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Dianne Duner, 81, longtime library board trustee and president

Worked many years as a teacher and administrator in School District 106

By BOB UPHUES Editor

When Dianne Duner talked about the twists and turns encountered by the Brookfield Public Library Board of Trustees in their long quest to build a new facility, she often referred to Sisyphus, the mythical deceitful king of Corinth, doomed by Zeus to roll a boulder up a hill only to have it eternally roll back down again.

“We’d roll that boulder up to the top and there were so many things at the top that prevented us from going over,” Duner told a small crowd gathered on Sept. 19, 2020 during a “topping-off ” ceremony for the still-underconstruction Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield Library

It’d still be 10 months before Duner could stand in front of the completed building and cut the ribbon, but even on that early fall day

in 2020 in the midst of a global pandemic, she knew the main task had been completed

“What’s behind my back,” Duner said, gesturing to the construction zone behind her, “is what was on the other side of the mountain.”

“The biggest moment of her post-retirement life was the ribbon-cutting,” said her son, Kenyon Duner, who was inspired by his mother, a longtime educator, to seek out public service as a Brookfield Parks & Recreation commissioner. “She didn’t want to leave the library board until it was done and open.”

The job done, Duner had decided not to run this spring for another term as a library trustee and planned to put a cap on her more than 20 years in the post by for mally handing over the gavel she held as president on May 24.

But that day she was admitted to the hospital and on June 4, 2023, Duner died at the age of 81.

“She was a true library champion,” said library Director Kimberly Coughran, who was hired in 2005 when Duner was serving as board president. “I loved her; we all loved her It will leave a gaping hole in our hearts for a long time.”

Born Dianne L. Levand in Berwyn, she

grew up in Cicero and Berwyn, attending grade school at St. Anthony’s in Cicero and Nazareth Academy in LaGrange Park before setting off to Clarke University in Dubuque, Iowa, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in education.

She married a man who was in the military and the couple first settled in Florida, near Cape Canaveral, where Duner worked as a teacher before moving on to North Carolina and Texas

Duner divorced and moved back to Berwyn. In 1971, she moved to an apartment in Brookfield that she would call home for the next 52 years. The village was a good central location for her, with parents in Berwyn, a brother in LaGrange and her job teaching French and English in LaGrange Highlands School District 106.

After obtaining her master’s degree, Duner was named District 106’s curriculum and staff development director, a position she held until her retirement.

Around the year 2000 she began her career as a library trustee in Brookfield, first as an appointed official.

“She was always a frequent user of the library, and she would do programs there,”

said Kenyon Duner. “They knew her well enough that when there was an opening, they asked her.”

She won her first election as part of a PEP Party slate in 2001 and would remain in that role until 2023, when she opted not to run again.

Although Kenyon Duner said his mother was more of a “book person” when it came to the library, she recognized how the institution was changing as technology evolved and libraries’ growing reputation as community gathering spaces

Coughran said that, as a library trustee and president, Duner allowed staff the room to develop programming and other initiatives.

“She greatly despised any kind of micromanagement in large part because she worked for a public school district,” Coughran said. “As an administrative team member and head of curriculum, she knew the board’s place, and she made sure those duties were carried out.”

Duner’s legacy at the library lives on, since the reference desk is named for the Duner family

For service and other information, see the death notice on page 14.

A er COVID hibernation, Riverside Arts Weekend is back

Juried ar t fair returns, plus live performances, art activities and more

By CLAIRE HARRISON

Contributing Reporter

After a four-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Riverside Arts Weekend will return to Guthrie Park in Riverside on June 10 and 11.

The event includes a juried art fair, Community Art Piece, live entertainment, food and drink vendors and children’s activities in collaboration with the Riverside Arts Center. Entry is free to all parts of the fair

Around 30 artists -- a mix of new and re turning -- will be featured at the sculpture and jewelry to painting and tography, a variety of art will be available to view and purchase at the artists’ booths.

This year’s Community Art Piece -- for merly called the Spectacle -- is a collection of birdhouses. Every year, the piece brings in aspects about what makes Riverside unique, and this year’s theme is in recognition of Riverside’s location along a migratory bird path, RAW President Char lotte Zia said.

Artists were encouraged to creatively interpret a birdhouse, using ever media they preferred to think outside of the box. These birdhouses will be on displ throughout the festival and will be for auction.

In addition to the visual art, several local fine arts groups will perform during the festival. June 10 will feature Beyond Words Dance Center, Hollywood Slim Blues Band, Ralph Hepola and Alewife, and June 11 will showcase Cod City, Vintage Duo and Out for Hours.

Food and drink will be sold by La Barra, Empanadus, Sweet Ride Bakery and Sloan Coffee as well as Blended Fruit Smoothies and YummiKupkake.

All-day activities include the Community Art Piece, a silent auction and the Children’s Art Piece. The festival will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 10 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 11.

Featuring local businesses and involving

community members in a variety of ways, RAW’s mission is to inspire the community to explore and enjoy art, Zia said.

“It’s really to increase art appreciation and the creative process and have fun. We’re hoping that this keeps art always in someone’s mind,” she said.

One artist participating in the fair is Shilin Hora, a botanical artist and nature enthusiast. Hora was the owner of a for mer Riverside business, The Seed, and she was drawn to the area because of its connection to nature, with inspiration from landscape archi-

different,” Zia said.

She hopes that the variety of art media will create an enriching experience for all participants and community members to explore art and Riverside

“I always want to make sure that there’s something that sort of puts you a little more on edge and makes you go ‘Oh wow, that’s art!’” Zia said.

Chris Neumer, a fashion photographer and frequent RAW participant based in Riverside, will be returning to the festival with his fan-favorite pictures of Riverside landmarks hough he has seen RAW go through many on the business side, the passion of the town and its art community has stayed consistent, Neumer said.

“It is really made up by the peole who participate in it as well as the Riverside community, and so it feels very much like something that is a source of hometown pride,” Neumer said. Compared to other art shows eumer participates in, Riveride Arts Weekend tends to be very locally focused, which he said creates a much different vibe al.

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“[I’m] totally excited. [It’ll] j touch base with the community since the store closed… It’s fun to be out and start your summer with a bang,” Hora said.

Hora’s showcase for the fair will include botanical boxes, fresh flower arrangements and intaglio prints, ranging in price from around $15 to about $500.

RAW was founded in 2008, and with this year as a grand return after the pandemic, Zia said that board of directors is trying to balance bringing back the weekend that everyone knows and remembers while also being different from other years.

“When we were reviewing all the applications, we were just excited for all of it and really trying to bring and speak to the diversity of art, the different mediums that are out there and then just things that sort of were

“Being a part of that area and being a part ommunity, it’s really nice to experience that, and it’s something that I don’t get anywhere else,” Neumer said.

As a nonprofit organization, RAW is completely organized by volunteers, Zia said.

“We’re always open to ideas and more people getting involved. … We really want to not just grow the interest in folks attending but being part of the process,” Zia said.

Neumer reiterated the importance of volunteers and community support.

“None of it would actually work without the volunteers and the ef fort of all the people who are working on it and believe in it, and you don’t see that in a lot of other places,” Neumer said.

For more information about Riverside Arts Weekend and the schedule of events, visit riversideartsweekend.wordpress.com or the RAW Facebook page.

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BIG WEEK

June 7-14

Riverside Ride is back

Hop on your mountain bike, tandem, chopper, unicycle, xie or beachcomber and join Riverside Parks & Recreation for their annual Riverside Ride on June 10 at 7:15 a.m.

Meet up at the St. Mary School parking lot, 60 E. Burlington St., and join your neighbors for a relaxed ride through the village during this all-ages event. Free.

Fashion sale fundraiser

Brook eld Chamber hosts Street Dance

After a four-year hiatus, the Brook eld Chamber of Commerce welcomes back its annual OldFashioned Street Dance on June 10 from 5 to 11 p.m. in the 9200 block of Broadway Avenue. Celebrate the start of summer while enjoying music, games, activities, food and beverages There will be visits from Brook eld Zoo ambassador animals, face painting, magic shows, a balloon artist, dance lessons from Sway Dance Studio, live music from BOSCO and more. Free and open to the public.

And more

■ The Riverside Farmers Market operates each Wednesday through Oct. 4 from 2:30 to 7 p.m. in Centennial Park, at Forest Avenue and Longcommon Road. The Brook eld Farmers Market returns every Saturday through Oct. 14 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of the Brook eld Village Hall, 8820 Brook eld Ave.

■ Riverside Arts Center, 32 E. Quincy St., hosts “Introspective Dream Assembly,” paintings and mixed-media art by Ryan Burns and Ari Norris, and “Re ection of a Community as It Is,” large-scale drawings by Jesse Howard, through June 24. Gallery hours are Thurs.-Sat. 1-5 p.m.

