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August 21, 2019 Vol. 40, No. 3 ONE DOLLAR @oakpark @wednesdayjournal
JOURNAL of Oak Park and River Forest
What does your money buy around here? Page 19
Food truck case could go to U.S. Supreme Court
Restaurateur with location in Oak Park leads fight against Chicago
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By TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER Staff Reporter
It’s been a long road for Laura Pekarik, owner of Oak Park’s Courageous Bakery, who has spent the last seven years fighting the city of Chicago over its food truck ordinance — and despite a Illinois Supreme Court ruling in favor of the city, she’s not done yet. Pekarik, who got her start in the business with a single food truck, aims to take her case to the U.S. Supreme Court, according to her lawyer Robert Frommer of the Institute of Justice. In a telephone interview, Frommer said his organization is drafting a request for the highest court in the land to review the constitutional issues in the case. “This goes beyond Laura and beyond the food industry in Chicago,” he said. Frommer is still drafting the language in the request, but part of the lawsuit, if the U.S. Supreme See FOOD TRUCK on page 14
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Oak Park artist Joe Abboreno puts the final touches on the Val Camilletti Memorial Mural on the Union Pacific railway retaining wall on South Boulevard just east of South Oak Park Avenue on Aug. 15. It’s part of the Oak Park Area Arts Council’s Mini-Mural Project, which commissioned 20 artists this summer to paint murals.
‘We are the equity statement,’ activist says New equity director confronts skepticism about district vows of progress By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter
During a Committee of the Whole meeting on Aug. 13, LeVar J. Ammons, District 200’s new executive director of Equity and Student Success, presented an overview of the district’s plan for implementing the racial equity policy
that the school board approved in April. From August through December, the district will evaluate its current practices through an “equity lens” — the first step in ensuring “that academic and social outcomes [at OPRF High School] can no longer be predictable by race,” Ammons explained in an Aug. 13 memo. The next day, he saw what the district’s
decades-long grappling with race and its discontents looks like, raw and unfettered. Antoine Ford, the OPRF junior who organized and led a controversial protest march from the high school to the Oak Park police station in February, See EQUITY on page 14
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Mancuso’s ‘Journey’ continues Gail Mancuso’s feature film directorial debut, A Dog’s Journey, is available on Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand, Aug. 20. A sequel to A Dog’s Purpose, it was released in theaters in May. This family movie continues the story of farm dog Bailey “as he finds a new destiny and forms an unbreakable bond, and learns that some friendships transcend lifetimes.” Mancuso has five dogs and “I truly love animals.” The director splits her time living in River Forest, Illinois, and Valencia, California. Best known for her vast television directing portfolio, she won Emmy Awards in 2013 and 2014 for directing Modern Family episodes.
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Truckin’ ALEXA ROGALS/Staff Photographer
Sojourner House, 324 N. Austin Blvd., Oak Park.
Sojourner dedication adjourns for one week
A Community Dedication for Sojourner House, the facility at 324 N. Austin Blvd. in Oak Park that provides temporary shelter for people experiencing homelessness and seeking permanent housing, has been rescheduled. The dedication was initially to take place on Thursday, Sept. 5, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Officials with Housing Forward,
the Maywood-based nonprofit that offers resources and support for people experiencing homelessness and that partnered with other organizations to open the house, said the dedication is now scheduled to take place on Sept. 12, 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Michael Romain
Boycott Oak Park now?!
Life is hard. Sometimes things don’t go your way. Sometimes those setbacks are big and sometimes not so much. But hey, that doesn’t keep us from pre-
Kids look out the window of River Forest Fire Engine 222 (top) during the TouchA-Truck event at the River Forest Public Library on Aug. 14. The event allowed kids to get up close with all kinds of big rigs and participate in other activities, like coloring (above). tending the world is coming to an end. Take parking tickets, for instance. Sometimes you get them. You drive into a parking space at a local garage and blow past the sign that says backing into a parking space is not allowed. So what do you do when you get a ticket? Boycott? Never visiting that area ever again? That’ll show ’em. Kill that fly with a hammer. That’s the suggestion of columnist Phil Luciano, of the Journal Star newspaper in Peoria. Luciano’s column “Another reason to avoid the Chicago area” laments the grave injustice suffered by Peoria local Vicki Melton, who, gasp, got a $30 parking ticket for backing into a parking space at a village-owned garage. Why the rule? Luciano reports it’s so
law enforcement can read the license plates in case of an emergency. You see, in some states motorists are not required to have a license plate on the front of their vehicle. Cops searching for perps can have a heckuva time trying to locate the offender if vehicles are parked in a way that prevents their plates from being seen. It’s like that in Indiana. Perhaps the beef is with Indiana, a state that needs to get it together and start requiring motorists to display plates on both sides of the vehicle and leave our beloved municipal parking lots out of it. You got something against catching perps, Luciano?
Timothy Inklebarger
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Local Art
BIG WEEK
Through Sept. 6, Oak Park Art League: At “Carved/Composed” see an exhibition of sculpture and photography. Gallery hours: Mondays through Fridays, 1 to 5 p.m., Saturdays, 1 to 4 p.m. 720 Chicago Ave., Oak Park.
Happy Hour Mind Boggle: How to Fight Fake News Thursday, June 27, 6 to 8 p.m., Nineteenth Century Club: Join Charlie Meyerson in a discussion on what is and isn’t real in the headlines. Meyerson is a noted Chicago print and broadcast journalist. Free. Cash bar. 178 Forest Ave., Oak Park.
National Dog Day
Through Sept. 30, Dining Room, Oak Park Township Senior Services: View Oak Park artist Eileen Hourihan McCarthy’s watercolor paintings inspired by light and nature. Hourihan McCarthy also creates hand-painted scarves and greeting cards and is a writer and photographer. Hours: Mondays through Fridays: 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. 130 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park.
Saturday, Aug. 24, Noon to 3 p.m., Courtyard, Maze Library: People and canine-friendly dogs are invited to meet with animal rescues, hear a pup-erific story time, enjoy treats for peeps and pups and more. Weather permitting. More: oppl.org/calendar. 845 Gunderson Ave., Oak Park.
Through Oct. 31, Prairie Title Gallery: See artist Maria Gedroc’s “CityScapes Photography” with images from Chicago, New Orleans, San Antonio and Scottsdale. Hours: Mondays through Fridays, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 6821 W North Ave., Oak Park. Photo by Maria Gedroc
Maria Gedroc, Untitled Cityscape
‘Much Ado About Nothing’
Social Stitching
Thursdays through Saturdays, 8 p.m., and Sundays, 7 p.m., through Aug. 31, Austin Gardens: See the Shakespeare classic set in post WWII. $35; $28, seniors; $15, students; free, children under 12 and dogs. Tickets/more: oakparkfestival.com, 708-300-9396. 167 Forest Ave., Oak Park.
Wednesday, Aug. 28, 10 to 11 a.m., Barbara Hall Meeting Room, River Forest Library: If you enjoy knitting, crochet, cross-stitching, or sewing, join like-minded individuals at this monthly meet up. Bring your own materials. Light refreshments provided. Every fourth Wednesday of the month. Brought in partnership with River Forest Township. 735 Lathrop Ave.
Sunday Morning Zen Talk
Route 66 Car Show
Sunday, Aug. 25, 10 to 11 a.m., Zen Life & Meditation Center: Hear OPRF High School teacher Anthony Clark speak on “Ally-ship in Verb Form.” Meditation session from 9 to 9:45 a.m., before the talk. Free; all welcome. Free public meditation is also held Mondays through Fridays, 6 to 7 a.m., noon to 1 p.m. and 6 to 6:45 p.m. More: www.zlmc.org. New location: 46 Lake St., Oak Park.
Saturday, Aug. 24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Berwyn’s Strip of Route 66: Soak up classic car culture on the Mother Road as you view more than 600 vintage and custom cars, trucks and motorcycles. Live music and local food available. Free admission. Along Ogden Ave. between Oak Park Ave. and Ridgeland Ave.
Interactive ‘Wizard of Oz’ Saturday, Aug. 24, 2 to 4 p.m., River Forest Library: Celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Wizard of Oz with a costume contest and interactive movie viewing. All ages; children must be accompanied by an adult. Brought in partnership with River Forest Township. 735 Lathrop Ave.
Uncorked Friday, Aug. 23, 6 to 8 p.m., Oak Park Conservatory: Start the weekend with live music, lush gardens, wine and craft beer, appetizers and locally sourced wares. On fourth Fridays through September. Ages 21+. Admission includes two drink tickets and one food token. $15, advance; $18, at door. Tickets/ more: pdop.org/parks-facilities/oak-parkconservatory/uncorked. 615 Garfield St.
“Women Heroes of World War II” Saturday, Aug. 24, 2 p.m., Centuries & Sleuths Bookstore: Meet Forest Park author Kathryn Atwood and hear a discussion on her young adult book, which includes “32 Stories of Espionage, Sabotage, & Rescue.” The event includes musical accompaniment of contemporary tunes by Atwood and her husband, John, as well as a book signing. $5 for signing if books purchased elsewhere. More: centuriesandsleuths.com. 7419 W. Madison St., Forest Park.
Rides to the Oak Park Farmers Market Saturdays, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., through Oct. 26: Oak Park and River Forest seniors who need transportation - OP and RF Township Senior Services offers rides to and from the market each week. $1, suggested donation. Reservation: 708-383-4806. Look for the accessible bus at the entrance to the market for the return trip. Farmers Market: Lake St. and Elmwood.
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hen natural disaster strikes, the recovery is easier for some than others. At an exhibit titled, “We the People?” at the Main Library in Oak Park, Chicago-area photographers document how the United States government responded to communities of color in the aftermath of the 2017 hurricane season. Photos document Houston, the Florida Keys, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Photographers Michael Bracey and Jim Morris became concerned upon hearing the news of the hurricanes, the way the government was reacting, and having personal connections to the Caribbean Islands — their wives are from Puerto Rico and Jamaica respectively. “We wanted to do something,” Bracey said. “We’re photographers, we’re not rich, so we came up with the idea to use our visual artistry.” The pair contacted the Chicago Alliance of African American Photographers where they found Crystal Wiley-Brown, who was thinking the same thing, motivated by her personal connection to St. John in the Virgin Islands. Bracey and Morris became administrators of the project. Wiley-Brown photographed in the Virgin Islands. Bill Scott photographed in Houston. Gerard M. Evans and Don Kelly videotaped interviews with survivors. They are all African American. “We the People?” is a three-year project. Phase One shows the destruction and the initial response. Bracey, who traveled to all four locations from 2017 to 2018 to photograph the hurricanes’ aftermath, said the first set of photos shows “how backs were turned on Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.” Phase two, which Bracey photographed at multiple locations this year, shows rebuild-
ing. The yet-to-be-completed Phase three will show “people in their living rooms watching TV,” according to Bracey. “Houston and Florida are back to where it was,” he said. “It’s not true of the islands.” While Bracey photographs, he meets people along the way and returns to hear their stories and record their rebuilding process, an idea inspired by a victim of Hurricane Harvey, which hit Houston, Texas in August 2017. She was afraid of water, Bracey said. That woman’s admission “woke me up” and kept him awake in his hotel room that night. He wanted to go back and see her, and it gave him the idea to document the survivors’ progress. Now he recounts the story of fire station Captain Stephen Thompson who was about to retire when hurricane season hit in September 2017 on St. Thomas, where he lives. Both Irma and Maria dealt devastating blows to the U.S. Virgin Islands in 2017. Thompson, his wife and their dogs took shelter in their bathroom for 14 hours covered by a shower curtain, according to Bracey. Their roof was torn off, but their hurricane insurance only covered the exterior of their home. Instead of retiring, Bracey learned, Thompson now drives a taxi to afford what the couple needs on an island where everything is expensive and rebuilding takes very long due to a lack of local labor, such as roofers, and the extended length of time it takes for materials to arrive. Bracey also met and photographed a woman whose Florida home was impacted by Hurricane Irma. A dog sitter with no homeowner’s insurance, she was able to live in a FEMA-supplied trailer, telling Bracey she could keep it as long as she needed. “She is Caucasian, and her house is rebuilt,” he said. The exhibit “We the People?” runs through Aug. 30 at the Main Library Art Gallery and is open during regular library hours. More: oppl.org. 834 Lake St., Oak Park.
