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In memoriam Food pantry founder dies at 90 PAGE 3

RBHS PTO collects ‘kits’ for homeless PAGE 6 Riverside OK’s police lobby makeover PAGE 8

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Honorio Perez reportedly stalked Ruiz after separation By BOB UPHUES Editor

Calling the man accused of killing 42-year-old Maria Ruiz in the parking lot of the North Riverside Park Mall on Jan. 13 a flight risk, Judge Geary Kull ordered Honorio Perez held without bond while awaiting trial. At Perez’s bond hearing at the Maybrook courthouse on Jan. 17, Assistant State’s Attorney Chris Moss told Kull that Perez, 49, was apprehended by police at a Chicago bus stop, where he was attempting to board a bus to Mexico. Moss said that at the time of his arrest, Perez, a U.S. citizen, was carrying a fraudulent Mexican ID and was using a false name. According to Moss, Perez and Ruiz were in a “dating relationship,” saying that at some point last year Ruiz left Perez. When HONORIO PEREZ Ruiz broke off the relationship, said Moss, Perez made threats to kill her and then himself. Perez began stalking Ruiz, Moss said, and “continued to keep track of the victim after their separation.” In December 2017, Perez allegedly was able to obtain a gun. See HOMICIDE on page 18

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As temperatures climbed out of the single digits late last week, kids and adults alike reappeared at the ice rink at Big Ball Park in Riverside. For more photos, turn to page 16 and visit online at www.RBLandmark.com.

Brookfield budget ‘as tight as it gets’ Capital spending slashed, delayed amid revenue concerns By BOB UPHUES Editor

Brookfield officials unveiled a balanced operating budget for 2018 at

the village board’s committee of the whole meeting on Jan. 22, but said they were already considering “alternatives” – including staff layoffs – if revenues did not come in as expected

as the year progresses. “We’ll look at whether we’ll need staff reductions or other significant See BUDGET on page 18

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St. Barbara Food Pantry founder dies at 90 Sister Margaret Halligan helped countless families in need through ministry

IN THIS ISSUE Big Week . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Crime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Classified . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Kosey Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Obituaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Property transfers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

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Sister Margaret Halligan, who founded the St. Barbara Parish Food Pantry and served as its director for 34 years, died peacefully on Jan. 14 at the age of 90. Raised in Brookfield by a family who were parishioners at St. Barbara’s, she also attended the parish grade school. She graduated from Nazareth Academy in 1945, and two years later she entered religious life with the Sisters of St. Joseph at the age of 20. Armed with a degree from DePaul University, Sister Margaret embarked on a 24-year career as a teacher – instructing students in every grade from three through eight in a number of Chicago-area Catholic schools, including St. John Fisher in Chicago, Divine Infant in Westchester, Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Melrose Park, St. Joseph Academy in LaGrange Park and St. Francis Xavier in LaGrange. While she often taught at schools not too far from home, it wouldn’t be until 1972 that Sister Margaret returned to her home parish in Brookfield to teach eighth grade. Two Sister Margaret Halligan years later, she was named director of religious education, but in 1980 turned her focus to pastoral ministry, making a profound collects food for the pantry on an ongoing basis and supplements the food pantry’s inimpact in the process. Acting on a suggestion by then-pastor ventory regularly. “If anyone could be remembered by so Rev. Donald Hughes to help those in need, many people as she is, and loved by so many Sister Margaret founded the St. Barbara people – that’s impactful,” said Tischler, Food Pantry, which for many years was whose association with located not too far from the Sister Margaret goes back church, next to Irish Times on three decades. “She sucBurlington Avenue. ceeded.” The food pantry later moved Joy Klang, another lifeto its present location at 9300 long Brookfield resident 47th St. and Sister Margaret who knew Sister Margaremained at the helm until she ret’s family as she was retired in the summer of 2014 growing up, got to know Siswhen she was 87. ter Margaret while holding Asked why she hadn’t refood drives at the LaGrange tired earlier, Sister Margaret kindergarten where she told the Landmark in 2009, worked. Klang later became “As long as you’re doing someJOY KLANG a dedicated volunteer at the thing good and helping people, Food pantry volunteer food pantry itself. that’s what life is all about. I “God gave her a job on can’t solve their problems, but Earth to do, and she fulI can walk with them and help filled it,” Klang said. “We’re them get through another day.” trying to carry on her job to Through the years, Sister Margaret drew a dedicated group of volun- the best of our ability, but we’ll never equal teers, including other nuns and lay people. that.” But the food pantry wasn’t the only minisShe made connections with local schools, which would hold food drives for the pantry, try where Sister Margaret made an impact and with local business owners, like Dennis at St. Barbara. She established the parish’s Tischler, whose Brookfield grocery store Pastoral Care of the Sick of St. Barbara, the

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Developer eyes mixed-use development in Brookfield

