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July 19, 2017

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State budget claws back some local revenues

Fee imposed on local sales tax; income tax revenue share reduced By BOB UPHUES Editor

Elected officials in towns all over Illinois have worried for years that state government might seek to help balance its budget with money ordinarily earmarked for Illinois municipalities. And with the override of the governor’s veto on July 6, the budget passed by the Illinois General Assembly is doing just that. Written into the budget bill is a provision that calls for the state to collect what amounts to a handling charge of 2 percent from sales taxes imposed by local governments, including Brookfield, North Riverside and Riverside. In addition, the local share of state income tax revenues is cut by 10 percent in the state’s 2017-18 budget, a move local officials have long feared might happen. That has local leaders miffed. In Brookfield, North Riverside and Riverside, who have struggled to keep budgets balanced or close to it in recent years, officials see the state’s attempts to get their hands on municipal revenues as balancing the state’s budget on their backs. “I know there was a lot of pressure for state lawmakers to [pass a budget],” said Brookfield Village President Kit Ketchmark. “But I wonder what they really accomplished. They forget that the towns are where people live. This has a direct impact on people.” See BUDGET on page 13

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OVER AND OUT: Brookfield Fire Capt. Ed Bermann will retire after more than 40 years as a Brookfield firefighter at the end of July. The department’s unofficial historian, radio expert and firefighter mentor, Bermann will take a whole lot of institutional memory with him when he leaves at the age of 65.

Brookfield’s Bermann rolls up the hose Fire department captain retiring after 42 years

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Ed Bermann was always going to be a firefighter, and since 1975 he’s been just that. But at the end of this month,

Bermann will be walking away from the job he loves. State statute requires firefighters to retire at age 65, and on Bermann’s next birthday in August, he’ll hit that milestone. A lifelong Brookfielder with deep

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Fundraiser for Riverside Library building project Friends collecting money to fund direct access route to elevator By BOB UPHUES Editor

If you’ve ever needed to use the elevator at the Riverside Public Library, you know it’s not easy to find. You have to walk past the circulation desk, hang a quick right into a hallway and then a left into another hallway. People who aren’t sure exactly where to go can also end up wandering into an office area behind the circulation desk. In addition to not being the most secure setup, when you add a wheelchair to the mix, it’s far from ideal. But library officials have come up with a plan to provide a more direct route to the building and the Friends of the Library are in the midst of a fundraising effort to defray what is estimated to be a project that will end up costing about $17,000 when it’s all said and done. “It’s not an intense construction project,” said Library Director Janice Foley. The fundraiser takes its cue from the library’s summer reading program theme, which is “Reading by Design.” Library patrons and families can “buy” a big Lego block and add it to the tower that’s beginning to take shape atop a table in front of the area where the new access way will be built. Big blocks are $10 and smaller ones cost $5. Both can be personalized with family names or short messages. You can buy your block by inquiring at the library’s circulation desk. As of late last week, more than a dozen blocks had been purchased, but the fundraising activity will continue throughout

The project calls for direct entry through a wall in the library’s “movie” room. The plan would necessitate the removal of a stained-glass window and will also allow the circulation desk to be extended to include an ADAaccessible section and the installation of a door to keep patrons from wandering back into the staff area. According to Foley, the stainedglass window is from the original children’s area in 1930 and it will be incorporated into the current children’s area in the lower level as part of a large-scale redevelopment of that space. Those plans are expected to be announced in September, Foley said. The extension of the circulation desk will also incorporate other original library furniture and the door, which has been in storage and will be used to close the side entrance to the circulaBOB UPHUES/Editor tion desk, matches one of the GOING UP: A tower of building blocks, part of fundoriginal main entrance doors. raiser, stands before stained-glass window that will be “We are very committed to removed to open up direct access to the elevator in the keeping the main level as original as possible,” Foley said. Riverside Public Library. The Friends of the Library The “book sale” section — esare raising money to fund the construction. sentially a couple of shelving units holding volumes the lithe rest of the summer, said Foley. brary has for sale — will be “We’re hoping by the fall the Friends will moved from behind the circulation desk to have enough to start a portion of the work,” a storage closet off the Great Room near the library entrance. she said.

Brookfield to shell out $250K for new ambulance Brookfield village trustees voted 6-0 on July 10 to approve spending $250,000 to buy a new ambulance for the village’s fire department. The village is buying the 2017 Ford Life Line Superliner ambulance through the Houston-Galveston Area Council, an intergovernmental agency that facilitates joint purchases. According to Fire Chief Patrick Lenzi, it will be about four to six months before the ambulance will be delivered to the village. It’s the same model as the village’s Ford Life Line ambulance the village bought in 2013 and is deployed at the Broadway Avenue fire station.

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The only difference, said Lenzi, is that the 2017 ambulance will come equipped with a power-loading stretcher. The 2013 model didn’t come with the power loader, which lifts the stretcher into the ambulance, avoiding potential injury to paramedics. But the village obtained a grant to install the device in the 2013 ambulance after it was purchased. The power loader cost about $38,000, Lenzi said, and the cost was split three ways between the grant, the village of Brookfield and the village’s risk management service provider, IRMA. The new ambulance will be deployed at the main fire station on Shields Avenue and will replace the 2006 ambulance there now.

It’s unclear what will happen with the oldest ambulance once the village takes delivery of the new one. It could be sold as surplus property or the village could retain it as a reserve ambulance. The fire department does not have a reserve ambulance at this time. The village will take out a bank loan to pay for the ambulance, according to Brookfield Finance Director Doug Cooper, who said he expects to present the village board with a loan proposal in September or October. “We don’t need the funding until the ambulance is completed and the village takes delivery,” Cooper said in an email. — Bob Uphues

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Driver injured in truck crash on First Ave.

Gravel hauler flips on its side after leaving roadway By BOB UPHUES Editor

Riverside police reported that the driver of a gravel truck involved in a rollover crash on First Avenue on July 12 said his truck’s brakes failed as he attempted to stop while approaching 31st Street. According to Riverside Deputy Police Chief William Gutschick, the 61-year-old driver, a Romeoville resident, was driving his 1997 Peterbilt semi-tractor hauling a load of gravel northbound on First Avenue at about 6 a.m. when he attempted to brake as he approached stopped traffic. But the brakes apparently failed, according to Gutschick, causing the driver to pull the truck to the right onto the parkway east of First Avenue. The truck struck one light pole south of 31st Street and then continued across 31st Street where it hit another light pole and the curb, which caused the truck to flip over onto its side. Gutschick said no other vehicles or people were involved in the crash. Josh Mozdzen, a Brookfield resident, was in a vehicle stopped facing eastbound on 31st Street at First Avenue as the crash unfolded. According to Mozdzen, First Avenue traffic had just gotten a red light, and cars were turning from 31st Street onto First Avenue when he saw the truck barrel through the intersection. At first, Mozdzen thought the truck was simply blowing through the red light. “He was hauling ass,” Mozdzen said. But the truck quickly slid sideways as it went through the intersection and was already on its side when it hit the light pole

on the north side of 31st Street, according to Mozdzen. “I can’t believe he lived and that no one else was killed,” Mozdzen said. First Avenue between First Avenue and Golfview Avenue remained closed to traffic for more than three-and-a-half hours as crews cleaned up the scene. Firefighters from Riverside and North Riverside extricated the driver from the truck, which came to rest north of 31st Street on the grass parkway east of First Avenue. The driver reportedly suffered a head injury in the crash, and he was transported to Loyola University Medical Center by North Riverside paramedics. According to Gutschick, the driver was able to communicate with first responders at the scene. According to police, the driver has been released from the hospital and the man’s family reported that he was recovering at home. Riverside Fire Chief Matthew Buckley said that the crash began to unfold about 60 feet south of 31st Street in Riverside. In addition to removing the driver from the truck, firefighters also worked to control a diesel fuel spill from the saddle tank of the vehicle, Buckley said. Illinois State Police were called to the scene to inspect the truck to confirm if a mechanical failure contributed to the crash, said Gutschick. Riverside police cited the driver for improper overtaking on the right, having defective brakes, spilling the truck’s load on a highway, disobeying a traffic control signal and possessing no proof of vehicle insurance.

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Riverside switches ambulance billing firms Trustees vote to give PSI 5-year deal By BOB UPHUES Editor

Riverside’s village board on July 6 voted to switch the firm it uses to bill insurance companies and Medicare for ambulance services, awarding a five-year contract to Paramedic Services of Illinois (PSI). PSI takes over from Texas-based Municipal Collection Services Inc., which did not respond to a request for proposals issued by the village earlier this year. MCSI has done Riverside’s ambulance billing and collection services for the past three years, according to Riverside Finance Director Karin Johns. According to the terms of the new contract, PSI will be paid a fee of 4 percent of all payments collected during the first three years of the contract and 4.5 percent of all fees collected in the fourth and fifth years of the deal. Revenue from ambulance fees is not entirely predictable and has risen in each of the past three years. According to figures provided by Johns, the village collected $230,195 in 2016 in ambulance fees from both private insurers and Medicare. That figure does not include the fees collected by the billing firm. MCSI received 4.99 percent of the total revenue they collected on behalf of Riverside, meaning their cut was about $12,000 in 2016. PSI beat out five other firms that replied to the village’s request for proposals. Public Safety Services Inc. (PSSI), which provides Riverside’s paramedic services, was one of the firms bidding for the work. In the end, rival PSI, which provides paramedics in North Riverside, won the day. PSSI will remain Riverside’s paramedic service provider. “PSI had the lowest service fees and excellent reviews,” said Johns, who added that the village believes PSI will be “more aggressive in going after payments.” Fire Chief Matthew Buckley, who worked with the finance department on the request for proposals, said the village’s procedure for ambulance billing would not be changing. According to Buckley, the billing firm will invoice the patient’s insurance company or Medicare, which will submit a payment to the firm. Even if the insurance company or Medicare doesn’t agree to pay the entire amount, there’s no attempt to collect the difference from patients. “At that point, it’s a wash,” Buckley said. “We don’t go after patients for that money.” The ambulance fees collected by the village helps pay for the paramedic services provided by PSSI. In 2017, the village budgeted $450,613 for paramedic services. PSSI has provided paramedic services for the village of Riverside since 1996.

