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August 24, 2016 Vol. 35, No. 1 ONE DOLLAR

JOURNAL of Oak Park and River Forest

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The Trump dilemma Local Republicans, conservatives talk about their mixed feelings By KEN TRAINOR Senior Writer

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Medical cannabis comes to downtown Oak Park

Dispensary open to customers this week By TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER Staff Reporter

It’s been a long, bureaucratic trip for medical cannabis dispensary owner Brad Zerman, but late last week Oak Park’s newest – legal – marijuana dealer held a grand opening for Seven Point Medical Cannabis Dispensary. A couple of dozen residents, business leaders and members of the media turned out for the ceremonial ribbon cutting at the high foot-traffic storefront at 1132 Lake St.

Zerman, flanked by members of the Oak Park River Forest Chamber of Commerce and the Berwyn Development Corporation, among others, thanked the village of Oak Park and the business community for its support. During a tour of the facility, Zerman said Seven Point will continue its open house over the weekend for anyone to tour the facility, but after that the dispensary is open to medical marijuana license cardholders. Inside Seven Point, there is a waiting room for non-cardholders. In a second waiting area, a glass-enclosed showroom displays various pipes and other paraphernalia used for consuming the drug. In a third room, patients are al-

lowed to peruse the various cannabis and cannabis-based products. Zerman said Seven Point was lucky to find a location centrally located with access to buses, trains and a huge parking garage adjacent to the Lake Street location. He also noted there’s valet parking three doors down from the dispensary, provided by the village as a result of its closure of the parking lot that is the future site of Oak Park Station, a mixed-use apartment building currently under construction. New developments like Oak Park Station will bring hundreds of new residents, and potential customers, to the

Donald Trump is arguably the most controversial major party candidate ever to run for president. Since Republican/conservative reaction nationally, as reported by the media, ranges widely, we asked Oak Park and River Forest residents, whom we thought were likely Republican voters or at least conservative in their outlook, how they are dealing with the Trump phenomenon. Of the 23 we contacted, nine were willing to respond with their names. Two responded but did not want their names used. Five replied, but politely declined to respond, giving reasons for not doing so. One simply directed us to a previous Viewpoints piece he had written about supporting Trump. The rest did not respond. We emailed all but one (a phone interview) and asked the following: Since this is probably the DONALD TRUMP most unusual presidential GOP nominee election in our lifetime, mostly because of the controversy surrounding Donald Trump (but also the first female candidate, who is controversial too), we decided to ask some local Republicans and/or Conservatives what they are thinking as we head toward the general election in November. I’m reaching out to you and a number of others. Here are a few questions.

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Micro Mecca For craft beer enthusiasts, downtown Oak Park was the place to be last Saturday, when the 9th Annual Oak Park Micro Brew Review took over a two-block stretch of Marion Street. Nearly 3,500 people attended the fest, which featured more than 160 unique craft beers and 80 breweries, making it the second largest craft beer festival in the Midwest and the largest micro-waste craft beer festival in the world. The weather alternated between sunshine and rain, but local restaurants provided food and deejay D Brice, plus

OPRF supt. search meetings on Sept. 1

Oak Park and River Forest High School District 200 will host two community meetings on Sept. 1 regarding the selection of a new superintendent, who will start his or her duties on July 1, 2017. The meetings will take place at OPRF’s Little Theatre, 201 N. Scoville Ave., and at Roosevelt Middle School’s auditorium, 7560 Oak Ave. Both are scheduled from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Representatives from the search firm BWP & Associates will facilitate focus group discussions and inform community members about the search process. The deadline for potential superintendent candidates to submit their applications for the job is Oct. 15. In addition, starting next week, a public survey will be available for any resident within the high school district to complete. The survey will be on the high school’s website (oprfhs.org) from Monday, Aug. 29 until Sunday, Sept. 11.

a dozen bands, provided music. Nearly 200 volunteers helped with set up, ticket sales, supply transport and the water and zerowaste stations. Proceeds support the Oak Park-based nonprofit Seven Generations Ahead in its efforts to build healthy, sustainable communities and schools throughout the Midwest. Gary Cuneen, executive director of Seven Generations Ahead and the event cofounder, said they were thankful for the support of the village and the breweries and thrilled by the attendance.

ings gave much less weight to standardized test scores and tried to take into account “hard-toquantify factors for which test results can give only a vague indication, such as classroom environment, teacher-principal collaboration, and parent engagement.” The magazine also considered per pupil spending, the percentage of freshmen on track to graduate, graduation rates and ACT proficiency in its rankings. OPRF ranked several notches below

Maggie Matuszewska of Gosia Photography

The 9th Annual Micro Brew Review on Marion Street last Saturday. Evanston Township High School (6th) and one notch ahead of Niles North High School (14th), which is located in the district to which form mer OPRF superintendent Steven IIsoye decamped earlier this year. You can see the rankings and the ar article for yourself at: http://www. ch chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazin zine/September-2016/Best-PublicSc Schools/Suburbs/.

Michael Romain

Chicago Ave. resurfacing begins

resurfacing Chicago Avenue between Harlem Avenue and Austin Boulevard, according to a news release from the village of Oak Park. Traffic will remain open during the project, which is expected to last at least three months, but motorists can expect disruptions to traffic and temporary loss of on-street parking. The project also includes curb and gutter replacements and sidewalk ramp improvements as well as installation of new lighting, decorative sidewalks, crosswalks and street furniture from Harlem to Belleforte avenues. More information about the project is available at www.oak-park.us/chicagoaveconstruction.

Tim Inklebarger

Construction crews have begun work

Michael Romain

Chicago Mag ranks OPRF 13th best in the ’burbs

Oak Park and River Forest High School took the 13th spot in Chicago Magazine’s recent ranking of the top 20 high schools in suburban Cook County. The rankings appeared in the magazine’s September 2016 issue. This year, the authors of the rank-

Adam Kohn and Kian Tan serve lemonade to some teenagers in Oak Park last Friday.

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Hamilton sing-along HSWAG (Suburban West Actors Guild) a new community theater serving the Oak Park, Forest Park, River Forest, and Berwyn area, will hold a “Hamilton sing-along” at 7 p.m on Saturday, Aug. 27 at The OUTTAspace, 6840 32nd St. in Berwyn. Warm up for the musical. Meanwhile, they’re holding auditions for Fiddler on the Roof on Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 24-25 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 28 at 3 p.m. at First United Church of Christ, 1000 Elgin Ave., Forest Park. (It’s a nonprofit, non-Equity production) For more information, call 708-6698696 or email swagtheater@gmail.com.

Buckle up for Buster

August 24-31

BIG WEEK

Two Fatty Arbuckle-Buster Keaton collaborations, plus one solo Keaton film, will be highlighted on the porch at Pleasant Home for the final silent movie night (the film is silent, not the audience), this Friday, Aug. 26 at 8:15 p.m. You can reserve your chair any time after 7:30 p.m. (and it does fill up). Musical accompaniment is provided live by pianist Thomas Holmes. The three films last a total of 61 minutes.

Conservatory tastings

Last call for ‘Taming of the Shrew’ Fe Festival Theatre heads into its final week of outdoor theater in the friendly, natural confines of Austin Gardens. The featured attraction is Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew, which Wednestr day Journal theater critic Doug Deuchler called “fast-paced, accessible and enjoyable.” “Director Adrianne Curry reimagines the battle-of-the-sexes “D story in ways that make it sweetly satisfying,” he writes. Perf Performances are Wednesday through Saturday, Aug. 24-27 at 8 p.m. Get there early and have a picnic.

“Uncorked” is an evening of music and tastings at the Oak Park Conservatory on Friday, Aug. 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets ($15) are available at the door. Jim “Ang” Anderson provides the music, Skrine Chops is bringing the appetizers, wine & craft beer comes courtesy of Marion Street Market, and you can guess what Todd & Holland Tea Merchants offers. 615 Garfield St., Oak Park, www.fopcon.org. For more information, call 708-725-2400 or email uncorked@fopcon.org.

Getting on the ballot Interested in running for office? The League of Women Voters hosts an informational program, “How to Get and Stay on the Ballot,” on Tuesday, Aug. 30 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Oak Park Township Senior Room, 130 S. Oak Park Ave. Gregory Smith, of Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, will walk you through how to go about running for local office. The next municipal elections are April 4, 2017 (for school, park district, township, village, and library boards). The event is free and open to the public. No reservations needed. For more information, contact lwvoprf@sbcglobal.net or call 708-342-0803.

Rotary Food Truck Rally The Oak Park-River Forest Rotary Club, in partnership with the Park District of River Forest, is holding its 3rd Annual Rotary Food Truck Rally this Saturday. The rally takes over the River Forest Park District at Keystone, Lake and Thatcher from 3 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27. In addition to the obvious … food … there will be inflatables for kids, bands on the main stage, a Rotary beer garden, and the usual assortment of face painting, sketch artists, balloon artists, and games. Trucks from Oak Park eateries Robinson’s Ribs, Original Soul Vegetarian, and Carnivore will be participating, along with Savory, Tamale Spaceship, 5411 Empanadas, Cheesie’s, Bob Cha’s, Sweet, Beaver’s Donuts, Gelato D’Oro, and Ms. Tittles Cupcakes. Bands from the School of Rock will perform from 3 to 7 p.m., followed by a Rotary Club program at 6, followed by Ring, Shout & Friends, and Jazz & Blues from 7 till 9.

CALENDAR EVENTS ■ As you’ve likely noticed, our

Calendar has changed to Big Week. Fewer items, higher profile. If you would like your event to be featured here, please send a photo and details by noon of the Wednesday before it needs to be published. We can’t publish everything, but we’ll do our best to feature the week’s highlights. Email calendar@wjinc.com.

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The luxury of time to appreciate art the broader community. No artistic background is necessary to join — only an enjoyack in the 1980s, when I was one of ment and appreciation of art. the few local women to have a career OP-RF Community Associates has in advertising, I envied my friends planned 10 events for the 2016-2017 program who had the luxury of year and sends out a program time to “go to Art Associbooklet to its members describates.” They were regularly ating the planned events. This tending lectures and day trips, year’s Opening Lecture & Coffee luncheons and teas. Art Associwill be held at the Nineteenth ates held a mystique for me — it Century Club on Wed., Sept. 21 sounded a bit social, but the idea and will feature an illustrated of visiting museums and gallertalk titled, “Remembering Maries, and attending lectures alshall Field’s.” Non-members are ways intrigued me. welcome to attend. Fee is $20 for As a working mom, I didn’t members and non-members. For have much spare time for these reservations, contact Marilyn exotic excursions. Needless to Pratt at 708-383-3639. Our full say, one of the first things I did 2016-2017 program can be viewed when I retired from the working on the Art Institute website: world was to become a member www.artic.edu. Search for ComLYNNE HIGGINS of the Art Institute, which enmunity Associates and select abled me to also become a memOP-RF. ber of the Oak Park-River Forest Membership dues are $25 per Community Associates. Finally, year, in addition to Art Institute I was able to join my friends in membership. Art Institute memthe cultural experiences offered by the Art bership is required. If you would like to Institute and the Community Associates. Formed in 1954, the Oak Park-River Forest join the Oak Park-River Forest Community Community Associates is the second-oldest Associates of the Art Institute of Chicago, chapter of the 15 local Community Associ- please contact our membership chairman ates groups of the Art Institute of Chicago. Martha Trantow at 708-771-7055 or mltranCommitted to upholding and strengthening tow@comcast.net. Lynne Higgins is a resident of River Forthe Art Institute’s reputation as a worldclass museum, we offer outstanding lectures est. The Community Associates board chair, and art-related events to our members and also of River Forest, is Susanne Kroeger.

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Early Childhood Resources Early Childhood Center and Camp

West Suburban Temple Har Zion 1040 N. Harlem Ave. River Forest, IL 60305 708.366.9000 www.wsthz.org 2-5 years old 7:30 am–6:00 pm M-Th 7:30 am–3:30 pm on Fri.

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Pilgrim Community Nursery School Celebrating 50 years. 460 W. Lake St. Oak Park IL, 60302 Phone: 708-848-5869 www.pilgrimschool.net Accepting students ages 2–5 years old.

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Raise your profile in the community. Check the early childhood directory on oakpark.com for updated listings, maps, & current open house information. Call Mary Ellen Nelligan for details: 708-613-3342

One boy, making fun on East Avenue

here was a boy, maybe 8 or 9. He was at work inventing something, late afternoon Monday, along South East Avenue. I saw him as I was driving home from work. There were eight old cans of paint, stacked two high, so four of them were opposite each other on one square of sidewalk, and maybe 30 feet south there were another four cans set up approximately the same way. As I drove by, he was just laying a 5-foot length of PVC pipe across the top of two of the cans. In his hand was another piece of pipe and he was heading up the street to put that in place. Have no idea what his plan was. Was this Olympic-inspired and these were the lowest high hurdles ever? Was he about to introduce a bike to the mix and attempt great leaps? Would he end the night in the urgent care center with a broken elbow? I don’t know, but by then I was past him and found myself saying to my empty car, “I love that kid.” You never see a solitary kid outside anymore, making something from nothing. Rummaging through the garage or basement for innocent junk, just sitting there forgotten, a kid sees those paint cans, that odd scrap of wood, those pieces of PVC pipe left over from the bathroom remodel in a different way and her mind cranks and there you have made up fun, no adults needed. I was 9, my brother John was 11. It was summer. We were bored. Our mom was over at Emerson teaching typing in summer school. Man, could that woman type. Wanting to be productive and needing cover for the prohibited exploration of our joists-and-insulation-only-attic, we gathered up rags, Mr. Clean in a spray bottle, and a length of clothesline. Up through the attic hatch in the back bedroom closet. Hot and dusty. We delicately made our way joist by joist toward

the small windows in the dormer at the front of the house. Pried out the window. Then carefully we each tied one end of the clothesline through our belt loops and, I’m sure, awkwardly backed out the window onto the high roof of the house. Our plan, of course, was to wash the woodwork on the front of the house. Can’t do that too often. An often overlooked task. And we set to work with our Mr. Clean and old ripped up undershirt rags. It was going swell. Those eaves were spit polish clean when we saw mom drive up in the Chevy wagon. She didn’t see us since inexplicably she did not review the roofline of her house upon arrival. So we shouted out to her. “Mom, look at us. We’re up here washing the front of the house!” I don’t remember her exact words but I do know she expressed serious concern for our safety. Clearly she could not see from that distance our carefully thought out safety plan. “Don’t worry, mom, we’re tied to each other,” John called down. That’s the moment we should have started writing the screenplay for “Dumb and Dumber.” There was the clubhouse we nailed together with found wood, mildewed carpet and appropriated folding chairs over a couple of summers. Fabulous, ugly construction. After a time and with our attention shifting to manufacturing a line of scat cars we’d sell for a lot of money, we wandered next door into Mildred Moeller’s yard to retrieve an errant baseball and looked at our clubhouse, hard by her wire fence, looking hideous as a backdrop to her lovely and treasured flower garden and we knew it would have to go. Dear woman had never said a word. And so, kid on East Avenue, keep making up ways to have fun. If those paint cans tipped and spilled open, painting the sidewalk green and blue, so much the better.

