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December 14, 2016

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RBHS video goes viral

Riverside restaurateur opens new eatery PAGE 3

Zoolog class demonstration Zoology an internet sensation

Feds indict execs of drug company with Riverside tie PAGE 10

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Brookfield board agrees to settle RBHS lawsuit

SNOW DAY

High school expected to sign agreement on parking lot

By BOB UPHUES

land the school district owns immediately north of Hollywood School.

In addition, the village and school district will enter into a new 20-year lease for 103 parking spaces along Rockefeller Avenue, which were created a decade ago to relieve the parking crunch created when the campus was expanded around that time.

In return, the RiversideBrookfield High School District 208 board will drop its lawsuit

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Ron, one of Brookfield Zoo’s American bison, didn’t appear to mind the snow that fell over the weekend, because his mane and thick coat protect him from severe weather.

Riverside-Brookfield High School is getting a new parking lot for Christmas and the village of Brookfield will get out from under a lawsuit that’s been hanging over its head for more than a year courtesy of a settlement agreement passed by the Brookfield Village Board on Monday night.

Trustees unanimously passed an agreement that will allow the construction of a 50-space parking lot and five tennis courts on

See LAWSUIT on page 9

Battle lines drawn for control of D103 board Former district secretary joins incumbent, local teacher in challenge

By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter

Next April there will be another battle for the control of the Lyons-Brookfield Elemen-

tary School District 103 Board of Education.

On Dec. 12, nominating petitions were filed for six candidates for the three seats up on the District 103 school board. Other candidates could emerge, as candidates have

until Dec. 19 to file their petitions.

The race appears to be divided into two camps.

Veteran board member Sharon Anderson is teaming with longtime former school dis-

trict secretary Marge Hubacek and Shannon Johnson, who teaches second grade at a school in Glencoe.

See D103 BOARD on page 11

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Not your average anniversary gift

Riverside restaurateur Scott Zimmer marks 20 years by opening Sawmilly

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By BOB UPHUES Editor

Dec. 5 was a big day for Scott Zimmer.

Twenty years ago that day, Zimmer opened what was then known as the Chew Chew Café in the Arcade Building on Riverside Road in downtown Riverside.

The Chew Chew, as it’s now known, relocated to East Burlington Street in 2009. And Zimmer celebrated the restaurant’s 20th birthday by giving himself a gift – opening a new restaurant right next door.

Sawmilly, a fast-casual eatery at 35 E. Burlington St. featuring gourmet sandwiches and stuffed baked potatoes, opened its doors Dec. 5 to a line of people that stretched out the door.

The name is a nod to the 19th-century sawmill that made Riverside attractive to a group of wealthy industrialists who wanted to create a country retreat and resort. But the concept for Sawmilly is unique in Riverside and nearby suburbs.

For now the hours of Sawmilly are noon to 4 p.m. as the staff works out the kinks and gets into a routine. In time, said Zimmer, the plan is for the restaurant to be open from 11 a.m. to 8 or 9 p.m.

It’s been more than a year since construc-

WILLIAM CAMARGO/Staff Photographer

A specialty sandwich at Sawmilly.

IN THIS ISSUE

Editor Bob Uphues Sports Editor Marty Farmer

WILLIAM CAMARGO/Staff Photographer

Scott Zimmer celebrated 20 years as a Riverside restaurateur on Dec. 5, the day he opened his newest eatery, Sawmilly, on East Burlington Street. tion began on the new space, which can seat 32 people, and the decision to open on Zimmer’s 20th anniversary in Riverside was not always part of the plan.

“But when I saw the time frame begin to change, it started lining up that way, and I figured it’d be the perfect anniversary present for The Chew Chew,” said Zimmer.

Sawmilly’s menu features 10 sandwich options, five potatoes and about a dozen side dishes. While the sandwiches sound familiar -- grilled cheese, spicy salami, roast turkey and tuna – Zimmer’s ingredients can be unexpected. The “salami” includes traditional meats like capicola and mortadella, but it also includes the spreadable nduja.

The pork roast sandwich includes pickled

raisins and the flank steak sandwich includes truffled mushrooms.

There are vegetarian options and Zimmer is working on including gluten free choices as well. The menu will change over time, said Zimmer.

“Our vision with the team is to be somewhat fluid,” Zimmer said. “It’s up to us to keep it fresh and exciting.”

The restaurant has artisanal soft drinks as well as a dozen or so craft beers and a half dozen wine choices. Customers order and pick up their food at the counter and can eat at one of the booths, tables or counters.

See SAWMILLY on page 15

Murder suspect jailed after judge hikes bond Robinson posted 10 percent Comfort K. Robinson, one of of that amount and was freed three men accused of plotting to from Cook County Jail, outragkill Brookfield resident Michael ing Brookfield police. Smith was Smith last January, is back behind killed, prosecutors allege, bebars after a Cook County judge orcause he was scheduled to testify dered him to be held without bond in a criminal trial against Robinat a hearing Dec. 12 at the Mayson, 39. brook courthouse.

Also charged with murder were Judge Pamela Leeming sided the alleged gunman, 25-year-old with prosecutors, and raised RobJermaine E. Douglas, and 29-yearinson’s bond due to the nature of the offense. Shortly after he was COMFORT K. ROBINSON old DeJuyon Johnican. Douglas has been held without bond since charged along with two other men with first-degree murder in late November, a he was charged. Johnican’s bond also had been set initially at $250,000, but he never judge set Robinson’s bond at $250,000.

posted bail and has remained in jail since his arrest last month.

At the Dec. 12 hearing the judge ruled that Johnican also be held without bond. Cook County officers took Robinson into custody in the courtroom immediately after the hearing.

Brookfield Police Chief James Episcopo attended the court hearing and said he was pleased with the judge’s decision to increase the bond for both men.

“Today was our day,” Episcopo said.

All three men are due back in court at Maybrook on Dec. 22.

— Bob Uphues

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Sts. Peter and Paul Fourth Sunday in Advent December 18th Liturgy of Holy Communion with Christmas Pageant, 10:15 am

Christmas Eve

Festival Liturgy of Holy Communion with Candlelight, 7 pm

Video of RBHS student’s reaction to reptiles goes viral Millions have seen 30-second clip shot in class Dec. 9

By BOB SKOLNIK

Christmas Day

Contributing Reporter

Liturgy of Holy Communion, 10:15 am

Dave Monti, a science teacher at Riverside-Brookfield High School, almost never 10:15 a.m. Liturgy of Holy Communion lets students use their cellphones in class.

But once a year he makes an exception, and this year it led to an internet sensation as a 30-second video shot in Monti’s zoology class on Dec. 9 went viral over the weekend.

4008 Prairie Avenue, Brookfield ● 708-485-2900 4008 Prairie Avenue, Brookfield • 708-485-2900 The video shows the reaction of RBHS sewww.stbarbarabrookfield.org www.stbarbarabrookfield.org nior Jalen Brooks to a rare duck and then his Celebrate Christmas with St. Barara Parish stunned reaction to a 200-pound Burmese pyChristmas Eve New Year’s Eve thon, which were two of the animals brought Saturday, December 24th Saturday, December 31st to class Friday by Jamie McInerney of Rep4pm Christmas Pageant Family Mass 5pm Mass tile Rampage, a wildlife education company Christmas Eve 9:30pm Carols with the Choir Prayer Service for Peace at 11:30pm that McInerney runs from Mokena.

New Year’s Eve turday, December 24th 10pm Candlelight Christmas Mass The video was taken by RBHS senior Jill Saturday, December 31st Solemnity of Mary hristmas Pageant Family Mass Lojas on her cellphone.

5:00pm Mass Christmas Day Sunday, January 1st “I was trying to take a video of the weird pm Carols with the Choir Sunday, December 25th Mass at 7:30am, 10am Prayer Service for Peace at 11:30pm duck and then I saw Jalen’s face over the m Candlelight Christmas Mass Mass at 7:30am, 10am and 12:30pm (Spanish) duck’s shoulder … so I zoomed in on his face,” and 12:30pm (Spanish) Lojas said. “He’s an animated guy. It was just Solemnity of Mary funny, so I started filming it and he had no Christmas Day Sunday, January 1st idea.” unday, December 25th McInerney has been bringing in rare repMass at 7:30am, 10:00am ass at 7:30am, 10:00am tiles and 12:30pm (Spanish) to Monti’s zoology classes for the past 14 nd 12:30pm (Spanish) years. This year he brought in 11 animals.

But it was a 32-year-old Burmese python that caused Brooks’ jaw to drop and his mouth to open wide in amazement. Monti said that the python is both the largest and Live Nativity • 3pm oldest snake in captivity.

