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Hermanek wins 2nd term as North Riverside mayor Incumbent carries all but one precinct in the village By BOB UPHUES

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espite criticism about his two-year push to privatize the North Riverside Fire Department, Hubert Hermanek Jr. weathered a strongly contested mayoral race to win his second term as the village’s top official. Unofficially, Hermanek walked away with a majority of the vote – 51.32 percent to defeat his two challengers, Trustee H. Bob Demopoulos and Marybelle Mandel. “It’s very humbling,” said Hermanek in a phone interview late last Tuesday. “I couldn’t be more happy with the residents and their confidence in me.” Demopoulos, whose slate of three trustee candidates two years ago narrowly missed pull- HUBERT HERMANEK JR. ing off a stunning upset by making the firefighter labor issue its No. 1 priority, finished third in the race for mayor with just 19.5 percent of the vote. It would not have been out of the realm of possibility for Demopoulos to have beaten Hermanek in 2017. The See ELECTIONS on page 11

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HAPPY TOTALS: Supporters of the Putting Students First slate in Lyons-Brookfield District 103 flash smiles as vote totals roll in on April 4. The slate swept all three open seats on the school board.

D103 challengers fight city hall, win School board majority set to flip away from Getty control By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter

Money and patronage was no match for grassroots support, determined organizing, and passion last week as the Putting Students First slate of

Sharon Anderson, Shannon Johnson, and Marge Hubacek wrestled control of the Lyons School District 103 school board back from the grip of Lyons Village President Christopher Getty. Anderson, Hubacek and Johnson

handily defeated three Getty-backed candidates, including incumbents Katie Broderick and Kendra Pierce despite being outspent. They are expected to align with Joanne Schaeffer See D103 on page 9

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Incumbents voted out of RBHS board

Concerns over administration-teacher tensions a factor By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter

The story of the Riverside Brookfield High School District 208 school board is not so much who won, but who lost. Voters sent a clear message of dissatisfaction with recent events at RBHS, defeating the two incumbent school board members who ran for re-election while voting in three newcomers. Two educators led the field. Gina Sierra, an elementary school principal and member of the Komarek School District 94 Board of Education led the field with 3,244 votes while Ramona Towner, an instructional coach in Berwyn School District 100, finished second with 2,645 votes. The race for the third and final spot on the board was close, with Hollywood resident William “Wes” Smithing edging incumbent Ed Jepson by just 69 votes. Former board president and current vice-president Matt Sinde finished last, 306 votes behind Jepson. The recent decision of the school board not to rehire popular social studies teacher Jill Musil was a factor some voters cited in explaining why they voted against Sinde and Jepson. Many voters who spoke to the Land-

mark on Election Day said they specifically voted against the incumbents. Danielle Sanchez, a 2012 RBHS graduate, said the school board did not listen to the students and community members who spoke up in support of Musil. “It’s really sad that people who are supposed to be leaders of the school aren’t listening to what the community wants,” Sanchez said after voting against Jepson and Sinde. “I think they should have listened to everyone; that’s their job. They don’t listen; they get voted out.” Eleanor Byrne of Brookfield also said that she deliberately voted against the incumbents. “I think what they did to that teacher was very bad,” Byrne said. “I figured they needed a different board, with a little better common sense or something.” The defeat of Jepson was telling. Jepson, a graduate of Harvard Law School and a longtime partner of the large Chicago law firm Vedder Price, was according to fellow board member John Keen “the smartest guy in the room.” In addition to being smart Jepson also was low-key, with a thoughtful, amiable disposition that made him well-liked by fellow board members and many in the community. During this campaign Jepson appeared to distance himself somewhat from the RBHS administration, saying that he was troubled that teachers said morale was low and that they were afraid to speak out because of a culture of retribution. In an endorsement in-

terview, Jepson questioned the decision to sue the village of Brookfield. But, low turnout in his home turf of Riverside was perhaps the biggest factor in Jepson’s defeat. In Riverside, which did not have any contested village races on the ballot, turnout was a paltry 13 percent of registered voters. Brookfield and North Riverside both had contested village races and had much higher voter turnout, 30 percent in Brookfield and 39 percent of voters in North Riverside. Jepson led the field in Riverside outpolling Sierra 517 to 473 there. But even in Riverside some who know and like Jepson didn’t vote for him this time. “He’s an extremely bright guy and I’m absolutely certain that he had the best interests of the school at heart, but I thought this current drift, this battle with the teachers, just wasn’t a good thing,” said Steve Powers of Riverside. Jepson took his defeat in stride. “I’m honored to have served the community for the last four years,” Jepson said. “I’m looking forward to having my Tuesdays and many other hours available to me again.” In his two earlier victories Sinde benefited by the indefatigable door to door campaigning of slate mate Mike Welch, who chose not to run for a third term and was not active in this election. In his two wins, Sinde had the backing of Jerry Buttimer and Chris Robling along with Jill Hennessy managing the slate’s campaign. But Hennessy and Buttimer have since moved away and Robling was not ac-

tive in this year’s campaign. Sinde did not return calls asking him to comment about the election. Smithing won his seat on the board thanks to his strong showing on his home turf in Hollywood, where residents were very upset with the school’s original plan for a large parking just north of the Hollywood School. That was the issue that propelled Smithing into the race. Many Brookfield voters were angry that RBHS sued after the village board rejected the parking lot, leaving taxpayers to pay the bills of lawyers on both sides. “I chose not to vote for the candidates who wanted to sue my village,” said Patrick Boyle after voting for Sierra, Towner, and Smithing at Hollywood School. Smithing was the leading vote-getter in the Brookfield portion of Hollywood. District 208 Superintendent Kevin Skinkis said Jepson and Sinde would be missed. “Matt Sinde and Ed Jepson have been great board members,” Skinkis said. “Their work on two collective bargaining agreements, fixing the finances at the district, and working on all the facility improvements be reflected for many years to come and they’ve been great to work with.” Skinkis said that he didn’t view the election as a repudiation of his leadership of the district. “The superintendent works for the board and I think, looking back, there wouldn’t be anything done differently,” Skinkis said. “I look forward to serving with the newly elected school board members.”

D95 voters approve $20 million bond issue Money will fund major additions at Brook Park, S.E. Gross By BOB UPHUES Editor

The days of mobile classroom units will soon be over in Brookfield-LaGrange Park District 95 and a big construction project is on the horizon at Brook Park and S.E. Gross Middle Schools after voters passed a referendum to issue $20 million in construction bonds in the April 4 Consolidated Election. The bond issue will fall right to the bottom line on the tax bills of homeowners in the district, many of whom are already on the hook for a boost from a successful road improvement bond referendum in Brookfield last year. But despite the prospect of an additional $250 or more annually for the next couple of decades, “yes” voters carried the day – 1,449 (54.5 percent) to 1,211 (45.5 percent). “We’re very thankful,” said District 95

Superintendent Mark Kuzniewski. “I think that our process has been solid, and I believe it’s recognition of the [enrollment] growth that we have here.” Work begins now on refining the designs for the improvements at both schools and huddling with the school district’s bond counsel to determine the timing of the bond issuances. The $20 million bond issue from the referendum will be combined with another $15 non-referendum bond issue to construct a major addition at Brook Park School, which will add a new gymnasium and 18 new classrooms, including room for an all-day kindergarten program. Plans are to build a new gym at S.E. Gross Middle School and to extensively remodel the auditorium wing of the building to house a new ground-floor “cafetorium,” and two floors of classrooms for the school’s music program. The debt service on the non-referendum bonds will paid using funds the district will have on hand for operations and won’t impact property tax bills. Before any bonds are issued, however,

district officials will have to wait for the Illinois General Assembly to pass special legislation allowing District 95 to exceed its debt limit. State Rep. Michael Zalewski (D-Riverside) introduced House Bill 2505 in February. It passed the House on April 5, the day after the election, in a 62 to 49 vote. The Illinois Senate is set for a first reading of the bill on April 25. Kuzniewski said he hopes the Senate will pass the bill in May and that the legislation will be signed by the governor by July. If the debt limit legislation succeeds, Kuzniewski said construction would begin at both schools in April 2018 and be complete in time for the start of the 2019-20 school year. The referendum had broad support in both Brookfield and LaGrange Park with the exception of the one precinct in Brookfield – the one located mainly north of 31st Street – where it failed. In that precinct, only 44.6 percent of voters favored the bond issue. In terms of turnout, the lack of contested municipal elections in LaGrange Park ap-

pear to have been a factor. In the district’s two LaGrange Park precincts, voter turnout was just 19.4 percent. In Brookfield, where there were competitive races for president, clerk and trustee, voter turnout was 35.1 percent. Scott Encher, the chairman of the citizen committee charged with advocating for the referendum publicly, said some late campaigning against the referendum the weekend prior to the vote may have had some effect. Fliers appeared on voters’ doorsteps emphasizing the cost but also asking voters to send a message to the “village,” as if the referendum was a municipal effort. However, the referendum was a solid win for the “yes” camp, which emphasized the school district’s need for additional space, particularly at Brook Park School, where mobile classroom units had to be installed a couple of years ago to accommodate the enrollment growth. “We put a positive message out there and voters showed up to say, ‘This is what the community needs.’ The district took responsibility to take care of the students and the community,” said Encher.

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Riverside Township unveils plaque honoring Topinka Auditorium dedicated in longtime local resident, state legislator’s memory By BOB UPHUES

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Riverside Township Supervisor Richard Tuscher capped a two-year process and his own career as the leader of the township board on April 8, unveiling a 24-by-14-inch bronze plaque and formally dedicating the auditorium of the Riverside Township Hall in memory of Judy Baar Topinka. The late Topinka, a resident of Riverside and pioneering state legislator, was the longtime Republican committeeman of Riverside Township. The plaque, which cost about $4,000, specifically mentions her role in state government as a representative from 198184, as a senator from 1985-94 and as Illinois treasurer (1995-2004) and Illinois comptroller (2011-14). “The years she had served were many, and we thought she deserved something,” said Tuscher, who bows out as township supervisor next month after a 10-year run, at the ceremony. “So we’re dedicating the auditorium, which is the biggest and nicest in the town hall.” Topinka, 70, died from complications of a stroke on Dec. 10, 2014. Her son, Joseph Topinka, was present for the plaque unveiling. The retired U.S. Army major led the Pledge of Allegiance prior to Tuscher’s remarks. In a phone interview with the Landmark, Joseph Topinka thanked Tuscher and the township board, in addition to newly elected township trustee Michael Dropka, whom

See a video from the April 8 township hall auditorium dedication ceremony at www. RBLandmark.com. owns the Award Emblem Manufacturing Company and remains a close Topinka family friend. The Kleins, said Topinka, have offered to donate a plaque telling more of his mother’s story. “It would be great to BOB UPHUES/EDITOR have something that BIG REVEAL: Riverside Township Supervisor Richard Tuscher gives a summary of who peels back the paper to reveal a plaque in memory of Judy Judy Topinka was,” her Baar Topinka, for whom the township board dedicated the son said. town hall’s auditorium. Joseph Topinka said he’s working on other he credited with the initial idea to name the ways to honor his mothentire township hall in Judy Baar Topinka’s er’s legacy. A children’s book telling the story name. of his mother’s life of service is in the works “We wouldn’t have even gotten to this point and may be published later this year. without [Dropka],” Topinka said. He continues to look for a venue to display While the township board decided against some of the many artifacts from his mother’s that suggestion, Joseph Topinka said he long career in government. hopes the township board might supplement “My intent is to do anything I can to use my its plaque with another one currently in de- mom’s legacy to teach children about public velopment courtesy of the Klein family, which service,” Topinka said.

Riverside manager hires new finance director Karin Johns has worked with park districts in the past

By BOB UPHUES Editor

Following a roughly two-month search process, Riverside has a new finance director. Karin Johns, who joins the village after a stint as superintendent of finance and administration for the DeKalb Park District, started in her new role in Riverside on March 6. Johns, who has a master’s degree in public administration from DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management and a bachelor’s degree in economics and urban environmental affairs from Marquette University, takes over from Marco Salinas, who left Riverside in January to become chief financial officer for the Oak Brook Park District. Prior to her job in DeKalb, Johns worked

Johns is responsible for everything for roughly six years for the Park from financial management to District of Oak Park, where she managing and planning informarose to the position of superintion technology projects, overseetendent of business operations, ing risk management and pensions, leaving there in 2011. managing debt issues and handling “Karin has a strong financial some human resources roles. background,” said Riverside Vil“I’ve been looking to move to lage Manager Jessica Frances, the municipal side of things,” said who chose Johns from a field of Johns in a phone interview with more than 20 applicants. “Park the Landmark. “It’s an excellent districts are slightly different KARIN JOHNS than municipal government, but opportunity. Riverside is small but there are many similarities.” has historic importance and the Frances handled the job search, interview- team here is great.” ing four people, with input from all of the vilJohns’ first order of business in her new job lage’s department heads, from the applicant has been working with the village’s auditing pool. firm to prepare Riverside annual financial reIn her role as Riverside’s finance director, port, which is required by law.

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Dan Hunt will always remember April 4, 2017 and not just because he was elected to the school board that day. Hunt’s daughter and fourth child, Kathryn Sue Rathbun Hunt, entered this world at 7:04 a.m. on Election Day, with Hunt’s wife, Kelly, giving birth at Hinsdale Hospital. Kathryn weighed in at 8 pounds, 20 ounces and is 21.5 inches long, Hunt and his wife voted early on April 1. He did not find out that he was elected until about 9:30 p.m. on election night. “I had more important matters to attend to,” Hunt said. Hunt finished second in the five-candidate field, a far cry from his last-place finish in his first school board race two years ago. Five candidates were vying for four seats on the Riverside Elementary School District 96 Board of Education. “It feels great and I look forward to serving,” Hunt said. The only incumbent in the field, school board President Jeff Miller, led the field with 1,266 votes. “I’m happy to have the opportunity to serve for four more years,” Miller said. “I think what that does is gives us a little more continuity and stability and the ability to continue our initiatives.” Hunt finished second with 1,101 votes, David Barsotti finished third with 1,089 votes and Joel Marhoul claimed the last seat up on the board this year with 1,012 votes. Nick Lambros was the odd man out, finishing fifth and last with 910 votes. “That’s politics and that’s how it goes,” Lambros said. Lambros said not having children may have hurt him in what was a very low-key, even sleepy, school board race. “People don’t know me, maybe,” Lambros said. The candidates did little obvious campaigning. Hunt and Lambros said they did only a very little door-to-door campaigning while Marhoul walked right by the Riverside Town Hall polling place without stopping on his way home from work on April 4. At the only candidate forum, differences between the candidates were hard to discern. Miller who was first elected to the school board two years noted that there seemed to be less interest in the race this year compared to two years ago.

“There were no coffees, there were no PTO invitations,” Miller said. “It was really very low key.” Miller said that other than going to the candidate forum and a newspaper endorsement interview he didn’t really campaign. He said that he doesn’t believe in campaigning for the school board and said that voters should be wary of anyone who tries too hard to get elected to a school board. “If somebody really wants it that means they’ve got an agenda,” Miller said. “It’s not like you’re getting a salary, you’re not getting a health package; you’re getting nothing.” Miller said that he is looking forward to serving with the new board members. “I think they’re all very well qualified,” Miller said. “My sense in that people, more or less, share a common view about how things should run.” The last two District 96 school board campaigns were tightly contested, with hot-button issues revolving around a former principal four years ago and the status of the superintendent two years ago. Four years ago Randy Brockway, Mary Rose Mangia and Rachel Marrello were elected, defeating two incumbents. All three decided not to run for a second term this year. District 96 is now a much calmer, more stable place than it was two or four years ago. Superintendent Martha Ryan-Toye, who started the job in July 2016, seems to have made a good impression in her first year. Last year, co-interim superintendents Patrick Patt and Griff Powell stabilized the district.

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H.H. Gregg makes it official, closing all stores

Locations expected to shut their doors by May 31 By BOB UPHUES Editor

Electronic and appliance retailer H.H. Gregg began liquidating merchandise in all of its stores nationwide on April 8 after a federal bankruptcy judge in Indianapolis on April 7 granted the company’s motion to shutter 132 of its remaining locations, including the store at 7250 Cermak Road in North Riverside. The company’s president and CEO, Bob Riesbeck, said in a press release that the company could not find a viable buyer despite talks with more than 50 private equity firms and other interested parties. “We have, however, received and accepted a bid for liquidation of our assets,” Riesbeck said. “This process will begin Saturday, April 8, 2017.” H.H. Gregg filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on March 6, just days after announcing it was

closing 88 of its 220 stores in the face of falling revenue. At that time, the company had signed a letter of intent with an unnamed firm to purchase H.H. Gregg’s assets, which would have allowed the company to emerge from bankruptcy proceedings intact. However, on March 16 the company revealed that the deal had fallen through and at the end of March set April 7 as the deadline by which it had to find a buyer of its assets or liquidate all of its stores. H.H. Gregg has hired Tiger Capital Group LLC and Great American Group LLC to conduct a sale of merchandise and furnishings at the company’s retail stores and 14 distribution centers. The retail stores are expected to close their doors by the end of May, according to a March 31 court filing. H.H. Gregg’s location in North Riverside has been open since 2011,

when the Indianapolis-based company expanded into Illinois. The village of North Riverside gave the company a three-year sales tax rebate incentive to locate on Cermak Road in a spot that formerly housed Wickes Furniture.

