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September 26, 2018

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Six in custody for Riverside armed robbery Armed robbery at ATM led to chase in downtown Riverside

By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter

Six people were under armed guard at two area hospitals after they crashed their car following an apparent armed robbery Monday night on Harlem Avenue in Riverside.

The car crash and police chase created a chaotic scene in downtown Riverside.

Sometime around 9:30 p.m. Monday, a man doing maintenance on a Bank of America ATM machine at 3300 Harlem Ave. at Burlington Street was robbed at gunpoint by five males and one female who pulled up in a 2008 Nissan Altima. According to Riverside Police Chief Tom Weitzel, three of them See ARMED ROBBERY on page 5

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REPRESENTING: Brookfielder Alyssa Relyea became active in efforts to talk more openly about suicide after the death by suicide of her twin brother, Andrew.

Out of the Darkness: Walking for suicide prevention Brookfielder Relyea walks for twin brother Andrew

By LACEY SIKORA Contributing Reporter

On Sunday, Sept. 22, Brookfield resident Alyssa Relyea laced up her walking shoes and joined forces with hundreds of others from throughout the Chicago area who have

been impacted by suicide. Sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Out of the Darkness walks across the nation join together hundreds of thousands of people to raise awareness and funds that allow AFSP to invest in research, create educational programs, advocate for public policy, and support survivors of suicide loss. AFSP

has set a goal to reduce the annual suicide rate by 20 percent by 2025.

Relyea who has served as both a volunteer and board member at AFSP points to sobering statistics on suicide in Illinois. On average, one person dies by suicide every six See SUICIDE PREVENTION on page 8

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Fifth Sundays take Riverside Presbyterian Church outside its hallowed walls Congregation takes on ecological restoration project

By TOM HOLMES Contributing Reporter

If you come to Riverside Presbyterian Church this Sunday you’ll find a sign on the door saying that the “service” today is at the Arie Crown Forest and that that the service will be doing ecological restoration.

It will be the third installment of the congregation’s Fifth Sunday program which began on April 29 when 50 members of the church travelled a mile to Caledonia Senior Living — formerly the Scottish Home — to lead a worship service complete with music and then shared a picnic lunch with residents.

The next time a month had five Sundays was in July when 45 church members carpooled to the Garfield Park neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side where they did landscaping, served a meal and played bingo with residents at The Boulevard, a residential nonprofit which serves formerly homeless people in their transition from being hospitalized to finding permanent housing.

A smaller number of church members had already been serving a meal at the nonprofit once a month for years.

Patti Friend and Matt Lisle, who were both church elders when Rev. Dale Jackson became pastor two years, said that his arrival marked the beginning of refocusing the church’s longtime emphasis on mission.

The congregation was already doing outreach in the form of an annual youth mission trip, a group of women who did various mission projects and financial support of global mission.

Lisle said that what Jackson helped the congregation to do is to “get the entire congregation on the same page at the same time in the same place.” He said, “There’s power in that collectivity and a resonance with us.

There’s always been a solid local mission focus here. We’re trying to elevate to the attention of everybody.”

Friend added that “everybody” includes the congregation’s children, that there has been a genuine attempt to make the Fifth Sundays and everything the church does truly multigenerational.

“It’s our belief,” Lisle said, “that the message of the New Testament is one of service to those in need. We started this to put that into action. We’re showing our kids what the right thing to do is, that religion is not something that is staid and static. It’s a dy-

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ECO-LOGICAL: Rev. Dale Jackson presides over a church service at Caledonia Senior Living at Riverside Presbyterian Church’s inaugural Fifth Sunday, which included a performance by the church’s bell choir and communion. namic thing.”

Friend acknowledged that like many mainline churches her 146-year-old congregation has gotten smaller. The membership has declined from a record high of 1,124 in 1950 to 400 today. She nevertheless insisted that the Fifth Sunday program is not a marketing gimmick. “We’re not out there with the intention of bringing in new members,” she said. “If people notice, it will be a byproduct of what we’re doing. We believe in what we’re doing.”

Lisle and Friend both feel that what their pastor and the congregation’s leadership have been successful at is being creative with the Fifth Sunday program while making it clear to members who are already involved in mission that they are not replacing what they have been doing but adding organically in continuity to what is already being done.

Recognizing that church members can get focused on maintaining their building at the expense of doing mission, Lisle said, “What our leaders are trying to cultivate is that while the church as an institution and

the building and grounds are important, the most important thing is communion with your fellows and helping those in need.”

Friend said that evidence of this perspective is how the current capital campaign is being conducted. Thousands of dollars, she said, are being raised to do things like install new carpeting, remodel the sanctuary with new acoustics and do tuck pointing. “But,” she added, “while we want this historic church to still be here for the next hundred years, we’ve designated a percentage of the money raised to go to mission.”

RPC’s focus on mission is also evidence that residents of an old village “can learn new tricks.”

The congregation’s website says that in 1869 the members of the Riverside Improvement Company intended to create a village which would be an escape from the city, a community “outside the city limits of Chicago for cleaner, quieter and more spacious websites, a village in a park.”

Riverside Presbyterian Church is located at 116 Barrypoint Rd in Riverside. For information call 708-447-1520.

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P O L I C E

R E P O R T S

Three men, a gun, and a gang While on patrol about 12:34 a.m. on Sept. 22, a man flagged down police on the 4400 block of Prairie in Brookfield and told officers that three men had just waved a gun in his face and fired a shot.

The man said he had just arrived home from work with his father and mother. The three got out of the car and walked across the street to their building. They reportedly approached him saying, “You Two Six? You Two Six?” asking if he was a member of the Two Six gang.

One of the men took out a gun, pointed it at the man’s father and told him to get in the car. The father put his hands up and walked back to the car. The men walked about 10 feet behind the father and then fired a shot into the air. They then fled on foot to Plainfield Road.

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cago. His eyes were bloodshot, glassy and he was swaying and had a difficult time standing. He failed all the sobriety tests.

Police identified him as Jackine Austin, 38, of Chicago, and arrested him for driving under the inJACKINE AUSTIN fluence, possession of open alcohol while driving and improper parking on a roadway.

Austin has been arrested 13 times previously for battery, assault, burglary and more.

He was transported to MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn.

Fire at Brookfield Bowl

A woman crashed a car into the side of the T-Shirts & Trophies, 9323 Ogden Ave. in Brookfield at 6:18 p.m. on Sept. 17. Police responded to the crash and found the front end of the car damaged and an airbag deployed. No one was in the car.

A witness to the accident told police he heard the collision, saw a woman get out of the car and gather some belongings. He asked if she needed any assistance and she said no.

She then entered a Sedan with a male driver, and the two drove behind the building.

The vehicle was registered to a Carol Stream woman. Police contacted the owner and learned the woman had let her son use the car, and that his girlfriend had been driving.

About 8:45 p.m. on Sept. 17, the girlfriend turned herself in to the Brookfield Police Department, where she was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, failure to give information after striking a property, driving on the sidewalk and damage to village property.

DUI arrest in North Riverside North Riverside police spotted a man who appeared to be asleep at the wheel at 2:36 a.m. on Sept. 23 in the northbound lanes of Harlem Avenue at the Burlington Northern Railroad tracks.

Officers approached the Chevy Tahoe and shook the passenger, who still did not awaken.

Police suspected he was suffering an alcohol overdose and called paramedics.

When he finally woke up, the man said he had been drinking and was on his way home to Chi-

Officers arrived at Brookfield Bowl, 3415 Maple Ave., at 4:14 a.m. on Sept. 22 following the report of a fire. Seeing a flame through an open service door, police blocked traffic and secured the building. The investigation was turned over to detectives and the case continues.

Two cars broken into Between 9 p.m. on Sept. 17 and 8:45 a.m. on Sept. 18, someone broke into a Mazda, parked on the 3700 block of Morton Avenue in Brookfield, and scattered the items in the center console across the driver’s seat. The victim said nothing was stolen. She told police she’s unsure if she locked her car doors.

Sometime between 6 p.m. on Sept. 20 and 9:55 a.m. on Sept. 21, someone broke into a Ford van parked on the 3600 block of Blanchan Avenue in Brookfield and stole a Hummel drum sander, valued at $5,000; a Clark edger, valued at $1,250; a buffer, valued at $1,200; a drill box, valued at $300; hand tools, valued at $300; and a palm sander, valued at $60. Surveillance footage reveals a van pulling up next to the vehicle, two men getting out and then unloading items from the victim’s car.

These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Riverside, North Riverside and Brookfield police departments, Sept. 17-23, 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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ARMED ROBBERY

Rollover and loose currency from page 1 pulled guns on the maintenance man, and said, “Is the money worth you dying for?”

Then they pushed him to the ground and fled with the money southbound on Harlem.

A Riverside police officer who happened to be a block away on an unrelated traffic stop saw the car zoom by and gave chase.

The car turned west on Burlington. The officer chased the car, with six people inside, which pulled over at Burlington and Delaplaine Road. By that time another Riverside squad car arrived. The two police officers got out of their cars with guns drawn, walked toward the car and exchanged a few words with the occupants.

Then the car suddenly sped off, heading east on Burlington toward downtown Riverside.

They were tossing money out of the car as they sped off and money was strewn along Burlington for blocks. Police believe between $6,000 and $8,000 was taken. They have recovered about $7,000 but are still counting.

The police officers ran back to their cars and gave chase. As they sped away the alleged robbers appear to have shot at the police cars.

“They heard shots,” Weitzel said. “We be-

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SURVIVORS: ‘It is absolutely amazing to me that no one was killed,’ says Police Chief Tom Weitzel. lieve they shot at the police officer in the car. People reported shots being fired. We found spent cases farther down toward the traffic stop, but we haven’t had a chance to review the officer’s video from the squad car yet so that should tell us.”

Riverside police fired no shots during the incident, Weitzel said.

As the alleged robbers’ car raced into downtown Riverside, the driver lost control and hit a tree, totally uprooting it, in front of Ivins Funeral Home at 80 E. Burl-

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ington, rolling over and grazing a car heading east on Burlington. The overturned car caught fire after crashing, but the fire was put out by officers using fire extinguishers from their squad car.

Three Riverside police officers apprehended the suspects, some of whom were crawling away from the crashed car. Police from Brookfield, Berwyn, North Riverside, Stickney and McCook all responded to the scene.

Four of the injured alleged robbers were taken to Loyola Medical Center and the other two were taken to MacNeal Hospital, where they were being treated under police guard.

