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North Riverside nixes county wage, sick time law Oak Park, Berwyn drop opt-out votes; changes kick in July 1 By BOB UPHUES Editor

North Riverside trustees made it official on June 19, voting 6 to 0 to opt out of Cook County’s minimum wage and accrued sick time laws. The board had signaled that vote in early June when the village board’s finance committee addressed the subject during a committee meeting. Mayor Hubert Hermanek Jr. at that time argued that the state’s General Assembly was the body that ought to be addressing a state-wide minimum wage. Indeed, both houses of the General Assembly in the past month voted to pass a bill that would raise the minimum wage statewide to $15 by 2022. The bill has yet to be sent to the governor for a signature, though Gov. Bruce Rauner is expected to veto the bill once it lands on his desk. In early June, Hermanek said he supported raising the state’s minimum wage, but did not support actions last year by the Cook County Board, which passed two laws. One law would increase the minimum wage to $10 an hour on July 1 and then increase the minimum wage by $1 per year every July 1 until the minimum wage was $13 in 2020. “The state has finally addressed it and that’s a reasonable amount, $15 an hour,” Hermanek said during the June 5 finance committee meeting. “And if it’s statewide I don’t see why any of us shouldn’t do anything except advocate in support.” The county board also passed a law last year that would allow hourly workers to accrue up to five days of paid sick leave. The laws go into effect on July 1 in all communities See MINIMUM WAGE on page 10

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After being rained out on May 20, a few dozen cyclists returned to Brookfield for the village’s second annual Bike Brookfield event on June 17, which took participants on a 10K tour of the village, from the downtown area to the Salt Creek Bike Trail and back. For more photos, visit online at www.RBLandmark.com.

Riverside Rec pilots D96 program

Parks-run before and after care offered for Central School kids in 2017-18 By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter

In what is being described as a pilot project, the Riverside Department of Parks and Recreation is taking over the before- and after-school care program

at Central School for the 2017-18 school year. Riverside Parks and Rec will replace the Berwyn-based Pav YMCA in operating the school’s program. However, Pav YMCA will continue to provide before- and after-school care programs at

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Riverside board appears to favor lifting picnic, fishing bans Restrictions on and permits for large gatherings likely

By BOB UPHUES Editor

Riverside trustees appear to be leaning toward changing long-standing prohibitions against fishing and picnicking in village parks, despite a call from some residents to keep the bans in place. The village board won’t act until the Riverside Parks and Recreation Board can weigh in on the issue, but during a preliminary discussion at the village board’s June 15 meeting, a majority of board members appeared to favor lifting the bans. “My interest in bringing this out for discussion is that we’re Riverside,” said Village President Ben Sells. “I mean, we were founded because of our intimate connection to the river, our natural beauty and the natural access and use of the river, which is exactly what Olmsted intended for our village.” Riverside has banned both fishing from the banks of the Des Plaines River within the village and picnicking in village parks for decades. The law presently on the books dates to the 1980s. Gage Road resident Allison Vollman reminded Sells and village trustees of the reasons behind the bans in a statement she read at the meeting, asking officials to maintain the prohibitions. “I don’t want to see groups of people gathered across the street from my home, picnicking in the commons or fishing on the riverbanks,” Vollman said. “I’d venture to say the majority of these individuals would not be Riverside residents, as residents would likely be enjoying their own yards.” Vollman said she feared that the village’s riverbanks would become like the nearby Cermak Woods forest preserve in Lyons, featuring “people, music, pets, food, liquor, coolers and grills.” While Sells said that other village laws prohibit all of those things, Vollman wondered about the village’s ability to enforce those laws. “I’m not sure what changing this would benefit a resident,” she said. “I don’t see a benefit to the village.” Trustee Wendell Jisa agreed that trash could become an issue along the river if the bans were lifted. “If we open this up, there might be some risks from a cleanliness perspective, and how do you manage that?” Jisa asked.

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COMING SOON? Riverside held its first-ever kids fishing derby (above) recently – counter to its longstanding law prohibiting fishing in the village – and the event was a smashing success. Last week, Riverside trustees appeared favoring overturning that ban as well as one on picnicking in village parks. Trustee Joseph Ballerine suggested clear rules restricting larger picnics to certain locations, such as the Scout Cabin, which is the only facility with restrooms, a grill and accommodations for larger groups. He also suggested larger groups get a permit at least 72 hours in advance. Ballerine also acknowledged that issues with fishermen along the banks in Lyons through the years were real and likely contributed to Riverside banning them. “Fishing on the other side has had its ups and downs. Part of that history is what brought this to fruition in the first place,” Ballerine said. “There was a time that wasn’t a good scene over there.” Sells said he understood the legacy of the bans and that he seriously considered past concerns. However, he argued that the bans ran counter to the village’s values. “When I see a family in Guthrie Park with a blanket and think, ‘They’re breaking the law,’ that sounds so incredibly ludicrous to me,” Sells said. “I don’t know whether

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they’re residents from Riverside or not residents from Riverside. It seems so thematically and philosophically contrary to what our community is supposed to stand for.” Trustee Scott Lumsden called lifting the bans, particularly on fishing and boat launching, “an awesome opportunity for passive usage” of the parks. Lumsden said kids, including his own, regularly fish from the banks in Swan Pond Park and that “we need to provide a way so they’re not doing it illegally.” Trustee Doug Pollock agreed that lifting the bans was probably needed. As far as concerns regarding trash and noise, Pollock said the board had the ability to reverse course at any time. “In terms of unintended consequences, [lifting the bans] can be revoked at any board meeting,” Pollock said. The Riverside Parks and Recreation Board is expected to discuss the issue at its June 22 meeting. The matter could come back to the village board for a vote later in July.

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The Landmark, June 21, 2017

Neighbors: Brookfield business crowds out resident parking Trustee says ‘streets can’t become their employee parking lot’ By BOB UPHUES Editor

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Brookfield’s village board is poised to restrict parking on the 3700 and 3800 blocks of Arthur Avenue in response to complaints from residents that employees of a neighborhood business monopolize street parking there six days a week. Arthur Avenue is the only street west of Maple Avenue where there are no parking restrictions in the 3700 and 3800 blocks. Over the years, the village board has moved to restrict parking on the 3700 and 3800 blocks of Eberly, Blanchan, Cleveland, Morton, Harrison, Raymond and Madison to Brookfield residents only from 7 to 9 a.m. Those decisions, however, came in response to resident complaints over Metra commuters parking there before heading over to the Congress Park train platform. The issue on Arthur Avenue isn’t so much about commuters, though they have been known to park there BOB UPHUES/Editor occasionally. CROWDED: Residents are complaining that cars and Instead, the problem is emtrucks belonging to employees of a construction comployees of the Moore Conpany (at right) line Arthur Avenue north of Southview struction Company/Unified Roofing, 9250 Southview in Brookfield six days a week. Ave., who park on Arthur Avenue early in the morning and sometimes don’t return until late in the about parking options. Sbiral also said his staff was looking more comprehensively at evening, neighbors say. parking restrictions throughout the village Despite the fact that there is some parkand particularly around the railroad line to ing onsite at the business on the north and east sides of the building, employee vehi- make sure they make sense. There are spaces available both north and cles spill over into the neighborhood. south of the tracks, along Brookfield and “The issue has become very prevalent Burlington avenues, and at the commuter in the last couple of years,” said Sharon parking lot just south of the Congress Park Schmidt, who lives across the street from train stop. Those options require paid perthe construction company. “They are there mits. from before 7 in the morning until well af“If there is opportunity for shared parkter dark. We have as many as 11 vehicles ing amongst these businesses, I would love parked on Arthur Avenue going from the to encourage that,” said Trustee Michelle stop sign as far north as about five houses.” Ryan. “This is a great scenario for someThe parking crunch is especially severe thing like that.” on street-sweeping days, when parking is But trustees didn’t appear ready to simply limited to one side of the street,” Schmidt allow any company’s employees to crowd said. out residents looking to park near their “When you’re talking about street cleanhomes. ing, there’s nowhere for residents to park,” “Our streets can’t become their employee Schmidt said. parking lot,” said Trustee Michael Garvey. While commuters have been an occasion“I’m glad the business is doing well, but al parking nuisance, Schmidt said she prethey can find other parking.” ferred them to the employees, because they The village board could act to restrict arrive later in the morning and are gone parking on Arthur Avenue as soon as June earlier in the evening. 26, when they are scheduled to meet again. Schmidt said the last straw was a situa-

The Landmark, June 21, 2017

District 103 hires full-time business manager

New finance manager has wide-ranging experience By BOB SKOLNIK

West Virginia State University in 1992. Reynolds-Whitaker was chosen from a field of more than a dozen candidates, DisLyons-Brookfield School District 103 trict 103 Superintendent Carol Baker said. has hired a full-time business manager, Six candidates were interviewed by interits first since former Business Manager view team, and Reynolds-Whitaker and one Jacqueline Parisi left under unexplained other candidate received second interviews with Baker. circumstances last year. “The board reviewed the two On June 12, the District 103 top candidates, and the board school board voted 6 to 0 to hire and I chose the final candidate Sherry Reynolds-Whitaker as together,” Baker said. “Her backits full-time business manager. ground is extensive, and because Reynolds-Whitaker is the asshe comes from such a large sistant director of finance for school district, she’s touched all Community Unit School Disthe different areas on a larger trict 308 in Oswego. District scale. 308 is the eighth largest school “She’s done lunches, she done district in Illinois, serving about levies, she’s done budgeting, so 17,600 students in two high SHERRY REYNOLDS- everything that we need, critical schools, five junior highs, and 14 things that we need, she’s had elementary schools. WHITAKER Reynolds-Whitaker, who has D103 Business manager some experience with. The board met Reynoldsextensive private sector experiWhitaker for the first time in ence, has worked at District 308 for nearly three years. She will start at Dis- closed session Monday before voting to hire trict 103 on July 1 and be paid $105,000 in her her. School board President Marge Hubacek new job. She received a one-year contract. was impressed with ReynPrior to working for Disolds-Whitaker. trict 308, Reynolds-Whita“I think she’s going to ker served as a regional be good,” Hubacek said. “I financial consultant for don’t think she’s going to the Illinois State Board of be to be intimidated, and I Education. She worked in think we’ll have confidence the private sector until 2011 in her. I liked her very and worked for OfficeMax much.” in strategy and corporate Reynolds-Whitaker is development from 2006 to coming to District 103 at 2011. She also has had short a time when school board stints with insurance giant members are unsure of the CNA and IBM. She teaches financial condition of the business part time at Olivet MARGE HUBACEK district. Nazarene University. D103 board president New school board memLast year, Reynoldsber Shannon Johnson, who Whitaker earned a dochas been very critical of torate in education from Baker in the past, praised Northern Illinois University. She received a master’s degree in school the hiring process for Reynolds-Whitaker. “It was very open and transparent and business education from NIU in 2013 and an it was appreciated,” Johnson said. “I hope MBA from NIU in 2009. She received her undergraduate degree in that’s a good sign for the future and a step in business administration/accounting from the right direction.” Contributing Reporter

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BIG WEEK

June 21-28

Brain Games Brookfield Public Library, 3609 360 Grand Blvd., hosts “Brain Games, Gam ” a twopart series on the importance im of brain health healt for all ages, featuring featu fitness educator educato Mark Schoepp Schoe on Monday, Mond June 26 and Wednesday, W June 28, at 7 p.m.