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Test of Concordia’s values
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dds and ends with some a bit odder than others: Stonewalling at Concordia: We are a week out from the Journal’s front-page report on the social media posts of Eric Hiller, a member of Concordia University’s board of regents. And yet, inexplicably, he remains on the Lutheran college’s board. The comments, undisputed by the school, are horrific and disqualifying. Hiller says women — the majority of the school’s student body — should not take on substantial careers lest they reduce their focus on home and hubby; he opines on the virtues of “a girl with a great body;” he links feminism with Satanism; says minorities are “incompetent and lazy;” and refers to Asians as “Orientals.” An online petition drive launched by Concordia graduates offended by Hiller’s comments and continued governance role is pushing 3,000 signatures. The school’s brand new president, Russell Dawn, is up to two public statements papering over Hiller’s offenses, and the board of regents is a month away from a scheduled meeting where this topic might or might not be raised. This isn’t a close call. Hiller should resign from the board. And if he doesn’t, the board of regents ought to have enough respect for its students and enough sense of the self-interest of the school to push him out the door. Our friend Bob: Bob Sullivan, one of the most fierce and gentle souls to pass through the doors of Wednesday Journal over our 39 years, has died at age 86. Already basically retired, Bob arrived at the Journal eager to sell subscriptions by phone, as thankless a task as ever created. Bob, though, enjoyed it and did well. Wasn’t long, however, before he began to write for us. And what a gift that was. There were features for the Journal and most notably in our Forest Park Review was his “From the Pages” column, which used the paper’s archives as a launching pad for all manner of whimsy and wisdom. As Ken Trainor notes in a loving remembrance today, Bob was also the only
person we’ve ever run over with our St. Patrick’s Day Parade float. Still not sure how that happened but Bob happily popped back up. A brave fighter of severe depression, a deep reader, a generous friend, Bob Sullivan was everything good about life in community and about community journalism. After 100 years, a playground: St. Catherine-St. Lucy School has sat at the corner of Washington and Humphrey for a century. For as long as I can remember it has been surrounded by asphalt. It’s what passed for a playground for generations of skinned-kneed kids. Until this month. Thanks to a $25,000 grant from Enchanted Backpack, a suburban nonprofit, a small playground has now been installed for the school’s younger students. Our old house on Humphrey was about 300 feet from the school’s fenced-in play area. One of my favorite things on fall and spring mornings was to sit on our porch swing with a newspaper and coffee and listen to the kids at St. Catherine’s before they headed into class. Happy, joyous voices greeting the day. And now a playground. George Will, you say: Someone sent me a link the other day to a George Will column. Not everyday that happens or that Will interviews an Oak Park business person for his column. Laura Pekarik owns Courageous Bakery at Oak Park Avenue and Lake Street. As we’ve reported over recent years, Pekarik got her start operating a food truck in Chicago. She has been battling the city in court over its restrictions on food trucks, limits she believes are designed to protect brick-and-mortar restaurants and the taxes they pay to municipalities. Pekarik lost her latest challenge at the Illinois Supreme Court but now plans to bring the case to the U.S. Supreme Court. That is where George Will, nationally syndicated columnist for the Washington Post, entered the story. His libertarian beliefs align with food trucks and free markets. But it’s likely this is his first foray into Oak Park.
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These Rotarians Want YOU
…to have a sandwich! Local Rotarians Lewis Jones, Nicole Hoppe, Marc Stopeck, Laura Bezinovich, Amanda Young, Cathy Hall and Matt Grote with the best pulled pork sandwich in Chicago from Carnivore and the Ministry of Sandwiches food truck.
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r maybe you would prefer a taco. With ten food trucks (including Ministry of Sandwiches) and a host of local craft beers, the choice is yours this Saturday, August 24, at the annual Rotary Rally, a community celebration brought to you by the Oak Park – River Forest Rotary Club. Come join us from 3:30 to 9:30pm at Keystone West Park (401 Thatcher) in River Forest. Admission is free, there are cool inflatables for the kids and lots of live music by School of Rock, Dartford Station and Sons of Chicago. Rotarians, you see, in addition to volunteering and raising funds for local agencies like Sarah’s Inn, the Pro Bono Network and Cluster Tutoring, also like to eat and have fun. That’s why we created the Food Truck Rally. It’s also why we meet every week for lunch at Cucina Paradiso in Oak Park.
You can be a part of Rotary, making a difference, building peace, and having fun right here in your own community. To join us for lunch, contact Amanda Young at 312.307.2201
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River Forest Park District floats vacating Keystone Ave.
Commissioner proposes using part of area for dog park By IGOR STUDENKOV Contributing Reporter
The River Forest Park District Board of Commissioners is open to considering the possibility of acquiring and then vacating the portion of Keystone Avenue that runs through Keystone Park. But they agreed that discussing it any further is pointless until they know how the River Forest Board of Trustees, which has the ultimate say over whether any portion of the street is vacated, might feel about it. During its Aug. 12 meeting, the park board agreed to write a letter asking the village board whether it may be open to the idea. While the board is still keeping its options open for what might replace the street, one idea that’s got some support is using a part of it as a dog park. Commissioner Mark Brown first suggested the idea in June. He argued that the street is currently “cutting through” the village’s biggest park and that vacating the street would free up parkland. He argued that it would be a good location for a dog park, something that residents have been requesting for years. Brown also suggested putting in tennis courts and potentially moving the park’s playground to free up space to move the girl’s infield out of a storm water detention area. At the time, park district Executive Director Michael Sletten said the latter suggestion would require relocating light poles, which could be cost-prohibitive. Brown also said that he personally saw
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DOWN THE MIDDLE: The River Forest Park Board would like the village to vacate the portion of Keystone Avenue that runs between two halves of Keystone Park to enhance safety and provide more park space. kids entering the street between parked cars on the sides of the roadway, and he was worried about their safety. He also noted that there are clearance issues for trucks going under the Union Pacific viaduct on Keystone Park’s southern edge. Last week, Brown reiterated his points about a vacated Keystone Avenue right-ofway being a good location for a dog park. “Lot of people want a dog park, but not in their backyard,” he said. “This is probably the only place I can think where a dog park
would work in this town. And it would not be the whole thing, it would be a portion of a thing. As landlocked as we are, I think that’s something that can benefit us greatly.” Commissioner Lynn Libera said that she was concerned that the vacating the street would reduce parking, but she was also intrigued by the possibilities it could usher in. And she offered the suggestion of her own, adding restrooms to the park. Commissioner Dennis Healy said he wished the issue had surfaced when con-
verting the infields to the artificial turf was first proposed. “Honestly, I think it should have been discussed two years ago, when all the turf was being discussed, when you could have configured the entire park,” he said. After some discussion, the commissioners decided that it wouldn’t hurt to at least ask the village whether that’s even a possibility. “If the answer [from] the village is no, it’s not even a conversation worth having,” said board President Ross Roloff.
River Forest park district seeks state grant
Officials request $400,000 for improvements to Keystone Park By IGOR STUDENKOV Contributing Reporter
The River Forest Park District Board of Commissioners unanimously voted on Aug. 12 to approve a grant application for up to $400,000 from the state’s Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) program. The most notable item on the list is the much-discussed installation of artificial turf at Keystone Park’s baseball infields. But the park district is looking to make other improvements at Keystone Park as well -- including replacing the playground equipment, adding a new shelter near the ten-
nis courts, adding new outdoor ping pong tables, baggo courts and a GaGa Ball court. The grant would provide 50 percent of the funding for the improvements. If the grant is approved, the park district will have some flexibility when it comes to certain details, but the park district wouldn’t be able to make any major changes to what they described in their application without the state’s permission. OSLAD is a program administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. According to the board packet documents, the park district expects the improvements to cost about of $790,000, which would mean the park district would have to contribute about $395,000 in matching funds. However, park district officials expect the actual cost to be lower. The plans indicate that a new picnic shelter would be built north of the tennis courts, with two sets of baggo courts built west of
the shelter. A “ping pong plaza,” which would include two concrete ping pong tables, would be built north of the Keystone Center. A 25-foot GaGa Ball court would be built near the platform tennis courts. GaGa Ball is a dodgeball-like game that is played in a pit-like court. Park district Executive Director Mike Sletten described it as an “up-and-coming sport.’ With the application deadline set for Aug. 19, the board agreed to approve the grant application as-is. The IDNR is expected to notify applicants by March 2020.
Park district enrolls in composting program River Forest Park District Board of Commissioners also voted unanimously last week to join the village of River Forest’s composting program - though not entirely
without reservations. Julie Moller, chairwoman of the River Forest Sustainability Commission, make her case for the park district to join the village program at the park board’s Aug. 12 meeting. She argued that it would improve the quality of the park district’s existing composting practices and set a positive example for River Forest children. While the commissioners questioned whether the park district produced enough food waste to justify joining the program, they ultimately decided that the relatively low cost and the ability to quit the program any time meant that they wouldn’t lose much if they joined, either. Composting takes food waste and other organic materials that would normally end up in a landfill and converts it to use as fertilizer for the soil. The village runs its program in partnership with Maywood-based Roy Strom Refuse Removal Service.