Riverside Library Summer Reading kicks o

Riverside Public Library, 1 Burling Road, kicks o its Summer Reading Program with a party on June 9 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Get up close and personal with the animal ambassadors from Kim’s Cruisin’ Kritters and then from 2 to 4 p.m. grab a snack and sign up to commit to reading this summer.

Community Health & Wellness Fair

On June 9 and 10, a collection of fantastic fashion – hundreds of items of clothing, shoes and accessories – will be for sale at 181 Scottswood Road in Riverside.

Proceeds from the event will go to P.E.O. International, a nonpro t “helping women advance through education, while supporting and motivating them,” for women’s educational projects in honor of Joyce Van Cura.

The sale opens June 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and continues June 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine.

Riverside Township’s Community Resource Center hosts a Community Health & Wellness Fair on June 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the North Riverside Village Commons, 2401 Desplaines Ave.

Engage with community organizations and learn about health-related programs, resources and providers. All ages are welcome to this free event. Bring a non-perishable food item for the food pantry to be entered into a ra e. Call 708-853-9578 or email crc@riversidetownship.org with questions.

There’s also “Everything Fades,” featuring the paintings of Natalie Shugailo at the Riverside Township Hall, 27 Riverside Road in Riverside through June 30. The township hall is open Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit riversideartscenter.com for more.

■ North Riverside Public Library, 2400 Desplaines Ave., presents Baby & Me (4-24 months w/adult) on June 9 at 10:30 a.m., Lego Club (8-under w/adult) on June 9 at 4 p.m., Perler Beads (grades 6-12) on June 10 at 1:30 p.m., Big and Little Storytime (children w/adult) on June 12 at 10:30 a.m., Stretching & Meditation on June 12 at 6 p.m., My First Storytime (4-24 months w/adult) on June 13 at 11 a.m. and Safari ABCs (child w/adult, every other

week in Spanish) on June 14 at 10:30 a.m. Register for programs online at northriversidelibrary.org/ events-new

■ Linda Sokol Francis Brook eld Library, 3541 Park Ave., presents Fairytale Storytime (all ages w/caregiver) on June 8 at 10:30 a.m., Craft Craze (grades 1-5) on June 8 at 4 p.m., Genealogy Club: My DNA results are in! What do they mean? on June 9 at 4 p.m., Noche de Cine Español (Spanish Movie Night) on June 10 at 3 p.m., Chair Yoga (virtual) on June 12 at 11 a.m., Radio Goes to War with Steve Darnall on June 12 at 7 p.m. and Storytime Stars (ages 2-3 w/caregiver) on June 13 at 10:30 a.m. Call 708-485-6917 or visit online at brook eld.evanced. info/signup to register for programs.

■ Riverside Public Library, 1 Burling Road, presents Mindful Chair Yoga on June 8 at 11 a.m., Boost Your Brain and Memory on June 8 at 6 p.m., Mindfulness Together meditation on June 9 at 11 a.m., Legopalooza on June 10 at 10 a.m., Storytime in the Community Garden (400 Nuttall Road) on June 13 at 9 a.m., Little Hands Activity Time on June 13 at 10 a.m. and Waltzing Australia with writerphotographer Cynthia Clampitt on June 14 at 7 p.m. To register for programs, visit online at riversidelibrary. org/events.

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

Galloping Ghost acquires 19 parcels along Ogden Ave.

$3 million transaction caps two-year e ort to buy leased properties

By BOB UPHUES Editor

As Galloping Ghost expanded its reach –from videogame production studio to videogame arcade to martial arts gym to pinball arcade to auto re pair garage – founder and president Doc Mack leased commercial space after commercial space from Steven Campbell.

By the time Campbell died in February 2021 at the age of 71, Galloping Ghostbranded businesses were housed in multiple buildings Mack leased from Campbell along the south side of Ogden Avenue between Maple and Blanchan avenues.

“Working with Steve was great, because he just jumped in and helped. Everything was like clockwork,” said the 46-year-old Mack in a phone interview with the Landmark last week. “Once he wasn’t around, it was a new learning experience without him championing everything along.”

It would take more than two years, on April 17, Mack’s firm Galloping Ghost Holding LLC completed what was easily the largest one-time real estate purchase on Ogden Avenue in living memory.

In the $3 million deal, Galloping Ghost Holdings acquired 19 parcels spread ov 13 addresses on Ogden Avenue from a real estate trust that for med part of Campbell’s estate. The purchase includes nearly

arcade, will get Galloping Ghost ever closer goal of 1,000 games.

“Through all this time we did it without any real debt, so this was a pretty monumental thing,” he said. “It’s motivated all rking here to keep going, because there’s so much more we want to

llage Manager Timothy Wipurchase of the Ogden enue properties shows Ogden Avenue for businesses happy he’s shown confidence in Brookfield market and community to invested that heavily in it,” Wiberg said. “It demonstrates businesses can sucthere. Hopefully he’ll expand his enterprises here in Brookfield.”

Galloping Ghost Holdings purchased in April include all of the land along the south side of Ogden Avenue between Maple and Arthur avenues, all but on the south side of Ogden Avenue between Raymond and Deyo avenues and the Galloping Ghost Garage building at the southeast corner of Ogden and Blan-

And he may not be done.

“We do want to acquire more properwant to add parking,” said Mack. “That’s one of the things we’ve been know that’s a concern of the we want to make sure it’s not an imposition on them.”

Mack said there were two Campbellowned properties he’s interested in buying as well as the building at 9403 Ogden Ave., the only property Mack does not own on that stretch of Ogden between Raymond and Deyo.

That property was not Campbell-owned and half of it houses Galloping Ghost Reproductions, a print shop Mack uses to produce artwork for arcade game cabinets among other things.

Mack would eventually like to move the Galloping Ghost Pinball Arcade, which is housed at 9211 Ogden Ave., to the 9400 block of Ogden Avenue.

To do that, Mack said he has floated constructing two additional stories above the arcade, which could accommodate the pinball games, a videogame and networked computer LAN center dedicated to console and PC gaming and a videogame museum. The zoning code allows for buildings in the C-1 district, where the arcade sits, to be three stories (45 feet) by right.

“If we can af ford it, it’s up to code,” Mack said of the idea.

Mack said that over the years, other towns and counties have of fered to relocate Galloping Ghost, but the lifelong Brookfield resident said he wasn’t really interested.

“I’ve been living here my whole life,” he said. “I couldn’t think of being anywhere else.”

Galloping Ghost Holdings LLC acquired 19 parcels of land along the south side of Ogden Avenue west of Maple Avenue (outlined above) in April, including buildings its businesses have long leased and parking lots to accommodate its customers. e company could purchase more property in the future.

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Galloping Ghost Garage

Galloping Ghost Arcade

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Wild arrows pierce car, house, back lawn in Brook eld

Brookfield police said on June 6 that they had identified a suspect they believe fired longbow arrows on at least three occasions last week onto properties along the 4300 block of Blanchan Avenue, in one case puncturing the exterior wall of a house near a bedroom window and in another apparently puncturing the windshield, driver’s side rear window and body of a car parked on the street.

Deputy Police Chief Terry Schreiber told the Landmark prior to the paper’s print deadline that police would cite a Brookfield man for damage to property and discharge of projectiles.

The first incident to be reported was on June 2, when the owner of the vehicle called police to report the damage. While no arrows were recovered from the scene, police learned that a neighbor on May 31 had found two arrows sticking out of the ground, one next to his trash bin and one in his backyard. The car had been parked almost directly in front of that home, police said.

On June 4, police returned to the block after a resident called to report that an arrow was lodged in the exterior rear wall of her home, just below a bedroom window. All of

the arrows had been shot from the west, police said, and all of the arrows appeared to be the same brand

Auto stolen from golf club lot, again

For the second time in less than a month, someone has stolen a car that was parked in the clubhouse parking lot at Riverside Golf Club, 2520 Desplaines Ave. in North Riverside

The victim told police that he dropped off his 2020 BMW X6 with the valet at 7 a.m. on May 29. At about 5 p.m., the victim could not find his vehicle. He checked an app on his cellphone, which indicated the car was in the 9100 block of South Stoney Island Avenue in Chicago.

Police were not able to locate the car, which contained some golf clubs, clothing and sunglasses. A license plate reader camera in Berwyn flagged the vehicle as passing the intersection of 26th Street and Home Avenue at about 11:45 a.m.

The victim stated a spare key fob may have been left inside the vehicle. A similar auto theft was reported at the club on May 18.

Businesses burglarized

■ North Riverside police responded to Baskin Robbins/Dunkin Donuts in the food court of the North Riverside Park Mall, 7501 Cermak Road, on the morning of May 27 after an employee called to report the business had been burglarized overnight.

Both cash drawers and the store’s petty cash were missing, but police re ported observing no signs of forced entry.

