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Hundreds mourn beloved Proviso East dance coach PAGE 5

Village settles another police lawsuit PAGE 4

AUGUST 15, 2018

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Mannix stands by comments, calls tone ‘slightly harsh’ Commissioner said he will not seek re-election

By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter

After posting a controversial comment on Facebook the night of Aug. 9, Village Commissioner Thomas Mannix, in

a Monday interview with the Forest Park Review, called his tone “slightly harsh” but said he stands by the post, which called out four residents and their families, alleging they have threatened Mannix and his family, questioned their employment, and even suggested that one might hurt his dog.

“My tone may have been slightly harsh, but I have been under relentless attack and bullying by these individuals, and I have a right to defend myself,” Mannix said. “I think there See MANNIX on page 6

Cue scene one: Resident reviewer starts film critic group Don Shanahan founded the Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle three years ago By SIOBHAN NEELA-STOCK Contributing Reporter

By day, Don Shanahan, 38, is a middle school teacher at Daystar School in the South Loop of Chicago. By night, he turns into a press-credentialed film critic. The Forest Park resident of four years says he has always been interested in films but he originally dreamt of being a journalist as a teenager. “I wanted to be Clark Kent,” Shanahan said with a laugh. Instead, he decided upon teaching after a stint as a lifeguard during high school where he helped teach children and adults to swim.

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Taking a dip Elise Dalton, of Brookfield, dips corn into melted butter on Saturday, Aug. 11, during a free corn boil at St. John’s Community Gardens in Forest Park. See more photos on page 13.

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Rockin’ out with Rainbow Gummies

here’s a rising young band opening for The Redmonds on Aug. 21 at Groovin’ in the Grove. They call themselves 24/7 because they rock out whenever they can. The six members range in age from 7 to 16, making them the youngest band to ever perform at the summer concert series. They are promising a solid set, including a surprise new song. The band started two years ago, as a group of kids learning the ukulele on a front porch. The original members included Cassidy Brown, 11; Ginny Redmond, 10; and Oliver Hosfield, 7. Oliver may be the youngest of the bunch but he’s been the most influential. He came up with the band’s name and composed their first original song, “I Like to Rock.” The trio recruited other kids who like to rock, including Jack Amberg, 13, on lead guitar; Lizzie Kowalski 16, on alto and baritone sax; and Maggie Redmond on bass. Mike Redmond is the band’s director. He brings structure, discipline and passion to their weekly rehearsals. They also prac-

tice before playing venues like FitzGerald’s, The Park and the Forest Park Public Library. Some of these have been paying gigs, with the band members blowing the proceeds at the Dollar Store. When asked how they wanted their green room stocked prior to taking the stage, they specified Rainbow Gummies, Mountain Dew and Pixie Sticks. Their set currently consists of six songs, featuring such rockers as “Riptide,” “Feel it Still,” and “Hey Jude.” The band’s sweet vocals are supplied by Maggie and Cassidy. Jack is a powerhouse on guitar and Lizzie’s baritone sax forms a rock solid foundation with Ginny on drums. The members admit, though, that the band’s age gap can make the music challenging. Their songs have to be tailored to musicians who have very different skill levels. But everyone in 24/7 is working hard to improve. In one year, Cassidy has progressed from plunking away at a ukulele to strumming a guitar while she sings. Mike likens her to a “mini-Joni Mitchell.” Jack practices his guitar for three hours a day. He also

JOHN RICE

Some of these

have been paying gigs, with the band members blowing the proceeds at the Dollar Store.

moonlights with the group led by his father, the Back of the Hand Band. Lizzie takes lessons on sax, while band members learn clarinet, trombone and trumpet at school. Apart from their growing musical maturity, playing in 24/7 has helped the members in other ways. Performing in front of crowds has given them confidence and poise. Their courage is on display every time they take the stage. They are also inspiring their classmates to learn music. Mike provides a safe environment, where they can play music out of joy, rather than fear. The band members feed off each other’s energy. They have also been inspired by their parents. Jack’s dad, John, has been teaching him chords since he was 10. Ginny and Maggie grew up watching their parents perform. Singing in public is part of their DNA. The band wants to progress past playing pop songs to more sophisticated material. Lizzie, for example, loves jazz and uses her alto sax to improvise. Oliver continues to be the band’s creative force while rocking out on ukulele. So come hear the sounds of 24/7 and don’t forget the Rainbow Gummies. ■ John Rice is a columnist/private detective, who has seen his business and family thrive in Forest Park. He thoroughly enjoys life in the village and still gets a thrill smelling Red Hots, watching softball and strolling through cemeteries. Jrice1038@aol.com

Village TIF revenue down year over year Revenue down 120 percent year over year, likely because village closed a TIF By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

Forest Park’s tax-increment financing (TIF) districts generated $1.84 million in revenue in 2017, down from $2.03 million a year earlier, according to the annual report on Chicago area TIFs produced by Cook County Clerk David Orr’s office. The village’s decline could be the result of closing the Forest Park Plaza TIF this year. During its 23-year lifetime, the Plaza TIF generated $13.36 million. Following creation of a TIF district, the equalized assessed valuation (EAV) of the property is frozen for taxing bodies whose boundaries include the district. Any property tax revenue generated by the increased EAV goes into the TIF fund to be spent on improvements in the district, generally infrastructure. TIF revenue accounts for approximately 4 percent of property tax billed in the suburbs and, on average, 1 in 22 suburban properties are in a TIF, according to the clerk’s report. Orr has frequently called for increased transparency in regards to the creation and

revenue generated from TIFs, including giving the public a greater say in how TIF dollars are spent. “TIFs can be an effective economic tool if used responsibly,” Orr said in a statement. “But TIF generated revenue flies under the radar of many taxpayers who don’t realize they’re paying additional taxes without the same oversight as traditional property taxes.” There are currently three TIFs in Forest Park: at Brown St. Station and Harlem Ave.; down the Roosevelt Road Corridor; and at Roosevelt Road and Hannah Ave., which gifted Living Fresh Market up to $450,000 in TIF funds earlier this year. So far, the TIF at Roosevelt and Hannah is the most lucrative, started in 2002 and generating $11.63 million; the TIF at Roosevelt Road Corridor is the least lucrative. Started in 2015, it is the newest of the three TIFs and has so far raked in $616,372. “Unless a municipality can demonstrate ongoing blight, taxpayers should not be required to continue funding additional development,” Orr said in a statement. “Sunset provisions would ensure projects terminate after project goals are achieved.”

Forest Park’s three TIFs join 38 total TIF districts in Proviso Township, which brought in approximately $21.5 million in revenue in 2017, essentially on par with the total in 2016, when Proviso’s taxing districts brought in $21.1 million in revenue. Some of that lost revenue was offset by the creation of two new TIFs in Proviso Township, both located in LaGrange Park, and the fact that most TIFs in the township experienced revenue bumps from 2016 to 2017. Total TIF revenue for Cook County totaled around $1 billion in 2017, a nearly 20 percent increase over 2016, when total revenue was around $852,000. The total 2017 revenue of all 143 TIFs located in Chicago was around $660 million while the total revenue for the 304 TIFs in suburban Cook County was around $344 million. In his report, Orr noted that the 18.4 percent total increase of all suburban TIFs in Cook County was driven largely by increased taxable values that resulted from a 5 percent increase in the state equalizer and reassessments in the southern suburbs. Nona Tepper contributed to this report.

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Overnight parking allowed at Roos Center lot Permit required, cars must leave by 8 a.m.

By ROBERT J. LIFKA Contributing Reporter

Local residents have another overnight parking option following action by the Forest Park Village Council, Aug. 13. With Commissioners Rachel Entler and Dan Novak absent, the council voted 3-0 to allow overnight parking in the lot adjacent to the Park District of Forest Park’s new Roos Recreation Center, 7329 Harrison St., for those who purchase permits. The 30-space lot is at 700 Hannah Ave. on village-owned property on the east side of the facility. The lot is available for park district use at no charge during the day but permits will be required to park there overnight. Vehicles still in the lot after 8 a.m. are subject to ticketing. According to Village Administrator Tim Gillian, when negotiating an intergovernmental agreement regarding the development of the property, the village agreed to allow the park district to use the parking lot during the day at no charge. Gillian also said the lot might not be available for overnight parking at 8 p.m. if an event or activity is taking place at the center, noting people “might have to wait.” He also said the only option is an overnight permit. Previously, overnight parking was not allowed. Overnight parking permits are available for $40 per month in the clerk’s office in village hall, 517 Desplaines Ave. The 15,000-square-foot Roos Center includes an indoor basketball court, fitness center, walking track and nearby park space. Costing nearly $6 million, it opened in May following 10 months of construction. The park district started making plans for the center in

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PARKING SPOT: No parking during the day, overnight permitted parking now allowed. 2010 following approval of a referendum, finally acquiring the 3-acre property in May 2013 for $499,000. The center

name is a tribute to the Roos Cedar Chest factory, which had been on the site until closing shortly after World War II.

Village settles cops’ third excessive force suit in past year Three other cases still pending in U.S. District Court

By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter

The village has agreed to pay $38,000 to settle another federal lawsuit against the village and six Forest Park police, according to an agreement obtained by the Forest Park Review through a Freedom of Information Act request. This is at least the third lawsuit against police the village has settled since October of 2017, with total settlement costs now totaling at least $233,900. Three other cases are pending in U.S. District Court, all alleging excessive force by Forest Park police. “Neither this release nor any of its terms, conditions or provisions constitute an admission of liability of wrongdoing on the part of any of the parties,” reads the settlement agreement between the village and plaintiff Trumell Lee. Lee filed the lawsuit in November of 2017 in U.S. District Court – Northern District Illinois.