“It was extremely long and Worship & Children’s Pageant • 4pm the way he pulled it out of the box it really caught For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government me off guard,” shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Brooks said.

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“It just blew up,” Lojas said.

The video quickly went viral, generating millions of views on various social media sites. Monti says it had generated more than 30 million views by Monday morning. One Facebook post alone has about 133,000 shares and about 36,000 comments.

The video has been picked up by the “Good Morning America” website and Lojas has heard from the NBC “Today Show” while Brooks has heard from reporters for Buzzfeed.

“It’s pretty crazy,” Lojas said.

Brooks, who plays basketball for RBHS, is enjoying the publicity he and, more importantly, his school is getting.

“I love all this really,” Brooks said. “It kind of put RB on the map.”

He’s become a bit of sensation at school.

“Anywhere that I go, people ask me for pictures or just to make the face or anything like that,” Brooks said. “It’s been pretty unreal.”

Both Lajos and Brooks say that they love Monti’s zoology class.

“It’s definitely my favorite class or at least one of my favorite classes,” Brooks said.

McInerney the snake around and y passed p put it on the floor so students could co touch it if they wanted to.

But Brooks wanted no part p of that. He didn’t touch to any of the reptiles.

“I was way too scared sca to,” Brooks said.

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Riverside commission shoots down subdivision bid Preservation group won’t issue certificate of appropriateness

By BOB UPHUES Editor

The Riverside Preservation Commission last week voted to deny a certificate of appropriateness to consolidate and resubdivide a residential lot containing a landmark home, ruling that such a subdivision runs counter to the zoning code’s call for protecting the large residential lots remaining in the village.

The commission voted 4 to 3 to deny the certificate of appropriateness and then voted 6 to 1 to deny a motion stating that the subdivision would not have a negative impact on the village’s status on the National Register of Historic Places or Olmsted’s General Plan for Riverside.

“I feel we should maintain the fabric of Riverside as much as it was intended by Olmsted,” said Sander Kaplan, who along with commissioners Charles Pipal, Aberdeen Marsh-Ozga and Michael Leary voted against issuing the certificate of appropriateness.

Commissioners Richard Ray, Thomas Walsh and Patricia Baum voted to issue a certificate of appropriateness, but only

Ray believed that the resulting re-subdivision would not negatively affect the village place on the register of Historic Places or the General Plan.

Ray said maintaining the lot as it is presently subdivided opens the village up to potential future problems. There is some debate as to whether any of the four lots that comprise the parcel at 247 Shenstone Road is buildable.

Sonya Abt, the village’s director of community development, argued that it was unlikely, even if any of the lots were large enough, could be built upon, because doing so would make the existing home a nonconforming structure.

Ray wasn’t convinced.

“This just perpetuates a problem,” Ray said. “Consolidating the lots is an advantage to the property and an advantage to the village. … The advantage to the village outweighs the disadvantages of letting it go unresolved.”

The owners of the Shenstone Road home, William O’Connor and Jane McCahill, requested consolidating the four lots that comprise their more than half-acre property and then re-subdivide it in a way that

would create a new, buildable lot along the North Cowley Road frontage of the property.

O’Connor and McCahill have owned the property since 1992 and enthusiastically supported an application to name their home, designed by Howard Van Doren Shaw, a local landmark in 1993.

The property has a somewhat complicated zoning history. Originally, the property was a single parcel, but it was apparently subdivided into four lots in the early 1960s.

It’s unclear why that subdivision request was made and granted at that time.

When he bought the property in 1992, O’Connor said he purchased one of the lots with a separate deed. He financed the purchase of the southernmost lot privately with the seller and obtained a mortgage for the rest from a bank.

According to O’Connor, there are surveys indicating that the 1960s subdivision created three buildable lots in terms of the square footage required for that residential zoning district.

Abt disputes that conclusion, but said in any case none of those lots could be built on without creating a fatal non-conformity

regarding the existing home.

O’Connor argued that consolidating the lots into two parcels would protect the landmark home by providing it with a large corner lot that could not be further re-subdivided.

Secondarily, it would create a new lot on which he and his wife would like to build a smaller home that would complement the landmark structure. O’Connor has the home for sale and has a purchase agreement with a buyer, but it’s contingent on the re-subdivision plan.

The Preservation Commission’s denial of a certificate of appropriateness effectively stopped the subdivision process in its tracks. O’Connor and McCahill could seek reconsideration by the commission, which would involve a formal public hearing.

If the commission holds firm on its denial, the couple could appeal the decision to the Riverside Village Board and, ultimately, circuit court.

Paul Stack, who is O’Connor’s law partner and is representing the couple in this request, said last week that an appeal of the commission’s ruling was “likely.”

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am beginning to feel like Riverside’s food critic, which would not be a bad job to have, so here goes on the latest addition to the eating scene in Riverside.

You can stop trying to peek around paper-covered windows at Sawmilly, located at 35. E. Burlington St., because onlookers were able to see the lunch spot firsthand at the Holiday Stroll and the

official opening on Dec. 5.

The latest eatery from Scott Zimmer, owner of The Chew Chew restaurant located next door, is welcoming with its clean, sleek design the result of the collaboration between Zimmer and Riverside designer M.J. Kamin, who also was the interior designer for The Chew Chew.

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The menu consists of sandwiches, loaded potatoes, soups, salads and desserts; there is plenty to choose from and satisfy ones palate. Sandwiches range from meat, fish, veggie and cheese on bread that would be good just by itself.

Making our selection took time, and I already know what to order on my next venture to Sawmilly. I had a tuna sandwich that was not your ordinary tuna sandwich.

Husband Joe had a prosciutto and ham sandwich.

For sides we chose a crisp salad and homemade potato chips, along with a beer for me (lots of choices) and sparkling water for my “date.” The food is served on what resembles a wooden cutting board, and the portions are substantial, which let us bring home the remainder of our meal.

Currently the hours are noon to 4 p.m.

Monday through Saturday with a possibility of the hours expanding. For added convenience as part of the village’s new parking plan, a 15-minute take out space is located in front of the restaurant, so call ahead.

Sawmilly continues in the tradition of Scott Zimmer, which has come to mean fine food and pleasant surroundings.

This year his restaurant Chew Chew is celebrating 20 years in Riverside first in the Arcade Building and now on Burlington.

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Celebrate the holidays in your PJs

Celebrate the holiday season at the Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd., at the 15th Annual Holiday Family Pajama Extravaganza on Friday, Dec. 16 at 6:30 p.m.

This special after-hours event features holiday-themed stories, crafts, music and games. Hot cocoa and cookies will be provided. Be sure to bring your wish list (and camera) because Santa will also be there. The event concludes with a sing-along.

The event is free to attend, but registration is required.

Call 708-485-6917, ext. 140 or visit www.brookfieldlibrary.info.

Holiday Hideaway overnighter for teens

Kids 12 and older are invited to play laser tag, enjoy the open gym and stay overnight at the North Riverside Parks and Recreation Department’s “Holiday Hideaway” on Dec. 17-18 at the Village Commons, 2401 Desplaines Ave. Drop-off is at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, with pick-up at 11 a.m. on Sunday. Dinner, a late-night snack and breakfast are included in the $45 fee ($30 if not staying overnight).

For info call 708-442-5515 or visit www.facebook. com/NRRecreation.

An operatic holiday option

The Riverside Chapter of the Lyric Opera and the Pleasant Home Foundation present a Winter Holiday Celebration featuring cookies and carols, arias and appetizers and tours and tunes at Pleasant Home, 217 Home Ave. in Oak Park on Thursday, Dec. 15 from FRANCO MARTORANA 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Tour the historic home and stay for arias sung by Chicago’s own tenor Franco Martorana, followed by seasonal songs by Jeff Schroeder.

Tickets at the door are $15. RSVP to Alice Stake ake at 708-447-7523 or astake1@msn.com.

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Join the Riverside Township Radio Players on Friday, Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m., for their annual al Christmas program, featuring recreations of three hree holiday-themed shows from radio’s golden age. ge.

Classic shows to be performed are “Stranded by a Snowstorm” from Father Knows Best, “Miracle forr Christmas”from Grand Central Station and “Christmas Eve”from The Bickersons.

Admission is free. For info call Ellie Babka at 70808442-8810 or visit www.riversidetownshipradio-players.com.

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Santa rides through North Riverside Santa will ill make his annual trip through North Riverside via fire engine ine on Saturday, Sept. 17, bringing holiday cheer to all good girls and boys.