UNDER WATER

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Heavy rains across Chicago’s northern suburbs caused widespread flooding in Lake, McHenry, Kane and parts of Cook County. At Riverside, the Des Plaines River crested at about 7.7 feet on July 14, which didn’t affect and residential areas but inundated Swan Pond Park. A large-scale project to plant 10,000 wetlands plants in the park had to be postponed because of the flooding.

Brookfield awards pavement patching contracts Street maintenance effort to begin in August

By BOB UPHUES Editor

When Brookfield officials made their pitch for a referendum to fund residential street improvements last year, a key part of the plan called for the village to step up its efforts to maintain streets that weren’t identified for resurfacing as part of the $22 million effort. On July 10, village trustees voted 6-0 to begin that maintenance plan in earnest by awarding a pair of contracts for large-scale pavement patching. Palos Heights-based MYS Inc. will be paid $91,565 to patch concrete streets in an area bounded by Southview, Washington, Maple and Kemman avenues. Meanwhile, Schroeder Asphalt Services was awarded a $56,852 contract to patch asphalt streets in roughly two dozen locations throughout the village, said Village Engineer Derek Treichel. The Brookfield Department of Public Works last year began to perform pavement patching on concrete and asphalt streets, but the contracts awarded last week represent larger-scale patches and will supplement the village’s in-house work. In the case of the asphalt patching

work covered by the contract, sections of the pavement will actually be milled off and resurfaced with asphalt, allowing the village to avoid full-street resurfacing for several years, Treichel said. In many cases, he added, there are asphalt streets where much of the surface would be good for another five or 10 years, except for small sections that are badly deteriorated. “We can’t live with [those deteriorated sections] another five to 10 years,” he said. According to Treichel, the asphalt patches range from 10-by-10-foot sections to full-street-width patches that are 100 feet long. Work on the asphalt patching project will begin in early August and take about one to two weeks to complete, Treichel said. Concrete patching will also begin in early August but will take much longer – up to two months – to complete. The concrete streets identified for patching are some of that area’s original streets but are generally in good condition, he said. But the concrete streets tend to deteriorate near drainage structures, including intersections where sewer lines intersect. Many of the intersections in

that area of town have been patched already, said Treichel, so most of the work in this year’s maintenance project is on the residential streets themselves. Many of the patches are about 30 to 40 feet long and the full width of the street, so crews will work on half of the street at a time to keep roads open to traffic throughout construction. The concrete patches could extend the life of those streets by 20 or more years, Treichel said. In the meantime, most of the streets being resurfaced as part of the bondfunded road improvement campaign have had a first layer of asphalt applied and should have finished coats of asphalt within the next couple of weeks, Treichel said, although parkway sod replacement won’t take place until September or October, when the weather is cooler. Work on the improvements to Congress Park Avenue and Deyo Avenue on the south end have started, while resurfacing work on Jackson Avenue from Grand Boulevard to Maple Avenue, which is being funded with the help of a federal Community Development Block Grant, on the north end is expected to begin in early August.

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Brookfield gas stations duke it out, again, at the pump Price war drives fuel prices below $1 a gallon

By BOB UPHUES Editor

On many weekend days throughout the year, Nadir and Azeem Khan, owners of the Shell gas station at 3100 Maple Ave. in Brookfield, like to offer “customer appreciation” specials. Some days it’s free bottles of water or free coffee or hot dogs. On July 15 about 11 a.m., they introduced a different strategy — dropping the price of gasoline by about 20 cents. According to Nadir Khan, the plan was to offer the discounted price for a couple of hours as a way to attract customers. But that kind of thing doesn’t sit well with the folks at the Maple Quick Mart Clark gas station at

3045 Maple Ave., which sits kittycorner from the Shell. So Clark undercut the price being charged at Shell. And the mother of all gasoline price wars commenced. “All I wanted was to beat him,” Khan said of his rival across the street. “He’s my competition.” By that evening, the price of gas had plummeted below $2 and by 8 p.m. plunged to less than $1 a gallon. Social media posts spread the word, complete with photographic and video proof, and around 8:40 p.m., police arrived to direct traffic as cars backed up for blocks waiting to get to the pumps on both sides of the street. “It was pretty much a chaotic scene,” said Brookfield Officer Ed

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HOW LOW CAN YOU GO? The price of gas hit its lowest level of the night at 70 cents a gallon at the Clark station at 3045 Maple Ave. on July 15. By 9:45 p.m., both stations called a truce and prices rose back above $2 a gallon.

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GAS WAR: Gas prices below $1 a gallon jammed the intersection of 31st Street and Maple Avenue in Brookfield with motorists seeking bargains on July 15. Weissgerber, who was officer in charge for the shift that night. Between cars turning from all directions to get into the gas stations, cars jamming the intersection and spectators lining the sidewalk to take photos, Weissgerber said five police officers were called to the area to control traffic. “There was just no order, so we implemented a plan to maintain order,” Weissgerber said. “All you need is that one guy cutting in line and causing a problem.” At the height of the battle, the price for gasoline at Shell dropped to 73 cents a gallon, while at Clark it fell to 70 cents. “People loved it,” Khan said. “It was crazy outside.” By 9:45 p.m., said Weissgerber, the prices on the display signs at each gas station reverted to normal and the crowd quickly dispersed. It’s not the first time the two gas stations have played a game of

chicken with their fuel prices, and Khan said he figured that Randit Singh, who owns the Clark station, would push back. In November 2015, shortly after the Khans took over as operators of the Shell station, the two gas stations went toe-to-toe, though the prices at that time never fell below $1.70 a gallon. Khan hoped this time Singh might simply match his price. Instead, he got undercut every time he dropped it. “I was thinking about [lowering the price] to my cost, so my customers could take advantage of it,” said Khan, who noted that the price he paid for gas that day was about $2.35. Both businesses sold a whole lot of gas. But instead of breaking even on gas — the minimart is where the business make most of its money — both he and the folks at Clark took a beating. “I was losing money, he was los-

ing money,” said Raj Abrol, who manages the Clark station. “Everybody was losing big time.” But Khan said as long as the Clark station was undercutting his prices, he had to respond. “I don’t want to lose my customers,” Khan said. “I wanted to take care of our customers.” As traffic at the stations reached its peak, said Khan, he got a call from the Clark station and the two agreed to a truce. By Sunday morning, prices were back at their usual level, above $2, though Clark was still a couple cents per gallon cheaper. “It happens sometimes,” said Abrol, “but I hope it doesn’t happen again soon.” Khan isn’t swearing off his customer appreciation campaign, however, and predicts that sometime in the future, he may cut prices again for a couple hours. “I will do it again for sure,” he said. “It’s like a part of business.”

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July 19-26

Get this party started!

North Riverside Parks and Recreation rolls out a rock ‘n’ dance party on Thursday, July 20 at 7 p.m. with an appearance by the band HiFi Superstar at the gazebo at the Village Commons, 2401 Desplaines Ave. The Billboard and MTV Award-winning band “combines party dance rock covers with a sprinkle of fresh originals.” Concession specials include 50-cent popcorn and Superstar Jell-O Shooters for adults. Free.

Get into Gauguin

The Art Institute of Chicago currently is hosting a special traveling exhibition of artwork by famed post-Impressionist Paul Gauguin, and you can get a taste of what to expect at “The Art of Paul Gauguin: An Exhibition Preview” by art historian Jeff Mishur on Thursday, July 20 at 7 p.m. in the Great Room of the Riverside Public Library, 1 Burling Road. Mishur will discuss Gauguin’s transition from collector of Impressionist works to an innovative, influential artist. The program is jointly sponsored with John Keefe.

Riverside celebrates summer with Riverfest

The Riverside Chamber of Commerce hosts its Third Annual Riverfest in the Park on Saturday, July 22 from 3 to 10:30 p.m. in downtown Riverside. The event takes place in and around Centennial Park, home of the historic water tower, at Longcommon and Forest avenues and includes live music, food vendors serving “taste menus,” beverages, raffles and a family play with an obstacle course, a train ride and more.