In the early morning of Nov. 3, 2017, police responded to a call that Lee and friends were fighting at the intersection of Circle Avenue and Jackson Boulevard, according to a police report filed at that time. Officers looked up Lee’s name in their internal database and found he had an active warrant from DuPage County for failing to appear in court about a DUI charge, according to the police report. Forest Park Officer Nicholas Defors began screaming that Lee was going to jail, according to the lawsuit. Lee reportedly placed his hands behind his back and waited to be handcuffed. Defors put the handcuffs on Lee, then allegedly put him in a chokehold from behind, according to the complaint. The police report said the officer was trying to search Lee. Lee blacked out and, when he came to, found himself on his knees on the pavement, according to the suit. Police transported him to the police station, booked him on the warrant and charged him with resist-

ing arrest and illegal transportation of alcohol, the police report said. The department later decided not to prosecute the charges against Lee, and opened an Internal Affairs Division investigation into Defors’ conduct, according to the lawsuit. Once Lee was released, he visited a hospital emergency room, the complaint said. Unlike at least two previous settlement agreements that have been discussed publicly in Forest Park Village Council meetings, the agreement between Lee and the village was completed privately on June 25. Police Chief Thomas Aftanas said he didn’t know why the agreement wasn’t discussed at a council meeting, noting that settlements are usually discussed in closed session. Village Administrator Tim Gillian did not respond to an interview request. Officers DeFors, Nicholas Diano, Jose Flores, Donald Bolton, Josh Jennett and Robert Kendall were named as defendants. Payment includes attorneys’ fees and court

costs, and the agreement did not say the village’s insurer covered the cost. Lee had until Aug. 1 to dismiss his complaint. Meanwhile, there are three other cases pending in U.S. District Court alleging excessive force by Forest Park police. In February 2018, the family of Marco Gomez alleged that Forest Park police fatally shot Gomez “without cause or provocation” after they caught him in a stolen car the year before. The same month, plaintiff Giovanni LaGioia filed a federal lawsuit alleging a local police officer roughly searched him during a traffic stop in December 2017. In June 2017, a Forest Park man alleged that a Forest Park police officer knocked his teeth out during a 2015 incident. The village has a settlement conference for this incident scheduled in court on Aug. 14. “The parties believe that with the Court’s assistance, a settlement may be feasible,” reads an action filed by the plaintiff on Aug. 7. CONTACT: ntepper@wjinc.com

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Hundreds mourn beloved East coach who ‘bled royal blue’ By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

Hundreds of people packed the auditorium at Proviso East High School, 807 S. 1st Ave. in Maywood, on Aug. 11 to celebrate the life of Tiffany Battle, 33, a beloved dance coach at the school who died on Aug. 3 from cervical cancer. Battle, who graduated from Proviso East in 2003, was the coach of the Pirateers, the high school’s competitive dance team, and a board member of Gate Way Music and Arts — a Maywood nonprofit that offers musical education to local young people. Jeremy Horn, who graduated with Battle, described the lifelong dancer as “a beautiful soul” who “bled royal blue and always showed nothing but the best,” echoing Proviso Township High School District 209’s motto. Growing up, Battle honed her chops at Mr. Ernie’s Flip, Flop & Fly and Stairway of the Stars Dance Studio. She cultivated her soul at her Downers Grove church, But God Ministries, where she often brought her Pirateers. During her eulogy, Tracey Young, Battle’s pastor, shared an anecdote that she said captured the lifelong dancer’s essence. Young said that last year she went to visit Battle days before she was scheduled to have surgery. “I wanted to go over and talk to her just to see where she was mentally, physically and spiritually,” Young said. “I received something that truly blessed my soul.” Young said that she was prepared to offer her parishioner a “kiss” and a “listening ear” for what the pastor thought would be the laments of a young woman in her prime justifiably angry with what was happening to her. “I thought Tiffany was going to share with me that she

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BATTLE: Before passing, Battle promised her heart to her pastor. was mad at God,” Young recalled. “Tiffany didn’t give me that. She said, ‘Pastor, I want you to know I believe God. I got faith in God and I’m going to trust God until there’s no more fight left in me.’” And then, Young said, Battle told her something “that blew” her mind and left her “speechless.” “Tiffany says to me, ‘Pastor Tracey, if something should happen to me, ‘I want you to have my heart,’” the pastor re-

called. “I said huh? She says, ‘No, Pastor Tracey I’m for real. I want you to have my heart.” Young delivered Battle’s eulogy while wearing what looked like a purse. It was actually a left ventricular assist device — a mechanical pump that’s battery-operated and surgically implanted for patients with heart failure. “I have been diagnosed with end stage heart failure and I’m in need of a transplant,” Young said. “What you see here has been beating my heart for the last six years. On paper, I should be dead. That’s why my passion is so great for God. Here [Tiffany] is in excruciating pain, suffering, but instead of thinking about herself, she was thinking about me.” Young said that she quickly waived the offer. “I said, ‘Baby girl, it’s little old you and big old me. I know your heart is big, but it’s not going to fit up in here,” she said, prompting laughter from the audience. “But the Holy Spirit said to me, ‘Why do you think it was so easy for her to say that?’” Young cited Ezekiel 36:26 — “A new heart also will I give you and a new spirit will I put within you and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh and I will give you a heart of flesh.” “The reason why it was so easy for Sister Tiffany to say this to me is because she wasn’t saying it with a natural heart, she was saying it with God’s heart,” Young said, before referencing Battle’s love of the Pirateers and her alma mater. “This was the best place for this service to be held,” the pastor said, “because this is where Tiffany’s heart was. It was here at this school. It was here among these children.”

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“I have pointed out the business relationship that he has with a bar owner that would provide a conflict of interest,” Kuehn said. Mannix operates Mite Limited Corporation with Mark Hosty, a River Forest resident and former Forest Park village from page 1 commissioner who manages Healy’s Westside. Mite Limited Corporation renovates buildings for sale or rent. After the is a group of individuals who will take any opportunity they Forest Park Review revealed the business relationship becan to attack elected officials, bully them, and try and force tween the two in January, several residents called for Mannix them to do things through their words and actions.” to recuse himself from the village’s electoral board, which Mannix, who said he will not run for re-election as a village at that time was deciding whether Let Forest Park Vote had commissioner but has no plans to leave town, commented on enough valid signatures to get its question on the ballot. a post on the “Build Forest Park” Facebook page, naming “I have not profited one penny from video gaming. I have residents Jordan Kuehn, Geoff Binns-Calvey, Nick Ardinger no ownership in any bar, in any restaurant, anything in and others. Mannix’s comments, posted under an opinion Forest Park having to do with video gaming,” Mannix said. piece published in the Forest Park Review titled, “Vote Yes “My friend and business partner, Mark Hosty, manages a to oppose video gambling,” [Aug. 8] were later deleted. But bar, Healy’s Westside, and him and I have a completely sepaa resident took screenshots of his screed, and later posted rate business entity that has nothing at all to do with liquor, them to the “Forest Park Town Hall” Facebook group. food, anything. It is real estate.” “I’m absolutely a resident first and foremost, and an electCome November, Mannix said he plans to vote to keep ed official second,” Mannix said. “I think a public official is video gaming legal in the village of Forest Park but only bealso a resident of a community they serve. cause the revenue generated from the pracThey have a right to defend themselves.” tice helps plug the village’s budget shortfall. During his seven years in office, Mannix “If we weren’t in the budget situation that said residents have criticized him by yellwe’re in with the village, I would say we ing, posting about him on Facebook, editodon’t need video gaming. But right now we rializing against him, but “never have I been have a million-dollar shortfall and that is defamed and bullied in such a manner as I helping close the budget hole,” Mannix said. have been over the last few months.” After “People want to gamble, they can gamble, I the Illinois Supreme Court decided not to really don’t care. I don’t necessarily like it, hear the bar owners’ video gaming referenI don’t profit from it, but our council needs dum appeal in June, Mannix’s involvement the money, our village needs the money from with the matter on the village’s electoral this.” board was finished and that’s when he decidResident Geoff Binns-Calvey said he and ed to start defending himself. He said some his wife were driving to Cleveland when insults were made the night of Aug. 9 and he saw Mannix’s “horrible” Facebook commany have also been made in the past, the ment, which claimed Binns-Calvey slancomments alleging he has engaged in cordered Mannix by saying he should have reruption and that his presence on the village cused himself from the electoral board vote electoral board presented a moral and legal on video gaming. At first, Binns-Calvey said conflict of interest. “his blood ran cold” when he saw Mannix “A lot of stuff has been deleted, unfortuthreatening to sue him. But then he realized nately, and they’ve taken that down intenMannix didn’t have a case. THOMAS MANNIX tionally after I said that I’m not going to “It just seemed a little unhinged and irVillage Commissioner stand by and allow myself to be bullied and rational to me,” said Binns-Calvey. “Somedefamed, and allow my character to be lied times we say things late at night; maybe he about that I committed some crime,” Manwas a little sleepy.” nix said. “In an attempt to cover their tracks, At the meeting where the electoral board things have been unfortunately deleted.” was discussing whether Let Forest Park Vote’s signatures Of his post, he added: “If it stops those individuals who’ve were valid, Binns-Calvey said it was obvious to him that been attacking me from further attacking and defaming me, Mannix wanted to keep video gaming in the village. then it was effective.” “If your business partner could make hundreds of thouResident Jordan Kuehn said he was at home when he saw sands of dollars in the next few years on this thing, you Mannix’s “terrible” Facebook post, alleging that Kuehn was want your business partner to prosper,” Binns-Calvey said. unemployed, had threatened his family and that his veteri- “Some people go into politics thinking, ‘What can I do for narian wife would hurt his dog. Kuehn is president of Let my neighbors?’ Some people go in, ‘What can I do for myForest Park Vote on Video Gaming, a political action com- self ?’ and he definitely seems to be the second category.” mittee that collected signatures and successfully fought to Binns-Calvey said he believes elected officials should alget a binding referendum question related to video gaming ways take the high road during a disagreement. on the November election ballot. “We’re private citizens, we can say stupid [expletive]. A “I’m not pleased that he dragged my wife into this; she has commissioner of our village, he can’t,” he said. no part of this. If he wants to engage me one-on-one, I’m Resident Nick Ardinger said he was walking to the more than willing to talk to him. Attacking me or whatever, train after work when he saw Mannix’s comments, which it seems a little beneath an elected official to do something alleged that Mannix had seen emails proving that Arlike that,” said Kuehn, adding that he’s never attacked Man- dinger and his wife engaged in political activity related to nix’s family or even spoken to Mannix in person, but that he video gaming during work hours at their publicly-funded has emailed him several times and that Mannix has never institutions. Ardinger’s wife, who works in the elections responded. division at the Cook County Clerk’s Office, declined to

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group of individuals who will take any opportunity they can to attack elected officials, bully them, and try and force them to do things through their words and actions.”