The jollyy old elf will make the following stops: 9:05 a.m., 23rd and Park; 9:20 a.m., 23rd and Hainsworth; worth; 9:35 a.m., Traube andd Hainsworth; 9:50 a.m., 25th and Burr Oak; 10:05 a.m.,., 25th and Forest; 10:20 a.m.,., 30th and Lincoln; 10:35 a.m.,., 24th St. and 4th Ave.; 10:500 a.m., 24th St. and 7th Ave.; 11:05 1:05 a.m., Komarek School; 11:20 :20 a.m., 23rd St. and 15th Ave. Santa’s last ast stop will be The Scottish Home, ome, where he will visit residents. The trip is sponsored by the North th Riverside Fire Department nt in cooperationn with the village board.

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And more Mailboxes for letters to Santa are ready to receive children’s letters in both Riverside and North Riverside. In Riverside, the mailbox is located on the east side of the historic water tower, 10 Pine Ave. Letters received before Dec. 22 will get a note back from Santa.

In North Riverside, the mailbox is inside the Village Commons at 2401 Desplaines Ave. Deposit letters before Dec. 21 with a return address so Santa may respond.

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“Good Machines,”an art exhibition highlighting connections between humans and technology continues Riverside Arts Center, 32 E. Quincy St., thru Jan. 7 at Rive Visit www.riversideartscenter.com for Riverside. Free. Vi gallery times.

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Holiday Ma Magic at Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Road in Brookfield, continues Dec. 17-18 from 4 to 9 p.m. For con more information visit www.czs.org/HolidayMagic or call 708-688-8000. Admission and parking fees apply.

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Riverside-Bro Riverside-Brookfield High School is looking for kids in fourth through throu eighth grades to audition to part of the orphan chorus cho in the school’s spring production of Annie: The Musical.

Musica Auditions are on Dec. 16 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the LLittle Theater at RBHS, 160 Ridgewood 5:30p.m.

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Riverside Email Aubrey Dunham-Prince at dunhama@rbhs.net dunhama@rbhs. with questions.

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North Rivers Riverside Parks and Recreation hosts a supervised open gym for teens every Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the VVillage Commons, 2401 Desplaines Ave. Concession available. availa $5 fee at the door.

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Riverside Pub Public Library, 1 Burling Road, hosts Make A Gift projects for grade 6 and up on Dec. 14 and 21 from 3:15 to 5 p.m. Make a speccial holiday gift for someone in your life.

Drop in anytime during the program.

Plymouth Place, 315 N. LaGrange Rd. in LaGrange Park, presents a West Suburban Band holiday concert in Dole Hall at 7:15 p.m. on Dec. 15; Jolly Do Holiday Concert in Dole Hall on Dec. 17 at Boys Ho and Quest Theatre’s puppet perfor7:15 p.m.; an mance oof Blue Nativity in Dole Hall on Dec. 18 p.m. at 3 p.m ■

NNorth Riverside Parks and Recreation continues its Popcorn and a Movie series cont with a screening of Burnt, starring Bradley Cooper, on Dec. 16 at 1 p.m. in the council Coop room oof the Village Commons, 2401 Desplaines Free. Register to attend by calling 708Ave. Fre 442-5515.

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CALENDAR EVENTS ■ As you’ve likely noticed, our Calendar has changed to Big Week.

Fewer items, higher profile. If you would like your event to be featured here, please send a photo and details by noon of the Wednesday before it needs to be published.

We can’t publish everything, but we’ll do our best to feature the week’s highlights.

Email calendar@wjinc.com.

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A 29-year-old man who told police he got bored waiting for a relative to be treated at a Riverside pain management clinic is now in jail, charged with stealing a package from the front porch of an East Burlington Street home and also with a felony drug offense.

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■ Police responded to the 8800 block of 44th Place, Brookfield, after a resident called to report that sometime between 6 p.m. on Dec. 6 and 5:40 p.m. on Dec. 7 someone attempted to force open the side service door to his detached garage.

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No citations were issued.

These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Riverside, North Riverside and Brookfield police departments, Dec. 5-12, 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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The Landmark, December 14, 2016

Riverside Juniors sponsor holiday charity drive Group hopes to raise $10,000 to support 18 organizations

By JACKIE GLOSNIAK Contributing Reporter

While the Riverside Junior Woman’s Charity has been in the business of spearheading local charity efforts for 80 years, for the second holiday season in a row, the group is hoping to draw charitable assistance from others who want to donate money towards worthy causes.

Through Dec. 31, the Juniors are sponsoring their holiday Riverside Gives fundraiser, affording residents the chance to donate to one or more of 18 groups specially selected for their local and regional outreach efforts.

The Juniors set up a website, www.RiversideGives.com, where people can click on the name of a charity, read a short description about what the organization does, enter a monetary amount to donate and then confirm the donation by verifying name and payment information.

This season, options span all age groups and causes. They include groups with limited or no advertising budgets, like Buddy’s Place, a group in Western Springs provid-

LAWSUIT

Prompt permit review from page 1 against the village, which sought reversal of a 2015 decision by the village board to deny a special use permit and zoning variations to allow the construction of a 91-space parking lot.

Brookfield President Kit Ketchmark declined comment on the settlement agreement on Monday night. The District 208 Board of Education was expected to approve the settlement agreement at its meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 13, after press time.

RBHS Superintendent Kevin Skinkis indicated late last week that he expected the matter to be settled Tuesday night.

“We reviewed the agreement [the village board] will be voting on Monday,” Skinkis told the Landmark prior to the village board vote. “If the village board votes yes, we anticipate that the [school] board will vote in a similar manner.”

The RBHS board reviewed the proposed settlement agreement at a special closed session meeting on the morning of Dec. 9.

Board members took no action at that time.

It appears that the magic number for the combined number of spaces in the Rockefeller Avenue lot and new parking lot was 153. That was the number mentioned by Ketchmark in October, when the village

ing grief support for children who have lost a parent or loved one; the Riverside Public Library, which is looking for help to fund new shelves for Youth Services expansion; Hines VA Hospital, to purchase American flags for funerals and programs for veterans; and Seguin Services, to support adults with disabilities by purchasing household goods for local group homes.

Juniors member Bridget Doherty Perkins says the group hopes the online donation process will be a simple way to get people to donate even a few dollars towards local causes.

“It’s to give people the opportunity to give to causes that are important to them but really to kind of streamline that process,” Perkins said. “It’s formatted better than last year [when we] tried to encourage people to give particular amounts.

This year, we figured [people could] do any amount they wanted.”

This month, the Juniors hope to raise $10,000 towards all 18 selected causes — a figure selected after reaching $6,000 in donations in December 2015. Last year, 95 percent of December donations came from

online submissions.

Perkins says that even with the higher goal, any small amount donated still matters.

“It’s really just about spreading the word,” she said, “but the average donations have been around $100 to $150.”

In addition to the online fundraising, the Juniors also were a part of this year’s Riverside Holiday Stroll on Dec. 3, where they were stationed at the Arcade Building, screened three holiday classic films for children and collected money from passersby.

“We want to become a staple for the community so they know who Juniors are and they can count on us being at the stroll year after year,” member Valentina Drenth said.

“Hopefully, Riverside Gives can really take off from there. It’s really an opportunity for us to have the community kind of come out and see who we are. We want people to know that we are the local charity in their area.”

To donate, visit www.RiversideGives. com. For more information on the Juniors and their efforts year-round, visit www.

RiversideJuniors.org.

offered to allow RBHS to build a 45-space parking lot in addition to the Rockefeller lot, which officials believed had 108 spaces.

But alterations to the Rockefeller parking lot configuration resulted in that lot containing just 103 spaces. School officials expressed interest in the village’s offer, if allowed a total of 153 spaces, and that is number stated in the settlement.

The school district was also in favor of the village’s proposal, which is part of the settlement agreement, to enter into a 20-year lease for the Rockefeller parking spaces at a cost of $1 per year. Right now, the school district pays $13,000 annually for the spaces, which are rented to students, for parking during school hours.

By agreeing to settle the matter, the school district will also be allowed to construct five tennis courts in an L-shaped configuration to the west and south of the new 50-space parking lot.

The westernmost courts will be set back 25 feet from the sidewalk, offering a sizable buffer from the residential neighborhood west of Hollywood Avenue. The school district has already constructed an underground storm water detention vault that reportedly meets requirement of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago.

Once the school district approves the settlement, it will apply again for a special use permit from the village, which is required to promptly review it and hold a public hearing before the Brookfield Planning and Zoning Commission.

The village also has agreed to amend a portion of its zoning code to allow a tall fence to be built around the tennis courts.

The plan no longer requires any zoning variations.

Construction of the parking lot and tennis courts likely will take place in 2017.

