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Village claims appellate ruling created ‘constitutional issues’ By BOB UPHUES Editor

Despite an assurance from North Riverside Mayor Hubert Hermanek Jr. in October that the village was through trying to privatize firefighting services through the courts, on Nov. 3 the village’s law firm filed a petition asking the Illinois Supreme Court to hear the case. In the petition, the village’s attorney, Cary A. Horvath of Odelson and Sterk Ltd., argues that the Illinois Court of Appeals created “significant constitutional issues” by ruling that an apparent contract impasse had to be resolved through an Illinois Labor Relations Board arbitrator. The ruling, according to the village granted constitutionally prohibited special privileges and gives labor arbitrators power the Illinois General Assembly never intended. The village continues to claim, as it has throughout the more than 3-year-old court case, that it has the unilateral right to terminate its contractual relationship with union firefighters, whose most recent deal ended April 30, 2014. In addition, the village attorney also argues that it has the right to outsource work performed by union members, based on an appellate court ruling concerning a school disSee FIRE LAWSUIT on page 15

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Riverside-Brookfield High School student Malika Raffensperger-Schill, a member of the school’s orchestra, plays the viola during the school’s Veterans Day assembly on Nov. 10. Now in its 18th year, the event drew more than 60 veterans, many of whom shared their stories with students after the assembly. Read the story on page 6.

D96 test scores far exceed state levels Performance at Blythe, Hollywood lag behind Ames, Central By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter

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Second Brookfield apartment project planned by developer Grant Avenue property eyed for six-unit residential building

By BOB UPHUES Editor

A real estate developer who has partnered with a local home-building firm to construct a nine-unit apartment building in downtown Brookfield, says the village’s new Station Area Zoning code has driven his decision to build another rental building there. Michael Gatto, of Oakbrook Terracebased RMG Realty Group, says he is in line to close on the vacant parcel of land at 8917 Grant Ave. in January, and should break ground on a new six-unit apartment building shortly afterward. On Nov. 9 at a developer breakfast hosted by Brookfield officials, Gatto told the Landmark his decision to build again in the village largely was driven by the zoning overhaul approved in January, which spells out exactly what kinds of developments the village wants to attract in the area bordered by the BNSF train line and streamlines the approval process. “It’s just so pro-development, that I don’t know why I would go somewhere else and struggle through an approval process,” Gatto said. RMG Realty in 2016 partnered with BrightLeaf Homes to build a nine-unit apartment building at 8934 Fairview Ave. According to Gatto, two of the nine units have been pre-

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INFILL: Developer Michael Gatto confirmed last week that he is planning to construct his second apartment building in downtown Brookfield after he closes on the vacant parcel at 8917 Grant Ave. in January. His nine-unit building at 8934 Fairview Ave. is nearing completion. leased, one lease is slated to begin on Dec. 15 and the other on Jan. 1. Rents for one-bedroom units in the Fairview Avenue building, which is still under construction, start at $1,350 per month, said Gatto, while two-bedroom units are starting at $1,900 and three-bedrooms at $2,300. Gatto said the Fairview Avenue building design, from a layout standpoint, can be modi-

Burlington Ave. development moving ahead

A Hinsdale-based developer that purchased and demolished a former realty office at 8911 Burlington Ave. in downtown Brookfield earlier this year is finalizing plans for a new development, apparently to be called Burlington Station. Tartan Builders, which specializes in luxury residential and commercial development, bought the property in March and demolished the building in July. It’s the company’s first development project in Brookfield and is being reviewed and approved under the new Station Area code, a streamlined process that involves staff but not the Planning and Zoning Commission. When approved, it will be the first development project to be completely vetted via the new zoning code.

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Ryan McNaughton, co-owner of Tartan Builders, told the Landmark that plans should be ready to reveal within the next month. Details are still being worked out with Brookfield planning and community development staff. However, Nicholas Greifer, director of community and economic development for the village of Brookfield, described the concept as a mixed-use building with groundfloor commercial space and residential units above. At a breakfast hosted by the village of Brookfield for commercial real estate brokers on Nov. 9, Greifer said Burlington Station could break ground in late winter or early spring 2018. — Bob Uphues

fied easily into a six-unit building that will fit on the Grant Avenue site. The exterior design of the new building, he said, would probably be more muted to fit better into what is more of a residential zone on the northern boundary of downtown Brookfield. “It a basic plan I know works and fits into the zoning modernization [plan],” Gatto said. “It’ll be a similar product.” The apartment building fits in with a plan by Brookfield officials to encourage higherdensity development near the village’s three train depots. The central core of the downtown district, near the Prairie Avenue station, would allow mixed-use buildings of up to six stories. Gatto won approval for a nine-unit building on Fairview Avenue back in June 2014 after a five-month long process under the village’s former planned-unit development process. But the project stalled after Gatto experienced difficulty financing the project. Two years later, with BrightLeaf Homes as a partner, he re-approached the village with an updated plan. The village expedited the approval process and the village approved it a little more than two months later. The development finally broke ground in March. Had he faced a similar approval process for a new development, said Gatto, he would have looked elsewhere.

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A car stolen from an Ogden Avenue gas station in Brookfield during the early morning hours of Nov. 9 was found two hours later in a southwest suburban forest preserve – on fire. A 22-year-old Berwyn man called police at about 2 a.m. to report that while he was inside the minimart of the Mobil gas station at 9137 Ogden Ave., someone drove off with his 2015 Mazda 3 sedan. The victim told police he left the car running and the vehicle’s doors unlocked at a gas pump while he went inside to get some snacks. The victim took the key fob with him into the store. At about 3:05 a.m., Brookfield police received a call from the Cook County Sheriff ’s Department, saying the vehicle was found in a Cook County Forest Preserve District parking lot near 95th Street and Wolf Road. According to the police report, the vehicle was “completely engulfed in flames.” The investigation into the vehicle theft continues, police said.

Driving on the sidewalk Riverside police charged a 33-year-old Chicago man with driving under the influence of alcohol and other offenses after finding him passed out behind the wheel of his 2005 Cadillac, which he parked on the sidewalk at the intersection of Lionel Road and Ogden Avenue at about 2:40 a.m. on Nov. 11. According to police, the offender was so disoriented that he believed he was in the vicinity of Cermak Road and Sacramento Avenue in Chicago, about six miles away. In addition to exhibiting “extreme signs of impairment,” the responding police officer reported finding a beer-filled red plastic cup in the driver’s side cup holder and an open cup of wine elsewhere in the vehicle. The offender’s blood-alcohol content was .16, which is twice the legal limit of .08. In addition to DUI, he was cited for illegal transportation of open alcohol, improper lane usage and for having expired license plates. The driver was so drunk, said Police Chief Thomas Weitzel, “He actually thought he was driving on a roadway rather than on a sidewalk.” In addition, according to Riverside police, the driver had been arrested for DUI in August 2015 after driving through a red light in heavy traffic in the 3200 block of Roosevelt Road in Chicago. He pleaded guilty in that case to reckless driving, an offense for which he was sentenced to court supervision.

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A 36-year-old Brookfield man contacted police on Nov. 1 to report that he’d sold some sneakers online, but that the buyer had scammed him out of the shoes without actually paying for them. The victim said he listed the Nike Hyper Adapt sneakers on eBay on Oct. 29 and that a buyer contacted him via that website, asking if he wanted to make the transaction outside of eBay. The victim gave the buyer his phone number and email address and then received what looked to be an email from the online payment service PayPal, stating that he had received $1,130 in his account. The victim shipped the sneakers to a Florida address, but did not immediately check his Pay Pal account to make sure the payment was there. When he checked on Oct. 31, he determined that there had been no activity on his PayPal account and that he did not receive the money.

Train tunnel graffiti Brookfield police reported two instances of graffiti at the Congress Park train station tunnel, 9400 Burlington Ave., recently. On Oct. 31, police conducting a premises check discovered graffiti on the wall at the north end of the tunnel. It was not gangrelated; rather, it was in the form of an obscene poem. On Nov. 4, meanwhile, police discovered more obscene graffiti at the north end of the tunnel.

Can it, clown Police responded to a residence in the 9000 block of Sheridan Avenue, Brookfield, after getting a report of a suspicious person who had appeared at a resident’s door on Oct. 31 at about 8:30 p.m. The suspicious person was wearing a clown suit, according to police, and officers located a 22-year-old man matching that description near the intersection of Sheridan and Sunnyside. The man told police he had gotten off work late and was trick-or-treating, but was now done and was heading home. These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Riverside, North Riverside and Brookfield police departments, Oct. 31-Nov. 12, and represent a portion of the incidents to which police responded. Unless otherwise indicated, anybody named in these reports has only been charged with a crime. These cases have not been adjudicated.

