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May 11, 2022

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Crazy for Swayze North Riverside native pens love letter to pop culture legend SEE JACKIE PISANO’S STORY, PAGE 6 PHOTO BY COLLEEN STAHNKE

Brookfield Parks & Rec Foundation earns nonprofit certification Charity raises funds to defray program fees for those in financial need

By BOB UPHUES Editor

Roughly a year after announcing the formation of a nonprofit foundation to help ensure all families can participate in the village’s recreation programming, officials confirmed that the new Brookfield Parks & Recreation Foundation is now an IRS-certified 501c3 charity capable of soliciting and receiving tax-deductible donations.

Julie Narimatsu, president of the foundation and a Brookfield Parks and Recreation Board See FOUNDATION on page 11

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Art shows back on inside Compassion Factory’s gallery

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First indoor public exhibition since early 2020 opens May 12

By JACKIE PISANO Contributing Reporter

In January 2018, The Compassion Factory opened its doors in Brookfield, promoting community art and hoping to serving as a tipping point for creating an arts district at Eight Corners.

The Rev. Karl Sokol, the gallery’s founder and pastor of Brookfield’s Compassion United Methodist Church, said the mission of Compassion Factory was simple — “the belief that everyone can do with more art in their life.”

Two years later, Compassion Factory, 9210 Broadway Ave., confronted the COVID-19 pandemic, closing its doors, uncertain of what the future would hold.

While the gallery never shut down completely, its business model changed drastically, moving most exhibitions to outdoor, pop-up style, socially distanced affairs, along with small, private indoor showings during the winter months.

As vaccines and boosters proliferated and health mitigations eased, the folks at Compassion Factory were itching to creep back into business as usual.

Now, the gallery is ready to spring back into life, reopening its doors to the public for its first regular exhibit of the year on Thursday, May 12.

“We wanted people to feel comfortable coming back into the gallery setting,” said Ann Sokol, wife of Rev. Karl Sokol. “It’s one thing to show the artist’s work, but ideally, as a gallery, we would like people to also purchase items. If we don’t get people to come in for shows, it’s not as effective for the artist — or gallery.”

This spring’s exhibit will feature the work of Elaine Luther, a Forest Park resident who heard about the opportunity through a call for exhibits through the Chicago Artists Coalition.

Free for all visitors, the exhibit will focus on the themes of all forms of labor -domestic labor, emotional labor, invisible

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Elaine Luther, an artist from Forest Park, will be the first whose work will be on display inside Compassion Factory in Brookfield since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. The show runs through June 4. labor and shadow work.

“It’s a topic that I think everyone can connect to on some level, and I hope to get people thinking about work that’s happening in their lives — either things that they’re doing themselves or things that are being done for them that they’re maybe not thinking about too much,” Luther said.

All of the art in Luther’s show is directly printed as a photogram on objects including vintage doilies, vintage napkins, table runners and placemats and fragments made by others.

All but one piece of Luther’s artwork will be available for sale. In addition to Luther’s art installation, Compassion Factory will also feature interactive pieces for visitors to engage with.

Luther’s show runs May 12 through June 4, and includes an artist talk and reception on May 13 from 7 to 9 p.m.

Along with the spring art exhibit, also returning to Compassion Factory will be its child and adult art classes over the summer.

Art instructor Terri Angarone is look-

ing forward to teaching art courses for children, intertwining technique with social events. Examples of her engagement include focusing on Mexican cultural art with Hispanic Heritage Month in the fall, highlighting all-Black artists for Black History Month in February and all female artists for Women’s History Month in March.

“I like to host art classes that tie in art with what’s going on now with current events,” Angarone said. “I kind of push [the children] to then talk about it with their families, so there’s conversation.”

To the Sokols, it means a lot that they’re able to once again have a fully functioning arts center available for locals to not just enjoy art, but meaningful fellowship with one another.

“As a multiuse community space, I think it’s great that people are ready to gather and ready to come back,” Anne Sokol said. “I love to see this way of engaging the creativity within our community.

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BIG WEEK

May 11-18

Drive-thru chicken dinner

The Riverside Township Lions Club hosts a drive-thru chicken dinner from noon to 5 p.m. on May 15 on the grounds of the Riverside Presbyterian Church, 116 Barrypoint Road.

Tickets, which cost $13 per person, are available from any Lions Club member or by calling Andy Sitkiewicz at 708-334-6959.

Tickets are also available the day of the event. Previously held annually, the event hasn’t been held since 2019. This year’s event features prepackaged boxed dinners including chicken, coleslaw, dessert and a beverage.

Proceeds benefit local charities and organizations.

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An Evening with Michelle Zauner Riverside Public Library in partnership with Illinois Libraries Present invites you to “An Evening with Michelle Zauner,” a Zoom program on May 18 at 7 p.m.

Zauner, the indie rock star of Japanese Breakfast fame, discusses her music career and best-selling book “Crying in H Mart,” her memoir about growing up Korean American, losing her mother and forging her own identity.

Register to attend by visiting online at riversidelibrary.org/events.

And more The Frederick Law Olmsted Society and village of Riverside will hold a Landscape Workday on May 14 from 9 a.m. to noon at Harrington Park at South Delaplaine and Gage roads. Come for as long as you like. Supervised children welcome. Bring work gloves and a water bottle. All other supplies and snacks provided. Look for the public works dump truck.

Lyons Township High School hosts its annual Spring Art Show through May 15 at South Campus Room D103, 4900 S. Willow Springs Road in Western Springs. There will be a reception on May 12 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. The ■

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Riverside Arts Center hosts the photography exhibition, “Love You Bro” featuring the work of Stephanie Graham in the lobby of the Riverside Township Hall, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, through June 30. Hours are Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

North Riverside Public Library, 2400 Desplaines Ave., invites you to make an appointment to test drive fun items available to borrow during a Library of Things Open House on May 12 at 6 p.m. Kids in grades 6-12 can play the Jackbox game Survive ■

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Joseph Noderer, “Seems To Me,” 2021, oil on linen, 17x14 inches

Lux Cantorum at Sts. Peter and Paul Church

Enjoy an afternoon of sacred choral music on May 15 at 4 p.m. as Lux Cantorum Chicago presents “Comfort & Renewal” at Sts. Peter and Paul Lutheran Church, 250 Woodside Road, Riverside.

The program features the pieces “Requiem” by Gabriel Faure, an intimate reinterpretation of the Catholic Mass, affirming eternal rest for the departed and consolation for the living, and “Feel the Spirit”

by John Rutter, a cycle of seven Negro Spirituals with refreshed rhythms and jazz harmonies by the British composer and arranger.

Can be attended in person or via livestream. Proof of vaccination and masks required. Tickets are $20 and must be purchased in advance. Links at luxcantorum.org/upcoming. the Internet on May 14 at 3 p.m. Finally, seniors can dial in to Stretching and Meditation via conference call (800-747-5150, code 1453322) on May 16 at 6:30 p.m. Register for programs at northriversidelibrary.org/events-new.

Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield Library, 3541 Park Ave., presents Art Therapy for Seniors on May 13 at 11 a.m. in the Maker Studio, Social Media for Seniors on May 16 at 11 a.m. in the Meeting Room and a Girls Night Out Book Club discussion of “The Island of Sea Women” by Lisa See in the Meeting Room and via Zoom. Call 708-485-6917 or visit brookfield.evanced.info/signup to register for programs.

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A pair of art exhibitions open at Riverside Arts Center, 32 E. Quincy St., on May 15 with an artist reception for both from 3 to 6 p.m.

The Freeark Gallery hosts “The Old Same Place,” a solo show by Joseph Noderer, whose sensitively rendered paintings intuitively construct snippets of a memory, seamlessly yet ambiguously.

In the FlexSpace Gallery is “Flock,” a site-specific installation by Catherine Schwalbe, who honors her work for and with the many elders and those that serve them. Both shows continue through June 25.

Gallery hours are ThursdaySaturday from 1 to 5 p.m. Free and open to the public.

Riverside Public Library, 1 Burling Road, invites you to an All Ages Outdoor Storytime on May 13 at 10 a.m. Bring your blanket, listening ears and dancing feet and enjoy stories, songs and rhymes.

There’s also in-person all-ages Adult/Child Craft: Tissue Paper Transfer Art on May 14 at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and a Riverside Reads book discussion of “The Picture of Dorian Gray” by Oscar Wilde on May 17 at 2:30 p.m. To register for programs visit riversidelibrary.org/events.

The Brookfield Elks Lodge, 9022 31st St., hosts its Sunday bingo this month on May 15. Doors open at 1 p.m. and games start at 2 p.m. with cash payouts.

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Man critically injured in crash into golf course A 43-year-old Cicero man was hospitalized in critical condition early on May 7 after he lost control of his 2018 Kia Optima while northbound on First Avenue at 26th Street and crashed into a ComEd utility pole, through a fence and into the Riverside Golf Club property.

Charges are pending against the man, whose blood-alcohol content was reportedly .22, or nearly three times the legal limit of .08, according to police.

No other vehicle appears to have been involved in the crash, which occurred around 2 a.m. When emergency personnel arrived at the scene, they observed the Kia inside the golf club property not too far from the 1st green.

One power pole was down on the northwest corner of the intersection, with live wires on top of the vehicle. The impact of the crash also took down the power pole on the northwest corner. It reportedly fell into the street in the 2500 block of First Avenue.

Police blocked off the street for hours while ComEd worked to repair the damage and police processed the crash scene. Paramedics transported the driver to Loyola University Medical Center.

An open 12-pack of beer and a closed container of cognac were recovered from the Kia. Medical personnel drew blood samples from the driver to determine the presence of alcohol and/or drugs.

Police noted that the driver’s license had been revoked in 2018 for DUI. The vehicle remained on the golf course property until 6:30 p.m., when it was deemed safe to move the power lines, according to the police report.

Tom McHugh, general manager of Riverside Golf Club, said that while the outer fence, turf and some landscaping were damaged and the car came to rest less than 50 feet away from the putting green, it did not impact play.

“We were able to put a temporary fence around the scene to allow workers to repair any damaged utility lines.

Mail thieves spotted Riverside police responded to the U.S. Post Office, 45 E. Burlington St., on May 2 at 12:11 a.m. after someone called to report five men

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As police arrived, a black sedan sped away westbound down Burlington and Forest avenues before turning south on First Avenue where the pursuing officer lost sight of the car. A McCook officer reported seeing the vehicle traveling at high speed on First Avenue before heading southbound on I-55.

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The bike’s owner, a 51-year-old Brookfield man, called police on May 4 at about 6:10 p.m. after someone stole his unsecured bike from outside Slager’s on 47th, 9308 47th St., and was last seen riding away eastbound.

The victim’s friends tried to locate the bike while the victim waited for police to arrive.

A police officer reported seeing the suspected bike thief at about 6:35 p.m. riding a scooter in the 9100 block of Plainfield Road.

The suspect was positively identified as the thief, police reported, but the victim’s bike and trailer were located intact at about 6:40 p.m. behind an apartment building in the 4600 block of Maple Avenue. With his property returned, the victim told police he wouldn’t press charges.

The alleged thief was also given a warning against trespassing at Slager’s for the next year.