And more Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd., hosts an exhibition of work by artist Jason Michael West through the month of August. For more information visit www.brookfieldlibrary.info. ■

The library also hosts Seven Modern Wonders of the World on July 20 at 7 p.m. by photojournalist and travel columnist Bill Helmuth; Mindful Art, where you can channel your inner yogi through yoga art, meditative designs and other activities on July 24 at 5:30 p.m.; and Before You Call the Handyman on July 26 at 7 p.m., where Daniel Findley discusses common home repair fixes. To register for any of these events call 708-485-6917 or visit www. brookfieldlibrary.info. ■

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Get your Irish up The Brookfield Recreation Department sons, who have recently begun playing continues its outdoor concert series on Fri- with the band. day, July 21 at 7 p.m. with a special night They’ll be joined by their friends Jimmy of Irish music by The Dooley Brothers. Moore (tin whistle, banjo, guitar) and drummer Ed Breckenfeld. The Dooleys, a Chicago favorite for decades, will feature rousing renditions Concerts are at the band shell in Kiwanis of Irish songs, familiar Irish ballads and a Park, Arden and Brookfield avenues. In whole lot more. Brothers Jim (guitar, vo- case of inclement weather, the concert cals) and Mike (bass, vocals), a longtime will be held next door at the Brookfield Village Hall, 8820 Brookfield Ave. Free. Brookfield resident, are joined by their LaGrange Park, hosts a Mass, mission evening and celebration of the 50th anniversary of Fr. David Baltz’s ordination on July 21 at 6 p.m. Fr. Baltz will share stories of his time in Uganda. Feel free to bring a dish or beverages to share. 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 ■

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Show through Aug. 5. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. Riverside Public Library, 1 Burling Road, hosts “Keep Calm and Color” for grownups on July 25 at 7 p.m. in the Public Meeting Room. Coloring pages, pencils, pens and crayons will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. North Riverside Public Library, 2400 Desplaines Ave., hosts an Adult Coloring Club on July 25 at 6:30 p.m. Coloring pages and pencils provided, but feel free to bring your own. Drop-in only. Also, for those registered in its Summer Reading Program: Stories and Play (toddlers thru 5), July 20, 10:30 a.m.; Read Along with Ms. Nikki (grades 2-4), July 20, 3:30 p.m.; Junior Builders (DIY Train Engineer’s Hat/3-6 with adult), July 25, 10:30 a.m.; Pizza and Games Night (1st grade+), July 24, 6 ■

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p.m.; Just Craftin’ Around (Decorate a Piggy Bank) 6th-12th grade), July 25, 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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Burlington Ave. site eyed for development Former real estate office razed; final plan still being mulled

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A former Brookfield real estate office, purchased by a west suburban developer in March, faced the wrecking ball in early July, but exactly what will replace the structure is unclear at this time. Hinsdale-based Tartan Builders, a luxury residential and commercial development company, bought the former Realty Link real estate office at 8911 Burlington Ave. for $98,000. The property went into foreclosure in 2015 and Barrington Bank and Trust Co. took possession of the property at a sheriff ’s sale in July 2016. Ryan McNaughton, co-owner of Tartan Builders, said this is the company’s first development venture in Brookfield. Tartan Builders has been known predominantly as a single-family home builder in places like Downers Grove, Western Springs, Claren-

don Hills and LaGrange. “We’re certainly excited about entering into the Brookfield market,” McNaughton said. “We hope it’s the first of many.” But, McNaughton said, he and his brother Scott haven’t decided exactly what will eventually be built on Burlington Avenue. “We wanted the site to be ready to go,” said McNaughton of the firm’s decision to demolish the building before having a final development plan in place. “We’re at the beginning stages,” he added. “We’ve met with the village a few times, and we’re going to come in with a game plan shortly.” In the meantime, he acknowledged that the demolition of the building has aroused the curiosity of neighbors. “When we were demo-ing the site, we got many neighbors walking by asking about the game plan,” McNaughton said. The Realty Link property lies within the village’s new Station Area zoning district

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Riverside officers aid injured motorcyclist

A pair of Riverside officers transporting a prisoner from the south suburbs to the Riverside police station on July 14 helped save the life of a motorcyclist struck by a vehicle as they waited at a traffic light at 73rd Street and Harlem Avenue in Bridgeview. The officers were sitting in an unmarked squad car at the light when a BMW struck the motorcycle around 9:40 a.m. Detective Sgt. Leo Kotor and Detective James Lazansky pulled out to block traffic, called 911, grabbed a bag full of medical supplies from the squad car and rushed to the aid of the motorcyclist, who was bleeding profusely from his head and had a compound fracture of his arm. They used a tourniquet on the victim’s right bicep and applied bandages to a large hemorrhage from the back of the victim’s head. The officers also located the victim’s ID and learned he was an off-duty Cook County Sheriff ’s police officer. Kotor and Lazansky turned over care of the victim to paramedics after they arrived. According to Police Chief Thomas Weitzel, each Riverside squad car is equipped with what’s known as a critical-incident trauma bag, which includes a tourniquet and other equipment to render aid to victims until they can receive further medical care. Both Kotor and Lazansky learned how to assess injuries and apply tourniquets, said Weitzel, as part of their emergency response training. “This is the first time the use of a tourniquet was applied by a Riverside police officer,” Weitzel said in a press release. “In this case, it directly assisted in saving the motorcyclist’s life and in preventing further injury.”

Break-in nets illegal drugs A 41-year-old Orland Park man was charged with criminal trespass to property, a misdemeanor, instead of felony burglary — even though he used a pry tool to break into a residence in the 3700 block of Prairie Avenue in Brookfield on July 10 — because he stole drugs, including cannabis and prescription pain pills, which were illegal for their owner to possess. According to police, the offender was an acquaintance of the victim and had just dropped the victim off at work. The victim told police the drugs were in plain view when the offender came to the residence to take her to work. A witness called police after seeing the offender prying open the front door about 1:50 p.m., according to the police report. Police took the offender into custody a short time later as he attempted to flee the scene in his vehicle. The victim reportedly told police she did not have a prescription for the pills. In ad-

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Teen shot with BBs An 18-year-old Brookfield man told police he was walking alone in the 3500 block of Grand Boulevard on July 10 around 10:10 p.m. when a black vehicle pulled up alongside him and someone from the vehicle fired several pellets from a BB gun at him. The pellets struck him twice in the left leg — on the knee and on the hamstring. According to the victim, two people were inside the vehicle, which sped away northbound on Grand Boulevard. The victim was not badly injured, and a police search of the area failed to turn up any suspects.

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tioned the budget projections. “Every year we underestimate revenue and overestimate expenditures,” Walsh said. But that is best practice for conservative budgeting, according to Skinkis. “We try to be as accurate as we can, but it’s a moving target,” Skinkis said. The tentative budget will on display at the school’s business office and on the district’s website until the final budget is approved at the September 12 board meeting. “This is a working tool for people to see,” said school board President Garry Gryczan. The administration is recommending refinancing bonds that were issued following a referendum in 2006 to fund a major renovation and addition project. Interest rates are now lower than they were issued in 2007, so there’s an opportunity to save the district, and taxpayers, money, school officials said. Skinkis is recommending that the school board consider using the interest savings on the refinancing to issue as much as $5 million dollars of new debt, probably divided between life-safety bonds and working cash bonds to pay for facilities improvements and to give the district more financial flexibility. “The goal is little to no impact on the taxpayer,” Skinkis said. Skinkis said that the district wants to take advantage of its high credit rating (AA+) and the low interest rate environment. Skinkis also said he would like to reopen discussions with Cook County about a proposal to have the school enter a long-term lease to use the playing fields just north of the school without the Brookfield Zoo using the fields for overflow parking. A few years ago, Skinkis offered to pay the cost of paving over a gravel parking lot just inside the Brookfield Zoo’s entrance if the zoo would agree not to park cars on the playing fields next to RBHS. If the school had exclusive use of the fields, it could play home softball games on the field next to the school instead of off campus. Underclass football practices could also be moved back to the RB campus from an off-campus locations. Skinkis is hoping that Cook County’s financial problems may make county officials more receptive to his idea than they have been in the past. Additional financial flexibility would also be helpful, because one element of the recent state budget agreement is expected to eventually shift more of the employer portion of teacher pension contributions to local school districts from the state of Illinois. District 208 currently has just over $11 million in reserve, which amounts to a healthy fund balance of about 45 percent of operating expenditures. “We’re over the 33 percent fund balance [goal], but we’re not exactly flush with cash,” Skinkis said.

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BERMANN

‘Quite a legacy’ from page 1 away the fire hat, coat and boots for good. “The first thing I’m going to give myself,” said Bermann, “is the rest of my life off from work.” Although given the chance, he’d probably hang around a little longer. “In a way it’s good [that the state law is forcing retirement] because I might be tempted to try and do it longer,” Bermann said. “So I’m glad they put a limit on it. Let somebody else do it.” Bermann has held every rank in the department, save the rank of chief, in his years as a firefighter, working his way up from a paid-on-call firefighter to captain, the rank at which he’ll retire. “Eddie has two families — the Bermanns and the fire department,” said Lt. Mark Duffek, one of Bermann’s best friends and fellow Brookfield firefighter for the past 36 years. “At the drop of a hat, he’s there.” Bermann grew up in Brookfield at the corner of Fairview and Harrison. His dad, a union electrician, and his mom, who worked for village hall in the code and finance departments for more than 25 years, married in 1944 and built the family home. Born a few years after his parents settled in Brookfield, Bermann recalled playing in the still-developing neighborhood, particularly on the vacant lot — the “prairie” — located kitty corner from home. He wound up buying the home built on that lot and still lives there. He attended St. Paul Lutheran School in Brookfield, a member of the first K-8 class to study in the “new” building. Bermann graduated from Riverside-Brookfield High School in 1970 and went to Northern Illinois University, where he got a bachelor’s degree in geography. “I just found the subject interesting,” he said. “I just wanted to get a college degree because no matter what I did, I knew the degree would help.” But the fire service was always hovering as a career. His ties to Brookfield date back to the village’s early years at the turn of the 20th century. His family, he said, claims the Feely family — the Feelys ran a newsstand/general store for years in downtown Brookfield and their son, Eddie, died while serving in the Army during World War I — as relatives. Two of his uncles, Bob and Wilbur Langele, were part-time firefighters in Brookfield. A July 4, 1950 photo of the two men posing with an engine in front of the main fire station along with other firefighters is the screen saver of Bermann’s computer inside the Shields Avenue station. Their influence must have been strong because Bermann has wanted to become a firefighter since he was 5 years old. “Because of my family being in it, I developed an interest in it,” he said, “and I thought it was cool that Brookfield had a full-time fire department.” Shortly after graduating from college, he