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Sears begins downsizing at North Riverside Mall Retailer to vacate lower level before Christmas

By BOB UPHUES Editor

The holiday shopping season is just starting, but over at Sears in the North Riverside Park Mall, 7501 Cermak Road, they’re already holding “blowout” sales, some ground-floor display units are empty and racks of merchandise stand sequestered in curtained-off holding pens. The great downsizing has begun. The department store, which leases space from Seritage Growth Properties, must have its merchandise out of the lower level by Dec. 21 in order to pave the way for a family amusement complex called Round One. Sears will consolidate its entire store into the roughly 90,000-square-foot upper floor of the mall anchor building. In order to accommodate all of the merchandise, construction has already begun on the second floor, converting a large storage area in the northwest section of the upper level into retail space. Construction to expand showroom space elsewhere on the upper floor and to create room for Sears Optical and a photo studio is also under way. Once Sears has vacated the ground floor in late December, demolition will start in

preparation for the Round One build-out. The amusement complex, which will feature bowling, billiards, arcade games, ping pong, karaoke is expected to open in the fall of 2018. Round One will occupy 45,000 square feet of the lower level, essentially taking up the southern half of the space. The business’ main exterior entrance will be on the west side of the mall, an entry way made highly visible not just by a wall sign but by a giant 17-foot tall bowling pin outside the main door. Mall visitors will also be able to gain entry to Round One through the existing groundfloor exit/entry that connects the anchor building with the mall itself. Demolition calls for the removal of the escalators in the middle of the Sears space and the elevator on the south end of the store, making the upper and lower floors completely separate. Workers will wall off the escalator area upstairs while demolition is taking place. Sears is expected to continue operating on the upper level during construction. The north half of the lower level, which faces Cermak Road, may be divided into two or three separate retail spaces. Those busi-

Binny’s opens its doors in North Riverside Less than six months after losing electronics retailer H.H Gregg to bankruptcy, the village of North Riverside has welcomed wine and spirits giant Binny’s Beverage Depot into the commercial property at 7250 Cermak Road. The store opened its doors on Nov. 10. Binny’s and local officials will preside at an official grand opening event on Friday, Nov. 17 at a time in the late afternoon or early evening that’s yet to be determined. The store is celebrating opening its North Riverside location that same night with a Sparkling Wine Open House from 5 to 8 p.m. nesses will only be able to be accessed from the outside. There will be no interior mall entrances/exits for those stores. No tenants have been lined up yet for the north half of the lower-level. The north and south halves of the lower-level anchor building will be separated by a corridor running east and west, according to plans filed with

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the village of North Riverside. Plans also call for improvements to the upper-floor loading dock at the northwest corner of the anchor building. Improvements will necessitate the removal of three trees. The loading dock will be shared by Sears and lower-level tenants, according to the plans.

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At RBHS, Veterans Day isn’t just another holiday More than 60 former members of the Armed Forces share with students

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In 1999, Bill Jirkovsky, then the chairman of the Riverside-Brookfield High School Social Studies Department, decided that the best way to celebrate Veterans Day would be not to have a day off from school, but to invite veterans to the school to be feted at a breakfast and assembly and then to visit classrooms to discuss their experiences with students. Eighteen years later, the Veterans Day event at RBHS is stronger than ever. About 65 veterans came to the school on Friday, Nov. 10 to mark the occasion a day early. Fifty of those veterans visited classrooms for about a half an hour to talk to students. Doug Whiting, 68, was one of them. Whiting whose son Matt graduated from RBHS in 2007, served as a military police officer in Vietnam in late 1969 and most of 1970. “This is my 11th year at RB for the Veterans Day presentation,” Whiting said. “They just do a wonderful job for the veterans here. The assembly in the main gym is awesome. The students here are just so welcoming.” Whiting, who now lives in LaGrange, was candid in telling students what it felt like to be drafted at age 20 and sent to Vietnam. At time he was living in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and had a wife and young child. He was drafted because he was only taking eight hours of classes at a community college. “I flew into Vietnam, and on our bus ride to the replacement depot we came under fire,” Whiting told the seniors in Lindsay Mynaugh’s Advanced Placement statistics class. “Our buses were not hit and fortunately we made it to the replacement depot.” Whiting said that the replacement base came under mortar fire his first night in Vietnam. “I come because I like to share my experiences in Vietnam,” Whiting said. “I think the story needs to be told to this generation about what we gave in Vietnam so they can have their freedoms today.” Whiting worked as customs agents at Camp Ranh Bay, South Vietnam’s deep-water port and the largest United States base dur-

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SALUTE TO VETS: Doug Whiting, a U.S. Army veteran, has attended the Riverside-Brookfield High School Veterans Day assembly 11 times. The 68-year-old LaGrange resident, whose son graduated from RBHS in 2007, served in Vietnam in 1969-70. For more photos, visit online at www.RBLandmark.com ing the Vietnam War. He said he worked an eight-hour shift five days a week. Although he was not typically in the jungle, he had some harrowing experiences, especially a time when some South Vietnam soldiers at a checkpoint almost mistakenly attacked a truck he was riding in. He says he still deals with posttraumatic stress disorder, which he has under control because of counseling he has received from Hines Veterans Hospital. “Vietnam is over for me, but it will always be with me,” Whiting said. Tom Vargas earned three Purple Hearts as a combat infantryman and tanker in Vietnam. He was 19 and living on the South Side of Chicago when he was drafted. He appreciates the breakfast, the assembly, and the chance to talk to students. He comes dressed in his Army dress uniform, because he has been a member of a color guard. “It’s great for them to do this,” Vargas said of the RBHS event. “I’ve been going here for a quite a long time. There were only like

10 vets before and now they’ve got too many people coming here. It’s great, I like it.” Vargas likes talking to students. “It makes me feel better, to educate them a little bit,” Vargas said. “Not to preach to them.” Leah Armbruster worked at RBHS as study hall supervisor when the first Veterans Day Assembly was held. She is a veteran herself, having served in the Navy as radio operator from 1961 to 1965. She was at RBHS on Nov. 10 with her husband, Ed, an Army veteran who served in Korea from 1953 to 1955. “It shows the kids that Veterans Day is not just a day off, Armbruster said of the RBHS event. “It tells them that this is why we have Veterans Day.” Social Studies teacher John Fields now organizes the event. Fields’ father, Richard, served in Vietnam in 1967 and 1968, giving the event extra meaning for him. He addressed students during the assembly in the gym. “Although the conflicts and wars that have led our service men and women around the world have not always been popular, no

one can deny their commitment to our country,” Fields said. “We can criticize the war, but never condemn the warrior.” Fields also recognized the four RBHS staff members who are veterans. Paraeducator Geoff Tillitson was Marine who served one tour of duty in Vietnam; paraeducator Brian Sanchez served in the Army form 2006 until 2013, and served in Iraq from 2008-09; and maintenance man Angel Diaz (technically an employee of Aramark working at RBHS), was Marine from 2007 until 2011 and served in both Afghanistan and

Iraq. Social Studies teacher Kevin Turk is the only RBHS teacher who is a veteran. Turk, a graduate of RBHS, served from 1992 until 2000 in the Naval Reserve and the Army National Guard. Steve Doran of Evergreen Park served in the Navy from 1976 until 2001 as an environmental weather forecaster and now is a member of the American Veterans Motorcycle Riders Association. Doran is a critic of American foreign policy and the military. “I like the breakfast, but I like interacting with the kids and letting them know my experience of what I did, because I am not big on the military today,” Doran said. “America is an empire that is basically starting to fall apart and I want to relay to the kids that there are other alternatives than going to the military.” Students were moved and interested in hearing from the veterans. “I honestly think it’s one of the best things RB does,” said senior Lilliana Dziagwa said. “I think it’s really important to let the veterans talk and share their experiences with us, because a lot of us don’t really get exposure to seeing veterans.” Emily Graham agrees. She enjoyed hearing from the veteran that visited her class. “It was super humbling,” Graham said. “Sometimes people build up military people to be like superhumans, and he was just talking about his buddies and how they joked around with each other, but also how they did amazing things and saw the world together. “I feel like sometimes we highlight only the worst or only the best, and he was just living an ordinary life. It was pretty cool.”

Athletic teams, club donate to V.A. The Riverside-Brookfield High School football program, along with the RBHS cheerleaders and the school’s Best Buddies club donated $2,030 to Hines Veterans Hospital in honor of veterans. At the school’s Veterans Day assembly Nov. 10, students (from left) Hunter Hughes, Heidi Wolfer,

Joshua Ricchio and Jake Garvey presented the check. The money was raised on the Military Appreciation Night which was the last regular season home game of the season on Oct. 20. The Booster club contributed funds from the 50/50 split the pot raffle and the Best Buddies Club donated $100.