Village Council meeting gets testy At the Forest Park Village Council meeting on Aug. 13, Jordan Kuehn, who heads Let Forest Park Vote, said Commissioner Tom Mannix pulled him aside before the meeting and apologized to him privately for the comments he made about him on Facebook. Six residents spoke during the public comment portion of the meeting, including former mayoral candidate/village commissioner Chris Harris, who said “having been a victim of doxing, slander and even physical threats, just to name a few, by not only associates of the mayor [Anthony Calderone] but also his family members, I think we can see there is a wink and a nod that it’s OK from the top.” At the meeting, Mayor Calderone said he did not approve of Mannix’s comments; believed it would be best for the village if pro- and anti-video gamers stayed silent on the matter until after the Nov. 8 vote; and compared Mannix’s comments about residents to a negative campaign flier circulated three years ago that called Mayor Calderone “corrupt.” After the council meeting, Harris was involved in an altercation in the village hall parking lot with someone who is reportedly a member of Calderone’s family. “I know on some folks’ minds they’re thinking that we can take action up here to excuse Commissioner Mannix as an elected official. That’s simply not possible. It’s not legal; you simply can’t do it,” Calderone said. He added: “It takes two to tango. Now this is not in defense of Commissioner Mannix because he never should have said any of the things, but I think that if each and every one of us take a deep, deep look into the ongoing conversations that are happening mostly with regard to video gaming, and all of the arrows that are being thrown, no matter how large or how small, I really think the best thing that could be done for the village of Forest Park is for those who are in support of it and those who are against to just take a breather. OK? I don’t see any benefit of any more further comment.”

Nona Tepper comment for this story. “They were given to me in a paper file. … I did not ask for them, did not seek them out, did not make any effort to go find them or anything,” Mannix said of the purported emails, declining to name who showed them to him. The Cook County Clerk has not yet responded to a Freedom of Information Act request by the Forest Park Review about what, if any, public information requests have been made regarding Ardinger’s wife. Ardinger said his wife had nothing to do with the effort to vote on video gaming in Forest Park. He believes Mannix targeted him because he has repeatedly, and publicly, called for the village to showcase an economic development plan that explains how video gaming benefits everyone in the village. “He feels that by silencing the messenger, he can make the message go away,” Ardinger said in an email.

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BIG WEEK Proviso Back to School Bash Come celebrate the beginning of a new school year the District 209 way, with free face painting, food, music by DJ Fresh Tone and, of course, band performances by Proviso East and Proviso West. Fun runs from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 17 at the D209 District Office, 8601 W. Roosevelt Rd.

D91 Back to School Block Party Forest Park Virtual Cemetery Tour

Mystery Discussion Group

Join officials from the Forest Park Public Library for a virtual tour of the village’s cemeteries led by Kenneth J. Knack, author of Forest Park, IL from the Images of America series. Knack will explain cemetery history and tell the stories of notable people who are part of them. Talk runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 22 at 7555 Jackson Blvd.

Join other mystery lovers in discussing author Josephine Tey’s “The Daughter of Time,” a novel The New York Times has named “one of the best mysteries of all time.” Discussion runs from 2 to 4 p.m. on Aug. 18 at Centuries & Sleuths Bookstore, 7419 W. Madison St.

Tennis Instructors from Skyline Athletes Staff will teach those 14 and older the basics of tennis from 10 to 11 a.m. every Saturday through August 23 at the Park District of Forest Park, 7501 Harrison St.

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Author Discussion and Signing with Max Allan, Barbara Collins and A. Brad Schwartz

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Listen and meet award-winning authors Allan, Collings and Schwartz read passages from their books “Scarface and the Untouchable: Al Capone, Eliot Ness and the Battle for Chicago;” “Antiques Wanted (A Trash ‘n’ Treasures Mystery #12);”“Killing Town;” and “Broadcast Hysteria: Orson Welles’s War of the Worlds and the Art of Fake News.” Talk starts at 2 p.m. on Aug. 19 at Centuries & Sleuths Bookstore, 7419 W. Madison St.

Yoga for Everyone

Instructor Mari Morales will teach those 15 and older the basics of yoga from 10 to 11 a.m. every Monday through August 24 at the Park District of Forest Park, 7501 Harrison St.

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Forest Park District 91 schools will host their annual Back to School Block Party, with appearances by JG’s reptile show, the Proviso East Marching Band, a video game truck and more. The final day to register for classes is at the Block Party. Fun runs from 5 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 26 at Forest Park Middle School, 925 Beloit Ave.

Courageous Women of the Vietnam War with Kathryn Atwood Local author Kathryn Atwood will read and discuss her latest book “Courageous Women of the Vietnam War,” a collection of biographies that feature women who made courageous choices in the midst of war and occupation. Reading runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on August 15 at the Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd.

Legally Blonde Garage Galleries Walk the town and take in art during the fifth Garage Galleries, where neighbors turn their garages into galleries that showcase local artists wares. Walk runs from 2 to 7 p.m. on August 25. Pick up a printed copy of Garage Gallery locations at Creativita, 7512 Madison St. Learn more at tinyurl.com/GarageGalleries.com

The travelling seniors of Forest Park will head to Paramount Theater in Aurora on Sept. 5 to see Legally Blonde, a musical about a woman who rises to the challenge of becoming a lawyer, all while looking fabulous. Lunch at The Paramount is included. A cash bar will be available at the theater. Cost is $85 for residents, $89 for non-residents. Reservations required. Please call the Howard Mohr Community Center at 708-771-7737 to sign up.

Forest Park Review, August 15, 2018

Garage culture transforms alleys into galleries Fifth year for art walk is Aug. 25 By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter

The Garage Galleries art walk celebrates its fifth, and biggest, year, from 2 to 7 p.m. on Aug. 25 with 16 garages and more than 40 artists featured. “It’s been amazing to find out how many artists there are in Forest Park that no one even knew. I want to say there’s probably been at least 60 to 80 people in Forest Park who’ve come out of the woodwork,” said Lin Beribak, a member of the planning committee who will be showcasing her watercolor paintings in one of the garages. From painting to pottery to wearable art, the show will highlight the work of fine artists and artisans, including 16 locals, such as Kimberly Adami-Hasegawa, who runs the Galaxie Safari greeting card business. The planning committee said they expect about 500 people to attend the walk, with garages clustered from 122 Elgin to 1508 Marengo. Organizers met in November after last year’s walk, reviewing how the event was received by artists, garage owners and

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ART WALK: Eve Barrs and her daughter Robin, 2, check out artwork in one of the garages on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, during the annual Garage Galleries event at various locations in Forest Park. walkers alike. They regrouped in January, creating a timeline and assigning responsibilities to each member of the three-person

planning committee. The work really picked up in June when the website launched and the application period opened. For the first

time, Garage Galleries had so many artists apply from Forest Park, Oak Park, River Forest and beyond that they had to create a waiting list. Artists will be at the site of their garage gallery during the walk to discuss their work with attendees. “It really is a way parents can introduce kids to art in a very casual, not an ‘It’s a gallery, you can’t touch this’ or ‘Oh, you have to be quiet,’ none of that kind of thing,” said Susan Cross, a member of the planning committee. “I think it’s very family friendly and I think it is a good way to get people, who would never walk into an art gallery, exposed to art.” The Kiwanis Club of Forest Park donated funds, used to print fliers. Other than that, all costs of funding the event have come out of pocket from organizers or were donated by businesses and residents. Attendees can pick up printed maps of the garage route the day of the event at Creativita, 7512 Madison St., or visit the website at tinyurl.com/GarageGalleries for online versions of the maps. “This is completely volunteer-driven; that is really just something we’re doing because we think it’s a good idea,” said Andrea DiFebo, a member of the planning committee.

