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August 9, 2017

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D103 board hires firm for asbestos plan

Members nix hiring firm that did work in spring By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter

Spurning the initial recommendation of Superintendent Carol Baker, the Lyons School District 103 Board of Education voted 4-0 at a special meeting on Aug. 1 to hire Yorkville based Midwest Environmental Consulting Services to check its buildings for asbestos and create an asbestos management plan for the school district. The review comes as the school district is facing fines totaling as much as $20,000 from the Illinois Department of Public Health for faulty record keeping and a lack of regular inspections for asbestos. The board chose Midwest Environmental over Hinsdale-based K-Plus Engineering Services, a firm that has made two small contributions in recent years to campaign funds controlled by Lyons Village President Christopher Getty. A proposal to hire K-Plus to assist the district in preparing a response to the Illinois Department of Public Health allegations and to bring the district into compliance was part of the agenda for the July 24 regular school board meeting. But, the board at that time decided to postpone the vote on the matter and seek a proposal from Midwest after Lyons resident Toni Parker criticized K-Plus’s qualifications in an extensive public comment. At the July 24 See ASBESTOS PLAN on page 15

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BIG RESPONSE: Members of the northern Illinois Police Alarm System SWAT team flooded the 2300 block of 8th Avenue in North Riverside on Sunday morning after a woman reported she was sexually assaulted at gunpoint by her boyfriend. The woman told police the armed man was inside with at least two other people, prompting the heavy response.

Man arrested after SWAT called in North Riverside suspect avoids felony charges

By BOB UPHUES Editor

A 30-year-old man who initially was accused of sexually assaulting his 34-year-old girlfriend at gunpoint in North Riverside during the early morn-

ing hours of Aug. 6 was charged with one count of misdemeanor battery after the victim reportedly told police she was unwilling to charge her boyfriend with such a serious crime. The victim called police at 7:25 a.m. on Aug. 6, saying she’d run out of her home

in the 2300 block of 8th Avenue and that her boyfriend was still inside the house, possibly in the company of two other women. She also stated her boyfriend was armed, according to police. See ARREST on page 9

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Brookfield manager wants apology after resignations

Says he had nothing to do with mass exodus from Fire and Police Commission By BOB UPHUES Editor

More than a week after all three members of the Brookfield Fire and Police Commission abruptly resigned, Brookfield’s village president and village manager both say they have no idea what precipitated the exodus and disputed claims that problems between commission and village hall went unaddressed. Meanwhile, Village Manager Keith Sbiral has demanded a written apology from the former Fire and Police Commission members, and he accused the commission of holding at least one meeting recently that violated the Open Meetings Act, failing to properly approve meeting minutes, refusing to respond to inquiries from outside agencies and failing to produce an annual report for the past three years. Sbiral dismissed the allegation made by former Fire and Police Commission Chairwoman Sharon Skweres that commissioners felt disrespected by village officials and Sbiral in particular. “I continue to believe that when adults have conflict, it is far more productive to communicate and determine what is causing the conflict,” Sbiral wrote in an email in response to questions from the Landmark. “This never happened. In fact, before a Sunday afternoon phone call that there was a mass resignation, my experience with Sharon was pleasantries by the copy machine.” Sbiral said he also had little to no communication with the commission’s other two former members, Alan Dorobiala and Thomas Hagle. “I have absolutely no interaction with this commission,” Sbiral stated. “If they have concerns, communication is certainly a twoway street. To my knowledge, no requests have been made by the commission to village management or the village president. I can’t solve problems I don’t know exist.” Ketchmark said that he believed some of the complaints aired by Skweres in the wake of her resignation, such as the commission’s lack of office space inside village hall, had been settled years ago. “The more I think about it, I still don’t understand it,” said Ketchmark in a phone interview. “Sharon brings us issues from when [former village manager] Rick [Ginex] was

here. I thought we’d all moved on from that. Nothing new has come my way.” The Landmark combed through hundreds of pages of emails between members of the commission and village officials, obtained through a Freedom of Information request. The vast majority had to do with routine commission matters, and Skweres is the person with whom village officials dealt almost exclusively. And while, she may not have said anything to Ketchmark or Sbiral – her main contacts at village hall were HR Director Michelle Robbins and Deputy Clerk Theresa Coady – Skweres would drop in the occasional complaint. In a Feb. 4, 2016 email to Robbins, Skweres referred to the commission as the “village’s stepchild” because the village had failed to reappoint members on a timely basis. For example, Hagle continued to serve on the commission about a year after his term in 2016 had expired and he was reappointed in early 2017. In April 2016, Skweres referred to the commission as being “orphaned” after it lost temporary quarters in an office in village hall. She used the term again in a January 2017 email to Robbins, lamenting that members of the commission were “left out of everything.” “It’s even hard to get acknowledgement and even a thank you for all us appointees give to the village,” Skweres wrote. Incensed at accusations that he was part of the reason for the resignations, Sbiral sent an indignant email to Skweres on Aug. 1, just hours after the Landmark published an article about the situation. In the email, which was obtained by the Landmark, Sbiral demands an apology from Skweres and the other commission members, claiming she “defamed” his character and professionalism. “For you to publicly question me in something I had absolutely nothing to do with is completely unprofessional,” Sbiral wrote to Skweres. “I simply demand a written apology from you and the former commissioner members. If I don’t receive it, I will be forced to take action on these public comments.” He noted in the email that when contacted by the Landmark, he “didn’t point out illegal meetings, unnoticed meetings, phone meetings, lack of statutory [Open Meetings

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Still waiting to name new members A special meeting of the Brookfield Village Board scheduled last week to swear in three new members of the Fire and Police Commission was canceled, but will be rescheduled soon, said Village President Kit Ketchmark. According to Ketchmark, he has identified the three new members for the board, but postponed the Aug. 3 swearing-in after officials discovered a potential conflict of interest involving one of the prospective members. Instead of swearing in two members and waiting until the village’s attorney can determine whether a conflict exists, Ketchmark said he preferred waiting until all three can be sworn in at once and begin training. “I’m confident we will do it in the near future,” Ketchmark said. — Bob Uphues Act] training, constantly fighting with the previous village manager, complete lack of paperwork, disrespect to the village HR department and general disregard for the requirements of the psychological exam importance and process.” When asked to explain what he meant about the commission holding illegal meetings, Sbiral told the Landmark that the commission was supposed to meet May 3. Instead of meeting at village hall, according to Sbiral, commission members discussed agenda items over the phone. In response, said Sbiral, the village’s risk management agency “required them to participate again in the [Open Meetings Act] training.” The only commissioner to complete that training prior to the resignations was Hagle, on June 9. Asked about Sbiral’s accusations, Skweres responded by email, “If the commission was such violators in the above said statements, a simple question, why bring it up to the former commission’s attention now? Would it not have been more sensible for the village to have informed the commission as the said See APOLOGY on page 15

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Riverside: Radio ‘dead zones’ still plague RBHS Grant attempt fails; solution could be months away By BOB UPHUES Editor

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Almost a year after Riverside’s village president called on Riverside-Brookfield High School to share the cost of installing radio transmitters inside the school to eliminate police radio reception “dead zones,” officials appear no closer to solving the problem. And the school’s superintendent indicated that a solution might not be coming any time soon. RBHS Superintendent Kevin Skinkis said in an email that school, police and fire officials agreed that it would be premature to do anything about the issue until the West Central Consolidated Communications (WC3) emergency dispatch center went live. WC3, which will be headquartered at the North Riverside Police Department, includes that village, Riverside, Brookfield and McCook. While the municipalities have been working for more than a year to get the dispatch center up and running, it still must receive final approval from the state. That state approval is expected to come sometime in August or September, said WC3 Executive Director Jason Rodgers, but there’s still technological infrastructure work to complete as well. He said officials are hopeful that WC3 will be up and running some time during the first quarter of 2018. So any solution to the “dead zone” problem the Riverside police and fire departments are experiencing inside RBHS, which is located in Riverside, could be at least six to eight months away. “There was agreement that to do anything prior to the new dispatch communication center being fully up and running would be premature,” Skinkis wrote, referring to a meeting last week with police chiefs from Riverside, Brookfield and North Riverside. Skinkis said that once WC3 is up and everyone is on the same radio frequency, it should become apparent if the problem is the same for everyone. “At that time we (chiefs and I) will revisit how to address the issue and how to share the costs associated with the repair,” Skinkis wrote in his email. Early in 2016 Chicago Communications LLC, which services Riverside’s emergency

dispatch equipment, estimated it would cost about $125,000 to install 20 new “repeater” antennas inside RBHS to eliminate dead zones. RBHS officials balked at the cost, which was double an earlier estimate, saying they wanted more questions answered and requesting Riverside pursue a grant to help defray costs. Riverside applied for a federal Justice Assistance Grant, but the village was not chosen as a grant recipient. On Aug. 3, Police Chief Thomas Weitzel confirmed the news of the failed grant attempt to members of the village board. While the police department will apply for the grant again, Weitzel said it could be months before they hear anything from the federal government. In the meantime, Riverside trustees and the village president called on high school officials to step up and eliminate a problem they don’t believe will be solved when WC3 is up and running. And waiting almost another year to solve the problem is “untenable,” according to Riverside President Ben Sells. “It’s getting to the point where, it seems to me, something needs to be done,” Sells said. “We can’t put our folks at risk. If we have an active shooter situation, God forbid, in that school, and our people can’t get help, that’s untenable to me.” Because all of the agencies in WC3 will switch to the radio frequency used by Riverside, Riverside officials believe all of the police agencies served by WC3 will face the same problems. “There is no debate that there are repeaters needed there,” Weitzel told members of the Riverside Village Board on Aug. 3. Riverside Trustee Joseph Ballerine said the issue was the high school’s to fix. “This needs to fall at the feet of [District] 208 and their school board,” Ballerine said. “I don’t think it should fall on our feet. We’ve done the yeoman’s job trying to get a grant, but it’s their building.” Riverside Trustee Doug Pollock, who has children attending RBHS this year, said he wanted “to be able to sleep at night.” “School starts in 12 days,” he said on Aug. 3. “What’s the next step, because something needs to be done?”

