privatize the fire department certainly has been the biggest story about local government since the mayor announced the gambit in 2014. But as voters go to the polls (as early as this week) they need to keep in mind that the fire departHUBERT HERMANEK ment issue is not the only one facing the next North Riverside mayor and trustees. The most critical issue facing the village is its long-term financial viability. For that reason, we’re endorsing Hubert Hermanek Jr. for mayor over H. Bob Demopoulos, though our backing comes with a load of caveats. First, Hermanek gets credit for THERESA “TERRI” being in the mayor’s chair during SARRO a time when the village board overhauled the many past practices that placed North Riverside in its precarious financial position. Waste hauling and water are no longer subsidized by the general operating fund, and the village is building cash reserves in the water and sewer fund in order to attend to long-deferred maintenance. The village has begun extending its property tax levy annually, ensuring the capture of growing EAV, particularly from commercial properties. The practice of extending lifetime health insurance to retired village employees has ended, though its effects will still be felt for decades, and the village has traded its Cadillac employee health insurance plans for more affordable ones for new employees. A street improvement program last year was long overdue but addressed the streets most in need of repair. However, Hermanek’s unyielding commitment over three years to privatizing the fire department was a serious misstep, and his continued resistance to bidding out paramedic services or considering a plan that would drop them is mystifying. Demopoulos’ insistence on bidding out services like waste hauling, paramedic services, and legal and engineering services is, frankly, sound. Why wouldn’t a municipality seek to periodically do those things? However, Demopoulos’ last two campaigns have been so intertwined with the demands of the fire union that we question his ability to act independently as mayor when it comes to determining that department’s future.
His “silver spanner” plan for replacing private paramedic services with union firefighter/paramedics, which includes hiring additional union employees via a grant that will pay their costs only for a short time, is not sustainable financially. His plan for making the police department some kind of profit center, through aggressive traffic ticketing, places revenue above pubJOSEPH MENGONI lic safety and his contention that lending an officer to federal drug enforcement efforts in return for a windfall in revenue is unrealistic. There’s no magic bullet for North Riverside. It’s going to take careful management of resources and personnel to attain long-term financial sustainability. Finally, we question Demopoulos’ ability to choose running mates. KATHY RANIERI For the second straight election, he’s surrounded himself with those unfamiliar with government — one of his fellow trustee candidates, Priscilia Runquist, has never voted in a single election, and she and trustee candidate Kevin Melvin have been registered to vote in North Riverside only since 2016. The third MVP trustee candidate, Lawrence Manetti, registered in the village in 2008 but has only voted in one election — last November — since that time. Even though three seats are up for election, we can only endorse two people who are running: incumbent Joseph Mengoni and newcomer Theresa “Terri” Sarro. Both have long records of involvement in village organizations and understand what it takes to serve as a trustee. Fernando Flores is also running as part of the VIP slate, which includes Mengoni and Sarro, but he is not endorsed. For clerk, we’re endorsing Kathy Ranieri. Though we believe much more could be done by the clerk in terms of promoting transparency, her opponent, again, seems to have had little interest in village government prior to 2016, which is when she registered to vote in North Riverside. Marybelle Mandel is also running for mayor. Though she has created a political committee and has apparently shelled out some money for a direct mail piece and yard signs, she has no campaign website or Facebook page and has not participated in the Landmark’s endorsement process. She appears to have entered the race to merely siphon votes away from, most likely, Demopoulos, a former political ally.
B R O O K F I E L D
Ketchmark for Brookfield president; Cote, Garvey, Gilhooley for trustee
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ho remembers Brookfield circa 2003? We do. The village manager’s office was amateur hour and board members spent more time politicking against each other at the board table than governing. As a result, the village had trouble getting basic things, like restaurant health inspections and KIT KETCHMARK financial audits, done. Voters this year are faced with a clear choice – to elect leaders who have experience, dedication and knowledge or folks whose intentions are honorable but whose basic understanding of the job in front of them is sorely lacking. That’s why the Landmark is endorsing Kit Ketchmark for village president; Michael Garvey, Nicole Gilhooley and Edward Cote for MICHAEL GARVEY trustee; and Brigid Weber for clerk. Yes, it’s PEP’s entire slate of candidates, something we don’t often do. But their opponents from the Common Sense Party have demonstrated a combination of both unfamiliarity with what’s actually going on at the board level and an unwillingness to find out. It’s not enough to want to change the direction of government. You need to demonstrate to voters that you have an NICOLE GILHOOLEY actual plan for governing. After weathering a difficult couple of years during the economic downturn, Brookfield’s village government has clearly focused on the village’s future. The reorganization of the building department into the Community and Economic Development Department, the hiring of that department’s director and a planner, the rail corridor EDWARD COTE rezoning and a nascent comprehensive planning process under way and the village’s first real combined public infrastructure improvement plan in decades are building blocks to a bright future. That officials haven’t solved every problem – hello, gravel alleys – doesn’t diminish the framework this administration has established. Now is not the time to derail that plan.
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The Landmark, March 22, 2017
THE LANDMARK ELECTION ENDORSEMENTS
Barsotti, Hunt, Marhoul and Miller for D96 board
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Encher, Garvey, Maggos, Zoltoski for D95 board
he next four years are guaranteed to be busy ones for the BrookfieldLaGrange Park School District 95 Board of Education. There’s a referendum on the April 4 ballot asking voters to approve issuing $20 million in bonds to expand Brook Park School and expand and renovate S.E. Gross Middle School. While that question might be top of mind for voters in the district, there is a contested election for four four-year terms on the school board and an uncontested election for a pair of two-year terms. The uncontested seats will go to incumbents Joseph Ivan and Brian Conroy. For the four-year terms, we’re endorsing incumbent board President Michelle Maggos and fellow incumbents Rebecca Zoltoski and Barbara Garvey. We’re also endorsing
newcomer Scott Encher. Garvey, Maggos and Zoltoski – all educators – have done a good job separating their jobs as teachers and looking out for the public’s interests as board members. If re-elected they, along with Conroy, will be the senior members of the board, and that experience will be key as the district moves to confront its growing enrollment and seeks to expand its curriculum. Encher is the chairman of the district’s citizen committee advocating for the referendum. He would come onto the board with enthusiasm and a solid understanding of the job facing him. The final candidate, Brian Pencak, an incumbent, was appointed in 2016 and has run for election to the board in the past. He’s an absolutely fine board member, whose election for a full term would essentially keep the existing board intact.
Hubacek, Johnson and Anderson in District 103
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his is an important election for families who live in Lyons-Brookfield School District 103. If voters want to regain long-term independent control of the school board, then this is the opportunity. Allowing the current board majority to consolidate its position on the board this year will make it very difficult in the near future to pry the fingers of Lyons Village Hall off of the school district. And, voters, that’s job one. We enthusiastically endorse Margaret Hubacek, Shannon Johnson and Sharon Anderson for election in District 103. Hubacek, a longtime district employee and presence, could be a school board president. Johnson, an educator, would be able to bring knowledge
of how other districts operate to benefit children. Anderson, though she was part of a prior school board that in many ways set the stage for the 2015 takeover by poor hiring choices at the top, is clearly independent and would maintain experience on a board whose majority simply takes orders from village hall, on whom many of their jobs and families’ jobs depend. The other three candidates in the race, Kendra Pierce, Katie Broderick and Olivia Quintero have no interest in being accountable to voters and can’t be bothered to address them publicly. This is your chance to regain citizen control of the District 103 school board. Take it.
