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North Riverside native a hit on TV’s ‘MasterChef’

Danno demonstrates love of cooking, confidence in the kitchen

By JACKIE GLOSNIAK

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Contributing Reporter

rowing up in the 1980s, Julia Danno spent many hours glued to the TV in her North Riverside home watching “The Frugal Gourmet” and Julia Child on PBS. But now, Danno’s friends and family are the ones riveted to the small screen as she competes on the latest season of Fox’s hit cookoff show, “MasterChef.”

And she’s doing great, by the way. One of the final 14 cooks left on the show, Danno was the star of the most recent episode on July 25, winning raves from the show’s judges and her cooking partner for the night. The next episode is Aug. 1 at 7 p.m.

Danno’s passion for food and cooking began when she was a student at Komarek School. At the age of 10, her interest in watching cooking shows and reading cookbooks led to Danno replicating recipes in the family kitchen for the family to enjoy.

As a teenager, Danno honed her craft in pastries, developing different recipes for cheesecakes and cookies, eventually selling the treats out of her home.

“Desserts are something that I absolutely love to do,” Danno said. “I just gravitate towards any kind of desserts.”

After graduation from Riverside-Brookfield High School, Danno said she wanted to attend Kendall College See ‘MASTERCHEF’ on page 11

ALEXA ROGALS/Staff Photographer

Alex Gallegos, organizer of the Scuff Gross Memorial Regatta, leads a kayak armada down the Des Plaines River during the first public celebration of the late longtime Riverside Township assessor on July 28. For more photos, visit online at www.RBLandmark.com.

Brookfield Library board: Let’s build new Trustees scrap addition plan, focus on new facility

By BOB UPHUES Editor

The Brookfield Public Library Board of Trustees, unconvinced about plans to build an addition to the existing library, has changed direc-

tion and will again explore building a new facility on land it owns across the street, at 3541 Park Ave. On July 25, trustees discussed four options for a new building between 20,000 and 25,000 square feet at a cost of between $9.5 million and $11.4 mil-

lion. The plans also call for the existing library to be demolished to make room for a parking lot.

However, none of the options would involve closing Lincoln Avenue, See LIBRARY on page 11

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Former pain clinic building sold to La Barra partner Patrick Leone now owns adjacent properties at 28 and 30 E. Burlington

By BOB UPHUES Editor

A property that formerly housed a controversial pain clinic in downtown Riverside has been purchased by one of the partners behind La Barra Ristorante.

According to the Cook County Recorder of Deeds, the property at 28 E. Burlington St., which includes an unassuming one-story white stucco office building, was purchased by Lion Development II LLC for $350,000.

The manager of Lion Development II, according to Illinois Secretary of State records is Patrick Leone, who partnered with Rich Labriola in 2016 to open La Barra Ristorante in the Village Center building, which sits immediately to the west of 28 E. Burlington Ave. Leone purchased the four ground-floor commercial spaces and 12 residential condominiums in the Village Center in 2013. He has since sold a number of the residential units, but retains ownership of the commercial spaces, including the corner unit leased by La Barra.

Reached last week about the purchase of the

former medical office, Leone declined to comment. He said no tenant has been lined up for 28 E. Burlington St. at this time.

But, Leone’s purchase of the former medical office hints that he has bigger plans for the north side of East Burlington Street in the village’s central business district.

In addition to 28 E. Burlington St., Leone also owns the property immediately east at 30 E. Burlington St., a building that once housed the Coveny Lane gift shop. The one-story brick building has been vacant since Coveny Lane closed its doors in 2013.

The two adjacent properties give Leone about 26,000 square feet of contiguous property on the north side of the street, with 125 feet of street frontage.

But, that area could grow to 62,400 square feet and 225 feet of street frontage if Leone decides he’s interested in buying the nowvacant PNC Bank building at 40 E. Burlington St., which sits immediately east of the Coveny Lane building.

PNC’s realty arm has put that property on the market for $925,000, which would seem to be quite an ask for a property that’s a little more than double the size of 28 E. Burlington St. Leone would not comment on his interest in the former bank branch property.

From 2013 to early 2017, the building at 28 E. Burlington St. housed Riverside Pain Manage-

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28 E. Burlington St. ment, whose doctors were accused of running a “pill mill,” prescribing hundreds of thousands of doses of opioids for non-therapeutic purposes.

The clinic’s former doctors, all of whom have been stripped of their medical licenses by the state of Illinois, along with a number of opioid manufacturers and distributors are at the center of a pair of lawsuits filed in Cook County Circuit Court seeking monetary damages for their alleged roles in creating a nationwide opioid epidemic.

The purchase of 28 E. Burlington St. had been in the works for months, but was held up due to an ownership dispute for a portion of the land and due to a claim by a local real estate broker for sales commission on a deal that was reportedly set but fell through when the former owner died.

The court ended up awarding the real estate broker the commission for the aborted sale and released the estate from the ownership claim.

Brookfield’s TIF districts regaining momentum Increased EAV a key factor in generating revenue for redevelopment

By BOB UPHUES Editor

After nearly a decade of stagnant growth, Brookfield’s tax increment financing (TIF) districts look like they’re about to start generating the kind of revenue local officials envisioned in creating them.

Tax increment financing districts are used to revitalize areas that have experienced longterm obstacles to economic redevelopment.

For a period of 23 years, property tax assessments are frozen and any revenue resulting from increased assessments that come through redevelopment are sheltered in a special TIF fund.

Those funds can be used for purposes re-

lated to redevelopment within the TIF, from property acquisition to infrastructure improvements to incentives for developers.

Brookfield has three TIF districts. The oldest is the Ogden Avenue TIF which includes the vast majority of the commercial properties lining Ogden Avenue from Custer Avenue to Eberly Avenue. It was created in 2008.

That was followed in 2011 with the Congress Park TIF, which sits immediately north of Ogden Avenue and includes the property on DuBois Boulevard that used to be home to the Brookfield Moose. The land presently serves as a commuter parking lot, though it has been the subject of redevelopment talks in recent years.

In late 2016, the village created the 8 Cor-

ners TIF, which includes the commercial properties in and around the Memorial Circle.

During the first two years of the Ogden Avenue TIF’s existence, it generated about $437,000 of increment – money which allowed the village to buy the land that became the Congress Park TIF as well as another parcel of land in the 9500 block of Ogden Avenue.

But in the years following 2009, the Ogden Avenue TIF – like most TIFs across Cook County – tanked.

Between 2010 and 2015, the Ogden Avenue generated just $84,220 in revenue. In three of those six years, the TIF generated no revenue at all.

See TIF on page 7

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brookfield summer events in the park Concerts are held at Kiwanis Park from 7:00 to 8:30 pm

Summer Concerts August 3 Rosie and the Rivets - 50’s & 60’s Rock

August 10 Midwest Dueling Pianos - Interactive & Event Driven

P O L I C E

Handgun found in Des Plaines River

A firefighter stationed by the Barrypoint Bridge during the Scuff Gross Memorial Regatta on the morning of July 28 reportedly found a Ruger .40-caliber handgun submerged but clearly visible in shallow water near the north bank of the Des Plaines River, according to Riverside police.

Police Chief Thomas Weitzel said the handgun, which was minus a magazine, was in very good condition and likely had not been in the water for a long time. The handgun was turned over to police who are working with the ATF to trace the serial number in order to find its most recent owner.

Weitzel said the gun will also be turned over to the Illinois State Police Crime Lab for test firing to see if the firearm can be connected to any unsolved cases.

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Movies at Ehlert Park

August 17 Coco (PG) Movies are held at Ehlert Park after Dark -Parents may want to check out the appropriateness of the movies for their children. Some sites we recommend are: IMDB. com, parentpreviews.com, and kids-in-mind.com Refreshments during the movie will be available for purchase from Zoo City Treats.

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R E P O R T S

A 2017 Chevrolet Suburban stolen from a residence in the 100 block of Longcommon Road, Riverside, during the overnight hours of July 11-12 was recovered on July 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the 200 block of East 58th Street in Chicago.

According to police, the vehicle was stolen during a spree of break-ins on July 11-12 at six addresses in the 100 blocks of Longcommon, Nuttall and Bartram roads. Police said the offenders loaded up the stolen Chevy with proceeds from the other break-ins before leaving the area.

At the time the SUV was found, it bore the license plates of another stolen vehicle, police said. Chicago investigators searched the Chevy’s VIN number to discover it had been stolen out of Riverside.

According to police, the vehicle was found in good condition, with no signs of forced entry or damage to the steering column or ignition.

Police also reported finding three sets of keys belonging to other vehicles, which police believe were also stolen.

Graffiti spree in west central Brookfield Brookfield police reported on the morning of July 29 that during the overnight hours, someone had tagged at least five overhead garage doors, one house, one pickup truck and several street signs with gang graffiti.

The graffiti was found on garage doors in the 9400 blocks of Jackson, Henrietta and Monroe avenues. A vacant home in the 9400 block of Henrietta Avenue had its boarded up front door and east façade tagged.

Police said several street signs were tagged along Cleveland Avenue between Jackson and Henrietta avenues. Nearly all of the incidents involved someone using blue spray paint.

Purse snatched from car

Riverside police continue to search for two men who apparently followed a Riverside woman to her home in the 100 block of East Burlington Street, where one of the men got out of a vehicle and stole a purse from the woman’s unattended vehicle on July 27 at about noon.

The offender then ran westbound to the center of town where he met up with his accomplice who was waiting in the getaway vehicle, which drove off westbound.

According to the police report, the victim had just visited a medical cannabis dispensary in Chicago and that her purse contained $250 worth of medical cannabis when it was stolen.

The victim was able to track the offender’s path by pinging a cellphone in the purse, but the offender later dumped the phone, which was found by Riverside recreation staff near the downtown train station.

The offender was described as a black male with hair in dreads or cornrows, wearing a red shirt with a skull on it and cargo pants. The getaway vehicle was described only as a small, dark-colored car.

