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MWRD project shifts in Riverside, Brookfield

Lane closures on Longcommon/ Riverside roads By BOB UPHUES Editor

Getting through downtown Riverside will get a little tougher in another week or so, when the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago’s sewer lining project moves from Forest Avenue into the heart of the village. In mid-May the MWRD is expected to begin Phase II of its sewer lining operation, moving to Longcommon and Riverside Roads and shutting down the northbound lanes on each street between East Burlington Street and East Quincy Street. Forest Avenue, with the exception of the right-turn lane at First Avenue, will reopen to two-way traffic as work moves east. Unlike Forest Avenue, which was converted to one-way traffic while work progressed, Longcommon/Riverside in the downtown area will remain two-way, with one lane of traffic in each direction on the west side of the roadway. The village is suggesting avoiding the downtown area by following detour signs to Cowley Road, the closest grade crossing to the Longcommon/Riverside crossing downtown. See MWRD PROJECT on page 11

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MADAM PRESIDENT: Marge Hubacek left as District 103’s central office secretary in 2015 after more than three decades. She returned April 27 as the president of the school board and leader of a new majority.

Former school secretary now D103 supt.’s boss Marge Hubacek voted in as board president

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Less than two years ago, Marge Hubacek was the secretary to the superintendent of Lyons School Dis-

trict 103. Now she is the school board president, in some sense the superintendent’s boss, and a new majority controls the school board. Hubacek, along with newcomer Shannon Johnson and incumbent

Sharon Anderson, was sworn in for four-year terms as members of the District 103 Board of Education at a special meeting held in the multipurSee D103 on page 12

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Public works director out in Brookfield

Action follows in the wake of union complaints about worker treatment By BOB UPHUES Editor

Kenneth Blaauw, who has served as public works director for the village of Brookfield for nearly two years, is no longer in charge of operations and is no longer employed by Brookfield, Village Manager Keith Sbiral has confirmed. Sbiral would not discuss the circumstance surrounding Blaauw’s departure, which took place on April 28, saying only that Blaauw “is no longer with the village of Brookfield.” “I continue to have no comment on personnel issues, as is appropriate under law,” Sbiral wrote in an email in response to questions from the Landmark about the situation. “If you have questions related to Ken I suggest you contact him directly.” Attempts to contact Blaauw were unsuccessful. Village President Kit Ketchmark also had no comment, referring all questions to Sbiral. In the meantime, according to Sbiral, public works employees are reporting directly to him and that a search process to find a new public works director is getting started. “I am currently working with vendors to develop proposals for a search for the posi-

tion,” Sbiral said. Director of public works has been a position that’s seen quite a bit of turnover in the past decade. Blaauw was the village’s fourth public works director since 2010. His predecessor, Dan Kaup spent a little less than three years in the position before moving on. When he was hired in June 2015, Blaauw appeared to be a perfect fit for the village. A civil engineer, Blaauw worked in both the private and public sectors before coming to Brookfield. He spent a decade in Plainfield as a municipal engineer and another five with the construction contractor R.W. Dunteman. Blaauw brought new ideas to the department, such as his attempts to create in-house crews that could perform tasks such as concrete and asphalt street patching and finding new ways to address the village’s unpaved and perpetually flooded and pockmarked alleys. The village purchased a new heavy-duty road grader to excavate and resurface alleys with gravel in 2017. The results have been met by mixed reviews from residents. However, Blaauw’s methods and approach also aggravated some of his employees, who have filed several grievances since April 2016 complaining of mistreatment by him and by

Sbiral. One of those complaints, since withdrawn by the Teamsters, according to Sbiral, became an issue in February as municipal elections drew closer. Teamsters picketed outside Brookfield Village Hall on Feb. 13, the night of a village board meeting, to make public their displeasure with Blaauw. A release handed to the press that night stated, “Ken Blaauw has been going after our union members for no reason. His aggressive behavior is detrimental to not only the morale of the workforce and the peaceful relationship with the union, but it is detrimental to the taxpayers of Brookfield, and this needs to stop.” Meanwhile, a flier handed out by union members outside village hall that night claimed public works employees had filed “grievances, unfair labor practice charges and discrimination charges” against Brookfield and called village management’s actions a “war on public works employees.” More grievances were filed by the Teamsters after Feb. 1, Sbiral confirmed. The Landmark has filed a Freedom of Information request to obtain information regarding those grievances and any sanctions the village may have received.

D102 names new top finance official Diana McCluskey will take over job on July 1

By BOB UPHUES Editor

LaGrange-Brookfield Elementary School District 102’s board of education in April voted unanimously to appoint Diana McCluskey as its new assistant superintendent for business operations. McCluskey, who is a certified public accountant for the Northern Suburban Special Education District in Highland Park, will take the reins on July 1. She’ll replace Lauri Kearney, who is retiring as chief financial officer after six years in District 102. “Mrs. McCluskey stood out during the interviews due to her attention to detail, her demonstrated abilities to strategically plan and problem solve,” said District 102 Superintendent Kyle Schumacher in a press release. “She exhibited a wide range of abilities that will serve District 102 as we rebuild fund balances, plan for the future and en-

sure that District 102 continues avoid program cuts, teacher layto focus on student learning and offs and increased class sizes. growth with a strong financial The school district predicts foundation.” that as a result of the referenMcCluskey’s salary during dum, District 102 will receive an the one-year contract approved additional $3 million annually in by school board members is property tax revenue. $120,000. Kearney’s pay for the That will allow the district to 2016-17 school year, according to end years of deficit spending the salary schedule posted on the that had eroded its cash reserves. District 102 website, is $160,000 In 2016-17, the school board budDIANA MCCLUSKEY along with another $32,000 in geted an operating deficit of a “other benefits” which appear to little more than $2 million. be a combination of health insurance preAccording to a press release issued by miums and pension contributions. District 102, McCluskey’s experience comes “I am looking forward to helping District from both the private and public sectors. 102 manage their financial resources as ef- She earned bachelor’s degree in accounting fectively and efficiently as possible,” Mc- from Bradley University before obtaining a Cluskey said in a press release. master’s degree in special education from The new top finance staffer comes in on National Louis University. She also earned the heels of a successful property tax ref- her chief school business official endorseerendum that will help the school district ment from Northern Illinois University.

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RBHS ‘unranked’ on U.S. News best schools list LTHS named 17th best high school in the state By BOB SKOLNIK

RBHS did not pass the first step in the winnowing process which is that students perform better than expected on stateFor reasons that are not entirely clear, mandated tests, given the socio-economic Riverside-Brookfield High School has fallen characteristics of the student population, precipitously in the latest Best High Schools according to Robert Morse, the chief data rankings published by the magazine U.S. strategist at U.S. News & World Report. Last year public high schools in Illinois News & World Report. A year after being ranked 24th in the state by the magazine, were mandated by the state to adminisRBHS did not even make the top 195 schools ter the PARCC exam in reading and math. Schools could choose which grade level to in the state this year. In contrast, Lyons Township High School, test. RBHS chose to give the test to sophowhich serves the southern half of Brook- mores, while LTHS gave the PARCC exam to field, was ranked 17th in the state by U.S. freshmen. This year the PARCC exam was discontinNews. But even that news was greeted withued at the high school level in out a lot of enthusiasm by Scott Illinois, and instead all juniors Eggerding, director of curricurecently took the SAT exam. lum and instruction at LTHS, “Next year’s Illinois rankings who cast a wary eye at this year’s will still include the PARCC,” rankings generally. Eggerding said. “Then we will “We don’t get too excited about be ranked using SAT. I expect national rankings, since they there to be lots of movement up tend to place heavy emphasis and down for schools until we on state test scores and AP tests have had two or three years of that don’t take into account the SAT testing.” whole depth and breadth of the RBHS Principal Kristin curriculum that we offer,” EggSmetana said that many stuerding said. “That being said, we SCOTT EGGERDING dents did not take the PARCC are proud of our students and Director of curriculum and seriously, since it had no bearbelieve we have made strides in instruction at LTHS ing on their chances for college offering more rigorous courses admission or on their grades. to more students, so if the rank“One major criteria of ing can shine a light on that, the U.S. News rankings this year is perthen I’ll take it.” U.S. News uses a four-step system to rank formance on the first administration of high schools and divides schools into four PARCC assessment,” Smetana said in an categories: Gold Medal for the very best email. “Due to many concerns regarding schools, Silver Medal, Bronze Medal, and the validity and reliability of this test, the state discontinued the test after only two Unranked. LTHS was awarded Silver Medal status years of administering it at the high school while RBHS was unranked this year. In all, level. “Therefore, we do not place much weight 195 high schools in Illinois were ranked. Eggerding noted that several schools that on the PARCC assessment and continue to are typically rated as excellent schools in Il- look at multiple measures when determinlinois – including Oak Park and River Forest ing student success and college readiness.” ACT scores have bounced around a bit and New Trier high school, did not receive numerical state ranks by U.S. News in this at RBHS in recent years. The RBHS Class latest list. New Trier was listed as receiving of 2014 had an average ACT score of 22.5, while the average composite ACT score for Bronze Medal status. “Many schools that are usually ranked the class of 2015 jumped to 23.5. The average are not in the rankings this year,” Eggerd- ACT composite score for the Class of 2016 fell to 22.1. ing said. RBHS actually scored higher than LTHS Northside College Prep, a selective enrollment school, was the top-ranked high school in U.S. News’s College Readiness index with in Illinois by U.S. News. Stevenson High a score of 58.7 compared to 51.7 for LTHS. According to U.S. News, 70 percent of School was ranked sixth in the state and was the highest ranked non-selective enrollment RBHS students took an Advanced Placement exam and 77 percent of RBHS’ AP test high school in Illinois. Former RBHS Science Department chair takers earned a passing score. At LTHS, which has a more selective AP Troy Gobble is the principal at Stevenson. Gobble was a finalist for the job of principal program, 56 percent of students took an AP at RBHS in 2010, but was passed over in fa- class and 90 percent of those AP test takers earned a passing score. vor of Pam Blysma. Contributing Reporter

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Brookfield mourns loss of former fire chief

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Charles LaGreco, a Brookfield firefighter for 32 years and the department’s chief for 11, died April 22 at his home in Naperville. News of LaGreco’s death was announced by President Kit Ketchmark at the start of the April 24 meeting of the village board. Those in attendance at the meeting observed a moment of silence in memory of Mr. LaGreco, who was 70 years old. Mr. LaGreco came to firefighting as a second career, signing on in Brookfield in 1973 after five years as an industrial arts teacher in Cicero. And for many of his years with the village, Mr. LaGreco pulled double duty as a firefighter and chief building inspector. But he never really gave up teaching. He moved his classroom to the firehouse, but he served as an instructor for new firefighters, making sure their training was up to snuff. “He carried that education background into the fire service,” said Capt. Edward Bermann, who signed on as a paid-on-call firefighter in 1975 and worked alongside Mr. LaGreco until the chief ’s retirement in 2005. When Patrick Lenzi was named chief, succeeding Mr. LaGreco, the new chief said he spent an hour on the phone with his predecessor, who preached public service and communication. “His message was to learn, to teach and to communicate,” Lenzi said. Mr. LaGreco, who lived in Brookfield and LaGrange Park from 1975 to 2006, talked about the importance of training during a 2005 interview with the Landmark. “I wanted training to be a major issue for all personnel, and I wanted them to have the freedom to attend job-related schools to allow them to become stronger members of the organization,” Mr. LaGreco said. James Mann, the village manager who appointed Mr. LaGreco chief in 1994, called him “a go-getter who was dedicated to the community.” Mr. LaGreco was hired after an internal search and was, according to Mann, “friendly, open and honest.” “He worked well with people within the department as well as other staff in the village,” Mann said. “It was a loss for the community when he did decide to retire.” The Brookfield Fire Department was very different in 1973, when Mr. LaGreco was hired, than it is today. Mr. LaGreco had a lot to do with that change. Early on in his career in Brookfield, Mr. LaGreco was part of the first-ever emergency medical technician class offered in Illinois and he maintained that certification