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hat a difference a couple of years make. Riverside School District 96 turned a corner in 2013, with voters choosing a fresh direction that was tweaked again in 2015. The result has been that District 96 went from being a district that was unsettled to one that appears to have a clear path forward. In order to extend that successful run, we’re endorsing David Barsotti, Daniel Hunt, Joel Marhoul and Jeffrey Miller for the four four-year terms up for election. Miller, the board’s current president, is a thoughtful leader on a board that’s actually going to be on the inexperienced side once this election is decided. With three incumbents choosing not to run for a second term, those who came aboard in
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2015, including Miller, who ran for a twoyear term last time around, will be the most experienced. With that in mind, we’re looking at Barsotti and Hunt – both of them members of the District 96 technology steering committee – and Marhoul, who has children in the district and government board experience as a member of the Riverside Planning and Zoning Commission to be quick studies as board members. With a new administration in place and the potential for large capital investments coming down the pike, this board is going to need to be ready to roll immediately. We think the additions of Barsotti, Hunt and Marhoul and the continued leadership of Miller will help continue to move the district in the right direction. Also running is Riverside resident Nick Lambros, who is not endorsed.
Jepson, Smithing, Towner for D208 board
he board of education guiding Riverside-Brookfield High School for the past eight plus years had some serious tasks to tackle. It was faced with getting the district back on track after the Supt. Jack Baldermann saga and took steps to effectively manage finances in the wake of the national economic downturn and a failed referendum. Significant improvements have been made to the campus in terms of athletic facilities and life-safety matters. The school board and administration was also a key partner in the construction of the First Avenue bike path. The board also moved to restore extracurricular activities cut in the wake of some financial belt-tightening. This election, however, offers an opportunity to bring new perspectives to the school board, ones we believe the board could use. A rash decision to rush to a lawsuit against the village of Brookfield over that board’s decision to turn down a parking lot proposal suggested an inflexibility that again reared its head more recently over the non-renewal of a popular social studies teacher. The response to that deci-
sion by students can’t just be waved off. That student response was nothing less than extraordinary. In this election, were endorsing incumbent Edward Jepson and newcomers William “Wes” Smithing and Ramona Towner for the three four-year terms up for grabs. We think Jepson can be the leader of this school board and provide some independent thinking and maybe some needed pushback against moving too quickly in directions the board might regret later. Smithing, a Hollywood resident who became involved during the parking lot saga, brings the perspective of someone directly affected by the actions of the high school. His interest in long-term planning and sound fiscal management are good qualities to have on the board. Towner is an elementary school teacher/instructional coach who understands curriculum development and data-driven decision making. Her perspective as someone whose job is affected by decisions made by a school board and administration could be a valuable one as officials navigate issues such as the one they just faced.
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She is also in the top 8% in volume sold at ReMax. Karen, a 31 year resident of North Riverside, primarily serves North Riverside, Brookfield, Westchester and LaGrange Park and is originally from the Cicero/Berwyn area.
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Library plays significant role in Brookfield life
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am a Chicago native and a Brookfield resident for over eight years, married, with two daughters, ages 4 and 1. Throughout my career, regardless of the type or size of a project or opportunity, I’ve learned that asking questions, sharing answers and having patience is vital to successfully complete any task. Regardless of whom I interact with, I treat everyone with respect, kindness and a touch of humor. I believe in the significant role a public institution has to a successful
village. For over three years, I’ve enjoyed the opportunity to first serve on the Facility Advisory Committee and now currently as a trustee. I continue to be awestruck on the dedication and steadfast effort of the Brookfield Public Library’s staff to make the library such an important place. I trust that with my experience, outlook and passion, I can contribute to this wonderful institution. Adam Burghgraef is a candidate for a seat on the Brookfield Public Library Board of Trustees
Supporting Brookfield library a needed investment
top while the losses are spread amongst ecent research from McKinsey & Company, the consultancy, the masses. estimates that in the next 20 If I were a betting man, I would suppose years, fully half of currently that the truth lies somewhere in the midexisting jobs will no longer dle. There will be winners and losers, but exist because of automation. the key is flexibility and lifetime learning. New technology will come to take Our community should make the investthose jobs away, they say. Anything that ment for the next century that allows for can be automated will be, and this apthis flexibility and lifetime learning. plies across the spectrum. It is as easy to say “no,” as it is to say This is scary, but it has always been “yes.” The harder thing to explain is why so. As the calendar turned from 1899 to you say either one. In conversations I 1900, almost half of the jobs in America have had with voters, the primary conwere in agriculture. Now it’s 2 percent. cern about passing the library referenWho could imagine such massive dislodum was about the cost. Candidate Op-Ed cation in the labor force? I understand the concern. Every dollar Was there reason to panic? In hindout of our pockets is a dollar that is not sight, of course not. The reasons were twofold. First, paying for something else that we need right now. I entrepreneurs made technological leaps, redirecting know what it is like to slide your card for payment, the workforce from the farm to the factory. Innovathinking and hoping that you have enough money tors from Colt to Ford made it so that the goods to pay for that purchase and not sure how you were people wanted could be made at a scale people could going to pay for tomorrow. afford the price tag. And it created jobs. Investing in the community isn’t just about paying On the other side, society started to invest in the for tomorrow. It’s about paying for all the tomorrows. people more – with compulsory schooling and the It’s about thinking for the long run and creating the spread of accessible libraries across the nation. flexibility and providing for lifetime learning today Literacy became commonplace. American know-how and in the future. combined with civic investment were the tools that Our current infrastructure in Brookfield isn’t up created our twentieth century to the task, and the longer we kick the can down the We stand at a similar crossroads. The rise of road, the more we tie our hands on needed investtechnology makes some hopeful. With silicon and ment. We need to make sure that when our grandmetal doing all the hard work, humans will be able children look at the 21st century, they can say we did to flourish in a way never imagined as creators and our best to help Brookfield be great. consumers of art. Others are deeply pessimistic, J. Edgar Mihelic is a candidate for the Brookfield thinking that all the gains will accrue to those at the Public Library Board of Trustees.
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y name is Carol Kissane, and I am incredibly passionate about the role of the library in our community. There is nothing that gives me greater joy than making a visit to the library and seeing our citizens -- from infants to seniors -- using our
resources. I love to walk into the library and meet our diverse community while they are exploring the latest information on the newest devices. I think that our library is a unique asset to the community. It plays a pivotal role in providing information and resources to our town. It’s no secret -- the way that information is provided is rapidly changing. How can the Brookfield Library continue to be a timely source of information and resources to our residents? Information accessibility and how information is provided has evolved and it’s important that the Brookfield Library continue to be at the forefront of technology. I have served in a variety of roles on the library board. I am currently the library board’s treasurer, and I have held this position for the past six years. I review expenditures and help keep the Candidate Op-Ed library in a strong financial position. The healthier the financial position of the library, the better we can serve the community. In addition to my local board responsibilities, I have served for the past eight years on the Illinois Library Association’s advocacy committee. I advocate for our public libraries on a statewide level, ensuring that our state lawmakers understand the bills that relate to our important local resources. I am a representative for the small libraries, and I find this work very rewarding. I ensure that the Brookfield Library continues to receive a state grant of $19,000 -- which pays for one additional part-time team member to assist our patrons. I have been recognized for my work by me peers, most recently winning the Illinois Library Association’s Trustee of the Year in 2012. With how much I love the library, it’s easy to see why I wouldn’t want to miss any of the action. In fact, I have only missed three meetings in 36 years. What do I want to accomplish within the next four years? I would like to focus on two goals. The first is to listen to our community and get feedback on community needs. As you know, the library referendum did not pass. I want to hear from the community; why did it not pass and what are the needs for the future? I want to hear what our community has to say. I want to analyze the quantitative and qualitative data to better position our community to secure resources for the future. The second goal I have is to ensure that our current resources stay in tip-top shape, and that we maintain our current library’s functionality. By investing money in our existing library, we will continue to provide excellent resources for our community. I truly love our Brookfield Library, and I think that it is one of the most important resources in our community. Carol Kissane is a candidate for the Brookfield Public Library Board of Trustees.