Police investigate robbery call Brookfield police continue to investigate an apparent phony robbery report that was phoned in while police were in the middle of a traffic stop where police reported detecting the odor of cannabis on July 25 at about 8:05 p.m.

While police were questioning the driver during the traffic stop at Maple Avenue and the Veterans Circle – there were three other males inside the vehicle, all with cellphones in their hands -- they received word that someone had witnessed an armed robbery on Southview Avenue just west of Maple Avenue.

The caller, who wanted to remain anonymous, told the dispatcher that as he was crossing the tracks northbound on Maple Avenue there was a man being robbed at gunpoint.

Getting word of the apparent robbery, the officers at the traffic stop terminated that investigation and arrived at Maple and Southview within a minute. They could find no sign of a robbery victim or offender.

Police dispatchers later reported that the man who called in the robbery was in Berwyn at the time of that call.

These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Riverside, North Riverside and Brookfield police departments, July 18 and July 29, and represent a portion of the incidents to which police responded. Unless otherwise indicated, anybody named in these reports has only been charged with a crime.

These cases have not been adjudicated.

— Compiled by Bob Uphues

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Three crashes in four days at First and Forest No one seriously hurt; all involved vehicles turning left

By BOB UPHUES Editor

When Riverside village trustees meet again on Aug. 2 one topic on their agenda will be the use of high-definition surveillance cameras – devices that would have been useful in helping police sort out the details of three scary crashes at the intersection of First Avenue and Forest/Ridgewood in the course of four days last week.

No one was seriously injured in any of the crashes, which happened July 24, 26 and 27, but two of the three resulted in serious vehicular damage and all three could easily have resulted in serious injury.

“That’d be a good location for any kind of hi-def camera,” said Police Chief Thomas Weitzel.

The one camera that is at the intersection, mounted on the southeast corner of Riverside-Brookfield High School caught all three incidents, but the fixed camera isn’t pointed in a way that can track traffic signal changes, which can help verify who’s at fault.

A high-definition camera might also have been able to get the license plate number of the vehicle that sparked the July 24 incident – and drove off before police arrived.

In that incident, which happened at 8:34 a.m., a silver or gray car turned left onto Ridgewood Road in front of a southbound black Hyundai, which swerved to avoid it and ran off the roadway into the southwest parkway.

The Hyundai grazed a teenager who was standing on the corner with her bicycle, but somehow avoided hitting a light pole, two signal switch boxes, a traffic signal, a utility pole and a cable anchoring the pole to the ground.

The teenager suffered a minor knee injury and was taken to Loyola University Medical Center for treatment. The driver of Hyundai was uninjured. Police still seek the driver of the silver vehicle.

On July 26 at 2:16 p.m., a maroon Nissan SUV reportedly tried to beat a red light at Forest Avenue while northbound on First Avenue and was clipped in the rear by a silver Toyota turning left onto Forest Avenue, causing the SUV to roll over and trapping a man and wom-

BOB UPHUES/Editor

TOTALED: Firefighters extricated two people from this Nissan SUV, which was involved in a rollover crash at the intersection of First and Forest avenues on the afternoon of July 26. an inside.

Firefighters extricated the couple, who sustained non-life threatening injuries. The driver of the Toyota was not injured.

Finally, on July 27 at 9:43 p.m., two vehicles sustained heavy damage when they collided in the intersection.

Riverside police ticketed a 29-year-old Brookfield resident for failure to yield after he re-

portedly turned his black Honda Civic left onto Ridgewood Road into the path of a southbound Jeep, which had the right of way and a green light.

Neither driver was injured, but both vehicles needed to be towed from the scene.

In the July 26 and 27 incidents, police were forced to close First Avenue between 31st Street and Ogden Avenue for at least 40 minutes.

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BIG WEEK August 1-8

Show them you’re true blue

The Brookfield Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Brookfield police and fire departments will participate in National Night Out, held each summer in towns across the nation to show support for police and firefighters, on Tuesday, Aug. 7 at the pavilion at Ehlert Park, Elm and Congress Park avenues.

Meet and greet first responders, have a look at their vehicles and participate in activities from 5 to 7 p.m. There will also be information tables, giveaways, snacks and more.

The event is free and open to the general public.

Endless Summerfest

Break out your kilt

The Pa Park District of LaGrange and tthe LaGrange Business Association host ne the LaGrange Endless Summerfest 2018 from Aug. 3-5 at Gordon Park, just north of Ogden Avenue and west of the BNSF Railroad bridge in LaGrange.

The fest runs from 5 to 10:30 p.m. on Aug. 3 ($5 admission, kids under ($ free); from noon to 10:30 12 fre p.m. on AAug. 4 ($5 admission after under 12 free) and from 5 p.m., kids un noon to 10 p.m. on AAug. 5 (admission free all day).

The event features live bands, carnival rides (wristband specials), a car show, food and beer vendors, bingo and a human foosball tournament (Aug, 3-4).

Fireworks cap the fest on Aug. 5 at dusk.

For more information visit online at www. lagrangeendlesssummerfest.com.

Caledonia Senior Living and Memory Care, 2800 Desplaines Ave. in North Riverside, invites members of the community to bring friends and family to its Annual Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The summer celebration includes live music, food, children’s games, highland dance performances and more. Admission is free (donations welcome) and bake sale donations are appreciated.

For more information, call 708-442-5092.

And more Hitzeman Funeral Home, 9445 31st St. in Brookfield, will host the next of its monthly grief support gatherings on Aug. 14 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The theme of the gathering will be “Remembering the One Who Died,” including managing difficult emotions after the loss of a loved one. Seats are limited. RSVP by Aug. 10 to info@hitzemanfuneral. com or call 708-485-2000.

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Riverside Township hosts free blood pressure testing on Aug. 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the North ■

Riverside Village Commons, 2401 Desplaines Ave., and on Aug. 6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Riverside Township Hall, 27 Riverside Road in Riverside.

Call 708-442-4400 for more info.

Triton College and West 40 invite families to attend their first-ever Backpack Giveback Resource Fair on Aug. 4 from 10 .m. to noon on the outdoor mounds on the west side of the Triton College campus, 2000 5th Avenue in River Grove. Students can receive a backpack filled with school supplies, free of charge, on a first-come, first-served basis.

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North Riverside Park Mall, 7501 Cermak Road in North Riverside, hosts a free Touch-A-Truck event for kids on Saturday, Aug. 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Kids can explore vehicles and the people who drive them, from police cars and fire engines to cranes and even a helicopter.

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Compassion Factory art gallery, 9210 Broadway Ave. in Brookfield, continues its exhibition of work by Jenifer Ann Myers, Paul Filippi and Rebecca Moy through Aug. 4. Free and open to the public on Thursdays from 4 to 9 p.m.; Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and first Fridays from 7 to 10 p.m.

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The Riverside’s Farmers Market continues every Wednesday from 2:30 to 7 p.m. through Oct. 10, in Centennial Park, 10 Pine Ave. Weekly scavenger hunt for kids, live music and more.

The Brookfield Farmers Market is held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Oct. 13 in the parking lot of the village hall, 8820 Brookfield Ave. Weekly special events and live music.

North Riverside Public Library, 2400 Desplaines Ave., hosts a Senior Drop-in on Aug. 3 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Meeting Room. Play cards and socialize every Friday. For kids, there’s ■

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KOSEY CORNER

Harrington Park mystery solved

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he mystery is solved thanks to Landmark readers, who are the best, on answering my query on Harrington

Tour the Chicago Portage Friends of the Chicago Portage will hold their next walking tour of the Chicago Portage National Historic Site, 4800 S. Harlem Ave., on Saturday, Aug. 4 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Tour guide John Langer will explore Chicago’s “birth Story”from the geological beginnings to

how the portage functions today. The tour is about a half-mile on a gravel path through the woods.

Wear long pants and walking shoes or boots.

The free tour steps off rain or shine. Meet by the statue of Marquette, Joliet and their Native American guide.

Turn back the rock clock

Brookfield Parks and rec presents an evening of sound from the 1950s and 1960s with Rosie and the Rivets under the band shall in Kiwanis Park, next door to the Brookfield Village Hall, 8820 Brookfield Ave., on Friday, Aug. 3 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Food will be available for purchase. Bring a blanket, a lawn chair and the family to this free event.

Car show and concert

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‘Catch-up mode’ from page 3

North Riverside Parks and Recreation will host a classic car ar show in conjunction with their next summer concert featurring the band Claremont Drive on Thursday, Aug. 2 at 7 p.m. at the Village Commons, 2401 Desplaines Ave. Attendees can enjoy the baby-boomer rock of Claremont Drive and vote on their favorite cars. Trophies will be awarded to the winners. It’s also Grill Night, so be sure to pick up some tasty treats along with some spiked tea for adults.

Stories and Play (through age 5) on Aug. 2 at 10:30 a.m.; Book Treks (grades K+) on Aug. 2 at 3:30 p.m.; Love2Read (grades K-1) on Aug. 4 at 2 p.m.; Bilingual Storytime (ages 2+) on Aug. 8 at 10:30 a.m.; Mini Crafters (ages 3-6) on Aug. 7 at 10:30 a.m.

(3D submarine); Mega Crafters (ages 7+) on Aug. 1 (Paint your own ceramic bank); and DIY Dreamcatcher (teens/tweens) on Aug. 7 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Park.

Maribeth Gilfillan Dunkley of Gage Road is the winner of an ice cream treat at Aunt Diana’s for telling her remembrance of the park and about Joseph Harrington, who resided across from the park. She grew up on Gage Road where her grandparents and great-grandparents also resided.

To Bill Sherman, you win a libation from a Riverside establishment of your choice for the most information, which is too lengthy for this column.

Maybe the story will be continued.

Sherman’s information is corroborated by stories from the Riverside News, which was the forerunner of the Suburban Life and somewhat similar to The Landmark, only not as good.

Harrington Park is named for Joseph Harrington, who resided in Riverside from 1906 until his death in 1959 at the age of 86.