These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Riverside, North Riverside and Brookfield police departments, May 2-8, 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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Swooning over Swayze

North Riverside native pens book about late actor, pop-culture icon

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rowing up in North Riverside from the late 1980s through the early 2000s, Neal Fischer had what he would describe as none other than a quintessential, family-centric Midwestern childhood.

“I loved growing up in North Riverside; I had a very full and loving household with my brother, mom and dad, grandma and grandpa and my grandma’s brother — and we always had a dog,” he said. “I always equate it to Steven Spielberg’s movies, especially in the ’70s, when characters are always talking over each other and there’s three or four conversations going on at once.”

Throughout his youth, Fischer stayed active in school clubs and athletics, especially North Riverside Little League baseball teams and Australian rules football, introduced to Fischer by teacher Jeff Norris at Komarek School and a sport all Komarek students of that generation came to know and enjoy.

Aside from sports, Fischer also grew up a pop-culture fanatic, with dreams of working on movie sets as a director. In his free time, Fischer picked up the family’s video camera and recorded short movies at home with his younger brother or throughout the neighborhood.

“Since I was a little kid, my parents always wanted me to try anything and everything,” he said. “My mom instilled in me a love of Hollywood — a love of pop culture — and we’d watch old movies together. From a very young age, I knew I always wanted to be a director and make movies.”

Entering Riverside-Brookfield High School in 1999, the budding drummer and actor decided to shift his focus from sports to music and the arts, spending all four years playing in the school band, singing in choir and performing in plays and musicals.

“I don’t think I would have done anything creative in my life if it wasn’t for the fine arts education that I got at Riverside-Brookfield,” he said. “I just don’t think I would have had the confidence and self-belief to follow my dreams.”

Swayze, the idol In his youth, one Hollywood star in particular who always stood out as an idol for Fischer was Patrick Swayze.

Particularly, Fischer always admired that while Swayze was naturally athletic and exuded masculinity, he also tapped into his softer side by embracing his love and talent for dancing.

“The one thing I learned about Swayze was that he wanted to master every single skill that he could — he was so multi-

faceted with his talents,” he said.

Graduating from University of Iowa in 2007 with a degree in film, cinema and video studies, Fischer dedicated himself to learning about self-directing, jumping into various roles as production assistant, videographer, director and doing freelance film work throughout the country.

During his career, Fischer has produced and directed a micro-budget horror film, “Dead Girls,” and has directed TV commercials for national campaigns including a Super Bowl campaign for Cars.com which was shortlisted for awards at France’s Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.

He also helped produce the 2010 award-winning documentary, “10 Mountains 10 Years.” Narrated by Anne Hathaway and featuring music by Bruce Springsteen, the film focused on a team that set out to climb the world’s 10 tallest mountains in 10 years to raise awareness and funds for Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. Fischer locally produced portions of the film featuring his uncle receiving deep-brain stimulation treatment for Parkinson’s.

Swayze, the inspiration In 2016, Fischer and a few friends launched a podcast titled “Triviality,” a weekly, pub-style trivia show focusing on everything pop culture.

While researching pop culture books and bits of trivia for the podcast, Fischer noticed there wasn’t something he considered a “pop culture love letter” about Swayze.

“I thought, I know a lot about pop culture, I know a lot about Patrick Swayze, maybe I can prove to myself that I can write a full book — a solo endeavor — about a subject that I love,” he said. “I’ve always wanted to have a book in a bookstore that I could walk into, hold and be proud that I was able to accomplish something like that.”

Fischer hoped to write a book about Swayze but make it accessible by weaving trivia, humor and personal stories into Swayze’s biography.

While in Hollywood for business meetings, he spoke with a manager who mentioned his friendship with a book agent and told Fischer that if he ever had an idea for a book to let him know.

For Fischer, the conversion was his shot at making the Swayze book a reality. The manager told Fischer to put together a 40-page book proposal and sent to the agent friend at Chronicle Books.

While the publisher liked the idea, making the book a reality required Swayze’s widow, Lisa Niemi, to give her stamp of approval.

In 2020, Fischer heard back from Niemi and her business manager who gave him the green light. According to Fischer, Niemi was excited to see a project about Swayze that sounded different than just an ordinary biography.

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Neal Fischer was a mainstay on the RBHS stage during high school, performing in musicals like “Hello Dolly” (above) during his senior year.

‘Being Patrick Swayze’: A love letter After years of work, Fischer’s completed book, “Being Patrick Swayze: Essential Teachings from the Master of the Mullet,” was released April 26.

The book features Swayze-inspired quizzes, trivia and stories about Swayze in bite-sized lessons to inspire readers to find his own excellence their lives.

Fischer, now a LaGrange Park resident, wrote the book throughout the pandemic, with much of the writing taking place in local spots, including Gosia’s Coffee Shop in Brookfield, Blackberry Market in LaGrange, and at RB’s auditorium while his partner, Colleen Stahnke, was directing the student production of “Clue.”

“Being Patrick Swayze” is something Fischer believes will also be accessible to those not as familiar with Swayze, who died in 2019 from pancreatic cancer and is known for hit films “Dirty Dancing,” “Point Break,” “Road House,” “Ghost” and “Red Dawn.”

With illustrations from Kyle Hilton, Fischer says the book truly makes Swayze’s personality come to life on paper.

“It’s not only a book, but it’s a design piece,” he said. “I never imagined it would be so colorful and vibrant, and I think it really speaks to Swayze and his career, because that was his personality.”

Though Swayze has been gone for more than a decade, Fischer’s book continues to speak to Swayze’s lasting star power. Its release comes on the heels of ABC News’ “Superstar” series profile on Swayze earlier in April and Fox’s February celebrity dance competition, “The Real Dirty Dancing,” with eight celebrities immersing themselves in the ultimate experience from Swayze’s box-office hit.

Fischer’s book is available for purchase at chroniclebooks. com/products/being-patrick-swayze and other online and store book retailers.

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“We’re not cutting anything,” Zalas said.

“There is still three choirs next year. There is still orchestra, there is still band.”

According to school data, 370 students have signed up for music classes next year, up from 343 last year, but down from 564 in 2020-21 and 503 in 2019-20.

By BOB SKOLNIK Music supporters argue that the decline in Contributing Reporter enrollment in music classes is a result of the pandemic, because music did not lend itself Just a couple hours after hearing pleas to remote learning. from three students and four parents to re“I am extremely disappointed that this hire Riverside-Brookfield High School choir board is so unwilling to invest a little more in teacher Kayley Smetana to a full-time posithe music program to help it build back after tion District 208 Board of Education on April the huge hit it took due to COV26 voted 6-0 to offer Smetana a ID,” said Liz Buoscio, the parent part-time position paying $23,230. of RBHS choir member, who adThe 0.4 full-time-equivalent dressed the board on April 26.

(FTE) position means Smetana Buoscio’s daughter, Olivia, would teach only two classes who also addressed the board instead of the normal full-time was also disappointed by the class load of five. RBHS has three board’s action. choirs. If she sticks around, “I am really upset and I hope Smetana would teach two choir the choir program can keep classes while Matthew Loeb, progressing despite these chalwho primarily teaches orchestra lenges,” said Olivia Buoscio.

KAYLEY SMETANA classes, would likely teach one The fear among choir memchoir class. bers and others involved with This year, her first at RBHS, the music program is that Smetana will Smetana’s position was 0.9 FTE. She taught find a full-time teaching position elsewhere four classes one semester and five the other and leave RBHS. semester.

“My big hope is that the school can inAlso on April 26, the school board approved crease her workload and that she will stick recalling Loeb to a full-time position next around,” said James Baum, the RBHS band paying him $69,000. For the 2021-22 school director and the instructional coach for the year, Loeb works both at RBHS and Riverside Fine Arts Department, in an email. “The Elementary School District 96 in a job shartruth of the matter is there is no such thing ing arrangement. District 96 declined to reas a part-time high school choir director. To new that agreement for next year. do what she is expected to do, she will have Loeb came to RBHS two years ago. Since he to commit all of her heart and soul into her has more seniority than Smetana, he was ofwork and her students, but she still needs fered the full-time position. be able to sustain herDuring the public comment portion of the to make enough to self.”

April 26 school board meeting, students and Smetana did not reply to a request for parents asked the board to fund three fullcomment. time music teaching positions, However, the As a 0.4 FTE employee, Smetana would school administration recommended only 2.4 not be eligible for health insurance through FTE for music next year based on enrollment RBHS. That would change if Smetana is in those classes. bumped up to a 0.6 FTE position.

“It is driven by the student enrollment Smetana is completing her first year at number,” said Deanna Zalas, the president RBHS after teaching for four years in Riof the District 208 Board of Education. verton, Illinois. She had big shoes to fill The board approved the administration’s after former choir teacher Audrey Prince recommendation. Zalas noted that no music resigned last year to take a teaching job in classes are being eliminated.

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State rep candidates square off at forum Zalewski defends record on abortion rights, Rashid slams ties to Madigan

By BOB SKOLNIK

on Parental Notification Act, but he responded by pointing to his strong pro-choice voting record.

Illinois state Rep. Michael “My record on choice is clear Zalewski (D-Riverside) and his and it’s unequivocable, I’m proprimary opponent, Abdelnasschoice,” Zalewski said. “I super Rashid, squared off face to ported the Reproductive Health face for the first time in their Act, which says that when and primary race last week at a canif Roe is overturned, we will didates’ forum in Berwyn. The immediately have a modern candidates made brief opening medical act in place so that they statements and then answered will be able to access reproducquestions for about 30 minutes. tive health.”

The forum, which featured Rashid also attacked Zalewsopening statements followed ki for being a product of what by a roughly 30-minute Q&A, was held just three days after a he called a corrupt political madraft U.S. Supreme Court opinchine and tried to tie Zalewski ion was leaked indicating that a to former Illinois Speaker of majority of justices were ready the House Michael Madigan, to overturn the Roe vs. Wade who is now facing federal cordecision that established a conruption charges. stitutional right to an abortion.

Rashid noted Zalewski got Rashid, who is making his MICHAEL ZALEWSKI his start in politics by being third run for public office, atappointed by ward committeetacked Zalewski for voting last man, including his father Miyear against repealing the Pachael Zalewski, the former alrental Notification of Abortion derman from the 23rd Ward in Act, which required that girls Chicago, and Madigan, to be the under 18 to notify their parents in most Democratic candidate for state rep in 2008 cases before getting an abortion. after then-state Rep. Robert Molaro pulled “You have a choice between someone out the race after the primary. who voted to take away the right of a “You were appointed by your father and young women who was raped from getting Speaker Madigan, you were appointed to an abortion without first notifying her par- the Revenue Committee by Speaker Madient or someone who will always protect a gan, you got tons of money from Speaker woman’s right to choose,” Rashid said.

Madigan directly,” Rashid said. “At the Zalewski did not defend his vote last year very end when many of your colleagues Contributing Reporter

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were deserting Speaker MadiZalewski defended his votgan, when it was clear the diing record, saying the recently rection things were going, you passed Climate and Equitable stood by him.”