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Michael Bannach, 78 Retired electrical engineer Michael K. Bannach, 78, of LaGrange Park and formerly of Brookfield, died on March 15, 2017 at Amita La Grange Hospital. He was a University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point graduate and served in the U.S. Army Reserve. Mr. Bannach was a retired electrical engineer and systems analyst who had been employed for 38 years by Unisys (formerly Burroughs/Sperry Company). Mr. Bannach was a member of the Riverside Masonic Lodge and the St. Francis Retired Men’s Club who also enjoyed boating, traveling, gardening, and model railroading. He is survived by his wife, Lillian R. Bannach (nee Surovic); his brothers, Robert and James Bannach; and his extended family members, Brian and Kathleen Specht and Kyela, Matthew and Peyton Specht. A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Francis Xavier Church in LaGrange followed by entombment at Christ the King Mausoleum of Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside. The family appreciates Mass offerings to the church. Johnson Funeral Home, Brookfield, handled arrangements.
Michael Cavaliere, 24 North Riverside resident Michael Cavaliere, 24, of North Riverside, died battling cystic fibrosis on March 16, 2017. Mr. Cavaliere was the fiancé of Amelia Guerra; the son of Mario Cavaliere Sr. and Jo Ann M. Cavaliere (nee Svoboda); the brother of Jena Cavaliere, Jacqueline (Latimer) LeMarier, Frank O’Bryan, Tony O’Bryan and the late Mario Cavaliere Jr.; the grandson of Emorico Cavaliere and the late Natalie Cavaliere (nee Flores), Robert Svoboda, Sr. and Della Svoboda (nee Griffith); and the uncle of Christopher Cavaliere, Alisia LeMarier, Jayden Cavaliere, Tyler LeMarier, Jelena Montero and Kristian LeMarier. A funeral Mass was celebrated March 20 at Mater Christi Church in North Riverside, followed by interment at Woodlawn Cemetery in Forest Park. Memorials to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 150 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1550, Chicago, 60601 are appreciated by the family. Hitzeman Funeral Home, Brookfield, handled arrangements.
Claire Minchin, 94 Resident of North Riverside Claire Minchin (nee Schlossberg), 94, of North Riverside and formerly of LaGrange, died on March 15, 2017. She was born on March 27, 1922 in Brooklyn, New York, and was a school secretary.
Ms. Minchin was the wife of the late Jarvis Minchin and mother of Robert Minchin and Carol Minchin. Interment was private. Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home, North Riverside, handled arrangements.
Clara Nash, 71 Celebration of Life service set A Celebration of Life service for longtime Riverside resident, Clara T. Nash, who died Dec. 3, 2016, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Grace Lutheran Church, 200 Catherine Ave. in LaGrange. Ms. Nash (nee Trampe) a former journalist and antiques dealer, settled in Riverside in 1990 with her husband, James F. Nash Jr. Upon retiring from her career in journalism, Clara collected antiques and sold them as a dealer in the Jackson Square Mall in LaGrange. She is survived by six step-children, her brother and her niece. She was preceded in death by her husband. Her obituary was published by the Landmark on Dec. 6, 2016 and can be found at www.RBLandmark.com.
Joseph Zich, 90 Longtime Amoco employee Joseph “Papa Joe” Zich, 90, a longtime Riverside resident, died in Naples, Florida, on March 13, 2017. Born on May 31, 1926, Mr. Zich graduated from Morton High School in Cicero in 1944 and was drafted into the U.S. Army. He served during World War II with the 290th Combat Engineer Battalion in France, Germany and Austria. The 290th was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for its actions. After the war, he attended Northwestern University where he earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration, went to work for Standard Oil of Indiana (later to become Amoco Oil) for 38 years, and ended his career there as the manager of highway transportation. After his retirement, Mr. Zich served as a volunteer for 10 years at the Field Museum in the Invertebrates Section and, for many years, as a board member for PeopleCare. He collected shells, stamps, and coins and enjoyed oil painting and photography. Mr. Zich is survived by his daughters, Sherry (Martin) Bishop and Julie (Bradley) Duckett; his grandchildren, Veronica (Yann) Bishop Renimel, Andrew (Maddie) Bishop, Joseph N. and Adam Duckett; and his great-grandchildren, Ivy Lou, Charlie Bishop and Alex Renimel. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou (nee Caron). A funeral Mass was celebrated March 20 at St. Mary Church in Riverside, followed by interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside. Ivins/Moravecek Funeral Home, Riverside, handled arrangements.
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Success of our schools benefits all MVP Party offers solutions for North Riverside
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excellent tradition of sucam running for a seat on the District 95 Board cess. This includes making of Education because I sure that our students have believe that a high qualthe teachers and resources ity public education is the necessary to grow and cornerstone of a successful, meet the ever-changing thriving community. I believe metrics facing them. that this is best achieved when It is my desire to work to the board of education, the help oversee the construcschool administration, the tion and renovation of faculty, the staff, the students’ the schools in the district parents and guardians all work following the successful together for the benefit of the passage of the bond referstudents. endum. I believe that the Currently, I have two chilpassage of the referendum Candidate Op-Ed is crucial to the health and dren enrolled in the district’s schools. I have one child who success of the district. has reaped the benefits of the great It is my goal to further enhance the education provided by the wonderful district’s relationships with Riversidefaculty and administration. My family Brookfield High School, the village has resided in Brookfield for the last 16 of La Grange Park and the village of years. I am deeply invested in our school Brookfield. Moreover, I believe that it is district and our community. necessary for a school board to transparAs a member of the board, I would ently serve all of the interested parties in work to ensure that the curriculum prethe district. sented to our students is based upon sciThe success of our schools benefits all ence and evidence. I will use my position of us. Strong schools help grow comto make sure that the district provides munities, increase property values and a safe and secure learning environment contribute to a higher quality of life. I for all of its students, regardless of their want my children to have the best quality race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual public education available to them. I orientation, gender identity, national want this for your children, too. I want this for all the children of our commuorigin, or ancestry. nity. I would strive for the district to continWhen you vote during this election, ue to expand its use of technology in and I ask for your support. Vote for Scott out of the classroom. I want to work with E. Encher for the District 95 Board of the board to see to the implementation of Education. a full-day kindergarten program and the Scott Encher is running for a seat on growth of STEM-focused classes. the Brookfield-LaGrange Park School I will work diligently to help ensure District 95 Board of Education. that our schools continue with their
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he Municipal Village Par■ Finally fixing and repairing vilty (MVP) is vehemently lage streets that were never touched determined to help reduce in over 20 years. North Riverside’s $56 mil■ Succumbing to pressure of adoptlion debt (and growing). ing lower bids for garbage/refuse For the first time in 40 years, indeservices. pendent trustees initiated to bid out ■ Realizing the Cab Rider Program Candidate Op-Ed wasn’t enough and initiating a Senior the garbage contract. The garbage fund back in 2011, reflecting a $12,000 Bus Program. deficit. After bidding out the contract, ■ Instituting special needs programs today that same respective fund is at a healthy that desperately require more help and expanand positive $150,000. We need to eliminate nosion. bid contracts. Large financial contracts such as ■ Fiscal year budgets which included not fundvillage attorneys, village engineers, ambulance ing all pensions, to privatize the fire department, services, tree trimming services and travel accontinue to award no-bid contracts and compile a commodations have received no-bid contracts for $56 million deficit. decades. The Municipal Village Party has solutions: We will provide persistent efforts to eliminate ■ Administer 12-hour shifts for our police these practices. Now, this doesn’t mean we are department to increase productivity and lower going to get rid of any specific company that overtime. provides these services. We feel that the free ■ Create a traffic enforcement unit to increase enterprise market system should take its due revenues on tickets and tows. course and allow competition in order to save the ■ End all frivolous lawsuits towards privatizing taxpayers money. our fire department. This administration has cried foul about ■ Initiate a Silver Spanner Program (for our union and non-union pensions being too costly. fire department) to save over $1.9 million in 12 From the years 2000-2014 the village has neglectyears. ed paying into pensions. Six of those years, the ■ Adopt a SAFER grant program that will fully village paid $0 into either pension while village staff our fire department paid for by FEMA. employees have made their contributions. ■ Create a Chamber of Commerce to help marThis administration’s answer to our budget ket and advertise our village in order to produce woes is to privatize the fire department. Not only more sales tax revenues and increase traffic does this go against decades’ worth of Illinois counts. labor relations laws, it is illegal and immoral. ■ Offer incentive packages to current “Tier We will stand together with and fight for our 1” employees in order bring in “Tier 2” employprofessional firefighters along with every other ees that will be more cost-effective and witness employee both union and non-union. All our vilgreater savings. lage employees are the best and are irreplaceable. The MVP Party slate of candidates includes H. Only through political pressure by other Bob Demopoulos, president; Virginia Rodriguez, opposing political parties has the village been clerk; and Lawrence Manetti, Kevin Melvin and squeezed to end their stagnant efforts: Pricilia (Jasso) Runquist, trustee.