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Brookfield wins grant for surveillance cameras

20 devices slated for parks, 8 Corners, rail crossings By BOB UPHUES Editor

The village of Brookfield has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, which will be used to fund the installation of surveillance cameras at two parks and three other strategic locations within the village. Brookfield was one of 25 communities to receive grants of up to $10,000 through the caucus’ Powering Safe Communities program, which is funded by ComEd. According to Police Chief James Episcopo, the village is proposing to install 20 cameras in all. The total price tag for the project will be about $20,000, said Episcopo, with the village funding the balance. All of the cameras will be HD-quality, with the ability to zoom in and out to provide police with another investigative tool. The cost includes not only the cameras but the computer equipment necessary to run them, including a separate server, monitors at the

police station and wireless transmitters. Cameras will be installed at both Kiwanis and Ehlert parks, said Episcopo, in addition to the Memorial Circle at Eight Corners, the Prairie Avenue railroad crossing and the Maple Avenue railroad crossing. “I’ve always wanted cameras at the circle,” said Episcopo, of the challenging intersection where four streets converge at a roundabout. In addition to being a block away from S.E. Gross Middle School, where scores of students cross daily during the school year, the circle has seen its share of serious crashes involving impaired drivers, some of whom blow stop signs and plow into the circle itself. The village received letters of support for cameras at the circle from the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce, First National Bank of Brookfield and Brookfield-LaGrange Park School District 95, said Episcopo. “I think those letters helped a lot,” he said. Brookfield police monitor a couple of

cameras that were installed a few years ago at the Prairie Avenue train platform. Police have used the motion-activated cameras as an investigative tool, and they were helpful in advancing the investigation of a homicide in January 2016. “We didn’t get a plate [number], but we did see the blue car [allegedly involved in the murder] crossing the tracks,” Episcopo said. “That was the first piece of video we got from the homicide. It certainly helped. Had we had more or better cameras, it might have helped the investigation go faster.” Episcopo said he will need to work with the Burlington Northern-Santa Fe Railroad on the installation of cameras at the two grade crossings, since they likely will need to be mounted within the railroad right-ofway. The village’s cameras at the Prairie Avenue depot are located on railroad property. “I hope to talk to them, but I don’t expect it to be an issue,” Episcopo said. “The railroad loves having cameras up.”

26th Street rail crossing shutting for repairs

The Canadian National Railway crossing on 26th Street just west of Harlem Avenue will be closed at least four days, beginning at 9 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 11, in order for crews to make repairs to the crossing. According to a press release issued by the village of Riverside, the tracks will be closed until some time Tuesday, Aug. 15. The crossing will be closed completely to traffic in both directions during construction. Eastbound traffic is being detoured at Desplaines Avenue to Cermak Road and then south on Harlem Avenue. Westbound traffic is being detoured north on Harlem Avenue to Cermak and then back south on Desplaines Avenue.

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RBHS track re-opens to public as work wraps up

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Parking lot, tennis courts will be done by start of school By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter

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Is a dog park in Brookfield’s future? Village intern conducts summer research to gauge potential

By JACKIE GLOSNIAK Contributing Reporter

Whether strolling through the downtown district, driving around Eight Corners or chatting over the fence with neighbors, residents and visitors of Brookfield are sure to cross paths with several dogs and their owners. Despite Brookfield seeming like the perfect candidate for a dog park – it’s a subject that’s been kicked around for more than a decade -- the village lacks a formal dog park for their furry friends to frolic with local Fidos. That’s why this summer, Kendra Kuehlem, community and economic development intern for the village of Brookfield, was given the task of conducting an exploratory dog park study to gauge interest of Brookfield residents on whether they were interested in having such a space formally designated in town. At the beginning of her internship this summer, Kuehlem said she became interested in further researching the topic after sifting through village documents from 2006 which included brief studies and petitions from residents asking the village to look into the possibility of opening a Brookfield dog park. Also, in tune with implementing the Village’s Open Space Plan designated in 2014, she agreed to take on an exploratory study to see if all these years later, residents were still

hoping for the same thing. Kuehlem created a timeline and an online survey with a link posted on the village’s news page for residents to fill out as well as helped organize a Dog Park Open House on July 12, where residents were asked to stop by village hall and give their input. The overwhelming majority of residents who attended were still in favor of bringing a dog park to town. “Based on survey results, 89 percent of people in Brookfield have a dog and 88 percent are interested on having a dog park in Brookfield,” Kuehlem said. “There were a couple people who came who weren’t totally excited about the dog park … but there were a lot of people who were interested and shared their experiences with going to other dog parks and the things they did and didn’t like with other ones.” Emily Egan, Brookfield’s village planner who has been working alongside Kuehlem, said she is pleased that residents have been vocal about the topic. “I’m so happy with the amount of response we’ve gotten from just the online survey,” Egan said. “Sometimes it’s hard to get people to get involved, but it seems like a lot of people are very interested in this.” At the meeting, Kuehlem designed a virtual interactive map, which residents were invited to write on and mark where they would be interested in having a possible dog park.

“We’re looking at some of the other parks that are already established in Brookfield, like Ehlert Park or Madlin Park, so as part of the study, I’m going through and looking at all of these locations to see if we’d actually be able to put one in that location,” Kuehlem said. Another part of the study includes weighing pros and cons for deciding whether a potential park would be open for just Brookfielders or for out-of-towners, too. Additionally, Egan said that because several possible park locations within Brookfield lie within Cook County Forest Preserve District land, the village has also met with a representative from the Forest Preserve District to discuss potential for designation of a spaces for such a park. “We want to make sure we explore all the options to see if that could be another possibility,” Egan said. Kuehlem is currently finishing up her preliminary report on findings from the survey and discussions with locals and will be presenting her research to both the Planning and Zoning Commission and village board later this month. From there, it will be up to village officials to decide on taking any next steps. “Kendra did a really great job of how I would describe getting all of the information the board would need to make their decision,” Egan said.

When students return to class next week at Riverside-Brookfield High School, they will notice some changes. Five new tennis courts, a new parking lot and an extensive roof replacement will greet returning students and teachers. And in welcome news for some community members, the high school’s track is finally open to the public after being closed since the renovated football stadium and outdoor running track opened about 18 months ago. The track was closed to the public during construction and during the legal battle with the village of Brookfield over the school’s desire to build the new parking lot. The school and village reached a settlement last year, allowing construction of a smaller parking lot and tennis courts this summer. “The finishing touches are being addressed over the next week to the final phase of the Kennelly Athletic Complex, and I am excited for the students and communities that RB serves,” said District 208 Superintendent Kevin Skinkis in an email. “The Board of Education and I want to thank all of the stakeholders for their patience while the settlement and work was completed.” It cost about $430,000 to build the new parking lot and tennis courts, plus many thousands more in legal fees during the legal battle with the village of Brookfield. The track is now open to the public from dawn to dusk when it is not being used for school activities. Those who want to use the track should enter the stadium through the turnstile in the southwest corner of the stadium. Bicycle riding, rollerblading, skateboarding, smoking and drinking are not allowed on the track or in the stadium. The biggest expense this summer was roof work. About 60,000 square feet of roof was replaced at a cost of just over $2 million. Except for one or two sections of the roof yet to be done, the entire roof of the school has been replaced since the renovation of the school began in 2006.

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And more The Frederick Law Olmsted Society invites the public to join in at its next landscape workday on Aug. 12 from 9 a.m. to noon for a weeding expedition along Riverside Road in Riverside. Bring work gloves and a water bottle. All other supplies and snacks provided. Look for the Riverside Public Works truck. The Brookfield Chamber of Commerce will be collecting school supply donations to help the less fortunate start the school year with the tools they need through Aug. 18 at First National Bank of Brookfield, 9136 Washington Ave.; Edward Jones Investments, 9136 Broadway Ave.; and the Brookfield Farmers Market (Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Brookfield Village Hall, 8820 Brookfield Ave). The chamber will also host its next business luncheon on Aug. 10 at noon at Mary’s Morning Mix-Up, 9110 Broadway Ave. Enjoy string quartet music from composers from Haiti, Colombia, Egypt, Nigeria, Taiwan and the Chickasaw Nation during a performance by the Crossing Borders Music Collective on Aug. 12 at 7:15 p.m. at Plymouth Place’s Dole Hall, 315 N. LaGrange Road in LaGrange Park. And open to the public, but reservations requested by calling 708-354-0340 or emailing rlopienski@plymouth.provinet.com. Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd., hosts an exhibition of work by artist Jason Michael West through the month of August. The library also hosts “Going Incognito: Protecting Your Internet Privacy” on Aug. 10 at 7 p.m. and “Make Your Own Flower Crown” on Aug. 14 at 7 p.m. using silk flowers. Registration required for both programs at www.brookfieldlibrary.info or 708-485-6917. The Brookfield Farmers Market continues on Aug. 12 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the west parking lot of the village hall, 8820 Brookfield Ave. The market will be held rain or shine every Saturday morning through Oct. 14. The Riverside Farmers Market continues on Aug. 9 and 16 from 2:30 to 7 p.m. in Centennial Park at Longcommon Road and Forest Avenue. The market runs every Wednesday afternoon/evening through Oct. 11. North Riverside Public Library, 2400 Desplaines Ave., continues its youth services programs for those registered in the library’s Summer Reading Program with Stories & Play (5-under), Aug. 10 at 10:30 a.m.; Lego Master Builders (1st grade+), Aug. 11 at 3:30 p.m.; Big Builders/DIY Wind Chimes (ages 7+), Aug. 9 at 3:30 p.m. The library also welcomes Chef Michael Niksic who will share ice cream recipes during “Creating Ice Cream Dreams” on Aug. 16 at 6:30 p.m. Free. To sign up call 708-447-0869 or visit www.northriversidelibrary.org/events. The Brookfield Elks Lodge, 9022 31st St., hosts bingo every Monday night. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games start at 7 p.m. minimum cash payout of $2,275 a night, plus pull tabs, lightning, tic-tac and raffles. ■

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Time travel to Scotland Chicago Scots present the Scottish American History Forum Movie Night on Tuesday, Aug. 15 with the episode one from the first season of the historical time travel series Outlander, which tells the story

of a World War II era nurse who is magically of The Scottish Home, 2800 Desplaines Ave. transported to 1743 Scotland, where she in North Riverside. A light supper begins meets a Highland warrior. at 6 p.m., followed by the movie at 6:30. Free, but donations are welcome. RSVP to The movie nights are held the third Tuesday of each month in the Heritage Hall 708-447-5092.