One interesting section of the settlement agreement concerns potential successful negotiation between RBHS and the Cook County Forest Preserve District and/or the village of Riverside to construct additional parking areas.

If the school district is successful in negotiating an agreement with either or both agencies for additional parking prior to Aug. 12, 2022, RBHS will have to eliminate an equal number of parking spaces from the Rockefeller Avenue lot.

It’s unclear from the settlement agreement whether the school district is actively negotiating with either entity at this time.

Both sides were eager to avoid a trial, which would have been costly and time consuming.

Whether the settlement agreement will be looked on favorably by residents of the Hollywood neighborhood remains to be seen. Homeowners living near RBHS were outraged by the prospect of the large parking lot the high school originally floated and almost immediately reduced in size to 91 spaces.

But even that size parking lot was too much for some neighbors, who felt it would bring noise and additional traffic to the area and worsen storm water problems.

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Hollywood School students learn through song Singer/songwriter guides classes to write their own music

By JACKIE GLOSNIAK Contributing Reporter

As at many elementary schools, the students at Hollywood School in Brookfield have spent part of their weeks this fall in music classes led by a teacher with a passion for song.

However, what set lessons at Hollywood this fall apart from most other schools is that an award-winning songwriter was the one leading the music lessons as part of a special artist-in-residence program.

This October, Chicago-based singer/songwriter Amy Lowe was welcomed to Hollywood as a guest educator, where she spent several days teaching students from first through fifth grades everything from the fundamentals of music to turning them into performers of original content.

Lowe had the opportunity to guide students through the songwriting process to allow each class to compose their own unique songs about topics they’re studying in school. Students then shared their songs with teachers and parents on Nov. 4 in a special assembly in Hollywood’s gym.

Lowe’s resume includes support from the Illinois Arts Council and Ravinia, a 1995 Billboard Songwriters Award, four Parents Choice Awards and two Educational Press Distinguished Achievement Awards. Professionally, she offers music tutoring programs,

live performances and history programs.

Originally, Lowe began writing songs and playing instruments as a young child.

“I’ve always been able to see and hear things with music,” she said. “I can look around a room and see the patterns and turn it into a song. Songwriting is a natural extension, and through songwriting, many doors have opened.”

In the school setting, Lowe does everything from teaching students songs about math and history to assisting those struggling with English to use lyrics and rhythm to grasp the language.

At Hollywood, Lowe first met with teachers to learn about their individual curriculums.

In first grade, students focused their songs around working with the three states of matter: solid, liquid and gas. Since second-graders were learning the importance of community, Lowe asked them to create a song describing a walk through the neighborhood and incorporating all of their senses.

With third-graders comparing urban and rural settings, Lowe helped the students write one song focusing on each style of living. In fourth grade, Lowe helped students create their own mythology stories and turn them into song, and in fifth grade, she let the students choose the topic and then helped create a song based on things connected to autumn.

“Music is a great way to reinforce what stu-

dents are learning,” Lowe said. “When you take those concepts and turn them into song, it’s easier for students to grasp the fundamental concepts. If students are enjoying what they’re doing and making their own connections, they learn better.”

Lowe’s artist-in-residence program was made possible by the Hollywood PTA in an effort to creatively engage students through innovative teaching methods.

PTA parent Jennifer Leimberer said the PTA’s cultural arts committee set goals for unique experiences like Lowe’s program for students throughout the year.

“To meet that goal, we organize cultural arts field trip for each class and bring cultural arts experiences to the Hollywood students via assemblies and artists-in-residence experiences,” Leimberer said.

When Hollywood Principal Kim Hefner heard about the PTA working to bring Lowe to the school, she was excited the committee sought out a unique talent for students. “[The PTA] brought to my attention the artists they’ve sponsored recently, and we realized that we’ve not had musicians,” Hefner said. “We’ve had poets, visual artists [and] storytellers. At the same time, I’m big on words.

So, we combined the music and the words and found Amy who is a singer/songwriter who works with children.”

Leimberer said students benefit from the

PTA and school working to include music education in the curriculum.

“Artists like Amy Lowe are experts in engaging in this creative process and at helping teachers and students engage in this process in productive and purposeful ways,” she said.

“Writing a song that will be shared with the community provides an authentic audience and purpose for engaging in this writing process.”

Hefner agrees music education should remain a priority at schools.

“It allows children to develop a very important skill,” she said. “There is evidence that music education facilitates learning in all areas. Also, we have children who are passionate about music at Hollywood, and this validates them and provides an avenue for their musical growth.”

Lowe said she hopes both students and teachers came away with a better appreciation for how music can effectively bridge gaps in learning.

“Concepts do not change, but there’s a lot of ways you can introduce those concepts,” she said. “I believe music is a way of creating community. It connects to people on an emotional level and lyrics are a way of reinforcing those emotions so that it becomes something that’s tangible and your experience. When you participate in the creating of the music, then it becomes yours.”

Feds indict execs from drug firm with ties to Riverside doc Suit filed in Massachusetts alleges company officials of racketeering, fraud

By BOB UPHUES Editor

Top executives of a drug company with ties to a Riverside pain clinic doctor face federal racketeering charges for allegedly conspiring to bribe physicians to unnecessarily prescribe a powerfully addictive opioid medication and defraud insurance companies.

On Nov. 8, a federal grand jury in Massachusetts handed down an indictment charging six executives from Insys Therapeutics Inc. with racketeering, mail and wire fraud and conspiring to violate anti-kickback laws.

Insys Therapeutics Inc. makes the drug Subsys, a highly addictive drug containing fentanyl, which was developed exclusively to treat breakthrough pain in cancer patients.

Federal prosecutors claim that the six Insys executives conspired to bribe pain clinic doctors – via a sham “speakers program” -- to prescribe Subsys to non-cancer patients.

When insurance companies balked at paying for the drug when it was used to treat non-cancer patients, the executives allegedly set up a system where employees “were taught how to mislead and deceive insurers regarding [patients’] employment, patient diagnoses and tried and failed medications” in order to obtain prior payment authorization from insurers and pharmacy benefit managers.

If convicted, the defendants face up to 20 years in federal prison and a fine of $250,000 for the racketeering charges.

Insys Therapeutics Inc. ran afoul of the state of Illinois in August when the Illinois Attorney General filed suit to bar Insys from selling its products in the state and to fine them for deceptively marketing Subsys.

That lawsuit named Dr. Paul C. Madison, who is affiliated with Riverside Pain management at 28 E. Burlington St., as a medical practitioner whom the company targeted to prescribe Subsys, paying him tens of thousands of dollars in fees for what the attorney general termed sham speaking engagements at Chicago-area restaurants.

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation suspended Madison’s medical license on Nov. 28, one month after suspending the license of another doctor at the same Riverside clinic.

The clinic, which is managed by Dr. Joseph Giacchino – whose medical license was revoked by the state in 2011 – continues to operate.

While Madison is not specifically mentioned in the Massachusetts indictment, he appears to be one of 10 medical practitioners cited in the federal indictment as examples of how Insys Therapeutics allegedly would court and bribe doctors to prescribe Subsys.

Practitioner No. 6 in the indictment is identified as an Illinois pain management doctor who became a sales target for Insys in 2012.

A sales representative sent an email to one of the indicted executives in 2012, stating that Practitioner No. 6 “runs a very shady pill mill and only accepts cash. He sees very few insured patients but does write some [prescriptions for a competitor product]. He is extremely moody, lazy and

inattentive. He basically just shows up to sign his name on the prescription pad, if he shows up at all.”

That exact description appears in the Illinois Attorney General’s lawsuit against Insys, describing an Insys sales rep’s interactions with Madison. In its lawsuit, the Illinois Attorney General described Madison as the top prescriber of Subsys in Illinois, accounting for 58 percent of all Subsys prescriptions written in the state.

According to the federal indictment, Insys paid Practitioner No. 6 a total of $70,800 in “speaker program bribes and kickbacks” between February 2013 and July 2015.

None of the doctors used to illustrate Insys’ business practices has been charged with any wrongdoing and are not named as defendants as part of the federal indictment involving Insys executives.

Madison, however, remains under federal indictment in a 2012 case filed in Illinois alleging that he submitted millions of dollars in false medical bills to insurance companies and a federal worker’s compensation program between 2005 and 2009.

The Landmark, December 14, 2016

D103 BOARD ‘Kids losing out’ from page 1 They are attempting to wrest control of the board from the current majority, which includes four board members elected in 2015 with the backing of Lyons Village President Christopher Getty On the other side are incumbents Katie Broderick and Kendra Pierce along with newcomer Olivia Quintero, although Pierce says that she is not part of any slate.