Payless Shoes files for bankruptcy Meanwhile, Payless Shoe Source, which has two North Riverside locations, announced on April 5 that it would be closing about 400 “underperforming” stores nationwide after seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Neither of budget shoe retailer’s North Riverside locations, at 2210 Harlem Ave. in the North Riverside Plaza shopping center and at the North Riverside Park Mall, 7501 Cermak Road, was on the list of stores to be closed.

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PEP cruises in Brookfield sweep Ketchmark tops Garcia by 3-to-1 margin in presidential race

By BOB UPHUES

“There’s a lot of work to be done in the village, and we’ll make every attempt to work with the incumbent administration in the interest of moving Brookfield forward,’ Garcia said. Apart from Garcia, the party’s candidates for trustee were less visible. Two of the three didn’t participate in a public forum at the Brookfield Village Hall in March and only one participated in the Landmark endorsement interview session for trustee can-

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Brookfield voters gave the PEP Party a strong vote of confidence on April 4, with all of the party’s candidates sweeping elections for village president, clerk and trustee. Despite some late generous campaign funding, a barrage of EDWARD COTE KIT KETCHMARK BRIGID WEBER MICHAEL GARVEY NICOLE GILHOOLEY signs at polling places on Election Day and an eleventh-hour Meanwhile, incumbent newcomers with little in the village wide robocall, candidates way of community-wide in- didates. from the Common Sense Party slate fared Clerk Brigid Weber won by The party also published a campaign vida similar margin over Comvolvement to take the helm badly at the polls. eo in late March, but it didn’t feature one of at village hall. With all 12 precincts reporting, unofficial mon Sense Party challengGarcia, a Cicero police the slate’s trustee candidates, Frantzen. results showed that incumbent Brookfield er Leilani “Lani” Cappetta, In the final weeks of the race, the Comofficer with a handful of Village President Kit Ketchmark triumphed with Weber capturing 71.46 political campaigns under mon Sense Party got a couple of generous over challenger Roberto “Bobby” Garcia by a percent of the vote to Caphis belt, filed nominat- donations from the union that represents margin of 71.6 percent to 28.4 percent of the petta’s 28.54 percent. In the race for three ing petitions with just an the village public works employees and a vote. hour to spare on the final video gambling machine vendor, which When Ketchmark was elected to his first trustee seats, PEP Party KIT KETCHMARK day to do so and then got a they parlayed into yard signs, a robocall term as president in 2013, he faced two chal- candidates Michael Garvey, Brookfield village president late start on the campaign, and a direct mail piece aimed at senior lengers but amassed just 54 percent of the Nicole Gilhooley and Edwith the party’s website citizen voters. ward Cote won by margins vote. “It seemed their campaign was ‘change,’ going live after March 1. “It was an interesting election,” said Ketch- of a little more than 2-to-1 He admitted the late start the general theme, and I don’t think the mark in a phone interview Tuesday night over Common Sense Party majority of voters agreed with that,” Ketchfrom PEP’s celebratory get-together at Irish candidates Edward “E.J.” Frantzen, Kathleen probably hurt. “We got a late start, and I think we needed mark said. Times. “We weren’t quite sure what issues Hillmann and Sherry Lada. Ketchmark said he knows that there are From the start of the race back in Decem- to be more direct with the changes we wantthey were going after, so we tried to continue still issues for the village board to resolve. to do what we’ve done in the past. I think a lot ber when candidates filed nominating peti- ed to make,” Garcia said. “We accept that and we’re ready to get Garcia said he wasn’t going away after of it is about what we’ve done and the stage tions, it was clear that the choice for voters back to work,” Ketchmark said. was whether they trusted a group of relative last week’s loss. we set.”

“I think a lot of it is about what we’ve done and the stage we set.”

Anti-PEP map shrinks to one precinct in 2017 In Proviso, Riverside township margins at least 3-to-1 for winners

By BOB UPHUES Editor

Four years ago, Kit Ketchmark faced two challengers in his first run for Brookfield village president, and while he carried the day with 54 percent of the overall vote, it wasn’t nearly as convincing a victory as the one that sent him on to a second term on April 4. Last week, Ketchmark in a two-way race against newcomer Roberto “Bobby” Garcia won all but one precinct in the village – Garcia’s home precinct, Lyons 6, in which the challenger took 60.5 percent of the vote. But Ketchmark soundly defeated Garcia in the remaining four precincts in Lyons Township, where opposition to the PEP Party has been something of a tradition for the past two decades. In the remaining Lyons Township precincts, the vote percentage was flipped, with Ketchmark winning 60.6 percent of the total. That differed considerably from Ketchmark’s first race for the presidency in 2013,

where he faced a pair of seasoned opponents, Bill Russ and Michael Towner. Had the race been between just Russ and Ketchmark, according to the Landmark’s analysis of the 2013 race, Russ could have won Lyons Township by claiming just one of Towner’s votes. Russ claimed two Lyons Township precincts in that race and won 40.2 percent of the vote to Ketchmark’s 43.6 percent. Where Ketchmark pulled away from his challengers in 2013 was in Proviso and Riverside townships, a pattern that repeated in 2017 – and by wider margins. Unofficial vote totals a day after the April 4 election indicated that in Proviso Township’s six precincts, Ketchmark accumulated 76.4 percent of the vote, a more than 3-to-1 margin. Ketchmark carried Riverside Township’s lone precinct, where he lives, by a more than 4-to-1 margin. The 2017 vote totals followed the same pattern in the races for Brookfield clerk and trustee.

Common Sense Party clerk candidate Leilani “Lani” Cappetta prevailed in Lyons 6, but failed to win any other precincts in the village. And while Cappetta fared marginally better in the Proviso precincts near her home (precincts 32 and 90) her best showing only captured 27.4 percent of the vote. In Proviso 29, home to PEP Party candidate Brigid Weber, Cappetta won just 18 percent. All three of the Common Sense Party’s candidates for trustee – Edward “E.J” Frantzen, Kathleen Hillmann and Sherry Lada – also carried Lyons Township Precinct 6. But in Proviso Township, PEP’s trustee candidates – Edward Cote, Michael Garvey and Nicole Gilhooley – carried every precinct by a margin of roughly 3-to-1. In Riverside Township, like Ketchmark, the spread was almost 4-to-1. Part of the Common Sense Party’s poor showing might also be attributable to voter turnout, which was markedly lower in Lyons Township than it was in either Proviso

or Riverside Township. Voter turnout in Lyons Township within Brookfield was just 22.6 percent, compared to a 35 percent turnout in Proviso and Riverside townships. The successful District 95 bond referendum surely had an effect on the Proviso totals, while the RiversideBrookfield High School District 208 race, which included a candidate from Riverside Township, likely had an impact on turnout as well. There was a high-profile race in the Lyons Township portion of Brookfield, for three seats on the School District 103 Board of Education. That race appears to have made an impact in Lyons Township Precinct 2, where turnout was 34.6 percent. But elsewhere in the Lyons Township precincts in Brookfield, turnout hovered between 13 and 23 percent. Overall, turnout in Brookfield for its municipal races was higher in 2017 than in 2013. Voter turnout for the 2017 election was 30.2 percent, while in 2013 it was just 23 percent.

BIG WEEK April 12-19 Save the earth with the Girl Scouts

The Lady T. Jazz Combo, featuring vocalist Toscanellie “Lady T” Marcelain, guitarist Jim Pierce and bassist Dan DeLorenzo, performs at the North Riverside Public Library, 2400 Desplaines Ave., on Wednesday, April 19 at 6:30 p.m. The program is free. To sign up, call 708-447-0869 or visit online at www.northriversidelibrary.org/events.

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The Frederick Law Olmsted Society and Riverside Public Library, 1 Burling Road, host the lecture “How Berwyn is Going Green” on April 18 at 7 p.m. Assistant City Administrator Ruth Volbre will talk about the ways Berwyn is addressing green infrastructure and flooding issues. Free and open to the public. Riverside Arts Center, 32 E. Quincy St. in Riverside, hosts an artists’ talk featuring Brent Fogt and Stacia Yeapanis during a closing reception of their exhibition “Resist the Urge to Press Forward,” in the Freeark Gallery on April 15 from 3 to 6 p.m. Admission is free. The Scottish Home, 2800 Desplaines Ave. in North Riverside, continues its Brunch Series on April 14 from 9 to 11 a.m. with Mary Flynn of Comfort Keepers. To RSVP call 708-4475092. League of Women Voters of the LaGrange Area will host a public discussion on the Supreme Court’s review of recent important cases, including ones concerning DAPA, abortion rights and affirmative action on April 18 at 7 p.m. at the LaGrange Public Library, 10 W. Cossitt in LaGrange. Free. North Riverside Library, 2400 Desplaines Ave., hosts Messy Mornings for Munchkins (2+ with adult) on April 18 at 10:30 a.m.; Lapsit Storytime (babies and toddlers) on April 13 at 10:30 a.m.; Lego Club (1st grade+) April 12 and 19 at 3:45 p.m.; Family Bingo and Loteria Familia on April 15 at 2 p.m.; Mad Science (1st grade+) presents “Build a Racer” April 18 at 3:45 p.m.; Scrabble Art on April 15 at 11 a.m. Riverside Public Library, 1 Burling Road, hosts Dr. Layne Phillips for “Weight Loss, Vitamins and Supplements” on April 12 at 7 p.m. in the Public Meeting Room. The Brookfield Elks Lodge, 9022 31st St., hosts bingo every Monday night. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games start at 7 p.m. minimum cash payout of $2,275 a night, plus pull tabs, lightning, tic-tac and raffles. North Riverside Parks and Recreation hosts a supervised open gym for teens every Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Village Commons, 2401 Desplaines Ave. Concession available. $5 fee at the door. ■

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April marks the 100th anniversary of the United States’ entry into World War I and Riverside Public Library, 1 Burling Road, is marking the occasion with the presentation “American Doughboys in the First World War” by Robert Mueller, a member of the Military Writers Society of America, on Thursday, April 13 at 7 p.m. in the Great Room. Mueller will take listeners on a trip across the battlefields of northern France and describe the events, people and places of the nation’s contribution to the defeat of the German Kaiser.

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The Girl Scouts’ Salt Creek Service Unit of Brookfield, LaGrange, LaGrange Park and Lyons will hosts a “Save the Earth” celebration for Earth Day on Saturday, April 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Congress Park School, 9311 Shields Ave., in Brookfield. Tour a solar house, climb aboard the Clean Air School Bus and enjoy exhibits, crafts and games as well as a special visit from WTTW’s own Nature Cat. The unit will raffle off a rain barrel and distribute oak tree saplings. Entry to the event is $1 per person.

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Looking to take the kids to an Easter ster egg hunt in the area this weekend?? Then you’re in luck, because there are two wo events taking place on Saturday, April 15.

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The North Riverside Policemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association will host its 36th Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Hot Dog Luncheon at 10 a.m. behind the North Riverside Police Department, 2359 Desplainess Ave. ■

Children through the age of 13 aree eligible to take part and collect plastic tic eggs filled with jellybeans. Some eggs will contain vouchers for prizes. Separate hunts will be conducted for kids in different age groups. Bring your own baskets or bags to collect eggs. Kids can also meet the Easter Bunny, McGruff the crime dog and Medinah Shriner clowns. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held in the lower-level community room of the police department.

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The Brookfield Chamber of Commerce, meanwhile, will host its Easter Egg Hunt at 11 a.m. at Ehlert Park, Congress Park and Elm avenues. ■

Children of all ages can search for hundreds of candy-filled eggs and special golden eggs containing prizes. There will be Easter baskets full of goodies, music, a chance to meet the Easter Bunny and more.

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At the April 10 Brookfield Village Board meeting, Police Chief James Episcopo (center) recognized the five detectives who worked as a team to track down and apprehend three men accused of killing Michael Smith in January 2016 in front of his Brookfield home. Episcopo gave plaques reading “in recognition and appreciation for your time, effort and dedication in solving the January 27, 2016 murder of Brookfield resident Michael Smith.” Each plaque also bore an image of Smith, whose wife was on hand at the meeting to witness the presentation. Among those receiving the plaques were (from left) Brookfield Lt. James Burdett, Brookfield Ofc. Kevin Hartnett, Brookfield Ofc. Brian Jelinek and FBI Special Agent Timothy J. Walther. Not pictured, but also receiving a plaque, was FBI Special Agent Jeremy Resar.

TV crew to shoot scene at Overholt Field in Brookfield Sci-fi series hires local Little Leaguers as extras By BOB UPHUEs Editor

The Hollywood section of Brookfield has always claimed to be the original item, and so it’s perhaps fitting that the West Coast edition of Hollywood will be coming to town soon to embrace its namesake. Sony Pictures Television crews will take over Overholt Field in Kiwanis Park on April 27 to shoot a scene for an upcoming episode of Electric Dreams: The World of Philip K. Dick, a science-fiction series on Amazon Video. The scene, which reportedly revolves around a teenage pitcher who looks like he’s in his 20s, will include about two dozen local Little Leaguers who were picked during a casting call. The series called in the help of Brookfield National Little League President Dennis Gilhooley, who is also serving as a technical advisor – he’s helping coach up the unusual pitcher.

It’ll take about eight hours to shoot the scene, and the local ballplayers, who are 12 and 13 years old, are getting paid for their efforts. They all had to obtain work permits from Riverside-Brookfield High School to participate. It’s unclear when the episode will be available to U.S. viewers on Amazon. The 10-episode series will also air on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom. The show’s executive producers are Bryan Cranston of Breaking Bad fame, Ronald D. Moore (Outlander) and veteran TV director Michael Dinner. It’ll be the second major TV series to shoot a scene in Brookfield in recent months. Back in January, the TV series Chicago PD filmed a scene at the Colony Motel on Ogden Avenue. “We’ve had several requests to do filming in Brookfield,” said Village Manager Keith Sbiral. “Sometimes they work out and sometimes they don’t, but this should be a good showcase for Overholt Field.”

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DISTRICT 103

Getty contributes $30K from page 1 to take control of the seven-member school board. “I think we won because we had the community behind us,” said Johnson, who is a native of Lyons and teaches second grade in Glencoe. Anderson led the six-candidate field with 2,050 votes. Johnson finished second with 1,911 votes and Hubacek finished third with 1,879 votes in the battle for three seats on the school board. Broderick finished fourth with 1,434 votes “I think it helps that I am teacher and I’m a home town girl,” said Johnson who lives in Lyons. “I grew up here. I’m a product of this district.” Hubacek was a longtime school district employee, serving for years as the superintendent’s administrative assistant in the District 103 central office. The Putting Students First slate won big in areas of the district outside of Lyons, and fared well enough inside Getty’s home turf to avoid defeat. Brookfield resident Kristin Thomas said that she didn’t like some of the changes the Getty majority had made and noted that the Getty-backed candidates didn’t come to the only candidate forum during the campaign.

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ALL SMILES: Shannon Johnson (above) along with incumbent Sharon Anderson and Margaret Hubacek were able to overcome a slate of candidates backed by Lyons Village President Christopher Getty. The win wrests majority control away from the influence of Lyons Village Hall. “My kids are in the school district and I do not like some of the decisions they’re making,” Thomas said after voting for the Anderson, Johnson, and Hubacek at the Brookfield Fire station on Shields Avenue. Hubacek, a Forest View resident, worked hard in Stickney, sitting on a chair outside

the Stickney-Forest View Public Library, an early voting location, for hours each day during the early voting period. “I made a whole bunch of new friends sitting out on the corner,” Hubacek said. The Putting Students First slate also raised about $4,000, enough to compete with the better-funded Getty backed candidates. “We got contributions from five dollars all the way up to one person who contributed $500,” Hubacek said. They purchased 500 small yard signs and 50 big signs which allowed them to have a visible presence on the street and give hope to their supporters even though the red signs of the Getty-backed team blanketed areas near polling places on Election Day. On April 8, the political committee for the incumbents, Parents for Student Excellence, reported receiving a $30,000 donation from Citizens for Christopher Getty. About 30 teachers and other District 103 staff members helped pass out campaign literature, Hubacek said. The future of Superintendent Carol Baker and Assistant Superintendent Kyle Hastings is uncertain. Both were hired by current board majority, but Anderson, Johnson and Hubacek made clear during the campaign that they did not have confidence in either one of them. Hastings is the longtime village president of Orland Hills. But both Baker and Hastings have multiyear contracts. Baker’s contract expires in 2019 while Hastings, who is paid $1,000 a

day in a part-time role, has a contract that expires in 2020. “There will have to be some changes,” Hubacek said. “We just have to wait and see what we can do and when we can do it.” Hubacek said she wants to at least make sure that administrators are doing the jobs they were hired to do. “You hold people accountable for their job and that may be all we can do,” Hubacek said. “I don’t know what the options are, but we’ll find out.” Baker said she has no intention of quitting, even though she has been harshly criticized by some of parents supporting the Putting Students First slate. “I’ve been in education now for 29 years and I’ve seen school boards come and go … and I hope the board will continue to support me in doing that,” Baker said. “I’m not planning to go anywhere. I plan to keep doing what’s best for kids.” Johnson said she is worried that the current Getty-controlled school board might hand out contract extensions or pay raises in the coming weeks while they still have control of the school board. The new school board members probably won’t be seated until late April or early May after the Cook County Clerk certifies the election results. “I’m afraid they’re going to try to extend these contracts that they’ve put into place and I’m afraid it’s going to end up costing the district a lot of money, which is going to pull more resources away from the kids,” Johnson said.