Four of the six have since been released to the custody of Riverside police. One male is still hospitalized with a broken leg and the female is hospitalized with internal bleeding.

Two people in the car that was grazed during the overturn suffered minor injuries and were treated at the scene and released.

Three guns were recovered from the car, including two fully loaded handguns, a 40-millimeter and a 9-millimeter, and a third gun was found underneath the car.

The vehicle may have been stolen.

“We don’t know if it was stolen yet because it is so badly damaged,” Weitzel said.

“It has a temporary license plate.”

No charges have yet been filed and the suspects have been uncooperative, Weitzel said.

“In my 35 years of law enforcement,” he added, “it is absolutely amazing to me that no one was killed.”

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BIG WEEK

Senior Health and Wellness Fair

Caledonia Senior Living and Memory Care, 2800 Desplaines Ave. in North Riverside, hosts a free Senior Health and Wellness Fair on Thursday, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

There will be 40 vendors ranging from healthcare providers, home health services and skilled and rehabilitation centers to moving and downsizing specialists, elder advisors and flu shots.

Raffle prizes awarded throughout the event, every 20 minutes. Bring a non-perishable food item for the local food pantry and receive a free raffle ticket. Lunch served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

For details and to RSVP, call 708-866-0430.

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Women of WWII

It’s (digitization) party time

Pandemic 1918!

Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd., will host a Brookfield 125 Digitization Party on Thursday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m.

Do you have a photo or document that illustrates Brookfield’s rich history? The library’s digitization team will show you how easy it is to scan and digitize your photo. They will also show you how to upload the file to the library’s website dedicated to showcasing the history of Brookfield.

Call 708-485-6917, ext. 130 for more information.

And more Nazareth Academy, 1209 W. Ogden Ave. in LaGrange Park, presents “The Glass Menagerie” on Sept. 28 and 29 at 7 p.m. and on Sept. 30 at 1 p.m. in the school’s Romano Family Theater. Tickets are $15.

Call 708-387-8528 or email itheiss@nazarethacademy.com to reserve seats.

Lyons Township High School presents “Fall for Fashion” a fashion show benefitting The Hope Chest, an upscale resale shop associated with the Constance Morris House for those seeking safety and support from domestic violence, on Sept. 30 at 2 p.m. at the North Campus Reber Center, 100 S. Brainard Ave. in LaGrange. Tickets are $5 at the door and at The Hope Chest, 305 W. Hillgrove Ave, La Grange.

The Frederick Law Olmsted Society will hold its next walking tour of historic Riverside on Sept.

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The La Grange Area Historical Society will highlight the many contributions of women during World War II during a special program “Women of World War II: On the Front Lines & the Home Front” featuring author Barb Warner Deane on Saturday, Sept.

29 at 1 p.m. in the common area of Meadowbrook Manor, 339 S. 9th Avenue, LaGrange.

The event will provide insight into the roles held by women while millions of men and boys were deployed in the U.S. and overseas during WWII. It will include a focus on the American Red Cross Clubmobile program.

As part of the program, Navistar will bring their WWII Clubmobile to the event. It will be parked at the entrance and available for touring after the presentation.

Seating is limited. Register at www.lagrangehistory.org. Coffee and donuts will be served.

Join Tina Beaird, owner of Tamarack Genealogy, for “Pandemic 1918! Combating the Spanish Influenza during the Great War” on Thursday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. in the Public Meeting Room of the Riverside Public Library, 1 Burling Road.

More than 30 percent of Americans are estimated to have contracted the Spanish flu in 1918, and 675,000 died as a result. Explore the timeline and hear talks of how the U.S. Armed Forces and civilians tried desperately to combat the disease.

30 from 2 to 4 p.m. with a stroll through the village’s north division. Meet at the east platform of the Riverside train station, 90 Bloomingbank Road. Tickets are $20 ($15 for seniors and society members). Learn more at www.olmstedsociety.org.

Hitzeman Funeral Home, 9445 31st St. in Brookfield, will host the next of its monthly grief support gatherings on Oct. 9 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The theme of the gathering will be “Grief Resources.”

Learn about books, blogs and support groups available to help. Seats are limited. RSVP by Oct. 5 to info@hitzemanfuneral.com or call 708-485-2000.

The Cossitt School Clothing Sale, featuring name-brand children’s clothes from infant to size 16 will take place Sept. 29 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the school, 115 W. Cossitt Ave. in LaGrange. Adults only 8-10 a.m. Kids with adult 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn more at www.cossittptc.org/clothingsale.

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Riverside Township hosts its monthly free blood-pressure testing for seniors on Oct. 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Riverside Township Hall, 27 Riverside Road in Riverside and on Oct. 3 between 9 and 11 a.m. at the North Riverside Village Commons, 2401 Desplaines Ave. Call 708-442-4400 for more info.

The Brookfield Chamber of Commerce will hold will hold its next 60-to-Win prize drawing on Sept. 27 at 4:30 p.m. at Joe’s Saloon, 9220 47th St. in Brookfield. Winner need not be present.

Compassion Factory Art Gallery and Studio, 9210 Broadway Ave. in Brookfield, presents “Watercolor in Print,” featuring the work of three artists -- Pete Rangel, Kerry Lange and Naomi Zagt through Oct. 20. Free. Gallery hours are Thursdays from 4 to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and first Fridays from 7 to 10 p.m.

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Riverside Arts Center, 32 E. Quincy St., continues its new exhibition season with a two-person show of sculpture and installations by Indira Freitas Johnson and Garland Martin Taylor through Oct. 6. Free.

Gallery hours are Tuesday-Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m.

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

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

Riverside Public Library and the Frederick Law Olmsted Society present “A Bird’s Eye View of Riverside” on Thursday, Sept. 27 in the Great Room of the library, 1 Burling Road. Learn how to attract birds to your garden and landscape from Melinda ■

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Library’s STEAM Fest is this Saturday

Classic car cornucopia

Riverside Garage says so long to summer with its annual Riverside Car and Bike Show in downtown Riverside on Sunday, Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Join hundreds of regional car enthusiasts and enjoy hundreds of vehicles, from antiques to vintage muscle and classic cruisers in Centennial and Guthrie parks, on either side of the Metra stop in downtown Riverside.

Spectator admission is free and local bites/drinks will be available for purchase. Participants can nab awards including Best in Show, Best Back Seat, Most

Google Expeditions latest addition to Brookfield Library’s offerings Illegal, and Best Antique.

Participant registration information is available at www.showcaseclassics.com/calendar.

Quidditch!

Alex a Rogals/Staff Photographer

Have you always wanted to pretend you’re Harry Potter, playing Quidditch at Hogwarts? Well, you’ll get a chance to come close at North Riverside Public Library, 2400 Desplaines Ave., on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 1 p.m.

Kids in grades four to 12 can join in a fun afternoon of catching the snitch and being the best chaser. It’s OK if you don’t know the rules, library staff will help you walk (or fly) through them.

All participants must sign a waiver prior to the program at the Youth Services desk at time of sign up.

Parents welcome.

For more information, call 708-447-0869 or visit www.northriversidelibrary.org.

Now hear this

The Riverside Township Radio Players kick off their 20th season on Friday, Sept. 28 with “Arsenic and Old Lace” from the Screen Guild Players, including “Speaking of Cinderella” from the CBS Radio Workshop.

The group recreates shows from the Golden Age of Radio, from

the 1930s through the 1950s, complete with sound effects.

The performance starts at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Riverside Township Hall, 27 Riverside Road in Riverside. Free.

For more information, call 708-442-8810 or riversidetownshipradioplayers.com

Pruett-Jones, executive director of the American Ornithological Society.

North Riverside Public Library, 2400 Desplaines Ave., hosts a Senior Drop-in on Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Meeting Room. Play cards and socialize every Friday. For adults, there’s Adulting 101: Basic Handyman Skills with Bryant Rouleau on Sept. 27 at 6 p.m. Free. To sign up call 708-447-0869.

For kids, there’s Lapsit Storytime (toddlers thru 5) on Sept. 27 at 10:30 a.m.; I Spy: The Game Show (grades K+) on Sept. 27 at 3:45 p.m.; and Do-It-Yourself Craft Hour (grades 2-up) on Sept. 28 at 4 p.m.

Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd., hosts How to Become an Entrepreneur on Sept. 28 at noon. Keith Coleman of SCORE Chicago presents tips on how to start your own small busi■

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ness. Register at 708-485-6917, ext. 130 or online at www.brookfieldlibrary.info.

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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By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter

Ever wanted to climb Machu Picchu, explore coral reefs or travel the world? Now you can do all three courtesy of Brookfield Public Library’s new virtual reality technology tool, Google Expeditions.

Google Expeditions is a virtual reality teaching tool that lets you lead or join immersive virtual trips all over the world. By simply looking through the viewer, members can get up close with historical landmarks, dive underwater with sharks, and even visit outer space.

Built for the classroom and small group use, Google Expeditions allows an instructor acting as a “guide” to lead classroomsized groups of “explorers” through collections of 360° and 3D images while pointing out interesting sights along the way. Now, in addition to reading or studying about The

Louvre, for example, residents can get a close up look without leaving the library.

Virtual reality joins 3D printing, esports and robotics as part of the Brookfield Library’s STEAM initiatives for all ages. Google Expeditions will make its debut at the Brookfield Public Library’s second annual STEAM Fest which will take place on Saturday, Sept. 29 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. STEAM Fest is a free event with activities for all ages. Weather permitting, the event will be held outside on the library’s lawn.

Residents can also experience Google Expeditions at a series of drop-in events in October.

In addition to Google Expeditions STEAM Fest will feature 3D printing, art, engineering, music, robotics, tabletop tornadoes and virtual reality. Special exhibitors include A Sound Education, Compassion Factory; Cyborg T.U.R.T.L.E.S.; STEM Scouts and Triton College.

League of Women Voters to launch Illinois Voter Guide The League of Women Voters of Illinois will launch their Illinois Voter Guide on Oct. 1.

The guide, at www.IllinoisVoterGuide.org, gives voters across the state access to candidate information in every precinct.

Voters can find their ballot, learn about candidates and print out their choices, so they are prepared when they enter the polling place on Election Day in November. The League

aims for the Voter Guide to function as a tool to provide critical information about what’s on the ballot in national, state and local elections.

The Illinois Voter Guide will also allow local Leagues to add specific local election details and information from sources that may not be available elsewhere online.

For more information, visit www.lagrangearealwv.org.