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Support Jepson for RBHS board’s action D208 board on teacher shameful Schools are the cornerstone of every community and Riverside-Brookfield High School is facing critical choices. Our community can help its future by voting Ed Jepson for the Riverside-Brookfield High School District 208 Board. Ed has the two qualities most critical to this job: Experience in employment/union matters and the ability to consider both side of issues objectively and fairly.
Michael J. Maher
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I am a mother of a handi-capable daughter in Special Olympics under the guidance of Ms. Musil and Mr. Fields. I attended both meetings and was able to view the sit-in. I have to admit I didn’t realize the massive impact she had on so many students; my concern was for my child and others that could not be there to speak. I left the meetings with much more knowledge and respect for Ms. Musil and her students. It was amazing that they were sharing their personal stories in defense of Ms. Musil, and
I am sure that wasn’t easy. I am absolutely convinced this decision was made before the meetings and the board of education was just going through the motions; it was obvious. It was impossible not to be moved. To be there in person and to feel the emotions is one thing you cannot view on RBTV. I am perplexed as how a teacher of this caliber, someone that gives so much more than teaching could be let go. Shame on all involved and I hope come April 4 we can start to clean up the BOE to a more sympathetic group of people who will listen to the students when its needed, they are the ones who are important. It shouldn’t always be about tennis courts and parking.
Kathleen Meade
Re-elect Jepson to RBHS board I served eight years on RB’s Board of Education (1989-97) and have followed the school closely since. The quality of RB’s boards has varied dramatically over the years. When voter turnout is low, individuals are often elected who tend to spend money on extravagant capital projects while ignoring issues relating to academic achievement. When turnout is high, individuals are elected who focus on fiscal controls and student achievement. Right now, we are
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our decision not to renew Jill Musil’s contract is confusing at best. It has shown your ineptitude and inability to make sound decisions. At worst, you’ve blatantly disregarded the will of the people that make up D208. Your claims of her unprofessionalism lack any merit whatsoever in the eyes of anyone with common sense. Throughout this ordeal, your administration has claimed that Mrs. Musil’s lack of professionalism is what led to her non-renewal. Unprofessionalism is a very broad, subjective term, I guess. The vast majority of the populace don’t seem to have any problems with how she has conducted herself both in and out of the classroom. Was Jill’s alleged unprofessionalism so bad that it warrants the most severe punishment available to her: non-renewal months before she is due tenure? Yet your administration has yet to substantiate your claims of Mrs. Musil’s alleged
unprofessionalism with any specifics regarding what infraction or infractions have warranted her dismissal. I would love to defend her in more detail, but I am still puzzled as to what specifically she needs to be defended against. I suspect you are following a lawyer’s advice and being as vague as legally allowed, as you know you have no substantive evidence to back up your weak, wispy claims. Why has this board’s decision been shrouded in so much secrecy? If you have a valid argument, by all means, come out with it. It is this complete and utter lack of transparency from the administration that frustrates this community the most. Every single community member who has spoken out on the issue at the last two board meetings spoke out in Jill’s defense. There was not one negative comment about Jill from anyone in the community who spoke on the issue. Yet you still voted unanimously to
blatantly disregard the district’s wish and not hire back one of the most respected, hard-working, and beloved teachers at RB. Two board meetings have come and gone. You’ve had two chances to do the right thing and listen to the vast majority of your constituents. Two times the voice of the community has apparently fallen on deaf ears. Currently, this is a losing situation for everyone involved. My wife is being cut off from the community she cares so deeply about. The students are losing a valuable asset in an amazing teacher and mentor. The Special Olympics athletes are losing a coach who continually brings out the best in them. Your administration isn’t too popular right now. It’s human to err. I’d like to speculate that Ms. Smetana just sold you board members one heck of a story on some perceived slight she then blew way out of proportion. It’s
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easier for me to believe that the board is constituted of good, well-meaning people who are just slightly gullible rather than of morally bereft, spineless slugs. However, please don’t let your lapse in judgement turn into a mistake you will live to regret. There is still time to do what you know is right. Quit being so hard-headed. You still have a chance to gain back the trust and respect you’ve lost from the community. Board members: I implore you to hold an emergency meeting. Have another vote. Distance yourselves from Ms. Smetana’s witch hunt. Reverse your decision. Renew Mrs. Musil’s contract and grant her the tenure she rightfully deserves. Do this and we will play nice. Let’s try to resolve this peacefully, without lawyers, and bring a happy ending to this story for all involved. Ed. note: Ryan Musil is the husband of Riverside-Brookfield High School social studies teacher Jill Musil.
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ever let a perfectly good crisis go to waste. It is important to remember that the dismissal of Ms. Musil started with a racist graffiti in the girl’s bathroom. Because no official announcement was made to students or parents by RBHS leadership for six days, about 25 of you held a silent protest demanding that issues of discrimination at the school be addressed. One of you stated to the Landmark that “the reason we had this protest is because they tried to just cover it up”. At that exact point, you not only saw the elephant in the room, you had the courage to call it out. Why was there no announcement, you asked, that this type of behavior will not be tolerated, and that individuals responsible for this will be pursued? In demanding open and transparent
dialogue about discrimination, you pinpointed the very issue that is far more important than the actual insult or injustice itself: how to responsibly react to proof of racism. It is the role of leadership to react proactively and to communicate transparently. Lack of such action results in complicity. The official reason for Ms. Musil’s dismissal reads “you have not demonstrated professionalism when meeting, discussing, or presenting with school administrators, community members, and students.” This was written by lawyers for lawyers. It doesn’t address the issue at all, and you are rightfully calling it out. Later, RBHS administration leaders clarified that “Musil was not professional in talking
politics” (see March 16 RB Clarion article), acknowledging that discussing politics in the classroom is at the heart of this crisis. Schools, like so many other institutions and businesses, fail to make one critical distinction about politics: that being political is very different from being partisan. Partisanship is a cancer that has befallen us. We find ourselves in a collective trap that prevents us from listening and talking to each other. Being political, on the other hand – being critically informed, participating actively in our communities, and voting -- is a duty required of us. President Eisenhower once said, “The true purpose of education is to prepare young men and women for effective citizen-
ship in a free form of government.” RBHS leadership should incorporate this wisdom as it decides how to respond to the legitimate concerns of its students. As for you, dear RBHS students of courage, insist that RBHS hold public and open forums to clarify how the pressing issues of today can be discussed in the classroom. Without this, other great teachers will risk meeting the same fate as Ms. Musil. I cannot tell you how inspired and encouraged I am by your actions. Today, we need to build legions of passionate and courageous leaders. You are there already, showing us, the adults, how to follow. Keep asking questions, keep speaking out, keep challenging the system. Remember to always do so peacefully, and remember, we need you much more than you know. Tom Jacobs is a Riverside resident.