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P O L I C E

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Man charged with sexually assaulting two girls After an investigation that took a year to complete, Brookfield police have arrested a Cicero man they say sexually assaulted two 9-year-old Brookfield girls in 2015. Jose Kimble, 36, is being held at Cook County Jail on $250,000 bond after the Cook County State’s Attorney charged him with one count of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child and one count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Police took Kimble into custody on April 5 at a mobile home park in Hodgkins where he had been staying for the past couple of months. During an interview with police, Kimble reportedly admitted having sexual contact with the two girls. One of the girls first came forward with their allegations in March 2016, according to police, after attending an Erin’s law presentation at school. Police learned that Kimble, a family friend, babysat the two girls on several occasions. According to the police report, family members in 2015 questioned whether Kimble had had sexual contact with the girls and reportedly had doctors examine the girls. Kimble could no longer babysit for the girls, but no one contacted police at that time. When one of the girls came forward in 2016, Brookfield police became involved and started an investigation. By the time the investigation began, however, Kimble’s whereabouts was unknown, and police spent months trying to locate him. In late March 2017, police learned that he might be staying at the mobile home park in Hodgkins. On April 5, police took him into custody there. Predatory criminal sexual assault of a child is a Class 1 felony. A conviction could bring a prison sentence of between four and 15 years.

Hurling racial slurs at kids Riverside police charged a 45-year-old Riverside man with disorderly conduct on April 3 after he allegedly shouted racial slurs repeatedly at a group of children between the ages of 4 to 13 as they walked along the 2900 block of Harlem Avenue at about 7:40 p.m. The man’s actions prompted parents to head back to the man’s residence and congregate outside to confront him. When police arrived they reported multiple people on the sidewalk and more pacing in front of a window where the man lived. When the man came outside to talk to police, an officer had to physically separate one of the kids’ mom from the man, who continued to hurl racial slurs at those gathered outside, according to police. The man reportedly accused one of the children of urinating in front of his residence, but police could not verify that claim. As the man continued to yell racial insults at the children and adults outside his home, police took him

into custody and charged him with disorderly conduct. Riverside police reportedly sought advice from the Cook County State’s Attorney to see if the man could be charged with a hate crime, but the state’s attorney’s office said the incident did not rise to that level.

Burglary ■ A resident of the 9100 block of 26th Place, Brookfield, called police on the morning of April 3 to report that her vehicle, which was parked in the driveway, was burglarized overnight. The victim told police the vehicle had been left unlocked. Items from the glovebox were found strewn about the inside of the vehicle. The only items missing, according to the victim, were several bags of coffee beans, valued at about $100. ■ A resident of the 4100 block of Deyo Avenue, Brookfield, called police on the morning of April 7 to report that her garage was burglarized during the overnight hours. Police said there were no signs of forced entry to the garage door, which reportedly did not shut securely due to recent rains. Taken from the garage were a black industrial speaker, a tool box with miscellaneous tools and a black mini-bike. ■ Police responded to the 4300 block of Blanchan Avenue, Brookfield, on the morning of April 8 after a resident called to report that someone had broken into his garage overnight. The victim told police the garage’s side service door had been left unlocked. The victim also reported that several items were missing, including a tool box containing many tools, fishing equipment, a mountain bike, a leaf blower and a vehicle jack. The total loss was estimated at more than $4,300.

DUI Chris A. Czuprynski, 52, of Sterling, faces felony drunken driving charges after reportedly passing out behind the wheel of his 2003 Buick LeSabre and crashing into a parked vehicle at Jackson and Sunnyside in Brookfield at 6:44 p.m. on April 8. Paramedics took Czuprynski, who did not have a valid driver’s license, to the hospital for treatment. Police reported finding two vodka bottles, one of them almost empty, inside Czuprynski’s car. These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Riverside, North Riverside and Brookfield police departments, April 3-9, and represent a portion of the incidents to which police responded. Unless otherwise indicated, anybody named in these reports has only been charged with a crime. These cases have not been adjudicated.

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Major road project coming to Ogden/LaGrange intersection Work will begin next week and last through November

es to the configuration of the roadways in the area, particularly along Ogden Avenue east of LaGrange Road. Included in the plan is a new right hand-only turn lane from westbound Ogden Avenue onto northbound LaGrange Road, which should reduce By BOB UPHUES backups during rush hours. Editor “A lot of traffic can queue in that area, so [westbound] traffic gets stuck,” While road construction scattered Gillingham said of the right turn lane. around Brookfield this summer could cause a few local headaches, motor- “That’s what this is intended to help.” Corners at LaGrange and Ogden will ists may want to avoid the area around be reconfigured to allow trucks greater the intersection of Ogden Avenue and ease to make turns, which should also LaGrange Road, where a major road help move traffic through improvement project is the intersection. scheduled to kick off on Farther east on Ogden April 17. Avenue, plans call for reWork is expected to configuring the entrance last into November, said to the commuter parking LaGrange Public Works lot/Gordon Park, which Director Ryan Gillingforces eastbound cars to ham, and lane restrictions veer left across oncoming throughout the project traffic and forces westare likely to make already bound cars essentially to heavy rush hour backups make a U-turn onto the aceven worse. cess drive, which is called While roads are not exLocust Avenue. pected to be completely The new entrance to the closed at any time, accordRYAN GILLINGHAM parking lot/park will be ing to Gillingham, traffic LaGrange public works director perpendicular to Ogden in the construction zone Avenue. Plans call for a will be limited to one land new pedestrian crosswalk in each direction. and the newly configured “We recommend that motorists select alternative routes to intersection will be controlled by a trafavoid the anticipated congestion at this fic light. The right hand-only turn lane for intersection,” Gillingham wrote in a letter to residents and business owners northbound LaGrange Road will begin in March. tapering just west of the new Locust The project is a cooperative effort in- Avenue location. volving LaGrange, the Illinois DepartOther improvements that are part ment of Transportation and developers of the project include installation of a of the Uptown residential development new storm sewer along Ogden Avenue, on the northeast corner of Ogden Av- new street lights, new traffic signals at enue and LaGrange Road. LaGrange and Ogden, new sidewalks Because an expected increase in ve- on the north side of Ogden Avenue hicular and pedestrian traffic linked to between LaGrange Road and the comthe new 254-unit luxury residential de- muter parking lot and street pavement velopment, plans call for several chang- resurfacing.

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9th Avenue on the west, Cermak Road on north and 24th Street on the south. The precinct is home to both Mandel and Demopoulos, and both logged their highest vote percentages there. Mandel won from page 1 the precinct with 41 percent of the vote and Demopoulos won 23.2 percent in that privatization issue has been a loser in the precinct, but finished third; Hermanek courts for the incumbent mayor and legal cleared 35.8 percent in that precinct. costs related to the fire department labor The only other precinct in the village strife are in the hundreds of thousands of where it was close was Riverside 12, which dollars. is mainly the part of the village south of “I believe that the residents felt that 26th Street. Elsewhere, Hermanek coleven if they didn’t approve the solution of lected around 60 percent of the vote. VIP’s privatizing the fire departstronghold remains west of ment the rest of the village First Avenue. runs well,” Hermanek said. Voter turnout was strong “We ran on our accomplishfor a village election at 39 ments, our record.” percent. In 2015, turnout was But Mandel, a former De36 percent. mopoulos political ally who Demopoulos’ running ran alongside him in 2015, mates on the MVP Party entered the race at the last slate fared no better against minute. Her presence cost the VIP slate of incumbent HUBERT HERMANEK JR. Demopoulos dearly, and Joseph Mengoni and newNorth Riverside mayor Mandel ended up taking 29.2 comers Theresa “Terri” Sarpercent of the vote. ro and Fernando Flores. While Mandel claimed she VIP’s trustee candidates was in the race to win it, she won by a margin of about clearly took votes away from 2-to-1 over the MVP trustee Demopoulos. Her positions slate of Kevin Melvin, Prion village issues, from the fire department cilia Runquist and Lawrence Manetti. to reducing debt to bidding out contracts, “I think we anticipated a win, but I was were identical to Demopoulos’ platform a little nervous about Fernando not getting planks. an endorsement [from the Landmark] and In the end, Hermanek won with a major- being a newcomer,” said Mengoni. “But ity of the vote, but Mandel’s presence made the MVP candidates had nothing to bring his re-election all the easier. to the table. I’m pleased with the outcome.” Unofficial results published by the The biggest margin of victory, however, Cook County Clerk’s Office showed that came in the race for village clerk, where Hermanek carried all but one precinct in incumbent VIP candidate Kathy Ranieri North Riverside. The precinct he lost was easily overcame the challenge of MVP’s Riverside Township Precinct 13, which is Virginia Rodriguez, winning by a margin bounded by Burr Oak Avenue on the east, of 68.1 percent to 31.9 percent.

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The war’s not over

ho would ever have dreamed that a school board race could be so important to a local politician that he’d contribute $30,000 from his own campaign fund in an attempt to maintain control of the school board. But that’s just what Lyons Village President Christopher Getty did in his bid to maintain a lock on decisions made by the Lyons-Brookfield District 103 school board. Only he failed spectacularly, outworked by a trio of women who had about $4,000 but a whole lot of motivated supporters behind them. Not that Getty’s influence will be disappearing soon. His band of cronies on the school board, who won a majority in 2015, made sure to give long-term contracts to key administrators – with no clauses allowing for buyouts, except for cause. But the current majority and their backers in Lyons Village Hall don’t really care about what voters want – which is clearly a change of direction from the past two years. They’ll continue to try to wield as much as influence as they can without a majority on the school board. While the new majority figures out how to move forward, we’d encourage them to demand results from the administrators now in charge of improving education in District 103. And if there’s cause to get rid of them, do it. A word of warning to the folks in District 103, however. This battle has just begun. All of that hard work and grassroots action that ended in victory in 2017 can slip from grasp in two years without continued effort to make sure the money that Getty is able to bring to bear doesn’t overwhelm them. And make no mistake, he’s got a ton of it. At the end of 2016, Citizens for Christopher Getty had $100,000 in its war chest. That was before the roughly $75,000 donated to that committee since Jan. 1. Not bad for the president of a town of 11,000 people. Oh, Getty’s also now the Lyons Township supervisor, so his web of influence and access to donors continues to grow. Who knows, maybe that means he’ll have bigger fish to fry in 2019, when four seats on the District 103 Board of Education – a majority -- are up for election? Or he could seek to take back what he obviously believes to be his turf, real estate he has spent a lot of money to buy. District 103 voters simply rejected Getty’s first offer. There will no doubt be a second.

Thanks for the memory

It took a while, but the dedication of the Riverside Township Hall’s auditorium in memory in Judy Baar Topinka came full circle on April 8 with the unveiling of a plaque honoring the late Illinois representative, senator, treasurer and comptroller. Topinka was a beloved politician, one able to reach voters along a broad spectrum of political beliefs, a rare species these days. The permanent memorial in the Riverside Township Hall is a fitting tribute to a woman who cast a large shadow locally and throughout the state.

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recently received an e-mail from ardent Landmark reader Bob Kosner, who was glad to find confirm what I and many others have known for quite a while. The Chew Chew restaurant in Riverside was named one of the 25 best restaurants in the western suburbs on a list was compiled in March by Jeffry Mai and Jason Chahwala for “Eater Chicago” a food news and dining guide. Chew Chew owner Scott Zimmer told me the ranking was a surprise, since he had not been contacted by either of the gentlemen, nor did he know if they had never been to the restaurant. As far as he knew, Eater Chicago does rankings on various eateries and also contains what might be considered food or restaurant gossip. Zimmer said this was not the first time there has been notoriety for Chew Chew, which has been called out in Chicago Magazine, on ABC-TV and on the WTTW show “Check, Please.” The latest recognition has generated a lot of buzz, and a copy of the article is posted at the entrance of the restaurant.

You can read it yourself at chicago.eater. com/maps/great-chicago-suburban-restaurants. Located at 33 E. Burlington St., its second Riverside location, the Chew Chew is celebrating 20 years in the village. Zimmer credits the longevity to its uniqueness and the constantly updated menu, which features 30 new items. Chew Chew has gotten lots of support from local diners, but it is also a destination, attracting diners from outside the confines of Riverside who are attracted to the highquality dining and ambiance. Zimmer also enjoys neighbors like Aunt Diana’s Fudge Shop, where it’s not unusual for diners to make a quick trip next door for some confectionary goodies. Zimmer said it is always an honor to be recognized, particularly when you are included on the list with 24 other quality eating establishments. Now more people will learn what some of us have known for 20 years. Reservations for two, please!

JOANNE KOSEY

LETTERS

Please support Hauser’s annual food drive Hauser Junior High School’s 46th annual “Pack the Pods” Food Drive is under way. This tradition blends the efforts of school and community to support those in need. What an extraordinary thing to say about the people who live here. Your donations fill the shelves of the Riverside Township Food Pantry, as well as the Salvation Army’s food pantry. Last year we collected 29,300 cans and our goal this year is a whopping 35,000 cans. During the 2016-2017 school year, our collective efforts supplied 174 pounds of food each month to the Riverside Township Food Pantry. Our students delivered food monthly, affording them the opportunity to see firsthand that hunger is an issue in our community. To celebrate this great tradition, you are all invited to our Community Day on Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Hauser parking lot. The Salvation Army will be there playing live music, a bounce house will be set up for the kids, we’ll have kickball games, a visit from the Riverside Police Department and our first-ever “construction” exhibit, and we’ll be collecting food, of course.

If you bring a non-perishable food donation of 10 cans or more or make a monetary donation of $5 or more, you will receive a hot dog lunch and be entered into a raffle for some great prizes from Aunt Diana’s, Bounce, Chew Chew, Connie’s, Costco, Dunkin Donuts, La Barra, Miller’s Ale House, Minuteman, Mollies, Longhorn Steak House, Salon Elia, Red Robin, Riverside Police, Riverside Recreation, Riverside Family Restaurant, Shamrock Gardens, Sport Clips and Wingstop. If you can’t make it on April 22, you can still help us “Pack the Pods.” Make a financial donation online at www.cheddarup. com/tabs/hauser-canned-foodWILLIAM CAMARGO/Staff Photographer drive-60060 and we’ll do the shopping for you. Special thanks go to Hauser Principal April Mahy and Assistant Principal Christine Mullin for their continued support of the food drive and to our food drive chairwoman, Lisa Gaynor, and her army of volunteers for their months of planning and dedication to one of Hauser’s finest traditions.

Paula Fritsch, president Hauser Jr. High PTO

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nce the area gets its first spell of warm days, the change in the air is palpable. Not only does it finally feel safe to open up doors and windows, but neighborhoods are teeming with people readying their yards for the summer season. At Mariani Landscaping, Frank Mariani Jr., manager of the Mariani West Suburban Branch, says that it only takes a few warm days for people to get in the mood to tend to their yards, but cautions that there is a time and a season for all aspects of lawn care. “We’ve been in business almost sixty years, doing landscape design and maintenance. This might not be the right time to start planting, but this is the time of year to start planning.” The landscaping company uses the spring season to get some of the logis-

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ne of the benefits of a long cold winter is an increased appreciation for outdoor space during the few months of the year that it is actually warm enough to entertain outdoors. Once the temperature hits fifty, it’s shorts weather, and a whole new option for entertaining opens up. Whether your home sports a deck, a porch, a patio or just a square patch of grass, chances are you and your guests will automatically gravitate to the outdoors in spring and summer. You can get the party started by furnishing your outdoor space with furniture intended to weather the elements. Kellie Scott, owner of Oak Park’s Diving Consign, is ready to help you outfit your outdoor space with Divine Consign’s fourth annual outdoor furniture sale. The sale will take place on April 29 and

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Forest Park’s Yearbook sets a picnic table for warm-weather entertaining. 30 at the store’s LaGrange warehouse, with a preview party on April 28. The all-new furniture will include brands such as Ebel, Mallin Casual, Skyline Designs and Lloyd Flanders from some of the finest showrooms at the Mart. Scotts says the sale covers all of your outdoor needs from sofas and sectionals to outdoor chairs, planters, fire pits and fountains. “It’s crazy how much stuff we have. Items sell quickly!” Once you have the furniture, you need something to put on it, and Yearbook in Forest Park has your spring entertaining tableware covered. Owner Jef Eberline-Anderson says the spring colors of Yearbook’s collections will add a seasonal touch to your outdoor tables. “We have pink and green jadeite salt and

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Edible and sustainable gardening brighten up local lawns. Photos courtesy Dig Right In

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Sustainability one yard at a time By Lacey Sikora

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hen spring arrives, everyone wants to be outside in their own little patch of green space but not everyone thinks about just how green that space really is. Deep Roots Project aims to change that, one yard at a time. Managing Director David Murphy notes that Deep Roots Project got its start with the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation’s Big Idea contest. Although the project didn’t win, Murphy says it has gained momentum. “The idea is to foster good environmental stewardship while educating people about

the dangers of herbicides and chemicals and while encouraging people to create sustainable or edible gardens in their yards.” Murphy has observed that once people start to grow things outside of their own homes, a connection is made between being healthy on a personal level and being a healthy community. Deep Roots Project is also managed by Estelle Carol and Willie Schreiber, and partners with Dig Right In, KaliKalé and Sugar Beet Schoolhouse. Sugar Beet’s Cheryl Munoz says that the partnership was a natural fit given Sugar Beet’s emphasis on sustainable gardens in Oak Park, River Forest, Austin and Forest See DEEP ROOTS PROJECT on page B13