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Cajun Boil & Bar open in Pleasant District
New restaurant and bar gives locals a taste of the bayou By TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER Staff Reporter
On a Friday afternoon in Oak Park’s Pleasant District, the music is thumping, and while the 200-seat Cajun Boil & Bar isn’t packed, the restaurant has attracted a solid crowd of about a dozen tables. “It’s not a quiet restaurant,” said co-owner and managing partner Kurtis Lott. “It’s like your backyard picnic where you’re talking to friends and you’re talking to family and you’re cracking open some crawfish and some king crab legs and snow crab legs.” He said the spot, which opened less than two weeks ago at 1109 South Blvd., is the perfect place for a Friday lunch. “The weekend is almost there, and maybe you’ve got some plans going on — we can kind of be your pre-game,” he said, taking breaks during the interview to answer phone calls and direct newly trained staff. Cajun Boil & Bar is the newest restaurant in the downtown area, and the newest location for Lott and company, which opened a location in Oak Brook last October and another in Orland Park in March. The fourth location is expected to open in September in Joliet. Oak Parkers Joniqua Clay and Kiarra Burnett were among the new customers enjoying a shrimp and crab legs lunch special. While they agreed to be interviewed, nothing was slowing them down as they dug into their spicy Cajun meal. “It’s our first time,” Clay said, adding that she used to have to drive all the way to Oak Brook before the new location opened in her backyard. “We heard about it from our family,” she said, noting that the lunch special was “not too spicy.”
Meanwhile, Burnett finished off one of Cajun Boil & Bar’s signature voodoo drinks. Lott said the “voodoo juices” come in two different styles: “We have our Tropical Storm, which is a pretty rough storm, but we also have the Category Five, which is the monster.” The full bar is one of the big things that distinguishes Cajun Boil & Bar from its competitors, Lott said, but the restaurant’s seafood boils are the main attraction. “We do a lot of Louisiana Cajun-style dishes — po’ boy sandwiches, our catfish is phenomenal, our gumbo is next to none,” he said. While the food and drinks are the main attraction, the lively atmosphere, which transports patrons down to the bayou, is a key element that Lott is betting will have customers coming back. “How fitting,” he said. “You have a one-ofa-kind restaurant in a one-of-a-kind town. It’s a match made in heaven.” Lott and company are planning a grand opening event for early September, and over the next few months will begin offering delivery, catering and a brunch menu. “It’s all about our atmosphere. It’s all about our sauce. It’s all about our env i r o n m e n t ,” he said. tim@oakpark.com
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GET TO CRACKIN’: (Above) Oak Parkers Joniqua Clay (left) and Kiarra Burnett (right) enjoy shrimp and crab legs lunch special at Cajun Boil & Bar. (Bottom left) Kurtis Lott, coowner and managing partner, calls his new restaurant a one of a kind for the village).
Rush Oak Park patient sues over Legionnaire’s Disease
Bellwood resident spent weeks in intensive care after alleged exposure to bacteria By TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER Staff Reporter
A 66-year-old Bellwood woman is suing Rush Oak Park Hospital for unspecified monetary damages, claiming she contracted Legionnaire’s Disease there during a visit to the hospital’s emergency room in July. Joyce Walker filed a lawsuit in the Law Division of Cook County Circuit Court on Aug. 15, claiming that Rush failed to prevent
the spread of Legionella bacteria at the hospital after a case of Legionnaires Disease was reported there in May 2019. Rush spokeswoman Deb Song said the hospital does not comment on pending litigation. Daniel R. Seidman, of Seidman Margulis & Fairman LLP, who is representing Walker in the lawsuit, said in an email that Walker was admitted to the hospital on July 15 through July 17. “By the next day, she was very ill with Legionnaire’s Disease, with severe respiratory distress,” Seidman wrote. “She was admitted to one hospital and transferred to another. Ms. Walker arrested in the ambulance: Her heart stopped.”
Walker was revived but spent the next several weeks in intensive care. “She has suffered from severe respiratory illness including bilateral pneumonia,” Seidman wrote in the email. “She was just recently discharged, but lasting effects from the illness are expected.” The lawsuit claims that Rush Oak Park “failed to timely and properly implement the use of point-of-use filters” to prevent the spread of the bacteria. It also states that Rush failed to implement appropriate control measures and maintain appropriate water temperatures at the hospital. In late July, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported that two people who
had been patients at Rush Oak Park Hospital had contracted Legionnaire’s Disease. Exactly where those patients contracted the disease remains under investigation by the IDPH. Rush Oak Park Hospital said at the time that it does not believe the hospital was the source. “The source of these two cases are yet to be determined,” the hospital said when the cases were first made public. IDPH said in July that Legionella bacteria spreads during outbreaks at buildings with “complex water systems like hotels, hospitals, long-term care facilities and cruise ships.” tim@oakpark.com
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Hephzibah Home gets $100,000 ‘All-Pros’ grant from Bears Oak Park nonprofit one of 10 organizations recognized
The juice IS worth the squeeze River Forest’s 18th Annual LemonAid is just around the corner, and residents in the 700 block of Bonnie Brae Place are gearing up for the fundraiser. The event runs from 3 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11 and will offer ice-cold lemonade, of course, but also baked goods, kids’ activities and live entertainment. Since its inception in 2002, the annual event, which started in an effort to honor the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, has raised over $290,000. This year’s proceeds will go to Hephzibah Children’s Association, which offers services to neglected children, and Beat the Streets Chicago, which provides after-school sports programs for kids.
By TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER Staff Reporter
Cameron was only 6 years old when he first came to Hephzibah Home on North Boulevard in Oak Park. The child had suffered neglect to the point where he was hospitalized due to injuries he sustained in his living situation. It would take several surgeries, physical therapy sessions and support from psychologists and clinicians over the course of a couple of years to help bring him to a place of safety and normalcy. While the story is tragic, it comes with a happy ending – the local home that cares for children removed from their caregivers for abuse and neglect not only worked to provide a safe space for the boy, it also worked with his father to meet the requirements necessary to regain custody of his son and help Cameron continue forward in his development. “Week after week, year after year, he worked with Hephzibah staff and DCFS caseworkers to address his personal issues, meet the necessary requirements, and to demonstrate consistently his ability to provide for and care appropriately for his son,” Hephzibah Home noted in an essay about the boy. “Despite challenging barriers, he rarely missed his weekly visits with his son and these visits contributed greatly to Cameron’s progress. The possibility of reuniting with his father sparked hope.” Cameron’s story is just a small glimpse into the work Hephzibah Home has done for years for thousands of neglected children. It was the also his story that helped the organization secure a $100,000 grant from the Chicago Bears. The Community All-Pros grant is a celebration of the Bears’ 100th season. It’s one of 10 grants the Bears provided nonprofit organizations in the Chicago area. “We’re just thrilled to be partnering with an organization as amazing as the Bears,” said Hephzibah Children’s Association Executive Director Merry Beth Sheets.
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Sheets explained that many of the children who come to Hephzibah Home have been shuffled around from foster family to foster family and often suffer from severe trauma. “We see them come in and they’re apprehensive and scared, and when they leave they are a new child,” she said. The grant application submitted to the Bears noted that Illinois ranks last in the nation in removing kids from their homes over concern for their safety. “Illinois also has the longest length of stay in foster care among all 50 states,” the grant application stated. “Thus, by the time children come into institutional or group home care in Illinois such as Hephzibah Home, they have been exposed to and endured significant, severe and sustained trauma related to abuse and neglect.” Sheets said the Bears grant and other charitable contributions are vital to the organization’s mission. Hephzibah faces budget shortfalls every year in its effort to keep the group home afloat. The funding will help pay for the group’s annual chil-
dren’s rodeo in June and other events, birthday parties for the roughly 26 children the home cares for, and the myriad therapeutic support services the organization provides, among others, Sheets said. “We pull out all the stops to get them stabilized and placed back safely in a home environment,” said Juliet Yera, Hephzibah’s director of development. Yera noted that Hephzibah Home, which was established 1897, is likely Oak Park’s oldest nonprofit. The average resident of Hephzibah Home is 7 years old, and their stays generally range between six months and two years, Yera said. “We have educational support programs with art therapists, play therapists and social workers,” she said, noting that the home has seen countless success stories like Cameron’s. The work with parents and caregivers to regain custody of their children is just as critical. “Whatever family members or natural supports they have, we want them engaged and involved from the beginning,” Sheets said. That also involves work with future foster families. “We want to lay that foundation and build a good relationship to set them up for success,” Sheets said. tim@oakpark.com
Boykin announces bid to replace Dorothy Brown
Circuit court clerk decides against reelection, opening path to field of challengers By MICHAEL ROMAIN Editor
Former 1st District Cook County Commissioner has gone from mulling a run against Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx earlier this month to announcing on Thursday his plan to succeed Dorothy Brown as Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County. Brown announced on Wednesday that she would not seek reelection as circuit court clerk, a position that she’s held since 2000. During much of that time, her office has been embroiled in controversies and multiple investigations by county, state and federal authorities.