He did, indeed, live in the large stucco house across from what was then known as Robin-

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son Park.

When Harrington arrived in Riverside the land was a pasture, but he soon became an active member of the community helped turn it into a park. An industrial and civic leader, he served as a member of the village board and was president of the First National Bank of Riverside (now First American Bank). He also was an active member of the Riverside Presbyterian Church.

He was on the village board’s water and light committee in 1913 when the historic water tower burned, and he helped design the reconstructed tower. Because of his many contributions to the village, in 1955 the village board voted to name Harrington Park in his honor.

That does not tell the whole story of Joseph Harrington, but I only have so much space. Perhaps there will be more at another time, but it is an answer.

Thanks to all who shared their information and those who were inquisitive, asking if I had found the answer. As I always say, Landmark readers are the smartest.

Thanks Maribeth and Bill.

The Congress Park TIF, meanwhile, has generated no revenue at all since it is village-owned and is not taxed.

But 2016 and 2017 saw new life for the Ogden Avenue TIF, with revenues of $53,984 and $49,395, respectively, in those years. Those are the highest annual revenue totals since 2010.

While the revenue isn’t exactly startling, it does reflect a change in the fortunes of commercial properties, said Nicholas Greifer, the village’s community and economic development director.

“We’re in catch-up mode,” said Greifer. “I think on Ogden we’re starting to reduce the tide.”

One factor in the reversal of TIF revenue fortunes beginning in 2016 is that the village also saw its first village-wide growth in equalized assessed value since assessments began plummeting in 2010 in the wake of the real estate crash.

Between 2010 and 2015, Brookfield’s villagewide EAV fell 32 percent from $485.3 million to $331 million.

But in both 2016 and 2017, Brookfield saw EAV begin to creep up again. In 2016, EAV increased by almost 5 percent, and in 2017, it jumped 18 percent, outperforming south suburban Cook County as a whole.

“I think it reflects a positive real estate investment climate here,” said Greifer, who also pointed at a July 19 report by Crain’s Chicago Business listing Brookfield as one of the hottest markets for homebuyers seeking middle-range prices.

The news was even better for the 8 Corners TIF, which was created just as real estate assessments were catching up with the rest of the economy.

In 2016, the 8 Corners TIF generated $26,557 in revenue, according to the latest suburban TIF report from the Cook County Clerk’s Office. But, in 2017, the TIF generated $232,273 in revenue, an increase of almost 675 percent.

According to Greifer, the 8 Corners TIF benefited from the timing of its creation as well as some reinvestment in properties there in recent years.

The performance of the 8 Corners TIF compared to Ogden Avenue partially is a result, Greifer said, of the way assessments are recorded in Cook County.

While there have been pockets of reinvestment on Ogden Avenue – Dunkin Donuts, Advanced Auto Parts and Sherwin Williams, for example – underperforming properties such as motels and vacancies such as Brookfield Restaurant and other spots, counteracts the positive growth.

But even the modest revenue generated for the TIF on Ogden Avenue is welcome.

“The bottom line is we had a steady decline in EAV and last year we stopped the bleeding so to speak and saw our first increase in quite some time,” Greifer said. “This year we’re hoping for another increase, and the increase we got was surprising, in a good way.”

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Riverside adds traffic-calming measures Traffic study results in new stop signs, pavement striping

By BOB UPHUES Editor

The village of Riverside has implemented a number of traffic-calming measures – including the installation of new stop signs and pavement striping – in response to a village-wide traffic survey completed last year.

The measures were approved earlier in 2018, but officials waited to implement them in order to coordinate the work with other street improvement projects this summer.

“This is just a start. There will be other ones in the next year,” said Police Chief Thomas Weitzel, who was part of a committee, including Fire Chief Matthew Buckley and Public Works Director Edward Bailey, which made the traffic-calming recommendations back in March.

Among the more noticeable changes include new stop signs, including one which already has been installed on southbound Riverside Road at Burling Road. The complicated T-intersection previously allowed southbound traffic to continue along Riverside Road, which curves in front of the

Riverside Township Hall.

While it wasn’t a location where there were great numbers of vehicular crashes, said Weitzel, for pedestrians, it was dangerous.

“There were a lot of near misses, especially with pedestrians,” Weitzel said.

“This is really a pedestrian improvement.”

Weitzel said that he’s received some feedback that the stop sign needed to be more visible, so in addition to orange flags on the sign, a red reflective stripe has been added to the pole. A message board warning of the new stop sign has been located further north on Riverside Road to give motorists early warning and public works is trimming a tree near the sign to provide more visibility.

“People just want it to be more noticeable,” Weitzel said.

New stop signs have also been installed on northbound and southbound Longcommon Road at Shenstone Road and at northbound and southbound Nuttall Road at Bartram Road, along with high-visibility crosswalks.

Still to be installed are new stop signs at the T-intersection at Downing and Evelyn

roads, and near Ames School at the difficult X-intersection in the northeast corner of the village where Bartram and Nuttall roads meet just south of Northgate Road.

In addition, a temporary stop sign that went up at Gage and South Herbert roads during the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District’s sewer project will become permanent, said Weitzel.

New striping on Woodside, Park Place The village-wide traffic study identified Woodside Road as one of the village’s most traveled thoroughfare, particularly during rush hour. In addition to speeding, motorists when traffic is heavier treat Woodside Road, particularly southbound, as a twolane street, although it isn’t marked as such.

In response, the village has now laid down 2,700 feet of white striping to create parking boxes on either side of the street. The markings clearly designate that there’s a traffic lane and a parking lane, and the hope is that the markings will slow down motorists.

At Park Place and Woodside, where the

streets also converge with Kimbark Avenue – an intersection that can be particularly tricky at night – reflective lane delineators have been embedded into the ground to clearly mark traffic lanes.

A right-turn arrow has also been placed on the pavement on southbound Woodside Road at Park Place to make the turn more visible to motorists.

The village isn’t done with improvements to the Park Place/Woodside intersection.

Plans also call for the installation of a new street light and traffic signal on the point of the Kimbark/Woodside triangle.

Officials also hope to send an early signal for motorists to slow down as they enter the village on certain streets. Large “25 mph” pavement markings have been placed on eastbound Forest Avenue at First Avenue, at westbound Longcommon Road at Harlem Avenue and at southbound Woodside Road at 31st Street.

In the next couple of weeks, public works employees will also be installing new 20 mph park-zone speed limit signs, implementing speed control measures that have actually been on Riverside’s books for more than a decade.

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Chicago woman chosen to fill state rep vacancy Celina Villanueva will run for full term in November

By BOB SKOLNIK

Prior to that position Villanueva, a resident of the Little Village neighborhood, worked as the director of Organizing for Chicago Votes A Chicago woman has been named to re- and worked on various issue campaigns inplace Silvana Tabares as the state representa- cluding the fight to legalize gay and lesbian tive for the 21st District, which stretches from marriage, according to the ICIRR website. the Little Village neighborhood of Chicago Villanueva also previously worked as an to Summit and includes the part outreach coordinator for Cook of Riverside that is south of the County Commissioner Jesus BNSF railroad tracks.

“Chuy” Garcia, who is the DemoOn July 23, the 11 Democratic cratic nominee for Congress in ward and township committee4th Congressional District. Garcia men of the areas that make up the was, according to the Capitol Fax 21st District selected Celina Vilnewsletter, a major supporter of lanueva to replace Tabares, who Villanueva’s bid to replace Tabaresigned her seat in the General res.

Assembly after being appointed Villanueva was chosen from a the alderman of Chicago’s 23rd field of five candidates. The other Ward.

CELINA VILLANUEVA applicants for the position were Carlos Aparicio, the chief of staff She replaced long time Ald. Mifor Cook County Commissioner chael R. Zalewski, who resigned from his aldermanic seat this spring. He is Jeffery Tobolski; John Chojnacki, a law enthe father of state Rep. Mike J. Zalewski (D- forcement instructor at Calumet College; Myra Ortiz, a village trustee in Summit; and Riverside), Villanueva, who was sworn in on July 24, Summit Mayor Sergio Rodriguez.

According to a press release issued by the works as a youth engagement manager for the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee selection committee, the competition was vigorous at the meeting on July 23. After five balRights (ICIRR).

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“I am committed to advocating for the best interests of working people in the 21st District.”

CELINA VILLANUEVA

21st District state representative

lots, Villanueva had garnered a large majority and then her selection was made unanimous.

State Rep. Michael Zalewski, who is also the Riverside Township Democratic Committeeman, was not at the selection meeting but was represented by a proxy.

Zalewski told the Landmark Tuesday that he supported Villanueva.

“I think she’ll make an excellent state representative,” Zalewski said. “I thought it made sense for Silvana Tabares’ replacement to have, demographically speaking, the same characteristics as Silvana and I thought, from what I know about Celina she’s actively involved in government, she comes at this from a policy perspective. So, all things being equal,

I thought it was the right selection.”

The selection committee also issued a statement after choosing Villanueva.

“Although we had a diverse and highly qualified group of candidates, Ms. Villanueva had the characteristics and experience that the voters of the 21st District want in their representative in Springfield,” the statement said.

“Like Silvana Tabares, Celina Villanueva is a Chicago-based Latina community leader with great communication skills and work ethic.”

Villanueva could not be immediately reached for comment.

But the Capitol Fax quoted a press release issued by Villanueva.

“I am humbled to accept this appointment to represent my community in the Illinois General Assembly,” said Villanueva. “I am committed to advocating for the best interests of working people in the 21st District every day, and will always be a voice for social justice and democracy in Springfield.”

Villanueva will serve out Tabares’ term and run for a full term in the November 2018 general election. There is currently no Republican candidate in the overwhelmingly Democratic district, which was drawn to favor a Hispanic candidate.