When the four Getty-backed candidates were seated in 2015 they immediately dumped Anderson as board president in favor of newly elected Michael Bennet and instituted a host of other changes, such as hiring a new superintendent, a raft of new central office administrators and a new law firm.

Hubacek, who has lived in Forest View for 38 years, worked for District 103 as a secretary for 33 years. For the last nine years she was secretary to the superintendent, retiring in 2015.

She applied for a vacancy on the school

board earlier this year when Mark Camasta died, but was passed over in favor of Pierce, whose father-in-law works for the village of Lyons.

Ridding the school district of political influence will be the campaign theme for Anderson, Hubacek and Johnson, who are running under the Putting Students First banner. If all three are elected, they can join with board member Joanne Schaeffer to form a board majority.

“I’m running because I don’t like what’s happening now. I think our kids are losing out. I think that the decisions that have been made are political.”

Hubacek, who served one term on the Forest View Park Board in the 1990s, is 68 years old.

“I didn’t think at this age I’d be doing this, but that’s how sad I am about what’s been going on in my school district,” Hubacek said.

Johnson, who teaches second grade at a school in Glencoe, has lived in Lyons for 28 years. Her husband, Earl, ran for a twoyear term on the board in 2015 but was decisively defeated by Broderick.

Johnson, 37, said that she is running because she is distressed by the actions of the current school board.

“They are doing nothing for the kids; they are spending money on upgrades to the admin building, they are hiring friends, they’re creating positions,” Johnson said.

“I’ve seen nothing go towards the curriculum.”

Johnson graduated from Washington School in Lyons when it was a K-8 school and said that her experience as a teacher will be an advantage to her in the campaign and on the school board, should she be elected.

“I’m well trained in Common Core,” Johnson said. “I know how the educational system works. I have that teacher perspective. I know what those kids need.”

Anderson, who backed two unsuccessful candidates in the election two years ago, said that she is proud to run with and support Hubacek and Johnson.

“I think that they both would be great board members,” Anderson said. “I think that they both are completely interested in the children and the district and doing what’s right for them and not any additional motive.”

Pierce said that she is not part of any slate.

“I’m running on my own,” Pierce told the Landmark. “I haven’t talked to Katie about

it or anything.”

Pierce, who was appointed to the school board in April, said that she wants to be an advocate for children and parents.

“I want to be there for the children,” said Pierce. “And I want to be there for the children’s parents as well, making sure that their questions and concerns are addressed.”

Broderick and Quintero could not be reached for comment prior to deadline.

The Putting Students First candidates say that they know they will probably be outspent, but say they are ready to campaign hard.

“We’re fiercely determined to do this,” Johnson said. “The kids need us. The kids need those people out of there. We’re definitely the underdogs.”

Hubacek agrees that her slate is the underdog, but she is optimistic.

“I think it’s going to be difficult, but it feels good because the people I’ve talked to personally don’t want to the village of Lyons running our schools,” Hubacek said.

“It’s certainly going to be a struggle, it will be, but I think we can prevail.

District 103 includes the southeastern part of Brookfield, most of Lyons, Stickney, Forest View, and McCook.

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At last, a truce

here may not exactly be peace on Earth, but in a little corner of it at the intersection of Golf Road and Rockefeller Avenue in Brookfield, it’s a bit calmer now that the village of Brookfield and Riverside-Brookfield High School have agreed to settle a lawsuit over a parking lot.

The deal is essentially the one proposed by Brookfield in October, with both sides tweaking final numbers to get to 153 total parking spaces between a new lot and the one that already exists on Rockefeller Avenue.

While there are some in the Hollywood neighborhood who would have preferred no expansion of parking at RBHS, this solution appears to be a reasonable one. It won’t solve but will help with the parking headaches that plague anyone who visits the high school for an athletic or any large event.

And with a reconfiguration of the tennis courts there will be a barrier between the neighborhood and the parking lot itself.

In the end, all sides have gotten something. The residents of the neighborhood have gotten a much-reduced parking lot; the high school has eased its parking crunch and has secured a virtually no-cost, long-term lease for the spots on Rockefeller Avenue; and the village has responded to the concerns of residents of the area while ultimately acknowledging the parking problem that Riverside-Brookfield High School contends with daily.

The high school’s tennis program, the collateral damage during this fight, can now leave the purgatory it’s been in for the past two years and enjoy a brand-new facility as a result.

Finally, the high school will make good on its promise take the locks off the gates at the stadium and open the athletic facilities to the public once construction is complete.

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Just how tough is Riverside’s recently amended subdivision law? Pretty darn tough, it turns out.

Eventually, we predict, this is going to end up in a court of law, when the owner of one of Riverside’s large residential lots insists on breaking off a piece and selling it.

On the other hand, Riverside officials owe it to the village’s status on the National Register of Historic Places – assuming that’s still important and desirable – to preserve what remains of Riverside’s original plan.

Through the years, many of the large residential lots were subdivided, sold and developed. Think of the Babson Estate in the middle of Riverside or the Coonley Estate in the First Division.

The property that was the subject of last week’s Preservation Commission hearing, 247 Shenstone Road, is another example.

Once a single lot, it was subdivided in 1962 or 1963 into what appear to be three buildable lots. Why would someone have done that unless the ultimate goal was to parcel them out and develop them?

What made this case interesting was that it sought to reconsolidate the lots and reduce the number of buildable lots. The decision was to keep the parcel as is, since the lots aren’t considered buildable, according to staff, in the property’s current configuration.

But what if the landmark house burns down? Then what do you have? Looks like three saleable and buildable lots, to us.

Opinion LETTERS

Friends of VIP helps local families With a committee of six, the first measurable snowstorm of the year and less than four weeks before Christmas, the Friends of the VIP still managed to have one of their most successful fundraisers to date.

Last year this same group of residents held a Halloween party and were able to provide 45 families with a full Thanksgiving dinner. This year the same group, along with the help of the management and staff at Miller’s Ale House, a barrage of raffle prizes including a large screen TV and the countless donations from the residents, raised over $5,000 (with donations still coming in as of this date).

This will help in assisting over 100 families in North Riverside enjoy a Christmas dinner along with a night at the movies, with families receiving theater tickets.

The fun did not stop there as even the local area businesses participated in the festivities as a group of about

30 people had their very own Ho-Ho-Ho Holiday Stroll and traveled to each of the businesses and enjoyed spirits and food.

Our VIP group of government leaders not only make North Riverside one of the best communities to live in the western suburbs, but they also are champions for such causes as this.

So on behalf of the Friends of the VIP and as a resident of the community, I wish to thank Kathy Ranieri, Terri Sarro, Fernando Flores, Jason Bianco, Joe Mengoni and Debbie Czjaka for their countless hours of work and the kindness of over 120 residents that came out in support of the event and donated this holiday season in helping these families have the merriest of Christmases.

We may be a small community but our hearts are huge.

P.J. Folz

North Riverside

Best Salvation Army bell ringer ever Kudos to the Salvation Army bell ringer at Riverside Foods. His friendliness and smile make you feel the true spirit of the season. No matter how far away you park, he’s there to retrieve your cart.

How fortunate we are to experience his It’s a Wonderful Life demeanor.

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OBITUARIES

JoAnn D’Altorio, 52 Brookfield National Little League president JoAnn D’Altorio (nee Ogden), 52, of Brookfield, died on Dec. 7, 2016.

Born on April 28, 1964, she worked as an administrative assistant and was very involved in the Brookfield National Little League organization, serving as president for several years.

Ms. D’Altorio is survived by her children, Gianni D’Altorio, JOANN D’ALTORIO Brandon D’Altorio and Taylor D’Altorio; her father, Edward M. Ogden; her brothers, Timothy (Megan) Ogden and Michael (Jennifer) Ogden; her nieces and nephews, Brianna (David) Dawson, Molly Ogden, Julia Ogden, Samuel Ogden and Liam Ogden; her great-nephew, William Dawson; and many aunts and uncles.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Christine Ann Ogden (nee Coughlin), and her brother, Sean (the late Lynn) Ogden.

A funeral Mass was celebrated Dec. 10 at St. Louise de Marillac Church in LaGrange Park, followed by interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside.

Memorial donations are appreciated to the D’Altorio

family.

Hitzeman Funeral Home, Brookfield, handled arrangements.

Thomas Dutkiewicz, 77 Veteran, volunteer for Honor Flight Thomas Dutkiewicz, 77, of Riverside, died on Dec. 7, 2016.

Born on Dec. 26, 1938, Mr. Dutkiewicz served in the U.S. Air Force, and he enjoyed welcoming home fellow veterans as they returned home from visits to Washington, D.C., arranged by Honor Flight Chicago.