Mysteries of Riverside revealed Join Riverside resident and scholar Jim Petrzilka on Thursday, Aug. 10 at 7 p.m. in the Great Room of the Riverside Public Library, 1 Burling Road, for his presentation “Riverside: The History and

Dueling pianos in Brookfield

The Brookfield Recreation Department caps its Outdoor Concert Series with the Dario Radio Dueling Pianos on Friday, Aug. 11 at 7 p.m. The high-energy show, driven by audience requests, goes heavy on both music and comedy. Concerts are held at the band shell in Kiwanis Park, Arden and Brookfield avenues. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held next door, inside the Brookfield Village Hall, 8820 Brookfield Ave. Free.

End of summer bash

North Riverside Recreation hosts an Adults’ End of Summer Bash at the Village Commons, 2401 Desplaines Ave., on Tuesday, Aug. 15 from noon to 1:30 p.m. Dress in your best Hawaiian shirt or beach attire (you can leave the Speedos and bikinis at home) and enjoy pulled pork sandwiches and several fun sides for lunch. Afterward there will be special games. The fee is $9 ($11 non-residents). Register by calling 708-442-5515.

the Mysteries.” Petrzilka will explain how it all started and how Riverside evolved through the years, why the village is world famous and what mysteries lie within its borders.

Motown madness

Brookfield resident and music historian Ian Tiele presents “The Detroit Sound: The History of Motown Records” on Wednesday, Aug. 9 at 7 p.m. at the Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd. Experience the Motown sound through a fun musical montage. Register to attend by visiting www. brookfieldlibrary.info or by calling 708-485-6917.

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Former pain clinic building on the market Asking price for 28 E. Burlington is $749,000 By BOB UPHUES Editor

A downtown Riverside medical office building that most recently housed a controversial pain clinic is up for sale. The 16,354-square-foot property at 28 E. Burlington St., which includes a one-story, white stucco office building, an adjacent parking lot and a three-car garage is listed for $749,000. The building has a reception area, waiting room, an operating room, a post-op room, six examination rooms, six offices, three bathrooms and a basement, according to the online listing. While the building is outfitted as a medical office, it could be converted to general office or retail uses, the listing states. The property sits between two others owned by Riverside businessman Patrick Leone – the Village Center condominium development and the former Coveny Lane building, whose interior has been gutted and awaits redevelopment. The building has been owned for many years, at least since 2009, by Dr. Hatem Galal. Prior to 2009, the property’s ownership was held in a real estate trust whose members are not listed on documents available on the Cook County Recorder of Deeds’ website. Galal operated a cosmetic surgery practice at the building prior to retiring in 2012.

In January 2013, Galal rented the space to Riverside Pain Management, which moved to Riverside from Melrose Park. The office manager of the clinic was Dr. Joseph Giacchino, whose medical license had been revoked by the state in 2011 While Giacchino served as the office manager, medical examinations and prescriptions were handled by Dr. Paul Madison and Dr. William McMahon. In 2012, Madison had been indicted in federal court for insurance fraud, a case which still has not gone to trial. The next court date in that case is Sept. 5. In late 2016, the state of Illinois suspended the licenses of both McMahon and Madison for improperly prescribing controlled substances. McMahon’s license has since been inactivated. Madison has sought for a Cook County judge to lift the suspension of his license, but has not been successful. In December 2016, Madison’s name surfaced as part of another federal investigation in Massachusetts against executives of a company that marketed the powerful opioid drug fentanyl. Madison, who allegedly was paid to take part in the company’s sham speaker program in exchange for prescribing the drug, has not been charged in connection with that case. Riverside Pain Management closed its doors at 28 E. Burlington St. on March 10, and the clinic’s website is no longer active.

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ARREST

Shell casing recovered from page 1 Unable to definitively determine whether the offender or the other women were still inside the home, and with a possible barricade situation developing, North Riverside police at about 9 a.m. called for the assistance of the Emergency Services Team from the Northern Illinois Police Alarm System, a SWAT unit. Heavily armed police officers surrounded the home and patrolled the area in an attempt to locate the suspect. However, the suspect had left the area just minutes after the victim called 911. According to police, a female friend ordered an Uber for the suspect. The ride share picked up the suspect about two blocks away and drove him to Chicago’s Brighton Park neighborhood, near his friend’s home. Eventually, police were able to reach the suspect via cellphone and convinced him to turn himself in. But police remained at the scene until after the suspect turned himself in, to Riverside police, at about 11:20 a.m. North Riverside Police Chief Lane Niemann said the heavy police presence was justified due to the victim’s certainty that the suspect was still in the house, that

there was a gun allegedly involved and other people were reported to be inside. “The suspect walked into the Riverside [Police Department], so after that we still had to clear the house in case of other victims,” Niemann said in an email. “That’s what NIPAS’ SWAT did. It takes time to clear a house, and remember it’s an active crime scene, so they did it the best they could without destroying evidence.” Cook County Sheriff ’s police also processed the house for evidence and searched for a weapon, which was not located. Police also did not locate any other women inside the house. However, police did recover a spent .45-caliber shell casing from the floor of an upstairs bedroom where the victim initially alleged she had been forced to have sex against her will. The victim at first reported that the suspect held a gun to her head. Later she said she never saw the gun, but heard a single gunshot during the incident. According to the police report, the victim and a female friend had been out to a couple of bars that night, including one on Ogden Avenue in Berwyn. During a disturbance at that bar at about 2 a.m., the victim lost track of her friend, and she contacted her boyfriend to see if he could pick her up. Her boyfriend reportedly became angry when he went to the bar and didn’t find her there. A bouncer reportedly told him that she left in the company of another man.

CONNELL PLUMBING

The two finally connected – inside the car with the suspect were his brother and two women, according to the police report. The victim and her boyfriend reportedly began arguing inside the vehicle, and her boyfriend reportedly punched her in the face. Near Harlem and Ogden, the victim reportedly jumped out of the vehicle and began running north. But the suspect reportedly dragged her back into the vehicle before driving back to their North Riverside residence. The victim told police she went upstairs into the bedroom and locked the door, but the suspect allegedly kicked it in and began punching, slapping and biting her. The victim said she then heard a lot of yelling and a gunshot before he allegedly forced her to have sex, according to the police report. The two fell asleep afterward, but when the victim awoke, she reportedly told her boyfriend she was calling police and left the home. The woman’s boyfriend reportedly responded by throwing a large quantity of her clothing out of the bedroom window. The victim reportedly got into her car at that time, drove around the corner and dialed 911. In addition to charging the suspect with battery, North Riverside police learned he was wanted on a warrant issued June 27 for failure to appear in court in connection with a previous battery arrest. He was scheduled to appear in bond court on Aug. 8, after the Landmark’s press time.

Riverside gives Swan Pond planting another go

The village of Riverside – weather permitting – will have another crack at raising a battalion of volunteers to help plant 10,000 wetlands plants in Swan Pond Park. The plantings are part of an effort to both beautify the park and cut down on standing water in the lowest portion of the park, near the drainage culvert built by the Army Corps of Engineers during a large-scale regrading of Swan Pond in 2012. Riverside’s Department of Public Works is asking for volunteers to help plant on Thursday, Aug. 10 from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, Aug. 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers are asked to meet on the walking path near the river at the culvert. The village will supply water, gloves, sunscreen, bug spray and tools. There will also be a lunch break on Saturday. The planting dates could be postponed if weather is poor. Riverside has already had to scrap a pair of planting dates due to heavy rains in July. —Bob Uphues

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Feds: Riversider part of Sight of gun ends road rage drug trafficking operation P O L I C E

Allegedly used ‘stash house’ on Nuttall Road By BOB UPHUES Editor

A Riverside man swept up by federal agents in January has been linked to a large drug trafficking operation that distributed cocaine, heroin and fentanyl on Chicago’s Northwest Side and in the suburbs. The U.S. Attorney’s Office on July 27 announced five arrests, including a pair of Chicago men, Javier Moreno, 49, and Richard Alvarado, 28, who allegedly served as wholesale distributors of heroin and cocaine. According to a Department of Justice press release, the two would sell the drugs to middlemen, like Riverside resident Carlos Fuentes, 40. Fuentes, according to the criminal complaint against him, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents on Dec. 21, 2016, because he was in the country illegally and was subject to deportation after a felony conviction. DEA agents interviewed Fuentes when he was in ICE custody, and he reportedly told those agents that he’d been involved in drug trafficking in Illinois since 2004. He was convicted of drug trafficking charges in 2011 and was sentenced to 180 days in prison. After getting out of prison, according to the complaint, Fuentes continued selling cocaine and heroin up until the day before he was detained by ICE. On that day, according to the complaint, Fuentes

had sold 5 kilos of cocaine and 1 kilo of heroin to a customer from Decatur. Fuentes was arrested while in ICE custody in January for his alleged role in the drug operation. He was indicted by a federal grand jury on Feb. 16 for conspiring to distribute 5 kilos of cocaine from his Riverside stash house in early 2016. Fuentes has pleaded not guilty, but remains in federal custody at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Chicago. The federal complaint says Fuentes conspired with others to transport drugs from Mexico to Chicago by placing the drugs inside hidden compartments in refrigerated semi-trailers. Fuentes used a rental home on the 200 block of Nuttall Road in Riverside as a “stash house,” according to the complaint and distributed the drugs using a system of “runners.” Fuentes and his family lived at another location in Riverside, according to Riverside police. Prosecutors said the investigation into the drug trafficking operation, which Fuentes was just a part, lasted more than two years and resulted in the seizure of 52 kilos of cocaine, 45 kilos of heroin, more than 13 kilos of fentanyl and a pound of methamphetamine. In all, federal agents have arrested 10 men they say were involved in the drug trafficking operation. Three others remain at large and are considered fugitives. Fuentes is due back in court for a status hearing on Aug. 15.