Brookfield-based gym opens Riverside location Strive4Fitness takes over Harlem Avenue storefront

By ANTHONY LANDAHL Contributing Reporter

Brookfield-based gym and studio Strive 4 Fitness is approaching its two year anniversary this coming November. According to owners Shawn and Victoria Groll, business is getting better, with an ever-expanding membership of over 200 people and 10 trainers.

To keep up with expansion, Strive 4 Fitness moved from its Brookfield location at 3749½ Grand Blvd. across the street to 3736 Grand Blvd., which has an additional 800 square feet.

It also moved its second location from Berwyn to 3242 Harlem Ave. in Riverside this spring.

Though its membership keeps growing, Strive 4 Fitness, according to the Grolls, is a comfortable and personable community gym.

“You’re not just another number,” Victoria Groll said. “So we really try to get to know each individual that walks through that door and we listen to their story and we help them along.”

The motto of the gym stands out as “you have to want it,” evident by Shawn Groll’s constant effort to remind all the members to keep pushing themselves to improve.

“We make sure when you’re here, you’re gonna be accountable,” Shawn said. “There’s nothing like someone achieving something or

hitting goals. It’s a good feeling to see people where they started from and where they’re going.”

In the age of social media and technology, Strive 4 Fitness utilizes platforms to its advantage, whether it’s through emails or showing off members’ progress on its Facebook page. According to Victoria, the exposure online is key. “[Social media] gets people to interact with Facebook so they can talk about their experiences,” Victoria said. “And a lot of our marketing is done word of mouth so our members are our best source of marketing.”

The gym offers creative ways of exercising such as video chatting and competition between its Brookfield and Riverside locations, monthly weight-loss and running challenges and late-night boot camps. The gym also offers to host birthday parties for members looking to get their friends involved in the workout lifestyle.

“You never know who you’ll talk to next, and I always wonder who’s the next person that’ll walk through that door to change,” Shawn said. “That’s what I look forward to: changing people and helping them out.”

Member Vanessa Diaz has been with Strive 4 Fitness since February of 2017 and emphasizes the interaction as a group and commu-

nity gym.

“Strive is a family,” Diaz said. “We complete challenges together, we encourage each other to push past our limits, we celebrate our accomplishments, and uplift one another when we feel like we failed.”

Some members have gone so far as getting a Strive 4 Fitness logo tattoo, which is paid for by the gym.

“It means a lot,” Shawn said. “That’s why I

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High-def security cameras go live in Brookfield

Grant-funded surveillance at key locations throughout the village eciation of our Brookfield and Fire Police departments, In appreciation of Police our Brookfield and Fire departments, ton avenues.

By BOB UPHUES the please Brookfield of Commerce 5pm – 7pmfrom on 5pm – 7pm join Chamber the Brookfield Chamberfrom of Commerce on There are three cameras in the vicinity of Ehlert Park, one monitoring the main parkAugustTuesday, 7th, 2018 at Elhert National Night August 7th, Park 2018 for at Elhert Park for Out. National AtNight Out. about 8:25 a.m., a woman parked her car ing lot and basketball court and another panoutside Alphabet Learning Center on Grand ning the area around the skate park.

In appreciation ofand ourthank Brookfield Police and ake this Please opportunity to greet those serve and take this opportunity to greet that and thank those thatBoulevard servetoand drop off a child. She left her keys Then there’s one at 31st Street and McCorpreciation of our Brookfield Police and Fire departments, in the unlocked car while she went inside. mick Avenue, the entrance to Cantata Adult departments, please the Brookfield otect our Fire fine community!

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‘MASTERCHEF’ Living her passion from page 1 for formal culinary training. However, her father advised her to follow a more traditional career path, so cooking remained a pastime for Danno.

While following a career as a sales trainer and manager, Danno never lost sight of her passion for food. She continued to enjoy watching culinary shows and cooking and baking in her free time, never thinking she would actually become a professional.

But all of that changed last year, when Danno, now a resident of the South Loop, followed her cousin’s advice to audition for one of their favorite shows, “MasterChef.”

“I have always been a big fan of any types of cooking competitions and cooking shows, and ‘MasterChef ’ is something that I’ve always watched,” she said. “My cousin had actually auditioned a few times and didn’t get selected, so he told me about the audition. … So, I said, ‘You know what? I think I’m going to give it a shot.’”

On her day off, Danno headed to the audition in downtown Chicago. To showcase her work, she walked in with two chocolate-covered cannoli cakes in a unique container — a shoe box.

“I didn’t even think to myself what kind of container I was going to bring them in, and a friend of mine who had passed away a year ago and knew I always wanted to do something like this always used to tell me, ‘You buy so many shoes, you have all these shoe boxes — just stick it in a shoe box and get down there.’ So, that’s really what I did.”

To her surprise, Danno was picked as a contestant for season nine of the program.

This spring, she flew out to Los Angeles to begin filming.

LIBRARY

Scaled back from page 1 which has been a sticking point for village government and would result in additional costs that library officials don’t want to take on.

Architects and library trustees will delve more into plans and cost estimates at a special meeting scheduled for Aug. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 3609 Grand Blvd.

Library Director Kimberly Coughran described the special meeting as a “placement exercise” where architects will try to determine whether preferred scenarios are feasible at the Park Avenue location.

“This would be a more modest building,” said library board President Linda Kampschroeder of the new plan. “But it’s giving us a nice, clean footprint that we can work with in the future.”

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SHE’S COOKING NOW: Julia Danno (left), who grew up in North Riverside, has cooked for family all her life. Now she finds herself trying to impress celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay (right, far right) as a contestant on the TV show “MasterChef.”

On “MasterChef,” award-winning chefs Gordon Ramsay and Aaron Sanchez and restaurateur Joe Bastianich choose their favorite home cooks and mentor them through a variety of unique elimination rounds from which only one comes out on top, earning the title of MasterChef and winning a $250,000 grand prize.

While the season is still in progress, Danno said the journey has been nothing short of amazing.

“To be in front of [Ramsay, Sanchez and Bastianich] and to actually have them eat my food and judge it is just the most amazing experience,” she said. “I’m always very talkative and don’t really not talk, but when I come to see them and they actually eat my food and they’re about to critique it, I just can’t stop staring.”

Along with the pressure of competing for famous culinary professionals, Danno said a big challenge for her has been downsizing her portions.

“I used to have Christmases at my house

with my family … an easy 50 to 60 people … so I don’t feel nervous when it comes to the challenges, because I’m used to thinking on my feet,” she said. “My biggest challenge doing this competition was [having to] tone it down and say, ‘Hold on, I just need one.’”

Danno said another thing she has enjoyed about the whole experience is feedback from her family and friends back in Chicago.

“Every time [my nieces and nephews] watch it, they tell me, ‘JuJu, that’s exactly how you act all the time.’ I’ve never been somebody that’s quiet. I’ve always been somebody that speaks my mind and speaks my opinion, and they’re all just getting a kick out of it.”

Regardless of Danno’s outcome on the show, she said maybe, being on TV again is something she’d like to do.

“Being in this type of competition, no matter what happens in the end, I feel like I’ve met so many amazing people in the industry and made so many great connections with people that it would be my hope to do

something like that,” she said.

As for advice for young, aspiring chefs, Danno’s message is simple — have confidence.

“I wish that life didn’t get in the way with other jobs and everything else, and I applaud everyone else who has done it sooner,” she said. “If this is something that you really want to do on a food level or any other platform, you really just have to go for it and be yourself.”

For now, Danno is happy to be living out her true passion.

“If you find something that you love in life, it’s not work, and it’s never been work for me,” she said. “It’s always been such a love for me. I’m really happy that I never let it go and I always just kept going with it, because it’s the only thing I’ve ever wanted to do, so I’m glad I stuck with it.”

To see Danno on “MasterChef,” tune in at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays on Fox. If you want to catch up you can watch past episodes at www.fox.com/masterchef/episodes.

Earlier in July, library trustees hit pause on a plan to build an addition to the existing library, which was constructed in 1986 on a pie-shaped parcel of land. An addition would have cost around $9 million and would have entailed gutting the existing building to make it usable for contemporary programming.

“There was just this kind of disappointed reaction to the expansion,” Kampschroeder said. “It was hard to find something that would work. It was so costly, and we’ll still have a [building that’s a] triangle.

According to Coughran, the scale of the proposed addition would have triggered a requirement that the existing building be brought up to the most recent code adopted by the village.

“It could have made a renovation even more costly than a new building,” Coughran said.

The proposed new facility would be smaller than the one the library board pitched to the community prior to a 2016 referendum to issue $10 million in construction bonds.

That building was to be 32,000 square feet, and Lincoln Avenue was to have been closed off to create an open plaza in front of the new building.

Three of the options presented on July 25 are for a two-story building. Two of those call for 10,000 square feet on each floor, with one also proposing a 5,000-square-foot basement. The cost for the plan without a basement is about $9.8 million; with a basement the cost rises to $11.4 million.

The third two-story option calls for a 7,000-square-foot basement with two aboveground floors of 7,000 square feet apiece.

The estimated cost for that option is about $9.7 million.

The fourth option calls for two 10,000-square-foot levels -- one above ground and one at basement level. The onestory building above ground would be built to accommodate another floor in the future.

Option 4 is also the least expensive, at $9.5 million. Trustees appear to be favoring Options 3 and 4.

“I think it’s a nice step forward,” said

Trustee Adam Burghgraef. “No matter what we determine the budget is, the scaled-back scheme is easier to manage.

It’s nice to know, square footage-wise, you can do something.”

In terms of financing such a facility, library officials are still planning on using a combination of cash reserves, money from a fledgling capital campaign and a bank loan.

The library has saved about $5.2 million in a special building reserve. While the capital campaign is just getting started, Kampschroeder said reaction to outreach to prospective donors “has been better than we had hoped” and that the library hopes to obtain between $1.5 and $2 million in gifts from donors.

The loan would be long-term debt, something officials are more comfortable using on a new building than on a renovation, said Kampschroeder.

“Trustees are doing a fantastic job exploring all possibilities,” Coughran said, “and making sure they’re spending dollars wisely.”