Despite the raft of allegations, “Public corruption is including claims that her office rampant throughout Cook routinely exchanged jobs for County and the state’s money and other favors, Brown has attorney has been absent consistently denied wrongdoing. when it comes to going after On Wednesday, Brown told the it,” Boykin said at the time. He Chicago Tribune that she “had said that he would announce no doubts I would be able to win his decision in September. reelection, without a shadow of a But on Aug. 15, Boykin doubt,” adding that it’s “good to be pivoted dramatically, RICHARD BOYKIN able to leave on your own terms. I announcing his decision to run Former county commissioner feel really good about it.” for circuit court clerk instead — Boykin served a term as a day after Brown announced commissioner from 2014 to 2018. Last year, that she would be stepping down. he narrowly lost his bid for reelection “So many of the urgent issues we face to current 1st District Cook County in Chicago and Cook County have a single Commissioner Brandon Johnson. common denominator – access to justice,” On Aug. 2, the former commissioner Boykin said in a statement. “And when it comes and practicing attorney who was once to ensuring equal access to justice, there are Congressman Danny K. Davis’s chief of staff, few offices with more of a direct impact than said that he was mulling a run to replace the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County.” Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx. In the statement, Boykin touted his
experience as a member of the Grants Review Committee for the Justice Advisory Council of Cook County, “where we invested in programs and organizations providing access to justice in communities where that access is most urgently needed.” Boykin joins a crowded field of candidates looking to preside over an office that has a $120 million budget and around 1,400 full-time employees who are responsible for administering a range of legal records and processing fines, among other duties, according to the Tribune. Other candidates include “Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Commissioner Mariyana Spyropoulos, state Sen. Iris Martinez, attorney Jacob Meister and Cook County Board of Review commissioner Michael Cabonargi,” NBC 5 reports. Cabonargi was endorsed by the Cook County Democratic Party on Aug. 16. CONTACT: michaelromain@ymail.com
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D97 approves $138K security camera overhaul
District says current system is outdated, will install 93 new cameras By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter
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During an Aug. 13 regular meeting, the Oak Park Elementary School District 97 Board of Education voted unanimously on a bid from IPVision, a security system company based in Westmont, to upgrade the district’s security camera system for $137,647. Board member Rob Breymaier was absent. At last Tuesday’s meeting, Jim Hackett, D97’s safety and security manager, and Michael Arensdorff, senior director of technology, explained to board members that the district’s existing camera system violates the board policy established in 2010 that authorizes the use of video security camera and electronic monitoring equipment. Hackett and Arensdorff said several cameras are inoperable and the video management system the cameras run on is “inefficient for reviewing/retaining video recordings.” Hackett said IPVision will install 93 new cameras throughout the district. He said that work would start as soon as the board approves the contract and should be mostly finished by the start of the new school year. “If there are any delays or anything like that, we’d have to move to nights and weekends,” Hackett said. Board member Katherine Murray-Liebl asked if the camera system overhaul will “provide more footage outside the schools,” since some incidents, such as cases of stolen bikes, had previously taken place and gone unnoticed by cameras that weren’t working. “It will address those concerns and issues
— yes,” Arensdorff said. “Part of this is refocusing cameras.” “A big part of this is to refocus everything and make sure that we’re getting what we want and we’re not intruding into areas where we don’t want [the cameras] to be,” Hackett said. “So far, we have [some] cameras that aren’t providing any footage.” Hackett said the new cameras “are based on the newest technology” while the ones they’ll be replacing are “just old cameras.” He added that training for district staff members on the new camera system was built into the contract. Hackett and Arensdorff said IPVision’s bid was the lowest and most responsive of three bids. In addition, the company was the only bidder to offer a compliance test to evaluate how many of the district’s cameras would work on their platform. IPVision’s test showed that 77 of D97’s cameras would not work on their selected platform, “which is also the platform of three of the other vendors,” they noted in an Aug. 13 document. After the new cameras are installed, Hackett said, the district will then refresh the remaining cameras in order to get them up to par with the current technology — a measure that would cost around $50,000. Arensdorff and Hackett that the district had already budgeted money for the cost of the $137,647 upgrade and the $50,000 refresh. Once those remaining cameras are refreshed, Hackett said, the district will evaluate the camera system to identify whether or not any additional cameras are needed in non-intrusive areas. According to D97’s board policy on surveillance cameras, video security camera/electronic monitoring equipment must not be used in places like restrooms, locker rooms, private offices and individual classrooms. CONTACT: michael@oakpark.com
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Hales Mansion fire causes little damage
Blaze contained to porch of the building, which is being renovated By TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER Staff Reporter
A small porch fire at the historic Hales Mansion over the weekend might have alarmed neighbors, but the new owners and the Oak Park Fire Department say it was small and extinguished within a few minutes. The fire started around 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18 on the porch of the building at 509 N. Oak Park Ave. Deputy Fire Chief Peter Pilafas said in a telephone interview that the cause of the fire is still under investigation, but firefighters say it involved construction materials left on the porch.
No one was injured in the incident, Pilafas said. The residence, which sold in May for more than $1.5 million, is currently undergoing a renovation to make room for The Language & Music School. Language & Music School co-owner Brando Fermi-Crawford said in a telephone interview that the school is set to begin offering classes on Sept. 3. He said the small fire did not cause much damage and was contained to the porch. “It’s almost like a higher power is watching over us,” he said, also thanking “vigilant neighbors” who called the fire department. Fermi-Crawford said the school is holding an open house for the public on Sunday, Sept. 20, from 4 to 7 p.m. tim@oakpark.com
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SCORCHED: A fire on Aug. 18 at the historic Hales Mansion at 509 N. Oak Park Ave. scorched the brick and stone porch but otherwise caused little damage to the building.
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Oak Park police nab suspected groper
The Oak Park Police Department has arrested a Chicago man and charged him with one count of misdemeanor battery in connection with an incident on Monday, Aug. 12, where he allegedly groped a woman from behind. The man reportedly grabbed a woman’s buttocks and fled on foot, but video surveillance of the incident led to the man’s arrest. Wednesday Journal newspaper does not report the names of those charged with misdemeanors. Oak Park police say the description of the man arrested matches the description of the man who groped four other women in Oak Park earlier this month. The man was arrested after being pulled over by police for a traffic violation on Aug. 13. Police report that none of the five victims could identify the man, but he reportedly implicated himself in the Aug. 12 incident after being stopped by police. He also was charged with one count of driving on a revoked license. The Aug. 12 incident took place just after 8 a.m. The victim was walking south on Humphrey Avenue from South Boulevard, when she saw the man cross the street, come up from behind her and grope her. A private video surveillance camera captured images of both the man matching the description given by the victim and a white sedan believed to be owned by the offender. The other four incidents took place earlier this month – one on Aug. 7 near Lombard Avenue and Madison Street and three
on Aug. 9. One of the victims did not file a police report. The other two incidents took place on Wesley Avenue near Madison Street and on Euclid Avenue near Pleasant Street.
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Chicago juvenile was arrested in the 100 block of Adams Street at 7:44 p.m. on Aug. 19 and charged with an armed robbery that took place in the 200 block of Madison Street. No additional information was immediately available. ■ Ian Scott-Stone, 36, of the 100 block of Rockford Ave., Forest Park, was arrested in the 300 block of Marion Street at 10:19 p.m. on Aug. 14 and charged with an aggravated robbery that occurred in the 100 block of North Grove Avenue. No additional information was provided.
Burglary ■ An
office in the 700 block of Lexington Street was burglarized sometime between 4:36 and 8:42 a.m. on Aug. 17. The offender removed an air-conditioning unit from the window to gain entry to the business. The offender then ransacked the office and took a cellphone, $50 in cash, $150 in foreign currency and a checkbook. The estimated loss is $910. ■ An apartment was burglarized in the 1000 block of Washington Boulevard sometime between 7:52 a.m. and 6:20 p.m. on Aug. 14. The offender entered through an
open window and stole jewelry, a Nintendo Switch, a PlayStation 4, several video games and $400 in cash. The estimated loss is $10,810.
Theft ■ A Chicago resident was the victim of theft at 3:55 p.m. on Aug. 17 in the 1000 block of North Boulevard. The victim was approached by the offender, who took the victim’s cellphone from their hand and then fled on foot. The estimated loss is $850. ■ Several recycling bins were stolen from an alley in the 1000 block of Forest at about 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 17. The offenders were seen driving a white van and placing large unknown items in the back of the van.
Unlawful use of a weapon
A 20-year-old Maywood man was arrested in the 300 block of South Euclid Avenue in Oak Park at noon on Aug. 18 and charged with unlawful use of a weapon. No additional information was provided. These items, obtained from the Oak Park and River Forest police departments, came from reports, Aug. 12-19, and represent a portion of the incidents to which police responded. Anyone named in these reports has only been charged with a crime and cases have not yet been adjudicated. We report the race of a suspect only when a serious crime has been committed, the suspect is still at large, and police have provided us with a detailed physical description of the suspect as they seek the public’s help in making an arrest.
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FOOD TRUCK
U.S. Supreme Court from page 1 Court decides to hear the arguments, will focus on GPS tracking equipment the city requires all food truck vendors to attach to their vehicles. The Illinois Supreme Court ruled against Pekarik earlier this year, stating that the GPS rule is “the best and most accurate means of reliably locating a food truck, which is particularly important and necessary in the event of a serious health issue.” The requirement violates food truck vendors’ constitutional right under the Fourth Amendment to prevent unreasonable search and seizure, according to Frommer. “It really goes to the kind of constitutional protections people have when they start a business and whether the government can run roughshod over them in service of a more powerful lobbying group,” he added. Pekarik has long maintained that the ordinance serves the interests of brick-andmortar shops over mobile ones.
OAKPARK.COM | RIVERFOREST.COM She got a boost in her effort from syndicated Washington Post columnist George Will, who met with Pekarik and dedicated a column to her fight. “Given its surplus of violence and scarcity of resources, Chicago surely has bigger things to worry about than the menace, as the city sees it, of Laura Pekarik’s cupcakes,” Will recently wrote. He likens the GPS rule to the government tracking vendors’ movements “like convicted felons wearing ankle bracelets.” In a refrain repeated by Frommer, Will notes that the ordinance has reduced the number of food trucks on the streets by 40 percent. Will is a longtime friend of the Institute of Justice, according to Frommer, who has represented several other food truck vendors in other states, but he said this one could go to the U.S. Supreme Court because most other cities have either lost their cases or are “faced with a challenge to get right by the law and change their ordinance.” He said the earliest the court could look at the case and decide whether to hear arguments is November. tim@oakpark.com
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CURB APPEAL: Laura Pekarik, owner of Courageous Bakery in Oak Park, is attempting taking her food-truck case against the city of Chicago all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.