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ALL IN THE FAMILY: In his office at the Brookfield Fire Station on Shields Avenue, Bermann has a constant reminder of his family’s connection to the department. The screen saver on his computer, a photo of firefighters from Brookfield and surrounding towns taken on July 4, 1950, includes his uncles, Bob and Wilbur Langele, who were Brookfield firefighters. signed up to be a paid-on-call firefighter, responding to calls between stints delivering cookies, laying carpet, and working for a neon sign company. At the time, the main fire station was in the 3800 block of Prairie Avenue (it’s now a parking lot) next to Johnson Funeral Home. On the same day in 1979, Bermann got offers to become a full-time firefighter at both the Pleasantview Fire Protection District and the village of Brookfield. The choice was easy. The department during the next four decades would rely on Bermann to shoulder many responsibilities. In addition to being a mentor to younger firefighters — as he was for Duffek and Patrick Lenzi, the present fire chief — Bermann has been the go-to person for all kinds of things, from radios to department history. “He’s created quite a legacy here,” said Lenzi. “I guess we’ll all have to step up in the future.” If there’s a local fundraiser or a block party or an event where fire trucks and their ladders are needed to serve as ceremonial arches donning American flags, Bermann was the person to talk to. He’s the department’s incident commander, making sure firefighters are deployed correctly and responding efficiently and safely. He handles scheduling and payroll. “I don’t know how you ever fill the dedication that he has,” Duffek said. “It has to come from your heart.”

He became the department’s unofficial historian early in his career as a member of the Firefighters Association. “The position of historian they stuck to the low guy on the totem pole,” Bermann said. “I just never lost interest in it. Most of it is just in my memory, but some of it is written down.” He has an encyclopedic knowledge of the department’s fire calls, stretching back for years. At some point in his career he started keeping a running log of fire calls, listing the dates, addresses, severity and whether there were fatalities. He’s run into some strange findings, like the fact that there were five structure fires at two houses (and their garages) in the 3400 block of Grand Avenue between 1986 and 1989. He can rattle off years and addresses for many fires, like the 1977 fire in the 9400 block of Jefferson Avenue that claimed the lives of five children. Nowadays, there is counseling and stress debriefings available for firefighters who witness such horrific events. “Back then we were told to suck it up,” he recalled. In 1981, a fire roared through a building at 9501 Ogden Ave., with one victim forced to seek refuge on a sign hanging by chains from the façade. Bermann, with the aid of passersby, got a ladder up to the man and rescued him. He also lost a bit of a finger during that rescue.

“It never did grow back right,” Bermann said of the nail, which had torn away. On many occasions, he responded to fires from home on off days. He’s got a set of clothes at the station and another at home in case there’s an alarm when he’s off duty. “I always liked it when I was a new firefighter and off-duty guys came to help,’ Bermann said. “I always appreciated someone coming to give me a hand. If that pager goes off, I’m coming to help you.” Responding from home isn’t an option for many of the department’s firefighters these days. There’s no residency requirement, and Bermann, Lenzi and Duffek are the only ones who still live in Brookfield. Although he could have moved away, that never really crossed Bermann’s mind. “My friends and family are here. This is my home. This is where I belong.” In retirement, he will be able to devote more time to his hobbies, which include model railroading and antiques. He’ll also continue to play hockey, something he’s done about twice a week for decades. Maybe he’ll do a little traveling. And there are always projects around the house kitty corner from his boyhood home. As for the hole he’s going to leave when he clocks out later this month, Bermann indicated he wasn’t worried. “It’ll still go on,” he said. “This department was around for a long time before me and it’ll be around a long time after me.”

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BUDGET

A foot in the door from page 1 The state collects sales taxes from businesses across the state and then redistributes a portion back to municipalities on a monthly basis. While the handling charge won’t be applied to the general state sales tax, of which municipalities get a 1.25 percent cut, it is being imposed on a host of locally imposed sales taxes, like the non-home rule sales tax. State Rep. Michael Zalewski (D-Riverside), who is chairman of the House Revenue and Finance Committee, said the 2-percent fee was an Illinois Department of Revenue initiative, as a way to recover administrative costs for collecting and then returning the locally imposed taxes. “It’s effectively an administrative chargeback,” Zalewski said. The non-home rule sales tax was approved by voters in Brookfield, North Riverside and Riverside about a decade ago and it imposes an additional 1 percent on all purchases made in those towns. The funds collected are, by state law, supposed to be used for public infrastructure improvements. Depending on the municipality, the state fee for handling non-home rule sales taxes won’t be a crushing blow to the village budget. For example, Riverside collected $183,865 in non-home rule sales taxes in 2016. Had the

fee been in place that year, Riverside would have lost out on roughly $3,700. Brookfield, meanwhile, collected $647,858 in non-home rule sales taxes in 2016, which would have amounted to a state fee of about $13,000 had the provision been in place that year. “It’s not a big dollar amount, but it’s getting a foot in the door,” said Ketchmark. The local community that will take the biggest hit from the fee is, not surprisingly, North Riverside, whose commercial base dwarfs both Brookfield and Riverside. North Riverside collected a little more than $4 million in non-home rule sales taxes in budget year 2015-16, the most recent data available. Had the 2-percent fee been in place that year, North Riverside would have surrendered almost $81,000. “The truth of it is that it’s hard enough to balance a budget as it is,” said North Riverside Mayor Hubert Hermanek Jr. “It’s just another way the state is trying to get their claws on municipal funds.” The sales tax handling charge isn’t the first time state legislators have floated ideas that would impact local revenue streams. Gov. Bruce Rauner has proposed freezing property taxes throughout the state, something that would have no impact on the state’s budget at all, but would hamstring local governments, whose expenses are driven by employee contracts and the rising costs of capital improvements. The state also places mandates on local governments, such as a new statute requir-

ing consolidation of emergency dispatch services for towns with populations of less than 25,000 people. Riverside, Brookfield and North Riverside are creating the West Central Consolidated Communications (WC3) in response, whose upfront costs are notable for a village like North Riverside. All three communities are preparing to invest close to $600,000 each in the creation of WC3 in the next year. “They passed a law saying we’ve got to do it,” Hermanek said. “Does this ever end from the state?” But what has local officials really on edge is the idea of cutting municipalities’ share of state income tax revenues. Local officials were on high alert in early 2015 when Rauner floated the idea of trimming municipalities’ share of the Local Government Distributive Fund, derived from state income taxes, as part of his so-called Turnaround Agenda. The governor’s proposal would have trimmed local income tax revenues by 50 percent, numbers that made local elected officials gasp. Brookfield would have been in line to lose as much as $850,000 a year from such a cut, while North Riverside would have lost about $430,000 and Riverside about $250,000. The 2017-18 state budget bill calls for a 10-percent reduction in the amount paid to municipalities from the Local Government Distributive Fund (LGDF). Zalewski, however, said that municipalities can expect in 2017-18 to receive the same amount of LGDF

revenue they collected in 2016-17. But Illinois municipalities are still owed LGDF money from the last fiscal year. That revenue will be rolled into payments made in 2017-18 and the total will equal the amount of revenue towns collected in 2016-17. Had the budget not included a state income tax increase, the impact to the LGDF would have been worse, Zalewski said. “[State Comptroller Susana] Mendoza was going to be unable to make the 2017 payments, so that 10 percent cut to 2017 would have been much worse, or the towns may have never realized the payment. Things were that bad,” Zalewski said. “All that aside, I’d argue on the whole we did our best to hold LGDF harmless.” The Illinois Government Finance Officers Association last week confirmed that local governments will “most likely experience a 10 percent decrease in their portion of LGDF revenue” and that towns with fiscal years that are different than the state’s may see reductions in two different fiscal years. If Brookfield were to lose the full 10 percent – which is unclear since the state’s overall income tax revenues are increasing with the new budget – it would amount to about $185,000. While Riverside and North Riverside would see reductions of roughly $50,000 and $86,000, respectively. The LGDF reduction is only for fiscal year 2017-18, according to the budget bill, and Zalewski said he will sit down with local mayors to make sure they are part of the conversation about these issues.