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strongly recommend his reelection on April 4. I also strongly encourage all voters to turn out for this important election.
eryone under each group working with them solving most problem as best as possible, with caring and sincerity. Carl and Frank, caring for their own special child, but always available to help anyone else. Kathy organizing food delivery for the needy, helped by the village board and volunteers bringing great food to so many. The handyman groups helping seniors with any all problems in such a positive way that it’s always like family. PeopleCare driving seniors and others to all types of medical services as needed for lack of transportation. Volunteers at The Scottish Home and Cantata, brining good will, friendship, goodies, stuffed animals, sports pictures and any-
thing else to brighten up residents on a regular basis – including pro bono legal service and information from our village leaders. Village churches, especially the Holy Name Society at Mater Christi helping so many in so many positive ways. Carlene and Mary and everyone else at the library make a visit there like seeing your best friends and relatives. I know I missed many, but the whole village is a team of family led by all in their own caring way. They are the best. With all the negativity around us, what a breath of pine, beautiful, fresh, golden air and sunshine.
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Riverside fortunate that the current board is one of the strongest in years. RB’s academic quality is as high as it has ever been, and the board is steadily paying off a mountain of debt it inherited from a prior board. A key player on RB’s current board is Ed Jepson, a highly regarded attorney who carefully monitors both RB’s finances and student performance. As a longtime RB resident, I’m delighted that Ed is willing to serve another four years as a board member and I
North Riverside is just the best Goodness, caring and loving from top to bottom makes a village so very special. Mayor Hubert, Police Chief Lane, Fire Chief Brian, Village Administrator Guy, Public Works Director Tim, Rec Director Teresa and the whole legal department and ev-
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3420 Vernon Ave. 9021 Southview Ave. 9107 Southview Ave. 4014 Madison Ave. 3622 Blanchan Ave. 9424 Jackson Ave. 4247 Grove Ave. 3209 Sunnyside Ave. 8941 Southview Ave. 3617 Harrison Ave. 3534 Sunnyside Ave. 4531 Park Ave. 4536 Plainfield Rd. 4011 Arthur Ave. 4017 DuBois Ave.
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213 W Quincy St., Unit 2 3747 Stanley Ave. 267 E. Burlington St. 3024 Harlem Ave. 129 Woodside Rd. 310 Scottswood Rd. 22 West Ave. 115 Michaux Rd.
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Fenwick freshman DJ Steward put on a show with a game-high 26 points, seven rebounds and four steals in a 69-67 overtime loss to Morgan Park in the Class 3A state final. (Below) Fenwick senior guard Jacob Keller (#1) led the Friars all season with his versatility. Photos by Ian McLeod
Friars fall to Morgan Park in 3A final State runner-up finishes with 30 wins, CCL title By MARTY FARMER
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enwick boys basketball coach Rick Malnati believes the Friars’ prized freshman DJ Steward passed “first-year” status quite some time ago during the regular season. Morgan Park coach Nick Irvin must feel the same way about the Mustangs’ Nimari Burnett. On Saturday, the pair of precocious freshmen dominated the action during the Mustangs’ 69-67 overtime win against Fenwick in the Class 3A state final at the Peoria Civic Center. Steward shot a perfect game, going 10-for-10 from the field (including a pair of 3-pointers) and 4-for-4 at the free throw line to finish with a game-high 26 points. He also had seven rebounds and four steals in one of the best performances by a freshman in state finals history. But Burnett was arguably better. He went 9-for-15 on field goal attempts and dashed the Friars’ state title hopes by sinking 6 of 10 shots from beyond
the 3-point arc. Burnett was particularly clutch in overtime with a trio of 3-pointers ass the Mustangs outscored Fenwick 14-12 to secure their third rd state championship in five years. “We knew that No. 10 [Burnett] urnett] could shoot from distance,” Malnati said. “The first time we lost him; the second time it wasn’t a great at shot. I was hopeful they would take a bad shot; it turned rned out to be a dagger.” Remember the date, March rch 18, 2017. A Steward-Burnett rivalry may ay have been born. While the Friars and Mustangs fought back and forth most st of the game, the former appeared on track to earn its first state championship mpionship with an auspicious start in the fourth quarter. Leading 42-40, Fenwick went on a nine-point run to extend thee lead to 5140 with 5:34 left in regulation. on. The key play of the run occurred when hen Fenwick senior point guard Jacob Keller was emphatically blocked on a layup, got the ball back only to miss a dunk, nk, and finally scored on a third attempt.
Symbolically, the play suggested that tthe Friars wanted the win just a bit more. championship metHowever, Morgan Park has ch of the fourth tle which they proved the remainder remai quarter. The Mustangs responded with wi a run of their own to whittle the deficit to 54-53 54-5 at the 1:19 mark. Cam Burrell made four free throws on the back t end of the Morgan Park spurt to tighten the sp score considerably. After Keller fouled out with 43.8 seconds left in the game, Marcus Watson made his lone basket to put Morgan Park ahead 55-54. Fenwick junior AJ Nixon missed a 3-pointer but teammate Mike O’Laughlin pulled O down an offensive rebound and was fouled. O’Laughlin split a pair O’Lau of free throws to tie the game at a 55-all. Both teams had Bot Jamal chances to win in the chan Nixon final 17 seconds. Fenwick junior Billy Bruce j took a charge against
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Thanks for the memories, Friars
Fenwick boys basketball produces its best season ever with teamwork and talent
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elcome to another edition of “Tate’s Take.” This week, I am recapping the scintillating season the Fenwick High School boys basketball enjoyed this winter. Where do we begin with the Friars? Fenwick had a historic, memorable and thoroughly entertaining campaign with the following highlights: a 30-5 record (30 wins is the school record for most wins in a single season), third straight Chicago Catholic League championship, sectional and supersectional titles, and a trip to the state finals where they finished as a state runner-up in the Class 3A state playoffs (best result in school history). Fenwick also earned a state trophy for the first time in program history. Rick Malnati showed why he is one of the state’s best coaches. His team was well-prepared and always gave its all every game. As cliché as it sounds, the Friars truly play hard. They probably produce more sneakers squeaks than any team in the state. Add equally effective measures of talent, teamwork and determination and you’ve got a winner. Let’s face it, Malnati makes good pizza and basketball teams The affable coach has quickly turned a very good program into a perennial powerhouse. And memo to all CCL teams and other opponents, Friar basketball should be
FENWICK Elite status from page 21 Morgan Park. Steward committed a costly turnover, however, on the Friars’ final possession with 6.7 seconds left. Burnett launched a half-court shot that just missed being a game-winner as the buzzer sounded. Fittingly, he was defended by Steward on the Hail Mary. In overtime, the combination of Burnett’s hot shooting from 3-point range and the loss of Keller and Jamal Nixon (both fouled out) proved too much to overcome for Fenwick. “We’re very disappointed because we had a chance to win a state championship and we didn’t make plays down the stretch,” Malnati said. “We’re not disappointed in anything else. We’re not disappointed in our effort, not disappointed in our team. We had an opportunity and we let it slip through our hands.” Fenwick junior forward AJ Nixon played well with 14 points (4-for-9 on 3-pointers) and seven rebounds. Damari Nixon contributed eight points. Jamal Nixon had five points and four rebounds, while Keller finished with eight points and five rebounds. Although Morgan Park had a significant height advantage, the Friars outrebounded the Mustangs 35-31 and
strong for several years to come. An excellent high school basketball program not only has great coaching, it also has top talent. Fenwick certainly had the players to win regularly and compete with any team in the state. Jacob Keller, who will play football at Northern Iowa in the fall, did it all for the Friars at the point guard position. Need a comparison? How about about UCLA guard Lonzo Ball. Both can score, pass, rebound and defend. Most of all, they are winners who make their teammates better. Keller also seemed to not let the bitter football ending - the “Travesty at Triton” (18-17 loss in overtime against Plainfield North in 7A state semifinals) - affect his play on the court in a negative way. If anything, he actually used the postseason debacle courtesy of the game officials to fuel him to a strong basketball season. Keller is The Ultimate Competitor and will be missed. Keller shared the spotlight with his close buddy Jamal Nixon, a senior forward who supplied a strong inside presence. Keller and Nixon have played basketball together since second grade. Sadly, that on-court association ended after the state finals loss to Morgan Park. Nixon, who has the most wins in program history at Fenwick (102), will continue his career at Minnesota State. DJ Steward was a revelation. Despite entering Fenwick as
outscored them 28-188 in the paint. Fenwick struggled with turnovers turnoveers (23) and dished out only 12 assists ssists against ag gainst the Mustangs’ pressure defense. Supporting Burnett, ett, Morgan Morrgan Park guard Cam Irvin had ad 12 points, po oints, four rebounds and three ee steals. stea als. Melo Burrell (9 points, 100 rebounds) rebou unds) and Henry Lenell (5 points, ints, 8 rebounds) r also contributed for the victo victors. ors. The Mustangs have ve been problematic in big games es for FenF wick lately. Aside from rom SaturSatu urday’s 3A title clash,, Morgan Morga an Park rocked the Friars iars 81-55 81-555 in the 2015 championship mpionshiip game of the Proviso iso West Wesst Holiday Tournamentt as well. welll. Despite the heartbreaking breaking g loss, Fenwick (30-5)) turned d in a historic season n with a school-record 30 wins, ns, pluss the John Malone tourney, Chicago Catholic League North Division, regional, gional, sectional and supersecpersectional championships. ps. “People grew into o their roles,” Jamal Nixon n said after the Friars’ supersecpersectional win. “We all got ot better over the year and nd we don’t care who scores, s, who the star is. We play together and look out for each ach other and like to see each ch otherr succeed. That’s thee biggest biggesst thing. We’re unselfish sh and we w have a lot of character.” er.”