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Pump station working, but overflow pond walls eroding Village expects $40K-$50K needed for a fix

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The new Washington Avenue/Forest Avenue pump station and storm water detention facility got its first real workout last weekend after more than two-and-a-half inches of rain fell on the Chicago area. The pump station appeared to function as planned and streets were kept free of standing water, although the village did send out firefighters and police officers to the 3500, 3600 and 3700 block of Forest Avenue on April 30 after weather forecasts called for overnight rains and possible flood conditions. Nearby, the Des Plaines River crested at just a touch above the 7-foot flood stage, inundating forested areas near the river. At times standing water slowed traffic at the railroad overpass on First Avenue. But Salt Creek didn’t prove much of a threat in Brookfield. The village was to begin work to finish up the pump station project on May 1, but now that work might not be finished until sometime in June due to some issues with the grading of the above-ground storm water detention facility on the west side of the 3500 block of Forest Avenue. During the winter months, about half of

the graded slope on the west face of the detention pit and two-thirds of the slope of the south face eroded, requiring those slopes to be rebuilt. Village Engineer Derek Treichel said he is in the process of working with the project contractor to come up with a solution for regrading the slopes and ensuring their stability. Part of the solution could be the placement of about two feet of stone at the base of the roughly 10-foot deep ridge and laying a plastic mesh material on the shoulder of the slope that can work with plant roots to stabilize the area. The slopes of the pit and the rest of the lot will be covered with turf and surrounded by a 6-foot high decorative wrought-iron fence. But work can’t get started until the area dries out from all of the recent rain, said Treichel, who said he expects to bring forward a repair plan for the village board to consider at the May 8 meeting. Repairs are estimated to cost between $40,000 and $50,000, said Treichel. “We hope to start later in May, but it could get pushed into June,” Treichel said. It ought to take one to two weeks to regrade the slopes and plant the turf. The permanent fence will go up when that work is complete.

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LOOK OUT BELOW: The village of Brookfield expects to pay between $40,000 and $50,000 to regrade the west and south slopes of the above-ground storm water detention facility in the 3500 block of Forest Avenue. Officials hope work can be started in May, but it could be pushed to June, depending on weather.

Brookfield residents turn out for planning workshop Informal session asked for community input on village’s future By BOB UPHUES Editor

Between 50 and 60 Brookfield residents turned out at the village hall on April 26 to participate in the first comprehensive planning public workshop, hosted by village officials and consultants hired to assist with the year-long process. Unlike comprehensive planning get-togethers back in 2003, the last time the village attempted such a large scale planning effort, it was an informal affair where residents could move freely from station to station to provide input (both written and via a simple sticker) indicating preferences for types of building types, streetscape elements, planning goals and objectives and their visions for Brookfield in the future. The workshop drew a range of people, from some longtime residents to younger families with kids in tow. The feel was far different than the Brookfield 2020 planning sessions held in the early 2000s, which were less spontaneous and often led by the then-

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GIVING INPUT: Giving input About 50 to 60 residents showed up for a comprehensive planning workshop in Brookfield last week to give input on where the village should head in future. At left, Rory Fancler-Splitt of the transportation engineering firm Kimley-Horn gets feedback on gateway signage. At right, a resident tapes up a suggestion for new goals regarding land use planning. chairman of the village’s Zoning Board of Appeals. The comprehensive planning process is part of the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning’s Local Technical Assistance program, which is funding a portion of the effort. Brookfield hired the firm Ratio Design as its lead consultant. Information from the April 26 workshop

will be used to create a draft plan, which will be unveiled in the fall, said Lesley Roth, senior urban planner for Ratio Design, who was on hand to talk one-on-one with residents at the workshop. According to Roth, there will be another public workshop after the draft plan is written, to see if consultants nailed what it is Brookfield residents say they’d like to see

happen in their community. “We’ll bring it back to the public and ask, ‘Did we hear you right?’” Roth said. Documents and other information related to the comprehensive planning process can be found online at www.ratiodesign.com/ brookfieldcp. The planning effort is expected to wrap up in early 2018.

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LTHS presents Tens by Teens

Brookfield Reads! kickoff

Lyons Township High School’s theatre board presents its 11th annual Tens by Teens evening featuring short plays written, directed and performed by students. Performance dates are May 3-5 at 7 p.m. in the South Campus Performing Arts Center, 4900 S. Willow Springs Road in Western Springs. Tickets, available at the box office before the shows, are $10 for adults, $5 for children and senior citizens and free to LTHS students with ID. The theater opens at 6:30 p.m.

Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd., kicks off its 2017 Brookfield Reads! Community-wide reading and book discussion initiative next week with the first of five events related to this year’s book selection Believer: My Forty Years in Politics by David Axelrod. Copies of the book, a memoir of Axelrod’s career from political journalist DAVID AXELROD to senior advisor to President Barack Obama, are available through the library in both print and electronic formats. The first event, “Chicago’s Mayor Richard J. Daley: The Man, His Times and the City he Loved” will be on May 10 at 7 p.m. Historian Jim Gibbons presents a look at “Hizzoner” – the first Mayor Daley. More information at www.brookfieldlibrary.info/brook fieldreads.

May the Force be with you Get your Star Wars fix this week at a pair of events celebrating the venerable film series. On Thursday, May 4 the Riverside Public Library, 1 Burling Road, will be featuring Star Wars themed activities during “May the Fourth Be With You.” The all-ages, all day event will include trivia, crafts, a community puzzle and more. There will even be a special Star Wars storytime at 10 ■

Art exhibit opening reception Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd., invites the community to a special after-hours reception on Friday, May 5 at 6:30 p.m. to launch an exhibit by artists Robin Monique Rios. Attendees will have the

opportunity to meet Rios and tour the exhibit, which will be on display through June. Rios is a Chicago native and founder and director of 4Art Inc. Gallery. For more information visit www.brookfieldlibrary.info.

And more Riverside Arts Center, 32 E. Quincy St., hosts “AP Art 2017” the center’s eighth annual exhibition of work by Riverside-Brookfield High School art students April 22-May 13. Free and open to the public. Gallery hours Tues. - Sat., 1 to 5 p.m. North Riverside Library, 2400 Desplaines Ave., hosts Body Smart Gardening on May 10 at 6:30 p.m. Learn how to protect yourself from injury while gardening. Presented by Lise Gorajski from the University of Illinois Extension. Co-sponsored by the North Riverside Garden Club. Sign up by calling 708447-0869 or online at www.northriversidelibrary.org/ events. Also at the library, Messy Mornings for Munchkins (ages 2+) on May 9 at 10:30 a.m.; Lapsit Storytime (babies and toddlers) on May 3 and 11 at ■

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10:30 a.m.; Lego Club (1st grade+) May 3 and 10 at 3:45 p.m.; After School Book Club (2nd grade+) on May 4 at 3:45 p.m. Riverside Public Library, 1 Burling Road, hosts Introduction to Essential Oils with Megan Isenberg on May 9 at 7 p.m. in the Public Meeting Room. The library also kicks off its Millennial Book Club, a book discussion group open to readers in their 20s and 30s, on May 10 at 7 p.m. in the Public Meeting Room. The first book is The Circle by Dave Eggers. Nazareth Academy, 1209 Ogden Ave. in LaGrange Park, hosts a Choir Pops Concert on May 9 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Romano Family Theatre. Both the Concert and Progressions choirs will be performing. The village of North Riverside will host Senior Fair 2017 on May 11 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Village Commons, 2401 Desplaines Ave. Health ■

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screenings and other free resources for seniors and caregivers will be available. Call 708-442-5515 for more information. Plymouth Place Senior Living, 315 N. LaGrange Road in LaGrange Park, presents Nostalgia Entertainment: WWII Radio Show honoring VE Day on May 8 at 7:15 p.m. in Dole Hall. A costumed and piano accompanied trio re-enact a 1940s radio hour. Free and open to the public. Reservations requested. 708-354-0340. The LaGrange Farmers Market opens May 4 and continues every Thursday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Oct. 26 adjacent to the LaGrange Village Hall, at the intersection of LaGrange Road and Harris Avenue. The Brookfield Elks Lodge, 9022 31st St., hosts bingo every Monday night. Doors open at 5 p.m. ■

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a.m. No registration required for any of the activities. Just drop by. Theatre of Western Springs, 4384 Hampton Ave., hosts a “One-Man Star Wars Trilogy,” a comic interpretation featuring Charles Ross for one night only on Friday, May 5 Theatre at 8 p.m. The performance is a fundraiser for the theater group. The public is invited and welcome to dress up in their favorite Star Wars garb. The show is appropriate for children age 6 and up. Tickets are $35 ($30 for subscribers). Call the box office at 708-246-3380 or buy online at www.theatrewesternsprings.com. ■

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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Gryczan takes reins as D208 board president Sierra, Towner, Smithing sworn in as new members of RBHS board

By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter

Garry Gryczan is the new president of the Riverside-Brookfield High School District 208 Board of Education. Gryczan unanimously was elected to the post shortly after three new board members, Gina Sierra, William “Wes” Smithing, and Ramona Towner were sworn in at a special meeting on April 27. Tim Walsh unanimously was elected vice president of the school board. Gryczan, 57, has lived in Riverside since 1999. He was first elected to the District 208 school board in 2011, running in tandem with John Keen. He has a son and daughter who are students at RBHS. His oldest child went to Mt. Carmel High School where he played football. Former board President Mike Welch chose not to run for re-election and former board Vice President Matt Sinde, who served for four years as president, was defeated in his attempt to win a third term on the board on April 4. “It’s an honor,” Gryczan said of being elected president. “I’m following in some great footsteps and I appreciate all the insight that

Mike and Matt gave me.” Gryczan has a background in finance. He earned an MBA from the University of Chicago and has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Loyola University. He is a certified public accountant and works as a managing director for Warbird Consulting, an Atlantabased company that specializes in offering high-level financial consulting services. He has worked as the chief financial officer for two companies. In his six years on the District 208 school board, Gryczan has concentrated on financial issues. He played a key role in negotiating two contracts with the teachers’ union and has pressed the administration to recoup all costs from groups renting school facilities. “I think Garry has shown tremendous leadership, especially behind the scenes, and I think he’ll be a great president of our board,” Keen said at the school board meeting. Gryczan has also pushed for ambitious academic goals, including setting the goal of having an average composite ACT score of 26, which many consider unrealistic and unattainable. The RBHS Class of 2016 had an average ACT composite score of 22.1. Since the defeat of a tax referendum in 2011, at the same time as Gryczan was first elected

