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CELEBRATING A CENTURY OF FOOTBALL The 1956 RiversideBrookfield High School football players absorb some coaching in the locker room. This group, along with 99 other Bulldog squads, will be celebrated during “The Return,” a 100year anniversary celebration of RBHS football on July 15 at Kennelly Stadium (4 p.m.-5:45 p.m.).

Festivities will include team scrimmages, the RBHS band, cheerleaders and poms, plus football stations and games for fans. For a full story, turn to page 23.

Demos halted while county mulls feasibility of relocating house

By BOB UPHUES Editor

The demolition of homes purchased by the Cook County Land Bank Authority in Riverside Lawn has been delayed unexpectedly after an architectural survey concluded that one of the homes listed for demolition is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.

And, now, the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency wants to find out if the home can be moved — across the river to Riverside.

The architectural survey, conducted by Marcy Prchal, architectural historian for the Public Service Archaeology and Architecture Program at the University of Illinois, concluded that the house at 3744 Stanley Ave. was eligible for National Register status.

That particular house was built by Alexander Watson, the man responsible for developing Riverside Lawn. For the past 17 years, the house had been owned and lovingly cared for by Judy and Allen Koessel.

“That blows me away,” said Judy Koessel when told about the home’s eligibility for the National Register.

Prchal said of the four homes studied for the architectural survey, only the one at 3744 Stanley Ave. was considered eligible for inclusion on the National Register.

“What got us about that property was that it was intact,” said Prchal, who noted the interior as well as the exterior had been preserved.

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An unpopular election, a call to action Progressive women leap into political fray via online community

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The election of Donald Trump as president last November left Riverside

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Brookfield native gored, again, at famed Spanish festival Hillmann back running with bulls two days later

By BOB UPHUES Editor

Brookfield native Bill Hillmann was back on the cobblestones of Pamplona, Spain, on July 10, just two days after being gored in the buttocks by a bull during the second encierro – Running of the Bulls – of the famed San Fermin festival.

And, in a phone call with the Landmark later that day, the 35-year-old Hillmann was in pain.

“It was probably as bad idea, looking back on it,” said Hillmann who, by his count, has run with the bulls hundreds of times in Pamplona and elsewhere in Spain. “But I had to do it.”

Three years ago, Hillmann was celebrating the publication of his book Fiesta: How to Survive the Bulls of Pamplona and a summer European book tour when he was badly gored while participating in the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain, during the annual San Fermin festival.

On July 8, Hillmann – this time serving as a subject and advisor of a documentary on the San Ferin festival -- was gored for the second time. A bull’s horn caught Hillmann in the buttocks and flipped him onto the pavement as he ran on the second day of the festival.

“When I got hit, it was hard to believe it was so explosive,” Hillmann said. “I didn’t see it. It just was behind a guy who cut out, and [the bull] was right there.”

As the bull charged, Hillmann jumped up, “but his horn hit me right in the butt.”

At first, Hillmann doubted he’d been gored.

He jumped up from the pavement and walked to the medics. But the wound would need surgery, Hillmann said, and he spent the next 36 hours in the hospital.

When he broached the subject of running again once he was released, a doctor advised against it. But such warnings haven’t stopped Hillmann in the past. It took him months to recover from being gored through the thigh at San Fermin in 2014.

Hillmann has been running with the bulls in Spain since he was 20 years old, after reading Ernest Hemingway’s The Sun Also Rises, in which the Pamplona festival plays a large part.

Fresh out of the hospital on the morning of July 10, Hillmann blended into the crowd of runners before the bulls were released

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OUCH! During the second day of the San Fermin festival in Pamplona, Spain, on July 8, a bull gored Brookfield native Bill Hillmann in the buttocks and sent him flying. It was the second time Hillmann’s been gored while running with the bulls at the festival. said. “I was running with safety in mind. So in the end it was a success.”

Despite being in pain after Monday’s run, Hillmann said he hoped to run again toward the end of the festival later this week.

The injury was disappointing after a good run on the first day of the festival on July 7, he said.

“I had a really, really good run; I ran on the horns for 30 yards,” Hillmann said. “That was a great start to the fiesta.”

COURTESY OF BILL HILLMANN It also represented something of a new start for Hillmann, who Bill Hillmann in Pamplona after being released from admitted that he hadn’t run well the hospital on July 9. in 2015 and 2016 after he’d been gored. So this year he was trying to identify new places on the into the streets. But as soon as the run began, Hillmann realized he was not going to course to run and new strategies.

A documentary film crew accompanied be able to be very aggressive.

“I started getting pushed around, and I felt Hillmann to Pamplona this year to both tell sharp pains in stomach and hips, so I shot his story and that of the San Fermin festival. off to the side and got out,” Hillmann said.

“It’s a cool project and pretty ambitious,” Then some space opened up and he hopped back onto the street, running for 10 Hillmann said. “Last year we did some preliminary work on it. This year was full bore. to 15 yards with the bulls.

“This injury has put the brakes on things.”

“I was a nice moment for me,” Hillmann

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Veteran principal takes the reins at Lincoln School Bilingual leader has 14 years’ experience at elementary level

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On June 26, the Lyons-Brookfield District 103 school board voted 6 to 0 to hire Theresa Silva as the new principal at Lincoln School to replace Katie Schumann, who resigned unexpectedly in May. Silva, 44, is an experienced principal, having served as a principal for 14 years in three different school districts, although last year she worked as a seventh- and eighth-grade writing teacher at the Catalyst Maria, a charter school on the Southwest Side of Chicago.

Silva said she returned to the classroom to get first-hand experience of current teaching techniques and practices to help her be a better principal in the future.

“After being a principal for 14 years, I made a very conscious decision to go back to the classroom to become better at my craft as a principal,” Silva said.

Silva speaks English and Spanish fluently, and she has spent her career working in schools with large Hispanic enrollments. In the 2015-16 school year, 52 percent of Lincoln students were Hispanic and 23 percent of Lincoln students were classified as English language learners, which means English is not their first language.

Prior to teaching at Catalyst Maria, Silva served as the principal of three schools in Blue Island District 130, and served for seven years as the principal of Paul Revere Primary School (K to 3rd grade) in Blue Island while also serving as the principal of the district’s kindergarten center.

For three years Silva was the principal at Grant Elementary School in Melrose Park, where her assistant principal was Kim Ontiveros, the principal of Home School in Stickney.

Silva grew up in Hickory Hills and received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from St. Xavier University.

She said she plans on bringing a program to Lincoln School called Responsive Classroom.

“Responsive Classroom is about building community within your classroom and as well as within the school,” Silva said.

One element of the Responsive Classroom is a morning meeting in which a class might get in a circle and greet each other to start the day. The program stresses cooperation among students and the teacher.

District 103 Superintendent Carol Baker was impressed by the breath of Silva’s experience and her new ideas.

“Any time you can bring someone in who can hit the ground running and actually teach us about something, that’s a bonus

D103 board hires math intervention teachers The Lyons-Brookfield District 103 school board on June 26 voted 6 to 0 to approve new math interventionist positions – seven in all -- at all of the district’s schools. All but one was a current district employee.

There will be one math interventionist at every elementary school and two at George Washington Middle School.

The math interventionists will provide assistance during math instruction and conduct small-group instruction with students who are struggling and need extra help. The district already has reading interventionists.

The total cost for the seven new positions will be roughly $350,000 to $400,000.

The school board approved the math interventionist positions less than a month after voting down proposed instructional coach positions.

School board President Marge Hubacek said the rationale provided by the administration for the math interventionist positions was clearly laid out, and that she and other board members thought that the additional instructional support was needed.

Hubacek said that she thought the district’s reading interventionists have been helpful.

“Our reading and math scores are not very good, so we need to beef them up,” Hubacek said. for us,” Baker said.

Nine applicants were interviewed for the position and four made it to the second round of interviews. The candidates were interviewed by groups of Lincoln School parents, teachers and district administrators. After Silva emerged as the pick, she met with the school board in closed session the night she was hired.

Theresa Schubert, the secretary of the Lincoln School PTA, was a member of the interview panels and came away impressed by Silva.

“She came very prepared with a four-month plan and shared some really good ideas,” Schubert said. “However, I’m not sure if they can be carried out in a year’s time. I think her being bilingual is definitely a plus.”

Silva will be paid an annual salary of $95,000 and received a one-year contract. She will officially start work on July 31, but already is interviewing teacher applicants.

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Zalewski: Tax hike ‘in best interest’ of Illinois GOP complains budget deal lacks true reforms

By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter

It’s never easy for a politician to vote to raise taxes, but it’s something that had to done says state Rep. Michael Zalewski (DRiverside) of his vote last week to raise state income tax rates and give Illinois a budget for the first time since the 2014-15 fiscal year.

Zalewski was one of 61 Democrats who, along with 10 Republicans, voted to override Governor Bruce Rauner’s veto of a tax hike that raised the state’s personal income tax rate to 4.95 percent from 3.75 percent. The corporate income tax rate will increase to 7 percent from 5.75 percent.

“It certainly wasn’t something that I took a lot of great joy in doing, but I feel like it was necessary to bring the state back from the brink of unmitigated financial disaster,” Zalewski said of his vote. “I did what I thought was in the best interest of the state of Illinois.”

The budget calls for cutting state expenses by nearly $3 billion and state agencies will face an across-the-board spending cut of 5

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percent, while higher education will see a cut of 10 percent.

Rauner and other critics of the tax increase, which is a 32 percent increase in the personal income tax rate, complained about a lack of structural reforms in the budget.

“What we got with this vote was no reform and new taxes,” said Riverside resident Chris Robling, a Republican political commentator.

“That’s the agenda of the public employee unions.”

Rauner had signaled that he would support a temporary income tax increase to 4.95 percent in exchange for a property tax freeze and changes in Illinois workman’s compensation laws and perhaps legislative votes on other changes, such as term limits or redistricting reform.

For four years, from 2011 until the end of 2014, the state personal income tax rate was 5 percent under a temporary income tax increase that was allowed to end.

Robling said he and other Republicans could have stomached the tax hike if it had been paired with structural reforms.

“If we had real reform then they might be able to pay a little more in taxes, but by throwing money at the problem and not changing the underlying we got nowhere,” Robling said.

Zalewski challenged the idea that there

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were no reforms in the budget pointing to efforts to encourage local governmental consolidation, some pension reform, procurement reform and a change in educational funding.