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GORGEOUS HOME WITH OPEN FLOOR PLAN. This 4 bedroom, 3-1/2 bath brick colonial sits on a majestic corner lot in Historic Oak Park! Spacious living room, sun room or home office, expansive dining room, family room and a true chef’s kitchen with large eat-in area. ....................................................................$739,900

RIVER FOREST HOMES BURMA BUILT BUHRKE HOUSE combines Tudor revival & chateau style architecture elements. Gorgeous décor and impeccable attention to detail and care found in house and landscaped grounds, extends to fabulous in ground pool and patios. Perfect for entertaining. ........................................................................................................$2,449,000 SPECTACULARLY UPDATED American Federalist Home. Tremendously restored and improved by the designer/owner. Benefits include 5 BRs, 4 full + 2 half baths, Gourmet Kitchen, Library/Office and private Family Room with large-scale windows overlooking backyard.............................................................................$1,895,000 CLASSIC BRICK COLONIAL with all high-end finishes. First floor features hardwood floors, family room off kitchen. Finished basement has media room, 2 addl BRs, full bath, plenty of storage. Backyard offers private deck, large heated patio, built in pool. 3 car garage, heated driveway. ................................................................$1,595,000 RESTORE THIS HOUSE with fabulous curb appeal or Build your dream home on this 100’ x 184’ lot.....................................................................................................$1,400,000 HANDSOME AND BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED traditional brick home for those who appreciate tradition and elegance. Distinctive home offers 5BRs, 2 full/2 half baths. Professionally landscaped fenced yard with in-ground pool and spa. Ample storage in basement.................................................................................................$1,259,000 STUNNING BRICK ENGLISH TUDOR with 5 bedrooms, 4-1/2 baths on one of River Forest’s most private streets. This house has everything you need. Fabulous family room, large eat-in gourmet kitchen, a truly amazing basement with a full spectacular wet bar. This is a must see. ................................................................$1,145,000 GEORGOUS FRENCH NORMANDY with 5 bedrooms, 5 full & 5 half baths sits on a 75 foot corner lot. Gleaming hardwood floors and fireplace in LR, simply stunning eat-in kitchen with adjoining family room. Lower level rec room with gas fireplace. Beautifully landscaped grounds.............................................................................$1,049,000 BEAUTIFUL STYLISH UPDATED HOME with 4 BRs, 3.2 BAs on four floors of living space. Includes LR w/ frpl, new high end kitchen, Breakfast Rm, 1st FL office. LL has Fam Rm, Rec Room, Laundry, Wine Cellar and Full Bath. 2 car garage with extra storage and rooftop deck. ..........................................................................................$999,500 SPECIAL HOME located on a quiet street. Decorating right out of House Beautiful. The kitchen boasts lots of cabinets/counter space, hardwood floors. The fireplace is the centerpiece of the living room. The dining room overlooks beautiful backyard. Family room with built -in book cases. ................................................................................$949,000 CORNER PRAIRIE STYLE HOME with spacious open floor plan on 1st floor, adorned with oak trim and flooring, and casement windows. Kitchen opens to the family room & large semi covered deck. Four BRs, 2 and ½ baths. Finished basement. 3 car garage and 3 car apron. ....................................................................................$925,000 PLENTY OF ROOM in this spacious bungalow. Two bedrooms on the first floor, rebuilt second floor including 2 full baths. Master suite has a fireplace and new bathroom. Two additional bedrooms with lots of space for your family. The kitchen is a cooks dream with many perks. .................................................................................$799,000

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Located at the corner of Bonnie Brae and Thomas

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LIVES VERY LARGE! Each room has been thought out in this six bedroom, two and a half bath home. Kitchen boasts Rift Cut Oak and was completely redone in 2009. MBR has radiant heated floors. Patios and sitting areas off the Master. Everything has been done for you........................................................................................................$799,000 CLASSIC RED BRICK COLONIAL with 3 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths. Traditional floor plan includes first floor family room with fireplace, hardwood floors, separate living room, separate dining, along with kitchen and separate breakfast room. Side driveway with two car garage...................................................................................$679,000 PRICE REDUCED! GREAT CORNER LOT! Move right in to this four 2nd floor bedroom, one full and two half bath home. Additional office or den on first floor. Eat-in updated kitchen. Hardwood floors. New Cent Air. Semi-finished basement with half bath and additional office/BR. Open front porch...................................................$649,000 WALTER GERTS HOUSE designed by Architect Charles White, this Prairie School style home has beautiful details that include custom light fixtures, window treatments, and a tastefully done kitchen. Home also features four bedrooms (one currently an office) and 1-1/2 baths. ..............................................................................................$669,900 CHARMING, SPACIOUS QUEEN ANNE BUNGALOW in pristine condition. Art glass windows, French doors, wood trim, hardwood floors. Granite kitchen, breakfast nook. Family room and 1st floor bedroom. 3 bedrooms on 2nd floor. Finished basement, enclosed porch, 2 car garage. ................................................................$639,900 BEAUTIFUL QUEEN ANN BUNGALOW! Beautifully maintained and updated. Amazing location within two block radius to District 90 public schools, RF Tennis Clubs and Parochial Schools. Within walking distance to shopping and public transportation. Amazing neighbors and block!” ...................................................$629,900

CLASSIC TUDOR offers the charm and elegance you’ve come to expect in River Forest. A beautiful brick and stone exterior and timeless interior with natural woodwork in this vintage home. Kitchen overlooks large backyard. Two fireplaces, dry basement. Two car garage. ........................................................................................$619,900 MID CENTURY RANCH with plenty of options to work with in this open floor plan. Extra large kitchen with eating area. Family Room with gas fireplace. Three Bedrooms with master suite. Two and a half baths. Huge rec room in basement. Attached 2 car garage. Private yard..........................................................................$529,000 LOVELY, WELL CARED FOR VICTORIAN offers three bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths and classic Victorian details throughout. All brand new - wood floors, carpeting, kitchen appliances, quartz counter tops, sink & fixtures, and washing machine. The large, deep back yard is fully fenced.........................................................................$524,900

OAK PARK HOMES UNPRECEDENTED ESTATE in the Frank Lloyd Wright Historical district of Oak Park! This meticulously renovated 5 BR, 5 full / 2 half bath property offers exquisite details and refined finishes that boast timeless materials and over the top custom millwork. This is a showcase home! .....................................................................$2,525,000 TRULY CLASSIC OP RED BRICK COLONIAL with four or five bedrooms, depending on your needs, and four full and two half baths. Third floor features rec room, or bedroom, and full bath. There is a heated 2 car, with addl 2 tandem space, garage with fabulous coach house above ............................................................$1,885,000

1017 BELOIT • FOREST PARK

CHARMING THREE BEDROOM FARMHOUSE with updated kitchen, family room that overlooks fenced yard and in-ground pool with pool house. Partially finished basement with finished rec room, updated full bath, laundry room. One car garage, 3 exterior spots........................................................................................$299,000 GEORGOUS COLONIAL CLASSIC with all the bells and whistles! Flawlessly renovated home with high end finishes and quality updates throughout. Gourmet eatin kitchen opens to family room, massive finished basement, Bluestone patio. Perfect for entertaining. ...........................................................................................................$825,000 STUNNING VICTORIAN! Updated 3 bedroom, 3 bath home. Original details have been preserved, and well considered updates added to create an ideal blend of historical character and contemporary design. House sits on an extra large lot with professional landscaping. ...........................................................................................$639,900 PRICE REDUCED VINTAGE VICTORIAN on a corner lot with a formal entry, wood floor in LR/DR. Four bedrooms, two and a half baths. Open front porch on 1st floor and enclosed front porch on 2nd floor. Large yard with a 3 car garage. Central air. Ample space for entertainment inside and out......................................................$525,000 PRICE REDUCED BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED VICTORIAN style three bedroom, two bath home in central Oak Park. Large front porch. Open high end kitchen with granite, perfect for entertaining! All new furnace/ac, windows, siding, roof, etc. make this a nearly maintenance free home. ..........................................$499,900 BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED 5 bed/ 2 full bath home with a newly remodeled kitchen with a large attached breakfast area or family room. Bathrooms updated this year. Four large bedrooms on 2nd fl , 5th BR on 1st floor, perfect for company, or your private office. ................................................................................................................$469,900

FOREST PARK HOMES

METICUOLOUSLY MAINTAINED new construction with open floor plan features 10 foot ceilings, hardwood floors, and many custom details from crown molding to door handles. High end kitchen. Four generously sized bedrooms. Open basement ready to finish. Just move in!! ...................................................................................$484,000 NOTHING TO DO BUT MOVE IN! Beautiful 3 bedroom, 3-1/2 bath Colonial features ideal floor plan, hardwood floors, completely finished basement with full bath, luxury kitchen. Charming front porch and back deck. Well maintained with many upgrades and space to spare! ....................................................................................$449,000 BEST OF OLD WORLD COMBINED WITH NEW! New wide plank hardwood floors throughout first floor. Brand new open concept kitchen. First floor bath totally redone. Two bedrooms on 2nd floor, one of 1st. Clean bsmt with new washer/ dryer. Corner lot with extra large 2 car garage.......................................................$309,000

CONDOS/TOWNHOMES/2 FLATS RIVER FOREST 2BR, 2BA. Open concept kitchen...........................................$305,000 NEW LISTING OAK PARK 4BR, 2BA.............................................................$549,900 NEW LISTING OAK PARK 3BR, 2-1/2 BA....................................................$489,000 OAK PARK 2BR, 2BA. Unique condo. ....................................................................$274,500 PRICE REDUCED OAK PARK 2BR, 1BA.......................................................$171,000 OAK PARK 1BR, 1BA. Fantastic vintage building.................................................$129,500 OAK PARK 1BR, 1BA. Includes 2 parking spaces.................................................$94,9000

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Sustainabiliy one yard at a time from page B11 Park. “We are hosting our 6th annual Edible Garden Tour this summer on July 29, which is all about showcasing how people in the community are good stewards of their property.” Munoz points to the fact that soil health is key to a healthy environment. “Part of the Big Idea was to get people to reconsider how they look at their lawns and hire one of our partners to create a lawn that would not only benefit homeowners but the community as a whole.” Noting that traditional chemicals used to create a green lawn can have negative effects for plant and human health, as well as devastating consequences for our waterways, Munoz says that you can still have your green lawn and thriving plants with safer alternatives. Murphy hopes that people will turn to the Deep Roots Project as a community resource. Partner Dig Right In, owned by Jeff Swano, provides sustainable landscaping and edible gardening services, and Daniel Price’s KaliKalé provides edible gardening services. As Deep Roots Project begins to introduce itself to the community they will have a table at Oak Park’s Earth Fest on April 22 and will offer two free community workshops: Sunday, April 30th 1 - 3 PM - Agroforestry; Planting Multiple Species for BioDiversity and Soil Health led by DRP Member, Daniel Price (of KaliKalé), Location TBD (in Oak Park) Sunday, May 7th. from 1- 3 PM - Best Organic Lawn Care

Photo courtesy Sugar Beet Schoolhouse

Visitors on Sugar Beet’s summer Edible Garden Tour. Practices led by DRP Member, Jeff Swano (Owner- Dig right In), Location - Sugar Beet Schoolhouse, 349 Ashland Ave, River Forest.

For more information on the Deep Roots Project, its partners and upcoming events, please visit www.deep-roots-project.org

Gagliardo Realty Associates Welcomes

Aubrey Jacknow estate knowledge is augmented by my past financial service background as an institutional marketing associate William Blair & Company in Chicago.

uying or selling a home is a very exciting time, but it can also be very stressful. I have been through the process myself a few times. I own and manage multiple investment properties in Forest Park and have a unique insight in the market I call home. I have gone through renovations and remediation and have actual experience of what it takes to make it through these processes. My real

You can expect clear and prompt communication, superior negotiating skills, unmatched creativity and kindness.

I truly enjoy bringing people together and figuring out how I can help them. I am passionate about my community and building relationships within it. I am widely known for creating the family friendly “Jacknow Annual Halloween

7375 W. North Ave., River Forest • www.gagliardorealty.com

Carnival”, an event that brings local businesses and residents together to raise money and collect donations for the The Pleasant Home Foundation and Sarah’s Inn. I am happy to always be learning about our community so that I can be a go to resource for local events, new business openings and anything Forest Park/Oak Park/River Forest related for my clients and friends. As your real estate broker, you can expect clear and prompt communication, superior negotiating skills, unmatched creativity and kindness. I truly enjoy learning about everything there is to know about my community and look forward to sharing my wealth of information with you.

brokerage with established roots in the community. Gagliardo Realty Associates, another locally owned business, and with the best support in place to help me succeed for my clients!! When I am not working, you can find me at The Dailey Method, cooking, learning to golf, organizing community events, doing all things Pinterest and spending time with my husband and 3 daughters.

In order for me to provide the best experience for my clients, I chose a 7375 West North Avenue River Forest, Illinois 60305 708.771.8040

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Serving Our Community For Over 70 Years

114 North Oak Park Avenue Oak Park, Illinois 60301

HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 9AM-5PM SATURDAY 9AM-4PM • SUNDAY 10AM-2PM

OAK PARK. MOVEIN READY home with 3 BRs, 2 full & 1 half BA. Stunning woodwork, hardwood floors & stained glass. Huge lot in great location. .....$459,000

OAK PARK. FALL IN LOVE! Spacious home original wdwk, rehab kitchen, fin’d bsmt, TONS of storage & professionally lndscpd yd! Great location. ..........$505,000

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OAK PARK. UPDATED 2STORY STUC CO w/ nat’l wdwk, hdwd flrs, blt-ins & 2 frplcs. 3BRs, 2.1BAs, updated kitchen. Fin’d LL, C/A & more! Fab loc’n. ....$599,500

RIVER FOREST. FLAWLESS ATTEN TION TO DETAIL. 5BR, 2.1BA w/coach house. Chef’s kit. w/over-the-top amenities. Family rm. Much more! ......$1,059,000

The Spring Market is HERE. It’s time to get your home ready and we can help. Call us for a FREE Market Analysis! RIVER FOREST. PRAIRIE SCHOOL built in ‘06 w/classic architectural design & contemporary amenities. Spacious w/4BRs & 4½BAs. Family rm. ...............$1,225,000 OAK PARK SUN SHINES BRIGHT over this fab yard, multiple decks for outdoor fun. Amazing interior spaces with 6 BRs, 3.2 BAs, huge family rm. ...............$1,895,000 GREAT VICTORIAN in Estate section. Beautiful details: wdwk, glass & hardware. 5BRs, 3,2BAs. Updated kit & BAs. Newer systems. ........$945,000 THIS HOUSE IS PERFECTION! 4 levels of level space in this 5 bedroom gorgeous Tudor. Seeing is believing. .....................................................................$949,000 FABULOUS SPACE in this EE Robert’s home on wide corner lot. 5 bedrooms, 3.1 baths. ...........$879,000 NEW ROOF, designer kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 3½ baths, attached garage & huge fenced yard. PERFECT! .................................................................... $820,000 FOUR FINISHED LEVELS of living spc in the handsome & well-located OP home! 5BRs, including master ste, 3.2BAs, nat’l wdwk & much more! ...$709,900 GREAT LOCATION! Bright 5 BR, 2.1 bath Prairie Tudor w/SS, updated kitchen, art glass stairway & lrg master suite! Move right in. ................................. $654,000 REDUCED! FOUR LEVELS OF LIVING SPACE! Gourmet kitchen, breakfast rm, 5 BRs, 2 BAs. Oak flrs & woodwork. New roof. Must see! ..............$629,000 SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT. Jumbo bungalow beauty w/4+BR/3BA. Chef’s eat-in kitchen, family rm & fin’d walk-out bsmt. ......................................... $625,000 COMFORTABLE 3STORY, 5BR, 3 full BA Victorian with C/A-SpacePak. Maintenance-free exterior. Newer roof. .............................................................$615,000 EXCEPTIONAL CLASSIC Prairie-style home. 3BRs, 2.1BAs. Newly remodeled kitchen. WBFP. Family rm. 3-tier cedar deck. Enjoy!..................................$599,000 TRADITIONAL HOME w/open concept kitchen & dining rm. Family rm overlooking a beautifully landscaped yd. 3 lrg BRs, 1.1BAs. ....................$595,000 FAB COLONIAL waiting for your decorating ideas. 4 BRs, 3.1 BAs. Fin’d bsmt w/frplc. New windows, A/C, sprinkler system. ...................................... $585,000

GREAT OP HOME! 4BR, 2BA on large lot. Family rm, updated kitchen. Tear-off roof. New mechanicals. Hdwd flrs, nat’l wdwk. .............................$479,700 DELIGHTFUL 3BR, 1½BA, American 4-Square, winning mix of modern improvements & classic details. Stylish kitchen & BAs, rec rm, fenced lndscpd yd. ...............................................................$399,000

