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RBHS teacher on leave after lawsuit surfaces

Till accused of grooming student when he was at Elmwood Park High School

By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter

Dallas Till, a veteran physical education teacher and coach at RiversideBrookfield High School, has been put on paid administrative leave after school officials learned that he is being sued by for mer student and girls basketball player at Elmwood Park High School, alleging that Till had a sexual relationship with her while she was in high school.

Brook eld rec director elevated to assistant village manager

Ferrari takes over Oct. 11 as Issakoo lands in Lake Forest

By BOB UPHUES Editor

For the past decade, parks and recreation has been the focus of Stevie Ferrari’s professional life. In 2018, she was hired as Brookfield’s first recreation director in 15 years, and she has perfor med so well that in less than two weeks Ferrari will be ste pping into a new role as assistant village manage r.

Ferrari will re place George Issakoo, who is leaving Brookfield to take on the position of assistant city manager in Lake Forest, on Oct. 11.

“It will be a change, but it not too far of a stretch, as tur ns out, from recreation to making a broader impact through the village manager’ of fice,” Ferrari said. “It all stems from public service and local gover nment and my in terest and passion for that.”

In 2021, Ferrari enrolled in the Master’s in Public Administration program at Nor ther n Illinois University. Work toward that de gree is still in progress, she said.

In a press release issued Se pt. 29, Village Manager Timothy Wiberg pointed to Ferrari’s work as recreation director as an example of her capability as a municipal ad ministrator

“I did not need to look far to identify our next assistant village manager,” Wiberg said. “Stevie has demonstrated a passion for serving the public and has single-handedly increased the scope and quantity of recreational programming for the community.”

Under Ferrari’s direction, the Brookfield De par tment of Parks and Recreation has expanded programming for adults and children. In recent years, the de par tment has expanded day camp op

por tunities and has initiated its STARS before and after school programs.

In 2018, the year Fe rr a ri was hired, reve nue from recreation progr ams amounted to about $153,000. T he vil lage ’s 2022 budg et projected recreation reve nues of almost $730,000. In 2021, the de par tment c ollected about $516,000 in reve nu e.

S he also wo rked with the Brookfield Parks and Re creation Board to form a nonprofit foundation to raise money to make sure progr ams are withi n each financially of all residents re ga rdless of f amily income.

Ferrari will continue to oversee the recreation depart ment while the vil lage searches for her replacement. That search will begin as soon as possible. Whoever is hired as recreation director will report directly to Ferrari.

“We’re very luck to have a great team,” Ferrari said of the department’s other fulltime employees, Recreation Supervisor Cindy Yelich and Early Childhood Recreation Supervisor Kelly Picton.

“They are on board with continuing our work here, and I’ ll still be able to oversee and have direct access during the transition process.”

As assistant village manager, Ferrari will be paid $115,169. As of Jan. 1, 2022, her salary as recreation director was $93,756.

The city of Lake Forest announced Is sakoo’s hire as assistant city manage r on Se pt. 27. T he village had p osted the opening in the latter half of Au g ust.

“I was sur prised by how quickly they move d,” said I ssakoo, who headed up a

host of initiatives as Brookfield’s assistant manage r, many of them related to technolo gy and communications.

Mar ried with three young children, I ssakoo’s new job will p ut him much closer to his home in W heeling. In La ke Fo rest, I ssakoo will also supervise a larger staf f.

“It made a lot of sense for me and my f amily,” said I ssakoo. “For me, it ’s always b een about broadening my experience and being exposed to dif ferent people and dif fer ent processes and dif ferent challenges.”

Issakoo came to Brookfield in May 2019 from Skokie, where he served as the assistant to the public works director. Technology issues were a primary focus for Issakoo in Brookfield, and under his direction the village introduced a new agenda management software system that in time would include livestreaming village board meetings and making those videos available on an on-demand basis on the village’s website.

He was responsible for rolling out of ficial village social media accounts and also implemented a service module on the village website called SeeClickFix, which allows residents to request ser vices or notify the village of concer ns and then track the village’s progress in addressing them.

“It is hard to lose a person of such high caliber as George,” said Wiberg in the press release. “He has made numerous contributions to the village which will keep us moving forward for the next several years. While I am personally sad to see him go, I know that professionally he has a bright and productive career ahead of him.”

Issakoo’s final day on the job will be Oct. 10, when he’ ll attend his fi nal vil lage board meeting.

“I’ve neve r b een more proud of the wo rk I’ve d one anywhere else,” I ssakoo said of his tenure in Brookfield

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BIG WEEK

Conversation with Jesmyn Ward

Riverside Public Library and the Linda Sokol Francis Brook eld Library invite you to join Illinois Libraries Present for an evening with two-time National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward as she discusses how her literary vision and personal experiences address urgent questions about racism and social justice.

The event will be presented on Zoom on Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. Visit riversidelibrary.org/ events or brook eld.evanced.info/signup to register.

Get your wreath on

Boo! at the Zoo returns

Gather your ghosts and goblins and head on over to Brook eld Zoo, 8400 31st St., for its annual Boo! at the Zoo event on Oct. 8-9, 15-16 and 22-23.

The Halloween-themed event features photo opportunities throughout the park, a corn maze and giant in atables. Kids receive a sweet treat as they exit. Regular zoo admission and parking rates apply

For more information, visit CZS.org/booatthezoo online.

And more

■ The Brook eld Chamber of Commerce continues its 60-to-Win ra e drawings every Thursday through Nov. 17 at 4:30 p.m. at Joe’s Saloon, 9220 47th St. in Brook eld. You can also watch a livestream on the Brook eld Chamber of Commerce Facebook page (facebook.com/Brook eldIllinois).

■ Riverside Arts Center, 32 E. Quincy St., presents “Semblance: Unfolded and Brought to Life,” by Chicago photographers Alice Hargrave and Barbara Diener in the Freeark Gallery and “Endless,” featuring the work of Darrell Roberts, in the outdoor Sculpture Garden through Oct. 29. Gallery hours are

Thursday through Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. Visit riversideartscenter.com for more.

■ The Riverside Farmers Market operates each Wednesday through Oct. 5 from 2:30 to 7 p.m. in Centennial Park, at Forest Avenue and Longcommon Road. The Brook eld Farmers Market returns every Saturday through Oct. 15 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m in the parking lot of the Brook eld Village Hall, 8820 Brook eld Ave.

■ North Riverside Public Library, 2400 Desplaines Ave., presents After School Art Escape (child with adult) on Oct. 6 at 4 p.m., Parking Lot Bingo & Loteria on Oct. 7 at 4 p.m., Crafternoons: Spooky

The Hollywood Citizens Association invites the community to get into the holiday spirit and support the ganization during their Annual Wreath Sale. Buy wreaths and holiday decorations made from environmentally friendly, sustainable products from Winter Woods/Roden’s Elegant Gardens in Beloit, Wisconsin.

Orders are due by Oct. 20. The HCA xpects to deliver products on Nov. 26. he sale is a fundraiser for the HCA. Visit hollywoodcitizensassociation.org for more.

Garland on Oct. 8 at 1:30 p.m., Morning Munchkin Stories with Ms. Karen on Oct. 10 at 10:30 a.m., How to Use the NRPL Check out Telescope on Oct. 11 at 6:30 p.m. and Story Safari (kids with adult) on Oct. 12 at 10:30 a.m. Register for programs online at northriversidelibrary.org/events-new.

■ Linda Sokol Francis Brook eld Library, 3541 Park Ave., presents Chair Yoga (virtual) on Oct. 6 at 11 a.m., Can You A ord to Retire? on Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. to noon, Mexican Art and Culture on Oct. 10 at 7 p.m., a Film Discussion of the 2019 British romantic horror lm “Carmilla” on Oct. 11 at 6:30 p.m. and Family Fun Story Night on Oct. 5 and 12 at 6:30 p.m. Call 708-485-6917 or visit online at brook eld.

Climate change documentar y

Riverside Public Library, 1 Burling Road, presents the National Geographic documentary “Before the Flood” on Oct. 8 at 10 a.m. in the Community Room.

Leonardo DiCaprio leads a journey as a United Nations Messenger of Peace, traveling to ve continents and the Arctic to witness climate change rsthand.

‘The Spitfire Grill’ at TWS

Theatre of Western Springs, 4384 Hampton Ave., presents “The Spit re Grill,” a musical by James Valcq and Fred Alley based on the non-musical movie of the same name from Oct. 6-16.

Tickets are $27 for all performances, $14 for children and students. Call the box o ce at 708-246-3380 or visit theatrewesternsprings.com for showtimes and to purchase tickets.

evanced.info/signup to register for programs.

■ Riverside Public Library, 1 Burling Road, presents Friday Storytimes (all ages) Oct. 7 at 9:30 and 10:15 a.m., Family Playtime in the Program Room on Oct. 8 from 10 a.m. to noon, Knitting, Crochet & Needlework Group on Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. and Senior Housing 101 with Rick Gra agna on Oct 12 at 7 p.m. To register for programs, visit online at riversidelibrary.org/events.

■ The Brook eld Elks Lodge, 9022 31st St., hosts bingo the second Sunday of every month. Doors open at 1 p.m. and games start at 2 p.m. with cash payouts.

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Zoe Michaels (Percy) and Tommy Aldis (Joe) star in TWS’ production of “ e Spit re Grill”

Leonardi DiCaprio (le ) in “Before the Flood”

Village has issued nearly 50 violation notices to properties so far

By BOB UPHUES Editor

Brookfield’s village manager on Sept. 26 told elected officials that his staff were do ing “what we can and what’s reasonable” in response to numerous complaints of rat in festations primarily south of the Burlington Norther n-Santa Fe Railroad line

After receiving three complaints through the village’s SeeClickFix service request app during the first four months of the year, ac cording to data provided to the Landmark by the village, residents have lodged eight complaints through the app since June 1.

But what appears to have prodded a more concerted response in September was a campaign on social media to illustrate the extent of the rat problem on the south end of the village.

On Sept. 12 Laura Farrell, who lives in the 4000 block of Oak Avenue, went to the Brookfield Connections community page, asking the page’s more than 13,000 members who else had observed rat activity.