Zalewski said the budget reflected the input of Republicans, especially the spending cuts.

“There is a lot in this budget that was negotiated by Republicans,” Zalewski said. “It wasn’t agreed to, but it was negotiated by Republicans -- the cuts, the spending levels, a wide variety of things, some of the pension reforms.”

Zalewski argued that Rauner got some of what he wanted.

“I think in reality we gave him a lot of what he wanted, and he just didn’t see it that way,” Zalewski said. “That’s his prerogative, and he’s going to be allowed to exercise his political judgement and is entitled to rebut that.”

Zalewski said that some property tax relief may still be approved this summer, pointing to a bill that would freeze property taxes for four years but allow for exceptions for property tax revenue directed toward pensions and paying off bonds.

“I don’t think our work is done yet on property taxes,” Zalewski said. “I think we’ll go back down there by the end of the month and handle that.”

The change in state pensions assumes $500 million in savings by creating a partial 401(k)

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style pension for state employees and public school teachers outside of Chicago. However, this new option will not go into effect for some time.

“It must first be approved by the IRS as a qualified retirement plan,” said Dave Urbanek, a spokesman for the Illinois Teacher Retirement System. “We have no idea at this point as how long that could take.”

The budget approved last week also calls for a $350 million increase in state funding for K-12 education. But the entire state aid to education portion of the budget in contingent upon a change in the state funding formula to local school districts.

Both houses of the General Assembly have passed a bill, known as Senate Bill 1, which would direct more state aid to poorer districts while assuring that no school district would receive less state aid than it currently does.

Rauner has threatened to veto bill, which has not been sent to the governor yet, saying the changes benefit Chicago Public Schools too much.

But time is running short with state checks due to go out to school districts in less than a month.

“If he vetoes it, he jeopardizes school aid payments to all districts in the state,” Zalewski said. “Senate Bill 1 is a good bill. It holds all districts harmless.”

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Riverside awards contracts to demo Harlem Ave. building

Property ‘ready for development’ by early fall

By BOB UPHUES Editor

A Harlem Avenue commercial property purchased in May by the village of Riverside will be ready for redevelopment by early fall after the village board awarded contracts that will result in the building being razed.

At their meeting July 6, village trustees voted 6-0 to award three contracts totaling $81,210 related to the demolition of the former Riverside Cleaners, 2710 Harlem Ave., which is part of a new business district created by Riverside’s village board earlier this year to help spur redevelopment along Harlem Avenue between Berkeley and Longcommon roads.

The figure does not include expenses related to removing soil contaminated by dry-cleaning chemicals, found on the site prior to the village buying the property. The estimate for soil remediation is $50,000.

Riverside paid $78,425 for the property, which sits between two other commercial properties in the 2700 block of Harlem Avenue.

One of those properties, a strip mall at 2720 Harlem Ave., was purchased last year by a dentist, who spruced up the exterior

of the building, installed a new parking lot, located a family dental office there, and is seeking tenants for two other commercial storefronts.

The other property, 2704 Harlem Ave., is a vacant building that most recently housed a title loan business. By owning the property in the middle, village officials hope they can help guide development there.

On Aug. 3 at 7 p.m. at Riverside Township Hall, 27 Riverside Road, the village board will conduct a public hearing prior to voting to impose a 1 percent sales tax within the business district. Funds collected from the tax can be used for various development-related purposes within the business district.

At the July 6 village board meeting, trustees voted to award a $46,000 contract to Deigan and Associates to oversee and manage contractors hired to perform asbestos abatement and demolition of the dry cleaners.

Deigan and Associates had been the company the village hired last year to analyze the site prior to the purchase. The company found that the ground was contaminated by dry-cleaning chemicals to a depth of up to 16 feet on the south side of the building.

That discovery slowed down the sale of

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DAYS ARE NUMBERED: The former Riverside Cleaners building at 2710 Harlem Ave. will be demolished by mid-August and ready for re-developement by early autumn. the property as the village negotiated with the owner to lower the original $150,000 purchase price.

Village trustees also awarded a $10,900 asbestos abatement contract to Cove Remediation LLC and a $24,310 demolition contract to KLF Enterprises Inc. According to Gary Deigan, owner of Deigan and Associates, asbestos abatement inside of the former dry cleaner is

set to start July 24 and should take about a week to complete.

The demolition firm ought to have a permit from Cook County by mid-August, Deigan said, noting that soil removal will follow demolition in the first part of September, an effort that will take a couple of weeks to complete.

“After that, it will be backfilled and ready for development,” Deigan said.

Riverside president names wife to lead plan commission Mateo, a member of the advisory group since 2014, ‘best person for the job’

By BOB UPHUES Editor

Paul Kucera, a longtime member of the Riverside Planning and Zoning Commission and its most recent chairman, asked President Ben Sells in May not to be appointed to another term.

On July 6, the Riverside Village Board voted unanimously to approve the appointment of Jill Mateo, who is married to Sells, as the commission’s new chairwoman.

Mateo, who has been a member of the commission since January 2014, will serve as chair of the advisory commission for the next year.

Sells said he had approached Theresa

Pelletier, who also sits on the commission, about chairing the advisory panel. In the end, he said, he chose the best person for the job.

“I feel my job is to pick the best person for the job, and objectively, despite the fact she’s married to me, she’s the most qualified person,” Sells said.

In an email to Sells, Kucera called serving on the Planning and Zoning Commission “one of the most rewarding joys of my life as a Riverside resident.”

Kucera was first appointed to the Riverside Preservation Commission in 2003 before being appointed to the Plan Commission, which merged with the Zoning Board of Appeals in 2013.

In his email to Sells, Kucera asked not to be renamed to the Planning and Zoning Commission when his term expired at the end of June.

“Perhaps there will be another opportunity for me to again serve when the timing is right, and that would be something I would enjoy considering,” Kucera wrote.

Mateo and Sells met due to their interest and involvement in Riverside government and married in September 2014. A professor at the University of Chicago, Mateo is a biologist who studies small animals.

“I’ve been going to village board meetings for eight years and developed an interest in the Plan Commission,” she said.

“I like taking the deep dives into the code.”

Mateo has served as chairwoman protem of the Planning and Zoning Commission on a handful of occasions when Kucera has been absent, most recently in May. In making the appointment, Sells stated Mateo would be serving as chair for one year, though the village’s code calls for the Planning and Zoning Commission chair to serve for a five-year term.

On July 6, Sells said the village board would look to amend that language to bring it into line with the chairs of other village advisory commissions.

With Kucera’s departure from the commission, there is an opening for a new commissioner.

BIG WEEK July 12-19

Hitting the high notes

There will be plenty of live music to choose from in the next week, starting on Thursday, July 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. when North Riverside Parks and Recreation presents Rock, Paper, Scissors – a trio that produces full band sounds with classic music from the ’50s, ’60s, ’70s and ’80s.

The concert will be held at the Village Commons, 2401 Desplaines Ave., and the special concessions that night include cotton candy for the kids and $2 beers for adults.

In addition, North Riverside’s Summer Craft Fair will take place at the same time and place. Free.

■ On Friday, July 14 head over to the band shell in Kiwanis Park, Arden and Brookfield avenues in Brookfield, for the bluegrass, Americana and classic rock of Kaldi Jones.

The concert is from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held next door in the Brookfield Village Hall, 8820 Brookfield Ave. Free.

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COURTESY OF SHOWCASE CLASSICS

Brookfield Classic Car and Bike Show

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The Riverside Garage and Riverside Chamber of Commerce will host their second Cruise Night of the summer on Thursday, July 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. on East Burlington Street in downtown Riverside.

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Stroll among the dozens of classic cars, listen to live music and enjoy food and beverages. Free.

On Sunday, July 16 head to the 3700 block of Grand Boulevard in Brookfield for the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce’s Classic Car and Bike Show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Admission is free for spectators, who can enjoy food, music and prizes in addition to a downtown’s worth of classic vehicles and motorcycles.

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And more Evan and Sam Axelson will be outside Riverside Foods, 48 E. Burlington St. on Tuesday July 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. with their Lemonade for Cancer stand to raise money for the H Foundation to help prevent childhood cancer.

Last year the boys raised $3,600, which went to the Lurie Cancer Center at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

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 Arts Center, 32 E. Quincy St., hosts its annual RAC Members Exhibition and RAC Kids Show through Aug. 5. An artists’ reception, which open to the public, will be held Saturday, July 15 from 3 to 6 p.m. Free. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m.

Riverside Public Library, 1 Burling Road, hosts a presentation on Trail Degradation and Ecotourism with Joanne Dooley on July 18 at 7 p.m. in the Public Meeting Room.

North Riverside Public Library, 2400 Desplaines Ave., hosts wargamer Glenn Domingo, who will present “Miniature War Games” and a demonstration of his fast-paced Ships of the Line naval game on July 18 at 6:30 p.m. Call 708-447-0869 to sign up.

Also, for those registered in its Summer Reading Program: Stories and Play (toddlers thru 5), July 13, 10:30 a.m.; Stories and Snacks (ages 2-5) on July 15 at 10:30 a.m.; Read Along with Ms. Nikki (grades 2-4), July 13, 3:30 p.m.; Lego Master Builders (1st grade+), July 14, 3:30 p.m.; Junior Builders (CD Wind Spinners/3-6 with adult), July 18, 10:30 a.m.; Big Builders (3D Paper House/7-up), July 19, 3:30 p.m.; Wii Games and Watch Movies (6th-12th grades), July 18, 6 to 8 p.m.; Just Craftin’ Around (DIY Stress Ball and Magic Ball/6th-12th grade), July 15, 6 to 8 p.m.

The Brookfield Elks Lodge, 9022 31st St., hosts bingo every Monday night. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games start at 7 p.m. minimum cash payout of $2,275 a night, plus pull tabs, lightning, tic-tac and raffles.

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Walk through the woods Join John Kolar, an Olmsted Society member and site steward for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, on a tour of the Waubansee Preserve on Saturday, July 15 from 3 to 4:30 p.m.

The Waubansee Preserve is located two blocks south of Forest Avenue and a half block west of First Avenue (enter Waubansee Road from First Avenue and park on the south side of the street).