A 34-year-old Brookfield man who decided to confront another motorist he believed cut him off in traffic on Aug. 2 chose to retreat from the situation after the other motorist displayed a handgun and told him to “back off,” according to Brookfield police. The man called police shortly after the incident, telling police that he was northbound on Eberly Avenue near 47th Street when a white Home Depot truck with its hazard lights on went around him, cutting him off. Mad at the maneuver, the Brookfield man drove around the Home Depot truck and cut him off intentionally. He then reportedly got out of his vehicle, placed his hands in the air and started yelling obscenities at the Home Depot truck driver. As he approached the truck, the driver of the truck reportedly displayed a handgun near his chest and told the Brookfield man to “back off.” The man got back in his car and the truck turned eastbound somewhere between Shields and Sahler avenues. Police located a Home Depot truck and a man matching the description of the driver. The man, a Brookfield resident, told police had he was driving slowly because he was hauling a load of gravel when he was cut off by a motorist who jumped out of his car and began approaching him in the middle of the roadway. The truck driver, who had a valid concealed-carry license and was armed with a 9 mm handgun, told police that his gun “may have been visible” as the man approached, but that he stayed in his car and didn’t point it at anyone. Police reportedly followed up with the other motorist and suggested being more respectful to other motorists, saying the incident “could have resulted in a different outcome.”

R E P O R T S

Cicero man reports Brookfield robbery

A 23-year-old Cicero man reported that he was beaten and robbed of $320 by two men on Aug. 3 near the intersection of Jackson and Park avenues after meeting them purportedly to buy a cellphone. The victim told police an acquaintance offered to sell him the phone and asked to meet in the 3400 block of Maple Avenue in Brookfield. The victim got into a vehicle driven by an unknown man. The acquaintance, who was a passenger, showed the victim the phone and asked for the money. After taking the money, the acquaintance reportedly told the victim to get out of the car. Saying he wasn’t leaving unless he got the phone or his money back, the victim reportedly grabbed the keys from the vehicle’s ignition. The victim then got out of the car and reportedly was beaten by two, one of them using a pair of pliers, until he dropped the car keys. The victim suffered cuts to his head and face. Police continue to investigate.

Hit-and-run driver arrested Riverside police charged a Chicago man with felony driving while revoked, hit-and-run, failure to have vehicle insurance and several other traffic offenses several days after he reportedly fled the scene of a crash at First Avenue and Ridgewood Road at about 1:45 p.m. on July 30. According to police, Victor M. Leal-Alvarez’s white 2013 Ford sedan struck another vehicle and left the scene. The victim reported to police that the offending driver appeared intoxicated See POLICE REPORTS on page 15

Brookfield woman charged with DUI in fatal crash Passenger injured in June 16 wreck died six days later

By BOB UPHUES Editor

On Aug. 2, following an investigation that lasted more than a month, the Cook County State’s Attorney charged a 35-year-old Brookfield woman in connection with a fatal crash on 47th Street in McCook. Tracey Fellows faces one count of aggravated driving under the influence causing death after allegedly losing control of her vehicle while westbound in the 8100 block of 47th Street, crossing the center line and crashing into an another vehicle on June 16 at about 10:20 p.m. The passenger in Fellows’ vehicle, 37-yearold Joseph Roe, of Lyons, was seriously

injured and was taken to Loyola University Medical Center, where he died on June 22 as a result of multiple injuries sustained in the crash, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner. According to McTRACEY FELLOWS Cook Police Chief Mario DePasquale, Fellows was also injured in the crash and was treated at a hospital for non-life threatening injuries. DePasquale said Fellows’ blood-alcohol content was .203, which is more than two

times the legal limit of .08. The driver of the other vehicle was a 40-year-old Riverside woman. Three juvenile passengers in that car, along with the driver were taken to an area hospital for treatment of JOSEPH ROE minor injuries, DePasquale said. In the wake of the crash, Roe’s family set up a Gofundme page (www.gofundme. com/3y47em8) to help pay for expenses related to his medical care and, subsequently,

death. The family raised $3,100 in the month following the crash, but donors can still contribute. At a hearing at the Bridgeview courthouse on Aug. 3, Cook County Judge Peter Felice set Fellows’ bond at $50,000. She posted bond and is free while awaiting trial. Her next court date is Aug. 31 at Bridgeview. Aggravated DUI causing death is a Class 2 felony and punishable for between three and 14 years in prison, if convicted. Probation is rarely granted in such cases (the state statute says probation is an option only if a judge determines there are “extraordinary circumstances”), and anyone convicted of the offense must serve 85 percent of any sentence, according to state law.

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Opinion THE LANDMARK VIEW

What problem?

e don’t know what we’re missing about this issue, but it seems careless, at best, that there’s not more urgency on the part of officials at Riverside-Brookfield High School to ensure Riverside police can communicate effectively throughout the school building during emergency situations. More than a year ago, Riverside police reported that officers encountered “dead zones” inside the high school that prevented their radios from communicating with the Riverside dispatch center. The concrete and steel construction of some areas, especially the basement, prevent the radios from transmitting effectively, say police. It’s not the radios, it’s the building, they say. Riverside police have obtained a couple of quotes to install transmitters inside the high school to facilitate radio communication. The first was about $60,000, a figure that more than doubled in early 2016 upon further review. Riverside sought a federal grant to help defray the cost, but that application was reject ed. In the meantime, school officials appear to want more proof from police that their radio system isn’t the problem and have resisted Riverside’s efforts to chip in to fix the issue. Now school officials say they’re content to wait until the consolidated dispatch center is up and running to address the problem, which surely won’t go away in the meantime. The earliest that consolidated dispatch center will go live is March 2018. By then the school will have allowed to continue an emergency communication problem they have known to exist since early 2016. That’s a heck of a game of Russian roulette. Riverside officials continue to insist that RBHS board members step up and deal with the problem and last week they reiterated their view publicly. But, so far, there’s no urgency from the high school, which agrees that the village should reapply for the grant and deal with the problem when the consolidated dispatch center is up.

Dogging it

On Aug. 13, 2003 the Landmark published a story headlined “Brookfield considering creation of dog park.” Yeah, admittedly, not the snappiest headline in the world. On Aug. 9, 2017, the Landmark has a story headlined “Is a dog park in Brookfield’s future?” Judging by the intervening 14 years of complete inertia on the dog park front, we’d venture to say, “No.” Back in 2003, village officials pinned their hopes on being able to convince the Cook County Forest Preserve District to set aside some land in one of the meadows bordering the village. But county officials never warmed to that idea, and in the meantime opened a dog park at Miller Meadow on First Avenue, just north of Cermak Road. Not exactly Brookfield, but close-ish. We’d imagine the county is fine with that being their contribution. The Brookfield dog park discussion through the years has seemed like a lot of wheel spinning. Is this one any different? We’ll check in another 14 years.

The Landmark, August 9, 2017

KOSEY CORNER

Turning a well house into a museum

ituated in Centennial Park in the center of Riverside, the Riverside Historical Museum, though small, contains myriad information pertinent to the history of the village. The museum is operated by the Riverside Historical Commission, whose members are appointed by the village president with approval of the village board. It differs from a historical society, which has open membership. The commission is in charge of the contents of the building, assembling displays and making sure it’s available to the public, among other duties. The building is a former well house, and at one time the small round space was bare inside without any storage space. The village tasked the commission – I was a member if the commission at the time -- to make the building a viable museum to showcase Riverside’s history. Fortunately, one of the commission members at that time was Mike Wimmer, a Riverside resident and an architect. With input from commission members and the village, Wimmer set about designing the interior of

the building. For those of us who had never worked with an architect before, it was interesting to watch as Wimmer brought us his ideas. Because of the building’s shape, it was not easy. Storage was one of the priorities as well as the need to have space for displays. The building also had to be temperaturecontrolled to preserve all of the artifacts stored there. While work was being completed on the structure, other commission members were sorting and categorizing what was to be housed in the museum. There were some artifacts and many pictures. Decisions were made on when displays would be set up and what they would be. Finances for the commission were very slim at the time, so members got creative with solutions. When the museum opened, commission members took turns manning the museum on Saturdays to greet visitors and answer questions. So that is part of the story behind the small building next to Riverside’s iconic water tower and how the small building became the Riverside Historical Museum.

JOANNE KOSEY

LETTERS

Turn down volume on LaGrange Summer Fest As a life-long resident of Brookfield and supporter of building strong communities that span across village borders, I am writing to encourage the village of LaGrange to be cognizant of the noise pollution created by the LaGrange Endless Summer Fest in Gordon Park. I live in Brookfield about two miles away (according to Google) from Gordon Park and the past two evenings (Friday, Aug. 4 and Saturday, Aug. 5) have been filled with significantly loud music from your festival. I finally resorted to turning on the air conditioning even though it is a nice evening out and yet the sound reverberates through the windows. If this was the result of one of my immediate neighbors I would simply ask them to turn the sound down, and given the good neighbors I have there would be respect of how sound travels. I did call the Brookfield nonemergency police number; however, since the sounds are traveling across town borders there is little recourse other than to ask you that in the future the planners of LaGrange Endless Summer Fest are aware of how the sound is traveling. I recognize LaGrange is likely within their legal lim-

its. However, this is not a legal issue as much as it is a good neighbor issue – especially for those, like my wife and I who are pastors, who need to get rest on Saturday evening to work on Sunday morning. I have also cc’d the village manager of Brookfield in the hope that some resolution and responsible action can begin between our communities to insure future festivals on each side of our village borders can occur without disturbing each other. I believe by working together as good neighbors our villages can support peaceful environments as well as festivals celebrating community pride.

Rev. Dr. Bill Ressl, LCSW

Brookfield

National Night Out a great success It was great to see the Brookfield community come together on National Night Out, Tuesday, Aug. 1 at Ehlert Park to greet and thank the police and fire departments. The park was filled with vehicles from both departments and officers had a chance to interact with the See LETTERS on page 16

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Lena K. Krason, 96, of Brookfield, died on Aug. 1, 2017. She was a homemaker and a member of the St. Barbara Council of Catholic Women. Ms. Krason enjoyed cooking, flower gardening and being with her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Nanette (Ron) Brija, Melanie (Jim) Sloane, Thaddeus E. (Val Pehler) and Mark (Kathy) Krason; her grandchildren, Marissa (Tom) Bresnahan, Jonathan and Thad (Abbey) Brija and John and Michael Krason; and her greatgrandchild, Patrick Joshua Bresnahan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thaddeus J. Krason; and her grandson, Josua Brija.

A funeral Mass was held at St. Barbara Church, followed by a interment at Resurrection Cemetery. The family appreciates memorials to St. Barbara Church, 4008 Prairie Ave., Brookfield, 60513. Johnson Funeral Home, Brookfield, handled arrangements.