EQUITY
Tough talk from page 1 commanded the stage inside of the Oak Park Public Library’s second-floor Veterans Room. In the darkened room, as Ammons and roughly a dozen other people looked on, Ford used a series of PowerPoint slides to illustrate the purpose and goals of an organization he recently founded called Black and Brown Street Reinvention. The organization, Ford said, would unapologetically focus on the growth of people of color by means that may be impolite, irreverent and uncomfortable for many people, especially whites. “This campaign is a movement,” Ford said during an interview before his presentation, adding that the initiative will be a lot different from any march or affinity group the community has ever seen. “This is going to be totally different and more brutal because it’s not sugarcoated. It’s not meant to make nobody feel comfortable. It’s not meant to come to the agreement that it’s diverse in Oak Park,” he said, before repeating a phrase that would become the day’s mantra for him. “This group will give black and brown students a chance to express themselves how they need to express themselves without trying to adapt to the climate of what white people consider to be normal,” he said. “A lot of people talk about the equity statement and stuff. We are the equity statement.” After Ford laid out his organization’s goals and demands — he plans to put a spotlight
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A NEW STRUGGLE: Antoine Ford, right, during a February protest march he organized. Ford is now trying to start his own club at OPRF that he said will prioritize the needs of black and brown students over white comfort. on what he said is the routine abuse of black and brown young people by Oak Park police, he wants the D200 administration to recognize Black and Brown as an official club and provide it with a faculty sponsor, and he wants the Oak Park Public Library to build a free recording studio for young people, among other things — the studentactivist gave the floor over to a panel that included local young people, parents and OPRF teacher and activist Anthony Clark. Black OPRF students spoke of feelings of inadequacy; a black mother spoke about
the terror her 11-year-old son felt during a routine traffic stop by Oak Park police; and Clark spoke about the revolving door of black leaders who are designated to prop up the fanciful myth of diversity — not to fundamentally change what many attendees described as two different communities: one for whites and one for people of color. At times, the feedback from panelists and young people in the audience sounded like an indictment of the change-from-within status quo from which administrators like Ammons and bureaucratic measures like
the district’s equity policy emanate. “Oak Park is built on falsehoods,” Clark said. “This is a community where we bring in individuals under the guise of social change, but we don’t have too many people who are willing to rock the boat.” “A lot of people feel like [the equity policy] is just paper,” Ford said. “A lot of people feel like they can write some words on paper and they’ve done their job.” Cynthia Brito, the coordinator of the Social Justice Club at Julian Middle School, said that, often, policies and laws are embedded in systems that prioritize comfort for whites over mitigating pain suffered by black and brown people. “If high school students are going to organize around an issue, what I don’t want to see happen is for them to say, ‘We need this to change and this is harmful to folks right now,’ and for folks to say, ‘Well hold on, if the policy is going to be implemented you need to wait six months to a year to feel the change.’ That can’t happen because that is racist.” Ammons said he understands that leadership behind racial equity work “has to be authentic, it has to be real,” adding that “we can’t suppress who we are in this work.” He also “challenged” Ford to join OPRF’s student leadership group, a request that Supt. Joylynn Pruitt-Adams also made earlier this year. “I’ve always had to go through life understanding that if you don’t have a place at the table, you’re probably going to be on the menu,” Ammons told Ford. “You’re already in the political process. In navigating that process, ensure your voice is truly heard in places where decisions are being made.” CONTACT: michael@oakpark.com
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D97 board appoints new communications director
Amanda Siegfried replaces Chris Jasculca as district spokesperson
two years working with our district, she has displayed the knowledge and skills necessary to build on and elevate our level of communication to district stakeholders.” Siegfried, who earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University, worked three years as the communications By MICHAEL ROMAIN and community relations supervisor for Cook Staff Reporter County School District 130 in Blue Island. Before that, Siegfried During a regular board meeting worked as the founding editor of on Aug. 13, the District 97 Board Lemont Patch for three years. of Education unanimously “Chris has been a valuable approved the appointment mentor over the past two years, of Amanda Siegfried as the and I am extremely proud of district’s new communications our collective work to expand director, effective immediately. the district’s digital presence,” Siegfried was previously the Siegfried explained in a statement. district’s digital communications “I am excited to step into this director for two years. She’ll new role and look forward to replace Chris Jasculca, who AMANDA SIEGFRIED announced in July that he New communications director increasing the district’s efforts to keep our parents, students and was resigning to accept the staff informed and engaged.” communications director position District officials said they plan on hiring for Hinsdale Township High School District 86. “Strong and effective communication is a communications coordinator to fill critical to the success of any organization,” Siegfried’s old position at some point in the said Supt. Carol Kelley in a statement the future. district released Aug. 19. “During Amanda’s CONTACT: michael@oakpark.com
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Micro Brew Review brings thousands to Oak Park
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Brewing up a zero-waste planet
By TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER Staff Reporter
It was another big success for Seven Generations Ahead’s annual zero-waste beer festival, the Micro Brew Review, attracting about 3,000 people to downtown Oak Park. The event had really strong ticket presales as well as walk-ups, according to Seven Generations Ahead Executive Director Gary Cuneen. Cuneen told Wednesday Journal that the event offered about 200 different varieties of beer from roughly 75 brewers. The Iron Brewer competition prize — a trophy displayed in their brewery for a year, plus bragging rights — went to the Bloomington-based Lil Beaver Brewery for its creation called Lil Bit More Wonderful, a chocolate-milk stout using hefeweizen yeast, chocolate, coconut and banana. The event achieved zero-waste status again this year, with all vendors required to use compostable or recyclable products. Cuneen said about 75 percent of the refuse from the event was diverted from landfills. tim@oakpark.com
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ANOTHER “SUD”CESS!: Beer was on tap, but sustainability was the lesson as brew lovers converged on Marion Street Saturday for Seven Generations Ahead’s Micro Brew Review, accompanied by live music.
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Agency Partner When building an insurance policy to protect your historic home and assets, you should work with an agency that specializes in insuring historic homes. Simply shopping for the cheapest quote could cost you tens to hundreds of thousands in out-of-pocket expenses and many headaches post-claim. Make sure your homeowners insurance policy is written properly and provides the coverages you need to bring you back to a pre-loss state, and to help preserve your asset.
Owning a historic home can be a great source of joy and pride, but insuring one is not as simple as just getting a quote; the process needs to be taken as seriously as any other investment strategy. So, if you’re looking to purchase—or already own—a historic home, there are several important areas you should educate yourself on to ensure your home and assets are properly protected in the event of a property loss.
While all insurance policies have a claim settlement method, ultra-preferred companies will go to great lengths and expense to make sure a home is restored to its pre-loss condition—ensuring the same materials, same workmanship, and same design—regardless of the limit on the policy. They also provide unlimited coverage for additional costs resulting from changes in updated building codes or ordinances.
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hat you get with your real estate dollar depends on where you are doing your shopping. In Oak Park and River Forest and their immediate neighbors, the median price of homes varies widely, as does the housing stock, the square footage and the property tax bill that goes along with that sales price. According to real estate website Trulia, the median sales price in Oak Park and River Forest declined for the period of May 1 through July 31, 2019, while neighboring villages have fared somewhat better. In Oak Park, the median sales price based on 193 sales between May 1 and July 31 of this year was $340,000 -- a 12 percent drop over the same period in 2018. A look at local listings shows a number of homes for sale in that price point. At $335,000, 1026 S. Austin Blvd. provides four bedrooms, one bathroom and 1,428 square feet of living space with $9,639 in property taxes. The Victorian style home features a welcoming front porch. On the north side of town, 1100 N. Humphrey Ave. is a side-entrance Colonial home on a corner lot. The home is listed at $339,500 and offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms, 2,000 square feet and has property taxes of $13,815. Meanwhile, 839 N. Lombard Ave. is listed right at the median sales price of $340,000, and listing agent Cory Kohut of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services says you’re getting a lot for your money with that price. “You have three levels of living, which is rare at that median or entry-level price,” Kohut said. “A lot of our older housing stock has second floors that don’t have full ceiling heights, but unlike most bungalows, this house has proper ceiling heights on the second floor.” Other pluses at this price range? Kohut points out the first-floor powder room and rec room. The house at 839 N. Lombard Ave. has three bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, 1,862 square feet of living space and a property tax bill of $11,923. The median price of a home in River Forest also fell this year, with the period of May 1 through July 31 recording 50 sales with a median price of $547,500, down 7 percent compared to the same period in 2018. While the River Forest median price is roughly $200,000 higher than Oak Park, median-priced homes in the villages have comparable tax bills.
1026 S. Austin Blvd., Oak Park The home at 303 Gale Ave. was first listed for $549,900 with a recent price drop to $525,000. The home offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms and 2,150 square feet of living space, with a property tax bill of $14,657 and includes an updated kitchen and rec room in the basement. Also located in the neighborhood just north of Madison Street, 29 Thatcher Ave. is listed at $579,000. For that price you get three bedrooms, three bathrooms, 2,062 square feet and a property tax bill of $12,971. The house has a newer kitchen and hardwood flooring. A few blocks away, 210 Franklin Ave. is offered at $579,000. The English cottage-style house was rehabbed in 2009 and boasts a professionally landscaped yard, 2,109 square feet, three bedrooms, two bathrooms and property taxes of $9,523. In Berwyn, the sales period from May 1 to July 31 was flat in regard to median-priced homes, with 121 sales resulting in a median price of $230,000, the same median price recorded for that period in 2018. The square footage of a home in Berwyn’s median price range is lower than in neighboring Oak Park and so are the property taxes. Owners of the residence at 1543 Home Ave. recently asked $229,000 for 1,200 square
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210 Franklin Ave., River Forest feet and four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The home has property taxes of $4,244. Meanwhile, 3647 Ridgeland Ave. is listed for $234,999 and provides 1,260 square feet, including four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The brick Cape Cod has property taxes of $2,636. Forest Park was the big winner, pricewise, registering a 40-percent increase in median sales price year over year during the period of May 1to July 31. The village
recorded 68 sales during that period in 2019. Gut-rehabbed in 2013, the house at 932 Circle Ave. is listed for $275,000. For that price, you get granite counters, three bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,008 square feet of living space and a property tax bill of $5,409. At $240,000 1512 Elgin Ave. offers a large lot, four bedrooms, one bathroom and 1,337 square feet of living space with property See MEDIAN on page 23
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BURMA BUILT BUHRKE HOUSE combines Tudor revival & chateau style architecture elements. Gorgeous décor and impeccable attention to detail and care found in house and landscaped grounds, extends to fabulous in ground pool and patios. Perfect for entertaining. ....................$2,199,000 BEAUTIFUL, CLASSIC HOME offers everything for today’s modern living. Custom-built home has the highest quality finishes. No detail was missed. Brick and stone exterior, wrap around porch, eleven-foot ceilings and oversized windows. LL has 2,000 feet of living area............ $1,525,000 INVITING SPACIOUS HOME offers mid century/prairie style features with a large open floor plan. Unique feature with dual fireplaces in both kitchen/family room & living room/dining room. Professionally landscaped yard with a built-in in-ground hot tub and inviting fire pit........ $1,250,000 BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN VILLA combines wonderful upgrades and finishes in a comfortable family home. Every renovation has enhanced a stately home with great details and craftsmanship. New kitchen and four full floors of elegant living on a large corner lot in quiet area. .................... $1,250,000 IMPECCABLY MAINTAINED COMTEMPORARY HOME in quiet section of RF. Includes 3 bedrooms, 3 full and 3 half baths, an expansive foyer, unique bamboo floors, multi-faced gas fireplace, private office, updated kitchen, screened in porch, in-ground pool. ................................... $849,000 UNIQUE QUALITY BURMA BUILT HOME with 5 bedrooms and 3 full, 2 half baths. House has many wonderful features; 2 separate office areas, hardwood floors, kitchen with all newer appliances, adjoining eating areafamily room. Finished basement. Three car garage ....................... $845,000 ELEGANT VICTORIAN, known as Elliot House in the OPRF