RIVER FOREST JUST LISTED! LIVE IN STYLE & COMFORT! Gorgeous Dutch Colonial has 3BRs, 2 enclosed porches, 3-car garage, updated kitchen & BAs. A perfect 10! ............................................................................$579,900 NEW PRICE! OUTSTANDING BUURMA HOME. 6BRs, 3.2BAs. Designer kitchen & family rm. Finished bsmt. Beautiful park-like lot. .$1,445,000 PICTURE PERFECT 6BR, 3.2BA Tudor. This stunning home combines one-of-a-kind architectural details with today’s timeless modern amenities. Must see! ..................................................................$1,399,000 BRAND NEW! Fresh & exciting 4BR, 4.1BA. Open, spacious layout. Exquisite finishes. Cook’s kitchen w/ Thermador applncs & island open to stunning fam rm. Just Perfect! ............................................$1,350,000 ALL THE BELLS & WHISTLES - move right into this gorgeous 4 BR, 2 BA home in great location. ..................................................................$1,100,000 MIDCENTURY MODERN RANCH w/open floor plan on a large lot. 3 BRs, 2.2BAs. WBFP. MBR suite. 1st floor laundry. C/A. Attached garage. ...... $594,000 REDUCED! IMMACULATE & UPDATED 2 story brick home on deep lot. 3BRs, 2.1BAs. Remodeled kitchen. New MBA w/Jacuzzi. C/A. Lovely! ............$579,000 WELLMAINTAINED 3+BR home. Updated mechanics including roof. Freshly painted exterior. Lovely lot & fantastic price! ......................$529,000

ELMWOOD PARK. AWESOME LOCATION! Wellmaintained 2 BR home w/rehabbed kitchen & BA. Hdwd flrs. New siding & windows. .........$229,900

INCOME OAK PARK. BRICK 3FLAT close to school with a big living rm, formal dining rm. Excellent condition! Great income! .............................................................$729,000 RIVER FOREST. MUCH MORE THAN A 2FLAT. Side-by-side living. 3BRs, 2.1 BAs in each unit. Hdwd flrs. C/A. 3½-car garage. ..........................$749,000

COMMERCIAL OAK PARK. MIXED USE BLDG. 1st flr: lrg commercial spc – approx. 3000SF. 2 apts on 2nd flr: 3BR, 1BA /1BR, 1BA. 2-car gar. 1st flr handicapped access. Call for more info.....................................................$350,000

OAK PARK CONDOS/TOWNHOUSES DRAMATIC LU VIOLA 1st floor, 2BR unit with yesteryear charm & todays convenience lives large. Parking. .....................................................................$239,500 BEAUTIFUL 2BR plus den, 2BA unit in vintage building in heart of Oak Park. Very spacious living & dining rms. Updated kitchen. ..............................$219,000 SUNNY AND SPACIOUS vintage condo with 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, laundry in-unit. .......$179,000

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IN THE HEART OF TOWN, 2BR, 1BA condo w/view of lovely lndscpd courtyd. Floor-to-ceiling windows. Open flr plan. Pkg. ...........................................$155,000 WELLLOCATED STUDIO features hdwd flrs, new SS fridge and portable washer. Murphy’s bed. ... $68,000

RIVER FOREST CONDOS/TOWNHOUSES GRACIOUS & LARGE front unit in the Valencia. 3BRs, 2.1 BAs. Eat-in kitchen. In-unit W/D. Storage. Indoor htd parking. .............................................. $449,000 EXTRAORDINARY 1BR CONDO in exceptional location. Updated kitchen. Great closet space. Full BA w/ double vanity. Balcony. Elevator bldg. ....$144,900

FOREST PARK CONDOS/TOWNHOUSES THREE BEDROOM, 2.1BA townhouse. Open plan w/ fplc in living rm. Granite/SS kitchen w/island. Dining rm w/balcony. BRs/lndry on 3rd flr. Family rm w/patio. .................................................................... $362,000 MUCH SOUGHT AFTER 3 bedroom townhouse at the Grove w/balcony & patio. Granite & stainless steel appliances. 2-car garage. .........................$339,000

OTHER AREAS CONDOS/TOWNHOUSES ELMWOOD PARK. OPEN floor plan with 2 BRs, 2BAs, great kitchen & a bonus side yard. $239,000

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Starting at $669,900 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

ELMWOOD PARK. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! MBR w/BA & large living space, in-unit W/D, C/A, elevator bldg. - check it out! ..$139,000

RENTALS CONDOS/APARTMENTS OAK PARK. COZY 2BR in great loc’n. Newer kitchen. In-unit laundry. 2 parking spaces. Storage. .................................................................... $1,600/mo

COMMERCIAL RENTALS OAK PARK. OFFICE SPACES in lovely Art Deco bldg. 2 Elevators. Entry handicap equipped. Tenants pay electric. Public pkg. Call! Rent ranges from .................................................$2,616/mo to $898/mo WESTMONT. CLASSIC STOREFRONT/walk-in office on busy street. 2 blocks from Metra train. In-suite restrooms and kitchen. Great exposure. .....................................................................$1,525/mo

DESIGN SHOWROOM Located at 139 S. Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park

LIVE & ENTERTAIN in high style! Gorgeous and updated home with all the bells & whistles..$429,000 WANT AN INLAW arrangement? 4 bedroom, 2 bath. Check out this Forest Park home! ............$325,000 ELMWOOD PARK. GREAT LOCATION! 4BR brick with 3 full baths & updated kitchen. Move right in. .....................................................................$275,000

OAK PARK. SUNFILLED COLONIAL. 3BRs, 2 new full BAs + ½BA. Hdwd flrs. Wood cab kitchen w/pantry. C/A. Deck. Great house! ............................$479,000

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Pleasant Home welcomes spring By Lacey Sikora

Contributing Reporter

he Pleasant Home in Oak Park is kicking off spring by opening its doors and its yard for a variety of events. Executive Director, Heide Ruehle-May is excited about changes in programming as well as a continuation of annual favorites. On April 27, the Pleasant Home will host a book signing in partnership with the Book Table. Author Emilie Lucchesi will read from and sign her book, Ugly Prey: An Innocent Woman and the Death Sentence that Scandalized Jazz Age Chicago. Beginning May 1, the Pleasant Home will offer self-guided tours of the national landmark home. Ruehle-May notes this change will enable more visitors to enjoy the home. “Not everyone has time for a docent-led tour. The self-guided tours will be offered more frequently and are based on a scavenger hunt theme, which will take people throughout the house.” On May 11, the Pleasant Home will host the second in a yearly course of three lectures at the Oak Park Main Library. During the May lecture, Doug Deuchler will give a talk entitled “Servants in Our Village: 1880-1940.” Ruehle-May says that each year, the Pleasant Home prepares for its fall housewalk by hosting a series of lectures that tie into the theme of the year’s walk. See PLEASANT HOME on page B16

Visitors enjoying outdoor dining on the Pleasant Home’s porch. Photos courtesy Pleasant Home

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PLEASANT HOME Welcomes spring from page B15 “We try to focus our walks on a special theme every year. This year, our theme is coach houses, which often housed the servant class in the early days of the village.” The lecture series takes place in partnership with the Oak Park Public Library, and the last date in the series will take place in September. On June 24, Pleasant Home will hold its annual June Revel fundraiser. Each year, the theme of the fundraiser is tied to the era of the home, and this year’s theme is a fern extravaganza. The Victorian rage for the potted plants extended from décor to medicinal uses for ferns and nature hikes to discover new varieties. The June Revel begins at 7 p.m. and includes food, drinks, entertainment and a silent auction. As always, spring and summer are also peak season for weddings and family gatherings at the Pleasant Home. Ruehle-May says that the warmer months are a great time to enjoy the house, the porch and the lovely grounds. “We love to host weddings and are also available for corporate meetings and other local gatherings.” For more information on the Pleasant Home’s schedule of events, visit: www.pleasanthome.org

Photos courtesy Pleasant Home

The Pleasant Home’s historical rooms are open for visitors during all seasons. (Inset) A Victorian illustration of fern foraging.

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PRICE REDUCED!

ELMWOOD PARK

4BR, 3BA .......................................$469,900 Gabe Caporale • 708-456-1919

FOREST PARK

1BR, 1BA .......................................$199,000 Steve Scheuring • 708-697-5946

FOREST PARK

3BR, 2BA .......................................$379,900

FOREST PARK

3BR+2 Bsmt, 3.1BA ......................$449,000 Maria Cullerton • 312-501-2033

Paulette Collias • 708-807-4604

FOREST PARK

4BR, 2.1BR ....................................$484,000 Greg Jaroszewski • 708-248-0446

7375 West North Avenue River Forest, Illinois 60305 708.771.8040

NEW LISTING!

OAK PARK

2BR, 2BA .......................................$200,000 Steve Scheuring • 708-697-5946

OAK PARK

2BR, 2BA .......................................$219,000 John Haagenson • 773-230-6995

7375 West North Avenue River Forest, Illinois 60305 708.771.8040

NEW PRICE!

OAK PARK

3BR, 2BA .......................................$315,000 Victoria Witt • 708-790-1319

OAK PARK

3BR, 2BA .......................................$479,900 Pauline Sharpe • 708-785-1895

OAK PARK

3 BR, 1.1 BA ..................................$579,500 Jane McClelland • 312-504-1146

NEW LISTING!

OAK PARK

5BR, 2.1BA ....................................$629,000 Nancy Leavy • 708-209-0070

OAK PARK

3 BR, 1.1 BA .................................................................................................................. $368,000 Steve Scheuring • 708-697-5946

OAK PARK

2 BR, 2 BA ..................................................................................................................... $439,000 Greer Haseman or Patty Reilly-Murphy 708-606-8896 or 312-316-2564

OAK PARK

3BR, 3BA .......................................$639,900 Maria Cullerton • 312-501-2033

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NEW LISTING!

OAK PARK

5BR, 2.1BA ....................................$654,000 Jeanne Fagan • 708-435-9392

OAK PARK

4BR, 3.1BA ....................................$820,000 Nancy Leavy • 708-209-0070

OAK PARK

4+1BR, below grade, 3.1BA .........$825,000 Maria Cullerton • 312-501-2033

7375 West North Avenue River Forest, Illinois 60305 708.771.8040

OAK PARK

4 BR, 1.1 BA .................................................................................................................. $575,000 Steve Scheuring • 708-697-5946

OAK PARK

4BR, 3.2 BA ...................................$885,000 Anne Ferri or Kim Wojack 708.267.2113 or 708.837.4142

OAK PARK

5BR, 4.2BA .................................$1,885,000 Gagliardo Realty •708-771-8040

OAK PARK

6BR, 3.2BA .................................$1,895,000 Laura Talaske • 708-473-7125

7375 West North Avenue River Forest, Illinois 60305 708.771.8040

RIVER FOREST

3BR, 1.1BA ....................................$524,900 Ramona Fox • 708-363-3394

7375 West North Avenue River Forest, Illinois 60305 708.771.8040

OAK PARK

5 BR, 3.1 BA .................................................................................................................. $899,000 Bill Geldes •708-697-5937

OAK PARK

5 BR, 3.2 BA .............................................................................................................. $1,060,000 Greer Haseman or Patty Reilly-Murphy 708-606-8896 or 312-316-2564

RIVER FOREST

3BR, 2.2BA ...................................$529,000 Gagliardo Realty • 708-771-8040

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RIVER FOREST

5BR+1BSMT, 4BA..........................$589,500 Pauline Sharpe • 708-785-1895

OAK PARK

RIVER FOREST

3BR, 1.1BA .................................................................................................................... $449,000

4BR, 3.2BA ................................................................................................................. $1,610,000 Steve Scheuring • 708-697-5946

Greer Haseman or Patty Reilly-Murphy 708-606-8896 or 312-316-2564

RIVER FOREST

4BR, 2.1BA ....................................$669,900 Gabe Caporale • 708-456-1919

HOT NEW PRICE!

RIVER FOREST

4BR, 1.2BA ....................................$672,500 Gagliardo Realty • 708-771-8040

7375 West North Avenue River Forest, Illinois 60305 708.771.8040

RIVER FOREST

4 BR, 2.1 BA .................................................................................................................. $925,000

RIVER FOREST

Greer Haseman or Patty Reilly-Murphy 708-606-8896 or 312-316-2564

RIVER FOREST

3BR, 3.2BA .................................................................................................................... $999,000 Greer Haseman or Patty Reilly-Murphy 708-606-8896 or 312-316-2564

3BR, 2.1BA ...................................$679,000 Gagliardo Realty • 708-771-8040

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RIVER FOREST

5BR, 4.1BA .................................$1,145,000 Gagliardo Realty • 708-771-8040

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RIVER FOREST

4+1BR below grade, 2.2BA .......$1,259,000 Ramona Fox • 708-363-3394

7375 West North Avenue River Forest, Illinois 60305 708.771.8040

RIVER FOREST

6BR, 3.2BA .................................$1,445,000 Kay Costello • 708-602-0335

7375 West North Avenue River Forest, Illinois 60305 708.771.8040

RIVER FOREST

5 BR, 4.2 BA ............................................................................................................... $1,065,000 Greer Haseman or Patty Reilly-Murphy 708-606-8896 or 312-316-2564

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5+2BR below grade, 4.1BA .......$1,595,000 Gagliardo Realty • 708-771-8040

RIVER FOREST

5BR, 4.2BA .................................$1,895,000 Gagliardo Realty • 708-771-8040

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5BR, 5.1BA .................................$2,449,000 Ramona Fox • 708-363-3394

7375 West North Avenue River Forest, Illinois 60305 708.771.8040

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1435 PARK AVE, RIVER FOREST $699,500 :: 4 bed :: 4.5 bath

1142 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST $1,495,000 :: 4 bed :: 4.5 bath

Spacious, meticulously maintained Georgian family home. Walk to elementary school.

Custom modern 6000 sq. ft. home. Dramatic design and unique detailing throughout.

1031 Beloit Ave Forest Park $339,000 | 3 BR | 2 BA

Completely Rehabbed Brick Bungalow on Large Lot! Everything is New in this stunning home! Kitchen with granite counters, glass tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances! Loft area on the 2nd ﬂoor provides versatile space for ofﬁce or whatever you choose!

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1000 S. Maple Ave Oak Park $349,000 | 3 BR | 1.5 BA

Storybook brick home sits in the center of a 170’ deep lot across from Maple Park! Large family room with ventless stove and ﬂoor to ceiling windows. Generous master bedroom provides space for a sitting area!

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1231 Columbian Ave Oak Park $630,000 | 3+1 BR | 2.5 BA Gorgeous blend of modern and vintage details! Stunning wood beams and spectacular ceiling height in this must see home! Impressively ﬁnished basement complete with a family room, bar, full bath and extra bedroom!

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847 CLINTON PL, RIVER FOREST $1,095,000 :: 4 beds :: 3.5 baths

101 N EUCLID AVE #24, OAK PARK $565,000 :: 3 bed :: 3.5 bath

417 N MARION ST, OAK PARK $369,900

Beautifully designed center entrance brick colonial with a gourmet kitchen. Walk to train.

Town house with attached two car garage. End unit, walk to everything!

Stand alone office building with 4 parking spots. 1,800 sq. ft. Multi-use. Walk to train, shop & restaurants.

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321 S. Grove Ave. home sells for $950,000

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The following property transfers were reported by the Cook County Recorder of Deeds from February 1 to February 28, 2017. Where addresses appear incomplete, for instance where a unit number appears missing, that information was not provided by the recorder of deeds.