Jobs Act (CEJA) will reduce Rashid said that it is time for electric bills by approximately new leadership. He also tied Za$19 a month this summer. lewski to former Congressman “CEJA is a revolutionary cliDan Lipinski, who like Zalewsmate bill and it was not writki, grew up in the 23rd Ward. ten by the utility companies,” “There couldn’t be a starkZalewski said. “It was written er contrast in this election,” by my colleagues and it was Rashid said. “You have a choice, written by the Citizens Utility voters have a choice between Board and it was written by the someone who is a protégé of attorney general’s office and the Mike Madigan, Dan Lipinthe green community and is the ski and the corrupt Madigan most progressive climate legismachine and someone who’s lation in a generation.” fought the Madigan machine.”

Zalewski, who is chairman Zalewski pointed out that of the Illinois House Revenue when Rashid ran for county and Finance Committee, touted board in 2018, ultimately losing his role in passing a budget this to Republican Sean Morrison, year that has led to credit ratRashid accepted a contribution ing upgrades for Illinois. from the Illinois Democratic “The choice here is, quite Party, which was then confrankly, between a record and trolled by Madigan. a promise,” Zalewski said. “I’m Rashid mentioned that Za- ABDELNASSER RASHID a solid record in times of high lewski’s father, who he didn’t instability.” name, is one of those menBoth campaigns have betioned in the charges against gun rolling out endorsements.

Madigan as getting a contract Rashid was endorsed last week by Conwith ComEd for little or no work. Rashid gresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-9th Disdescribed Zalewski’s father as a ghost pay- trict) and former Congressman Luis Gutiroller for ComEd. errez.

Zalewski responded by saying that he Zalewski is not endorsed by Planned Parwill not criticize his father. enthood or Personal PAC, which advocate “You’re never going to get me to say a for abortion rights. But last week he ancross word about my dad,” Zalewski said. nounced that he has been endorsed by 31 “I love him dearly. I’ve known the man my female Democratic state representatives, entire life.” including some notable progressives. He Zalewski described how his father rose also has been endorsed by three political from humble beginnings. action committees affiliated with gun con“I’m the son of a garbageman,” Zalewski trol groups. Last weekend members of the said. “My dad was on the back of a garbage fire fighters union knocked on doors for truck. He worked his way up.”

Zalewski.

Zalewski said that his own personal inUnions are also providing Zalewski with tegrity has not been questioned. money. On April 20 the political action “I’m an honest person,” Zalewski said. committee of the Laborers Union donated “I’m a trustworthy person. I’ve conducted $59,900 to the Riverside Township Demomyself admirably.” crats, who are led by Zalewski. On May 2 Rashid charged that early in his career the political fund of Plumbers Union Local Zalewski lobbied on behalf of utility com- 130 donated $2,500 to Zalewski’s campaign. panies and said that, as a state representa- On the same day, the Realtor Political Active, Zalewski has voted in favor of legisla- tion Committee contributed $35,000 to Zation allowing utilities to raise their rates. lewski’s campaign.

“When many of your colleagues were deserting Speaker Madigan ... you stood by him.”

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Chicago man charged in deadly First Avenue crash

Driver, reportedly drunk, spun out at 73 mph, crossed center line

is nearly two times the legal limit of .08 and that he also tested positive for THC. He reportedly has never been issued an Illinois driver’s license. His driver’s license from an unspecified state was revoked after being convicted in 2020 for possession of a stolen motor vehicle.

By BOB UPHUES According to Illinois Department of CorEditor rections records, Duran was sentenced to A Cook County prosecutor told a judge three years in prison for that offense and last week that Luis Duran, 24, was drunk was paroled on March 14 immediately afwhen he lost control of the Chevy Malibu ter being sentenced for having served that time. He previously was conhe was driving at high speed, victed of theft and of a drug spinning twice across the cenpossession offense. ter line of First Avenue near Riverside police charged DuWaubansee Road in Riverside ran with aggravated driving before striking another vehicle under the influence of alcohol and killing his front seat pasand drugs causing death, recksenger, 23-year-old Samantha less homicide, reckless driving, Nieves, of Summit. driving on a revoked license, The Malibu’s onboard computspeeding more than 35 mph er reportedly revealed Duran, a over the limit and other traffic Chicago resident, was driving offenses.

LUIS DURAN at 73 mph in the three seconds The aggravated DUI/death prior to the crash on April 30 charge is a Class 2 felony, which just before 8 p.m. The speed limit along that carries a prison sentence of between three stretch of First Avenue is 35 mph. and 14 years, if convicted. Reckless homiNieves was the front seat passenger in cide is a Class 3 felony, punishable for bethe Malibu and she had to be extricated tween two and five years in prison, if confrom the vehicle by firefighters who cut off victed. the top of the car to reach her. She had susDuran remains in custody at Cook Countained severe trauma to the head and was ty Jail with his bond set at $250,000. He is pronounced dead at the scene, the prosecu- due back in court on May 20. tor told the judge at a May 5 bond hearing After the Malibu spun out across the at the Maybrook courthouse. center line, it was struck by a southbound The prosecutor also revealed that Du- GMC Acadia. After the crash, Duran reran’s blood-alcohol content was .148, which portedly got out of the Malibu and at first claimed he was the passenger.

Duran reportedly told police he had had two shots of cognac and a beer prior to driving. Police also reported recovering an open 40-ounce bottle of malt liquor from the back seat of the Malibu.

The driver of the Acadia and the passenger in that SUV reportedly sustained minor injuries. Duran was transported to Loyola University Medical Center for treatment, where medical personnel collected blood samples to test for the presence of alcohol and drugs.

Riverside police charged Duran after he was discharged from the hospital into their custody.

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FOUNDATION

Formulating strategy from page 1 commissioner, said the organization received its 501c3 status in March.

“Our mission really supports the parks and rec department, and we do that by raising supplemental funding to use primarily for the elimination of fees to support families who need financial assistance,” Narimatsu told village trustees during a presentation at the April 25 village board meeting.

In the past the Brookfield Department of Parks and Recreation has had limited capacity to aid those needing financial assistance to help defray the cost of programming. Funds are especially needed for the before- and after-school STARS program and summer camps where tuition costs can be a barrier.

The Brookfield Oddfellows Lodge typically has donated between $500 and $1,000 for recreation program “scholarships,” but the need far outstrips that amount, according to recreation Director Stevie Ferrari.

“STARS and summer camps are the two working with nonprofits; Beth Dannon, primary programs where tuition can im- whose background is in marketing, event pact families,” Ferrari said in a phone in- planning and human resources; and Nataterview. “The bottom line is this will help lie Laczek who background encompasses business law and fundraisus serve more families, creing. She is presently associate equity and expand our ate director for foundation reach. This effort is near and corporate relations at and dear to my heart.” the University of Chicago.

Narimatsu took time on Whitehead told the LandApril 26 to introduce the mark that early on the decifoundation’s full board of sion was made to focus all directors. Kyle Whitehead, of the nonprofits efforts on who is a fellow recreation assisting those in financial commissioner and also a need participate in programfounding member of the ming rather than raise funds nonprofit, serves as the orfor things like capital projganization’s secretary. He ects. works in the nonprofit sec“It’s a big part of our pitch tor.

STEVIE FERRARI to potential donors and sponAnother founding memBrookfield recreation director sors,” Whitehead said. “We ber and the organization’s tell them, we can put your treasurer is Paul Cozza, money to work right away. whose long career in acFor our first few initial docounting has included servnors, that has resonated.” ing for decades on the board Compared to the $500 to $1,000 annually of the nonprofit Crisis Line of Will Counthe recreation department received in the ty. Cozza is Ferrari’s father.

Also on the foundation’s board are past from the Oddfellows, in just a month Brookfield residents Alisha Garcia Flores, or so since being certified as a 501c3, the who also has a good deal of experience Brookfield Parks & Recreation Foundation

“The bottom line is this will help us serve more families, create equity and expand our reach.”

has raised more than $5,000 through individual and corporate matching.

With registration for summer camps happening now, that money could be used immediately to help families in financial need.

The recreation department serves not only village residents but people from outside of Brookfield, particularly in its STARS program. That program serves children in both Brookfield-LaGrange Park 95, where the 2021 Illinois School Report Card indicates about 16 percent of families are classified as low-income, and Lyons-Brookfield School District 103, where 75.6 percent of families are classified as low-income.

“Those numbers really floored me,” Whitehead said. “It’s difficult to see those numbers and how many families are struggling. The STARS program, in particular, reaches beyond the borders of Brookfield.”

The foundation’s board is now in the process of refining their fundraising strategies and formulating ways to raise awareness to maximize its impact.

In the meantime, anyone who would like to connect with the foundation to find out how to donate can email brookfieldparksfdn@gmail.com.

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Opinion KOSEY CORNER

THE LANDMARK VIEW

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Petty politics

olitics in North Riverside can really be something. In our decades of experience covering political campaigns in municipalities around the western suburbs, never have we seen defamation lawsuits filed by candidates against other candidates, or political opponents, by political surrogates against their opposite numbers, or by village vendors against political campaigns.

In two of the last three North Riverside mayoral elections we’ve seen all three. Just what is it about North Riverside politics that causes this to keep happening?

Part of it, we think, is the result of the decline of party politics after Richard Scheck’s retirement after 20 years as mayor in 2009. He set an expectation that somehow individual politicians can solve individual resident complaints rather than establishing the village board as a policy-setting body and empowering staff to implement those policies through even application and an eye to the community as a whole.

It has resulted in some local politicians seeking to be that kind of leader, even when they are incapable of it, and also incapable of thinking strategically about municipal policy, its costs, and how to fund those initiatives.

It’s easier to make someone happy by personally taking up their gripe than addressing the root cause of the problem by having staff look into it and make a recommendation. It also far too often treats residents like children, promising municipal services without any financial sacrifice, as if public safety, municipal management and public works improvements are funded through a magic revenue stream.

Post-COVID? We know that everyone would like to put COVID-19 in the rearview mirror after two years of restrictions, masks and lost moments. As more and more people opt for vaccines and boosters, certainly the impact of COVID-19 has diminished, with hospitalization and death rates, fortunately, lagging behind increasing case numbers.

The number of new cases locally pretty much mirrors what’s happening statewide, where we’ve gone from pretty munch universal low transmission to “medium” transmission and case rates that look more like early February as the omicron surge started easing.

The new omicron BA.2 variant appears to be driving the new case spikes. In Brookfield, for the week-long period ending May 9, there were 95 new cases of COVID-19 — likely an undercount as people test at home and don’t report experiencing mild symptoms. In Riverside, the weekly case count was 69 and in North Riverside it was 33, again numbers not seen locally since the beginning of February.

Good news from the Illinois Department of Public Health is that the seven-day rolling daily number of COVID deaths statewide remains very low. As of May 9 — the second day running in which no COVID deaths were recorded in the state — the rolling daily average stood at seven. That remains among the lowest daily death rates in Illinois throughout the pandemic.

For us, that’s a sign vaccines have really made a difference. Let’s all continue to do our parts to keep this thing under control.

Sure signs of spring popping up all over

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ood news, Polar Bear is open! Located at 7901 W. Cermak Road in North Riverside, Polar Bear has been serving delicious frozen treats since 1948 and they are in full gear for the 2022 season.

There was nothing better than a cone or a shake to satisfy those hot summer day cravings. It’s a small place, but it has a wide variety of eats to choose from on their extensive menu. Something not available everywhere -- but it is at Polar Bear -- is a funnel cake, that carnival delight that sticks to your fingers.