Historical Directory, built in the 1890’s. Warm and inviting 4 bedroom, 2-1/2 bath home that will capture your heart immediately with all of its beautiful vintage detailing perfectly blended with recent updates...................................................................$735,000 AFFORDABLE BRICK TRILEVEL is deceptively larger than it looks from the street. This 3 BR, 2-1/2 BA home features an open 1st FL concept, updated kitchen, hardwood floors. This the perfect house for the downsizing family, or for those looking to move into the neighborhood. .......................................... $529,000 VINTAGE CHARMER on tree lined cobblestone street. Warm, inviting home with lots of potential! Living room is centered with a cozy fireplace, separate dining room, bright kitchen and spacious family room. 2nd floor has 3 BRs and 1 full BA. Large deck overlooking backyard. ......................................................$425,000
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PRICE REDUCED ONE OF A KIND Hulbert built with natural FRESHLY PAINTED BUNGALOW on quiet cul-de-sac block with woodwork 60 ft corner lot! 5 BR, 3 full and 2 half BA features a spacious beautiful slate entry, art glass windows, hdwd flrs & period lighting kitchen with seating area, storage in Butler Pantry, large den, master throughout! Gas fireplace, built-in bookcases, cooks kitchen. Fin rec suite with enclosed porch. Storage space in lower level. ........$524,900 room with full BA, laundry/utility rm & plenty of storage!.....$474,000 CHARMING 1913 HOME on the market for the first time ever! One family owned since the day it was built. Cen-trally located in beautiful River Forest. Large Covered Porch, hardwood floors, vintage light fixtures. Large Backyard leads to a two car garage and parking for an additional two cars. ..............................................................................................................$359,000
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UNPRECEDENTED ESTATE in the Frank Lloyd Wright Historical district of Oak Park! This meticulously renovated 5 BR, 5 full / 2 half bath property offers exquisite details and refined finishes that boast timeless materials and over the top custom millwork. This is a showcase home! ....$1,450,000 LOVELY TRADITIONAL HOME, found in walkable OP location, offers wonderful space for family and entertaining. Original details blend seamlessly with the updated 3 story addition. Offers 5 bedrooms, 4-1/2 baths, newer kitchen, abundant storage, family room, wine cellar....... $1,065,000 POSITIONED BEAUTIFULLY ON A CORNER LOT in a great location. The detail found throughout this home is something to see. The seamless addition adds tremendous space to this 4 BR, 2 full and 2 half BA home. A full finished bsmt with office and rec room. Storage galore.......... $889,000 MOVE IN READY NEW CONSTRUCTION with wide open floor plan. Gourmet kitchen opens to LR and DR. First floor BR and full bath. Beautiful front and back porches, finished basement with polished concrete floors, full bath and 5th bedroom. Newly built 2.5 garage. ...................... $798,500 STUNNING RENOVATION with exquisite modern finishes. Solid brick home features new hardwood floors throughout, recessed lighting, wood burning fireplace, family room, 3 generously sized BRs. Spacious finished LL. Central air, and 3-car garage. Just Move in and Enjoy! ............$648,500 A GRAND HOME situated in Historic Oak Park! Enjoy the charm & character of HW floors, natural millwork, crown moldings, and many windows that fill the home w/tons of natural light. Five BRs, 2-1/2 bathrooms, screened-in porch, den, landscaped private backyard....................$574,900
WONDERFUL GUNDERSON HOME set on a Wide Lot with a Side Driveway. This 5 BR, 2-1/2 BA home features a spacious foyer, large DR adjacent to eat-in kitchen, heated mudroom and a three season porch on the 2nd FL. Addl living space on 3rd fl & in the finished bsmt.......$549,800 CLASSIC OAK PARK HOME on a large corner lot in the Harrison Arts district. This four BR, three BA home boasts four levels of living space. Tall ceilings, hardwood floors, vintage leaded glass windows, updated kitchen with breakfast bar. Finished 3rd floor, newly finished basement. .$549,000 PRICE REDUCED CENTER OF TOWN VICTORIAN with high ceilings, four spacious levels of living in beautiful Oak Park. This 5 BR, 3-12 BA home offers a formal entry, wood burning FP, sun room, family room, eat-in kitchen. Great flow, tons of natural light & storage throughout this beauty! ..............................................................................................................$539,000 LOVELY BRICK HOME and its original details blend seamlessly w/ 2 story stucco addition on a large lot. Home offers 4 bedrooms, 2 full and 1 half bath, beautiful woodwork throughout, wood burning fireplace, updated kitchen. Plenty of storage, 2 car garage…so much to see.............$514,900 CLASSIC QUEEN ANNE HOME with 3 bedrooms, 3-1/2 baths includes LR with gas FP and attached Sun room. 1st FL family room, updated kitchen with attached breakfast room. Great closet space. Finished rec room in basement. Custom deck. Great house for entertaining! ................. $499,000
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RECENTLY UPDATED COLONIAL located in EP’s RF Manor. Huge 2-story addition which includes a family room and 2-room master suite. Lots of windows and natural light. Family room includes a wood-burning fireplace and radiant floor heat. Enjoy entertaining in this home! $465,000 JUMBO GEORGIAN located in peaceful River Forest Manor on a beautiful, tree-lined street. Three bedrooms, 2 baths. Huge first floor family room. Tons of storage space. One car garage with two exterior spaces. Beautifully landscaped oversized lot with deck and patio. ............................... $399,000
CONDOS/TOWNHOMES/2-FLATS PRICE REDUCED RIVER FOREST 3BR, 2-1/2 BA. .....................$599,950 RIVER FOREST 2BR, 2BA. Extra large rooms............................... $220,000 RIVER FOREST 2BR, 2BA. Top floor unit...................................... $205,000 RIVER FOREST 2BR, 2BA. Bright, quiet top floor unit. ............... $148,000 OAK PARK Two Flat......................................................................... $530,000 PRICE REDUCED OAK PARK 2BR, 2BA...................................... $200,000 OAK PARK 2BR, 1-1/2 BA. Mid-century modern condo. ..............$195,000 OAK PARK 2BR, 1BA. Bright corner unit. ...................................... $140,000 OAK PARK 1BR, 1BA. Completely redone! .....................................$129,000 FOREST PARK 1BR, 1BA. Neat, tidy, recently painted....................$89,500
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MEDIAN from page 19 taxes of $7,671. While the adage that all real estate is local holds true, Kohut says that he sees what is happening in Oak Park as part of a wider trend. Asked about the lower median price
OAKPARK.COM | RIVERFOREST.COM Wednesday Journal, August 21, 2019 23 compared to 2018, Kohut says it’s not just a micro-trend and that the falling median sales prices are not unique to Oak Park. “It’s a general trend,” he said. “The country is starting to see a pull back.” Kohut also noted that the average days on market are increasing throughout the area, and says that Oak Park homes priced at or near the median during the summer period are taking longer to sell than last year. “It’s just slower now,” Kohut said.
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1213 Edmer Ave, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $474,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 805 N. Taylor Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $498,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1023 Marengo Ave, Forest Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$510,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 735 S. Kenilworth Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $524,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 401 Augusta St, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $549,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2:30-4 922 N. East Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group. . . . . . . . . . $549,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2 714 N. Lombard Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Re/Max In The Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $598,800 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1110 N. Grove Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group. . . . . . . . . . $624,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sat. 12-2 337 Wisconsin Ave, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group. . . . . . . . . . $637,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1:30 1110 N. Grove Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group. . . . . . . . . . $649,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2 505 River Oaks Dr., River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Re/Max In The Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $700,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-1:30 1423 Lathrop Ave, River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $779,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2 804 Forest Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $850,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2 1227 Jackson Ave, River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group. . . . . . . . . . $970,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2:30-4
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831 Forest Ave, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,199,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:30-3 703 N. East Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,199,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:30-3
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426 S. Lombard Ave. UNIT 106, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $265,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2 106 Ridgeland Ave. UNIT 406, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $337,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30-2 101 N. Euclid Ave. UNIT 19, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $389,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2:30-4 212 Marengo Ave. UNIT 2N, Forest Park . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $439,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30-2 417 Lathrop Ave. UNIT 3E, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $749,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:30-3
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245 S. Oak Park Ave. UNIT E, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . Re/Max In The Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $317,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2 7832 Madison St. UNIT 23, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $479,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sat. 12-2 7832 Madison St. UNIT 23, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $479,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 39 Forest Ave. UNIT 5, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $499,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sat. 12-2 39 Forest Ave. UNIT 5, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $499,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 7828 Madison St, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $529,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 7828 Madison St, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $529,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sat. 12-2
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215 N. Grove Ave. UNIT C, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $599,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
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202 N. Ridgeland Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $845,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
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Ken Trainor
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Editor and Publisher Dan Haley Senior Editor Bob Uphues Associate Publisher Dawn Ferencak Staff Reporters Michael Romain, Timothy Inklebarger, Nona Tepper Viewpoints Editor Ken Trainor Sports/Staff reporter Marty Farmer Columnists Marc Blesoff, Jack Crowe, Doug Deuchler, John Hubbuch, May Kay Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Grady, Kwame Salter, John Stanger, Stan West, Linda Francis Staff Photographer Alexa Rogals Editorial Design Manager Claire Innes Editorial Designers Tom Deja Business Manager Joyce Minich IT Manager/Web Developer Mike Risher Advertising Design Manager Andrew Mead Advertising Designers Debbie Becker, Mark Moroney Advertising Director Dawn Ferencak Advertising Sales Marc Stopeck Inside Sales Representative Mary Ellen Nelligan Client Engagement Natalie Johnson Circulation Manager Jill Wagner Distribution Coordinator Wakeelah Cocroft-Aldridge Front Desk Carolyn Henning, Maria Murzyn Chairman Emeritus Robert K. Downs
About Viewpoints Our mission is to lead educated conversation about the people, government, schools, businesses and culture of Oak Park and River Forest. As we share the consensus of Wednesday Journalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s editorial board on local matters, we hope our voice will help focus your thinking and, when need be, fire you to action. In a healthy conversation about community concerns, your voice is also vital. We welcome your views, on any topic of community interest, as essays and as letters to the editor. Noted here are our stipulations for filing. Please understand our verification process and circumstances that would lead us not to print a letter or essay. We will call to check that what we received with your signature is something you sent. If we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make that verification, we will not print what was sent. When, in addition to opinion, a letter or essay includes information presented as fact, we will check the reference. If we cannot confirm a detail, we may not print the letter or essay. If you have questions, email Viewpoints editor Ken Trainor at ktrainor@wjinc.com.
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RELIGION GUIDE Presbyterian
Check First.
First Congregational Church of Maywood
400 N. Fifth Avenue (1 block north of Lake St.) Come join us for Sunday Morning Worship at 11 am Pastor Elliot Wimbush will be preaching the message. Refreshments and fellowship follow the service. 708-344-6150 firstchurchofmaywood.org When you're looking for a place to worship the Lord, Check First.
You’re Invited to A Church for All Nations A Church Without Walls SERVICE LOCATION Forest Park Plaza 7600 W. Roosevelt Road Forest Park, IL 60130
William S. Winston Pastor
ELCA, Lutheran
Good Shepherd
Worshiping at 820 Ontario, Oak Park IL (First Baptist Church) 10:30 a.m.—Worship
All are welcome. goodshepherdlc.org 708-848-4741
Sunday Service 7AM, 9AM & 11:15AM Believer’s Walk of Faith Broadcast Schedule (Times in Central Standard Time) Television DAYSTAR (M-F)
3:30-4:00pm
Nationwide
WJYS-TV (M-F)
6:30-7:00am
Chicago, IL.
WCIU-TV (Sun.)
10:30-11:00am
Chicago, IL.