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After more than a year of frustrating delays, the Rev. Karl Sokol could see the light at the end of the tunnel. Compassion United Methodist Church was on the cusp of opening its combination worship space and for-profit art gallery/studio inside a former dry cleaning business at 9210 Broadway Ave. A kiln for firing ceramics, a piano and paints – lot of paints – to create BOB UPHUES/Editor new works of art were just about ready to be SETBACK: A fire inside the building at 3453 Grand Blvd. transported to the new (above) destroyed items that were destined for a new art space from where they gallery/Methodist worship space at 9210 Broadway Ave., were being stored, just delaying the opening of that new venture until January. a stone’s throw away, inside a former diner at 3453 Grand Blvd. 9210 Broadway Ave. is owned by CompasBut a fire that swept through the former sion United Methodist Church. Sokol is the diner on the morning of Nov. 7 has delayed pastor of that fledgling congregation, which things somewhat. Sparks falling from the has no permanent home. The former diner roof of the one-story building, where work- at 3453 Grand Blvd., which sits at one of the ers were completing the installation of a Eight Corners that give the neighborhood new metal deck, ignited materials below. its name, is owned by Sokol’s mother, Linda A fire engine from the Broadway Avenue Sokol Francis. station just a block away arrived on the Since the late 1980s, Francis has invested scene within a minute of the fire being re- more than $2 million in properties in the ported at about 11:35 a.m. Firefighters re- neighborhood. mained on scene until almost 1 p.m. Francis bought the property at 3453 Grand “The fire never penetrated through the Blvd. in March. She also owns the corner roof,” said Brookfield Fire Chief Patrick property directly across Grand Boulevard Lenzi. from the former diner. In 2009-10, Francis But Sokol indicated that efforts to douse bought 14 zoning parcels on the west side of the flames early on were hampered because the 3400 block of Grand Boulevard, transferthe doors to the building were locked. Work- ring most of the land to the United Methodist ers arrived that morning to quickly finish Church, but retaining the corner parcel. the roof deck job, Sokol said, something She owns other property on the east side of they expected to knock out in 20 minutes. the 3400 block of Grand Boulevard, including “They were, like, on the last two square her financial planning business, just down feet,” Sokol said the block from the former diner. She also The building itself wasn’t badly damaged; owns the former Kewpies hot dog stand at the interior previously had been demolished, 3434 Maple Ave. leaving the brick shell to be renovated. But While the fire has interrupted progress, the paints, kiln and piano being stored there the plan is to transform the building at 3453 temporarily were lost. Sokol was slated to Grand Blvd. into a healthy Mediterranean meet with representatives from the insur- cuisine restaurant. ance company early this week. “It seems like a prime spot for a restauInstead of opening the art gallery/wor- rant,” said Sokol. ship space on Broadway Avenue in a couple As for when that transformation might be of weeks, Sokol said he’s now shooting for a completed, Sokol said, “I wouldn’t hazard a Jan. 1, 2018 occupancy. guess. The art gallery took a year longer than The future art gallery/worship space at I expected.”

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BIG WEEK

November 15-22

The Green Years

Movie night at Scottish Home

Caledonia Senior Living and Memory Care, 2800 Desplaines Ave., continues its Scottish American Forum Movie Night on Nov. 21 with a screening of the 1946 film The Green Years, starring Charles Coburn and Hume Cronyn. The event takes place in the Heritage Hall of the Scottish Home, starting with a light supper at 6 p.m. The movie begins at 6:30 p.m. The movie is free to attend, but donations are welcome. RSVP by calling 708-447-5092.

Radio Players present Hollywood

Riverside Township Radio Players present a one-hour performance recreating the Golden Age of Radio on Friday, Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Riverside Township Hall, 27 Riverside Road in Riverside. The troupe will perform an adaptation of the movie “Mrs. Moonlight” from the Lux Radio Theater. The event is free to attend. For more information visit www.riversidetownshipradioplayers.com.

And more For the month of November officers from the Brookfield Police Department will be growing beards to raise money and show support for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Show your support for both the police department and St. Jude’s by donating to the Beards and Badges effort at fundraising.stjude. org/brookfieldPDbnb. The Frederick Law Olmsted Society will host its next landscape workday on Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. to noon at Big Ball Park (Delaplaine and Longcommon), where volunteers will be mulching. Bring your favorite work gloves and water bottle. All other supplies and snacks provided. Look for the Riverside Public Works dump truck. Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd., hosts a movie matinee with a screening of Get Out, ■

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Mater Christi Turkey Shoot

The Mater Christi Holy Name Society will host its annual Turkey Shoot on Sunday, Nov. 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Menarik Hall of Mater Christi School, 2400 10th Ave. in North Riverside. Turkeys will be raffled off every five minutes. Ham, prasky, kolacky and other items are available to win. Split the pot and pull tabs with cash prizes will be available. Hot dogs, chips, pumpkin pie, ice cream, beer, wine, soda and coffee will be available for purchase. TVs will be tuned to NFL action. There will also be a Fun Fair for kids. Call 708-4425611 for more info.

Meet Hamilton’s women

Tom Sisulak, between two young oak trees he planted near the edge of the Des Plaines River in Riverside in 2014.

Tree planting project returns Volunteers are needed for the 11th Annual 1,000 Tree Planting Project, which will happen Saturday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. along the wooded areas of the Des Plaines River in Riverside. Tom Sisulak, the organizer of the event, will host a pre-planting seminar at 10 a.m. in the auditorium of the Riverside Township Hall, 27 Riverside Road, where participants will be written and directed by Jordan Peele on Nov. 19 at 1 p.m.; Girls Night Out Book Club author event with Karen Berg Raftakis at Irish Times (8869 Burlington Ave.) on Nov. 20 at 7 p.m.; and Harry Potter Trivia Night for the whole family on Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. at the library. Advance registration required. ” Call 708-485-6917 or visit www.brookfieldlibrary. info. Riverside Arts Center, 32 E. Quincy St., continues its exhibition Twist Affix, featuring the work of Aimee Beaubien in the Freeark Gallery of Art through Dec. 2. The center’s FlexSpace Gallery, is home to the exhibit “The Pen” featuring the work of artist Liz McCarthy through Dec. 9. Admission is free. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. Visit www.riversideartscenter.com for more information. ■

taught how to plant seeds, use the provided tools and get a history lesson on Native Americans in Riverside.

Join actress and scholar Leslie Goddard as she introduces you to the women behind Alexander Hamilton in the living history presentation “Hamilton’s Women” on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the North Riverside Public Library, 2400 Desplaines Ave. Meet the sisters who captivated Hamilton, including his wife, Elizabeth; and her sisters Angelica Schuyler Church and Peggy Schuyler van Rensselaer. Goddard brings each woman to life. Register to attend online at www.northriversidelibrary.org/events or call 708-447-0869.

Teams will then be deployed to the areas along the river at 11:30 a.m. At 3:30 p.m., volunteers can bring the tools back to the Scout Cabin, where a hot meal, along with coffee, hot chocolate and dessert with be provided. Remember to wear warm winter clothing. The St. Barbara Parish Council of Catholic Women hosts its annual Craft Show on Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parish center, 4015 Prairie Ave. in Brookfield. Anyone needing help learning to use their smartphone, computer, tablet or other device can get help at Teens Teach Tech on Nov. 15 from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. at Hauser Junior High, 65 Woodside Road in Riverside, Room 107. Contact Nicole O’Connell with questions at 708-837-2833 or oconnelln@district96.org. North Riverside Public Library, 2400 Desplaines Ave., presents Also at the library this week: Messy Mornings for Munchkins (ages 2+), Nov. 21 at 10:30 a.m.; Lapsit Storytime (babies, toddlers with adult), Nov. 16 at 10:30 a.m.; Crafts & Cookies (2nd grade+) on Nov. 17 at 3:45 p.m.; After School Book Club (2nd grade+), Nov. ■

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16 at 3:45 p.m.; DIY Cat and Dog Blankets for Animal Shelters (6th-12th grade) on Nov. 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. The Brookfield Elks Lodge, 9022 31st St., hosts bingo every Monday night. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games start at 7 p.m. minimum cash payout of $2,275 a night, plus pull tabs, lightning, tic-tac and raffles.

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North Riverside fire chief retiring – this time, for real Last day will be Nov. 30; search for replacement under way

By BOB UPHUES Editor

More than a year after he announced he was retiring as fire chief in North Riverside, Brian Basek is officially hanging up his boots at the end of November. Mayor Hubert Hermanek Jr. announced Basek’s retirement at the village board’s meeting on Nov. 6. Basek’s last day on the job will be Nov. 30. “He was always a consummate professional,” Hermanek said of Basek, who has been chief since May 2013 and has served as a North Riverside firefighter for 36 years. “He should be commended for his efforts over the last four and a half years as chief.” Basek’s original plan was to retire at the end of November 2016, but Hermanek asked him to stay on after running into obstacles in hiring a replacement. In addition to ongoing tensions between village officials and union firefighters, Hermanek faced a contested reelection campaign last spring. “It was very difficult to find a competent, qualified fire chief who couldn’t be guaranteed more than a five- or six-month term,” said Hermanek, referring to the possibility that a new mayor might want to hire his own