That post generated nearly 200 comments and follow up posts, one of which was a vil lage map on which Farrell marked the location of every rat sighting reported to her by fellow residents.

On the marked-up map, taken from the village’s fall recreation guide, Farrell noted more than 60 locations – all but a handful south of tracks – where residents told her they had spotted rats.

“It’s been going on for quite a while,” said Farrell in a phone interview last week with the Landmark.

Farrell said she and her neighbors sat outside at night and witnessed rats going from yard to yard – their routes were regular and predictable, she said – on a nightly basis.

“In the last month, I’ve seen five rats in my yard – four dead and one live,” said Farrell, adding that numerous people reported seeing rats in Ehlert Park “day and night.”

“If this was your backyard, you sure as hell wouldn’t like it.”

Rat infestations are often the result of over flowing dumpsters or grease traps at restaurants in commercial area, but that does not seem to be the cause of the problem in Brookfield, according to Village Manager Timothy Wiberg

Rather, the problem seems to be private residential properties in the neighborhood. When it comes to abating rat infestations on private property, the responsibility falls on the homeowner, not the village

“I will tell you that staff has diligently driven the area, reviewed the area, and inspected properties We cannot find and identify any one source,” Wiberg told trustees at their meeting on Sept. 26. “However, our property maintenance inspector has identified several properties that may be in various states of violation of property maintenance codes. The danger there is when there’s trash in the backyard, that’s where these rodents like to burrow and live.”

Community Development Director Emily Egan told the Landmark that in the past few weeks, the village’s property maintenance inspector had issued 11 notices of violation – essentially war nings – to property owners in the 4000 block of Sunnyside Avenue, seven

of which could be associated with conditions favorable for attracting a rodent infestation, such as outdoor storage, unmaintained pond ing water or evidence of feeding wildlife.

Another 36 notices of violation were issued to properties in the 3900 blocks of Elm, Park, Oak and Maple avenues Of those 36 notices, 34 called out conditions that could be associated with a rodent infestation. Inspections are ongoing, with follow-up visits scheduled to track compliance, Egan said.

Wiberg said that while some communities initiate limited rat abatement programs to address problem spots in commercial areas, he didn’t feel doing so on Brookfield’s south end would be effective, since the Ogden Av enue commercial strip does not appear to be the source of the problem.

“We have looked, we have scoured behind all the Ogden Avenue restaurants and have not found an obvious area where that would be taking place,” Wiberg said.

Michael Garvey resisted the suggestion that the village place bait traps in alleys to kill rats, saying doing so won’t solve the prob lem if the root causes aren’t addressed

“Putting rat poison and traps on village property in alleys is not a really safe or plausible solution until you eliminate the source of the rats, their breeding grounds,” Garvey said. “Putting out rat poison can affect pets and can be a danger to residents and small children so I think the strategy we have is that we’ll try to clean up the individual prop erties.”

He also disputed a theory that empty garbage cans stored at Ehlert Park were the reason rats were seen in the park.

“[Public Works Director] Carl [Muell] had a private fir m come out and check Ehlert Park and found no signs of infestation, and

the public works facility on the south side, there were no signs of anything there,” Gar vey said.

However, Wiberg said, that does not mean the village won’t attempt to implement a rat abatement program in the future. The vil lage’s property maintenance inspector, An drew Harrington and Egan were slated to meet with a representative from Cook County on Oct. 6 to get information on resources and fir ms they might use to target problem areas.

If elected officials decide they want a formal abatement program, said Wiberg, “We may come back to the board at the budget workshop in November and discuss perhaps budgeting anything we want to include in the fiscal ’23 budget to start a more comprehensive program.”

In the meantime, staff will produce a brochure explaining what homeowners can do to make their properties less attractive to rats, such as removing debris and mowing long grass

That brochure will be posed to the village’s social media platfor ms and its information included in the next village newsletter, said Wiberg. It will also be given to anyone whose property is flagged by the village’s property maintenance inspector as being infested or ripe for an infestation.

“We are going to get this communication out as soon as it can be gathered, but I don’t want to give any promises that’s it is going to lead all these rats out of town,” Wiberg said.

In the meantime, Farrell said she is trying to round up neighbors on her block and others to hire a rodent abatement fir m to deal with the infestations themselves.

“Something needs to be addressed until it calms down a little bit,” she said.

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Barbershop opens in long-vacant 8 C

Brook eld couple realizes dream with GoodxTimes Barbershop

By BOB UPHUES Editor

Husband and wife team Michael Molina and Jessa Hondrombilas have been work ing side by side as barbers since attending barber colle ge eight years ago in the southwest suburbs.

Since 2015, the Brookfield residents have plied their trade in LaGrange and in their hometown, but earlier this year they took the plunge, buying a long-vacant Eight Cor ners building and conver ting it into GoodxTimes Barbershop, which opened its doors Aug. 31 at 3501 Maple Ave.

After kicking around names for the busi ness, Hondrombilas suggested Good Times – the “x” is a nod to their love of straightedge hardcore music – and it hit a chord for Molina.

“It was kind of, like, you know that’s perfect,” Molina said. “That’s kind of what we want with this. We want people to come in, have fun, feel comfortable.”

It also summed up the couple’s life since deciding to jump into barbering around 2013-14.

“To me, the name just re minds me of literally some of the greatest years of my life,” said Molina of his de cision to become a barber, meeting colleagues who would become close friends who as a text message group called themselves the Good Times Gang.

Both Molin and Hondrom bilas are licensed barbers, of fering the full range of services that license allows in Illinois, including straight razor shaves and beard trims. But the shop also has two cosmetolo gists, Victoria Simikoski and Mark Kostelny, who of fer other styling services

Mixing the two worlds – not always looked kindly upon by traditional barbers,

who like to maintain a se parate identity – was something the couple lear ned while honing their skills at Floyd’s Barbershop in LaGrange.

“Why would we ever want to say no to someone walking in?” Hondrombilas said. “We liked traditional barbering, but we didn’t like that kind of mentality.”

Hondrombilas and Molina built out the shop so that it feels bright and open, with white walls and ceiling, putting the focus on clients, not the shop walls

“We also felt that anyone, no matter what length of hair, any classification, gender – can walk in the door and feel comfortable getting a haircut,” Molina said. “Anyone who comes through the door, we say, ‘Yes, we have someone for that.’”

When GoodxTimes Barbershop opened its door, it was the first time in a decade that a business had operated out of the small building on a pie-shaped property bounded by Maple Avenue and Grand Boulevard that for ms one of the eight “cor ners,” fac-

ing the Veterans Memorial Circle.

From the mid-1970s until about 2012 the building housed Har ps Realty, which was hard to miss with its oversize yellow “Har ps” sign atop a pole outside the of fice That pole came down in May to be in compliance with Brookfield’s code about a month after Hondrombilas and Molina bought the property from Linda Sokol Francis, who acquired the derelict of fice building in 2017.

Francis overhauled the building’s mechanical, electric and plumbing systems, leaving Hondrombilas and Molina a blank canvas for their build-out, much of it done by themselves throughout the summer

A pair of bright green benches outside the front door have been welcomed in particular by crossing guards at the circle.

“Being on the circle, we’re in the eye,” Hondrombilas said. “We’ re taking a big ste p, so we’re not going to be a little hole in the wall. We’re taking on a piece of history of Brookfield. When we were design ing and creating I said, ‘We’ re going to do it right.’”

GoodxTimes Barbershop is open Monday through Saturday. Operating hours and more information can be found at goodxtimesbarbershop.com

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Jessa Hondrombilas (le ) and Michael Molina realized a dream on Aug. 31 when they opened GoodxTimes Barbershop at Eight Corners in Brook eld.

“We also felt that anyone ... can walk in the door and feel comfor table getting a haircut.”

MICHAEL MOLINA Co -owner, GoodxTimes Barbershop

RBHS school board member resigns, is moving out of district

Applications being accepted to ll vacancy

By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter

Ramona Towner, the vice president of the Riverside-Brookfield High School District 208 Board of Education, is resigning from the school board effective Oct. 1, because she is moving out of the district for family reasons

An emotional Towner nounced her resignation at start of the school board’s Se 27 meeting. Towner has ser on the RBHS school board sinc 2017. She was re-elected to other ter m in 2021 finishing third in a four-person race

“I want to thank my fello board members past and present for always being support even though maybe we didn aways agree,” Towner sai while fighting back tears. and we came to common ground. I enjoyed the work immensely. That’s what makes this hard.”

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Ryan VenHorst said that he will miss Towner pounding her fists on the board table when making a point. Board member Laura Hruska, who has lived across the street from Towner in Brookfield for many years, said that her passion will be missed

“It’s about the vision that you brought, the energy and that willingness to fight and go against all odds,” Hruska said.

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Towner thanked her ex-husband, for mer Brookfield Village Trustee Michael Towner, for encouraging her to run for the school board and managing her campaigns.

Towner said that it was a hard decision to move and leave the school board.

“I’m going to miss it,” Towner said. “I have really enjoyed serving my community.”

Towner was an energetic, outspoken and passionate member of the school board. In November of 2020 at the height of the CO VID pandemic, Towner and two other board members harshly criticized band director James Baum at a school board meeting for opposing a retur n to in-person school.

“It wasn’t always easy, especially during COVID, but I believe that I put the rules of board gover nance and what was best for kids first always,” Towner said.

For the past few years, Towner has been the school board’s unofficial resolution reader, reading aloud all motions recommended by the administration at school board meetings.

School board member Mike Welch called Towner was one of the hardest working members he has ever served with.

Asked about things that most proud of from her school board Towner listed anding opportunities for tes, particularly in the etting rid of class rank, credit program with Triton ge, approving a new teacher ontract and a new contract Superintendent Kevin Skinki he school board will wner’s replacement to until April 2023. The school boar pick a replacement and interested in being appointed to the can complete an application online iting tinyurl.com/r5kaw823 or sending hard copy to Mary Ann Nardi at the of the Superintendent of Riverside-Brookfield Township High School District Ridgewood Road, Riverside, 60546.

Online applications must be submitted 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 14. Mailed hard copies must be postmarked no later than Oct. 12.