Olga Lorenz, 89 North Riverside homemaker Olga Lorenz (nee Pindak), 89, died on Aug. 6, 2017 at her North Riverside home. Ms. Lorenz was the wife of the late Louis and the mother of Rosann Lorenz. Visitation is on Wednesday, Aug. 9 from 2 to 8 p.m. and on Thursday, Aug. 10 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Ivins/Moravecek Funeral Home, 80 E. Burlington St. in Riverside. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Aug. 10 at 10 a.m. at Mater Christi Church in North Riverside, followed by interment is at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Cemetery.

Vincent Pizzo, 81 Retired baker for Nabisco Vincent Pizzo, 81, of Cicero and formerly of North Riverside, died on Aug. 1, 2017. Born on Jan. 2, 1936, he was a retired baker at Nabisco. Mr. Pizzo loved gardening, making his own wine, and helping his family with home projects. Mr. Pizzo was the husband of Sara (nee Evola); the father of Josephine (Robert) Daniels, Ida (Thomas) Raia, Domenica “Mimi” and Anthony Pizzo; the grandpa of Richard Daniels; the brother of the late Antonio and Domenica Pizzo; and the uncle of many. A funeral Mass was celebrated Aug. 5 at St. Mary Church in Riverside, followed by entombment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Ivins/Moravecek Funeral Home, Riverside, handled arrangements.

Mary Ann Rich, 67 Medical transcriptionist Mary Ann Rich (nee Blitek), 67, of LaGrange Park, died on Aug. 6, 2017. Born on Jan. 10, 1950, she worked as a medical transcriptionist. Ms. Rich was the wife of Anthony “Tony” J. Rich and the late Gerald Trinkle; the mother of Karlynn Rich; the sister of Edward (Kimberly) Blitek and Terese Blitek; and an aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation is on Thursday, Aug. 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, 9445 31st St. in Brookfield, followed by a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Louise de Marillac Church in LaGrange Park. Interment will be at Resurrection Cemetery in Justice. See OBITUARIES on page 16

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ASBESTOS PLAN Hope to defray fines from page 1 meeting, board member Joanne Schaeffer suggested getting a proposal from Midwest, which has an extensive history working for the district. After meeting for about 45 minutes in closed session last week, the four school board members at the meeting voted unanimously to hire Midwest. The three members of the school board who were elected in 2015 with the support of Lyons Village President Christopher Getty — Michael Bennett, Jorge Torres and Colleen Shipbaugh — did not attend the special meeting. Midwest’s work is expected to cost the district at least $58,500. K-Plus’s initial proposal came in much lower, at just under $30,000, but did not include any sample collection and testing.

APOLOGY from page 3 violations had occurred, and not after the fact?” Skweres also said she and Dorobiala completed their Open Meetings Act training in 2012. An email from Robbins to Skweres dated June 26 was sent to remind Skweres that she and Dorobiala needed to complete Open Meetings Act training as soon as possible. Skweres responded that day, saying she and Dorobiala would soon comply. But the two had not done so by July 19,

POLICE REPORTS from page 10 and she took a photo of the offending vehicle’s license plate and Riverside detectives traced it an address in the 4800 block of South Luna Avenue in Chicago. Police were not able to arrest Leal-Alvarez at that time at his home. However, police seized the vehicle. Later Leal-Alvarez was arrested when he came into the Riverside Police Department to ask why his car had been towed. Police learned that Leal-Alvarez’ license was revoked and that he had three prior DUI arrests dating back to 2007. He also reportedly had two fictitious driver’s licenses and had four driver’s license numbers listed to false names, addresses and dates of birth. Leal-Alvarez reportedly told police he fled the scene because his license was revoked and he had been drinking.

Arrestee headed to DUI class A 23-year-old Cicero woman, charged on July 31 with driving under the influence in

Once the district obtained more information about how much K-Plus would charge for testing samples it turned out the two companies’ bids were very close. “Once you added in that cost, there is really no difference,” said board member Shannon Johnson. The four board members present decided they were more comfortable with Midwest. “They have worked in our district, they are familiar with it,” Schaeffer said. “We are kind of in a pinch. We need to get going on this work. They know exactly where every building is. And I think that they have a lot of the paperwork that they’re going to be able to go back and draw on in order to proceed with the work.” Parker, who worked as a research chemist and has a background in industrial health and safety, gave the board members a handout that indicated Midwest’s total cost would be only about $900 more than K-Plus’s cost, once testing was included. Parker added that Midwest’s cost per building was lower, because it proposed testing

nine buildings, including the George Washington Middle School Annex and the now vacant Legion Building, while K-Plus proposal called for only testing six school buildings and the administration building. If K-Plus tested all nine buildings, its total cost would be about $6,500 more than Midwest’s estimate, Parker said. School board President Marge Hubacek said Parker’s analysis was helpful. “It gave us a bit to think about, and we got help from our attorneys with additional questions,” Hubacek said. “It brought up some points. I think that Toni certainly brought some more information to light. I think it played a role.” Parker said that Midwest has more licensed asbestos inspectors on staff and that K-Plus would have needed to contract out the inspection work. “I’m happy that the board took the time to look at the cost-comparative business case study and also to consider that Midwest’s staffing was much deeper and that they had all the licensed professionals needed to com-

plete the work required,” Parker said. K-Plus was hired by the district in March and paid $968 to test air quality and air ducts in the administration building after a latenight remodeling project in February kicked up so much dust that the fire alarms went off and there were fears that asbestos might have been released. The incident led the Illinois Department of Public Health to review the district’s compliance with laws and regulations regarding asbestos. At the time, Schaeffer suggested calling in Midwest to test the area for asbestos. In 2016 K-Plus contributed $500 to Citizens for Christopher Getty, and in 2015 K-Plus gave $200 to the United Citizens Party, which lists Getty as its chairman and treasurer, and runs candidates in Lyons village elections. Board members hope that the review by Midwest will help the district in its case with the Illinois Department of Public Health. “We’re hoping by showing good faith by becoming compliant that they lessen some of those fines,” said board member Shannon Johnson.

prompting another email from Robbins, which referred to “a recent open meeting violation” and requesting that the training be completed. Less than a week later, the commissioners resigned. The Brookfield Fire and Police Commission’s last official meeting appears to have been March 1, according to meeting minutes obtained by the Landmark in response to a Freedom of Information request. Hagle was absent from the commission’s last three meetings, the minutes show. In October 2016, commissioners voted to appoint Skweres both chairwoman and secretary of the commission. Hagle had been secretary prior to that meeting. Emails indicate that there appeared to be

some tension between Skweres and Hagle on the commission. In an email from Hagle to Ketchmark on June 25, after he’d already resigned, Hagle complained that the commission lacked an office and a budget. But he also complained of Skweres keeping commission files at her home, citing that as a reason he didn’t seek reappointment in October 2016 as commission secretary.

He also stated the Skweres would make “unilateral decisions under the guise that most decisions needed to be done ‘right then’ without consulting Alan [Dorobiala] or myself.” In September 2016, Skweres in an email to Robbins referring to an unknown subject stated that if Hagle pursued chairmanship of the commission, he wouldn’t have her support.

Riverside, reportedly was on her way to a court-mandated class ordered by a judge in response to a 2016 DUI arrest in Berwyn. Riverside police stopped the woman for speeding 49 mph in a 25 mph zone in the 100 block of Woodside Road at 5:30 p.m. The driver told police she was on her way to the DUI class, which was part of a plea agreement for the 2016 incident. Police reported recovering open alcohol in a cooler inside the vehicle and 18 grams of cannabis from the driver. The driver’s blood-alcohol content reportedly was .196, which is more than twice the legal limit of .08. In addition to DUI, the driver was charged with transporting open alcohol and possession of cannabis. These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Riverside, North Riverside and Brookfield police departments, July 30Aug. 6, and represent a portion of the incidents to which police responded. Unless otherwise indicated, anybody named in these reports has only been charged with a crime. These cases have not been adjudicated.

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Riverside brew pub project stalled

Village waiting on final plans as incentives deadline approaches By BOB UPHUES Editor

A plan to bring a brew pub to a long-vacant commercial building in the 300 block of East Burlington Street in Riverside has stalled, and the clock is ticking on financial incentives the village gave to the developer to help make it happen. Matt Thomson, the owner of Safehouse Brewing told the Landmark last week that not much had changed regarding the project since early in the year, and that interior construction still hadn’t begun on the brew pub. “As of now I am not sure when we will start,” Thomson said in an Aug. 3 email. “I wish I had a better update for you.” Safehouse Brewing, a Prohibition-themed brew pub at 363-69 E. Burlington St., which would include a craft brewery and a bar/restaurant capable of seating 150 people, was pitched to the village board in the fall of 2016. In order to facilitate what was described as a renovation project that would cost $1 million, the village board approved a package of financial incentive that included waiving building permit and other fees up to $49,600. In addition to permit fees and plan review

fees, the village board also agreed in September 2016 to waive health inspection fees, business license fees, liquor license fees and live entertainment license fees for the first three years of the business’ operation. However, the resolution approved by the board set Nov. 1, 2017 as the deadline for occupancy. Failure to hit that deadline means the developer will be on the hook for those fees. The building was purchased in November 2014 by Giuseppe Zappani, who is Thomson’s father-in-law. According to Sonya Abt, the village’s community development director, Zappani has been the village’s main contact for construction issues related to the building. He is presently out of the country, Abt said, which may be slowing things down. Abt said Safehouse Brewing has already submitted plans for review twice, and that her department is waiting on revised plans to address plumbing and health inspection issues that remain. The developer also needs to provide the fire department with fire sprinkler plans, Abt said. “Matt seems on board and wanting to move forward,” Abt said. “We’ve had a couple of reviews already, and I hope this is the last one. We’re not far away.”