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THE LANDMARK VIEW

Zooming in

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ith the rollout during the past month or so of 10 hi-definition police surveillance cameras in Brookfield, the village has recognized that, more and more, police rely on such cameras to provide critical evidence they need to identify and charge criminals.

Even in areas without police cameras, there are few investigations nowadays where police don’t seek surveillance camera video from private homes and businesses. They’ve been used to identify garage burglars and, memorably, once showed two men running across Ogden Avenue toward a motel with a cash register stolen from a hobby shop.

A camera mounted near the BNSF tracks was able to give Brookfield police an early lead on a vehicle that ended up being involved in the murder of Michael Smith. Had a camera been available along Ogden Avenue back in 2010, police might have been able to get a lead on who robbed and killed liquor store owner Bob Fakhoury.

The cameras don’t necessarily prevent crime, but police can’t be everywhere all the time, and the cameras – particularly the high-quality ones that can zoom and pan areas – are an extra set of eyes, particularly in heavily trafficked and commercial areas that draw crime and simple carelessness.

The past week over at First and Forest avenues in Riverside demonstrated a need for such cameras. Over the course of four days, there were three serious crashes, all involving people making left turns from First Avenue onto either Forest Avenue or Ridgewood Road.

In only one of the incidents were police immediately able to cite the offending driver. In one instance, the driver who apparently caused the crash left the scene before police arrived. In the other, police needed to seek out a truck driver’s dashboard video to see if they could determine who was at fault. As of Monday afternoon, that hadn’t been able to do that.

All of the incidents were caught on camera, via a device mounted on Riverside-Brookfield High School. But that camera was not placed there to monitor car crashes; it doesn’t give a view of signals changing and is unable to capture small details, like license plate numbers.

A hi-definition camera, or preferably more than one, at First and Forest would be an important investigative tool for police in determining who is at fault in crashes at an intersection where crashes are all too common.

Unlike red-light cameras, which are sometimes used to help police identify vehicles involved in crimes, the kind of cameras recently installed in Brookfield are not meant to generate revenue by nicking motorists for minor traffic infractions.

These kinds of cameras are actually about public safety, helping police solve crimes or determine who is at fault in a serious crash. They might give police and local officials the ability to monitor areas near bridges and rivers during severe weather emergencies.

For better or worse, public and private surveillance cameras are here to stay. Smartly employed by local officials, they can serve the public good without invading citizens’ privacy.

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When summer’s good, the natural world comes right to you

T

he trail is short and it ends at the garage.

Beyond, the alley and its busy summer residents.

The mourning doves of evening – elegant cooing birds on a wire -and the fluttering robins of dusk and the tufted, grazing rabbits of all day.

A daybreak cardinal, high in a neighbor’s dying pine tree, greets the sun with his syrupy boasts.

When July is good like it is right now, the natural world just explodes and comes right to you.

Overhead at sunset, banking chimney swifts and circling nighthawks in their twitchy flight.

The meeping calls of those strange and beautiful nighthawks – thin, banded wings twisting in spazzy flight -- are among the truest sounds of summer. The odd-shaped birds circle and climb and wander off in search of insect clouds, and I wish they’d eat more.

Their calls fade to a faint buzz.

But in a parkway tree, a loud chorus of cicadas.

Screaming, deafening creatures.

The windows are open at night and a cricket has taken up below our window, calling out in long chiming rhythms. I lay in bed trying to describe that familiar sound to myself in words, a mix of vibratory percussion and keening volume. Like very small claves played furiously through a Fender Twin Reverb, tense and electrifying.

We wake in the night to a full moon and a breeze through the screen and the sounds of that performance.

We rise hours later to heralding robins, singing finches.

I carry a cup of coffee to the front yard and water the flowers, and the bumblebees are already up and at work.

Out back, a brown spider has built a web between a hanging flower basket and the garage gutter. I check her catch and it’s a little light for such a buggy back porch. Maybe she’s a specialist or just very particular.

Whatever the case, I take care to avoid her silken nets while dousing the plant.

We are not yet gardeners in this new house and that’s all right – I look across the neighbor’s yard and a fattening rabbit looks back, chewing. He’s feasting on the leaves and fruits of a vegetable garden and is almost arrogant about it.

Chew chew twitch chew chew An insouciant animal. If I had a grape, he’d probably eat out of my hand.

Without the grape, he keeps his distance. I tire of his furry little face and turn the hose his way but he’s out of reach and tilts his ears.

“I hear a lot about coyotes.” I say to the rabbit. “But we could really use some bobcats.”

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Trail Conditions explores the woods, waters and trails out our back doors. Brett McNeil lives in North Riverside. Write to him at brett@rblandmark.com.

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Transfers OK’d for Hollywood kindergartners Class will have 25 students this year

By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter

The kindergarten class at Hollywood School this year will have at least 25 students now that Riverside Elementary School District 96 Superintendent Martha Ryan-Toye has approved the requests of four families who live in the Hollywood neighborhood to transfer their incoming kindergarten students to Hollywood School.

Originally four kindergarten students from the Hollywood neighborhood were assigned to Central School in Riverside because of the district’s class-size policy, which limits kindergarten classes to no

more than 20 students.

At its Aug. 15 meeting the District 96 school board will have to formally vote to waive its class-size policy, as it has done many times in the past.

“All the kindergartners who requested a transfer back to Hollywood were transferred back to Hollywood,” Ryan-Toye said.

Ryan-Toye said that she granted the requests to transfer the four Hollywood students because she was compelled by the stories of the families.

Two of the parents, Katie Walsh and Abby Troyer, requesting transfers to Hollywood made their cases in powerful and emotional terms at the school board’s July 18 meeting saying that they didn’t want their children

to have to cross First Avenue wanted their them to go to school with other kids from their neighborhood.

Walsh, who herself attended Hollywood School, said on July 30 that she was gratified by Ryan-Toye’s decision.

“We feel very relieved that Dr. Ryan-Toye seems to have viewed the situation as more than just a numbers problem and a balancing act,” Walsh told the Landmark in a text message.

Ryan-Toye said one Hollywood family requested that their child be assigned to Central.

The superintendent said she is looking into assigning a teacher’s aide to the Hollywood kindergarten class or perhaps even

adding another certified teacher to the class.

“We’re looking at different instructional resources there,” Ryan-Toye said.

Ryan-Toye said that she is not especially concerned that a class of 25 students is too large for kindergarten.

“I think as long as we make sure that we have the right level of adult support and intervention in instruction then I’m OK with it,” Ryan-Toye said.

No other kindergarten class in District 96 in the coming year will have more than 18 students.

Hollywood is a one section-per-grade school and the third- and fourth-grade classes at Hollywood this year will also have 25 students each.

OBITUARIES

MaryLynn Janetopoulos, 81 Longtime Brookfield resident MaryLynn Joann Janetopoulos (nee Onesto), 81, a 50-year resident of Brookfield, died on July 25, 2018.

Born on August 17, 1936, Ms. Janetopoulos was a loving wife and super-mom, but she was selfless and generous to so many others as well. You may have known her as MaryLynn, Mary, Mar, Marilyn, Sissy, Da’Mama Jano, Mrs. Jano, Mrs. J, MJ, Gram, Grandma, or even “Auntie Grandma.”

She was a tax preparer, election judge, bowler, PTA mom, homeroom mother, Girl Scout leader, Cub Scout den mother, Eucharistic minister to the sick, founding member of her women’s stock club, and the list goes on. Most importantly, she was the glue that connected her family near and far.

In recent years Ms. Janetopoulos was stripped of many of her physical abilities, and more recently, she fought hard to stay with us. She never once complained about her struggle with Parkinson’s or cancer. Her mental acuteness, love, and spirit were unwavering until her final days. She will be loved and missed by so many.

Ms. Janetopoulos was the wife of James Janetopoulos Sr.; the mother of Christopher (Elena) Janetopoulos, Joanne Janetopoulos, James (Julie) Janetopoulos Jr. and Julie (Jeffery) Lauksmen; the grandmother of Genevieve Janetopoulos, Margaret Janetopoulos, Leonardo Lauksmen and Lilliana Lauksmen; the sister of David (Melissa) Onesto and the late Michael J. (Alice) Onesto Sr.; the aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews; godmother of many; and a friend of many.

A funeral Mass was celebrated July 30 at St. Louise de Marillac Church, with interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. The family appreciates memorials to the Michael J. Fox Foun-

dation, P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, Maryland 21741-5014 or to Susan G. Komen, Dept. 41831, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, Texas 75265.

Hitzeman Funeral Home, Brookfield handled arrangements.

James Srp, 48 Avid craftsman James Raymond Srp, 48, of Justice, died on July 27, 2018.

Born on Sept. 20, 1969, he was a service advisor at an auto dealership. Mr. Srp was an avid craftsman who enjoyed working with his hands and spending time outdoors. He lived a life of adventure and spontaneity.

Mr. Srp was the father of Nicholas Srp, Taylor Srp, Madisan Srp and Olivia Srp; the husband of 23 years to Susan Pendzinski; the brother of Kathy Srp; the uncle of several nieces and nephews; a father-figure to Aubree Patty; and a good friend to many.

Visitation was on July 31 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, 9445 31st St., Brookfield. Interment is private.

Lillian Kolba, 96 North Riverside senior advocate Lillian Kolba (nee Simpach), 96, who lived in the village of North Riverside for 91 years, died on July 28, 2018.

Born on May 10, 1922, Lillian was the senior advocate for the village of North Riverside, a 40-year member of the North Riverside Golden Agers, an active member of the North Riverside Historical Society, former member of the PTA of Ames and Hauser schools in Riverside and a member of the LaGrange Garden Club. She was also known as the “Cookie Lady” of North Riverside.