Over the many years, local teens had as their summer job filling orders at Polar Bear.

That also brought in customers who wanted to see the “cute” guy or girl working at the stand. Wouldn’t be surprised if many a summer romance happened over a twist cone.

Winner, winner … The Riverside Township

Lions Club will have their annual chicken dinner this Sunday, May 15 from noon to 5 p.m. The format will be a little different this year in that it will be a drive-thru pickup at the Riverside Presbyterian Church, 116 Barrypoint in Riverside. Tickets are available for $13 from any Lions Club member or purchased at the event.

This event is the club’s only fundraiser, which benefits local and Lions Club philanthropic causes. Due to COVID-19, the Lions Club had to minimize the event, but still wanted to continue their social and philanthropic work within the area.

The Lions Club meets the second Tuesday of each month at 5:45 p.m. at Connie’s Restaurant, 3271 Harlem, Ave. in Berwyn, for a dinner meeting which includes a program as well as the regular business meeting. Guests are always welcome.

Did you hear? Riverside’s Person of the Year is Connie Guardi! More information coming at a later date.

LETTERS

ment that adds administrative expense and is redundant considering the qualified business management professionals in our school districts.

The history of financial malfeasance associated with the office in multiple townships bears out this finding. Member school districts of the LTTO have lost millions of dollars in fraud by a previous treasurer and in lawsuits pursued by the LTTO trustees against a member district.

Legislation allowing school districts to withdraw from the LTTO was sponsored by Rep. Durkin and blocked by state Sen. Landek. Only Lyons Township High School District 204 has been allowed to withdraw. One must ask, if the LTTO is so valuable, why do member districts want to leave it?

Going forward we urge Gov. Pritzker to veto HB4173 and to encourage the Illinois legislature to seek opportunities to streamline Illinois government in other ways.

JOANNE KOSEY

Expanding TTO board represents failure The League of Women Voters of the LaGrange Area feels that HB 4173, a bill that adds board members to the Lyons Township School Treasurer Office (LTTO), is a failure for Illinois.

Democrats and Republicans missed the opportunity to work together to eliminate an outdated government agency and instead just expanded its board.

The Lyons Township School Treasurers Office (LTTO) is an agency that exists only in suburban Cook County. It was instituted early in our state’s history to manage and invest education tax dollars for the member school districts, but in 1962, the agency was deemed unnecessary in the rest of Illinois and eliminated.

The LTTO is an unnecessary layer of govern-

Janice Miller, co-president Lara Taylor, co-president

League of Women Voters of the LaGrange Area

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OBITUARIES

Francis J. Gay, 93 Retired sheet metal worker Francis J. “Frank” Gay, 93, of LaGrange Park, died May 4, 2022 at home.

Mr. Gay was born in Oak Park on July 18, 1938. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a longtime member of the Broadview/Hillside American Legion Post #626.

He worked as a union sheet metal worker prior to retirement. Mr. Gay’s greatest joy was being surrounded by his children and grandchildren for any celebration. He enjoyed many rounds of Ship, Captain and Crew with them in addition to his monthly games with his fellow legionnaires. A fan of the Indy 500, he inspired three more generations of race fans.

He was the husband of the late Kathryne “Kay” (nee Leufgen); the father of the late Mary Jane (Roger) Leisten, James (Susan) Gay, Donald (Anna) Gay and Robert (Ann) Gay; the papa of Michelle Leisten, Kari (Rich) Bauerlein, Amy (John) Moore, Jamie (Brandon) Strauss, James (Shannon) Keating, Jackie (Matt) Boskovich, John Keating,

LETTERS

Thanks for making Run for 102 a success I want to thank everyone involved in making the annual Run for 102 a huge success.

This was the first year it was hosted by Congress Park Elementary. It is a long list, including the Brookfield Police Department, the Brookfield Public Works Department, staff from District 102, our sponsors, parents and volunteers from across the district and especially our Run for 102 Committee.

Many families -- ours included -- moved to Brookfield and to the Congress Park neighborhood specifically because we saw a place where our children could thrive. Run for 102 is the kind of event which justifies our decision. Our family has only been here for three years -- and not quite the most normal three years! -- but in this time we have seen so much of what we had hoped for.

If you haven’t volunteered in the commu-

Kara Keating, Kevin Gay, Natalie Gay, Michael Gay, Ryan Gay, Brandon Gay and Adam Gay; the great-papa of Evan and Mila Bauerlein, Owen Moore, Max and Axel Strauss, Calum and Ada Keating, Zoey, Hailey and Penelope Boskovich; the brother of Marianne (late Raymond) Billings; the brother-in-law to Mary Ann (Karl) Knorps, those departed in the Leufgen family and an uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Visitation is Wednesday, May 11 from 9 a.m. until time of prayers at 11 a.m. at Johnson-Nosek Funeral Home, 3847 Prairie Ave., Brookfield. Interment is at Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

Memorials are appreciated to the Broadview/Hillside American Legion Post #626, 4941 Butterfield Road, Hillside, 60162.

Online condolences, memories and photographs may be shared at JohnsonNosek.com.

Eileen M. Kelly, 59 Worked in theater, real estate Eileen Margaret Kelly, 59, of Riverside, died unexpectedly on April 21, 2022 at her home.

She was born May 9, 1962 in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the daughter of Joyce Marie (nee Troxler) Kelly and Robert Leo Kelly Sr. She nity lately -- for a school or library or church or youth sports or anything else -- come on out! All of these worthwhile activities are always looking to involve people. A lot of us are super busy and can definitely feel worn down from these hectic times. Being a vital part of an inclusive, welcoming community is a huge part of what makes it all worth it.

Phil Huckelberry, president Congress Park School PTO Brookfield

We must fight for reproductive justice The impending Supreme Court decision that will overturn Roe v. Wade isn’t a surprise. Centrist and right-wing Republicans have spent decades and billions of dollars actively working to subjugate women through forced-birth measures.

The extremist Republican Supreme Court is acting with complete disregard for the majority of the U.S. population who support safe, legal abortion access. Gallup polls in May 2021 show Americans’ support for abortion in

lived with her parents and five brothers and sisters in Idaho, New York, Minnesota, Alabama and Pennsylvania before attending high school in Lisle.

Ms. Kelly spent a formative academic year as an exchange student in South Africa before graduating in the class of 1980.

She attended the University of Illinois and subsequently moved to Washington, D.C., where she worked in theater, first as an intern and later as a manager of local programs at the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts.

She was the company manager for the touring musical “Satchmo: America’s Musical Legend,” in 1986-87. Ms. Kelly moved to Chicago in 1989 where she met Edward G. Torrez. They were married in 1993 and settled in Riverside.

Ms. Kelly worked at Everen Capital Corporation for many years before she turned her interest in architecture and design into a successful tenure as a local realtor, which culminated at @properties in Oak Park.

She and Mr. Torrez divorced in 2003 at which point she lived in Berwyn for several years before moving back to Riverside. Eileen was dedicated to her community, her canine friends, and her loving family Ms. Kelly is survived by her siblings Robert Leo, Michael James, Joyce Marie, Consuelo (Connie) Anne and Peter John, all or most cases at 80 percent. A CNN/SSR poll from January 2022 reports that 69 percent of Americans do not want Roe overturned.

Without Roe v. Wade, 26 states are certain or likely to ban abortion, with many bans triggered as soon as Roe falls. Denying reproductive healthcare will put millions of pregnant people at risk, particularly low-income, rural residents and people of color. This opinion relegates people who can get pregnant to second-class citizenship, unable to decide how they want to live their lives.

It’s a heavy blow that we feel individually and collectively. It’s compounded by the fact that the rationale used in the decision – that any right not explicitly outlined in the U.S. Constitution must be deeply rooted in American history and tradition – threatens to roll back other rights most Americans support. With this rationale the right to privacy, equality and protections for people of color, marriage equality, and access to contraception are also at risk.

We must remember that abortion is still legal today, but that right is fragile and we should do what we can to fight for that right. We need to keep Illinois a safe haven for women seeking access to vital reproductive healthcare.

Here are specific ways we can act today:

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as well as her beloved nieces and nephews Scott, Kristi, Maeve, Erin, Kelly, Axel, Liam and Declan.

Those who wish to remember Eileen by way of a memorial, may make donations to your local arts programs, mental health agency and animal shelters.

A memorial service will be held June 11 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 7750 Cermak Road, Forest Park.

Dennis E. Wood, 72 Iron worker Dennis Edward Wood, 72, of Brookfield, died May 2, 2022.

Mr. Wood served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and was employed as an iron worker.

He was the husband of Diane M. Wood (nee Solti); the son of the late Charles Patrick Wood; the brother of Gary (Conny) Wood; and the uncle of Markus Wood.

Committal Service and military honors were held on May 6 at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood.

Hitzeman Funeral Home, Brookfield, handled arrangements.

Send sympathy cards to Hitzeman Funeral Home, 9445 31st St., Brookfield, 60513, c/o the Dennis Wood family.

■ Contact your state representatives and state senators today and tell them to pass a law to protect Illinois clinicians who provide abortion services to people from other states, like the one Connecticut passed and signed into law this week. Illinois must remain a safe haven for care, especially since we are surrounded by restricted Midwestern states.

■ Participate in the Chicago “Bans Off Our Bodies Rally” Saturday, May 14.

■ Donate to provider organizations and regional abortion funds listed here.

■ Keep an eye on the Illinois Supreme Court race. There are three open seats and Republicans have an eye on a conservative takeover. If they succeed, the court can strike down all the strong protections enacted to keep abortion rights strong in Illinois.

Individually and together, we must fight for reproductive justice, the individual right to choose when to have a family, and we must protect women from a minority of conservative lawmakers and judges ignoring the will of most Americans. We must act, and fight to keep the equity our country stands for.

Lisa Janunas, Lindsay Morrison, Josie Polanek, Kendra Curry-Khanna Co-leaders of Indivisible West Suburban Action League

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Sports

Seniors power success for LTHS girls soccer Lions are 16-1 as IHSA state playoffs loom nextweek

By BILL STONE Contributing Reporter

Lyons Township High School seniors Rielly Chesna, Izzy Lee and Eleanor Musgrove have been soccer teammates since fourth grade with the Lyons Township Soccer Club.

“I’ve just known them for so long. They’re kind of like sisters now,” Musgrove said.

Before the trio separates to play NCAA Division I women’s soccer, they hope to contribute to the Lions’ first state championship.

LTHS (16-1) is the No. 1 seed in the IHSA Class 3A Glenbard West Sectional. Last season, the Lions lost to O’Fallon 1-0 in the state final. Their 2022 playoff run starts May 18.

“We definitely want to win. I don’t think anybody likes taking a second place when we went that far,” Lee said. “It just motivates us to take that next step further and bring it home.”

Before their 2-0 home victory over Lincoln-Way East on May 7, the Lions honored their 18 seniors as part of their annual Pink Out Game, which raised funds for the Karen Dove Cabral Foundation.

Without COVID-19 restrictions, the players have resumed team-bonding activities.

They also support other LTHS spring sports

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Lyons Township High School seniors (from left) Eleanor Musgrove (Air Force), Izzy Lee (Illinois) and Rielly Chesna (Long Island) will play NCAA Division I women’s soccer next season. as a group.