Zoning change sought for Burlington Avenue property By BOB UPHUES Editor

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Representatives from a Hinsdale-based real estate development company will appear before the Brookfield Planning and Zoning Commission on Jan. 25 at 7 p.m., requesting to rezone a parcel of land in order to allow the construction of a mixed-use commercial/residential building at 8911 Burlington Ave. Tartan Builders bought the property last summer and razed the former Rezny Realty building in anticipation of the new development. The developers have kept their plans under wraps, but the Landmark obtained renderings of the proposed Brookfield Station building after filing a Freedom of Information request last week. Plans indicate that Tartan Builders is proposing the construction of a four-story building with ground-floor commercial space topped by three floors housing two two-bedroom units each. The renderings do not indicate whether the units will be condominiums or apartments. The scale and density of Brookfield Station, however, will require that the lot where the development is being planned be rezoned from SA-5 to SA-1. The lot is part of the new Station Area Zoning District created by the village board last year. “I think it’s right in line with our zoning modernization goals,” said Nicholas Greifer, the village’s community and economic developer. “This company has a great track record, so I’m confident they’ll be able to execute that plan.” Brookfield Station is the first development that is being considered in the new Station Area Zoning District created by the village board last year in order to spur transitoriented development along the Burlington Northern-Santa Fe Railroad line. Presently, 8911 Burlington Ave. is part of the SA-5 Residential Mix District, which allowed residential-only structures of between two and six stories. Tartan Builders seeks an SA-1 Core Mixed-Use designation, which allows buildings up to six stories, built to the front lot line, with commercial on the ground floor and residential above. Essentially, the rezoning would extend the SA-1 district one lot to the west of its current boundary on Burlington Avenue. The strip mall to the east of the site is zoned SA-1. One of the goals of the Station Area Zoning district is to increase density and augment existing transit-oriented and pedestrian-oriented development in Brookfield’s downtown, which is centered on the Grand/ Prairie intersection on both sides of the tracks near the downtown Metra station.

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Two-flat owner seeks to re-zone land The owner of a two-unit apartment building in the 3800 block of Park Avenue will ask the Brookfield Planning and Zoning Commission on Jan. 25 to recommend rezoning it in order to remove an existing legal nonconformity. Joshua Jasien, a LaGrange Park resident who has owned the property since 2009, is asking the Planning and Zoning Commission to change the zoning from A-1 (singlefamily residential) to SA-6, a residential zoning classification within the new Station Area Zoning District. The SA-6 district allows buildings up to three stories, including row houses, townhouse and single-family homes. The property immediately south of Jasien’s is in the SA-6 district, so the change would extend the district one lot north on Park Avenue. Jasien said he is not planning to redevelop the property. Instead, he said, he wants to remove the non-conformity (a multi-family building in a single-family district), so that in the event the building is destroyed and needs to be rebuilt, it can be rebuilt in its present use as a multi-family structure.

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COMING DOWN

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RBHS parents, students extend hand to the homeless 125 ‘survival kits’ donated to police departments, shelter agencies

By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter

Some homeless people’s lives may be a little bit better because of a project organized earlier this month by the Riverside-Brookfield High School Parent Teacher Organization. On Jan. 16, Martin Luther King Day, a few members of the RBHS PTO and some students assembled and then donated about 125 “survival kits” to two local agencies that work with the homeless and the police departments in Brookfield, North Riverside and Riverside. Each survival kit includes gloves, hats, socks, hand wipes, small bottles of water and small non-perishable food items like granola bars. The woman behind the survival kits is Christine Kawiecki, of Riverside, a PTO member. She learned that Martin Luther King Day is also a national day of service and was impressed that her niece’s elementary school in Evanston was handing out survival kits to the homeless.

“I shamelessly stole the idea,” ness,” Kawiecki said. Kawiecki said. They also accepted online cash She initially tried to do it last donations and collected more year but started too late. She than $600. They used that money took her idea to the PTO at one to purchase basic survival items of the group’s first meetings of that were not donated. the school year and got the orgaOn Martin Luther King Day, nization to agree to sponsor the a day off from school, about 20 project. RBHS students got up early and First National Bank of Brookwent to the high school at 8 a.m. field and the Brookfield Chamto assemble the survival kits. ber of Commerce contributed CHRISTINE KAWIECKI When they were finished, they PTO member the money to allow Kawiecki to donated the kits to BEDS Plus in buy drawstring bags. Kawiecki, LaGrange and Housing Forward helped by fellow PTO members in Maywood. They also gave 10 Michelle Udelson and Michelle kits each to the local police deVan Nice, next went out collectpartments. ing the items to be put in the In addition to providing daybags. time services for the homeless They put donation boxes at various lo- at their offices in LaGrange, BEDS Plus opcations, including RBHS and other local erates a network of emergency overnight schools, the Riverside and Brookfield pub- shelters from October through mid-May in lic libraries and at North Riverside Village Lyons Township. Commons. St. Barbara Parish in Brookfield typically “The yield from the boxes wasn’t great, serves as one of the shelter locations, but but I think did a good job of creating aware- the space remains offline as the parish com-

“It felt great to be able to give back to the community.”

pletes repairs related to flooding in the shelter space last October. Riverside Police Chief Tom Weitzel said that his officers will carry the kits in their squad cars and if they encounter a homeless person they will give that person a kit. “What an outstanding, compassionate service provided by the Riverside-Brookfield High School PTO,” Weitzel said. “My officers will give these kits to people who truly need them. I thank Mrs. Kawiecki for this precious gift. She’s truly giving back to the community, and we’re thankful she offered us an opportunity to participate in the project.” Kawiecki said that while she rarely sees homeless people in Riverside, she doesn’t have to go far to encounter people living on the street. She knows that the cold winter weather makes it particularly tough on the homeless and thought that the people would be more motivated to give during the holiday season. “Particularly at this time of year it felt great to be able to give back to the community,” Kawiecki said.