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Day of reckoning

Riverside author delves into Chicago history

s the details of the Illinois General Assembly’s budget deal began to filter out in the past week or so, local governments are now realizing that their ox may be due for an oldfashioned goring as state legislators figure out how to balance the books in the future. Ever since Gov. Bruce Rauner took office, with his calls for property tax relief and cuts to municipalities’ share of the state income tax, local leaders have worried that the state was going to find ways to offload its financial issues onto towns and villages across Illinois. The new state budget has begun that effort. Sure, it’s not a heavy hit at the moment, but that may be on the way as legislators figure out how to get out from under their biggest burden — pensions. The “foot in the door,” as Brookfield Village President Kit Ketchmark put it last week, is a 10 percent cut to local disbursements from the Local Government Distributive Fund, which is funded by state income taxes. State legislators attempted last week to soften that blow by saying towns in 2017-18 will receive a greater number of payments from the state, and on a regular schedule. Further, towns were promised they’d receive as much in the new fiscal year as in the one that just ended. The trouble is that the towns didn’t receive everything they were expecting in 2016-17, so the 10 percent cut means fewer actual dollars that municipalities rely on to fund their day-to-day operations. The state is also now charging municipalities a handling charge for collecting and then reimbursing towns for sales taxes that have been imposed locally, apart from the state’s overall sales tax. Depending on how heavily a town relies on sales taxes to fund local operations, that may be a pin prick or it could be something more serious. For Riverside, the fee will amount to a few thousand dollars. But it’ll cost North Riverside close to $100,000. We think it’s safe to say it’s no longer a question of “if ” state government is going to shift some of its financial burdens onto local government. Rather, the question is “by how much?” Rauner, for example wants to cut the Local Government Distributive Fund by 50 percent. That’d cost a village like Brookfield $1 million in revenue. The state is also looking to shift a greater share of teacher pension contributions to local school districts. And the cherry on the sundae is that Rauner wants to be a white knight by calling for a statewide property tax freeze, which sounds great until you realize that local property taxes have to fund the obligations being passed down by the state. The long and short of it is that local taxpayers are going to be the ones taking the hit, either through higher local taxes or reduced local services. The state’s day of reckoning has come, and Springfield reckons that villages like Brookfield, North Riverside and Riverside can deal with it.

t was referred to as a “wonder of America and the world” by Chicago city planners and citizens in March of 1867 when a two-mile tunnel opened under Lake Michigan, allowing the city access to clean water. The tunnel is the legacy of Ellis Chesbrough, an ambitious engineer with the city who proposed the tunnel to somewhat skeptical politicians, who eventually financed the project. In his book, The Tunnel Under the Lake, Riverside resident Ben Sells chronicles the story of Chesbrough and his two-mile tunnel. Dug mainly by Irish and German immigrants, the tunnel is these days little known chapter of Chicago history. Sells originally had planned to write about the water cribs in Lake Michigan, but research led him to Chesbrough and the focus of the book changed. He is not often mentioned in Chicago’s long and interesting history, and not much is available on the man. Sells noted that one of the two plaques on the historic Chicago water tower was dedicated to Ches-

brough but was missing. As far as can be determined, there are no relatives of Chesbrough and so his story seems to stop with Sells book. An interesting man in his own right, Sells said the story of water and Lake Michigan came to him, since he spends much time on the Lake as a sailing captain and owner of one of the oldest sailing schools on the lake. Additionally, Sells, who may be more familiar to readers as Riverside’s village president, has also been a syndicated columnist, lawyer and author of books on law and psychology. He has been one of the more progressive village presidents and has seen much happen in the town during his tenure, You can learn more about Sells and the story of Ellis Chesbrough, at a July 27 presentation of The Tunnel Under the Lake at the Riverside Public Library, 1 Burling Road. The event begins at 7 p.m. in the Great Room. Copies of the book will be available for purchase. In addition to discussing the book and fielding questions, Sells will also sign books.

JOANNE KOSEY

LETTERS

Spending more isn’t the solution for Illinois History continues to show that decades upon decades of spending more money to fix any problem only entrenches the machine even more. The priest who married us explained that the best way a couple can take care of their kids, is to take care of each other. The best way to take care of raising revenue is to take care of managing the spending. I have a hard time reconciling how entrenched politicians are able to justify/explain/rationalize/coerce the public upon the merits of spending well in excess of the revenue brought in the system is good for the state (“Zalewski: Tax hike ‘in best interest’ of Illinois,” News, July 12). The concept of, “having to make the hard choices,” when lowering overspending from egregious to enormously over budget seem to defy reality. How is it possible that any other states in the country spends less than Illinois? Why is the concept of a budget surplus grounds for excommunication? The simple truth is no one wants to fight how much corruption costs

Bill Judy

Riverside

Raising taxes, minimum wage destructive

Raising taxes is bleeding the patient. It is contraindicated. Whenever the relative price of a good is raised, less is consumed. Raising taxes makes work less valuable, encouraging taxpayers to substitute leisure for work just as raising minimum wages to $15 encouraged McDon-

ald’s to substitute kiosks for workers. Projected tax revenues will not materialize as individuals and corporations are not passive creatures. Once again Illinois enacts a destructive economic law.

Chuck Courtney Riverside

Rainbow banner harmed no one I tip my hat to JoAnne Kosey for an excellent opinion piece in the July 5 Landmark, about the rainbow banner in Guthrie Park (“What’s the fuss over a banner?”). Her comments summed up the feelings of many here in town. It may have been put up “in error,” but no one was

harmed. It also caused me to think about my neighbors. Riverside is a more diverse community than it was 25 or 50 years ago. Riverside is a better place to live and it now has more people who care for our village in the forest.

John Scully Riverside

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Plantings won’t fix swampy Swan Pond People prefer to believe in bogus B.S. The truth is that when the river rises to cover the drainage pipe for Swan Pond, the pressure is on the river side and it leaks in. Every time. What was a nice lawn and even a place where kids played soccer and ice skated in season is now swamp-like -- for weeks -- every time the river rises. It will always be that way as long as that pipe and “boot” are there. So this planting project won’t restore it.

Don Spatny

Riverside

Relocate historic home in Riverside Lawn Regarding the potential relocation of the home at 3744 Stanley Ave. (“Riverside Lawn home eligible for National Register,” News, July 12): If the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency truly wants to save this house, there is a much cheaper option than moving it to Riverside. The county purchased a home at 7900 W. 39th St. This property, to date, has never flooded. It is to be torn down and is a little more than one block away. Moving the home here is preferable to destroying a significant piece of history. The fact that the Cook County Land Bank did not offer this option, coupled with their rush to take possession of this property and leaving it at the mercy of vandals while fully aware of the architectural survey, is very telling of the Cook County Land Bank’s position on this matter. It’s a shame that the historic significance and value of this fine home was not investigated in a timely manner. It should have been investigated before it was sold, before the demolition sale, before teens broke in, before the vandalism. It is not very likely Riverside Lawn will be completely bought out for a number of reasons, so the home would not be “isolated” in the Forest preserve. As a matter of fact, there is a very large police presence on 39th Street from the village of Riverside going back and forth from town to the Riverside Public Works facility on Columbus Boulevard in Riverside Lawn.

Ed and Sue Kozoyed

Riverside Lawn

Carolyn Bianchin, 70 Brookfield homemaker Carolyn J. Bianchin (nee Zack), 70, of Brookfield, died on July 12, 2017. Born on January 23, 1947, she was a homemaker. Ms. Bianchin was the wife of Donald J. Bianchin, the mothCAROLYN BIANCHIN er of Gina P. Bianchin and the sister of Kenneth (Sharon) Zack and the late Bernice Butkiewicz. Funeral and interment were private Hitzeman Funeral Home, Brookfield, handled arrangements.

Juanita DeMary, 95 Active with Masons Juanita H. DeMary (nee Wrkich), 95, of Oak Park and formerly of Green Bay, Wisconsin, died peacefully on May 9, 2017. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Ms. DeMary attended Cleveland High School. She met her husband, Russell C. DeMary in 1944, and they were happily married for 55 years until his death in 1999. She was associated with several Masonic organizations, including many loving years spent working with Job’s Daughters of Wisconsin. She was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church in Green Bay and of P.E.O. (Chapter CM in Green Bay and Chapter CO in Oak Park). Ms. DeMary and her husband, Jim, lived in many different places and loved traveling together. In her later years, she moved to Oak Park where she was active in her new community, Brookdale Holley Court, enjoying crossword puzzles and watching her grandson grow-up. She was the mother of Suzanne Keehne, Michele (Lee Fortier) DeMary and Kimberly (companion Dan “Smitty” Smith) Brown, of Brookfield; the grandmother of Angela Swarthout, Nicole Owens and Andrew Brown; the great-grandmother of Olivia Pearson; the aunt of Gail (Oscar) Harper and their sons, Mike Harper and Mark Harper. Ms. DeMary was preceded in death by her husband; her parents, Frank and Rhoda Wrkich; her sister, Frances (Penny) Hitchings; and her nephew, Dennis Doerner. Celebrations and remembrances of her life will be held on Thursday, July 27 from 3 until 8 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home, 3847 Prairie Ave. in Brookfield and on July 29 at First Presbyterian Church in Green Bay. See OBITUARIES on page 16

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OBITUARIES Continued from page 15 In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates donations to the First Presbyterian Church, 200 S. Ashland Ave., Green Bay, Wisconsin, 54303; to the P.E.O. Foundation, 3700 Grand Ave., Des Moines, Iowa, 50312; or to a Masonic organization of choice.

Lt. Col. Michael Flickinger, 73 Bronze Star and Purple Heart recipient Lt. Col. Michael C. Flickinger, 73, of Brookfield, died unexpectedly on June 25, 2017. Born on Dec. 26, 1943 in Enid, Oklahoma, he attended the University of Illinois and was a member of the Chi Psi Fraternity. MICHAEL After completing FLICKINGER his undergraduate work, he joined the armed forces and was assigned to the Army base camp in Fort Dix, New Jersey, for advanced infantry training. After AIT, he attended Officer Candidate School at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, and graduated with the 508A Engineer Command. Lt. Col. Flickinger was a veteran of the Vietnam War and operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. He was a member of the 416th Engineer Command of the United States Army Reserve and was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He was a brave and loyal soldier, patriot, and a kind and loving father. He was an avid member of the SAR (Ft. Dearborn Chapter) and the NRA, and he was a firearm, golf, and motorcycle enthusiast. Lt. Col. Michael Flickinger is survived

by his wife, Denise, as well as children, Matthew (Tina) Flickinger and their three children Jackson, Cooper and Myles; Dean (Ashleigh) Flickinger and their two children Gavin and Scarlet; and Megan (Daniel) Wojtulewicz and their three children Griffin, Lincoln, and Reagan; and sister Patricia (Doug) Palmer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Mary. A memorial service will take place at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 W. Hoff Rd. in Elwood on Friday, July 28 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Disabled Veterans Golf Benefit, 626 Saugatuck Circle, Romeoville, Illinois, 60446.

