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Riverside reaches back with bike route proposal Village board mulls Riverside connector first pitched in 2006

By BOB UPHUES Editor

More than a decade ago then-Cook County Commissioner Tony Peraica approached the Riverside Village Board with an idea: Let’s create a bike route through Riverside that connects the Salt Creek Bike Trail with the Cermak Woods/Ottawa Woods trail.

In a presentation to the village board in June 2006, Peraica said the route could go through downtown Riverside and then over the Swinging Bridge into Riverside Lawn and then across Ogden Avenue into the Cermak Woods, where a new path was just being built.

Local officials were skeptical, and the proposal fizzled.

Now, 11 years later the Riverside Village Board itself has repackaged Peraica’s idea in response to requests by local bicycle enthusiasts to use Riverside as a connector route between Salt Creek and Cermak Woods.

With the completion this year of the First Avenue bike path connecting the Salt Creek Trail via 26th Street with Riverside-Brookfield High School, the timing seems right for a connection to the Cermak Woods through Riverside, said Village President Ben Sells at the board of trustees’ meeting on May 18.

“The idea would be to go to the Forest Preserve District and ask them to officially designate, as a Salt Creek connector route, the route coming down the bike path in front of the school, turning left onto Forest [Avenue],” Sells said.

See BIKE ROUTE on page 9

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HAPPY CENTURY: RBHS seniors Ian Baartman and Derek Johnson share a laugh over the 2017 Rouser, distributed to students on May 19. The Rouser staff celebrated the 100th anniversary of the yearbook’s first edition, given to the Class of 1918, by incorporating the theme of “legacy” into this year’s Rouser.

RBHS’ Rouser turns 100

‘Legacy’ the theme for 2017 edition of school’s yearbook

By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter

A high school yearbook is always kind of special, but this year’s Rouser, the Riverside-Brookfield High School

yearbook, is a bit more special, because it is the 100th year that the yearbook has been published.

The first Rouser was published in 1918 and a fragile copy of the original soft cover Rouser is still kept at RBHS.

Some of its pages are separating. It was only 33 pages long compared to 264 page Rouser of 2017. And, of course, all the photos of the inaugural edition are See YEARBOOK on page 8

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D103 chief’s deal comes with generous perks Provides free health insurance until age 65, allows banking 50 vacation days

By BOB UPHUES Editor

Prior to a new set of school board members being sworn into office in late April, the former majority of the Lyons-Brookfield School District 103 Board of Education provided Superintendent Carol Baker with a two-year contract extension and an escape hatch should she decide she wants out before her deal expires.

While Baker has said she has no plans to leave the district now that a new majority is in control, her deal now allows her to leave voluntarily without having to reimburse the school district up to $15,000 to search for her replacement.

Baker’s original contract included a clause requiring her to pay up to $15,000 to help for a superintendent search if she chose to leave before the end of the deal.

But, in case she wants to stay on through the entire term of the deal, there’s an additional incentive for her to do so.

The amendment also generously provides for Baker to receive post-retirement family medical and dental insurance – with no contributions required by Baker – if she is still employed by the school district on June 30, 2021 and retires from the school district.

Better yet for Baker, the school district will provide that insurance coverage at no cost to her until she turns 65 years old, unless she takes a job that offers employerpaid medical and dental benefits.

According to school district records, for the 2016-17 school year, District 103 contributes $21,035 for Baker’s health insurance premiums. In 2021, Baker will be 54 or 55 years old, based on a Chicago Tribune profile of Baker in 2013, when she ran as a school board candidate in Consolidated District 230, which listed her as 46 years old.

If Baker qualifies for that post-retirement benefit, the district could expect to pay about $200,000 before she turns 65.

The post-retirement health insurance benefit appears to be unprecedented for an outgoing superintendent in District 103.

In addition, the amendment increased from 30 to 50 the number of vacation days Baker is allowed to accrue and for which she is to be paid at her per diem rate at the time she leaves the district.

Her per diem rate for the 2016-17 school year is $553.44 and will be about $586 in 2017-18. At the latter rate, Baker would re-

ceive about $29,000 as a severance payment if she’s banked 50 vacation days when she leaves the district. Baker gets 20 vacation days per year, per her contract.

The District 103 school board on April 13 voted to amend Baker’s contract and approved new one-year contracts for all other administrators of the district, including a couple of employees who never had contracts previously.

The action provided a one-year safeguard for administrators hired after the 2015 takeover of the board by a slate of people whose campaign was funded by Lyons Village President Christopher Getty. In addition to extending administrator contracts through the 2017-18 school year, most also got 3-percent pay raises.

But the school board provided bigger raises to two administrators in particular, Baker and her administrative assistant, Charline Latronica. The Landmark obtained copies of all of the new administrative contracts on May 16 in response to a Freedom of Information request sent by the newspaper in mid-April.

According to the contract amendment passed by the school board, Baker received a pay raise of 5.8 percent to $153,500 for the 2017-18 school year. The amendment also extended her contract by two years, instead of the one-year extensions given to all other administrators. Baker’s contract now expires on June 30, 2021.

Baker’s original contract, inked a year ago, expired at the end of the 2018-19 school year and paid her $145,000. That contract called for automatic raises each year of 3.25 percent, but allowed for greater increases if the board determined Baker met performance goals related to student performance, fiscal management and communication with district staff and the community.

According to the amendment passed on April 13, Baker had “met” or made “substantial progress” on those performance goals.

In addition to striking the provision calling for Baker to pay for a search to find her replacement if she leaves early, the contract amendment approved in April increases the number of paid sick days from 12 to 13 per year.

A final amendment to Baker’s contract gives her “final say” over who is selected to fill the position of assistant to the superintendent, a job held by Latronica.

On April 13, the school board approved a one-year contract for Latronica – some-

D103 board to revisit contract renewals The Lyons-Brookfield School District 103 board will hold a special meeting on May 31 to review the administrator contracts that were approved by a 5 to 2 vote of a lame-duck school board on April 13.

The most significant action taken at the April 13 meeting, which was held nine days after two incumbents were defeated in the school board election, was extending Superintendent Carol Baker’s contract for two additional years.

School board President Marge Hubacek said she called the meeting because some have questioned the way the contracts were voted upon.

Before the vote there was no public discussion of the terms of the contracts.

The Landmark has filed a request for review with the Illinois Attorney General’s Office to determine whether the school board followed the requirements of the Open Meetings Act in approving the new contracts.

Sharon Anderson, who voted against the new administrator contracts at the April 13 meeting, said that the district’s new law firm, Robbins Schwartz, will examine the contracts and advise the school board of its options.

“We’ll see what we’re advised by our new law firm and take it from there,” Anderson said.

— Bob Skolnik

thing no other district administrative assistant has ever received – which included a pay raise for the 2017-18 school year of 6.5 percent. She will be paid $65,775 next school year.

Unlike other administrators in the district, the school board must give notice of non-renewal by Feb. 1 or the contract will be renewed automatically for one year.

Other administrators must be notified by April 1.

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Residents of the Hollywood section of Brookfield breathed a sigh of relief on May 22 after learning that a plan to reroute construction traffic through their neighborhood this summer was being scrapped by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago.

The MWRD is expected to begin a sewer lining project along Washington Avenue and Arden Avenue around July 5. Initially, the MWRD planned to close Washington Avenue to traffic during the roughly twomonth construction period and detour traffic to Rockefeller and Parkview avenues.

But complaints by residents convinced village and MWRD officials to rethink the traffic pattern during construction and they have come up with a solution that, while it may not prevent some vehicles from cutting through the neighborhood, won’t close down Washington Avenue.

The plan now calls for two-way traffic to be maintained on Washington via tem-

porary traffic lights that will be placed at either end of the construction area. The lights will allow for traffic in either direction 24 hours a day, though flaggers may need to be present during times of heavier traffic to keep vehicles from backing up too much as motorists wait their turns.

Plans call for MWRD work on Washington Avenue to be staged in two separate, roughly 200-foot long sections near Hollywood Avenue and McCormick Avenue along the northern half of Washington Avenue. The traffic lights will move along with the construction, which is scheduled to be completed by the end of August.

Trish Smithing, a resident of Rockefeller Avenue, asked MWRD officials if the agency could remove signs, which are in place but covered, pointing out the original detour routes.

“If the signs aren’t necessary, we’ll take them down,” said Ryan Davis, the MWRD engineer in charge of the Brookfield project.

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Lincoln School principal resigns after 8 years Katie Schumann, who has served as the principal of Lincoln Elementary School in Brookfield for the past eight years, announced her resignation last week in a message to parents.

On May 22, the Lyons-Brookfield School District 103 Board of Education voted to accept Schumann’s resignation as part of the school board’s consent agenda.

Schumann did not give a reason for her resignation to either District 103 Superintendent Carol Baker or Lincoln School parents. Asked for comment on her decision by the Landmark, Schumann’s emailed response was, “No thank you.”

“It’s a shame that she’s leaving,” said Krystal Steiner, the vice-president of the Lincoln School PTA. “She was a good principal. We didn’t always agree.”

Steiner said she thought Schumann did a

better job with the paperwork part of the job than she did dealing with parents.

“I think she was a good principal for the kids,” Steiner said. “She did a good job of keeping it [stable]. When all the adults around them were causing chaos, the kids didn’t know it was happening.”

Baker also said that she was disappointed that Schumann was leaving.

“I’m sad to see her go,” Baker said. “I wish her the best of luck in whatever new endeavor she’s going into.”

Schumann was one of 13 administrators who had received a new one year contracts and raises in April.

Schumann has worked for District 103 for 11 years, starting out as an assistant principal at Lincoln School and George Washington Middle School.