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COMMUNITYCALENDAR BACK TO SCHOOL, BACK TO LIFE Tuesday, Aug. 30 | 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Keri Fair, MD, family medicine physician Learn how to pack better lunches, keep up on vaccinations, prevent lice outbreaks and begin a family fitness program. MANAGING ARTHRITIS PAIN Tuesday, Sept. 20 | 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Rush Oak Park Hospital, Centennial Room, 520 S. Maple Ave., Oak Park Adam Young, MD, pain medicine specialist Learn the latest ways to manage arthritis pain and the most recent news about pain medications. THE SECRETS TO AGING WELL Tuesday, Sept. 27 | 6 to 7 p.m. Juan Cobo, MD, geriatrician Gain insights on aging while maintaining vitality and mental well-being. WOMAN TO WOMAN: BREAST HEALTH Tuesday, Oct. 18 | noon to 1:30 p.m. Katherine Kopkash, MD, breast surgeon Gather for lunch and a conversation about mammograms, breast self-exams and more.

DIABETES FAIR Friday, Oct. 21 | 7 to 10:30 a.m. Rush Oak Park Hospital, Medical Arts Building, Gym, 500 S. Maple Ave., Oak Park This annual event provides education as well as free diabetes screenings, including blood glucose screenings and lipid profiles. Fasting is required. ULCERATIVE COLITIS AND CROHN’S DISEASE Thursday, Nov. 3 | 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Bruce Orkin, MD, colorectal surgeon Learn about the latest treatment options from a physician who specializes in caring for people with these painful conditions.

KNOW YOUR NUMBERS Tuesday, Nov. 8 | 10 to 11 a.m. Amy Folker, RN, BS, certified diabetes educator As a follow-up to the diabetes fair in October, Rush Oak Park Hospital will host a discussion of what your lab results mean. DIAGNOSING AND TREATING EARLY STAGE LUNG CANCER Tuesday, Nov. 8 | 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. A panel of lung health experts Are you at risk for lung cancer due to smoking, secondhand smoke, exposure to carcinogens (e.g., asbestos) or family history? Don’t miss this informative discussion.

Rush Oak Park Hospital’s community wellness program, Healthy Motivations, offers classes and events throughout the year. Unless otherwise noted, classes are held at the Rush Medical Office Building, 610 S. Maple Ave., Room 2000, in Oak Park, and registration is required. For classes held at Rush Oak Park Hospital, off-street parking is free and daytime valet parking is available.

You can now register online at roph.org or by phone at 708.660.4636. PLEASE NOTE: All physicians featured in this ad are on medical staff at Rush Oak Park Hospital or Rush University Medical Center. Some of the physicians are in private practice and, as independent practitioners, are not employees or agents of Rush Oak Park Hospital or Rush University Medical Center.

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“I’m concerned that he will act the way he’s been acting, if he’s elected, for the next four years. And that I can’t stand, bordering on lunatic.”

“Trump has the brains, drive, judgment, patriotism, common sense, vision, and, yes, ego, to be a great president.”

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Much ado about Donald from page 1 1) What is your general opinion/assessment of Donald Trump? 2) Do you think he has the temperament to serve as president? 3) Do you have reservations about voting for him? If so, why? 4) If you are considering voting for him, what are the main reasons? 5) If you aren’t planning to vote for him, are you leaning toward a) Voting for a third-party candidate? b) Voting for Hillary Clinton? or c) Not voting at all? 6) How do you react when you hear all of the criticisms of Donald Trump? 7) Where do you see the Republican Party heading in the future? You can answer any or all (or none). I know this is a sensitive topic. Thanks for considering it. Our thanks to those who were willing to take part. Here is some of what we heard:

Virginia Seuffert, who has lived in Oak Park for 28 years, is a former Wednesday Journal columnist. She lectures at conferences around the country, is a frequent radio guest and has authored four books. VIRGINIA SEUFFERT “At first I was appalled by some of his mannerisms and public statements. After a while I realized that, had I been his campaign manager, I would not have changed a thing. Hillary outspent him (I heard 15 to 1), some of his major Republican primary rivals outspent him — and he still won. I consider the public Trump as more of an indictment of the low-information American

voter, raised on Kardashian television. “I think press reports about both candidates are highly unreliable. He was not my first choice, but Hillary Clinton as president is unthinkable. “Right now I plan to vote for him. When I realized Trump was the candidate (I was a Rubio supporter), I checked out his positions. As a businessman he is accustomed to delegation. So far, his choice for VP is excellent, his list of potential SCOTUS justices is top drawer, and we have reason to believe that he will fill positions with the best available — not ideologues as Obama has done.” ■ Oak Park resident Bill Masterson, who is a retired driver for a Chicago baking company, was a longtime youth baseball coach and a volunteer at Christ the King School on the West Side. “You put me in an awkward position since I couldn’t stand the SOB in the first place.

I voted for Kasich in the primary, so obviously I’m not too good at picking candidates. “It would be really nice if we as a country could come up with some better choices for candidates. But I guess today’s 24/7 news cycle prevents those otherwise qualified from joining in the battle. “I noticed that, except for question 4 there weren’t any positive questions, such as ‘Do you think DT, with his business success and failures, has been good at dealing with challenges and adversity?’ “I’m in the process of researching a writein candidate. As far as the future of the Republican Party. I’m old enough to know there is an ebb and flow to these things, so I’m not too worried.” ■ Jim Prescott of Oak Park runs a communications business called Prescott Group LLC, which is located in River Forest. “For personal and business reasons, I gen-

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OAKPARK.COM | RIVERFOREST.COM erally shy away from expressing my political views publicly. But you are correct when you say this is probably the most unusual presidential election in our lifetime. I’ve never seen anything like it. “For the record, JIM PRESCOTT as someone who had the good fortune to work for former Gov. Jim Thompson and experienced two statewide elections, I learned early in my career the importance and value of working with both sides of the aisle. While I am not politically active in the sense that I do not work on campaigns, I know and work with, like and respect and have voted for and supported Democrats and Republicans. “But I will not vote for Donald Trump. This is a position I took months ago during the primaries. His behavior in recent days reinforces my decision.” ■ Joe Wemhoff has been a resident of Oak Park since 1983, he spent the majority of his career in large corporate banking, most recently in Brussels, Belgium from 2012 to 2015. He now teaches corporate finance at a major university in the Chicago area. “Like Andrew Jackson, Trump is a fiery upstart, a political outsider, a self-made populist man of the people who confounds the Establishment. Trump has the brains, drive, judgment, patriotism, common sense, vision, and, yes, ego, to be a great president. Trump is loyal to the American citizen, not to globalist interests. “As a self-made billionaire, he knows the realpolitik of how the world works. He would do himself a favor, though, if he were to lose the Twitter account, and to project the actual gravitas that has propelled him to build a multibillion-dollar business and to assemble a brilliant team. “Recent polls show that 74% of respondents believe that America is headed in the wrong direction. Trump represents true “change” and “hope” from the Hard-Left agenda of Obama, Hillary, Pelosi, Reid, Sanders, et al. [See the Viewpoints section to read his 13 items characterizing the “hardleft” agenda.] “I think of the term ‘low-information voters,’ who swallow the mainstream media message. Study after study confirms that the mainstream media is overwhelmingly biased to the left. It is easier to misrepresent by omission than by commission, and the mainstream media is great at that, besides mis-portraying those not of its persuasion. I wish that more of my fellow citizens would practice diversity of thought and listen to the radio programs of Mark Levin, Michael Savage, et al, and to sources such as www. drudgereport.com and Fox News. “I see the Republican Party heading to greatness, in the tradition of Abraham Lincoln (who freed the slaves and preserved the Union), as a party which gives voice to the oppressed. The oppressors today are the

socialists and globalists from the hard-left — not from the right. The most important result of Donald Trump’s ascendancy thus far has been the destruction of the power of the former Republican Party leadership. These quislings — Jeb Bush, Mitt Romney, John McCain, Mark Kirk, Boehner, McConnell, Ryan, et al — are Republicans in Name Only. History will judge them as traitors and usurpers, who betrayed those who elected them, by siding with the elite, globalist, socialist agenda. Their treason created the Trump phenomenon. Through Trump, the Republican Party is being reclaimed by We, the People, and our voice is now being heard.” ■ Jack Flynn of River Forest describes himself as “a Republican, socially liberal but fiscally very conservative.” A Fenwick and Notre Dame graduate who ran his own business, he has served on the Fenwick and Dominican University board of directors. He has been an active volunteer and advocate of education on the West and South sides of Chicago. “It is difficult to believe we have two people running for president that nobody likes and for good reason. It would seem that we are trapped by sound bites, prejudiced reporting and big egos. “I don’t have any Republican friends who are happy with the Trump choice. I can’t give you any great insight because we are discouraged. Bernie Sanders would have had my vote long before Hillary. I guess the Libertarian is going to get it this year. “My schools in Austin and Back of the Yards are doing a wonderful job with children that come from more difficult circumstances. Isn’t it about time we try something new? “I doubt Hillary will make things better.” ■ Mike Gibbs of River Forest is a former village trustee who also ran for village president. “Trump is the winner of the Republican primary campaign and nomination. The party should recognize that he is saying MIKE GIBBS what their voters want to hear, or he would not have won. I would prefer a loud Trump over a silent (investigations) Clinton. “What is presidential temperament, telling people what is politically correct? Where has that gotten the United States in recent years? I fancy myself a student of history. Our greatest leaders also ticked-off a lot of people during the performance of their duties. Teddy Roosevelt (big stick), Ronald Reagan (evil empire), FDR (day of infamy), Truman (drop the A-Bomb) Lincoln (Emancipation Proclamation). Yes I believe he has the temperament. Does Hillary? “Government is too large and too expensive. The federal government should use

Springfield as a model of what does not work. We live in the bluest of counties in the bluest of states. How is that working out? A Clinton presidency will further that spiral. “There is a simple answer to an even simpler question. Who do I trust more? Trump. I have zero respect for Ms. Clinton. It is my belief that she is in it for herself and her friends (history proves this). Are we better off than we were eight years ago? The front pages of our nations’ newspapers would lead me to say No. “The media has admitted they are Democrat leaning. Criticism is good if it is equal. Can you honestly tell me that if a Republican had as many controversies in his or her career as Ms. Clinton, the media wouldn’t be calling for their head and not to putting a crown on it? “Has Trump put his foot in his mouth during this campaign? Yes. It’s a campaign. That said, it is silly that the media portrays his 2nd Amendment comment as a threat to his competition’s life (for example).” ■ Frank Muriello, a lifelong Oak Parker, is the former head of the Oak Park Residence Corporation. He is also a longtime Republican. “I’m concerned that he will act the way he’s been acting, if he’s elected, FRANK MURIELLO for the next four years. And that I can’t stand, bordering on lunatic. “I’d like to think that [Trump would be different as president than he is as a candidate]. Every so often I see a sign that makes me think, yeah, he’d probably be all right. Then three times that make me think, don’t be silly, Frank. He’s not going to be any different. A lot of Republicans are miffed with this whole thing. “I’m not going to be one of these people who can’t vote for either. It makes me think about what don’t I like about Hillary? That seems like powder-puff stuff. I can’t even put my finger on anything. But the biggest thing is that she’s going to appoint a bunch of liberals to the Supreme Court. That’s my deepest worry right there. “I don’t think I can vote for Hillary. I wouldn’t consider a third party candidate. I wouldn’t object to a third party, but not because I don’t want to vote for Hillary or Donald. That’s no way to become a third party. You have to have something you want to fight for that’s good for the public. But I’ve got to vote for somebody. It’s my job, my duty as a citizen. “[As for the criticism Trump receives] he probably deserves every bit of it. He seems to enjoy it. That’s what’s scary. “If he doesn’t win, it will probably be because some Republicans just can’t get themselves to vote for him. They’ll either vote for Hillary or not vote at all. Then the Republican Party is likely to become less of a party than they already are. But there are some who can’t vote for Donald but who will

come out strong for Paul Ryan and others of that ilk. We’ll still have a party but won’t have to worry so much about Trump. What a wonderful thing that would be not to have to put up with Trump for the next four years but have a strong Republican Party in both houses. That would be ideal. Maybe they’ll all get together and say, ‘Look, we all love the same thing. We want peace, we want freedom,’ and start working together. Maybe that’s what’s going to happen with this. The people in power will really use that power in the right way — for everybody.” ■ Linda Tibensky, the Republican committeeman, sent the following statement from the Oak Park Township GOP Organizing Committee: “Republicans voted in the March primary election. Donald Trump is the LINDA TIBENSKY official candidate of the Republican Party. He was fairly and democratically elected. He won the Illinois primary and received 54 of 69 delegates. “We believe that, on page 17 of the Aug. 17 issue of the Wednesday Journal, the photos accompanying the article expressing “One View” by Harriet Hausman are an example of irresponsible journalism.” ■ Two responders who did not want their names used, one from Oak Park and one from River Forest, identified themselves as “independent,” but since the centrist vote may decide the election, here are their comments: In answer to question No. 3, reservations about Trump, the Oak Parker provided a list of descriptors: “Demagogue. Narcissist. Plutocrat. Serial divorced guy. Playground bully. Braggart. Belittler. Lacking in any empathy. Vulgarian. Ignoramus.” The River Forester said, “My opinion of Donald Trump is that he is an egomaniac who is clearly unfit to be President of the United States. I have no idea where the Republican Party is headed in the future, nor, I think, do they.” ■ And finally, Cisco Cotto, a former radio talk-show host who is founder and pastor of Village Church in Oak Park, declined to participate for that reason, but the way he phrased it provides perhaps the best ending for this CISCO COTTO article: “Jesus loves Republicans, Democrats and those who hate both parties, and I don’t want to be one of those pastors who leads people to think Jesus favors one of the parties.” CONTACT: ktrainor@oakpark.com