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Plalking: Good, clean fun in Forest Park Build relationships, tell stories and, of course, Pick up Litter while Walking By TOM HOLMES Contributing Reporter

Etta Worthington likes to multitask. The Forest Parker is working on some screen plays, runs an Airbnb, helps her daughter Ashley with her catering business, sends out weekly action items for her Western Front Resist advocacy group and has taught at the college level. But Worthington’s latest venture into doing more than one task at the same time is called plalking. “A week or so ago two of us were picking up litter along a street in town and putting it in plastic grocery bags when two grade school age girls looked at us as if to say, ‘What are these silly old ladies doing?’” Worthington said. “So I told them that we’re plalking, i.e. Picking up Litter while Walking.” When the girls asked if we were being paid to do it, Worthington smiled and replied, “No, we’re doing this because we want to. It’s good exercise and it helps the community.” According to an online site called Tree Hugger, what is becoming something of an international movement began in Sweden as plogging, or Picking up Litter while Jogging. When Worthington’s daughter Ashley suggested that mother and daughter try plogging last April, they became frustrated because they were stopping so often to pick up trash that they didn’t do much actual jogging. Worthington kept track on one outing and found she stopped to pick up litter 25 times in just one block. The

duo soon transitioned to plalking. Now there are nine plalkers in Forest Park. Worthington dreams of holding a monthly event where a large group of residents get together and radiate over parts of the village, like they did on Earth Day. Prospective plalkers should visit the “Forest Park Plalking Group” page on Facebook. When she goes on her weekly plalk, Worthington often calls up another plalker like Skye Lavin, who works as manager of adult services at the Forest Park Public Library. They pick up a used plastic grocery bag, put on gloves and set out. When the bag is full, they dump the contents in one of the public waste receptacles around town and continue. Lavin laughed and said that so far they haven’t found anything valuable—only things like empty liquor bottles, fast food wrappers, cigarette butts, straws, empty Starbucks cups. . . . Worthington said the two of them once found a full beer bottle and decided to leave it “for someone who needs it.” As that remark reveals, Worthington takes her advocacy work seriously but not herself. “My approach to activism,” she explained, “is very positive. We’re doing good things and I’m going to have fun doing it.” In that regard, she suggested that plalking can be a fun family event. She imagined parents and kids going out and having fun seeing who can pick up the most trash or who finds the most interesting litter. Not only does Worthington multitask by simultaneously walking and picking up litter, she sees the outings as also a

time to build relationships or plan advocacy meetings. “I get a little exercise, do something good for the earth and also have time to share stories,” she said, adding: “Relationship building is important. Skye and I talk about our similar upbringings while we plalk. I think that storytelling is an important part of society that maybe we leave to emojis too often.”

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SHANAHAN

Every movie has a lesson from page 1 “I really enjoyed the chance to help somebody overcome a fear...it [teaching] kind of grabbed me a little more, as much as it’s fun to write, this was impactful,” Shanahan said. But he didn’t leave journalism or films behind entirely after high school. In college, Shanahan worked for his school’s newspaper. He also worked at a video store and described himself as the “movie nerd friend” everyone has. Shanahan wrote film reviews throughout college. When he graduated and became a teacher, Shanahan said he didn’t have time to write film criticism anymore. “I didn’t have an outlet to do that anymore so for about seven years after college I watched movies but I didn’t write,” he said. Around 2009, Shanahan said he discovered Facebook and reconnected with old high school and college friends. Many of them asked if he still “did that movie stuff.” He told them he no longer had time for it. His friends suggested he start a blog and start posting reviews there. “At the time, I’m like what the heck is a blog?” Shanahan said. The blog he started almost 10 years ago is now the film review website “Every Movie Has a Lesson.” Shanahan incorporates his teaching background into his reviews by including a few lessons movie goers might

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MOVIE BUFF: Don Shanahan reviews some 150 movies per year. pick up from the film. The lessons can vary “from the serious to the farcical, so maybe it’s, ‘Hey don’t go down dark hallways, especially if you’re blond and it’s at night,’” Shanahan said, adding: “I always try to find three to five life lessons out of a film and incorporate that into my reviews.” Many people view film criticism as a very subjective practice, Shanahan said. He said for him it is the opposite. When reviewing films Shanahan keeps in mind what the film set out to accomplish.

Latham resigns as D91 spokeswoman Forest Park District 91’s public relations to School Block Party, scheduled for 5 p.m. and communications manager, Rebecca on Aug. 16 at Forest Park Middle School (FPMS), 925 Beloit Ave., she Latham, resigned from that will still attend the party to post, effective Aug. 10. make sure everything goes Latham served in the role as planned. The Children’s for nearly three years, startClinic will provide free dental ing in Oct. 2015 with an annual screenings at the party; the salary of $55,000 and benefits. first 50 students who register She has taken a position as diat each school will receive free rector of communications at ice cream, courtesy of Brown Deerfield District 109. Cow Ice Cream Parlor at the “Thank you guys for everyevent; and H&R Block will thing; this has been the best hand out free child safety kits. job that I could’ve asked for,” “I tried my best,” Latham Latham said at a school board REBECCA LATHAM said at the board meeting. meeting on Aug. 9. “Coming Supt. Lou Cavallo said D91 into this without having the position set prior to me coming in, it’s is in the process of filling the position. At the meeting, he also said the district been awesome to work with you guys and is still looking for a sixth grade English to kind of create it.” During her time at D91, Latham orga- Language Arts teacher at FPMS, two spenized the district’s new logo contest, man- cial education instructional assistants at aged 12 social media accounts, the school Betsy Ross Elementary School, and two websites and more, according to her special education instructional assistants LinkedIn profile. Although she will be out at FPMS. Nona Tepper of the position by the time of D91’s Back

“Pick a Transformers movie which is not trying to win best picture…but what’s it trying to do? Is it just trying to have a good time, blow stuff up and sell an audience on an entertaining experience?” he said. Like many amateur film critics, Shanahan’s website did not attract many clicks at first. But today he says his website has between 10,000 and 15,000 unique visitors each month. For five years, Shanahan’s reviews were published on Examiner.com, which published music, entertainment and culture content before shutting down in 2016. The exposure helped to drive traffic to Shanahan’s website. Shanahan applied with a local public relations company in Chicago to become a press credentialed film critic. The company reviewed his website in great detail, including his site’s audience reach and quality and quantity of his movie reviews. Once he made the cut, he was eligible to be invited to review films before they were released to the general public. “When I first started, only a couple of studios represented by that firm would send me invites…smaller independent labels like the Weinstein Company [now Lantern Entertainment] or Miramax but then all of a sudden Paramount would finally send me a title,” Shanahan said. Though, Shanahan doesn’t get paid as a press credentialed film critic he said he does it for a few reasons: “It’s been fun…and I do enjoy the access but it’s the creative outlet. It’s the chance to flex the creative muscle and do something enriching,” he said. Shanahan didn’t stop short of being a film critic. He, along with two other local film critics, started the Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle three years ago. “The goal was to create a second film critics association in the city for people who are more independent voices, more diverse voice,” Shanahan said. He describes the Chicago Film Critics Association, which was founded in 1990 and has about 60 members, as the top-tier film critics association in Chicago. Yet, he says, they tend to produce print and TV rather than new media like podcasts. They’re also not that diverse, Shanahan says. “Most film criticism across the nation is middle-aged white men, myself included,” Shanahan said. He said his group is about one-third “minorities, females or LGBT…I have to think that’s better than the other guys out there.” Shanahan said his fledgling group struggles with gaining the respect that a more established like the Chicago Film Critics Association already has. Some thought his group was just a fad and would disband, “so we’ve been able to try to increase our respect just by surviving,” Shanahan said. Although the father of two doesn’t have much time between lesson plans and tucking his children in at night, he makes sure to review two films every week. This amounts to about 150 film viewings every year.

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ART BEAT

Spinning tales of death, deception and discovery By MICHELLE DYBAL

Contributing Reporter

hey covertly stroll the streets of Oak Park and Forest Park. These two even pose as teachers during the day. But as night falls, they strike, spinning webs of deception and murder, false accusations and puzzlement. Haul them in for questioning? No! Instead of being interrogated for hours, they’re getting awards. That’s because they are up-and-coming writers recently recognized by two national mystery organizations for their works. Allison Baxter of Oak Park received the 2018 Helen McCloy Mystery Writers of America (MWA) Scholarship for Mystery Writing, and Mia P. Manansala of Forest Park was just honored with the 2018 Eleanor Taylor Bland Crime Fiction Writers of Color Award from Sisters in Crime. Both are unpublished, a qualification for the awards. The MWA scholarship recognized Baxter’s work on Death in Logan Square, the story of Carmen, a Peruvian immigrant teaching in Chicago who is wrongly accused of murdering her husband’s mistress. Befriending her jail psychologist, they work together to prove her innocence, “or she will go to prison and her 14-year-old daughter will be deported.” Baxter, age 50, who teaches English as a Second Language (ESL) at West Chicago Community High School, began writing 11 years ago when she took a six-session creative writing class with another Oak Park writer, Mary Anne Mohanraj. “I was an English major and could do some writing,” Bax-

ter said. “It takes a lot of practice to get to where I am today.” Baxter cited the support she receives from other writers as key to her process. She has continued her writing relationship with Mohanraj, whom she calls “an inspiration,” through a monthly writers’ group, and credits series mystery writer Julia Buckley, also of Oak Park, for giving input on her work. Death in Logan Square is complete and as Baxter pursues an agent, she is writing the next mystery for her protagonist, Carmen: Death in Humbolt Park. Manansala’s novels also take place in the Chicago area. Her first, Death Comes to ComiCon, takes place at the Chicago comic book convention and features Sunshine, a female Filipina-American millennial who is “full butch” as the lead character. Her yet-to-be-titled second mystery, which was recognized by the Sisters in Crime award, has protagonist Lila, a young Filipina-American woman who moves back to her hometown outside Chicago to help at her Aunt’s restaurant. Manansala “tends to write humorous,” using “biting sarcasm” in Death Comes to ComiCon and keeping the other mystery lighter, but “there are still dead bodies, of course.” The 32-year-old of Filipino descent who teaches ESL at English First, Chicago, began seriously writing her amateur-sleuth-based mysteries a few years ago. “I hadn’t seen characters like myself, so I wanted to insert myself into the tradition,” she said. Like Baxter, Manansala is grateful to the writing community. Lori Radar Day, of Chicago, who taught the first writing class Manansala took, was cited by both writers as being a mentor to the local mystery community. Manansala has received sup-

Allison Baxter

port, critiques and found her agent through the website Pitch Wars. She is now mentoring others through the site and also gives back as board secretary to the MWA Midwest Chapter. Manansala believes these roles she has taken on are “important to help younger and marginalized writers” of the genre. Both writers received money as part of their awards. Baxter used her $500 prize for a one-week intensive Write by the Lake class at the University of Wisconsin Madison. Manansala was awarded $1,500 and plans to use it to attend Bouchercon, the World Mystery Convention in Florida in September “to accept the award and thank everyone” and also to attend a writers’ retreat in Wisconsin for one week with friends she has made through Pitch Wars. As the women await the publication process, they will continue to spin their writerly webs. “Planting clues, making a tone — dark or light, weaving it like a tapestry, trying to make everyone look guilty, being deceptive,” Baxter revealed, “makes it fun.” More on Allison Baxter and Mia P. Manansala at allisonbaxterauthor.com and miapmanansala.com. Local chapters of Sisters in Crime and MWA meet at Centuries & Sleuths Bookstore in Forest Park Sept. 15 and 16. Info: centuriesandsleuths.com/event/2018-09.