Masonic Lodgee Open House

Riverside Masonic Lodge No. 862 invites ites the public to help it celebrate the 300thh anniversary of the founding of the United ted Grand Lodge in England at an Open House use on Saturday, June 24 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 :30 p.m. at the lodge, 40 Forest Ave. in Riverside. erside. A program, including the naming thee recipient of the Annual Community Builder ilder Award, will be followed by a fish and rice ce pilaf dinner at 6:30 p.m. ($12/cash bar)) at the Venetian Gardens, 6955 S. Roberts Road in Bridgeview. Call Raymond Babinsky at 708-482-3580 3580 or email at 862secretary@gmail.com with questions.

Schoepp Scho will discuss how h the brain works and how proper nutrition and exercise impacts impact performance and also why play is importa important to the brain for both adults and children.

And more The Caledonian House at The Scottish Home continues its summer movie series of inspiring films about people living with dementia with a screening of the documentary Alive Inside on June 22 at 2 p.m. Films are shown in the Heritage Hall at The Scottish Home, 2800 Desplaines Ave. in North Riverside. Refreshments served. The Comboni Mission Center, 1615 E. 31st St. in LaGrange Park, celebrates the Sacred Heart of Jesus and 150 years of Comboni Missionary Service with a special outdoor Mass and social gathering afterwards on June 23. A procession at 5:30 p.m. will be followed by Mass at 6 p.m. If you wish to bring food or drink to share contact Rosina at 708-354-1999 or email cmoffice@sbcglobal.net. The Brookfield Chamber of Commerce hosts Business After Hours on June 22 at 5:30 p.m. at Buckle Down Brewing, 8700 47th St. in Lyons. The Brookfield Farmers Market continues on June 17 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the west parking lot of the village hall, 8820 Brookfield Ave. The market will be held rain or shine every Saturday morning through Oct. 14. The Riverside Farmers Market continues on Wednesday, June 21 from 2:30 to 7 p.m. in Centennial Park at Longcommon Road and Forest Avenue. The market runs every Wednesday afternoon/evening through Oct. 11. Riverside Public Library, 1 Burling Road, and the Frederick Law Olmsted Society host “From One Arboretum to Another: Pest or Problem Lurking in Your Trees” on June 24 at 10 a.m. in the Great Room. Morton Arboretum’s Tricia Bethke discusses common insect and disease problems. Registration required. Call 708-442-6366 or email bowlesb@riversidelibrary.org for a list of supplies. North Riverside Public Library, 2400 Desplaines Ave., hosts Stories and Play (ages 5+) on June 22 at 10:30 a.m.; Lego Master Builders (grades 1+), June 23 at 3:30 p.m.; Read Along with Ms. Nikki on June 22 at 3:30 p.m.; Family Bingo/ Loteria Familia, June 24 at 2 p.m. ■

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Share your artwork

With the Riverside Arts Center’s Memmbers Exhibition and Kids Show around the corner (July 1-Aug. 5), all current RAC members and students are invited to submit their artwork for display. Each member/student can submit one piece, no larger than 24 inches. All must be framed and ready for display. Drop off your artwork at the RAC, 32 E. Quincy St. in Riverside, on June 26-28 from 1 to 5 p.m. Question? Call 708-442-6400 or email cise@riversideartscenter.com.

Israel summit

StandWithUs Midwest, Grassroots for Israel, the Israel Studies Program and International Christian Fellowship will hosts a Stand with Israel Summit on Sunday, June 25 at 6 p.m. at International Christian Fellowship Church, 9146 Lincoln Ave. in Brookfield The event features Jewish and Christian music, special guest speakers from Jewish and Christian communities and will honor Holocaust survivors. Special guest speakers will include Aviv Ezra, consul general to the Midwest, and Peggy Shapiro, Midwest director of StandWithUs.

Kick out the jams

If you are looking to enjoy live musical entertainment in the coming week, you’ll have plenty of options. North Riverside Parks and Recreation kicks off its free Summer Concert Series with country music favorites State Line on Thursday, June 22 at 7 p.m. at the Village Commons gazebo, 2401 Desplaines Ave. Concessions, including adult drinks, available for purchase. On Friday, June 23, the Brookfield Recreation Department kicks off its Summer Concert Series with the classic rock stylings of ARRA. Summer concerts are held at the band shell in Kiwanis Park, at Brookfield and Arden avenues. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and see ARRA perform the biggest hits by the biggest classic rock bands of all time. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held at the village hall, 8820 Brookfield Ave. The Liz Berg Band performs pop rock songs at the North Riverside Public Library, 2400 Desplaines Ave., on Saturday, June 24 at 2 p.m. Joining Berg will be John Guerrini on keyboards and trumpet and Stephan Kohnke on drums. The concert is free. To sign up call the library at 708-447-0869 or go online at www.northriversidelibrary. org/events. Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Road in Brookfield, continues its Summer Nights festival with the Ear Candy on Friday, June 23, and Jimmy Nick and Don’t Tell Mama on Saturday, June 24.

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THE LIZ BERG BAND Opening acts kick things off on the East Mall at 4 p.m., with headliners hitting the stage at 7 p.m. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets. A laser light show closes out the night. Summer Nights included with regular admission. Visit www.CZS.org/SummerNights or call 708-688-8000.

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The Landmark, June 21, 2017

Riverside police chief announces promotions Deputy chief’s retirement prompts internal reshuffle

By BOB UPHUES

think I’d be able to achieve before I retired.” Gutschick, 54, will hit the 30-year plateau Riverside’s police force is undergoing an in the summer of 2018, meaning he’ll be internal reshuffle after an announcement able to retire with a full pension. But, he on June 12 that Deputy Chief David Krull said he doesn’t plan on leaving just yet. “I have no intentions of retiring any had retired, setting the stage for a series of time soon,” Gutschick said. “I’ve enjoyed promotions for department supervisors. my job and the challenges, from Krull, who retired May 10, my very first day as a patrolman had been deputy chief since to moving up to deputy chief.” 2014 when he was promoted to In his role as deputy chief, replace William Legg. A very Gutschick will take a completelow-key presence, Krull had ly administrative role, working served as the department’s deon budgeting, scheduling, stafftective sergeant from 2008 until ing, policy development and 2013, when he was promoted to technology issues, said Weitzel. lieutenant. “The deputy chief is appointAccording to Police Chief ed by the chief, and he earned Thomas Weitzel, Krull requestit,” Weitzel said. “He’s loyal to ed no fanfare when he retired afWILLIAM GUTSCHICK the profession; it’s in his blood, ter 20 years on Riverside’s force, but he’s also good administratrue to his reserved nature. “Dave was low-key his entire career,” tively.” Taking the role of operations supervisor said Weitzel, who praised Krull’s administrative skills. “He was a great asset to this will be Frank Lara, who has been promoted from detective sergeant to lieutenant. department.” Lara, who celebrated his 30th anniversaReplacing Krull as deputy chief will be Lt. William Gutschick, a 29-year veteran ry with the Riverside Police Department in of the department. Gutschick has served January, was appointed detective sergeant as the department’s operations supervisor in February 2013 and has led the investigations unit, which also includes Officer since May 2014. “I’m honored to get this opportunity,” James Lazansky, since that time. The move to operations supervisor will said Gutschick. “It’s something I didn’t Editor

be a big change for Lara, ber of the emergency services whose job as a detective meant team for the Northern Illinois he was on-call at all times and Police Alarm System (NIPAS), had to respond to situations a SWAT team that responds no matter what time or day of to emergency situations the week. While he may not throughout northeast Illinois. miss those hours, Lara said He will be replaced on that he’ll miss the job. team by Officer Isaac Hamil“I’ll miss that aspect of ton, according to Weitzel. working cases and coming to a Finally, Officer John Cairo conclusion, an arrest or helphas been promoted to sering a victim,” Lara said. geant, replacing Kotor as a He also won’t be completely shift supervisor. Weitzel said divorced from the investigait’s unclear at this time extions unit, since he’ll be sharactly which shift Cairo will WILLIAM GUTSCHICK ing an office with the departlead. Cairo started with the Deputy police chief ment’s new detective sergeant, Riverside Police Department Sgt. Leo Kotor, and Lazansky. in October 2003. “I’ll still get to hear about In addition to the supervicases and give my two cents, sory promotions, Riverside if they ask,” Lara said. “But swore in a new police officer my day will be all administraon June 15. tion.” Officer Chris Kudla comes Kotor, a 20-year veteran of aboard as a patrol officer after the department, was promoted to sergeant serving as a police officer for more than a in January 2013. Kotor will replace Lara decade in Lyons and for a little more than as Riverside representative on the west two years in far southwest suburban Montsuburban Major Case Assistance Team gomery. Kudla was one of seven Lyons police of(MCAT), while Lazansky will be appointed to a position on WESTAF, which handles ficers laid off in April 2014. His brother, homicide and kidnapping investigations David, is a police officer in Brookfield. Chris Kudla started his field training in for several suburban police agencies. Kotor will phase out of his role as a mem- Riverside in March, according to Weitzel.