Riverside board approves raises for village manager 3.5% hikes annually through 2020

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Newman wins support of Lipinski’s House colleagues Gutierrez, Schakowsky say incumbent ‘too conservative’

By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter

Both incumbent Dan Lipinski and challenger Marie Newman rolled out endorsements last week in the hotly contested 3rd Congressional District Democratic primary. In something of a surprise, Newman picked up endorsements from two of Lipinski’s congressional colleagues in the Illinois delegation -- Luis Gutierrez (D-4th) and Jan Schakowsky (D-9th District), at a press conference in Washington, D.C. Gutierrez represents almost all of Riverside and nearly all of the northern half of Brookfield. “It is not easy to endorse a challenger over a colleague in the House of Representatives, especially when that colleague is a member of your own party,” Gutierrez was quoted as saying in a published report in the Roll Call Newspaper. Gutierrez and Schakowsky are both members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus and are two of the most liberal members of the Illinois delegation. Lipinski, meanwhile, is one of the most conservative Democratic members of the House. Both Gutierrez and Schakowsky have dif-

fered with Lipinski on issues ranging from abortion to immigration and samesex marriage. Gutierrez said that Lipinski is too conservative for the current Democratic DAN LIPINSKI Party. “The nation has moved forward,” Gutierrez said. “He would have been all right for Congress in 1996. I want to define myself with Marie Newman, and I hope the Democratic Party does, too.” Schakowsky said Newman would better represent the views of voters in the 3rd District. “The people of Illinois’ 3rd District want a pro-health care, pro-immigrant, pro-woman, pro-LGBTQ member of Congress to represent them in Washington,” Schakowsky said. Last week, Newman also picked up endorsements from a number of female Democratic state legislators, including state senators Toi Hutchinson and Heather Steans and state representatives Theresa Mah, Sara Feigenholtz, Ann Williams and Laura Fine. But while Newman has been picking up endorsements from out of state and out of

2018 SOFTBALL ASSESSMENTS

FARM, MINOR, MAJOR, JUNIOR & SENIOR DIVISIONS The purpose of Assessments is to assess each player’s skill level to ensure an equitable distribution of talent across all teams within a Division. Players will be assessed on their ability to run, throw, catch and bat. To be eligible for Little League All Stars, a player is required to attend one of the two Assessments at the RBHS Fieldhouse. Players must be registered for the 2018 season in order to participate in Assessments.

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Softball Divisions of Play Farm (Ages* 7-8)** Farm is a split seasons with 1/3 coach pitch, 1/3 coach and player pitch, and 1/3 player pitch. This Division provides the foundation for game fundamentals and skills. The Farm Division is focused on development versus being competitive.

Minor League (Ages* 9-10)** Minor League play is competitive play. Most players have completed at least one season in any of the lower leagues, but there is always time to instruct girls who have an interest and knowledge of the game. Minor League is player pitch only.

district Democrats, Lipinski countered with endorsements from of 30 mayors and village presidents of towns in the 3rd District including Bridgeview Mayor and State MARIE NEWMAN Sen. Steve Landek, McCook Mayor and Cook County Board Commissioner Jeffrey Tobolski and Lyons Village President Christopher Getty. “Dan has been a fixture in our community,” Getty was quoted as saying in a press release put out by the Lipinski campaign. “From attending Fourth of July parades to Cops Night Out events, he always takes the time to meet our residents and listen.” Lipinski, who succeeded his powerful father, Bill Lipinski, in Congress in 2004, thanked the mayors for their support. “I cooperate closely with local officials because they understand the needs of their communities,” Lipinski was quoted as saying in the press release. “In my capacity as a representative, I have been very happy to help them build better places for residents to live,

work, and raise their families.” State Rep. Mike Zalewski (D-Riverside) is also backing Lipinski. Both Zalewski and Lipinski grew up in the 23rd Ward on the Southwest Side of Chicago and the two families have been politically aligned for a long time. Bill Lipinski was the alderman for the 23rd Ward before being elected to Congress in 1992. Zalewski’s father, also named Michael, has been the alderman of the 23rd Ward since 1995. “Dan and I have had a long, close relationship through the years,” said Zalewski, who also serves as the Riverside Township Democratic Committeeman. “I don’t live in the 3rd Congressional District … but I’m with Dan despite the primary challenge.” Lipinski has also has a lot of union support and has been endorsed by the Chicago Federation of Labor, the Illinois AFL-CIO, the Transportation Division of the National Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers and the Transportation Communications Union/International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. Lipinski is a member of the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

2018 BASEBALL ASSESSMENTS FARM, MINOR, & MAJOR DIVISIONS

The purpose of Assessments is to assess each player’s skill level to ensure an equitable distribution of talent across all teams within a Division. Players will be assessed on their ability to run, throw, catch and bat. To be eligible for Little League All Stars, a player is required to attend one of the two Assessments at the RBHS Fieldhouse. Players must be registered for the 2018 season in order to participate in Assessments.

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The Landmark, January 24, 2018

Riverside police lobby renovation to start soon New vestibule will maintain 24-hour emergency access By BOB UPHUES Editor

Riverside village trustees on Jan. 18 voted unanimously to approve remodeling the police department lobby in anticipation of the launch of a joint dispatch center later this spring. The project was passed without comment as part of the village board’s consent agenda at its meeting last week. F.H Paschen Construction will serve as the general contractor. The board approved a roughly $57,000 contract to Paschen for remodeling the lobby of the police department at 31 Riverside Road. According to Police Chief Thomas Weitzel, the work could begin within two to three weeks and be complete by late March or early April. A similar remodeling project will be done in Brookfield. Those plans have not yet been made public. The renovation is needed to account for the new West Central Consolidated Communications (WC3) dispatch center, which is now expected to go live in early May. The central dispatch center will be lo-

cated at the North Riverside Police Department, 2359 Desplaines Ave., and will handle police and fire emergency calls for the villages of North Riverside, Riverside, Brookfield and McCook. That means the Riverside Police Department’s dispatchers will be rolled into and relocated to the North Riverside center. The front desk of the Riverside’s police station will be manned only during business hours Monday through Friday. As a result, the lobby is being remodeled to account for that limited staffing while still providing 24-hour emergency access to police from the lobby of the Riverside police station. According to Weitzel, the lobby will be entered through a new vestibule. The exterior door to the vestibule will be open 24 hours a day, but the interior door, made of high-intensity glass, will automatically lock when the weekday staffer leaves for the day. New lighting will be installed in the lobby/vestibule area and new high-definition Bosch surveillance cameras will be installed both outside the station and inside the vestibule.