TEST SCORES

Curriculum changes from page 1 state as whole, where only 34.1 percent of students met or exceeded expectations. That overall improvement came despite a contrast in performance between students at the district’s four elementary schools. Students at the district’s two largest elementary schools, Ames and Central, performed noticeably better than their counterparts at the district’s two small elementary schools, Blythe Park and Hollywood. The test is given annually to third- through eighth-graders in public schools in Illinois. “There are both celebrations and areas of concern in our student data,” said District 96 Superintendent Martha Ryan-Toye. “We find that there is variability between our buildings, between our classrooms, and we know, certainly between our students.” According to the school report card, 65.6 percent of students at Central and 62.3 percent at Ames are considered ready for the next level, while 45.7 percent of students at Hollywood and 44.1 percent of students at Blythe Park are considered ready for the next level by meeting or exceeding expectations. Those results came despite Blythe Park and Hollywood having fewer low-income students than Central and Ames. Twenty-two percent of Central students and 19 percent of students at Ames were classified as low

fire chief. “A lot of people couldn’t in the village’s Insurance Service commit to the job under a promise Office fire protection rating. that I’d probably be re-elected.” On Nov. 6, officials also anIn his letter announcing his renounced that Basek had obtained tirement at the end of the month, a grant to purchase self-contained Basek made reference to his fambreathing apparatuses for fireily’s deep roots in the village and fighters. The village had earits fire department. marked $150,000 to buy the units, “I have been fortunate to serve but an Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program through the Fedin the community that I grew up, eral Emergency Management and I hope that I have displayed BRIAN BASEK Agency (FEMA) covered all but the dedication to the fire departNorth Riverside fire chief about $6,500 of that budgeted ment that was shown to me by my amount. father, Charles Basek,” he wrote. “When I had the opportunity to stay on as Basek’s father was a longtime paid-on-call firefighter, serving in that capacity until his long as I wanted, I decided I would take it day death 2006. Basek’s brother, David, is a retired by day and see how to move forward with battalion chief of the Tri-State Fire Protec- things I hadn’t had a chance to finish,” Basek said. tion District. That was made possible partially by the When Basek was named North Riverside’s chief in 2013, he succeeded his brother-in-law, village hiring a deputy fire chief in January. Ken Rouleau, who now serves the village in Basek had served without a deputy since he a part-time capacity as a fire inspector and was appointed chief. The position had been doing commercial development plan reviews. eliminated as a cost-saving measure. Hermanek said the appointment of a depuAlthough it’s taken a bit longer than he planned, Basek said he’s enjoyed the past ty chief freed up Basek to focus less on day-toyear. During the last 12-months, Basek said day operations. Moving forward, Hermanek he’s increased training opportunities for fire said, the department is likely to retain the personnel. He’s also presided over an upgrade deputy position.

“We found it was so important to have one that from now on there will be a deputy chief,” Hermanek said. Hermanek reappointed Basek as fire chief on May 1, saying at the time, “He’s welcome to stay as long as he likes.” May 1 was the start of a new fiscal year, and Basek received a raise of little less than $10,000, or about 7 percent, boosting his annual salary to $145,335. When he was named chief in 2013, Basek’s annual salary was $123,500. Police Chief Lane Niemann, who also retires effective Nov. 30 was reappointed chief on May 1. His salary at the start of the new fiscal year was increased to $146,015 from his prior year salary of $142,500, an increase of 2.5 percent. Deputy Chief Tom Gaertner, who took the North Riverside job after retiring as Broadview’s fire chief in 2015, is one of a handful of candidates Hermanek is considering as Basek’s replacement. There are no other internal candidates for the job, Hermanek said. As for when the replacement will be named, Hermanek said there wasn’t a hard deadline. “I’m not in a rush,” Hermanek said. “The place will still be running.”

income, while 9 percent of students at both Blythe Park and Hollywood were classified as low income. The state of Illinois divides test results into five categories: exceeded expectations, met expectations, approached expectations, partially met expectations, and did not yet meet expectations. In many other states the top three categories count as being considered ready for the next level. “Illinois is very aggressive where it’s putting its cut scores,” said District 96 Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Merryl Brownlow. At all District 96 schools, the nebulous middle category of “approaching expectations” is the score attained by the second-largest group of students, trailing only “met expectations.” Blythe Park’s results could have been reflected the fact that the school housed a special education co-op classroom, which probably contributed to it having 23 percent of its students being classified as having a disability. Just two years ago, 58 percent of Blythe Park students met or exceeded expectations. Hollywood also had an even higher percentage if its students classified as having a disability, 27 percent, but that could have been because the school hosted the district’s early childhood education program. The current Hollywood fourth-grade class struggled last year, with 36 percent of students meeting or exceeding expectations as third-graders.

single-section schools it is difficult for grade level teachers to collaborate and collaboration is especially important when introducing a new curriculum. Brownlow is working to address that, saying she is trying to implement collaboration across schools. “You always see achievement improve when teachers have more opportunity to collaborate,” Brownlow said. Test scores also increased slightly at L.J. Hauser Junior High School in 2017, where 11 percent of students exceeded expectations, 43 percent met expectations, 24 percent approached expectations, 15 percent partially met expectations, and 7 percent did not meet expectations. Those result were a slight improvement from 2016, when 53 percent of Hauser students met or exceeded expectations. In 2017, the combined number was 54 percent. The nearly 18 percent of Hauser students classified as “low income” had lower scores than the rest of those tested. Only 1 percent of low-income Hauser students exceeded expectations, while 23 percent met expectations. The percentage of low-income students in District 96 has nearly doubled over the past five years, going from 9 percent of students in 2013 to 17.5 percent in 2017, a fact that Brownlow noted in her report to the school board at its Nov. 1 meeting. Brownlow said that she is confident that student achievement will improve across the district as the new, more rigorous curriculum becomes more well-established.

District officials say that they don’t know exactly why the larger elementary schools outperformed the smaller schools this year and cautioned that it would be unwise to read very much into one year’s results. Both Blythe Park and Hollywood are just one-section-per-grade schools and are so small that the struggles of just a few kids can bring averages down. “There’s more variation in a small school than a big school,” said school board President Jeff Miller. “I don’t think you can say too much based on a single year.” Nevertheless, Miller told Brownlow at the Nov. 1 school board meeting that he wants all the district’s schools to perform at roughly the same level over time. “I think it’s very, very important that we not have any divergence between the schools,” Miller said. Brownlow said all of the district’s schools had areas of strengths and areas where there is cause for concern. “I think if you look at grade levels within the big schools and grade levels within the small schools, you’re going to see celebrations and areas of opportunity or concern in all our schools,” Brownlow said. District 96 has introduced a new math curriculum in elementary schools last year and is introducing a new reading program this year. Brownlow expects the new reading curriculum to make a difference. “You don’t see miracles in a single year, but I’m hoping we do see a greater jump in [English language arts],” Brownlow said. Because Blythe Park and Hollywood are

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Ribbon cut at spruced up Riverside Foods Second façade grant application OK’d at downtown storefront

By BOB UPHUES

Second façade application approved

Editor

The village of Riverside’s campaign to aid downtown business and property owners spruce up their storefronts celebrated its first success on Nov. 14 when officials from the village, business and chamber of commerce gathered to christen the newly refurbished Riverside Foods, 48 E. Burlington St. The business was the first to take advantage of the village’s Façade Improvement Grant Program, which offers business and property owners reimbursement for half of the project cost up to a maximum of $5,000 per project. Individual businesses are eligible to receive a lifetime maximum grant amount of $10,000, and businesses must contribute at least $500 for a façade improvement project to be eligible. In the case of Riverside Foods, the most pronounced change is the color of the building. The grocery store went from being a white box to a cooler sage green.

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BEFORE AND AFTER: Riverside Foods co-owner Peter Boutsikakis said the aim of the store’s exterior makeover was to put a “fresh face” on the business, not create a flashy storefront. The store was the first local business to take advantage of a new village grant program to spur storefront upgrades. Repairs were made to the stucco exterior and a row of gooseneck lamps now illuminate the front sign – individual plastic letters that spell out the business’ name -- which has been changed in color from red to white. “The goal was never for a flashy, brand new front,” said co-owner Peter Boutsikakis. “We really

wanted just to put a fresh face on the Riverside Foods that’s been here for 37 years now.” Boutsikakis initially planned on changing out the sign on the front of the business from plastic lettering to brushed aluminum letters. However, he said that might not be happening; he likes the white letters on the façade

now, a suggestion by a customer. “We may not be coming back for new signage,” he said. “I’m happy with the white letters.” The work done in the past few weeks was estimated to cost about $13,000, leaving the village to reimburse Riverside Foods the $5,000 maximum allowed per project.

Meanwhile, the Riverside Economic Development Commission on Nov. 9 voted to approve a facade improvement grant to another Riverside property owner. Charles Pipal, a Riverside resident and owner of a commercial property on East Quincy Street in the downtown area, applied for reimbursement for the installation of four new double-pane storefront windows and to replace wood trim on the front of the Quincy Street Distillery, 39 E. Quincy St. The roughly 7-by-3-foot windows are going to be the same size as the ones that currently exist there, and are meant to be more energy efficient and make it more comfortable for customers, according to a memo provided to members of the Economic Development Commission. The entire cost of the project is estimated to be about $4,100, meaning Pipal would be reimbursed a little more than $2,000 for the improvement.

D96 students booted after residency hearing Three kids from same family lived elsewhere, investigation found

By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter

Three children from one family have been disenrolled from two schools in Riverside Elementary School 96 because they did not live in the district. On Nov. 1, the District 96 Board of Education voted 6 to 0 to disenroll the students and to seek to collect $10,599.60 in tuition from the family. That figure is determined by the cost per pupil of educating a student in District 96 on a per diem basis. The school board determined, based on a hearing officer’s decision, that the students did not live within the boundaries of District 96 from the beginning of the current school year. The three students, who are being disenrolled as of the close of school on Nov. 9, attended Ames Elementary School and L.J. Hauser Junior High School, said District 96 Superintendent Martha Ryan-Toye. Ryan-Toye declined to provide more information about the family including what town the family actually resided in or where the family claimed it lived.