OBITUARIES CONTINUED from page 14

James Schulz, 89 Accountant James M. Schulz, 89, of LaGrange Park, died on July 31, 2017. Born on Aug. 22, 1927, he served in both the U.S. Navy and a U.S. Army and who later worked as an accountant for the railroad industry. Mr. Schulz was the husband of Sheila Schulz

Yvette Stoneking, 82 Worked in sales at Montgomery Ward Yvette Doreen Marie Stoneking (nee Dube), 82, of Lyons and formerly of Berwyn and Stickney, died on Aug. 2, 2017. She was born in Canada on May 30, 1935 and worked in sales at Montgomery Ward. Ms. Stoneking was the wife of the late William A. Sr.; the mother of Clara Stoneking, Deborah Vercillo, the late William A. Jr. and the late John C. II; the daughter of Adelard and Catherine (nee Rodonetz) Dube; the grandmother of Lynn, Brittany, Kristen, Candace,

(nee Dickson); the son of the late Adolph Schulz and Catherine Schulz (nee O’Brien); the brother of the late Barbara Schulz and Lillian Schulz; the brother-in-law of Vera Clay, Jean Hall and Gill Dickson; the uncle of many nieces and nephews; and the best friend of Tony DeMartino. A funeral Mass was held Aug. 8 at St. Louise de Marillac Church, followed by private interment. Hitzeman Funeral Home, Brookfield, handled arrangements. Samantha, Corey, Juliana, Alexis, John Thomas, Donald, Ashley, Jessica; the great-grandmother of Jonathan Avery; the sister of Lorette Frechette, Irene Monteith, Yvonne Dube, Roger Dube, the late Louie Dube, the late Hank Dube and the late Simone Skowronski; and the aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation is on Saturday, Aug. 12 from 9:30 a.m. until prayers at 11:30 a.m., at KuratkoNosek Funeral Home, 2447 Desplaines Ave. in North Riverside, followed by interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions are appreciated to the Stoneking Family, P.O. Box 1143, North Riverside, 60546.

Rogals named Landmark staff photographer Uphues, editor. Innes said the Alexa Rogals has been hired strong and varied portfolio preas the new staff photographer sented by Rogals was persuasive, for the Riverside-Brookfield but more compelling was her enLandmark and its three comergy and enthusiasm for commupanion neighborhood publicanity journalism. tions. Rogals is a Chicago-area Rogals succeeds William Canative and lives in Oak Park. margo, who left the Landmark to A graduate of Southern Ilpursue art and photography inlinois University, Rogals has terests in his native California. previously freelanced for the Landmark and other area pubIn addition to the Landmark, its ALEXA ROGALS lications. She was also a staff independently owned Oak Parkphotographer for the daily in based company also publishes Farmington, New Mexico. Wednesday Journal of Oak Park & River Her hiring was announced by Claire Forest, the Forest Park Review and Austin Innes, editorial design manager, and Bob Weekly News.

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Riverside to the rescue

community in a social setting. The Brookfield Chamber of Commerce gave away Frisbees, footballs and tattoos. Tischler’s donated hotdogs and Brookfield Western Conference grilled them and gave them away at the concession stand. Zoo City Treats gave away Italian ice, Mary’s Morning Mix Up gave away cookies and Costco donated bottles of water. Proviso Children’s Advocacy Center was there with a hands-on presentation of making stress balls to take home. The Citizens Police Academy had a display of pictures from different events that they are involved in to support the police department. Tammy Lake from Met Life was doing fingerprint kits and giveaways, and Costco had a display of residential security systems. Chamber President Todd Hitzeman thanked the police and fire departments for all of their efforts in the community. He presented each department with framed photos from Village Day at the farmers market. Everyone celebrated with a special cake made by Dawn LeClere and cupcakes were available for all that attended. This was our way as a community to extend our thanks to those that serve and protect our fine village. Thank you to all of the sponsors: First National Bank of Brookfield, Tischler Finer Foods, Costco North Riverside, Mary’s Morning Mix-Up, Zoo City Treats, Joe’s Saloon, Brookfield Western Conference, Betty’s Flowers and Gifts, Hitzeman Funeral Home, Leo’s Liquors, Merrick Animal Hospital, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, MetLife, Brookfield Village Board and Priority Print. Save the date: Aug. 7, 2018 for next year’s National Night Out.

With all the negative news showing up in the media, I am happy to submit a good experience which happened to me. A few weeks ago, while driving to an appointment, my car engine stopped in the middle of downtown Riverside. Within seconds, smoke started emitting from under the hood. Almost immediately, people stopped to ask if I was OK and to offer assistance. One woman called the local garage and said she would stay with me until they arrived. The mechanic was quick to ascertain that the car needed to be towed and between him and a friendly policeman, they managed to get the car to an available parking spot. The local corner business allowed me shelter while I waited for the tow. Riverside Garage was very accommodating in taking my car in and trying to assess the problem, despite the fact that every bay was filled with cars being serviced. They were able to determine the problem and had the car back to me by the next afternoon, which considering their work load was amazing. I didn’t have to rent a car or cancel any other appointments. I would highly recommend their services. Thanking all those who came to my rescue seems like a small gesture compared to the relief I felt afterwards. It was just another assurance that good, caring people are the majority of what makes up our town and our country.

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Riverside 10U takes third at state tourney Talent, chemistry fuel team’s 10-win season, most ever by a Riverside Little League district squad BY MARTY FARMER Sports Editor

Courtesy Mike Mulvihill

The Riverside IOU baseball team went 10-3 this summer en route to a third-place finish at the Illinois Little League State Tournament.

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Kaminski has the talent, makeup for greatness BY MELVIN TATE Contributing Columnist

This edition of “Tate’s Take” focuses on a standout Fenwick High School sophomore who’s already accomplished a ton athletically, with his best years assuredly ahead. Recently, Fenwick has had several tremendous studentathletes grace its halls with the likes of Jacob Keller, Conner Lillig, Jamal Nixon, Grace Cronin, Mike Smith, Tricia Liston, Devereaux Peters and Mimi Schneider. They all displayed individual brilliance while leading their team to success. That tradition of excellence should continue for the foreseeable future. Everyone knows about sophomore basketball star DJ Steward, but he has a classmate that’s poised to leave a legacy as well - on the football field and the wrestling mat.

For the second straight year, a Riverside Little League team finished third at the Illinois Little League State Tournament. This year’s third-place Riverside team competed in the 9-10 years old division. Last year, the Riverside 11U squad earned third. The former finished with a 10-3 overall record this summer, highlighted by a 5-0 showing in district competition. At the state finals in Salem, Illinois, the team won three of five games. After dropping its opener, Riverside reeled off three straight wins to advance to the semifinals where River Forest dealt them a 12-5 loss. Ten victories are the most ever for any Riverside Little League district team. The team dominated their opponents statistically throughout most of the summer. In district competition, Riverside outscored the opposition 91-22 in five games and finished the summer with a .412 team batting average and 3.51 team ERA. Eight of 13 players hit over .400 and every player hit .300 or better.

Depth and versatility served the team well all summer. “The coaches and I don’t want to mention one particular kid because we had such a great group,” Riverside manager Mike Mulvihill said. “They were truly a team. The kids played with intensity and executed brilliantly. They also had fun and got along with each other, always playing as a team.” Aside from winning, traveling to the state tournament was fun for not only the players and coaches but parents as well. “The parents were great,” Mulvihill said. “Everybody spent six days together in the Mount Vernon/Salem area not knowing when our last day would be due to the double-elimination format. They were very supportive and everybody had a great time throughout, but especially during our time at state.” Team members are Johnny Buchman (2B, SS, P); Rylan Bruno (OF, 2B, P); Jaden Despe (OF, P); Vince Dockendorf (SS, P); Peter Gardiner (C, LF); Connor McKay (LF, 1B, 3B, P); Cal Milchhoefer (CF, 1B); Danny Mulvihill (C, 3B, P); Ronnie Murray (OF, P); Aiden Pankros (OF, C); Zach Ryzewski (1B); Ethan Smith (OF, 2B); Paxton Tamlyn, (LF, IF, P).

Riverside resident Jacob Kaminski had a very Yet even after losing that match and subseimpressive freshman year. In fact, Steward and quently finishing fourth in the state, KaminKaminski shared the spotlight as signature ski established himself as a rising wrestling breakout athletes for the Friars’ Class of 2020. star with state title aspirations the next three Kaminski was able to crack the Fenwick footseasons. ball varsity starting lineup as a stalwart on the deThe success continued for Kaminski this fensive line. A force along the line of scrimmage at summer. He traveled to Fargo, North Dakota 6-foot-2 and 190 pounds, he played in all 13 games, to compete in the Cadet National tournament, recording 35 tackles and 7.5 sacks as the Friars enwhich features many of the nation’s top high joyed a memorable run to the Class 7A semifinals school wrestlers. (only the third time in school history that the footWrestling in both the Freestyle and GrecoJACOB KAMINSKI ball team advanced that deep in the state playoffs). Roman divisions, he placed third in each. Fenwick sophomore Unfortunately, the “Travesty at Triton” occurred Both of the losses - just like in the state finals when Plainfield North defeated Fenwick 18-17 in overtime - came at the hands of the eventual champions. Currently, of the 7A semifinals. The officials incorrectly ruled on the Kaminski is ranked third nationally in the Cadet Division last play of regulation in a game the Friars should have in- and is one of the top 20 wrestlers overall in the country. disputably won before the play was even completed. The fact that Kaminski has had a very good start to his Nevertheless, the driven Kaminski shook off that brutal Fenwick career shouldn’t come as a surprise. He comes from disappointment by transferring his energy to the wres- a family with a history of athletic success. Older sister Pautling mat. The precocious freshman compiled a 22-2 record lina was a state champion swimmer for the Friars and is now at 195 pounds while winning Catholic League, regional, a successful senior swimmer at Yale. Younger brother Gabriand sectional titles. He became the first freshman wrestler el has earned his own accolades nationally in wrestling. in school history to advance to the state finals and collectFenwick lines up against Bowen at Triton College on August 25 to kick off the 2017 football season. ed All-State accolades. Look for No. 45 on the defensive line. That’s Jacob KaKaminski was undefeated until the state semifinal, where he lost to eventual champion Jacob Warner of Washington. minski; another Friar destined for greatness.

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CITY RENTALS Large 2 bdrm, Garden Apt in small bldg. Safe and secure, great if you don’t like to climb stairs! Beautifully rehabbed w/ new carpet, newer kitchen and bath, even has central AC! Huge Closets! Ten pays heat. $995.00 + Sec Dep. Section 8 voucher welcome.