— Bob Skolnik

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Rotary opens mini food pantry in Brookfield

People invited to donate items, take what they need

By BOB UPHUES

While Brookfield has two full-size food pantries serving area residents, Sokol said the mini-pantry was an informal way for Ever since buying up properties in the anyone in need to quickly pick something 3400 block of Grand Boulevard and Eight up without having to fill out paperwork or wait for a specific day.

Corners almost a decade ago in the hopes of “There are lots of kids [from S.E. Gross building a new Methodist church and community center, Linda Sokol Francis always School] going by every day, some of whom have any level of food insecurity,” Sokol saw the site as a place with a mission. said. “With that, And while it we have no idea might fall short who is using of a community the pantry or center, there’s a why, but there new structure on has been a fair the site dedicated amount of [prodto serving others uct] rotation.

-- in the form of a Somebody’s usmini food/home ing it, and that’s supplies pantry the only thing courtesy of the that matters.”

Brookfield-RiverOf course, side Rotary Club. there was some At first glance concern about the wood cabinet the possibility perched atop a of vandalism or 4-by-4 inch post someone just looks like a Little making off with Free Library, exBOB UPHUES/Editor everything incept in this case GIVE AND TAKE: Th e Brookfi eld-Riverside Rotary side the pantry, it’s a “Little Free but so far that’s Pantry” opened has established this mini-pantry near eight not been a convia a sliding bolt. Corners to serve those in need. cern.

“It’s a two-way Ezell said the exchange,” said Charles Ezell, president of the Brookfield- Rotary will soon post a sign, spelling out Riverside Rotary. “People put in and people guidelines for the mini-pantry’s use and what it’s for, but so far, so good. take out on an honor system.”

“It seems like items are going in and out, The mini-pantry includes non-perishable food items – on May 22 there was everything so we don’t feel there’s any abuse at this from baby formula to mac and cheese to point,” Ezell said.

While the Little Free Pantry is perhaps canned vegetables to pudding snack packs.

Ezell said he hopes people may also want the most visible effort by the local Rotary to donate things like diapers, toiletries and club, it’s not the only charitable initiative in which it’s involved. The club holds winpersonal care products as well.

Rev. Karl Sokol, a Methodist minister, ter coat drives and participates in Toys for Rotary member and Linda Sokol Francis’ Tots.

But it most ambitious project in the works son, has been the point person for the minipantry project, said Ezell. One of Sokol’s will benefit the people of Las Mesas, a tiny, high school friends, Oak Brook resident Bill isolated village in Jalisco, Mexico. The Steinhauer, donated his carpentry services Brookfield-Riverside club has partnered to build the pantry out of a solid-core door with clubs in LaGrange, Hinsdale, Darien, which was then coated with a marine var- and Western Springs to raise money to buy medical supplies and equipment along with nish to help it withstand the elements.

In appreciation for Steinhauer’s efforts, a water purification system for the comthe Rotary Club on May 19 presented him munity of a dozen or so houses. The $36,000 with its Paul Harris Award, given to people project is also receiving grant funding from who contribute substantially to the Rotary the Rotary’s district organization and may be in line for a Rotary International grant, organization.

The mini-pantry went up on April 27, next said Ezell, who has visited Las Mesas a half to the community garden plot tended to by dozen time to meet with residents and offiSokol’s Compassion UMC congregation and cials.

“We’ve made a lot of progress, but we within view of his mother’s business office, need that final grant,” Ezell said. across the street on Grand Boulevard.

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Former Riverside president recalls days as bomber pilot

Ed Meksto flew B-25s in the Pacific during World War II

By BOB UPHUES Editor

Fresh out of high school in 1941 and with the United States declaring war later that year, Ed Meksto and his friends were hanging around a gas station shooting the breeze.

What we’re they going to do, enlist or wait to be drafted? village president.

Less than four years later, Meksto would On Monday, May 29, Meksto, who will turn be looking out the window of a B-25 bomber, 94 the day before, will be the honored veteran which he was piloting, as he made bombing at the Riverside Memorial Day ceremony at runs over Rabaul, a one-time Japanese strong- 10 a.m. in the St. Mary Church Parish Center, hold in the Pacific, now isolated and at the 126 Herrick Road (see accompanying story for mercy of Marine and Navy air forces. details).

“By the time I got out there, everything was Meksto grew up in Maywood and graduated really downhill,” Meksto said of his time as from Proviso High School in the spring of part of Marine Air Group 61, 1941. Soon after war was declared based on the Pacific Island of in December 1941, Meksto enlisted Emirau, which had been seized by in the Navy, accompanied by a U.S. Marines in March 1944. friend, he said, “Because I wanted Meksto said he only remembers to be a pilot.” flying a couple of those missions After they enlisted the two over Rabaul, which the Allied young men looked at each other forces in the Pacific largely had and said, “What did we just do?” bypassed and cut off. He remained Neither had been in an airplane with his squadron on Emirau unbefore. til August 1945 when they were So the two went out to Elmtransferred to the Marine base at hurst, where there was an air field ED MEKSTO Malabang on the island of Mindat Lake Street and Route 83, and anao in the Philippines to be readhad their first ride in the air. ied for the invasion of Japan.

“It was great,” Meksto said.

“While we were en route from Emirau to It took several months before Meksto was Malabang, that’s when they dropped the big accepted into the Navy’s V5 pilot training proone,” Meksto said. gram. He was sent to Ball State Teachers ColWith the war over and Meksto without lege in Muncie, Indiana, where he earned his enough points to immediately return state- private pilot’s license flying Piper Cubs. side, he spent his remaining days in the PacifThen he waited some more until there was ic as a transport pilot, separating – temporar- an opening in the Navy’s pre-flight training program. In 1943 he was sent first to Univerily it turned out – in June 1946.

But, his military career would be overshad- sity of Iowa and then to the U.S. Naval Air Staowed by a long career as a commercial airline tion at Ottumwa, Iowa, for flight training.

In 1944, he was sent to the Naval Air Station pilot and, in Riverside, as its lone three-term

Riverside Legion to host Memorial Day ceremony Riverside American Legion Post 488 will host its annual Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 29 at 10 a.m. at the St. Mary Church Parish Center, 126 Herrick Road in Riverside.

The ceremony will feature patriotic music; recognition of Riverside servicemen killed in action from World War I, World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War; presentations from local scout troops, a Navy bell ceremony and a 21-gun salute.

The honored veteran at this year’s ceremony is a former village trustee and president, F. Edward Meksto, who served in the U.S. Marine Corps during both World

War II and the Korean War. In addition, the USO of Illinois will be present, collecting items needed each day by active military service men and women overseas. High-demand items include toothpaste and toothbrushes, wet wipes, gum, beef jerky, soap and other personal care products, noodle cups, books, magazines, DVDs and $10 Walmart gift cards.

Residents from Riverside and surrounding villages are invited to attend. The church parking lot can be accessed from East Burlington Street or Herrick Road.

There are several handicap parking spaces and the parish center is air-conditioned and handicapped-accessible.

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Ed Meksto (above left) at Cherry Point, North Carolina, as a Marine captain during the Korean War and at left as a pilot trainee in Muncie, Indiana, after enlisting in World War II, flew B-25 bombers (inset, above left) in the Pacific at the end of WWII. Corpus Christi, Texas, for intermediate flight training and it was there he chose to sign on with the Marines (he wanted to steer clear of aircraft carriers if he could) and was commissioned a second lieutenant.

It wasn’t until later that year he shipped off to the Marine Corps Air Station at Cherry Point, North Carolina, and that’s where he learned to pilot the B-25 bomber before shipping out to the Pacific in 1945.

His transition from bomber pilot to transport pilot after the war presaged Meksto’s 33-year career with United Airlines, though he attended accounting school on the GI Bill and worked briefly at the Electromotive plant in McCook after separating from the Marines in 1946.

Initially, airline companies turned Meksto down because he didn’t have an instrument rating – he didn’t have certification for flying on instruments only. In the late 1940s, he obtained the rating at the Elmhurst airfield where he’d had his first plane ride and was hired by Capital Airlines, which later was merged into United.

But before he could do much in the way of commercial flying, he was called back to active duty by the Marines in 1952 during the Korean War. This time, Meksto didn’t leave the states, flying C119 transport planes and spending six months as an instrument instructor at Cherry Point. He separated again in 1954, was promoted to major and finally discharged in February 1959.

In October 1954, Meksto married his wife, Esther, a suburban Milwaukee native, who worked as a flight attendant for Capital Airlines.

The family lived in Berwyn and then moved to Riverside in 1962 after Esther read a feature article about Blythe Park School in Life Magazine.

“I didn’t want a subdivision,” Esther Meksto said. “I mostly wanted a small-town community with a village effect.”

They moved across the street from the school and lived there for the next three decades.

In 1973, Meksto won his first election after being slated by the Riverside Community Caucus for trustee. It was the start of a 17-year stint in village government.

“With the airline I had a lot of time off. You could only fly so many hours a week, so I said, ‘OK,’” Meksto said.

Soon after, the village president at the time asked Meksto to serve as the board’s representative for the 1975 Riverside Centennial celebration.

In 1977, Meksto ran for village president and would end up serving three terms, until 1989.

He’d later be named Riverside Person of the Year by the Lions Club and Chamber of Commerce and was the grand marshal of the July 4 parade.

“We just loved the town,” said Meksto who, along with Esther, splits time now between their home in Palm Beach, Florida, and their apartment in Hinsdale.

And, driving around has replaced flying as one of Meksto’s favorite things to do.

“What I really loved about flying was that every time I took off, it was something new every time. The U.S. is a big country and I saw pretty much the whole United States,” he said.

“Now I drive to see what I saw from up above.”