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MAKEOVER: Riverside will spend about $57,000 to create a secure vestibule separating the front door of the police station with the interior lobby. The work is related to the imminent launch of a central dispatch center in North Riverside. The Riverside police lobby will be staffed during weekday business hours only. A phone inside the vestibule will automatically connect to the WC3 dispatch center, giving people who walk up after hours immediate access to police. Weitzel said there will also be a clearly visible, red panic button inside the lobby, which, when pressed, will automatically lock the exterior door, providing a safe

place for anyone who is being followed or feels in immediate danger. There will also be a crash bar on the vestibule side of the exterior door, allowing anyone inside the vestibule to unlock that door. Or anyone who has secured the exterior door can wait there until police arrive on the scene.

Restoration project OK’d for Riverside depot interior $56,500 remodel seeks original 1910 look

By BOB UPHUES Editor

The restoration of the historic train station in downtown Riverside will wrap up in 2018 with an interior remodel that follows a couple of years focusing on getting the building tuck pointed and re-roofed. “The goal is to restore the interior to as near the 1910 version as possible,” said Riverside Public Works Director Edward Bailey. As was done for the painted wood soffits on the exterior of the building, restored as part of the roof restoration project last year, workers will do a paint chip analysis to find the original color of the interior plaster walls, said Bailey. “We should have the original look of the building, as reasonably close as we can get it, once we’re done [with the interior],” Bailey said. On Jan. 18, the Riverside village board approved the work, awarding F.H Paschen Construction a contract worth about $56,500 to serve as the general contractor for the job. The board initially had budgeted $25,000 for

the spruce-up, but the village expanded the scope of the project to include not just painting and plaster repair, but improvements to woodwork, electrical and plumbing systems and repairs to the terrazzo floor. Village officials eye the train station as a potential source of revenue from events, ranging from weddings to fundraisers, and from commercial uses, such as holiday popup shops. Bailey said he’s not sure exactly when work will begin, but said his department will proceed immediately with establishing a work schedule with the contractor. It’s not clear how long the work will take to complete. Much of the work will revolve around repairing water damaged and cracked plaster walls, ceiling and architectural trim. A good bit of the work centers on the east end of the station, which at one time was converted into a coffee shop, but plaster repairs and repainting will be done throughout the interior. Prior to the work starting, the Riverside history exhibit in the west waiting room will be removed. It will be reinstalled once work is complete, said Bailey.

Riverside streamlines process for picking contractor When the Riverside Village Board voted unanimously on Jan. 18 to award construction contracts to F.H. Paschen, they agreed to waive competitive bidding in the process, perhaps signaling a new strategy by the village to streamline the hiring process for capital projects. In essence, the village piggybacked on policies adopted by Cook County and the village of Naperville, which offers “job order contracting,” according to Public Works Director Edward Bailey. The village had used the process just once previously before Jan. 18 on a plumbing-related project. Companies who want job order contracting deals compete with each other for jobs being parceled out by government agencies by offering their lowest

possible unit pricing and hourly worker rates. Paschen, which has job order contracting arrangements with Cook County and Naperville, agreed to honor its unit pricing for the Riverside work, giving the village pre-established rates for the work they need done. Instead of creating bid specifications and spending money on the bidding process, which includes required legal advertisements, etc., the village can take advantage rates that have already been arrived at through a competitive process. “It’s especially helpful for communities with small staffs,” Bailey said. “It can be very expedient and take less time [than a full-blown bid process].” — Bob Uphues

The Landmark, January 24, 2018

BIG WEEK

Health screenings at St. Barbara

Author, artist at Brookfield Library

St. Barbara Parish, 4008 Prairie Ave. in Brookfield, will host an affordable health screening event through Life Line Screening on Jan. 31. Area residents can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic conditions. The screenings are accessible to those who use wheelchairs and walkers. Free parking is available. Packages start at $149, but consultants can work to create a package that suits your needs based on your age and risk factors. Call 877-237-1287 or visit www. lifelinescreening.com. Pre-registration is required.

It’s a hootenanny!

‘‘Fiesta’ Fiesta’ ben benefifit for refugees

January 24-31

RENEE GALVIN

Renee Galvin, an award-winning children’s author, illustrator and artist will appear at an event at the Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd., on Saturday, Jan. 27 at 2 p.m. Galvin, the author of books such as “Teal,”“Stuck in a Muck” and “Chasing Monster Tales,” will read from her books and discuss the writing and illustrating process. Following the event, attendees can explore highlights of her work, which are currently on display at the library. To register, call 708-485-6917 or visit www. brookfieldlibrary.info. Learn more about Galvin by following her on Instagram or on Facebook at @ BooksbyReneeGalvin.

The Riverside Junior Woman’s Charity hosts a family friendly Riverside Winter Hootenanny on Sunday, Jan. 28 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Beyond Words Dance Center, 7933 39th St. in Lyons. In addition to food from Q-BBQ, there will be beer and wine available at the cash bar ($10 unlimited beer and wine). Activities include a cake walk, face painting, a bounce house, silent auction and raffle and games for all ages. Tickets are $70 per family (2 adults and up to 3 children), $35 per adult or $15 per child. Purchase tickets online at riversidehootenanny. cheddarup.com.