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C O R R E C T I O N In the Sept. 19 story “Frustrated school superintendent lays marker for Lyons’ Getty” the Landmark mistakenly identified the mayor of Lyons as Ken Getty. The mayor of Lyons is Christopher Getty. The Landmark regrets the error.

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Blood, sweat and beer: The history (and future) of Joe’s Saloon

By JEFFREY C. JOHNSON Contributing Reporter

There’s a glowing oasis along a rough, dusty, stretch of 47th Street in Brookfield that is a doorway to another time and a testament to the dreams and perseverance of a single family. That welcoming refuge, known as Joe’s Saloon, is a place where generations continue the long tradition of meeting at the neighborhood tavern to celebrate, mourn, argue, sing, dance and learn. A place where, if only for a while, they can suspend time in the bar’s amber hue and give their reality the quick slip.

When Joe’s Saloon (then named Butkovich’s Tavern) was opened at 9220 47th St. by builder George Butkovich, Franklin Delano Roosevelt was President of the United States, Gone with the Wind was at the theater, Orson Welles’ Martians landed in New Jersey, Sid Luckman was the Bears’ quarterback and none of the Beatles had yet been born.

However, people were consumed with

something of much greater importance that year, as the ominous clouds of war were threatening to envelop Europe and potentially the world. George Butkovich’s son Mike, who had been managing the Butkovich’s tavern since it had opened, was drafted in to World War II in the early 1940s. With Mike off to war, George handed over management of the bar to his son Joe who subsequently went on to run the bar until his death in 2002.

In 1942, the Butkovich family erected a large wooden war memorial next to the bar that was dedicated both to their son Mike, who lost his life in the war, as well as to all of the soldiers from Brookfield, who had lost their lives in the war up to that point.

The memorial, which sat to the west of the bar where the parking lot is today, was often adorned with flowers from bar patrons and local residents.

Through the ensuing years Joe’s was a favorite spot of workers from the nearby manufacturing plants of Electro-Motive and Reynolds Aluminum. And while there have

Photo by JEFFREY C. JOHNSON

JOE’S: A Brookfield institution. been well-known names that have cozied up to the bar, such as White Sox stars Early Wynn and Sherm Lollar and NFL star Joe Montana, the real featured customers have always been the people from the neighborhood and parts beyond.

When Joe Butkovich passed away his daughter Ellen took over and she embarked on a sweeping and costly renovation of Joe’s Saloon. It brought the bar back to its original art deco splendor and distinction and served to open the bar up to a new generation that enjoyed the mix of history and comfort.

Next month, a new owner (the first from

SUICIDE PREVENTION Raising awareness from page 1 hours in the state. Suicide is the eleventh leading cause of death in Illinois, where more people die by suicide than homicide every year.

For Relyea, the interest in joining AFSP’s efforts began as it does for so many: with personal tragedy. She lost her twin brother Andrew to suicide 21 years ago. At 20 years old, Andrew, who was a firefighter and an EMT, struggled at times but did not have an official diagnosis. Relyea says, “Back then people didn’t know the warning signs. It was traumatizing when it happened. It was difficult to imagine life without him in it.”

In her grief, she left the western suburbs where the two had grown up and took some time to learn how to live her life. When she returned, she heard about the Out of the Darkness walks and joined one in 2005.

Eventually, her work fundraising through the walks led her to reach out to AFSP and join their efforts, first as a volunteer and later as a board member.

The experience has been enriching and healing on multiple levels. Relyea says she benefits from meeting others who have lost a loved one to suicide, and says “it’s more helpful to know I’m helping others. The knowl-

ALEXA ROGALS/Staff Photographer

INTO THE LIGHT: A packed lower Hutchinson Field is filled with participants and educational tents on Sept. 22, during the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Out of the Darkness Walk at Grant Park in Chicago. edge that you’re helping others and hopefully preventing this from touching more families is a big part of this.”

AFSP was founded in 1987 by a group of families who had lost children to suicide.

Relyea says the immediate emphasis of the group was on research. “Parents really wanted to answer the question: ‘Why: Why my son or daughter? Why now?’ The focus

was on research because those of us who have been effected don’t want anyone else to have to experience this.”

AFSP also reaches out to the community through educational programs in three main areas aimed at different audiences. The high school program called More than Sad has three prongs. The first aims to train educators on the different kinds of mental illness and

outside the family) will assume control and thus responsibility for the enduring legacy of Joe’s Saloon. While they will work hard to make their mark in the history of Joe’s, and enjoy the support of the customers, they will always be reminded that it isn’t just a bar but a piece of the town’s fabric.

In fact, Joe’s is kind of a magical place.

Next time you’re in the area stop in, grab a seat, and with a cold Schlitz in hand soak in the history around you. Let your mind drift back in time, and though the walls might not talk of bygone moments, they might just whisper a sparkling secret in your ear. what it looks like. The second, aimed at students, focuses on mental health and gives kids help with ideal conflict resolution and ideal coping mechanisms. A parent program focuses on suicide prevention. When needed, AFSP can provide “post-vention” kits for schools in the wake of a suicide of a student.

For college-aged participants, a program called It’s Real involves an AFSP volunteer or mental health professional meeting with local college groups about mental health with discussion, a DVD viewing and a pizza party.

A general program called Talk Saves Lives informs the public about the scope of suicide and provides information on warning signs and what to do in a crisis.

Relyea says that all of these programs are provided free of charge. The Out of the Darkness walks are an important way to not only increase community awareness about suicide, but to gather those effected by suicide.

Relyea says that many of the participants are family members or friends of victims, 10 to 20 percent are mental health practitioners and others are people with “lived experiences” who have made attempts at suicide themselves.

As Relyea walks each year with family and friends who knew her brother Andrew, she says that more education helps lessen the stigma of suicide. “We walk to raise money, to raise awareness and to bring people together who have been effected by suicide. You don’t have to raise money to participate. The purpose is to be a part of the group because suicide can be a very isolating experience.”

The Landmark, September 26, 2018

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Dual languages enter second year at Congress Park Blend of Spanish and English boosts learning skills

By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter

At Congress Park School in Brookfield many kindergarteners and first graders spend half their school day learning in Spanish and the other half learning in English.

Last year Congress Park School started a dual language immersion program in kindergarten. Now those kindergartners are in first grade. Each year the dual language program will be expanded a grade until it is offered through sixth grade.

The kindergarten and first grade students in the program each have two teachers: one who teaches entirely in Spanish and another who teaches entirely in English.

The idea to have a dual language program at Congress Park originated in a visioning session three years ago and is intended to boost student achievement at LaGrange District 102’s most ethnically diverse school. Test scores at Congress Park are the lowest in District 102 with only 51 percent rated by the state as prepared for the next level compared to 59.6 percent at the district’s next lowest performing school.

“It came out of our community visioning sessions we had three years ago and looking at ways to increase student achievement,” said District 102 Superintendent Kyle Schumacher.

Congress Park students are almost evenly split between white (42.5 percent) and Hispanic (41.8 percent) students according to the Illinois School Report Card. Eleven percent of Congress Park students are labeled as English learners meaning that English is not their primary language at home.

All students whose primary language at home is not English are enrolled in the dual language program and other students in the program are voluntarily enrolled by their parents.

“We’re accepting anybody who is interested in the program,” said first year Congress Park Principal James Robinette who was the principal of a K-8 dual language immersion school in Rockford last year.

Two of the three sections of kindergarten and first grade at Congress Park are in the dual language immersion program. The other section is taught entirely in English.

Twenty-nine first graders are enrolled in the immersion program. All but three of them were in the dual language kindergarten class last year. The three who were not in the dual language kindergarten class last year took a dual language immersion summer school program.

The dual language first graders are split into two classes: one with 15 students and the other with 14.

In the morning the one group will be taught entirely in Spanish by teacher Jessica Valverde, for whom Spanish was her first language, and the other group will be taught in English by teacher Sydni Dames, who does not know Spanish. Then in the afternoon the two groups will switch classrooms and teachers and learn in the other language.

While there are eight kindergarten students at Congress Park whose primary language is Spanish there are only two first graders who speak mostly Spanish at home.

First grader Braelynn Wallace said that she likes learning in two languages.

“I like that I can learn different languages,” said Wallace who speaks both English and Spanish at home.

Wallace said that she prefers English. Why? “Because it’s easier,” Wallace said.

Learning in two languages has multiple benefits Schumacher and Robinette say. They point to research that shows that students who are fluent in two or more languages perform better academically, have more flexible brains, and are more culturally literate.

“They think differently, they make connections differently, different subjects like math where you have to make connections and stuff starts to become easier for them,” Robinette said. “I wish that I went through a dual language program when I was growing up.”

School officials also hope that learning for half the day in Spanish will help students whose first language is Spanish.

“We need to learn English while we’re here, but we learn English better, our second language learners learn English better, if they know their first language well,” Schumacher said.

Native Spanish speakers benefit by learning content in their first language while improving their English.

“A benefit for a Spanish speaker is that they get to keep their heritage,” Robinette said.

“They get to keep their natural born language and it really helps them know who they are.”

All students in the program will benefit by being bilingual and bicultural school officials say.

Valverde and Dames, both young energetic teachers, work together closely and communicate constantly. They are friends who talk to each other a lot. Over the summer they attended a conference in Chicago to learn how to teach most effectively in a dual language program.

They do not repeat identical lessons but they reinforce concepts taught in the other language.

“I do the lessons in Spanish and then Sydni does the lessons in English but she does it through a bridge,” Valverde said. “We’re not teaching the exact same thing, but we’re

BOB SKOLNIK/Contributor

HALF AND HALF: Sydni Dames, a first grade teacher, helps her students with Spanish on Sept. 22, at Congress Park School in Brookfield. bridging and kind of just elaborating more on that standard.”

Valverde and Spanish language kindergarten teacher Maria Ibarra-Lorence use the Total Physical Response (TPR) method of teaching a second language. In this method the teacher uses gestures and body movement to help students understand the words she is teaching them.

Valverde is particularly physically expressive in the classroom waving her arms and

moving her body while helping her first graders understand and use Spanish words. Her classroom is full of movement and expression.

For now, there are no plans to expand the dual language immersion program to other schools in the district.

“We want to be able to focus our attention right now on this program and then as we’re able to replicate that we certainly have interest from some of the parents in some of the other schools,” Schumacher said.