“We all know each other in our soccer element, but now outside of soccer. The friendships just grow, which makes it easier to play with each other,” Chesna said. “At the start of the season, I was kind of scared the vibe’s not going to be the same. I think I’m having more fun this season and I know that we’ll go far.”

The 6-foot Lee (Illinois) is among the state’s top goalies and part of a strong defense with 13 shutouts and five goals allowed.

Musgrove (Air Force) is an offensive central midfielder with a team-high six assists

and co-best nine goals with Caroline Mortonson.

Chesna (Long Island), among the Lions’ most versatile players (3 goals, 3 assists), recently moved from forward to outside defender to use her speed against opponents’ top forwards.

“You can just tell on and off the field how much they like playing with and being around each other,” LTHS coach Bill Lanspeary said.

“We have players that come to us from many different clubs and they’re from some different age groups, but they all come together re-

ally nicely for us.”

There’s six other varsity seniors in Maggie Brejcha, Brigid Dunne, Kate Fulscher, Ava Pike, Bella Schierl and Sara Schierl in addition to six juniors, four sophomores and freshman Mortonson.

Musgrove is the fourth-generation military member in her family. She will pursue space operations, economics and management and the hiking and outdoor opportunities of Colorado Springs, Colorado.

“I was always interested in a military academy but I also love being outdoors,” Musgrove said.

Lee continues her family’s Illinois tradition. She liked the soccer and prestigious systems and design engineering programs.

“My whole family has gone there, so I’ve been there a lot,” Lee said.

Chesna wanted “new challenges” outside of this area and will study business.

“What’s nice about Long Island is it’s really close to the city, so I’ll be able to go hang out with my team in New York City as well,” Chesna said.

Have things changed over the years? One occurred during the lost 2020 COVID season.

Lee finally grew the expected 5 to 6 inches based on her parents’ height.

“I was actually shorter than them for a long time,” Lee said. “I kind of retained the skills that I had when I was smaller around the goal but then you add height and I can cover some of the higher balls. It just adds to my game, I think.”

Veteran battery rock solid for streaking LTHS softball Lions are 11-1 with Meyer, Hanafin in command

By BILL STONE Contributing Reporter

Lyons Township High School junior catcher Tess Meyer may have started out as a pitcher, but she easily prefers putting on the catching gear.

“Catching seemed so much more fun,” Meyer said. “I grew up with three older

brothers so I loved being dirty. When I was in the dirt, blocking balls, oh my God, I loved it.

It’s my favorite thing, framing and blocking.”

The third-year starter continues shining for the Lions in many ways. In West Suburban Conference Silver action May 4, Meyer was 2 for 3 with a home run and four runs batted in as the Lions won 21-6 at Glenbard West in five innings.

Makenna Kotor (double, 4 RBIs) and Analie Tumminaro (2 RBIs) had three-hit games for the Lions (11-1, 4-1 in WSC Silver).

Emily Joseph (2 RBIs), winning pitcher Lily Hanafin and Peyton O’Flaherty had two hits

each.

Meyer (.361, 2 HR, 13 RBIs) joins Kotor (.467, 15 RBIs), Joseph (.439, 4 HR, 15 RBIs) and Ava Paganis (.351, 2 HR, 13 RBIs) among the offensive leaders.

“Mentally I think I’m a lot more confident [as a junior],” Meyer said. “Probably on the field, communication is the most important part. When I was first on the team, I was nervous about that but I few so much with being able to use my voice.”

Meyer credits LTHS coach Nicole Paluch with helping the transition to varsity catching. With Hanafin a fourth-year varsity

starter, it’s given the Lions a veteran battery.

“I know completely how she’s feeling. We have a bond,” Meyer said. “I know when she needs a break or I need to talk to her, calm her down. It’s a really strong connection.”

“She’s literally a brick wall,” Paluch said of Meyer. “Her arm. We know she has a good chance of throwing (runners) out. We all know Lily throws a great drop ball. It’s a huge, huge difference having a catcher like that to block that pitch. [They] have kind of build that confidence and relationship together.”

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RBHS boys lacrosse enjoys first full varsity season Wins are scarce, but program continues to grow

By BILL STONE Contributing Reporter

Senior Andrew Kosiak just started club lacrosse in eighth grade when he found out that Riverside-Brookfield High School was starting a boys club team upon his entering high school.

The new program quickly made its mark.

“I feel like one of our greatest moments, freshman year. We went into double overtime with Hinsdale Central [junior varsity],” Kosiak said. “It really felt like we were all together. We still lost but it was still one of the best games we ever played for sure.

We played our hearts out.”

This season, the Bulldogs are playing a full varsity schedule and competing in the IHSA postseason for the first time.

Their varsity and JV levels have a combined 39 players. Previously, there was one level that played JV opponents or the varsity of smaller programs.

“It’s certainly been a bigger change to varsity. It opens your eyes,” RBHS senior Wyatt Dosek said. “We’ve got to bring more

ANDREW KOSIAK

WYATT DOSEK

energy to the field, clean up our passing.

We can’t make those little mistakes because they’re going to take advantage of that.”

The Bulldogs (3-10) have beaten Immaculate Conception, Taft and, the latest, Northside Prep on Senior Night on April 25. They have two one-goal losses.

“Maybe the record doesn’t reflect it, but the kids out there are absolute competitors,” said first-year RBHS coach Joe Urbanski. “No matter if it’s a team that has 4,000 (students) versus our 1,600 and an experienced lacrosse program, they don’t

flinch.”

Eight of the 13 seniors are four-year members -- team captains Dosek, Kosiak, Matt Laube, Anthony Perry and Gabe Vazquez along with Brian Gorski, Benjamin Mooney and Jesus Nevarez.

The seniors hope their lasting legacy is the camaraderie they’ve developed. It’s among the reasons Urbanski has the varsity and JV practice together.

“I really just hope everyone keeps that sense of family we have,” Kosiak said.

“Our team isn’t just on the field. It’s off the field.”

The 2019 seniors set the tone. Dosek had played club lacrosse since grade school in Western Springs and then with Tru Lacrosse. Kosiak is among several Bulldogs who played club with the Berwyn Bombers.

The 2019 team was a respectable 7-7 but with only 13 or 14 players. Boys lacrosse teams field 10 players.

“Getting breaks, you just never got those. It was always running,” Kosiak recalled. “I was a starter mostly because we

didn’t have enough people. I really love this sport so I would just practice all of the time and I got way better. It feels good to be a trailblazer.”

Like other sports, it’s meant sacrifices such as 5:30 a.m. practices. Unlike other sports, it’s meant advertising to bolster the roster.

“We got the word out. We brought people in and said if you like playing football, you’re probably going to enjoy this,” Dosek said. “Not the easiest thing. I would try to get my friends out and they’d try to get another person out.”

Junior Drew Swiatek joined as a freshman with no lacrosse experience. He was encouraged by older brother and fellow football player Luke, a 2021 graduate who played with that first team.

“It was good because it was a new program and new to me, too. And a lot of the other guys never played before so we’re all in the same spot,” Swiatek said. “I didn’t realize it was going to be as fun as it was and it’s good exercise, gets you active. I really like it now.”

Murphy notches 4th no-hitter in rain-shortened contest RBHS senior still has not allowed an earned run all season

By BILL STONE

back was soaking wet. I didn’t throw any off-speed pitches.

I just stayed with my fastball. It’s just playing Midwest baseball.”

Murphy (6-0, 0.00 ERA, 0.133 WHIP) still Leave it to Mother Nature to temporarily stuck out seven with no walks and one hit sidetrack Riverside-Brookfield High School batter. senior Owen Murphy on the pitching mound.

The offense once again came up big with a Horrible weather resulted in the Bulldogs’ nine-run third. Cooper Marrs hit a three-run night game at Triton against Ridgewood on double for a 5-0 lead and Connor Chapulis May 3 being suspended with two outs in the had two singles and scored twice in the inbottom of the fourth inning with RBHS ahead ning.

9-0 as the continuous hard drizzle was angled Was this the worst pitching weather Murtoward the right-field line by heavy winds. phy recalled?

RBHS coach Dallas Till said Ridgewood has “Probably. Just because I couldn’t grip and chosen not to resume the game, resulting in throw my off-speed stuff,” Murphy said. “We Murphy’s fourth no-hitter. It also was the 18th OWEN MURPHY were playing at Morton (2-1 loss on March straight victory for the Bulldogs (20-3) before 25) and it was hailing sideways but I could Monday’s 7-6 loss to St. Francis behind a fourfeel (the ball) because it wasn’t wet. It was just hail. It was run seventh.

“It’s brutal. It was pretty hard to grip the ball,” Murphy sticking to my ear and hit me in the face but I could throw said in the Triton dugout afterwards. “Every ball I’d get the ball so it didn’t matter.”

Contributing Reporter

RBHS girls soccer The Bulldogs (10-8-2, 7-1 in Metro Suburban Conference) made it four straight victories and 10 shutouts this season by beating Hinsdale South 1-0 on May 6, St. Edward 7-0 on May 5 and Rosary 3-2 on May 2.

In its last 11 outings, RBHS is 8-2-1 with seven shutouts.

RBHS boys volleyball The Bulldogs (11-16, 3-2 in MSC) ended their losing streak by sweeping Elmwood Park 25-14, 25-15 on May 3.

Stephen Berger (three), Kenny Fedorski (two) and Iggy Bielobradek combined for six aces, the Bulldogs’ singlematch best since April 9.

Sebastian Ciszewski had six kills, Danyil Konstantynenko three and Thomas Dixon, Bielobradek and Michael Burns two each. Nate Padilla (6 assists) and Landon Harazin (5 assists) combined for 11 assists. Ricardo Ulloa and Fedorski had five and four digs, respectively.

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Growing Community Media

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BY PHONE: (708) 613-3333 | BY FAX: (708) 467-9066 BY E-MAIL: EMAIL@GROWINGCOMMUNITYMEDIA.ORG HOURS: 9:00 A.M.– 5:00 P.M. MON–FRI

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HELP WANTED • NETWORK SPECIALIST Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class.

Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

DEFINITION To perform various network/system administration, computer support, and operational activities for the Village including computer system setup, configuration, and testing.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Reports directly to the Information Technology Services Director.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: Essential and other important duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Essential duties and responsibilities 1. Ensure that best in class customer service is provided to both internal and external customers and also embrace, support, and promote the Village’s core values, beliefs and culture.

2. Configure, test, and deploy network systems, such as, firewalls, routers, switches, wireless equipment, network servers and storage arrays.

3. Configure, test, and deploy system servers, such as, file, print, Internet, e-mail, database, and application servers.

4. Configure, test, and monitor server and end-user systems for security, such as, user accounts, login scripts, file access privileges, and group policy management.

5. Configure, test, and deploy end-user systems, such as, workstations, laptops, mobile devices, printers, and software.

6. Test, configure, deploy, and support security systems, such as, facility access system, video & audio system.

7. Monitor and auditing of networks, systems, and user activities to ensure security and efficiency of systems. Create scripts and reports of detail activities for regular review.

8. Perform and participate in disaster recovery activities, such as, backup procedures, data recovery, and system recovery planning.