Call Crystal @ 773-842-2784 or Paul at 708-774-7395 Town Center Realty Group LLC

SPACE FOR RENT 4807 SQ FT In beautiful neighborhood in Oak Park. Varied uses possible for any kind of not-for-profit. Offices, community center, school, day care, etc. Private Cell: 708-846-9776

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT Office Space Office Space for Rent for Rent OAK PARK

6955 NORTH AVE. 3 ROOM OFFICE SUITE $650.00 3 ROOM OFFICE SUITE FURNISHED $825.00 6957 NORTH AVE. - 4 ROOM SUITE (1054 SQ FT) $1400.00 - 2 ROOM SUITE $825.00

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Some furniture. A little bit of everything!

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Large Sunny Room with fridge & microwave. Near Green line, bus, Oak Park, 24 hour desk, parking lot. $101.00 week & up. New Mgmt. 773-378-8888

GARAGE SALE 3817 RAYMOND AVE FRI - SAT - SUN 8/11 8/12 8/13 9AM TO 6PM

One block from Faith Lutheran Church. EVERYTHING MUST GO! Mattresses, Clothing, Furniture and MORE! Chicago Galewood

BACKYARD SALE 1747 N NASHVILLE (just north of North Ave.)

SAT 8/12 9AM TO 3PM

Cleaning house! Lots of kids toys, clothing, household items, DVDs, sports equipment, bookcases, some furniture, and more.

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GARAGE/YARD SALE Forest Park

GARAGE SALE 7700 ADAMS ST FRI - SAT - SUN 8/11 8/12 8/13 9AM TO 4PM

About 150 new plus size clothing items, sizes 2X to 5X, Big Men’s shirts 3X to 5X, all $5.00 or less. DVD players. Sheets, towels, comforters. Furniture, table + four chairs. Garden hose cart. Grocery pull carts. Much more! Forest Park

GARAGE SALE 1040 S ELGIN SAT 8/12 9AM TO 3PM

CDs, DVDs, & Records and Cheap Guitars. Household items. No Early Birds Please. North Riverside

YARD SALE 2218 WESTOVER FRI 8/11 & SAT 8/12 8AM TO 3PM

Freezer, Bikes, Sports, Toys, Clothes, Coats, Boom Box, Containers, Frames, Jewelry, Kids Kitchen-Books, Water Table Oak Park

GARAGE SALE 1206 N FOREST

(Garage is on back alley, east of Forest Ave.)

SAT 8/11 9AM TO 1PM

****Lots of Designer and sewing fabrics, small home appliances, mens and women’s clothing, small furniture, mini fridge, great window A/C unit, lawnmower, kids sports equipment.****NO EARLY BIRDS! Oak Park

SUPER MOVING SALE 916 N EUCLID SAT 8/12 & SUN 8/13 9AM TO 2PM

WE’RE MOVING and everything must go.... LAWN TOOLS, CARPENTRY TOOLS, KIDS TOYS, CLOTHES, LAWN MOWER, LEAF BLOWER, HEDGE TRIMMER, TABLES, CHAIRS, DRESSERS, STEREO EQUIPMENT, LAWN FURNITURE, “JIM BEAM” DECANTERS, VINTAGE FURNITURE, “STICKLEY” DRESSER, ROCKS and MINERALS, BOOKS, DISH WARE and MORE. Oak Park

BLOCK SALE 500 & 600 BLKS WOODBINE SAT 8/12 9AM TO 1PM

Baseball/softball equip; Bookcase; Desk; Dresser; Rug; Other furniture; Antique sewing machine; Adult walker w/ seat; Toys, games; Books; Household items and Much More!! River Forest

GARAGE SALE 1011 KEYSTONE SAT 8/12 & SUN 8/13 9AM TO 1PM

Lots of neat stuff! Don’t miss it!!

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CLASSIFIED ITEMS FOR SALE BABY TREND TRI-FOLD MINI UNUSED! Bought from Target Stores. Ideal for your life on the go, this lightweight stroller is engineered with a unique fold and can be easily collapsed into an incredibly small footprint. Compact and foldable allows you to fit the stroller into the smallest of vehicles, or simply carry it over your shoulder with the included carry strap. Stroller weight: 13 pounds. Call 708-420-1632. BICYCLE TRAILER The InStep Quick N EZ Plus best value and most fun for recreational bike cyclists who want to ride as a family. It comes with a 2-in-1 weather canopy with rain and bug screens to protect your little ones from bugs and the elements. Plus, it has a rear storage area to keep your things put when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re on the go. The bike trailer has 16â&#x20AC;? tires and holds two children with a combined weight up to 100 lbs. It was only used a few times. $100. Call 708-420-1632. KITCHEN APPLIANCES, FURNITURE To be given away for free. You pick up and move items: Gas stove (located in bsmt); Small freezer (located in bsmt); wood kitchen table and chairs. Call 708-387-9070. MOTORCYCLE JACKET Nitro Racing Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Medium Gray Black Padded Protective Racing Motorcycle Jacket. Also has a zipped lining that is removable. Item is pre-owned. In excellent condition. Does show some signs of wear. No major rips or tears. I have two jackets: size Medium and size XXL. Each jacket is $50. Call 708-420-1632 POMPOUS CHAIR & STOOL Pompous chair & stool with cushions. $50.00 WINDSURFING BOARD, SAIL & WATERSKIS Windsurfing board together with sail plus waterskis. $200 obo. Call 708-488-8755.

TO BE GIVEN AWAY BLACK SPINET PIANO Winter Musette black spinet piano to be given away. You pick it up and move it. Call 708-848-5278 KIMBALL PIANO School style Kimball piano. You pick up and move. Call 708-447-0531.

LOST & FOUND WATCH FOUND Watch found on July 26th on the 200 block of South Maple. Contact and describe. caroljbuer@gmail.com

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Education of School District No. 91, in the County of Cook, State of Illinois, the tentative budget for said School District for the Fiscal Year 2018 will be available for public inspection at the District Office, 424 DesPlaines Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois, after 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 9, 2017. Notice is hereby given that a public hearing on said budget will be held at 6:30 p.m. on the 14th day of September, 2017, at the District Office, 424 DesPlaines Avenue, Forest Park, in this School District No. 91. Dated this 10th day of August, 2017

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The Village of Oak Park will receive sealed bids at the Public Works Service Center, 201 South Blvd., Oak Park, Illinois 60302, until 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 25th, 2017 for the following:

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REQUEST FOR BIDS Custodial Services for the Village of Oak Park Proposal Number: 17-202 Issuance Date: 8/9/17

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D17151631 on August 4, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of TRUNKS CARPET with the business located at:1019 N. 21ST AVENUE, MELROSE PARK, IL 60160. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: GONZALO GARCIA DE LEON 1019 N. 21ST AVENUE MELROSE PARK, IL 60160

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT REQUEST FOR THE RELEASE OF FUNDS On August 17, 2017 the Village of Oak Park (Village) will request the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to release federal funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended (PL 93-383) for various projects and activities pursuant to the Program Year (PY) 2017 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, including: public services, public facilities rehabilitation including ADA accessibility, housing rehabilitation, code enforcement, ADA sidewalk/curb reconstruction & alley improvements. These projects will take place within the Village of Oak Park, Illinois at a total cost of $1,522,537, plus $320,000 in prior year, returned CDBG funds. PY 2017 Projects undertaken by the Emergency Solutions Grant Program will total $136,947. An Environmental Review Record covering these programs has been made by the Village, which documents the environmental review of the projects and activities. This Environmental Review Record is on file at the below address and is available for public examination and copying upon request. The Village of Oak Park will undertake the projects and activities described above with Block Grant funds from HUD, under PL 93-383. The Village of Oak Park and Cara Pavlicek, in her official capacity as Village Manager, consent to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to environmental reviews, decision-making, and action, and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The legal effect of the certification is that upon its approval, the Village may use the Block Grant funds, and HUD will have satisfied its responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. HUD will accept an objection of its approval of the release of funds and acceptance of the certification only if it is on one of the following bases: (a) that the certification was not in fact executed by the responsible entity’s Certifying Officer; (b) that the responsible entity has failed to make one of the two findings pursuant to Sec. 58.40 or to make the written determination required by Secs. 58.35, 58.47 or 58.53 for the project or activity, as applicable; or (c) that the recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by Sec. 58.75 before release of funds and approval of the environmental certification by HUD. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedure (24 CFR Part 58) and may be addressed to HUD at 77 West Jackson Blvd., Chicago, Illinois 60604. Objections to the release of funds based on other than those stated above will not be considered by HUD. No objection received after August 31, 2017 will be considered by HUD. Cara Pavlicek Village Manager 123 Madison Street Oak Park, IL 60302 Published in Wednesday Journal 8/9/2017

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

STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division. In re the marriage of Heather Robinson-Binns,Petitioner and Floyd Binns Respondent, Case No. 2017D-006457.

STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division. In re the marriage of Devan L. Senior,Petitioner and Dudley Senior Respondent, Case No. 2017D-006456.

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLNOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, PROBATE DIVISION Estate of ANGELA BOLESLAV, Deceased No. 2017 P3163 That the Order Admitting Will to Probate and Appointing Representative in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois was granted on June 16, 2017 for the Estate of Angela Boleslav, Deceased and that GEORGE BOLESLAV was appointed as the Independent Executor and letters of office have issued and states under the penalties of perjury that:

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: D17151456 on July 19, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of VENNIE’S INVENTORY SERVICE with the business located at: 935 S BLVD #301, OAK PARK, IL 60302. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: MELVINA CAMPBELL 935 S BLVD #301 OAK PARK, IL 60302

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: D17151490 on July 24, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of OWL POST GREETINGS with the business located at: 2924 S 12TH AVE BROADVIEW, IL 60155. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: MARGARET ANN MARTINSON 2924 S 12TH AVE BROADVIEW, IL 60155.

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: D17151580 on July 28, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of FATE MUSIC & MOVIES with the business located at: 2147 SOUTH LUMBER STREET 417, CHICAGO, IL 60616. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: CARLOS VILLANUEVA, JR 2147 SOUTH LUMBER STREET 417 CHICAGO, IL 60616

Published in RBLandmark 8/2, 8/9, 8/16/2017

Published in Wednesday Journal 8/2, 8/9, 8/16/2017

Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before September 6, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk.

Published in Wednesday Journal 8/2, 8/9, 8/16/2017

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

STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division. In re the marriage of Velia Garcia, Petitioner and Roberto Garcia Respondent, Case No. 2017D-006461.

STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division. In re the marriage of Godwin Adeyemi Binutu,Petitioner and Esther Binutu Respondent, Case No. 2017D-004910.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before September 13, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk.