Once owned by the Riverside Improvement Company the preserve contains remnants of pre-settlement flora and fauna of the region

LaGrange Craft Fair

Anyone looking for an artful way to spend the weekend can do so at the 43rd Annual LaGrange Craft Fair on July 15-16 on LaGrange Road between Burlington and Cossitt and on Harris Street from LaGrange to Ashland.

Nearly 200 artisans from throughout the Midwest will sell one-of-a-kind items, from original paintings to yard art to clothing, jewelry and soap. The fair takes place on July 15 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on July 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free parking is available in the garage behind the village hall.

Brookfield Library art exhibit

Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd., invites the community to a special after-hours reception on Friday, July 14 at 6 p.m. to launch an exhibit by artist Jason Michael West. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet Rios and tour the exhibit, which will be on display through August.

For more information visit www.brookfieldlibrary.info.

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least another 30 days.

But it’s unlikely that the home will be spared the wrecking ball, despite the fact

that, because of the survey’s findings, the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency has asked the land bank to determine the feasibility of relocating the house to Riverside.

Rose said the house would have to remain in Riverside, and of the two lots available in the village for such a house, the price for the land would be between $200,000 and $250,000.

“And that’s just for the land,” Rose said. “I don’t think it’s going to be very feasible.”

Koessel said at one time she and her husband had explored the possibility of moving the house, but decided it wasn’t doable.

In 2014, according to the Chicago Tribune, the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority moved a historic home from the 2100 block of South Prairie Avenue to make way for the

planned McCormick Place entertainment district.

Moving the home and a detached coach house, said the Tribune, cost about $6 million, not including the new land.

Because the land bank wanted to begin demolition at the north end of Riverside Lawn and move south, whatever decision is made about 3744 Stanley Ave. is the “linchpin” of the whole process.

The land bank has purchased 21 homes through the buyout process and has three more homeowners who want to contemplate offers, Rose said. The county and MWRD came up with the buyout plan in 2015 after a succession of floods in recent years.

Much of Riverside Lawn, an unincorporated section of Cook County tucked inside a triangular bend of the Des Plaines River near 39th Street, is in a flood plain. Just a handful of homes, almost all of them closer to 39th Street, will be left in the rustic, wooded neighborhood once demolitions are complete.

“I feel pretty good with the progress we’ve made,” Rose said.

for a better tomorrow” comes from a line in Hillary Clinton’s acceptance speech at the 2016 Democratic Party Convention.

The group has grown in seven months to include about 35,000 members spread out in various chapters across Illinois. The West Suburban Chapter has 262 members, mostly residents of Riverside, Brookfield and North Riverside. More than half live in Riverside according to Fournier.

The chapter is emerging as a player in community affairs. The chapter sponsored a rainbow flag banner that hung in Guthrie Park for a week in June to celebrate Gay Pride Month, which stirred some controversy. Members of the group also unsuccessfully lobbied local village boards not to opt out of the new Cook County minimum wage and accrued sick time laws.

Members of Action for a Better Tomorrow say they are not disheartened by not prevailing on the minimum wage issue, though Riverside, North Riverside and Brookfield all voted to opt out of the law.

They say they are just getting started.

They intend to keep a close eye on local governments and to make their voices heard and, more importantly, to effect change.

“I think that we learned a lot as an organization going through the process and figuring out how to navigate,” Fournier said of the minimum wage fight. “We learned a lot about what we could do better every other subsequent time. If anything, I think this has strengthened our resolve.”

The chapter has begun to send members to observe village and school board meetings and report back to the group, which holds monthly meetings on the first Tuesday of the month.

They most recently met July 11 at the Brookfield Public Library.

“We are a grass roots organization focused on accountability in government,” Fournier said. “We’re focused on monitoring our local governments.”

Fournier said the best way to think about Action for a Better Tomorrow is as the League

of Women Voters with attitude.

But Action for a Better Tomorrow has a more overt ideological perspective than the League of Women Voters, even though the fledgling organization is officially non-partisan. But it is not non-ideological.

“It’s progressive,” Fournier said of Action for a Better Tomorrow’s orientation. “There’s a bit more focus and concentration in organizing for change versus educating on issues, which we do a lot of, but we kind of take it one step further in understanding the processes for how things are able to impact change and use those channels and pathways to do so.”

Riverside Village President Ben Sells said that he welcomes the group’s involvement, even though he, most of the village board and the group differed over whether Riverside should opt out of the minimum wage ordinance.

“I like any group that pays attention to local affairs,” said Sells, who appeared at one of the group’s monthly meetings and was rigorously questioned. “I think the more people who are involved and learn about what’s going on in the village the better.”

Sells tried to join the group’s Facebook page, but the chapter decided that elected officials could not be members. State Rep. Mike Zalewski (D-Riverside) was also not allowed to be a member, but the wives of Zalewski and Sells are members.

Ken Circo and Courtney Greve Hack, who are members of the Riverside Library Board, which is an elected position, were listed as members on the chapter’s Facebook page until the Landmark asked why they were allowed to be members but Sells and Zalewski were not.

The west suburban chapter has discussed a range of issues including bullying in schools.

A member of the group met with Riverside Elementary School District 96 Superintendent Martha Ryan-Toye to discuss the issue.

District 96 is adding a unit on healthy relationships next year at L.J. Hauser Junior High School in part as a response to concerns expressed about bullying.

Roughly 90 percent of the members of the west suburban chapter are women, Fournier said, but more men are starting to join.

“I’d say the majority is young parents, but we also have a lot of people whose kids are off to college,” Fournier said. “They also have been woken up, too, and didn’t really participate in politics before, so we’re all kind of learning together, figuring it out.”

Lindsay Morrison, of Riverside, joined because she likes the chapter’s focus on local issues. For Morrison, the election of Trump served as a call to action. She went to the Chicago Women’s March in January and wanted to do more.

“I was looking for next steps and a way to continue being involved, but I was also looking for something more local,” Morrison said. “As a member of a group that’s motivated to be involved, and involved here locally, I can have an impact.”

The founder of Action For a Better Together is Georgia Logothetis, whose day job is serving as the managing director of the Hellenic American Leadership Council.

Logothetis, who lives in Niles, was an active member of Pantsuit Nation and has been interested in and active in politics her entire adult life.

“We are a progressive organization,” Logothetis said of Action for a Better Tomorrow.

“We fight for a progressive, issue-based platform, and when it happens to be supported

by Republican, we’ll cheer them on that.”

The handful of statewide leaders of the group, all volunteer positions, provide research, support and training to local chapters which are autonomous. The state leaders teach members how to be effective advocates and educate members on which state and federal issues are worth taking on. The local chapters decide what issues to concentrate on.

“Our internal mantra is we’re about better action, not just action,” Logothetis said.

“We’re very research-based, we’re educationbased, so it’s not a protest group or anything like that.”

Not just an ‘old house’ from page 1

“It has a lot of the original woodwork and the central fireplace is still there,” Prchal said. “Original details were preserved or were changed in architecturally sensitive ways.”

The fact that Watson, who also built the first footbridge across the river (near where the Swinging Bridge is now), owned the home also played into its historical importance.

“He really invested in developing that community,” Prchal said. “It’s not just another old house.”

Rob Rose, executive director of the Cook County Land Bank, confirmed in an email that demolition of roughly 20 homes purchased through a buyout program in partnership with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District has been put on hold for at

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‘All woken up’ from page 1 Pantsuit Nation, which was created shortly before the election as a place where Clinton supporters could gather online without fear of being trolled.

After the shock of Trump’s victory began to wear off, Fournier and other local women decided that they needed to get off the sidelines and take a more active role in politics and government.

The first step was attending the women’s march in Washington to protest Trump’s inauguration with her friend, Bridget Doherty.

But they quickly decided that they wanted to do more than march.

“We are all woken up,” Fournier said. “I had not been paying attention to politics at all before the election, before the march. And I started paying attention. I saw things that I didn’t agree with it and I started speaking out about that, and that kind of represents what we’re doing as a group.”

Other local women also went to Washington for the march, including Riversiders Lisa Janunas and Nilsa Sweetser, but they did not meet Fournier and Doherty until after the march.

“We all kind of found each other,” Fournier said.

One week after the march, the four organized a postcard-writing event at Riverside Public Library to encourage people to write to Trump and members on Congress and let them know that they would be keeping an eye of them.

Three weeks later, on Feb. 12, the four Riverside women launched their Facebook page as the West Suburban Chapter of Action for a Better Tomorrow, a statewide organization created after the November election as an offshoot of Pantsuit Nation. The phrase, “action

3744 Stanley Ave.

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P O L I C E

R E P O R T S

Mom charged after son suffers stab wound

North Riverside police charged a woman with misdemeanor domestic battery after investigating a July 5 incident in which her 22-year-old son sustained a stab wound to his left bicep at a residence in the 2600 block of Desplaines Avenue.

According to a press release issued by police, officers responded to a call of a stabbing during a dispute between two family members. The offender had fled the scene and the victim was taken to the hospital with a nonlife-threatening stab wound to his arm.

Initially, according to police, the victim stated that his mother had stabbed him in a dispute over the family car. However, the victim recanted his story later, police said.

As a result, the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office declined to charge the victim’s mother with a felony because the victim was the only other witness.

Vehicle break-ins ■ Brookfield

police responded to the 3300 block of Arthur Avenue to investigate burglaries to two unlocked vehicles, which were parked on the street between 1 p.m. on June 28 and 4 p.m. on June 29.

The offender stole a handicapped parking placard from one of the vehicles and the car radio from the other.

■ North Riverside police were called to the 9100 block of Cermak Road on the morning of July 8 after a resident called to report that a bicycle valued at $500 was taken from inside her unlocked vehicle, during the overnight hours.

The bicycle was described as a Specialized Langster with red-striped tires, red-striped handlebar tape, a black carbon form and red water bottle cages.

■ A resident of the 2500 block of Burr Oak Avenue, North Riverside, told police that during the overnight hours of July 7-8, someone had entered his unlocked vehicle and removed a silver iPod Classic.

Bikes stolen ■ Two bicycles were reported stolen from bike racks near the Prairie Avenue train station in downtown Brookfield on June 28, according to police.

A 41-year-old Brookfield man told police he’d chained his blue Specialized Sirrus bike to a bike rack on the south side of Brookfield Avenue at 7:35 a.m. before taking a train to downtown Chicago. When he returned at 5:05 p.m., the bike, valued at about $500, was gone.