“What I can tell you is the investigated the present case. hearing officer’s decision Riverside-Brookfield High was that the family did not School also uses R.E. Walsh. reside in District 96,” RyanDistrict 96 moved last year to Toye said. tighten its procedures regardFamilies whose children ing proof of residency after are being disenrolled from a two parents complained at a school district have a right to school board meeting that the a hearing. The hearing took district was “apathetic” about place in October before a enforcing residency requirehearing officer hired by Disments. trict 96. Ryan-Toye said the “We also did a full review school district used a lawyer of our residency policy and MARTHA RYANTOYE as the hearing officer for the procedures,” Ryan-Toye said. District 96 superintendent case, but declined to give out “This was the first year we had the name of the hearing ofall families come in person to ficer. demonstrate their residency.” At the hearing, both the That review raised concerns school district and the famabout the family whose chilily are allowed to present evidren are being disenrolled, but dence as to where the family the three students were still allives. Ryan-Toye declined to say whether lowed to enroll in District 96 schools at the the family was represented by a lawyer at beginning of the year. “That process raised some red flags that the hearing. In 2016, the district hired a new firm, Oak led to further investigation,” Ryan-Toye Brook-based R.E. Walsh and Associates, to said. Ryan-Toye also said that the family was conduct residency investigations. That firm

“There were enough questions for us to decide to do a full investigation.”

investigated in response to student comments. “There were enough questions for us to decide to do a full investigation,” Ryan-Toye said. Ryan-Toye declined to say if the three children being disenrolled attended District 96 schools last year. “I am unable to comment on any individual student matters,” Ryan-Toye said. The family is being charged for tuition on a per diem basis dating back to the start of this school year. Last year, the per-pupil cost to educate a student in District 96 was $13,598 per student. It is unclear how far the district will go to collect the money it claims it is owed by the family. “We don’t know,” Ryan-Toye said. “At least initially we would meet and try to create a payment structure.” Ryan-Toye said this was first time since she began as District 96 superintendent in July 2016 that students had been removed from school for not living in the district. From 2011 to 2016, 13 students left District 96 after their residency was questioned.

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ccording to North Riverside Mayor Hubert Hermanek Jr., the village of North Riverside won’t be paying a dime for an appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court of a lower-court ruling concerning the village’s firefighting privatization efforts. Earlier this month, the village’s law firm, Odelson and Sterk, filed a petition for leave to appeal, asking the Supreme Court to overturn a ruling by the state appellate court, which affirmed the proper venue to resolve the village’s dispute with its union firefighters is before an Illinois Labor Relations Board arbitrator. Hermanek told the Landmark that he didn’t ask the law firm to file the petition, but that the law firm insisted on the filing as a matter of the firm’s policy. When the appellate court ruling came down a couple of months ago, Hermanek said he was through litigating the matter. And for good reason – the village had its arguments dismissed at every step since the court battle started in September 2014. Attorneys for the village argued – they continue to argue – that universally accepted labor law regarding no-strike, no-lockout protections in contracts for essential emergency personnel somehow have been misinterpreted for the last three-plus decades. That the law firm felt its policy should trump the mayor’s wishes to stop litigating the matter is remarkable. The firm has been paid hundreds of thousands of dollars since the beginning of the 2014 legal action, not only to pursue the lawsuit itself, but to respond and defend fallout from that action, including unfair labor practice complaints. And, at every turn, the village attorney’s theories for why the village ought to be able to unilaterally terminate the union contract and substitute union firefighters with non-union personnel has been rejected. We would have preferred the mayor telling the law firm the village employs to take a hike on the leave to appeal. And the village better not pay another dime on a lawsuit that was a pipedream to begin with. Both the union and village administration is better served by concentrating on the labor arbitration process that has already started and work with the arbitrator to finally get this deal done. The goal here should be first-rate public safety services, provided by the public body, for a cost that can be acceptably borne by the public. It’s the public that matters here. Public servants ought to keep that in mind.

Sending a message After a more stringent registration process and hiring a new firm to investigate cases related to school district residency, Riverside District 96 removed three kids belonging to the same family from the district. That’s appropriate action by the district, which will seek reimbursement, though we believe that’s money the district will be unlikely to recover. That said, the action will discourage other families from trying to fraudulently enroll in the district in the future and may prompt any more who are trying to slip under the radar to reconsider. While the district is being vigilant, we also believe that cases of fraudulent enrollment are few and will remain that way.

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Making sure to make room

he small handmade chairs were at the tables as part of the table settings. Carefully etched into the little chairs was a saying, “There is always room at the table.” It was a very fitting saying, particularly at this time of year. The occasion was the annual fundraising banquet on Oct. 27 at the Riverside Golf Club for Riverside Brookfield Young Life, a worthwhile Christian youth organization for local students of junior high and high school age. We took our little chair table decoration home and have put it where we can see it, to be reminded that there is always room -- not just at the table but in most of the things we do. We can always include someone else. That thought carried over for me as we attended the Veterans Day program at Riverside-Brookfield High School on Nov. 10, one of the finest programs in the area. All vets in attendance were glad to be included and honored by the students. The key word is included. The students learned what it means to be included in honoring the vets, as many of the veterans struggled to rise from their chairs or wheelchairs to salute the flag, many still carrying inju-

ries from their time in service or the pain that comes with age. Following the high school program Husband Joe and I went to Brook Park School in LaGrange Park, where the younger students held a program honoring veterans who were friends or relatives. Granddaughter McKenna was glad to have Poppy (Husband Joe) attend, wearing his Air Force hat. Both venues were filled to capacity. Now we are getting ready for Thanksgiving, the beginning of the holiday season. Time to bring out the family favorite recipes, Poppy’s stuffing and turkey, Tina’s sweet potatoes using Nanny’s recipe and her casserole dish, Mike and Pam will bring the green beans. And me, I’m not sure just yet, but whatever it is there will be room at the table. We, as most families do, will enjoy the meal and the company and wonder why we don’t make some of these dishes on other days and not just Thanksgiving. Tradition, I guess. I wish to tell you that I am thankful for all of you and your kind wishes. I wish you and yours a happy Thanksgiving and want to remind you to remember others and there is always room for one more, wherever you are.

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OBITUARIES

Lynda Baratta, 74 Teacher Lynda Baratta, 74, of Indian Head Park and formerly of LaGrange Park, died Nov. 12, 2017. She worked as a teacher. Ms. Baratta was the wife of Michael F. Baratta; the mother of Michael LYNDA BARATTA (Kelley) Baratta and the late Anthony Baratta; the grandmother of Kayla, Ryan, Max and the late Aiden and Jack; the sister in law to AnnaMarie Zitella and Frances Richied; the cousin of Sandra Wilcox. A funeral Mass was celebrated Nov. 14 at St. Louise de Marillac Church in LaGrange Park, followed by interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside. Hitzeman Funeral Home, Brookfield, handled arrangements.

Ruth Fandre, 87

(Michael) Keeney, Paul (Sara) Fojo, Scott Danielsen and Tim Danielsen, Harry Fandre IV and Michael Fandre; the greatRuth Fandre (nee Wohlge- grandmother of Skylar Doyle, muth), 87, of Westmont and Emily Smith, Brandon Smith formerly of Brookfield for 55 and Chloe Fojo; the sister of the late James (Helen) years, died on Nov. Wohlgemuth, Geor10, 2017. giana (Jack) Aiken, Ms. Fandre was Lorraine (Alex) Dely a Cub Scout den and Elaine (Ralph) mother and a Girl Riha; and the aunt Scout leader for of many nieces and many years and nephews. will be rememVisitation is on bered by all as a Wednesday, Nov. 15 wonderful wife, from 4 to 8 p.m. and mother and careon Thursday, Nov. giver. RUTH FANDRE 16 at 10:30 a.m. unShe was the wife til time of service, of the late Harry 11 a.m., at Hitzeman Funeral A. Fandre Jr.; the mother of Andrew (Janet) Fandre, Harry Home, 9445 31st St. in Brook(Jessica) Fandre III, Laura field. Interment is at at Chapel (Peter) Danielsen and Darlene Hill Gardens West Cemetery in (Daniel) Nickols; the grand- Oakbrook Terrace. mother of Michelle Doyle, Lisa (Steven) Smith, Jessica See OBITUARIES on page 14

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Lighting for Forest Ave. bridge approved As part of a larger effort focused on the economic revitalization of downtown Riverside, the village’s board of trustees on Nov. 2 voted to approve adding lights to the Forest Avenue bridge over the Des Plaines River in Riverside. The four light fixtures themselves, to be installed atop the four corners of the bridge, will cost Riverside $28,292. The lights will be 6-foot tall versions of the cast iron street lights found along residential streets. The LED bulbs will not be as bright as the ones in downtown Riverside. Rather, the light level will be more along the lines of the gas lamps in residential neighborhoods. In addition to the lights, the village board voted to waive competitive bidding and approve a $71,900 contract with Christopher B. Burke Engineering Ltd. for engineering and construction services. The installation of the lights will be done by Lyons Pinner Electric, according to documents provided to the village board. It’s unclear when the work will start, but probably not until sometime in early 2018. According to the contract approved by the village board, Burke Engineering has promised substantial completion of the installa-

tion by May 1, 2018. The village won’t receive delivery of the lamp posts for eight to 10 weeks, said Public Works Director Edward Bailey. Power will come from utility poles west of the bridge, said Bailey. The project will entail digging a trench for power lines, which will necessitate some sidewalk removal and replacement around the bridge. The village had budgeted $65,000 in its 2017 capital improvement plan for both the bridge lighting and a portion of new wayfinding signage related to the downtown area. The village’s Economic Development Commission has been working on the wayfinding signage plan for the past year. Preliminary designs have been considered by the commission and were run by the village board at a meeting in September. At that time, board members requested more specific information on cost, so staff are working with the marketing company, Point B Communications, and manufacturing companies to nail down those estimates. Action on just how many and what type of signs the village will pursue has been delayed until 2018. — Bob Uphues

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Ann Marie Fitz, 90 Retired bank employee Ann Marie Fitz (nee Pilko), 90, of Redding, California, and formerly of Naples, Florida, and of North Riverside where she lived for many years, died in Redding on Nov. 4, 2017. Born on Oct. 7, 1927 in Cicero, she worked at a bank in its human resources department prior to retirement. Ms. Fitz was the mother of Ronald (Karen)

Fitz and Raeann Fitz; the grandmother of Kelly Fitz and Ryan Fitz; the great-grandmother of Margot and Ada Fitz Axen; the sister of the late Joseph (Ann) Pilko; and the aunt of Joann Colucci, Joseph Pilko and James Pilko. A funeral Mass was celebrated Nov. 13 at Mater Christi Church in North Riverside, followed by interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside. Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home, North Riverside, handled arrangements.