a highly touted freshman, the gifted 6-foot-1 guard wasn’t expecting much if any playing time at the varsity level. The football team’s extended run in the playoffs, however, gave him an opportunity and he capitalized in a big way. By the end of the season, I felt Steward was becoming a dominant player. He capped off the season with a perfect shooting performance in the 3A title game against Morgan Park. Steward, from Oak Park, went 10-for10 from the field (including 2 3-pointers), and 4-for-4 from the free-throw line for a game-high 26 points. Unfortunately, Steward’s electric performance wasn’t enough. Keller and Nixon fouled out late in regulation and the short-handed Friars fell to Morgan Park 69-67 in overtime. The Friars’ undoing could also be attributed to another freshman, Morgan Park’s Nimari Burnett who made a trio of incredibly clutch 3-pointers in overtime and finished with 24 points. Looking ahead to next season, Steward headlines a strong cast of returnees including Billy Bruce, Mike O’Laughlin, AJ Nixon, Damari Nixon, and Sam Daniels. Look for the Friars to have another strong season in 2017-2018.
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The Village of Riverside Fire Department is seeking Individuals for the position of Paid-on-call Firefighter; This is not a full-time position. Applicants must be: In good physical condition Reside within 1.5 miles of the boundaries of the Village of Riverside at time of appointment Be 18 years of age at the time of application Possess a high school diploma or GED. Possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record
Applications for employment are available on-line at: http://riverside.il.us/Jobs Applications must be returned to: Village of Riverside Village Hall 27 Riverside Rd. Riverside IL 60546 Applications must be returned by April 28th 2017 at 4pm The Village of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PEOPLE TO DELIVER FLYERS DOOR TO DOOR Part-time morning hours. $35 per day. Cell phone required.
CALL 708-863-5698 between 8am and 8pm
THERMO OVEN OPER/HELPER Thule, Inc. located at 7609 W Industrial Drive, Forest Park, IL 60130 seeks a person to operate thermoforming equipment. Candidates should have some prior mechanical experience. The right candidate will have the ability to read a drawing, operate equipment and small tools. High school education or equivalent. This full-time position offers a starting rate of $12.06 per hour w/benefits. Please apply in person. Thule is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Gender/Minority/Veterans/Disabled.
To view a complete job description visit our website at www.oakparkrc. com/work-oprc. To apply forward a cover letter and resume to Beth Swaggerty, Assistant Executive Director at bswaggerty@oakparkrc. com. Oak Park Residence Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide competitive compensation and a full benefits package. Senior Software Engineer. Allscripts Healthcare LLC. (Chicago, IL) Design, code, test & document healthcare IT apps in areas of SW dvlpmnt & maintain. Work 9a–5p, M–F, and on-call once every 5–6 wks. Reqs Bach in Comp Sci/Rel/ Equiv. Reqs 4 yrs SW Engg exp to incl 4 yrs: MS.NET; ASP.NET app building using Visual Studio; Relational DB & Transact SQL in MS SQL Server Mgmt Studio; MVC model app building in Visual Studio; SDLC & Agile methods; C# & systems architect design & test. Resume to: HR Ops Mgr, 10 Glenlake Pkwy, Ste 500, N. Tower, Atlanta, GA 30328 Ref#96497.
Entry Level Police Officer
Salary: $63,494 Sworn Officers: 28 Application Deadline: March 28, 2017 The Village of River Forest will hold a Written Examination on Saturday, April 8, 2017, to establish an Eligibility Register for the position of Entry Level Police Officer. A mandatory Orientation Session will be held at Concordia University, 7400 W. Augusta Street, River Forest, Illinois on April 6, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. for all applicants. Information Packets with Preliminary Applications and additional information concerning the Village and the Police Department are available to be downloaded at www.vrf.us/policeofficer or at the Village of River Forest Village Hall. Village of River Forest, Illinois 400 Park Avenue, River Forest, Illinois 60305 Phone: 708-366-8500 • Fax: 708-366-3702 Website: www.vrf.us Population: 11,172
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SUMMER DAY CARE Hephzibah Children’s Association offers a Summer Day Care program in Oak Park, IL. We are seeking caring, nurturing individuals to provide care and supervision of 5-11-yearold children. This temporary full time Summer program runs from June 12th through August 11th, Monday through Friday. Individuals work an 8-hour shift between the hours of 7:30am and 6:00pm. Responsibilities include planning and supervising play shops, arts and crafts, sports, activities, group games, and indoor and outdoor play. Staff accompany and supervise children at the swimming pool and on weekly field trips. Requirements include a minimum of 6 semester hours in education, recreation, social work, or related college courses. Previous experience working with school aged children preferred. Contact: Amy O’Rourke at: aorourke@hephzibahhome.org Equal Opportunity Employer
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FOREST PARK SPACIOUS 3 BR 922 Marengo, Forest Park, IL Spacious three bedroom apartment in very quiet neighborhood, which includes newer kitchen with Corian tops; one and half remodeled bathrooms. Includes hardwood floors throughout except kitchen, which is tile. Large bedrooms with large closets. Utilities: heat and water included. Transportation close to blue line and downtown. Call: 708-878-9291 FOREST PARK 3BR 607 S Ferdinand 3BR 1BA Forest Park apartment. Parking incl. Laundry on-site. Tenant pays util. $1150/mo. 1 mo. rent plus 1 mo. security. Call Terry at 773-486-1838. FOREST PARK 2 BR Updated 2BR Lower Level unit in Forest Park. Plus 1 misc. room. Free parking. Near transportation, shopping, school & park dist. No laundry on site. Avail Apr. 1. $900/ mo + $900 sec. dep. Call 708-488-9018. OAK PARK 2BR 2 Bedrooms, LR, DR, hardwood floors, tile bath, heat included. $1,250 + 1 mo security. Call 708717-3975 OAK PARK FOREST PARK Studio, 1, and 2 BDRM. Heated. Dining room. Parking available. Walk to El. $625-$1250.