“I’ve enjoyed my job and the challenges, from my very first day as a patrolman.”

Riverside renews electrical aggregation program Trustees favor 100% renewable energy option

By BOB UPHUES Editor

Riverside trustees voted 5 to 0 on June 15 to renew its electrical aggregation program, even though the electricity rates offered by the village’s provider, Dynegy, are higher than those presently offered through ComEd. The 14-month agreement, which will become effective in August, provides that the energy being purchased is 100-percent renewable. But that comes with additional cost to residential electricity customers. Dynegy’s bid price of 7.25 cents per kilowatt is higher than the ComEd price of 7.1 cents per kilowatt. However, ComEd’s price

is guaranteed only for six months, and could go either up or down early in 2018. Dynegy’s price will maintain constant through the entire 14-month period. Riverside in 2015 agreed to a two-year contract with Dynegy after a competitive bidding process handled by the Northern Illinois Municipal Electric Collaborative (NIMEC). In the first year of that deal, Dynegy charged Riverside customers 7.24 cents per kilowatt hour. During the second year of the deal, which expires in August, Dynegy charged 6.95 cents per kilowatt hour. According to Sharon Durling, director of marketing for NIMEC, beginning in August an average Riverside customer getting electricity through Dynegy will pay from 51

cents to $1.16 more per month than through ComEd. However, just 13 percent of the electricity through ComEd comes from renewable energy sources. Many communities that opted for electrical aggregation around 2012, when rates found on the open market were significantly lower than the ComEd rate, have subsequently dropped the program. Brookfield and North Riverside both abandoned the program in 2014 and 2015, respectively. But Riverside chose to remain on board largely because aggregation allowed the village to participate in a 100-percent “green” energy option. ComEd doesn’t offer such an option. The ability to purchase energy from re-

newable sources was again the principal reason for Riverside to renew its agreement with Dynegy. “I don’t think there’s any reason to do it, if we’re not going to do renewable,” said Trustee Joseph Ballerine. That doesn’t mean residents are stuck with obtaining their energy from Dynegy through the village’s aggregation program. Residential customers can opt out of the program in favor of ComEd or any other electricity provider. In the coming weeks homeowners will receive notices from the village informing them of a 21-day opt out period and what they must do to opt out of the aggregation program.

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Tidy profit for Sherwin Williams developer Ogden Ave. commercial property sells for nearly $1.5 million By BOB UPHUES Editor

A Silicon Valley-based real estate broker and construction company owner has purchased the commercial property at 9540 Ogden Ave. in Brookfield, now home to the Sherwin Williams paint store, according to records found on the Cook County Recorder of Deeds website. The sale price for the roughly 27,000-square-foot parcel was $1,469,000. The new owners are Robert W. Berkeland and Janine M. Berkeland, who live in San Jose, California. They bought the property from MEV Brookfield Inc., whose president, Kevin Vernick, developed the property. Vernick’s firm, Vernick and Associates, entered into a redevelopment agreement with the village of Brookfield in July 2014 to redevelop vacant land obtained a decade earlier by the village through Cook County’s nocash bid process.

Brookfield subsequently demolished the building and cleaned up the site, which had been home to a car dealership and, later, a tire and auto service business. According to the terms of the redevelopment agreement, Brookfield conveyed the property to Vernick and Associates for $10, and the village agreed to waive building permit fees. No other incentives were used to close the deal. In exchange for the land, Vernick’s company agreed to build a 3,500-square-foot Sherwin Williams store and that promised that no portion of the property would be occupied by a non-sales tax producing business. A final term of the agreement created an easement on the southwest corner of the property for the village to install a welcome sign. Vernick took out an $837,000 construction loan to develop the site, according to property records.

PILOT PROJECT ‘More engaging’ from page 1 makes sense,” said District 96 Superintendent Martha Ryan-Toye. “Certainly, our goal was not to undo the work that Pav was doing, but it seems fair to create an opportunity for the eager community partner.” Riverside Parks and Rec has long wanted to run the before- and after-care programs in District 96 schools. Two years ago, the District 96 Board of Education was all set to hire Riverside Parks and Rec to run the programs at all its schools. But, after supporters of the Pav YMCA program spoke out at board meetings, a few board members changed their minds and the board voted 4 to 3 to keep Pav as its sole provider of the programs. In response, Riverside Parks and Rec started its own after-care program, but it served only a handful of students in 2015-16. Last year, it wanted to offer the same program but

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NEW OWNER: The company that developed the property at 9540 Ogden Ave. in Brookfield sold the parcel in May to a California-based real estate broker, who said he bought it as an investment. Sherwin Williams, which opened in late 2015, has 8.5 years remaining on its lease at that location. Property records also show that MEV Brookfield Inc. entered into a 10-year lease, with a renewal options for three and five years, with Sherwin Williams. The store opened in November 2015. Reached by phone, Robert

could not because not so few students signed up. Meanwhile, Riverside Parks and Rec continued to cultivate a partnership with District 96. This spring the department offered a few specialized after-school programs, such as basketball, chess, and a STEM program at Central and Ames schools. Ron Malchiodi, the director of the Riverside Parks and Recreation Department, said that the pilot program at Central will allow his department to show the school community what it can do. He said that his program will be a little different than the Pav program. “Our emphasis is going to be on academic assistance and our structure will be a little different,” Malchiodi said. “It will be a little more engaging. We are going to do our physical activity at the beginning of the program, because kids have been kind of sitting in classrooms all day, so we’ll let them burn off some steam.” Malchiodi said the program’s counselors will work with Central School teachers to align parts of the before- and after-school program to what is being taught in classrooms.

Berkeland told the Landmark that he bought the property as an investment, which comes with guaranteed rent income for the next eight-and-a-half years. Terms of the lease other than its length are not disclosed in prop-

“We’re going to give them the opportunity to help mold our curriculum, so it kind of dovetails with they’re doing and it’s support any units they’re working on,” Malchiodi said. But fun will still be a big part of the program. “There will be a curriculum, but it will be very recreational and a fun setting,” Malchiodi said. This spring District 96 surveyed Central School parents who had kids in the Pav program, and 81.3 percent said they would like to try a pilot program offered by Riverside Parks and Rec. In March, as part of a consent agenda, the school board voted 5-0 to approve the pilot program at Central. The Riverside Village Board voted to approve the partnership on June 15. Malchiodi said that Riverside Parks and Rec would eventually like to run programs at all the District 96 schools. “We’ll be prepared for any future discussions and would certainly welcome the opportunity, but right now we just want to showcase

erty records that can be found on the recorder of deeds’ website. Berkeland has taken out an $800,000 mortgage on the property. The property transaction and mortgage were executed on May 19.

what we can do at Central,” Malchiodi said. Malchiodi said that Riverside Parks and Rec would charge the same fees to both Riverside residents and non-residents and that his department would have no problem offering a program at Hollywood School, which is in Brookfield. Staff will be a mixture of current Parks and Rec employees and new hires, Malchiodi said. Parents can register their children for the before- and/or after-school program at the Riverside Parks and Rec, 10 Pine Ave., in the water tower, beginning June 27. “We’ve made it very convenient for parents,” Malchiodi said. “They can do a full week, they can three-day flex, two-day flex and, of course, we have kind of drop-in emergency one-day pricing.” The five day a week before-school care fee is $95 a month, and the five day a week afterschool care fee is $245 a month. During the 2016-17school year, about 60 Central School kids used the after-school care program, and 39 used it five days a week, Central School Principal Pete Gatz said.

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Dog attack injures man, small pet Two dogs escaped a yard and at least one of them reportedly attacked and bit a 53-year-old man as he walked his small, 10-pound dog in the 4100 block of Prairie Avenue on the morning of June 18. Both the man and the dog suffered bite wounds in the attack, according to police, and the man also reportedly sustained a fractured elbow after being knocked down in the street by one of the large dogs as he tried to run away. The victim said a large tan-and-white pit bull jumped up on the gate, opened the latch and charged at him and his dog. The pit bull reportedly bit the small dog in the rear end and bit the man on the torso, before both were able to escape to the front porch of a house across the street. A short time later, the owner of the pit bull called his dogs back home and at first didn’t believe one of his dogs bit the man and his pet. Police told the dogs’ owner that both the victim and his dog had visible puncture wounds from dog bites and issued him three citations.

Alcohol a factor in rollover North Riverside police charged a 32-yearold Chicago woman with driving under the influence after she rolled over her 2000 Nissan X-Terra in the 2500 block of Veterans Drive, which is the south entry road into the North Riverside Park Mall, on June 16 at about 6:30 p.m. According to police the Nissan hopped the median, struck a large boulder and then rolled over onto its side. The driver, who reportedly appeared “heavily intoxicated,” was standing inside the vehicle when police arrived and was later taken to Loyola University Medical Center for treatment. Her blood-alcohol content was .255, which is more than three times the legal limit of .08, according to police.

Home burglarized North Riverside police responded to a residence in the 2300 block of 12th Avenue on June 18 after the homeowner called to report a burglary. According to police, someone gained entry to the house by cutting a screen to open an unlocked window between the hours of 5:30 p.m. on June 17 and 12:30 a.m. on June 18. Among items taken from the home were an Xbox One videogame system, one videogame, a pair of Air Jordan gym shoes, a wallet and a debit card.

Car hits cyclist in crosswalk Brookfield police ticketed a 33-year-old Brookfield man for failure to yield to a pe-

destrian after his pickup truck reportedly struck an 11-year-old girl on a bicycle in the crosswalk at the intersection of Southview and Prairie avenues on June 12 at 8:35 p.m. The driver reportedly told police he didn’t see the girl, who was headed northbound on Prairie Avenue when she was struck. The car reportedly dragged the girl and her bike for a short distance before coming to a stop. The girl sustained minor injuries, according to police, and was taken to LaGrange Hospital for treatment.

Vehicle break-in A resident of the 200 block of East Burlington Street, Riverside, contacted police on the morning of June 12 to report that someone had entered his vehicle overnight and removed two cellphone charging cables and a portable power station for recharging phones. The vehicle, which was parked in the driveway, was unlocked, police said.