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RBHS graduation may move indoors for good

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Barbara Johnson, Britanny Buckley and Yolanda Cayin team up to spin the pottery wheel and mold some clay at the Riverside Arts Center’s tent during the Riverside Arts Weekend event in Guthrie Park on May 21.

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Chairs, high heels damage turf field; weather concerns a headache

By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter

Don’t even bother checking the weather forecast this year. Graduation at RiversideBrookfield High School will be held indoors in the gym on May 26, and outdoor graduations may well be a thing of the past.

Traditionally, RBHS has held its graduations outdoors in the football stadium, except when it rains.

But with construction of a new parking lot and new tennis courts going on behind the football stadium, it just made sense to hold graduation indoors this this year, District 208 Superintendent Kevin Skinkis said.

“We have an open construction site there now with a lot of dust and debris, so not knowing what the weather will be like that day could create some unfair conditions for the event,” Skinkis said.

But unpredictable weather may not be what dooms outdoor graduation ceremonies in the future. Rather it may be the football field itself.

While planning last year’s graduation -which to be moved indoors at the last minute because of the threat of rain -- RBHS officials became aware of complications due to the new turf field.

Traditionally the graduates sit on folding chairs placed on the football field looking at the audience seated in the bleachers.

But Skinkis said that the legs of folding chairs, as well as high heeled shoes, can damage the artificial turf field.

“It’s something about the long stiletto heels and the folding chair legs,” Skinkis said. “We had to tell kids last year, no high heels, they puncture the turf.”

If graduation was held in the football stadium, the seating arrangement for the graduates would have to be changed.

“The set up would be much different and I don’t think people would be as happy,” Skinkis said. “The kids would have to be seated on the track so their backs would have to be to the audience so the only time the parents

would really get a chance to see their kid would be when they go across the stage.

“We were going to lay down sheets of plywood and set the temporary stage up next to the track so it would be very different than from what had occurred in the past.”

Skinkis said holding graduation in the newly renovated RBHS gym has many advantages, because the new bleachers have hand rails and there is now handicappedaccessible seating.

“We have plenty of seats inside,” Skinkis said. “It’s climate controlled ... it just makes for an easier set up.”

Knowing that graduation will be held inside and not having to worry about a last-minute change of location because of weather also makes it easier for RBTV, which broadcasts graduation live, said school officials.

“Whenever we do it outside we always have to have a Plan B set up, so we would have extra chairs and things rented,” Skinkis said.

“By kind of eliminating the FILE weather factor, it just makes things run a lot smoother. It makes for an easier event.”

Families of graduates this year are allotted six tickets: four for the gym and two more for overflow seating in the auditorium and the Little Theater where the event will be shown live on RBTV. A few months ago Skinkis discussed with the school board the idea of permanently moving graduation indoors and perhaps even moving graduation to an off-campus location.

“The previous board had encouraged me to keep it inside going forward, just because it eliminates the weather factor and some of the other issues,” Skinkis said. “I’ll have to discuss that with the new board.”

Skinkis said he contacted venues such as Triton College and the Rosemont Theater but costs were high.

So, if the newly constituted school board agrees, it seems likely that graduation at RBHS will be held in the gym for the foreseeable future.

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YEARBOOK

‘Legacy’ is 2017 theme from page 1 in black and white, compared to the newest edition, which is dominated by bright, colorful photos.

RBHS senior Megan Kwilas, the editor in chief of the 2017 Rouser noted how different the Rouser was 100 years ago.

“It is very thin, it’s like paper, it’s a lot of writing,” Kwilas said. “Obviously, the cameras back then weren’t as good as they are now.

It was very fragile. We had to hold it piece by piece.”

Profiles of the 1918 seniors – total school enrollment that school year was 127 students -- are written in verse. This is how one boy was described: “Freethrow Evans, the football star: A dashing player is he he may seem sleepy but by far he’s a popular as can be.”

A girl named Caitlin was described this way: “Caitlin, of all the girls, Has the prettiest little curls She is a lovely little miss Brimful of jollity and bliss.”

Every senior had a nickname, including

WILLIAM CAMARGO/Staff Photographer

THEN AND NOW: The first Rouser in 1918 (at left) was a soft-cover, 33-page booklet filled with black-and-white photos, drawings, illustrations and short verses about each graduating senior. At right, Eva Harvin leafs through the 2017 Rouser, which is packed with bright, color photos and is more than 264 pages. For more photos, visit online at www.RBLandmark.com.

Gold, Sugar, Rosie, Mug, and Dope.

One senses a simpler time. In a review of the highlights of the year the 1918 Rouser mentions a marshmallow roast, a football dance, a matinee dance, the senior party, the Christmas party, a basketball dance, the junior party, the junior picnic, and a “Hard Times” party.

Two Irish plays were produced: The Twig of Thorn and Cathleen ni Houlihan along with The Puppet Princess.

With World War I going on the superintendent, George Mueller, didn’t finish the school year as he left early on May 10, 1918 to enlist in the Navy. The war also had an effect on students getting inside the classrooms of the new building, which was built in 1917.

A coal shortage delayed occupancy of the building until April 1918.

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The 2017 Rouser, titled “Legacy,” pays homage to 100th anniversary in a few ways.

“It’s a little bit longer in past years,” said RBHS English teacher Allison Marsh, who serves as the faculty advisor of the Rouser.

“Normally it’s 256 pages this one is 264. We did a couple extra features about legacy, comparing 1918 the first year, to 2017 this year.”

A “then-and-now” feature is on just about every page with photos from past Rousers shown alongside a current photo commemorating a similar event like an athletic competition or the crowning of the homecoming king.

“We went through a lot of yearbooks. We had a full room full of them so we spent a lot of time looking through old pictures and comparing them to then and now and writing the years down and talking about the old

pictures and the captions,” said RBHS junior Allison Prasch, the photo editor of the 2017 Rouser. “It’s interesting to see how much has changed over the years. Just the different uniforms they used for sports.”

The 49 students on the Rouser staff, a high in recent years, felt the pressure to turn out a really good product for the 100th anniversary.

“It was really fun, but the pressure was on that we had a really good yearbook to show the senior class since it was the 100th edition,” Prasch said.

With “legacy” as the theme this year’s Rouser features a quotation from a current student on nearly every page.

In keeping with the historic theme of this year’s Rouser the editors decided to go with an old-fashioned cover. They also promoted the Rouser more to build excitement.

“Usually we keep the cover secret until the day of distribution,” Marsh said. “This year we released it a lot earlier because the students wanted to build up hype for it.”

The 2017 Rouser was handed out on May 19 to seniors at the Senior Picnic late in the morning and to other students after school.

Rouser staff take a for-credit double class period class to work on the Rouser, but the staff, especially the editors, put in additional time, especially as deadlines approach.

“I loved being a part of this great experience,” Kwilas said. “I loved having the staff.

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We came out with a fantastic book and I’m proud of everyone.”

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R E P O R T S

Eight years for man who broke into Brookfield apartment A registered sex offender, arrested and charged with home invasion last July for using a ladder to climb through the window of an occupied Brookfield apartment, is at Stateville Correctional Center in Joliet after pleading guilty to a lesser charge of residential burglary.

Judge Geary Kull sentenced 31-year-old Jeremy McNair to eight years in state prison as part of a plea deal at a hearing at the Maybrook courthouse on May 12.

On July 23, 2016 about 4:30 p.m., McNair used an extension ladder to climb through the window of an apartment belonging to his ex-girlfriend, who was at home at the time, along with her 1-year-old child and another man, with whom McNair got into a physical altercation.

No one was injured and police arrested McNair as he was exiting the building in the 8900 block of Southview Avenue.

McNair previously served time after a 2011 conviction for aggravated criminal sexual abuse of 16-year-old girl. He was 26 years old at the time of that incident and is listed as a

sexual predator on the Illinois Sex Offender Registry.

Burglary Police responded to the 4000 block of Park Avenue, Brookfield, on the morning of May 16 after a resident called to report an overnight garage burglary. The victim told police he’d left the side service door unlocked and several items were taken, including a lawn mower, seven bicycles, three printers, two plastic chairs and a tarp.

A resident of the 3900 block of Forest Avenue, Brookfield, contacted police on May 16 to report strange marks on the back door of her residence, as if someone had tried to break in.

Police reported observing pry marks on the key lock/door handle and pry marks around the lock striker plate. No entry was gained.

Vehicle break-ins ■ Police responded to the 3200 block of Maple Avenue, Brookfield, on May 20 after a resident called to report that someone had burglar-

BIKE PATH

‘Unique moment’ from page 1 According to a pair of maps included in the village board’s meeting packet, officials are pondering two options.

The first option runs down Forest Avenue to West Avenue and then south to Pine Avenue. The route then turns south at Longcommon, heads over the tracks and follows Riverside Road to the Swinging Bridge. The route continues south on Stanley Avenue to 39th Street, east to Shakespeare Avenue and south across Ogden Avenue to the Cermak Woods path.

The second option heads west on Bloomingbank Road to Barrypoint Road and then over the bridge before heading east on 39th Street to Shakespeare Avenue.

While the roads through Riverside are too narrow to accommodate separate bike lanes, signage would be able to point the way for cyclists. Trustee Elizabeth Peters, who is the board’s new liaison to the Economic Development Commission said that the ongoing discussion over wayfinding signage by the commission could dovetail with the establishment of a Riverside connector route.

No one on the village board appeared opposed to pursuing the idea, and several local residents urged the board to begin exploring how to make the plan a reality.

ized his vehicle, which was parked in the driveway during the overnight hours.

Among the items reported missing were an iPod Shuffle, a Jay Bird Bluetooth headset, Bose headphones, a Chase Bank debit card, a driver’s license and three credit cards. There was no evidence of forced entry to the car, police said.