Whoever is appointed to the board have the option of running to c Towner’s unexpired ter m next April

Three of the four incumbents whose are up next year says they have not cided whether to run for another ter longtime board member Laura Hruska that she is definitely planning to run election.

Hruska will be seeking her fifth ter the school board. She has been on the board for 16 out of the last 18 years.

School board President Deanna Zalas school board members Bill Durkin and Mi Welch all said they have yet to decide er to run again.

Those seeking to run for the school next year must tur n in nominating petitions by no later than Dec. 19.

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The for mer student, who is now 33 years old, civil lawsuit filed in Cook County Circuit Cour pregnated her in 2008 when she was 18 years convinced her to get an abortion. After the abor plaint alleges, Till dumped her and ended the The for mer student is identified in the suit as Jane Doe

Although the lawsuit was filed on June 21, 2021, RBHS of cials only lear ned of it in early July when the a subpoena from the plaintiff ’s lawyers. RBHS dent Kevin Skinkis had the school’s attor ney re suit and brief the school board. After that Till placed on administrative leave and the school to fill in for him this year.

“That’s kind of where we’re at right now. Dallas leave and the rest is a personnel matter,” Skinkis Landmark in a telephone interview.

Till was hired by RBHS in 2009 almost one year after his alleged relationship with the student ended. The RBHS school board voted 4-3 to hire him at a meeting on May 5, 2009. That was the meeting that then newly elected school board members Mike Welch, who is again on the RBHS school board, Matt Sinde and Dan Moon were swor n in.

Welch, Sinde and Moon, who had run as a team for the school board, all voted against hiring Till, largely because he was an expensive lateral hire with a master’s degree plus 45 hours salary lane. He was also credited for eight years of experience at Elmwood Park High School.

“The circumstances of a proposed new hire did not make sense to many,” Welch wrote in a text message to the Land mark. “The proposed new hire was to leave a tenured posi tion and come to RB at the top of the pay scale. I questioned the high level of pay and why the individual would leave a tenured position. Since the RB administration [in 2009] provided little explanation, I voted no.”

Jack Balder mann, who was about to leave RBHS, had the dual title of superintendent/principal at the time Till was hired. Balder mann, who is now the principal of Westmont High School, did not respond to multiple phone calls and an email from the Landmark.

The lawsuit alleges that Till’s relationship with the student was widely known at Elmwood Park High School at the time.

Till was an assistant football coach at RBHS before he was hired to be varsity girls basketball coach in 2011. Till also was named varsity baseball coach in 2010.

Till coached the girls basketball team at RBHS for 10 seasons until he stepped down before the 2021-22 season, after the lawsuit against him was filed, but before RBHS officials knew about it

After 12 years as varsity baseball coach, Till officially re signed his position last week, but Till was not on the list of coaching stipends approved by the school board at their July 12 meeting after they had lear ned of the lawsuit.

Skinkis said the school has received no complaints about Till’s behavior at RBHS

“There are no records of concer n with the employee while at Riverside-Brookfield High School,” Skinkis said in an email. “The district completed the required background

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Dallas Till ser ved as RBHS head girls basketball coach from 2011 until 2021 and was baseball coach from 2010 to 2022.

checks when the employee was hired in 2009.”

Skinkis didn’t directly answer whether RBHS has conducted an inter nal investigation of Till’s interactions with students at RBHS

“This is a personnel matter so I cannot go into specifics about what steps we’ve taken or will be taking,” Skinkis said.

Till did not retur n a phone call from the Landmark seeking comment. Till’s lawyer, Roy McCampbell, told the Landmark he didn’t want to comment on a pending case

The 19-page complaint alleges that Till began “grooming” Doe from the time she was a freshman at Elmwood Park High School and that his behavior was so overt and obvious that numerous people at Elmwood Park High School knew about it, but no one did anything significant to stop it.

The complaint alleges that Till took a special interest in Doe, who was a basketball player, when she was a freshman and met her in the mor nings before school for individual training sessions The complaint says that Doe was vulner able because her parents had separated, and she had just moved into her father’s house after having a strained relationship with her mother

The lawsuit alleges that during the summer of 2005, before Doe’s sophomore year, Till “began sending her text messages telling her that he ‘loved’ her, a sentiment that the impressionable and troubled Doe reciprocated.”

After the summer girls basketball camp ended the complaint alleges that Till and Doe would meet three to four days a week to run and lift weights together. Once, the suit alleges, they were doing sit ups together when Till allegedly told Doe, “So this is what it feels like lying next to you.” The complaint alleges that other students working out nearby heard the comment.

During her sophomore year Doe tried to run away from home. Till allegedly interceded and allowed Doe to stay for a time in the guest bedroom at his home At the time Till was

In addition, the suit alleges Till often took Doe to hotel rooms for trysts, and that during the summer before her senior year Doe moved into Till’s home even though she was still a minor Another Elmwood Park teacher lived in the home, but allegedly did not report that Till and Doe were having sex to authorities.

In the fall of Doe’s senior year, according to the lawsuit, some Elmwood Park High School cheerleaders posted on a public Inter net “roasting” forum that Till was engaging in sexual activity with Elmwood Park High School students.

The then-principal of Elmwood Park High School allegedly saw the post and emailed the website asking that the post about Till be taken down, but the principal never reported Till’s alleged behavior to authorities, according to the lawsuit.

Doe dropped out of high school in February of her senior year, apparently after the basketball season ended, but her relationship with Till, the suit alleges, continued through the summer. That’s when, according to the complaint, Doe dis covered that she was pregnant with Till’s child.

“Till was terrified that others would find out about his conduct towards Doe and manipulated her with guilt to keep quiet, telling her repeatedly that if anyone found out about what he had done to her, and if he ever went to jail for it, he would commit suicide,” the complaint states

The suit alleges that Till convinced Doe to get an abortion and then abandoned her after she got the abor tion.

The lawsuit accuses Till of negligence and sexual battery and asks for damages in excess of $5,000 for each count. Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401 is accused of three counts including willful and wanton negligence, negligent supervision of Till, and ne gligent retention of Till. Riverside-Brookfield High School is not named in the lawsuit.

Neither Elmwood Park Community School District 401 Superintendent Leah Gauthier nor the district’s attor ney re sponded to request for comment from the Landmark.

Doe’s lawyers said that they are confident in their case

“We’re going to prove our allegations in the complaint,” said attor ney Steven Shonder, who, along with attor ney Pe ter Stamatis, is re presenting Doe

For now, Till is on paid leave indefinitely.

Cash, booze stolen in Brook eld liquor store burglary

Cash and numerous bottles of liquor were stolen from Phoenix Liquors, 8814 Ogden Ave., during a smash-and-grab burglary on Sept. 30 at about 1:40 a.m., the second such burglary at the business in the past nine months.

According to police, surveillance camera video showed three people casing the liquor store a little after 1 a.m., walking past the front and side windows and then entering a vehicle parked in the 4000 block of Grove Avenue

At about 1:35 a.m. two people exit the ve hicle and walk around to the front of the business where they smashed out the bottom half of the glass front door to gain entry. One of the offenders is seen on video taking cash from the register while the other grabs liquor bottles from the shelves and places them into large plastic bags.

The two are then seen returning to the ve hicle parked on Grove Avenue. The vehicle was last seen heading east on Ogden Avenue

A witness told police the vehicle appeared to be a white 2005 Chrysler 300. A burglary crew last hit Phoenix Liquors on Jan. 14, when three men used a chunk of concrete to smash the glass front door to gain entry. They took cash from one register and stole a second cash register.

The offenders in that incident were be lieved to be part of a burglary crew responsible for dozens of burglaries in Chicago and the suburbs at that time

■ Riverside police are “actively” investigating the report of a residential burglary dis covered Sept. 26 at about 12:35 p.m. in the 200 block of Waubansee Road

Few details regarding the burglary are known at this time as Riverside police de clined to provide the Landmark with a copy of the report, citing the ongoing investiga tion. The Landmark has learned that entry to the residence appeared to have been gained by someone forcing open a rear door — Compiled by Bob Uphues

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Brook eld chamber steps out with dance competition

Chris Borzym, the for mer owner of Christopher Mark Flowers in Brookfield who was re presenting Betty’s Flower and Gifts, was declared the champion of the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce’s inaugural Dancing with the Chamber competition, featuring 10 dancers re presenting local businesses, on Oct. 1.

More than 500 people filled the auditorium of Riverside-Brookfield High School for the chamber fundraiser to cheer on Borzym and fellow competitors Ja son Baumann (Boxless Media), Mike Doerr (A Sound Education), Doug Fiala (Douglas Auto Body), Hector Freytas (RBHS principal), Charles Hitzeman (Hitzeman Funeral Home), Annette Pardun (Fill My Jar), Aaron Pesek (Beach Ave. BBQ), Abby Snow (Brennan Massage & Spa) and Mary Vasquez (Mary’s Morning Mix-Up).

Charles Hitzeman, whose foxtrot to Mar vin Ham lisch’s “One” kicked o the event, waves to his fans.

Their dances were choreographed by Brookfield resident Teresa Swanson, owner of Sway Dance Studio in Chicago. Professional dancers from Sway -- Aynsley Parker, Alejandro Cruz and Sophia Papadopoulos -- were paired up with the contestants who each perfor med one number on stage before a panel of three judges, Swanson, Mary Vyskocil and Landmark editor Bob Uphues.

In the end, judges were swayed (if you will) by Borzym’s number, set to the jubilant sounds of Kool & the Gang’s “Celebration” and performed just two days after Borzym’s first round of chemotherapy treatment for the prostate cancer that reappeared recently after he underwent successful radiation treatments in 2021.

An enthusiastic crowd (middle right) cheers on dancers like Mary Vasquez (inset), who performed an upbeat mambo to Lou Bega’s “Mambo No. 5.” Dancing w ith the Chamber was emceed (above) by (from le ) Chamber of Commerce President Brian Sharenow, chamber Sec retary/Treasurer Amy Weinert and chamber admin Anne Clark.

Chris Borzym grasps his trophy while addressing the crowd a er being crown of Dancing w ith the Chamber on Oct. 1 at RBHS.

Abby Snow (le ) and Alejandro Cruz wowed w ith their West Coast swing per formance to Harr y Styles’ “Watermelon Sugar.”