Rolling soda, crashing car A 46-year-old Riverside woman crashed her car into a tree along Longcommon Road near East Burlington Street on June 15 at about 10:40 a.m. after she reportedly dropped a can of soda that rolled under the pedals. The driver said she reached for the soda and, in doing so, lost control of her car and hit the tree. She sustained minor injuries to her knee but refused medical treatment, police said.

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Riverside police charged a 37-year-old Riverside man with theft after he allegedly walked out of the Amstar/Minuteman gas station, 3346 Harlem Ave., with a 12 pack of beer on June 18 at about 2:15 p.m. A witness described the suspect and the vehicle he drove, and police recognized the man from his driver’s license picture. Officers went to the man’s home and he reportedly admitted stealing the beer, which police recovered from a refrigerator inside the house. Asked why he didn’t pay for the beer, the man reportedly responded “that he didn’t have any money and that he was stupid.” These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Riverside, North Riverside and Brookfield police departments, June 1218, and represent a portion of the incidents to which police responded. Unless otherwise indicated, anybody named in these reports has only been charged with a crime. These cases have not been adjudicated.

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Brookfield looking to limit long-term PODS Some storage units sit outside for months By BOB UPHUES Editor

The village of Brookfield is looking to change its building code to prevent residents from placing temporary storage units, commonly referred to as PODS (Portable On Demand Storage) outside on their properties for months at a time. While the problem is not widespread, there have been instances where people have had PODS on their properties for six months or more, said Nicholas Greifer, the village of Brookfield’s director of community and economic development. “We think we need clearer authority to enforce the code,” Greifer said. “This is making it clear they cannot be renewed indefinitely. It’s not a huge problem, but I think it’d become a bigger problem is we don’t address it.” The current language regarding “containers” – the law also covers construction dumpsters – says that container permits are valid “for 10 days and renewable.” The law doesn’t put a cap on the number of times someone can renew a

container permit. As a result, if the village issues a citation for the container and it goes to adjudication, the village has a hard time convincing the adjudicator that there’s a violation. PODS weren’t used widely when the village’s law on containers went into effect in 2007, and at the outset the units were seen as very temporary solutions for storing items while a homeowner was moving from one house to another. Often they were gone within days. Now that the village has seen a spike in teardown/rebuild construction and large-scale home remodeling projects, PODS are now also being used for longterm construction storage, said Greifer. “That seems to have created a new set of problems,” Greifer said. At the village board’s committee of the whole meeting on June 12, Greifer presented language defining both temporary storage units and dumpsters and new rules regarding the permit duration. According to the recommendation, dumpster permits would be valid for 30 days and renewed for an additional 30 days. In the case of a larger building project -- that is, any permit valued at $100,000 or more, adding 50 percent or more to the

existing structure or a teardown – permits can be issued for 90 days, with the possibility of a 90-day renewal. In the case of temporary storage containers, however, the permit would be valid for 30 days, with a one-time renewal. While trustees didn’t appear to have a problem with the language for dumpster permits, some expressed reservations about allowing temporary storage units for 30 days or more. “Why would it need to be there for 30 days?” asked Trustee Nicole Gilhooley. “Because in my mind you’d have it on your property for maybe 48 hours, max.” Trustee Michael Garvey also wondered if a 30-day permit plus the possibility of a 30-day renewal might be too long, and suggested limiting the time. The matter will likely come back to the board for additional consideration at its next meeting on June 26. In the meantime, staff will investigate how neighboring communities handle PODS permitting and perhaps change language related to temporary storage to shorten the window in which they’re allowed. “We have to look at what the sweet spot is for the [village board members] here,” Greifer said.

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Opinion

THE LANDMARK VIEW

Solving the parking puzzle

t first glance, the complaints of neighbors over on the 3800 block of Arthur Avenue in Brookfield seems like a very localized issue. The problem? There’s a business that’s doing well enough and has hired so many employees, its tiny onsite parking can’t accommodate them. Inevitably, the employees have been parking their vehicles on the residential street, to the daily annoyance of the people who live there. But parking issues aren’t new to that area. Over several years, the village board has reacted to resident complaints about commuters parking on other residential streets near the Congress Park train platform. The board has responded by restricting parking in the morning, shooing the commuters to other blocks or options. What seems clear to us, however, is that this isn’t just a localized issue. At least it won’t be localized in the future, if the area along the railroad tracks develops the way officials hope. Brookfield earlier this year laid the groundwork for the redevelopment of the BNSF corridor. Of course, it takes two to tango and developers have to get on board, but there are opportunities here to gaze into the future and see where parking might become a real issue. The village doesn’t have a lot of parking facilities for commuters or employees. There are a couple of commuter lots – the one at the village hall and a smallish one near the Congress Park station that’s only a temporary solution, since that lot is destined to become part of a larger development in the future. A developer has already pitched a residential development there, which includes parking for the residents of the development. We have not seen any plans that might also provide some sort of parking opportunity for commuters and employees. Especially in the Congress Park station area, that kind of parking is needed. Of course, residents don’t want their streets taken up all day with the vehicles of commuters and employees. But if the village wants and is encouraging commercial redevelopment, then parking for employees and visitors has to be part of the equation. While the new form-based code approved by the village board along the rail corridor addresses parking, the village might want to begin proactively identifying opportunities to develop shared parking along the corridor. The presence of the business at Southview and Arthur already makes clear the need for parking, even before redevelopment. Choking off parking to employees and commuters will simply make Brookfield a less attractive place for redevelopment. We’re guessing that the village board will vote to restrict parking in the 3700 and 3800 blocks of Arthur Avenue to placate residents there. That’s fine as far as it goes, but those employees are still going to come to work and find somewhere to park, likely in front of someone else’s house. And they won’t be happy either.

KOSEY CORNER

Family traces roots to early Riverside

hen newly elected Riverside Village Trustee Wendell Jisa took his seat in the Council Room of the township hall, he looked at the pictures of the past village presidents on the wall and saw the picture of Clarence Cross -- one of his ancestors -- and remarked what a feeling it was carrying on a tradition of the Cross family in Riverside. There are still 20 members of the Cross family in Riverside, 14 children and 6 adults, and the children mark the eighth generation. Wendell’s mother, Judy Jisa, is a descendant of the Cross family and another early village family, the Shermans. The Cross family and the Sherman family united when A.J. Cross married Ezra Sherman’s daughter, Grace. Coincidentally, Ezra Sherman’s house was on the site where Wendell Jisa and his family currently reside. The original house was destroyed by fire and was replaced by the current house. Several of the homes in what is referred to as the First Division once belonged to members

of the Sherman or Cross families. The history of the two families is chronicled well through Judy Cross West Jisa, and she says the name Cross is part of the name of many of the current descendants. She has resided in Riverside all of her life, and her four children reside in the village as well. Wendell is on the village board; her daughter, Wendy, is active at Central School; her daughter, Sara, works with her mother’s real estate business, Burlington Realty; and Danny is one of the original members of Friends of the Fourth. Danny is carrying on a tradition, it seems, as a program from an early July 4 celebration in Riverside lists a “Cross” as an organizer. While the plan of Riverside famously was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and many of its buildings were designed by renowned architects, the names Cross and Sherman influenced the village’s history. There is much more to the story of the families, and it is the intent of Judy Jisa and me to write it down as an important part of Riverside history. Stay tuned.

JOANNE KOSEY

It’s time to raise the minimum wage

think there is a lot of confusion over the minimum wage and sick day laws. The ordinance passed by the county doesn’t help clear things up much. I’ve done a lot of thinking on this subject in the big picture and more recently and specifically on the county’s laws as it effects Brookfield in particular. There’s argument against raising the minimum wage that goes back to the familiar supplyand-demand graph that shows a market at work. If you can picture in your mind the two curves crossing at some equilibrium point, that shows where the market clears. This labor market has a specific number of jobs at a specific amount of pay where anyone is happy. The Econ 101 view is that if you introduce a wage floor like the minimum wage, then two things could happen. Either the wage floor is below the equilibrium wage, so the introduction has no effect. Alternately, a wage floor above the equilibrium price means that there will be disemployment. At a higher rate, more people will want to work but there will be fewer jobs on offer. There are a couple problems with this view. First of all, it is an oversimplification. There is no one unique “job market” that we can really talk about at a national level. There are a lot of different places with different needs and a lot of different workers with different levels of education and experience. The second problem with this view is that it just ain’t true. Research by the economists David Card and Alan B.

Krueger in 1993 looked at an increase in New Jersey and just across the border in Pennsylvania where there was no increase. The study showed that contra-econ 101, the employment in New Jersey rose. Subsequent research shows that there is little to no negative effect on employment in raising the minimum wage. The ultimate problem is that like the labor market, these look at specific markets in place and time and may not be generalizable to all places in time. Aside from economics, there is the real effect of the minimum wage on the people working. I worked in minimum wage employment for over 10 years – first as a part time job then later in life to support myself. There are a lot of challenges to working a minimum wage job. Not only do you not get paid very much, you also have little say in the conditions of you work. The hours can be long but they can be uncertain. I was making the minimum wage of $5.15 an hour and my rent was $400 a month. I needed to get a full-time schedule to just make my rent -- half of my gross wages for the month. It was hard, and I didn’t have much bargaining power with my bosses. A minimum wage increase would have immediately increased my living conditions and made my life easier – and there’s the opportunity now to do that multiplied across everyone who is working near the wage floor.