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to the school board, RBHS has focused hard on controlling costs. “We have some challenges going forward with finances,” Gryczan said. “We’ve been running this school without the need for a referendum. We’ve been able to keep the taxpayers from having to suffer from a referendum.” Gryczan has pushed for making data-driven decisions and he praised the current school administration for moving in that direction. “I think they’re doing a great job as they evolve to data-driven type of analysis,” Gryczan said. The composition of the RBHS board has now changed with Sierra, a grammar school principal, and Towner, a career educator who currently works as an instructional coach in Berwyn, joining the board. “I’m looking forward to hearing different viewpoints with the new board members and seeing what their insights will bring us,” Gryczan said. Before the three new school board members were sworn in, Sinde and Welch, who were both first elected to the school board in 2009, made valedictory remarks. Ed Jepson, who was not re-elected after finishing just 66 votes behind Smithing in the April election, missed the meeting because a family respon-

sibility. “I have made two good friends that I’ll have for life,” Sinde said referring to Welch and Moon. Sinde said that he and Welch have left the school in better condition than when they joined the board in 2009. “Our school finances are strong,” Sinde said. “We’re not on a watch list. We’re very smartly budgeting and making sure that we are spending money wisely.” Both Sinde and Welch praised RBHS teachers. “I think the teaching staff in this building is excellent,” Welch said before stepping down from the board. Welch said that he would like the community to explore merging the elementary school districts that feed into RBHS into one school district, a move that could potentially save money and perhaps improve student performance. “If we put all of our eggs in one basket and under one set of leadership, we can certainly try to do better for our kids,” Welch said. The understated Welch closed with a simple statement. “It was an honor and privilege to serve my community,” Welch said.

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Riverside churches resettling refugees Ascension, Riverside Presbyterian partnering to help sponsor families By TOM HOLMES Contributing Reporter

The UN Refugee Agency estimates that worldwide there are now 65.3 million refugees, or “persons who have been forcibly displaced” in their terminology. Amnesty International claims that right now there are 5 million refugees from Syria alone. In the face of such overwhelming numbers, what can one small congregation do? Ascension Lutheran Church of Riverside, led by Ruth Bernhardt-Kuehl, the church’s outreach liaison, have responded by working with RefugeeOne of Chicago, an agency authorized by the UN and the U.S. State Department in resettling a refugee family for each of the past six years. Instead of being paralyzed by the enormity of the need, Ascension members have been motivated by what their faith demands of them. The congregation’s pastor, Chris Honig, said, “RefugeeOne resonates with us, because there are instances throughout the Bible of people of faith reaching out to those whom society has forgotten or pushed to the margins.” Honig explained that Ascension Lutheran welcomes visitors to their Sunday services. However, they wished to extend their welcoming ways in a global context. By helping people who are forcibly displaced to resettle in the Chicago area, they are expanding the reach of their welcoming skills. “Those of us who are Christian,” he said, “know that Jesus was a refugee in Egypt for a time, and that he kept pushing the boundaries regarding what kind of people are welcome as our neighbors.” The refugees they’ve helped have been both Muslim and Christian and have come from Myanmar, Iraq, Afghanistan and, most recently, Syria.

“Our refugees have run the gamut,” said Kristine Herbst a past-president of the congregation, “from a family right out of a refugee camp where they had lived for 15 years to a poor family from [Myanmar] to a highly educated family whom you might think has lived in this country for years.” The congregation has raised anywhere from $4,000 to $8,000 for RefugeeOne to add to their funds supporting each family. The time investment in past years has been minimal -- mainly cleaning and furnishing the family’s apartment, and meeting the family at the airport. RefugeeOne settles the families close to their headquarters on the North Side of Chicago to facilitate easy access to the services provided there. The distance was a stumbling block to establishing the close, ongoing relationships they wanted to have with the people they served. That, however, changed when Ascension joined forces with several congregations from Mount Prospect in resettling a family. A larger committee made it possible to actually mentor a family for six months. Bernhardt-Kuehl said that committee members began by visiting the family at least two times a week for several months and tapered the mentoring sessions down to one a week through the sixth month. “They were wonderful -- a husband, his wife and three little girls from Syria,” Bernhardt-Kuehl said. “They came last summer, and we worked a little closer with them than some other families, because one of the daughters has a serious illness. The mentoring aspect of our service has turned out to be the most rewarding part, because we were able to actually bond with and make friends with the family.” RefugeeOne, Bernhardt-Kuehl added, has been challenged with the ever-changing U.S. policies on resettling refugees. The resettlement pace has been rather uneven recently. However, the latest word is that refugees from all over the world are again streaming in. “Our goal is to balance the time we spend

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WARM WELCOME: Jennifer Stutheit (with microphone) from the Lutheran Church of Martha and Mary in Mount Prospect and Ruth Bernhardt-Kuehl of Ascension Lutheran Church in Riverside (to Jennifer’s right) introduce Mahmoud (father), Wafaa (mother) and daughters Dalal, Malak and Hala, a Syrian refugee family, at a Jan. 21 welcome event held at Ascension. The family spent three years in a Jordan refugee camp before admission to the U.S. in June 2016. with the families along with their need to find their own way in our country,” Bernhardt-Kuehl said. The ultimate goal is to give them the basic skills to be independent. In the past, Ascension has partnered several times with other sponsorship groups. Several years ago the Riverside Covenant of Churches worked with Ascension. Ascension just finished resettling a family as part of the group of Lutheran congregations from Mount Prospect. And this year Ascension was joined by Riverside Presbyterian Church in what you might call a committed partnership, according to Steven Teune, a deacon at Riverside Presbyterian. “Last year, as we prepared to call a new pastor, we surveyed the congregation to determine where we wanted to go, and the members said they wanted to focus more on mission,” Teune said. “They said they wanted to be mission-based, like Christ called us to be, and not just a preservation society concerned only with keeping the church going.” When Riverside Presbyterian called RefugeeOne to begin realizing their goal of be-

coming more mission-oriented, they learned that the agency was so overwhelmed with the flood of refugees at the time that they couldn’t send a staff person out to assist them, and they were referred to their neighbor, Bernhardt-Kuehl. Teune described what happened next. “Ruth came to our board of deacons meeting, made a presentation and we all signed on. We’re kind of working as a mentor/ mentee relationship in which we’re learning from them. Logistically it works out so great together.” The group now calls itself the Riverside Refugee Resettlement Committee. Doug Asbury, who was the pastor of Riverside United Methodist Church until he retired and is now working with the Presbyterian church, said that the Presbyterians then shifted gears and joined Ascension in doing the preliminary planning and fundraising. Now, several weeks later, the gates have again opened and the families are again streaming in. The committee will be attending “mentor training” and shortly thereafter, a family will be assigned.

Riverside Library closing briefly for HVAC installation As the Riverside Public Library closes in on completing the overhaul of its heating and air-conditioning system, officials have announced that the library will be closed for several hours on two separate days in May to allow for the removal of the old HVAC unit from the library’s roof and the installation of a new unit. The large, heavy unit that’s been in place since the mid-1980s will be removed from

the roof via a crane on the morning of Tuesday, May 9. That will result in the library being closed that day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The library will reopen at 1 p.m. and remain open until 9 p.m. On the morning of Thursday, May 11 the crane will return to install the new heating/ air-conditioning unit, which will again result in the library being closed until 1 p.m. It will reopen after the work is completed and

resume regular hours. Library officials noted in a press release that the library will be without heat or air-conditioning while the change out is in progress. The estimated cost for heating and airconditioning upgrade is $370,000 and is being funded in part through a $220,000 lowinterest loan to the library from the village of Riverside.

The present heating/air-conditioning system was installed in 1986 when the library was expanded. The system’s control panel, already temperamental when the library board began the process of finding a contractor last summer, ceased working properly in December and a temporary thermostat had to be installed to stabilize temperatures during the winter months. — Bob Uphues

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An unknown man walked into a Brookfield business on the afternoon of April 28 and allegedly took four employee pay envelopes containing more than $2,000. Brookfield police said a tall, skinny white male, wearing a black women’s pea coat, dark pants and white gym shoes with a black stripe, walked into Suburban Plumbing Experts, 9100 Plainfield Road, at about 2 p.m., entered an office and took three pay envelopes from a desk drawer along with a purse containing another pay envelope. Security cameras showed the man leave the building and walk toward the rear of the property.

Work van stolen A resident of the 9000 block of Southview Avenue, Brookfield, called police on April 27 to report that overnight someone had stolen a van that belonged to his employer, an Oak Park-based plumbing company. According to the victim, the van likely was left unlocked and a spare set of keys was kept on the floor of the vehicle. The van contained miscellaneous tools including a main line rodder, a sink line rodder and a pistol line rodder, with a total value of almost $4,000. The van was described as a white 2006 Ford Club Wagon with the lower half painted black.

Take my parking spot, will ya? North Riverside police responded to the parking lot at the North Riverside Park Mall, 7501 Cermak Road, on April 28 at noon after a 35-year-old Oak Park woman called to report someone had damaged her 2001 Chevy sedan. The victim told police she pulled into a parking space and a few seconds later another woman walked up to her window and told her she “stole” her parking spot. The victim told the woman she didn’t see her waiting for the spot, and the other woman responded by calling her an “ignorant bitch” and walking away. When the victim returned to her vehicle about a half hour later, she noticed the windshield had been smashed in.

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in North Riverside contacted police on the morning of April 27 to report that during the overnight hours, someone had damaged her vehicle by trying to cut the pipes and remove the catalytic converter.

Bikes stolen Riverside police reported that sometime between 8 and 9 p.m. on April 29, someone stole two bicycles from the driveway of a home in the 200 block of Olmsted Road. One bike was described as a “beachcomber” type bike that was yellow and orange with flowers on it. The other was a light blue and silver mountain bike.

DUI ■ Brookfield police say that a 36-year-old Riverside man charged with drunken driving after his vehicle plowed into a curb at Monroe and Prairie and knocked down a street sign on April 28 had a blood-alcohol level more than four times the legal limit some 40 minutes after the crash. Police responded to the scene at about 10:25 p.m. and found the car on someone’s front lawn. The driver appeared intoxicated and police reported finding two bottles of vodka, one on the driver and one in the glove box of the vehicle. ■ Chicago resident Lucero M. Reyes, 23, faces felony drunken driving charges after a Riverside police officer stopped her for speeding and driving erratically while southbound in the 3500 block of Harlem Avenue on May 1 at about 12:55 a.m. According to police, Reyes, who did not have a valid driver’s license, was driving 51 mph in a 35 mph zone and the vehicle violently struck a curb and drove up onto the grass parkway before veering back into traffic. Reyes’ bloodalcohol level reportedly was .124, which is more than the legal limit of .08. Three children between the ages of 7 months and 12 were inside the vehicle, along with two other “highly intoxicated” adults, police said. In addition to felony DUI, Reyes was charged with endangering the life of a child and multiple traffic offenses. Reyes, police said, had been arrested for driving without a license and speeding in Riverside in April 2016.