He enjoyed traveling with his family, singing for more than 60 years in the St. Mary of Cze- THOMAS DUTKIEWICZ stochowa choir, watching the Blackhawks and reading the newspaper while having a good cup of coffee. Mr. Dutkiewicz was a member of the American Legion Post 96 and PLAV Post 72. T Mr. Dutkiewicz is survived by his wife, Kathleen (nee Ellis); his children, Camille (Jonathan) Stanislaw and Kathryn (Philip) Panek; his grandchildren, Justin, Paige, Cayley, Grace, Claire and Jake; his sister, Barbara (John) Kulaga; his sister-in-law, Diane (Richard)

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OBITUARIES Olivia, Dylan and Meridith; and his greatgrandchildren, Nash and Grant. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Margaret Fehrman (nee Brain).

Services have been held. Interment was at Parkholm Cemetery in LaGrange Park.

Hitzeman Funeral Home, Brookfield, handled arrangements.

A funeral service was held Dec. 8 at the New Apostolic Church, followed by interment at Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Stickney.

Memorial donations are appreciated to the NAC-USA Youth Development Fund, 3753 Troy St., Chicago, 60618.

Hitzeman Funeral Home, Brookfield, handled arrangements.

Arthur H. Fehrman, 92

Rev. Glenn Porter, 65

Henry Savoy, 75

Priest at New Apostolic Church

Retired police officer

HVAC technician

The Rev. Glenn A. Porter, 65, of Brookfield, died on Dec. 5, 2016.

Born on Dec. 20, 1950, he was a priest at the New Apostolic Church in Schaumburg, Illinois and an architect.

REV. GLENN PORTER He is survived by his wife, Renate Porter (nee Mueller); his sons, Brian E. (Daniela) Porter and David H. Porter; his grandchildren, Nicole Porter, Michael Porter and Amy Porter; his siblings, Geoffrey A. Porter and Glenda A. (Charles) Huebscher; and his nephews, Zachary D. Huebscher and Jeremy D. Huebscher.

Henry C. Savoy, 75, of Brookfield, died on Dec. 8, 2016 at MacNeal Memorial Hospital in Berwyn.

Mr. Savoy served in the U.S. Navy from 1961 until 1963. He retired in 1982 after a career in law enforcement, serving as a police officer in the village of Countryside, for the Cook County Sheriff ’s Police and for the Illinois Secretary of State Police.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara A. Savoy; his stepson, Jakub Hryniewicz; and his siblings, Anthony Scavuzzo and Madalyn Ruhl. Mr. Savoy was preceded in death by his son, Steven Savoy.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, Dec. 17 at 10 a.m. at St. Barbara Church, 4008 Prairie Ave. in Brookfield, followed by interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside.

Because he enjoyed animals, the family

Andrews; and many nieces, nephews, greatnieces and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Maryann.

Visitation will be on Monday, Dec. 19 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Sourek Funeral Home, 5645 W. 35th St. in Cicero, followed by a 10 a.m. funeral Mass on Tuesday, Dec. 20 at St. Mary of Czestochowa, 3010 S. 48th Court in Cicero. Interment is private.

Arthur Harold Fehrman, 92, of Somonauk and formerly of LaGrange Park, died on Dec. 8, 2016.

Born on July 8, 1924, he served in the U.S. Army during World War II and later became a heating ARTHUR H. FEHRMAN and air-conditioning technician.

Mr. Fehrman is survived by his children, Arthur William (Pat) Fehrman, Kathleen Margaret Fehrman and William Arthur “Bill” (Heather) Fehrman; his grandchildren, Amy, Andrew, Laura, Kaity, Karli,

appreciates donations to the Anti-Cruelty Society of Chicago, 157 W. Grand, Chicago, 60657.

Johnson Funeral Home, Brookfield, handled arrangements.

Roy Svoboda, 91 Retired steamfitter Roy W. Svoboda, 91, of North Riverside, died on Dec. 9, 2016.

He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was retired from a career as a steamfitter at the Western Felt Company.

He was also a die-hard Cubs fan.

Mr. Svoboda is survived by his children, Brian (Pati Sizemore), Karen (Robert) Glos and Kevin (late Jolene); his grandchildren, Mardean (John) Roach and Landon Svoboda; his great-grandchildren, Corbin and Shayla; and his many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy M. Svoboda; his parents, Joseph and Marie (nee Plechaty); his sister, Jean (late Les) Gilmore; and his granddaughter, Shayla Svoboda.

Services including interment with military honors at Woodlawn Cemetery in Forest Park, have been held.

Ivins/Moravecek Funeral Home, Riverside, handled arrangements.

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SAWMILLY

Not always easy from page 3 One of the things Zimmer is most proud of is the new restaurant’s approach to waste disposal, which seeks to divert as little as possible to landfills. Instead of tossing trash into plastic bags, customers are asked to toss trash into three chutes – that lead to a lower-level sorting room.

Glass and plastic bottles are recycled; food waste, cups, paper items, utensils, boxes and lids are composted. What’s left, the smallest amount, said Zimmer, goes to landfills. Once customers dispose of their trash, an employee re-sorts it downstairs.

The whole system, including building a special trash-sorting facility in the basement, cost $15,000, according to Zimmer.

“I wanted this to be the industry leader [in terms of sustainability] from the beginning, and there are still improvements we’re making,” said Zimmer. “I wanted this to be a place that took trash seriously, and most people are excited to know we’re trying.”

Zimmer’s side-by-side restaurants are a far cry from the business he thought he was building when he first came to Riverside in 1996 as a 27-year-old entrepreneur.

After losing out on a lease in a building under the el tracks in Wrigleyville, he rolled

the dice on a former restaurant space in the Arcade Building, in a town he’d never heard of.

He researched the village and then came to town to count the number of people getting on and off the train in downtown Riverside. Soon after, he opened Chew Chew Café.

“I thought I was building a Starbucks with food in proximity of the train tracks,” Zimmer said.

But a year later, he transformed the business after receiving Riverside’s first-ever liquor license.

“That’s what changed our path forever,” Zimmer said.

He elevated the food menu and started offering things like steaks, seafood and pasta, and the restaurant began attracting more serious diners.

It hasn’t always been easy. Chew Chew Café was forced out of the Arcade Building in 2007 after the property was caught up in an international securities fraud scheme and went into receivership.

But Zimmer had already begun thinking about the future, buying 31 E. Burlington in 2005 and 33 E. Burlington in 2007. He knew he didn’t want to lease again after the experience with the Arcade Building, and after considering a couple of offers to move Chew Chew out of Riverside, he decided to convert the two Burlington Street storefronts into a new restaurant, which opened in February 2009.

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THE CREW: Among those who make things hum at Sawmilly are (from left) sandwich artists Johnnathen Paredes and Chris McCullough, managers Kristopher Santin and Nicholas Rampson, sandwich artist Charles Queen and manager Michael Keim. which then housed another Arcade Building refugee, Grumpy’s Café. Zimmer said he intended originally to “clean it up and put smiling faces in there.”

But there were too many issues with the property’s condition, Zimmer said. But the

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“The enthusiasm for it has been off the charts,” Zimmer said. “Lines have been out the door, people want to be first in line, they’re taking pictures of the food – it’s wonderful.”

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County acquires historic Riverside Lawn home

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9517 Ogden Ave. 4125 Maple Ave. 3637 Blanchan Ave. 3531 Arden Ave.

$2,000 $205,000 $321,000 $195,000

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Wahlstrom, Patricia A D’Andrea, Andrew J RE Series LLC 3637 Blanchan Chicago Trust Co TR BBV3937

3917 Oak Ave. 3224 Vernon Ave. 9025 Roach Ave. 4019 DuBois Blvd.

9230 Broadway Ave. 3504 Forest Ave. 3831 Grove Ave., Unit 2S

$236,500 $360,000 $207,500 $260,000 $222,000 $166,500 $130,000

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Cole, Christopher Cross Country Equity LLC Caponi, Anthony Suarez, Cristian Gallagher, Sean A Kasper, Christine D Bensfield, Lucy

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3744 Stanley Ave., Riverside Lawn ADDRESS

PRICE

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4418 Prairie Ave. 3101 Vernon Ave. 4646 Custer Ave. 4327 Eberly Ave. 4119 Park Ave.

$311,000 $365,000 $396,000 Unknown $85,000

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Mistakes cost Lions against OPRF

Sports

@OakParkSports

Off to an 0-2 start in conference, LTHS must improve fundamentals

By LAUREN RECCHIA

T

Contributing Reporter

he Lyons Township High School boys basketball team is well aware how difficult life in the West Suburban Conference Silver Division can be. After reeling off four straight wins to claim their own Thanksgiving tournament title, the Lions are off to an 0-2 start in conference.