A short time later, a 27-year-old Brookfield man reported to police that his black Specialized Sirrus bike, which had been chained to the bike rack on Burlington Avenue at the train station, had been stolen while he was at work.

■ A Riverside man and his son went to po-

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The victim told police he was visiting a friend and had left his bike out in the front yard.

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According to the National Transportation Safety Board, the Cessna C421 took off from Waukegan and was taking passengers to Winnipeg, Canada, and crashed after reporting “poor weather in the vicinity.

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By Linda Sokol Francis. E.A.

Brookfield police cited a 23-year-old Brookfield man with several traffic offenses after he allegedly drove a 1988 Chevy pickup truck into a Nissan Sentra parked on the street in the 9400 block of Monroe Avenue and then into a house on July 1 about 2:25 a.m.

The driver of the pickup reportedly fled the scene on foot, leaving the pickup between two buildings.

A witness told police he woke up after hearing a loud crash and saw the truck pull away from the Nissan, jump the curb and ride the parkway for about 100 feet before crashing into some landscaping and the front porch of a home.

Police said the truck was registered to a Brookfield man who was located in the neighborhood about a half hour later and apprehended after a foot chase.

KNOW THE RULES ABOUT FOREIGN ACCOUNTS

These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Riverside, North Riverside and Brookfield police departments, June 28-July 9, and represent a portion of the incidents to which police responded. Unless otherwise indicated, anybody named in these reports has only been charged with a crime.

These cases have not been adjudicated.

Compiled by Bob Uphues

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As the name has the word “crime” in it, that should light a fire under your seat to make sure you’re in compliance as the penalties are very high for failing to report.

The requirements don’t stop there. If you maintain very high balances in your foreign accounts, you’ll have to file IRS Form 8938, Statement of Specified Foreign Financial Assets.

Also, if you meet certain thresholds of ownership in any foreign corporations or partnerships, or if you are the beneficiary of a foreign trust, you should be aware of the complex reporting requirements in those instances. Just a few of the pertinent forms are: Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons With Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations; Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions With Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. All are available at the IRS website.

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Members of Riverside Little League’s 12-U softball squad talk strategy in the dugout during their game against LaGrange on July 7 at Veterans Park in North Riverside.

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Broadening horizons

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t doesn’t take a whole lot of research to see that over the past 15 years or so, the enrollment at Lincoln School and Congress Park School in Brookfield – two different school districts but facing similar demographic changes – includes more and more Hispanic students.

At Lincoln School, 52 percent of students are Hispanic (and 23 percent are English language learners), compared to a Hispanic enrollment of 25 percent in 2001. At Congress Park School, Hispanic enrollment has grown from 14 percent in 2001 to 41 percent in 2016.

Both school districts had the opportunity to hire new principals this summer, and both chose to recognize that important demographic shift by hiring principals who speak both Spanish and English, who can communicate directly with families for whom Spanish may be the primary language at home.

At Congress Park School, Principal Claudia Jimenez’ implementation of a voluntary dual language program is one we hope more and more non-native Spanish speakers want to be part of.

The dual language program will include instruction in both Spanish and English. That’s not a sop to Spanish speakers. It’s an opportunity to provide foreign-language instruction to students when they can take best advantage of it.

It’s an educational opportunity to which far too few American elementary school students have access, and more districts – particularly ones with sizable and growing Hispanic populations – ought to consider.

The ability to speak more than one language is a benefit and such opportunities should be embraced. We hope this one is.

District 103 is not offering such a program at Lincoln School, at least not yet. That school district has a separate set of issues it’s working out and introducing such a program at this time likely isn’t feasible.

However in the future, D103 ought to look at such a program, not just at Lincoln but also its other elementary schools, where Hispanic enrollment is just as high.

Don’t get your hopes up A home slated for demolition in Riverside Lawn — an old, stone home once owned by the neighborhood’s founder — has been declared eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places.

But it’s unlikely that the house will escape its fate as salvage.

The Illinois Historic Preservation Agency has asked the Cook County Land Bank Authority, which purchased the home as part of a flood-mitigation buyout program, to see just what it would take to relocate the house to Riverside.

But with a limited budget for demolishing the 20 other homes the land bank owns in Riverside Lawn, it’s unlikely there’s enough to also buy land in Riverside and move the historic structure.

Still, it was great that a thorough study of the home, and three others, was completed and will be available to the public in the future.

The demolition of Alexander Watson’s home may have been delayed, but don’t expect it to be postponed forever. If you want to tell your grandkids what Riverside Lawn was like back in the day, you’d best make a visit in the next month or so.

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Wrapping a bow on Riverside’s July 4

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he final boom of fireworks has ceased (at least I hope so) and the last morsels from hot dogs and bratwurst have been devoured.

And so we put to bed another Independence Day celebration in Riverside and surrounding communities.

Flags still adorn light poles, and wouldn’t it be nice if they remained just as a reminder? At the Kosey house, the patriotic bunting has been put away as well as any other decorations of significance; we do, however, fly the American flag on a daily basis. That is Husband Joe’s job, and he would like to encourage more households to do the same.

Riverside has expanded its celebration over the past few years, from “there isn’t going to be anything” to “we sure got something good going.”

Growing up Riverside, I always was in attendance for The Fourth, but this year I heard a comment made more than once which is one I have always believed in -- that Riverside is the place to come back to for celebrating Independence Day. From my vantage point at the Friends of the Fourth booth in Guthrie Park, I saw more people greeting each other who had either moved away or had come to join the fun.

This year the group at the concert on July 3 seemed larger than ever. Squatters staked their claims to small sections in Guthrie Park before dawn. It appeared that even an ant would not have had space.

I was asked numerous times about how many people were there. I don’t know, and it was hard to get a count, but it was a lot.

The event on July 3 was a far cry from when the late Jack Gelsomino would bring out the Chicago Pops orchestra to entertain those assembled with primarily patriotic music. Times have changed.

Years back politicians were not encouraged to appear in the parade as either candidates or as elected officials. Yes, things have changed.

There were no problems -- oh, maybe a few lost kids who were safely returned -- and I only gave out one bandage. I have time to restock my July 4 bag with Band-Aids and glow sticks for next year.

It’s sad to see that Robin and Dan Mooney are moving from Riverside, but their final block party was a great send-off, with music by the Redmonds. They promise they will still come around, and I bet one of those times will be on a July 3 and 4 in Riverside, because everyone comes back.

JOANNE KOSEY

LETTERS

Illegal fireworks have got to stop I am getting sick and tired of our neighbors shooting off fireworks around the July 3 and July 4 holiday. I walked outside our house to find fireworks debris by our bush by our addition, in the front yard and on our air conditioner.

I am getting sick and tired of playing the run-and-hide game from these jerks. I want to know how many neighbors are actually sick and tired of this. It is the same thing every year. It has got to stop.

If Illinois can ban fireworks then why can’t Brookfield, Riverside and North Riverside? I took a bag of it to the police station and they said, “Unless you see them shooting it off we cannot do anything about it.”

If you are sick and tired of it like me, please come with me to the village board meeting and let them know.

Steven Lifka

Brookfield

Thanks for making Riverside’s Fourth great The Friends of the Fourth would like to thank all of those who helped make this year’s celebration of Independence Day in Riverside a huge success. To the many who made donations, we cannot thank you enough for your generosity in helping us keep this tradition alive.

To the village board, the police, fire, Explorers and public works, your support and work is what makes Riverside the community it is. To the rec department, Ron, Theresa and staff, we could not do it without you. To the businesses that were there on the July 3, thank you for participating; to the churches and organizations who had booths on July 4 at Guthrie Park, we are happy to have you there.

To all who were in the parade or were on the sidelines cheering as the parade came by, you helped make the day special just by being there.

To the Audubon Road Social Society, congratulations on 50 years of participation in the parade.

Each year you shine brighter and brighter as a symbol of neighbors getting together.

Riversiders, thank yourselves for putting on a great party. We look forward to next year and your participation

Joe Ballerine, Andy Daun, Danny Jisa, JoAnne Kosey, Rey Navarro and Ben Sells The Friends of the Fourth Riverside

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OBITUARIES

Casimir Downs, 91 Electro-Motive retiree Casimir S. Downs, 91, died at his North Riverside home on July 3, 2017.

Born on Jan. 14, 1926 in Chicago, he served as a Seaman First Class in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After the war, he CASIMIR DOWNS worked as a salary supervisor for General Motors’ Electro-Motive division in McCook.

Mr. Downs was the husband of Annabelle (nee Battaglia); the father of John (Debbie) and Richard (Barbara); the grandfather of Kayce Jene, Jessie, Ricky Jr., Mikey and Joey; and the brother of Virginia (William) Gibson.

A funeral Mass was celebrated July 8 at St. Mary Church in Riverside, followed by inurnment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood.

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

Frances Million, 91 North Riverside resident Frances I. Million (nee Tatzel), 91, of North Riverside, died on July 10, 2017.

Born on July 29, 1925, she was a factory worker at a manufacturing business prior to retiring.

FRANCES MILLION Ms. Million was the wife of the late Charles A. Million; the mother of Penny L. (Ronald G.) Pich and Scott T. (Dean Bachus) Million; the grandmother of Krystal (Gary) Anderson, Bradley (Dana) Pich and Ashley Pich; the great-grandmother of Michael Anderson, Emilee Anderson, Charlie Anderson, Bradley Pich Jr. and Abigail Pich; and the sister of the late Peter Tatzel, Louis Tatzel, Sam Tatzel, John Tatzel and

Rose Zimdahl.

Visitation is on Friday, July 14 from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, July 15 from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, 9445 31st St. in Brookfield, with a funeral Service at 11 a.m. Interment will be at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside.

Marvin Price, 80 Utilities manager at zoo Marvin “Pete” Price, 80, of Lockport and formerly of Brookfield, died on July 1, 2017.

Born on Aug. 7, 1936, he was a U.S. Army veteran and worked as a utilities manager for the Chicago ZooMARVIN PRICE logical Society.

Mr. Price was the husband of the late Carolyn F. Price (nee Ervin); the father of David Price; the grandfather of Dylan Price, Tabatha Price, Cole Price and Lucas Goldsmith; the great-grandfather of Kelseysue Price; the brother of Lavern (Clinton) Johnson; and the uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Services have been held. Interment was at Woodlawn Cemetery.