These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Riverside, North Riverside and Brookfield police departments, April 2430, 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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ration of the proposed work,” said David Yunis, operations manager for Kenny Construction. The work in Brookfield will be a bit different than in Riverside. While workers will from page 1 go into the 42-by-50 inch pipes to patch them first, the pipes will be lined with a cured-inRiverside Public Works Director Edward place liner, similar to the work being done Bailey said he wasn’t sure exactly how long on First Avenue. The pipes in Riverside are work would disrupt the main north/south being lined with a spray-on geopolymer maroute in the downtown area, but said it terial. would be a minimum of three weeks. But just as in Riverside, there will still be “But it will depend upon work progress some disruptions to traffic, particularly on and delays such as substantial rains, equip- Washington Avenue between Golf Road and ment breakdowns, etc., which cause the Salt Creek. project to be suspended,” Bailey said in an After sewer lining and manhole rehabiliemail. tation starts this summer along WashingBailey said the general contractor, Kenny ton Avenue, traffic will be closed to through Construction, will send workers into the traffic between Arden Avenue and Golf intercepting sewer line in the downtown Road. Flaggers will be on hand to assist with local traffic. area prior to the sewer lining to According to a map provided patch leaks in the existing 7-foot by Kenny Construction, westdiameter pipe, which is 90 years bound traffic will be detoured old. Getting those leaks patched north on Hollywood Avenue to will speed up the curing of the Rockefeller Avenue and then geopolymer material being used south on Arden back to Washto line the old pipe, Bailey said. ington. Eastbound traffic will be At the same time the downdiverted south on Arden Avenue town traffic lanes are restricted, to Parkview Avenue and then MWRD will make Riverside east through the neighborhood Road one way southbound/eastto Woodside and then back to bound between Olmsted and Ridgewood Road. Gage roads. Northbound motorNo lane reductions or closures ists are being asked to follow deare planned for Ridgewood Road tour signs to Herbert Road. in front of Riverside-Brookfield Later in the summer, the oneHigh School. way restriction will extend to Pace Bus Route 304 will be reBlackhawk Road, and northrouted and will follow the same bound traffic will be detoured to DAVID YUNIS detour scheme used last fall Delaplaine Road. Operations manager when Washington Avenue was This phase of the MWRD projfor Kenny Construction closed due to the construction ect in Riverside will terminate of the Washington Avenue/Forat Miller Road. Phase II work is est Avenue pump station. scheduled to last until NovemSewer lining work will also afber 2018. fect traffic on Arden Avenue beWork hours in the construction area typically will be from 7 a.m. to 7 tween Brookfield Avenue and the Brookfield p.m., though some night and weekend hours Zoo property. There will also be some sewer are possible. Trucks carrying special equip- relining work along Brookfield Avenue from ment necessary for the geopolymer cur- Arden Avenue to Salt Creek. Village Engineer Derek Treichel said he ing process will operate overnight. It takes does not expect the MWRD work to affect about five days for the geopolymer material the village’s road improvement project this to cure. summer on Arden Avenue between Brookfield and Washington avenues. Road reconstruction on Arden Avenue is Meanwhile, sewer lining will begin to expected to begin after July 4. affect streets in the Hollywood section of Sewer work along the Arden Avenue rightBrookfield once school is out for the sum- of-way will extend south of the railroad mer, probably in mid-June, and will con- tracks, terminating in the vicinity of Southtinue for four to six weeks, depending on view Avenue/Salt Creek. weather. “Final details of the plan will be an“The weather and unforeseen damage nounced at least two weeks before we start,” to the pipes decide the actual calendar du- Yunis said.

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D103 board president meets with superintendent Willing to ‘give her a chance’ but will hold Baker ‘accountable’

By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter

New Lyons-Brookfield District 103 school board members Marge Hubacek and Shannon Johnson had a two hour get-to-know-you meeting Monday afternoon with Superintendent Carol Baker at the district’s administration building. Hubacek and Johnson had been critical of Baker during the recent school board election campaign. Baker has also come under criticism from parents who are supporters of Hubacek and Johnson. That criticism has only increased in the wake of Baker’s distribution of an online ad for that featured suggestive photos of the adult granddaughter of longtime board member Joanne Schaeffer. At last week’s school board meeting, parents presented to the school board a petition of “no confidence” in Baker, signed by 100 people. Hubacek, who was elected school board

president shortly after being sworn in on April 27, said she’s willing to give Baker the benefit of the doubt and described Baker as “receptive” to hearing about the new board majority’s concerns. “I’m going to take her at her word until I can’t,” Hubacek said. “And hopefully that will never happen and it’ll turn out to be a good relationship. “I’m going to give her a chance, but I’m going to hold her accountable. Everyone’s going to be held accountable.” Baker reportedly told Hubacek and Johnson that her hands were tied during the year she has led District 103 by a school board majority that was politically controlled. “I don’t assume people are lying to me until I find out they are,” Hubacek said. “I don’t assume people are trying to pull something fast until they do.” Johnson said she, too, will give Baker a chance to prove herself, but was skeptical of Baker’s protestations. “My take is that she’s trying to make

nice,” Johnson said. “I think she knows the writing on the wall is that we’re not happy with her. She’s trying to get us on her good side, and I kind of see through her B.S. She was trying to make up every excuse in the book and it’s not flying for me.” Johnson said that Baker’s actions will have to match her words. “I told her flat out, ‘I’m hearing what you’re saying, I’m hearing what you’re claiming but until I see you doing something about it, I’m not going to believe you,’” Johnson said. For her part, Baker said in an email that she thought the meeting went well. “We had an open conversation about working together for the best interests of the kids in the school district,” Baker said. “I look forward to getting back to the business of running the school district and focusing on improving instruction so that all students can succeed.” Last month the old school board, with a majority of members elected with the help

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‘I love this district’ from page 1 pose room at George Washington Middle School in Lyons on April 27. Minutes later, Hubacek was elected board president by a 6 to 1 vote, with Jorge Torres casting the only vote against her. Torres had nominated longtime board member Joanne Schaeffer, with whom he had often tangled with over the past two years, for board president. But Schaeffer’s nomination was voted down by a 4 to 3 vote, with Schaeffer casting the decisive vote against herself. Voting for Schaeffer were the three remaining board members who were elected with the support of Lyons Village President Christopher Getty: Torres, Michael Bennett and Coleen Shipbaugh. “If I was president and I dropped dead or something we’ve got a problem,” said the 77-year-old Schaeffer. “Besides, I can talk more out at the table than when I was president. I’m happy. It’s worked out. It’s been a long two years.” Schaeffer said she thought Hubacek was the best choice for president even though Hubacek is just joining the school board. Hubacek knows the inner workings of the district, Schaeffer said. “[Hubacek] worked in that central office for 10 years,” Schaeffer said. “She knows where stuff is or should be and how it should be done, so nobody can pull the wool over her eyes.” Hubacek worked as a secretary in the district for 33 years, her last 10 as secretary to

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MARGE, IN CHARGE: Marge Hubacek, Shannon Johnson and Sharon Anderson take the oath of office on April 27. Hubacek was named board president shortly thereafter. the superintendent before retiring in September of 2015. She said she was honored and humbled by being selected as board president. “I love this district. I live here, my son went to school here,” said the 68-year-old Hubacek. “We moved to Forest View because of the district. We stayed because of the district, and so I’m committed to it.” Hubacek retired after the Getty-backed board members took control of the district and began bringing in new administrators and a new secretary for Hubacek to train. “As far as I was concerned, it was blatant

patronage hiring and I couldn’t be part of that, so I left,” Hubacek said. Hubacek is very popular with teachers in the district, several of whom congratulated her after the meeting. Her one-time boss, former District 103 superintendent Michael Warner, thinks Hubacek was the right choice. “She is going to do a great job,” Warner said. “She knows everybody in the district and I think that’s going to make her job a little easier. She is highly organized and very passionate about the school district.” Anderson, who served as board president

of Lyons Village President Christopher Getty, extended Baker’s contract until 2021. Baker received harsh criticism during the public comment period of last week’s school board meeting focusing largely, but not entirely, on her distributing the online ad, which was seen as a last-minute ploy to hold onto the board majority by embarrassing Schaeffer and convincing her to resign. “I don’t understand how you can go home at night, look your children in the face, go to bed and look yourself in the mirror knowing that you did that to another person,” Helen D’Ambrosio told Baker last week. “You owe Joanne an apology and you owe these parents and taxpayers of this district an apology for your bad behavior.” Going forward, Hubacek said that she wants transparency to be a hallmark of the new school board and the district. “I want to be so transparent that people call us Saran Wrap,” Hubacek said. “The only things I don’t want people to get is the stuff that we can’t legally give them.” from 2013 to 2015, said that she was not interested in being board president again. “That was definitely not something I wanted,” Anderson said. Anderson was elected board vice president by a 6 to 1 vote after being nominated by Schaeffer. Anderson cast the only no vote. “I just always feel weird voting for myself,” Anderson said. Hubacek said that she hopes the board can move past the bitter divisions of the election campaign and the last two years. “No more of this 4-3 split, that’s what I’m hoping for,” Hubacek said. “We have a lot of work ahead of us. We have some fences to mend, some hurt feelings, a lot of stuff, but that has to be done.” Hubacek said she couldn’t promise that everything her supporters want, such as the removal of first-year Superintendent Carol Baker, can be done, or done quickly. “The only thing we can say to people is that we hear you and we’ll do what we can when we can do it, and if we keep the kids first we’ll be OK,” Hubacek said. Hubacek grew up in Cicero and on the Southwest Side of Chicago and has lived in Forest View for the past 39 years. She is a graduate of Kelly High School and did not attend college. She was the third leading vote-getter in the April election behind Anderson and Johnson. She said that she wasn’t planning on running for the school board when she retired, but when opponents of the Getty-dominated school board were searching for candidates, Hubacek’s name often came up and she was asked to run. “Would I have done this on my own, run? No,” Hubacek said. “I was approached, then thought about it and talked to people and the momentum kind of built, and here I am.”