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1000 Lake Street for sale, pitched as teardown

Owner says site could accommodate 16-story building

at UrbanStreet, nor John Jaeger, executive vice president of CBRE, could be reached for comment. UrbanStreet submitted a proposal to the village of Oak Park in November 2014 to tear down the existing two-story office building at the site and construct an eightBy TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER story tower that would include 140 units and Staff Reporter 194 parking spaces. The developer presented the proposal to The construction trucks and work crews are still putting the final touches on the 21-sto- the Oak Park Historic Preservation Commission Architectural Review ry Vantage apartment building on Committee in 2014, but by Febthe northeast corner of Lake and ruary 2015, Burk said the proForest, but all is quiet across the posal was preliminary and street to the west at 1000 Lake St. UrbanStreet was looking to That’s because UrbanStreet possibly add more height to the Group, which purchased the apartment building. building along with 1010 Lake St. The existing structure was in August 2015 for $6.95 million, built in 1956 as Lytton’s Departhas halted any public discussion ment Store. about its plans to demolish the The CBRE listing markets the building and construct an eightMAX AUSTIN property as 28,000 square feet of story mixed-use luxury apartWILLIAMS land area in “Oak Park’s thrivment building on the site. Downtown Oak Park ing Downtown District and major Instead, UrbanStreet hired Executive Director commercial thoroughfare, with CBRE Group, a commercial real convenient access to public transestate firm, to market the propportation including the Oak Park erty as a site that can accommoMetra Union Pacific West & CTA date a 16-story building with 189 units, 5,800 square feet of ground-level retail Green Line ‘El’ stops and close proximity to a space and enough parking to fit 306 vehicles. number of major demand generators and reNeither Robert Burk, a managing partner nowned restaurants and nightlife.”

“This very well may be the next large-scale development in our downtown.”

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BACK ON THE MARKET: The building at 1000 Lake St. is back on the market. UrbanStreet Group, the owner of the building, proposed demolishing the existing building and constructing an eight-story, mixed-use luxury apartment Property. The building is now being marketed as having the potential to accommodate a 16-story building. Max Austin-Williams, executive director of Downtown Oak Park, said in a telephone interview that his group, which promotes business development in the downtown area, is excited to see the property being actively marketed. He noted that the building is completely vacant with the intent of demolition, calling it “one of the more unattractive buildings” downtown. “We’re excited to see that particular prop-

erty turnover,” he said, noting its close proximity to Frank Lloyd Wright tourism areas and the Hemingway District. Austin-Williams said he’s never heard of any plans by developers to reuse the existing building, so any future for the property would likely entail demolition. “This very well may be the next large-scale development in our downtown,” he said. CONTACT: tim@oakpark.com

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Teacher translates family research into historical novel

Fenwick’s Magrady working on a sequel to her first offering, ‘Lines’ By DEBORAH KADIN Contributing Reporter

For years, Geralyn Hesslau Magrady has had an interest in the lines that have connected different branches of her own family. The Berwyn resident, who teaches English at Fenwick High School in Oak Park, has intertwined one of those connections — that of her great-great-grandmother — with important events in Chicago of the late 1800s and has written a book whose reception has exceeded all of her expectations. The book, titled Lines, has attracted four times more people than she anticipated. In April, she became the third Soon to Be Famous Illinois Author, a statewide competition coordinated by the Illinois Library Association and Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS) that raises awareness of self-published authors such as Magrady. Ever since then, the 48-year-old has been all over the Chicago area, speaking about her book with library audiences and book groups. She has upcoming appearances in River Forest and Oak Park, an author’s fair in Aurora, and signings in Berwyn and Lombard. “As interesting as all of this has been, I’m still getting used to the idea that people are reading this,” Magrady said. Interesting, too, is how Magrady went about coming up with the idea in the first place, molding how her protagonist, Livia

Haas, may have experienced some of the seminal events of Chicago: the Great Chicago Fire, labor unrest in the latter 1880s and 1890s and then Haymarket Riots. The events in the book end in 1893. The book grew out of a curiosity of what her family tree looked like. With an interest in genealogy, Magrady found her relations were tobacco farmers from Quakertown, Pennsylvania; her great-great-grandfather had a cigar shop in Chicago. “I don’t know where; it was the information I gained from census records,” Magrady said. During that research, around 10 years ago, she came across census records of her great-great grandmother, Livia Haas, who lived in Chicago before and after the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Then genealogy brought her to history, which has grown into a passion as well. But it wasn’t until she was in her mid-30s that she really started looking at Chicago history and how it may have affected everyone in her family. After learning about her ancestors, she used them to mold the book’s characters. Once she had that, everything else about them came from her imagination. With a new love for Chicago history, she did more research on the fire and started creating vignettes of what life might have been like for her great-great-grandmother and what she would have lost. That was the basis for the beginning of the book. Over the course of 10 summers, she worked on bits and pieces of the story and did the research that would give her book its foundation. On many days, she can be found writing while perched at a table with her

laptop computer inside The Friendly Tap’s coffee bar in Berwyn. During the school year she concentrated on her teaching, although she did take little steps away to jot down notes about characters and events. They weren’t really organized. “I put them on little pieces of paper, whatever was around— napkins, gum wrappers. I put the ideas in a binder and would refresh my memory about them at the start of the summer,” Magrady said. “Sometimes I’d get up in the middle of the night and write out scenes and not go back to bed until a scene was done.” The rest is history. The school year began Monday, and she will have to juggle her first priority – teaching English at Fenwick High School – with her writing. She hasn’t started the second book, although she has a list of events she wants to research and characters she would like to develop and create. She envisions that book will take on the next 25 years – until the end or so of World War I and touch on significant issues of the day: the war itself, suffrage, the temperance movement and the Anti-Saloon League. There also may be some discussion of the race riots shortly after World War I (civil rights history is a passion of hers, too) and women’s rights. Magrady will continue to jot down ideas for her second book during the school year and would love “if next summer she I could start writing some scenes and see where it goes,” she said. “I assume it will take a shorter amount of time. “The second one’s supposed to be easier,” she added. “I know I will be just as critical of myself, and I will want to keep going through the rounds [writing and rewriting].”

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ALMOST FAMOUS: Fenwick High School teacher Geralyn Hesslau Magrady was awarded the title of Soon to Be Famous Illinois Author by the Illinois Library Association and Reaching Across Illinois Library System for her self-published novel ‘Lines.’ She will continue to talk about Lines – although she’s already had to decline speaking events; she’s gotten a ton of requests for October. “I don’t want to over-schedule myself. In a week, maybe a library talk; maybe a book group. Anything else would be unrealistic,” she said.

Free phone-charging units installed in four parks Park district opts for innovation with Soofa Cores By MARTY FARMER Staff Reporter

Parks are viewed as places to relax, and a recent innovation at Scoville, Lindberg, Taylor and Mills parks in Oak Park now allow visitors to recharge their cellphones while they relax and recharge themselves. “Soofa Cores,” solar-powered charging units adjacent to park benches, have been installed at each of the aforementioned parks. Users of these free devices only need USB cable to charge a cellphone. “To encourage innovation and collaboration, the Park District of Oak Park has a program called ‘Launch Pad,’ which is designed to help staff get good ideas off the ground,” said Bobbi Nance, the park district’s senior manager of strategy and innovation. “The

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A Soofa (a solar-powered charging unit) will enable park visitors at Scoville, Mills, Taylor and Lindberg parks to charge their cellphones for free. Soofas were shared by an employee through this program in March and staff saw the potential to provide a new service to a very connected community. “A staff member had the chance to meet with the Soofa staff and see the devices in person

where they were first tested in Boston in 2014.” According to the park district, Soofas will take about the same amount of time to charge a cellphone as through a standard outlet. If the cellphone is dead, it will take about 30 seconds to turn back on. Each Soofa can charge two cellphones at the same and an average of 10 hours per Soofa per day. Even during inclement weather or at night, park visitors will be able to charge their cellphone as Soofas store energy collected during daylight hours for use any time. In addition to the free phone-charging amenity, the park district will utilize the Soofas to keep track of how many people visit the parks by counting Wi-Fi enabled devices. This information will help foster a better understanding of park usage patterns. Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Soofa was founded by a group of female engineers and designers from MIT and Harvard. Soofa technology is currently being used in five countries and 18 states with Oak Park as the first community in Illinois to install

the equipment. “The design of the Soofa units that we purchased made it easy to roll out an initial pilot of the equipment,” Nance said. “Because they are solar-powered, the only installation work needed was to select the locations and add a small concrete pad to secure the Soofas to the ground. “This helped keep the cost of the pilot program down compared to other park equipment installations. It took the park district about six months from the initial idea to installation.” Factoring in the additional park visitor tracking hardware, each Soofa cost $2,900. The park district has a small innovation fund, created by using the additional fees charged to non-residents when registering for park district programs. Early feedback from park visitors has been positive about the four Soofas. “Although they’re still very new, we’ve already had over 60 people use them, with as many as 10 people in a day,” Nance said. “As more park users learn about them, we expect to see the usage rise.”

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D200 board approves revised pool plan, referendum question The new plan would cost an estimated $44.5 million, $25 million of which would be funded by referendum bonds By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

At an Aug. 16 special board meeting, the Oak Park and River Forest High School District 200 school board voted unanimously to approve a revised swimming pool and facilities plan. The plan, named Plan B by administrators, calls for building a new 40-meter swimming pool and parking garage to replace the high school’s 88-year-old pools. The plan approved Tuesday is $9.5 million less costly than what the board had OKd previously. In addition, under the revised plan numerous improvements to the existing campus will be made over the course of five years. The entire project is estimated to cost a total of $44.5 million, no more than $25 million of which will be funded through referendum bonds. The balance of the cost would be drawn from existing financial reserves at District 200. At the Tuesday night meeting, the board also unanimously approved the specific referendum question that voters will see on the Nov. 8, 2016 ballot. The referendum seeks citizens’ approval for a project that is expected to cost taxpayers significantly less than the original Plan B that was approved at an Aug 1 meeting. That plan was projected to cost around $54 million.

At the time, the board directed Legat Architects, its architectural firm of record, to work with district administrators to identify cost reductions that would reduce the plan by around 15 percent, capping the total cost at $45 million. According to estimates by the district’s financial services firm William Blair & Company, the newly approved project could end up costing the average Oak Park homeowner up to $90 a year in additional property taxes. The average River Forest homeowner could see an additional $136 in property taxes a year. Those single household tax hikes are $36 and $54 less than the hikes taxpayers in Oak Park and River Forest, respectively, may have felt with the original Plan B, according to earlier estimates. According to a board memo drafted by district officials, the Plan B approved on Aug. 16 is less costly than, but nonetheless preserves major elements of, the one approved on Aug. 1. District officials said the process of changing the original Plan

B involved discussions with administrators in the athletics, fine and applied arts, and physical education departments. The changes to the original plan include “reducing support areas around the pool, removing one level to File the proposed parking structure, deferring renovation of theater and choir spaces along the east side of the school building, and leaving the weight room in its current location and not planning an additional classroom over that area,” according to the memo. The smaller parking garage would have 239 spaces vs. an initial plan of 331 spaces. The current garage, expected to be demolished, has some 300 spaces. At the Aug. 16 meeting, district officials noted that the revised plan includes what they called “unassigned spaces,” within the school building whose future development would be determined after the district consults with stakeholders including like students, staff and community members. Those “spaces could be the subject of discussion and planning based on student

The referendum question approved by the board on Aug. 16 Shall the Board of Education of Oak Park and River Forest Consolidated High School District Number 200, Cook County, Illinois, build and equip a swimming pool addition to replace the existing 88-year-old swimming pools at the Oak Park and River Forest High School Building; alter, repair and equip said School Building to improve the learning, performing arts and locker room spaces therein; improve the site thereof; build and equip a parking garage to replace the existing parking garage; and issue bonds of said School District in an amount not to exceed $25,000,000 for the purpose of paying costs thereof ? needs,” the memo notes. D200 Interim Superintendent Joylynn Pruitt said that district staff members will have more to present on the development of those “unassigned spaces” in September. CONTACT: michael@oakpark.com

OPRF hoping the switch to SAT a smooth one

District administrators prefer the new test over ACT and PARCC By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