Security cameras captured video of two female suspects and one male suspect, police re ported. The investigation continues. ■ Police say a man used a brick to shatter the glass front door and gain entrance to Lacey’s Place, 8415 Cermak Road, on May 29 at about 5:10 a.m., stealing the cash drawer from a register on the front counter.

The offender was gone before police arrived, but police observed glass on the floor inside the entryway and drawers behind the front counter had been ransacked. The business’ video gambling machines were untouched.

Security video re por tedly showed a lone

man enter the building, walk immediately up to the counter and remove the cash drawer before quickly walking around the rest of the building before exiting .

Aggravated battery

Police charged a 52-year-old Chicago man with felony aggravated battery after he allegedly beat another man with a tape-wrapped wooden club during an altercation in the parking lot outside Best Buy, 2358 Harlem Ave. in North Riverside, on May 28 at about 10:30 a.m.

The altercation initially started verbally, but it escalated when Kenton L. Ezell allegedly reached inside his vehicle, grabbed the club and struck the victim with it about a dozen times. Police arrested Ezell at the scene The victim was taken to Loyola University Medical center for treatment of injuries.

These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Riverside, North Riverside and Brookfield police departments, May 27-June 4, 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.

— Compiled by Bob Uphues

Annual Brookfield Chamber Of Commerce Street Dance Set To Return On Saturday, June 10, 2023

After an unfortunate hiatus in 2020 & 2021 due to Covid and well as the 2022 event being cancelled due to weather, the Annual Brookfield Chamber of Commerce STREET DANCE is finally coming back to Brookfield on Saturday June 10th, 2023 so make sure to mark this date on your calendars!

The Brookfield Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to the continued growth and revitalization of our business districts as well as the enhancement of the quality of life for both businesses and residents in Brookfield. The Annual STREET DANCE is a wonderful opportunity for hundreds of residents and families to get together and celebrate the arrival of summer (finally!) while spending a fun filled evening enjoying a mixture of dancing, music, games activities, food and beverages. The event will take place at the 9200 block of Broadway in Brookfield –

This year’s event schedule shall feature:

kicking off at 5 pm and concluding at 11 pm.

Additionally there will be cornhole competitions, a variety of games & activities, incredible food provided by many local food vendors & food trucks along with a business showcase. There has also been rumor of a Flash Mob special appearance.

“As an annual community event, The Brookfield Chamber of Commerce is looking forward to producing this annual event once again while hopefully seeing as many businesses in town showcase their businesses to everyone on-site” said Brian Sharenow, President of the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce and of FMG Events here in Brookfield. “In addition to the great line-up of entertainment we have for the evening, anchored by the live performance of the band BOSCO, new for this year we will be having live dance lessons

taught by Teresa of Sway Dance Chicago and at the conclusion of the dance lessons we will be picking a WILD CARD duo to received an invite to the 2nd Annual Dancing with the Chamber competition that will once again be held at Riverside Brookfield High School in 2024!”

The success of the Street Dance is due largely in part to the dedication from our volunteers from different businesses and organizations along with our sponsors and vendors. If anyone would like more information on participating in this great community event as either a volunteer, sponsor or vendor, please send an email to streetdancebrookfield@gmail.com or reach out to the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce website at BrookfieldChamber.net.

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BROOKFIELD RESIDENTS GR ADUATE FROM LYONS TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL

The following are Lyons Township High School seniors from Brookfield awarded diplomas during the school’s 2023 commencement ceremony on May 31.

Tye Abbott

Lucien Acosta

Jocelyn Arellano

Bazil Bednar

Neila Besirevic

Abigale Boivin

Joshua Borges

Madyson Brown

Jazmin Burger

Mark Calzada

Yaribeth Camacho

Lauren Cascone

Julian Cer vantes Salinas

Ali Choghari

Noelle Church

Kevin Cruz

Nathan Daly

Gabriela De La Cruz

Jylah Diaz

Michael Dus

Benjamin Edsell

Nathan Edsell

Timothy Erzinger

Allen Escarpita

Brandon Felty

NaShelle Ferguson

Alexander Flores

Isabella Forero-Cadena

David Funches

Abdiel Gallardo

Gianna Ganzer

Esperanza Garcia

Christian Garza

Katherine Geisert

Arely Gomez

Edith Gonzalez

Raul Gonzalez

Alexandra Gri th

Jake Gripp

Sean Gripp

Gabriella Guido

Marcella Guido

Emeterio Gutierrez

Oscar Gutierrez

Jaylen Guzman

Michael Guzman

Neva Hamilton

Clarissa Hernandez

Olivia Hernandez

Omar Hernandez

Salvador Hernandez

Zaden Hickenbottom

Patrick Hickey

Haley Hoard

Mia Hoskins

Dia Hotseller

Ari Houston

Nina Issel

Marija Jeknic

Ashley Juarez Gonzalez

Kelly Kenny

Cordrel King

Elle Komar-Landl

Jessica Koonce

Lauren Kudia

Grace Leavitt

Colette Lewis

Anthony Lopez

Eric Marquez

Mae Mathis

Zoe Mathis

Korbin McGee

Emilia Mladjan

Zoe Montemayor

Cassidy Monti

Elise Moore

Mira Moore

Andrew Nasatsky

Brenden O’Toole

Mia Ontiveros

Elizabeth Oraha-Rosa

Gianna Ortega

Alexander Pantoja

Asia Patton

Michael Perez

Chelsea Poierier

Julisa Porcayo

Travon Puryear

Vishala Radford

Devany Ramirez

Evan Ramirez-Klem

Anthony Reyna

Ezekiel Rodriguez

Mariana Rogel

Kyle Ross

Eric Salto

Aleiyah Sanchez

Bianca Sanchez

Jenna Stanley

Connor Stenson

Julian Sumner

Xavier Tallungan

Gerlando Tamburello

Delilah Tirva

Alejandro Torres

Ethan Torres

John Tyk

Jared Uriar te

Jonathan Urquizo

David Valenzuela

David Valles

Donna Vargas

Juliana Vargas

Vincent Vega

Lexi Verderber

Sophia Villarreal

Joseph Villasenor

Albert Whitehead

Sherman Williams

Cera Wirack

Noah Wyant

Erik Zarate

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For Patti Farlee, teaching was the food of love r,

17 at RBHS

By BOB SKOLNIK

Contributing

Over the past 17 years, Patti Far erside-Brookfield High School students how to much more. But, Farlee has taught her last RBHS student, de ciding to retire after a 33-year career in education.

“I always jokingly say I love wo when they have knives and fire,” Far Farlee was a popular teacher, going so door wooden food truck along with Sarkady and Dave Weishaar. The three teachers practices award from the Des Plaines tion for Employment Regional Deli of school districts in the Triton for the food truck.

Her Advanced Foods students made the food, Weishaar’s engineering and technology students built the “truck,” and Sarkady’s business students handled the marketing, sales, and finances

Tacos were an especially big hit when the truck was set up in the cafeteria.

“Patti Farlee will be missed,” said RBHS Principal Hector Freytas in an email. “She added value to RB, our foods program and the lives of our Bulldogs.”

Farlee’s students have won numerous awards over the years in state level competitions sponsored by the Family Career Community Leaders of America (FCCLA). This past year, five RBHS students took home gold medals in FCCLA state level competitions and Sophia Richter won the Most Outstanding in the State award in the frosted cake category with a Marvel superhero theme

As a teenager growing up in Batavia, Farlee first had her sights set on becoming an English teacher. But, when she was a junior at Aurora Central Catholic High School, a home economics (as it used to known) teacher told Farlee that since she seemed to enjoy home ec classes, maybe she should teach that. And she did.

After graduating from Western Illinois University, Farlee was hired to teach home ec at Humphrey Middle School in Batavia. After cutbacks there cost her that job, she went to Fenton High School and eventually came to RBHS 17

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The name of the student was not mentioned in the press release, but it detailed more information about the incident than had been released before. According to the press release and by attorney G. Grant Dix-

years ago.

Ironically, cooking was a particular strength or an area she especially concentrated on in college She had more background and knowledge of consumer economics and other areas of home economics. She asked to be given food classes while she was student teaching to build up her capabilities in that area.

“That was something I gained strength in through my years of teaching, but that was not my go-to out of the gate,” Farlee said.

When she first came to RBHS she taught also taught classes in human growth and development, health occupations and consumer economics as well as foods before concentrating on food classes in her later years. She said her Foods classes were usually equally mixed between boys and girls.

“There’s not more girls than boys,” Farlee said. “That’s a myth; it’s truly balanced.”

In Foods I, Farlee taught various cooking techniques as well as nutrition and healthy eating in a broad and non-dogmatic approach.

“There is no such thing as junk food, except pop,” Farlee said.

She taught knife skills and how to debone chicken, fish and meat and how to be organized in the kitchen. Foods I students

on III in a phone interview, the student was hit by a car driven by a LaGrange man who was traveling southbound on Brainard Avenue near West Burlington Avenue on May 10 right after school.