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3rd annual bicycling event was hosted by Riverside

By SHANEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

The third annual Tour de Proviso rolled through Riverside on Oct. 1 for the first time since the event’s founding in 2020.

The Tour de Proviso is the brainchild of Maywood Trustee Miguel Jones and Broad view Mayor Katrina Thompson. The elected officials said they wanted to promote outdoor recreation and community together ness during the pandemic.

For its first two years, the biking event, which is a play on the world-famous Tour de France, took place in Bellwood, Broadview and Maywood

This year’s Tour de Proviso may have been the biggest one yet, with 450 registered riders

Riverside Village President Joseph Ballerine said he participated in the Tour last year, but this one was particularly special.

“I was honored to have been given this event this year by Mayor Katrina Thomp son,” Ballerina said.

“It’s a great opportunity for us to bring our communities together,” Ballerine said. “I have a great working relationship with all the different mayors, so as you can see this is 500-some-odd people and 14 different com-

munities all together on a beautiful fall day. We’re very fortunate.”

North Riverside Mayor Joseph Mengoni and Brookfield Village President Michael Garvey, whose villages include Proviso Township areas, also participated in the event, which included a community expo in Guthrie Park in downtown Riverside

In addition to riding through Riverside’s historic, winding streets, cyclists also rode through parts of Brookfield Zoo, about half of which in within Riverside’s corporate limits.

Ian Durbin, 10, said this is his first year participating in the annual bike ride.

“It felt pretty good,” he said. “I liked it and look forward to doing it next year because I like riding my bike.”

Riders also included first responders like Oak Park Police Commander Paul Kane.

“We were glad to come to Riverside and participate,” he said. “It was a wonderful event. It brings people together and gives them an opportunity to enjoy the neighborhood and weather.”

Juanita Crouch, of Broadview, said she usually rides in a bike-riding group that Thompson hosts each Saturday.

“I invited my sisters to come,” Crouch said. “I love the fact that they blocked off the streets along with the police and firemen escorts. People came out and cheered us on. I love how the city welcomed us.”

Next year’s Tour de Proviso will be held in Westchester

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Dancing the night away

When Brookfield Chamber of Commerce Secretary/Treasurer Amy Weiner t asked back in May whether Landmark editor Bob Uphues would like to be a judge for a new “Dancing with the Stars”-type fundraiser, there was no way he would pass up such an opportunity

Four months later, the chamber had sold about 500 tickets at $20 a pop to the event, which went off without a hitch on Oct. 1 on the stage of the auditorium at Riverside-Brookfield High School.

For those of you who might get a little jittery about getting up and talking in front of a bunch of strangers, imagine being asked to don a gold-sequined tuxedo and top hat, step into the spotlight and do a dance that featured a two-person kick line in front of 500 people

That was what Charles Hitzeman was asked to do – and be the first on stage to do it. To say Chuck was game is an understatement. In truth, we wouldn’t be surprised if he hasn’t taken off the costume yet.

His performance was just the first of 10 just like it, choreographed by Teresa Swanson and taught be three of her pros -- Aynsley Parker, Alejandro Cruz and Sophia Papadopoulos

We can’t say enough about the enthusiasm of the participants, who also included Jason Baumann, Mike Doerr, Doug Fiala, Hector Freytas, Annette Pardun, Aaron Pesek, Abby Snow and Mary Vasquez.

At 16 years old, Pesek was the youngest participant – taking on a challenge that was quite different than his job working in the kitchen at Beach Ave. BBQ -- but he cut quite a figure during his tango/toreador routine

The event tur ned out to be inspirational as well. Chris Borzym, the for mer owner of Christopher Mark Flowers, competed for Betty’s Flowers and Gifts in a psychedelic disco jumpsuit to the tune “Celebration.”

The routine and energy of the music belied just how exhausted Borzym actually was. He was the last to step into his costume backstage, clearly reeling from his first round of chemotherapy two days earlier. There was some fear he wouldn’t be up to it Chris shattered those fears. He wouldn’t have missed his chance to shine for anything, telling the audience after he was handed the disco ball trophy (made by Weinert herself) that his participation in the dance event fulfilled a dream.

In truth, all of the dancers were wonderful and gave their all, but for the judges Borzym was a true champ, who showed true grit. In the coming weeks his battle continues, and we all wish him the very best.

He also plans on taking his trophy to Betty’s Flowers, where it’ll be proudly displayed. Thanks to the Brookfield Chamber (and Weinert in particular) for such a joy-filled evening

And from the Landmark’s editor, thank you as well for the generous $1,000 donation to the Robert & Virginia Uphues Memorial Scholarship at Nazareth Academy – each judge had $1,000 donated to a favorite charity – that was the icing on the cake.

All set to fall into autumn

Happy Fall y’all! Or do you say autumn? Actually, they mean the same thing, but autumn is an older ter m, and according to Merriam-Webster came from the Latin word “autumnus.” Fall is probably the most common ter m, and we associate it with the leaves as they begin to fall.

Fall is my favorite season. I like the colors, the changing of the season, the smells and the food. Nothing like a good pumpkin pie or squash soup to war m you up as the chill starts to come upon us. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention fall apparel. Just about now I am ready to put away the summer wear and get into comfy sweaters.

Getting back to pumpkins. Did you know that Illinois is one of the top producers of pumpkins? Or that pumpkins appear in 90 to 120 days after seeds have been planted? It can also be considered one of the most versatile of the winter squashes. It is expected the price of pumpkins will go up this year, but what hasn’t?

If you are carving your pumpkin, clean it out and save the “meat” to do your culinary magic, but don’t forget to clean and roast the seeds. The whole process from cleaning and carving is a great family activity.

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Patrick Buehring, 80

Ow ned lug gage businesses, bar

Patrick Buehring, 80, of Darien and for merly of Riverside, died Oct. 2, 2022.

Mr. Buehring was the retired proprietor of the for mer C. Kuntzendorf and Company and Buehring Luggage stores as well as Characters Bar & Grill.

He was the lifelong companion of Barbara (nee Boker); the father of Patrick M. (Sara); Jen Buehring (Nancy Minasola) and Cathleen Buehring; the grandfa ther of Jack, Connor and Margee Buehring; the brother of Richard (Sandy) and LaVer ne “Dolly” (Jim) Marcello and the late Arthur Jr. (the late Jean), Mary Lou (the late Gus) Norde, Dorothy (the late Matt) Nobile, Joni (Jack) Izzo and Peggy O’Day; and the uncle of many nephews and nieces.

A celebration of life event will take place on Saturday,

I will admit that while I have the desire for real pumpkins, a few years ago we resorted to artificial ones, much to the disappointment of the squirrels. However, they are the very reason we went fake. They ate them before they made it to Halloween. So rr y squi rrels, is n’ t that bird seed you been taking from the feeders enough?

So now it is easy to decorate and each year we add to our pumpkin patch. Any c ooking or baking can be handled by picking up a can or two of pumpkin at the store.

Fall also is the time when Mother Na ture shows us the beautiful colors of the leave s. We are for tunate that right here in our area is an abundance of ways to appreciate the changing of the season. There’s nothing li ke walking down to Swan Pond and hear ing the leaves crunch as you walk along the path.

T he near by forest preserves also provide vibrant displ ay s of color s. If you’ re really ambitious, take a ride to the Mor ton Arboretum in Lisle where yo u c an walk the paths or drive the dif ferent routes. W hen you’ re done, snag a nice war m cup of apple cider and a cider donut -- I’m ready!

Oct. 15 at La Barra Riverside, 2 E. Burlington, Riverside

Doors will open at 11 a.m. with a service promptly at 11:45 a.m. and a reception to follow. Inter ment private at Resurrection Cemetery, Justice.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shriner Children’s Chicago, 2211 N. Oak Park Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60707.

Anello Funeral & Cremation Services handled ar rangements

Charles W. Kostka, 71 Forkli operator

Charles W. Kostka, 71, of Yorkville and for merly of Burbank and Brookfield, died Se pt. 29, 2022 in Aurora.

Mr. Kostka was born July 1, 1951 in Berwyn. He was a forklift operator at Corey Steel in Cicero, and he had a passion for auto racing.

He was the husband of Catherine (nee Mercer)

LTHS volleyball spikes Oak Park to maintain league lead

Lions rally from second set loss to beat Huskies

By BILL STONE Contributing Reporter

Senior Kamryn Lee-Caracci and her Lyons Township High School girls volleyball teammates were elated yet taken aback by their large home crowd Sept. 28.

The annual Pink Out match against West Suburban Conference Silver co-leader Oak Park-River Forest attracted a full LTHS sec tion, including the varsity football, swim ming/diving and cheerleading teams.

“We had a big student section, which was bigger than we ever had,” Lee-Caracci said. “We were watching the sophomores [play] and then people started piling in. I did get a little bit nervous, but I tried to assure my team that being nervous was just a mindset.”

After a rough second set, the Lions realized they needed to be just as vociferous. They tur ned talk into action for a 25-23, 20-25, 25-16 victory.

“In the second set, we lacked communica tion,” setter Abby Markworth said. “A good thing about our team is our chemistry and how we’re talking on the court. After we lost the second [set], we came back and [said],

‘We’re winning this.’”

LTHS (20-3, 3-0) maintained control of de fending its WSC Silver championship but still must play Glenbard West (16-8, 3-0), York (16-4, 2-1) and Downers Grove North (11-14, 2-2).

Lee-Caracci (14 kills, 6 digs), Grace Bren-

nan (13 kills, 2 aces), Markworth (30 assists, 6 digs, 7 service points, 2 aces), Grace Brennan (13 kills, 12 digs, 6 points), Grace Tur ner (6 kills, 3 blocks), Kiley Mahoney (12 digs, 25 serve receives, 6 points), Maggie Kachmarik (6 points), Katie Debs (4 kills) and Amelia

Montgomery (3 blocks) led the victory.

In an impressive third set, the Lions had 16 kills with just one attack error and never trailed

OPRF (19-5, 3-1) closed to 16-14 but the Lions didn’t allow a service point the rest of the way. Kachmarik served an ace and two other points to open a 22-15 lead.