Oak Park and River Forest High School District 200 administrators are having to start from scratch in their attempts to get a sense of students’ year-to-year academic progress and college readiness now that the SAT has replaced PARCC as the only test mandated by the state. Illinois elementary students still have to take the PARCC exam. Nonetheless, high school administrators say, the SAT is a much better measuring stick than PARCC. They also believe that students won’t have too much trouble transitioning to the new college readiness exam. “The removal of PARCC as a state-mandated test means that the hours devoted to administering the test can be given back to instruction,” noted Amy Hill, the district’s director of assessment and research, in an Aug. 17 memo. “It also provides an opportunity to build a

new ‘ladder’ of assessments from freshman decides to take the SAT exam. And earlier through junior year that will help us more this year, district leaders decided to switch easily to gauge student progress from one from ACT products to SAT products for nonmandated, school-wide testing, year to the next,” Hill wrote. which is designed to help adminBut during an update on the istrators gauge students’ year-todistrict’s transition to the new year academic progress. state-mandated exam at an Aug. “At the time we made the deci17 board meeting, Hill conceded sion, we expected that the PARCC that “it’s going to take some test would still be required of all years … to rebuild the ladder.” freshman English students and “It doesn’t mean that we won’t all students enrolled in Algebra have baselines beginning this 211,” Hill noted. year,” she said, “ but, in terms She said that the ACT-based of being able to say, ‘Here’s what series of assessments had been we can tell you about the test “disrupted” for the two years score growth of our incoming that PARCC was in place and freshman by the time they take by ACT’s decision to phase out the 8th grade (assessment) to some of its testing products. the time they take their ACT’ … Under the new, SAT-based we’re sort of starting over where assessment system, Hill said, that’s concerned.” AMY HILL freshmen and sophomores will Hill said she hopes the state D200 district director take the PSAT exam — the pre“sticks with one company’s asliminary SAT that mirrors the sessment for a little while” so state-mandated SAT that juniors that ladder of assessment can be rebuilt, before noting that the district has will take. This school year, those assessbuilt up a familiarity with then new test al- ments will be administered at no charge to students on Tuesday, April 5, 2017. Makeup ready. She said that anywhere from a quarter exams are scheduled for April 25. The high school will administer an opto a third of any graduating class at OPRF

“The removal of PARCC as a statemandated test means that the hours devoted to administering the test can be given back to instruction.”

tional PSAT to all interested sophomores and juniors on Oct 15, which will cost $20 for all students except those who receive free or reduced-price lunches. Those students can take the optional exam at no cost. “Having done a comparison of the two tests (the SAT and PSAT), we frankly believe that the content is similar enough that it’s not going to be a major change for most of our families,” Hill said, adding that lots of parents have expressed an interest in their students taking the PSAT. Hill said the district has started communicating with parents about the transition to SAT through various means, such as an FAQ that’s been posted to the district’s website. Students can start preparing for the new test through a free app by the College Board and Khan Academy that can be downloaded to smartphones and tablets. At the Aug. 17 meeting, board member Jackie Moore suggested that the district formalize a way “of knowing who needs assistance with test prep as opposed to those who come forward and request it.” That way, she said, the district can identify all students who need assistance and not just the ones who know about and/or seek out help. CONTACT: michael@oakpark.com

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A Chicago resident was the victim of a robbery while he slept on the Blue Line el train near the Austin Boulevard stop in the 700 block of South Austin, at about 1:15 a.m. on Aug. 17. The offender reportedly stole the man’s Stylo cellular phone and was last seen running from the train toward Austin Boulevard. The loss was an estimated $200.

Armed robbery An Oak Park resident and Maywood resident were robbed at gunpoint at midnight on Aug. 18 in the 400 block of South Taylor Avenue. The first offender reportedly approached the victims, displayed a silver semi-automatic handgun and stated, “I need everything in your pockets.” The second offender displayed a black revolver, police said. The first offender was described as a black male between the ages of 18 and 23, 5-foot10, with a medium build, black hair, wearing a white T-shirt and black jeans and with tattoos on both forearms. The second offender was described as a black male, between the ages of 18 and 23, 5-foot-6, with a heavy build, black dreadlocks and wearing an American flag T-shirt and blue shorts. They were last seen headed westbound in the alley south of Washington Boulevard with the victims’ rose-gold iPhones.

Theft of motor vehicle A blue 2016 Volvo XC90 was stolen from the 1100 block of Garfield Street, sometime between 8 a.m. on July 11 and 1 p.m. on Aug. 10. The loss was an estimated $55,575.

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Twelve sticks of deodorant valued at $53.88 were stolen from the Walgreens at 6412 Roosevelt Rd., at approximately 9:10 p.m. on Aug. 19. The three offenders were described as a roughly 40-year-old black man, wearing a white button down shirt, blue jeans and walking with a cane; a black woman between the ages of 30 and 40, wearing a black shirt, black and white leggings and walking with a cane; and a black woman between the ages of 30 and 40, wearing a black tank top, gray leggings and sandals. The three were last seen headed northbound on Ridgeland in a 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis.

■ A residence in the 800 block of South Gunderson Avenue was burglarized sometime between 7:30 a.m. on Aug. 9 and 8 a.m. on Aug. 21. The burglar forced open the southwest side basement window to enter the residence. Taken from the residence were a Playstation 4 system, four Playstation games, wireless headphones, 10 movies, a royal blue Coach purse, coins, a Canon Sure Shot camera, an L.L. Bean duffle bag, a leather Coach carry bag, a Tag Heuer watch, a pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses, a U.S. passport, a diamond Rolex watch, a gold engagement ring, various gift cards and a federal ID. The loss was an estimated $33,645. ■ A residence in the 800 block of North East Avenue was burglarized at 5 p.m. on Aug. 16. The offender was described as a white male between the ages of 25 and 30, about 5-foot-6, 140 pounds, clean shaven and wearing a black baseball cap, gray T-shirt and blue jeans. The loss was an estimated $405 in cash.

■ A cutting tool was used to steal a Diamond Insight bicycle that was locked to a bike rack in the 500 block of Garfield Street, sometime between 2 and 7 p.m. on Aug. 16. ■ A bike thief cut a locked chain to steal a men’s purple bicycle from a bicycle rack in the 300 block of South Boulevard, sometime between 7:30 and 10:30 a.m. on Aug. 16.

Burglary to garage A garage was burglarized in the 500 block of North Lombard Avenue on Aug. 20, sometime between 3:30 and 7 a.m. The offender entered the garage through an unlocked service door and stole a Skil saw, a Makita saw, a Dewalt angle drill, a Milwaukee drill, three power sanders, a reciprocating saw, a Bosch drill and a power saw. The loss was an estimated $800.

Burglary to motor vehicle An unlocked white Toyota RAV4 was burglarized in the 1000 block of Clarence Avenue, sometime between 5 p.m. on Aug. 19 and 8 a.m. the next day. The offender stole a tan Michael Kors purse that contained a black coach wallet, Ohio driver’s license and miscellaneous credit cards, cash, an iPhone 5, a Garmin GPS and miscellaneous identification. The loss was an estimated $510.

These items, obtained from the Oak Park and River Forest police departments, came from reports, Aug. 15-21, 2016 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.

— Compiled by Timothy Inklebarger

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Oak Park to repair police department garage

Project includes village hall driveway, pedestrian bridge By TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER Staff Reporter

The village of Oak Park has begun work on a $630,900 project to repair the driveway that runs in front of village hall, the underground police garage, and the pedestrian bridge that leads to the entrance of the municipal building. The garage includes parking spaces for 13 police vehicles and one for Village Manager Cara Pavlicek and is used to transfer prisoners from police custody to the police department, which is housed in the basement of village hall. In September 2015, Oak Park

Police Chief Rick Tanksley requested funding for the garage and village hall driveway rehab project. Oak Park Public Works Director John Wielebnicki said then that there had been no structural maintenance to the garage since village hall was constructed in 1975. Wielebnicki said cracked and deteriorating concrete was causing the garage to leak but the structure was “not going to fall down.” The village put the work out to a public bid and in July awarded the contract to Alliance Contractors Inc., which was the lowest of four bidders. The project began on Aug. 8 and is expected to be completed by November, according to a village press release. Public safety vehicles that now park in the garage will be located in the surface parking lot south of

the municipal building. Oak Park Deputy Police Chief Anthony Ambrose said the garage will still be used to transfer those in custody during the construction. He said police now enter through the west ramp and exit through the east. During construction, at least one ramp will be open at all times and used as both an entrance and exit, he said. In addition to fixing damaged concrete and waterproofing the garage, the repairs will include aesthetic improvements, such as new lighting and adding traffic coating to the floor. According to the village news release, portions of the sidewalk that leads to village hall will be removed during construction and a “golf course-style temporary bridge” will be erected to cross the gap created by

the work on ramps that lead to the garage. An entrance off Lombard for those with disabilities will remain open during the project, as will the public entrance on the north side of the building in the village hall courtyard. The village notes that parking will be restricted at various times on the east side of Lombard Avenue and the west side of Taylor Avenue to make room for construction staging areas. Visitor parking will be on the west side of Lombard and the east side of Taylor. The village’s capital improvement plan for next year will entail repaving the surface parking lot at village hall and installing new lighting. CONTACT: tim@oakpark.com

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Something new on Lake St. from page 1 area over the next few years, Zerman said. He said not every community has welcomed dispensaries to high-traffic business areas like Oak Park. In some cases, municipalities have used zoning ordinances to keep medical cannabis dispensaries away from business districts. In 2014, the Oak Park Plan Commission tried to do just that by recommending the Oak Park ■ To view video Board of Trustees enact a zoning VISIT OAKPARK.COM change that would put almost every portion of the village off limits for a dispensary. Trustees rejected that recommendation and Seven Point began negotiations to open a storefront in a strip mall in the southeast corner of Harlem and North avenues. That deal fell through when tenants of the building opposed the dispensary moving in, so Zerman and company began looking at the downtown area. “In this area, everyone’s been open arms, so as you can see the chamber of commerce welcomed us to the community with a ribbon cutting, and Berwyn was right there too, so we’ve developed strong ties in the last two years,” Zerman said in an interview. Zerman said cultivators will begin delivering the medical cannabis products next week, and the dispensary is expected to

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open by Thursday at the latest. He noted that Aug. 25 is the one-year anniversary of the first medical cannabis dispensary opening in Illinois. Zerman said last year that he had expected to open the dispensary in January 2016, but he told Wednesday Journal in July that the holdup was the fault of the building owner and “wasn’t in my control.” During the Friday tour of the facility, Zerman showed off Seven Point’s various products and patient education “how-to” video libraries to residents and members of the media. He said in a news release: “We recognize many people in the state are new users of cannabis and our goal is to teach them everything they need to know from what product to choose for their condition to how to actually administer it. Our staff has undergone extensive training from some of the leading cannabis doctors and researchers in the country and we look forward to helping members of our community experience relief.” He noted that the dispensary will carry more than 50 strains of cannabis through

OPENING DAY: (Top) Local officials and residents tour the new medical cannabis dispensary. (Middle) View of Seven Point medical cannabis dispensary from the waiting area. (Bottom) Medical cannabis user and Berwyn resident Marc Schlee has been traveling to Andersonville to purchase the drug. He says the new dispensary will give him easier access to the drug that helps stimulate his appetite. WILLIAM CAMARGO/Staff Photographer

a number of methods, including oils, wax, concentrate and edibles, among others. Marc Schlee, 61, a Berwyn resident who attended the grand opening, already is a cardholder and uses cannabis for his stage 4 lymphatic cancer. He said it currently takes him most of the day to travel to Dispensary

33 in the Andersonville neighborhood of Chicago to get the product. Schlee, who is undergoing radiation therapy for the disease, said having a dispensary close by would improve his ability to get the drug, which helps stimulate his appetite. CONTACT: tim@oakpark.com

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Lake-Park developer misses another deadline on agreement with village

young families. Centrum’s proposal also was less risky than Keystone Ventures, they said. As advisors to trustees on economic development, commission members offered to aid the board on how they could move the project forward. By DEBORAH KADIN The intent of certain timelines was to adContributing Reporter vance the project, Collete English Dixon, a River Forest’s village board will have to member of the commission, said. “The ball wasn’t going anywhere,” she decide whether or not to grant another exsaid. “We cannot allow the site to stay untension to the developer of a long-anticipated mixed-use project at Lake Street and developed when there was an opportunity to Park Avenue, now that Keystone Ventures pursue something.” Hazinski noted that the Economic Develhas missed yet another deadline to start neopment Commission could help trustees ungotiating an agreement with the village to derstand that there may be a level of urgenimprove the site. In October 2015, trustees unanimously cy in moving the project forward to catch selected Keystone Ventures, owned by Riv- this development cycle. As nothing has been advanced in terms of er Forest resident Tim Hague, to fashion a condominium/townhome/commercial de- a redevelopment agreement, Commissioner velopment on the village-owned site. Key- Tim Brangle wondered if the commission shouldn’t look at redrafting its stone’s co-partner in the project recommendations. is Inland Midwest Development “Milestones are good; we Corp. should have targets, it’s up to As part of the process, Hague the board on how much they had until March 14 to cobble towant to engage or not,” Brangle gether a redevelopment agreesaid. “Everything has to have ment with the village. That date the right timeline. I don’t want was extended to June 14. to overwhelm the board or KeyTwo months later, there have stone … although one of the conbeen no substantive discussions; cerns was the same developer the project is in limbo, Village doing two projects.” Administrator Eric Palm told Hague is also involved in rethe River Forest Economic Dedeveloping the property at Lake velopment Commission during a Street and Lathrop Avenue. progress report on Aug. 15. Palm said Hague would have In September the matter is to come back to the board and likely to come back before vilpresent a timeline that would be lage trustees who will have to COLLETE ENGLISH suitable to the village board. As look again at how Lake and Park DIXON to the Economic Development – a longstanding focal point for economic development -- can River Forest Economic Devel- Commission offering guidance opment Commission member to trustees on that issue and move forward. others related to Lake and Park, Tom Hazinski, chairman of Palm said he would have to defer the Economic Development to the board. Commission, with an assent Community pressure and from Palm, suggested three other forces led trustees to sestrategies: lect Hague’s project, a five-story ■ Trustees could give Hague a third extension for an undetermined building with 28 condos and 13,000 square feet of commercial space on the ground amount of time. floor. Seven townhomes also would be con■ The village could seek other developers for the property, which would be the third structed. The condos could become rentals request for proposal that will be issued since if pre-sales don’t exceed 50 percent. Efforts to reach Hague were unsuccess2010. ful. Hague has until Sept. 30 to file a planned ■ The village also could see if Pine Grove Centrum Partners is still interested. In May development application and purchase all 2015, the Economic Development Commis- the property associated with the Lake and sion recommended that firm develop the Lathrop development. Efforts to reach Incorner and a couple of other pieces of near- land Midwest Development Corp. also were by property into 80-unit luxury rental units. unsuccessful. The site at Lake Street and Park Avenue The commission, an advisory group, has been on the village’s radar for developvoiced their preference for Pine Grove because it would offer River Forest with more ment since 2010 when the property was purhousing options for empty-nesters and chased with funds from the Lake Street Tax Increment Financing District.