“The point of contact is just south of the crosswalk that is at the south side of the intersection at Brainard and Burlington,” Dixon said.

Dixon said police issued no citations and no charges have been filed against the driver, but that the LaGrange Police De-

would learn how to cook a stir fry.

Her classroom at RBHS has seven cooking stations with gas stoves. The classroom was built and furnished after the passage of the 2006 referendum that resulted in the renovation of the school.

A camera at the teaching station in the front of the classroom projects what Farlee is doing on to screens in the classroom so that all the students in the classroom can closely observe the techniques that she demonstrates

Her Foods II class focused on international cuisine, with each student picking a country’s cuisine.

Farlee’s classes were popular -- typically she had 27 students, the maximum allowed. She was a dedicated and passionate teacher. Even this year, on the verge of retirement, Farlee stayed until the very end of Future Bulldog night, selling eighth graders on Foods classes

This year RBHS had another Foods teacher, Grant Lewis, who worked with Farlee and will take over some of her classes.

“Grant will bring a lot to the table,” Farlee said. “I’m sure that Grant will do a great job.”

Another teacher, who is coming from outside RBHS and has been hired to be the Applied Arts division head, will also teach some Foods classes

“The numbers have definitely been building over the years,” Farlee said.

She said that she is retiring because “it’s time.” She has noticed in recent years that she gets more tired than she used to She said that people who work in other jobs don’t understand how demanding a job teaching is

“Not only are we in charge of the content, we’re in charge of the audiovisuals, we’re in charge of keeping people engaged, we’re in charge of answering questions, we’re in charge of making sure that somebody gets back from the bathroom on time or has to go to the dean’s office,” Farlee said. “That is all the joy of it.”

In retirement Farlee intends to travel more, often with a focus on cooking, and to spend more time with her 87-year-old mother.

“I would like to go international and take different cooking classes in Italy and Spain,” Farlee said. “I’d like to travel beyond summer.”

partment is still investigating the incident.

LaGrange Police Chief Thomas Wardlaw did not immediately return a call requesting infor mation about the incident.

The student, who was a senior at LTHS, remains hospitalized. According to the press release, the student suf fered a severe brain injury, bleeding in the brain and a fractured jaw that required surgical intervention.

“He was admitted to intensive care at Loyola Hospital, and he has remained

there for over two weeks, undergoing extensive medical treatment and rehabilitation,” the press release stated, adding that he continues to endure physical and emotional challenges.

No lawsuit has yet been filed, but that could happen soon. In a telephone interview with the Landmark, Dixon was asked if Lyons Township High School would be sued over the incident.

“We are investigating the responsibility of all potential entities,” Dixon said.

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Brook eld rededicates Veterans Memorial Circle

Ocials, veterans, residents gather for fountain ribbon-cutting

By BOB UPHUES Editor

Nearly 50 years after the village of Brookfield dedicated the roundabout at Eight Corners as its Veterans Memorial Circle, local officials, veterans and VFW members, and residents returned on June 3 to rededicate the circle – newly improved with a larger, impressive fountain whose spray can now be seen from blocks away.

The roughly $800,000 improvement, funded through a $250,000 state grant and Eight Corners TIF District revenues, sprang to life around 11:30 a.m. after a 10-second countdown following a 25-minute ceremony.

“Today we reaffirm and acknowledge the sacrifice of all of our nation’s veterans as we rededicate this memorial,” said Village President Michael Garvey. “May it forever stay as a reminder to us all of the debt of gratitude we owe those who have served and continue to serve.”

The rededication especially resonated with members of Joshua W. Harris Brookfield

Memorial Post 2686, named in honor of the 21-year-old Brookfield resident killed in action while serving with the U.S. Army in Afghanistan on Sept. 17, 2008.

“This is not just a fountain, it is a monument – a monument to the men and women who raised their hand and swore to defend our country and its freedoms,” said Eric Morales, commander of Post 2686. “It symbolizes the respect and gratitude we have for our veterans.”

Maj. James Brock, who commanded the 2nd Battalion of the 122nd Field Artillery, said he served with Harris from August 2005 until Harris’ death and got to know the family after the unit returned from overseas. Brock was present when the Brookfield VFW post was renamed in Harris’ memory.

“Because of Josh, I feel as if I have a special connection with Brookfield,” Brock said.

He also emphasized the importance of memorials, like the fountain.

“This fountain is a reminder of the price that has been paid for our liberty,” Brock said. “It gives us an opportunity to reflect on the burden shared by those left behind and the impact that losing a loved one has on our families, our workplaces and our communities

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Brook eld may tighten up code allowing smoke/vape shops

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By BOB UPHUES Editor

The village of Brookfield will explore tightening up language in its zoning code related to smoke and vape shops in order to limit their proliferation. Following a discussion of the subject at the village board’s May 22 meeting, elected officials gave village p ning staff the OK to propose code amendments to the Brookfield Planning and Zoning Commission.

Brookfield is home to four b nesses that under the smoke/ vape category three of them recent additions to the village. The tobacco shop in the strip mall at 8907 Burlington Ave. has been around for nearly a decade, while Leo’s Smoke & Vape opened at 9152 Broadway Ave. in 2021.

More recently, two smoke/vape shops opened within a couple of blocks of each other last year at 9120 Ogden Ave. and at 9323 Ogden Ave. That caught the attention of village staff, who sensed the community at large wasn’t so thrilled

“Reading the tea leaves in the community, the general consensus was that there are enough vape shops, which do not bring a lot of tax benefits or other benefits to the community,” said Village Manager Timothy Wiberg. “We came to the conclusion that maybe we’d have that conversation with the village board to see if a change would be warranted or not.”

While there may be a desire to limit the number of smoke/vape shops in Brookfield, right now the zoning code doesn’t present many hurdles. The zoning code doesn’t call out that use specifically and, as a result, smoke/vape shops fall under the category of

“non-durable goods,” something permitted by right along Ogden Avenue, at Eight Corners, in commercial districts on 31st Street and in commercial districts near the three Metra stations.

Smoke/vape shops are considered a special use in the industrial district along 47th Street.

“The possible way that the village could look to further regulate this type of use would be through zoning, possibly creating a breakout category for this type of business and then possibly further elaborating in the code where that business use might be allowed,” Village Planner Kate Portillo told elected officials on May 22. The village could designate smoke/vape businesses as special uses, Portillo said. Existing businesses would be grandfathered in as legal non-confor ming uses

Village Trustee Edward Cote said he would like to see smoke/vape shops classified specifically in the zoning code, and he urged staff to include as part of their research into the subject any examples of municipalities that impose restrictions on how close such businesses can be to one another or to places like schools

“Right now they could set up shop with three of them in one district – back to back to back,” Cote said. “It’s not the best business model, but it could happen, and I would like to have that included in that thought process.”

Trustee Nicole Gilhooley also favored exploring a code amendment, particularly with an eye on the village’s small districts, like the downtown and Eight Cor ners. While giving the OK for staff to begin exploring changes to the code, trustees also gave staff the green light to submit proposed amendments directly to the Planning and Zoning Commission. If that happens, the commission would schedule a public hearing on the proposed amendment.

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Riverside seeks federal grant funds for EV charging stations

Village targeting two locations to expand alternative fuel infrastructure

By BOB UPHUES Editor

With Riverside’s first public electric vehicle charging station, the result of a public/private partnership between the village and Riverside Foods, set to go live soon, local officials are seeking federal grant funding for at least two more.

Last month, village trustees gave Public Works Director Dan Tabb the go ahead to work with Christopher B. Burke Engineering Ltd. and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus to apply for about $450,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program.

The grant program was included in the federal 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and provides for two types of grants. One, which Riverside is not eligible for, is to build out EV charging infrastructure along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors, typically interstate highways.

The other, which towns like Riverside are eligible for, is a grant program seeking to expand EV and alternative fuel infrastructure at a local level. Tabb said the village will initially submit grant applications via both Burke Engineering and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus. Whatever avenue shows more promise is the one Riverside will eventually stick with.

It’s assumed that because the MMC will apply for a number of projects within its membership of 275 municipalities in the Chicago re gion, that will be where Riverside might have some success in obtaining funding.

Riverside will apply for funds to build EV charging station infrastructure in two

locations – the main commuter parking lot west of the downtown Metra station at 90 Bloomingbank Road and the village’s Green Parking Lot at 63 E. Burlington St.

The plans will call for installation of two Level 2 chargers, accommodating four vehicles, at each location, with additional infrastructure in place to accommodate two more charging stations in each location if the village chooses to install them later.

Although the Green Parking Lot is directly across the street from Riverside Foods, Village Manager Jessica Frances said the location still makes sense for additional stations.