“We took control and started making ad ustments on our side of the court,” LTHS oach Jill Bober said. “I think we, at times in the first and second sets, weren’t as assertive We were hesitant, weren’t communicating much and we minimized those things in the third set.”

Lee-Caracci had six kills in the final set, at tacking between the outside and middle, her usual position during the club season.

“That really helped, thanks to Abby setting me such perfect balls,” Lee-Caracci said.

[Earlier] I got blocked a couple of times When stuff like that happens, I think being a smarter player is more important than being the strongest player.”

Brennan remained potent on the outside with five kills, still kissing the line mostly against double blocks Tur ner, a 6-2 junior, had three kills and two blocks

“[Markworth and Lee-Caracci] are both our leaders and I really trust them. I just know when they get amped up, it amps me up,” Tur ner said.

Bulldogs steamroll Westmont, but tough opponents await

Playo eligible with 5 wins, RBHS looks to nish strong

By BILL STONE Contributing Reporter

The Riverside-Brookfield High School football team found itself in the same position after six games in 2021.

Riding another 5-1 start, the Bulldogs look

to accelerate the momentum following their 55-0 victory at Westmont on Sept. 30.

They’re playoff eligible with five victories, but tough regular season matchups remain with IC Catholic Prep (5-1), St. Francis (6-0) and Bishop McNamara (3-3).

The same three Week 7 to 9 opponents left last year’s Bulldogs 5-4 heading into the IHSA Class 7A playoffs

“We know these next three opponents are going to give us the best look at what the play offs are going to be looking like,” first-year RBHS head coach Sam Styler said.

“We were in the same spot last year, the same record. We know that the new season sort of starts right now. We want to make sure we’re doing everything we can to prepare for these last three weeks.”

Numerous players excelled against Westmont, opening a 35-0 lead after one quarter and 49-0 halftime advantage and holding the Sentinels (2-2) to 17 yards of offense.

The Bulldogs posted their first shutout af ter allowing just seven points each the previous three games

Chris Brown had two sacks, Dillon Coen

had three tackles for loss, Drew Swiatek re covered a fumble and Ryan Novak had a teamhigh four total tackles Jackson Ramos and Anthony Grossi had sacks and other tackles for loss came from Giovanny Gonzalez (two), Devontae Givens, Luke Kumskis, Joe Mido na, Jakub Buksa and David Ledesma.

Quarterback Diego Gutierrez scored the first touchdown on a 5-yard run and was 6-for6 passing for 142 yards, including a 45-yard strike to Luke Kumskis for a 14-0 advantage.

The first-quarter scoring continued with a pick-six interception by Jack Grivetti and

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LTHS ‘ Grace Turner (20) goes up to dr ive home one of her six kills dur ing the Lions’ three-set win over Oak Park and River Forest on Sept. 27.

RBHS golfer heads downstate after sectional playo win

Mayan Covarrubias making her second straight state meet appearance

By BILL STONE Contributing Reporter

Riverside-Brookfield High School ju nior Mayan Covarrubias momentarily believed on Oct. 3 that she wasn’t qualifying for her second straight IHSA Class 2A girls golf state meet.

Thinking she needed a birdie on the 18th hole at the Hinsdale South Sectional to advance, the attempt lipped out.

“It just kind of bur ned the edge. I thought that was it,” Covarrubias said. Covarrubias felt a whole lot happier shor tly afterwards

She actually made the playof f for the final two individual ber ths and qualified again on the fourth playof f hole at Village Greens of Woodridge after shooting a 79.

Her playoff birdie got the final ber th over the two other remaining candidates.

The state meet is Oct. 7-8 in Forsyth. Co varrubias also shared the final sectional

touchdown runs by Ryan Novak of 1 yard and Muhammed Salem of 15 yards.

Nate Padilla and John Super had 6- and 5-yard touchdown runs in the second quar ter Max Almeida had an 8-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter

“Obviously we came out fast, a great team win,” Styler said.

LTHS breezes past Proviso West

Lyons Township High School junior quar terback Ryan Jackson surpassed his previous strong performances Sept. 30 at Proviso West.

Jackson threw for a varsity personal-best five touchdowns on just nine completions as the Lions rolled to a 51-6 West Suburban Conference Silver victory.

With their fifth victory, the Lions (5-1, 3-1) are eligible for their second consecutive

qualifying score of 79 in 2021 and shot 101 at state

“It’s a really good feeling,” said Co varrubias. “It was definitely not easy.”

Freshman Lucia Vazzana (92) and ju nior Taryn Schultz (96) also made their sectional debuts after the Bulldo gs just missed advancing as a team.

At the IHSA She pard Re gional on Se pt. 29, their 355 tied for the third and final team spot but lost on a fifth-score tiebreaker with Mother McAuley (93 to 99). The Mighty Macs’ Emma Gudenau created the tie by sinking a 40-foot downhill putt.

Covarrubias (76), who tied for second, and Vazzana and Schultz (91s) were among the 10 advancing individuals not among the three advancing teams Other scorers were seniors Ava Storandt (97), one shot from the individual cutof f, Sophie Swicio nis (99) and Amelia Gardiner (113).

“My round went really good. I felt like I played the best I’ve played in a while,” said Vazzana, an All-Metro Suburban Conference golfer with Covarrubias. “I felt like I really prepared for this course and did my best.”

“I played pretty well. It’s a pretty good round, one of my best rounds probably,” Schultz said. “It was one (stroke) over what I was shooting fo r.”

playoff berth.

Jackson was 9-for-11 passing for 184 yards to six receivers -- four of them collecting touchdowns in Travis Stamm (two), Graham Smith, Noah Pfafflin and Jack Mc Queeney

The Lions stor med to a 37-0 lead after the first quarter with a 30-yard touchdown pass to Smith, Dylan Rickman’s 10-yard run, a safety and consecutive touchdown passes to Stamm for 33 yards, Pfafflin for 25 and Mc Queeney for 39.

Jackson found Stamm again for an 8-yard scoring strike in the second quarter Luke Allegretti scored on a 19-yard run for a 51-0 halftime lead

Leading tacklers were Thomas Townsend, who had a 5-yard tackle for loss, Jack Falls, Danny Pasko, Patrick Cramer, Quinn Magee and Danny Zarco The Panthers (2-4, 0-4) were limited to one yard rushing

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Kostka; the father of Charles W. Kostka Jr.; the brother of Ron (Cheryl) Kostka and the late Shirley Kostka; and the uncle of Angela, Christa and Ontario (Alex).

Funeral and cremation services have been held.

Johnson-Nosek Funeral Home, Brookfield, handled arrangements.

Online condolences, photographs and memories may be shared at JohnsonNosek.com.

Frederick R. Metzger, 82

Consultant for manufacturing rm

Frederick R. Metzger, 82, of Beecher and for merly of Evanston, Nor th Riverside, and Brookfield, died Sept. 24, 2022.

Mr. Metzger was born Sept. 1, 1940 and worked as a consultant for a manufacturing company. He also loved fishing and jazz.

He was the father of Robert (Stephanie) Metzger and Joanna (Carlos Torres) Metzger; the grandfather of Sebastian Torres, Stephany Ruiz, Tony Ruiz and Miguel Ruiz; the brother of Denise Wilkins and the late Vanessa Debeer; and the uncle of Alan Wilkins, Kristine Wilkins, Jeff Debeer, David Debeer, Dan Jensen, Karen Jensen, Jonathan Buonomo, Anthony Buonomo and Meredith Sharpee.

Visitation is Saturday, Oct. 8 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home, 2447 Desplaines Ave., North Riverside.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to Parkinson’s Foundation, 200 SE 1st St., Suite 800, Miami, Florida, 33131 would be ap preciated.

Online condolences, photos, and memories may be offered at KuratkoNosek.com.

Judith L. Rosko, 82

Riverside homemaker

Judith Lynn Rosko (nee Palmer), 82, of Riverside, died Se pt. 30, 2022. She was a homemaker

Ms Rosko was the wife of William “Bill”; the mother of Duane (Peggy) Rosko and the late Shelley Rae (Ken) Pave za; the grand mother of Danielle (John) Broussard, Jonathon Pave za, Jake, Matthew and Timothy Rosko; and the sister of the late Robert A. Palmer

Visitation is Wednesday, Oct. 5 from 4 to 5 p.m. at Ivins/Moravecek Funeral Home, 80 E. Burlington St., Riverside

On Saturday, Oct. 15: McAdam Pumpkin-Palooza

Over the years, the McAdam PumpkinPalooza has become an annual autumn staple of fun (and free) family activities.

This year is no exception, with a pumpkin patch, hayrides, ghost stories, sweet treats, and pumpkin painting all in store for Saturday, October 15th at our Nursery & Garden Center, 2001 Des Plaines Ave. in Forest Park.

Scott McAdam Jr.

The event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and every child who comes will receive a free pumpkin. We also encourage everyone— kids and adults alike—to wear costumes.

During this special occasion, we will offer huge fall discounts on all trees, shrubs, and perennials that are in stock. And for those looking to know what they can still plant, professionals will be on hand to give tips on how to winterize your garden.

Particularly with plants that have been growing in the same containers all year long, this is a good time to landscape. Before next summer’s heat comes around, it’s very beneficial to give new plantings upwards of six to eight months to get established.

A half-mile south of Roosevelt Road, the McAdam Nursery & Garden Center is open until mid-November. Whether you have a question about PumpkinPalooza or anything else, we’re always just a phone call away at 708-771-2299.

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2. Configure, test, and deploy network systems, such as, firewalls, routers, switches, wireless equipment, network servers and storage arrays.

3. Configure, test, and deploy system servers, such as, file, print, Internet, e-mail, database, and application servers.

4. Configure, test, and monitor server and end-user systems for security, such as, user accounts, login scripts, file access privileges, and group policy management.

5. Configure, test, and deploy end-user systems, such as, workstations, laptops, mobile devices, printers, and software.

6. Test, configure, deploy, and support security systems, such as, facility access system, video & audio system.

7. Monitor and auditing of networks, systems, and user activities to ensure security and efficiency of systems. Create scripts and reports of detail activities for regular review.

8. Perform and participate in disaster recovery activities, such as, backup procedures, data recovery, and system recovery planning.