Hitzeman Funeral Home, Brookfield, handled arrangements.

Marilyn Cardelli, 92 Former Riverside resident Marilyn Cardelli, 92, formerly of Riverside, died peacefully and surrounded by her family on July 3, 2017.

Ms. Cardelli was the wife of Aldo Cardelli; the mother of Dr. James Cardelli, John (Sandra) Cardelli, Laura (George) Selimos, Barbara Cardelli and the late Dr. Jason Cardelli; the grandmother of Roxane (Anthony) Pasquinelli, Master Sgt. Darinda Cardelli USAF, Jim Selimos, David (Jen) Selimos and the late Sean Cardelli USMC; and the greatgrandmother of DeShawn and Donovan Russell.

She was loved by many and will be sorely missed. Services have been held.

Mount Auburn Funeral Home, Stickney, handled arrangements.

William J. Martin, 80, prosecuted Richard Speck “By committing the first random mass William J. Martin, 80, of Riverside, formerly a longtime resident of Oak Park, murder in 20th-century America, Richard died on July 7, 2017 at Elmhurst Hospital Speck opened the floodgates to a tragic phenomenon that haunts us after a long battle with cancer. today. The objective of the Born on Aug. 19, 1936, he updated Crime of the Century graduated from St. Giles is to inform the reader with School, Fenwick High School, a totally accurate portrait of Loyola University and Loyola Speck, his crimes, his trial School of Law, and became the and its aftermath, 1966 to 2016. attorney who successfully pros“The victims can never be ecuted Richard Speck, convictforgotten. Eight young womed of the 1966 murders of eight en who had dedicated their student nurses in Chicago, oflives to helping others were ten referred to as the “Crime of murdered 50 years ago. They the Century.”

WILLIAM J. MARTIN deserve a long overdue me“By virtue of a series of cirmorial. Their classmates and cumstances,” Mr. Martin wrote last June in a column for the Landmark’s many others are working toward that end. sister paper, Wednesday Journal, “I was We hope Crime of the Century furthers assigned to be his chief prosecutor. I was this exceptionally worthy cause.”

Mr. Martin lived in Oak Park, almost given tremendous support by the entire State’s Attorney’s Office. After a two- without interruption, from 1948 to 2008. month trial in Peoria, he was sentenced At Fenwick High School, he was editor to death by a jury after 49 minutes of de- of The Wick. At Loyola law school, he liberation. He escaped the electric chair founded and was editor of the Loyola because the U.S. Supreme Court reversed Law Times, a Journal of Opinion. In 2008 41 cases simultaneously on the basis that he moved to Riverside.

He was also an avid amateur hockey the juries had been unconstitutionally selected. Resentenced to 1,200 years, Speck player.

Mr. Martin was the father of the Honserved his time at Stateville near Joliet.” orable Marc W. Martin, Patrick S. MarMr. Martin wrote a book titled Crime of the Century and in 2016 published an up- tin, Colleen J. Martin, Victoria M. Silber, Douglas J. Martin and Kelly B. McGinndated edition for the 50th anniversary.

“Speck died of a heart attack on Dec. 6, is; the grandfather of Breanna and Marc 1991,” Mr. Martin told Wednesday Jour- Liam Martin, Owen and James Woo, Lonal, “one day before his 50th birthday. I gan, Kelin, Riley and Lizzy Silber.

Visitation is Tuesday, July 11 from believed a wholly factual book should be written about all aspects of the case to 3 to 9 p.m. at Salerno’s Galewood Chacreate an accurate record of this inno- pels, Sciaraffa Funeral Directors, 1857 cence-shattering crime. Dennis Breo, an N. Harlem Ave., Chicago. A funeral Mass award-winning AMA correspondent and I will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 12 at St. Giles Church, 1045 N. Columbian worked closely to write the first edition of Crime of the Century in 1993.

Ave., Oak Park at 10 a.m. Burial will be “Several critical events have come to private. light since the book was published and we In lieu of flowers, donations may be decided to update the text as the murders made to the Greater Chicago Food Dewere reaching their 50th anniversary. We pository, 4100 W. Ann Lurie Place, Chidiscovered much more valuable informa- cago, 60632 in the names of his children or grandchildren. tion than we expected.

To run an obituary Please contact Bob Uphues by e-mail: buphues@wjinc.com, or fax: 708/524-0447 before Monday at noon.

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Senior Living July 2017

Oak Park Arms: Maintaining Its Original Charm

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n 1922, Oak Park was a young suburb with an elegant hotel/apartment building - the Oak Park Arms, and it was the epitome of style and sophistication. The Arms was always busy with meetings of all kinds, galas and wedding receptions.

By the 1970’s, however, hotel chains were springing up everywhere. The Oak Park Arms’ future was in doubt, until it was purchased by two friends who wanted to create active retirement living in a community that was full of life, service and spirit.

Today the Oak Park Arms is still owned by those two friends who remain involved and committed to excellence. It is flourishing as an independent living or an assisted living retirement community offering residents as full a life as they wish.

The word “choices” applies to everything. There is an abundance of appealing options for dining, learning, fitness, care and camaraderie. Residents enjoy an unbeatable combination of value, flexibility, life enrichment and fully integrated senior services. With more

than 300 events a month, residents can create a day as exciting – or as relaxing – as they wish.

Books are delivered from the renowned Oak Park Library. Complementary transportation is available to appointments, the grocery store and the shopping mall. Within the Arms is an elegant dining room, ballroom, meeting rooms, barbershop, hair salon, doctors’ offices and a wonderful place for a massage.

The Arms shares space with the Lifelong Learning Center (the local Senior Center), and more than ten other providers of senior-centered care are within the Arms.

There are assisted living services if and when they are needed. Short term or respite stays are popular. The Adult Day Care program invites participants to spend their daytime hours at The Arms and then return home in the evenings.

Winner of multiple awards, the Oak Park Arms has maintained its original charm.

It is an affable and affordable home for older adults and a great resource to Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park and surrounding suburbs.

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Top 3 Reasons People Choose Wye Valley: Food, Fun, and Friends!

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ver the years, Wye Valley has become “Home Sweet Home” to our residents. While everyone has their own unique reasons for moving in, there tends to be similarities with a majority of people for why they enjoy and choose to live here. Those commonalities are the food shared, fun had, and friends made!

#1 – Food!

And at the Altenheim, you’ll be able to protect it with rent that is reasonable.

But the Altenheim is so much more… it is surrounded with beautiful grounds and wildlife, seniors who look out for one another and apartment selections and activities to suit your lifestyle.

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Planning and cooking meals can be tiring and time consuming. Motivating yourself to make that trek to the grocery store can be exhausting. If any of this sounds familiar, then you aren’t alone! So many people enjoy Wye Valley because they can finally relax and let someone cater to their needs.

They enjoy simplified living and can bask in the convenience of already made, fresh, and delicious meals. They share meals with their friends, tell jokes around the table, and reflect on the day’s activities – all hassle free!

#2 – Fun!

We believe that making memories and having a good time are one in the same. At Wye Valley, we plan tons of exciting events and activities for our residents throughout the year. From movie nights, to bowling, to summer cruises, we do it all! In fact, we recently had one of our residents fulfill her dream of enjoying a hot air balloon ride. The experience is what you make of it and at Wye Valley, the fun is endless.

#3 – Friends!

For many, friendships and creating relationships are the foundation for a healthy and happy life. When people move in to Wye Valley, they make new and lasting friendships. “Everyone that I’ve met at Wye Valley has been so nice and welcoming from the start. I love getting together with my friends over some coffee where we can laugh about our stories over the years” – current Wye resident. The ability to share life’s ups and downs together is what makes Wye Valley a special place to live.

So much more to offer!

Even though food, fun, and friends are a large aspect of why people move in to Wye Valley, there are countless factors that make us special and unique.

One of those unique offerings is that

we are located on 10 beautiful acres of land, right next to the forest preserves.

People can relish in our exquisite English Garden or take a peaceful walk on the nearby trails.

Most of the Wye Valley residents previously lived in their homes for 30, 40, and even 50+ years. They loved the time they spent there but longed for more social engagements and the opportunity to live a more carefree lifestyle free from home maintenance concerns and more time to enjoy everyday life moments.

For more information, please call 708485-1155 or visit www.cantata.org

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FOOD, FUN, FRIENDS! At Wye Valley, we believe that life is best when it is shared! The ability to laugh, cry, and live each day to the fullest alongside family and friends is what makes Wye Valley a wonderful place to live.

Enjoy a gourmet meal together with friends in our dining room, exercise your body in our fitness center, expand your mind with a lifelong learning class, or, maybe decide to head out on a new adventure planned off campus!

Need some time alone? Take a carefree walk on our 10 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds or simply retreat to the quiet comfort of your apartment.

“My apartment is where I can go and read my magazines and books. I am relaxing and enjoying my lack of responsibility.”

—Harold, a Wye Valley resident

Call today to learn more: 708-485-1155 Campus Services

8700 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513 • 708-485-1155 • cantataseniorliving.org Cantata is a nonprofit organization committed to helping individuals, families, and communities age successfully since 1920.

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THIS SUMMER, SELLING YOUR LIFE INSURANCE POLICY CAN EARN YOU SOME FINANCIAL RELIEF. Do you have better plans for your retirement?

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Inspire & Indulge

Wine & Cheese Reveal Party Wednesday, July 19 | 4:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Join us at our Wine & Cheese Reveal Party, showcasing the newest features of our community.

Take in the new landscaping in our southern garden and Pine Garden.

Continue on to view our decorated lobby on your way to our Skilled Nursing wing, where you can view our recent upgrades including our spa area.

Finally, relax in our Heritage Hall Courtyard for mingling and delicious fine wines and cheeses.

Please call to RSVP

by Monday, July 17.

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Every hero has a story. With tremendous pride, Belmont Village celebrates the service and sacrifice of our resident veterans through American Heroes galleries nationwide. Featuring stunning portraiture and gripping narrative, the galleries depict the unique wartime experiences that forever solidified Belmont Village veterans as heroes of their generation.

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Q & A With Celebrating Seniors Founder Jim Flanagan

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s founder and chairman of the Celebrating Seniors Coalition, Jim Flanagan has been inextricably linked with the sevenyear-old organization that honors and supports older adults in Oak Park, Forest Park and River Forest.