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Flowerpot takes temporary flight at Ferrara A temporary Ferrara employee called police about 5:10 a.m. on Aug. 10 from the intersection of Marengo and Harrison, saying another worker had just tried to rob him. The man arrived at Ferrara Candy Company, 7301 Harrison St., early that morning, and went into the plant parking lot to make a phone call. While on the phone, another temporary worker allegedly jumped out of the bushes and threw a flowerpot at his head. The victim ducked, but the man reportedly pulled out a big knife, sliced the air and yelled, “You got my phone, you stole my phone!” He then fled toward the Forest Park Blue Line station. The victim told police he didn’t know the man’s name but recognized him as another temporary employee at Ferrara. Officers went to REM Staffing, which provides temporary workers for Ferrara, where employees there told police they did not keep a database of their workers since they have so many thousands.

bus. While waiting for a bus, a man claiming to be an Uber driver pulled up, said he would take her where she needed to go and that the ride was already paid for. She declined.

Suspicious Uber driver offers ride

Thief rides off with U-Haul

A woman said she had a suspicious encounter with an Uber driver at the intersection of Harlem and Roosevelt at 6:38 p.m. on Aug. 6, according to a report from the Riverside Police Department. The woman said she requested an Uber but then cancelled the order, deciding to take the

Fight at Thornton’s Police responded to a call of three women fighting at Thornton’s gas station, 601 Harlem, at 2:33 a.m. on Aug. 7. The women said they went out together that night, but two of the women reportedly got in a fight about a man and one of the women allegedly snatched the other’s phone and threw it to the ground, then began punching her in the face and pushed her to the pavement. The victim was transported to the hospital. The woman said the whole fight was over some car keys that belonged to a man who was no longer on scene. Police said she was highly intoxicated. They cited her for public fighting and charged her with battery.

A Chicago man rented a U-Haul vehicle on Aug. 4 and failed to return it to 801 Harlem by the time it was due the next day. An employee said they called the man repeatedly about returning the U-Haul, but did not receive a response. Forest Park police entered

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it as a stolen vehicle on Aug. 10.

Three garages broken into ■■Sometime between 2 and 7 a.m. on Aug. 9, someone stole two bikes valued at $1,600 total from a garage on the 900 block of Dunlop. The victim said his backdoor and garage door were unlocked. ■■During the night of Aug. 7, someone stole two drills, a saw, air compressor and battery from a garage on the 500 block of Beloit. The victim said she left her garage door open overnight. ■■Just before 2:09 p.m. on Aug. 7, someone stole a snow blower valued at $300 from a garage on the 800 block of Dunlop. The victim said she parked her car in her garage, went inside her house briefly, leaving the overhead door of the garage open for a few minutes and, when she returned, the snow blower was missing.

Phone taken from two-flat A woman walked to the bottom floor of her two-flat about 7 a.m. on Aug. 7 and found a man standing in her living room on the 900 block of Circle. She asked him what he was doing and he replied that he was talking to her husband. The woman said her husband wasn’t in the

room, and asked the man to leave. The man left without incident. After telling her husband about the man in the living room, he seemed surprised someone was in their house and said he hadn’t been talking to anyone. Later, she noticed her Verizon flip phone, valued at $160, was missing. The victim believes the man entered her home through an unlatched screen door.

‘Secret shopper’ scam A 70-year-old man told police at 4:33 p.m. on Aug. 10 that he purchased several gift cards as part of a “secret shopper” scam. The man, who lives on the 100 block of Rockford, said he was contacted via email, asked to buy the gift cards, and then send photos of them to the “secret shopper.” The “secret shopper” then deposited a check for $2,783 in the man’s US Bank account, which did not clear. The victim was charged $791 for the false check by US Bank.

License plate lifted from Jeep Between Aug. 8 and 9:23 a.m. on Aug. 11, someone stole a temporary license plate from a Jeep parked on the 1000 block of Desplaines. These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Forest Park Police Department, Aug. 5-12, and represent a portion of the incidents to which police responded. Unless otherwise indicated, anybody named in these reports has only been charged with a crime. These cases have not been adjudicated.

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OPINION O U R

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Small-town harm

ver coffee Monday morning, the Review asked Forest Park Commissioner Tom Mannix if he had any regrets about bringing the wives of two video gaming opponents into last weekend’s multiple-day social media harangue. In one case he suggested he feared the veterinarian wife of one gaming foe might actively hurt his dog if left in her care. In the other he questioned the ethics of an employee of the Cook County Clerk, and wife of another gaming opponent, suggesting without evidence she might have improperly inserted herself into the review of signatures on anti-gaming petitions. Mannix thought about our question long and hard — 15 seconds, 30 seconds — before slowly replying, “My tone might have been slightly harsh.” Extreme understatement. Mannix, of whom we have been critical in the past, gave himself credit in our interview for having publicly contained his upset over the many months that the video gaming rulings of the local electoral board, of which he is one of three members, wound their way through the courts. When the state supreme court recently chose not to hear the case, thereby letting stand a lower court ruling allowing a binding referendum this November on the controversial issue, Mannix said he felt enabled to finally respond to what he feels have been unfair attacks on him. Specifically he said that anti-gaming critics on social media have charged him with corruption and conflict of interest on this issue. Those, he said, are actual crimes and that he would “no longer allow myself to be bullied or defamed.” He said the critics have “made it personal about my wife. It has impacted my family.” Asked for occasions when gaming opponents have directly named his wife on social media, Mannix did not have an immediate response. We see more downsides than ups when it comes to small-town controversies being debated on social media — or small-town newspaper websites for that matter. The endless fight over video gaming and democratic norms in Forest Park is a most extreme example of how social media raises the heat and lowers the civility of our community. Mannix said he is a resident first and a public official after that. We disagree. Elected officials have chosen a public role. They will be criticized, fairly and sometimes unfairly. And while they can defend themselves, it needs to be in a way that is respectful of their office and of their constituents. Forest Park is in a bad place. We’ve burned through the lubrication that allows debate but avoids the hate. The tactics of what passes for leadership among bar owners in defense of video gaming profits has caused long-term division and deep suspicion. We have 80 days until the referendum on the subject. We have seven months until a municipal election that needs to turn on which mayoral and commissioner candidates have a plan to mend this community. Tom Mannix is actively adding to the friction and he needs to stop it.

We need a positive behavior system for adults

hen I had breakfast with Mark Hosty about a year and a half ago, the most perplexing moment came after I told him, “I like the Forest Park Middle School.” It wasn’t that he didn’t hear me; he didn’t listen, so I had to say it a second time: “I like the Forest Park Middle School.” Yeah, I realize it isn’t paradise, but it is a perfect match for my family. So I was excited last night to be back on the Panther side at the Forest Park Middle School sixth-grade orientation on Monday. My son has progressed from the Betsy “Super Star” and the Field “Shark Bite” rewards from the Positive Behavior Intervention System, known as PBIS, and now will be earning “Panther Paws.” Forest Park schools put a strong emphasis on being respectful, responsible and safe. This reward system encourages children to act or use words that promote a healthy school environment. They even teach lessons to encourage kids to practice it outside of school and on social media. A decade ago, this PBIS mission spread to the police, fire, park district and library staff to build up our kids and community through positive rewards because raising respectful, responsible children was agreed upon as a community principle. Now I know there are very few adults in town who grew up with PBIS, but if Forest Park were a utopian version of itself, our townies could pass out PBIS cards to reward one another who demonstrate PBIS standards. Our town logo, a bench, would be the image and these “benchmarks” could be collected and turned in for rewards — like parking forgiveness passes. If a community member makes a bad choice or shows unsafe communication, just as our local children do, they could “think about it” and write out why their behavior or actions were hurtful to the community. These letters could be shared privately or published in your newspaper, on your Facebook page or perhaps even in the village newsletter. A brave initiative for a small community because no one is perfect, but one thing Forest Park is good at, is forgiving, accepting, and moving forward. We’ve all seen the campaign messages, letters and arguments for candidates asking for the privilege of representing us, based on their longevity in town or community service. We’ve seen the emboldened

campaigns with misinformation, misleading images and erroneous comments too. As a town, we have collectively forgiven (but not forgotten) the activity from “Citizens United in Forest Park” and the “Forest Park History Club.” We remember the mailer with a candidate represented by a crying baby; the old handcuff flier; that one about annexing to Maywood; and let’s not forget the scared children on the front porch. Who could forget that one with the park district candidate with the Proviso school campaign logo; and the flier with an angry Bruce Rauner masterminding an attack on our schools? Most of us remember having a chat with neighbors in vests and the out-of-towners, both peddling petitions at the polling places. While not every “leader” in town uses a strategy of sharing misleading messages, erroneous information or attacks, some Forest Parkers are committed to this style of communication because even intimidation can be used to build community. While one of the most unique community experiences in Forest Park is the culture of malicious campaign literature, the Forest Park Review has never tried to aggregate these fliers, letters and campaign literature in a central location. So in this next cycle, when a leafletted treasure arrives at your door, please take second to share it with the Review, good or bad, sincere or deceitful. We will do our best to fact-check letters and fliers and reach out to candidates to comment. This will be available for all citizens to read or not read, and decide if they want to exonerate, excuse, or hold people accountable for their actions. It’s OK with me if you are a Forest Parker who prefers people with little integrity or find it comforting when there are confusing messages around, or if you like it when people spread filth to gain or retain power or if you are a single-issue voter. For the rest of us who appreciate the work of our elected officials and value what they share during an election, the Forest Park Review can help. We can factcheck the fliers, ask candidates if they would like to make a statement, and even let you come up with your own conclusion. It is possible that the best some leaders can do is abstain, which might be a quality you admire in leadership. If you are interested, you can visit our website and have a central location to read these materials, “think about it,” and decide what the benchmarks are to measure if you want to live in a safe, responsible, respectful neighborhood in the future.