9. Assist end-users with computer problems or queries. Troubleshoot systems as needed and meet with users to analyze specific system needs.

10. Ensure the uniformity, reliability and security of system resources including network, hardware,

software and other forms of systems and data.

11. Prepare, create and update user/technical procedure documentations and provide computer training.

12. Assemble, test, and install network, telecommunication and data equipment and cabling.

13. Participate in research and recommendation of technology solutions.

Other important responsibilities and duties

1. Train users in the area of existing, new or modified computer systems and procedures.

2. Participate in the preparation of various activity reports.

3. Travel and support remote facilities and partner agencies.

4. Operate, administer and manage the Village and Public Safety computer systems, including E-911 center, in-vehicle computer systems.

5. Prepare clear and logical reports and program documentation of procedures, processes, and configurations.

6. Complete projects on a timely and efficient manner.

7. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

8. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

9. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: Principals and procedures of computer systems, such as, data communication, hierarchical structure, backups, testing and critical analysis.

Hardware and software configuration of. computers, servers and mobile devices, including computing environment of Windows Server and Desktop OS and applications, Unix/Linux OS, VMware, iOS/Android.

Network protocols, security, configuration and administration, including firewalls, routers, switches and wireless technology.

Cabling and wiring, including CAT5/6, fiber network, telephone, serial communication, termination, and punch-down.

Telecommunications theory and technology, including VoiP, serial communication, wireless protocols, PBX, analog, fax, voicemail and auto-attendant.

Principles and methods of computer programming, coding and testing, including power shell, command scripting, macros, and

VB scripts.

Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.

Technical writing, office productivity tools and database packages.

Ability to:

Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:

- Walking, standing or sitting for extended periods of time

- Operating assigned equipment

- Lift 50 pounds of equipment, supplies, and materials without assistance

- Working in and around computer equipped vehicles

Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:

- Making observations - Communicating with others - Reading and writing

- Operating assigned equipment and vehicles

Maintain mental capacity allowing for effective interaction and communication with others.

Maintain reasonable and predictable attendance. Work overtime as operations require.

Experience and Training Guidelines

Experience: Three years of network/system administration in the public or private sector, maintaining a minimum of 75 Client Workstation computers. AND Training: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in computer science or a related field. Certifications in Microsoft Server Administration, Networking, Applications and Cisco Networking.

Possession of a valid Illinois Driver License is required at the time of appointment.

Vaccination against COVID-19 strongly preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work in a computer environment; sustained posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time; continuous exposure to computer screens; work in and around computerized vehicles outdoor and garage facility; lifting heavy equipment, communication cabling and wiring into walls and ceilings.

Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist Congregation is looking for a part time Office Assistant. The Office Assistant plays a key role in contributing to the Congregation’s mission through the smooth and effective running of Unity Temple’s administrative and office needs. Working with the Director of Finance & Administration, sitting at the front desk and welcoming visitors, managing the congregational calendar, ensuring the procurement of supplies and supporting the rental program of our historic and culturally renowned buildings is the focus for this position.

Core Competencies -Organization and Planning: Organizes people, funding, materials, and support to accomplish multiple, concurrent goals and activities. -Vision and Purpose: Commitment to and knowledge of Unitarian Universalist Principles and values (see Support for the Mission and Values of the Congregation below) -Trust and Integrity: Is widely trusted to keep confidences, admit errors, and adhere to a transparent set of personal and professional values that are congruent with the ministry of the congregation.

Proficiencies: Google Workspace, specifically Google Drive, organizational skills with a strong detail orientation, ability to communicate with a variety of different people, familiarity with CRM software is a plus (UTUUC uses Realm).

You can find more information about the position at https://unitytemple. org/job-postings/. To apply, send a cover letter and résumé to jobs@ unitytemple.org indicating “Office Assistant” in the subject line.

BOOKKEEPER

Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist Congregation is looking for a part time Bookkeeper.

Hours: 15 hours/week Sept – December 2022, then 10 hours/week as of 1/1/2023

The Bookkeeper plays a key role in

Core Competencies - Accounting principles - Bookkeeping procedures - Vision and Purpose: Commitment to and knowledge of Unitarian Universalist Principles and values (see Support for the Mission and Values of the Congregation below) -Trust and Integrity: Is widely trusted to keep confidences, admit errors, and adhere to a transparent set of personal and professional values that are congruent with the ministry of the congregation.

Proficiencies: Quickbooks Online (certification is a plus but not required), Google Workspace (specifically Google Drive), organizational skills with a strong detail orientation, ability to communicate with a variety of different people, familiarity with CRM software is a plus.

You can find more information about the position at https://unitytemple. org/job-postings/. To apply, send a cover letter and résumé to jobs@unitytemple.org indicating “Bookkeeper” in the subject line.

NURSERY SUPERVISOR AND CHILDCARE COORDINATOR

Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist Congregation is looking for a warm, welcoming and experienced Nursery Supervisor and Childcare Coordinator to work with the youngest among us on Sunday mornings in the nursery as well as coordinate babysitting for congregational events outside of Sunday mornings. This is one job with two different roles. As Nursery

Custom

Supervisor, this person will provide a compassionate and consistent presence in caring for our babies and toddlers during the Sunday morning worship service times, supervise, train and schedule other nursery staff, maintain the nursery as a safe and clean environment, welcome and orient new families to the nursery, and build relationships with and communicate effectively with parents. The nursery hours are Sundays from 9:30–11:30am, and approximately one hour outside of Sunday morning worship service.

You can find more information about the position at https://unitytemple. org/job -postings/. To apply, send a cover letter and résumé to jobs@ unitytemple.org indicating “Nursery Supervisor / Childcare Coordinator” in the subject line.

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

United Methodist Church of Oak Park Oak Park, Illinois

Job Description: Administrative Assistant

The Administrative Assistant is a critical role to the life of First United Methodist Church. The ideal candidate is experienced in providing support in all phases of administration, financial, worship and communication for the Pastor and church. This position requires someone who can work in an independent environment, is organized and has strong written and verbal communication skills.

Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Administration

-Provide administrative support to the Pastor and church volunteers responsible for committee and church programs -Ensure worship bulletins and related

documents are prepared weekly for Sunday services

-Oversee and maintain church files and records and assist in producing the annual statistical report required by the church conference

Finance

-Under the direction of the Finance Committee and in coordination with the accountant, oversee account payables and account receivables

-Manage and record all account and expense-related actions into Quickbooks

-Ensure receipt of approved payment requests for all invoices

Communication

-Generate and distribute as required all forms of communication on behalf of the Pastor and its members

-Maintain church calendar General Office Duties

-Oversee the operation of all church office equipment and arrange for repairs as required

-Maintain and order office supplies as needed and order other supplies subject to the approval of the Pastor and Trustees.

Qualifications

-Extensive knowledge with basic computer operations and administration software, such as: email management, file management, Microsoft Office Suite and Google applications; experience with Quickbooks is helpful -Demonstrate the ability to adapt to a dynamic working environment -Confidentiality is a must

BA or BS degree preferred. We also require Covid vaccination.

The candidate must agree to completing a background check before hire.

The hourly salary is between $20 and $24 an hour.

Hours are part tine 20 hours a week –10:30 AM to 2:30 PM

There is holiday pay and earned vacation and sick pay

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Call contracter for more info. 708-738-3848

River Forest Public Schools

River Forest School District 90 is seeking On-Call Substitute Teachers and Teacher Aides, $130-$150 per day!

FLEXIBLE Schedule between the hours of 7:50a - 3:20pm

Work one day a week or up to 5 days a week, half days or full days

Responsibilities:

The On-Call Substitute will work in place of the individual he/she will be temporarily replacing during the scheduled day. This individual may also be asked to perform other duties as required in relation to the substituting assignment.

Qualifications:

One of the following licenses:

• Professional Educator License (PEL)

• Substitute Teaching License (Bachelor’s degree required; beginning January 2023 enrolled in an IL approved educator program & have completed 90

semesters hours of coursework)

• Short-term Substitute License (Associate’s degree or at least 60 college credit hours)

• Educator License with Stipulations

• Paraprofessional License (Associate’s degree required)

• Short-term Paraprofessional License (High School Diploma w/3 years to work towards obtaining Paraprofessional license.)

Apply online at: www.district90.org/about/employment

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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE COORDINATOR

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Emergency Preparedness and Response Coordinator in the Health Department/ Village Manager’s Office. This position will coordinate disaster response, crisis management and medical countermeasure dispensing/ distribution activities for the Village of Oak Park, provide disaster preparedness training, and prepare emergency plans and procedures for natural (e.g., floods, earthquakes), wartime, or technological (e.g., nuclear power plant emergencies, hazardous materials spills, biological releases) or disasters. This single class position is also responsible for the complex administrative duties required for state, federal and local response processes and grant management. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oak-park.us/ jobs. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application. First review of applications will be August 5, 2022.

FIRE INSPECTOR

The Village of Oak Park is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Fire Inspector Part-Time in the Fire Department. This serves the public through enforcement of Village fire & life safety codes and ordinances; through inspections of residential, commercial and industrial properties; and provides consultation and information to residents, architects, attorneys, fire services personnel and builders regarding laws, rules, regulations and policies relating to fire and life safety. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oakpark.us/jobs

PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Parking Enforcement Officer in the Police Department Field Services Division. This position will perform a variety of duties and responsibilities involved in the enforcement of Village parking regulations; and to provide general information and assistance to the public. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oak-park.us/. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application.

GRANTS

COORDINATOR

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Grants Coordinator in the Development Customer Service Department. This position assists the Village’s Grant Supervisor in developing, coordinating, and administering various grants programs for the Village of Oak Park. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oakpark.us/jobs. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application.

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Huge salesman sample sale with gift items in original packaging: Soaps, Candles, Bath & Body, Perfume, holiday items. Gently used household items: bedding, LEGOS, pet items, accessories, two complete China sets, baskets, kitchen, clothing, linens, Coach purses, games & more! Something for everyone!