While he is stepping down as Celebrating Seniors chairman, Flanagan will continue to serve as chairman of the Oak Park/River Forest Township Senior Services Committee, among other community roles. Those hats include being the unit leader of TripCom MRC—the Triple Community Medical Reserve Corp, which covers Elmwood Park, Forest Park, and River Forest.

The MRC consists of medical and non-medical volunteers who help the county health department and the villages during public health events, and was formed to meet the health needs of the public in the event of a significant emergency, disaster or epidemic.

A nationally recognized expert on financial issues that affect seniors, Flanagan helps older adult investors through his company, Bentron Financial Group.

Q: The theme for Older Americans Month this year was “Age Out Loud.”

How do you think that relates to seniors in our area?

A: There is so much energy and

activism around here and a big part of that comes from people in their 60s, 70s, and even older. They don’t take a back seat to anybody—nor should they.

These are men and women who have much to offer in experience, wisdom and perspective.

Q: You recently earned a Master’s degree in gerontology. What’s an issue that older adults are facing that people may sometimes overlook?

A: The importance of making sure we foster an environment where older people stay connected—with each other, with families, friends and neighbors, and with the world in general. Two ways to do that are adopting employment policies that help people in care-giving positions and building more agefriendly communities through better transit systems or intergenerational community centers.

Q: How confident are you in Americans’ recognition of the heightened role that seniors should play in building our future?

A: We have a strong history of innovating in the face of challenge— and this relentless “age wave” is no different. An aging population is an opportunity to use our social and technological ingenuity to develop solutions to our changing needs that can move America forward.

As more Americans live longer and healthier lives, the longevity and productivity of our society will also expand. By restructuring public policies on issues like work and retirement, transportation, housing, health care, and community-building, we can make the most of this important source of social energy.

Jim Flanagan, on left, and Wally Amos, at this year’s Celebrating Seniors luncheon

Q: You recently turned 50 years old, so you’re (probably) closer to “retirement age” than the start of your career. What are some goals you have, professionally and personally?

A: My personal and professional goals have always been linked. Personally, I want to see my family and friends continue to thrive. I have been blessed with wonderful people in my life and as I get older the time I spend with them is more precious. I am looking forward to deeper and more meaningful relationships as I grow older.

Professionally, I want to continue my work as a Financial Gerontologist. I am currently pursuing my PhD in Leadership and Gerontology and hope to add to the body of knowledge in the field of cognition and dementia. My interests lie in doing research to better understand how financial decisionmaking is impacted over the life course. I also want to study and better understand how to help people make smooth transitions in later life when confronted with significant change.

Celebrating Seniors provides financial support to seniors in need—more than $70,000 has been raised since the group’s inception. Its other three objectives are facilitating cooperation between the business community, government agencies and non-profit organizations for the benefit of the senior population; promoting senior groups and organizations that serve persons 60 and older; and raising public awareness of issues affecting seniors.

Celebrating Seniors is online at www.CelebratingSeniors.net. On Facebook: www.facebook.com/ CelebratingSeniors; on Twitter: www. twitter.com/CelebratingSrs. Phone: 708-383-8060.

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Panton Eye Center Doctors Provide Latest Eye Care

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he Panton Eye Center has provided state-of-the-art eye care for over fifty years. Board-certified ophthalmologists and optometrists offer comprehensive optical, medical, and surgical care including five treatment lasers.

John H. Panton, M.D., founder, comments on the advances made during his career: “Cataract was once a blinding disease. Surgery required a lengthy hospitalization and patients wore thick spectacles post-operatively. That is a thing of the past. Today’s no-shot cataract surgery allows the restoration of normal vision for nearly everyone. What we now consider routine was unimaginable when I began!”

Peter J. Panton, M.D., senior surgeon, describes the surgical elimination of glasses or refractive surgery: “The refractive components of the eye are the cornea (in the front of the eye) and the lens (inside the eye). There are two major refractive procedures: (1) LASIK is the use of a laser to reshape the cornea; (2) Refractive Cataract Surgery is the combina-

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tion of a bifocal implant with no-shot cataract surgery. For both our LASIK patients and our Refractive Cataract Surgery patients, life without glasses is the anticipated outcome.”

Robert W. Panton, M.D., fellowship-trained corneal surgeon, defines ALL LASER LASIK: “ALL LASER LASIK is the combination of two lasers to correct vision. The first makes a thin flap of cornea which is gently folded back.

The second reshapes the cornea. The flap is repositioned without the need for stitches.

Prior to surgery, the patient is able to see only the big-E; the morning after ALL LASER LASIK, the patient drives himself for his follow-up exam.”

Elizabeth Panton Karkazis, O.D. explains how contact lenses complement refractive surgery in a comprehensive practice: “Teenagers are too young for LASIK and not every adult is a suitable candidate for LASIK. When surgery is not an option, contact lenses remain a valuable tool to satisfy a patient’s optical needs.”

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Dr. Peter Panton Discusses Cataract Surgery & Bifocal Implants Dr. Panton, what is a cataract and how is it treated?

A cataract is the clouding of the lens inside the eye. Neither drops nor pills can prevent or cure a cataract. The only treatment for a cataract is its surgical removal and its replacement with a clear artificial lens or intraocular lens implant (IOL).

Dr. Peter J. Panton, a graduate of the Brown University School of Medicine, is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and former president of the Chicago Ophthalmological Society.

Call to schedule your Bifocal Implant Evaluation

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What is the difference between a monofocal implant and a bifocal implant?

In the past, the IOL corrected distance vision only; this is called a monofocal implant. Patients who undergo cataract surgery with a monofocal implant still need reading glasses. Recent advances incorporate a bifocal into the IOL. The bifocal implant allows patients to read without glasses, drive without glasses, and do virtually all of their activities without glasses.

What will I experience during cataract surgery with a bifocal implant?

Cataract surgery is performed on an outpatient basis using eye drops to numb your eye; no shots are necessary. The operation takes approximately 20 minutes after which you will rest for a short time before going home. Post-operatively, you will be asked to instill eye drops for a few weeks after surgery. You will have 90% of you vision back within one day and your eye will be completely healed within two weeks.

How do I find out if bifocal implants are right for me?

While most cataract patients are candidates for this technology, it is best to seek consultation with an ophthalmologist with experience in bifocal implants. If you want to reduce your dependence on glasses after cataract surgery, call Dr. Panton at 708-452-7200 to schedule an appointment.

No Glasses after Cataract Surgery

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BROOKFIELD

brookfield summer events in the park Concerts are held at Kiwanis Park from 7:00 to 8:30 pm July 14 Kaldi Jones (Bluegrass, Americana, Classic Rock) July 21 The Dooleys (Irish) July 28 Millennials (Classic Rock) August 4 Smokin’ Gunz (Country) August 11 Dario Radio Dueling Pianos (Multi-genre performance driven by audience requests)

SPECIAL SUNDAY CONCERT from 6 to 8 pm July 9 U. S. Army Band (Various genres)

Village Days • Explore Municipal Vehicles

Movies at Ehlert Park

• Trivia

August 18 Moana (PG)

Movies begin at Dark

• Village Hall Tours • Kids Crafts

Snacks/Food available for purchase For more information contact the Recreation Department 708-485-1528 or www.facebook.com/BrookfieldEvents

July 4th Parade 8:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.

Every Saturday, JUNE - OCTOBER 14

Brookfield Village Hall, 8820 Brookfield Ave. Proudly offering farm-fresh eggs and veggies, baked goods, live music, and smiles for everyone!

BROOKFIELD Chamber of Commerce

www.BrookfieldChamber.net

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July 4th parade Kickoff at 10:00 am from Grand and Garfield followed by a celebration in Kiwanis Park.

Summer events sponsored in part by: Brookfield Financial Plans • Hitzeman Funeral Home Hancock Engineering • Sweetener Supply Groot Industries • RB Landmark

For more info: 708-485-1528 or www.brookfieldil.gov

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P R O P E R T Y

T R A N S F E R S

Southcote Road home sells for $482,500

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

Brookfield ADDRESS

PRICE

9540 Ogden Ave.

$1,469,000

SELLER

BUYER

MEV Brookfield Inc

Berkeland, Robert W

4538 Grove Ave.

$475,000

Marquette Bk TR 0000000019221

Teolis, James S

9001 Sheridan Ave.

$418,000

Tomczak, John A TR

Frees, John P

4660 Custer Ave.

$390,000

Homik, Jozef

Musanovic, Mirsad

4156 DuBois Blvd.

$385,000

Amedge Grp Inc

Sidman, Nancy

3728 Hollywood Ave.

$355,000

Quick, Thomas

Bard, Randy L

2901 Maple Ave.

$336,000

BP Inv PS

De Palma, Nicholas F TR

4125 Maple Ave.

$335,000

Fresh Look Renovations LLC

Vaupel, Clinton

3217 Harrison Ave.

$275,000

Martinez, Ricardo F Jr

Frame, David

3830 Madison Ave.

$274,000

Sanders, Scott R

Arsovski, GoceT

3517 Raymond Ave.

$270,000

Fannie Mae

Nesheiwat, Agata Fieske

4549 Prairie Ave.

$268,500

Bachinski, Michael

Salazar, George A

3222 Elm Ave.

$250,000

Sabeckis, Carol

Gray, Mark L

4008 Maple Ave.

$227,500

Monty, Robert N

Andersen, Darcy L

3304 Madison Ave.

$225,000

Snodgrass, James III

Adams, Erin M

2420 Northgate Ave.

$242,000

Jaramillo, Olivia

Mendiola, Jesus

3335 Maple Ave.

$217,000

Rospenda, Judith

Probst, Peter

2518 Keystone Ave.

$234,500

Carolan, Patrick J

Moreno, Emeterio Y Nava

3812 Madison Ave.

$208,000

Arnold, Benjamin M

Arrivi, Mark A

2350 Burr Oak Ave.

$230,000

Skupa, Robert M TR

Duran, Ramiro

4209 Elm Ave.

$202,000

Gorman, Eileen A

Mark, Eric

2251 Burr Oak Ave.

$227,000

Hughes, Gia Villacci

Pereyra, Kenneth

4533 Deyo Ave.

$201,000

Sulek, Thomas M

Bochenek, Mark P

2259 10th Ave.