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Published in Wednesday Journal 8/9, 8/16, 8/23/2017

1. Anglea Boleslav died April 1, 2016, leaving a will dated July 31, 2012. 2. The approximate value of the estate in this state is: Personal $160,000, Real: $0, Annual Income from Real Estate $0. 3. The names and post office addresses of the 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: George Boleslav 8735 W Cermak Rd, North Riverside, IL 60546. 5. The name and post office address of the personal fiduciary designated to act during independent administration for each heir or legatee who is a minor or disabled person are shown on Exhibit A, a part of this petition. 6. This ad also requests that any unknown heirs make themselves known to the attorney herein. 7. This ad will serve as a notice to creditors that they have 6 months from the date of filing of this petition to submit their claims. Petitioner asks that the will be admitted to probate and that letters testamentary issue. Atty Name: Matt Leuck Attorney for Petitioner 84 E. Burlington, 2W Riverside, IL 60546 708-447-3166 Atty No. 11017 Published in Landmark 7/26, 8/2, 8/9/2017

PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR AUDIT PROPOSALS The Oak Park (IL) Housing Authority, a local public housing authority, and the Oak Park Residence Corporation, a not-for-profit housing development corporation, are each seeking proposals for audits of their books and records for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017. The chosen firm will also be responsible for preparing the annual Federal and Illinois income tax returns for the subject entities. Proposals may be submitted for either or both audits. Respondents must be experienced in HUD accounting techniques and requirements. Please visit the Housing Authority’s website: www.oakparkha.org and click on “Downloads” for the complete RFP. Proposals are due by 2:00 pm on September 30, 2017. Published in Wednesday Journal 8/2, 8/9/2017

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF BROOKFIELD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AUGUST 24, 2017 AT 7:00 P.M. NOTICE is hereby given that the Village of Brookfield Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, August 24th, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Edward Barcal Hall located at 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois to consider an application filed by the Village of Brookfield for a text amendment to Chapter 62-Zoning of the Code of Ordinances, Village of Brookfield, Illinois. The proposed text amendment is a change in definition and regulation of setback requirements. The public is invited to attend the public hearing and present oral and/ or written comments. The application including the proposed text amendments may be viewed at the Village of Brookfield Village Hall during normal business hours. Written comments may be provided prior to the public hearing to: Village of Brookfield, Planning and Zoning Commission c/o Emily Egan, 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, IL 60513. Please reference PZC Case 17-04. Individuals with disabilities requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any meeting should contact the Village of Brookfield (708) 485-7344 prior to the meeting. Wheelchair access is available through the front (South) entrance of Village Hall. By the Order of Chuck Grund, Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman. Published in RB Landmark 08/09/17

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2006-EQ1 ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-EQ1 Plaintiff, -v.PAMELA ANDERSON, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CAPITAL ONE BANK Defendants 15 CH 01950 917 N. HUMPHREY AVENUE Oak Park, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 7, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 8, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 917 N. HUMPHREY AVENUE, Oak Park, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-05-126-0300000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $290,375.35. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765

ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C13-90609. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I724364

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, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 6, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1116 N. HUMPHREY AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-05-113-0130000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building

and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-18994. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I725835

EN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate:

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE SECURITIES INC., ASSETBACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-R8 Plaintiff, -v.ERNADETTE DURAND, SAMUEL DURAND, JEAN DURAND, MATHEW DURAND, JEAN MARC DURAND, UNKNOWN TENANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, BERNADETTE DURAND, AS GUARDIAN FOR THE BENEFIT OF EDSON DURAND, A MINOR, BERNADETTE DURAND, AS GUARDIAN FOR THE BENEFIT OF REYNIA DURAND, A MINOR, FLURETTE RIVERT A/K/A FLEURETTE RIVERT, AS GUARDIAN FOR THE BENEFIT OF CRISIE DURAND, A MINOR Defendants 11 CH 023648 1116 N. HUMPHREY AVENUE OAK PARK, IL 60302

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR GSAMP TRUST 2007-FM2, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-FM2,

P.I.N. 16-08-301-021. Commonly known as 143 South Harvey Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Ms. Nicole Fox at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Potestivo & Associates, P.C., 251 Diversion Street, Rochester, Michigan 48307. (248) 853-4400 ext 1200. C1410779 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122

Plaintiff,

I726470

vs.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR CYNTHIA R. (DECEASED); ARROW

HICKS

FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC, AS ASSIGNEE OF HOUSEHOLD BANK; CITIBANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; PRECISION RECOVERY ANALYTICS, INC.; MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC; VELOCITY INVESTMENTS, LLC; MARY MIAN; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CYNTHIA R. HICKS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND CLAIMANTS,

NON-RECORD

Defendants,

COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS SUCCESSOR-ININTEREST TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES, BEAR STEARNS ALT-A TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-1 Plaintiff, -v.ANDREA SIEGLER, CRAIG SIEGLER, WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO CITIBANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR SACO I TRUST 2006-2, MORTGAGE-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-2 Defendants

15 CH 1064

2016 CH 11890

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV-

809 HOME AVENUE OAK PARK, IL 60304

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 15, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 18, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 809 HOME AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60304 Property Index No. 16-18-129-0220000. 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. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER EN-

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE TRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 255218. 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. I725830

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.AHMED ALI SHAHER A/K/A AHMAD ALI SHAHER, A/K/A AHMED SHAHER, MAASAL MOHAMMED SHAHER, STANDARD BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Defendants 16 CH 2353 1027 HARLEM AVENUE FOREST PARK, IL 60130 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 1, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 7, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1027 HARLEM AVENUE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-13-423-0250000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSES-

SION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 253411. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 253411 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 16 CH 2353 TJSC#: 37-5788 I725202

Daday at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Klein, Daday, Aretos & O’Donoghue, LLC, 2550 West Golf Road, Rolling Meadows, Illinois 60008. (847) 5908700. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I725963

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 14-036068 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I726087

representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 12014. 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. I726120

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC; Plaintiff, vs. KELVIN RHYNE; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; TRESA RHYNE AKA TRESA BYRNE; UNKNOWN OWNERS; NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 14 CH 19366 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, August 29, 2017, 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. 15-07-401-127. Commonly known as 1733 N. Taft Ave., Berkeley, IL 60163. 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. For information call Mr. Stephen G.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; Plaintiff, vs. LISA M. SCHMIDLING AKA LISA M. LOVE; 16 KING ARTHUR COURT CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC.; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA) NA; Defendants, 16 CH 13463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on May 25, 2017, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, August 29, 2017, 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. 12-30-402-057-1017. Commonly known as 16 KING ARTHUR CT., #17, NORTHLAKE, IL 60164. 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 within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Mr. Ira T. Nevel at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125. Ref. No. 16-02921 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I725965 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff, vs. JOSE EDGAR GALLEGOS; Y.A. LOPEZ DE GALLEGOS; STATE OF ILLINOIS; TOWN OF CICERO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION; Defendants, 15 CH 2988 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-04-111-013-0000. Commonly known as 1721 North 38th Avenue, Stone Park, IL 60165.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A Plaintiff, -v.ELIA G. LANDAVERDE A/K/A ELIA MEJIA, AMNER LANDAVERDE, SANTOS CARBAJAL, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES LLC, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 05357 1446 MARENGO AVENUE FOREST PARK, IL 60130 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 21, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 31, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1446 MARENGO AVENUE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-24-211-0470000. The real estate is improved with a orange, brick, single family, two car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA. Plaintiff, -v.MARVIS L HUMBERT A/K/A MARVIS HUMBERT Defendants 15 CH 16972 2111 SOUTH 4TH AVENUE MAYWOOD, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 14, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 15, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Commonly known as 2111 SOUTH 4TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-14-329-0240000. The real estate is improved with a three unit 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. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Please refer to file number 10270. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 10270 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 15 CH 16972 TJSC#: 37-5716 I725341 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (‘’FANNIE MAE’’), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.SHONETTA HOLDEN Defendants 16 CH 14310 1838 SOUTH 20TH AVE. Maywood, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 12, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 14, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1838 SOUTH 20TH AVE., Maywood, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-15-304-0250000 Vol. 166. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment $248,289.04.

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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 bal-

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

tempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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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 Friday, September 8, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate:

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.

OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS;

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.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs. CHRISTINE V. O’BRIEN; LEWIS MORTON; UNKNOWN

Defendants, 16 CH 10829 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 Friday, September 8, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate:

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE NOTICE OF SALE

P.I.N. 12-36-217-022-0000. Commonly known as 2132 North 75th Avenue, Elmwood Park, IL 60707. 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

P.I.N. 15-05-223-013-0000.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 16-028707

Commonly known as 206 44th Avenue, Northlake, IL 60164.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection

NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 16-020286

VERA L. ROBINSON A/K/A VERA ROBINSON, TCF NATIONAL BANK, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, VILLAGE OF MAYWOOD, AN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CAPITAL ONE BANK, DISCOVER BANK, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS

I726690 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

Plaintiff, -v.-

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 16-4199.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE

COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

1902 SOUTH 7TH AVENUE Maywood, IL 60153

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.

NOTICE OF SALE

Plaintiff,

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the

Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I726682

vs. VICTOR M. ZAMORA Defendants,

Defendants 17 CH 3651

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

above cause on July 21, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 30, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

(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.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Commonly known as 1902 SOUTH 7TH AVENUE, Maywood, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-14-309-0160000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment $104,690.93.

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Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency

For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm. Please refer to file number 17-082593. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I726810 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.MARK V. VERHUNCE, KARYN M. VERHUNCE, CITIZENS BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION F/K/A RBS CITIZENS, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHARTER ONE BANK, N.A. Defendants 15 CH 017400 1935 BELLEVIEW AVENUE WESTCHESTER, IL 60154 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 21, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 31, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I726891 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC; Plaintiff, vs. MARGARET A. ELERBY; ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MARGARET A. ELERBY, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 15 CH 10034 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 14, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-07-406-011-0000. Commonly known as 543 East End Avenue, Hillside, IL 60162. 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

Commonly known as 1935 BELLEVIEW AVENUE, WESTCHESTER, IL 60154

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-18345.

Property Index No. 15-20-416-0660000.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE

Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122

Email us: classifieds@rblandmark.com

For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 3609455 W15-1127.

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