“While we don’t necessarily have the volume for today, we should be planning for 10, 15 years down the line and there is going to be that need,” Frances told elected officials at their May 18 meeting where the subject was discussed. “Riverside Foods is not going to be sufficient, so we should be planning accordingly.”

Tabb estimated the total cost to install the EV charging stations and additional infrastructure at both locations at about $550,000. That cost includes hardware, infrastructure, maintenance ag reements, cellular data packages and projected inflation through 2030, Tabb said.

The federal grant program requires a 20% local match, meaning Riverside’s share of the cost would be about $112,000.

While that’s a lot of money, Trustee Aberdeen Marsh-Ozga said it would be wise for Riverside officials to seek grant funding now instead of waiting.

“Just based on what I’ve been learning through the Cross Community Climate Collaborative, and the grant programs that are available now that may not be available to build out that infrastructure in the future,” said Marsh-Ozga, who along with Trustee Cristin Evans re presents the village in the C4 initiative. “So, I think to the extent that we can apply for a competitive grant with a group [like the MMC] that stands a large chance of success, that we absolutely should do it now.”

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Unlikely empire

Galloping Ghost Holdings’ purchase of 19 parcels of land – which includes more than a dozen buildings and a handful of parking lots – is remarkable for all kinds of reasons.

First, the $3 million transaction includes parcels that are all on the south side of Ogden Avenue between Maple and Blanchan, so a real concentration of properties While those properties were all previously owned by Galloping Ghost’s late for mer landlord, Steve Campbell, this single transaction is unprecedented in recent memory.

And to think that the seeds of this purchase were planted when Doc Mack, now 46 years old, was a high school kid looking for space to shoot action sequences for a videogame he was making -- and is still making as we speak.

It’s about as unlikely a story and relationship as you could imagine.

Campbell, known best in town as a zoning cur mudgeon who perpetually aggravated village officials, let Mack, an 18-year-old kid obsessed with videogames, use a for mer tile store on Ogden Avenue, free of charge, to film action sequences in front of a green screen.

Over the years, Campbell continued to foster Mack’s entrepreneurial spirit, renting him space in 2010 for a new videogame arcade to help fund development of the game

The arcade became an international pilgrimage site for arcade game devotees, and the business, which started in one Campbell storefront with about 120 games, grew into several more (and it’s still growing) storefronts. The arcade game inventory is now pushing 1,000 machines.

Along the way, the Galloping Ghost brand expanded into other Campbell-owned properties to house a martial arts gym, the videogame production studio, a pinball arcade and even a car repair business. Whenever Mack had an idea, Campbell had a building.

Although Campbell had always said he wanted Mack to buy the properties he was renting, Campbell’s sudden death a couple of years ago cast some doubt. However, those doubts are laid to rest with the purchase in April and Galloping Ghost is in control of its destiny, making a major investment in Brookfield

While that’s great news, it also means that one entity will have quite an influence on how that part of Ogden Avenue looks and feels in the future. It will be incumbent on the village of Brookfield to foster improvements and work hand in hand with Mack, who over night became the single biggest landowner on Ogden Avenue in Brookfield, to beautify those storefronts.

A strong music education program is vital

It’s one of those school problems that comes up every few years. Much to the dismay of teachers and administrators, but mostly students and parents, there’s often some tumult regarding music programs

So, when an article appeared last week in the Landmark about Riverside-Brookfield High School’s music program staffing, it brought back memories. Unfortunately, music seems to be the program that gets affected often. I know during my eight years on the District 208 school board, it was often a subject of discussion.

I am pro-music in schools. Music was part of my life when growing up. My brother and I each took piano lessons and music in high school. My brother came home with a French horn. I guess it was the only instrument left. Surprisingly, it didn’t last long At Nazareth Academy, where I went, you took either choir or band. I tried out for percussion, but Carolyn Dittman beat me out. So, I joined the choir and a beautiful friendship began.

The piano is still in our home and our daughter took lessons. Our grandchildren also played instruments with one granddaughter even going on to Michigan State University and earning a degree in music education. All the interest in music on the part of my grand-

children was fostered by the music teachers at RB.

When it comes to maintaining a strong music program, it has sometimes been a battle. The resignation or retirement of a teacher has caused problems, but after strong discussion by those concerned, the program was always brought to full strength.

COVID-19 played havoc on the program since much of the music program depends on interaction. The Music Sponsors, students and faculty do great work, but the school board plans to cut teacher Kayley Smetana’s role to just one class. It has been my understanding that she has been a factor in rebuilding the several programs

One of the things I learned while on the board concerning music students is they tend to be strong students overall -- not something to be easily dismissed. Normally, I don’t give opinions, although I am opinionated, but this one struck me. School boards have always worked to keep good teachers, and I think this is one of those times. So, I hope a good ending will be in store. If you have never experienced a music program at RB, you should seek out those enjoyable events.

There is a phrase I like to use at an appropriate time: “Without music, the world would B flat.”

OBITUARIES

Mary Lou Lifka Atkinson, 76 Journalist

Mary Lou Lifka Atkinson, 76, the first female copy editor at The Times-Picayune since World War II, died May 13, 2023, in New Orleans, from complications of Parkinson’s disease.

ML, as she was known, grew up in Berwyn and graduated from Iowa State University in 1968 with a de gree in journalism. It was there that she met and fell in love with her husband-to-be, Richard Atkinson, better known as Rat.

tion later held by her brother.

ML was a voracious reader, a symphony supporter, a ballet lover, a staunch but quiet Democrat, an adventurous traveler and a top-tier cat lover.

When she was an editor, she listened to her re porters, a trait not shared by all her peers. When she was a re porter, her articles were thoughtfully composed and completely accurate.

ML contracted Parkinson’s about 14 years ago, but it was her secret for years. Not because she was a private person, which she was, but because she was independent and wanted to stay that way.

ML is predeceased by her parents, Orville and Alice Lifka. She is survived by her husband, Richard Atkin-

It’s a huge opportunity for both Galloping Ghost and Brookfield and could set an example for future redevelopment elsewhere along the corridor moving forward. See OBITUARIES on pa ge 14

Journalism was in ML’s blood. Her father was managing editor of Suburban Life Newspapers, which covered the metropolitan Chicago area, a posi-

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son, her brother Robert Lifka, two ne phews, a niece, and an ornery cat named Genghis.

A memorial celebrating her life will be announced at a later date.

Dianne L. Duner, 81

Educator and longtime Brook eld library trustee

Dianne L. Duner (nee Levand), 81, of Brookfield, died June 4, 2023.

Ms. Duner had a long career in education in Florida and in LaGrange Highlands Elementary School District 106, retiring as its director of curriculum.

She also served for 23 years as a Brookfield Public Library trustee, leaving the board, where she served as president, last month. She had decided not to run for re-election in the A pril 4, 2023 election.

She was the mother of Kenyon (Kate Wolicki) Duner, the grandmother of Beatrix and the sister of the late John (Joy) Levand. She was preceded in death by her parents, the late John J. “Bud” Levand and Irene Levand (nee Beir ne).

Visitation is Thursday, June 8, from 3 to 8 p.m. and Friday, June 9 from 10:30 a.m. to time of service at 11 a.m. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, 9445 31st Street, Brookfield. Interment is private.

Send sympathy cards to Hitzeman Funeral Home, 9445 31st St., Brookfield, 60513, c/o the Dianne Duner family.

Peter L. Glawe, 54 Riverside resident

Peter L. Glawe, 54, of Riverside, died May 29, 2023.

Born March 20, 1969, Mr. Glawe was a beloved son, husband, father, uncle and friend

His role as a father to Catherine and Olivia was a source of immeasurable joy and pride. Peter’s love and guidance helped shape them into remarkable young women, instilling in them values of compassion, resilience, and inte g rity.

One of Peter’s passions was working on home projects, and he shared this love with his father. Together, they transformed Jill and Peter’s house in Riverside into a home. From small fix-it jobs to creating entire rooms from scratch, Peter’s skills knew no bounds.

He took great pride in his ability to tackle any project and make their house a warm and welcoming space for their family This was never more apparent than at Christmastime, when Peter adopted his alter persona, “Clark Griswold.” Peter loved all things Christmas, and truly cherished the traditions of finding and cutting down the fattest tree you’ve ever seen for their home each year.

Mr. Glawe is survived by his parents, Ron and Priscilla “Chris” Glawe of Aurora; his wife of 23 years, Jill Glawe (née Slimko); and his and daughters, Catherine and Olivia Glawe

A funeral service was held June 3 at Christ Church of Oak Brook. Memorials to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org) or the National Alliance on Mental Illness (nami.org) are appreciated.

Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home, Westchester, handled arrangements.

Peter E. James, 69 Ow ned retail store

Peter E. James, 69 of Brookfield and for merly of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, died June 1, 2023 at Loyola University medical center in Maywood

Mr. James was born April 25, 1954 in Fond du Lac and owned a retail store. Pete was a wise and brilliant man with a larger-than-life personality. He lived his life with passion and followed his own rules.