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Pop-ups at Riverside train station for holiday season Chocolate Twist, Flur to greet morning rush commuters

By BOB UPHUES Editor

Commuters and anyone else who may be in a position to visit Riverside’s downtown train station during the morning and evening rush hours will again be able to pick up some sweet treats – and, for this year at least, a cup of hot coffee -- during the upcoming holiday season. For the second consecutive year, the Riverside Village Board voted to issue a license to Chocolate Twist to operate a popup store there from Nov. 15 through Dec. 31. Meanwhile, the village board is slated to approve a similar license agreement this week to allow Flur to sell coffee and glutenfree muffins and baked goods to commuters from a pop-up of its own from Nov. 27 through Dec. 22. Unlike Chocolate Twist, which does not have a brick-and-mortar location, Flur operates a retail and catering operation from a storefront just steps away from the train station in the Arcade Building at 1 Riverside Road. The pop-up shops will be located in the east end of the station in the area formerly known as the “baggage room.” The space previously housed Soul Amici Express, a catering business/coffee shop, from 2009

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High court review unlikely from page 1 trict that outsourced bus-driving jobs formerly held by union members. That appellate ruling creates a conflict with the North Riverside ruling, the village argues, which necessitates intervention and clarification by the state’s Supreme Court. It’s unlikely the Supreme Court will accept the case, Hermanek admitted.

and chocolates – like the new for 2017 whiskey and smoked walnut chocolate bar and gingerbread and orange chocolate bar and cardamom, lemon and white chocolate bar. Most of Chocolate Twist’s regular line will be for sale as well. You can pick up a treat for yourself or for the folks at the office. You can also place an order for a gift set that you can pick up at the pop-up shop the next day, said Coffey. PHOTO BY DAVID SMOLAREK “One thing we learned was that people give a lot of holiday gifts Kate Coffey, owner of Chocolate Twist at work,’ Coffey said. “It’s a great place for last-minute gifts for asto 2012. sistants or clients. People make According to Kate Coffey, Chocolate fast decisions and get in and out.” Twist will be inside the station for the One thing you won’t find at the pop-up morning rush only, between 5:30 and 9 a.m. shop? That annoying, non-stop holiday muFlur’s pop-up hours, according to the li- sic. cense agreement that will be approved by “I refuse to play Christmas music,” Coffey the village board at its meeting on Nov. 16, said. would be from 6 to 9:30 a.m. on weekdays. Neither pop-up tenant will be charged The Chocolate Twist pop-up shop will license fees or rent to operate their train also be open from 9 a.m. until early after- station stores. Riverside Village Manager noon on Saturdays, Coffey said. Jessica Frances said part of the reason for Chocolate Twist’s pop-up shop will high- that is because the village would like to atlight this year’s new seasonal caramels tract another long-term tenant for the east

wing of the station. The pop-ups give a potential long-term tenant ideas on how that space can be filled and best managed, Frances said. Soul Amici did pay license fees and rent, said Frances, but that business also had exclusive use of that part of the train station. That also meant Soul Amici was required to pay property taxes on the space, a factor in that business leaving the station. Since the pop-ups share the space with the village, the property tax requirement isn’t triggered, said Frances. Frances said she has received inquiries from other businesses about opening popup locations at the train station, but the roof replacement project has been something of an obstacle this year, Early next year, the village will also undertake repairs to the station’s interior plaster walls and give the rooms a new coat of paint. That work will be bid in another month or so, said Frances. The work is expected to begin in February, after an event in the station scheduled for January by the Frederick Law Olmsted Society. The Riverside Historical Commission’s exhibit inside the station will be taken down while the interior improvements are completed.

were we going to pay more,” said Hermanek. “It’s gratis by them.” But what happens if, by some chance, the Supreme Court takes the case? “If they take it’s because they are going to reverse something,” Hermanek said. “That’d make it worth it.” According to a spokeswoman at the Chicago office of the Supreme Court clerk, the soonest the court may announce a decision on whether to hear the case is the end of January 2018. The attorney representing North Riverside Firefighters Union Local 2714, J. Dale Berry, said he will file a response to the motion before the Nov. 27 deadline.

Berry said the village’s theory of how to interpret the Illinois Labor Relations Act turns decades of accepted law on its head. “There’s no constitutional issue here,” Berry said. “It’s more of the same. They think if they throw enough stuff against the wall, something will stick.” Berry also dismissed the village’s claim that there are two conflicting appellate court rulings that need to be resolved. “That’s crazy. There’s a Supreme Court case on that one, which says it’s not precedent,” Berry said. “My expectation is that [the Supreme Court] will dispose of it relatively quickly.”

“I have no illusions that will happen,” Hermanek told the Landmark. The mayor said he expects the dispute between the village and the firefighters’ union to wind up before an arbitrator, as directed by the appellate court. “We’ll go full-blown arbitration to dissect the contract and start from scratch,’ Hermanek said. “The arbitrator can hopefully meet in the middle ground and come up with something that’s fair to both sides.” Why petition the Supreme Court at all, and incur additional expenses? Hermanek says that the village’s law firm pledged to file the petition without charge. “I told them that under no circumstances

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ty room that makes the perfect spot to host holiday parties or winter birthday parties. In addition, the Brown Cow can come to you for your holiday party. Brown notes, “We do catering for the holidays from family gatherings to corporate events. We can come to you with a pie bar, ice cream sundae bar or root beer float bar. Our staff will do all of the set-up, serving and clean up.” The Brown Cow makes quality offerings a priority, and almost all of their offerings are made in-house from scratch. Anything that is not made in-house is sourced locally so that customers can feel good about their celebrations, whether it’s an ice cream cone or a family party. For Brown, it is all a part of being more than just an ice cream parlor: it’s about being a part of the community people call home. “We have loved being part of the community. We opened up thinking we’d just be the local ice cream shop, and it has turned into so much more.” The Brown Cow is located at 7347 Madison in Forest Park. For more information on holiday catering and events, please contact the Brown Cow at 708.366.7970.

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Nazareth edges Sacred Heart-Griffin in 6A quarters Roadrunners take advantage of four turnovers by SHG; Providence next