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Motherhood as a Return to her Roots

or Karen Mullarkey Kerrins, returning to Oak Park to live with her husband Marty when they were expecting their first child was a natural decision. Both she and her husband were raised in Oak Park and graduated from OPRF and knew several young families making the same return trip after living in the city. “Having both grandmas within a mile of us was a draw. We have quite a few family members within walking distance of our house, and it has come in very handy over the years.” Mullarkey Kerrins’ two daughters are third generation students at Ascension, and she relishes the sense of community provided by Ascension and her long-time friends from OPRF. “When our youngest was born two months early, my cousin organized our Ascension community and they cooked dinner for us for several days a week for three months. To have that kind of support when juggling kids and a preemie is priceless. We also have lifelong friendships from OPRF high school that are more like family. This is a really special community filled with people that truly care about their family, friends and neighbors.” Part of Oak Park’s appeal for Mullarkey Kerrins is the diverse offerings of schools, parks, libraries, stores and restaurants, and the mix of conservative and liberal people that makes Oak

Park unique. As the owner of local business Affordable Backyard Tents, Mullarkey Kerrins often use the family business to support local charities and has been on the board of the OPRF Chamber of Commerce for eight years and counting. Another cause near and dear to her heart is West Suburban Special Recreation Association, where she has served as a trustee on the foundation board for the last nine years. “Our oldest son has special needs, and the amount of services available to him in Oak Park is very important to us. WSSRA is an amazing organization, and it has enabled our son to have friendships and acitvities he wouldn’t have otherwise been able to join in on. WSSRA partners with the Oak Park Park District to offer extra support with one-on-one aides within both organization’s classes and camps. This has been life-altering for us and our son.” Mullarkey Kerrins also says her family proudly supports local organizations Oak Leyden and Opportunity Knocks for the much-needed support and social opportunities they provide to families and participants with special needs. For Mullarkey Kerrins, Mother’s Day, like life, is a juggling act. With time for both grandmothers, brunch and a little chaos thrown in, she also feels the day is a wonderful time to pause and reflect about how blessed she is to be a mom and to be surrounded by family and friends.

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hen Gail and Barb Vijuk moved to Oak Park in 1995, it was somewhat of a compromise. Gail was raised in a small town in northern Canada and enjoyed the quiet of small town life. Barb was raised in the northwest suburbs and enjoyed the hustle and bustle of the city. Oak Park gave Gail the small town vibe she was looking for and provided all of the amenities of a nearby city for Barb. Today, they are happy to be raising their three boys in a town of great architecture, interesting history and people committed to social causes. Life today is somewhat busier than it was in 1995 – the couple are mothers to three boys from third grade through seventh grade. Like many families, work and kids’ activities make for a jam-packed calendar. As their family has grown with the addition of three boys, they see the values of Oak Park every day. Barb notes, “Our family of two white moms and three brown boys feels safe and valued here. I forget that we are a ‘conspicuous’ family until we wander farther afield, because no one looks twice at us here.” For Gail the sense of community Oak Park provides is a key to making the community a home. “We have a wonderful

school and church community here that are such a blessing to us. Our kids are heavily involved in sports, and we have found the local sports community to be another amazing experience with some phenomenal coaches who are mentors and role models for our boys. Additionally, I have found that there is an awesome and supportive community of parents in this village – from the friend who drops off a piece of cake when you’re having a bad day to the supportive folks who reassure you that all parents struggle with similar issues when you think you’re doing it all wrong. The openness is amazing.” With two moms in the house and a schedule full of sports, both Gail and Barb say that Mother’s Day may not be a traditional holiday, but that doesn’t mean that they don’t take time to savor the day with their family and other moms in their tight-knit community. One of the boys likely has a hockey game, which means plenty of time together as a family, and they often bake cookies or buy flowers for the other moms on the team. This year, the family looks forward to hosting Mother’s Day for their au pair’s mother who will be flying in from Germany to visit him.

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North Riverside nurse a Hall of Famer

orth Riverside resident Miriam Ramirez, nurse trauma coordinator at MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn, was inducted into the Tenet Heroes Hall of Fame, Tenet Healthcare Corporation’s highest honor for employees, at a ceremony in Dallas on April 4. Ramirez spearheaded the hospital’s domestic violence committee and created partnerships with external organizations including Arab American Family Shelter, Pillars, Mujeres Latinas en Acción, Sarah’s Inn, South Suburban Family Shelter, and the Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women’s Network. The group works to educate patients and caregivers about preventable trauma and injury. She has MIRIAM RAMIREZ educated the hospital staff on how to better identify domestic violence victims and has helped improve victims’ quality of care by moving the patients to a private, dedicated, annex area for screening within the ER. “Miriam’s compassion and dedication is an inspiration to everyone at MacNeal,” said M.E. Cleary, chief executive officer for MacNeal Hospital, in a press release. “Miriam is passionate and gives so much to others, but still she talks about how much more needs to be done.” Tenet Heroes are nominated by their hospital’s leadership team and selected based on their dedication to their patients, colleagues and communities. Ramirez is one of only six individuals who were inducted into the Tenet Heroes Hall of Fame. This year’s recipients were chosen from more than 130 submissions.

Brookfield Garden Club’s winning window box.

Garden Club planter a show-stopper The Brookfield Garden Club came home from the Chicago Flower and Garden Show at Navy Pier a big winner in the window box competition, sponsored annual by Garden Clubs of Illinois. A dozen window boxes were on display this year and each entry was asked to include culturally compatible rooted plates suitable for sun or shade – no cut flowers of silk plants allowed. Dorothy Ball, who took the project lead for the Brookfield Garden Club, with the help from other club members tied in Brookfield’s BNSF connection to the city and created a planting scheme around “Brookfield Garden Club Express to Chicago’s Blooming.” At the garden show, Brookfield’s entry took in 31.6 percent of the vote, making them the winners.

Hauser fundraiser hopes to raise $5,000 Hauser Junior High School in Riverside has announced that its 2017 eighth-grade

Brookfield company giving away free roof For the fourth straight year, Licitra Roofing in Brookfield will give away a free roof to a deserving family as part of its “No Roof Left behind” program. The company is accepting nominations on its website, www.licitraroofing.com. Nominees must own the home in which they are living and be a resident of Cook County. Nominee must also be current on their mortgage payments. Licitra Roofing will accept nominees until June 20 and a team of volunteers will review the applicants and choose a

final four. The four finalists’ stories and photos will be displayed on Licitra Roofing’s website between June 21 and July 28 and the public will be able to vote for a finalist they feel is most deserving. The winner will be announced online on July 20. Mario, Jonathan and Michael Licitra are celebrating 30 years in the roofing industry. In the first three years of the contest, the company has given away free roofs to families in Western Springs, LaGrange Park and Berwyn.

Congress Park students raise funds for cancer cure

The Congress Park Student Council sponsored a March fundraiser to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. During the pennies for Patients campaign, students collected change and online donations totaling $3,550 to help fund research to find cures and ensure access to treatment for blood cancer patients.

charity fundraiser this year will benefit the All in for Ethan Foundation, which was created several years ago in the name of current Hauser student Ethan Tkalec. Annaliese Cinkay and The foundations Ethan Tkalec provides funds to research and support children and families affected by giant axonal neuropathy, or GAN, a rare condition that affects the central nervous system. Hauser eighth-grader Annaliese Cinkay submitted the winning essay and video entry, school’s goal is to raise $5,000. Checks can be made payable to All in for Ethan and can be mailed to Hauser Junior High School, c/o Laura Mendralla, 65 Woodside Road, Riverside, Illinois 60546.

Ride-along Joe Duffy and Jack Duffy were the winners of the “Ride to School” courtesy of the Riverside Police Department in March. The two Central School students, whose parents won the prize in a school raffle, were picked

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up at their home by Officer Josh Teune on March 21 and traveled to school in the back seat of a squad car, with lights and sirens marking their arrival.

On campus Brookfield residents Colleen Brown and Kelly Wallner, Riverside residents Moira Dunn and Anne Mitchell and North Riverside residents Monica Fiala and Alissa Rojas were all named to the inter term dean’s list at Augustana College in Rock Island. Students named to the dean’s lists earned a grade-point average of at least 3.5 on a 4-Point scale during the term. Several local students were named to the honor rolls at Trinity High School in River Forest for the third quarter of the 2016-17 school year including the following: Named First Honors (3.75 GPA+) students were Brookfield resident Megan Kazmierowicz and Riverside residents Emma Alm, Sarah Austin, Grace Brick, Andrea Ramirez, Liucija Siliunas, Sara LaMantia, Daniela Pope, Francesca LaMantia, Cassandra Llapa-Gonzalez, Bridget O’Bryan, Kathleen Burns, Valeria Fuentes and Emily Kowal. Named Second Honors (3.3-3.74 GPA) were Riverside residents Katherine Cawley and Maeve Cawley.

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New sheriff in town

here are some swearing-in ceremonies that just feel different. Two years ago, when a majority of candidates elected with the help of Lyons Village President Christopher Getty were sworn in on the Lyons-Brookfield District 103 Board of Education, the shift was palpable. Of course, it was made all the more palpable by a clumsy attempt to simply rewrite the rules for succession and just do whatever they wanted, whenever they wanted. April 27 was another shift of the gears. Despite last minute attempts by the outgoing majority to stack the administration with pals and give them contracts or contract extensions, and despite a ham-handed ploy to embarrass a school board member into resigning, a new majority is now in place, led by someone who knows a thing or two about how things work inside the District 103 central office. On Monday, two of the majority members, including board President Marge Hubacek, held a “Come to Jesus” meeting with the district’s superintendent. The message apparently was clear. The superintendent – whose contract was extended until 2021 by the outgoing majority -- is on notice. What’s going on the District 103 is the result of voters taking seriously their duty to preserve good government, and while no one is perfect, this group of four women have the interests of parents, students and faculty in mind before their own interests or the interests of some political patron. Changes are under way in District 103, and not a moment too soon.

Solutions needed

Speaking of changes, there’s been another over at Brookfield Public Works. The village administration will begin a search for the third public works director in two years after Kenneth Blaauw parted ways late last week. Labor-management relations have been sour for at least the past year and played a role in the latest decision to move in a different direction. While those kinds of relationships are always never perfect, it’s telling that of the three union bargaining units representing village employees, public works was the only place where management appeared to be problematic. That said, Blaauw had qualifications and experience that benefitted Brookfield, and we hope that the next public works director brings similar qualifications to the table. Brookfield has some unique, tricky issues that are constants. The village’s alleys are a perennial source of frustration for residents. A change in the approach to alley maintenance in the past year looked like a possible way forward, but the jury is still out. Perhaps the next public works director can put alleys at the top of the list of issues to confront. If a long-term campaign to pave the alleys is out of the question, then village leaders have got to find a solution where alleys don’t quickly devolve into lakes with gravel bottoms. We’re also hoping employees can be open to new ways of approaching the maintenance of public roads, alleys and other public spaces. As much as police and fire personnel, the public works department has to work as a team to serve it’s real employers – the residents of Brookfield.

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Cantata aims to bridge the generations

ot to be confused with the movie The Breakfast Club, Cantata Adult Life Services, formerly known as The British Home, is hosting another installment in its Best Life Breakfast Club on May 16 and 18. There is a slight resemblance in that many of those in attendance will be of the high school generation, like the kids in the movie, but that is where the resemblance stops. According to Dan Urben of Cantata, the subject for the May 18 get-together will be “Bridging the Generational Canyon,” which is where the older generation comes in. Along with breakfast, a panel of young adults will talk about the fundamental differences between generations and discuss a variety of subjects. The panel of young adults will be able to hear firsthand from people who may or may not have lived through the Great Depression, but who know of the impact it had on a generation. What was the Recession? What are some of the fundamental differences between the ages? The event will feature a question-and-answer session, and I would venture to guess there will be discussion on social media and whether it’s a good thing that it takes up so much time. The morning will be both informational and comical as generations join

together. Anyone remember when one went down town they were always dressed up? Any of you ladies still have those white gloves? Trends don’t always revolve around fashion; there have also been trends in food and leisure activities. Many of the young people will be students from Riverside-Brookfield High School, who interact often with the residents at Cantata, according to Urben. Residents particularly enjoy the music presentations from the high school. While it may seem there are miles between the generations, the “Bridging the Generational Canyon” will show the “miles” are not that far apart. This is an opportunity for the two generations to view things through a different set of eyes. To learn more about The Best Life Breakfast Club, which will be held Tuesday, May 16th and Thursday, May 18 at 9 a.m., contact Dan Urben at 708-485-1155 to reserve a space as they fill up quickly. Cantata is located at 8700 31st St. in Brookfield. And just for fun, if you haven’t seen the movie The Breakfast Club I highly recommend it. It is entertaining for all generations and was filmed here in the Chicago area.