Paul Holecek, 67 U.S. Navy veteran Paul Otto Holecek, of Virginia Beach, Virginia and formerly of Riverside, died on July 12, 2017. He was born on Jan. 22, 1950 to Otto Joseph Holecek and Margaret Ouska Holecek in Oak Park. For many years, Paul proudly served in the U.S. Navy doing several tours in Japan, Vietnam and the Philippines and performing mine assembly and submarine tracking among other duties. He had a great sense of humor and could quickly come up with a joke for any occasion. Even as his health began to fail, he spent his last few years helping other Navy veterans in need. Mr. Holecek is survived by his siblings, Thomas (Sylvia) Holecek and Hillary (Mark) Richardson and his nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A memorial Mass with military honors will be held at St. Mary Catholic Church, 126 Herrick Rd. in Riverside on Friday, July 21 at 10 a.m. Family and friends are asked to meet at the church by 9:45 a.m. Memorial gifts may be made to the Veteran’s Administration in his honor, www. tmcfunding.com. Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home, North Riverside, handled arrangements.

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Mary Larsen, 90 Nurse Mary K. Larsen, 90, of Brookfield, died on July 13, 2017. Born on July 6, 1927, she was a nurse. Ms. Larsen was the daughter of the late Olaf Larsen and Katherine Larsen (nee Fahey) and the cousin of Rick MARY LARSEN Johnson, Rita (John) Byrns, Judith (Carmen) Cortese, Jennifer (George) Georgiafandis, Carol Gordon and Bernice Johnson. Services have been held. Interment was at St. Joseph Cemetery. Hitzeman Funeral Home, Brookfield, handled arrangements.

Tony Urback, 79 Retired draftsman Tony E. Urback, 79, of Plainfield and formerly of Brookfield and North Riverside, died on July 11, 2017. Born on Oct. 23, 1937, he was a retired draftsman at Ceco Steel in Cicero. Mr. Urback was the father of Sandra (Arthur) Barrera and Steven (Corey), the

grandfather of five and the brother of Ruth Urback. Services have been held. Entombment was at Queen of Heaven Cemetery’s Christ the King Mausoleum. Ivins/Moravecek Funeral Home, Riverside, handled arrangements.

Ronald Wadda, 72 Retired school custodian Ronald R. Wadda, 72, of Brookfield, died on July 6, 2017 at Amita LaGrange Hospital. Mr. Wadda served in U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was retired from his job as a custodian for the LaGrange-Brookfield School District 102 at Congress Park School and Park Junior High School. He was a member of Local 726 of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. His hobby was helping his family and his friends. Mr. Wadda was the brother of Richard (the late Lorelei) Wadda and Shirley (the late John) Capiak and the uncle of several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Wadda Sr. and Sophie (nee Chrabaszcz) Wadda, and his brother Frank (the late Kathryn) Wadda Jr. A funeral Mass was celebrated on July 15 at St. Barbara Church in Brookfield, followed by interment at Resurrection Cemetery in Justice. Johnson Funeral Home, Brookfield, handled arrangements.

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RBHS basketball ready to bounce back After a disappointing 12-16 season, players working hard under new coach Reingruber By MARTY FARMER

Sports Editor

ver the past 10 years, Riverside-Brookfield High School boys basketball coach Mike Reingruber led the sophomore squad to a 209-31 record (including a 120-3 mark in conference). With Reingruber taking over the head coach position at the varsity level after Tom McCloskey retired this spring, the Bulldogs’ winning ways should remain intact. Reingruber has already established his victorious ways at the varsity level, even if it doesn’t count. The veteran coach guided RBHS to a 24-12 record this summer. The Bulldogs also advanced to the quarterfinals of their own 18-team summer league before bowing out with a loss to eventual league champ Maine South. In the Bulldogs’ 15th Annual Summer Shootout, Curie defeated Whitney Young 80-53 to win the championship. Tourney co-MVPs 6-foot-7 Tyrese Martin and 6-foot-8 Treavon Martin powered the Condors to the title. In the other brackets at the RB Shootout, St. Patrick won second place, Batavia third place and Loyola fourth All told, the Bulldogs have played in about seven different tournaments, leagues and shootouts. The summer has been a success by any measure. “We kicked off summer with our own annual shootout and then our RB summer league,” Reingruber said. “I think we played fairly well at all the events we competed in this summer. We try to make the summer schedule as difficult as possible to prepare us well for the regular season. We also can get a taste of playing against different teams and style of play.” More importantly, summer basketball serves as an opportunity for Reingruber and the RBHS coaching staff to evaluate and develop its players. “We look for the development of each individual player,” Reingruber said. “Summer basketball also helps us determine which groups work best together, what kind of lineups we like, and where our players get a shot to show us what they can do. “Whether it’s fighting for a starting spot, trying to make the rotation or just making the team, competition is a good and healthy component of our program.” While the varsity will certainly feature plenty of new personnel, a few stalwarts return from last year’s varsity which struggled with a 12-16 record. Junior point guard Zach Vaia and senior swingman Ryan Cicenas will start for the Bulldogs next season.

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(Above) Zach Vaia is a multi-threat point guard for RBHS. (Left) Ryan Cicenas is a three-year varsity player and potentially prolific scorer. “Zach is a tough, heady point guard who makes things run for us,” Reingruber said. “Ryan is a three-year varsity player who we are expecting huge things from this season. These two guys are returning varsity players who have established themselves as starters.” Senior forward Jason Bageanis, a solid interior presence, will likely see plenty of playing time as well. Junior Andrew Veon, a 6-3 forward, has also made a positive impression due to his versatility. “Some other players have stepped up, but really playing time is up for grabs,” Reingruber said. “We have a lot of depth and guys pushing each other. I really like our talent and depth. We have interchangeable parts because of players who can handle multiple positions.” The Bulldogs did lose guard Jalen Clanton to graduation in 2017. He was the final starting player on the RBHS team that won the program’s only sectional championship in 2015. The other starters on that historic squad which finished 28-4 were Sam Johnson, Mark Smith, Daniko Jackson and Henry Trelenberg.

Whether RBHS can return to such heights as the 2015 season remains to be seen, but Reingruber and the Bulldogs certainly have a plan of attack. The approach is anchored in hard work starting each summer. “Summer is an important time for our basketball program,” Reingruber said. “Starting with Tom [McCloskey], we had a vision as a coaching staff to make our team better in the summertime. We wanted to face the best players and teams so why not bring them to us. “We can handle the scheduling, and our shootout and summer league have evolved into some of the best around Chicago. Plus, the players get to face great competition with many college coaches in attendance.” The Bulldogs open the regular season by hosting the Jack VandeMerkt Thanksgiving Tournament on Nov. 20-25. Until then, Reingruber trusts his players will put in their work on the hardwood. “July is the AAU season which presents players a good opportunity to get out of their comfort zone a bit,” Reingruber said. “In the fall, we will have open gyms and the players need to get in the weight room. The offseason is really about guys working on their game to get better.”

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1. Richard H. Gentile died April 1, 2016, leaving a will dated July 31, 2012. 2. The approximate value of the estate in this state is: Personal $160,000, Real: $0, Annual Income from Real Estate $0. 3. The names and post office addresses of the testatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heirs and legatees are set forth on Exhibit A made a part of this petition. 4. The testator nominated as executor of the following, qualified and willing to act: George Boleslav 8735 W Cermak Rd, North Riverside, IL 60546. 5. The name and post office address of the personal fiduciary designated to act during independent administration for each heir or legatee who is a minor or disabled person are shown on Exhibit A, a part of this petition. 6. This ad also requests that any unknown heirs make themselves known to the attorney herein. 7. This ad will serve as a notice to creditors that they have 6 months from the date of filing of this petition to submit their claims. Petitioner asks that the will be admitted to probate and that letters testamentary issue. Atty Name: Matt Leuck Attorney for Petitioner 84 E. Burlington, 2W Riverside, IL 60546 708-447-3166 Atty No. 11017 Published in Landmark 7/19, 7/26, 8/2/2017