If you were lucky enough to know him well, you knew he loved to tease and would always help those that needed it

He was the husband of Deborah Plowman, the son of the late Ernest and the late Diana (nee Menas) James, the brother of Demetra Nass and the late Michael James, the brother-inlaw of Luke Plowman and an uncle and father.

Services have been held. Inter ment at Elmwood Cemetery, River Grove.

Johnson-Nosek Funeral Home, Brookfield, handled arrangements

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

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LTHS caps o record season as state volleyball runner up

Leading hitter Levinson named rst team all-state player

By BILL STONE

Contributing Reporter

Senior Connor Carroll and his Lyons Township High School boys volleyball teammates were understandably elated yet focused about the program’s first trip to the state finals since 2016.

When LTHS coach Brad Skendzel presented his players commemorative black T-shirts days before the June 2 quarterfinals, “Business Trip” was printed on the back.

“That’s something coach has been saying all year,” Carroll said. “It’s just like a no-nonsense, everybody lock in and really focus on what we’ve got to do as a team.”

The Lions continued that approach to climax their greatest season ever

They reached the state championship match on for the first time before losing to defending champion and West Suburban Conference Silver rival Glenbard West 25-18, 25-20 at Hoffman Estates on June 3.

LTHS (35-7) also set a program record for victories in a season.

“It’s hard to predict something like that but the fact that we did everything we did, the wins record, state runner-up, I’m really proud of that,” said senior Sam Levinson, a first-team selection on the Illinois Volleyball Coaches Association AllState Team. “This group was really special, so I’m really happy.”

The Lions guaranteed their first top-four trophy since 2005 by beating Brother Rice for the third time this season, 25-17, 25-23 on June 2. LTHS then beat fourth-place O’Fallon 25-21, 25-18 in the June 3 semifinals

Levinson, Carroll, seniors Leo Wiemelt, Filip Topor, Tommy Hennessy and Connor Katchmarik along with juniors Luka Kostic, Carson Turner, libero Zaccary Ruiz and Tommy Culver were part of the state lineup rotation.

“We had big expectations coming into the season. We really would have liked to win, of course, but we’ll take second for sure,” said Wiemelt, who will play at UC-San Diego.

“[I’ll remember] the camaraderie, the amount of excitement that came with each win. I’ve never been here before so it was just a great way to end my senior year.”

The Lions have four previous trophies, a third place in 2002 and three fourth places. They won as many as 32 matches three times, the last in 2003.

“Absolutely amazing,” Skendzel said. “We were working hard but they were enjoying the moment. This is beautiful to see. We had all of the fans here. You can’t ask for anything more.”

The Lions notched a 32-30, 2520 victory over Glenbard West in May, but the Hilltoppers (40-2) won their eighth straight top-three trophy – five of them state championships – behind great defense and serve receive and lineup tweaks since the first meeting. Levinson (9 kills), Kostic (6 kills, 7 digs), Ruiz (7 digs) and Turner (15 assists) led the Lions

“We came here with confidence. We knew we could play with them,” Skendzel said. “Glenbard West did a really good job digging everything up. There were a few swings that would have gone

down a couple of weeks ag they started to tip and that kind of hurt us.”

Many LTHS and Glenbard players are club volleyball teammates, particularly the 630 program They shuttled between the large post-game celebrations to of fer cong ratulations.

“You kind of look at each other across the net, smile at each other a little bit,” said Kostic, a team all-stater. “[Our seniors] contributed a ton. All of them amazing leaders and inspirations on the court. They always help me mentally and with skills.”

Levinson, who will pl Springfield (Massachusetts) Colle ge, led the Lions with 270 kills and 40 aces. Other leaders in cluded Kostic (259 kills, 27 aces, 50 blocks), Turner (518 assists), Ca roll (161 kills, 54 blocks), To blocks), Wiemelt (152 kills), Culver (302 assists), Ruiz (191 digs) and Hennessy (155 digs).

Carroll (Aurora University) and Topor (Milwaukee School of neering) also will play collegiately. Hennessy had made two state trips in boys bowling

“Lots of fans come out for It’s a great experience for It really makes you a stronger competitor,” Hennessy said. “We had a lot of guys do a lot of great things this season and I honestly couldn’t be happier.”

Skendzel said the Lions excelled after committing to improved defense following back-to-back losses to Downers Grove North and Lake Park

“Before the season I think we knew some of our potential and

before that Richards Tournament [title May 13], we kind of locked in,” Levinson said. “We kind of just rode it from there and ended up here.”

They won the Oswe go Sectional by avenging both WSC Silver losses, beating Hinsdale Central and Downers Grove North 25-17, 25-23

in the May 30 sectional final. The Lions won three of four meetings with the Trojans.

“I think we really bonded as a team of f the court. We really worked on our communication. Our defense played a huge factor,” Carroll said. “Overall, it’s been an amazing weekend.”

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LTHS senior Sam Levinson (le ) leaps up to smash one of his nine kills dur ing the IHSA state championship game against Glenbard West on June 3. e all-state selection led the Lions with 270 kills and 40 aces this season.

Nazareth baseball heading back to Class 3A state nals

Roadrunners no-hit Lindblom to snatch supersectional crown

By BILL STONE

Contributing

Reporter

Last season, senior pitcher Finn O’Meara had the added thrill of his strikeout ing the final out for the Nazareth Academy baseball team’s first-ever IHSA Class 3A state championship.

“I remember before the last looked at the crowd and soaked it all in,” O’Meara said. “To have a big strikeout li that is something out of a movie. I know winning state was special for everyone.”

On June 5, O’Meara again was pa another special pitching performance and victory for the Roadrunners. He combined on a no-hitter with juniors Luca Fiore and

Cooper Malamazian as Nazareth blanked Lindblom 8-0 to win the Crestwood Supe

Nazareth (32-6) will play Sycamore

noon on June 9 at Duly Health & Care Field in Joliet. The third-place game is at 9 a.m. on June 10 with the championship game later at a time to be announced

Starter O’Meara (6 strikeouts, 2 walks) and Fiore (7 strikeouts, walk) each pitched three innings before Malamazian (2 strikeworked the seventh.

ve put in tons of hard work so another trip to state means a lot to all of us,” said O’Meara, who also contributed to a combined no-hitter last season against rside-Brookfield High School. “This [no-hitter] means a little bit more, being the supersectionals and being on that big .”

is Nazareth’s sixth trip to the state

semifinals since 2011 but first in consecutive seasons since 2011-12. The Roadrunners have the most Class 3A state appearances since the state tournament went from two to four classes in 2008.

“You can never take things like this for granted. It’s not an easy task at all,” said Nazareth coach Lee Milano, the Roadrunners’ head coach since 2000. “The playoffs are so hard because one bad game and you’re done.”

Again this season, the Roadrunners have been successful with a relatively young lineup. Center fielder Lucas Smith and O’Meara, often the designated hitter when not pitching, are the only seniors re gularly in the lineup

Brother Rice upends LTHS in baseball sectional semis

ate Lions for second straight year

By BILL STONE Contributing Reporter

S enior leadof f hitter and c enter fielder Frederick Ragsdale III often was the Lyons Township High School b aseball team’s of f ensive catalyst.

He was among many reasons the Lions (25-10) captured back-to-back re gional titles for the first time since 2011 through 2014.

Ragsdale, Troy S tukenberg, Jack Falls and James Georgelos we re senior team captains

“We c ontinued on [ this season] where we left of f. We didn’t drop of f,” said Ragsd ale, who will pl ay at Kent Stat e. “ I’m most proud of being able to help these j uniors to transition their way to be leaders on the team. ”

W hen Ragsdale singled and scored in a two-run first i nning at the IHSA C lass 4A Mt. Carmel Sectional semifinals June 1, the Lions we re of f to a great star t.

But Brother Rice responded with a four-run second i nning and p ulled aw ay for a 7-3 victor y. T he g ame time was 90

minutes earlier than o riginally scheduled to a ccommodate the LT HS gr aduation that evening

“That’s b aseball. Just proud of ever y single senior, all 18 of them,” said second b aseman Stukenberg.

“E ve ryone had a role on thi s team. It was a heck of a ride. Tears will be shed but I ca n’ t be more proud for every single gu y. I think we left pretty big shoes [ as seniors] to fill and I j ust hope they c an admire wh at we t ried to a ccomplish and hopefully make it farther than us next year.”

T he Crusaders (25-15) eliminated the Lions in the sectional semifinals for the second year in a row. Third at state in 2022, Brother Rice earned another state semifinal berth by beating Lincoln- Way E ast 5-4 on June 5.