“We cannot allow the site to stay undeveloped when there was an opportunity to pursue something.”

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LOOKING THROUGH THE KEYHOLE: The Victorian Stick-style Blatchford House has a distinctive keyhole entry to the porch.

Total package: history and location Oak Park home is rich in both By LACEY SIKORA

Contributing Reporter

f Oak Park has a street of dreams, it must be Forest Avenue. For a two-block stretch south of Chicago Avenue, the street boasts Frank Lloyd Wright’s Home & Studio and a wealth of other significant homes, including several more by Wright, set amid wide green lawns and shade trees. One abode that recently hit the market in this distinguished stretch might not have the architectural pedigree of a Wright home — in fact the architect is unknown — but 250 Forest nevertheless holds its own as a striking example of Victorian Stick style.

History

Architectural intrigue

The property on the corner of Forest Avenue and Elizabeth Court was purchased in 1887 by Paul Blatchford, one of seven children of Eliphalet Blatchford. The elder Blatchford was a lead manufacturer and, as executor of the Newberry estate, was responsible for the establishment of Chicago’s Newberry Library. Blatchford married Francis Lord shortly after purchasing the land in Oak Park and constructed a house he called Plasderw, a Welsh term meaning “home amongst the oaks” (which are still there). He worked for his father’s lead works company, and his family lived in the home until 1890, when they decamped to 333 N. Euclid [See The Curious History of 711 Superior St., WJ Homes, May 25].

The home is one of a handful of Stick-style houses in Oak Park. Stick-style is defined by the long, thin pieces of wood, decoratively applied to the exterior surfaces. 250 Forest is also well known for an unusual keyhole design entering the front porch. Later owners removed the keyhole detailing, but the porch was returned to the original design during the 1990s. Gloor Realty’s Jan Kerr, who is listing the home for $1,174,500, says of the porch, “The keyhole design is iconic.” Owner Sarah Chodera noted that and addition was added to the house in 1915. “It’s pure conjecture,” she said, “but we’ve always wondered if Frank Lloyd Wright was responsible for the side addition. He was working a lot in the neighborhood at the time,

and the addition shows some of his Prairiestyle hallmarks. The windows in two of the front rooms are casement windows, and the doorways are large and more open than the Victorian-style originals.”

Careful stewards Chodera and her husband, Marc, bought the home in 2002 and spent their 14 years there meticulously updating the house in ways they thought suited the original style. Updates included restoring the original woodwork, which had been pickled, in most of the first floor rooms. They also restored the massive pair of oak entry doors. The couple hired local preservation-minded firm Von Dreele Freerksen to help create a See 250 FOREST on page 22

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1024 S. Taylor Ave, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$190,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 305 47th Ave, Bellwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $242,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 1008 S. Highland Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $255,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30-12:30 1509 Clarence Ave, Berwyn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beyond Properties Realty Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $257,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1640 Scoville Ave, Berwyn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weichert Realtors Nickel Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $269,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 834 N. Austin Blvd, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $289,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 810 S. Taylor Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gullo & Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $325,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-12:30 5239 N. Leamington, Chicago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gloor Realty Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $339,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sat. 12-2 1318 Elgin Ave, Forest Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gloor Realty Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $399,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:30-3 1812 N. 79th Ave, Elmwood Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$419,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 835 N. Marion St, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $449,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 431 Greenfield, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gloor Realty Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $489,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30-4 1115 Thomas Ave, Forest Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weichert Realtors Nickel Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $499,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 1219 N. Euclid Ave, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $499,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 847 S. Kenilworth Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$527,750 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2:30 451 Lenox St, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $569,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30-4 1125 Edmer Ave, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $625,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 123 Ashland Ave, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $649,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1141 N. Euclid Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $724,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1013 S. Euclid Ave, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $739,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:30-3 320 S. Grove Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $743,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1526 Clinton Pl, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gullo & Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $799,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2:30 900 Fair Oaks Ave, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $800,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 939 N. Oak Park Ave, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gloor Realty Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $875,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 230 S. Scoville Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gullo & Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $875,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4:30 1433 Keystone Ave, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,050,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

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211 N. Marion St. Unit 2B, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$92,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 721 Ontario 302, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gloor Realty Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $495,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 Maple Place Showroom - 139 S. Oak Park Ave.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gloor Realty Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $649,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 Showroom at 139 S. Oak Park Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gloor Realty Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $664,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 Showroom at 139 S. Oak Park Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gloor Realty Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $684,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2

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OPEN SUN. 11-12:30PM 810 S Taylor Oak Park • $325,000 BEAUTIFULLY REHABBED BUNGALOW with stunning kitchen and baths --All SS Kitchen appliances, Granite counter tops, Slate tile floors. Newer Furnace and A/C, updated Electric and Plumbing, newer windows and much more! Completely finished basement has huge family room, bedroom and full bathroom! Huge Yard and Parking for 3 cars! Nice quiet neighborhood close to 290 and walkable to Blue Line CTA and Oak Park Arts District shops and restaurants!

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GORGEOUS STONE Georgian. Modern amenities! Fully renovated in 2014. Open layout on 1st flr perfect for family, entertaining. Sep office space. 2nd flr feat 4 BRs, laundry, balcony, master suite. Finished Bsmt has full BR.

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INCREDIBLE REHAB! Newer windows, HVAC, Electric, Rf, Kit, BAs etc. Kit with center island, applncs. Large fam rm. Master Ste, walk-in closet, BA. 3rd flr + 5th BR, BA. Front/back porches, landscaped grounds. Walk to everything!

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Charming Tudor, walk-to-everything location! Light and airy home, great for entertaining. Updated kitchen feat granite counter tops, a casual dining area and high-end appls. Lovely living and formal dining rooms. East facing sunroom is the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee! large master suite has generous closet space, and a large BA with double sinks. Two other nice sized bedrooms and full bath round out 2nd floor. Finished basement is perfect family and kids. Landscaped, private backyard has newer paver patio. Don't pass this one by!

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1416 Ashland Avenue River Forest $1,599,000 :: 5 bed :: 4.3 bath Grand French inspired stone estate on extra large lot. Large bedrooms and an open floor plan. PRICE REDUCTION

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847 Clinton Place River Forest $1,195,000 :: 4 beds :: 3.5 baths Beautifully designed center entrance brick colonial with a gourmet kitchen. Walk to train. JUST SOLD

410 Kenilworth Ave, Oak Park Architecturally significant Arts & Crafts 6bd/3.1 bath home located on one of the best blocks. $1,389,000

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ust steps to Downtown Oak Park, 1117 Erie Street offers a rare and unique opportunity to own two beautiful homes on one large 50 x 184 lot. You can live in one and rent out the other, or use them both for extended living. Both homes are updated and have been meticulously maintained. You’ll find an eat-in kitchen with new stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops, as well as plenty of vintage charm, hardwood floors, solid oak doors, and built-in’s. The Main home is a spacious 3,600 square feet with two fireplaces and four levels of living space plus a finished basement and second kitchen. The private rooftop deck and large first floor deck are great for entertaining. The beautifully finished third floor could be a master suite, playroom or office. The rear home has 1,300 square feet. It has been completely renovated with three bedrooms and three full and one half baths. The finished basement has tons of storage. You’ll also find a two-car tandem garage and four more spaces in driveway. 1117 Erie is currently listed for $899,000. For more information, or to schedule a viewing, contact April Kibler at Click Properties 773 972 2344

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FOREST PARK. NEW LISTING! GORGEOUS RENOVATED home in prime location. 3BR, 2.1BA. NEW kitchen & BAs, AND C/A, new windows, plumb & elec. ..................................... $399,000 OAK PARK NEW LISTING! ENJOY ONE LEVEL living in the 3BR mid-centruy brick ranch in NW Oak Park. Hdwd flrs. C/A. Spacious LR & sep DR. Full bsmt. Great yd. 2-car gar. .............................................................................$389,000 FANTASTIC ESTATE HOME w/meticulous renovation & expansion. Huge 101 x 268 yd. 1st flr FR, Cook’s kitchen, MBR ste, library, 6BR, 3.2BA, porches, decks. More! ....................................................................$1,995,000 STUNNING ARTS & CRAFT style home w/warmth & charm+ beautiful updates, spacious rms, 5BR, 3BA, park-like yd, coach house w/ office. .................................................................................................$1,175,000 LIVING LARGE in beautiful Victorian! In the heart of OP w/beautiful views, wdwk, designer kitchen & BAs, wine rm, sun rm, 4/5 BRs, 2.2 BAs. Call today! .........................................................................................$1,174,500 LOVELY VICTORIAN! 5BRs, 3.2 BAs, beautiful wdwk, updated kitchen & BAs in Estate section. Updated systems. Great entertaining home. .............................................................................................................$1,150,000 MAGNIFICENT VICTORIAN. Designer kitchen, 6BRs, 3½BAs, fantastic woodwork & fireplaces. ........................................................$850,000 REFLECTS PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP. 4BR, 2.1BA expanded tile roof bungalow. Impressive vintage features. Hi-ceiling bsmt. New boiler. Lndscpd yd. C/A. 2-car garage. .......................................................................$699,000 STUNNING ARCHITECTURE & décor, with designer improvements. 4BR, 2BA. Rooftop deck. Must see! .................................................$659,000 SPACIOUS 4BR, 2½BA, 1st floor den & frplc, 3rd floor BR. New roof, garage & landscaping. .....................................................................$649,000 SUPERB BRICK 3BR, 3.1BA, North Oak Park home. Elegant LR, DR, 2 car garage w/awesome, fin bsmt. ........................................................$632,000 UNIQUE CLASSIC Prairie-style home. Updated kitchen, stately family rm w/floor-to-ceiling bookcases, skylights, WBFP. Nice Loc’n. $599,000 SIDE ENTRANCE Colonial. 3BR, 1.1BA. Spacious rooms. Hdwd flrs, original woodwork. Brkfst rm & tandem. ....................................$580,000 BUILT FOR ENTERTAINING. 600SF kitchen/family rm combo & a huge dble deck. 3BRs, 1.1 BAs. C/A. Newer roof. ........................$545,000 ENJOY LIFE IN FLW Historic District. 5BRs, 1½BAs. Spacious LR w/ FRPLC. Family rm. Great yard! ..........................................................$539,000 CLASSIC OP HOME! 4BR, 2BA on large lot. Family rm, updated kitchen. Tear-off roof. New mechanicals. Hdwd flrs, nat’l wdwk. ...........$529,700 WOW! FOUR BEDROOM, 2BA in Ridgeland Historic District. Cook’s kitchen, newer mechanicals. Close to everything! .....................$509,000 CLOSE TO GREEN LINE, OPRF, library & shops from this classic Prairie home w/3BRs. ....................................................................................$499,900 SMART, FRESH & EXCITING! 3BR, 1.1BA home in perfect loc’n. Stylish décor. Updated kitchen. Deck. C/A. Lots more! ..............$489,000 BEST VALUE in town. Move right in to freshly painted & carpeted 3BR, 2.1BA. Awesome bsmt & great location. Tons of space. Fall in love! ...............................................................................................................$409,000 DELIGHTFUL CLASSIC 2STORY. 3BRs, 1.1BAs, 1ST flr fam rm, bsmt rec rm. C/A. Beautifully lndscpd fenced yd, deck, patio! Near transportation & Arts District! .......................................................................................$405,000

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FOREST PARK INVITING DUTCH COLONIAL. 3BRs, 2BAs. Lots of updates! Refinished hdwd flrs. New tear-off roof. Great loc’n. ................. $324,900 TASTEFULLY REDONE 3BR, 1.1 bath with new kitchen & baths. C/A. Must see! .............................................................................................$295,000 READY, SET, MOVE RIGHT into this 5BR, 3BA home with C/A. An excellent bargain........................................................................................$235,000

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CHICAGO. REDUCED! UNBEATABLE LOCATION! 2BR, 2BA boasts lots of amenities such as a deck, upgraded decorative windows, 2015 roof & more. ................................................................................................$339,000 ELMWOOD PARK. REDUCED! WELCOME HOME! Lovely and spacious 3BR/1.5BA - while it lasts! ..............................................$338,000 ELMWOOD PARK. GREAT HOME, terrific location – can’t ask for more! ....................................................................................................$249,000 ELMWOOD PARK. GREAT YARD, close to park and schools - 3BR, 2BA home. ...........................................................................................$229,000

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CONDOS/TOWNHOUSES FOREST PARK WHERE THE ACTION IS. Beautiful 2BR, 2BA w/open flr plan. SS applncs, in-unit lndry, storage & great amenities. ....................$286,500 LOVELY STREET & LOCATION. Updated 1BR corner, 5th floor unit with balcony. Parking. ........................................................................$88,000

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RENTALS HOMES OAK PARK. THREE BEDOOM, 1.1BA house in a close to everything location. Upd’d kitchen w/SS applncs. 2-car garage. ....................$2,650/mo

CONDOS OAK PARK. VINTAGE 1BR CONDO. 2 parking spaces. Coin lndry. Convenient location. ..............................................................................$1,150/mo

APARTMENTS FOREST PARK. BRIGHT, CLEAN & HUGE 2nd flr apt. Wellmaintained bldg. Updated BA. Patio, pkg, C/A. Great location. $1,600/mo