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Father Angelo Biancalana, 85 Led LaGrange Park Comboni Mission Father Angelo Biancalana, 85, who oversaw the Comboni Mission Center in LaGrange Park from its creation in the 1980s, died Sunday, June 11 at the Scalabrini Rehab Center in Northlake, where he had been staying. He would have turned 86 on August 5. Fr. Angelo was born in the little town of Capannori, near Lucca, Italy on August 5, 1931. He joined the nearby Comboni Missionary seminary at a young age and transferred to the United States when his family migrated to the Chicago area in 1951. He was ordained to the priesthood on May 25, 1958. His first mission assignment was to FATHER ANGELO the San Antonio de BIANCALANA Pala Mission, serving Native Americans in the diocese of San Diego. He spent two years there. In 1960, he was called back to Cincinnati to run the vocation program of the province in the East and Midwest of the country. For the next five years he crisscrossed the country in search of future missionaries. In 1965, Fr. Angelo finally fulfilled his desire to go to Africa. He was assigned to the province of Uganda where he taught in the major seminary of Gulu and later was engaged in pastoral work. By mid-1970, he was back in the U.S., doing vocation ministry out of Cincinnati, until he was called back to Uganda once again as a seminary professor in 1974. Fr. Angelo in 1976 was elected provincial of Uganda, a post he held for the next six years, including the terrible years of the civil war under Idi Amin and during the violence that followed. Having survived the ordeal, Fr. Angelo returned to the United States in 1981 and served mostly in the field of mission promotion in MIHELIC continued from page 18 I have since moved from a place where I’m working minimum wage to a place where I’m helping to run a business. From this side, the view is more complicated. If you are a business where a lot of your workers are making close to the minimum wage, a raise in the minimum can be scary and force your hand on a lot of decisions. Not only does an increase in the minimum mean by law you have to increase the people that were making below the minimum, it raises the wage floor. The front line supervisors are now at parity with their direct reports, and that’s not going to be good for morale so their wages have to go up and so on.

the Chicago area for almost 10 years. It was during that time that the LaGrange Park Mission Center was opened and entrusted to his care. He was moved to Montclair, New Jersey, in 1991 where the idea began to take flesh. In 1992, the roots of the future Comboni Lay Missionaries were moved back to LaGrange Park under his supervision. In 1997, he handed the program over to a new director and took a sabbatical with preparation for a possible future Hispanic ministry. Fr. Angelo’s remaining years were spent doing mission promotion work out of LaGrange Park and the Comboni Mission Center of Covina, California. He is survived by a brother, Sergio, and a sister, Rina, both residents of the greater Chicago area. A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Louise de Marillac Church, LaGrange Park, on June 15.

Mildred Tisso, 94 Worked for Western Electric Mildred Tisso (nee Monzel), 94, of North Riverside, died on June 14, 2017. Born on June 4, 1923, she worked as a secretary for the Western Electric Co. Ms. Tisso was the wife of the late Rudolph Tisso; the MILDRED TISSO mother of Mary Ann (Tom Jetson) Zabel, James (Leonore) Tisso and John Tisso; and the grandmother of Rick (Tracey Rapp) Zabel, Kevin Zabel and Alissa (Roger) Moukheiber. A funeral Mass was celebrated June 19 at Mater Christi Church in North Riverside, followed by interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside. The family appreciates memorials to the American Heart Association, 208 S. LaSalle St., Ste. 1500, Chicago, 60604. Hitzeman Funeral Home, Brookfield, handled arrangements. If you’re running a narrow-margin business, you now have to then look at what sort of efficiencies you have to make and the possibility of raising your prices. I understand the push-back from the chamber of commerce – they want their costs to be a low as possible. The only problem here is that looking at labor costs as pure costs blinds you to the fact labor isn’t just a cost, but people. I’m of the opinion that minimum wage laws are important and ultimately they should be legislated at higher levels, but the opportunity now exists for the village board to show that they are concerned about all Brookfield citizens. Please, do the right thing. J. Edgar Mihelic is a Brookfield resident.

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CONTESTED: Danny Garcia pushes the ball upfield as the Forest Park soccer team played Elmwood Park at The Park on Saturday,

Jeffrey Gurley, a 31-year-old Kentucky man who brutally stabbed a Hodgkins man and left him bleeding inside the bedroom of a Brookfield apartment in 2012, finally pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree attempted murder on May 16. Judge Paula Daleo sentenced him to 21 years in prison, putting an end to a case that’s awaited resolution for more than five years. Gurley must serve 85 percent of the sentence, according to the terms of the plea agreement. Since he has already served five years, Gurley will be eligible for parole in January 2020, when he will be 44 years old. In April 2012, Gurley hopped on a bus and traveled from Campbellsville, Kentucky, to Brookfield. His intentions were violent. In and out of jail five times between 2008 and 2011, Gurley had befriended a female guard at the Taylor County Detention Center and the two later struck up a romantic relationship. By early 2012, the 32-year-old woman had left Kentucky and moved to a basement apartment in the 8900 block of Burlington Avenue in Brookfield. On April 11, 2012 she got a phone call. On the other end of the line was Gurley, who said he was on his way to see her. Frightened because of past death threats Gurley had made and of his violent behavior, she called Brookfield police, who escorted her to the apartment to pick up some items so that she could stay with a friend. See GUILTY on page 10

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Neva Frank inspects the offerings of Chuck “Eggman” Barman during opening day for the Brookfield Farmers Market on June 3. The market will run every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of the Brookfield Village Hall through mid-October. For more photos, visit online at www.RBLandmark.com.

Riverside may drop fishing, picnic bans Village president asking rec board to reconsider prohibitions By BOB UPHUES Editor

Riverside may be poised to drop its longstanding policy of prohibiting fishing, boat launching and picnicking in village parks.

Village President Ben Sells told the Landmark last week that he has asked the Riverside Parks and Recreation Board to consider recommending that the village reverse course on the fishing/picnicking issue to align local laws with recommendations laid out

in the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) comprehensive plan for the downtown area. A key component of the CMAP plan calls for greater access and See FISHING on page 8

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Just back from the annual Illinois Press Association conference where our industry peers awarded us 82 awards in the editorial and advertising excellence contests. That’s about 20 for each of our four Community publications. More specifically, the Austin Weekly News, led by Michael Romain, took home the trophy for top large circulation weekly in Illinois. The trophy is huge! The Weekly also won General Excellence for advertising. Forest Park Review took the top spot in General Excellence among small weeklies and was honored as the best website, too. William Camargo, our staff photographer, won plenty with first place finishes in News Photo, Photo Series, Feature Photo and Personality Portrait. Marc Stopeck lost in the Editorial Cartoon category. We tried to tell him that winning second and third place was pretty good. But he’s decided he’s nothing but a big loser. If you see him say something nice. Bob Uphues, editor of the Landmark, took the top prize for local editorial. Ken Trainor, now lollygagging in semi-

retirement, came in first place for local column for the Journal. And Arlene Jones was also honored for her column in the Austin Weekly News. Tim Inklebarger, Bob Uphues, Michael Romain and Igor Studenov all placed in News Reporting and Business Reporting. Our editorial design team – Claire Innes, Jacquinete Baldwin and Javier Govea -- swept whole categories for best Special Sections and took top awards for overall design and for informational graphics. Mary Ellen Nelligan was named the top Community Salesperson in the state. That’s pretty good. Mark Moroney was honored as among the best ad designers in the state. Awards aren’t everything. But win enough of them and it sends the message that community journalism is alive, thriving and essential.

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The Landmark, June 21, 2017

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Will power the key to Kincanon’s success Riverside resident and RBHS grad chosen by the Chicago White Sox in this year’s MLB Draft By MITCH LEGAN

Contributing Reporter

ill Kincanon is living the dream. After getting drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 29th round of last year’s Major League Baseball Draft, the Riverside resident and Riverside-Brookfield High School alumnus bet on himself and went back to school in hopes of boosting his draft stock. It’s safe to say his bet paid off. Playing last year at Indiana State University, the right-handed pitcher improved his draft stock mightily – by 18 rounds to be exact – and was selected in the 11th round of the MLB Draft this past Wednesday. The best part? He was picked by the team he grew up rooting for: the Chicago White Sox. It’s been a long time coming for Kincanon, who graduated from RBHS in 2014 as one of the best pitchers – and athletes – in the school’s history. The former Bulldog was a two-time allstate pitcher and was even an all-conference basketball player as a senior, when he averaged 16 points per game and led the Bulldogs to a regional title game. In a 2013 interview with the Landmark, RBHS baseball coach Dallas Till referred to Kincanon as “the greatest baseball player ever at RB.” It’s hard to argue with Till, as Kincanon managed a 26-6 record along with a 1.12 ERA during his time wearing blue and white. After his graduation in 2014, Kincanon went to Triton College, where he pitched for the Trojans for two years. In his second season at Triton, the hard-throwing righthander went 5-2 with a 2.77 ERA, led the Trojans to the Region IV Division I championship and earned a spot as an all-region hurler. After his stellar sophomore season, Los Angeles chose Kincanon with the 881st pick in the second-to-last round of 2016’s Draft. He had finally achieved his lifelong dream of getting drafted into the MLB. If he signed with the Dodgers, he would have a chance to suit up for one of Major League Baseball’s most storied franchises while playing – and living – near the bright lights of Hollywood. To the surprise of many, Kincanon declined the Dodgers’ offer. He decided to go to Indiana State instead. “I just felt if I threw the ball to my capabilities I would be a day one pick (in 2017),” Kincanon said. “The stuff was there (while pitching at Triton), but I just didn’t command the ball at times.” One person who stood by his decision to go back to school was Henry Gresik, Kincanon’s cousin and one of his closest friends. “When Will decided to go to Indiana State lots of people doubted him and said it was a dumb move,” Gresik said. “I

Photos courtesy Indiana State Athletics Media Relations

Will Kincanon was drafted in the 11th round of the Major League Baseball Draft by the Chicago White Sox on June 14. After signing with the White Sox, Kincanon has begun his pro baseball career playing rookie ball for the Great Falls Voyagers of the Pioneer League. remember people talking about how he wouldn’t be drafted again. But Will knew what was best for him.” Kincanon went 5-5 at Indiana State, where he struck out 93 batters (to 35 walks) in 79 innings pitched. “Going to Indiana State was a great decision for me in the long run,” Kincanon said. “I learned so much about myself as a player and a person that I was not prepared for before – little things like holding runners on, thinking the game through every pitch and not letting my emotions get in the way of executing.” Fast-forward to last Wednesday, when Kincanon received a call from the White Sox informing him they selected him with their 11th-round pick. For the Riverside kid who spent years fantasizing about playing for his favorite team, it really was a dream come true. “The outpouring back home from everyone around the community was unbelievable,” Kincanon said.” “I had countless numbers of texts, calls, Facebook messages, tweets, everything you can think of.” Kincanon thanked countless people for their support, but

his biggest thanks went to his parents, siblings Jack and Emily, and cousin Henry. “It really shows how lucky I am to have all these great people around me and what a great spot I grew up in,” Kincanon said. The Sox flew Kincanon out to their facilities in Glendale, Arizona where he officially signed with the team. But his road to the show hasn’t ended just yet. For now he will be playing rookie ball for the Great Falls Voyagers of the Pioneer League. “They’re going to give me a chance to start and if that doesn’t work out they’ll put me in the (bull)pen to let my stuff play up and hopefully move up the ranks,” Kincanon said. “I’m just hoping I can continue to make everyone back home proud,” he added. If Kincanon continues to learn and pitch the way he has, his MLB dream may very well become a reality. “He has the best work ethic out of anyone I’ve ever seen,” Gresik said. “And all the people who have told him he can’t do it are only adding fuel to the fire. He’s proved his doubters wrong before – what’s one more time?”