BY MELVIN TATE

Contributing Reporter

wo of the most successful high school football coaches in Illinois are Nazareth Academy’s Tim Racki and Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin’s Ken Leonard. When Racki’s Roadrunners traveled to Springfield on Saturday, Nov. 11 to face Leonard’s Cyclones, a highly competitive game was anticipated. That was indeed the case as Nazareth survived Sacred Heart-Griffin’s secondhalf comeback and prevailed 20-17 in an IHSA Class 6A quarterfinal. The Roadrunners (11-1) advance to a semifinal matchup at Providence. The Celtics crushed St. Laurence 49-24 in another quarterfinal matchup on Saturday. “It was a very exciting game from start to finish,” Racki said. “It was a very physical game and there were a lot of momentum shifts for both teams. Both sides made mistakes and turned the ball over at inopportune times, but luckily we capitalized more Courtesy Nazareth Athletic Department than they did.” Nazareth’s defense played a large role in Nazareth quarterback Bobby Grimes completed 6 of 13 passes for 100 yards in a 20-17 win over host Sacred Heart-Griffin in the Class the victory, forcing four Cyclone turnovers, 6A playoffs. including three forced fumbles. Additionally, the Roadrunners’ speed on defense that brought the Cyclones to within 13-10 at job of containing (Adams and Lee). They Sweetland connected with Spencer Redd virtually shut down Sacred Heart-Griffin’s the 7:40 mark of the third quarter. did get some momentum in the third quaron a 62-yard touchdown pass to bring the powerful running game as running backs Nazareth immediately regained the moter, but overall slowing down their running Cyclones within 20-17. But the Roadrunners Tremayne Lee and Brian Adams rushed mentum on its next drive as wide receiver game helped us.” recovered the onside kick and picked up a for just 39 combined rushing Michael Love - lining up at The Roadrunners also pressured the quarkey first down that helped eat up most of yards on 26 carries. quarterback in the Wildcat forterback with sacks by Isaiah Lee, Cameron the remaining time. The Roadrunners took mation - surprised the Cyclone Leach, Nate Lugo and Riley Theobald. Lee, The Cyclones had one last shot at victory advantage of the early defense with a 66-yard touchLugo and Diamond Evans each had a fumwith 8.6 seconds left, but a desperation play Cyclone turnovers as Bobby down pass to David Oglesby. The ble recovery and Oglesby an interception. failed giving the Roadrunners the impresGrimes booted field goals of play gave the Roadrunners a Nazareth will go on the road again this sive win. 30 and 24 yards. In between 20-10 lead. A concern that arose from the victory is week - albeit much closer to LaGrange Park the field goals, Devin Blakely “We’ve had that play for a that Nazareth committed a bevy of penalties - as the Roadrunners face Providence Catho(28 carries, 89 yards) scored while,” Racki said. “We’ve been for a good amount of yardage. Going for- lic in New Lenox. The Celtics - one of three on a 2-yard touchdown run. saving it for the right time, and ward, Racki realizes that the Roadrunners Catholic League Blue teams remaining in Michael Love chipped in 58 (this game) was certainly the can’t have such a large amount. the state playoffs - feature a powerful runyards on seven carries. right time.” “It comes down to self-discipline as you ning game led by Dashon Gavin and a physiNazareth led 13-0 at the half Then the special teams came get deeper into the playoffs,” he said. “Even cal defense. Providence squeaked into the and appeared to be in control. up with a big play, blocking Eg- though we’re a great team, we’re still a playoffs with a 5-4 record, but has strung toTIM RACKI However, the Roadrunners uez’s 32-yard field goal attempt young team. Sometimes your emotions can gether three impressive wins over Richards, Nazareth coach turned the ball over twice get the best of you in those high-pressure Normal West, and St. Laurence. on the ensuing possession. at the start of the second moments. Some holding calls may have been Considering that the Celtics play in one of The Roadrunners’ defense half to allow the Cyclones questionable, but I was disappointed with the state’s toughest conferences, the Roadcame up big again, forcing and back into the game. First, the unsportsmanlike conduct penalties. runners have another daunting task ahead recovering a Brenneisen fumble Grimes (6-for-13, 100 passing Those are unacceptable.” of them to be sure. But according to Racki, on its own 24-yard line early in yards) tossed an interception On a brighter note, Racki credited his de- any team that gets this far in the playoffs is the fourth quarter. Although the to Jared Viele, which set up Kyle Eguez’s fensive coaches for devising a plan to shut deserving of being where they are. Roadrunners couldn’t score on the ensuing 24-yard field goal for Sacred Heart-Griffin. down two of the state’s best running backs “As you climb each round in the playoffs, drive, they chewed up over five minutes of Then Blakely’s fumble on the Roadrunin Adams and Lee. it gets more difficult,” Racki said. “All teams the clock, which proved to be valuable. ners’ next possession was recovered by the “My defensive staff did a great job of at this point are great teams, so it’s going to With 3:19 left in the fourth quarter, Cyclones on Nazareth’s 13-yard line. That game-planning,” he said. “We did a good be a great challenge.” Sacred Heart-Griffin quarterback Sam turnover led to Matt Brenneisen’s TD run

“As you climb each round in the playoffs, it gets more difficult.”

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Fenwick first, RBHS third in sectional Host Friars win seven races; Wenig is lone state qualifier for Bulldogs BY MARTY FARMER Sports Editor

For the third time this season the Fenwick High School girls swimming team finished ahead of crosstown rival Oak Park and River Forest in competition. During the regular season, the Friars defeated the Huskies 115.50-70.50 in a dual meet and at the Fenwick Invitational as well. “I thought we had a great sectional meet,” Fenwick junior Ciara Mulcahy said. “Having Oak Park in our sectional always makes for a competitive meet. We are hoping to place top 12 in all three relays and possibly top six in the medley relay at state.” Both teams left Saturday’s competition in good spirits as the sectional champ Friars (326 points) and runner-up Huskies (279) dominated the meet with several state-qualifiers for the upcoming IHSA state finals this weekend at New Trier. In the relay races, Fenwick advanced all three teams while OPRF had two qualify for state. In the individual events, the Friars won five events and qualified 10 spots overall for state. Fenwick has an effective mix of experienced upperclassmen and promising newcomers on the varsity. The Friars displayed that depth and versatility on Saturday with multiple winners. “I think we made a statement,” senior

Brooke West said. “The goal at sectionals is always to qualify the most swimmers possible for the state meet while having fun. I think we accomplished both things beautifully.” Freshman Tatum Burek won the 200-yard individual medley with a time of 2 minutes, 10.46 and the 100-yard butterfly in 58.22. “I’m very happy with my results,” Burek said. “They were both personal bests. I’m so excited to go to state. “I really love the way my teammates have been there for each other. I also love our coaches. I have never experienced anything like this before, and I really hope we have a great state meet.” The other Fenwick winners in individual events were sophomore Katie Drumm (200yard freestyle/1:55.10), senior Kate Mackie (500-yard freestyle/5:16.63) and West (100yard backstroke/56.18). “My goal was to qualify in at least one of my events and I qualified in both,” Drumm said. “That’s a huge accomplishment. It was a great feeling when I looked up at the scoreboard to see a time I thought I could never go and qualify for state the first time.” West has committed to swim for The United States Naval Academy next year. She will reunite with former Fenwick teammate Erin Scudder, a student-athlete at Navy. “It’s a dream come true and an absolute honor to commit to swim at The United

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Fenwick’s Katie Drumm competes in the 200-yard freestyle event on Saturday, Nov. 11, during a swim meet at Fenwick High School in Oak Park. States Naval Academy,” West said. “Navy offers the perfect combination of rigorous academics, fast swimming, and most importantly, the opportunity to serve our country.” The Friars earned additional berths for the state meet as senior Grace Rogowski and junior Ciara Mulcahy were second (23.85) and third (24.23), respectively, in the 50-yard freestyle. West also came in second in the 100-yard freestyle, touching the wall at 51.24. Junior Perri Stahl had a third-place showing in the 100-yard breaststroke (1:05.91). The Friars’ Renee Miller earned IHSA Sectional Coach of the Year recognition. Runner-up performances by Fenwick in the 200 medley relay (1:46.60) and OPRF in

the 200 free relay (1:38.21) produced state berths.

RBHS The Bulldogs finished in third place at the Fenwick Sectional with a score of 217. Riverside-Brookfield freshman Madeline Wenig was the lone state qualifier for the Bulldogs with a first-place time of 1 minute, 25.04 seconds in the 100-yard breaststroke. “Madeline is pretty good as a freshman and had some fast times last summer,” RBHS coach Michael Laurich said. “There are several really fast freshmen out there this year, but Madeline’s breaststroke is right up there.” In the 200 IM, Wenig placed second (2:11.88) behind another highly touted freshman, Fenwick’s Burek (2:10.46). Other notable efforts included: sophomore Claire Kawiekci came in fourth in the 100-yard butterfly (1:01.48), junior Veronica Cariveau earned fourth in the 50 free (25.03), RBHS also performed well in the relays with a pair of third-place showings. In the 200-yard freestyle relay, senior Alyssa Schwarz, Wenig, Cariveau and Kawiecki posted a time of 1:50.57. In the final race of the day, Kawiecki, freshman Sophie Bruno, Wenig and Cariveau recorded a time of 3:46.30 in the 400 relay.

Trinity Trinity finished in 10th place out of 12 teams at Fenwick. Top swimmers for the Blazers include Chloe Browning, Kayli Sayatkovic, Emily Peoples, Fiona Kearns, Megan Kearns and Heather Hellquist. ALEXA ROGALS/Staff Photographer

RB’s Sophie Bruno competes in the 200yard individual medley event on Saturday, Nov. 11, during a swim meet at Fenwick High School in Oak Park.

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PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D17152625 on November 7, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of RESTART YOUR CAREER with the business located at: 1127 N WOODBINE AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60302. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: MARY MATAS 1127 N. WOODBINE AVENUE OAK PARK, IL 60302 Published in Wednesday Journal 11/15, 11/2

PUBLIC NOTICE Village of Forest Park Notice of Public Hearing Monday, November 27, 2017 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested parties that pursuant to the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984, the Village of Forest Park, Illinois will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, November 27, 2017 at 6:50 p.m. in Council Chambers at 517 Des Plaines Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois, in order to identify the future cable television related needs and interests of the residents of the Village of Forest Park and to review the performance of Comcast of Illinois VI, LLC under the current cable television franchise agreement in connection with the contemplated renewal of the Comcast of Illinois VI, LLCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cable television franchise within the Village of Forest Park. Any and all persons wishing to provide comments on the record concerning the future cable television related needs and interests of the residents of the Village of Forest Park, to review the performance of Comcast of Illinois VI, LLC under the current cable television franchise agreement, or to comment on the proposed renewal of the cable television franchise of Comcast of Illinois VI, LLC may appear at the Public Hearing and may present testimony orally, in writing, or both. Written comments will also be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on November 27, 2017 by the Office of the Village Clerk. Signed: Vanessa Moritz Village Clerk Published in the Forest Park Review on November 15, 2017.