JOANNE KOSEY

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Why not honor the wishes of voters?

No value in raising minimum wage

If Riverside residents previously voted overwhelmingly to support both increasing the minimum wage and providing workers with paid sick days, why did our representatives not follow the wishes of the people? Ellen Hamilton was the only trustee to do the right thing. Does the village business community really believe that local residents will drive to a store in a surrounding community just to save a few cents on a purchase? Is five sick days a year and $13 and hour (by 2020) too much to ask our local businesses to compensate their workers? Too bad, Riverside had the opportunity to set an example to other communities that soon will be voting on this measure. Swing and a miss.

Raising the minimum wage does not make the employee more valuable or productive. Only experience, specific skills and a tight labor market arising from a robust economy increase wages. The external observer cannot view the employer’s profit margins. Evidence is mounting that raising minimum wage to $15 an hour has forced some fast food operations to liquidate. Raising minimum wage also prices teenagers out of labor market. See Milton Friedman’s remarks in Free to Choose.

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Shop, home ec classes invaluable It is a very grave mistake for our society to marginalize the skills learned in shop class. They are as relevant today as they ever have been. When I was in middle school, the girls were automatically signed up for home economics and the boys signed up for shop. I wasn’t learning anything I didn’t already know in home ec, so I asked to be transferred to the shop class, which I attended for the next 2.5 years. I use the skills I learned in that shop class from Mr. Cox every single day of my life. See LETTERS on page 20

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LETTERS Continued from page 19 To give a brief rundown of what I learned in shop: gas welding, brazing, arc welding, forging and grinding steel, tempering and hardening steel, casting iron, bending iron to make decorative wrought iron, sheet metal fabrication, electronics (we built radios and electric motors), tapping screws and threading screws. We disassembled a lawnmower engine and reassembled it. In the process learning how to adjust a carburetor, hone the cylinders, replace the rings, and size them correctly, and

replace the gaskets. There may have been other things we learned in class but this is what I remember. It wasn’t just the skill to make these things, but the ability to analyze and problem solve, and just the simple understanding of how things work has been valuable. It is at our peril that we don’t teach our children basic skills that includes home economics. Few parents are passing along these skills at home, perhaps because they don’t have these skills themselves. The STEM fields need people with these skills. Steve Jobs may have envisioned the design

of the iPhone, but he needed people with the practical skills in building/construction and manufacturing in order for his ideas to be realized. The attempts by school boards to dismiss these classes, reminds me of a lesson I learned in my Theory of Architecture class while an architecture student. As the western world plunged into the Dark Ages (ca. 400- 900 AD), the recipe for concrete was ‘lost’. Not lost as in someone misplaced it, but the knowledge was lost -- it wasn’t passed on. Concrete had been used by the ancient Egyptians, Assyrians and Romans. It wouldn’t

be until the 18th century that a comparable recipe for concrete was realized again. The inability to make concrete was the most significant factor which determined the change from large scale architectural buildings built by the Romans to heavy squat Romanesque architecture. It has been to my everlasting dismay that there are no classes in home ec or shop, or any of the practical skills needed for life offered in District 96. So to the parents of Komarek and S.E, Gross, count yourselves lucky.

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Ranieri sisters enjoy bond on softball field Senior, freshman have played big roles in the Bulldogs’ resurgence By MARTY FARMER

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he feel good story of the spring around the Riverside-Brookfield High School sports scene has to be the softball team. Coming off a 10-18 campaign in 2016, the Bulldogs are sitting pretty at 17-6 this year with even higher aspirations for the rest of season. Could it be all the dancing and singing on the team bus? “This season has been great. Every time we go on the bus, we always play music and no matter what, everyone is dancing and singing together,” RBHS catcher Cameron Shaw said. “I think that actually helps our positivity on the field or even at practice. It’s significantly different than last year.” But, in the middle of all the fun, you’ll find Alivia and Nadia Ranieri. The North Riverside sisters, a senior shortstop/pitcher and freshman pitcher/ outfield, respectively, reflect the mindset of all the players. “Having the Ranieri sisters on the team has had a positive impact in Photos by Toan Ngo many aspects this year,” KAILYN NGO head coach Doug Schultz 1-2 PUNCH: (Left) RBHS senior Alivia Ranieri is a three-year varsity player who will play at Augustana College next season. RBHS sophomore said. “First of all, Alivia Her sister, Nadia, (right) is a very talented freshman on the varsity. and Nadia have an awe“Last summer, there were a bunch of college scouts at her downhill from here. I want us to keep getting better and some work ethic that has rubbed off on the entire team. travel team games. DePaul was videotaping her and schools keep winning. You want to play your best at the end of the When it’s time to work in practice like Wisconsin watched her pitch. If she keeps on working season and in the playoffs.” Whatever happens the rest of the season, the Ranieri sisAlivia and Nadia never take it easy. hard, she can definitely be a college pitcher.” The admiration is mutual between the sisters. ters will certainly be in the middle of the action. “On top of that both girls know how important it is to be “We always laugh and have a lot of fun playing together,” “They seem to get along perfectly unlike many other sibrelaxed. They know when to be a little goofy at times to keep Nadia said. “We’ve been playing since we were little. We lings,” Ngo said. “They kind of just mirror each other since the group from being too intense.” Alivia is a three-year varsity starter and the team’s start- used to play catch together and we have been in the same they both always wear bows and like [musical artists] GEazy and The Chainsmokers. They keep everybody on their ing shortstop. She’s hitting .443 with 16 RBIs, 23 runs scored, travel softball program, Chicago Outburst, for many years. “Alivia is a great player. She gives me so many lessons toes with their entertaining stories and jokes.” 27 hits, a .528 on base percentage and .607 slugging percentAbout the only point of contention between the sisters is age. She’s signed with Augustana College, where she could about softball. We are always partners during hitting, play shortstop and pitch as well. She’s planning to major in throwing and fielding drills. It’s going to be so sad at the end their growing feud over sandwiches. According to Alivia, of the season because it will be our last year together. I don’t she and her mom, Kathy, make sandwiches every day for the business administration. bus; however, Nadia always gets in an argument with Alivia “I always put academics first at RB,” Alivia said. “I always really want it to end.” Considering the sisters’ talent, coupled with fellow team- about sandwich distribution. do my homework before practice and then finish it after. I’ve Kathy offers clarification. always tried to be a true student-athlete, with the student mates like Shaw, Kailyn Ngo, Amanda Martinez, Marissa McDermott and Amy Kulaga, the Bulldogs could extend the “Making a sandwich for Nadia has become a ritual. If Napart coming first.” dia is not on time for the bus or gets her sister Alivia mad, Nadia is a freshman who is hitting .413 with 12 RBIs. As a season deep into the playoffs. Along with the younger Ranieri, Nora Dachota and Tori she will not get the sandwich. And let me say, they are really pitcher, she’s 3-1 with a 6.94 earned run average. While her good sandwiches.” ERA is high, she projects as a potential Division I college Blood headline a solid pitching staff. “We have already exceeded last year’s win total,” Alivia “It’s pretty funny to watch,” Shaw added about the battle player. “She has a lot of potential,” Alivia said about her sister. said. “I’m a little nervous, because I don’t want us to go over cold cuts. “It happens every day.”

“They seem to get along perfectly unlike many other siblings.”

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Friars chase first sectional title in boys track All-Stater Pasquesi targets return for sectional; others instrumental in team’s success By BILL STONE Contributing Reporter

Instead of preparing with the Fenwick High School boys track and field team for its annual invitational Saturday at Concordia University, senior Anthony Pasquesi was taking attendance. The returning Class 2A all-stater and school record holder in long jump experienced shin pain during the Niles North Invitational April 21 but hopes to return by the Fenwick Sectional May 18. “I started feeling it a couple of weeks ago and it just didn’t go away,” Pasquesi said. “We’re looking for our first sectional championship ever. That’s kind of what our whole team has been training for.” Pasquesi’s record 22 feet-8 1/2 inches has been among the Friars’ numerous highlights. Senior Jack Darrow dropped his 1,600-meter personal best to 4:22.29 at the Distance Night in Palatine Invite April 22 after winning in 4:24.69 at Niles North. Juniors Joshua Harris, Lorenzano Blakeney and Lorente Blakeney, who return from the 2016 state-qualifying 800 relay, junior Nick Tolimieri and Pasquesi have been

challenging school records in that (1:31.2) and the 400 relay (43.7). At Niles North, the 400 relay was third (45.20) and 800 relay fifth (1:36.72). Senior Will Flaherty was fourth (135-0 in discus), freshman Joe Wermes was fifth (1,600 in 4:32.57), junior Matt Augustyn was seventh (36-3 in triple jump) and Harris was eighth (100 in 11.54). Pasquesi still was second (20-7 3/4). Saturday’s invite was canceled by bad weather. In a triangular at Concordia April 4, Pasquesi set his record, beating the mark of 22-6 from 1976. “It was a big deal,” Pasquesi said. “I couldn’t believe it, the first meet of the (outdoor) season. It was a day like this – 50 degrees, cloudy.”

Fenwick girls track and field Fenwick sophomore Claire Gatermann has taken pole vaulting much more seriously this season. In her first meet, the Riverside resident tied the school record of 9 feet. At the Lake Park Invitational April 22, she improved her record by clearing 10-0 for the first time to finish third.

“It was a really great feeling. I’ve had to work up to that height,” Gatermann said. “I’ve been doing 9-6 the whole outdoor season. I wanted to believe in myself and be confident I could do it because I kind of struggle with that sometimes.” The Friars compete at the Girls Catholic Athletic Conference Championships Saturday and the Class 2A Glenbard South Sectional May 11. Sophomore Colleen Grogan, a 2016 state qualifier in the 300-meter low hurdles, was second at Lake Park (46.86) and won the 100 high hurdles (15.90). Grogan also was fifth in the 100 (12.77). Junior Margaret O’Brien was fourth in the 3,200 (11:30.59) and fifth in the 1,600 (5:21.59), both personal bests. At Saturday’s New Trier Invite, Grogan was second in the 300 hurdles (48.16) and junior Emma Hackett (85-1 in discus) and sophomore Delaney Gibbons (800 in 2:28.89) were fourth. Last season, Gatermann pole vaulted for the first time, clearing 7-6. Now she has surpassed the automatic state-qualifying standard for 2A sectionals of 9-6. “I put in a lot of hard work over the summer and I really put my mind to it and really

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Fenwick senior Anthony Pasquesi is an all-state performer and school record holder in long jump (22 feet-8 ½ inches). started to focus,” Gatermann said. “One of my goals is to qualify for the state meet and then maybe set a new school record in the next two weeks.”