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530 S Scoville Ave 321 S Grove Ave 111 N Kenilworth Ave 18 820 Wenonah Ave 1013 N East Ave 814 S Taylor Ave 106 S Humphrey Ave 641 N Taylor Ave 107 S Euclid Ave 543 N Harvey Ave 1045 N Lombard Ave 1161 Gunderson Ave 1040 Mapleton Ave 156 N Oak Park Ave 8 1162 S Ridgeland Ave

$1,020,000 $950,000 $795,000 $613,000 $587,500 $520,000 $472,000 $456,500 $425,000 $405,000 $388,000 $382,500 $370,000 $357,000 $330,000

722 S Harvey Ave 214 Iowa St 929 Hayes Ave 917 S Lombard Ave 300 N Oak Park Ave 3002 430 N Lombard Ave 817 S Cuyler Ave 710 Hayes Ave 515 Woodbine Ave 928 N Austin Blvd 224 S Oak Park Ave 5E 950 Washington Blvd MANY 177 Linden Ave 1771 1033 Randolph St 10331 743 S Highland Ave 922 North Blvd 307 950 Washington Blvd MANY 222 N Grove Ave 2D

$329,000 $305,000 $302,000 $290,000 $264,500 $260,000 $250,000 $250,000 $240,000 $225,000 $196,000 $185,000 $165,000 $150,000 $140,000 $100,000 $99,000 $71,000

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535 Wenonah Ave $65,000 940 Washington Blvd 9401S $56,000 1209 N Harlem Ave 8 1301 N Harlem Ave MANY 1109 S Lyman Ave 542 N Elmwood Ave 632 Wesley Ave 1036 N Kenilworth Ave 418 N Cuyler Ave 15 Garfield St 1034 S Oak Park Ave 626 S Maple Ave 117 S Lombard Ave 1128 N Ridgeland Ave

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321 S Grove Ave., Oak Park

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1013 S Harvey Ave 1120 W Thomas St 101 1034 Susan Collins Ln 1126 N Austin Blvd 2 Washington Blvd 802 Forest Ave 720 S Maple Ave 1124 S Scoville Ave 642 Clarence Ave 1032 N Harvey Ave 605 S Maple Ave 128 Francisco Ter 841 S Humphrey Ave 1126 S Lyman Ave 516 Madison St 520 Madison St 544 Madison St 320 N Austin Blvd 1 514 N Humphrey Ave 104 N Oak Park Ave 2 1137 Gunderson Ave 1163 S Cuyler Ave 734 Fair Oaks Ave 819 Forest Ave 430 S Grove Ave 1112 Westgate St 222 W Washington Blvd 104 840 S Oak Park Ave 301N

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1431 Jackson Ave 826 Clinton Pl 527 Thatcher Ave 134 Franklin Ave 424 Edgewood Pl 1020 N Harlem Ave A1 407 Franklin Ave 4GS

$650,000 $560,000 $552,500 $380,000 $337,000 $262,000 $185,000

Howard Jonathan Sardon Brian C Mitchell Brian Jesberger Dustin J Kwoka John Michaels Jacob S Spinato Eileen

435 Williams St 709 406 Franklin Ave 1A 406 Franklin Ave P3 7952 Madison St 79523E 7200 Oak Ave 72061NE 7214 Oak Ave 72141SE 434 Clinton Pl 503 516 Thatcher Ave 239 Ashland Ave 1010 Keystone Ave 434 Clinton Pl 203 238 Ashland Ave 45 Thatcher Ave 1535 Park Ave 303

$227,000 $145,000 $96,000 $85,500 $58,500 $53,000 Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown

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7307 Roosevelt Rd 840 Dunlop Ave 825 Circle Ave 1118 Circle Ave 315 Marengo Ave 6B 314 Lathrop Ave 105 339 Des Plaines Ave 1029 Des Plaines Ave D103 300 Circle Ave 4H 1037 Des Plaines Ave E404 7648 Yuba St 1026 Elgin Ave 1013 Ferdinand Ave

$630,000 $335,000 $182,500 $168,500 $89,000 $79,000 $77,500 $70,000 $55,000 $36,000 Unknown Unknown Unknown

320 Circle Ave 301 903 Ferdinand Ave 1130 Thomas Ave 328 Elgin Ave

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826 Clinton Pl., River Forest

840 Dunlop Ave., Forest Park

527 Thatcher Ave, River Forest

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211 Elgin Ave 3E 629 Harlem Ave 1121 Lathrop Ave 141 Brown Ave 7300 Harrison St 519 Beloit Ave 914 Beloit Ave

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Prosperi Diane J Tr 629 Harlem Llc Johnson Scott Butler Tr Wilmington Trust Gawlas Karl Tr Bp Investment Partnership Baker April Lynn Trust

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BRICK PRAIRIE HOME with exceptional vintage details & new addition/updates. Master bedroom suite, 1st fl family room, 4 BRS, 3 BA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$809,000

3 BR, 1.2 BA PRAIRIE STYLE home choice location. Hardwood floors, natural woodwork, and very open kitchen/breakfast room/family room . . . . . . . . . .$599,000

3 BR, 2.1 BA SPACIOUS Ranch home boasts hardwood floors, master suite with new bath, eat-in kitchen opens to the sun porch. Huge lower level.. . . . . .$724,000

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ONE OF THE BEST kitchen/family rooms you will ever see! 4 BR, 3.1 BA Queen Anne with oak floors, luxurious master suite & sharp lower level. . . . . . . . . . .$689,000

CUTE, COZY BUNGALOW with updates galore: new stucco, kitchen, lighting, porch, fresh decor, & 2 new baths--it all been done! 3 BRS, 2 BA . . . . .$339,000

3-LEVEL TOWNHOUSE with master suite, private attached 2 car garage, balcony off the kitchen & patio off the 1st fl fam. rm. Top condition! . . . . . .$337,000

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GRACIOUS, SUNNY HOME with 4 BRS, 3.1 BAS, on a beautiful parkway! Huge family rm off the kitchen, master suite, sunken living room & den. . . . .$732,500

4 BR, 2 BA STUCCO home with expandable walk-up attic. New: furnace, central air, roof & windows! Hardwood floors & super spacious rooms. $419,000

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3+ BR, 2.1 BA STONE BEAUTY with beamed ceiling, fireplace, newly refinished oak floors, master suite & a sun rm off the living room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$599,900

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Contact Patti for a Market Evaluation of your home. 101 N. Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, Illinois 60301

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April 2017

Camp Guide

Oak Park River Forest Forest Park Riverside Brookfield North Riverside

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Coding Sports Camps Exercise Mind and Body

ow that winter break is over, kids are counting down the days until summer. For parents, it’s time to look into summer camps. Legacy Sports and Code Play Learn are partnering together again to take active learning to a new level. For the third summer in a row, their popular Coding Sports Camps offer an experience like no other: a full-day of sports and STEM activities that exercise both kid’s bodies and minds. Through Legacy Sports, campers will spend half the day playing multi-sport athletic activities like Hand Hockey, Countdown Dodgeball, Treasure Island, Battleship, Capture the Flag and Soccer. These activities teach campers how to communicate with each other and work as a team to accomplish their goals. Through Code Play Learn, campers will spend the other half of the day creating, coding and building their own games, apps or robotics. New this year, Code Play Learn is offering BattleBot Engineering where kids build a variety of bots for competition, and Kids Can Code where campers explore the fundamentals of engineering and programming through play. These camps are

offered along with other returning favorites like Minecraft Modding, App Creation and LEGO Robotics. Together, this unique Coding Sports Camp program enables kids to think creatively, reason systematically, and work and play collaboratively. Camps are open to kids who are currently in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Each weeklong camp runs from 8:30am to 4:00pm. Legacy Sports activities will take place at The Tennis and Fitness Centre at 301 West Lake Street, and Code Play Learn is located at 30 W. Chicago Ave. Campers are walked between locations by staff from Legacy Sports. For more information on these and other Code Play Learn summer camps and programs, please visit www. codeplaylearn. com or call 708374-8286.

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For registration and information about all our programs visit www.codeplaylearn.com 708-374-8286 • 30 Chicago Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302

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LISTINGS GIVING ARTFULLY KIDS

creativita 7502 1/2 Madison Street Forest Park

Have your kids join us this summer as we EMPOWER KIDS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE through crafting! We teach them about the importance of giving through helping others and spreading kindness. They will be exploring their creative side and having fun while making an impact on important causes and organizations. Don’t miss this opportunity for your kids to be part of Building Generation Kindness! Camp Date Weeks: Ages 4-6: July 10-14 & July 24-28 Ages 7-10: June 19-23, July 17-21 & July 31-August 4 Ages 10-13: June 26-30 Location & Time 9am -12pm Register at www.givingartfullykids.com/classes Questions: email us at GAKids@givingartfully.com

Maker Nature Camp

411 Park Ave. River Forest 630-309-1606 thelittlebitsworkshop.com 411 Park Avenue in River Forest (The Little Bits Workshop) Thatcher Woods Pavilion in partnership with Trailside Museum Longfellow School, Oak Park OPEF BASE Camp The Little Bits Workshop Camps are a collage of ingenuity, upcycling, learning life skills, outdoor education and fun. We are a bunch of nurturing, creative moms who love to teach kids how to be independent and confident MAKERS so they don’t bring their coats home from college to have pockets mended. We believe girls should learn to use power tools and boys should know how to sew on their buttons! In our 2017 camps, kids will learn how to sew, build, think, create, make paper, needle felt, use all their fingers, escape electronic vices, get outside and learn skills for life. Our camps this summer are offered at three locations: For camp schedule, details and registration go to thelittlebitsworkshop.com, call 630-309-1606 or email liita@ thelittlebitsworkshop.com

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Oak Park Art League

720 Chicago Avenue Oak Park oakparkartleague@gmail.com oakparkartleague.org Gallery Office: 708-386-9853

The Oak Park Art League is offering summer art camps for children ages 5-8 and 9-12 years old. One week camps run from June 12 to August 18 and meet weekdays from 9:00 am until noon. The Oak Park Art League offers educational programming in a variety of mediums to all age groups, with foundation classes for the first-time art student to advanced instruction for the experienced artist. Summer art camps will provide budding artists the opportunity to explore creativity through multi-sensory, experiential art-based projects and activities, led by practicing artists and experienced art educators. For more information or to register for classes, contact the Oak Park Art League at: 708-3869853 or visit the OPAL website at: www.oakparkartleague.org

Park District of Oak Park

218 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 725-2000

The Park District of Oak Park offers summer camps for all ages! We have a variety of camps available including Preschool, Nature & Ecology, Sports, Art, Circus, Gymnastics, Skating, Hockey and Teen camps. Registration for Oak Park residents started on 2/4 and non-resident registration starts on 2/11. A $25 deposit reserves your space in camp. Register by April 30 and pay 2016 camp prices! All prices increase May 1 2017. Camps are accredited by the American Camp Association. Scholarships are available. For more information and to register visit www.pdop.org/camps.

River Forest Community Center

Summer Camp Programs 8020 Madison St., River Forest, Illinois 60305 (708) 771-6159 www.rfcc.info

Offering full and part-time programs for parents & tots and children ages 3-12 years of age. Activities include arts &crafts, games, sports, swimming, field trips, special events, and more! galileo innovation camps for kids Grouped by grade and nurtured by our incredible staff, campers take on art, science and outdoor activities tailored to their level, and they learn lasting innovation skills like collaboration and reflection. As campers grow, our curriculum evolves to include more advanced concepts, complex projects and creative freedom. After a week at camp, you’ll hear your kids use words like “trusses” and “visionary” without missing a beat. You’ll probably even hear why mistakes are marvelous things to make. All this engrossing learning is wrapped in four, fresh, weekly themes. Hostec by St. Giles School in Oak Park, IL GALILEO-CAMPS.COM

Camps for every age, ability and interest including: Traditional Day Camps Half-day, Full-day & Extended Care General Sports Camps Tennis LEGO Camps Golf Soccer Lacrosse Science & Nature Football Skateboarding Arts Circus Basketball Figure Skating Baseball Gymnastics Teen Scene Counselor-In-Training Program Chess Hockey Preschool Camps Adventure Volleyball Cooking & more!

See our camp guide at www.pdop.org/camps New this year! Register before May 1 and pay 2016 prices! Register now! Spots fill up fast!

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Mathnasium of Oak Park/River Forest

212 S. Marion St. Oak Park, IL 60302 708-613-4007 oakparkriverforest@mathnasium.com mathnasium.com/oakparkriverforest

Mathnasium of La Grange 1 ½ S. Waiola Ave. La Grange, IL 60525 708-582-6593 lagrange@mathnasium.com mathnasium.com/lagrange

Use the Summer to let Mathnasium help your child Catch up, Keep Up, and Get Ahead! Mathnasium is the nation’s leading math only learning center, specializing in teaching kids math in a way that makes sense to them in a fun and engaging environment. Mathnasium can prevent the summer learning slide and prepare your student for the rigors of his or her new math curriculum in the fall. Working with students in Pre K-12th grade, Mathnasium can make a student’s summer both enjoyable and productive. Whether your child is significantly behind or leaps ahead, Mathnasium develops a program to challenge and excite their math muscles. Mathnasium now has learning centers in both Oak Park and La Grange! Call Mathnasium to schedule a free trial session and see what a difference it can make!

School of Rock Oak Park 219 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 708.298.0002 Oakpark.schoolofrock.com

Our very popular Oak Park School of Rock Summer Music Camps will get your child rocking this summer! We have camps for absolute beginners thru advanced players and cover a wide range of musical tastes. Our Performance camps are designed to teach music, build confidence and create memories that will last a lifetime. Kids of all ages and abilities work together to create a real rock experience complete with a show unlike any other. Our camps for younger kids will spark a passion for music that will get them on their musical journey. Let’s Rock!

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Summer ART Camps For children ages 5–13 June 12 through August 18 OPAL caters to the creative child with one-week summer camps that:

• Nurture the fundamentals • Develop a young artist’s vocabulary • Introduce modern practices • Explore a variety of mediums and processes • Encourage creativity in a fun and supportive atmosphere!

Developing artistic talent in our community for 96 years! For more information on summer camps and five-week class sessions go to:

www.oakparkartleague.org

OAK PARK ART LEAGUE

720 Chicago, Oak Park, IL 60302 • 708-386-9853 The Oak Park Art league is partially funded by grants from the Oak Park Area Arts Council and the Illinois Arts Council, a State Agency.

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Sugar Beet Schoolhouse

Homesteading Camps run June 12 – August 18. Monday – Friday, 9am – 2pm. Cooking, building, growing, playing and more will make this summer one to remember. Hands on cooking projects. We’ll also get outside as much as possible to enjoy picnics, games, garden exploration and walking field trips, too. It’s summer! Lunch & snacks provided. Register online at: Sugarbeetschoolhouse.org

a space for them to make new friends, and develop strong relationships with staff. Achievement We provide thoughtful program activities to help youth gain new knowledge, skills, abilities, build confidence, and discover who they are. Belonging We provide a safe and inclusive environment, so that every youth feels welcome and finds a place to belong.

The Viola Project

CAMP MAGELLAN

349 Ashland Ave., River Forest, IL

Join The Viola Project in Austin Gardens this summer! The Viola Project offers innovative arts camps for girls ages 10-16 who are interested in performing Shakespeare and bringing more girl power to Oak Park. Choose from three different camps that put girls in the spotlight. We’re teaming up with Oak Park Festival Theatre and bringing you two different Macbeth camps as well as Warrior Queens, a special stage combat focused week. Campers will also get an inside look into the process and performance of Oak Park Festival’s summer season! Join us! For more information go to www.violaproject.org, email violainfo@violaproject.org, or call (773) 349-2685

West Cook YMCA

255 S. Marion St. Oak Park IL 60302 708-383-5200 www.westcookymca.org BEST SUMMER EVER! There is no better way to spend a summer than enjoying outdoors with friends. And this year, West Cook YMCA is the place for kids to be all summer long. Relationship We facilitate relationships with and among youth, creating

June 12th – August 25th West Cook YMCA’s Camp Magellan is your child’s destination to have the best summer ever! Days filled with activities at the local forest preserve, swimming, games, sports, and field trips. Your child will experience the best of what summer has to offer- all in a safe environment where he or she can try something new, build friendships, and make memories to last a lifetime. Plus, daily reading keeps children from falling behind over the summer, giving them a great start to the next school year! For children ages 5-17. Camp runs weekly sessions from 9:00am – 4:00pm with available extended care from 7:00-9:00am and 4:00-7:00pm, so you can rest easy knowing your child is having their best summer ever, all day, with the Y. Plus, we have Summer Boosts – a chance to focus on extra activities that teach skills that are fun and just may impact a camper’s future. Campers can be registered for Summer Boosts to enhance their camp experience during weeks 2 through 9 of Camp Magellan. For 1-2 hours every day, kids will enjoy summer boosts like: S.T.E.M. (science, technology, engineering and math), Dance, Drama, Arts, Creative Writing, Strong4Life, and Cooking! For more details, visit westcookymca.org/camp or contact Elizabeth Lopez at 708-434-0230 or elopez@westcookymca.org

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OUT ABOUT Thanks to Many Hearts of Gold Hephzibah’s 2017 Heart of Gold Ball, on Saturday, March 4, was an evening of gratitude and glowing tributes for Executive Director, Mary Anne Brown, as she received the Heart of Gold Award for outstanding commitment to Hephzibah over the past 40 years. Guests stood to applaud four times throughout the evening and helped raise a record-setting $400,000 to beneﬁt the children and families served by Hephzibah – to whom Mary Anne has devoted her heart and her career. Bridgeport Art Center’s lovely space was packed with more than 500 guests and twinkling with fairy lights on every table, as Mark Trinka, president of Hephzibah Children’s Trust and a former board member, spoke of Mary Anne’s accomplishments and the lasting impression she leaves on the hearts of those who have worked with her. Senator Don Harmon issued a proclamation recognizing Mary Anne as a life-long champion of children’s needs, and thanking her on behalf of children and families in the state of Illinois. Dan Farley, a former Group Home resident, presented Mary Anne with the Heart of Gold Award. “She let me know that she was there for me, smoothing the path ahead and keeping a watchful eye,” Farley said. “Mary Anne was a beacon of light for me then, and she continues to be on my side.”

Top: Mary Anne Brown was called “The Queen of Our Hearts” and surprised with a throne, cape and scepter, as she received the Heart of Gold Award. Above: Dan Farley and Lita Heise, both former Hephzibah Home residents, came back to congratulate Mary Anne Below, Left: Gala Committee, many of whom have long-time ties to Hephzibah, were essential to planning and executing the event. Left to right: John Grimes, Laura Connelly, Kathy Malpede, Kim Lutz, Gwen Tonino (Gala Chairperson), Donna Rolf, Jen Weaver, Cam Niederman, Lisa Grimes. Center: Hephzibah staff enjoyed the occasion to celebrate. Right: Guests enjoyed cocktails and perused silent auction offerings in the Bridgeport Art Center’s enclosed Sculpture Garden

Farley recalled the comfort she gave him when he first came to Hephzibah at age 9, during a rough, uncertain stage in his childhood. Now 21 years later, Farley has graduated from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; he lives in Madison, WI, and works as a project manager for a prominent electronic medical records vendor. Also attending the event were former Hephzibah Home residents, all of whom have stories of how Hephzibah and Mary Anne Brown helped them navigate a critical time in their lives. An exciting live auction kicked off the evening, including Bulls seats on the floor and premium Hamilton tickets. Bidders vied for The Sky’s the Limit package - a private helicopter tour of the city, embarking from the recently opened Vertiport facility, which was paired with dinner and wine at Eden, a restaurant launched in November by Jodi Fyfe of Paramount Events. Hephzibah supporters helped this year’s Heart of Gold Ball exceed expectations in every way – by donating to the auction, attending the event, and sharing heart-felt messages to honor Mary Anne. Many made generous financial contributions to ensure Hephzibah’s legacy of providing hope and help to children.