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: 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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: 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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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF OAK PARK PLAN COMMISSION DOCKET NUMBER: PC 17-02 (Planned Development) & PC 17-03 (Special Use/Vacation/ Rezoning) HEARING DATE: August 03, 2017 TIME: 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the Agenda permits. LOCATION OF HEARING: Room 201 (Council Chambers), Oak Park Village Hall, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois, 60302 APPLICANT(S): Rush Oak Park Hospital, an Illinois Corporation, 520 South Maple Avenue, Oak Park, Illinois 60302 OWNERS OF RECORD: Rush Oak Park Hospital, an Illinois Corporation, 520 South Maple Avenue, Oak Park, Illinois 60302 SUBJECT PROPERTY ADDRESSES: 520 South Maple Avenue, Oak Park, Illinois LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 7 IN THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1, 2, 3 AND 4 IN BLOCK 4 IN W. J. WILSON’S ADDITION TO OAK PARK, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF LOT 1 (EXCEPT THE EAST 40 ACRES THEREOF) IN THE SUBDIVISION OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN (EXCEPT THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER THEREOF), TOGETHER WITH LOTS 5, 6, 7, 8 AND 9 IN BLOCK FOUR IN W. J. WILSON’S ADDITION TO OAK PARK, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF LOT ONE (EXCEPT THE EAST FORTY ACRES THEREOF), IN THE SUBDIVISION OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN (EXCEPT THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER THEREOF), EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PART CONVEYED TO PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION BY WARRANTY DEED RECORDED MAY 13, 1996 AS DOCUMENT 96360409, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 9; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 34 SECONDS WEST (ASSUMED) 5.00 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE THEREOF, SAID WEST LINE BEING ALSO THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF HARLEM AVENUE (ILLINOIS ROUTE 43); THENCE SOUTH 45 DEGREES 40 MINUTES 07 SECONDS EAST 7.09 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 9; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 27 MINUTES 21 SECONDS WEST 5.00 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE TO SAID POINT OF BEGINNING, ALL IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. LOTS 12 TO 23, INCLUSIVE, IN BLOCK 2 IN THE SUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS 1 TO 9, INCLUSIVE, IN WALLEN AND PROBST’S ADDITION TO OAK PARK, IN THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN; ALSO: ALL OF THE NORTH AND SOUTH 16 FOOT PUBLIC ALLEY LYING WEST OF AND ADJOINING LOTS 12 TO 23, INCLUSIVE, LYING EAST OF AND ADJOINING LOTS 24 TO 35, INCLUSIVE, LYING SOUTH OF A LINE DRAWN FROM THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 12 TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 35, AND LYING NORTH OF A LINE DRAWN FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 23 TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER

OF LOT 24, ALL IN BLOCK 2 IN THE SUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS 1 TO 9, INCLUSIVE, IN WALLEN AND PROBST’S ADDITION TO OAK PARK, IN THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN; IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. LOTS 1 TO 16, BOTH INCLUSIVE, IN THE SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1, 2, 3 AND 4 IN BLOCK 2 AND OF LOTS 1, 2, 3 AND 4 IN BLOCK 3 INCLUDING ALLEY BETWEEN SAID LOTS 1 AND 2 AND THE NORTH 43 FEET OF LOT 3 IN SAID BLOCK 2 ON THE EAST AND SAID LOTS 1 AND 2 AND THE NORTH 43 FEET OF SAID LOT 3 IN BLOCK 3 ON THE WEST IN W. J. WILSON’S ADDITION TO OAK PARK, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF LOT 1 (EXCEPT THE EAST 40 ACRES THEREOF) IN THE SUBDIVISION OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN (EXCEPT THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 THEREOF), TOGETHER WITH THE VACATED EAST-WEST ALLEY LYING SOUTH OF AND ADJOINING SAID LOTS 1 TO 14, BOTH INCLUSIVE, AND LYING NORTH AND ADJOINING SAID LOTS 15 AND 16 VACATED BY ORDINANCE RECORDED NOVEMBER 27, 1959 AS DOCUMENT 17721850, ALSO THAT PART OF THE VACATED NORTH-SOUTH ALLEY LYING WEST OF AND ADJOINING SAID LOT 15 AND EAST OF AND ADJOINING SAID LOT 16 VACATED BY ORDINANCE RECORDED JUNE 1, 1922 AS DOCUMENT 7523912; ALSO: LOTS 5 TO 9, BOTH INCLUSIVE, IN BLOCK 2 AND LOTS 5 TO 9, BOTH INCLUSIVE, IN BLOCK 3 IN W. J. WILSON’S ADDITION TO OAK PARK, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF LOT 1 (EXCEPT THE EAST 40 ACRES THEREOF) IN THE SUBDIVISION OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN (EXCEPT THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 THEREOF), TOGETHER WITH THE VACATED NORTHSOUTH ALLEY LYING WEST AND ADJOINING SAID LOTS 5 TO 9 IN BLOCK 2 AND EAST AND ADJOINING SAID LOTS 5 TO 9 IN BLOCK 3 VACATED BY ORDINANCE RECORDED JUNE 1, 1922 AS DOCUMENT 7523912; ALSO: LOTS 24 TO 35, INCLUSIVE, IN BLOCK 2 IN THE SUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS 1 TO 9, INCLUSIVE, IN WALLEN AND PROBST’S ADDITION TO OAK PARK, IN THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, TOGETHER WITH ALL OF VACATED WISCONSIN AVENUE VACATED BY ORDINANCE RECORDED OCTOBER 24, 1975 AS DOCUMENT 23269659, LYING WEST OF AND ADJOINING SAID LOTS 24 TO 35, INCLUSIVE, ALL IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. THAT PART OF VACATED WEST MONROE STREET VACATED PER DOCUMENT 20181526 IN W. J. WILSON’S ADDITION TO OAK PARK LYING EAST OF A LINE DRAWN FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 9 IN BLOCK 3 TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 1 IN BLOCK 6 AND LYING WEST OF A LINE DRAWN FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 9 IN BLOCK 2 TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 1 IN BLOCK 7 EXCEPT THAT PART DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 1 IN BLOCK 7 AFORESAID, THENCE NORTH Published in Wednesday Journal 7/19/2017

66.0 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 9 IN BLOCK 2 AFORESAID, THENCE WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 9 AFORESAID AND ITS WESTERLY EXTENSION AND THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 9 IN BLOCK 3 AFORESAID, 216.90 FEET; THENCE SOUTH, PERPENDICULAR TO THE AFORESAID LINE, 32.20 FEET; THENCE WEST, PERPENDICULAR TO THE AFORESAID LINE, 142.03 FEET TO A POINT ON A LINE DRAWN FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 9 IN BLOCK 3 AFORESAID TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 1 IN BLOCK 6 AFORESAID; THENCE SOUTH ON THE AFORESAID DESCRIBED LINE 33.80 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 1 IN BLOCK 6 AFORESAID, THENCE EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 1 IN BLOCK 6 AFORESAID, AND ITS EASTERLY EXTENSION AND THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 1 IN BLOCK 7 AFORESAID, 359.06 FEET TO THE HEREINABOVE DESIGNATED POINT OF BEGINNING, SAID ADDITION BEING A SUBDIVISION IN SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN , ALL IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. REQUESTS: The Applicant seeks approval of a Planned Development for an approximately 55,000 square foot Emergency Room facility addition within the H – Hospital Zoning District with the following allowances: 1.) the development of land located in the H – Hospital Zoning District of more than 30,000 square feet of land area; 2.) reduce front yard setback along Madison Street and Maple Avenue from the required 20 foot building setback to zero feet including relief of any required landscaping; and 3.) an increase in lot coverage above the allowed 80% with a reduction in required open space. NOTE: The Applicant will also participate in the Transportation Commission meeting on July 31, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.; Room 201 (Council Chambers), Oak Park Village Hall, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois, 60302. The Applicant also seeks the following: 1.) an amendment to Special Use Ordinance 1999-O-52 to allow for an expansion of the private surface parking lot at the northwest corner of Monroe Street and Wenonah Avenue; 2.) the rezoning of 535 Wenonah Avenue from R-3 Single Family Zoning District to the H – Hospital Zoning District; and 3.) the vacation of the public alley abutting 535 Wenonah Avenue. Copies of the application and each of the applicable documents are on file and are available for inspection at the Village Hall, Development Customer Services Department, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois 60302, during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Persons with disabilities planning to attend and needing special accommodations should contact the Village Clerk’s Office at 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois 60302, or call (708) 358-5670. ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THESE PROCEEDINGS ARE INVITED TO BE HEARD. David Mann, Chairperson OAK PARK PLAN COMMISSION, Sitting as a Zoning Commission Oak Park, Illinois 60302

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LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Oak Park on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall, 123 Madison St., Oak Park, Illinois on the following matter: Cal. No. 13-17-Z: 6900 Roosevelt Road, Paula Beck Paula Beck, Owner, on behalf of Denise M. Szymczyk, Applicant, is seeking a text amendment from Section 5.4 (K) Table 5-12: RR District Use Restrictions by Building Type) of the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Oak Park, which section identifies certain uses that are further restricted by building type for the Roosevelt Road, to amend said section to allow Second Hands Goods Dealers on the ground floor of a mixed-use shop front, where they are currently not permitted at the premises commonly known as 6900 Roosevelt Road, Oak Park, Illinois. All papers in connection with the above matter are on file at the Village of Oak Park and available for examination by interested parties by contacting the Zoning Administrator at 708.358.5449. DATED AT OAK PARK, ILLINOIS, this 19th Day of July, 2017