$180,000

Farrelly, Mary Margaret TR

Farrelly, Patrick J

$163,500

PNC Bk

Busch, Carl J III

$100,000

Bausone, CariTR

Cornerstone Montessori LLC

306 Southcote Rd., Riverside

4522 Village Square Ln.

$185,000

Andrews, Duane Lee TR

Stopka, Michael J

2409 4th Ave.

8803 44th Pl.

$176,500

Orr, William J

Correa, Vania

7716 26th St.

9524 Monroe Ave.

$170,000

Duffy, Kevin

Castorena, Gerardo

3400 Grand Blvd.

$165,000

U S ROF III Legal Title Trust 2015-1

Buccieri, Joann

9005 Burlington Ave.

$145,000

Pisarczyk, Elliot P

Sanchez, Diana E

4222 Blanchan Ave.

$137,500

HSBC Bk USA

Skupien, David J

9018 Southview Ave.

$125,000

Baum, Richard E

Tiffin, Joseph

9411 Burlington Ave.

$100,000

McCormick, Thomas D Jr

Unknown

9227 Burlington Ave.

$95,000

Dillner, Edward D

Sanchez, Maria C

3907 Grove Ave.

$87,000

Chicago Title Land Trust Co TR 0008002360077

Grove Ave. LLC

4522 Blanchan Ave.

Unknown

Kannon, Michael

Huang, Guangjie

3613 Vernon Ave.

Unknown

Judicial Sales Corp

Federal Natl Mtg Assn

3414 Prairie Ave.

Unknown

Judicial Sales Corp

Wilmington Sav & Fund Soc TR

9229 31st St.

Unknown

National Assn Debt Education Assistance Penna, Alyssa D

4201 Arthur Ave.

Unknown

Fannie Mae

Guzman, Pablo F

North Riverside

Riverside 271 Lawton Rd.

$747,500

Safe & Sound Investments LLC

Incandela, Enzo

404 N. Delaplaine Rd.

$505,000

Caine, Eric

Patton, Joseph R

306 Southcote Rd.

$482,000

PNC Bk

Decola, Michael R

171 N. Delaplaine Rd.

$467,000

Maviano, Suzanne TR

Vega, Jesus

503 Selborne Rd.

$420,000

Meadows, Cu

Rettker, David R

392 Blythe Rd.

$414,000

Penn, Wayne R

Burke, Conor

108 Gage Rd.

$395,000

Haskell, Susan S

KLM Dev

368 Nuttall Rd.

$387,000

Hoganson, Michael J

Fitzgerald, Joseph

92 Kimbark Rd.

$362,000

Sredl, John J

O’Riordan, Owen

504 Kent Rd.

$325,000

Miller, David C

Gorski, Zachary T

747 Arlington Rd.

$306,000

Champion Mtg Co

Renewd Homes Inc

95 Groveland Ave.

$235,000

Kotty, Raymond TR

Cirillo, Romney J

3416 Harlem Ave.

$150,000

Chicago Title Land Trust Co TR 0000000840482

Johnson, Joseph E

Address

Price

Seller

Buyer

2710 Harlem Ave.

Unknown

Kim Peter J TR

Riverside

8519 Cermak Rd.

$449,000

Terrazas, Miguel

1447 Homestead LLC

511 Longcommon Rd

Unknown

Cook County Sheriff

Nationstar REO Sub 1B LLC

2244 Burr Oak Ave.

$325,000

Highland Hustle LLC

Graves, Joel

704 Selborne Rd

Unknown

Pennymac Corp

Magner, Sarah

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RBHS football to celebrate its tradition 100 years of Bulldogs football will be recognized at The Return event for community

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Contributing Reporter

he Riverside Brookfield High School football program will celebrate its centennial this weekend.

The RBHS football community has been looking forward to the anniversary for quite some time, but the celebration might have been forgotten had head coach Brendan Curtin not been designing a RBHS football camp T-shirt.

“About 3 or 4 years ago I had to come up with a design for one of our upcoming camps,” Curtin said. “We chose one of those college designs with the team’s name and the year they were established. I did a little research and found out our team’s first year was in 1917.”

Members of all ages of the RBHS community will gather together at 4 p.m. this Saturday, July 15 at Kennelly Stadium for “The Return,” which will celebrate the RBHS football team turning 100 this year.

From 4 to 5:45 fans, families and alumnus are invited to Kennelly Stadium to watch all levels of the football program practice – but that’s not all that will be going on. As the Bulldogs run through their sets and prepare for the upcoming season, so will the band, cheerleaders and poms team. And if all that isn’t enough, there will be stations and games for fans young and old to participate in.

“I don’t want to call it a circus,” Curtin said with a laugh, “but it’ll be entertaining.”

Once practice is over, all adults are invited to the Brookfield Ale House for an adult social.

“You know how stories tend to get embellished as time goes on,” Curtin said. “We want to give our former players an opportunity to get back together, tell those stories – no matter how true they may be – and share a couple of laughs.”

The celebration weekend will finally wrap up the next morning at 8 a.m. with a pancake breakfast at the RBHS cafeteria.

“This is really just a celebration of 100 years of RB football,” Curtin said. “We want to give everyone a chance to come back, get together and experience that family-like atmosphere and brotherhood that can only be experienced as part of a team.”

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The RBHS football program has a rich tradition of talented teams, players and coaches. “The Return” Saturday, July 15, is a community event in which the Bulldogs and their fans will celebrate the RBHS tradition.

While the idea for the anniversary weekend came a couple years ago, the 2016 season was what started getting the celebration’s wheels moving.

Curtin said that the main goal for their preparation was just to get the word out.

“We used a lot of social media and word of mouth and even you guys at the Landmark,” Curtin said, “and I think we should have a pretty good turnout.”

In fact, the more former Bulldogs that show up, the more this season’s theme – HIT: Honor the future, Inspire the present, Transform the future – will mean.

“We want to show the boys that they are a part of something special, that they’re a part of something bigger than themselves,”

Curtin said. “And I think the more guys they see who have come before them – guys who worn the blue and white, guys who have worn their numbers – the more they’ll be able to honor the past.”

If Curtin’s theme works as planned, listening to stories of Bulldog lore will inspire the team, which in turn will transform the future of the program. But in order for the future to be bright, the team has to put the work in now.

The Bulldogs started their summer camp in early June and have been practicing four days a week since then.

“They’re long days,” Curtin said, “but the guys are really excited to be out there, having fun and enjoying each other’s company.”

Part of that excitement and camaraderie might be partly influenced by the overnight trip to Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa that the team just took.

“As far as I can remember, this is the first time the football team has done an over-

night trip like this and it was a really great experience for everyone,” Curtin said. “We did some team building stuff mixed with preparation for the season and everything just seemed to click.”

That’s a good sign for the Bulldogs, who will have five starters returning on offense and six on defense while essentially all key special teams players will be returning in 2017. The Bulldogs finished 7-3 last year, 10-2 in 2015, and 6-4 in 2014 so a winning pattern has been established under Curtin.

“I’m really excited to develop these kids,” Curtin said. “We’ve got a new defense we’re putting in and we’ll score some points this year. It’s going to be fun.”

The Bulldogs kick off their 2017 campaign at Morton (7:30 p.m.) on Friday, August 25, followed by another road game against Wauconda (7: 15 p.m.) on Friday, Sept 1.

RBHS returns for its home opener against Ridgewood on Friday, Sept. 8 at 7:15 p.m.

But until the season begins, the fun starts this weekend with “The Return.” And if everything goes according to plan, it’s sure to be a HIT.

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LOST & FOUND LOST: FEMALE CALICO CAT 9-year-old female calico cat escaped from home on the 700 block of Highland Ave, Oak Park. Last seen on the evening of Monday, May 22nd before she snuck out! She is mostly white on her belly and legs with black/orange on the top of her head and running down her back. She has a small beige patch on her chin which made it look like she was sticking her tongue out.

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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.

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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 August 14, 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.

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NOTICE is hereby given that the Village of Brookfield Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Edward Barcal Hall located at 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois to consider an application filed for a variation of Chapter 62-Zoning of the Code of Ordinances, Village of Brookfield, Illinois. The proposed variation is regarding a property located at 4326 S. Blanchan Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois 60513 (PINs 18-03-300-0290000 and 18-03-300-030-0000).

Legal Description: The South ÂŤ of Lot 14 and all of Lot 15 and Lot 16 in Block 12 in West Grossdale, a Subdivision in the West ÂŤ of the West ÂŤ of Section 3, Township 38, North, Range 12 East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois.

The public is invited to attend the public hearing and present oral and/ or written comments.

The application including the proposed variations may be viewed at the Village of Brookfield Village Hall during normal business hours.

Written comments may be provided prior to the public hearing to: Village of Brookfield, Planning and Zoning Commission c/o Emily Egan, 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, IL 60513. Please reference PZC Case 17-02.

Individuals with disabilities requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any meeting should contact the Village of Brookfield (708) 485-7344 prior to the meeting. Wheelchair access is available through the front (South) entrance of Village Hall.

By the Order of Chuck Grund, Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman.

Published in RB Landmark 7/12/2017

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF BROOKFIELD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JULY 27, 2017 AT 7:00 P.M. NOTICE is hereby given that the Village of Brookfield Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Edward Barcal Hall located at 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois to consider an application filed by the Village of Brookfield for a text amendment to Chapter 62-Zoning of the Code of Ordinances, Village of Brookfield, Illinois. The proposed text amendment is a change in regulation of temporary storage containers.

The public is invited to attend the public hearing and present oral and/ or written comments.

The application including the proposed text amendments may be viewed at the Village of Brookfield Village Hall during normal business hours. Written comments may be provided prior to the public hearing to: Village of Brookfield, Planning and Zoning Commission c/o Emily Egan, 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, IL 60513. Please reference PZC Case 17-02.

Individuals with disabilities requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any meeting should contact the Village of Brookfield (708) 485-7344 prior to the meeting. Wheelchair access is available through the front (South) entrance of Village Hall.

By the Order of Chuck Grund, Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman.