Public notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held by the Historic Preservation Commission of the Village of River Forest, County of Cook, State of Illinois on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 7 p.m. in the Auditorium of Lincoln Elementary School, 511 Park Avenue, River Forest, Illinois on the following matter: Application #17-01: Certificate of Appropriateness application for the DEMOLITION of the single family residence located at 747 William Street, River Forest, IL, a structure listed on the Village survey of architecturally or historically significant properties. The applicant is: Robert A. Sarvis, 826 Monroe Avenue, River Forest, IL Mark Sullivan, 146 Gale Avenue, River Forest, IL Residents are welcome to attend the December 5, 2017, Historic Preservation Commission meeting and will be provided an opportunity to address the Historic Preservation Commission regarding the proposed project. All interested persons will be given the opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing. A copy of the application and meeting agenda can be found at Village Hall and on the Village website at www.vrf. us. If you cannot attend the Historic Preservation Commission meeting but would like to provide comments to the Historic Preservation Commission, you may submit comments in writing, via letter or email. Comments must be received no later than Friday, December 1, 2017 and can be sent to jpape@vrf.us or 400 Park Avenue, River Forest, Illinois 60305. Please call 708-3668500 with questions. Jonathan Pape Staff Liaison Historic Preservation Commission Published in Wednesday Journal 11/15/2017

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D17152474 on October 19, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of THE OAK PARK HANDYMAN SERVICES with the business located at: 1015 S. KENILWORTH AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60304. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: AARON JOHNSON 1015 S. KENILWORTH AVENUE OAK PARK, IL 60304. Published in Wednesday Journal 11/1, 11/8, 11/15/2017

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D17152583 on November 1, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of COHLER BUSINESS RESEARCH with the business located at: 9106 SHERMAN AVE, BROOKFIELD, IL 60513. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: JAMES COHLER 9106 SHERMAN AVE BROOKFIELD, IL 60513 Published in RBLandmark 11/8, 11/15, 11/22/2017

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D17152581 on November 1, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of BLUMEN with the business located at: 222 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: SABINE OBERBERGER 222 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST, IL 60305. Published in Wednesday Journal 11/8, 11/15, 11/22/2017

STATE OF MICHIGAN THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FAMILY DIVISION WAYNE COUNTY PUBLICATION OF HEARING CASE NO. 17-000859N-JACKET PETITION NO. 17-001310-NA Court address: 1025 East Forest, Detroit MI 48207 Court telephone no.: 313-833-5600 In the matter of: Kennedy Kristine Phillips DOB-4/13/2002 A hearing will be conducted by the court: on 12/18/2017 at 10:30 AM in Lincoln Hall of Justice Courtroom 3-C 1025 East Forest Detroit, MI 48207 before: Frank S. Szymanski Bar no. 32063 IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Thomas Edward Vollman, Jr., or Biological Father(s) of Kennedy Kristine Phillips personally appear before the court at the place stated above. Notice to parent: This hearing may result in the termination of your parental rights. Published in Forest Park Review 11/15/2017

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR C-BASS 2007-CB2 TRUST C-BASS MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-CB2; Plaintiff, vs. TANYA C. SHUMPERT AKA L’TANYA C. SHUMPERT AKA L’TANYA SHUMPERT; ODIS W. SHUMPERT AKA OTIS W SHUMPERT; Defendants, 17 CH 6149 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, December 12, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 16-05-301-019-0000. Commonly known as 839 N. Harvey Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Ms. Nicole Fox at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Potestivo & Associates, P.C., 251 Diversion Street, Rochester, Michigan 48307. (248) 853-4400 ext 1200. 105570 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3066497 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION REAL SOLID SOLUTIONS, LLC, A NEW JERSEY LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AND ASIAN KNIGHT CAPITAL LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO GRANITE INVESTMENT GROUP, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO U.S. BANK NATIONAL

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ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE OF THE SECURITY NATIONAL MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 20061, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO NATIONSCREDIT FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST BY MERGER WITH NATIONSCREDIT HOME EQUITY SERVICES CORPORATION, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO FIRST FRANKLIN FINANCIAL CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.ROGER A. SMITH, SHARON SMITH, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2016 CH 16822 430 S. TAYLOR AVENUE Oak Park, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 19, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 20, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Commonly known as 430 S. TAYLOR AVENUE, Oak Park, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-08-322-015. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $318,426.61. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Aaron D. White, Jr., CHUHAK & TECSON, P.C., 30 S. WACKER DRIVE, STE. 2600, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 444-9300 Please refer to file number 26890/ 62299ADW. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. Aaron D. White, Jr. CHUHAK & TECSON, P.C. 30 S. WACKER DRIVE, STE. 2600 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 444-9300 Fax #: (312) 444-9027 E-Mail: AWhite@chuhak.com Attorney File No. 26890/62299ADW Attorney Code. 70693 Case Number: 2016 CH 16822 TJSC#: 37-8598 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. I3066992

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY NA FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY NA AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CHICAGO, AS TRUSTEE FOR GE CAPITAL MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC. HOME EQUITY LOAN PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 1999-HE1; Plaintiff, vs. MAE COLLINS; ROSS T. COLLINS; WEST SUBURBAN N E I G H B O R H O O D PRESERVATION AGENCY; FRANKLIN CREDIT MANAGEMENT CORPORATION; Defendants, 17 CH 6468 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-15-321-023-0000. Commonly known as 2014 South 19th Avenue, Broadview, IL 60155. 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. 17-015359 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3065965

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 1, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 12, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1116 N. HUMPHREY AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-05-113-0130000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com

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

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Attorney File No. 14-15-18994 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 11 CH 023648 TJSC#: 37-10080 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. I3067618

1999-HE1; Plaintiff, vs. MAE COLLINS; ROSS T. COLLINS; WEST SUBURBAN NEIGHBOF EMMA J. HORNE AKA EMMA HORNE, DECEASED, DUANE HORNE, CITIBANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA), N.A., UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, MANOR CARE OF HINSDALE IL, LLC, STATE OF ILLINOIS-DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHCARE AND FAMILY SERVICES, WILLIAM BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF EMMA J. HORNE AKA EMMA HORNE, DECEASED Defendants 17 CH 03151 1534 MORRIS AVENUE BERKELEY, IL 60163 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 13, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 14, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1534 MORRIS AVENUE, BERKELEY, IL 60163 Property Index No. 15-08-112-0500000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $119,102.40. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 4221719 Please refer to file number 2120-13356. If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 2120-13356 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 17 CH 03151 TJSC#: 37-8434 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. I3062642

LOVIE WALTON, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 004726 1317 S. 8TH AVENUE MAYWOOD, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 7, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 11, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1317 S. 8TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-14-125-0080000. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-03677. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-03677 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 004726 TJSC#: 37-8463 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. I3064916

ORAPIN CHELMOWSKI, KING ARTHUR CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION A/K/A KING ARTHUR CONDOMINIUM II NORTHLAKE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS Defendants 17 CH 5564 15 KING ARTHUR COURT, UNIT 2 Northlake, IL 60164 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 11, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 12, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 15 KING ARTHUR COURT, UNIT 2, Northlake, IL 60164Property Index No. 12-30-402-052-1002. The real estate is improved with a condominium. The judgment amount was $116,589.40. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 2911717 For information call between the hours of 1pm–3pm. Please refer to file number 17-082934. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 17-082934 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 17 CH 5564 TJSC#: 37-8509 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. I3063473

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR C-BASS TRUST 2006-CB9, C-BASS MORTGAGE LOAN A S S E T- B A C K E D CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-CB9; Plaintiff, vs. MAE FOWLER A/K/A MAE H. FOWLER; ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; JEFF FOWLER; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MAE FOWLER, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JEFF FOWLER, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 11048 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, December 8, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-10-228-025-0000; 15-10228-026-0000. Commonly known as 112 South 16th Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 3609455 WA16-0535. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION I3066112 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY NA FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY NA AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CHICAGO, AS TRUSTEE FOR GE CAPITAL MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC. HOME EQUITY LOAN PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES

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In print • Online • Available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year RBLandmark.com | PublicNoticeIllinois.com REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.ENRIQUE HERRERA, ELIZABETH HERRERA, VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. Defendants 17 CH 006445 3537 N. ERNST STREET FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 11, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 3537 N. ERNST STREET, FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131 Property Index No. 12-21-326-0040000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to

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general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales

Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-04584. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION. One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-04584 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 006445 TJSC#: 37-8499 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. I3064889

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, December 4, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-03-128-011-0000. Commonly known as 1521 N. 21st Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160. 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. 15-033522 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3065809

ied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-02585. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com

Attorney File No. 14-17-02585 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 002969 TJSC#: 37-8620 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. I3066342

under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 4221719 Please refer to file number 2120-13572. If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 2120-13572 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 17 CH 06350 TJSC#: 37-7651 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. I3060328

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, N.D.; Plaintiff, vs. RODOLFO RODRIGUEZ; MARIA G. VASQUEZ AND UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 12 CH 24070 NOTICE OF SALE

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.RICHARD A. GALLARDO, MICHELE A. GALLARDO, CITY OF NORTHLAKE, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA– DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNIFUND CCR PARTNERS, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC Defendants 17 CH 002969 112 S. CARYL AVENUE NORTHLAKE, IL 60164 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 13, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 15, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 112 S. CARYL AVENUE, NORTHLAKE, IL 60164 Property Index No. 15-05-112-0150000. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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 lev-

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP Plaintiff, -v.JEAN HORNE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendants 17 CH 06350 436 23RD AVENUE BELLWOOD, IL 60104 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 17, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 19, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 436 23RD AVENUE, BELLWOOD, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-10-301-0220000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $106,803.43. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption

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