The Landmark, June 21, 2017

LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF RIVERSIDE ANNUAL TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE TWELVE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016 REVENUE SUMMARY

Property Taxes Intergovernmental Utility Taxes Charges for Services Sales Taxes Fines and Forfeitures Places for Eating Taxes

5,095,976 1,319,505 625,471 1,253,938 428,861 236,240 69,730

Licenses Permits and Fees Investment Income Miscellaneous Water and Sewer Charges Gain on Sale of Capital Assets Grants

566,816 459,698 287,193 199,683 2,993,715 -

Surcharge Taxes Motor Fuel Taxes Employer Contributions Employee Contributions Net Investment Appreciation Total

154,153 225,963 963,918 180,996 176,972

15,238,828

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF CONDITION

General Fund Special Revenue Funds Debt Service Fund Capital Projects Fund Enterprise Funds Trust Fund Total

Beginning Fund/Net Position as Restated Balance at 1/1/2016 $ 5,491,437 894,522 314,305 2,857,182 15,123,330 8,037,029 $ 32,717,805

Revenues/ Additions $

Expenditures/ Expenses /Deductions

9,237,426 381,864 595,117 332,564 3,151,359 1,540,498 15,238,828

Subscribed and sworn to this__________day of June, 2017. I, Cathy Haley, Village Clerk of the Village of Riverside, Cook County, Illinois, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the Annual Treasurer’s Report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2016.

Other Financing Sources/(Uses)

9,064,231 501,011 575,950 1,503,914 3,151,164 1,184,777 15,981,047

(1,068,146) 1,068,146 $ -

Ending Fund/Net Position Balance at 12/31/2016 $

4,596,486 775,375 333,472 2,753,978 15,123,525 8,392,750 31,975,586

_______________________ Karin Johns, Treasurer _________________ Cathy Haley Village Clerk

COMPENSATION SUMMARY Under $25,000.00 Agne, Christopher; Allabastro, Beth; Andersen, Carly; Andersen Timothy; Angelopoulos, Michael; Ariza, Gabriela; Arvis,Vincent; Barajas, Alejandro; Bartik, Michael; Bartolone, Carolyn; Beger Olivia; Birmingham, David; Boguszewski, Daniel; Broche, Lisa; Buczek, Thomas; Bullard, Daniel; Calamia, Henry; Cappello, Thomas; Carey, Liz; Carlson, Jessica; Castelaz, Ava; Cerullo, Michael; Chapp, Matthew; Choate, Carl; Ciske, Joseph; Clarkson, Victoria; Connelly, Roger; Cordova, Lorenzo; Cox, Benjamin; Creek, Libby; Detloff, Christopher; Doria, Joseph; Duve, Max; Earley, Patricia; Enea, Marco; Espisito, Anthony; Ferraro, Carlo; Frushour, Michael; Gardner, Michael; Georgopulos, Susan; Godlewski, Sonja; Goo, Jason; Gribben, Cody; Grosse, Arthur; Guevara, Michael; Hahn-Silva, Stephanie; Handwerker, Nathan; Hanrahan, Michael; Hanrahan, Shawna; Harrison, Jayne; Hughes, Colin; Izzo, John; Jaros, Darlene; Jenks, Tyler; Johnson, Derek; Jones, Jerold; Jordan, Jessica; Jurczewski, Michael; Kamin, Christopher; Kammer, Ryan; Kasperski, Eric; Keller, Paul; Kimura, Spencer; Kmet, Timothy; LaSpina, Anthony; Legan, Olivia; Leone, Louis; Loulousis, James; Malik, Christopher; Malon, Fred; Maloney, Alanna; Manganiello, Andrew; Mantel, Rebecca; Marcou, Charlie; Marhoul, Constance; McMahon Kevin; Metcalf-Reyes, Joseph; Mikell, Davonte; Mizura, Raymond; Moldenhauer, James; Morfin, Marisol; Mulligan, James; McKelvin, Paul; Nelson, Kathryn; Nelson-Sifuentes, Elizabeth; Niesluchowski, William; Olejarz, Lisa; Owano, Jeannette; Palafox, Cesar; Palka, Diane; Perfect, Thomas; Perry, Jemma; Phyfer, Sara; Pierdinock, David; Pineda, Jesus; Pollock, Benjamin; Poss, Schuyler; Primozic, Sarah; Przybylski, William; Psenicka, Lorraine; Purvis, Kevin; Quan, Michael; Rangel, Anthony; Renda, Maria; Rendon, Esteban; Rerucha, Michael; Resto, Lisandro; Reynoso, Diego; Ringo, Francis; Roberto, Marlena; Robinson, Emily; Ruska, Anton; Ruska, William; Saganich, Greg; Schaer, Charles; Schnulle, Garrett; Sedivy, Brendan; Segura, Jorge; Selimos, Scott; Sheehan, Connor; Sheehan, Ryan; Skala, Allison; Splitt, Ian; Stanley, Mark; Sundstrom, Tessa; Tracy, William; Valente, John; Vertucci, Michael; Villanova, Ryan; Walker, Khristian; Wallace, William; Williamson, Raymond; Young, Christopher; Zeleny, Maggie; Zigulich, Dean; Zolo, Hrvoje. $25,000.00 to $49,999.99 Bensfield, Thomas; Hanrahan, Anne; Mahanna, Colleen; Michalik, Donald; Reimer, Maribeth; Walter, Debra. $50,000.00 to $74,999.99 Feranec, John; Haley, Catherine; Lamich, Donna; Lawler, Nicole; Manganiello, Joseph; Marovic, Susana; McCall, Pamela; Moran, Jesus; Norman, Jerry; Rini-Lara, Sheryl; Rivera, Jose; Sherman, William; Tabb, Daniel; Wetzler, Deana. $75,000.00 to $99,999.99 Abt, Sonya; Bailey, Edward; Buckley, Matthew; Collins, Michael; Gutierrez, Lynda; Kuratko, Kevin; Mahanna, Joseph; Malchiodi, Ronald; Marrello Jr., Daniel; Roberson, Tammy; Stuczynski, Debora; Teune, Joshua. $100,000.00 to $124,999.99 Cairo, John; Greenenwald, Brian; Gutschick, William; Hamilton, Isaac; Katzin, Eric; Krull, David; Miller, Jeffrey; Navarro, Fabian; Panek, John; Pontrelli, Frank; Salinas, Marco; Simpson, Jeffrey; Wolter, Kevin. $125,000.00 and over Frances, Jessica; Kotor, Leo; Lara, Frank; Lazansky, James; Weitzel, Thomas. Total Compensation $ 5,117,955 DISBURSEMENTS BY VENDOR IN EXCESS OF $2,500.00 Accela-3,800.00; Accountemps-18,794.91; R.A. Adams-3,576.41; Administrative Consulting Spec-8,000.00; Air One Equipment-9,071.08; Alternative Energy Solutions-2,998.84; A&M Parts-3,036.45; Amici Terrazzo-7,000.00; Archer Electrical-8,063.59; Arco Mechanical Equipment Sale-3,025.00; Arcon Associates-4,878.35; Arena Sports-11,499.01; Artistic Engraving-2,524.00; Avalon Petroleum-11,765.50; Ayres Associates-29,312.00; B&H Photo-6,358.68; BNY Mellon-980,661.65; Thomas Brescia-21,000.00; Blue Cross Blue Shield-415,178.65; Christopher B. Burke-505,822.73; John Cairo-10,987.74; Call One-31,804.25; Cargill-25,906.37; Case Lots-5,398.85; Casey Equipment-134,043.00; Natalie Cavaliere-2,760.00; CDS Office-7,943.00; CDW Government-30,511.72; Chess Scholars-3,564.00; Cintas-6,354.02; Cintas First Aid-2,715.24; Circle W Tractor-2,912.35; Civic Plus-15,662.54; Clientfirst-74,302.50; CLS Background Investigations-2,823.60; College of Dupage-2,855.00; Collins & Radja-3,700.00; Comcast Cable-9,304.55; Comed-35,764.96; Concrete Specialties-6,884.00; Contree Sprayer-4,111.50; Paul Conway Shields-3,579.21; Cook County-4,000.00; Cook County Treasurer-4,342.02; Crown Trophy-3,403.83; Current Technologies-4,052.53; Currie Motors-33,019.50; Rick Dandan-7,860.00; W.S. Darley-9,595.54; Deigan & Associates-11,436.83; Dell Marketing-2,983.10; Eckert Enterprises-32,794.31; Eco Clean Maintenance-21,885.00; Efengee Electric-11,532.88; Electrical Resource Management-19,971.60; Emergency Medical-4,768.25; ESRI-3,700.00; Everbridge-6,500.00; Fairborn Equipment Co of Illinois-4,379.00; Fairborn Equipment Company-4,174.76; Fire Safety Consultants-6,257.00; Fire Station Outfitters-3,375.00; First Bankcard-94,832.78; First Fence-11,095.00; First Student-7,567.34; Gordon Flesch-2,581.33; Flood Brothers Disposal-8,902.24; Foremost Promotions-5,851.63; Fox Valley Fire-7,895.50; Fuller’s Auto Body-4,113.26; Fullmer Locksmith-5,460.45; Garvey’s Office Products-29,838.78; Gas Depot-36,093.18; Globe Construction-106,912.00; Gov HR USA-28,896.55; Hanson Material-8,720.53; HD Supply Waterworks-39,134.39; Health Endeavors-15,712.00; Hearth & Home-13,589.70; House of Doors-5,240.26; ICMA Retirement Trust-46,068.31; IDES-7,158.00; IL Dept. of Innovation-5,977.88; IDOT-4,729.80; IEPA-102,005.54; IMRF-250,939.55; ISP Asset-30,180.00; IRS-226,359.80; Image Plus-3,665.80; Infrasearch-4,950.00; Interdev-22,260.68; IRMA-221,125.26; J&R 1st In Asphalt-11,785.00; Jake The Striper-11,480.00; JLT North America-3,463.00; Kane, McKenna and Associates-5,775.00; Daniel Kelley-4,300.00; Kieft Brothers-9,347.11; Kiesler’s-11,756.02; Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins-208,512.66; KLOA-32,159.44; KOO-12,970.00; Scott Kopach-4,653.00; Lakeshore Athletic-4,308.90; Tracy Lapshin-6,111.00; Stephen A. Laser Assoc.-8,400.00; Lauterbach & Amen-24,380.00; Lexipol Services-5,785.00; Living Habitats-9,680.75; Loyola Univ. Medical-4,049.00; M.A.B.A.S.-7,750.00; Madison National Life-2,930.22; Daniel Marrello-2,857.15; Martin Implement Sales-26,276.97; Meade Electric-5,219.26; Julie Melidis-4,850.00; Menards-5,876.15; Mercury Systems-97,021.71; Metal Mites-5,385.59; Metropolitan Industries-9,795.00; Mid American Technology-3,100.00; Minuteman Press of Lyons-6,977.89; Don Morris Architects-17,234.42; Morton Salt-21,406.24; Motorola Solutions-4,186.02; MPC Communications-38,860.60; Municipal GIS Partners-37,837.52; Municipal Systems Inc.8,522.33; National Power Rodding-35,105.50; Nelson Systems-2,846.25; Nicor Gas-31,305.95; Nolan Post-4,000.00; North East Multi-3,210.00; North Suburban Employee Benefit-208,261.21; Northern Illinois Police-6,313.00; Northern Illinois University-5,000.00; Ray O’Herron-20,621.82; Jose M. Palacios-2,700.00; John Michael Panek-3,570.00; Patriot Pavement Maint-20,240.00; Peterbilt Illinois-168,393.66; Melvin Phillips-2,583.75; Pinner Electric-3,628.32; Point B Communications-17,952.00; Proven Business Systems-5,042.22; Public Safety Services-416,817.11; Purchase Power-15,150.00; Quality Integrated Solutions-4,010.00; Regal Business Machines-3,322.36; Regional Truck Equipment-20,148.00; Ricmar Industries-4,969.17; Riverside Garage-10,920.20; Riverside Police Pension Benefit Disbursements-1,097,218.10; Riverside Police Pension Investment Fees67,231.88; Riverside Plumbing-8,526.50; Riverside Presbyterian-4,925.00; Riverside Public Library-12,739.77; Riverside Public Schools-5,608.00; Riverside United Methodist-6,425.00; Rizza Ford-61,071.42; Romeoville Fire Academy-8,663.00; Roscoe-7,387.62; Rush Truck Centers of Illinois-4,645.12; Russo Power Equip.-8,003.23; D. Ryan Tree-84,847.00; Rydin Decal-3,228.36; Safe Step-21,548.89; Sauber Manufacturing-5,737.00; Schain Banks Kenny & Schwartz-2,670.00; Schroeder & Schroeder-87,881.25; Sonamatic Auto Center-3,718.00; Spillman Technologies-31,270.00; Standard Equipment-395,064.90; Sterling Codifiers-4,241.00; Strahm Automation-12,097.00; Superior Asphalt Materials-5,660.62; Surek Electric-10,405.16; Susteen-4,999.00; Henry Swade-12,260.00; Target Solutions-5,097.50; Telecom Innovations-9,598.76; Thompson Elevator-3,354.00; Total Parking Solutions-14,664.00; Trademark Electric-3,100.00; Traffic Control & Protection-9,708.35; Treasurer, State of IL-373,325.87; Triggi Construction-211,256.70; Twilight Party Rentals-6,098.83; Tyler Technologies-30,292.25; Underground Pipe-6,852.20; United Radio Comm-4,400.56; United Septic-97,181.85; Verizon Wireless-29,189.40; Vermont Systems-2,868.01; Village of Lyons Net Near West-6,439.39; Village of McCook-1,212,074.28; Village of North Riverside-36,807.65; Village of Stone Park-14,000.00; Water Products Company of America-2,715.41; Christy Weber Landscapes-18,883.40; Wednesday Journal-7,981.00; West Central Cable Agency-4,566.40; West Central Municipal-58,112.81; West Town Refrigeration-41,821.01 Sub Total $ 9,927,719.86 DISBURSEMENTS UNDER $2,500.00 PER VENDOR