COMMERCIAL RENTALS OAK PARK. OFFICE SPACES in lovely Art Deco bldg. 2 Elevators. Entry handicap equipped. Tenants pay electric. Public pkg. Call! Rent ranges from ...................................................................................$2,616/mo to $898/mo WESTMONT. CLASSIC STORE FRONT/walk in office on busy street. 2 blocks from Metra train. In-suite restrooms and kitchen. Great exposure. ................................................................................................$1,525/mo

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250 FOREST 21st-century style with 19th-century elements from page 17 modern kitchen that still suited the Victorian style of the home. The redesign took a room with an awkward layout and a low ceiling, and turned it into a kitchen that fit the 21st century but kept elements of a 19th-century room. The contractor raised ceilings 2 feet to their original height and removed a cramped eat-in banquette that divided the room. Soapstone counters and a tin ceiling are reminiscent of 19th-century style, while

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the Wolf range, Sub Zero refrigerator and a wine refrigerator make the space suitable for a family that cooks. More light was brought into the space with the addition of a balcony on a stairwell landing. In keeping with their constant attention to detail, the Choderas specified that the new balcony railings match those of the impressive original stair rails. “We put in maple flooring in the kitchen,” Marc pointed out, “because that’s what the Victorians would have in the kitchen. Von Dreele Freerksen took details from the original fireplace mantle and put them into the vent hood they created for the kitchen.” The second floor, too, maintained original features and added new conveniences. Each of the three bedrooms on the second floor still sports a transom window over the entry door, and each bedroom retains an original

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OAK PARK OAK: Paul Blatchford, the first owner, called it Plasderw, Welsh for ‘home among the oaks.’ fireplace. The two children’s bedrooms have the original cedar window shutters. In the master bedroom, the couple reworked the master bathroom and his-andhers, walk-in closets, which are professionally organized. Custom cabinetry surrounds double sinks, and a separate shower has great water pressure due to the new plumbing installed by the homeowners. The bathroom with its travertine flooring, Sarah noted, “has a petite claw foot tub, and we love that it’s like having your own spa.” The third floor has the potential to be another master suite, teen retreat or nanny space. A fourth bedroom, full bathroom and separate zoned air conditioning, as well as many closets makes the space suitable for numerous purposes. In addition, a media room and separate office are also on this floor. Throughout the renovation process, the couple kept family life in mind. From adding central air conditioning for summer comfort, to an invisible fence for the family dog, the house’s modern conveniences make life easier. The basement was converted to spaces

for adults and children with a spacious playroom, a craft room and a wine room with storage for more than 450 bottles.

Location, location, location For the Chodera family, the toughest part about leaving Oak Park and their beloved house may be the loss of the neighborhood. “There’s a nice spacious yard that has been great for our kids,” Sarah said. “It’s a 10-minute walk to the Metra, elementary school and high school and so close to downtown Oak Park. I think it’s the best location in Oak Park. While the location is fantastic, one of the most special things about living here has been the neighbors themselves. From the block party in the summer to the progressive dinner in the winter, the neighbors are really great.” She also touts the enviable views from their tree-filled lot. “We’ve loved living on a corner lot. Being among the Frank Lloyd Wright homes is like living in an architectural museum.”

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P R I C E R E D U C E D! BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED HOME features a detailed LR, DR and kitchen with east facing sun/breakfast room on 1st FL. 2nd FL features sun filled library w/fireplace, large master suite. Finished basement includes a family room with a fireplace and a game room.....................................................................................$1,050,000

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Huskies hope success = expectations

OPRF’s speed and depth generates high hopes By MARTY FARMER

Sports Editor

ince John Hoerster took over as head coach of the Oak Park and River Forest High School football team, the Huskies have gone 35-17 with four postseason appearances in five seasons. And OPRF Stadium has become a hotspot for college football recruiters with the Huskies producing a bevy of Division I players. While the Huskies are genuinely proud of their success, the T-shirts worn in the weight room articulate their desire for more. “On the back of the T-shirts is a quote from George Carlin: ‘The status quo sucks,’” Hoerster said. “We don’t want to be regarded as just a team that’s really competitive. Neither the kids nor the coaches are satisfied. “It’s a delicate balance though. On one hand, we really appreciate and celebrate our success because it’s tough to win football games. We lost in the playoffs the past two years to Palatine and Barrington, who both proved they can play with any team in the state. At the same time, that’s not good enough for us.” Although the Huskies graduated several players who will play college football this season, including Allen Stallings (Indiana), Jahmari Moore (Wyoming) and Antonio Cannon (Northern Illinois), the cupboard is far from bare. After missing the second half of last season with a broken ankle, quarterback Jeremy Hunt will lead the OPRF offense.

Before his injury, Hunt completed 76 of 137 passes for 796 yards and six touchdowns. At 6-foot-3 and 220 pounds, the strong-armed senior is attracting recruiting interest from multiple colleges. “I can’t wait for Week 1,” said Hunt, alluding to the Huskies’ season opener against visiting Simeon on Aug. 26. “This is definitely our year, especially for the seniors, to make something special happen.” Even though he has a plate, screw and wire in his ankle, Hunt is healthy and ready to go after three months of physical therapy during the offseason. The highly touted offensive line of center Ethan Lemons (6-3, 273), guards Sharmore Clarke (6-0, 240) and Jacob Hale (6-2, 275), and tackles Amir Tillis (6-2, 215) and Phil Saleh (6-4, 220) will look to keep Hunt upright and intact this fall. A plethora of skill-position players make up the rest of the offense. Wide receivers Eddie Gorens, Jared Scott, Davion Talbert, Khori Blair, Craig Shelton, Fred Brand-

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(Above) Injured during the second half of last season, senior Jeremy Hunt has the potential to be a terrific quarterback. (Below) Senior Rollian Sturkey will lead the Huskies defensively. strader and Brian May (the Huskies’ backup quarterback)) offer plenty of viable targets in n the t passing game. The 6-6 Scott (8 catches, 79 yards, TD last season), 6-4 Gorens (15 catches, 197 yards, 2 TDs) and 6-3 Talbert (9 catches, 142 yards, 3 TDs) can exploit matchups with their size and athleticism. Junior Michael Houston looks like the Huskies’ primary running threat. “I really believe Michael Houston is going to be a special player,” Hoerster said. “He has some natural ability — the football gods shined down on him and said, ‘Hey, we are going to give you all this stuff.’ “Michael is getting to the point now where he just has to be mentally and physically tough enough to push it to the next level.” Junior Terrance Roundy and senior Ryan Molina could get the ball in the ground game as well. Returning starters Austin Maxwell (defensive tackle), Rollian Sturkey (linebacker), Keyon Blankenbaker (cornerback), Brenden Flowers (defensive back) and Molina (linebacker) will lead the defense, which allowed 15.1 points per game in 2015. At 6-0, 287 pounds, Maxwell is a run-stopper who frees up lanes for the linebackers. Maxwell is flanked by defensive ends Noah Coplan and Gorens. Sturkey leads a solid linebacking corps of Christopher Banks-Mitchell, Tariq Thurman, Davin Colvin and Molina. Moving from safety to middle linebacker, Sturkey is an elite athlete who has offers from Southern Illinois, Central Michigan and Wyoming. Fresh off a 53-tackle season, that number could be inflated this fall.

Oak Park Paa and River Forest Huskies Headd coach: John Hoerster (6th season, 35-17) m record (2015): 9-2, 5-1 in West Suburban Silver Team Top players: Jeremy Hunt, senior QB, 6-3, 220; Rollian Sturkey, senior LB, 6-0, 190; Keyon Blankenlian bbaker, senior DB, 5-10, 170; Ryan Molina, senior LLB/RB, 5-10, 175; Eddie Gorens, WR/DE, senior, 66-4, 210; Austin Maxwell, senior, DT, 6-0, 287; Et Ethan Lemons, senior, OL, 6-3, 273 Outlook: The Huskies return enough talent to finish in the upper half of the stacked West Surburban Silver and make the playoffs for a fifth straight year. Protected by a stellar offensive line, the Hunt-Houston combination in the offensive backfield should be fun to watch. “My role in the middle is to make plays,” Sturkey said. “I’m really getting after it this season because I have enough experience now to know what it takes.” The secondary has the potential to stand out. Cornerbacks Blankenbaker (all-conference in 2015) and Flowers, along with safety Wesley Cheatham are fast, intense and physical. Blankenbaker was particularly impressive last season with 46 tackles, 34 pass breakups and three interceptions. “I love our secondary because we fly around and make plays,” Cheatham said. “This defense is one of the fastest and strongest I’ve seen at OPRF.” Defensive lineman Daylen Lawson and defensive backs Logan Metzgar and David Claiborne are key reserves. The West Suburban Conference Silver Division should be another grinder for the Huskies. Class 7A state champion Glenbard West is the prohibitive favorite to win conference; however, Lyons Township, Hinsdale Central and OPRF should contend. “Our focus is to get better each day,” Hoerster said. “We’re proud of the program but we’re always making tweaks to improve. “The goal is to keep climbing the ladder and get over the hump by playing our best football at the end of the season.”

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Friars’ talent, size bodes well for season

Fenwick returns 17 starters who are eager to take on difficult schedule By MATT LE CREN

Contributing Reporter

otivation will not be in short supply for the Fenwick High School football team this fall. Neither will talent or

size. The Friars went 3-6 last season, missing the playoffs for the first time in Gene Nudo’s four-year tenure as head coach. It was the first time since 2002 that Fenwick did not JOE CALCAGNO play in either the state playoffs or Right guard Chicago Catholic League playoffs. “We played a tough schedule,” Nudo said. “We played three undefeated state champions in Phillips, Loyola and Montini. “Lucky for us, they’re on the schedule again, plus Providence which won a state title two years ago.” Overcoming that tough slate would be a formidable task for any team, but the Friars are up to the challenge. They

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(Above) Senior linebacker Brett Moorman, (#51), is a two-year starter with solid speed and size. (Left) Senior running back Conner Lillig, who had over 800 all-purpose yards last season, is a strong and elusive runner.

have the experience and the size to make an impact. “We’re excited,” Nudo said. “We’ve got 17 starters back and we’re going to be a much improved team along the way. “On paper that doesn’t mean anything. But we should be a tough out every week.” Fenwick is particularly deep on offense, where nine starters return. Nudo calls quarterback Jacob Keller, who has a scholarship offer from Eastern Michigan, one of the best athletes in the area. The 6-foot-4 senior has a bunch of experienced targets to throw to, including 6-2 senior Sherman Martin and 6-5 senior Mike O’Laughlin. Junior Jason Ivery and senior Conner Lillig are the leading running backs. Nudo envisions the 5-10, 180-pound Lillig being Fenwick’s version of Stanford star Christian McCaffery. Lillig, who also plays receiver and returns kicks, had over 800 all-purpose yards last season.

The runners should have plenty of holes thanks to a huge offensive line that includes senior left tackle Marco Torres (5-11, 270), senior center Danny Kannin (6-3, 220), senior right guard Joe Calcagno (6-1, 260), a two-time all-conference selection who has verbally committed to Penn State as a long snapper, and senior right tackle Sean Heslin (6-4, 230). Austin SHERMAN MARTIN Glazier, a 6-5, 275-pound junior who Wide receiver started two games last season, also will help out. “With the size we have on the offensive line, we should be able to run the ball,” Nudo said. “But with a returning quarterback and receivers that are (tall), we’ll be able to throw it on teams too.” Nudo also is intrigued by Liam Mahon. The 6-4, 290-pound junior has never played football but is an all-conference wrestler and rugby player who could make a significant impact on either side of the line of scrimmage. “I’m not sure where he fits in yet,” Nudo said. “We’re focusing on defense, but he might be a natural on offense.” If it’s defense, Mahon will get good guidance from new defensive coordinator Brandon New, who was head coach at St. Viator the past four years. “He’s got everyone flying around the field,” Nudo said. The Friars aren’t as experienced on defense but the talent is there. Senior defensive end Ellis Taylor anchors the line, while

Fenwick Friars Head coach: Gene Nudo (5th season, assonn, 28-18) Team record: 3-6, 1-3 in Chicagoo Catholic Green Top players: Jacob Keller, senior, QB, 6-4, 195; Brett Moorman, senior, LB, 6-3, 225; Sherman Martin, senior, WR, 6-2, 190; Joe Calcagno, senior, OL, 6-1, 260; Ellis Taylor, senior, DL, 6-3, 225; Mike O’Laughlin, junior, WR, 6-5, 205; Marco Torres, senior, OL, 5-11, 270. Outlook: With 17 returning starters and plenty of size, the Friars figure to be much improved, especially on offense. The schedule is harsh, with games against reigning state champions Phillips, Loyola and Montini, though all three of those games, and six overall, will be at home. senior Brett Moorman, a two-year starter who has an offer from Army, and senior Marty Stein lead the linebacking corps. The secondary is solid with junior twins Lorente and Lorenzano Blakeney and junior Joe Rafferty. “Our goal is to win every game,” Nudo said. “We’re going to be a big team, but the bottom line is to get them rowing the boat in the same direction.” The Friars will be swimming against the tide right from the beginning as they host reigning Class 4A state champion Phillips in the season opener Friday, August 26 at Triton College. That is part of a three-game homestand that also includes defending Class 6A state champion Montini in Week 3. “This is a group of kids that have hung together and been with me since I started,” Nudo said. “They get along and like each other. That’s a very important part of team chemistry.”

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Fenwick football finds new home Friars sign 10-year deal to play all of their home football games at Triton By Matt Le Cren

Contributing Reporter

enwick High School football coach Gene Nudo has many warm memories from the time he played at Triton College. Beginning this fall, Nudo and his players will be making more memories. Fenwick announced during the he off season that it has inked a 10-year -yeear agreement to play all of its homee football games at Triton, which h recently completed a comprehensivee upgrade of its athletic facilities. The crown jewel of the Riverr Grove school’s renovation is the new w football stadium, which will feature ree a track, lights and seating for about ou ut 1,500 fans. Upgraded locker roomss and a concession stands are among the amenities the Friars and their fans will enjoy. “One of the main benefits is we’ll be able to play all of our football games (freshman, sophomore and varsity) at one site,” Fenwick athletic director Scott Thies said. “We’re a priority after Triton and because they don’t have football, we’ll be able to have six Friday night home games this year. “We’ll be able to create new traditions for our cheerleaders, poms and players.”