Saggau seeks personal record in triple jump LTHS athletes Kilrea, Zona, Thigpen and others have high expectations as well By BILL STONE Contributing Reporter

Triple jump success for Lyons Township senior Thomas Saggau began at St. Francis Xavier School in La Grange. “In fifth grade, I’m not really sure how I ended up triple jumping,” Saggau said. “My first meet ever in track and field, I won triple jump so I continued doing it ever since then.” Saggau now is a returning Class 3A state qualifier and the school record holder. On April 15, he broke his outdoor record with 45 feet-11 inches at the Minooka Invitational. Saggau jumped 45-4 1/2 at the Arcadia Invitational in California April 7-8, where junior Danny Kilrea also broke the 3,200 school record (9:00.81). At Friday’s Prospect Invite, Kilrea (4:23.13) and senior Vince Zona (4:23.33) finished 2-3 in the 1,600 after Kilrea won the 3,200 (9:09.98) and Zona was third in the 800 (1:55.88). Other winners were Saggau (45-2 1/2), seniors Austin Iturralde (14-1 in pole vault), and Rob Hatch (21-5 in long jump), junior Griffin Vizgirda (400 in 51.18), sophomore

Xavier Armand (300 intermediate hurdles in 40.42) and the 800 relay (1:30.37). Indoors Feb. 16 at LTHS, Saggau set the all-time school mark with 46-10 1/2. Other indoor records DANNY KILREA this season were LTHS junior by senior Antwane Thigpen (55 and 200), Kilrea (3,200), Zona (1,600), and the 800 relay of Armand, senior Reggie Terrell, Saggau and Thigpen. Saggau was 34th at 2016 state (42-4) after a then personal-record 44-3 3/4 at sectionals. “I didn’t compete too well at state but I took a ton away from my experience,” Saggau said. “For me, 47 or 48 should be my goal for state. As long as I PR and know I gave it my 100 percent, I’ll just be happy with that.”

LTHS girls track and field Lyons Township junior Cara Paliakas enjoyed a breakthrough 2016 season, includ-

ing a berth to the Class 3A state meet in the 1,600-meter run. “What really helped was I’ve gotten so close to my teammates and my coaches I know better,” Paliakas said. “We’re all on the same page and it’s really a motivating environment. It’s nice when everyone around you is working hard. It pushes you to try your best for them.” After sophomores Sarah Barcelona and Emily Henkel ran the No. 1 and No. 3 fastest 3,200s in LT history April 22, Paliakas followed with a lifetime-best 5:09.59 in the 1,600 at the Distance Night in Palatine Invite. Paliakas, who finished 12th, had previous bests of 5:10.80 indoors March 17 and 5:10.97 at the 2016 sectional. “That was the big goal, to break 5:10,” Paliakas said. “They were playing music for the races and they had people standing on the track (to cheer) so it was a really different experience. It was really fun.” Barcelona’s winning 10:43.80 beat the 10:46.9 set by 2012 graduate Lisa Gordon. Henkel was third in 10:48.31. Junior Sonia Slusarczyk is among the Lions’ top eight all-time for the 100 (12.51) and 300 low hurdles (47.40). On April, 13, the

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400 relay of junior Tara Schwarz, senior Maggie Caplice, Slusarczyk and sophomore Renata Wingert ran the Lions’ fastest time in two years (49.83). Juniors and returning state qualifiers Emma Wink and Julia Cozzi have cleared 5-2 and 9-6 in high jump and pole vault, respectively. Junior Kapria Jackson threw 37-5 1/2 in shot put April 13 and 38-2 indoors. LTHS junior Cara Paliakas enjoyed a breakthrough 2016 season, including a berth to the Class 3A state meet in the 1,600-meter run.

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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 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday 23 May 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Village Hall, 517 Desplaines Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois, the Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing to consider multiple text amendments to Title 9 of the Forest Park Zoning Ordinance. The following Sections are put forth for consideration of amendment and/ or repeal: *9-3A-3-B Intensity of Use R-1 District *9-3A-4 Additional Regulations R-1 District *9-3B-4 Additional Regulations R-2 District *9-3C-3-B Clarification R-3 District *9-6-1 Purpose and Intent Planned Development *9-6-2-D-1 Site Coverage Planned Development *9-6-2-D-2 Site Coverage Bonus Planned Development *9-6-2-E-2 Density Bonus Planned Development *9-6-2-F-2 Building Height Planned Development *9-6-2-G Setbacks Planned Development *9-10-6-E-1b Variation Relief Threshold The applicant for this petition is the Village of Forest Park, 517 Desplaines, Forest Park, Illinois. Signed: Austin Zimmer Zoning Board of Appeals Chairperson Published in Forest Park Review 5/3/2017

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: D17150365 on April 5, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of NEAT FREAK CLEANING AND JANITORIAL SERVICES INCORPORATED with the business located at: 365 N. HALSTED 2617, CHICAGO, IL 60661. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: MENDI HARROD 365 N. HALSTED 2617 CHICAGO, IL 60661 Published in Wednesday Journal 4/19, 4/26, 5/3/2017

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: D17150526 on April 18, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of MIDWEST WELLNESS LIVING with the business located at: 1708 W MYRTLE DR, MT PROSPECT, IL 60056. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: ERIN L ROBINSON 1708 W MYRTLE DR MT PROSPECT, IL 60056 Published in RB Landmark 04/26, 5/3, 5/10/2017

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 Nestor E. Soto, Petitioner and Janet Bierod, Respondent, Case No. 2017D003056. 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 22, 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 Journa 4/19, 4/26, 5/3/2017

LEGAL NOTICE Chertkow and Chertkow (22019) Attorneys for Petitioner 1525 East 53rd Street Chicago, Illinois 60615 STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division. In re the marriage of Maricela Ramirez, Petitioner and Jose Luis Ortiz, Respondent, Case No. 2017D-000531. 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 30, 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 4/26, 5/3, 5/10/2017

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The Village of Oak Park will receive sealed proposals at the Office of the Village Engineer, 201 South Boulevard, Oak Park, Illinois 60302, until 11:30 AM on Thursday, May 18, 2017 and at that time will be publicly opened and read aloud for the following Village Project: 17-6: Microsurfacing and Crackfill. In general, the improvements will require the following construction: crackfilling streets followed by microsurfacing, thermoplastic pavement marking, and all appurtenant work thereto. Crackfilling will occur both in Oak Park and River Forest.

The Village of Oak Park will receive sealed proposals at the Office of the Village Engineer, 201 South Boulevard, Oak Park, Illinois 60302, until 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 18, 2017 and at that time will be publicly opened and read aloud for the following Village Project: 17-7: Pavement Patching. In general, the improvements will require the following construction: removing and replacing asphalt and concrete pavement materials at various locations throughout the Village; removing and replacing sections of concrete curb and gutter; and all appurtenant work thereto.

Plans and proposal forms may be obtained from the office of the Village Engineer starting on Thursday, May 4, 2017 starting at noon. There is no fee for plans and specifications. The Village of Oak Park reserves the right to issue plans and specifications only to those contractors deemed qualified. No bid documents will be issued after 4:00 p.m. on the working day preceding the date of bid opening. All prospective bidders must prove they are pre-qualified by the Illinois Department of Transportation before receiving bid documents. The work to be performed pursuant to this Proposal is subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, 820 ILCS 130/0.01 et seq. THE VILLAGE OF OAK PARK Bill McKenna Village Engineer Published in Wednesday Journal 5/3/2017

PUBLIC NOTICE Timely and Meaningful Consultation Meeting On Friday, May 12 at 9:00 am., Oak Park Elementary School District 97 will be conducting a “timely and meaningful consultation” meeting to discuss plans for providing special education services to students with disabilities who attend private/parochial schools and who are home schooled within the district for the 2017-2018 school year. The meeting will be held at the District’s administration office located at 260 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL. If you are a parent/guardian of a home-schooled student who has been or may be identified with a disability, and you reside within the boundaries of Oak Park Elementary School District 97, you are urged to attend. If you have further questions pertaining to this meeting, please contact District 97’s Department of Special Education at 708-524-3030. Published in Wednesday Journal 5/3, 5/10/2017

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Plans and proposal forms may be obtained from the office of the Village Engineer starting at noon Thursday, May 4, 2017. There is no fee for plans and specifications. The Village of Oak Park reserves the right to issue plans and specifications only to those contractors deemed qualified. No bid documents will be issued after 4:00 p.m. on the working day preceding the date of bid opening. All prospective bidders must prove they are pre-qualified by the Illinois Department of Transportation before receiving bid documents. The work to be performed pursuant to this Proposal is subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, 820 ILCS 130/0.01 et eq. THE VILLAGE OF OAK PARK Bill McKenna Village Engineer Published in Wednesday Journal 5/3/2017

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LEGAL NOTICE The Village of Oak Park will receive sealed proposals at the Office of the Village Engineer, 201 South Boulevard, Oak Park, Illinois 60302, until 10:30 a.m. on Thursday May 18, 2017 and at that time will be publicly opened and read aloud for the following Village Project: 17-3, SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS. In general, this contract includes sidewalk angle-cutting, removal and replacement of public sidewalk, combination curb and gutter, driveways, and PCC base course; pavement adjacent to curbs, adjustment of drainage structures, buffalo boxes and all appurtenant work thereto. Plans and proposal forms may be obtained from the office of the Village Engineer starting on Thursday, May 4, 2017 starting at noon. A non-refundable deposit of $10 is required for each set of plans and specifications. The Village of Oak Park reserves the right to issue plans and specifications only to those contractors deemed qualified. No bid documents will be issued after 4:00 p.m. on the working day preceding the date of bid opening. All prospective bidders must prove they are pre-qualified by the Illinois Department of Transportation before receiving bid documents. This project is financed with local Village funds and federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and thus is subject to all federal rules, regulations and guidelines, including Davis-Bacon and Related Acts, Section 3, and Equal Opportunity requirements. Locally funded phases of the project are subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, 820 ILCS 130/0.01 et seq. THE VILLAGE OF OAK PARK Bill McKenna Village Engineer Published in Wednesday Journal 5/3/2017

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The Village of Oak Park will receive sealed bids at the Public Works Service Center, 201 South Blvd., Oak Park, Illinois 60302, until 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 31st, 2017 for the following: REQUEST FOR BIDS Village of Oak Park Village Hall UPS Replacement Project Proposal Number: 17-118 Issuance Date: 5/3/17

Bid forms may be obtained from the Public Works Customer Service Center by calling 708-3585700 or by stopping by the office located at 201 South Blvd., Oak Park, Illinois between the hours of 7:30am and 4:00pm. The Village of Oak Park reserves the right to issue bid documents and specifications only to those vendors deemed qualified. No bid documents will be issued after 4:00 p.m. on the working day preceding the date of bid opening. THE VILLAGE OF OAK PARK Published in Wednesday Journal 5/3/2017

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday 23 May 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Village Hall, 517 Desplaines Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois, the Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing to consider a text amendment to Title 9 of the Forest Park Zoning Ordinance to consider a text amendment that will permit “Professional Uses” (as defined in Section 9-15) anywhere in the Downtown Business District (DBD). The applicant for this petition is the Village of Forest Park, 517 Desplaines, Forest Park, Illinois. Signed: Austin Zimmer Zoning Board of Appeals Chairperson Published in Forest Park Review 5/3/2017

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D17150463 on April 12, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of JAYE’S SERVICES with the business located at: 5610 WEST 35TH STREET APT 2, CICERO, IL 60804. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: JENNIFER L ANDERSON 5610 WEST 35TH STREET APT 2 CICERO, IL 60804.