Ms. Kolba was the wife of the late Henry George Kolba; the mother of Betty and James (Brenda) Kolba; the grandmother of

James Robert (Raina) Kolba, Jr.; the greatgrandmother of Savannah and Harrison; the aunt of Kathy and Bobby Uhrich and Debbie Weisbecker and many great-nieces and nephews; and the mistress of “Boomer,” “Scooter” and the late “Annie.”

She was preceded in death by her siblings, Mae, Betty, Ann (Gene) Weisbecker, Jim, Frank and Lou. Visitation was Tuesday, July 31 from 3 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday, Aug. 1 at 10 a.m., followed by a Chapel Service at 11 a.m., with Kenneth D. Kuratko officiating, at the Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home 10501 W. Cermak Road, Westchester. Interment is at Woodlawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates memorials to www.4Paws4U4Ever.com at 29W150 Roosevelt Road, West Chicago, 60185 or to Magnificent Mutts & Meows Rescue at 755 N. Wolf Rd. in Hillside, 60162, www.magnificentmutts.org.

Arrangements were handled by The Original Kuratko Family, Brian D. Kuratko, director.

Anthony Lucafo, 55 Former Riverside resident Anthony L. Lucafo, 55, of Glen Ellyn and formerly of Riverside, died on July 25, 2018.

Born on Dec.11, 1962, he was a proud member of Carpenter’s Union Local #54.

Mr. Lucafo was the husband of Laura (nee Borowski); the father of Vincenzo and Annelise Lucafo; the son of Rosemarie Martin and the late Louis Lucafo; the brother of Jeanie Lucafo, Linda (Adam) Schoenwald, Paul, Joseph and the late Frank and the late baby Donna Lucafo; the son-in-law of Ray and Carol Borowski; the brother-in-law of Catherine Borowski, Joanne (Kenneth) Steichmann and Steven (Kimberlee) Borowski; the uncle of Marina and Gianna Schoenwald, Jacob and Nicholas Steichmann and Emilee

and Alexander Borowski; and a nephew, cousin and friend to many.

Services were held on July 28 at St. James the Apostle Church followed by private interment.

The family appreciates memorials to the www.Lungevity.org or to the family for the future educational needs of Vincenzo and Annelise.

Arrangements were handled by The Original Kuratko Family, Brian D. Kuratko, director.

Rev. John J. McDonnell, 71 Former assistant at St. Louise de Marillac Rev. John J. McDonnell, 71, who had been the assistant pastor at St. Louise de Marillac Parish, died on July 23, 2018.

Born in 1947 in Chicago, Fr. McDonnell (also known as Fr. JJ) attended St. Cornelius Catholic School and Quigley Preparatory Seminary North. He then went to Niles College and to the University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary.

Fourteen years into his priesthood, Fr. McDonnell joined the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome to pursue his doctorate in sacred theology.

Ordained to the priesthood on May 9, 1973,

by John Cardinal Cody, he celebrated his first Mass at St. Cornelius Catholic Church in Chicago. After his ordination, Fr. McDonnell served as assistant pastor at St. Louise de Marillac Parish and associate pastor at Holy Name Cathedral Parish in Chicago, taught Christian anthropology and ecclesiology at the University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary, was the administrative secretary for Francis Cardinal George from 1997 through 2003, and served as pastor of St. Mary Star of the Sea Parish from 2003 until his retirement in 2017.

Services have been held.

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iverside Little League baseball player Connor Dominick has heard of NBA legend Michael Jordan. However, the Jordan “flu game,” in which His Airness scored 38 points in a win over the Utah Jazz in Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals is an unfamiliar story.

Like Jordan, Dominick played with a high fever in the postseason and came through for his team. In a 7-6 win over Clear Ridge at the Illinois District 9 Little League 10-Under

Against LaGrange, Dominick hit a sacrifice fly to give Riverside a 7-6 lead in the top of the seventh inning. LaGrange threatened to score with a runner on first and its cleanup hitter at the plate in its half of the frame, however, a game-ending double play by Riverside secured the win.

At the sub-state tournament, Riverside went 1-2 in three competitive games. The team lost 3-1 to Alsip and 12-10 to Hinsdale. In between those games, Riverside edged Clear Ridge 7-6.

“I think the kids got over not making the state tournament much quicker than the coaches,” Matt Dominick said. “We wanted the kids to be in it to win it with a competitive spirit, but also enjoy this experience especially playing with their friends.

“We have a good group of players.

Heading into districts though, no one expected the level of success they reached this summer. The kids really stepped up their game and came together as a team.

The community support was fantastic; they rooted for this scrappy group.”

Along with Connor Dominick’s heroics against Clear Ridge, several players provided memorable highlights throughout the postseason. Pitcher Ronnie MurCourtesy Matt Dominick ray threw a complete-game gem against The Riverside 10-Under Little League baseball team won the Illinois District Western Springs. He allowed only four hits on 60 pitches.

9 championship with a 4-0 record. (Left) Riverside’s Connor Dominick hit “To watch Ronnie go six innings on 60 .435 with 13 RBIs in the playoffs. pitches was pretty amazing,” Matt Dominick said. “It’s rare to see a kid at this Sub-State Tournament, Dominick had two hits and three level pitch so effectively and efficiently.”

RBIs for Riverside.

Murray, who also played third base, led the team in aver“Connor was getting medicine and rest, but still playing age (.500), RBIs (15), doubles (3) and triples (2). with a bad fever at sub-state,” said Riverside head coach and Charlie Sloan had the game-winning hit against Clear Connor’s dad, Matt Dominick. “We asked him if he can go Ridge. Henry Sramek finished the postseason with an on[to play] and he was ready. I told him that his performance base percentage of .620, while Braeden Novak went 5-for-6 reminded me of the Jordan flu game. He didn’t know what at sub-state.

I was talking about. I said to him, ‘it’s a great story that I’ll Eli Costello provided leadership and defense behind the tell you about later.’” plate, while Nick Ortiz flourished as a two-way player at In seven playoff games (Riverside went 5-2), Connor Dom- shortstop. Oliver Fakhoury, Garrett McNally and Reese inick hit .435 with 23 hits and 13 runs knocked in.

Jackson anchored a solid bench. Unfortunately, utility “I had a great time playing with my friends,” he said. “It player Marco Villardito missed most of the playoffs due to was a great honor for us to play for our town and win the a broken finger.

[District 9] championship.”

“Our players were not together very long before the playWhile Connor Dominick turned in a signature effort offs started,” Matt Dominick said. “They had about two, against Clear Ridge, Riverside excelled in the playoffs with three weeks of practice and jelled together as a team very its overall talent, consistency and chemistry. Different play- quickly. That chemistry showed in the games.” ers stepped up each game.

The Riverside 10U players are Charlie Sloan (2B/OF), The team rolled to the District 9 title with convincing wins Will Tomczak (P/OF), Oliver Fakhoury (OF), Reese Jackover South Cicero, Western Springs (twice) and LaGrange. son (OF), Ronnie Murray (P/3B), Marco Villardito (OF/1B), The most memorable victory occurred against LaGrange in Garrett McNally (OF/P), Connor Dominick (P/2B), Zak the semifinals.

Milchhoefer (OF), Eli Costello (C/P), Braeden Novak (1B/ “The LaGrange game was the most exciting from start to OF/P), Nick Ortiz (SS/P) and Harry Sramek (OF). finish,” Matt Dominick said. “They were the one team at The assistant coaches are Jim Sloan, Tony Villardito and districts that really gave us the most trouble.”

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LEGAL NOTICE The Village of Oak Park is soliciting Request for Proposals Solicitation #18-787: For a Consultant to develop a recommended 5-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for the Villageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Surface Parking Lots (off-street lots) Submissions Due: 08/16/2018 at 10:00 am For further information or a copy of the Request for Proposal contact: Parking and Mobility Services Division Village of Oak Park, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois, 60302 Tel. 708/358-7275, Ext 5754 E-mail: parking@oak-park.us

ALLEY PAVING PROJECT 3500 BLOCK BETWEEN PRAIRIE AVENUE AND FORESTÂ AVENUE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT NO. 361 This project will include the construction of a Portland cement concrete alley pavement, stormwater management improvements including permeable pavers and infiltration trenches, and other related work on and along the public alley located in the 3500 block between Prairie Avenue and Forest Avenue.

Sealed bids will be received up to the hour of 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday, the 15th day of August, 2018, in the Village Hall located at 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois. All sealed bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud at 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday, the 15th day of August, 2018 at the Brookfield Village Hall.

Bidding documents, consisting of the bid proposal, project specifications, and project plans are on file in the office of the Village Manager and available at the office of Edwin Hancock Engineering Co., 9933 Roosevelt Road, Westchester, Illinois 60154, upon payment of a non-refundable charge of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) per set of bidding documents. No bidding documents will be issued after 4:30 P.M. on Friday, the 10th day of August, 2018.

Bid proposals must be submitted on the forms provided.

The contractor will be paid in special assessment bonds and vouchers at par. Said bonds will draw interest at the rate of six percent (6%) per annum.

All bid proposals offered must be accompanied by a bid bond in an amount which shall not be less

than Ten Percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid, or a cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check, or certified check, made payable to the Order of the President and Board of Local Improvements of the Village of Brookfield, as a guarantee that if the bid proposal is accepted, a contract will be entered into and the performance of the contract properly secured.

No bid proposal shall be considered unless accompanied by such bid bond or check.

Any bidder in doubt as to the true meaning of any part of the bidding documents may request an interpretation thereof from the Village.

The bidder requesting the interpretation shall be responsible for its prompt delivery. At the request of the bidder, or in the event that the Village deems the interpretation to be substantive, the interpretation will be made by written addendum duly issued by the Village. In the event that a written addendum is issued, either as a result of a request for interpretation or the result of a change in the bidding documents issued by the Village, a copy of such addendum will be mailed to all prospective bidders. The Village will not assume responsibility for receipt of such addendum. In all cases it will be the biddersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; responsibility to obtain all addenda issued.

The Contractor and Subcontractor shall comply with all regulations issued pursuant to Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130), and other applicable Federal Laws and regulations pertaining to labor standards.