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Suzanne Bartholomew, 70 Led Riverside Historical Commission Suzanne M. Bartholomew, 70, of Riverside, died on April 9, 2017. Ms. Bartholomew was the longtime chairwoman of the Riverside Historical Commission. She also was a member of the Riverside Preservation Commission, the Riverside Book Club and a longtime member of St. Mary Church. She was the wife of Wayne; the mother of Chris (Meghan), Richard and the late Elizabeth; the grandmother of Kohl and Reese; the sister of Richard (Carol) Kohl and the late MaryAnn (late John) Foley, late Paul Kohl, late Patty (late Tom) Schneider; and the aunt of many. Visitation is on Friday, April 14 from 4 to 7 p.m. with a service at 5 p.m. at Ivins/ Moravecek Funeral Home, 80 E. Burlington St. in Riverside.

Cary L. Klip, 68 LaGrange Public Works employee Cary L. Klip, 68, of Lyons, died on April 5, 2017 at Amita La Grange Hospital. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was later employed by the village of LaGrange’s Department of Public Works as a water utility repairman. Mr. Klip enjoyed fishing, building and operating remote-controlled boats and cars, and was an avid Chicago White Sox fan. He is survived by his wife, Mirjana J. Klip (nee Jovanovic); his children, Lisa (Jason) Loster and Michael (Jorie) Klip; his grandchildren, Damian, Thomas, Jack and Lorelei; and his sisters, Linda Falada, Donna Badauskas and Pamela Klip. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Velma Klip, and his brothers, Jack Kearns and Frank Klip. Services have been held. Interment was at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside. Johnson Funeral Home, Brookfield, handled arrangements.

Gertrude Ricksecker, 88 Brookfield resident Gertrude L. “Trudy” Ricksecker, 88, of Brookfield, died on March 30, 2017 at Meadowbrook Manor Nursing Home. She was a homemaker and a member of Berwyn Women of the Moose. She enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening, and being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ms. Ricksecker is survived by her children, Deborah Kasper, Denise (Tom) Shurbet, Doreen (Ed) Svitak, Ron (Kim) and Rick Ricksecker; her brother, William Brose; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard R. Ricksecker. Services have been. Held. Memorials to

the Alzheimer’s Association or to the Lymphoma & Leukemia Society are appreciated. Johnson Funeral Home, Brookfield, handled arrangements.

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Mildred Slezak, 91 Co-owned hardware store Mildred “Millie” M. Slezak (nee Hurt), 91, of Brookfield and formerly of Berwyn and Westchester, died on April 4, 2017. Born on August 23, 1925, Ms. Slezak and her late husband owned Manor MILDRED SLEZAK Hardware in Cicero for 20 years. She was also a longtime aide to the late Judy Baar Topinka, and she was active in Cicero Rotary, Berwyn Cicero Council on Aging (now Solutions for Care), Cicero Boys Club, Seguin RCA, and other organizations. Ms. Slezak is survived by her daughters, Diane (Dana) Slezak-Havranek and Charlene (Jim Nosek) Slezak, and her granddaughter, Carly Havranek. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Charlie. Services have been held. Entombment was at Woodlawn Cemetery in Forest Park. The family appreciates Memorials to AgeOptions, 1048 Lake St., Ste. 300, Oak Park, 60301 or to SamaraCare, 1819 Bay Scott Circle, Ste. 109, Naperville, 60540 or to Sequin RCA, 6223 Ogden Ave., Berwyn, 60402. Hitzeman Funeral Home, Brookfield, handled arrangements.

Michelle Ulivieri, 57 Former Brookfield resident Michelle A. Ulivieri, 57, of Burr Ridge and formerly of Brookfield, died at Hinsdale Hospital on March 25, 2017. She graduated from St. Barbara Grade School in Brookfield and Nazareth Academy in LaGrange Park, and she enjoyed flower gardening, reading, collecting Santa Claus figurines. She particularly enjoyed all of the festivities of Christmas with her family and friends. She was an avid Cubs and Blackhawks fan and a homemaker. Ms. Ulivieri is survived by her husband, Claudio Ulivieri; her sons, Nicholas (Amy) and Matthew Ulivieri; and her brother, Richard Cichon. She was preceded in death by her parents, Matthew and Jean Gajda; and her brothers, Gerard and Robert Cichon. A funeral Mass was celebrated March 30 at St. Barbara Church. Johnson Funeral Home, Brookfield, handled arrangements.

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Brookfield church makes smocks for cancer patients

hile undergoing treatment for breast cancer, Loyola Medicine patient Angie Lopresti read about a Texas church that donates patient smocks designed to provide more dignity and comfort than traditional hospital gowns. Each smock has three vertical openings, one down the middle and one down each side. The openings are fastened together by Velcro strips. Because the smocks open at the seams, the patient needs to expose only the area that is being treated. Now Lopresti and members of her church, International Christian Fellowship of Brookfield, is making smocks for other patients. Lopresti made a smock for herself and wore it during radiation treatments five days a week for six weeks. “It made me feel less vulnerable, more in control and also warmer,” said Lopresti, who lives in Westchester with her husband and two children.

“We want women to know there are people who care and are there to support them at a very trying time in their lives.” Church volunteers have made 30 smocks so far and plan to continue making them, according to Pastor Vicki Gonzalez. The church supplies all the materials, and volunteers cut the openings and sew on the Velcro strips. “Our church is more than just a building,” Gonzalez said in a press release. “This is a way we can help the community.” Each smock comes with a handwritten card that says: “This smock was lovingly made for you by the ladies of ICF. As you wear it, we pray it will bring you comfort and peace.”

North Riversider an ‘unsung heroine’ North Riverside resident Kathy Donahue-Coia was selected in March as the 2017 recipient of the Cook County Unsung Heroine Award for the 16th District by Cook Coun-

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Angie Lopresti and volunteers from International Christian Fellowship Church in Brookfield have made 30 smocks so far for cancer patients undergoing radiation treatments. ty Commissioner Jeffrey Tobolski and Women’s Commissioner Terri Rivera. Donahue-Coia was recognized for her 32 years of service as a licensed clinical social worker for Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of KATHY DONAHUE-COIA Chicago. There she is senior vice president of program development and evaluation, overseeing 153 programs in 150 locations in Cook and Lake counties. “She is a valuable and well-respected member of our community who makes an enormous difference addressing issues of poverty, homelessness and hunger,” said Tobolski in a press release.

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Congress Park 6th-graders edge cops at March Madness The Brookfield Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association and Congress Park School PTO hosted their first-ever March Madness event at Congress Park School on March 18. The Congress Park School sixth-grade boys basketball team

faced off against a team fielded by the Brookfield Police Department. The crowd got wound up to a fever pitch at toward the end of the nail-biter, which the Congress Park boys won 54-53 on a shot in the final seconds.

■ Riverside Police Sgt. Leo Kotor was recognized by the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists (AAIM) for making his 300th DUI arrest in February. In addition, Kotor will be recognized by the Illinois DeSGT. LEO KOTOR partment of Transportation, which will present him with a pin for his uniform and a patch for his removal of impaired drivers from the state’s roadways. Kotor has served as a Riverside police officer since 1996 and has earned the Riverside Police Department’s Officer of the Year

Award, the Cook County Sheriff ’s Award of Merit and several department citations and commendations. ■ Riverside Police Explorer Bailey Hastings, 16, of Riverside, has been selected to attend a National Law Enforcement Leadership Academy through the Learning for Life division of the Boy Scouts of America. Hastings will travel to Quantico Marine Base in Quantico, Virginia in June to train with the Drug Enforcement BAILEY HASTINGS Administration for a week. During her time there, she will learn the fundamentals of leadership, physical training and law enforcement practices. She was one of just 30 Explorers selected from a pool of applicants from across the United States to attend the academy.

Hockey doc Loyola Medicine physician and Riverside resident Dr. Douglas Evans helped coordinate emergency medical coverage for athletes during the 2017 NCAA Frozen Four hockey tournament in Chicago on April DR. DOUGLAS EVANS 6-8. Dr. Evans is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in treating sports injuries. He has served a team physi-

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Hauser Polar Plunge team all in for Special Olympics Three Hauser Junior High Principal April Mahy; eighth-grade teachers Caitlin Staib, Matt Muto and Laura Mendralla (along with her husband, Ed Mendralla); and eighthgrader Aaron Anderson participated in the Polar Plunge on March at the Oak Brook Bath and Tennis Club and raises $2,570 for Special Olympics and won the Cool School Award for raising the most money of all schools that participated. PROVIDED

Three Riversiders named Evans Scholars Three Riverside residents, all of whom worked as caddies at Riverside Golf Club in North Riverside, have been awarded Evans Scholarships, full-four-year housing and tuition college scholarships by the Evans Scholars Foundation. Ike Jebb, a senior at Riverside-Brookfield High School, will attend University of Kansas next fall. Also winning scholarships were two Fenwick High School students, Garrett Javors, who will attend University of Michigan, and Dennis O’Bryan, who will attend Univer-

cian for national and international hockey tournaments and is head team physician for the USA National University Men’s Hockey Team.

On campus ■ Kiley Rusen, of Brookfield, earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Valdosta State University in Georgia. She was among the roughly 1,400 undergraduate and graduate students recognized during the school’s commencement ceremonies in December 2016. ■ Riverside resident Ned Ahlberg received a Bachelor of Science degree in biological systems engineering during the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s winter commencement in December 2016. ■ Brookfield resident Tony M. Wings, North Riverside resident Janeth Hernandez and Riverside resident Josephine

sity of Notre Dame. The Evans Foundation awards to scholarships to caddies who have a strong caddy record, excel academically, demonstrate financial need and display outstanding character. The scholarship is valued at more than $100,000 over four years. Since the first Riverside Golf Club caddie was awarded an Evans Scholarship in 1949, there have been 95 Riverside caddies who have graduated as Evans Scholars Alumni.

Krajniak were named to the 2016 fall semester dean’s list at Benedictine University for attaining a grade-point average of at least 3.5 on a 4-point scale. ■ Four Riverside residents were named to the 2016 fall semester dean’s list at Lewis University in Romeoville for attaining a GPA of at least 3.5. Those recognized included John A. Cairo (criminal social justice), Alberto Diaz (accounting), Robert Hermann (aviation flight management) and Callista L. Orrico (international business). ■ Brookfield resident Michelle Dinh, a senior at Lyons Township High School, won second place as part of the school’s Business Professionals of America Club Global Marketing Team at a recent state competition, advancing to the BPA national competition in May in Orlando. Also on the marketing team were Jack Dudley of LaGrange and Caroline Spitkovsky of Countryside.

AAUW names poster contest winners The Riverside Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) presented trophies and certificates to the 10 winners of the organization’s annual Women’s History Month poster contest. More than 200 posters were submitted and displayed in the Riverside Public Library during March. All fourth-grade students in Riverside School District 96 and St. Mary School were eligible to enter. The winners received gift certificates from Aunt Diana’s Fudge Shop and all entries were recognized at a reception sponsored by the Riverside Library. The first-place winners were: Ames School: Ella Caputo (Mia Hamm), Aaliyah Reyes (Malala Yousafzai) and Lucy Drenth (Anne Frank). Blythe Park School: Case Rosenfield (Katherine Johnson) Central School: Aiden Pankros (Mae Jemison), Luna McNally (Sacagawea) and Bryce Greczek (Sojourner Truth) Hollywood School: Eleanor Glennie (Amelia Earhart) St. Mary School: Piper Hurley (Helen Keller) and Isabella Lerma (Katherine Johnson)

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Smith, Elpert to wed in June at the University of Maxie and Gerry Maryland School of Elpert of Madison, Medicine. South Dakota, along Brendan is a 2003 with Nancy and graduate of St. IgnaKevin Smith of Rivtius College Preparaerside, announce the tory, a 2008 graduate engagement of their of the University of children, Lana and Illinois and a 2015 Brendan. graduate of the IndiThe future bride ana University Mauis a 2002 graduate of rer School of Law. Madison (South DaIn addition to being kota) High School, a a research assistant 2006 graduate of the LANA AND BRENDAN SMITH at Maurer, Brendan University of Minnesota and a 2010 graduate of The Johns interned at the U.S. Department of Justice, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Hopkins School of Medicine. Lana is currently working as an in- Rights and the ACLU of Indiana. Brenternist doing hospitalist medicine in dan is currently an administrative law the Medical Intermediate Care Unit at attorney in Maryland employed by the the University of Maryland. Addition- Social Security Administration. The couple will be married June 10 in ally, she teaches Introduction to Clinical Medicine to first-year medical students Madison, South Dakota.

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The Collective Theater Staged Readings @ The Bergmann: Clybourne Park by Bruce Norris Directed by Tomica S. Jenkins April 27 - 28 at 7:30 p.m. FREE Admission Bergmann Theatre is located on the second floor of the Krentz Center

Ferguson Art Gallery Graduating Senior Art Show A collection of 2D and 3D art April 10 - May 6 Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Ferguson Gallery is located in Kretzmann Hall

The Music Department Spring Music Festival April 30 at 7 p.m., Geiseman Auditorium

Mark Your Calendar! University Band Patriotic Pops Concert June 24 at 6:30 p.m., Addison Pillars Lawn

Event details are subject to change. Unless noted, all events take place at Concordia University Chicago, 7400 Augusta St., River Forest, IL. Visit CUChicago.edu

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RBHS boys track second at Bulldog Relays Bulldogs aim to win fifth straight outdoor conference meet, produce state qualifiers

By BILL STONE

Contributing Reporter

iverside-Brookfield High School senior Jhalen Williams spent the week of 2016 track and field sectionals perfecting his start for the 100-meter dash. A second-place finish earned his first individual Class 3A state berth. “I was seeded maybe fourth or fifth,” Williams said. “I got there early just to work on my start. I felt confident going into the race. I went out there and performed to the highest of my ability.” On Saturday, RBHS (81 points) was a strong second to Jacobs (120) at its 49th annual Gary Johnson Bulldog Relays. Aurora Central Catholic (45) was third. Juniors Ethan Clarkson and Vaughn Hilpp swept first and second in pole vault by clearing 12 feet and 9-6. In the 100, junior George Cervenka (11.78) and Williams (12.12) were 1-3 and the 3,200 relay of juniors Jack Sagan, RJ Martinez and Angel Alarcon and senior Mateo Nunez (8:23.82) won. Also second were junior newcomer Devin Moody in triple jump (38-1 1/4) and high jump (6-2), Nunez (1,600 in 4:35.21), the 400 relay (junior Nick Del Nodal, Cervenka, junior Stefan Gminski and Williams in 44.68),

the sophomore 1,600 relay (sophomore Jason Ranft, sophomore Evan Dunbar, sophomores David Keen and Aaron Palmer in 3:50.95), the freshman 1,600 relay (Brendan Czajka, Ethan Holmes, Chris Doherty and Rahim Kouferidji in 4:03.38) and the sophomore 1,600 medley relay (Czajka, Kouferidji, Holmes and Ranft in 3:58.00). The 1,600 relay (Williams, seniors RJ Martinez and Alex Escamilla and Nunez in 3:39.95) was third. At the Metro Suburban Conference Meet May 12, they’ll seek their fifth straight outdoor conference championship and third straight sweep of both levels. “Usually it’s all about the seniors’ leadership and performance,” RBHS coach Tim Olson said. “The (2016) kids took a lot of pride in the four in a row. The kids are good about maybe sacrificing individual goals for the conference meet and then at sectionals we let their voice be heard more about what they want to do.” At the 3A Lyons Township Sectional May 19, top-two finishers and entries that achieve qualifying standards at the meet will advance to state. Williams competed at state for the first time after being a relay alternate the previous two seasons. Last year’s 400 relay was third at sectionals.

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RBHS runner George Cervanka, front, successfully accepts a handoff from teammate Nick Del Nodal in the 400-meter relay at the Gary Johnson Bulldog Relays on April 8.

Bulldogs have high hopes in girls track RBHS finished ninth at its annual Gary Johnson Bulldog Relays By BILL STONE Contributing Reporter

As a competitive triathlete, Riverside-Brookfield High School sophomore Nadia Kaczmarz knows about running. Beginning her second season with the girls track and field team, she improves from a different perspective. “I’ve learned always look forward. Never look back at what you’ve done. Look at what you can do,” Kaczmarz said. “Last year, I was running just for fun. Now I’m starting to see it more as, ‘This is really helping me become better. This is something I can see myself doing in the future.’ ”

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RBHS junior Hailey Jurgens, left, finished second in the 3,200 meter run (12:39.71). The Bulldogs bring higher hopes after the cross country team qualified for the 2A state meet Nov. 5. On Saturday, the Bulldogs were ninth at their annual Gary Johnson Bulldog Relays.