Word Network
10:30-11:00am
Nationwide
(M-F)
www.livingwd.org www.billwinston.org
West Suburban Temple Har Zion
1040 N. Harlem Avenue River Forest Meet our Rabbi, Adir Glick Pray, learn, and celebrate with our caring, progressive, egalitarian community. Interfaith families are welcome. Accredited Early Childhood Program Religious School for K thru 12 Daily Morning Minyan Weekly Shabbat Services Friday 6:30pm & Saturday 10:00am Affiliated with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism 708.366.9000 www.wsthz.org
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
744 Fair Oaks Ave. Oak Park 386-4920
Summer
Worship Service Lutheran—ELCA
United Lutheran Church
409 Greenfield Street (at Ridgeland Avenue) Oak Park Holy Communion with nursery care and children’s chapel each Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
Sundays at 10:00 am fairoakspres.org OAK PARK MEETING OF FRIENDS (Quakers) Meeting For Worship Sundays at 10:00 a.m. at Oak Park Art League 720 Chicago Ave., Oak Park Please call 708-445-8201 www.oakparkfriends.org
Roman Catholic
Ascension Catholic Church
www.unitedlutheranchurch.org
708/386-1576
(708) 697-5000 LIVE Webcast - 11:15AM Service
Fair Oaks
Lutheran-Independent
Grace Lutheran Church
7300 W. Division, River Forest David R. Lyle, Senior Pastor David W. Wegner, Assoc. Pastor Lauren Dow Wegner, Assoc. Pastor Sunday Worship, 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School/Adult Ed. 9:45 a.m. Childcare Available
Grace Lutheran School
Preschool - 8th Grade Bill Koehne, Principal 366-6900, graceriverforest.org Lutheran-Missouri Synod
St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church
305 Circle Ave, Forest Park Sunday Worship, 9:30am Christian Education Hour 8:30am Wednesday Worship 7:00pm Wheelchair Access to Sanctuary Leonard Payton, Pastor Roney Riley, Assistant Pastor 708-366-3226 www.stjohnforestpark.org Methodist
First United Methodist Church of Oak Park
324 N. Oak Park Avenue 708-383-4983 www.firstUMCoakpark.org Sunday School for all Ages, 9am Sunday Worship, 10am Children’s Chapel during Worship Rev. Katherine Thomas Paisley, Pastor Professionally Staffed Nursery Fellowship Time after Worship
808 S. East Ave. 708/848-2703 www.ascensionoakpark.com Worship: Saturday Mass 5:00 pm Sunday Masses 7:30, 9:00, 11 am, 5:00 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation 4 pm Saturday Taize Prayer 7:30 pm First Fridays Feb.– Dec. & Jan. 1
Rev. James Hurlbert, Pastor
Roman Catholic
St. Bernardine Catholic Church Harrison & Elgin, Forest Park
CELEBRATING OUR 107TH YEAR! Sat. Masses: 8:30am & 5:00pm SUNDAY MASSES: 8:00am & 10:30am 10:30 Mass-Daycare for all ages CCD Sun. 9am-10:15am Reconciliation: Sat. 9am & 4pm Weekday Masses: Monday–Thursday 6:30am Church Office: 708-366-0839 CCD: 708-366-3553 www.stbern.com Pastor: Fr. Stanislaw Kuca
Roman Catholic
St. Edmund Catholic Church
188 South Oak Park Ave. Saturday Mass: 5:30 p.m. Sunday Masses: 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: 8:30 a.m. M–F Holy Day Masses: As Announced Reconciliation: Saturday 4:15 p.m. Parish Office: 708-848-4417 Religious Ed Phone: 708-848-7220
St. Giles Family Mass Community
We welcome all to attend Sunday Mass at 10 a.m. on the St. Giles Parish campus on the second floor of the school gym, the southernmost building in the school complex at 1034 North Linden Avenue. Established in 1970, we are a laybased community within St. Giles Roman Catholic Parish. Our Mass is family-friendly. We encourage liturgically active toddlers. Children from 3 to 13 and young adults play meaningful parts in each Sunday liturgy. Together with the parish, we offer Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, a Montessori-based religious education program for children in grades K-8. For more information, go to http://www.stgilesparish.org/ family-mass-community or call Bob Wielgos at 708-288-2196.
Third Unitarian Church 10AM Sunday Forum 11AM Service Rev. Colleen Vahey thirdunitarianchurch.org (773) 626-9385 301 N. Mayfield, Chicago Committed to justice, not to a creed Upcoming Religious Holidays
Aug 23
Krishna Janmashtami Hindu 29 Beheading of St. John the Baptist Christian Sep 1 Ecclesiastical year begins Orthodox Christian Hijra - New Year Islam 3 Paryushana Parva Jain
To place a listing in the Religion Guide, call Mary Ellen: 708/613-3342
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OAKPARK.COM | RIVERFOREST.COM New local ads this week
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REACHES SIX SUBURBAN COMMUNITIES: OAK PARK, RIVER FOREST, FOREST PARK, BROOKFIELD, RIVERSIDE, NORTH RIVERSIDE, AND PARTS OF CHICAGO
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COMPUTER/TECHNOLOGY TEACHER (Chicago, IL) Dsgn, write & use lesson plans; teach comp sci. to elementary &/or middle school students; implmt appropriate instructional & learning strategies, activities, materials & eqpmt; prep students for comp sci./tech rltd competitions & standardized tests; coord school sci./tech fairs &/or extracurricular activities as assigned; produce formal & informal testing to eval student success; provide input on book, eqpmt & material selection. Bachelor’s deg in Comp Education, Comp Sci, or Comp Engg; M-F, 40 hrs/wk; Send resume (by mail only) to Serdar Kartal, Horizon Science Academy Belmont Charter School, 2456 N Mango Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Part Time Positions Available for 2018-19 school year After-School Recreation / Day Care Worker Youth Development Specialist on site at Oak Park public schools The Day Care Program of Hephzibah Children’s Association is accepting applications for nurturing individuals to provide care and supervision of 5-11-year-old children in the After School Day Care program on site at Oak Park public schools. The days and hours are Mon – Fri from 2:30-6:00 PM and 2:00-6:00 PM on Wednesdays.
P/T FOOD SERVICE WORKER (27.5 hrs/week ) Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Must have Food Handler’s License & customer service experience Starting rate: $12 per hour, based upon experience. Resumes by August 30th to: Madeline Pietryla, Nutrition Program Manager mpietryla@oakparktownship.org Oak Park Township Senior Services 130 S Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302 You have jobs. We have readers! Find the best employees with Wednesday Classified! Call 708/613-3333
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Wednesday Journal is seeking a full-time Print & Digital Designer WJ, Inc., based in Oak Park and a ½ block from the Green Line, is seeking a full-time Print and Digital Designer. Full time, more hours possible on a freelance basis. Print news production on Monday, Tuesday and Fridays with digital work Wednesday and Thursday. We produce 4 weeklies that cover Oak Park, River Forest, Riverside, Forest Park, and Brookfield. 2 years of design experience helpful but a background in journalism not necessary. Send a cover letter and resume with samples: Claire Innes at claire@oakpark.com
Plan and supervise arts and crafts, indoor & outdoor play, games, sports, homework help and more. Requirements include: –previous experience working with children –6 semester hours in education, recreation, social work or related college courses Immediate openings available for the 2019-20 school year. Contact MJ Joyce at mjjoyce@hephzibahhome.org Equal Opportunity Employer SAL’S POWER WASHING PART-TIME, FULL-TIME Seeking to fill Fleet Washing positions. Positions Require: --Clean Appearance --Drug-Free --Valid Driver’s License --Clean Driving Record --Ability to Speak English CALL 708-351-5236
River Forest D90 has an immediate opening for a Part-time (0.5) Itinerant Early Childhood Special Education Teacher Qualifications: a) Valid Illinois Professional Educator License, Type 04 With Early Childhood Special Education Endorsement b) Successful teaching experience in special education is preferred Job Duties: The Early Childhood Special Education Teacher will instruct 4-5 yearold students in a co-taught inclusive preschool classroom at the RF Community Center. This teacher will be collaborating with staff and related service providers. River Forest D90 has an immediate opening for a Special Education Teacher Qualifications: a) Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with Special Education LBS1 Endorsement b) A Master’s Degree is preferred. c) Successful teaching experience with regular education and special education teaching experience is preferred. d) Training in consultation/collaboration model with regular education staff and curriculum. Duties: The teacher will instruct K-1 grade students with mild to moderate disabilities and related disabilities in the least restrictive environment. She/ he will work with regular education staff, be responsible for diagnostic assessment of learning environments, educational performance and learning styles, and adaptation of the regular education curriculum. The teacher will also work with students using research-based interventions. Application Procedure: Interested candidates should complete the online application available at district90.org. Please do not send hard copies of supporting documentation, i.e. cover letters, resumes, licensure, etc. to River Forest Schools District 90; instead, upload these materials onto the online job application system for proper processing.
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TEACHER AND TEACHER AIDE MINI ME BUNCH seeks teacher and teacher aide to enhance and expand daycare serving children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Teacher must have at least AAS in Early Childhood Education. Minimum 1 year experience preferred in each position. Must love children and be outgoing, patient, flexible. Contact 773-521-9499.
SUBURBAN RENTALS OAK PARK ROOSEVELT/OAK PARK AVE CORRIDOR 2 BR 4 ROOMS. Close to Blue Line. Onsite Laundry. Parking, Heat, Water included. $1175/month 708-383-9223
SUBURBAN REAL ESTATE NEW CONCEPT FOR MAYWOOD In this quiet residential neighborhood
902 S. 3RD AVENUE (2 blks W of 1st Ave & 1 blk N of Madison)
Reserve your own affordable 2 or 3 BR condo unit of 1000+ sq ft of living space being built on this historic site. You’ll benefit from a unique 12 year tax freeze and lower monthly living expenses from energy saving systems/appliances, and you can help design your own individual unit. Plans also include building 5 new townhomes onsite. For details Call 708-383-9223.
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CITY RENTALS AUSTIN AREA 2BR 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 2nd flr 2 flat building. Quiet neighborhood utilities paid will consider sect 8 $1200 pr month 773-576-5122
AUSTIN RENAISSANCE APARTMENTS.
A HUD subsidized affordable Apartment property announces the opening of its waiting list specifically for Two Bedroom Apartments only! Resident rent is approximately 30% of gross household income, some restrictions apply. Our property is located on Washington Blvd in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood. Apartments offered with an occupancy of two to four persons permitted. Properties feature modern kitchens, include appliances, and offer onsite maintenance and laundry facilities. Austin Renaissance will accept requests for application packages by U.S. Mail postmarked no later than August 31, 2019. Send a written request for an application package that includes your name, mailing address. Daytime telephone number, Email address, and the number of persons in your household to: Town Center Realty Group LLC, PO Box 64, Huntley IL 60142-0064. You may also email a request to: mrpaul2u70@aol.com Application packages available by mail or email delivery only. No walk-ins or phone calls will be accepted.