Sub Total $ 283,964.65

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PUBLIC NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE Chertkow and Chertkow (22019) Attorneys for Petitioner 1525 East 53rd Street Chicago, Illinois 60615 STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division. In re the marriage of Marissa Perez,Petitioner and Martin Martinez Jimenez Respondent, Case No. 2017D-079730.

LEGAL NOTICE Chertkow and Chertkow (22019) Attorneys for Petitioner 1525 East 53rd Street Chicago, Illinois 60615 STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division. In re the marriage of Carolina Jimenez,Petitioner and Genaro Jimenez Respondent, Case No. 2017D-005150. 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 July 17, 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.

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.

DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk.

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 July 10, 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.

The Park District of Oak Park hereby provides public notice that an audit of its funds for the period January 1 through December 31, 2016 has been made by Lauterbach and Amen, and that a report of such audit dated April 27th, 2016 has been filed with the County Clerk of Cook County, in accordance with 30 ILCS 15/0.01 et seq. The full report of the audit is available for public inspection at 218 Madison Street, Oak Park, during regular business hours, 8:30 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday, except for holidays.

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The Village of Oak Park will receive sealed proposals at the Office of the Village Engineer, 201 South Boulevard, Oak Park, Illinois 60302, until 11:00 a.m. on Thursday July 6, 2017 and at that time will be publicly opened and read aloud for the following Village Project: 17-2 RESURFACING OF VARIOUS STREETS. In general, the improvements consist of: removal and replacement of curb and gutter, sidewalks, driveways, drainage structure adjustments, pavement patching, cold-milling of bituminous concrete, installation of hot-mix asphalt binder and surface courses, parkway restoration, tree planting, light-pole installation and all appurtenant work thereto.

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Oak Park on Wednesday evening, July 19, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall, 123 Madison St., Oak Park, Illinois on the following matter:

Plans and proposal forms may be obtained from the office of the Village Engineer starting on Thursday, June 22, 2017. A non-refundable deposit of $40 is required for each set of plans and specifications. The Village of Oak Park reserves the right to issue plans and specifications only to those contractors deemed qualified. No bid documents will be issued after 4:00 p.m. on the working day preceding the date of bid opening. All prospective bidders must prove they are pre-qualified by the Illinois Department of Transportation before receiving bid documents. The work to be performed pursuant to this Proposal is subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, 820 ILCS 130/0.01 et seq. THE VILLAGE OF OAK PARK Bill McKenna Village Engineer Published in Wednesday Journal 6/21/2017

Cal. No. 11-17-Z: 742 Linden Avenue, David and Michele Revsine David and Michele Revsine, Owners and Applicants, request that a variation be granted from Section 4.10.3 (A) of the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Oak Park, which sections regulate all items and structures permitted in the required side yards, to permit the construction of an off-street parking space in the required exterior side yard setback at the property commonly known as 742 Linden Avenue, Oak Park, IL. 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 not later than 5:00 PM on the business day preceding the public hearing. All papers in connection with the above matter are on file at the Village of Oak Park and available for examination by interested parties by contacting the Zoning Administrator of the Village of Oak Park at 708.358.5449. DATED AT OAK PARK, ILLINOIS, this 21st Day of June, 2017 Published in Wednesday Journal 6/21/2017

PUBLIC NOTICE OF ESTABLISHMENT OF PREVAILING WAGE STANDARDS VILLAGE OF FOREST PARK COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS LEGAL NOTICE 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, July 19, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall, 123 Madison St., Oak Park, Illinois on the following matter: Cal. No. 09-17-Z: 6936-6950 Roosevelt Road, Alcuin Montessori School Alcuin Montessori School, Applicant, is seeking a special use permit from Section 3.9.8 (E) (Table 1: Permitted Building Types by District) of the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Oak Park, which sections requires a special use permit for schools (a Civic Building and development type) located in the Roosevelt Road Form-Based Zoning Overlay District, to construct and operate a private Montessori school with an accessory nursery or day care center at the premises commonly known as 6936-6950 Roosevelt Road, Oak Park, Illinois. 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 21st Day of June, 2017 Published in Wednesday Journal 6/21/2017

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 12, 2017, the Council of the Village of Forest Park, Cook County, Illinois, adopted Ordinance 0-17-17, entitled “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE DECLARATION OF THE GENERAL PREVAILING RATE OF HOURLY WAGES FOR THE YEAR 2017 TO BE PAID TO LABORERS, MECHANICS AND OTHER WORKERS PERFORMING CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC WORKS WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF FOREST PARK,” determining prevailing wages pursuant to 820 ILCS 130/1 et seq., the Illinois “Prevailing Wage Act,” which determination is now effective. The Village of Forest Park determined the prevailing wages by adopting the Illinois Department of Labor’s wage rates for construction trades for the County of Cook effective June 5, 2017. A copy of the ordinance as adopted and the prevailing wage rates are available for review at the Village of Forest Park, 517 Desplaines Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois 60130. Vanessa Moritz Village Clerk Village of Forest Park Cook County, Illinois Published in Forest Park Review 6/21/2017

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Oak Park on Wednesday evening, July 5, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall, 123 Madison St., Oak Park, Illinois on the following matter: Cal. No. 04-17-Z: 500-508 S. Lyman Avenue, Taco Bell

Bell Great Lakes, LLC (managing member; Bell American Group, LLC,), Applicant, requests a special use permit for a drive-up facility pursuant to Section 3.9.6 (C) (2) which section requires a special use permit to allow a drive-through facility on Madison Street. The applicant seeks to develop the vacant property located at 500-508 S. Lyman Avenue with a new Taco Bell restaurant with a drive-through facility.