Nudo played at Triton in the late 1970s under the late Ed Yonkus. In 1991, he coached Driscoll to victory over Spring Valley Hall in a state semifinal game at Triton. The Highlanders won their first state title the following week. “That might have been the last football game played at that stadium,” Nudo said. Triton’s stadium was torn down in the 1990s but b has been rebuilt with artificial turf. The community college’s baseball T and an n softball stadiums also have been upgraded. u “It’s really a first-class facility,” Nudo said. “We’re excited.” N Because there is no green space on o n Fenwick’s landlocked campus, the football team has endured a Harlem fo o Globetrotters-like existence, playing Glob b games at a variety of sites. home g The Friars played at Oak Park and River Forest High School Stadium for many years. In recent seasons they have played mostly at Morton West in Berwyn or Concordia University Chicago in River Forest, which is across the street from Fenwick’s practice fields at the Priory. “For so many years we relied on the kindness of other people,” Nudo said. “Even when we played home games, we were taking the bus to the games.

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Fenwick High School wil play all of its home football games at Triton College now through May 2026. The new football stadium (which holds about 1,500 spectators) features a track, lights, seating, locker rooms and concession stands. “Home games felt like road games. At Morton West, their facility is very nice but sometimes at the end of games Morton was getting back from a road game. We used the locker room only to put our uniforms on.” Nudo and Thies believe playing at Triton

2016 Fenwick football home games (at Triton) Fenwick vs. Phillips, Friday, Aug. 26 (7:30 p.m.) Fenwick vs. Bowen, Friday, Sept. 2 (7:00 p.m.) Fenwick vs. Montini, Friday, Sept. 9 (7:30 p.m.) Fenwick vs. Loyola, Friday, Sept. 23 (7:30 p.m.) Fenwick vs. Providence, Friday, Oct. 7 (7:30 p.m.) Fenwick vs. De La Salle, Friday, Oct. 21(7:30 p.m.) will increase student attendance at home games, all of which will be played on Friday nights. The Friars open the 2016 season by hosting defending Class 4A state champion Phillips on August 26. “The kids are thrilled,” Nudo said. “When people know where you’re going to be, it helps. It’s nice to know that we’ve got some stability.” Fenwick will continue to practice at the Priory, though Nudo plans to hold one practice each week under the lights at Triton. “It will take one scheduling headache off the table,” Thies said. “We’ve been fortunate to have Morton High School and on occasion Concordia, but we haven’t had a place to call our own. It worked out very well for us.” The agreement was several years in the making. “There have been conversations with Triton over the last few years,” Nudo said. “Finally they were able to figure something out. “It was a lot of stick-to-it-ive-ness on the part of our administration and also on their part. We feel good about the partnership.” Fenwick will open the season with three consecutive home games, including a Sept. 9 meeting with reigning Class 6A state champion Montini in a Chicago Catholic League Green Division opener. The Friars will host three 2015 state champions. Class 8A state champion Loyola visits on Sept. 23. The other home games will be against Bowen on Sept. 2, Providence on Oct. 7 and De La Salle in the regular season finale Oct. 21.

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Cougars have healthy outlook for season With several returning starters, CUC hopes to climb up the conference standings

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fter a disappointing and injuryplagued 2015 season, the Concordia University Chicago football team is looking forward to brighter days ahead. “We’re going to be a much improved team this year,” coach Randy Awrey said. “The offseason attitude was phenomenal. These kids did a great job in the weight room and they’ve done very well academically with their grade point averages going up every year. “They’re taking it seriously and working very hard in the offseason not just for football but SHANE VIRNALA for the community.” Quarterback The Cougars (2-8, 0-6 record in the NACC) suffered multiple injuries last season, going through five See CUC on page 32

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different quarterbacks and five different running backs. A healthy team is obviously a point of emphasis. After suffering a broken foot in last season’s opener, junior quarterback Shane Virnala is good to go this fall. “We feel good about Virnala,” Awrey said. Sophomore quarterback Rob Granquist, who was injured last year as well, is healthy and lends depth to the position. While Virnala gets the starting TIM BAHR nod, both could see Defensive lineman playing this time. In seven games last season, Granquist played reasonably well with 85 completions on 149 passing attempts, 10 touchdowns and two interceptions. “Granquist is also more experienced and skilled this year,” Awrey said. “He was a true freshman filling in last year so he gained some great experience. For a team like ours, having that depth is really important.” The Cougars have a variety of targets in the passing game. Senior Rashad Lofton (42 catches for 606 yards, 5 TDs) and juniors Ryan Allison (37 catches for 425 yards, 5 TDs), LeRoy Bridges, Rob Padilla, and Kenneth Catron are proven players. “We have five guys at that position that have had a lot of catches and a lot of experience at the collegiate level,” Awrey said. “I think that’s really going to be a strength for us.” The Cougars also return four of five starters on the offensive line. Senior Anthony Siciliano, juniors Anthony Lonigro and Ethan Driffill along with sophomore Scott Bussard are the key returners. Defensively, CUC is loaded up front with its starting seven along the defensive line

and in the linebacking corps all back this season. Defensive linemen Ivan Vixamar, Tim Bahr, Zac Ripp and Riley Dennis anchor the front four, while senior linebackers A.J. Seidler (team-high 61.5 tackles), Sang Lee, and Josh Nash lead the second level. A mix of veterans and newcomers comprise the secondary. “In terms of talent, we are better on paper (now) compared to where we were a year ago,” Awrey said. “From what I’ve seen, that’s going to be a very solid aspect of our team.”

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Ascension Catholic Church

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Christ Lutheran Church

607 Harvard Street (at East Av.) Oak Park, Illinois Rev. Robert M. Niehus, Pastor Sunday Bible Class: 9:15 am Sunday School: 9:10 Sunday Worship Services: 8:00 and 10:30 am Church Office: 708/386-3306 www.christlutheranoakpark.org Lutheran-Missouri Synod

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305 Circle Ave, Forest Park Sunday Worship, 9:30am Adult Bible Class, 10:45am Wheelchair Access to Sanctuary Leonard Payton, Pastor 708-366-3226 www.stjohnforestpark.org

St. Bernardine Catholic Church Harrison & Elgin, Forest Park

CELEBRATING OUR 105TH 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: Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Friday 6:30am Church Office: 708-366-0839 CCD: 708-366-3553 www.stbern.com Pastor: Fr. Stanislaw Kuca Traditional Catholic

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Our Lady Immaculate Church 410 Washington Blvd Oak Park. 708-524-2408 Mass Times: Sat. 8:00am Sun. 7:30 & 10:00am Operated by Society of St. Pius X. Confessions 1 hr. before each mass

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188 South Oak Park Av. Saturday Masses: 8:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Sunday Masses: 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses: As Announced Reconciliation: Saturday 4:15 p.m. Parish Office: 708-848-4417 School Phone: 708-386-5131

(773) 626-9385 301 N. Mayfield, Chicago, near Austin and Lake Unity

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GREAT PART TIME OPPORTUNITY! CHILD CARE/RECREATION Hephzibah Children’s Association offers after school day care at all Oak Park public elementary schools. The School-Age Day Care Program is accepting applications for warm, nurturing, energetic individuals to provide care and supervision of 5-11-year old children in the after-school program. Monday through Friday, 2:30–6:00 PM, Wednesday–1:30–6:00 PM. Responsibilities include planning and supervising arts and crafts activities, group games, helping with homework, and indoor and outdoor play. At least 6 semester hours in education, recreation or related coursework. Experience working with children. Contact Leslie Taylor, Day Care Coordinator at ltaylor@ hephzibahhome.org

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DEPT/PROGRAM: Food Service QUALIFICATIONS/ A minimum of a High School Degree. Must complete EXPERIENCE: Food Handler Training within two (2) weeks of being hired. Must be able to comprehend detailed oral and or written instructions from supervisory staff. He/she must be able to work cooperatively with other staff members and be able to work independently on regularly assigned or special tasks. If you or anyone you know is interested in applying please visit our website at: www.oprfhs.org. Go to About Us and Employment Opportunities to be directed to our online application system.

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QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE • Must complete Food Handler Training within two (2) weeks of being hired. • A minimum of a High School Degree. • Prior experience as a cashier. • Able to understand and carry out detailed oral and or written instructions from supervisory staff. • Able to work cooperatively with other staff members, students and community members • Able to work independently on regularly assigned or special tasks. If you or anyone you know is interested in applying please visit our website at: www.oprfhs.org. Go to About Us and Employment Opportunities to be directed to our online application system.

EXPERIENCED CAREGIVERS Compassionate caregivers needed to service our Clients in the West Suburbs. Live-ins or hourly. www. cantata.org or 708-485-5674. We also accept walk-ins. Cantata Adult Life Services 8700 West 31st St. Brookfield, IL LEGERE DANCE CENTRE OFFICE HELP Receptionist/Office Clerk Weds 3:30pm–6pm Thu 2:45pm–7pm Must be computer literate and responsible. Organizational skills and pleasant demeanor required. Call Donna 773-237-1874.

If so, come be an instructor at Mathnasium, the math only learning center that helps students learn to love math and get better grades!! We accept applicants of all ages, offer flexible, part time hours, and a competitive hourly rate. Stop in today to apply: 212 S Marion St, Oak Park.

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Hephzibah Children’s Association is accepting applications for a full-time Accounts Receivable Clerk, 35-40 hours per week. Responsibilities include all accounts receivable, billing, and collection activities. Qualified candidates will meet the following requirements: -Associates Degree in business administration or accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. -General knowledge of accounting. -Experience and competencies in Microsoft Office, Word and Excel, and skills in general ledger software. -Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills, ability to work independently, and ability to work effectively with staff, parents, donors, oversight agencies and the public. -1-2 years of Accounts Receivable experience Starting hourly rate is $15.00 commensurate with experience Send resume to Mary Tortorici, Director of Finance by email at: mtortorici@hephzibahhome.org. Equal Opportunity Employer

JOB POSTING JOB TITLE: PART TIME GRANTS SPECIALIST, FISCAL r Part-time c Exempt c r Non-exempt STATUS: c Full-time c AgeOptions is committed to improving the quality of life and maintaining the dignity of older adults and those who care about them – through leadership and support, community partnerships, comprehensive services, accurate information and powerful advocacy. AgeOptions is recognized nationally as a leader in developing and helping to deliver innovative community-based resources and options to older populations in transition and through our network of community agencies, serves approximately 200,000 people annually. AgeOptions receives federal, state, private, foundation, and individual charitable contributions. Our offices are conveniently located in downtown Oak Park near the Lake Street L Green line and Union Pacific west Metra train station. We offer a casual work environment with competitive salaries and strong benefit packages. To learn more about what we do, please visit our website at: www.ageoptions.org. BASIC FUNCTION Under the supervision of the Grants Administrator, this three day a week position (21 hours), performs a wide range of financial duties related to the procurement process, provision of oversight and technical assistance to applicants and grantees and the monitoring of grants. This position works closely with other members of the Grants Management team as well as other staff members. QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor’s Degree; or Associate’s Degree with three (3) years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping or related field; or High School diploma with five (5) years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping or related field. • Ability to write clearly and concisely, particularly in report format. • Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, on sensitive and confidential matters. • Ability to work cooperatively with grantees. • Knowledge of computer software programs, including spreadsheets, database and word processing. Please visit our website at www.ageoptions.org. Interested persons please forward resume with cover letter to HR@AgeOptions.org or Fax to 708-524-0870. AgeOptions is an Equal Opportunity Employer, MFDV, Please include salary history. No phone calls please.

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Chertkow and Chertkow (22019) Attorneys for Petitioner 1525 East 53rd Street Chicago, Illinois 60615 STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division. In re the marriage of Toyin Olawunmi Osunkoya, Petitioner, and Emmanuel Osunkoya, Respondent, Case No. 2016D006643. The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, the above named Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, by the Petitioner, for Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief; and that said suit is now pending. Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before September 27, 2016, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk. Published in Wednesday Journal 8/24, 8/31, 9/7/2016

LEGAL NOTICE Chertkow and Chertkow (22019) Attorneys for Petitioner 1525 East 53rd Street Chicago, Illinois 60615 STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division. In re the marriage of Humberto Moreno, Petitioner, and Laura Lindsey, Respondent, Case No. 2016D-005005. The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, the above named Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, by the Petitioner, for Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief; and that said suit is now pending. Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before September 27, 2016, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk. Published in Wednesday Journal 8/24, 8/31, 9/7/2016

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was filed by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. FILE NO. D16147837 on August 17, 2016. Under the Assumed Name of SAFE SPACE YOGA with the business located at: 1155 WISCONSIN AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60304. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: MELISSA STEWART 1155 WISCONSIN AVENUE OAK PARK, IL 60304.