Police checking the area for further vehicle burglaries reported finding two vehicles parked in the rear of a residence in the 3200 block of Arthur Avenue that had been ransacked. Neither of the vehicles had been locked and nothing of value was missing, according to police.

■ A resident of the 4300 block of Prairie Avenue, Brookfield, reported on May 20 that during the overnight hours, someone had burglarized his vehicle, which was parked on the street in front of his residence.

A pair of Nike gym shoes and a hooded sweatshirt were missing from the rear seat. Meanwhile, said the victim, a pair of eyeglasses on the floor of driver’s seat did not be-

long to him.

■ A resident of the 4100 block of Elm Avenue, Brookfield, went to police on the morning of May 20 to report that during the overnight hours someone removed a school backpack containing books and school supplies from a vehicle parked on the street. There were no signs of forced entry to the vehicle.

Auto theft A resident of the 4600 block of Deyo Avenue, Brookfield, reported on the morning of May 18 that someone had stolen her vehicle overnight from the street in front of her residence.

The victim told police that her 2017 Mazda 3 was locked but there was a key inside for emergencies.

Police learned that the key was an electronic proximity key that grants anyone access to the vehicle as long as the key is nearby. The proximity key also allows anyone to start the car at the push of a button.

The victim’s mother told police someone may have also entered her vehicle overnight as she found pa-

pers strewn about the inside of her vehicle when she left for work that morning.

Gang-related graffiti Gang-related graffiti was discovered scrawled in two locations in Brookfield on the morning of May 22.

At the former Brookfield Bowl, 3415 Maple Ave., police found a large “SD” and an upside-down crown on the rear of the building. And over on the 8500 block of Brookfield Avenue, two overhead garages doors were tagged with graffiti, which included an upsidedown crown.

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BIG WEEK

FLOS hosts Riverside tours

The Frederick Law Olmsted Society kicks off its 2017 Summer Walking Tours of Riverside on Sunday, May 28, with a docent-led excursion through the village’s north division.

The tours are from 2 to 4 p.m. and participants are asked to gather on the east side of the main platform at the Riverside Train Station in downtown Riverside. The cost is $15 ($10 for seniors 62+). Special custom tours are available. Call 708-442-7675 or email tours@olmstedsociety. org with questions.

The next tour is, on June 25, will cover the south division of Riverside. See why Riverside was chosen by WTTW as one of “10 Towns that Changed America.”

May 24-31 Get set for Wiffle Fest

The North Riverside Department of Parks and Recreation invites kids and adults to register teams for its Stars and Strikes Wiffle Fest Tournament on July 4 at Veterans Park.

Prizes will be awarded to first and second place teams and everyone will get a T-shirt. Sign up as a team or as an individual for $5. Team rosters can be 10-15 players maximum, with seven on the field.

Games begin at 11:30 a.m.

Call 708-442-5515 with questions.

GLEN CAMPBELL

Scottish Home film series kickoff

The Scream by Jim Eichorst

The Caledonian House at the Scottish Home, 2800 Desplaines Ave. in North Riverside, invites the public to a free Summer Movie Series featuring inspiring films about people living with dementia, showcasing their challenges and celebrating their triumphs.

Films are shown in the Heritage Hall of the Scottish Home. The series kicks off on May 25 at 2 p.m. with Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me. The 2014 documentary follows the renowned guitar player on his final tour as he struggles with Alzheimer’s.

The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song and won a Grammy for its theme ““I’m Not Gonna Miss You.”

And more Riverside Arts Center, 32 E. Quincy St., hosts work of Oak Park artist Anna Kunz and her exhibit “Physical Sunshine” and a solo exhibition of photographs

by Laura Husar Garcia, titled “Wishes,” through June 24. Admission is free. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m.

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Art exhibit at Riverside Library The whimsical artwork of longtime North Riverside resident Jim Eichorst will be featured all summer long in an exhibit of both new and favorite pieces at the Riverside Public Library, 1 Burling Road.

glass and jewelry. Lately, he’s been make sculptures by recycling found objects, principally metal. The frequent library visitor has had two other library-wide displays since 2009.

Eichorst has worked in a variety of media, including graphics, leather, video,

Work will be displayed throughout the library for this exhibition.

present and discuss his photography of the Czech Republic in his presentation “Prague and the Czech Republic in Photography” on Thursday, May 25 at 7 p.m. in the Great Room of the Riverside Public Library, 1 Burling Road. For more information, visit Stuchly’s website at www.ryanstuchly.com.

Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd., continues its 2017 Brookfield Reads! programming with a book ■

discussion of Believer by David Axelrod on May 25 at 7 p.m. at Irish Times, 8869 Burlington Ave. in Brookfield. Print and electronic copies of the book are available at the library.

The library also hosts an art exhibit featuring the work of Robin Monique Rios, Chicago native and founder and director of 4Art Inc., through June. For more information visit www.brookfieldlibrary.info.

Sokol hosts senior fitness day

Sokol Spirit, 3909 Prairie Ave. in Brookfield, invites the community to its 2017 National Senior Health and Fitness Day event on Wednesday, May 31 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Sokol hall.

Spend time with health and wellness groups, participate in exercise sessions and enjoy light refreshments.

No pre-registration necessary. Free admission and parking. Call 708-484-0468 with questions.

The Brookfield Elks Lodge, 9022 31st St., hosts bingo every Monday night.

Doors open at 5 p.m. and games start at 7 p.m. minimum cash payout of $2,275 a night, plus pull tabs, lightning, tic-tac and raffles.

North Riverside Parks and Recreation hosts a supervised open gym for teens every Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Village Commons, 2401 Desplaines Ave. Concession available. $5 fee at the door.

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We can’t publish everything, but we’ll do our best to feature the week’s highlights.

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Not your average school dance Brookfield students learn, perform traditional Mexican dances

By JACKIE GLOSNIAK Contributing Reporter

At most schools, fifth-grade students can be found goofing around on the playground outside of the classroom and practicing STEM initiatives inside the classroom.

But in Brookfield, a group of 10- and 11-year-olds are breaking out in song and donning historical costumes to get in tune with their heritage.

On May 17, more than 200 family members for dozens of District 102 students from Congress Park and Forest Road schools gathered in the auditorium at Park Junior High School for the Expo de Arte Fina program, featuring performances of Mexican bailes traditionales, or folkloric dances, from regions across Mexico.

WILLIAM CAMARGO/Staff Photographer The program was the second time the district has en- HATS OFF: Students from Congress Park and Forest Road schools in District 102 perform Mexican folk gaged students from Spanish- dances at the Expo de Arte Fina at Park Junior High in LaGrange Park on May 17. speaking families — mostly of Mexican descent — in a program connected with guage,” said Rachel Owens, ELL coordina- who are Mexican are growing up here, they their heritage. tor for the district. may not have that obvious connection,” District-wide, a transitional bilingual edLast spring, District 102 held a bilingual Owens said. “This really gives students a ucation program has been set up to comply visual arts show at Congress Park. This chance to have some of those cultural expewith federal guidelines requiring bilingual year, teacher Sandra Valdez from Flor de riences that they may have had if they were teaching services to be offered at schools Corazon dance studio in Cicero came to For- growing up in Mexico.” where more than 20 students are speakers est Road and Congress Park twice a week for In conjunction with the dancing, Owens of the same non-English language. In this a 10-week period, teaching students tradi- said a committee of bilingual parents was year’s program, both English-learning stu- tional Mexican dances from the regions of also beneficial in helping with the prodents as well as other students joined in on Nuevo Leon, Colima, Veracruz and Jalisco. gram’s success. the dancing.

“Music and art really help students con“We’ve had parents come to practices, “We really want students to connect with nect with the culture of their parents and parents who come and bring snacks for the their culture and with their home lan- grandparents, and because a lot of students whole group; a great turnout at both Congress Park and Forest Road Schools. It’s just been phenomenal.”

Brookfield resident and Congress Park fifth-grader, Arleth Antunez, said she enjoyed the program and its lessons.

“This is important because it’s cultural and you get to learn about all different cultures and how Mexicans do their dances,” she said.

Nathan Anderson, a fellow fifth-grade student at Congress Park, agreed with Antunez that programs such as this one are vital to understanding the backgrounds of classmates.

“I loved it,” Anderson said. “My favorite part was doing dancing the whole time. I think it’s important to learn culture.”

Raul Govea, also in fifth grade at Congress Park, said he liked that he was able to do the educational activity with his peers.

“This is part of our culture and I need to embrace it,” he said. “[I liked] working with all of my friends. It was a great time.”

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Opinion

THE LANDMARK VIEW

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Under wraps

he Open Meetings Act exists because, believe it or not, there are times when government bodies like to slip things past the public without telling them exactly what they’re doing.

Take, for example, the possibility that a certain majority within a local governmental entity might — through an election — be losing its ability to dictate policy and reward its allies by handing out jobs and special considerations financed by taxpayers.

Without the Open Meetings Act serving as a safeguard against governments dealing in the dark, such a majority might be able, on its way out of power, use taxpayer money to hand out sweet deals before the new majority can come in and make changes.

Back on April 13, a lame-duck majority of the LyonsBrookfield School District 103 Board of Education called a special meeting at which they approved a host of contract extensions for administrators.

There were also a couple of new contracts given to people holding positions — like maintenance director and the school district administrative assistant — that had never needed contracts previously. The new contracts kept those employees from being dismissed by the new board, at least for a year.

But there was one deal in particular that rankles, the details of which no one outside the board majority knew about until the deal was unveiled that night. It was an amendment to the superintendent’s contract that not only extended her deal for two more years, to 2021, but gave her a roughly 6 percent pay increase, bumped the number of vacation days she was allowed to bank by 20 and provided her with health insurance until the age of 65 if she makes it to 2021 and then retires. She’s now in her early 50s.