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LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF MARICOPA NO. FN2022-091197

SUMMONS (Domestic Relations)

In re the Marriage of TEARA DY NAE CARPENTER, Petitioner, and TYISHA PENNINAH MARSHALL, Respondent, THE STATE OF ARI ZONA

TO THE ABOVE NAMED RESPON DENT, YOU ARE HEREBY SUM MONED and required to appear and defend in the above entitled action within TWENTY (20) DAYS, exclu sive of the date of service, if served within the State of Arizona, or within THIRTY (30) DAYS, exclusive of the date of service, if service is made without the State of Arizona. If ser vice is made by publication, service is complete THIRTY (30) DAYS after the date of FIRST PUBLICATION and you must appear and defend within THIRTY (30) DAYS thereafter. In order to appear and defend, you must file a proper response or an swer in writing with the Clerk of this Court, accompanied by the required filing fee. Failure to appear and de fend will result in judgment by default being rendered against you for the relief requested in the Petition. You are required by law to serve a copy of your response or answer upon the Petitioner, and such response or answer should be addressed as follows: TEARA DYNAE CARPEN TER 99 W PALOMINO DR APT 173 CHANDLER, AZ 85225 If service is made by publication, a copy of the Petition and other papers filed in this matter may be obtained from the Clerk of this Court whose address is as follows: CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT 201 W. JEFFERSON ST PHOENIX, AZ 85003 Request for reasonable accommodation for per sons with disabilities must be made to the Court by parties at least three working days in advance of a sched uled court proceeding.

SIGNED AND SEALED this date: 08/18/2022, CHRISTOPHER COURY, Clerk /s K. CLARK, Deputy Clerk

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT

WALWORTH COUNTY

Plaintiff CURT PATRICK

158 W. Whitewater Street Whitewater WI 53190 -vs-

Defendant DOMINIQUE SOOKIKIAN 517 S. Lombard Avenue Oak Park IL 60304

Publication Summons And Notice (Small Claims)

Case No: 2022SC000634

If you require reasonable accommo dations due to a disability to partici pate in the court process, please call 262-741-7012 at least 10 working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation.

Publication Summon and Notice of Filing

TO THE PERSON(S) NAMED ABOVE AS DEFENDANT(S): You are being sued by the person(s)

named above as Plaintiff(s). A copy of the claim has been sent to you at your address as stated in the caption above. The lawsuit will be heard in the following Small Claims court:

Walworth Co. Judicial Center 1800 County Road NN, P.O. Box 1001 Room 2055 Elkhorn WI 53121

On the following date and time: October 20, 2022 at 9:30am.

You must appear at the time and place stated. If you do not appear or answer, the plaintiff may win this case and a judgment entered for what the plaintiff is asking. /s/ Alyssa S. Wilson 7/28/22 Bar No. 1099926 262-725-0175

Published in Wednesday Journal September 28, October 5, 12, 2022

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF COURT DATE

FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE

STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT COOK COUNTY.

Request of Caleb Jordan Baze Case Number 20224003956

There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Caleb Jordan Baze to the new name of: Caleb Jordan

The court date will be held: On October 18 at 11:00am at 1500 Maybrook Drive Maywood, Cook County in Courtroom # Zoom

Published in Wednesday Journal September 28, October 5, 12, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF AUDIT REPORT OF RIVERSIDE TOWNSHIP

Riverside Township hereby provides public notice that an Audit of its funds for the period April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022 has been made, and that a report of such audit dated.

September 9, 2022, by Selden Fox, LTD has been filed with the County Clerk of Cook, Illinois, in accordance with 30ILCS 15/0.01 et seq.

The full report of the audit is available for public inspection at Riverside Township Hall, 27 Riverside Road Riverside, Illinois, during regular business hours 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday 9:00 am. to 3:00 p.m. Friday, except for holidays.

Published in RB Landmark October 5, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice Of A Public Hearing

By The Joint Plan Commission/Zon ing Board of Appeals Of The Village Of North Riverside

Notice is hereby given that a Pub lic Hearing will be held by the Joint Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of North River side on Thursday, October 20, 2022., in the Council Chambers located in the Village Commons, 2401 S. De splaines Avenue, North Riverside, Illinois.

At such time and place, the Joint Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a request for a variance to permit a wall sign to be displayed that exceeds the maximum square footage allowed under Title 14 Section 14.01.100 (D1D) of the

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North Riverside Sign Ordinance.

Applicant: Integrity Sign Company – As Authorized Representative for Forman Mills

7503 W. Cermak Road North Riverside, Illinois 60546

All persons desiring to appear and be heard for or against said petitions may attend the Public Hearing.

Village of North Riverside

Pat Ferriter, Chairman of the Joint Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals

Published in RB Landmark October 5, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

RIVER FOREST, ILLINOIS

Public Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Vil lage of River Forest, Cook County, Illinois, on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. in the First Floor Community Room of the River Forest Village Hall, 400 Park Avenue, River Forest, Illinois, to consider amend ment(s) to the Village’s Zoning Ordi nance which include, but may not be limited to, the following:

1. A Text Amendment to Section 10-3 (Definitions) of the Zoning Ordinance to define accessory dwelling units; and

2. A Text Amendment to Section 10-7 (Regulations of General Applicability) of the Zoning Ordinance to create standards for accessory dwelling units; and

3. A Text Amendment to Section 1021 (Land Use Chart) of the Zoning Ordinance to designate accessory dwelling units as a special use in cer tain residential Zoning Districts.

The petitioner for the Text Amend ments is the Village President and Board of Trustees.

This public hearing is being held pur suant to direction given by the Village Board of Trustees for the Zoning Board of Appeals to consider these amendments. For additional informa tion visit www.vrf.us.

All interested persons will be given the opportunity to be heard at the public hearing. For public comments to be considered by the Zoning Board of Appeals and Village Board of Trustees in their decision, they must be included as part of the public hearing record. If you cannot attend the public hearing but would like to provide input on this matter to the Zoning Board of Appeals you may submit your comments in writing, to Clifford Radatz, Building Official, no later than 12:00 Noon on the date of the public hearing at cradatz@vrf.us or by mailing them to 400 Park Ave nue, River Forest, IL 60305.

For further information or for a copy of the proposed text amendments, please contact Assistant to the Vil lage Administrator Matt Walsh at (708) 714-3563 or at mwalsh@vrf.us or visit www.vrf.us.

Sincerely, Clifford Radatz Secretary, Zoning Board of Appeals

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PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

RIVER FOREST, ILLINOIS

Public Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) of the Village of River Forest, County of Cook, State of Illinois, on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. in the First Floor Community Room of the River Forest Village Hall, 400 Park Avenue, River Forest, Illinois on the following matter:

The ZBA will consider an application for a fence variation submitted by 1534 Park Apartments LLC, owner of the property at 1534 Park Avenue, who is proposing to install a fence in the Front yard.

Section 4-8-5 of the Village Code provides the Zoning Board of Ap peals jurisdiction to hold public hear ings and offer recommendations to the Village Board concerning varia tions to the Fence regulations.

The applicant is requesting a varia tion to Section 4-8-4-A-1 of the fence regulations to allow a Type 2 fence (metal materials, maximum 6 feet high and a minimum of 80% open to view) to be installed in the Front Yard. The regulation requires the fence in a Front Yard in the C-1 Commercial District to be a Type 1 fence (metal materials, maximum 4 feet high and a minimum of 50% open to view).

The legal description of the property at 1534 Park Avenue is as follows:

THE SOUTH 50 FEET OF THE EAST HALF OF LOT 1 IN BLOCK 1 IN THE SUBDIVISION OF THAT PART OF LOTS 1 AND 2 LYING EAST OF THATCHER ROAD IN OWNER’S SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTH WEST QUARTER OF THE NORTH WEST QUARTER OF SEC TION 1, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 12 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

A copy of the application will be available to the public at Village Hall and on the Village’s website at www. vrf.us/zoningvariation no less than 15 days prior to the public hearing. The Zoning Board of Appeals meet ing packet will also be available at www.vrf.us/meetings no less than 48 hours prior to the public hearing.

All interested persons will be given the opportunity to be heard at the public hearing. For public com ments to be considered by the Zoning Board of Appeals and Village Board of Trustees in their decision, they must be included as part of the public hearing re cord. Interested persons can learn more about how to participate in the hearing by visiting www.vrf.us/zon ingvariation.

Sincerely, Clifford Radatz Secretary, Zoning Board of Appeals

Published in Wednesday Journal October 5, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

RIVER FOREST, ILLINOIS

Public Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) of the Village of River Forest, County of Cook, State of Illinois, on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. in the First Floor Community Room of the River Forest Village Hall, 400 Park

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Avenue, River Forest, Illinois on the following matter:

The ZBA will consider an application for variations submitted by Chicago Property Group LLC, owner of the property at 1037 Bonnie Brae, who is proposing to make exterior improve ments to the property.

Section 4-8-5 of the Village Code provides the Zoning Board of Ap peals jurisdiction to hold public hear ings and offer recommendations to the Village Board concerning varia tions to Village Code.

The applicant is requesting a varia tion to Section 10-10-7 of the setback regulations requiring a 3 feet setback in the side yard. The applicant is re questing a one-foot setback on the south property line.

The applicant is requesting a vari ation to Section 10-10-8 of the off-street parking regulations that requires that a detached garage oc cupy no more than 40% of the rear yard. The applicant is requesting an increase in the allowed percentage to 52%.

The applicant is requesting a varia tion to Section 10-10-4 of the lot size regulations that requires a lot size of 17,424 square feet for any alterations or construction in an R3 district. The lot is an existing non-conforming lot.

The legal description of the property at 1037 Bonnie Brae is as follows:

LOT 1 (EXCEPT THE NORTH 55 FEET THEREOF) AND THE NORTH 15 FEET OF LOT 2 IN BLOCK 8 IN THE SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 1, 8, 9, 19, 11, 14, 15 AND 16 IN BOGUE’S ADDITION TO OAK PARK, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH EAST ¼ OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCI PAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

A copy of the application will be available to the public at Village Hall and on the Village’s website at www. vrf.us/zoningvariation no less than 15 days prior to the public hearing. The Zoning Board of Appeals meet ing packet will also be available at www.vrf.us/meetings no less than 48 hours prior to the public hearing.