T he Lions’ large senior group included West Suburban C onference Sil ve r selections Ragsdale, S tukenberg, Falls and S am Vi niard. A lso all-conference was junior Brady C hamber s, pa rt of the starting pitching t rio with j unior Nate Ande rson and sophomore Tucker King

“This [ senior] group was g ood with their leadership and wo rk ethi c. T hey go t that from last year ’s senior group. That ’s the pa rt I’m going to miss the most, ” LT HS c oach Kevin Diete said. “It’s kind of li ke building a house where we say the foundation is laid. Now we j ust have to ke ep building laye rs and g et to where we want to be.”

S tukenberg had two d oubles, his firs t following Ragsdale’s leadof f single Falls’ ground out and Vi niard’s sacrific e fly scored the r uns

Wi th the b ases loaded and one out in the second, Stukenberg ag ain made soli d c ontact, but it resulted in an i nning-ending double play.

“I looked at the third b aseman wh o made the pl ay. His head was turned aw ay,” said Ragsdale, who was on first. “I was so mad. It was one of those li ke lookwh at-I-found type of pl ay s. ”

Brother Rice then had a four-run third , including a three-run homer by senior leadof f hitter Br yc e Nevils of f the scoreb oard in left field.

“I think the biggest g ame changer was when we had the b ases loaded and we g ot that d ouble pl ay. I f eel li ke we lost all of our momentum and they kind of

took over the g ame from there, ” Ragsdale said.

Brother Rice a dded two r uns in the fourth and one in the fifth. T he Lions stranded Vi niard on second after a leadof f single in the fourth and Falls on third after his leadof f d ouble in the fifth.

“[Brother Rice] g ot the timely hits. We didn’t,” Diete said. “It’s j ust the way b aseball goes sometimes.”

S tukenberg, who will pl ay at St. Xavie r, set progr am records for hits in a season (52 this year) and varsity career (85) over the seasons since Diete became head c oach in 2015.

“It’s a c ool thing I c an tell my k ids when I’m older. I’m proud to say I took as many as I c ould,” S tukenberg said. “It’ll be c ool to see my name kind of go up in the rafters if you will with LT b aseball, something to be proud of.”

Ragsdale owns the single-season record for stolen b ases (22 in 2022) as well as career (42).

“It means a lot,” Ragsdale said. “That’s not really wh at I’m thinking of when I’m playing. I’m j ust t rying to win. But it was a great honor, knowing that my name will be there is amazing. It ’s an unreal t ype of feeling.”

FINN O’

FREDERICK RAGSDALE III

LU CA S SMITH

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE COORDINATOR

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

Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application. First review of applications will be June 19, 2023.

COLLECTIVE IMPACT MANAGER

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Collective Impact Manager in the Village Manager’s Office. Under the general direction of the Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Officer, the Collective Impact Manager will be responsible for building and assessing racial equity impact needs and developing a strategic plan to support those needs. This includes driving the initiatives focused on the Racial Equity Action Plan through community assessments, community engagement, data functions, and overall internal and external functions. Applicants are encouraged to apply online at ht tps:/ /secure.entertimeonline. com/ta/6141780.careers?ApplyToJob=537117711 or visit the Village of Oak Park’s website at http://www. oak-park.us/jobs. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application. Open until filled.

CASHIER

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Cashier in the Finance Department. This position will perform all clerical tasks related to the cash receipt function. Collect, process, and deposit payments made to the Village received directly from customers, via mail, lockbox, or from other internal departments. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website at https://www.oakpark.us/your-government/human-resources-department. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application. This position is open until filled, first review of applications will be on May 23, 2023.

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GARAGE SALES

The Oak Park Residence Corporation (OPRC) is looking to hire talented and experienced individuals for the following positions. OPRC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide competitive compensation and a generous benefits package.

JOB OPENINGS

SENIOR PROPERTY MANAGER, HOUSING PROGRAMS – Provides oversight in the management of three housing communities in Oak ParkMills Park Tower, The Oaks, and The Farrelly-Muriello Apartments.

ROSS PROGRAM SERVICE COORDINATOR (RPSC) – MILLS PARK TOWER – Develops and coordinates service programs that promote self-sufficiency and independent living for Mills Park Tower residents.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/ PROGRAM SUPPORT – MILLS PARK TOWER - Provides administrative and clerical support to Mills Park Tower Property Manager and Assistant Property Manager.

HCV PROGRAMS CASE MANAGER(S) – Provides case management to Oak Park Housing Authority Housing Choice Voucher participants.

PROPERTY MANAGER, MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL –Manages multiple market-rate buildings throughout Oak Park. In collaboration with leasing and maintenance teams, provides excellent customer services to residents.

For a complete job description for each of these positions and information about how to apply, please visit our website at https://oakparkrc.com/ about-us/work-for-oprc/ OR Send Cover letter and resume to bswaggerty@oakparkrc.com

SYSTEMS ANALYST

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Systems Analyst in the Information Technology Department. The ideal candidate will perform a variety of complex technical duties in design, application programming and development, PC configuration and support, testing and maintenance of the Village’s computer application systems and perform a variety of technical duties as required. Knowledge of a wide variety of computer programming languages and systems, such as, City View Permit, License & Inspection Suite, Laserfiche, ESRI ArcGIS, MS-SQL, Reporting Tools, Java and HTML is wanted. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application by visiting the website https://www.oakpark.us/your-government/human-resources-department. This position is open until filled.

River Forest Public Schools

District 90 is seeking an experienced full-time School Psychologist

Qualifications:

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with an endorsement in School Psychology.

• Prefer at least 5 years of successful educational experience in both general and special education; and at least five years of successful experience in evaluating students, collaborating, and problemsolving with school and District teams.

• Master’s Degree preferred.

Demonstrates knowledge of special education legislation and acts in accordance with those mandates; follows policies and procedures of the District. Develops and implements activities that encourage students to be life-long learners. Identify and assess the learning, development, and needs of individuals and groups, as well as, the environmental factors that affect learning and school success. Uses assessment data about the students and their environments in developing

PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER FOREST PARK, IL

The Forest Park Police Department is seeking Part-Time Parking Enforcement Officer(s); Shifts to be filled are 8:00pm – Midnight or Midnight – 6:00am. The position is a rotating schedule assigned by the Supervisor – 4 days on and 4 days off which includes weekends and some holidays. Eligible candidates will be required to pass an aptitude test and an extensive background check. Qualifications include high school diploma (or equivalent), a valid driver’s license, knowledge of basic parking regulations, and good verbal and written skills.

Open until filled. Applications are available at Village Hall, 517 Desplaines Ave. or at www.forestpark. net and should be returned Attn: Vanessa Moritz, Village Clerk, Village of Forest Park, 517 Des Plaines Avenue, Forest Park, IL 60130. Email: vmoritz@forestpark.net

IT OFFICE COORDINATOR

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Office Coordinator in Information Technology. This position will perform a variety of responsible and complex administrative duties for the IT Department; provide information and assistance to Village staff regarding requests for service; and provide administrative support to the IT Director and the IT staff. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website https://www.oakpark.us/your-government/human-resources-department. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application. First review of applications will be June 21, 2023.

appropriate interventions and programs. Conducts appropriate individual psychoeducational assessments for children who have or are suspected of having a disability and provides written reports of assessment results. Participates in all staff conferences of students having received psychological evaluation or re-evaluation, including hospital discharge. Provide support to special education personnel including assisting staff with development of functional behavioral analysis and behavior intervention plans, modeling “best practices” and assisting special educators with instructional practices.

For a complete list of duties, please visit our website at https://www.district90.org/about/employment

Interested candidates should complete the online application available at www.district90.org.

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If you need to see items before garage sale dates, message me privately at 708.269.4433 or email at gomd1.yy.lucky7@gmail.com

2 FAMILY GARAGE SALE

835 S. GROVE AVE., OAK PARK

SATURDAY JUNE 10TH

8 AM TO 4 PM

Retired from antique mall. Left with a lot of goodies. Vintage items includes: furniture, household, collectables, garden décor, vintage hand sewn quilts, clothing, artwork, and too much miscellaneous to list.

GARAGE SALE

1156 WENONAH, OAK PARK

SATURDAY, JUNE 10TH

9 AM - 3 PM

Three households: furniture, decor, lighting, designer clothing, craft, homewares and some great vintage finds. Also, tons of free moving boxes and packing material.

GARAGE SALE

2252 S 5TH AVE. NORTH RIVERSIDE

SATURDAY JUNE 10TH & SUNDAY JUNE 11TH

9 AM TO 3 PM

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Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: YY23010581 on May 17, 2023

Under the Assumed Business Name of ARCADIA FINANCIAL STRATEGIES with the business located at: 830-A NORTH BLVD, OAK PARK, IL 60301. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: DAVID WALZ 1518 ELGIN AVE. FOREST PARK, IL 60130.