Before the vote on the contracts, mention was made of who was getting deals, but no details were revealed to the public. The Landmark sought the contracts via a Freedom of Information request, and it took us a month to get them.

No wonder, when an outgoing majority is cutting sweet deals with favored administrators.

The Landmark has filed a complaint with the Illinois Attorney General seeking an inquiry into whether District 103 violated the Open Meetings Act in April by failing to disclose information regarding the contracts.

According to the Open Meetings Act, “Final action shall be preceded by a public recital of the nature of the matter being considered and other information that will inform the public of the business being conducted.”

We don’t believe that’s what transpired at the April 13 meeting, and it did not meet that standard, especially when the action was going to be dipping into taxpayers’ pockets to the tune of more than $500,000 for two more years on the superintendent’s contract and then about a decade’s worth of health insurance premiums.

This wasn’t a minor change to a contract, this was a parachute handed to someone who was going to be under the microscope of a new board majority.

On May 31, the new majority has called a special meeting to look into what happened on April 13 and whether there is any remedy. That’s a good first step.

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Ballerine named Riverside Person of the Year

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dd his name to the list. Joe Ballerine has been named a Riverside Person of the Year for 2017 by the Riverside Township Lions Club.

Lions Club President Alex Gallegos made the announcement at the May 18 meeting of the Riverside Village Board of Trustees. The annual award is presented to a person who has demonstrated their willingness to serve in many capacities within the village.

Ballerine, who serves as a village trustee, has generously given his time to the village since he and his wife, Donna, moved to Riverside in 1987. The couple has raised two boys, Jordan and Clayton.

A graduate of Riverside-Brookfield High School’s class of 1977 and Western Illinois University in 1981, Ballerine became involved with the Little League and eventually joined the Little League’s board of directors.

He served on the Riverside Parks and Recreation Board for 10 years, and was the board’s chairman. Ballerine is also a member of Riverside Presbyterian Church, where he serves as a deacon and an elder.

When you see Turtle Park on Longcommon Road or Patriots Park on Parkway Road, you can thank Ballerine, who was instrumental in getting the two parks to be welcome additions to the village.

He also stepped forward when the village was threatening to discontinue the Fourth of July celebration because of budget pressures.

Ballerine helped form The Friends of the Fourth, which raised funds to get the celebration through the lean years and still helps the village with the endeavor. Ballerine remains an integral part of the Friends committee.

Usually on July 4 you can see Ballerine helping to keep the parade moving before joining the village trustees in the parade, all after running the annual 5K race in the morning. This year he will ride in the parade as Riverside’s Person of the Year.

Ballerine says he was “humbled” to have his name is added to a list of notable men and women who have gone above and beyond in service to the village.

Ballerine will be honored at a dinner to be held either late August or early September. Information will follow.

Congratulations, Joe, you do a great job!

JOANNE KOSEY

LETTERS

Riverside American Legion is reaching out As Memorial Day approaches, I would like Riverside to know that its American Legion Post 488 is alive and well and growing. We encourage everyone to attend the annual Memorial Day event scheduled for 10 a.m., Monday, May 29, at the St. Mary’s Parish Center.

We also wanted everyone to know our post leadership and ask members of the community to introduce themselves to our leadership and provide to us feedback on how we, Post 488, can contribute to Riverside and Riverside Township. The leadership is as a follows: Commander Joseph Baar Topinka, Vice-Commander Lew Heine, Junior Vice-Commander Donald Remes, Adjutant Richard Dolejs and Chaplain Ray O’Donald.

Our goals in the coming months are simple: ■ Outreach to any and all veterans in the Riverside, Riverside Township, and surrounding communities to assist them in any way possible to include matters related to their rights and benefits;

■ Outreach to the non-veteran members in Riverside, Riverside Township, and surrounding communities in helping with the needs of those members and those communities, especially as it pertains to information and knowledge about the role of the U.S. in past conflicts and the role of the U.S. military in the future.

A community that understands the role of the U.S. military in today’s global climate will be better prepared to help and support its sons and daughters who are considering joining the military, are in active service in the military, or who are Reserve or National Guard members of the military. Their family members often get forgotten in times of need. We will not let that happen; and ■ Cooperation with village and township elected officials to help improve our community in any way possible. One example is the Gold Star Memorial in Guthrie Park, which is in poor condition.

We have donated $5,000 to the village of Riverside to help in the refur-

bishment of the Gold Star Memorial.

We join with President Sells and the village’s board of trustees in our collective effort to get the Gold Star Memorial looking as good as new by Memorial Day 2018, so that it reflects well on the community as we approach the 100-year anniversary of the American Legion in 2019.

Post 488 intends to be a role model for other organizations and also intends to cooperate as much as possible with those organizations to find ways to always improve the community. We stand ready to support the community.

As its commander, feel free to contact me at jctop@msn.com with any ideas on how our post can better serve everyone.

If you are a veteran, consider joining or renewing at www.illegion.org/ membership/join-the-american-legion.

Joseph Baar Topinka, post commander Riverside American Legion Post 488 See LETTERS on page 17

Planning Ahead . . .

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OBITUARIES

Leona Dabkey, 95

Dorothy Scalfano, 84

Bowled until age 92

Worked at Patio Restaurant

Leona A. Dabkey (nee DeRuntz), 95, of Brookfield, died peacefully on May 22, 2017.

Born on March 30, 1922, in Chicago, Ms. Dabkey bowled everyday up to the age of 92 and was an enthusiastic Chicago Bulls and White Sox fan. She enjoyed reading the newspaper, doing crossword puzzles, and faithfully watched “Jeopardy” every day.

Ms. Dabkey was the original recycle/ reuse/repurposer, and she almost always had a coupon for every purchase. She was a world-class worrier and put the feelings and needs of others ahead of hers.

She had a strong sense of fairness and of right and wrong and will be forever loved and remembered for her gentle, quiet nature and encouraging smile.

She was the mother of Laurel Obert and Lee (Louise) Dabkey; the grandmother of John (Fernie Tiflis) Dabkey, Greg (Rachael) Dabkey, Kate (Eric) Hightower and Kristie (Ryan) Powers; the great-grandmother of Belle Dabkey; the aunt of Sharon (Bob) Smothers, Lorraine (Bradley Smith) Gudgeon, Margaret (Tom) Banick and Allen (Debbie) Dabkey; and a warm, comfortable lap for her cat, Coco Kitten.

Ms. Dabkey was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Earle Dabkey, and her parents, Leo DeRuntz and Elizabeth Arnold.

Visitation is on Wednesday, May 24 from 3 p.m. until the time of service at 8 p.m., at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 31st St. in Brookfield. Interment is private at Parkholm Cemetery.

Memorial donations are appreciated to Easter Seals - SW Florida, 350 Braden Ave., Sarasota, Florida, 34242 or Salvation Army Metropolitan Division, 5040 N. Pulaski Rd., in Chicago, 60630.

Dorothy Dia Scalfano, 84, of Brookfield and formerly of Chicago, died on May 19, 2017. Born on July 30, 1932, she worked at the Patio Restaurant for 30 years.

Ms. Scalfano was the mother of Cindy Scalfano, Kim Ann Slattery, Paul Scalfano, Mary Ann Slattery and the late Katherine (Amador) Scalfano- Crespo; the grandmother of David (Evangelina) Scalfano, Tony (Sandra) Crespo, Vito (Anita) Scalfano, Victoria (William) Scalfano-Pettitte, Frankie (Eva) Scalfano, Eddie (fiancée Kayla) Scalfano, Sonny Scalfano, Julian Hotseller, Dia Hotseller and Chelsee Chauhan; the greatgrandmother of Kristina, Yasmyn, Diana, Stephany, Tony, Daniel, Geovani, Leah, Cody, Athena, Joseph, Frank Jr., Jessica and Eddie; the great-great grandmother of Gabriel; sister of Thomas Scalfano, Steven Marchesi and Laura Marchesi; and her extended family, the Atlas family.

A funeral Mass was celebrated May 23 at St. Barbara Church in Brookfield followed by interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside.

Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home, North Riverside, handled arrangements.

Elvera Greinke, 94 Brookfield homemaker Elvera Greinke (nee Olufs), 94, of Brookfield, died on May 17, 2017. Born on June 30, 1922, she was a homemaker.

Ms. Greinke was the wife of the late Louis Greinke; the mother of Lucille (James) Channell and Arlene Steinke; the grandmother of Scott (Lia) Steinke, Kevin Steinke, Julie Channell, Jeffrey Channell and David (Mia) Channell; and the greatgrandmother of Nina Channell, Amelia Channell and Sofia Channell.

Services and interment were private.

The family appreciates memorials to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee, 38105 or to your preferred Humane Society.

Hitzeman Funeral Home, Brookfield, handled arrangements.

Thomas Stauber, 70 Retired Electro-Motive employee Thomas W. Stauber, 70, of Brookfield, died at Amita LaGrange Hospital on May 19, 2017.

He was employed at the Electro-Motive Division of General Motors, retiring as director of security of the Electro-Motive Division at GM. He also worked as assistant manager of Berland’s House of Tools.

Mr. Stauber was a firefighter/EMT for the Brookfield Fire Department from 1975 through 1988 and was involved with the Boy Scouts of America. He was an avid Chicago Blackhawks fan, enjoyed model railroading and prototype railroading, and all things involving Disney, especially going to Disney World with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Linda M. Stauber (nee Calderwood); his sons, Scot (Catherina) and Thomas (Satah) Stauber; his daughters, Sarah Stauber and Meghan (Kellen) Oblinger; his grandchildren, Aidan and Broady Stauber and Isabel, Olivia and Ryan Stauber and Payton and Kelsey Olbinger; and his sister-in-law, Lois Costernaro. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Veronica Stauber.