The Landmark, September 26, 2018

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Dual languages enter second year at Congress Park Blend of Spanish and English boosts learning skills

By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter

At Congress Park School in Brookfield many kindergarteners and first graders spend half their school day learning in Spanish and the other half learning in English.

Last year Congress Park School started a dual language immersion program in kindergarten. Now those kindergartners are in first grade. Each year the dual language program will be expanded a grade until it is offered through sixth grade.

The kindergarten and first grade students in the program each have two teachers: one who teaches entirely in Spanish and another who teaches entirely in English.

The idea to have a dual language program at Congress Park originated in a visioning session three years ago and is intended to boost student achievement at LaGrange District 102’s most ethnically diverse school. Test scores at Congress Park are the lowest in District 102 with only 51 percent rated by the state as prepared for the next level compared to 59.6 percent at the district’s next lowest performing school.

“It came out of our community visioning sessions we had three years ago and looking at ways to increase student achievement,” said District 102 Superintendent Kyle Schumacher.

Congress Park students are almost evenly split between white (42.5 percent) and Hispanic (41.8 percent) students according to the Illinois School Report Card. Eleven percent of Congress Park students are labeled as English learners meaning that English is not their primary language at home.

All students whose primary language at home is not English are enrolled in the dual language program and other students in the program are voluntarily enrolled by their parents.

“We’re accepting anybody who is interested in the program,” said first year Congress Park Principal James Robinette who was the principal of a K-8 dual language immersion school in Rockford last year.

Two of the three sections of kindergarten and first grade at Congress Park are in the dual language immersion program. The other section is taught entirely in English.

Twenty-nine first graders are enrolled in the immersion program. All but three of them were in the dual language kindergarten class last year. The three who were not in the dual language kindergarten class last year took a dual language immersion summer school program.

The dual language first graders are split into two classes: one with 15 students and the other with 14.

In the morning the one group will be taught entirely in Spanish by teacher Jessica Valverde, for whom Spanish was her first language, and the other group will be taught in English by teacher Sydni Dames, who does not know Spanish. Then in the afternoon the two groups will switch classrooms and teachers and learn in the other language.

While there are eight kindergarten students at Congress Park whose primary language is Spanish there are only two first graders who speak mostly Spanish at home.

First grader Braelynn Wallace said that she likes learning in two languages.

“I like that I can learn different languages,” said Wallace who speaks both English and Spanish at home.

Wallace said that she prefers English. Why? “Because it’s easier,” Wallace said.

Learning in two languages has multiple benefits Schumacher and Robinette say. They point to research that shows that students who are fluent in two or more languages perform better academically, have more flexible brains, and are more culturally literate.

“They think differently, they make connections differently, different subjects like math where you have to make connections and stuff starts to become easier for them,” Robinette said. “I wish that I went through a dual language program when I was growing up.”

School officials also hope that learning for half the day in Spanish will help students whose first language is Spanish.

“We need to learn English while we’re here, but we learn English better, our second language learners learn English better, if they know their first language well,” Schumacher said.

Native Spanish speakers benefit by learning content in their first language while improving their English.

“A benefit for a Spanish speaker is that they get to keep their heritage,” Robinette said.

“They get to keep their natural born language and it really helps them know who they are.”

All students in the program will benefit by being bilingual and bicultural school officials say.

Valverde and Dames, both young energetic teachers, work together closely and communicate constantly. They are friends who talk to each other a lot. Over the summer they attended a conference in Chicago to learn how to teach most effectively in a dual language program.

They do not repeat identical lessons but they reinforce concepts taught in the other language.

“I do the lessons in Spanish and then Sydni does the lessons in English but she does it through a bridge,” Valverde said. “We’re not teaching the exact same thing, but we’re

BOB SKOLNIK/Contributor

HALF AND HALF: Sydni Dames, a first grade teacher, helps her students with Spanish on Sept. 22, at Congress Park School in Brookfield. bridging and kind of just elaborating more on that standard.”

Valverde and Spanish language kindergarten teacher Maria Ibarra-Lorence use the Total Physical Response (TPR) method of teaching a second language. In this method the teacher uses gestures and body movement to help students understand the words she is teaching them.

Valverde is particularly physically expressive in the classroom waving her arms and

moving her body while helping her first graders understand and use Spanish words. Her classroom is full of movement and expression.

For now, there are no plans to expand the dual language immersion program to other schools in the district.

“We want to be able to focus our attention right now on this program and then as we’re able to replicate that we certainly have interest from some of the parents in some of the other schools,” Schumacher said.

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The Landmark, September 26, 2018

District 95 pays teacher $90,000 to resign Circumstances surrounding veteran instructor’s departure unclear

By BOB UPHUES Editor

Brookfield-LaGrange Park School District 95 has parted ways with a veteran teacher, with the school board agreeing last month to a cash settlement in exchange for accepting her irrevocable resignation.

The school board on Aug. 14 voted to accept the resignation of teacher Deanne Ray, who worked primarily as a math teacher at S.E. Gross Middle School during her 24-year

career in the school district.

That was the day before teachers were set to report to work for the 2018-19 school year, said Superintendent Mark Kuzniewski.

“We needed to know whether we had to hire another teacher or not,” said Kuzniewski. “Unfortunately the timing was out of our control.”

Ray’s one-sentence resignation letter states she was leaving for “personal reasons.”

The reasons for Ray’s departure from the district are unclear, and the settlement

agreement, which the Landmark obtained through a Freedom of Information request, includes a clause stating that neither party may “disparage or denigrate” the other.

According to Kuzniewski, Ray taught math in grades five through eight at S.E. Gross Middle School until 2013-14, when she was assigned to Brook Park Elementary School as a math interventionist. For the 2017-18 school year, she was assigned to teach a section of fourth-grade at Brook Park.

By signing the agreement, Ray also waived

her right to sue the school board or any other employee or agent of District 95.

In exchange for submitting her letter of resignation, Ray will receive a lump sum payment of $90,000 on Jan. 15, 2019 and the school board has agreed to provide, at the district’s full expense, health and dental insurance for Ray and her dependents through Feb. 29, 2020.

The school district also agreed to provide Ray with a letter of reference, signed by Kuzniewski.

Riverside board zeroes in on wayfinding sign plan Gateway and directional signs likely going up in 2019

By BOB UPHUES Editor

A years-long plan to bring new wayfinding signs to Riverside gateways and a couple other key locations looks like it may finally come to fruition in 2019 after village trustees looked favorably on a scaled back proposal earlier this month.

In addition, trustees appeared to agree that instead of spreading out installation of the signs over a three-year period, the village ought to consolidate the $48,000 estimated expense in 2019.

That amount of money would pay for about 10 signs – five gateway signs at prominent entrances to the village and five directional signs pointing the way to the downtown business district, the Metra station, Brookfield Zoo and government buildings.

“We’re making a statement with these

signs,” said Trustee Elizabeth Peters, who was chairwoman of the Riverside Economic Development Commission when that group started working on a marketing plan that included wayfinding signage in 2015.

“There’s something about seeing a sign, and EDC talked a lot about this, that says, ‘OK, I’m on the right track,” she said. “That comfort level comes through, and we’ve all experienced it when we’ve driven into another town and we don’t where we are and we see the signs that pop up in the downtown area. It’s a welcoming thing, too.

“It’s a ‘we want you here’ type of statement.”

Gateway signs are proposed for the intersections of First Avenue and Forest Avenue, Harlem Avenue and East Burlington Street, Harlem Avenue and Longcommon Road, 31st Street and First Avenue and Barrypoint and Fairbank roads.

Directional signs, pointing motorists to the

central business district and other downtown sites are proposed for southbound Golf Road at Ridgewood, eastbound Ridgewood Road at First Avenue, southbound Desplaines Avenue at 31st Street, southbound Kimbark Road at Forest Avenue, and northbound and southbound Longcommon Road at Evelyn/Kent.

One goal of the wayfinding signage program is to try to capture the attention of zoo visitors, particularly the 3,000 to 4,500 daily weekend visitors in the summer who use the South Gate entrance at Golf and Ridgewood roads.

Another $20,000 proposed to be earmarked in 2021 for parking lot signs in downtown Riverside will be put on hold.

“I hope we can consider [that phase] someday,” Peters said. “That means these signs are going to be successful. The success of [this phase] will necessitate [the parking sign phase].”

While the reduced scope of the signage program will fall within the amount originally budgeted by the board, Community Development Director Sonya Abt said that the Riverside Chamber of Commerce has expressed a willingness to put some funds toward the purchase of the signs, since their purpose in large part is business-driven.

“They might be willing to add some money to it,” Abt said, “but I don’t know what their caveats would be.”

Abt said that she would reach out to the village’s marketing consultant, Point B Communications, to get final drawings for the signs and to begin working on getting permission from the Illinois Department of Transportation for the gateway signs on Harlem Avenue and First Avenue.

Installation of the signs, if all goes according to plan, would take place in summer 2019 at the earliest.

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here’s a certain latitude, even attitude, that comes with being the “co-interim superintendent” of a school district. We saw that earlier this month when the determinedly steady Patrick Patt, co-interim superintendent of Lyons School District 103, took multiple hard and public shots at the village of Lyons and its elected and appointed officials. And by that we mean Village President Christopher Getty.

We’ve covered the dismal politics of Lyons only as Getty has worked industriously in recent years to infect an elementary school district that Lyons shares with Brookfield as well as Forest View, McCook and Stickney. First, Getty had success in stacking the school board with his political minions/hacks. When locals, concerned with actual education, retook the board majority in the last election, Getty got petty — more petty than usual.

And it was the most recent manifestation of that pettiness, refusing to have village government sign off on an intergovernmental information-sharing pact, that led Patt to speak out. The agreement, already signed by the other four villages served by D103, allows the schools and local villages to share information related to student safety, discipline and criminal matters.

D103 has gotten the word that Lyons will not be signing on and further, through something of a back channel, the district has been told Lyons won’t sign any sort of cooperative agreement with the school district.

Pitiful really, but par for the course when it comes to the Getty family and their perverse view of governance.

We’re talking a small town here and a small school district.

Truly not the place to play out political ambitions, even if they are so grand as to nail a few custodial positions, playground workers, or lunch supervisors.

Swing time

Meanwhile at the Brookfield Rec Department, we get a happy glance at what small-town, responsive governing is all about — in this case providing a small boy with a physical limit the perfect seat to swing on.

Parker Ramirez, says his mom Christine, loves to swing.