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was filed by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. FILE NO. D16147605 on August 2, 2016. Under the Assumed Name of A TIME OUT FOR FUN with the business located at: 5800 S MARSHFIELD, CHICAGO, IL 60636. The true name(s) and residence address of the owner(s) is: SAMNIKA MCKAY, 5800 S MARSHFIELD, CHICAGO, IL 60636

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Chertkow and Chertkow (22019) Attorneys for Petitioner 1525 East 53rd Street Chicago, Illinois 60615 STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division. In re the marriage of Tony Uriostegui, Petitioner, and Elvira Barrera, Respondent, Case No. 2016D-079329. The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, the above named Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, by the Petitioner, for Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief; and that said suit is now pending. Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before September 27, 2016, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk. Published in Wednesday Journal 8/24, 8/31, 9/7/2016

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was filed by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. FILE NO. D16147610 on August 3, 2016. Under the Assumed Name of A AND S TRAINING SOLUTIONS with the business located at: 1007 S 10TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153. The true name(s) and residence address of the owner(s) is: ARIAN L. WADE 1007 S 10TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153. Published in Forest Park Review 8/10, 8/17, 8/24/2016

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was filed by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. FILE NO. D16147570 on July 27, 2016. Under the Assumed Name of MIKE HAGINS SERVICES with the business located at: 929 CLINTON AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60304. The true name(s) and residence address of the owner(s) is: MIKE HAGINS, 929 CLINTON AVE OAK PARK, IL 60304 Published in Wednesday Journal 8/10, 8/17, 8/24/16

Notice is hereby given that the Village of River Forest, Illinois, is accepting sealed bids for the sale, under bid, of the fee simple interest by quit claim deed, in as-is whereis condition, with no representations or warranties whatsoever, in certain vacant real property commonly known as part of 117 Ashland Avenue, River Forest, Illinois. The legal description of the property for sale is: THE EAST 9 FEET OF LOT 16 IN BLOCK 6 IN RESUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS 3 & 6 AND THE NORTH 450 FEET OF BLOOK 7 IN HENRY FIELDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SUBDIVISION OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS PIN:15-12-317-035-0000 The deadline to submit bids proposals to the Village is 12:00 p.m. on September 12, 2016, and such proposals shall be submitted to: Village of River Forest, Eric Palm, Village Administrator, 400 Park Avenue, River Forest, Illinois 60305. All submitted bids must be for the acquisition of all the property described herein and shall specify the net cash consideration for the purchase of the property, in as-is where-is condition, with no representations or warranties whatsoever, by quit claim deed from the Village to the successful bidder, if any. The minimum bid price for the property is Ten Dollars ($10). The bids shall propose to consolidate the property for tax purposes with the adjacent 117 Ashland Avenue, River Forest, Illinois parcel, PIN 15-12-317-034-0000. All sealed bids will be opened and considered for approval at the regular meeting of the Villageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s President and Board of Trustees on September 12, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., at the River Forest Village Hall, 400 Park Avenue, River Forest, Illinois 60305. The President and Board of Trustees may accept any bid determined to be in the best interest of the Village, and reserve the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bidding. Village of River Forest Village Administrator Eric Palm Published in Wednesday Journal 8/10, 8/17, 8/24/2016

PUBLIC NOTICE I, Meredith Ann Morris, of 215 Marengo Ave., 5G, Forest Park, IL, 60130, attest to my separation of responsibility, financial and otherwise, from David Alan Robbins, most recently known by me to be living at 436 S. Lombard Ave., 1S, Oak Park, IL, 60302. Published in Forest Park Review 08/24/2016

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was filed by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. FILE NO. D16147604 on August 2, 2016. Under the Assumed Name of UNIQUE DIOR with the business located at: 5800 S MARSHFIELD, CHICAGO, IL 60636.The true name(s) and residence address of the owner(s) is: DEJA JACKSON 5444 W WALTON CHICAGO, IL 60651, SAMNIKA MCKAY 5800 S MARSHFIELD CHICAGO, IL 60636. Published in Wednesday Journal 8/10, 8/17, 8/24/2016

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was filed by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. FILE NO. D16147660 on August 4, 2016. Under the Assumed Business Name of BLUE LAPIS PRODUCTIONS with the business located at: 1429 W. VICTORIA ST #2, CHICAGO, IL 60660. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: DEBORAH DANIELLE LIBBY 1429 W. VICTORIA ST #2 CHICAGO, IL 60660.

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was filed by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. FILE NO. D16147763 on August 11, 2016. Under the Assumed Business Name of A HUSTLER IN HEELS PRODUCTION with the business located at: 3304 HAZEL LN, HAZEL CREST, IL 60429. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: NICOLE DILLARD 3304 HAZEL LN HAZEL CREST, IL 60429

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice to Bidders Village of Forest Park

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was filed by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. FILE NO. D16147845 on August 18, 2016. Under the Assumed Name of N THE MIX 4 U with the business located at: 2440 OAK PARK AVE, BERWYN, IL 60402. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: TYRINA NASH 2440 OAK PARK AVE BERWYN, IL 60402.

Time and Place of Opening of Bids: Sealed proposals for the improvement described below will be received at the office of the Village Clerk, Village Hall, 517 Des Plaines Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois 60130, until 10:00 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock A.M., September 1, 2016. Proposals will be opened and read publicly at 10:00 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock A.M., September 1, 2016. Description of Work: Name: 2016 Parking Lot Sealcoating Program Location: Various locations throughout the Village. Proposed Improvement: Hot-mix asphalt patching, structure adjustments, sealcoating, and paint pavement markings in various parking lots throughout the Village. Bidders Instructions: Plans and proposal forms will be available in the office of Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd., 9575 W. Higgins Road, Suite 600, Rosemont, IL 60018 for the sum of twenty dollars ($20.00) non-refundable payable to CBBEL. By Order of: Village of Forest Park, Vanessa Moritz, Village Clerk, (Awarding Authority)

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was filed by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. FILE NO. D 16147811 on August 17, 2016. Under the Assumed Business Name of OGANICKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PLACE with the business located at: 9851 DRURY LN, WESTCHESTER, IL 60154. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: WILHELMINA LONGDON POKU 9851 DRURY LN WESTCHESTER, IL 60154.

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Public Notice: Your right to know In print • Online • Available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year OakPark.com PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was filed by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. FILE NO. D16147824 on August 17, 2016. Under the Assumed Business Name of THE ENTREPRENUERS OUTLET with the business located at: 8129 S SANGAMON CHICAGO IL 60620. The true name(s) and residence address of the owner(s) is: JOYCE PATTERSON 8129 S SANGAMON CHICAGO, IL 60620. Published in Wednesday Journal 8/24, 8/31, 9/7/2016

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT AS TRUSTEE OF ARLP SECURITIZATION TRUST SERIES 2015-1 Plaintiff, -v.CARL TRIGGS Defendants 12 CH 016693 132 S. HUMPHREY AVENUE OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 20, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 22, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 132 S. HUMPHREY AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-08-305-013-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (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

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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(g1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-28377. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-13-28377 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 016693 TJSC#: 36-8126 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. I698275

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION XCEED FINANCIAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION; Plaintiff, vs. THOMAS KSIAZEK; XCEED FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION S/B/M TO XEROX FEDERAL CREDIT UNION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; 244-246 S. MARION STREET CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; Defendants, 16 CH 3796 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, September 16, 2016 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 244 South Marion Street, #2B, Oak Park, IL 60302. P.I.N. 16-07-309-048-1008 and 1607-309-048-1011. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g) (1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 15-038978 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122

Forest Park, IL 60130 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 22, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 23, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1537 SOUTH ELGIN AVENUE, Forest Park, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-24-215-0340000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “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: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 8255. 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. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 4765500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices.com Attorney File No. 8255 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 15 CH 09899 TJSC#: 368129 I698560

LAURIE A. LAMBERT, DERMOT G. HAUGHEY A/K/A DERMOT HAUGHEY, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 001759 829 S. HOME AVENUE 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 15, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 19, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 829 S. HOME AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60304 Property Index No. 16-18-129-028. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are

admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-01362. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@ il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-01362 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 001759 TJSC#: 36-7964 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. I699965

I700938 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE (CWALT 2004-2CB), Plaintiff, -v.CHARLES J. NOVAK, KATHLEEN A. NOVAK A/K/A KATHLEEN ANN NOVAK, BEERMANN SWERDLOVE LLP, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., FIRSTMERIT BANK, N.A. S/B/M TO MIDWEST BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, GERALDINE M. REDMOND, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 09899 1537 SOUTH ELGIN AVENUE

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS OF CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003BC1 Plaintiff, -v.TYRINA MORAN A/K/A TYRINA L. MORAN, MIKE MORAN A/K/A MICHAEL E. MORAN, MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC, DONALD B. BOYD, JR., THE BOYD LAW FIRM, P.C., BRADLEY R. TROWBRIDGE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS Defendants 14 CH 18934 1184 SOUTH ELMWOOD AVENUE 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 24, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 27, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1184 SOUTH ELMWOOD AVENUE, Oak Park, IL 60304 Property Index No. 16-18-429-0150000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $185,224.76. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential

real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm–3pm fax number 312-372-4398 Please refer to file number 13-069685. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit

The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 2911717 Fax #: (312) 372-4398 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 13-069685 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 14 CH 18934 TJSC#: 36-8104 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. I698382

of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-15472. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE,

IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-15472 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 018478 TJSC#: 36-6927 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. I697781

on September 15, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1201 COLUMBIAN AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-06-202-028. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS

AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-12-19684. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-12-19684 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 027609 TJSC#: 36-9755 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. I701437

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION CITIZENS BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION F/K/A RBS CITIZENS, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.WILLIE H. VANZANT AS INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR, WILLIE H. VANZANT, MICHAEL VANZANT, DIANE VANZANT, SHEILA VANZANT, JEREMY COLLIER, KIFFANY VANZANT, JERNARIO VANZANT, TERRACE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF HARRIET VANZANT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 018478 1037 S. DES PLAINES AVENUE UNIT #404 FOREST PARK, IL 60130 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 18, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 26, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1037 S. DES PLAINES AVENUE UNIT #404, FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-13300-026-1124. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION CITIZENS BANK, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs. SYLVIA D. BERRY; TERRACE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF SYLVIA D. BERRY, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 341 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, September 16, 2016 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-13-300-026-1131. Commonly known as 1037 Des Plaines Avenue, Unit E503, Forest Park, IL 60130. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g) (1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 3609455 W15-1686. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I700937 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION EARTHMOVER CREDIT UNION Plaintiff, -v.KELLY SHEPARD, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Defendants 12 CH 027609 1201 COLUMBIAN AVENUE OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 19, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM

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Cyclists of all ages enjoyed socializing and riding their bikes at the 10th Annual Wright Ride.

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Popular event from page 48 Park architecture other than Frank Lloyd Wright homes, including a couple of bungalow belts: one along Kenilworth Avenue which was bypassed this year due to construction; the other along LeMoyne Parkway from Ridgeland Avenue to Austin Boulevard. Larry White and Teala LeBlanc, who both live in Palatine, took park in the local 10mile excursion Saturday. “Oak Park is such a beautiful town,” White said. “The neighborhood is very pretty and the houses are wonderful. “I also like the fact that this is a ride and not a race so you can go at your own pace.” While the local ride is very popular, longer route options, which traverse as many as 10 communities, offer cyclists plenty of scenery to savor. “The 30-, 50- and 68-mile rides start by going through Oak Park and River Forest,” Stewart said. “The routes then head west and south through communities like Riverside and Western Springs and end up by Argonne (National Laboratory). There are plenty of rest stops and we have volunteer course marshals along the way. “Personally, as a bike rider and bike enthusiast, I love an end-of-summer ride like this because it keeps me riding and

“I also like the fact that this is a ride and not a race so you can go at your own pace.” LARRY WHITE Palatine cyclist

training all spring and summer long.” The Wright Ride also represents the middle leg of the Park District of Oak Park’s Inaugural Wright Triathlon. “Mike Stewart and I talked about how it would be great to put something together promoting fitness,” said Cate Readling, the park district’s sponsorship coordinator. “We put the three pieces together, with the park district having the swimming and running components and the regional housing center hosting the bike-riding event.” This year’s triathlon launched in June with a 16-lap swim at either Ridgeland Common or Rehm Pool. The final stage is the 40 th Annual Frank Lloyd Wright Races on Sunday, Oct. 23. The Wright Races include a 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run and the Youth Mile for age 7-14. For more information, call 708-725-2000 or visit www.flwraces.com.

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Cyclists enjoy scenery, camaraderie and exercise By MARTY FARMER

Sports Editor

ith its lovely, tree-lined streets and architecturally significant homes, Oak Park is considered one of the most scenic suburbs in Chicago. Amid cool and pleasant conditions, Saturday morning, cyclists took their turns enjoying Oak Park via the 10th Annual Wright Ride. “This is a perfect day for a bike ride,” said Adam Gomberg from Morton Grove. “The weather is not too hot or too cold and we’re getting a slight breeze. This is the first I’ve done this season, so I’m really looking forward to a nice, relaxing ride.” The popular summer ride offers four route options (10, 30, 50 and 68 miles) all starting between 6 and 9 a.m. at Marion Street and North Boulevard and all contained within the borders of Oak Park. “The 10-mile ride is geared primarily toward Oak Parkers who love to ride a bike and learn about their community,” said Michael Stewart, marketing director of the Oak Park Regional Housing Center (a sponsor of the Wright Ride). “We have some stops along the route where volunteers provide commentary about houses in town. We designed the ride to not just go by Frank Lloyd Wright homes but encompass all of Oak Park.” Due to a lack of volunteers, the Wright Ride was shut down for a year; then a few years ago, volunteers from the Oak Park Regional Housing Center, Oak Park Cycle Club and others made the ride a reality again. Stewart estimated that 55 volunteers overall were involved on Saturday. “The housing center is one of the sponsors and benefi-

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KICKER: Cyclists depart downtown Oak Park at the 10 Annual Wright Ride. th

ciaries of the Wright Ride,” Stewart said. “We’ve been able to bring it back to Oak Park with the help of some other dedicated volunteers. Over the past two or three years, the response has been great and the Wright Ride is growing every year. “Typically, pre-registrants account for about half of the

cyclists. This year, our pre-registration was close to 350 people which is the highest we’ve ever had. We had 506 bike riders overall at this year’s ride.” Stewart noted that cyclists ride by interesting Oak See RIDE on page 47

Community Forum

Thursday, August 25

We invite you to this unique opportunity to understand the workings of an Emergency Room. Representatives from hospital administration, Emergency Department, Residency Program, and Registration will be represented in this Q&A forum. Topics will include: • Understanding wait times • What are the alternatives for non-emergency issues • Who is caring for me in the ER

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