Visitation is at Johnson Funeral Home, 3847 Prairie Ave. in Brookfield on Thursday, May 25 from 5 to 9 p.m. and on Friday, May 26 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated May 26 at 10 a.m. at St. Barbara Church, 4008 Prairie Ave. The family appreciates memorial donations to the American Heart Association.

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Riversider named interim dean of architecture college at IIT

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iverside resident Dr. Michelangelo Riverside resident Gonzo Sabatino has been apSchexnayder plays the part pointed interim dean of Lenny Ganz in the Theatre of the Illinois Institute of Western Springs’ upcomof Technology’s College of Aring production of Neil Simon’s chitecture for a one-year term. farce Rumors from June 1-11 at Sabatino, who is also a memthe theater, 4384 Hampton Ave. ber of the Riverside Historical in Western Springs. Brookfield Commission, has served as the MICHELANGELO resident Pat Politano is a memdirector of the Ph.D. program SABATINO ber of the set decoration crew for the College of Architecture for the show. and is both and architect and For show times and ticket information historian whose research, according to his website, “broadly addresses intersections call 708-246-3380 or visit online at www.thebetween culture, technology, and design in atrewesternsprings.com. the built environment.”

He earned his professional degree in architecture at the Universita IUVA di VeneThe Brookfield Beautification Commiszia and a doctorate in art and architectural history at the University of Toronto. He’s sion recognized its first Brookfield garden also pursued a post-doctoral fellowship at of 2017, choosing the three-season garden of Harvard University and has taught at Yale Stella Quirk, who lives in the 8500 block of Washington Avenue. and the University of Houston.

The Beautification Commission’s Garden One of his most recent local endeavors was serving as curator for “Picturing River- recognition Program draws attention to side,” a permanent exhibit in the Riverside outstanding village gardens that are visible to the public. There are just five gardens – Train Station that illustrates the history of the village via images representing various one a month from May to September -- rectime periods. The exhibit was created in col- ognized each year, and all of which will be laboration with the historical commission featured online at brookfieldil.gov/localand Sabatino’s doctoral students at IIT. government/beautification-committee.

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The Riverside Township Lions Club presented North Riverside Police Chief Lane Niemann (far left) and Riverside Police Chief Thomas Weitzel (second from right) with Community Awards on behalf of their departments for “serving and protecting” their respective communities during a special ceremony at the club’s April meeting. Also pictured are North Riverside Deputy Police Chief Deborah Garcia (center), Riverside Detective Sgt. Frank Lara (far right) and Lions Club President Alex Gallegos (second from left).

Gonzo Schexnayder (center) as Lenny Ganz in Neil Simon’s farce “Rumors.”

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7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership.

■ Riverside resident Dovas Lietu■ Taylor M. Sweeney, of North Rivervninkas of the Eastman School of Music side, was awarded her Bachelor of Business has received a Fulbright study/research Administration degree from the Univergrant and will spend the 2017sity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s 18 school year in Lithuania.

Lubar School of Business durHe will study with Laurynas ing commencement ceremonies Lape, co-principal trumpet of at the school on May 21. the Lithuanian National Sym■ Brookfield resident Samanphony Orchestra and will study tha Lenz graduated with a B.A. traditional Lithuanian folk mudegree in political science from sic and instruments with folk McKendree University (Lebamusician Saulius Petreikis, non, Illinois) during commencetrumpet player and multi-inment exercises on May 13. strumentalist.

■ Olivia L. Lauritsen and At Eastman, Lietuvninkas, DOVAS LIETUVNINKAS Hannah G. Claywell, both of who graduated from RiversideRiverside, were awarded BachBrookfield High School in 2012, elor of Arts degrees from Hope College was a double major in music education and trumpet performance. He earned his in Holland, Michigan, during the school’s commencement exercises on May 7. Laubachelor’s degree in 2016. ritsen’s degree was in art education. Clay■ Miami University (Oxford, Ohio) well’s degree was in Spanish and psycholstudent Sean DeMuro spent the winter 2017 semester in China as part of a study ogy.

■ Riverside residents Gregory J. Berabroad group. A Riverside resident, DeMuro is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nasek and Colleen E. Mandell have been named to the 2017 spring semester dean’s business, majoring in finance. list at St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wis■ Three local students attending the University of Illinois at Chicago, Barbara Pa- consin, by attaining a grade-point average of at least 3.5 on a 4-point scale. courek of Brookfield, Seung Eun Lee of ■ Jacqueline Skokna, of Brookfield, North Riverside and Deborah Jensen of Riverside, recently were initiated into the made the dean’s list for the 2017 spring Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, a selec- semester at Belmont College in Nashville, tive all-discipline collegiate honor society. Tennessee, by attaining a GPA of at least Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 3.5.

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PEOPLE ■ Sara Sifferman, of Riverside was named to the president’s list at Triton College for the 2016 fall semester by attaining a GPA of 3.88.

■ Brookfield students showed themselves to be budding playwrights, directors and performers at the “Tens by Teens” festival at Lyons Township High School in early May. The festival featured short plays written, directed and performed by LTHS theater students. Three of the plays were written by Brookfield residents, including seniors Grace Barone (“Blood Lust”), George Kennett (“Action Hero”) and Connor Trimborn (“Stars Are Out Tonight”), and Trimborn (“Twilight Zone”) and Brookfield junior Justin Monarrez (“For Now”) directed plays. Barone, meanwhile, performed in the play “Beyond Pluto.”

■ Brookfield resident Albert Ferastrau, a sophomore at Lyons Township High School, was part of a team of LTTV students who earned a silver award in the “7-day Challenge” at the annual Midwest media Educators High School Video Festival. The contest required students to submit work created during a seven-day time period, including writing the script, rehearsing, costume/set design, shooting, editing, sound design and output.

■ Lyons Township High School Latin students from Brookfield -Elizabeth Lemerand, a freshman, and Bianca Mendez, a sophomore – earned recognition for their efforts on the national Latin exam.

Lemerand earned magna cum laude on the Latin I exam, while Mendez earned magna cum laude on the Latin II exam.

■ Riverside School District 96 has announced the winners of its 2017 Young Authors program.

Those earning recognition from the district include the following: Kindergarten, Penelope Black (Hollywood); First grade, Ethan Avilla (Central), Shane Anderson (Hollywood) and Mykhaib Lyons Rurka (Central); Second grade, Avery Charlotte Blair (Hollywood), Jack Streeter (Central) and Charlotte Textrum (Hollywood); Third grade, Alexandra Salas (Ames), Harry Sramek (Ames) and Robert Sanabria (Central); Fourth grade, Ben Lupfer (Blythe Park), Vincent Dockendorf (Central), Marina Anani Garza (Central) and Luna McNally (Central); and Fifth grade, Makoto Scheuermann (Hollywood), Gabriel Garza (Ames), Meg Carlson (Ames) and Ian Dimaano (Central).

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Silvermoon Salon in LaGrange hosted the event, and stylists Liz Chada, Kelly Douglas and Michelle Van Eaton worked the scissors,

and the girls were chauffeured to the salon courtesy of James Porok from Home James Limousine.

Among those donating their hair were Alondra Morales, Camila Valencia, Mia Lopez, Lizet Ortiz, Ariana Kittl, Isis Zurita, Duska Richert and Mayalee Garcia. The 2017 Locks of Love sponsors at GWMS were Danielle Lahey and Susan Barankiewicz.

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Muirl Bronsteader and Karine Otten (above) were among the members of St. Paul Lutheran Church’s “Hands of Mercy” ministry, which held a sewing day recently to craft simple girls dresses and boys shorts, which will sent to the children in South Sudan. On May 14 the ministry displayed the fruits of their labor after services at the Brookfield church.

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Generosity of community is overwhelming On behalf of the volunteers and clients of the Share Food Share Love Food Pantry, we would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the letter carriers of the Brookfield Post Office. During their Stamp Out Hunger effort last week, they collected enough food to fill our pantry and then some.

It was very moving to see the extent to which they went to help those who are struggling to make ends meet. We see it at the pantry every week and we know firsthand the difference it makes in the lives of these people.

We also want to say thank you to the residents of Brookfield who gave so generous-

ly. The people who come to the pantry are people just like us who, for a variety of reasons, are finding it difficult at this time to adequately provide for themselves and their families. It is refreshing to see people care so deeply for their neighbors.

And finally, thank you to the many volunteers who came to the pantry to help process and shelf all of these donations and those who come every week to help distribute food. Your selfless effort is appreciated more than you will ever know.

“Rich is the person who finds the need in their heart to share with their neighbor.”

John Dumas and the board of directors

OBITUARIES continued from page 13

Miroslav Simo, 79 Owned archery products store Miroslav Andrew Simo, 79, of Riverside, died on May 18, 2017.

Born on March 29, 1938, he was the former owner of New Archery Products in Forest Park.

Mr. Simo was the husband of Cherie A. Simo (nee Gregory); the father of Steven A.

Simo and Melanie A. (John) Maxwell; the grandfather of Jack Maxwell, Sasha Maxwell, Roman Maxwell and Hunter Maxwell; the brother of Millie McComb; and the uncle of Don McComb and David McComb.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. at Christ Church of Oak Brook, 31st Street and York Road in Oak Brook, followed by interment at Woodlawn Cemetery in Forest Park.

Hitzeman Funeral Home, Brookfield, handled arrangements.

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RBHS bounced by Hinsdale South Loss in Class 2A regional final doesn’t diminish precocious Bulldogs’ bright future

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he Riverside-Brookfield High School girls soccer team saw its season end abruptly with a 3-0 loss to Hinsdale South in the Riverside-Brookfield Regional in the Class 2A playoffs on Friday.