And more Riverside Township Radio Players present “A Little Piece of Rope” from Suspense and “Gracie Takes Up Crime Solving” from Burns and Allen on Jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Riverside Township Hall, 27 Riverside Road in Riverside. Free. Indivisible West Suburban Action League hosts a women’s forum on progressive leadership in today’s political environment on Jan. 30 at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Riverside Township Hall, 27 Riverside Road in Riverside. Free and open to the public. Water Exercise Techniques for adults at Riverside-Brookfield High School meets Wednesday nights beginning Jan. 24 through March 21. The session costs $54 for 9 classes. The water-based exercise class elevates heart rate and muscular strength, ■

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Ascension Lutheran Church and Riverside Presbyterian Church will co-host a fiesta-themed dinner to benefit RefugeeOne, a Chicago-based resettlement agency, on Saturday, Jan. 27 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Ascension Church, 400 Nuttall Road in Riverside. The event features build-your-own tacos, margaritas, beer, soda and more. Tickets ($12 in advance/$15 at the door; $5 children under 12) can be purchased by calling 708-442-2600.

Read to a Dog returns All young independent readers can sign up for Read to a Dog on Saturday, Feb. 3 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the North Riverside Public Library, 2400 Desplaines Ave.

Jan. 29 and show up on time will receive a treat. Space is limited and participants must pre-register at the Youth Services desk or online at www.northriversidelibrary.org.

Sign up for one, two or three 15-minutes time slots. Readers who sign up by utilizing water as resistance. No swimming involved. Visit www.rbhs208.net, community, swimming pool, WET class or email Noelle at bajohrn@rbhs208.net. Riverside Preschool at Sts. Peter and Paul Lutheran Church, 250 Woodside Road, will hold an open house on Jan. 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. Children and families are invited to meet the staff and tour the facilities. The Brookfield Democratic Organization will hold its first monthly meeting of 2018 on Jan. 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd. RSVP by emailing to Brookfield.il.dems@ gmail.com. Riverside Arts Center, 32 E. Quincy St., presents “Flat Earth,” featuring the paintings of Chicago artist Andrew Falkowski through March 3 in the center’s Freeark Art Gallery, which is open Tuesday through Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is free. ■

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Call 708-447-0869 for more information. “The Cure for Love” by Jay Berkow and directed by David Rodriguez, is onstage through Jan. 28 at the Theatre of Western Springs, 4384 Hampton Ave. Tickets are $20 and $22. Call the box office at 708-246-3380 or visit online at www.theatrewesternsprings.com. Riverside Public Library, 1 Burling Road, hosts a Genealogy Club to kick-start your genealogy research on Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. in the lower-level CSAGSI Area. Call 708-442-6366 for more info. North Riverside Public Library, 2400 Desplaines Ave., hosts Messy Mornings for Munchkins (ages 2+), Jan. 30 at 10:30 a.m.; Lapsit Storytime (babies/toddlers with adult) on Jan. 25 at 10:30 a.m.; Manners Class (1st grade+) on Jan. 30 at 3:45 p.m.; and Coding Club (grades 6-12) on Jan. 27 at 1 p.m. The Brookfield Elks Lodge, 9022 31st St., hosts bingo every Monday night. Doors open at 5 p.m. ■

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and games start at 7 p.m. minimum cash payout of $2,275 a night, plus pull tabs, lightning, tic-tac and raffles. Lyons Township High School invites the public to use the indoor track at the South Campus fieldhouse, 4900 S. Willow Springs Road in Western Spring on school days from 6 to 7 a.m. through March. No admission charge. ■

CALENDAR EVENTS ■ If you would like your event to be featured here,

please send a photo and details by noon of the Wednesday before it needs to be published. We can’t publish everything, but we’ll do our best to feature the week’s highlights. Email calendar@wjinc.com.

The Landmark, January 24, 2018

St. Mary addition gets green light from Riverside Church officials eye June groundbreaking By BOB UPHUES Editor

Officials at St. Mary Parish in Riverside will concentrate on finalizing plans for a new office addition on the east side of the church, 126 Herrick Road, after obtaining a zoning variation from the Riverside Village Board on Jan. 18. Village trustees voted unanimously to allow the parish to furnish fewer parking spaces than are required under the zoning code, since parking requirements are based more on commercial needs than those of a parish, whose facilities are not all in use at the same time. “The parking requirements for the church are unrealistic,” said Village President Ben Sells. Even without the office addition, the St. Mary parking lot doesn’t meet the zoning code’s required 136 spaces – it has 134. The proposed 2,700-square-foot office addition would have triggered a requirement for an additional 11 spaces for a total of 145. On an average school day, much of the park-

ing lot is free of vehicles. On Sundays, when church services are held, the offices aren’t in heavy use. Additional parking is located across the street next to the rectory, which has housed the parish offices since 1997. One of the goals of the plan is to re-convert the rectory to a residential use only. St. Mary’s officials, however, have revised their plan somewhat in response to concerns aired by members of the Riverside Planning and Zoning Commission. In December, that commission recommended approving the parking variation, but imposed conditions on a second variation sought by the parish. Initial plans submitted by the parish showed that construction related to the office addition would add about 1,200 square feet of impervious surface, something the Planning and Zoning Commission frowned upon. The commission made its recommendation of the impervious surface variance conditioned on efforts by the parish to reduce that propose increase in impervious surface by at least 50 percent. In the end, the parish’s plan will now actu-

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GREEN LIGHT: St. Mary parishioners have pledged about $2 million so far to fund construction of a new office addition (rendering above) to the east side of the church/school complex. The 2,700-square-foot addition will allow the rectory to be reconverted into a private residence for the parish’s two full-time priests. Construction is expected to start in June. ally decrease the overall amount of impervious surface at the church/school campus by about 100 square feet. That will be accomplished by removing a section of sidewalk connecting the church and school near the south side of the school, narrowing the width of the walkway connecting the sidewalk along Herrick Road and the old school main entrance, and converting a planned asphalt island in the parking lot to a landscaped island. As a result, the church no longer needed a variation related to impervious surfaces. Rev. Thomas May, pastor of St. Mary Parish,

told the Landmark after the village board’s vote that he hopes the project can break ground in June. Parish officials are still working with the Archdiocese of Chicago on the plans, seeing if there may be ways to reduce some costs. In 2015, St. Mary Parish embarked on a $2.93 million capital campaign to fund the construction of the office addition as well as other improvements, including renovating the first floor of the original school and improving heating and air-conditioning systems. The fundraising campaign just topped the $2 million in pledges, May said.