But as he has grown bigger, the baby swings, the ones with backs and harnesses, no longer worked. Ramirez called the understaffed and transitioning recreation department at village hall and never heard back. But with word that village government was expanding staffing in the rec department, Ramirez reached out in July to Stevie Ferrari, the new department head. After consulting with the public works director, Ferrari and public works found the money, found the supplier and by early this month an adaptive swing was installed at both Ehlert and Kiwanis parks.

The picture of an ecstatic young Mr. Ramirez in a new swing ran in last week’s Landmark and has garnered a lot of plaudits for the village on our Facebook page.

This is what local government does — when local government is focused on its citizens. Mr. Getty in Lyons might want to take note.

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The Landmark, September 26, 2018

Foraging for answers to the mystery of the mushrooms

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ave you seen them and wondered what they are, those huge mushrooms that I have seen popping up around Riverside? I spotted them in one of the Commons parks, a front lawn on Southcote, and by the parking lot at Riverside Bank. They seem to spring up out of nowhere and grow rapidly — I mean in a day. Don’t know if they are edible and won’t try. I prefer my mushrooms out of can, jar or carton.

Since my inquiring mind wanted to know, I contacted Riverside Forester Mike Collins, who explained they are most likely to appear in spots where a tree once stood.

He did give the name in Latin, but since my Latin is more the Catholic Latin, I will just refer to it as the huge mushroom the size of a Frisbee.

Good conversation and I learned a lot. We’re never too old to learn.

Which brought me to thinking about the Houby Fest, houby meaning “mushroom” in Czech and important to the people of Czech and Slavic descent (like husband Joe). In our area the houby is honored with a big parade down 22nd Street. I remember being on a committee to select a contestant from Riverside to be the Houby Queen and ride in the parade.

It was quite an event in Berwyn and Cicero, the big parade and business having Houby Festival specials, and don’t you just miss the Troy Store? Food was a big part of the fest: Vesecky’s Bakery, Sebesta’s butcher shop to pick up homemade hot dogs, Shotola’s Foods, and, of course, one had to have something from Chateau Food products. On the side, Chateau Foods is still in business with another generation of the Shotola family, grandson Matt Flickinger.

I was pleased to learn the Houby Fest continues and this year will be its 50-year celebration. Not quite sure what is planned other than it will happen on the weekend of Oct. 4-7.

So one thing led to another in this column from mushrooms to the Houby Fest. Did you know that people who go out foraging for mushrooms are affectionately known as Houby Hunters? Thank goodness for people like them. Reading this makes me have a taste for a good Bohemian meal like pork, dumplings and sauerkraut or Svickova. I know just where to find it and I don’t have to go far, Little Bohemia on Burlington or Riverside Restaurant on Harlem Avenue.

Whichever I choose, it will be accompanied by a Pilsen beer and a kolacky for dessert — cheese for husband Joe and apricot for me.

JOANNE KOSEY

LETTERS

Better red-light lawbreakers pay pensions than homeowners While I agree, in part, with your editorial of Sept.

19 regarding red light cameras in Riverside, I believe you have missed some important elements of this “scam.”

1. The drivers that are penalized happen to be those that are breaking the law in the first place. The law states that you are to come to a complete stop before proceeding to make a right-hand turn (if allowed). If a policeman was stationed at the corner he/she would give you a ticket. Since budgets prevent this from happening we use cameras.

2. If you think this is unfair change the law to allow a drifting turn.

3. If indeed the revenue from the cameras is going to pay pensions, all the power to have the money generated by cameras. Would you like your property taxes raised to pay pensions or would you like to have the funds come from a wide segment of the populace?

4. You are not an innocent if you get a ticket. You were too lazy, distracted, or felt you were too important to obey the law as written. The time you think you save by not coming to a complete stop will be used up by having to write a check to the village or SafeSpeed LLC. 5. I do believe that the split of $60 to Riverside and $40 to SafeSpeed is not right. $75 to the village and $25 to the company would be more acceptable. The company is already getting $500 per camera per month.

6. Stop complaining about paying when you break the law.

7. Oh, I agree that these cameras should not be classified as safety items. They are revenue producers only in a different form to hit the property owners in the least way.

Paul Marhoul Riverside

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The Landmark, September 26, 2018

Riverside pendulum swings against vacation rentals Only condos in two downtown districts can be Airbnb sites

By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter

As of December 1, vacation rentals, such as Airbnb, in Riverside will be confined to the two business districts in the village.

On Sept. 20 the Riverside Village Board voted 5 to 0 to approve an ordinance limiting vacation rentals, more commonly known as Airbnb or VRBO rentals, to the village’s two business districts effectively putting the village’s only current Airbnb listing, located in the 100 block of Michaux Road, out of business on Dec. 1 when the current license expires.

“They are allowed to rent it out until Nov. 30 or until they hit 60 days’ worth of rentals,” said Riverside Village Manager Jessica Frances.

Donna Baer, the holder of the village’s only current vacation rental license, declined to comment about the village board’s action.

Under the new ordinance vacation rentals will be limited to Riverside’s B-1 and B-2 business districts which include the downtown area and some pockets along Harlem Avenue.

Riverside Community Development Director Sonya Apt said that she did not believe there are any single-family homes in the village’s business district so it appears that vacation rentals will be limited to condominiums. Renters are not permitted to rent out their apartment, or any part of their apartment, on a listing such as Airbnb or VRBO. The village board decided to put strict limits on the extent of vacation rentals. A maximum of two rooms in a residence can be rented and no more than two people, not counting children 12 and under, can occupy a room. At no time can there be more than six people in a vacation rental.

“I would say this time err on the side of caution,” said Trustee Joseph Ballerine who had been a strong advocate of vacation rentals.

The Planning and Zoning Commission will now amend the zoning code to disallow vacation rentals in residential districts. The Planning and Zoning Commission will also hold a hearing to consider making those seeking a vacation rental license obtain a special use permit which would require a hearing and notifying all property owners within a 250 foot radius of the property of the time and date of the hearing. The village board must also approve each special use permit.

One condominium owner in the business district has inquired about obtaining a vacation rental license.

“We have received an inquiry of another property that is located within the business district, but we have not issued any type of license,” Frances said.

Riverside first began allowing vacation rentals last year in an effort to boost the local economy and promote Riverside as a tourist attraction in itself and as a beautiful, historic, and convenient place to stay for tourists visiting Chicago.

But many complained that Baer’s home was being used as event space rather than just as a place for tourists to sleep at night. Earlier this month nearly 300 residents signed an online petition opposing vacation rentals in Riverside’s residential areas.

“I think the board had in mind a certain kind of vacation rental when it went into this,” Village President Ben Sells said.

“But sometimes you try things and they don’t work out and you have to go back and revise what you do and that’s basically what the board did.”

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Gertrud Erna Beadle (nee Gartner), 92, of La Grange Park, has died. She came to this country as a young bride by troop transport from her home in Germany in 1948 and was an involved and devoted mother. Gertrud was a member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, a past-member of the Gross School PTA, and of the Brookfield Women’s Club. She was also a longtime saleswoman at Hortons Home Furnishings of La Grange where she fostered many friendships. She was universally known for her kindness toward others and her ability to make those around her feel included, appreciated, and loved.

Gertrud Beadle was the wife of the late Julius Brett Beadle; mother of Lawrence (Cheryl) Beadle, Michael Beadle, and Carolyn (Michael) Ressl; grandmother and great-grandmother of many; and the sister of Wally Bohm and Ottmar Gartner.

Visitation and service were held on Sept. 21 at Brookfield’s Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., followed by interment at Woodlawn Cemetery.

The family appreciates memorials to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown 21741.

Marie D. Hood (nee Andrews), 84, of Brookfield, died on Sept. 11, 2018 at Loyola Hospital in Maywood. Born on Jan. 28, 1934 in Morgan County, Alabama, she worked in the Human Resources Department at Allied Van Lines before retiring.

Marie Hood was the mother of Karen Massengill and Michael Hood; the grandmother of Ronald Massengill Jr. and Christopher Massengill; the sister of Elizabeth Ann Thompson; and the aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Cremation services were private. Arrangements were handled by Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home. On-line condolences may be made to the family at www.KuraktoNosek.com.

Jason Heilenbach, 43 Former resident of Riverside Jason M. Heilenbach, 43, a former resident of Riverside, died on Sept. 21, 2018. He was a graduate of Fenwick High School and Drake University, a member of Theta Chi fraternity, and an avid White Sox fan.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 11 a.m. at Riverside Presbyterian Church, 116 Barrypoint Road.

Funeral services were entrusted to Ivins/ Moravecek Funeral Home, www.moravecek. com and 708-447-2261.

George Kuchar, 90 Korean War veteran George J. Kuchar, 90, of La Grange Park, died on Sept. 17, 2018. Born on July 28, 1928, he was a veteran of the Korean War and worked as a communications installer.

George Kuchar was the husband of Joan G. Kuchar (nee Graham) for 66 years; the father of Kenneth (Jody) Kuchar, Keith (Carol) Kuchar, and Kathryn (David) Drew; the grandfather of Carly Drew, Joseph Kuchar, Sarah Drew, Trajan Kuchar and the late Jason Kuchar; brother of the late Frank (Charlotte) Kuchar and Mildred (Frank) Glaser; uncle of Gloria (the late Donald) Slomiany, Frank Glaser and Nick (Maureen) Glaser; and the great-uncle of many nieces and nephews.

A memorial gathering and service were held on Sept. 22 at First United Methodist Church.

The family appreciates memorials to the church at 100 W. Cossitt Ave., La Grange 60525.

Arrangements were handled by Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd.

Toni Mark, 57 Chief technology officer Toni Louise Mark, 57, of Riverside, died on Sept. 21, 2018 surrounded by her loved ones.

Born in New Castle, Indiana to Ovejean and the late Phillip Mark, she graduated from Purdue University and was a member of the Sigma Kappa Sorority. She had a successful career, becoming a partner at Accenture and, most recently, was the chief technology officer at the American Dental Association.

Toni Mark was the mother of Audrey Rose and Charles David; the wife of Kevin Hicks; and the sister of Anita Mark, Rebecca (John) Gacki and Duane (Melanie) Gibson.

Visitation is on Friday, Sept. 28 from 2 to 8 p.m. at Riverside’s Ivins/Moravecek Funeral Home, 80 E. Burlington St. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary Church, 128 Herrick Rd. on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 10 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to Toni’s favorite charity, Smile Train at www.smiletrain.org. Additional information is available at 708-447-2261 or www. moravecek.com.