JILL WAGNER

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L E T T E R S

A love letter to my former library Dear Forest Park Public Library, I know it’s silly to write a love letter to my library, but you know how it goes. Love makes one do silly things. You are a building of shelves filled with these stories. You were my first library of choice. As in, I chose the town I lived in and I chose which library within walking distance to make my own. You are just so charming. The first time I visited you was in my first week after moving out on my own (okay, not TOTALLY alone—I had a roommate). I walked to you, a list of books to check out in hand, and marched up to the desk to get a library card, like the big dweeb I am. I was denied, because apparently you require proof of residency to library patrons. OKAY! So I walked back home empty-handed and came back a few days later with the appropriate documentation. And then our relationship really began. You have tolerated three years of a wild hold list and only a few fines. My very first (and definitely not the last) library fine! What a milestone! You make everyone feel welcome. You open your arms to everyone, from the

medical students practicing strange dialogues to the children hoping to pet Shelly the Turtle to the people whose only opportunity to file their taxes is through the library. You’re there to help and to encourage. I attended a lecture hosted by Laura Browning, a journalist at the AV Club, in March of 2017 about news literacy. I was the youngest person there, and I loved it so much! Everyone was there to learn and better themselves in the time of ~fake news~ and we all came away feeling good. And you put up a little free pantry in front of the library, on the busy street that runs through town. What a beautiful sight. You are constantly doing events and activities for the community. Art projects. Gardening projects. Educational forums. Everything under the sun. Really, when I think of community, I think of you. We, do. We do love Forest Park (mostly the library). Thanks for letting me read all the books under your roof.

I got involved in the video gambling referendum process initially because of concern about ugly signs, but also as a way to get involved in my community. I really enjoyed meeting and talking with my neighbors, and found them equally concerned about the issue. But I stuck with the effort because I was appalled by the disdainful treatment we received. Dozens of volunteers walked door to door in sweltering heat and freezing cold. Hundreds and hundreds of people signed a petition indicating they wanted a vote. Twice! And were blocked and blocked and blocked. Forest Parkers made it clear they wanted a say in this matter, and since the law allows a binding referendum on this issue, they will have their chance in November. Those who wanted video gambling have had a chance to make their case, and the case they chose to make was “You don’t matter, and you don’t get a say.” I’m very glad the voters will get the final word.

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St. Johnâ€™s Corn Boil Elise Dalton, of Brookfield, serves up fresh cooked corn while attendees enjoy a variety of desserts and fruit including watermelon under a tent near the garden on Saturday, Aug. 11, during a free corn boil at St. Johnâ€™s Community Gardens in Forest Park.

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equally involved with mental health since she works at a Dairy Queen. There is supposed to be a picture of these lovely young ladies somewhere, but unfortunately I am unable to locate it. Maybe next week. For your gardening needs, remember Empowering Gardens, 7730 W. Madison St. This garden shop is a 501c(3) nonprofit Illinois corporation. With the support of patrons, this community retail garden center (and soon-to-be gift shop) will create job opportunities for people with disabilities. You can visit the garden center or mail a check to Empowering Gardens Inc., P.O. Box 2161, Oak Park, 60303. You’re invited to visit subscribe to Talk of the town their website and their monthly gardening tips. You are also invited to “like” them on Facebook. You couldn’t spend your garden money in a better place. Another jewel in the crown of Forest Park is our outstanding library. On Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. our local author and historian (and Forest Park Review columnist), John Rice, will examine the June 22, 1918 train tragedy that killed so many circus animals and performers. Have you etery?? seen the circus graves at Woodlawn cemetery? uidee The two stone elephants guide he th you to the section where the people are buried. A timely pamphlet at the library discusses mosquitos and mosquitohern orth borne diseases found in northern phlet amp Illinois. An informative pamphlet P ark Public is available at the Forest Park cusseed in Library. Some diseases discussed us, Viru the pamphlet are West Nilee Virus, s,, quitos, which cycles between mosquitos, humans and other animals. Crows and blue jays are especially vulnerable, as are eagles. Several years ago the virus exploded in our area and blue jays and crows are still rarely seen. Such plagues as malaria and yellow fever, on

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Religion Guide Methodist

Check First.

First United Methodist Church of Oak Park

First Congregational Church of Maywood

400 N. Fifth Avenue (1 block north of Lake St.) Come join us for Sunday Morning Worship at 11 am Pastor Elliot Wimbush will be preaching the message. Refreshments and fellowship follow the service. 708-344-6150 firstchurchofmaywood.org When you're looking for a place to worship the Lord, Check First.

Youâ€™re Invited to A Church for All Nations A Church Without Walls SERVICE LOCATION Forest Park Plaza 7600 W. Roosevelt Road Forest Park, IL 60130

William S. Winston Pastor (708) 697-5000 Sunday Service 7AM, 9AM & 11:15AM

LIVE Webcast - 11:15AM Service Believerâ€™s Walk of Faith Broadcast Schedule (Times in Central Standard Time) Television DAYSTAR (M-F)

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West Suburban Temple Har Zion

1040 N. Harlem Avenue River Forest Meet our Rabbi, Adir Glick Pray, learn, and celebrate with our caring, progressive, egalitarian community. Interfaith families are welcome. Accredited Early Childhood Program Religious School for K thru 12 Daily Morning Minyan Weekly Shabbat Services Friday 6:30pm & Saturday 10:00am Affiliated with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism 708.366.9000 www.wsthz.org

Nursery Provided

324 N. Oak Park Avenue 708-383-4983 www.firstUMCoakpark.org Sunday School for all Ages, 9am Sunday Worship, 10am Childrenâ€™s Chapel during Worship Rev. Katherine Thomas Paisley, Pastor Professionally Staffed Nursery Fellowship Time after Worship Presbyterian

Lutheranâ€”ELCA

United Lutheran Church

409 Greenfield Street (at Ridgeland Avenue) Oak Park Holy Communion with nursery care and childrenâ€™s chapel each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. www.unitedlutheranchurch.org

708/386-1576

Lutheran-Independent

Grace Lutheran Church

7300 W. Division, River Forest David R. Lyle, Senior Pastor David W. Wegner, Assoc. Pastor Lauren Dow Wegner, Assoc. Pastor Sunday Worship, 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School/Adult Ed. 9:45 a.m. Childcare Available

Fair Oaks

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

744 Fair Oaks Ave. Oak Park 386-4920

Summer Worship Service

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OAK PARK MEETING OF FRIENDS (Quakers) Meeting For Worship Sundays at 10:00 a.m. at Oak Park Art League 720 Chicago Ave., Oak Park Please call 708-445-8201 www.oakparkfriends.org

Roman Catholic

Ascension Catholic Church

Grace Lutheran School

Preschool - 8th Grade Bill Koehne, Principal 366-6900, graceriverforest.org Lutheran-Missouri Synod

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

St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church

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

808 S. East Ave. 708/848-2703 www.ascensionoakpark.com Worship: Saturday Mass 5:00 pm Sunday Masses 7:30, 9:00, 11 am, 5:00 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation 4 pm Saturday Taize Prayer 7:30 pm First Fridays Feb.â€“ Dec. & Jan. 1

Rev. James Hurlbert, Pastor

Roman Catholic

St. Edmund Catholic Church

188 South Oak Park Ave. Saturday Mass: 5:30 p.m. Sunday Masses: 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Mâ€“F Holy Day Masses: As Announced Reconciliation: Saturday 4:15 p.m. Parish Office: 708-848-4417 Religious Ed Phone: 708-848-7220

St. Bernardine Catholic Church Harrison & Elgin, Forest Park

CELEBRATING OUR 107TH YEAR! Sat. Masses: 8:30am & 5:00pm SUNDAY MASSES: 8:00am & 10:30am 10:30 Mass-Daycare for all ages CCD Sun. 9am-10:15am Reconciliation: Sat. 9am & 4pm Weekday Masses: Mondayâ€“Friday 6:30am Church Office: 708-366-0839 CCD: 708-366-3553 www.stbern.com Pastor: Fr. Stanislaw Kuca

St. Giles Family Mass Community

We welcome all to attend Sunday Mass at 10 a.m. on the St. Giles Parish campus on the second floor of the school gym, the southernmost building in the school complex at 1034 North Linden Avenue. Established in 1970, we are a laybased community within St. Giles Roman Catholic Parish. Our Mass is family-friendly. We encourage liturgically active toddlers. Children from 3 to 13 and young adults play meaningful parts in each Sunday liturgy. Together with the parish, we offer Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, a Montessori-based religious education program for children in grades K-8. For more information, go to http://www.stgilesparish.org/ family-mass-community or call Bob Wielgos at 708-288-2196.