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ORDINANCE NO. 2017 - 43 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING PREVAILING WAGE RATES FOR THE YEAR 2017 TO BE PAID TO LABORERS, MECHANICS AND OTHER WORKERS PERFORMING CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC WORKS IN THE VILLAGE OF BROOKFIELD, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS WHEREAS, the State of Illinois has Village. The definition of any terms copy of this ordinance with the Illinois Department of Labor. appearing in this ordinance which enacted the Prevailing Wage Act are also used in the Prevailing (820 ILCS 130/0.01 et seq.); and Section 6. Within thirty (30) days Wage Act shall be the same as after filing a certified copy of WHEREAS, the Prevailing Wage Act in the 679784.1 Prevailing Wage this ordinance with the Illinois requires that the Village of Brookfield Act. Any new determination made Department of Labor, the Clerk (the AVillage@) investigate and by the Department of Labor shall shall cause to be published in a ascertain the prevailing rate of be substituted for the previous newspaper of general circulation wages as defined in the Prevailing determinations. within the area a notice that the Wage Act for laborers, mechanics determination is effective and that Section 2. Nothing herein shall and other workers in the locality of this is the determination of this be construed to apply the general the Village employed in performing public body as provided in this prevailing rate of wages as construction of public works, for the ordinance. 679784.1 2 herein ascertained to any work or Village; Section 7. This ordinance shall be in NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT employment except public works construction of the Village to the full force and effect from and after ORDAINED by the President and extent required by the Prevailing its passage and approval in the Board of Trustees of the Village of Wage Act. manner provided by law. Brookfield, Cook County, Illinois as Section 3. The Village Clerk (the ADOPTED this 10th day of July follows: 2017, pursuant to a roll call vote Section 1. To the extent and as AClerk@) shall publicly post or keep available for inspection by any as follows: required by the Prevailing Wage interested party in the main office of Ayes: Trustees Cote, Act, the general prevailing rate of the Village this determination or any Evans, Garvey, Gilhooley, wages in the locality for laborers, revisions of such prevailing rate of LeClere and Ryan mechanics and other workers wage. A copy of this determination or Nays: None engaged in construction of public of the current revised determination Absent: None works coming under the jurisdiction of prevailing rate of wages then Abstain: None of the Village is hereby ascertained in effect shall be attached to all to be the same as the prevailing rate APPROVED by me this 10th day of contract specifications for public of wages for construction work in the July 2017. works in the Village. Cook County area as determined by the Department of Labor of the Section 4. The Clerk shall mail a State of Illinois as of June 2017, a copy of this determination to any employer, and to any association Kit P. Ketchmark President copy of that determination being of the Village of Brookfield, attached hereto and incorporated of employers and to any person or association of employees Cook County, Illinois herein by reference. As required who have filed their names and by the Prevailing Wage Act, any ATTESTED and filed in my office, addresses, requesting copies and all revisions of the prevailing and published in pamphlet form this of any determination stating the rate of wages by the Department 10th day of July 2017. particular rates and the particular of Labor of the State of Illinois class of workers whose wages will shall supersede the Department=s be affected by such rates. previous June determination and apply to any and all public works Section 5. The Clerk shall promptly Brigid Weber, Clerk of the Village of Brookfield, Cook County, Illinois construction undertaken by the file, or cause to be filed, a certified Published in Riverside Brookfield Landmark 7/19/2016

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Oak Park on Wednesday evening, August 2, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall, 123 Madison St., Oak Park, Illinois on the following matter: Cal. No. 10-17-Z: 417 N. Marion Street, Sara and Terrence Buehler Sara and Terrence Buehler, Applicants, filed an application on behalf of the property owner, Kerry and Julie Petertil, seeking a map amendment to the Zoning Map of the Village of Oak Park changing the zoning of the property located at 417 N. Marion Street from B-1/B-2 General Business District to R-6 MultipleFamily District. Those property owners within 500 foot notice area and those persons with a special interest beyond that of the general public (“Interested Parties”) wishing to cross-examine witnesses must complete and file an appearance with original signatures with the Village Clerk not later than 5:00 PM on the business day preceding the public hearing. All papers in connection with the above matter are on file at the Village of Oak Park and available for examination by interested parties by contacting the Zoning Administrator at 708-358-5449. DATED AT OAK PARK, ILLINOIS, this 19th Day of July, 2017 Published in Wednesday Journal 7/19/2017

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Oak Park on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Room 201 of the Village Hall, 123 Madison St., Oak Park, Illinois on the following matter:

Cal. No. 14-17-Z: 715-717 Washington Boulevard, James Vanderheyden

Cal. No. 13-17-Z: 833 S. Taylor Avenue, Gustavo Rodriquez and Gabi Bovio

James Vanderheyden, on behalf of the owner of the Subject Property, is requesting that a variation be granted from Section 4.10.2 (A) (1) of the Village of Oak Park Zoning Ordinance, wherein said section require that open porches shall not have a floor more than five feet above grade and shall project not more than five feet into the required rear yard, to permit the construction of an open porch on the south side of the building that would be approximately 26-8” feet above grade and project approximately three (3’) feet further into the required rear yard at the premises commonly known as 417-425 Wisconsin Avenue.

Gustavo Rodriquez and Gabi Bovi, Applicants, are requesting that a variation be granted from Section 3.5.4 (B) (1), which states that the required front yard setback for the principal building shall be not less than 20 feet, whereas the project will feature an enclosed front porch addition with an approximately 15.41 foot front yard setback.

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

Those property owners within 500 feet of the Subject Property and those persons with a special interest beyond that of the general public (“Interested Parties”) wishing to cross-examine witnesses must complete and file an appearance with original signatures with the Village Clerk not later than 5:00 PM on the business day preceding the public hearing.

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

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

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

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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 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

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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 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. I722250

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 twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 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. I724595

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. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I724757

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 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. I724866

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. 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

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 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 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 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.

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,

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 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.

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

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

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,

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Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 16-031157 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I725103

(HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-01659. 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. 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. I725415

The judgment amount was $252,455.21. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 16-4316. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I723704

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION SANTANDER BANK, N.A. F/K/A SOVEREIGN BANK Plaintiff, -v.ROSALIND DURHAM, ERIC DURHAM, COMMUNITY BANK OF OAK PARK RIVER FOREST, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 004355 604 MARENGO AVENUE FOREST PARK, IL 60130 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 25, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 28, 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 604 MARENGO AVENUE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-13-223-0020000. The real estate is improved with a multi-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 foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-03393. 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. 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. 14-15-03393 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 004355 TJSC#: 37-5045 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. I724131

Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 16-000224 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I725599

ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C1640276. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I725648

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, 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (‘’FANNIE MAE’’), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.FREELAND GOGINS, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 16823 34 SOUTH 20TH AVENUE Maywood, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 25, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 29, 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 34 SOUTH 20TH AVENUE, Maywood, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-10-117-0260000 Vol. 160. The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONAL MORTGAGE LLC; Plaintiff, vs. MELVIN H. HALL; WEBSTER BANK, N.A.; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC; FIRST FINANCIAL INVESTMENT FUND V, LLC; BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING LP, FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP; Defendants, 16 CH 1881 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 24, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-10-126-012-0000. Commonly known as 121 South 20th Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sales

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION KIRKLAND FINANCIAL, LLC Plaintiff, -v.VIVIENNE J. BAILEY, COLONIAL COMMONS OF FOREST PARK, ILLINOIS, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants CH 01739 16 DES PLAINES 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 February 22, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 14, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1116 DES PLAINES AVENUE, Forest Park, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-13-313-0270000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $281,941.53. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. ROF IV LEGAL TITLE TRUST 2015-1, BY U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE Plaintiff, -v.LARRY E WILLIAMS A/K/A LARRY WILLIAMS, MARDINE WILLIAMS A/K/A MARDINE M. WILLIAMS, A/ K/A MARDINE J. WILLIAMS, A/K/A MARDINE MCCAIN Defendants 15 CH 07701 1033 THOMAS AVENUE AKA 1033 SOUTH THOMAS 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 February 1, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 21, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1033 THOMAS AVENUE AKA 1033 SOUTH THOMAS AVENUE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-13-418-0400000. The real estate is improved with a orange, brick, 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

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 30, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 1, 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 1042 S. E AVE., Oak Park, IL 60304 Property Index No. 16-18-411-0130000 Vol. 145. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $317,698.59. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 15-2509.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I723705

-v.DAMON WILLIAMS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA– U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Defendants 16 CH 003630 1424 S. 17TH AVENUE MAYWOOD, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 13, 2016, 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, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1424 S. 17TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-15-118-0280000. 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 period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-03173. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I725954

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 3, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, Special Commissioner appointed herein, will at 10:30 AM on August 16, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1510 S. 2ND AVENUE, Maywood, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-14-146-0110000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $91,985.95. Sale terms: 10% 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. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building

and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C1495616. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I725838

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (‘’FANNIE MAE’’), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.HELEN N. CHANG Defendants 15 CH 13897 1042 S. E AVE. Oak Park, IL 60304 NOTICE OF SALE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION US BANK NA AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE JP MORGAN MORTGAGE TRUST 2006-S2 MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES Plaintiff, vs. MARY L. PROCYK; GEORGE S. PROCYK; CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO COLE TAYLOR BANK SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO CORUS BANK FKA RIVER FOREST STATE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED AUGUST 4, 1978 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 2370; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR THE BENEFIT OF INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 15 CH 17814 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on May 19, 2017 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-01-305-003-0000. Commonly known as 1127 Ashland, River Forest, IL 60305. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Ms. Kimberly S. Reid at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 236-0077. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I725494 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY Plaintiff,

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS EASTERN DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC TRUST 2007-NC1 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007NC1 Plaintiff, -v.FLORA GREER, AUNDRE PAGE, SPRINGLEAF FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC, F/K/A AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC., ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHCARE AND FAMILY SERVICES COLLECTION AND ASSET RECOVERY UNIT, AND VILLAGE OF MAYWOOD, AN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CORPORATION Defendants 13 CV 2433 1510 S. 2ND AVENUE Maywood, IL 60153 JUDGE ROBERT M. DOW, JR. NOTICE OF SPECIAL COMMISSIONER’S SALE

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