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The Landmark, January 24, 2018

P O L I C E

R E P O R T S

Amazon packages found unopened in Brookfield alley If you live in Riverside’s First Division and you recently ordered a package through Amazon Prime but didn’t get it, you may want to contact the Brookfield Police Department. On Jan. 16, a resident of the 3100 block of Sunnyside Avenue went to police after finding, next to her garbage can in the alley, a large bag containing 12 unopened Amazon Prime packages all addressed to residents on Fairbank, Scottswood and Bloomingbank roads in Riverside. Brookfield police contacted Riverside police to see whether anyone had reported their packages had been stolen. No reports had been filed, and the boxes are being held in the evidence room at the Brookfield Police Department until detectives decide what step to take next.

ComEd scam A 60-year-old Oakbrook Terrace man contacted police on Jan. 16 after realizing he had been conned out of $1,000 by someone claiming he owed ComEd that amount for an electric bill related to a Brookfield commercial property. The caller said a technician was on the way to the property and that unless he paid the bill immediately, the power would be cut off. According to the police report, the caller told the victim to buy “green dot” gift cards totaling $1,000 from a local pharmacy and to give him the numerical codes on the cards. After following the caller’s demands, the victim realized he’d been scammed and contacted police.

Vehicle break-ins ■ Brookfield police charged a 17-year-old Brookfield boy with four counts of burglary after he allegedly stole items from vehicles parked in the 4100 block of Raymond Avenue, the 4200 block of Raymond Avenue and the 4200 block of Madison Avenue on the night of Jan. 15. Police reportedly followed bicycle wheel marks in the snow from the scene of one burglary to the alleged offender’s home, where officers reported recovering items stolen from the vehicles. ■ Riverside police reported that someone had broken into three unlocked vehicles parked near the village’s downtown district during the early morning hours of Jan. 20. Someone looking to retrieve items from a vehicle parked in the alley behind the 100 block of Lincoln Avenue at about 1:50 a.m. saw someone inside the vehicle, rifling through it. The witness ran back inside to alert the owner, and the offender was gone by the time police arrived. Police located two other unlocked vehicles, one in the first block of Forest Avenue and another in the first block of Lincoln

Avenue, which had been ransacked. Both owners stated that cash was missing from the vehicles.

Alcohol, drugs and a gun A 27-year-old Waukegan man faces weapons and drug charges after he allegedly was found to be in possession of a loaded handgun without a permit, possession of cocaine and cannabis and transporting open alcohol while driving without headlights in the 7200 block of Cermak Road, North Riverside, on Jan. 21 at about 2:20 a.m. The driver, identified as Eric F. Martinez, reportedly was driving on a suspended license and exhibited signs of intoxication, although a portable breath test indicated that his bloodalcohol content was slightly below the legal limit of .08. Police reported recovering two cups containing alcohol from the center console and an open bottle of cognac from the back seat in addition to the drugs and the handgun, which reportedly was in Martinez’s pants pocket. He was charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, two counts of possession of a controlled substance and two drug-related misdemeanors, in addition to being cited for illegal transportation of open alcohol.

It’s Your Money

By Linda Sokol Francis. E.A.

TAX TIPS TO CONSIDER FOR CASH-INTENSIVE SMALL BUSINESSES IN THE SHARING ECONOMY

Small business owners that offer goods and services through an online platform may be part of the sharing economy. Some participate part time while others operate full time. Activities such as ride sharing, freelancing, renting a spare bedroom and crowd funding are usually taxable. The IRS has a Sharing Economy Tax Center to help these taxpayers find the information they need to meet their tax obligations. Following are some sharing economy tips for small businesses. Taxes: Sharing economy activity is generally taxable. Payments received in the form of money, goods, property or services may require filing a tax return to report that income to the IRS. Tips: People often conduct sharing-economy activities electronically but tips in cash are still a common occurrence. Tips are generally subject to withholding. Small businesses or self-employed persons should report tips they receive as income on Schedule C or C-EZ. See Publication 334, Tax Guide for Small Business, for more details. Large Cash Amounts: Any person in a trade

or business who receives more than $10,000 in cash in a single transaction or in related transactions must file Form 8300, Report of Cash Payments Over $10,000 Received in a Trade or Business, within 15 days after receiving payment. Deductions: Expenses to carry on a trade or business are usually deductible. Examples include claiming the 53.5 cents per mile rate for 2017 when using a car for a ride-sharing business. Or deducting the commission/fee charged by a freelancer marketplace service. Estimated Payments: Small businesses in the sharing economy often need to make quarterly estimated tax payments to cover their tax obligation. Form 1040-ES, Estimated Tax for Individuals, will help to figure these payments. IRS Direct Pay is the fastest and easiest way to make these payments. The Treasury Department’s (EFTPS) system is also an option.