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The Traditional Catholic Latin Mass

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ACCOUNTANT The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Accountant (part-time 20-25 hours/ week) in the Finance Department. This position will perform general professional level accounting duties involving the reporting of financial transactions, cash management and maintenance of financial records for Village operations, programs and services. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website at http://www.oak-park.us/ jobs. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application no later than August 31, 2018.

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PART-TIME COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR Hephzibah Children’s Association is accepting applications for a part time Communications Coordinator to provide external communications to donors, media, working partners and the public. The coordinator will manage all print and digital publications, the Hephzibah website and all social media platforms as well as provide administrative support to the Director of Development

PART TIME CAR WASH ATTENDANT SPOTLESS CARWASH at 7343 Roosevelt Rd and 7802 Madison St in Forest Park needs an attendant. We are looking for someone who likes to be outside, and is friendly and likes people. The duties are to meet and greet customers, make change, sell tokens, automatic and self serve wash use instructions, keep lot and the perimeter clean, and empty the garbage. Pay is $10.00 per hour. The hours an attendant is on duty are 9–5 on week days and 9–4 on Saturday and Sunday. If you can fit any of these hours on a part time basis we can work with you. Please come to 7343 Roosevelt Rd. in Forest Park to pick up an application. 708-771-2945 Thank you

AUTO PARTS PART-TIME DRIVER & INVENTORY NAPA Auto Parts Stores looking for dependable and dedicated employees for part-time Driver and Inventory Worker openings. Most important is a friendly demeanor, good attitude, and ability to work with people. Availability right now. If interested, call Cesar or Jim at 708-447-4980. COMMUNITY RELATIONS INTERN The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Community Relations Intern in the Community Relations Department. This is a seasonal position will provide assistance to the Community Relations Department provides intake and referral services for residents to community resources, assists in investigations of landlord/ tenant complaints, etc. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oakpark.us/. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application no later than September 3, 2018. CROSSING GUARD–Riverside $12.15 hr. Requires working in all weather conditions 4 hrs./day; hours are split as guard is needed morning & afternoon Applications are at Riverside Police Dept. 31 Riverside Rd. Riverside, IL 60546 (708) 447-2127-Sgt. Pontrelli fpontrelli@riverside.il.us

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Small local company located in Forest Park has an opening for a Data Entry/Customer Service Representative. We are looking for an energetic self-starter with an analytical mind, detail-oriented, advanced customer service skills and a positive professional attitude. This position requires: 2+ years customer service role or environment, strong interpersonal skills, ability to multi-task, flexible attitude, general AP/AR, payroll and payment processing knowledge, and various data entry skills. We offer full benefits, paid vacation and holidays. Please submit your cover letter and resume to datainputjob@yahoo.com PAID-ON-CALL FIREFIGHTER POSITION The Village of Riverside Fire Department is seeking Individuals for the position of Paid-on-call Firefighter; This is not a full-time position. Applicants must be: *In good physical condition *Reside within 1.5 miles of the boundaries of the Village of Riverside at time of appointment *Be 18 years of age at the time of application *Possess a high school diploma or GED. *Possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record Applications for employment are available on-line at: http://riverside.il.us/Jobs Applications must be returned to: Village of Riverside Village Hall 27 Riverside Rd. Riverside IL 60546 Applications must be returned by September 1, 2018 at 4pm The Village of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Quality Assurance Tester sought by Coyote Logistics, LLC in Chicago, IL. Crt tst plns fr dvlpmnt of sftwr ftrs. Aply @ www.jobpostingtoday. com # 74262

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Wednesday Journal, Inc., is looking for an energetic self-starter for the parttime position of Distribution Coordinator. This person is responsible for data entry, coordinating drivers for pickup of both weekly and monthly publications, management of our warehouse space, fielding customer service calls and attending community events. This position requires: strong customer service and problem-solving skills, some college preferred, basic computer skills (Windows), a valid driver’s license, reliable and insured vehicle and the ability to lift 20-30 pound publication bundles. This position is 20-25 hours per week including Tuesday evenings. Paid vacation and holidays. Send resume to circulation@oakpark.com.

Requirements include: • Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Demonstrated Proficiency with website management and social networking platforms • Excellent computer skills including all Microsoft office products and Adobe Creative Suite • Familiarity with Chicago metropolitan area news outlets and philanthropic community desired • Excellent organization, prioritization, and time management skills • Sensitivity and responsiveness to the cultural differences in the staff and client populations Send resume to cmjjoyce@hephzibahhome.org Equal Opportunity Employer PART TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR 2018-19 SCHOOL YEAR AFTER-SCHOOL RECREATION / DAY CARE WORKER YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST ON SITE AT OAK PARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS The Day Care Program of Hephzibah Children’s Association is accepting applications for nurturing individuals to provide care and super- vision of 5-11-year-old children in the After School Day Care program on site at Oak Park public schools. The days and hours are Mon - Fri from 2:30-6:00 PM and 2:00-6:00 PM on Wednesdays. Plan and supervise arts and crafts, indoor & outdoor play, games, sports, homework help and more. Requirements include: - 6 semester hours in education, recreation, social work or related college courses - previous experience working with children. Openings available for the 2018-19 school year starting. Contact Amy O’Rourke, Director of Day Care at aorourke@hephzibahhome.org Equal Opportunity Employer Principal Data Scientist–Machine Learning sought by Cars.com in Chicago, IL to dvlp prtotypes by mnplting & anlyzing cmplx, hghvlme, hgh-dmnslty data from varying sources. Apply @ www.jobpostingtoday.com (ref# 75094)

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CHILDCARE PROVIDED BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL CARE Experienced babysitter seeks before and/or afterschool care position. Evenings or weekends welcome too. Call 773-879-4504.

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FOREST PARK 2BR APT Spacious 7RM, 2BR 1BA 1400 SF 1st floor of 2-flat. Living rm, Dining rm, Kitchen, Office & Den. Shared laundry in bsmt. Finished wood floors throughout. Ample closets. Convenient to Blue & Green Lines. Near 290 & Madison Street shopping. Water incl. Tenants pay util. No smoking & No pets. 1 1/2 mo. sec. dep & credit check. $1450 per month. Call Evelyn 708-527-5405.

CHICAGO 2BR 2BR apt., 1st floor. Hardwood floors, stove, refrigerator. Walk-in foyer, formal LR & DR, pantry in kitchen, enclosed back porch. Permitted parking zone. Btwn Washington & Lake. Close to Green Line, Blue Line, Pace. $1050/mo. heat incl. No smoking. Call 773.626.4762 early am & until 9pm or 708.606.9207.

OAK PARK 2BR Oak Park–2 Bedrooms, LR, DR, hardwood floors, tile bath, heat included. $1,250 + 1 mo security. Call 708-717-3975

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VILLAGE OF OAK PARK, ILLINOIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Village of Oak Park Historic Preservation Commission on August 30, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. in Room 201 at the Oak Park Village Hall, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois on an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness filed by David Lehman to demolish the commercially-used structure located at 224 South Marion Street, P.I.N. 16-07-309006-0000, which is located in the Ridgeland/Oak Park Historic District. All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard. The hearing may be adjourned by the Historic Preservation Commission to another date without further notice other than a motion to be entered upon the minutes of the hearing fixing the time and place of the date. The Historic Preservation Commission shall issue or deny the Certificate of Appropriateness within fifteen (15) days following completion of the public hearing. For further information, contact the Development Customer Services Department, Planning Division, Village of Oak Park, Village Hall, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois during normal business hours.

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LEGAL NOTICE/PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AS TO THE BUDGET FOR THE ANNUAL FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2019 Public Notice is hereby given that on September 19, 2018 at 6:25 PM at Hauser Junior High School of Riverside Public School District No. 96, in Cook County, Illinois, 65 Woodside Road, Riverside, Illinois, a public hearing will be held as to the budget of said Board of said District for the annual fiscal year beginning July 01, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019. Said budget, as prepared in tentative form, as of August 16 will remain until said public hearing, available for public inspection at the office of the Secretary of the Board of Education in the District Administrative Center, 63 Woodside, Riverside, Illinois and will be submitted to those present at said public hearing for inspection and discussion. Board of Education Riverside School District No. 96 Cook County, Illinois By: Joel Marhoul, Board Secretary Published in RB Landmark 8/15/2018

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLNOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, PROBATE DIVISION Estate of HOWARD OZER, Deceased No. 2018 P2834 That the Order Admitting Will to Probate and Appointing Representative in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois was granted on Apil 28, 2018 for the Estate of Howard Ozer, Deceased and that TRINA OZER was appointed as the Independent Executor and letters of office have issued and states under the penalties of perjury that: 1. Howard Ozer died April 6, 2017, leaving a will dated July 13, 2014. 2. The approximate value of the estate in this state is: Personal $100,000, Real: $200,000, Annual Income from Real Estate $0. 3. The names and post office addresses of the testatorâ€™s heirs and legatees are set forth on Exhibit A made a part of this petition. 4. The testator nominated as executor of the following, qualified and willing to act: Trina Ozer, 84 E. Burlington, Riverside, IL 60546. 5. The name and post office address of the personal fiduciary designated to act during independent administration for each heir or legatee who is a minor or disabled person are shown on Exhibit A, a part of this petition. 6. This ad also requests that any unknown heirs make themselves known to the attorney herein. 7. This ad will serve as a notice to creditors that they have 6 months from the date of filing of this petition to submit their claims. Petitioner asks that the will be admitted to probate and that letters testamentary issue. Atty Name: Matt Leuck Attorney for Petitioner 84 E. Burlington, 2W Riverside, IL 60546 708-447-3166 Atty No. 11017 Published in Landmark 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/2018