Although the final score ostensibly shows a lopsided win by the highly regarded Hornets, the play on the field revealed a much more competitive match. That’s a credit to the Bulldogs who played all season with intensity and focus.

The postseason opened in auspicious fashion for the Bulldogs with a 2-0 victory against Back of the Yards in the regional semifinals. In the first half, however, the team struggled passing the ball.

“I think the girls were nervous,” RBHS coach Ivek Halic said. “In the second half, they came out with much more urgency. You could tell the intensity really picked up. There was a significant difference.

“The girls put a lot more shots on frame. We probably doubled our shots in the second half.”

After scoring a pair of goals early in the second half, RBHS never looked back.

The Bulldogs’ momentum continued in the first half against Hinsdale South. Although the Hornets led 1-0 at halftime, RBHS limited Hinsdale South shots and time

“Anytime you can compete with freshmen at the varsity level, it’s very promising.”

IVEK KALIC RBHS coach

of possession.

“Our defense played exceptionally well including the midfield,” Halic said. “We halted most of their star players.”

Unfortunately, the Bulldogs struggled scoring even with some good looks at the net.

“We created a handful of quality opportunities to score that just didn’t bounce our way,” Halic said.

In the second half, the Hornets capitalized on a miscommunication between the RBHS sweeper and goalkeeper to score another goal and lead 2-0.

“The girls began to run out of legs,” Halic said. “Once they put that second goal in, we knew it was going to be very difficult to come back against a quality team.”

The Hornets tacked on a third goal in the closing minutes of the second half.

WILLIAM CAMARGO/Staff Photographer

The Bulldogs’ Megan Riordan gains control of the ball.

(Below) RBHS senior Esther Annoreno is the team’s best all-around player.

Now that the season is over, Halic realizes the Bulldogs will lose plenty of talent in graduating seniors Esther Annoreno, Ivy Marcucci and Kathyrn Sessler. Leading into the final week of the regular season, Annoreno had four goals and 12 assists.

These standout seniors provided both leadership and playmaking this season to offset the loss of high-scoring forward Allie Kucera. After scoring 30 goals as a RBHS sophomore last year, Kucera opted to play club soccer this season.

“Any time you lose a quality player like Allie it’s going to impact your team,” Halic said. “However, my varsity and freshman girls stepped up and did a phenomenal job.”

The future certainly looks bright for RBHS with eight freshmen (including six starters) making contributions to this year’s 10-6-2 squad. The Bulldogs played particularly well in the Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division with a 6-1 record and second-place finish.

The major infusion of young talent includes Grace Larson, Taylor Kosiak, Evie Roth, Mazzy Marcucci, Megan Riordan and Sophia DiForti.

“Any time you can compete with freshmen at the varsity level, it’s very promising. It’s great for the program for years to come,” Halic said. “We also have goalkeeper Emily Graham back next season. She was a prominent leader and one of our biggest assets this year. She kept us in each and every game.”

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LTHS, RBHS boys finish 1-2 in sectional Host Lions roll to title, followed by Bulldogs, Brother Rice and Morton

BY MARTY FARMER Sports Editor

Riverside-Brookfield High School Tim Olson believes that almost any Illinois Class 3A sectional in boys track is very competitive. While that may be fundamentally true, there’s no denying Lyons Township High School dominated its own sectional last week.

The Lions placed first with 202 points, won all four relays and seven of 14 individual events. Needless to say, LTHS will bring a caravan of state qualifiers to the 3A state finals May 25-27 at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston.

LTHS excelled on the oval with five firstplace finishes. Junior Danny Kilrea won the 3,200-meter run with a time of 9 minutes, 7.99 seconds and senior Vince Zona claimed the 1,600 title at 4:21.37. Sprinter Antwane Thigpen took first in the 100 (10.95) and junior Griffin Vizgirda won the 400 (51.64).

Sophomore Xavier Armand captured the 300 intermediate hurdles with a time of 40.63.

The Lions also qualified Thomas Saggau, Austin Iturralde, Patrick Kane and Alex Lynch for the state finals in individual events.

Meanwhile, Riverside-Brookfield High School juniors Devin Moody and George Cervanka each won an event at Lyons Township. Moody won high jump at 6 feet, 3 inches, while Cervanka ran the 200 in 22.20. Cervanka also advanced to state in the 100 with a time of 11.04, trailing only Thigpen.

The Bulldogs’ 3,200 relay team of Jack Sagan, Jacob Wardzala, Angel Alarcon and Chris Mango punched its ticket to state with a runner-up time of 8:07.31

Fenwick The Friars cruised to their own Class 2A sectional championship with 145 points.

Dunbar (80), DFW Trading (63), Solorio (50) and Lake View (30) rounded out the top five.

RBHS junior George Cervanka won the 200 in 22.20 seconds at the Lyons Township Sectional.

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Senior Anthony Pasquesi won a pair of events in long jump (22-2) and triple jump (41-7).

Fenwick pole vaulter Thomas Biegler won that event at 9-6, Will Flaherty took first in discus at 125-01 and distance runner Jack Darrow earned the 3,200 title at 9:44.05.

The Friars other state qualifiers were individual event runner-ups Anthony Maite (pole vault/9-0), Austin Glazier (shot put/412.5)), Matthew Augustyn (triple jump/409), Brendan Copp (800/2:09.48) and Joseph Wermes (1600/4:35.81).

LTHS girls The Lions tied Normal U-High with 13 points apiece to finish 20th at the Class 3A state track and field finals last week. The LTHS 1,600 relay of sophomore Renata Wingert, senior Maggie Caplice, junior Sonia Slusarczyk and junior Tara Schwarz timed out at 3:55.49 to earn second.

Other notable scores turned in by LTHS state qualifiers included Emily Henkel (10:52.96/9th place) in the 3,200; junior Emma Fink in high jump (5-1/12th) and Slusarczyk in 100 hurdles (15:43.1/6th).

Friars, Lions net spots at state finals Fenwick and LTHS boys send three players each to state

BY MARTY FARMER Sports Editor

At the Timothy Christian Sectional of the 1A state tennis playoffs, Fenwick tied with the host Trojans (12 points each) for second place. Montini won the sectional championship with 15 points.

Fenwick sophomore Carlos Gutierrez earned his return visit to state. He went 2-2 on the day, with one of his losses coming via an injury default in his last match. Prior to that setback, David Wood of Elmwood Park edged Gutierrez 7-5, 7-6 (7-3) in one of the best matches of the sectional.

In doubles, the Friars’ senior pair of Nico Halter and Mike Prabhu won two of four matches to earn a spot alongside Gutierrez at the state finals.

“Carlos had a great finish last year by going to the second day of the state finals,” Fenwick coach Gerard Sullivan said.

“He’s played about 45 matches at big tournaments since last year’s state finals tournament. He’s a big, strong kid who has improved the technique on his strokes.

“Nico is our No. 2 singles but plays Carlos pretty close in practice. I have to say they are almost neck and neck. Nico is also our top doubles players.”

LTHS The Lions placed second with 14 points behind champion Hinsdale Central (24) at the Proviso West Sectional of the

Class 2A state tennis tournament. Senior Jack Bernstein rolled into the singles final by winning five of six sets at 6-0.

Hinsdale Central’s Zach Elliott derailed Bernstein’s momentum in the championship match, however, with a 6-3, 7-5 win against the Lions’ top player. Nevertheless, Bernstein qualified for the state finals with a strong 3-1 showing at Proviso West.

In doubles, the Lions’ state-qualifying team of Tanner Burke and Demetri Triantafel reached the semifinals with two hard fought wins. Sectional champion Trevor Hamilton and Andrew Buhelos of Hinsdale Central defeated Burke/ Triantafel 6-3, 6-0 in the semifinals.

RBHS The Bulldogs finished sixth with eight points at the Oak Park and River Forest Sectional in 2A action. Singles players Will Dowling and Erik Roedel and the doubles team of James Martin and Frankie Filec each won a match for the Bulldogs.

In a tough sectional field of teams including the host Huskies, St. Ignatius, Whitney Young, Morton and Lincoln Park, RBHS failed to qualify any players for the state finals.

Lincoln Park’s Lennon Braeton won the singles title and Whitney Young’s Tyler Ballog and Justin Woods earned the doubles championship at OPRF. Other state qualifiers included singles players Bobby Solberg (St. Ignatius), Nadrian Fiesta (Morton) and Sean

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Fenwick’s Nico Halter qualified for the state finals in doubles with partner Mike Prabhu.

Wangelin (OPRF), plus the doubles teams Jamieson Katz/ Christian Forster (St. Ignatius), Ben Manola/Tommy McNeil (OPRF) and Elijah Carter/Ryan Murray (OPRF).

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STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division.

In re the marriage of Olalere Adeleye, Petitioner and Abidemi Monsurat Rufai, Respondent, Case No. 2017D-000893.

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, the above named Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, by the Petitioner, for Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief; and that said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before June 19, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk.

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STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF COOK, ssCircuit Court of Cook County, County Department Domestic Relations Division In re the Marriage of Miroslav Milosavljev, Petitioner, and Vera Sheleft, Respondent.

No. 17 D 004428 The requisite affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, VERA SHELEFT, Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, by the Petitioner, for Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief: and that said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before June 19, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a Judgment for Dissolution of Marriage Entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk.

Published in Wednesday Journal 5/24, 5/31, 6/7/2017.

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STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF COOK, ssCircuit Court of Cook County, County Department Domestic Relations Division In re the Marriage of Emelia Ortega, Petitioner, and Fayyaz Muhammad Malik, Respondent.