In addition, the applicant seeks an allowance from the following sections of the MS Madison Street District pursuant to the special use permit: 1. Section 3.9.6 (D) Table D-1: MS District Dimensional Standards, which section requires a 0’-15’ Build-to Line along Lyman Avenue (a north/south cross street) for non-residential buildings along street setbacks; whereas the proposal features a Taco Bell restaurant facility that is sited outside of the required Build-to Line.

2. Section 3.9.6 (F) (4), which section requires that ancillary parking to a principal use of the lot shall be located to the rear of the principal structure and shall not be located along (abutting) Madison Street; whereas the proposal features parking located along (abutting) Madison Street.

Those property owners within 500 foot notice area and those persons with a special interest beyond that of the general public (“Interested Parties”) wishing to cross-examine witnesses must complete and file an appearance with original signatures with the Village Clerk not later than 5:00 PM on the business day preceding the public hearing. All papers in connection with the above matter are on file at the Village of Oak Park and available for examination by interested parties by contacting the office of the Village Clerk at 708.358.5670.

DATED AT OAK PARK, ILLINOIS, this 21st Day of June, 2017. Published in Wednesday Journal 6/21/2017

PUBLIC NOTICE PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME In the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, County Department, County Division. In the matter of the petition of Jeremy Silvester Brown, Jr. for change of name to Jeremiah Wahid Muhammad, Case No. 20174003291. Notice is given you, the public, that on June 15, 2017, I have filed a Petition For Change of Name in this Court, asking the Court to change my present name of Jeremy Silvester Brown, Jr., to the name of Jeremiah Wahid Muhammad. This case will be heard in courtroom 111 on August 11, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. Published in Forest Park Review 6/21, 6/28, 7/5/2017

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE PROPOSED APPROPRIATION FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AND OF HOLDING A PUBLIC HEARING THEREIN Notice is hereby given that copies of the Proposed Appropriation for the Village of North Riverside for the Fiscal Year commencing May 1, 2017 to April 30, 2018 are available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Village Commons, 2401 South DesPlaines Avenue, North Riverside, Illinois or on the Village’s website at: www. northriverside-il.org. Notice is hereby given that a Public Appropriation Hearing shall be held by the Mayor and the Board of Trustees for the Village of North Riverside: Date: Monday, July 10, 2017 Time: 6:30 PM Place: Village Commons 2401 South DesPlaines Avenue North Riverside, Illinois All interested persons may attend the meeting and shall have the right to present oral and written comments and suggestions regarding the proposed appropriation. After the public hearing and before final action is taken on the proposed annual appropriation ordinance, the Mayor and Board of Trustees may revise, alter, increase, or decrease any line item contained in the proposed annual appropriation ordinance. Final action on the proposed annual appropriation ordinance will occur on July 10, 2017, at the regularly scheduled Village Board Meeting immediately following the public hearing. KATHY RANIERI VILLAGE CLERK NORTH RIVERSIDE, ILLINOIS Published in RB Landmark 6/21/2017

PUBLIC NOTICE PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME In the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, County Department, County Division. In the matter of the petition of PAULINE DOROTHY TURLOW for change of name to PAULINE TERLIKOWSKI, Case No. 2017CONC00049. Notice is given you, the public, that on June 6, 2017, I have filed a Petition For Change of Name in this Court, asking the Court to change my present name of PAULINE DOROTHY TURLOW to the name of PAULINE TERLIKOWSKI. This case will be heard in courtroom 1702 on August 3, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. Published in Wednesday Journal 6/14, 6/21, 6/28/2017

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: D17151105 on June 6, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of V-MAC TECHNOLOGIES with the business located at: 3718 N. NORDICA, CHICAGO, IL 60634. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: JAIME A. CONSTANZA 3718 N. NORDICA CHICAGO, IL 60634. Published in Wednesday Journal 6/14, 6/21, 6/28/2017

NOTICE In accordance with the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, the Park District of Forest Park (APark District@) has made a determination of the prevailing rates of wages to be paid laborers, mechanics and other workers employed in public works projects for the Park District. The Park District has determined that the prevailing rates of wages are the wage rates for Cook County, as determined by the Illinois Department of Labor. A copy of the determination is available for public inspection in the Park District=s business office located at 7501 Harrison Street, Forest Park, IL. Copies are also available upon request by calling the Park District at 708-366-7500. ________________________ /s/ Chris Richards, Secretary Board of Park Commissioners Park District of Forest Park Dated: June 16, 2017 Published in Forest Park Review 6/21/2017

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday 06 July 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Village Hall, 517 Desplaines Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois, the Plan Commission will conduct a Public Hearing convened to hear testimony for site plan approval for a townhouse development on the property legally described as follows: LOTS 1 AND 2 IN HOLLEY’S SUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS 31 AND 32 IN RAILROAD ADDITION TO HARLEM, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 19, 1892 AS DOCUMENT 409003, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 15-12-429-012-0000 Commonly Known As: 233 DesPlaines, Forest Park, IL. 60305 Signed: Paul Barbahen Plan Commission Chairperson Published in the Forest Park Review 6/21/2017

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF ORDINANCE NO: 2017-06-01, PREVAILING WAGE RATES TAKE NOTICE that the Park District of Oak Park pursuant to “An Act regulating wages of laborers, mechanics and other workers employed in any public works by the State, county, city or any public body or any political subdivision or by anyone under contract for public works,” approved on June 15, 2017, that the general prevailing rate of wages in this locality for laborers, mechanics, and other workers engaged in the construction of public works coming under the jurisdiction of the park district is the same as determined by the Department of Labor of the State of Illinois for Cook County as of June 2017. A copy of the full Ordinance and the Department of Labor determination is available for inspection by any interested party in the main office of the Park District of Oak Park, and to any employer; association of employers and any person of employee or association of employees who have filed, or file their names and addresses, requesting copies of the same. Published in Wednesday Journal 6/21/2017

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, AS TRUSTEE FOR NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2003-1, NOVASTAR HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-1 Plaintiff, -v.WILLIE J. ROBINS II, LETHA D. ROBINS, FILLMORE TOWNHOME ASSOCIATION Defendants 14 CH 03264 2101 S. 4TH AVENUE UNIT AB Maywood, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 18, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 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 2101 S. 4TH AVENUE UNIT AB, Maywood, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-14-329-0280000 & 15-14-329-027-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $150,310.53. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C1387425. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I721140 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Plaintiff, -v.ALEJANDRA L. IBANEZ AKA ALEJANDRA IBANEZ, SERGIO HERNANDEZ, JR. AKA SERGIO HERNANDEZ, PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA-DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY-INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, STATE OF ILLINOIS-DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, VILLAGE OF EVERGREEN PARK, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES LLC, EQUABLE ASCENT FINANCIAL, LLC, MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC, CAVALRY PORTFOLIO SERVICES LLC, THE EILEEN CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 15 CH 02864 1003 S. OAK PARK AVE. #4 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 April 17, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 18, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1003 S. OAK PARK AVE. #4, OAK PARK, IL 60304 Property Index No. 16-18-315-0601004. The real estate is improved with a residential condominium. The judgment amount was $232,206.09. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien

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arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: J. Gregory Scott, HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1717 Please refer to file number 2120-9898. If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I720489

10, 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. 16-07-206-004-0000. Commonly known as 308 N. 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 I722766

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: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 16-3398. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 16-3398 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 16 CH 5027 TJSC#: 37-3960 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. I721303

hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, 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 14-13-21664. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I721777

sentation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 8692. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. I723315

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, July 25, 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. 16-05-307-035-1004. Commonly known as 7 Division Street, 2A, Oak Park, IL 60302. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g) (1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 17-011467 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I723556

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NA, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NA AS TRUSTEE FOR WAMU MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-HY6 TRUST Plaintiff, vs. PAUL WICKLOW, MELISSA A. WICKLOW, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR THE BENEFIT OF INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 15 CH 9733 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on August 18, 2016 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, July

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR REGISTERED HOLDERS OF LONG BEACH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2004-5, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-5, Plaintiff, -v.DANIEL L. ALLISON, JR., TERESA ALLISON, LVNV FUNDING LLC AS ASSIGNEE OF ARROW FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Defendants 16 CH 5027 1245 S. 11TH AVE. Maywood, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 20, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 24, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1245 S. 11TH AVE., Maywood, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-15-217-0070000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $114,882.05. 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.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF STANWICH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST A Plaintiff, -v.JOHNNIE WATSON, LAQUILLA HARDMAN, JOHNNIE NELSON WATSON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, STATE OF ILLINOIS– DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Defendants 16 CH 014770 1218 N. AUSTIN BLVD. OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 21, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 24, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1218 N. AUSTIN BLVD., OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-05-127-0300000. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO MIDAMERICA BANK, FSB Plaintiff, -v.IWONA JARZYNA, PAWEL KOPEC, PIOTR CHMIELEWSKI, CITIBANK, N.A., RBS CITIZENS, N.A. S/B/M TO CHARTER ONE BANK, N.A., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 13 CH 22653 917 NORTH LOMBARD AV A/K/A 917 NORTH LOMBARD AVENUE OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 1, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 2, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 917 NORTH LOMBARD AV A/K/A 917 NORTH LOMBARD AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-05-123-0290000. The real estate is improved with a two story single family home; two car detached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any repre-

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, vs. OLIVEA SHANNON; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; OAK VIEW TERRACE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants, 16 CH 14664 NOTICE OF SALE

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4.070% 3.972% 3.372% 3.890% 3.892% 3.915%

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407 Longcommon, Riverside $539,000

521 Berkeley, Riverside $325,000

134 Herrick Rd, Riverside $659,900

290 Lionel Road, Riverside $355,000

381 Blackhawk Rd, Riverside $737,381

375 Longcommon Rd, Riverside $440,000

129 Barrypoint Rd, Riverside $675,000

244 Bartram Rd, Riverside $289,000

174 Fairbank Rd, Riverside $749,900

490 Kent, Riverside $489,000

3010 Harlem, Unit 3, Riverside $200,000

193 E Quincy St, Riverside $135,000

112 Lincoln Avenue #2B, Riverside $74,900

3849 Woodside Ave, Brookfield $339,900

13237 Lakeshore Dr., Plainfield $749,900

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