Junior Haley Jurgens was second in the 3,200-meter run (12 minutes, 39.71 seconds), senior Maddie Hopek was third in the 300 low hurdles (51.28), sophomore Tara Janney was fourth in the 1,600 (5:39.18) and the 3,200 relay of Janney, freshman Emma Fortman, junior Emma Forberg and Kaczmarz was fifth (10:44.22). Other top-eight finishers individually or with relays were senior Rachel Magee, juniors Alexis Garcia, Amelia Huebner, Paulina Linares and Isabel Montefinese, sophomores Olivia Beener, Mary Kober, Gabby Nolan and Melissa Oliviera Luz and freshmen Selena Axinte and Angela Przybylski. Jurgens, Janney, Kaczmarz, Forberg, Oliviera Luz, Fortman and sophomore Cora Lutes ran at state cross country. “Definitely going downstate for cross country has really given everyone a one-up on their potential,” Kaczmarz said. “Everyone’s listening to what the coaches are saying, trying to eat as healthy as they can, trying to do what’s best for their body.” At the 3A Reavis Sectional May 12, top-two event finishers will automatically qualify for state and entries that achieve qualifying standards at the meet. In 2016, Jurgens (3,200 in 12:07.61) and Oliviera Liz (4-9 in high jump) were fourth. Kaczmarz was fifth in the 1,600 (5:39.84) and seventh in the 800 (2:29.78) and Hopek was sixth in the 300 hurdles (51.02).

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Bulldogs tennis faces tougher teams Filec, Martin and Dowling headline balanced lineup that’s hungry for competition By MARTY FARMER Sports Editor

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RBHS Zach Georgopolous had 72 digs, 15 assists and eight aces at the Warren Invite.

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The Riverside-Brookfield High School boys volleyball team reeled off six wins in seven matches to finish second at the 24-team Warren Invite over the weekend. The Bulldogs defeated St. Patrick, Leyden, Hinsdale Central, Prospect, Stevenson and Evanston to advance to the championship game. New Trier topped RBHS in the finals. The Bulldogs’ Peter Ferguson and Jason Bageanis earned all-tournament recognition. Team leaders for the week included: Erik Hartwig (67 kills, 6 aces, 38 digs, 7 blocks), Zach Georgopoulos (72 digs, 4 kills, 15 assists, 8 aces), Bageanis (39 kills, .312 hitting percentage, 9 blocks), Ferguson (12 kills, 143 assists, 1 ace, 39 digs, 5 blocks) and Bajo Zaper (20 kills, 2 aces, 4 digs).

LTHS baseball Starting pitcher Grant Leader worked five innings with two hits, zero runs and eight strikeouts to pick up an 8-3 win in the Lions’ conference opener against Glenbard West. LTHS, which lost the second game of the doubleheader to Glenbard West 6-1, also beat Proviso East and now sits at 2-1 in the West Suburban Conference Silver Division standings.

Fenwick baseball Senior center fielder Casey O’Laughlin went 2-for-3 with a triple and three RBIs as the Friars rallied for a 5-4 win over Maine South at the Priory. Joey Atkins and K.J. Slepicka pitched well for Fenwick (9-3).

Fenwick softball The Friars were swept by host Mother McAuley 3-2 and 7-1 in a Girls Catholic Athletic Conference Red doubleheader on Saturday. In the opener, Fenwick’s Alyssa Stramaglia and Rachel Martinez each went 1-for-3 with an RBI. Fenwick remained quiet offensively in the second game as Grace Tucek, Alex Medina GRACE TUCEK and Stramaglia Fenwick senior all went 1-for-3. The Friars (4-4-1, 0-4 GCAC Red) opened the spring with a 4-0-1 record but have struggled in conference.

RBHS badminton The Bulldogs remained unbeaten in dual matches (5-0) with impressive road wins at Glenabrd South 8-7 and Zion-Benton 12-3. RBHS capped off the week with a seventh place showing at Willowbrook Invite.

Under the guidance of new head coach Susan Brenner and assistant Lanette Niemann, RBHS is off to a promising start with the 5-0 dual match record and a first place finish at the Leyden Invite and second at the RB Invite. Co-captains Maggie Shereck and Carolyn Bartolone have led the team this spring.

LTHS girls soccer Trailing Oak Park and River Forest by a goal, the Lions scored three goals in a row to earn a 3-1 victory in a West Suburban Conference Silver Division matchup. The Lions’ Jenna Fuller tied the game at 1-1 off an assist from Erin Smothers at the 7:20 mark of the first half. Catherine Johnson and Bella Lastina scored the go ahead and insurance goals, respectively, in the second half. LTHS (4-1-1, 2-0) consolidated its win against OPRF with an impressive 3-0 victory over Hinsdale South at the PepsiCo Showdown.

Fenwick girls soccer Anissa Nourse scored the gamewinning goal off an assist from Erin Frumkin in the Friars’ 1-0 win against Wheaton North at Olympic Park in opening round action at the PepsiCo Showdown. Goalkeeper Caroline Fahey had the shutout. Fenwick, seeded 10th in the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans bracket of the PepsiCo tournament, takes on second seed Oswego East Thursday, April 13.

The Riverside-Brookfield High School boys tennis team finished third in the Metro Suburban Conference en route to a 13-13 record overall. In the short view, the Bulldogs offered a picture of mediocrity. Head coach Brennan Denny believes RBHS is capable of breaking .500 this season based on the amount of returning talented players this spring. Senior Frank Filec is back as one of the Bulldogs’ gs’ s best doubles players. rs. He paired with with Ben Pollock (graduated) aduated) last season. This year, Filec and senior transfer ansfer stustu udent James Martin artin comcom mprise the Bulldogs’ ogs’ No o 1. Doubles team. Martin, artin, who w played golf and tennis enniss at his previous high school hool in Wisconsin, was the BullBullldogs’ top golfer in the fall. alll. “Frank and Jamess make a nice righty-lefty, y, respectively, combo at No. 1 doubles,” Denny said. Sophomore Will Dowling will primarily play at No. 1 singles. “Will has gotten physically bigger and stronger,” Denny said. “He continues to play yearround, too, which should help develop his game.” Several upperclassmen round out the starting lineup, including senior Brandon Winslow and Jakob Nordenstam and juniors Jason Kenny, Erik Roedel and Joey Kinnan. “On the varsity level, we have a good balance of players who consistently started last season,” Denny noted. “Brandon and Jakob will be full-time starters this year after playing in some nonconference matches last spring. “I feel like in the past we can get bogged down and feel sorry for ourselves if we don’t get off to a good start in matches and during tournaments. We’re looking to get off to quick starts

and work on our communication and mental toughness when things aren’t going to plan.” In his 13th year coaching tennis at RBHS, Denny believes taking on tougher competition bodes well for the Bulldogs’ future. “A major goal for RBHS tennis is playing a higher level of competitiveness against top competition inside and outside of the conference,” Denny said. “From a team perspective, I envision a similar finish to last season. in nonconference schedule The nonc bulked up with has b been b several challengsseve ing weekend in tournaments. t “In terms of marquee o matchups, I mat m look betloo ok towards to ter performance on peerform Saturday tournaments. tourn The District 88 Invite Invi and Brother Rice Crusader Cru usade Classic are opportunities ities for f our kids to play some opponents from me tough to o nonconference schools.” nonc onconference sch Of course, weather also plays weat a role in terms of o Chicagoland high school boys tennis. Although the Bulldogs cancelled their first four matches due to weather, enough time remains to string together matches and establish a team identity. “I want to see kids battle and develop as competitors,” Denny said. “They also need to play smart. They need to know when to be aggressors and play offensively vs. making timely defensive shots that keep points alive. From a team perspective, I envision a similar finish to last season. I’d like to see us genuinely challenge schools like Glenbard South and Wheaton Academy who have always been tough for us in conference.” RBHS welcomes assistant coach Blake Shafer to the team this spring. “Blake worked with the girls JV in the fall. He has been a great coach and example for our kids thus far each day.”

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Public Notice: Your right to know In print • Online • Available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year RBLandmark.com PublicNoticeIllinois.com PUBLIC NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division. In re the marriage of Henryk Moskal, Petitioner and Urszula Moskal, Respondent, Case No. 2016D-011584. 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 May 15, 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 4/12, 4/19, 4/26

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Community Design Commission, acting as the Design Review Commission, of the Village of Oak Park on Wednesday evening, April 26, 2017 at 7:15 p.m. in Room 101 of the Village Hall, 123 Madison St., Oak Park, Illinois on the following matter: Cal. No. 04-17-DRC: 6602 Roosevelt Road, Shanita Straw

Shanita Straw, Applicant, is requesting that a variation be granted from Section 7-7-9 (H) (1) and Section 7-7-15 (C) (1) of the Sign Code of the Village of Oak Park, which sections requires that permanent window signs must limit the number of items of information to no more than six (6) items and that permanent window signage shall occupy no more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the surface of each window area, respectively, to allow eleven (11) items of information in the window area and to allow more than twenty-five (25%) of the window area to be covered at the premises commonly known as 6602 Roosevelt Road. All papers in connection with the above matter are on file at the Village of Oak Park and available for examination by interested parties by contacting the Zoning Administrator at 708.358.5449.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Oak Park on Wednesday evening, May 3, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall, 123 Madison St., Oak Park, Illinois on the following matter:

Cal. No. 05-17-Z: 1116 Lake Street, LMC Oak Park Holdings, LLC LMC Oak Park Holdings, LLC, Applicant, requests a variation from Section 3.9.3 (F) (2) (e) of the Transit-Related Retail Overlay District use restrictions, which section prohibits office uses from locating on the ground floor of buildings within 50 feet of a street line, to allow a general office use (The Emerson Leasing Office) on the ground floor of the building within 50 feet of a street line at 1116 Lake Street. The Emerson Leasing Office would be a temporary use for the Emerson, a new 270 unit mixed-use building located at 1132 and 1135 Westgate. Those property owners within 500 foot notice area and those persons with a special interest beyond that of the general public (“Interested Parties”) wishing to cross-examine witnesses must complete and file an appearance with original signatures with the Village Clerk not later than 5:00 PM on the business day preceding the public hearing. All papers in connection with the above matter are on file at the Village of Oak Park and available for examination by interested parties by contacting the Zoning Administrator at 708.358.5449. DATED AT OAK PARK, ILLINOIS, this 12th Day of April, 2017 Published in Wednesday Journal 4/12/2017

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: D17150044 on March 15, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of WHITE WOLF ACADEMY with the business located at: 159 MARION ST. SUITE 336, OAK PARK, IL 60301. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: CHAD KOCH 159 N MARION ST. SUITE 336 OAK PARK, IL 60301 Published in Wednesday Journal 3/29, 4/5, 4/12/2017

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Cal. No. 05-17-DRC: 812 Madison Street, Sugar Beet Co-op Sugar Beet Co-op, Applicant, is requesting a variation from Section 7-7-15 (B) (1) (c) of the Sign Code of the Village of Oak Park, which section requires that projecting signs located in a Corridor Commercial Sign Overlay District and fronting on Madison Street shall not exceed 24 square feet in area, in order to erect an approximately 28.3 square foot projecting sign at the premises commonly known as 812 Madison Street. All papers in connection with the above matter are on file at the Village of Oak Park and available for examination by interested parties by contacting the Zoning Administrator at 708.358.5449. DATED AT OAK PARK, ILLINOIS, this 12th Day of April, 2017 Published in Wednesday Journal 4/12/2017

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: D17150264 on March 29, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of LMH COACHING AND CONSULTING with the business located at: 832 S WESLEY AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60304. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: LINDSAY M HAMMER 832 S WESLEY AVE OAK PARK, IL 60304

Owner: Park District of Oak Park 218 Madison St, Oak Park, IL 60302 The Park District of Oak Park will accept sealed bids for the Piping Replacement at The Oak Park Conservatory at 615 Garfield St. in Oak Park. The project consists of the removal of existing piping and installation of new copper heating distribution piping and valves. The Park District of Oak Park will receive individual sealed Bids until 2:00 p.m. (Chicago time) on Friday, May 5th, 2017, at 218 Madison St., Oak Park, Illinois. The bidding documents and requirements will be available on the Park District’s website as of 5:00 pm Friday, April 14th, 2017. A non- mandatory pre-bid walk-thru is scheduled for Wednesday, April 19th at 10:00 a.m. (Chicago time) at 615 Garfield St, Oak Park, IL 60304. Bid bonds will be required by bidding contractors. Copies of the bidding specifications are available via the Park District of Oak Park website at: http://www.pdop.org/bids-and- rfps/ For additional information, contact Chris Lindgren at (Chicago time) on Friday, May 5th, 2017, at 218 Madison St., Oak Park, Illinois. The bidding documents and requirements will be available on the Park District’s website as of 5:00 pm Friday, April 14th, 2017. A non- mandatory pre-bid walk-thru is scheduled for Wednesday, April 19th at 10:00 a.m. (Chicago time) at 615 Garfield St, Oak Park, IL 60304. Bid bonds will be required by bidding contractors. Copies of the bidding specifications are available via the Park District of Oak Park website at: http://www.pdop. org/bids-and- rfps/ For additional information, contact Chris Lindgren at chris.lindgren@pdop.org or (708) 725-2050. Only the bids prepared in compliance with the bidding documents will be considered. This project must adhere to the Prevailing Wage Act of 2015. The Park District of Oak Park encourages minority and women owned business firms to submit bids for this project. 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: D17150314 on April 3, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of SHOREWOOD STUDIO with the business located at: 1155 S. ELMWOOD AVE., OAK PARK, IL 60304. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: KYLIE STANLEY LARSON 1155 S. ELMWOOD AVE. OAK PARK, IL 60304

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL, LLC; Plaintiff, vs. STEVEN SPEARS; TCF NATIONAL BANK, A NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATION; EDGEWOOD PLAC E C ON D OM IN IU M ASSOCIATION; Defendants, 16 CH 12877 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on

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Friday, May 5, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-11-211-018-1008. Commonly known as 419 Edgewood Place aka 419 Edgewood Place, Unit 2, River Forest, IL 60305. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g) (1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 16-019886 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122

AS OF MARCH 1, 2007, GSAMP TRUST 2007-HE2, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-HE2 Plaintiff, -v.LISA ROCHE A/K/A LISA C. ROCHE A/K/A LISA CIEPLECHOWICZ, MICHAEL ROCHE A/K/ A MICHAEL E. ROCHE, 101 NORTH OAK PARK, LLC Defendants 10 CH 04218 616 S. OAK PARK 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 15, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 16, 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 616 S. OAK PARK AVENUE, Oak Park, IL 60304 Property Index No. 16-18-208-005. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $815,289.08. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR

(HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C1496007. 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. 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. I716046

I718114 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA; Plaintiff, vs. DAVID GILKEY; Defendants, 15 CH 8713 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, May 1, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-10-436-055-0000. Commonly known as 826 South 11th Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 15-012938 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I718070 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION US BANK N.A. FKA FIRSTAR BANK N.A. Plaintiff, -v.JOEANN PEOPLES A/K/A JOE ANN PEOPLES, A/K/A JOANN PEOPLES, A/K/A JOANNE PEOPLES, RUBY J. FOUNTAIN, LEE ANDREW FOUNTAIN, VILLAGE OF MAYWOOD Defendants 04 CH 2810 500 SOUTH 10TH AVENUE MAYWOOD, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 17, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 18, 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 500 SOUTH 10TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-10-418-0090000. The real estate is improved with a 2 unit home white frame blue trim; with a detached 2 car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, 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

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(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: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 9281. 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. I717767

Commonly known as 1922 S. 9TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-15-415-0230000. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, 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 14-16-07345. 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. 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. I716424

IN INTEREST TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2002-3 NOVASTAR HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2002-3 Plaintiff, -v.TERRELL JONES, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ETHEL MAE JONES, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR ETHEL MAE JONES (DECEASED), SHERRY JONES, CAROLYN OLIVER, GERALD JONES, GLORIA JONES, ANTHONY JONES, IKE JONES, DAVID WILLIAMS, DARRYL JONES Defendants 16 CH 002662 409 S. 6TH 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 January 18, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 22, 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 409 S. 6TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-11-319-0050000. 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 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.TEMIKA TURNER, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF EVANGELINE JONES, GERALD NORDGREN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR EVANGELINE JONES (DECEASED) Defendants 16 CH 008840 1922 S. 9TH AVENUE MAYWOOD, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 12, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 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 forth below, the following described real estate:

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To Advertise your Mortgage Rates, call Mary Ellen Nelligan: 708/613-3342 (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 14-16-00776. 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. 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. I716165 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION KIRKLAND FINANCIAL, LLC Plaintiff, -v.VIVIENNE J. BAILEY, COLONIAL COMMONS OF FOREST PARK, ILLINOIS, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 01739 1116 DES PLAINES 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 February 22, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 24, 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 1116 DES PLAINES AVENUE, Forest Park, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-13-313-0270000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $281,941.53. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other

lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C1640276. 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. 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. I716468 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs. NANCY M. CREDI AKA NANCY

MELINDA CREDI; THE CITY OF CHICAGO; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 11298 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, May 15, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-01-103-036-0000. Commonly known as 1452 Park Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 16-022259 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I719193 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ROBERT F. WHITLOW, IF ANY, ROBERT F. WHITLOW, CATECE SANDERS, KENZIE WHITLOW, 320 CIRCLE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS, SUZIE KING, THOMAS QUINN, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DECEASED MORTGAGOR, ROBERT F WHITLOW Defendants 13 CH 15459 320 CIRCLE AVE APT 602 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 February 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 15, 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 320 CIRCLE AVE APT 602, FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-12-434-0501052. The real estate is improved with a

condominium midrise. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 8218. 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. I719305

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