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AUSTIN VILLAGE 5939 W. Midway Parkway Remodeled 1 BR. Half block from Oak Park, Green Line & shops. 3rd Floor. $800/month. Heat not included. 708-383-9223 or 773-676-6805.
ROOMS FOR RENT AUSTIN CLEAN ROOM With fridge, micro. Nr Oak Park, Super Walmart, Food 4 Less, bus, & Metra. $116/wk and up. 773-637-5957 Large Sunny Room with fridge & microwave. Near Green line, bus, Oak Park, 24 hour desk, parking lot. $101.00 week & up. New Mgmt. 773-378-8888 SELLING YOUR HOME BY OWNER? Call Us For Advertising Rates! 708/613-3333
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CHURCHES FOR RENT MAYWOOD COUNTRY CHURCH Lovely, old fashioned country church in Maywood, on corner of Fifth and Erie is looking for a roommate or tenant. We are willing to work out a flexible arrangement if you are an appropriate tenant. Various size spaces. Call 708 344-6150, leave a message.
OAK PARK CLASSIC CHURCH FOR RENT
Includes Sanctuary, Fellowship Hall, Kitchen, Midweek Service/ Bible Study, Office Options. 708-848-5460
SPACE FOR RENT OAK PARK SPACE Suitable for not-for-profit. Varied uses possible such as school, office spaces, community services center, clinic, etc. Please call 312-810-5948
OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT * RIVER FOREST * 7777 Lake St. - 3 & 5 room suites 7756 Madison St. - Store: 926 sq. ft. - Office: 900 sq. ft.
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6955 North Ave. - 3 room office suite 6957 North Ave. - 2 room office suite 6142-44 Roosevelt Rd. - 4 room office suite
Strand & Browne 708/488-0011
RUMMAGE SALES LaGrange Park
RUMMAGE SALE BROOKPARK SCHOOL 30TH & RAYMOND SAT. 3/25 7AM-1PM
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Sprout some extra cash with a spring garage sale. Call to advertise: 773/626-6332
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New Life Community Church Austin-Oak Park Outreach Yard Sale
SATURDAY MAR 18 SATURDAY APR 8 10 AM TO 3 PM
200 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, (Ontario and Oak Park Ave)
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Please come out and support our 1st Outreach Yard Sale. Proceeds will be distributed to selected families who lost a love one due to gun violence in the Chicago Austin neighborhood. Cash donations are welcomed and appreciated. See you there!
ITEMS FOR SALE FINE CHINA Lucien Piccard Fine China. Cream with platinum rim. 12 place settings. $150. Call 708-488-8755. FUTON Black futon on heavy iron frame. $49. Call 708-488-8755. Old Hausen Pool Table The best in billiards. Upright Freezer Entertainment Center Armoire Martha Stewart Cherry wood. Yamaha Upright Piano Black lacquer. Pitch perfect.
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Dining Buffet & Hutch Qaulity Colonial dining buffet w/ hutch display top. $250. Call 708-689-0498. Leave message and phone number.
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CASH for Vinyl Records Best prices paid for your old soul, jazz, rap, blues, house, rock records. (33’s, 45’s, 78’s) Call 773-241-0929 WANTED MILITARY ITEMS: Helmets, medals, patches, uniforms, weapons, flags, photos, paperwork, Also toy soldiers-lead plastic-other misc. toys. Call Uncle Gary 708-522-3400
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HOUSE CLEANING WOULD YOU LIKE MORE TIME TO ENJOY THE WARM WEATHER, FAMILY FUNCTIONS, SPORTING EVENTS, OR JUST RELAXING? IF SO, PLEASE LEAVE THE DIRTY WORK TO ME AND LET ME DO THE HOUSECLEANING FOR YOU. I’M EXPERIENCED, VERY DEPENDABLE, EFFICIENT, TRUSTWORTHY WOMAN WHO HAVE EXCELLENT REFERENCES AND LIKES CLEANING AND ORGANIZING. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED CALL OR TEXT KAMILA @ 708/363 0753
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PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDDING
Request of bids for cistern install at Field Park.
Owner: Park District of Oak Park
218 Madison St, Oak Park, IL 60302
The Park District of Oak Park seeks bids related to the installation of a cistern to collect water from the splash pad and be re-used for irrigation. The Park District of Oak Park will receive individual sealed Bids until 10:00 a.m. (Chicago time) on Tuesday, April 18th , 2017, at 218 Madison St., Oak Park, Illinois. The bidding documents and requirements will be available on the Park Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website as of 5:00 pm Friday, March 24th, 2017. A non- mandatory pre-bid walk-thru is scheduled for Monday, April 3rd at 11:00 am (Chicago time) at 935 Woodbine Ave. Oak Park, IL. Copies of the bidding specifications are available via the Park District of Oak Park website at: http://www. pdop.org/bids-and- rfps/ For additional information, contact Chris Lindgren at chris.lindgren@pdop.org or (708) 725-2050. Only the bids prepared in compliance with the bidding documents will be considered. This project must adhere to the Prevailing Wage Act of 2015. The Park District of Oak Park encourages minority and women owned business firms to submit bids for this project. Park District of Oak Park By: Sandy Lentz, Secretary Park District of Oak Park 218 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302
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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D17149848 on March 2, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of WANDERLUSTUDIO with the business located at: 482 PERRIE DR, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: ANNA HALAMA 428 PERRIE DR ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
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Notice is hereby given by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of River Forest, Cook County, Illinois, that sealed bids will be accepted for:
Notice is hereby given by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of River Forest, Cook County, Illinois, that sealed bids will be accepted for:
Notice is hereby given by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of River Forest, Cook County, Illinois, that sealed bids will be accepted for:
Notice is hereby given by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of River Forest, Cook County, Illinois, that sealed bids will be accepted for:
2017 Street Improvement Program
2017 Sewer Lining Improvements (Various Locations)
This project includes the replacement of curb and gutter, sidewalk and driveway aprons, hot-mix asphalt surface removal, frame/lid adjustment, resurfacing, and other associated work.
This project consists of the installation of approximately 2,000 lineal feet of Cured-in-Place Piping (CIPP) as a sewer lining as well as other miscellaneous work required to install the aforementioned CIPP. Please note that the addition of manhole lining is included as an additive bid alternate to this work.
2017 Curb and Sidewalk Replacement Program (Various Locations)
LAW OFFICE OF LINDA EPSTEIN Attorney for Petitioner 722 W. Diversey Parkway Ste. 101B Chicago, IL 60614 STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF COOK, ssCircuit Court of Cook County, County Department Domestic Relations Division In re the Marriage of Lilia Diaz, Petitioner, and Pedro Marquez, Respondent. No. 17 D 001856 The requisite affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, Luz Maria Diez, Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, by the Petitioner, for Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief: and that said suit is now pending. Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, in the City of Chicago, Illlinois, on or before April 12, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a Judgment for Dissolution of Marriage Entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk. Published in Wednesday Journal 3/15, 3/22, 3/29/2017.