Joan Smith, 85 Lyons Food Pantry volunteer Joan Smith (nee Trusner), 85, died at her Lyons home on Sept. 20, 2018. Born on Sept. 27, 1932 in Missouri, she was a homemaker and volunteer at many local organizations, including the Lyons Food Pantry.

Joan Smith was the wife of the late Robert; mother of Marlene Peterson, Maureen (Kevin) McKee and the late Michelle Smith; and the grandmother of Jeremy Jech, Robert McKee and David McKee. Visitation was held on Sept. 24 with prayers and Mass at St. Barbara Church on Sept. 25, followed by interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. The family appreciates memorials to the Lyons Food Pantry, c/o Zion Lutheran Church, 7930 W. Ogden Ave., Lyons 60534.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.KuratkoNosek.com.

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Riverside Juniors name 2018-19 officers

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he Riverside Junior Woman’s Charity, an 81-year-old philanthropic organization focused on local causes, charities and individuals, announced its 2018-19 board of directors in August.

The new board includes Jill Mateo, president; Kerri Bradford, vice president of community outreach; Joanne Schiemann, vice president of operations; Kelly Rehmer, vice president of fundraising; Ashley Prosser, vice president of membership; Jenn Dvorak, treasurer; and Lauren Lendman, secretary.

Last year, with support from individual donors and businesses and more than 1,900 member volunteer hours, the Juniors raised more than $30,000 for local causes and families in need.

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The 2018-19 RJWC board includes (clockwise from front left) Kerri Bradford, Ashley Prosser, Jill Mateo, Kelly Rehmer, Lauren Lendman, Joanne Schiemann, and Jenn Dvorak.

Elected The Illinois Landscape Contractors Association has announced that Tom Lupfer, a Riverside resident, will be its president for 2018-19. Lupfer, who operates Lupfer Landscaping in Lyons, has served on the ILCA board of directors since 2014.

He was elected president in June.

TOM LUPFER Lupfer is a leader in sustainable landscaping and served as chairman of the ILCA’s Sustainable Landscaping Committee before joining the board.

Step up to the mike Riverside Police Chief Thomas Weitzel was a guest speaker at the MADD Illinois Heroes Banquet and

Awards Ceremony on Sept. 15 in Springfield.

Weitzel was invited by MADD Illinois Executive Director Sam Canzoneri to address attendees and review the reTHOMAS WEITZEL cent wrong-way driving DUI legislation just signed into law by Gov. Bruce Rauner.

On campus Monica Miscitti, of Riverside, graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Business Administration in finance from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at their commencement ceremony in May. Gerrand J. Moody, of Riverside, has received a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration from Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa.

RPC mission tackled blight in Detroit

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ON A MISSION: Among those from Riverside Presbyterian Church taking part in the summer mission program were (front row, from) Victor Juister, Rachel McLean, Kaki Lynch, Laura McLean, Cathy Yuen, Kip Friend, Sylvia Harvin, Dominic Mendoza, (back row, from left) Michael Lynch, Alyssa Schwarz, Pastor Dale Jackson, adult leader Lisa Marciniak, Josh Ranft, Ethan Ranft, adult leader Tara Gregus, Natalie Lisle, adult leader Matt Lisle and Amanda Schwarz.

Riverside Presbyterian Church youth and adult leaders recently returned from the annual summer mission trip. This year the group went to Detroit, Michigan, and worked with Camp Restore, working with partner community organizations and churches to bring stability and growth to neighborhoods that are as much as 75 percent unoccupied at present.

The 14 youths, along with Pastor Dale Jackson and three adult leaders, worked removing blight from deserted houses and cleaning up vacant properties. They also visited with elders in a nursing home and helped with clothing donations.

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Info sharing pact inked by D96 and Brookfield police

By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter

By a 6 to 1 vote the Riverside Elementary School District 96 Board of Education approved an information sharing agreement with the Village of Brookfield on Sept. 19.

The agreement is identical to the district’s agreement with the Village of Riverside that the board approved one year ago. The agreement is based on a template used throughout Illinois.

The agreements call on school officials and police departments to share information and require school officials to tell police departments about student criminal behavior.

David Barsotti cast the only vote against the agreement with Brookfield as he had done against the agreement with Riverside.

“There are a lot of things in here that I’m not comfortable with,” Barsotti said.

“I just feel we can do a better job writing

an agreement.”

Barsotti said that his biggest objection is that the agreements mandate school officials to report to police things as trivial as a playground fight between two kids.

“We need to be careful,” Barsotti told the Landmark. “We’re in the business of educating, we’re not in the business of policing.

I mean we do need to keep the schools safe.

I understand that, but it’s a poorly worded agreement.”

The agreement requires school officials to report, among nine other things, “Fights or other violent activity which might reasonably carry over into the community.”

School officials are also required to report any written complaint of a battery against any school employee, a verified incident involving drugs on school property or within 1,000 feet of a school, and any time a student brings a gun or other weapon, including knives to school.

The police are also obligated to report such incidents to school officials.

Board president Jeff Miller said that the mandated reporting language made him somewhat uncomfortable, but he voted for the agreement after being assured by Superintendent Martha Ryan-Toye that she had discretion in what information she shared and that school officials do not feel obligated to report every playground fight or a Boy Scout bringing a Swiss Army Knife to school for example.

“I feel like it gives us plenty of discretion,” said Ryan-Toye. “I feel like we did give this a lot of thought.”

Ryan-Toye said there were a few situations last year when school officials shared information with the Riverside Police Department.

Board member Joel Marhoul said that he understood Barsotti’s concerns but wanted to maintain relationships with local police departments.

These agreements seem to be more common with high schools than elementary school districts though their use seems to be

growing in elementary school districts. Riverside Brookfield High School has had such agreements for more than a decade.

Lyons School District 103 has information sharing agreements this year with four villages but the Village of Lyons has refused to consider or approve the agreement. Neither Brookfield, LaGrange Park District 95 nor Komarek School District 94 have formal information sharing agreements with their local police departments although school officials say they routinely share information and have good relationships with their local police departments.

“I don’t know why we need an agreement to share information,” said District 95 Superintendent Mark Kuzniewski. “Our police department, if they have information about one of our children they bring it to our attention and when we need to contact the police we share information with them. I think it’s just a basic function. I’m not sure why someone signs an intergovernmental agreement to openly communicate.”

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ST. LOUISE MARKS PATRIOT DAY St. Louise de Marillac School students and faculty gathered for a prayer service in honor of Patriot Day on Sept. 11. All students in preschool through eighth grade created a special flag banner for area first responders. Each flag’s red “stripes” were made up of paper cutouts of praying students. Student Council President Katie Keegan and Vice President Mary Hopkins presented the special recognition signs to the Brookfield and LaGrange Park police and fire departments that day. Here they are presenting a flag to members of the Brookfield Fire Department.

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HOMCOMING QUEENS 2018 RB Homecoming Queen Melissa Oliveira Liz (left) and 1967 RB Homecoming Queen Pam Kuda Quinn. Quinn, who now lives in Dallas was back for the 50th reunion of the RB Class of 1968.

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ART IN THE PARK A child runs through the festival area where artists made sidewalk chalk art on Sept. 22, during the annual Fine Arts Festival at Kiwanis Park in Brookfield.

Attendees check out hand made jewelry at a booth. Kids add their own colors to the Compassion Factory’s kids area. Attendees look through photography prints done

by Kelly Manteck. Children ride their bicycles down the sidewalk.

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Sophomore sensation leads Nazareth McCarthy quickly develops into elite quarterback, Division I recruit

By ANDREW DONLAN

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nly a year ago, J.J. McCarthy was an inexperienced 5-foot11, 160-pound freshman football player at Nazareth Academy. Now, he is a confident 6-2, 180-pound quarterback of an undefeated Roadrunners squad that has serious state title aspirations.

McCarthy’s previously smaller build never masked his talent in the eyes of those whose opinions matter most. In eighth grade he was offered college football scholarships from multiple power five Division I schools after competing at camps around the country. In particular, McCarthy’s impressive skill set caught the attention of Iowa State quarterbacks coach Jim Hofher.

Nazareth coach Tim Racki believed McCarthy was ready for varsity last season, but held him out in order to develop relationships with underclassmen and allow his body more time for growth.

Although McCarthy stayed down on the lower levels for most of 2017, he spent time with the varsity during the Roadrunners’ run to the Class 6A state championship game, which ended with a crushing 28-21 loss against Prairie Ridge.

“That was the biggest thing for me, being on multiple levels last year,” McCarthy said. “Rolling into this year, it’s almost like I had a head start. Come game one, I wasn’t nervous at all.”

McCarthy has been stellar thus far in 2018, which has led to even more interest from high-level college programs.

He has scholarship offers from South Carolina, Indiana, Cincinnati, and Iowa State. McCarthy’s bigger frame coupled with several excellent varsity starts have drawn interest from Texas, Wisconsin, Michigan State, and even his two favorite programs growing up—Notre Dame and Ohio State.

“The college interest is definitely a little surreal. I never thought this day would come where schools would want me to play for them,” McCarthy said.

“But I’m always so focused and worried about the next week that it keeps my mind off that.”

Because of his talent, humility and coachability, McCarthy is a high school football coach’s dream player.

“J.J. makes coaches look good. It is

very easy working with him,” Racki said.

“He wants constructive feedback in order to get better and he listens very well.

In terms of his communication, he has great skills with upperclassmen.”

Reflecting his priorities, McCarthy couldn’t be interviewed for this story initially because of an upcoming chemistry exam he was concerned about.

While McCarthy has already produced results and stellar play on the field, Racki thinks his talented signal caller has plenty of room for growth.

“He’ll get better through experience,” Racki said. “He has been improving every game thus far. He points out what he can work on before we tell him.”

Under Racki, the Roadrunners have been to three state championship games.

Last season’s runner-up finish left the Roadrunners’ current group of seniors determined to win state in 2018. McCarthy’s inspired play could be the x-factor that gets them over the hump.

Before the Benet game in Week 5, McCarthy was well aware of the challenges the Redwings could present. Then, he promptly went out and posted video game numbers with 416 yards passing and five touchdowns en route to a 45-7 victory.

“Coach Racki often says to us after practice, ‘this would have been a good practice for any other high school team, but not for us,’” McCarthy said. “That mentality keeps us grounded and ready for each and every week.”