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Driving on three tires Riverside police charged a 22-year-old Wood Dale man with driving under the influence of alcohol and cited him for several traffic offenses after an officer on patrol spotted him driving a 2008 Kia van with just three tires northbound on First Avenue at Parkview Road on Jan. 21 at about 1:50 a.m. The Kia was traveling very slowly, said police, because one of the vehicle’s tires was missing and the exposed rim was throwing up sparks from the pavement. Police stopped the vehicle at Ridgewood Road and reported seeing open bottles of beer on the front and back seats. The driver reportedly told police he’d been drinking in Oak Brook, Summit and Chicago and was on his way to Bellwood when his van struck a pot hole on First Avenue, causing the tire blowout. In addition to DUI, police cited the driver for having a suspended license, operating an uninsured vehicle and illegal transportation of alcohol. These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Riverside, North Riverside and Brookfield police departments, Jan. 15-21, 2018 and represent a portion of the incidents to which police responded. Unless otherwise indicated, anybody named in these reports has only been charged with a crime. These cases have not been adjudicated.

— Compiled by Bob Uphues

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The Landmark, January 24, 2018

Opinion KOSEY CORNER

THE LANDMARK VIEW

An open book

hen the Brookfield Village Board approved its landmark Station Area Zoning District code, we supported the concept and still do. The code relies not on strict sets of measurements – for building height, setback, lot coverage, etc. – but on what the residents of the village would actually like to see built. It talks about types of building, design standards, parking, landscaping, acceptable building materials, commercial uses. One of the main goals of the new code was to keep from bogging down or disincentivizing developers from coming forward at all because of the prospect of being dragged through a long planning and zoning process, where plans are often redesigned by committee to their detriment. The Station Area Zoning Code eliminates the tedious review by the Brookfield Planning and Zoning Commission entirely and leaves approval up to village staff. That places great responsibility on staff to be as open as possible with the public in regard to what is being proposed and when. Development companies, being private business, are under no obligation to reveal their plans for a particular property. Rather, development companies like to keep plans under wraps as long as possible, not wanting to endanger any plan before it’s received an OK. Tartan Builders, a suburban development company, bought an old realty office on Burlington Avenue in Brookfield last summer. Clearly the plan was the redevelop it, but the developer has been reluctant to give out much detail. Totally understandable. While the company had clearly been kicking around ideas with village planning staff, the range of ideas wasn’t made public. Even that is understandable, since it could be argued that some of the options were not particularly desirable or even being seriously considered. But when the developer formally asked for the property to be rezoned from a residential use to mixed use, then we feel it’s appropriate for the public to know what’s on the table. The application for rezoning did not include any plans for exactly what was being planned for the rezoned property. When we asked village staff to see them, they hesitated, wanting to clear it with the development company first. The plans could still change, we were told, so things were still somewhat preliminary. So, the Landmark filed a Freedom of Information request and got proposed renderings and site plans of what was being proposed. It was about what we’d expected – a medium-height, mixed-use development of the type clearly being sought in the Station Area Zoning Code. We shouldn’t have to FOIA those plans. One of the fears expressed prior to the passage of the updated code was that developments would be sprung on residents, who would have no recourse or input because staff had already given them a seal of approval. But residents ought to be able to see, ahead of time, what’s coming to their downtown and how it may impact their lives. When the Station Area Zoning Code was passed we called it something to the effect of “planning for adults.” That goes for more than just village staff and developers. Residents are adults, too, and should be included in the circle of trust. After all, residents are the ones who will be living with the results.

Loved my typewriter, but it had its day

verything old is new again or so it would seem after seeing an ad for a typewriter -- not an old one, but a new one. Many of you will remember the typewriter, the thing we used to write term papers on before computers. It was an item every student went off to college with. Now, of course, it is a laptop or computer of some kind. I still have my off-to-college portable typewriter, a Royal. It is powder blue and in a sturdy case. My mother had always encouraged me to take typing, which of course I didn’t. I preferred to use the hunt and peck method or the Catholic method -- seek and ye shall find. Somehow, those methods have worked for me even as I use the computer. Looking back to the archaic way I did my column when writing for another local paper, I am thankful for my computer until it decides to use its own mind and I am in a bind as deadline looms. Who can forget those typewriter years -- searching for the correct typewriter ribbon, black, red, or black and red.

One great advantage of the computer is the delete key. There’s no more whiting out mistakes or having to use the white-out tape which you placed over the mistakes. If things got too screwed up, there was no choice but to pull out the paper and start over; that was time spent I will never get back. I don’t even want to remember when the paper would jam or be uneven, I shudder to think about it. Honestly, I question why anyone would want to go back to the typewriter, even if it was one of the electric models. The only advantage would be if there is a power outage. So in my basement sits a powder blue portable typewriter that went off to Salina, Kansas, for college and back to Riverside to write columns. It is one of those things that will not land out on the driveway for garbage pickup, but I’m not sure where it will end up. It certainly won’t end up in the will for any of my tech-savvy family. If anybody is interested let me know. It only typed true news and true facts.

JOANNE KOSEY

LETTERS

Experience that won’t be forgotten A while back I related a possible telepathy contact with a special person. Just before Christmas, I brought a special package to Kim, the lady mentioned in my prior letter. I was greeted at the door by Kim’s family, who told me she had died the previous night in her sleep from a heart attack. When they realized I was the one bringing her packages on a regular basis, they treated me like family. They intended to sort all of her belongings and get them to others in need, hopefully with my help. Ten days later, they called and loaded the ’73 Caddy, top to bottom and front to back (twice), and directed me to

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distribute the items as needed. The cache included food, clothes, housewares and a few gift cards and cash that Kim had received earlier. I got most distributed to the needy and the rest to AMVETS. Needless to say, Kim’s family helped many, just like she had. They were a special, loving group. At Kim’s wake, I saw a once-in-a-lifetime vision. Kim’s face was aglow, with a perfect smile, showing total love and goodness. An angel among us. I will remember this forever.