LEGAL NOTICE Chertkow and Chertkow (22019) Attorneys for Petitioner 1525 East 53rd Street Chicago, Illinois 60615 STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division. vIn re the marriage of Mario Gonzalez, Petitioner and Elisa Analco Andrade, Respondent, Case No. 2017D-002060. The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, the above named Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, by the Petitioner, for Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief; and that said suit is now pending. Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before /bApril 24, 2017, /rdefault may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk. Published in Wednesday Journal 3/22, 3/29, 4/5/2017
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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D17149961 on March 9, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of NO LABELS THERAPY with the business located at: 1075 SHERWOOD DR., WHEELING, IL 60090. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: MARGARET ZANGRILLI 1075 SHERWOOD DR. WHEELING, IL 60090 Published in Wednesday Journal 3/15, 3/22, 3/29/2017
BID NOTICE Village of Riverside Sewer Main Cleaning and Televising Services The Village of Riverside will be accepting sealed bids for Sewer Main Cleaning and Televising Services of various streets. Bids will be accepted at the Department of Public Works, 3860 Columbus Blvd., Riverside Illinois 60546 until April 11, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at which time the bids will be opened and publicly read aloud. Specifications may be obtained at the Department of Public Works, weekdays, between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. This project is subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act 820 ILCS 130/ 1-12. Contractors shall be required to pay not less than the prevailing wage rates currently in effect on the Project as established by the United States Department of Labor and the State of Illinois Department of Labor and comply with all other applicable provisions of the Act. Questions may be directed to the Public Works Department at (708) 442-3590. The Village of Riverside reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive technicalities, and to accept any bid which is deemed to be in the best interest of the Village of Riverside. Published in RB Landmark 3/22/2017
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The bidding documents are available for download starting Friday, March 17, 2017 at: http://vrf.us/government/bids-a-rfps Bids must be submitted by Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at: Public Works Department, 2nd Floor Village of River Forest 400 Park Avenue River Forest, IL 60305 The bid proposals will be publicly opened and read at that time. Proposals will be considered not only on the basis of cost, but also on past performance, experience and ability to perform the work. No bid shall be withdrawn after the opening of the Proposals without the consent of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of River Forest for a period of thirty (30) days after the scheduled time of the bid opening. The Village of River Forest reserves the right in receiving these bids to waive technicalities and reject any or all bids. Published in Wednesday Journal 3/22/2017
The bidding documents are available for download starting Friday, March 17, 2017 at: http://vrf.us/government/bids-a-rfps Bids must be submitted by Friday, April 7, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at: Public Works Department, 2nd Floor Village of River Forest 400 Park Avenue River Forest, IL 60305 The bid proposals will be publicly opened and read at that time. Proposals will be considered not only on the basis of cost, but also on past performance, experience and ability to perform the work. No bid shall be withdrawn after the opening of the Proposals without the consent of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of River Forest for a period of thirty (30) days after the scheduled time of the bid opening. The Village of River Forest reserves the right in receiving these bids to waive technicalities and reject any or all bids. Published in Wednesday Journal 3/22/2017
LEGAL NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE 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, April 7th, 2017 for the following: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Village of Oak Park North Fire Station Bunk Room, Bathroom and Stairway Remodeling Project Proposal Number: 17-115 Issuance Date: 3/22/17 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
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STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division. In re the marriage of Jesus Gabriel Avila,Petitioner and Milvian Chaparro, Respondent, Case No. 2017D-001932. The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, the above named Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, by the Petitioner, for Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief; and that said suit is now pending. Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before April 24, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk. Published in Wednesday Journal 3/22, 3/29, 4/5/2017
This project consists of the installation of approximately 4,750 square feet of PCC sidewalk, 300 linear feet of PCC curb/gutter and other work incidental thereto. The bidding documents are available for download starting Friday, March 17, 2017 at: http://vrf.us/government/bids-a-rfps Bids must be submitted by Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at: Public Works Department, 2nd Floor Village of River Forest 400 Park Avenue River Forest, IL 60305 The bid proposals will be publicly opened and read at that time. Proposals will be considered not only on the basis of cost, but also on past performance, experience and ability to perform the work. No bid shall be withdrawn after the opening of the Proposals without the consent of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of River Forest for a period of thirty (30) days after the scheduled time of the bid opening. Bidders shall be prequalified by IDOT for: Concrete Construction The Village of River Forest reserves the right in receiving these bids to waive technicalities and reject any or all bids. Published in Wednesday Journal 3/22/2017
PUBLIC NOTICE PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME In the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, County Department, County Division. In the matter of the petition of Xhevat Shefik Sherifi on behalf of Adrian Xhevan Sherifi, Aferdita Sherifi; Artana Sherifi for change of name to Jack Prespa on behalf of Adrian Jack Prespa; Aferdita Prespa; Artana Prespa;, Case No. 17M3001772. Notice is given you, the public, that on March 10, 2017, I have filed a Petition For Change of Name in this Court, asking the Court to change our present names of Xhevat Shefik Sherifi, Adrian Shevat Sherifi, Aferdita Sherifi, and Artana Sherifi to the names of Jack Prespa, Adrian Jack Prespa, Aferdita Prespa, and Artana Prespa. This case will be heard in courtroom 204 on May 16, 2017 at 9:00 a.m.. Published in Wednesday Journal 3/22, 3/29, 4/5/2017
2017 Street Patching Program This project consists of the patching of approximately 2,300 square yards of existing, defective asphalt pavement at various locations throughout the Village, as designated by the Department of Public Works. The bidding documents are available for download starting Friday, March 17, 2017 at: http://vrf.us/government/bids-a-rfps Bids must be submitted by Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at: Public Works Department, 2nd Floor Village of River Forest 400 Park Avenue River Forest, IL 60305 The bid proposals will be publicly opened and read at that time. Proposals will be considered not only on the basis of cost, but also on past performance, experience and ability to perform the work. No bid shall be withdrawn after the opening of the Proposals without the consent of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of River Forest for a period of thirty (30) days after the scheduled time of the bid opening. Bidders shall be prequalified by IDOT for: HMA Paving The Village of River Forest reserves the right in receiving these bids to waive technicalities and reject any or all bids. Published in Wednesday Journal 3/22/2017
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: D17149743 on February 22, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of QUIZ MERCENARY with the business located at: 509 N. MARION ST. APT 2F, OAK PARK, IL 60302. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: TIM EVANS 509 N. MARION ST. APT 2F OAK PARK, IL 60302 Published in Wednesday Journal 3/8, 3/15, 3/22/2015
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.KEVIN COLLINS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, PATRICE COLLINS, FILDALAS COLLINS A/K/A FILDELLAS COLLINS, GREGORY COLLINS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF FILDAS COLLINS, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR FILDAS COLLINS (DECEASED) Defendants 16 CH 007574 630 S. 12TH AVENUE MAYWOOD, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 7, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 17, 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 630 S. 12TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-10-424037-0000, Property Index No. 1510-424-038-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, 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
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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 14-16-06357. 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. 14-16-06357 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 007574 TJSC#: 36-14369 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. I714795
forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1006 CIRCLE AVENUE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-13-421-004-0000. The real estate is improved with a duplex. 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, 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 14-16-11137. 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. 14-16-11137 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 012152 TJSC#: 37-898 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. I714871
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.TILAYA BRADFORD-HOLLINS, BENJAMIN C. HOLLINS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 012152 1006 CIRCLE AVENUE FOREST PARK, IL 60130 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 17, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 19, 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
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR MFRA TRUST 2015-1 Plaintiff, -v.LEONARD S. DE FRANCO A/K/A LEONARD S. DEFRANCO, BEATRICE DE FRANCO A/K/A BEATRICE DEFRANCO, RIGHT RESIDENTIAL II FUND 2–LLC, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO COMMUNITY BANK WHEATON GLEN ELLYN, SMS FINANCIAL JDC, LP Defendants 10 CH 017620 1339 N. LATHROP AVENUE RIVER FOREST, IL 60305 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 23, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 25, 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 1339 N. LATHROP AVENUE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305 Property Index No. 15-01-212-003. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, 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
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 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 14-10-14420. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-10-14420 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 10 CH 017620 TJSC#: 37-1152
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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. I716463 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.JENNIFER KANWISCHER, THOMAS KANWISCHER, CHASE MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC. F/K/A CHASE HOME MORTGAGE CORPORATION Defendants 16 CH 12264 1126 SOUTH HUMPHREY AVENUE Oak Park, IL 60304 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 1, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 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 1126 SOUTH HUMPHREY AVENUE, Oak Park, IL 60304 Property Index No. 1617-323-012-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $268,984.41. 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
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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 16-080649. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th
Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs. com Attorney File No. 16-080649 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 16 CH 12264 TJSC#: 371267 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. I715322
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