McCarthy operates behind a behemoth offensive line group. Elijah Moscinski and Matt Keeler—Nazareth’s starting tackles—are 6-5 and 6-6, respectively, and weigh near 300 pounds apiece. McCarthy regularly expresses his gratitude regarding the Roadrunners’ outstanding offensive line.

For a teenager being courted by major college football programs, McCarthy has done an admirable job keeping his focus on this season. Of course, it’s always nice to be wanted by elite college football programs like Notre Dame and Ohio State.

“Sometimes I have to pinch myself when I get letters from these schools,” McCarthy said. “It’s all just really cool.”

Nazareth quarterback J.J. McCarthy has led the Roadrunners to a 5-0 record this season. The sophomore signal caller is a Division I recruit.

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Chicago serves as perfect fit for Laver Cup

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World-class tourney reflects passion for tennis in town

a pair of singles wins each. t’s amusingly debatable whether Chicago After his pulsating 6-7, 7-6, 10-7 victory over the is a Bears, Cubs or Bulls town. I’m sure 6-foot-10 Isner, Federer addressed the UC crowd fans of the Blackhawks and White Sox by saying, “Oh man, what a match, what a weekwould be glad to weigh in with their opinend. Thank you, Chicago.” ions as well.

Federer, who has won 20 Grand Slams, played a The immutable truth is that Chicago is a primary role in making the Laver Cup possible. great sports city.

The Swiss great talked about the Laver Cup as an Laver Cup organizers certainly felt that way opportunity to celebrate tennis and pay homage when choosing the Windy City as host site for to the game’s legends (notably Rod Laver), while its second edition, pitting several of the best also allowing current players a chance to interact tennis players from Europe and the rest of the in a team format and entertain fans. world against each other in a spirited compeAs host city, Chicago served its role as impectition featuring singles and doubles matches. cably as a Federer ace on match point.

Team Europe consisted of captain Bjorn “It’s an absolute privilege to play here where Borg, vice captain Thomas Enqvist, and playMichael Jordan had so much success,” Federer ers Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Alexander Sports Editor said. “He was one of my biggest heroes and inspiZverev, Grigor Dimitrov, David Goffin, Kyle rations so to be in the city where he has left such Edmund plus alternate Jeremy Chardy. Team a big mark means a lot to me.

World included captain John McEnroe, vice “We’re so happy to have the Laver Cup here in Chicago. captain Patrick McEnroe, and players Kevin Anderson, What a great sports city and great fans. We made the perJohn Isner, Jack Sock, Nick Kyrgios, Frances Tiafoe, Diego fect choice.”

Schwartzman plus alternate Nicolas Jarry.

The numbers reflect Federer’s praise of Chicago. A total In my dual role as sports editor and tennis fanatic, I had of 93,854 tennis fans attended the second edition of the Lathe privilege of covering this year’s Laver Cup. ver Cup, which was broadcast in more than 200 countries.

Playing matches at the United Center all weekend before Djokovic, owner of 14 Grand Slams, including titles at capacity crowds, Team Europe edged Team World 13-8 in the U.S. Open and Wimbledon over the summer, described a thrilling series of matches that often went the distance his first Laver Cup experience as a “perfect tennis dream.” with decisive 10-point tiebreakers in the third set.

In addition to playing matches at the United Center or Federer and Zverev paved the way for Team Europe with

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Courtesy @FenwickAD/Twitter

World No. 1 tennis player Novak Djokovic takes a photo with Fenwick tennis players. practicing in the adjacent Laver Cup “Fan Zone” public court, the tennis players enjoyed a taste of Chicago with events like their public appearance at Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park and an Opening Night Gala at Navy Pier.

Players greeted fans, signed autographs and took photos whenever possible. Djokovic even spent a few moments taking pictures with Fenwick tennis players.

Geneva, Switzerland is next year’s Laver Cup venue.

Until that gathering, and fresh off a memorable weekend of competition and camaraderie, the world’s greatest tennis players depart Chicago knowing it’s their kind of town.

Bulldogs aim for strong finish New coach and players meshing well in first year together

By MARTY FARMER Sports Editor

As the Riverside-Brookfield High School new girls volleyball coach, Aubrey Dondlinger is looking for progress as much as results. That’s why a 25-17, 25-17 loss against state-ranked Mother McAuley at the Rich East Tournament is actually a performance to build on.

“We took them by surprise and played lights out,” Dondlinger said. “The girls played absolutely incredible. I am extremely proud of their performance.”

While the team is striving for more consistency, Dondlinger knows the Bulldogs’ identity.

“I believe our team’s strength lies in its defensive ability,” Dondlinger said. “The team is extremely scrappy and does a great job of blocking and digging as well. Our areas of improvement lie in our accuracy on serve receive, being able to get a consistent 2.0 serve receive percentage every match, and being able to execute more efficiently on offense.”

The Bulldogs certainly aren’t lacking for talent. RBHS went 19-16 overall and 8-4 in

the Metro Suburban Conference last season.

A group of solid senior returners lead the team this year, including setter Leah Rettke (465 assists, 72 kills, 33 aces), middle Kaiann Nash (72 kills, 17 blocks), outside hitter Joy Greco (90 kills, 40 digs) and defensive specialist/libero Audrey Santora (100 digs, 40 aces).

Junior middle Julia Brom has 41 kills and 18 blocks this season. Freshman Colette Barnes and sophomore Annalisa Cinkay are top newcomers.

“We have a few key players who have the potential to lead us to the top of our conference this year,” Dondlinger said, “as well as give us a shot at a sectional championship.”

RBHS hopes to win its conference and regional this season. Both goals remain in play.

“We are 2-1 in conference with wins against Ridgewood and Elmwood Park and a loss against Fenton,” Dondlinger said. “Timothy Christian, Rosary, Chicago Christian and Fenton are the top teams in the league. Our goals are to finish high and win the conference and regional championships.”

Reflective of their overall record, the Bull-

Courtesy RBHS Athletic Dept.

The Riverside-Brookfield High School volleyball team has shown progress under new coach Aubrey Dondlinger. dogs play to the level of their competition at times.

“As far as attitude, effort, and performance goals this season that is something that has been very up and down as far as the season goes,” Dondlinger said. “We have the ability to play up to a high-level opponent when our attitude and effort are high, which in return means our performance is high as well.”

Prior to coaching at RBHS, Dondlinger had coaching stints at Homewood-Flossmoor, Marist and Downers Grove. She also coached

at the 1st Alliance Volleyball Club. An accomplished player in college, Dondlinger played at Southeast Missouri State, Parkland Community College and Lewis University.

“Being a new coach, the girls have to buy into the competitive edge and technique/ skill training I am bringing into the program,” she said. “Having five returning starters gives us a huge advantage going into the season.”

The Bulldogs host St. Edward Tuesday, Oct. 2 at 5:30 p.m.

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This position requires: strong customer service and problem-solving skills, some college preferred, basic computer skills (Windows), a valid driver’s license, reliable and insured vehicle and the ability to lift 20-30 pound publication bundles.

This position is 20-25 hours per week including Tuesday evenings. Paid vacation and holidays.

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CITY REAL ESTATE MLS #: 10019447

5832 W Superior Street Chicago Offered at $296,900

JUMBO 2 UNIT 6 Bdrms, 2 Baths

5832 W. Superior St. Chicago SELLER WILLING TO ASSIST with closing COST on reasonable offer. Spacious units w/ high ceilings, sep LRs & DRs, lg kitchens. Enclosed back porches.

Spacious fin’d bsmt w/lg BR and storage. 2 laundry rms. SEPARATE UTILITIES. Newer roof, and many other updates. .....$296,900 Samuel Jones A. Vision Realty and Mgmt Co. (708) 236-5111 | (708) 732-1907 sam_j_mgmt@msn.com 6 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms

2 Units

SELLER WILLING TO ASSIST with closing COST on all reasonable offers -JUMBO 2 unit,Spacious units features -high ceilings ,Separate living &Dining rooms,Large kitchens,And Enclosed back porches. Beautiful & spacious finished basement,Includes 1 large bedroom and plenty of storage space.2 separate laundry rooms.SEPARATE UTILITIES.Newer roof,and many other updates.

Samuel Jones

A. Vision Realty and Mgmt Co. 4415 W. Harrison Hillside, IL 60162 Office:(708) 236-5111|Cell:(708) 7321907|Fax:(708) 236-5113 sam_j_mgmt@msn.com

A. Vision Realty and Mgmt Co.

List office: A. Vision Realty and Mgmt Co. (708) 236-5111

All measurements and figures are approximate. Source of information is deemed reliable, but not verified.

SUBURBAN RENTALS FOREST PARK 2BR APT Near public transportation. Quiet building. No smoking, no pets. Gas & electric not incl. Parking avail. $1000 plus 1 month security and credit check. Call 708-366-0552.

OAK PARK 2 BR GARDEN APT 2BR 1BA Garden Apt near Longfellow school. Freshly decorated with hdwd floors, tiled bath and beautiful backyard. Includes heat, private parking, washer/dryer on premises. $1300 plus 1 mo. security. Background check required.

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SUBURBAN RENTALS OAK PARK 3BR 519 N HUMPRHEY 2nd floor of 2-flat. Hardwood floors throughout. Parking avail. Laundry next door. Month to Month. $1390 per month. Call 312-927-4725.

SOUTH OP CONDO Beautiful, vintage condo featuring 2BR and 1 Bath, with plenty of light and newly re-finished hardwood floors. One block form CTA Blue line and minutes away from I-290.

Surrounded by parks, elementary schools, and laundromat. Includes gas and water. Rent is $1225 + $75 for parking. Available immediately!

Email: haddymaddela@gmail.com

ROOMS FOR RENT AUSTIN CLEAN ROOM With fridge, micro.

Nr Oak Park, Super Walmart, Food 4 Less, bus, & Metra. $116/wk and up.

773-637-5957 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

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Apartment listings updated daily at:

CITY RENTALS WEST GARFIELD CLEAN 2 BR APT LR & DR. Heat & appliances included. $900 per month. Deposit & Background Check Required.

312-590-2951

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT OAK PARK OFFICE SPACE Private office (approx. 100 sf) for lease at 1100 Lake Street, Oak Park.

Includes desk & chair; high speed Wi-Fi; coffee, tea and water service; nightly cleaning; corporate-style conference room; reception area.

Parking in attached garage (with covered access to building) is free for first 1.5 hours or purchase monthly pass from VOP. $375/ month. Includes heat, AC, electric.

Available now. Call 708-267-8072.

For pictures and more info, search “6686478994” on Craigslist.