No. 17 D 004426 The requisite affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, FAYYAZ MUHAMMAD MALIK, Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, by the Petitioner, for Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief: and that said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before June 19, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a Judgment for Dissolution of Marriage Entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk.

Published in Wednesday Journal 5/24, 5/31, 6/7/2017.

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D17150632 on April 25, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of CONSCIOUS LIVING WELLNESS with the business located at: 175 N KENILWORTH AVE UNIT 2F, OAK PARK, IL 60301.

The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: SHEILA WHITE 175 N KENILWORTH AVE UNIT 2F OAK PARK, IL 60301 Published in Wednesday Journal 5/10, 5/17, 5/24/2017

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D17150787 on May 9, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of JONERSON BUSINESS SERVICES with the business located at: P.O. BOX 34706, CHICAGO, IL 60634. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: TERESA B JONES 2919 N. MULLIGAN AVE CHICAGO, IL 60634 Published in Wednesday Journal 5/17, 5/24, 5/31/2017

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PUBLIC NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE Chertkow and Chertkow (22019) Attorneys for Petitioner 1525 East 53rd Street Chicago, Illinois 60615

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Oak Park on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Room 201 of the Village Hall, 123 Madison St., Oak Park, Illinois on the following matter:

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Oak Park on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Room 201 of the Village Hall, 123 Madison St., Oak Park, Illinois on the following matter:

Cal. No. 08-17-Z: 417-425 Wisconsin Avenue, James Vanderheyden

Cal. No. 07-17-Z: 112 S. Elmwood Avenue, Ken Floody and Elizabeth Freebairn

James Vanderheyden, on behalf of the owner of the Subject Property, is requesting that a variation be granted from Section 3.6.3 (B) (3) and Section 4.10.3 (Appurtenances Permitted in Side Yards) of the Village of Oak Park Zoning Ordinance, wherein Section 3.6.3 (B) (3) require a minimum side yard setback of ten (10’) feet in the R-7 Multiple-Family District, and Section 4.10.3 prohibits steps and open porches from projecting into the required side yard, to permit the construction of an open porch and steps on the south side of the building that would be located approximately one (1”) inch from the side lot line at the premises commonly known as 417-425 Wisconsin Avenue.

Applicants, Ken Floody and Elizabeth Freebairn, are requesting that a variation be granted from Section 3.5.3 (B) (1), which requires that the average front yard setback for the principal building shall be not less than 28.4 feet, whereas the project will feature an enclosed front porch addition with an approximately 20.8 foot front yard setback.

Those property owners within 500 foot notice area and those persons with a special interest beyond that of the general public (“Interested Parties”) wishing to cross-examine witnesses must complete and file an appearance with original signatures with the Village Clerk no later than 5:00 PM on the business day preceding the public hearing.

Those property owners within 500 feet of the Subject Property and those persons with a special interest beyond that of the general public (“Interested Parties”) wishing to cross-examine witnesses must complete and file an appearance with original signatures with the Village Clerk no later than 5:00 PM on the business day preceding the public hearing.

All papers in connection with the above matter are on file at the Village of Oak Park and available for examination by interested parties by contacting the Zoning Administrator at 708.358.5449.

All papers in connection with the above matter are on file at the Village of Oak Park and available for examination by interested parties by contacting the Zoning Administrator at 708.358.5449.

DATED AT OAK PARK, ILLINOIS, this 24th Day of May, 2017

DATED AT OAK PARK, ILLINOIS, this 24th Day of May, 2017

Published in Wednesday Journal 5/24/2017

Published in Wednesday Journal 5/24/2017

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County.

Registration Number: D17150778 on May 9, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of TIEUP COMPANY with the business located at: 326 EAST AVENUE, LAGRANGE, IL 60525. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: JACK H. SNOW 326 EAST AVE. LA GRANGE, IL 60525

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D17150774 on May 9, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of JTE ENTERPRISES with the business located at: 7736 MONROE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: GREGORY MITCHELL 7736 MONROE FOREST PARK, IL 60130

Published in RBLandmark 5/17, 5/24, 5/31/2017

Published in Forest Park Review 5/17, 524, 5/31/2017

The applicant is seeking to construct a new enclosed front porch to the existing principal building. The proposal will attempt to be compatible with the original design of the residence that featured an enclosed porch based on the style and age of the residence.

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STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division.

In re the marriage of Derrick Robinson,Petitioner and Sheila Hubbert-Robinson Respondent, Case No. 2017D-003416.

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, the above named Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, by the Petitioner, for Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief; and that said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before June 19, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk.

Published in Wednesday Journal 5/24, 5/31, 6/7/2017

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Special Riverside Township Meeting The Riverside Township board will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 7:00 p.m.

Room 4 27 Riverside Road Riverside, IL Agenda: 1. Call to order/Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Approval of Grants 4. 4th of July Handouts 5. Adjournment Published in RB Landmark 5/24/2017

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.ELIAS BONILLA, MARCELA BONILLA Defendants 16 CH 014947 608 N. 5TH AVENUE MAYWOOD, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

in the above cause on February 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 19, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 608 N. 5TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-11-103-0100000.

The real estate is improved with a residence.

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

The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same iden-

tification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-14122.

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

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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real estate after confirmation of the sale.

Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-14-12661.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-14-12661 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 11 CH 014154 TJSC#: 37-2759 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.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, vs.

RUTH MEMBERS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 15 CH 5339 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-15-219-033-0000.

Commonly known as 1401 South 16th Avenue, Maywood, Illinois 60153.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg Oliver LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 4536960. For Bidding instructions visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale. F15010132 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.ANDRE NELSON, VENA L. NELSON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, VILLAGE OF MAYWOOD, GLOBAL ESTATES, LLC Defendants 11 CH 014154 408 S. 12TH AVENUE MAYWOOD, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 16, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 19, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 408 S. 12TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-10-414-0230000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

I720766 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I LLC, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HE7 Plaintiff, vs.

ROBERT A. WALSH, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, CANTERBURY CONDOMINIUM CORPORATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 16 CH 8522 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on March 10, 2017 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison

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Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-12-429-057-1033.

Commonly known as 315 Des Plaines Ave., Unit 501, Forest Park, IL 60130.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g) (1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Ms. Kimberly S. Reid at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

(312) 236-0077.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-17130.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-13-17130 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 018719 TJSC#: 37-2913 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.

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The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $354,975.58.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 Please refer to file number 2120-12149.

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

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

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF MULTI-CLASS MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES OF CHASEFLEX TRUST, SERIES 2007-2 Plaintiff, vs.

WILLIAM H. FARLEY, JR. AKA WILLIAM H. FARLEY,GALE FOSTER FARLEY AKA FARLEY G. FOSTER, CITIBANK, N.A, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 09 CH 9575 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on September 16, 2016 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 16-06-119-019-0000.

Commonly known as 1023 North Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Ms. Kimberly S. Reid at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

(312) 236-0077.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122

South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 608 SOUTH 12TH AVENUE, Maywood, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-10-424-0260000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $216,984.42.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 2911717 For information call between the hours of 1pm–3pm. Please refer to file number 16-079444.

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

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

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

Please refer to file number 11928.

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

McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 11928 Attorney Code. 60489 Case Number: 11 CH 18280 TJSC#: 37-4435 I721688

I720929 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF NOMURA HOME EQUITY LOAN, INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-3 Plaintiff, -v.JEANNE C. JACKSON Defendants 13 CH 018719 624 S. SCOVILLE AVENUE OAK PARK, IL 60304 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 21, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 23, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 624 S. SCOVILLE AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60304 Property Index No. 16-18-213-0100000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF MARGARETTE STOILJKOVIC, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF MARGARETTE STOILJKOVIC, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF MARGARETTE STOILJKOVIC, DECEASED, ELENA STOILJKOVIC AKA ELENA M. STOILJKOVIC, IVAN STOILJKOVIC, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC, WILLIAM BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF MARGARETTE STOILJKOVIC, DECEASED Defendants 16 CH 04550 1180 S. Scoville Ave. Oak Park, IL 60304 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 6, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 21, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1180 S. Scoville Ave., Oak Park, IL 60304 Property Index No. 16-18-427-0160000.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR AND FOR THE BENEFIT

I720923 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.ANITA A. COCROFT A/K/A ANITA ANN COCROFT, TD BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO TARGET NATIONAL BANK F/K/A RETAILERS NATIONAL BANK Defendants 16 CH 6352 608 SOUTH 12TH AVENUE Maywood, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 29, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 30, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BAN OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE SAMI II TRUST 2005-AR4, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005AR4 Plaintiff, -v.CURT R WALKSLER, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 11 CH 18280 1023 MARENGO AVENUE Forest Park, IL 60130 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 25, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 15, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1023 MARENGO AVENUE, Forest Park, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-13-421-0290000; 15-13-421-030-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

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174 Fairbank Rd, Riverside $769,900

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381 Blackhawk Rd, Riverside 2002 construction in historic Riverside. From the inviting front porch to the open floor plan this home was built for todays living & entertaining. Main floor consist of Living room, Dining room, Family room with fireplace (gas logs), Gourmet kitchen with beautiful cherry wood cabinets, island with eating space plus large table area, butlers pantry with wine rack, all stainless appliances (refrigerator only 2 months old), kitchen with gorgeous views of the backyard, office with pocket doors. Hardwood floors throughout main level. Laundry room on main level with ceramic tile floor. 2nd level Spacious master suite with double vanity, Jacuzzi tub and huge walk in closet. 3 additional large bedrooms with excellent closet space.

Spacious basement w Rec room has surround sound, radiant heat flooring, newer bath with gorgeous tile, wine cellar, Exercise room, Game room, Play room. Large professionally landscaped yard and patio. 3 car garage. Seller wants to negotiate. .....................................................................................................................................$737,381