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR SG MORTGAGE SECURITIES TRUST 2006-FRE2, ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FRE2 Plaintiff, -v.BRENDA JONES A/K/A BRENDA GIVENS A/K/A BRENDA L. JONES, LEE T. JONES A/K/A LEE TORICE JONES, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., THE LAW OFFICES OF BEVERLY A. PEKALA, P.C., CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. F/K/A CAPITAL ONE BANK Defendants 16 CH 8669 4928 SAINT PAUL COURT Hillside, IL 60162 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 9, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 28, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 4928 SAINT PAUL COURT, Hillside, IL 60162 Property Index No. 15-07-401-0300000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $196,909.62. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in

order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 2911717 For information call between the hours of 1pm–3pm. Please refer to file number 16-079942. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 16-079942 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 16 CH 8669 TJSC#: 38-6038 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. I3094391

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.RICHARD THOMAS, JR., CATHERINE J. THOMAS Defendants 18 CH 01687 221 S. 17TH AVE. MAYWOOD, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 4, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 13, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 221 S. 17TH AVE., MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-10-400-0090000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $117,392.50. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of 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 Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street,

DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 4221719 Please refer to file number 2120-14596. If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 2120-14596 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 18 CH 01687 TJSC#: 38-3954 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. I3087554

representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-03643. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-03643 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 004396 TJSC#: 38-4935 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. I3093002

Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 38 KING ARTHUR COURT, UNIT 6, NORTHLAKE, IL 60164 Property Index No. 12-30-402-0601006. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-05481. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-05481 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 006256 TJSC#: 38-6096 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. I3094563

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION ROUNDPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING CORPORATION; Plaintiff, vs. JOHNNY J. WHITING AKA JOHNNY WHITING; 7314 RANDOLPH CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; RANDOLPH WEST NO. 2 CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; CITY OF CHICAGO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 18 CH 4383 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, September 6, 2018 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. 15-12-426-023-1024. Commonly known as 7314 Randolph Street, Unit 4H, 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 W17-0927. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3094192

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.GUILLERMO C H AV E Z , RAYMUNDO REYES, SMITHROTHCHILD FINANCIAL COMPANY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 004396 22 S. 15TH AVENUE MAYWOOD, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 8, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 10, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 22 S. 15TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-10-224-0190000; 15-10-224-020-0000. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION MORTGAGE CLEARING CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.CRISTIAN ALBA, ILLINOIS FINANCE AUTHORITY, CITY OF DECATUR, THE 38 KING ARTHUR COURT CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 006256 38 KING ARTHUR COURT, UNIT 6 NORTHLAKE, IL 60164 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 23, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 30, 2018, at The Judicial

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, vs. RAMAH A LEE, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 16 CH 14576 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 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 29 N IRVING AVE, HILLSIDE, IL 60162. P.I.N. 15-18-229-005-0000. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Ms. Kimberly S. Reid at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Marinosci Law Group, PC, 134 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. (312) 940-8580. 16-11325 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3094703 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P. Plaintiff, -v.PAWEL POLTORAK A/K/A PAWEL A. POLTORAK, MARTA POLTORAK A/K/A MARTA U. POLTORAK, CHARTER ONE BANK, N.A. Defendants 15 CH 09898 9529 NICHOLS AVENUE FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 19, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 20, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9529 NICHOLS AVENUE, FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131 Property Index No. 12-22-102-0060000. The real estate is improved with a tan, brick, single family with a two car detached garage.

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Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of 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. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file number 13769. 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. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 13769 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 15 CH 09898 TJSC#: 38-5159 I3094929

ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR MERRILL LYNCH MORTGAGE INVESTORS TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006HE6 Plaintiff, -v.CONSUELO LOPEZ Defendants 2018 CH 01821 333 23RD AVENUE BELLWOOD, IL 60104 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 8, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 17, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 333 23RD AVENUE, BELLWOOD, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-10-123-0370000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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 14-18-01198. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-18-01198 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2018 CH 01821 TJSC#: 38-4991 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. I3093876

the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number 112762. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw. com Attorney File No. 112762 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 12 CH 41531 TJSC#: 38-5267 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. I3093442

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR BNC MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-2 MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-2 Plaintiff, -v.RICHARD A. BARNES, SELENA R. BARNES, ILLINOIS HEALTHCARE AND FAMILY SERVICES Defendants 15 CH 11933 444 E. END AVENUE Hillside, IL 60162 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 25, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 31, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 444 E. END AVENUE, Hillside, IL 60162 Property Index No. 15-07-411-0420000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $112,108.48. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of 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 Plaintiff’s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number 113624. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw. com Attorney File No. 113624 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 15 CH 11933 TJSC#: 38-6130 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. I3095071

NEW PENN FINANCIAL LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING Plaintiff, -v.BRADLEY A WAHL, KATHLEEN C. WAHL, FOREST PARK NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY Defendants 15 CH 04292 1023 BELOIT AVENUE 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 21, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 24, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1023 BELOIT AVENUE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-13-417-0250000. The real estate is improved with a multi unit building containing two to six apartments. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR FREMONT HOME LOAN TRUST 2006-D, MORTGAGE BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-D Plaintiff, -v.UGANDA T. HARRIS A/K/A UGANDA HARRIS, MARILYN J. PERRIEN A/K/A MARILYN PERRIEN Defendants 12 CH 41531 10323 ELIZABETH STREET Westchester, IL 60154 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 14, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 17, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10323 ELIZABETH STREET, Westchester, IL 60154 Property Index No. 15-21-118-0540000. The real estate is improved with a co-op. The judgment amount was $506,216.23. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of 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

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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. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file number 262311. 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. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 262311 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 15 CH 04292 TJSC#: 38-5245 I3094859

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. 14-036068 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3095319

POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-06139. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-06139 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 10619 TJSC#: 38-5278 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. I3095305

to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 2911717 For information call between the hours of 1pm–3pm. Please refer to file number 17-085225. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 17-085225 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 18 CH 2264 TJSC#: 38-5351 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. I3095273

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 25, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 26, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1500 EVERS AVENUE, WESTCHESTER, IL 60154 Property Index No. 15-20-122-0410000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $394,006.42. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of 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 Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 4221719 Please refer to file number 2120-13189. If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 2120-13189 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 17 CH 04675 TJSC#: 38-5523 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. I3092943

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 FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004SD1 Plaintiff, vs. THOMAS PAUL BEYER; ANASTASIA LAZAKIS, AKA A N A S TA S I A BEYER; WILIMINGTON SAVINGS FUND, FSB, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CSMC 2017-1 TRUST Defendants, 14 CH 3936 Consolidated w 16 CH 11595 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 Monday, September 24, 2018 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. 18-04-312-002-0000. Commonly known as 205 SOUTH CATHERINE AVENUE, LAGRANGE, IL 60525. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 14-035705 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3095838

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff, vs. JOSE EDGAR GALLEGOS; Y.A. LOPEZ DE GALLEGOS; STATE OF ILLINOIS; TOWN OF CICERO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION; Defendants, 15 CH 2988 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, September 20, 2018 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. 15-04-111-013-0000. Commonly known as 1721 North 38th Avenue, Stone Park, IL 60165. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

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 CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES TRUST 2006-BC3 Plaintiff, -v.JANET D. JONES, BRENDA E. JONES Defendants 17 CH 10619 334 24TH AVE BELLWOOD, IL 60104 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 20, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 24, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 334 24TH AVE, BELLWOOD, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-10-121-0310000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/ B/A MR. COOPER Plaintiff, -v.PHILLYSTEAN MILLER A/K/A PHILLYSTEAN J. MILLER Defendants 18 CH 2264 520 RICE AVENUE Bellwood, IL 60104 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 20, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 25, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 520 RICE AVENUE, Bellwood, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-09-310-0590000 and 15-09-310-060-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $236,501.36. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.BABATUNDE OWOLABI AKA B. OWOLABI A/K/A BABATUNDE O. OWOLABI Defendants 17 CH 04675 1500 EVERS AVENUE WESTCHESTER, IL 60154

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Tour Coming October 10th Blending medical science, storytelling and live music The ChangingAging Tour shatters our culture’s damaging myths about aging. This is a beautiful day and evening that fills one with hope and excitement for the future. Disrupt Dementia - ChangingAging Tour Disrupt Dementia 2:30-4:00pm | $20* This immersive and transformational non-fiction theater experience weaves film, music and first-person stories with groundbreaking research turning convention on its head by focusing on what we can all learn from people living with dementia, rather than from experts. This performance is designed for people living with dementia and their allies.

The Lobby Experience - ChangingAging Tour Lobby Experience 4:00-7:00pm In the lobby Dr. Bill Thomas and his friends have created an interactive experience for you to engage with the ideas presented in the afternoon performance, get plugged in with local culture changers’ and connect with others in your community. Dining options available on campus (within short walking distance) between performances.

Life’s Most Dangerous Game - ChangingAging Tour Life’s Most Dangerous Game 7:00-8:30pm | $20* Dr. Thomas’ signature “non-fiction” theatrical performance features original music, storytelling, poetry and groundbreaking insights on aging and care. Featuring musical guests Nate Silas Richardson and Namarah McCall.

*Purchase the whole day pass for just $30

Get tickets at:

oakpark.com/changingaging $5 discount for WJ Subscribers if you use the code WJSUB

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