The Village of Brookfield reserves the right to determine the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder, to waive irregularities, and to reject any or all bid proposals.

BOARD OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS VILLAGE OF BROOKFIELD, ILLINOIS By:

/s/Kit P. Ketchmark President

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS VILLAGE OF BROOKFIELD Notice is hereby given by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Brookfield, Illinois that bid proposals will be received for the following projects: 2018 Sidewalk Improvements Project This project includes the installation of approximately 10,000 square feet of sidewalk at various locations throughout the village.

Sealed bids will be received by mail or other delivery up to the hour of 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 21, 2018, in the Office of the Village Clerk, 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois 60513, and will be publicly opened and read at that time. Bids delivered in person will be accepted weekdays between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM only.

Bidding documents are available at the Village of Brookfield Village Hall, Front Desk, 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois 60513, upon payment of a non-refundable charge of Ten Dollars ($10.00) per set of bidding documents. No bidding documents will be issued after 4:00 P.M. on Friday, August 17, 2018.

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ees of the Village of Brookfield and in an amount not less than Five Percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid, as a guarantee that if the bid proposal is accepted, a contract will be entered into and the performance of the contract properly secured. No bid proposal shall be considered unless accompanied by such bid bond or check.

All bidders must provide proof that they are prequalified with the Illinois Department of Transportation to perform at least 50% of the value of the work before being issued bidding documents.

Any bidder in doubt as to the true meaning of any part of the bidding documents may request an interpretation thereof from the Village.

The bidder requesting the interpretation shall be responsible for its prompt delivery.

The Contractor and Subcontractor shall comply with all regulations issued pursuant to Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130), and other applicable Federal Laws and regulations pertaining to labor standards.

The Village of Brookfield reserves the rights to determine the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder, to waive irregularities, and to reject any or all bid proposals.

BY ORDER THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF BROOKFIELD, ILLINOIS

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LEGAL NOTICE FOREST PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Lump sum sealed bids will be received by the Board of Library Trustees of the Village of Forest Park for Roof Restoration at the Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Boulevard, Forest Park, IL 60130. Sealed bids will be received on or before, but not after 2:00 PM on Thursday, August 9 at the Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Boulevard, Forest Park, IL 60130. Bids received after that time will not be considered. All Bids shall be addressed and delivered to the circulation desk immediately inside the entrance to the building on or before the time set forth above. Sealed envelopes or packages containing the Bid Forms shall be transmitted to the attention of the “Library Director” and shall be marked or endorsed with the title of the Bid (“Sealed Bid for Forest Park Public Library Roof Restoration”) and the Bidder’s full legal name.

The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Library meeting room on the lower level at 2:00 PM on Thursday, August 9, 2018. Bids shall be submitted in the form and manner contained in the Bidding Requirements.

Contractors may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from any BHFX Digital Imaging location. Please contact BHFX at (847) 593-3161 to obtain a set of Bidding Documents or visit their Plan Room online at www. bhfxplanroom.com. Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the BHFX online Plan Room at no charge to bidders. Bidders shall be responsible for the costs of reproduction of printed copies.

A pre-bid meeting will be held at the project site on Thursday, July 26 at 9:00 AM. Attendance is strongly encouraged for all bidders; this will be

the only opportunity for prospective bidders to examine conditions on the roof where work will be taking place. Prospective bidders shall meet the Owner and Architect in the meeting room on the lower level of the Library for the pre-bid meeting.

Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond or a cashier’s check in the amount of 10% of the total bid, made payable to Forest Park Public Library, as a guarantee that the successful bidder will promptly execute a satisfactory contract, will furnish a satisfactory performance bond and payment bond and proceed with the work. Upon failure to do so, the bidder shall forfeit the amount deposited as liquidated damages and no mistakes, errors, exclusions, or omissions on the part of the bidder shall excuse the bidder or entitle the bidder to a return of the aforementioned amount.

No bid will be considered unless the bidder shall furnish evidence satisfactory to the Board of Trustees that the bidder has the necessary facilities, abilities, experience, equipment, financial and physical resources available to fulfill the conditions of the Contract and execute the work, should the Contract be awarded such bidder.

Bidders will examine the plans and specifications and the location in which said work is to be done and judge for themselves all the circumstances and surrounding known and reasonably foreseen conditions affecting the cost and nature of the work, and all bids will be presumed to be based on such examination, familiarity and judgment.

The successful bidder shall be re-

quired to provide a Performance Bond and a Material and Labor Payment Bond in the amount of 100% of the Contract Amount, as well as liability and property insurance as required by the Bidding Requirements before commencing work. The successful bidder shall enter into a formal contract based on the conditions and requirements in the Bidding Requirements and the Bidding Requirements will be incorporated into the Contract.

Not less than the prevailing wage shall be paid for labor on the work to be done as required by law.

The successful bidder will be required to comply with the provisions of all State of Illinois and federal laws concerning public works projects as well as the State of Illinois Human Rights Act and the regulations of the Illinois Human Rights Commission.

The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive any technicalities and irregularities in the bidding and to hold the bid proposals for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of opening set forth above.

Questions about the bid documents should be submitted, in writing, to Andy Dogan, Williams Architects at ardogan@williams-architects.com.

Responses to questions submitted by bidders during the bidding period shall be in the form of written addendum to all plan holders of record.

By order of the Board of Trustees of the Forest Park Public Library, Cook County, Illinois. Dated at Forest Park, Illinois this 19th day of July, 2018.

Pilar Shaker, Library Director

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PUBLIC NOTICE PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME In the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, County Department, County Division. In the matter of the petition of David Owens for change of name to Jose David Owens, Case No. 2018M4001049 Notice is given you, the public, that on February 13, 2018, I have filed a Petition For Change of Name in this Court, asking the Court to change my present name of David Owens to the name of Jose David Owens. This case will be heard in Courtroom 111 on September 11, 2018 at 9:30 a.m..

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D18154952 on July 11, 2018. Under the Assumed Business Name of NSANO with the business located at: 9851 DRURY LN, WESTCHESTER, IL 60154. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: WHILHELMINA LONGDON POKU, 9851 DRURY LN, WESTCHESTER, IL 60154.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D18154961 on July 11, 2018. Under the Assumed Business Name of SAM’S FRANK AND ERNEST TRANPORT with the business located at: 742 WESLEY AVE., OAK PARK, IL 60304. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: JEFFREY JAMES HANNEMAN, 742 WESLEY AVE. OAK PARK, IL 60304.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D 18154953 on July 11, 2018. Under the Assumed Business Name of ASHANTI SIGNS AND GRAPHICS with the business located at: 9851 DRURY LN, WESTCHESTER, IL 60154. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: NICHOLAS POKU, 9851 DRURY LANE WESTCHESTER, IL 60154.

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D18154918 on July 6, 2018. Under the Assumed Business Name of ILL-SEN with the business located at: 9020 W 23RD ST, NORTH RIVERSIDE, IL 60546. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: JORGE REYESORTIZ, 9020 W 23RD ST, NORTH RIVERSIDE, IL 60546.

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D18154917 on July 6, 2018. Under the Assumed Business Name of DEDWORDZ CONSULTING with the business located at:3710 BLANCHAN AVE, BROOKFIELD, IL 60513. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: DANIEL EDWARDS 3710 BLANCHAN AVE, BROOKFIELD, IL 60513

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D18154938 on July 10, 2018. Under the Assumed Business Name of THE OTHERSIDE LANDSCAPING COMPANY with the business located at: 8500 88TH AVE, JUSTICE, IL 60458. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: THOMAS RUSNAK, 8500 88TH AVE JUSTICE, IL 60458

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D18155074 on July 26, 2018. Under the Assumed Business Name of PL CAPITAL with the business located at: 1035 S ELMWOOD AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60304. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: PAUL LANDERMAN 1035 S ELMWOOD AVE OAK PARK, IL 60304

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLNOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, PROBATE DIVISION Estate of MARIE C. CICHON, Deceased No. 2018 P813 That the Order Admitting Will to Probate and Appointing Representative in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois was granted on February 28, 2018 for the Estate of Marie C. Cichon, Deceased and that DONALD BENISCHEK was appointed as the Independent Executor and letters of office have issued and states under the penalties of perjury that: 1. Marie C. Cichon died December 26, 2017, leaving a will dated July 7, 2009.

2. The approximate value of the estate in this state is: Personal $1,000, Real: $200,000, Annual Income from Real Estate $0.

3. The names and post office addresses of the testator’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: Donald Benischek, 25555 Sunnyside, Westchester, IL 60154.

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 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/2018

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D18154919 on July 9, 2018. Under the Assumed Business Name of ECOKARAT JEWELRY with the business located at: 131 N MARION, OAK PARK, IL 60301.

The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: JOSE TORRES, 131 N MARION OAK PARK, IL 60301.

Published in Wednesday Journal 7/18, 7/25, 8/1/2018

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D18154887 on July 3, 2018. Under the Assumed Business Name of THE COUCH DIVAS with the business located at: 915 HIGHLAND AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60304. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: TAMARA MEACHAM CHAVEZ 915 HIGHLAND AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60304 Published in Wednesday Journal 7/18, 7/25, 8/1/2018

Notice is hereby given by the Board of Education of Riverside Brookfield High School District 208, Cook County, Illinois, that a tentative budget for said school district for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018, will be on file and conveniently available at the school district’s administrative office’s at Riverside Brookfield High School District 208, 160 Ridgewood Road, Riverside, Illinois from and after 8:00 a.m. August 1, 2018.

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing on said budget will be held at 7:00 p.m. on September 11, 2018, at Riverside Brookfield High School District 208, 160 Ridgewood Road, Riverside, Illinois.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLNOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, PROBATE DIVISION Estate of HOWARD OZER, Deceased No. 2018 P2834 That the Order Admitting Will to Probate and Appointing Representative in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois was granted on Apil 28, 2018 for the Estate of Howard Ozer, Deceased and that TRINA OZER was appointed as the Independent Executor and letters of office have issued and states under the penalties of perjury that: 1. Howard Ozer died April 6, 2017, leaving a will dated July 13, 2014.