9. Assist end-users with computer problems or queries. Troubleshoot systems as needed and meet with users to analyze specific system needs.

10. Ensure the uniformity, reliability and security of system resources including network, hardware,

software and other forms of systems and data.

11. Prepare, create and update user/technical procedure documentations and provide computer training.

12. Assemble, test, and install network, telecommunication and data equipment and cabling.

13. Participate in research and recommendation of technology solutions.

Other important responsibilities and duties 1. Train users in the area of existing, new or modified computer systems and procedures.

2. Participate in the preparation of various activity reports.

3. Travel and support remote facilities and partner agencies.

4. Operate, administer and manage the Village and Public Safety computer systems, including E-911 center, in-vehicle computer systems.

5. Prepare clear and logical reports and program documentation of procedures, processes, and configurations.

6. Complete projects on a timely and efficient manner.

7. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

8. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

9. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Principals and procedures of computer systems, such as, data communication, hierarchical structure, backups, testing and critical analysis.

Hardware and software configuration of. computers, servers and mobile devices, including computing environment of Windows Server and Desktop OS and applications, Unix/Linux OS, VMware, iOS/Android.

Network protocols, security, configuration and administration, including firewalls, routers, switches and wireless technology.

Cabling and wiring, including CAT5/6, fiber network, telephone, serial communication, termination, and punch-down.

Telecommunications theory and technology, including VoiP, serial communication, wireless protocols, PBX, analog, fax, voicemail and auto-attendant.

Principles and methods of computer programming, coding and testing, including power shell, command scripting, macros, and

VB scripts.

Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.

Technical writing, office productivity tools and database packages.

Ability to: Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following: - Walking, standing or sitting for extended periods of time - Operating assigned equipment - Lift 50 pounds of equipment, supplies, and materials without assistance - Working in and around computer equipped vehicles Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for: - Making observations - Communicating with others - Reading and writing - Operating assigned equipment and vehicles Maintain mental capacity allowing for effective interaction and communication with others.

Maintain reasonable and predictable attendance.

Work overtime as operations require.

Experience and Training Guidelines Experience: Three years of network/system administration in the public or private sector, maintaining a minimum of 75 Client Workstation computers. AND Training: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in computer science or a related field. Certifications in Microsoft Server Administration, Networking, Applications and Cisco Networking.

Possession of a valid Illinois Driver License is required at the time of appointment.

Vaccination against COVID-19 strongly preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS Work in a computer environment; sustained posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time; continuous exposure to computer screens; work in and around computerized vehicles outdoor and garage facility; lifting heavy equipment, communication cabling and wiring into walls and ceilings.

Tax Associate/Accountant in Chicago, IL Responsible for the dsgn, implmtn & defense of tax strategies & positns. Acct’ble for tax due diligence & tax filings; Ensure rportg & acctg is timely, accurate, in accrdnce w/acctg regs, & in complnce w/tax returns & reprts. Partner w/businesses to improve tax efficiency of bus. Plan’g & oprt’ns as well as tax complnce & rportg. Mnge resolutn of tax notices & other tax rltd issues reqr’g interfce w/internal key stakeholders & taxing authorities on a reg basis. Perform detailed tax research & analysis & implmt adhernc to new tax laws & rport’g reqmts. Reqd: Bachelor’s or Foreign Equiv Deg in Acctg, 2yrs exp in positns involvg Bus. Tax Prep. or Tax Analysis. Strong analytcl & tax research skills, & ability to quickly use online resources; Ability to utlze audio/visual tools to communict, &

interact w/customers through video conf; Excel’t critical thinkg, probl solvg skills, & attentn to details; Excel’t written & verbal communctn skills; Prof in use of MS Windows, CCH Axcess, Excel & Word; Travel infreqtly to client’s locatns to discuss, analyze, & review tax compl, & adhrnce to tax new laws & rportg reqmts, as needed. Send resumes to Timothy J. DeBruyne, Partner, The Mosaic Financial Group LLC, 303 E. Wacker Dr, Ste 1675, Chicago, IL 60601.

Associate Architect sought by Mode Architects in Chicago, IL to meet w clnts to dvlp approp dsgns frm concept to compltn. Reqs BS in Architecture or rltd & 6 mo exp in rltd occptn.

Also reqs knwldg of Adobe Creative Suite, Autodesk, AutoCad, Maya, Google Sketchup, Rhino, Microsoft

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Designer sought by Hirsch MPG in Chicago, IL to anlz bldg codes, zoning ordncs, space/site reqs, srvys & othr tech docs to dtrmn effct on archtrl dsgn/dvlpmt. Reqs BS in Architecture or rltd; knowledge of: AutoCAD, Revit, Sketch-Up, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) Word & Excel. Also reqs trvl to job sites as needed. Mst hv perm auth to wrk in US. Snd rsm & cvr lttr to Howard Hirsch, 225 W Hubbard St, Ste 500, Chicago, IL 60654.

CHILDCARE WORKER

The Village of Forest Park has immediate openings for before and after school program and seasonal summer help. $12-14.00/Hour. Applications available at Howard Mohr Community Center, 7640 Jackson Blvd, Forest Park or at www.forestpark.net and should be returned Attn: Karen Dylewski. Email: kdylewski@ forestpark.net

PARKS DISTRICT OF OAK PARK PRINCIPAL COACH & PROGRAM SPECIALIST

The Park District of Oak Park is hiring a Full-time Principal Coach & Program Specialist with a starting pay of $20.46 hourly to view the full job

Growing Community Media NFP • Business Manager

We are hiring a part-time business manager to oversee the financial and business operations of our busy community publishing nonprofit.

Essential leadership position which offers flexible hours (25 per week), a hybrid of in-office and work from home options, and a salary in the mid-$40s.

Our long-time business manager is departing after seven years to take a full-time position elsewhere.

• Payroll and benefits Among the key roles for our business manager are: • Payment processing for donors, • QuickBooks proficiency

- General ledger, invoicing, month end

• Budgeting

• AR and AP management

advertisers and subscriptions

• Audit preparation

• Preferred hire will have nonprofit finance management experience.

Bonus points for being a notary!

Send resumes to Dan Haley, CEO, Growing Community Media dhaley@wjinc.com

River Forest Public Schools District 90

Student Support Services - Vacancies for the 2022-2023 School Year District 90 is seeking qualified and experienced student support educators for the following positions: • School Social Worker - Grades 5th - 8th • School Social Worker - Grades PreK-4th • Special Education Support Teacher - Grades PreK-4th • School Psychologist/Facilitator - Grades PreK-4th For detailed qualifications requirements and job duties, please visit our website at https://www.district90.org/ about/employment for our complete list of employment opportunities.

Qualifications: Valid Illinois Professional Education License with endorsement in field of study, a Master’s Degree is preferred and successful teaching experience with students in a classroom setting is preferred.

General Duties: Provide excellence in education by developing and implementing activities that encourage students to be life-long learners. Possesses knowledge of District policies and regulations relating to areas of responsibilities. Create an environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the developmental maturity and interests of each student.

Application: Apply online at www.district90.org.

Application Procedure: Interested candidates should complete the online application available at district90. org. Please do not send hard copies of supporting documentation, i.e. cover letters, resumes, licensure, etc. to River Forest Schools District 90; instead, upload these materials onto the online job application system for proper processing.

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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INTERN

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Environmental Health Intern in the Health Department. This full-time seasonal position will provide assistance to the Environmental Health Practitioners in the inspection and local businesses, homes and other establishments to enforce state and local laws and ordinances related to public Health safety; to respond and resolve citizen complaints regarding nuisances and reported epidemics.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http:// www.oak-park.us/jobs.

BUSINESS LICENSE OFFICER

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Business License Officer in the Development Customer Service Department. This person will perform a variety of technical duties in the processing and approval of business licenses and permits; and provide assistance and support to the Department. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oak-park.us/jobs.

First review of applications will be May 9, 2022.

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Animal Control Officer in the Health Department. This position will perform a variety of duties involved in enforcing Village ordinances governing the care and keeping of animals in the Village; and to impound, care for and assist with redemption of animals as appropriate. Applicants are encouraged to apply using the following link: https://secure.entertimeonline.com/ta/6141780.careers?ApplyToJob=218333253. For additional information on the position please visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oak-park.us/jobs. This position is open until filled.

UTILITY (WATER) BILLING CLERK

The Village of Forest Park seeks candidates for the union position of Full-Time Administration Utility Billing Clerk. Experience with data entry, customer service, administrative assistant skills, bookkeeping or accounting is highly desired. Must be flexible with work assignments and comfortable working with numbers and the public. Other qualifications include computer skills, the ability to meet deadlines, good knowledge of English language, general office skills, including handling of nonemergency calls and walk-up customer service, and good verbal and written skills.

Starting salary $32,487 annually.

Generous Benefits Package, IMRF Pension and 10 Paid Holidays. Open until filled. Eligible candidates will be required to pass pre-employment ability testing and an extensive background check. Applications are available at Village Hall, 517 Desplaines Ave. or at www.forestpark.net and should be returned Attn: Vanessa Moritz, Village Clerk, Village of Forest Park, 517 Des Plaines Avenue, Forest Park, IL 60130. Email: vmoritz@ forestpark.net .

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CLASSIFIED BUDGET AND REVENUE ANALYST

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Budget and Revenue Analyst in the Development Customer Service Department. This position will Serve the public with professional administrative and analytical duties in the areas of budget preparation, purchasing, payroll, data analysis and process improvement. Provides, prepares and maintains records, and financial and statistical reports and analysis which assist in the Village’s ability to improve business processes and gain efficiencies through better use of technology. Budget duties include assisting in the development, analysis and application of performance measures with regard to Village services and resources; preparing, modifying, tracking and monitoring Village expenses and transfers; and conducting budget-related research and analysis. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oakpark.us/jobs. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application.

PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Parking Enforcement Officer in the Police Department Field Services Division. This position will perform a variety of duties and responsibilities involved in the enforcement of Village parking regulations; and to provide general information and assistance to the public. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oak-park.us/. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application.

POLICE RECORDS CLERK

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Police Records Clerk in the Police Department. This position will perform a wide variety of specialized clerical duties in support of the Police Department including processing and maintaining documents, correspondence and coding reports; and to provide information and assistance to the public.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website at http://www.oak-park.us/jobs.

COVID-19 RESPONSE INTERN

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of COVID-19 Response Intern in the Health Department. This position will perform a variety of responsible and complex professional COVID-19 response support, as well as routine documentation of related tasks in

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HELP WANTED support of the Emergency Preparedness & Response Coordinator. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http:// www.oak-park.us/. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application.

COVID-19 RESPONSE COORDINATOR

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of COVID-19 Response Coordinator in the Health Department. This position will perform a variety of responsible and complex professional COVID-19 response support, as well as routine documentation of related tasks in support of the Emergency Preparedness & Response Coordinator. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oak-park.us/.

Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application.

SEASONAL FARMERS’ MARKET ASSISTANT

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Seasonal Farmers’ Market Assistant in the Health Department. This position will provide administrative support to the Farmers’ Market Manager to allow growers and producers of food to sell directly to the public within established guidelines. This position requires work in inclement weather conditions; some heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds; walking or standing for sustained periods of time. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website at http://www.oak-park.us/jobs.

Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application. Open until filled.

SANITARIAN

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Sanitarian in the Health Department. This position will perform a variety of duties including education and enforcement activities for the promotion and protection of the public health environment. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oakpark.us/jobs.

RESIDENTIAL LEASING AGENT – OAK PARK, IL

Oak Park Residence Corporation (OPRC) is seeking a capable Residential Leasing Agent to join our leasing team. You will present and lease our apartments to prospective tenants. The right candidate will be

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OAK PARK THERAPY OFFICES:

Therapy offices available on North Avenue. Parking; Flexible leasing; Nicely furnished; Waiting Room; Conference Room.

Ideal for new practice or 2nd location.

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personable, flexible, informative, and well versed in multi-family residential properties. Experience with YARDI a plus.

OPRC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We offer a highly competitive benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, 401(k) with employer contribution, FSA, EAP, paid holiday, vacation, sick leave, and PTO. For a complete position description please go to our website: https:// oakparkrc.com/about-us... or to apply send cover letter and resume to bswaggerty@oakparkrc.com

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT WITH OPRC

Oak Park Residence Corporation (OPRC) is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to join its accounting team. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years experience in the accounting field with previous experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger analysis, and budget preparation. This individual must also have excellent computer skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel.

Experience in non-profit environment, property management accounting, and/or HUD experience and YARDI software considered a plus.

For a complete job description please go to our website: Work for OPRC – OPRC (oakparkrc.com) or to apply send cover letter and resume to bswaggerty@oakparkrc.com.

OPRC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We offer a highly competitive benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, 401(k) with employer contribution, FSA, EAP, paid holiday,vacation, sick leave, and PTO.

PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT

VILLAGE OF RIVERSIDE, ILLINOIS Riverside, IL (pop, 9,298) The Village of Riverside is a mature, historic community located 11 miles west of Chicago in Cook County. Riverside is primarily a residential community originally conceived and planned in 1869 as a model suburb by Frederick Law Olmsted. The Village operates under the President–Trustee form of government with an appointed Village Manager.

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The Public Works Superintendent is a challenging, stimulating position that is hired by and reports to the Director of Public Works. The Public Works Superintendent is primarily responsible for the operation of the water system. The Public Works Superintendent can expect to perform complex supervisory, administrative and professional work in planning, organizing, directing, and assisting with supervising the operations of the Department of Public Works.

Positions supervised include clerical, administrative, maintenance and professional staff as assigned.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate a combination of educational and relevant experience to fulfill the requirements of the position. The Public Works Superintendent must possess and maintain a Commercial Driver’s License and an ILEPA Certified Water Supply Operator certification of Class C or higher. Salary Range is $82,102.50 to $105,000. Send cover letter, resume, anticipated starting salary and five work related references to Ian Splitt, Village of Riverside, 27 Riverside, Riverside, IL, 60546 or email credentials to isplitt@riverside.il.us. First review of resumes will occur on May 18 th, 2022. The Village of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

MARKETPLACE

GARAGE SALES Oak Park

HOUSEHOLD MOVING SALE 1018 WISCONSIN AVE FRI MAY 13-SAT MAY 14 9AM-3PM

Many small items, hand tools, kitchen items, DVDs, books, knick-knacks.

No early birds please!

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GARAGE SALE 1145 S. SCOVILLE SAT MAY 21 9AM-2PM AND SUN MAY 22 9AM-1PM

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PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS VILLAGE OF BROOKFIELD Notice of Public Hearing Village of Brookfield Planning and Zoning Commission May 26, 2022 at 7:00 PM NOTICE is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Village of Brookfield on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 7:00 PM in the Edward Barcal Hall located at 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois to consider an application from ISC Capital LLC for a special use permit for an adaptive reuse of a vacant existing building formerly used for religious purposes at 4000 Forest Avenue to become an attached multi-unit residential building; and an application for variances for number of parking spaces, setback and size of parking spaces, lot area per dwelling unit, and bulk requirements including setbacks, green space, height, and building coverage to maintain an existing building at 4000 Forest Avenue.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND INVITATION FOR BIDS VILLAGE OF BROOKFIELD RENOVATION OF BROOKFIELD DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING

reject any and all proposals for any reason deemed in the best interest of the Village of Brookfield.

PROPOSAL FOR THE RENOVATION OF BROOKFIELD VILLAGE HALL, POLICE DEPARTMENT AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT” on the outside of the envelope.

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Notice is hereby given by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of River Forest, Cook County, Illinois, that sealed bids will be accepted for:

The public is invited to attend the public hearing and present oral and/ or written comments. Please check the following webpage more information: https://brookfieldil.gov/meeting-packets/ Written comments may be provided prior to 4:00 PM on the day of the meeting to: Village of Brookfield, Planning and Zoning Commission c/o Emily Egan, 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, IL 60513 and eegan@brookfieldil.gov Oral or written public testimony may be given during the public hearing.

The application may be viewed at the Village of Brookfield Village Hall during normal business hours. Public hearings may be continued from time to time without further notice, except as otherwise required under the Illinois Open Meetings Act.

RECEIPT OF BIDS The Village of Brookfield will receive sealed proposals for the renovation of the Brookfield Department of Public Works Building until 3:00 P.M. Central Daylight Savings Time, June 3, 2022, at the Office of the Village Manager, Village of Brookfield, 8820 Brookfield Avenue. Brookfield, Illinois, immediately after which time bids will be opened and publicly read aloud.

The Project consists of the renovation Brookfield Department of Public Works Building located at 4523 East Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois 60513.

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS Specifications and bid forms may be obtained from the Architect, Charles Grund, the Principal-In-Charge, or Lorena Adame, the Project Manager, at the office of Grund & Riesterer Architects; Voice – 312.372.5353, Fax – 312.372.5367, Email – cjg@gnrarch. com & lna@gnrarch.com, respectively. No bidding documents will be issued after 4:30 P.M. on May 24, 2022.

Bid proposals must be submitted on the forms provided. Submission of a bid shall be conclusive assurance and warranty that the bidder has examined the plans, the site of the work and the local conditions affecting the contract and understands all of the requirements for performance of the work. The bidder will be responsible for all errors in its proposal resulting from failure or neglect to conduct an in-depth examination. The Village of Brookfield will, in no case, be responsible for any costs, expenses, losses or changes in anticipated profits resulting from such failure or neglect of the bidder. The bidder shall not take advantage of any error or omission in the plans or proposal. Sealed envelopes or packages containing bids shall be addressed to the Village Manager and plainly marked “BID PROPOSAL FOR THE RENOVATION OF BROOKFIELD DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING” on the outside of the envelope.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations to participate in any meeting may contact the Village of Brookfield at (708) 485-7344 prior to the meeting. Wheelchair access is available through the front and side QUESTIONS, CHANGES, CLARIFI(south and east) entrances of Village CATION Hall.

Any questions that arise must be made in writing and shall be directed By the Order of Chuck Grund, Plan- by electronic mail to Architect, Charles ning and Zoning Commission Chair- Grund,the Principal-In-Charge, or Loman. rena Adame, the Project Manager, at the office of Grund & Riesterer Published in RB Landmark Architects; Voice – 312.372.5353, May 11, 2022 Fax – 312.372.5367, Email – cjg@ gnrarch.com & lna@gnrarch.com, respectively. The written questions, along with the Village’s responses, shall be circulated to all known potential bidders without identifying the party submitting the questions, Th ecut-off for receipt of additional questions shall be 3:00 P.M., Central Daylight Savings Time on May 31, 2022, in order to facilitate preparation of any addenda. No inquiry received after that time will be given consideration.

Replies and/or addenda will be electronically mailed to all known potential contractors by 4:00 P.M., Central Daylight Savings Time on June 1, 2022. Receipt of any addenda must be acknowledged in writing as part of the Bidder’s Proposal. Bidders shall be responsible for ensuring that they have received any and all addenda.

The Village of Brookfield shall not assume responsibility for the receipt by the Bidder of any addenda.

RIGHT TO REJECT BIDS The Village of Brookfield reserves the right to waive technicalities and to

PAYMENT OF PREVAILING WAGES The general prevailing rate of wages in Cook County, Illinois, for each craft or type of worker or mechanic needed to execute the contract or perform the work, also the general prevailing rate for legal holiday and overtime work, as ascertained by the Illinois Department of Labor, shall be paid for each craft or type of worker needed to execute the contract or to perform the work.

AWARD OF CONTRACT Unless all bids are rejected, the contract award will be made to the lowest responsive responsible bidder that the Village of Brookfield in its sole discretion determines to be in the best interest of the village.

In determining who the lowest responsive, responsible bidder is, the Village of Brookfield will consider all factors that it, in its discretion, deems relevant.

Village of Brookfield, Illinois Tim Wiberg, Village Manager Published in RB Landmark May 11, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND INVITATION FOR BIDS VILLAGE OF BROOKFIELD RENOVATION OF BROOKFIELD VILLAGE HALL, POLICE DEPARTMENT AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT RECEIPT OF BIDS The Village of Brookfield will receive sealed proposals for the renovation of the Brookfield Village Hall, Police Department and Community Development Department until 3:00 P.M. Central Daylight Savings Time, Friday, May 27, 2022, at the Office of the Village Manager, Village of Brookfield, 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois, immediately after which time bids will be opened and publicly read aloud. The Project consists of the renovation Brookfield Village Hall, Police Department and Community Development Department located at 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois.

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS Specifications and bid forms may be obtained from the Architect, Charles Grund, the Principal-In-Charge, or Lorena Adame, the Project Manager, at the office of Grund & Riesterer Architects; Voice – 312.372.5353, Fax – 312.372.5367, Email – cjg@ gnrarch.com & lna@gnranch.com, respectively. No bidding documents will be issued after 4:30 P.M. on May 17, 2022. Bid proposals must be submitted on the forms provided.

Submission of a bid shall be conclusive assurance and warranty that the bidder has examined the plans, the site of the work and the local conditions affecting the contract and understands all of the requirements for performance of the work. The bidder will be responsible for all errors in its proposal resulting from failure or neglect to conduct an in-depth examination. The Village of Brookfield will, in no case, be responsible for any costs, expenses, losses, or changes in anticipated profits resulting from such failure or neglect of the bidder. The bidder shall not take advantage of any error or omission in the plans or proposal. Sealed envelopes or packages containing bids shall be addressed to the Village Manager and plainly marked “BID

QUESTIONS, CHANGES, CLLARIFICATION Any questions that arise must be made in writing and shall be directed by electronic mail to Architect, Charles Grund, the Principal-In-Charge, or Lorena Adame, the Project Manager, at the office of Grund & Riesterer Architects; Voice – 312.372.5353, Fax – 312.372.5367, Email – cjg@ gnrarch.com & lna@gnrarch.com, respectively. The written questions, along with the Village’s responses, shall be circulated to all known potential bidders without identifying the party submitting the questions, along with the Village’s responses, shall be circulated to all known potential bidders without identifying the party submitting the questions. The cut-off for receipt of additional questions shall be 3:00 P.M., Central Daylight Savings Time on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in order to facilitate preparation of any addenda. No inquiry received after that time will be given consideration. Replies and/or addenda will be electronically mailed to all known potential contractors by 4:00 P.M., Central Daylight Savings Time on May 25, 2022. Receipt of any addenda must be acknowledged in writing as part of the Bidder’s Proposal. Bidders shall be responsible for ensuring that they have received any and all addenda.