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ROOMS FOR RENT AUSTIN CLEAN ROOM With fridge, micro. Nr Oak Park, Super Walmart, Food 4 Less, bus, & Metra. $116/wk and up. 773-637-5957 Large Sunny Room with fridge & microwave. Near Green line, bus, Oak Park, 24 hour desk, parking lot. $101.00 week & up. New Mgmt. 773-378-8888
OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT THERAPY OFFICES FOR RENT Therapy offices for rent in north Oak Park. Rehabbed building. Nicely furnished. Flexible leasing. Free parking; Free wifi; Secure building; Friendly colleagues providing referrals. Shared Waiting room; optional Conference room. Call or email with questions. Shown on Sundays. Lee 708.383.0729 drlmadden@ameritech.net
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TWO CHURCHES COMBINED FOR HUGE RUMMAGE SALE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF OAK PARK 820 ONTARIO FRI 8/23 7PM TO 9PM SAT 8/24 8AM TO 3PM SUN 8/25 11AM TO 1PM
Large record collection, baseball cards, art gallery, jewelry, collectibles, china, clothes for all ages, housewares, furniture, and a “Make Me an Offer Room.”
ITEMS FOR SALE CERTIFIED WIND SURFER Full Size, with cover and sail $100.00. WATER SKIS $10.00 708-488-8755
Christ Episcopal Church Fall Bazaar
GARDEN TOOLS $5 TO $10. 708-848-8755
Sat, Nov 9 • 9:00am-2:00pm 515 Franklin Av, River Forest $35 per table Light Lunch Provided Call Julie at 708-366-7730
GARAGE/YARD SALES Forest Park
30 YEARS PURGE 1126 TROOST SAT 8/24 8AM TO 1PM
Household, Tables, Hoosier Cabinet, Plenty of housewares, glassware, vintage for all. Forest Park
3 FAMILY GARAGE SALE 1129 - 1133 S ELGIN FRI 8/23 12PM TO 6PM SAT 8/24 9AM TO 3PM
Oak Park
GARAGE SALE 605 S MAPLE SAT 8/24 10AM TO 5PM
Large furniture and small items
HOUSE/YARD SALE HOUSE AND YARD SALE 847 N TAYLOR FRI 8/23 8AM TO 5PM SAT 8/24 9AM TO 5PM
Advertise here. Call us for rates! 708/613-3333
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Woven oriental rugs, stained glass window, furniture, clothing, electronics. Oriental standing screen, 4 panels. Dolls. Beautiful rocking chair. Sofa. Collectible items and much more! Everything must go!
KAWAI DIGITAL PIANO Model PN81. $400 obo. 708-745-2986 LEATHER SOFA FOR SALE Beautiful, almost new, dark brown leather, 3 seater sofa for $1000.00 (originally $4500). Call 708-5240291 for evening appt. only. OPRF CALCULATORS FOR SALE OPRF CALCULATORS FOR SALE: OPRF REQUIRES either TI-84 (B&W screen - $100) or TI-nspire cx (color - $127.50) for every student. Selling 2 of the TI-nspire cx (w/ USB charger cable) at $50 each. Cash only; can deliver in OPRF area; guaranteed to work; excellent customer service. Call Ken @ 630 660-5293 or email cozetteken@yahoo.com. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FOR SALE Stainless steel table Pool Table Twin Sleigh Bed Snow Sleds Cyclone Fencing & Gate Yamaha Upright Piano Weber Charcoal Grill Dirt Devil Hand Vacuum Martha Stewart Bernhard Cherry Wood Armoire Electric stove And much more! CALL 708-447-1762
WANTED TO BUY WANTED MILITARY ITEMS: Helmets, medals, patches, uniforms, weapons, flags, photos, paperwork, Also toy soldiers–lead, plastic–other misc. toys. Call Uncle Gary 708-522-3400 Lost & Found, Items for Sale, and To Be Given Away ads run free in Wednesday Classified. To place your ad, call 708-613-3342.
Wednesday Journal, August 21, 2019
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CLASSIFIED NOVENAS PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (NEVER KNOWN TO FAIL) Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help me and show me, herein you are my mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth. I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, show me herein you are my mother. Oh, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times). Holy Mary, I place this prayer in your hands (3 times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days and publish; your request will be granted. RB
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The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, Widilia Rivera Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, by the Petitioner, Wilfredo Ruiz, for Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief; and that said suit is now pending.
The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, the Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, by the Petitioner, for Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief; and that said suit is now pending.
Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before September 4, 2019, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.
Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before September 23, 2019, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON 2019-2020 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Education of Oak Park Elementary School District 97, Cook County, Illinois will conduct a public hearing meeting on its proposed budget for the fiscal year 2019/2020 at the hour of 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at the District Administration Center Board Room, 260 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302.
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF TENTATIVE BUDGET Notice is hereby given by the Board of Education of Oak Park and River Forest High School, District 200 of Cook County, Illinois that a tentative budget for said School District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019, will be on file and conveniently available at the School Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Administration Building located at 201 North Scoville Avenue, Oak Park, Illinois, from and after 8:00 a.m. on August 23, 2019.
Such proposed budget shall be on file conveniently available for the public inspection from and after August 16, 2019, in the Business Office of Oak Park Elementary School District 97, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The Board of Education intends to adopt the proposed /2020 budget following the public hearing. /s/ Keecia Broy President Board of Education Dated: August 12, 2019 Published in Wednesday Journal 8/21/2019
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There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from:MARIO LOPEZ VALESQUEZ to the new name of: MARIO LOPEZ.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION FBC MORTGAGE, LLC Plaintiff, -v.ROBERTO CAMPOS, DEANNA CAMPOS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendants 19 CH 00669 158 N. HUMPHREY AVE. OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 18, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 19, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 158 N. HUMPHREY AVE., OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-08-123-0070000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $296,239.41. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or
the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 Please refer to file number 669680696. If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 669680696 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 19 CH 00669 TJSC#: 39-3891 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. I3124543
You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 Please refer to file number 280396440-FT. If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 280396440-FT Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 10 CH 24850 TJSC#: 39-3923 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. I3124659
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, HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL, 62523 (217) 4221719. Please refer to file number 2120-14096. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR IL, 62523 217-422-1719 Fax #: 217-422-1754 E-Mail: CookPleadings@hsbattys. com Attorney File No. 2120-14096 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 17 CH 12953 TJSC#: 39-4776 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 # 17 CH 12953 I3128117
within the multi-unit property occupied by individuals named in the order of possession. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Ms. Mary E. Spitz at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Sottile & Barile, LLC, 11351 Pearl Road, Strongsville, Ohio 44136. (440) 5721512. ILF1811026 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3128305
arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, Alexander Potestivo, POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL, 60606 (312) 263-0003. Please refer to file number 111167. 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. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago IL, 60606 312-263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw. com Attorney File No. 111167 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 18 CH 03537 TJSC#: 39-3743
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.DAVITA SMITH-ROWELL, KOMIIA A. SMITH, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT J. SMITH, DECEASED, RENAISSANCE OF OAK PARK CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ROBERT J. SMITH Defendants 10 CH 24850 426 S LOMBARD AVE, APT 307 OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 18, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 19, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 426 S LOMBARD AVE, APT 307, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-08-321-0331022. The real estate is improved with a condominium. The judgment amount was $156,863.52. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.BETTYE J. BROWN, WEST SUBURBAN NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION AGENCY, VILLAGE OF MAYWOOD Defendants 17 CH 12953 1231 S. 11TH AVE. MAYWOOD, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 23, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 9, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1231 S. 11TH AVE., MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-15-217-0040000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $305,453.71. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS”
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION PS FUNDING INC. C/O KF PS TRUST; Plaintiff, vs. POWER TEAM INC.; RANA MACK; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 19 CH 869 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, September 17, 2019 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 16-17-123-022-0000. Commonly known as 318 South Austin Blvd., Oak Park, IL 60304. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a multi-family or apartment residence. The successful purchaser is entitled to possession of the property only. The purchaser may only obtain possession of units
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION QUICKEN LOANS INC Plaintiff, -v.JACK LYDON, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR JOHN L. MEEKS (DECEASED), OAK PARK TERRACE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, JACOB ISSAC MEEKS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JOHN L. MEEKS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 18 CH 03537 914 N. AUSTIN BLVD Oak Park, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 13, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 16, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 914 N. AUSTIN BLVD, Oak Park, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-05-320-0401023 The real estate is improved with a condominium. The judgment amount was $100,175.93. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate
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to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-18-12020 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2018 CH 15288 TJSC#: 39-3976 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2018 CH 15288 I3128644
VIVIAN HENDERSON, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT C/O ATTORNEY GENERAL ATTN: CIVIL DIVISION, 929 OAK PARK CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 19 CH 00151 929 S. OAK PARK AVE Oak Park, IL 60304 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 17, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 18, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 929 S. OAK PARK AVE, Oak Park, IL 60304 Property Index No. 16-18-307-0341012 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $155,140.15. 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, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, Alexander Potestivo, POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL, 60606 (312) 263-0003. Please refer to file number 117043. 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. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago IL, 60606 312-263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw. com Attorney File No. 117043 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 19 CH 00151 TJSC#: 39-3804 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 # 19 CH 00151 I3128844
unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 Please refer to file number 2120-15624. If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 2120-15624 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 19 CH 01405 TJSC#: 39-3900 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. I3124546
for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-07-214-117-0000. Commonly known as 5633 Murray Drive, Berkeley, Illinois 60163. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. F18090107 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3128906
or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-18-07459 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2018 CH 08851 TJSC#: 39-5062 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2018 CH 08851 I3129322
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST AND FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006-HE3, ASSET BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES Plaintiff, -v.WILLIAM M. GREENLEAF, WILLIAM M. GREENLEAF, AS ADMINISTRATOR, DARIUS GREENLEAF, KENDRICK GREENLEAF, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF FREDERICK GREENLEAF, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2018 CH 15288 3417 ADAMS ST BELLWOOD, IL 60104 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 19, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 23, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 3417 ADAMS ST, BELLWOOD, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-16-111-0260000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB Plaintiff, -v.-
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.SPANISH L. BUSH, SANDRA J. BUSH, THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR CWHEQ HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-S7, STATE OF ILLINOIS-DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Defendants 19 CH 01405 2010 S. 19TH AVE. BROADVIEW, IL 60155 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 19, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 4, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2010 S. 19TH AVE., BROADVIEW, IL 60155 Property Index No. 15-15-321-0210000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $140,556.54. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION; Plaintiff, vs. ERIC A. NEWSON AKA ERIC NEWSON; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 18 CH 12518 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, September 24, 2019 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
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 ABFC ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005WMC1 Plaintiff, -v.DARYL SATCHER, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., OAK PARK TERRACE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 2018 CH 08851 914 NORTH AUSTIN BOULEVARD UNIT #C-8 OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 7, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 17, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 914 NORTH AUSTIN BOULEVARD UNIT #C-8, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-05-320-0401025 The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor,
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Fenwick celebrates a score during a 28-27 win over St. Laurence last season. The Friars could contend in the newly-formed CCL/ESCC White Division this year. (Photo by Ian McLeod)
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RIVALS: OPRF and Glenbard West consistently contend for the West Suburban Silver championship. The Huskies and Hilltoppers shared a three-way tie with Hinsdale Central as conference champs last season. (Photo by Carol Dunning)
OPRF & Fenwick: In it, to win it Huskies, Friars should contend in their respective football conference
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