2. The approximate value of the estate in this state is: Personal $100,000, Real: $200,000, Annual Income from Real Estate $0.

3. The names and post office addresses of the testator’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: Trina Ozer, 84 E. Burlington, 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 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/2018

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR TRUMAN 2016 SC6 TITLE TRUST Plaintiff, -v.CHARICE M. PHILLIPS, CITY OF CHICAGO, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Defendants 2018 CH 01121 224 LAKE ST OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 9, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 31, 2018, 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 224 LAKE ST, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-08-120-0260000.

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. 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

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 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 14-18-00475.

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. 14-18-00475 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2018 CH 01121 TJSC#: 38-4168 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.

I3091420 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION CASABLANCA LOFTS L.L.C. AND MICHAEL A. WIER; Plaintiff, vs.

DOUGLAS W. LOHMAR, JR.; LOHMAR LAW OFFICES; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 18 ch 118 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, September 4, 2018, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 16-06-214-004-0000.

Commonly known as 1128 North Elmwood, Oak Park, IL 60302.

The mortgaged real estate is 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: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier’s or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

PURSUANT TO 735 ILCS 5/12101, DEFENDANTS SHALL BE ALLOWED AN ADDITIONAL SIX MONTHS TO REDEEM FROM THE DATE OF SALE AND THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION UNDER SECTION 735 ILCS 5/12901 SHALL APPLY .

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file number 254198.

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) 346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 254198 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 16 CH 08210 TJSC#: 38-6066 I3094574

The real estate is improved with a single family home with a detached 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. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file number 264193.

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) 346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 264193 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 2017 CH 12374 TJSC#: 38-4775 I3091415

60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 550 ANDY DRIVE, Melrose Park, IL 60160 Property Index No. 15-02-107-0540000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $348,981.68.

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. 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, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 2911717 For information call between the hours of 1pm–3pm. Please refer to file number 17-082298.

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.

SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 17-082298 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 17 CH 2184 TJSC#: 38-5777 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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60601. (614) 220-5611. 18-004644 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3093361

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 14-16-00406.

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. 14-16-00406 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 005753 TJSC#: 38-5862 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION CAF BRIDGE LENDING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

CITY OF CHICAGO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION; CHICAGO CONSTRUCTION TEAM, LLC; DARRIUS WALLS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. Defendants, 17 CH 7030 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 Wednesday, September 5, 2018 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: Commonly known as 53 Chicago Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302.

P.I.N. 16-08-104-004-0000.

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, Marinosci Law Group, PC, 134 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. (312) 940-8580. 17-01474 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3094079 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P. Plaintiff, -v.BRENDA BRADD-AMER A/K/A BRENDA J. BRADD AMER, A/K/A BRENDA JOYCE BRADDMCGRATH, MOHAMED MAHOUD AMER A/K/A MOHAMED MAHOUD AMER, A/K/A MOHAMED AMER, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 08210 1427 NORTH HARLEM AVENUE UNIT C OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 8, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 27, 2018, 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 1427 NORTH HARLEM AVENUE UNIT C, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-06-107-1110000.

The real estate is improved with a yellow brick, two story townhouse with no garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.MARTINA CUMMINGS A/K/A MARTINA N CUMMINGS, A/K/A MARTINA M CUMMINGS, VILLAGE OF MAYWOOD Defendants 2017 CH 12374 1818 SOUTH 3RD 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 30, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 31, 2018, 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 1818 SOUTH 3RD AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-14-305-0300000.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.SHEILA HARRIS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES LLC Defendants 17 CH 2184 550 ANDY DRIVE Melrose Park, IL 60160 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 16, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL,

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

ALLEN SPENCE, JR.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 18 CH 2874 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 Monday, August 27, 2018 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. 15-16-123-065-0000.

Commonly known as 1124 PARK PLACE, BELLWOOD, IL 60104.

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF THE STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-BC2 Plaintiff, -v.EMILY CAMPBELL-WARD, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF VICTOR L. WARD, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, STATE OF ILLINOIS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR VICTOR L. WARD (DECEASED) Defendants 16 CH 005753 2906 MADISON STREET BELLWOOD, IL 60104 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 16, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 21, 2018, 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 2906 MADISON STREET, BELLWOOD, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-16-201-0730000.

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. 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

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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 BNC MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST SERIES 2007-3, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-3; Plaintiff, vs.

OLLIE L. EVANS, III; TAMMY T. EVANS; SHAMROCK BANCORP, INC. F/K/A HOME FAMILY MORTGAGE CORP.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 CH 15919 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 28, 2018 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. 15-08-414-011-0000.

Commonly known as 501 Hyde Park Avenue, Bellwood, IL 60104.

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 W17-1190.

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with all improvements, fixtures and appurtenances is sold in “as is” condition. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff.

Premises will NOT be open for inspection, and Plaintiff makes no representations nor any warranties as to the condition of the property.

There shall be no proration of taxes, assessments, water bills or any other bill that may accrue or has accrued in association with the property.

The deposit required at the time of sale will be between 10% and 25% of the successful bid. The balance of the bid amount is required to be paid with in 24 hours of sale. All payments of the amount bid shall be in certified funds.

The judgment amount is $184,268.61 with accruing post judgment interest and accruing costs.

At any time, if the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser shall have no recourse or claims against the plaintiff’s attorney(s).

Prospective bidders are to check the court file and verify all information herein and therein.

Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments, and any liens or encumbrances that have priority.

For information contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Scott R. Barfuss 24 East Avenue Riverside, Illinois 60546 Telephone number: 708-788-4870 Attorney No. 56646 This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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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, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 2911717 For information call between the hours of 1pm–3pm. Please refer to file number 17-084976.

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.

SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 17-084976 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 17 CH 16244 TJSC#: 38-4751 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 152 N. 22ND AVENUE, MELROSE PARK, IL 60160 Property Index No. 15-10-102-0410000, Property Index No. 15-10102-042-0000.

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. 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 14-16-08727.

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. 14-16-08727 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 11 CH 026295 TJSC#: 38-5960 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE (CWALT 2004-2CB) Plaintiff, -v.CHARLES J. NOVAK, KATHLEEN A. NOVAK A/K/A KATHLEEN ANN NOVAK, BEERMANN SWERDLOVE LLP, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., FIRSTMERIT BANK, N.A. S/B/M TO MIDWEST BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, GERALDINE M. REDMOND, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 09899 1537 SOUTH ELGIN AVENUE FOREST PARK, IL 60130 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 22, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 23, 2018, 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 1537 SOUTH ELGIN AVENUE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-24-215-0340000.

The real estate is improved with a tan, vinyl siding, single family, with a two car detached garage.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce,

LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file number 8255.

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 8255 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 15 CH 09899 TJSC#: 38-5959 I3093938

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

For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 2911717 For information call between the hours of 1pm–3pm. Please refer to file number 16-079942.

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.

SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 16-079942 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 16 CH 8669 TJSC#: 38-6038 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.

I3094391

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION FATHER & SONS HOME IMPROVEMENT II, INC. Plaintiff, v.

PHILLIP THIGPEN, PAULA THIGPEN, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, v.

PHILLIP THIGPEN, PAULA R. R. THIGPEN, FATHER & SONS HOME IMPROVEMENT II, INCORPORATED, UNKNOWN OWNERS, AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

10 CH 50690 consolidated with 12 CH 34116 322 47th Avenue BELLWOOD IL 60104 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above cause on June 24, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will, on August 31, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at 120 W. Madison, Suite 718, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment: Commonly known as 322 S. 47th Ave., Bellwood, IL 60104 Property Index Number: 15-08-229026-0000 The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence.

The Judgment amount was $184,268.61 Sale shall be under the following terms: The real estate described herein,

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/ B/A MR. COOPER Plaintiff, -v.ANITA REDMOND A/K/A ANITA L. REDMOND, FOREST PLACE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Defendants 17 CH 16244 310 LATHROP AVENUE, UNIT 303 Forest Park, IL 60130 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 1, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 5, 2018, 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 310 LATHROP AVENUE, UNIT 303, Forest Park, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-12-429-0621101 and 15-12-429-062-1062.

The real estate is improved with a condominium.

The judgment amount was $98,372.90.

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. 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION MTGLQ INVESTORS, LP Plaintiff, -v.SALVADOR GUZMAN, RITA GUZMAN, CITIBANK, N.A. F/K/A CITIBANK, FSB AS MORTGAGEE UNDER DOCUMENT UNDER DOCUMENT 0521426004 Defendants 11 CH 026295 152 N. 22ND AVENUE MELROSE PARK, IL 60160 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 10, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 24, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL,

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR SG MORTGAGE SECURITIES TRUST 2006-FRE2, ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FRE2 Plaintiff, -v.BRENDA JONES A/K/A BRENDA GIVENS A/K/A BRENDA L. JONES, LEE T. JONES A/K/A LEE TORICE JONES, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., THE LAW OFFICES OF BEVERLY A. PEKALA, P.C., CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. F/K/A CAPITAL ONE BANK Defendants 16 CH 8669 4928 SAINT PAUL COURT Hillside, IL 60162 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 9, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 28, 2018, 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 4928 SAINT PAUL COURT, Hillside, IL 60162 Property Index No. 15-07-401-0300000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $196,909.62.

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. 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).

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION ROUNDPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING CORPORATION; Plaintiff, vs.

JOHNNY J. WHITING AKA JOHNNY WHITING; 7314 RANDOLPH CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; RANDOLPH WEST NO. 2 CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; CITY OF CHICAGO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 18 CH 4383 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, September 6, 2018 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. 15-12-426-023-1024.

Commonly known as 7314 Randolph Street, Unit 4H, Forest Park, IL 60130.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g) (1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 3609455 W17-0927.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3094192

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