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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: D17150449 on April 12, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of A+ JUNK N TOW with the business located at: 1035 ELGIN AVE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: NANCY MAGALLANES 1035 ELGIN AVE FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Published in Forest Park Review 4/19, 4/26, 5/3/2017

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING The Oak Park and River Forest High School District 200, located at 201 N. Scoville will be conducting a meeting on Thursday, May 11th at 4:00 p.m. in Room 107. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the district’s plans for providing special education services to students with disabilities who attend private schools and home schools within the district for the 2017-18 school year. If you are the parent of a home-schooled student who has been or may be identified with a disability and you reside within the boundaries of Oak Park & River Forest High School District 200, you are urged to attend. If you have questions regarding the meeting, please contact Dr. Kennedi Dixon, (708) 434-3105. Published in Wednesday Journal 5/3, 5/10/2017

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: D17150631 on April 25, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of EQUAL JUSTICE PARTY with the business located at: 415 WESLEY SUITE 1, OAK PARK, IL 60302. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: CHRIS STOLLER 415 WESLEY SUITE 1 OAK PARK, IL 60302; LEO STOLLER 415 WESLEY SUITE 1 OAK PARK, IL 60302. Published in Wednesday Journal 5/3, 5/10, 5/17/2017

Notice is hereby given to all interested persons that public hearings before the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Village of Riverside will be held on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the business of the Planning and Zoning Commission may permit, in Room 4 of the Riverside Township Hall, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, Illinois, to consider an application from Petitioners Harlem Jam LLC and the Greater Chicagoland Ferret Association for 1) a proposed text amendment to the Village of Riverside Zoning Ordinance to allow animal shelters as special uses in the B1-C Commercial Zoning District; and 2) a Special Use Permit to allow a rescue shelter for ferrets (animal shelter) in the B1-C Commercial Zoning District for the property located at 3242 S. Harlem Avenue. Application No.: PZ17-005 Petitioners: Harlem Jam LLC and Greater Chicagoland Ferret Association Text Amendment will be Applicable Throughout the B1-C Zoning District Special Use is Sought for Property Commonly Known As: 3242 S. Harlem Avenue PIN: 15-36-209-018 Proposed Text Amendments: Amend Section 10-11-3 (Uses Defined) to add a definition of animal shelter, amend Section 10-5-9/ Table 4 (Use and Bulk Requirement Tables for the B-1 and B-2 Zoning Districts) to allow animal shelters as special uses in the B1-C Commercial Zoning District, amend Section 10-6-2 (Use Standards) to add specific standards relative to animal shelters, and make such other conforming changes to other sections of the Village of Riverside Zoning Ordinance as may be necessary. Proposed Special Use: To locate a ferret rescue shelter at 3242 S. Harlem. The above application is available for inspection at the office of the Village Clerk, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, Illinois 60546. During the public hearings the Planning and Zoning Commission will hear testimony from and consider any evidence presented by persons interested to speak on these matters. Persons wishing to appear at the hearings may do so in person or by attorney or other representative and may speak for or against the proposed text amendment and special use. Communications in writing in relation thereto may be filed at such hearing or with the Planning and Zoning Commission in advance by submission to the Village’s Building Department at 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, Illinois prior to 4:00 p.m. on the day of the public hearings. The public hearings may be continued from time to time without further notice, except as otherwise required under the Illinois Open Meetings Act. Dated this 3rd day of May, 2017 Paul Kucera, Chairperson Planning and Zoning Commission Published in RB Landmark 5/3/2017

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CLASSIFIED PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS VILLAGE OF BROOKFIELD Notice is hereby given by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Brookfield, Illinois that bid proposals will be received for the following projects: 2017 SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT This project includes the installation of approximately 10,000 square feet of sidewalk at various locations throughout the village. Sealed bids will be received by mail or other delivery up to the hour of 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, May 25, 2017 in the Office of the Village Manager, 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois 60513, and will be publicly opened and read at that time. Bids delivered in person will be accepted weekdays between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM only. Bidding documents are available at the office of Edwin Hancock Engineering Co., 9933 Roosevelt Road, Westchester, Illinois 60154, upon payment of a non-refundable charge of Thirty Dollars ($30.00) per set of bidding documents. No bidding documents will be issued after 4:30 P.M. on Monday, May 22, 2017. All bid proposals offered must be accompanied by a bid bond in an amount not be less than Five Percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid or a cashier’s check or certified check, made payable to the Order of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Brookfield and in an amount not less than Five Percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid, as a guarantee that if the bid proposal is accepted, a contract will be entered into and the performance of the contract properly secured. No bid proposal shall be considered unless accompanied by such bid bond or check. All bidders must provide proof that they are prequalified with the Illinois Department of Transportation to perform at least 50% of the value of the work before being issued bidding documents. Any bidder in doubt as to the true meaning of any part of the bidding documents may request an interpretation thereof from the Village. The bidder requesting the interpretation shall be responsible for its prompt delivery. The Contractor and Subcontractor shall comply with all regulations issued pursuant to Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130), and other applicable Federal Laws and regulations pertaining to labor standards. The Village of Brookfield reserves the rights to determine the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder, to waive irregularities, and to reject any or all bid proposals. BY ORDER THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF BROOKFIELD, ILLINOIS Published in RBLandmark 5/3/2017

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: D17150437 on April 12, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of PLEASANT HILL BEES with the business located at: 1604 S AUSTIN BLVD, CICERO, IL 60804. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: THOMAS EDWARD KUNTZ 1604 S AUSTIN BLVD CICERO, IL 60804 Published in Wednesday Journal 4/19, 4/26, 5/3/2017

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED NOTE HOLDERS OF RENAISSANCE HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2007-1 Plaintiff, -v.JOSEPH WILIE GRAY A/K/A JOE WILLIE GRAY, SHARON GRAY, STATE OF ILLINOIS, CITY OF CHICAGO Defendants 16 CH 13776 1927 S. 22ND 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 February 15, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 30, 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 1927 S. 22ND AVENUE, Maywood, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-15-311-023. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $95,633.07. 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 1009431. 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. I716711

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 14-16-08033. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 606064650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. 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. I717785

or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 606064650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. 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. I717344

highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 200 SOUTH 20TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-10-304-0150000. The real estate is improved with a one and a half story single family home with a detached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 12107. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 606064650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. I720022

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 14, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 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 11 N. 4TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-11-137-0040000. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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 14-15-17756. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 606064650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. 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. I718898

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST Plaintiff, -v.ELVA BERNAL, JODI GONZALEZ, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ALVARO BERNAL, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, GERALD NORDGREN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR ALVARO BERNAL (DECEASED), DANNY BERNAL Defendants 16 CH 010886 613 HURON STREET 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 February 2, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 30, 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 613 HURON STREET, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-11-110-0160000. 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.SUSAN CHRISTINE JOHNSON AKA SUSAN JOHNSON AKA SUSAN STAHL, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Defendants 15 CH 07688 1404 S. 8th Ave. 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 March 7, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 8, 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 1404 S. 8th Ave., Maywood, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-14-132-0120000; 15-14-132-013-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $112,002.90. 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,

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION MTGLQ INVESTORS, LP Plaintiff, -v.BYRAN STEWART A/K/A BYRAN J STEWART, FIRST SUBURBAN NATIONAL BANK Defendants 12 CH 42453 200 SOUTH 20TH AVENUE MAYWOOD, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 4, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 30, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.JUAN J. SUASTE, MAGDALENA SUASTE Defendants 16 CH 001190 11 N. 4TH AVENUE MAYWOOD, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL OR BANKING CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR REPERFORMING LOAN REMIC TRUST CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2002-2 Plaintiff, vs. DEBORAH A. THOMPSON; THEODORE THOMPSON JR.; DELTA FUNDING CORPORATION; THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 15 CH 8156 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, May 31, 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. 15-11-345-008-0000. Commonly known as 700 South 3rd Avenue, Maywood, Illinois 60153. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg Oliver LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale. F15050070 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122

six apartments. The judgment amount was $58,353.07. 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. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: J. Gregory Scott, HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1717 Please refer to file number 581152579. If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 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. I720483

issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 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. I717717

Property Index No. 16-08-320-0070000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $333,108.46. 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. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN

POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 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. I717795

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. 16-002439 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122

I720263 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.ROLAND T. COLLINS AKA ROLAND COLLINS AKA ROLAND THOMAS COLLINS, ELAINE COLLINS AKA ELAINE L. COLLINS AKA ELAINE L. SANDERS, HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION III, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA-DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY-INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Defendants 16 CH 09723 125 S 6TH AVE 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 27, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 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 125 S 6TH AVE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-11-148-0070000. The real estate is improved with a multi unit building containing two to

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, DBA CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT A TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST Plaintiff, -v.LINDA F. COLE Defendants 10 CH 36911 208 Le Moyne Parkway Oak Park, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 13, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 14, 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 208 Le Moyne Parkway, Oak Park, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-05-102-0290000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $474,475.34. 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.ALBERT MENSAH, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CATHERINE A. MENSAH, DECEASED, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA–SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CAPITAL ONE BANK, ALBERT MENSAH, AS INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF CATHERINE A. MENSAH, DECEASED, JULIE FOX, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF CATHERINE A. MENSAH, DECEASED, ALBERT H.K.P. MENSAH, ADWOA ADU AMANING, BABINA SACKEY Defendants 13 CH 26853 424 South Harvey Avenue Oak Park, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 15, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 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 424 South Harvey Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; 928-930 S. HUMPHREY CONDOMINIUM OWNERS ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF BERNADINE A. BARNETT, DECEASED; DAYVION BARNETT; DAYJAH BARNETT; JULIE FOX, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF BERNADINE A. BARNETT, DECEASED; Defendants, 16 CH 3106 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, May 30, 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. 16-17-307-035-1001 and 1617-307-035-1007. Commonly known as 928 S. Humphrey Avenue, #1N, Oak Park, IL 60304.

I720239 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR LEHMAN XS TRUST MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-2N; Plaintiff, vs. SONIA GREEN; COLBY GREEN; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF SONIA GREEN IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF COLBY GREEN IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 13999 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, June 2, 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. 15-01-320-015-0000. Commonly known as 838 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 the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 3609455 WA16-0676. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I720283

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