GARAGE/YARD SALES Brookfield

YARD SALE FOR DC 3609 WOODSIDE AVE FRI 9/29 & SAT 9/30 10AM TO 4PM

To benefit local teen Junior State Association’s trip to DC. Kids toys & bikes, holiday, small furniture, sports, clothes, kitchen.

You never know what you will find!

Help teens get to DC for a session of Congress. Please help!

North Riverside

AUTUMN GARAGE SALE 9026 W 22ND PLACE THU 9/27 8AM TO 5PM FRI 9/28 8AM TO 5PM SAT 9/29 8AM TO 3PM

School desks, clothes, coats, household items, toys and much more!

Oak Park

MOVING SALE ONE DAY ONLY! 631 N KENILWORTH AVE SAT 9/29 9AM TO 4PM

Everything must go!

Furniture, tools, beautiful frames, books, toys, collectibles, records, and much more!

Oak Park

BLOCK SALE 1150 BLK S SCOVILLE SAT 9/29 8AM TO 12 NOON

Clothes, toys, books, household goods and more.

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Find your new apartment this Saturday from 10 am – 4pm at 35 Chicago Avenue.

Or call us toll free at 1-888-328-8457 for an appointment.

GARAGE SALE 805 MAPLETON AVE SAT 9/29 9AM TO 1PM

ITEMS: Cloths, Furiture, Christmas Ornaments, Kids Games, Sewing Machine–Other Household Items.

Rake in some extra cash with a fall garage sale!

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HUGE RUMMAGE/ YARD SALE 1154 WISCONSIN WEST CENTRAL SDA CHURCH (1 blk east of Harlem & Roosevelt)

FRI 9/28 1-5PM SUN 9/30 10AM-4PM

Tons of clothing, shoes, lots of new items, toys, baby clothing, household items, bedding, books, CD’s, videos, games, exercise equipment, too much to mention, lots and lots of stuff!!

Oak Park

HUGE YARD SALE 1224 LINDEN AVE FRI 9/28 7:30A–7P SAT 9/29 7:30A–7P SUN 9/30 7:30A–1P

Office Furniture, Bunk Bed, Kid’s Desk and Chair, Microwave, Men’s & Women’s Clothes & Shoes, Purses, Toys & Games, Tools, Xmas Ornaments & Decor, Halloween Costumes and Decor, Fishing Gear, X-Country skis, Collectibles, Antique slide projector and slides, Books, DVDs, Bike, Razor Scooter, Tennis Rackets

ITEMS FORÂ SALE CERTIFIED WIND SURFER Full Size, with cover and sail $130.00 WATER SKIS $15.00 708-488-8755

CEMETERY PLOTS FOR SALE TWO CEMETERY PLOTS FOR SALE PARKHOLM CEMETERY

LaGrange Rd, North of 31st St. Retired/Relocated Call 608-647-8726 2 WOODLAWN CEMETERY PLOTS Two (2) Woodlawn cemetery plots for sale (side-by-side). In Birchwood section. $5,300 for both, includes transfer fees. Contact Andy 847858-7726

WANTED TO BUY WANTED MILITARY ITEMS: Helmets, medals, patches, uniforms, weapons, flags, photos, paperwork, Also toy soldiers-lead plastic-other misc. toys.

Call Uncle Gary 708-522-3400

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HAULING BASEMENT CLEANING Appliances & Furniture Removal Pickup & Delivery. 708-848-9404

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PUBLIC NOTICES 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: D18155520 on September 24, 2018. Under the Assumed Business Name of D.M. BURTON with the business located at: 7208 HARVARD ST UNIT 1, FOREST PARK, IL 60130. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: DARIEN T MARION-BURTON 7208 HARVARD ST UNIT 1 FOREST PARK, IL 60130.

Published in Forest Park Review 9/26, 10/3, 10/10/2018

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PUBLIC NOTICES 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: D18155388 on September 7, 2018.

Under the Assumed Business Name of AMY Kâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CONFECTIONS with the business located at: 9111 29TH STEET, BROOKFIELD, IL 60513.

The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: AMY R KACZMAREK, 9111 29TH STREET BROOKFIELD, IL 60513 Published in RB Landmark 9/12, 9/19, 9/26/2018

LEGAL NOTICE Received 08-17-2018 FILED 08-17-2018 Oneida County Register in Probate 2018PR000070 STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT ONEIDA COUNTY PROBATE BRANCH IN THE MATTER OF: THE ARTHUR R. ABBOTT Case No. 2018-PR-70 REVOCABLE TRUST ORDER AND NOTICE FOR HEARING ON PETITION TO REMOVE CO-TRUSTEE, ORDER SALE OF MINOCQUA PROPERTY, APPROVE TRUSTEEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ACCOUNTS, AND REIMBURSE THE EXPENSES OF THE REMAINING TRUSTEE Allison Moran, as Co-Trustee of the Arthur R. Abbott Revocable Trust, by her counsel, Boardman & Clark, LLP, by Kathryn A. Harrell, has requested a hearing on her Petition to Remove Co-Trustee, Order Sale of Minocqua Property, Approve Trusteeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Accounts, and Reimburse the Expenses of the Remaining Trustee.

THE COURT ORDERS THAT: The Petition will be heard at the Oneida County Courthouse, 1 South Oneida Avenue, Rhinelander, Wisconsin, before the Honorable Michael Bloom, Circuit Court Judge, Branch II, on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at 8:30 a.m.

Notice shall be given by mailing at least 20 days before the hearing a copy of this Order to every person entitled to notice.

Electronically signed by Michael H. Bloom Circuit Court Judge 08/17/2018 F:\DOCS\WD\39516\1\A3195985.

DOCX Published in RB Landmark 9/19, 9/26, 10/3/2018

PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE River Forest Park District Cook County, Illinois â&#x20AC;&#x153;Notice of Availabilityâ&#x20AC;?

Annual Statement of Receipts and Disbursements Fiscal Year Ended April 30, 2018.

The River Forest Park District has the Annual Statement of Receipts and Disbursements on file at Park District Headquarters, 401 Thatcher Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305.

It will also be on our website at www.rfparks.com Published in Wednesday Journal 9/26/2018

LEGAL NOTICE Chertkow and Chertkow (22019) Attorneys for Petitioner 1525 East 53rd Street Chicago, Illinois 60615 STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division.

In re the marriage of MARGARITA MENDOZA, Petitioner and JUAN CARLOS CAMACHO, Respondent, Case No. 2018D-007945.

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

Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before October 30, 2018, 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 9/26, 10/3, 10/10/2018

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING You are hereby notified that a Public Hearing has been called by the Housing Authority of the Village of Oak Park, Oak Park, Illinois to be held at the Oak Park Village Hall located at 123 Madison Street, (Lombard and Madison), Oak Park, Illinois in Room 101 at 2:00 PM on Friday, September 28, 2018, for the purpose of considering the following item of business: To hear comments from the Public on the Public Housing Agency Annual Plan.

The draft of the of the Annual Plan for 2019 along with the publicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comments will be considered by the Authority before adoption of the Annual Plan to be submitted

by October 18, 2018 to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The draft plan is available for inspection at the following locations during normal hours of operation: Oak Park Housing Authority 21 South Boulevard Mills Park Tower 1025 Pleasant Place Written comments will also be accepted prior to the hearing for inclusion in the public record.

Address all comments or inquiries to: Oak Park Housing Authority Executive Director 21 South Boulevard Oak Park, IL 60302 Published in Wednesday Journal 9/26/2018

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Plaintiff, -v.SHAUNTEL POTTS, 1205-07 N. HARLEM AVENUE CONDOMINIUM Defendants 2017 CH 16630 1205 N HARLEM AVENUE 6 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 July 17, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 23, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1205 N HARLEM AVENUE 6, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-06-120-0451006.

The real estate is improved with a residence.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common

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

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-15366.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-15366 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2017 CH 16630 TJSC#: 38-5994 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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12 CH 019546 1526 N. AUSTIN BLVD. OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 11, 2012, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 10, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1526 N. AUSTIN BLVD., OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-05-106-020; 16-05-106-021.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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 14-12-14848.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-12-14848 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 019546 TJSC#: 38-7184 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 18, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 19, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8 LE MOYNE PKWY, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-05-106-0300000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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 14-17-10569.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300

E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-10569 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 15175 TJSC#: 38-7477 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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7248 DIXON STREET #B 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 July 30, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 5, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7248 DIXON STREET #B, FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-12-420-0191010.

The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-18-03595.

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.JESSIE BRUMFIELD Defendants

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION CIT BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.MARY MARGARET T. CALFA, MARY MARGARET T. CALFA, AS TRUSTEE OF THE MARY MARGARET T. (KRAMER) CALFA DECLARATION OF TRUST DATED 5/ 17/05.

Defendants 17 CH 15175 8 LE MOYNE PKWY OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE

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To Advertise your Mortgage Rates, call Mary Ellen Nelligan: 708/613-3342

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

FRANCESCO MANCINI; JENNIFER MANCINI AKA JENNIFER MCLEAN; LIONS GATE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 17 CH 15605 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, October 29, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 16-07-315-029-1005.

Commonly known as 336 South Maple Avenue, Unit 2B, Oak Park, Illinois 60302.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g) (1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890.

(630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale. F17110139 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3099058 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE (THE TRUSTEE) FOR THE HOLDERS OF DEUTSCHE ALT-A SECURITIES, INC. MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2007RAMP1 Plaintiff, -v.ANDREA M. RANDALL, LOFTOMINIUMS OF FOREST PA R K CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2018 CH 04590

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CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-18-03595 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2018 CH 04590 TJSC#: 38-6342 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC, CITIBANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA) N.A. Defendants 16 CH 11164 1836 N. 21ST AVENUE MELROSE PARK, IL 60160 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 9, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 9, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1836 N. 21ST AVENUE, MELROSE PARK, IL 60160 Property Index No. 15-03-103-0480000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $290,919.14.

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

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 4221719 Please refer to file number 564652104-FT. If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

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

HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 564652104-FT Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 16 CH 11164 TJSC#: 38-7594 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P. Plaintiff, -v.GINA CAMPA A/K/A GINA M. CAMPA, JESUS GARCIA A/K/A JESUS M. GARCIA, A/K/A JESUS H. GARCIA, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CAPITAL ONE BANK, STATE OF ILLINOIS, EQUABLE ASCENT FINANCIAL, LLC, PORTFOLIO

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

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

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

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