Published in Forest Park Review May 24, 31, June 7, 2023

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Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: Y23010635 on May 31, 2023

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Avenue, Brookfield, IL 60513 and at kportillo@brookfieldil.gov. Oral or written public testimony may be given during the public hearing.

The application may be viewed at the Village of Brookfield Village Hall during normal business hours. Public hearings may be continued from time to time without further notice, except as otherwise required under the Illinois Open Meetings Act.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation in order to participate in any meeting may contact the Village of Brookfield at (708) 4857344 prior to the meeting. Wheelchair access is available through the front (south) entrance of Village Hall.

By the Order of Chuck Grund, Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman.

Published in RB Landmark June 7, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

Under the Assumed Business Name of LOUIS CO with the business located at:203 COSMAN RD, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: PHILIP SCHUBITZ

Published in Wednesday Journal June 7, 14, 21

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice of Public Meeting

The Oak Park and River Forest High School, District 200, located at 201 N. Scoville, Oak Park, Illinois 60302 will conduct a Community Meeting which will take place on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at 6 p.m. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the district’s Petition for Planned Development of Project 2. If you reside within the boundaries of Oak Park and River Forest High School, District 200, you are urged to attend.

If you have any questions regarding this Community Meeting, please contact Marian Gerena at mgerena@ oprfhs.org or call (708) 434-3263.

Published in Wednesday Journal June 7, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS VILLAGE OF BROOKFIELD

Notice of Public Hearing

Village of Brookfield Planning and Zoning Commission June 22, 2023, at 7:00 PM

NOTICE is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Village of Brookfield on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at 7:00 PM in the Edward Barcal Hall located at 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois to consider a request by the Village of Brookfield, as petitioner, to amend the text of the Village of Brookfield Code of Ordinances, Chapter 62 Zoning, for the land use of smoke and vape business.

The public is invited to attend the public hearing and present oral and/ or written comments.

Written comments may be provided prior to 4:00 PM on the day of the meeting to: Village of Brookfield, Planning and Zoning Commission c/o Kate Portillo, 8820 Brookfield

On Thursday, June 8th 2023 at 9:00 a.m., a meeting conducted by Brookfield-LaGrange Park School District 95 will be taking place at S.E. Gross Middle School, 3524 Maple Ave. in Brookfield, in the 2nd Floor Conference room. The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss the District’s plans for providing special education services to students (who reside within the boundaries of Brookfield-LaGrange Park School District #95) with disabilities who attend private and home-schools within the District for the 2022-2023 school year. If you have further questions pertaining to this meeting, please contact Dean Pappas, Director of Student Services, at 708-588-8863 or dpappas@district95.org

Published in RB Landmark June 7, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: Y23010646 on May 31, 2023

Under the Assumed Business Name of SISTERS OF LIGHT & LEGACY with the business located at: 6604 OLD PLANK BLVD., MATTESON, IL 60443. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: MICHELLE WILLIAMS-SLATEN 6604 OLD PLANK BLVD. MATTESON, IL 60443

Published in Wednesday Journal June 7, 14, 21, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC HEARING

VILLAGE OF NORTH RIVERSIDE

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE PROPOSED APPROPRIATION FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AND OF HOLDING A PUBLIC HEARING THEREIN

Notice is hereby given that copies of the Proposed Appropriation for the Village of North Riverside for the Fiscal Year commencing May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024 are available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Village Commons, 2401 South DesPlaines Avenue, North Riverside, Illinois or on the Village’s website at: www.northriverside-il. org.

Notice is hereby given that a Public Appropriation Hearing shall be held by the Mayor and the Board of Trustees for the Village of North Riverside:

Date: Monday, June 19, 2023

Time: 6:00 PM

Place: Village Commons 2401 South DesPlaines Avenue North Riverside, Illinois

All interested persons may attend the meeting and shall have the right to present oral and written comments and suggestions regarding the proposed appropriation. After the public hearing and before final action is taken on the proposed annual appropriation ordinance, the Mayor and Board of Trustees may revise, alter, increase, or decrease any line item contained in the proposed annual appropriation ordinance.

Final action on the proposed annual appropriation ordinance will occur on July 17, 2023.

KATHY RANIERI VILLAGE CLERK NORTH RIVERSIDE, ILLINOIS

Published in Wednesday Journal June 7, 2023

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

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

FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FREDDIE MAC

SEASONED CREDIT RISK TRANSFER TRUST, SERIES 2019-3;

Plaintiff,

vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF KAREN PEISS AKA

KAREN P. PEISS AKA KAREN GARDINER KOLOZSY; EDWARD J. KOLOZSY AKA EDWARD KOLOZSY;

MICHELLE P. PURCELL AKA MICHELLE PURCELL AKA

MICHELLE PEISS; CHARLES H. PEISS AKA CHARLES

PEISS; WILLIAM (BILL) BUTCHER AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR KAREN

GARDINER KOLOZSY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS;

Defendants, 22 CH 8974

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, July 5, 2023 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate:

P.I.N. 15-34-124-065-0000 (new); 1534-124-056 (underlying ).

Commonly known as 9523 Monroe Ave., Brookfield, IL 60513. 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.

LEGAL NOTICE

The Village of Oak Park will receive sealed bids from qualified contractors at the Public Works Center, 201 South Blvd., Oak Park, IL 60302 Mon thru Fri, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm local time until 11:00 am on Friday, June 30, 2023 for the following:

Village of Oak Park Public Works Center Locker Room Upgrades

Bid #: 23 - 120

Bid documents may be obtained from the Village website at http://www.oak-park.us/bid

For questions please call Public Works at (708) 358-5700.

Published in Wednesday Journal June 7, 2023

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

gaged real estate:

P.I.N. 16-07-309-045-1019.

Commonly known as 248 S. Marion St., Unit 206, Oak Park, IL 60302. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)

(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A., 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563. (630) 453-6925. 7020184095

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com

I3220520

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION HMC Assets, LLC solely in its capacity as separate trustee of CAM XI Trust

Plaintiff, vs. Elizabeth Meza aka Elizabeth A. Meza; Agustin Meza; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants

Defendants, 21 CH 2539

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, June 27, 2023 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. 16-18-135-009-0000.

Commonly known as 826 South Grove Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

MATTHEW MCMURRAY; SOUTH MALL COURT CLUB CONDOMINIUMS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 CH 11906

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV-

EN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 16-07-314-024-1022.

Commonly known as 1150 Washington Boulevard, Apartment 1, Oak Park, IL 60302.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g) (4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act

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

For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A., 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563. (630) 453-6925. 6184190190 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com

I3221092

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

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE NRZ INVENTORY TRUST

Plaintiff, -v.WANDA HURST, AKA WANDA M. HURST

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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

For information, contact MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, ONE EAST WACKER, SUITE 1250, Chicago, IL, 60601 (312) 651-6700. Please refer to file number 19-030291. 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.

AS QUINN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR VINCENT J. DENARDO JR.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS;

Defendants, 22 CH 9109

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV-

EN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in

the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 16-07-323-047-1001.

Commonly known as 413 Home Ave, Unit 1A , Oak Park, IL 60302.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g) (4) of Section 9 of the Condominium

Property Act

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

For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A., 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563. (630) 453-6925. 1446185825

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com

I3221634

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN ITS

INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST; Plaintiff, vs. ALAN SIMKOWSKI; AUSTIN BANK OF CHICAGO; KELLY SIMKOWSKI; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 22 CH 10656

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, July 12, 2023 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate:

P.I.N. 16-08-106-001-0000.

Commonly known as 330 N. Ridgeland 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 The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A., 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563. (630) 453-6925. 1496188556

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3221639

For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A., 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563. (630) 453-6925. 1396-183819

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com

I3221091

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

NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION; Plaintiff, vs. PATRICIA CRAWFORD; MARION-AT-MILLS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 22 CH 9108

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV-

EN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 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 mort-

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, Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A., 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563. (630) 453-6925. 1491189651

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com

I3220513

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

WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR MFRA TRUST 20151; Plaintiff, vs. MATTHEW O. MCMURRAY AKA

Defendants

2022 CH 11588

1820 SOUTH 3RD AVENUE

MAYWOOD, IL 60153

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV-

EN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 27, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 5, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Commonly known as 1820 SOUTH

3RD AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153

Property Index No. 15-14-305-0220000

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $50,404.15.

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

MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC

ONE EAST WACKER, SUITE 1250 Chicago IL, 60601 312-651-6700

E-Mail: AMPS@manleydeas.com

Attorney File No. 19-030291

Attorney Code. 48928

Case Number: 2022 CH 11588

TJSC#: 43-934

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Case # 2022 CH 11588 I3221473

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST; Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF VINCENT DENARDO

AKA VINCENT J. DENARDO JR.; 413 SOUTH HOME AVENUE CONDOMINIUM INC.; JASON DENARDO; KAREN DOHERTY; SAM DENARDO; THOM-