LTHS lost to visiting Oak Park and River Forest 66-53 Friday in La Grange.

Fueled by a strong offensive showing from senior forward Connor Niego, the Lions led the Huskies 1813 early in the second quarter.

However, OPRF quickly gained the WILLIAM CAMARGO/Staff Photographer momentum en route to a relatively LTHS senior Connor Niego, a Holy Cross commit, scored 22 points and had seven rebounds in a 66-53 loss against comfortable victory. In their conference opener, the Lions lost to Down- visiting OPRF Dec. 9. ers Grove North 74-67 on Dec. 2. said. “We’re going to play every game like it’s “In our league, there are no easy bounds. Shines (13 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists) our last. Our senior leadership with Jared games. We know we will really have and Noah Niego (7 points) also contributed.

Scott and myself, along with the younger Despite the loss at home, LTHS coach Tom to grind,” Niego said. “That’s a really TYRESE SHINES guys stepping up, have been our strong points good Oak Park team. I think we stuck Sloan praised his players’ effort.

LTHS guard this season.

“We could have easily folded but we didn’t,” with them and battled.

“We just have to learn from our mistakes, Sloan said. “We need to fix a few “The overall movemove on to each game and keep getting better things like free throw shooting, ment of the ball offenWEB EXTRA blocking out on the defensive end, every day.” sively and playing good For a complete sports getting back on defense and taking LTHS welcomes conference rival Hinsdale defense as a complement care of the basketball. Those are Central in the annual “Pack the Place” game were the keys to our good roundup four huge areas we can and should Friday, Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m. The Lions host start. We played three TOM SLOAN be better at. The positive aspect is Argo the following night, Saturday, Dec. 17 at LOG ON TO quarters of good fundaLTHS coach RBLANDMARK.COM that these parts of the game are 5 p.m. in a non-conference matchup. mental basketball.” very fixable, and I know our guys While the Lions (4-3, Bulldogs split games over weekend 0-2 West Suburban Silver) fought will improve.”

Forward Jared Scott and Fuller scored 18 Jalen Brooks and Ryan Cicenas scored 16 hard, they could never really put NOAH NIEGO points apiece, lifting the Riverside-Brookfield a substantial dent in the Huskies’ points apiece for OPRF. Scott, who is having LTHS forward double-digit lead. LTHS committed a superb senior campaign, also pulled down 12 rebounds High School boys basketball team to a 53-43 win against Illi20 turnovers and made just 8 of 21 and made went 4-for-4 from the free throw line. Senior for- ana Christian in Metro Suburban Conference action Friday. ward Cameron Gross finished with nine points and Enoch Senior guard Jalen Clanton also led RBHS with 11 points, free throws. six rebounds, six assists and five steals. Making his first caSophomore guard Tyrese Shines drained a 3-pointer from chipped in six.

“We have had the most difficult early schedule we’ve had reer start, AJ Meindl finished with eight rebounds. the top of the key with just over a minute left to play in the On Sunday, the Bulldogs fell 70-44 to Hillcrest at the Dergame to pull LTHS within 12 points; however, the Huskies in years and are one possession away from being 8-0,” OPRF answered right back with a layup from Isaiah Fuller off an coach Matt Maloney said. “We still have a long ways to go to rick Rose Shootout. RBHS struggled against Hillcrest’s compete with the top teams in our conference, Pontiac and athleticism and size with a 15-for-52 (28%) shooting perforassist from Dashon Enoch to give OPRF a 65-51 lead. mance. Clanton scored a team-high 12 points for RBHS (4-3, Senior forward Noah Niego scored the Lions’ final basket our sectional which is always the toughest in the state.”

The team’s only loss (Fenwick beat OPRF 63-57 in over- 1-1 Metro Suburban). with 52.7 seconds left. Moments later, Fuller made a free time) even served a valuable purpose.

The Bulldogs face host Aurora Central Catholic on Friday, throw to seal the 66-53 victory for OPRF. “We use the loss to Fenwick as a fuel to our fire,” Gross Dec. 16 in a conference matchup. Tip-off is 7:30 p.m.

Connor Niego scored a game-high 22 points with seven re-

“We could have easily folded but we didn’t.”

S P O R T S

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Bulldogs, Lions spring into competition

RBHS gymnastics has had a busy schedule, while Kalata and Cozzi lead LTHS

By BILL STONE

S

Contributing Reporter

enior Campbell Hayes is enjoying her highest scores in four seasons with the Riverside-Brookfield girls gymnastics team, but even she wouldn’t mind a break.

On Thursday, Dec. 8, the Bulldogs became the state’s first team with six varsity meets since opening Nov. 23.

“I love competing. I think a lot of us do, but it’s been kind of hard,” Hayes said. “We haven’t had time to practice or improve the things the judges have told us to improve.”

When the Bulldogs resume action Dec. 28, they should build upon a season-high 128.35 points at Hinsdale South that’s already near their goal of reaching the 130s and last year’s season high of 128.95.

“We’re using this 20-day (competition) break for new skills,” second-year RBHS coach Karyn Domzalski said.

“The girls have been great about it and nobody’s been trying to push hard skills yet. They have to be consistent with what they already have.”

Hayes, senior Olivia Weimer, and CAMPBELL HAYES juniors Amelia RBHS senior Huebner and Katie Polanski comprised last year’s four allarounders at the Sandburg Regional, scoring 124.90. The team has added freshmen Sydney Lindenberg, Amber O’Brien, Sofia Perry and Nathaley Philemy.

All-arounder Lindenberg and Perry have been consistent varsity contributors. O’Brien, sidelined by an ankle injury, should contribute on uneven parallel bars and vault.

With several gymnasts performing at a school concert Thursday, seniors Olga Orszulak and Sierra Azfar were promoted from the junior varsity and helped RBHS (43) win at Glenbard South 112.35-110.15.

At Hinsdale South, Hayes (33.20) and Weimer (32.00) finished 1-2 in all-around.

Event winners were Hayes on balance beam (8.9) and uneven bars (8.2), Weimer on floor exercise (8.7) and Polanski on vault (8.7).

“We easily could have had 130 and we were just all over the place on beam. Again I think it was the girls burnt from too many meets,” Domzalski said.

Several Bulldogs should contend for the team’s first individual sectional berths since senior Lacey Smith in 2015.

“I’m trying to get all of the (skill) requirements I need,” Hayes said. “Floor is prob-

“I love competing.

I think a lot of us do.”

ably the thing I love to compete most. I have a new routine and I love doing it. I have to get a twisting skill.”

Lyons Township Lyons Township sophomore Olivia Kalata wants to build upon qualifying for the 2016 state meet on vault.

“I would love to bring my team with me (this season) and if I can’t do that I’d love to bring some real talented individuals,” Kalata said. “I still think that vault is my most consistent event, but I would reOLIVIA KALATA ally like to get beam LTHS sophomore up there because I love beam. I’d like it to be a staple in my gymnastics.”

Kalata, junior Julia Cozzi, seniors Cara Rasmussen and Brinn McDowell and sophomore Alana Prinz return from last year’s Hinsdale Central JULIA COZZI Regional lineup that LTHS junior scored 134.975 and missed advancing to sectionals as a team by .15.

Also back are senior Jackie Rigley, who saw varsity action, and sophomore Josie Medema. Program newcomers are sophomores Micaleigh Dowling and Grace Leonard and freshman Jannetta Saban.

File photos

RBHS gymnast Campbell Hayes on beam and RBHS gymnast Olivia Weimer (far left) are scoring better than ever.

After four meets, the Lions have scored a season-high 128.925 at home Dec. 7 in losing to Oak Park and River Forest’s 131.475 in their second West Suburban Conference Silver dual. On Nov. 29, LTHS’s 128.25 beat York (126.50) and lost to Glenbard West (139.95).

“They are gaining strength, gaining knowledge. We just have to stop competing to get more skills (from practice),” LTHS coach Kari Karubas said. “We have to be safe and accept the lower scores (for now). I always try to train through the season so I don’t look at score. I look at improvement, athleticism with their gymnastics. Of course, winning is wonderful but we won’t get there unless we take care of those little things.”

At state, Kalata tied for 25th on vault (9.2) with her pike Tsukahara after a season-best 9.325 at sectionals. Cozzi competed at 2015 state for the fifth-place team finisher as an all-arounder and was an individual state qualifier on balance beam.

Against OPRF, Kalata scored a seasonhigh 35.225 in all-around and won vault (8.825) and floor exercise (8.95). Cozzi, who started late after diving, and Rasmussen also have been competing as all-arounders.