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VILLAGE OF RIVERSIDE Public Notice Pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-74.3-2(b) & (f) The Corporate Authorities of the WAY LINE OF SAID LONGCOMVillage of Riverside (the “Village”) MON ROAD; will hold a public hearing on August THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 3, 2017 at 7:00 p.m., at Riverside ALONG SAID NORTHWESTERLY Township Hall, 27 Riverside Road, RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE TO A POINT Riverside, Illinois (the “Hearing”), to ON THE WESTERLY LINE OF consider whether to impose a retailA 16-FOOT-WIDE ALLEY LYING ers’ occupation tax and a service WEST OF HARLEM AVENUE; occupation tax of up to one percent (1%) (collectively, the “Proposed THENCE NORTHWESTERLY Tax”), as permitted by the Illinois AND NORTHERLY ALONG Business District Development and SAID WESTERLY LINE OF THE Redevelopment Law, 65 ILCS 5/1116-FOOT-WIDE ALLEY AND 74.3-1, et seq. (the “Law”), in the ITS NORTHERLY EXTENSION recently created Harlem Avenue THEREOF TO A POINT ON THE Business District, for the planning, NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF execution, and implementation of AFORESAID BERKLEY ROAD the recently approved business dis(a.k.a. BERKELEY ROAD); trict plan (the “Approved Business District Plan”) for the Harlem Av- THENCE EAST ALONG SAID enue Business District, and to pay NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF for business district project costs as BERKLEY ROAD (a.k.a. BERKEset forth in said approved Business LEY ROAD) TO THE POINT District Plan. The Approved BusiOF BEGINNING, ALL IN COOK ness District Plan made a formal COUNTY, ILLINOIS. finding that the Business District PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION is a blighted area and provided for NUMBERS (PINS): the imposition of the Proposed Tax, but the Ordinance approving the 15-25-407-013-0000 Approved Business District Plan stated that the imposition of such a 15-25-407-014-0000 tax would be considered at a later 15-25-407-015-0000 time by further action of the Village in compliance with law. A public 15-25-407-016-0000 hearing is required for imposition of 15-25-407-017-0000 the Proposed Tax at this time.

The property comprising the Harlem Avenue Business District, to which the Proposed Tax would apply, is legally described as follows:

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THAT PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 12 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

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BEGINNING AT THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE EAST LINE OF SAID EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 25 AND THE EASTERLY EXTENSION OF THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF BERKLEY ROAD (a.k.a. BERKELEY ROAD); THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID EAST LINE TO A POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE EASTERLY EXTENSION OF THE SOUTH LINE OF A 16-FOOTWIDE ALLEY LYING SOUTHEASTERLY OF LONGCOMMON ROAD; THENCE WEST ALONG SAID EASTERLY EXTENSION AND SAID SOUTH LINE OF THE 16-FOOT-WIDE ALLEY TO A POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTHEASTERLY EXTENSION OF THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF LOT 1 IN KIRCHMAN AND JEDLAN’S RIVERSIDE PARKWAY AND HARLEM AVENUE SUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOT 2 AND ALL OF LOTS 3 AND 4 IN CIRCUIT COURT PARTITION BEING A SUBDIVISION IN SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 25; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID SOUTHEASTERLY EXTENSION, THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF LOT 1 AND THE NORTHWESTERLY EXTENSION THEREOF TO A POINT ON THE NORTHWESTERLY RIGHT-OF-

15-25-407-019-0000 15-25-407-020-0000 COMMON ADDRESSES: 2704 S HARLEM; 2710 S HARLEM; 27202728 S HARLEM & 539 LONGCOMMON STREET LOCATION: GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF HARLEM AVENUE FROM BERKLEY ROAD ON THE NORTH TO THE ALLEY APPROXIMATELY 150 FT SOUTH OF LONGCOMMON ROAD TO THE SOUTH IN RIVERSIDE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS MORE FULLY DEPICTED IN THE MAP ATTACHED TO THE BUSINESS DISTRICT PLAN ON FILE WITH THE VILLAGE FOR REVIEW AT VILLAGE OFFICES, 27 RIVERSIDE ROAD, RIVERSIDE, ILLINOIS. All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard at the public hearing. A copy of the previously Approved Business District Plan for the Harlem Avenue Business District is available at Riverside Township Hall, 27 Riverside Rd, Riverside, Illinois, for review.

Any party interested in submitting written comments relative to the imposition of the Proposed Tax, or an alternative proposal or bid for any proposed conveyance, lease, mortgage or other disposition by the Village of Riverside of land or rights in land owned by the Village and located within the Harlem Avenue Business District must be addressed to and submitted to Jessica Frances, Village Manager, at the above-listed Village Hall address, no later than 4:00 p.m. on the day of the Hearing.

Village of Riverside Jessica Frances Village Manager

Published in RB Landmark 7/5, 7/12/2017

PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF COOK VILLAGE OF FOREST PARK I, VANESSA MORITZ, CLERK OF THE VILLAGE OF FOREST PARK, DO HEREBY STATE, that on Monday, July 24, 2017, at 6:45 PM at the Forest Park Village Hall, 517 Desplaines Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois, a public hearing will be held to consider the proposed adoption of the Appropriation Ordinance for fiscal year 2017-2018 for the Village of Forest Park. At the public hearing, all interested persons may provide comments concerning the appropriation of the sums of money the Village of Forest Park deems necessary to defray all its necessary expenses and liabilities.

The appropriation document will be available for public inspection after July 14, 2017, in the Village Clerk’s Office at the Village of Forest Park, 517 DesPlaines Ave., Forest Park, Illinois.

Dated this 12th day of July, 2017 Vanessa Moritz Clerk, Village of Forest Park Published in Forest Park Review 7/12/2017

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D17151299 on June 30, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of TOP NOTCH SERVICES CHICAGO with the business located at: 4838 W. WASHINGTON BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60644. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: JASON CLARK 4838 W. WASHINGTON BLVD CHICAGO, IL 60644 SHERRICE HOLIFIELD 4838 W. WASHINGTON BLVD CHICAGO, IL 60644 Published in Wednesday Journal 7/12, 7/19, 7/26/2017

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: D17151316 on July 5, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of DIGITAL WILLPOWER with the business located at: 248 FLOURNOY OAK PARK, IL 60304.

The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: JHONTIA WILLIAMS, 248 FLOURNOY OAK PARK, IL 60304.

Published in Wednesday Journal 7/12, 7/19, 7/26/2017

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE (CWALT 2004-2CB) Plaintiff, -v.CHARLES J. NOVAK, KATHLEEN A. NOVAK A/K/A KATHLEEN ANN NOVAK, BEERMANN SWERDLOVE LLP, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., FIRSTMERIT BANK, N.A. S/B/M TO MIDWEST BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, GERALDINE M. REDMOND, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 09899 1537 SOUTH ELGIN AVENUE FOREST PARK, IL 60130 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 22, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 4, 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 1537 SOUTH ELGIN AVENUE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-24-215-0340000.

The real estate is improved with a tan, vinyl siding, single family, with a 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 representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS

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

For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 8255.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 9375.

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.

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auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1427 JACKSON AVENUE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305 Property Index No. 15-01-207-0070000.

The real estate is improved with a brown, wood siding, single family, with a 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 twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1).

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

For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 2133.

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.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.JULIE FOX, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DECEASED MORTGAGOR, PAUL A ROESER A/K/A PAUL ARNOLD ROESER, JOHN PAUL ROESER, MICHAEL ROESER, ALEXANDRA ANGEL ROESER, JUAN C CANALES, RIVER FOREST GARDEN APARTMENTS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF PAUL A ROESER AKA PAUL ARNOLD ROESER, IF ANY Defendants 14 CH 12921 7204 OAK AVENUE 1SE RIVER FOREST, IL 60305 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 5, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 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 7204 OAK AVENUE 1SE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305 Property Index No. 15-12-205-0241033.

The real estate is improved with a brown, brick, condominium, no garage.

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

The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION M&T BANK Plaintiff, -v.CAROL A MANCUSO BARTELS, CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE UTA DTD 3/23/94 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 4001, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Defendants 15 CH 09291 1427 JACKSON AVENUE RIVER FOREST, IL 60305 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 August 4, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2007-OPT3, ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-OPT3; Plaintiff, vs.

GREGORY J. CHRISTIAN; ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF GREGORY J. CHRISTIAN, IF ANY UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 15 CH 14368 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, August 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. 16-18-133-010-0000.

Commonly known as 830 Carpenter Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 3609455 WA15-0577.

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paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 11302.

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.

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public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-13-220-021-0000.

Commonly known as 617 Hannah Avenue, Forest Park, IL 60130.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 16-010473 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I724773

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: 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 9302.

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.

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 9302 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 10 CH 52800 TJSC#: 37-5560 I725149

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION ASSOCIATED BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

SHEILA CONNER; STEVEN CONNER; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY; THE STATE OF ILLINOIS; CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Defendants, 16 CH 15506 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 16-08-311-001-0000.

Commonly known as 200 South Humphrey Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 16031157 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I725103

IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 941 FERDINAND AVENUE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-13-408-0360000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

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

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

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

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 fore-

closure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-01659.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-16-01659 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 002105 TJSC#: 37-6169 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.LISA NORDSTOM-PITZEL A/K/A LISA A. NORDSTROMPITZEL, BERNARD PITZEL A/K/A BERNARD A. PITZEL, ELIZABETH HEBSON, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION DBA DITECH. COM Defendants 12 CH 45189 312 NORTH RIDGELAND 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 April 28, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 7, 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 312 NORTH RIDGELAND AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-08-106-0080000.

The real estate is improved with a single family home with an attached two car garage.

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

The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-EMX3; Plaintiff, vs.

THE STATE OF ILLINOIS; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY; MARY WINIFRED CONNOR, AS INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM L. HOSTY, JR.; Defendants, 16 ch 6338 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO CITIBANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LEHMAN XS TRUST, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-1 Plaintiff, -v.AISHAH FIELDS A/K/A AISHAH FIELDS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF AISHAN L. FIELDS, IF ANY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 10 CH 52800 141 BROWN AVENUE FOREST PARK, IL 60130 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 24, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 25, 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 141 BROWN AVENUE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-12-416-0200000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.JOHN NEELY JR., JOHN NEELY SR., LAJOYCE NEELY Defendants 16 CH 002105 941 FERDINAND AVENUE FOREST PARK, IL 60130 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 7, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 10, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO,

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act., which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on age, race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limitations or discrimination.

The Illinois Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental or advertising of real estate based on factors in addition to those protected under federal law.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informedthat all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

Restrictions or prohibitions of pets do not apply to service animals.

To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll free at: 1-800-669-9777.

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