All interested persons will be given the opportunity to be heard at the public hearing. For public com ments to be considered by the Zoning Board of Appeals and Village Board of Trustees in their decision, they must be included as part of the public hearing re cord. Interested persons can learn more about how to participate in the hearing by visiting www.vrf.us/zon ingvariation.

Sincerely, Clifford Radatz

Secretary, Zoning Board of Appeals

Published in Wednesday Journal October 5, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS RIVER FOREST, ILLINOIS

Public Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) of the Village of River Forest, County of Cook, State of Illinois, on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. in the First Floor Community Room of the River Forest Village Hall, 400 Park Avenue, River Forest, Illinois on the following matter:

The ZBA will consider an application for a major zoning variation submit ted by Dave and Sheri Delaney, own ers of the property at 935 Franklin Avenue, who are proposing to con struct a new house on the property.

Section 10-5-6 of the Village Code provides the Zoning Board of Ap peals jurisdiction to hold public hear ings and offer recommendations to the Village Board concerning varia tions to the Zoning Ordinance.

The applicants are requesting a major variation to Section 10-9-7, for the Front Yard setback. The re quired Front Yard setback is 72.1 feet, as calculated per the procedure described in section 10-8-7-A of the Zoning Ordinance. The applicants seek a variance to allow the Front Yard setback to be set at 59.0 feet for the new house.

The legal description of the property at 935 Franklin Avenue is as follows:

LOT 2 IN SECOND 935 FRANKLIN RESUBDIVISION, BEING A RE SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 12 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AC CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED OCTOBER 8, 2021 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 2128119006, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

A copy of the application will be available to the public at Village Hall and on the Village’s website at www. vrf.us/zoningvariation no less than 15 days prior to the public hearing.

The Zoning Board of Appeals meet ing packet will also be available at www.vrf.us/meetings no less than 48 hours prior to the public hearing.

All interested persons will be given the opportunity to be heard at the public hearing. For public com ments to be considered by the Zoning Board of Appeals and Village Board of Trustees in their decision, they must be included as part of the public hearing re cord. Interested persons can learn more about how to participate in the hearing by visiting www.vrf.us/zon ingvariation.

Sincerely, Clifford Radatz Secretary, Zoning Board of Appeals

Published in Wednesday Journal October 5, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

RIVER FOREST, ILLINOIS

Public Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) of the Village of River Forest, County of Cook, State of Illinois, on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. in the First Floor Community Room of the River Forest Village Hall, 400 Park Avenue, River Forest, Illinois on the following matter:

The ZBA will consider an application for setback and lot size variations submitted by Bremen Properties LLC, owner of the property at 7227 Thomas Avenue, who is proposing to make exterior improvements to the property.

Section 4-8-5 of the Village Code provides the Zoning Board of Ap peals jurisdiction to hold public hear ings and offer recommendations to the Village Board concerning varia

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tions to the Zoning Code.

The applicant is requesting variations to Section 10-10-7-A of the setback regulations. The regulation requires the front yard setback to be 40 feet and the applicant is a reduction of the setback of 3.1 feet. On the north side of the property, the regulation requires a 25 feet setback. The appli cant is requesting 17.5 feet in setback reduction to 7.5 feet.

The applicant is also requesting a variation to Section 10-10-4 that requires a lot size of 17,424 square feet and 100 feet of depth through the length of property. The lot is an exist ing non-conforming lot.

The legal description of the property at 7227 Thomas Avenue is as follows:

THE NORTH 55 FEET OF LOT 1 IN BLOCK 8 IN THE SUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS 1, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15 AND 16 IN BOGUES ADDITION TO OAK PARK, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTHEAST ¼ OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 12 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCI PAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

A copy of the application will be avail able to the public at Village Hall and on the Village’s website at www.vrf. us/zoningvariation no less than 15 days prior to the public hearing. The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting packet will also be available at www. vrf.us/meetings no less than 48 hours prior to the public hearing.

All interested persons will be given the opportunity to be heard at the public hearing. For public comments to be considered by the Zoning Board of Appeals and Village Board of Trust ees in their decision, they must be in cluded as part of the public hearing record. Interested persons can learn more about how to participate in the hearing by visiting www.vrf.us/zon ingvariation.

Sincerely, Clifford Radatz Secretary, Zoning Board of Appeals Published in Wednesday Journal October 5, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

You are hereby notified that a Pub lic Hearing has been called by the Housing Authority of the Village of Oak Park, Oak Park, Illinois to be held at its Main Office located at 21 South Boulevard, (South and Austin), Oak Park, Illinois 60302 at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, October 7, 2022, for the purpose of considering the following item of business:

To hear comments from the Public on the Public Housing Agency Plan.

The draft of the PHA Annual Plan for 2023 along with the public’s comments will be considered by the Authority before adoption of the An nual Plan to be submitted by Mon day, October 17, 2022, to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The draft plan is available for inspec tion at the following locations during normal hours of operation:

Oak Park Housing Authority 21 South Boulevard Oak Park, IL 60302

Mills Park Tower 1025 Pleasant Place Oak Park, IL 60302

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LEGAL NOTICE

The Village of Oak Park will re ceive sealed Bids from qualified contractors at the Public Works Center, 201 South Blvd., Oak Park, IL 60302 Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. local time until 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday October 19, 2022 for the following:

Village of Oak Park 2023 Comprehensive Landscape Maintenance Bid Number: 22-131

The Village of Oak Park—Of fice of the Village Engineer, 201 South Boulevard, Oak Park, Il linois 60302—will receive elec tronic proposals until Thursday, October 27, 2022, at 10:00 A.M. Bids will be received and ac cepted, and bid results posted via the online electronic bid ser vice listed below. In general, the improvements consist of com bined sewers, storm sewers, wa ter mains, asphalt and concrete patches, and traffic control and protection, and all appurtenant work thereto.

Plans and proposal forms may be obtained via the electronic service starting on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at 4:00 P.M., which can be found at https:// www.oak-park.us/your-gov ernment/budget-purchasing/ requests-proposals or at www. questcdn.com under login us ing QuestCDN number 8309802 for a non-refundable charge of $30.00. The Village of Oak Park reserves the right to issue plans and specifications to only those contractors deemed qualified. No plans will be issued to prospec tive bidders after 4:00 P.M. on the working day preceding the opening of bids.

The work to be performed pursu ant to this Proposal is subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, 820 ILCS 130/0.01 et seq.

THE VILLAGE OF OAK PARK Bill McKenna Village Engineer

Bid forms may be obtained from the Public Works Customer Ser vice Center by calling 708-3585700 or by stopping by the office located at 201 South Boulevard, Oak Park, Illinois between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Information is also available from the Forestry Superintendent, Grant Jones, gjones@oak-park. us and the Village’s website http://www.oak-park.us/bid

A mandatory pre-bid meet ing shall be held on Tuesday October 11 at 2 p.m. at the Public Works Center. Propos als received from bidders who do not send a representative to the pre-bid meeting shall not be considered.

The Village of Oak Park reserves the right to issue proposal docu ments and specifications only to those vendors deemed qualified.

No proposal documents will be issued after 4:00 p.m. on the working day preceding the date of proposal opening. For more information call the Public Works Service Center at 708.358.5700.

Published in Wednesday Journal October 5, 2022

LEGAL NOTICE

The Village of Oak Park will re ceive proposals from qualified custodial contractors to provide custodial services at various Village-owned facilities. Propos als will be accepted at the Public Works Service Center, 201 South Boulevard, Oak Park, Illinois 60302, until 10:00 a.m. local time on Tuesday, October 25th, 2022.

Custodial Services for the Village of Oak Park Proposal Number: 22-127

Issuance Date: 10/5/22

There will be a pre-bid meet ing at the Public Works Center, located at 201 South Blvd., Oak Park, IL on Wednesday, Octo ber 12th, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. Bid forms may be obtained by calling 708-358-5714 or by emailing fgutierrez@oak-park.us between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. M-F. The Village of Oak Park reserves the right to issue proposal documents and specifications only to those contractors deemed qualified. No proposal documents will be issued after 4:00 p.m. on the working day preceding the date of proposal opening.

THE VILLAGE OF OAK PARK

Published in Wednesday Journal October 5, 2022

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC.; Plaintiff, vs.

ALAN F. SEGAL; KATHLEEN W. SEGAL; VILLAGE OF OAK PARK; PARK ERIE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; Defendants, 21 CH 6085

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, November 7, 2022 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. 16-07-206-019-1009.

Commonly known as 304 NORTH OAK PARK AVE., UNIT 2, OAK PARK, IL 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 Mr. Ira T. Nevel at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street,

Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 3571125. 21-02147 ADC

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3203916

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

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.-

RASHINDA PLUMP, WAVERLY CLARK, JR, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, WAVERLY CLARK, JR., INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR Defendants 12 CH 25204 1187 SOUTH HIGHLAND PARK OAK PARK, IL 60304

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 11, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 14, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1187 SOUTH HIGHLAND PARK, OAK PARK, IL 60304

Property Index No. 16-17-325-0470000

The real estate is improved with a one story, two unit brick building with no garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

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

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

Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT

PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

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

You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC

One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088

E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 20-05419IL_615363 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 12 CH 25204 TJSC#: 42-3533

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. Case # 12 CH 25204 I3204043

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR GSAA HOME EQUITY TRUST 2006-14, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-14 Plaintiff, -v.-

ELIZABETH SMITH, LARRY E. SMITH Defendants 2018 CH 03138 646 LYMAN AVE OAK PARK, IL 60304

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 27, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 31, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 646 LYMAN AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60304 Property Index No. 16-17-114-0150000 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, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real es-

tate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876

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

You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

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

E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com

Attorney File No. 14-18-00602

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762

Case Number: 2018 CH 03138

TJSC#: 42-2855

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.

Case # 2018 CH 03138 I3203178

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

ASSOCIATED BANK, NA; Plaintiff,

vs. SHEILA CONNER; STEVEN CONNER; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, THE OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY; THE STATE OF ILLINOIS; CITIMORTGAGE, INC.; Defendants, 19 CH 13166

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 16-08-311-001-0000.

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

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act.

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

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 19-038564

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INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3202926

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

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

e 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. is newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. Restrictions or prohibitions of pets do not apply to service animals.

To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll free at: 1-800-6699777.

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