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PT NANNY FOR NEWBORN Seeking friendly and experienced PT Nanny for our newborn. Must be kind, nurturing & love kids and dogs. We need help in our Oak Park home from 1-5pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, starting in mid-January. Responsibilities include keeping baby engaged and productively entertained, monitoring nap and feeding schedule, light housekeeping of baby items and meal preparation. Great references required. Must have own form of reliable transportation. Contact Lucy’s Mommy @ 312-450-5466.

TAX STAFF ACCOUNTANT Warady & Davis LLP seeks a Tax Staff Accountant. Mail resume to: 1717 Deerfield Rd, Ste 300, Deerfield, IL

CAREGIVERS Cantata Services has immediate assignments for 12/24 hr. care giving in the homes of our clients. Call 708-387-8351 or apply online at cantata.org

CITY RENTALS Augusta & Kildare: PERFECT FOR SENIORS Studio Apartment A gorgeous studio apt. features include kitchen, dining room, large living room, walk-in closet, hardwood floors, incl. heat, appliances, and laundry room, in a beautifully landscaped & well maintained building, quite, safe & secure, rent $585.00, for more information call 773-838-8471.

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SUBURBAN RENTALS OAK PARK FOREST PARK Studio, 1, and 2 BDRM. Heated.

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SPACE FOR RENT OAK PARK SPACE Suitable for not-for-profit. Varied uses possible such as school, office spaces, community services center, clinic, etc. Please call 312-810-5948

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Savings are built in from a unique 12 year tax freeze plus lower utility costs from energy saving systems and appliances. Onsite pkg, exterior lighting and enhanced security systems included. Be among the first to benefit from this unique project in which the buyer can have input into the individual unit(s).

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HOLIDAY BAZAAR YARN GOODS/BAKE SALE on Dec. 17 & 18th after all masses: Sat 5:30; Sun 9 , 11 & 5:30.

St. Edmunds Church, 188 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, Il. All traditional items of clothing and homemade goods. Contact JoAnn Lewandowski, 708 386 1681 lewJoann@hotmail.com

ITEMS FOR SALE HANDCARVED SANTAS Each Santa is hand cast, meticulously detailed, and hand painted to capture the old world charm of the original carving by Timothy Shelven.

Available only in this limited collection, every Santa has been signed and numbered by the original artist. For details and photos, contact LAKESHORE CARVINGS, c/o tfshelven@gmail.com. Custom works available.

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Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before January 3, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

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: D16148978 on December 8, 2016. Under the Assumed Business Name of BLUE TRAIN with the business located at: 833 S LOMBARD AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60304. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: PETER DONALD TODD 833 S. LOMBARD AVE OAK PARK, IL 60304

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Oak Park on Wednesday evening, January 4, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall, 123 Madison St., Oak Park, Illinois on the following matter: Cal. No. 01-17-Z: 1154 S. Lombard Avenue, Ambrosia Homes Ambrosia Homes, Applicant, is seeking variations from the following sections of the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Oak Park to permit the construction of a new single-family residence on a vacant substandard lot of record at the premises commonly known as 1154 S. Lombard Avenue, Oak Park, Illinois; 1.

Section 4.1 (A) (2), which section states that buildings or structures shall not occupy smaller lots than the district requirement of 3,500 square feet, whereas the existing lot is 3,070.75 square feet; and

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Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division.

In re the marriage of Jose G. Torres, Petitioner and Juanita Andrade, Respondent, Case No. 2016D-002033.

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

Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before January 3, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk.

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Section 3.5.4 (A) (1) (Minimum Lot Size), which section requires a minimum lot size of 3,500 square feet in the R-4 SingleFamily District, whereas the existing lot is 3,070.75 square feet; and 3.

Section 3.5.4 (B) (3) (Side Yards), which section requires a side yard setback of not less than five (5) feet, whereas the proposal features a single-family residence with three (3) foot setbacks on the north and south lot line.

Those property owners within 500 feet of the Subject Property and those persons with a special interest beyond that of the general public (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Interested Partiesâ&#x20AC;?) wishing to cross-examine witnesses must complete and file an appearance with original signatures with the Village Clerk not later than 5:00 PM on the business day preceding the public hearing.

All papers in connection with the above matter are on file at the Village of Oak Park and available for examination by interested parties by contacting the Zoning Administrator at 708.358.5449.

DATED AT OAK PARK, ILLINOIS, this 14th Day of December, 2016 Published in Wednesday Journal 12/14/2016

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

In re the marriage of Maria Eusebia Zavala, Petitioner and Jesus Zavala, Respondent, Case No. 2016D-010885.

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

DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk.

Published in Wednesday Journal 11/30, 12/7, 12/14/2016

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

In re the marriage of Oscar Chavez, Petitioner and Susana Arellano Reyes, Respondent, Case No. 2016D-011185.

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

Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before January 17, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk.

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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 regisered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D16148791 on November 22, 2016 Under the Assumed Business Name of BENZKOFER COMMUNICATIONS with the business located at: 201 N HARVEY AVE., OAK PARK, IL 60302.

The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: STEPHAN BENZKOFER 201 N HARVEY AVE. OAK PARK, IL 60302 Published in Wednesday Journal 11/30, 12/7, 12/14/2016

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: D16148870 on November 29, 2016.

Under the Assumed Business Name of OP FP PARTNERS with the business located at: 7640 WILCOX ST, FOREST PARK IL 60130. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: JULIE LOUISE THOMPSON 7640 WILCOX ST FOREST PARK, IL 60130 PATRICIA EILEEN MCGUINNESS 7640 WILCOX ST FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Published in Forest Park Review 11/30, 12/7, 12/14/2016

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; CHANCERY DIVISION CAPITAL ONE, N.A. SUCCESSOR

BY MERGER TO ING BANK, FSB Plaintiff, -v.STEVEN C. RUECKERT, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. Defendants 15 CH 009679 1323 ASHLAND AVENUE RIVER FOREST, IL 60305 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 4, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 6, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Driveâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1323 ASHLAND AVENUE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305 Property Index No. 15-01-113-006-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? 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

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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 1415-09789. 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. 14-15-09789 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 009679 TJSC#: 36-12160 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Mr. Kenneth M. Battle at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., 233 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 5660040. 85269 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122

UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 16 CH 6935 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, January 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. 16-17-327-007-0000.

Commonly known as 1162 South Harvey Avenue, Oak Park, Illinois 60304.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg Oliver LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.falillinois.com 24 hours prior to sale.

F16050106 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122

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

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. 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: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 15-2479. 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. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 152479 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 15 CH 13234 TJSC#: 3613463 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.

I708988

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 13, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 18, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 420 S. KENILWORTH AVENUE UNIT #3, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-07326-025-1003. 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, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)

(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. 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 1416-06735. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-16-06735 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 008186 TJSC#: 36-12490 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.

I708868

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION 21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION; Plaintiff, vs.

MARY A. LENGERICH AKA M. ANGELA LENGERICH; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 09 CH 50085 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, January 3, 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: Commonly known as 612 South Humphrey Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304.

P.I.N. 16-17-115-005.

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,

I708603

THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF MULTI-CLASS MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES OF CHASEFLEX TRUST, SERIES 2007-2 Plaintiff, vs.

WILLIAM H. FARLEY, JR. AKA WILLIAM H. FARLEY, GALE FOSTER FARLEY AKA FARLEY G. FOSTER, CITIBANK, N.A, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 09 CH 9575 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on September 16, 2016 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, January 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. 16-06-119-019-0000.

Commonly known as 1023 North Oak Park 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. Kimberly S. Reid at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 236-0077. SPSL.0299 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I708657

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

CHARLES L. MOORE AKA CHARLES MOORE; PATRICIA A. MOORE AKA PATRICIA ANN MOORE AKA PATRICIA MOORE; US BANK, N.A.;

I708706

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.DUSTIN M. PARK, SARAH R. MILLER, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR PERL MORTGAGE, INC., AN ILLINOIS CORPORATION, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., VILLAGE OF LANSING, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Defendants 15 CH 13234 1013 S. HARVEY AVE. Oak Park, IL 60304 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 17, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 17, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1013 S. HARVEY AVE., Oak Park, IL 60304 Property Index No. 16-17-310-026-0000 Vol. 143.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $319,106.13.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted.

The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION MTGLQ INVESTORS, L. P. Plaintiff, -v.JEANELL P. EDWARDS, 420 SOUTH KENILWORTH CONDOMINIUM BUILDING ASSOCIATION Defendants 16 CH 008186 420 S. KENILWORTH AVENUE UNIT #3 OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

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