The Village of Brookfield shall not assume responsibility for the receipt by the Bidder of any addenda.

RIGHT TO REJECT BIDS The Village of Brookfield reserves the right to waive technicalities and to reject any and all proposals for any reason deemed in the best interest of the Village of Brookfield.

PAYMENT OF PREVAILING WAGES The general prevailing of wages in Cook County, Illinois, for each craft or type of worker or mechanic needed to execute the contract or perform the work, also the general prevailing rate for legal holiday and overtime work, as ascertained by the Illinois Department of Labor, shall be paid for each craft or type of worker needed to execute the contract or to perform the work.

AWARD OF CONTRACT Unless all bids are rejected, the contract award will be made to the lowest responsive responsible bidder that the Village of Brookfield in its sole discretion determines to be in the best interest of the village. In determining who the lowest responsive, responsible bidder is, the Village of Brookfield will consider all factors that it, in its discretion, deems relevant.

Village of Brookfield, Illinois Tim Wiberg, Village Manager Published in RB Landmark May 11, 2022

2022 Pavement Crack Sealing Project The Work consists of the application of approximately 37,750 pounds of Fiber-Modified Crack Sealing to various asphalt public roadways.

The bidding documents are available for download starting Friday, May 6, 2022 at: www.vrf.us/bids Bids must be submitted by Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at: Public Works Department, 2nd Floor Village of River Forest 400 Park Avenue River Forest, IL 60305 The bid proposals will be publicly opened and read at that time. Proposals will be considered not only on the basis of cost, but also on past performance, experience and ability to perform the work.

No bid shall be withdrawn after the opening of the Proposals without the consent of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of River Forest for a period of thirty (30) days after the scheduled time of the bid opening.

The Village of River Forest reserves the right in receiving these bids to waive technicalities and reject any or all bids.

Published in Wednesday Journal May 11, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Notice is hereby given by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of River Forest, Cook County, Illinois, that sealed bids will be accepted for: 2022 Pavement Preservation Project The Work consists of the application of High Density Mineral Bond (HA5) to approximately 10,000 square yards of public roadways within the Village of River Forest.

The bidding documents are available for download starting Friday, May 6, 2022 at: www.vrf.us/bids Bids must be submitted by Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at: Public Works Department, 2nd Floor Village of River Forest 400 Park Avenue River Forest, IL 60305 The bid proposals will be publicly opened and read at that time. Proposals will be considered not only on the basis of cost, but also on past performance, experience and ability to perform the work.

No bid shall be withdrawn after the opening of the Proposals without the consent of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of River Forest for a period of thirty (30) days after the scheduled time of the bid opening.

The Village of River Forest reserves the right in receiving these bids to waive technicalities and reject any or all bids.

Published in Wednesday Journal May 11, 2022

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CLASSIFIED PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Notice is hereby given by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of River Forest, Cook County, Illinois, that sealed bids will be accepted for: 2022 Street Patching Program This project consists of the patching of approximately 3,250 square yards of existing, defective asphalt pavement at various locations throughout the Village, as designated by the Department of Public Works.

The bidding documents are available for download starting Friday, May 6, 2022 at: www.vrf.us/bids Bids must be submitted by Friday, June 3, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at: Public Works Department, 2nd Floor Village of River Forest 400 Park Avenue River Forest, IL 60305 The bid proposals will be publicly opened and read at that time. Proposals will be considered not only on the basis of cost, but also on past performance, experience and ability to perform the work.

No bid shall be withdrawn after the opening of the Proposals without the consent of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of River Forest for a period of thirty (30) days after the scheduled time of the bid opening.

Bidders shall be prequalified by IDOT for: HMA Paving The Village of River Forest reserves the right in receiving these bids to waive technicalities and reject any or all bids.

Published in Wednesday Journal May 11, 2022

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTIFICATION OF BID FOR NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS PROVISO SCHOOL DISTRICT 209 – CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS Notice is hereby given by the PresPHASEFOR 2 – SEQUENCE 1 OF BID ident and Board of Trustees of the ADVERTISEMENT NOTIFICATION Village of River Forest, Cook County, Gilbane Building Company, Con-FOR PROVISO WEST (See specific bid Illinois, that sealed bids will be acpackages listed below) struction Manager, for and acting cepted for: onSCHOOL behalf of The Board EduPROVISO DISTRICT 209 of – CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 2 – SEQUENCE 1 • Complete all access control cation of Proviso Township High work including but not limited to School District 209, Manager, is receiving 2022 Curb and Sidewalk ReplaceGilbane Building Company, Construction for and acting on behalf of The Board of Education of Proviso conduit, wiring, devices, programlumpDistrict sum 209, proposals fromlump interment Program Township High School is receiving sum proposals from interested for the Proviso School ming, software, and contractors modifications ested contractors for release the Proviso (Various Locations) District Capital Improvements Project. This includes thetofollowing: existing equipment, etc.

School District Capital ImproveProject.

This release inThis project consists of PROVISO the installa• Door/Frame/Hardware repairs EAST ments (See specific bid packages listed below) following: tion of approximately 5,250• square and modifications.

Furnish andcludes deliverthe to the school all Track and Field Equipment identified in the documents. feet of PCC sidewalk, 175 linear feet • Complete all access control work including but not limited to conduit, wiring, devices, programming, software, PROVISO EAST (See specific bid PROVISO MATH AND SCIENCE of PCC curb/gutter, 100 square yards and modifications to existing equipment etc. packages listed below) ACADEMY (See specific bid packof driveway apron and other•work inDoor/Frame/Hardware repairs and modifications. ages listed below) cidental thereto.

• Furnish and deliver to the school Field Equipment PROVISO WESTall (SeeTrack specificand bid packages listed below) • Complete all access control identified in the documents.

The bidding documents are available worktoincluding but not limited to • Complete all access control work including but not limited conduit, wiring, devices, programming, software, for download starting Friday, May conduit, wiring, devices, programand 6, modifications to existing • Complete allequipment, access etc. control 2022 at: www.vrf.us/bids ming, software, and modifications • Door/Frame/Hardware repairsbut andnot modifications. work including limited to to existing equipment, etc. conduit, wiring, devices, programBids must be submitted by Friday, PROVISO MATHming, AND software, SCIENCE and ACADEMY (See specific• bidDoor/Frame/Hardware packages listed below) repairs modifications June 3, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at: to existing equipment etc.

• Complete all access control work including but not limited to conduit, wiring, devices, programming, software, and modifications.

Public Works Department, 2nd Floor and modifications to existing equipment, etc.

Village of River Forest • Door/Frame/Hardware repairs • Door/Frame/Hardware repairs and modifications.

400 Park Avenue and modifications.

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11D Track and Field Equipment Work The bid proposals will be publicly 28A Access Control Work - Proviso East/West/Math and Science opened and read at that time. Pro06K Door Repairs/Modifications – Proviso East/West/Math Science posals will be considered not only on the basis of cost, but also on past This contract calls for the conThe bid documents will be distribbidability documentsuted will be to bidders on or about Monday, Mayof9,a2022. performance, experienceThe and struction “public work,” within todistributed bidders on or about Monto perform the work. the meaning of the Illinois Prevailday, May 9, 2022.

An online Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Wednesday, Maying 18,Wage 2022, Act, at 11:00 local time via 820a.m.

ILCS 130/.01 et a virtual Teams An online Pre-Bid Conference will No bid shall be withdrawn after the meeting. seq. (“the Act”). The Act requires be held on Wednesday, May 18, opening of the Proposals without the contractors and subcontrac11:00 a.m. local time viaat 11:00 consent of the PresidentThe and Board will 2022, tors to local pay time laborers, workers and proposals be due at on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 a.m. via bidder’s prequalification account at a virtual Teams meeting. of Trustees of the Village of River mechanics performing services www.ibidpro.com.

Forest for a period of thirty (30) days on public works projects no less The proposals will be due on after the scheduled timeToofbidthethisbidproject, than the “prevailing of wages” bidders should register Gilbane Company.

Therate qualification application and bid Wednesday, May 25, with 2022 at Building opening. (hourly cash wages plus fringe proposals are to be 11:00 completed www.ibidpro.com. a.m.online localattime via bidder’s benefits) in the county where the prequalification account at www.

Bidders shall be prequalifiBid ed security

by IDOT performed. in the ibidpro.com. form of a bid bond in an amount equal to ten work percentis(10%) of the baseFor bid informais required from all bidders. for: Concrete Construction tion current prevailing Guarantee Bonds in the form of a Performance Bond and Labor and regarding Material Payment Bond in an amount equal to one To bid this project, bidders should wageBidder. rates, please refer to the Ilhundred percent (100%) of the bid will be required from the awarded register with Gilbane Building The Village of River Forest reserves linois Department of Labor’s webCompany. The qualification apthe right in receiving these bids to at: https://www2.illinois.gov/ The work will be done in accordance with the Contract site Documents.

“FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE plication and bid proposals are waive technicalities and reject any REQUIREMENTS OF THIS INVITATION TO BID MAYidol/Laws-Rules/CONMED/Pages/ RESULT IN THE DISQUALIFICATION OF THE to be completed online at www. or all bids.

Rates.aspx.

All contractors and BIDDER”. ibidpro.com. subcontractors rendering services Published in Wednesday Journal under this contract must Prevailing comply Wage Act, 820 for the construction of aform “public security in the of work,” a bid within the meaning of the Illinois May 11, 2022 This contract calls Bid with all requirements of the Act, inILCS 130/.01 et seq. (“the Act”).

The Act requires contractors and subcontractors to pay laborers, workers and bond in an amount equal to ten cluding but not limited to, all wage, percent (10%) of the base bid is mechanics performing services on public works projects no less than the “prevailing rate of wages” (hourly cash wages notice and record keeping duties. required from all bidders. Guaran-

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plus fringe benefits) in the county where the work is performed. For information regarding current prevailing wage tee to Bonds the form of a Perforrates, please refer the inIllinois Department of Labor’s websiteTownship at: https://www2.illinois.gov/idol/LawsThe Proviso High School

mance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the bid will be required from the awarded Bidder.

The work will be done in accordance with the Contract Documents. “FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS INVITATION TO BID MAY RESULT IN THE DISQUALIFICATION OF THE BIDDER”.

District 209 and Gilbane Building Company reserve the right to reject any or all bids. All information submitted as part of this process shall be considered public information under the State Freedom of Information Act unless specifically disclosed on the applicable information by the Bidder. Challenges to such exemptions shall be defended solely by the Bidder.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.RASHINDA PLUMP, WAVERLY CLARK, JR, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, WAVERLY CLARK, JR., INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR Defendants 12 CH 25204 1187 SOUTH HIGHLAND PARK OAK PARK, IL 60304 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 11, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 1, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1187 SOUTH HIGHLAND PARK, OAK PARK, IL 60304 Property Index No. 16-17-325-0470000 The real estate is improved with a one story two unit brick building with no garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the 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.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 20-05419IL_615363 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 12 CH 25204 TJSC#: 42-1426 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.

Case # 12 CH 25204 I3192970

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