Jim Zak

North Riverside

The Landmark, January 24, 2018

OBITUARIES

Robert Ambroz, 82 Stationary engineer Robert W. Ambroz, 82, of North Riverside, died on Jan. 20, 2018 at Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital. Born on July 5, 1935, he served with the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He worked as a stationary engineer for hospitals and enjoyed camping. Mr. Ambroz was the husband of the late Carol A. (nee Ule); the father of Michael (late Michele) Ambroz and Sharon Ambroz; the grandfather of Michael and Madelyn Ambroz; and a dear friend to his extended family at Indian Creek Ranch in Morris. Cremation was Private with interment at St. Joseph Cemetery. Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home, North Riverside, handled arrangements.

Jennie Herrig, 80 Riverside resident Jennie Herrig (nee Lucarelli), 80, of Riverside, died peacefully on Jan. 19, 2018. Born on June 21, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and late Gilda (nee Cimaglia) Lucarelli; the wife of Charles Herrig Sr. for 58 years; the mother of Charles and Elizabeth Herrig; the grandmother of Charles R. Herrig; the sister of Jack (Rose Marie) Lucarelli and the late Joseph Lucarelli; the aunt and friend of many; and pet-mother of Molly Herrig and many, many others. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Guiding Eyes for the Blind in her memory. Visitation is on Wednesday, Jan. 24 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Kopicki’s Tower Home for Fu-

nerals, 4007 Joliet Ave. in Lyons. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, Jan. 25 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Hugh Church, 7939 43rd St. in Lyons, followed by interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Guiding Eyes for the Blind in her memory.

Stephen Kabala, 87 Career in transportation Stephen J. Kabala, 87, of Riverside and Naples, Florida, died on Jan. 13, 2018. Born on Dec. 6, 1930, he was a graduate of Fenwick High School and Loyola University and led an extraordinary career in the transportation industry. Mr. Kabala was the father of the late Stephen (Janice), Cynthia (the late Joseph) Schreurs, Charles (Beth) and Darlene (Keith) Davidge; the grandfather of 11; the great-grandfather of two; and uncle of Robin (Daniel) Mooney. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Kathleen (the late Donald) Snyder. Services will be private. Ivins-Moravecek Funeral Home, Riverside, handled arrangements.

Virginia Lamana Berwyn resident Virginia L. Lamana (nee Peterson), of Berwyn, died on Jan. 18, 2018. She was the widow of the late Peter C. Lamana; the mother of the late Charles P. Lamana; the sister of Janet Thornton; a sister-in-law and aunt to many nieces and nephews; and a friend to many. Private services will be held.

Bernard Niedzielski, 101

Marie Pisoni, 100

School administrator

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Bernard Casimir Niedzielski, 101, of LaGrange Park, died on Jan. 21, 2018. Born on April 28, 1916, he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and worked in the education field as a school administrator. Mr. Niedzielski was the husband of the late Bernice Niedzielski (nee Magdziarz); the uncle of Mark (Thea) Parker, Gregory Zelman, Natalie Zelman, Pamela Niedzielski, Geraldine Niedzielski, Ramona (Philip) Kurland BERNARD NIEDZIELSKI and Frank (Joey) Parker; a greatuncle to many; and the brother of Sylvia Zelman and the late Leonard (Elizabeth), Wallace (Marion), Raymond and Ramona (Frank) Parker. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, Jan. 24 at 10 a.m. at St. Louise de Marillac Church in LaGrange Park, followed by interment at Resurrection Cemetery in Justice. The family appreciates memorials to the Knights of Columbus Council 6483, St. Francis Xavier Rectory, 124 N. Spring Ave, LaGrange, 60525 or Comboni Mission Center, 1615 31st St., LaGrange Park, 60526. Hitzeman Funeral Home, Brookfield, handled arrangements.

Marie A. Pisoni, 100, of Riverside, died on Jan. 18, 2018. She was born on Oct. 10, 1917. Ms. Pisoni was the wife of the late William; the mother of Arlene (Tom) Tomasik and the late William; the grandmother of Diane (David) Schroeder, Steven (Kathy) and James (Marlena) Tomasik; the great-grandma of C.T., Michelle, Rylee, Danielle and Grace; and the sister of the late Dorothy Filipiak. A funeral Mass was celebrated Jan. 22 at St. Mary Church in Riverside, followed by interment at St. Mary Cemetery in Evergreen Park. Ivins/Moravecek Funeral Home, Riverside, handled arrangements.

Eve Rimas, 96 Retired Simmons Furniture supervisor Eve P. Rimas (nee Polanowski), 96, of Brookfield, died on Jan. 18, 2018 at La Grange Memorial Hospital. Born on Aug. 3, 1921 in Chetek, Wisconsin, she was a retired supervisor at Simmons Furniture. Ms. Rimas loved gardening and had a victory garden during World War II. According to her family, “She was growing organic before organic was a thing.” Ms. Rimas was the wife of the late John J.; the mother of Sharon Rimas and Jerry (Janet) Rimas; and the grandmother of Lisa Marie Rimas, Jeffrey Rimas and Julie (Kevin) Sandy. Services have been held. Interment was at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside. Johnson-Nosek Funeral Home, Brookfield, handled arrangements.

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On Jan. 18, the deep freeze of the prior two weeks gave way to fine skating weather before the mercury blew through 50 degrees over the weekend and initiated a general thaw. Families took advantage of the short weather window to play hockey and take a few turns around the ice rink at Big Ball Park in Riverside. For more photos, visit online at www.RBLandmark.com.

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North Riverside strip mallchanges hands The following property transfers were reported by the Cook County Recorder of Deeds from November 2017. Where addresses appear incomplete, for instance where a unit number appears missing, that information was not provided by the recorder of deeds.

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3343 Prairie Ave. 9437 Jefferson Ave. 8510 Parkview Ave. 9401 Congress Park Ave. 3534 Prairie Ave. 4328 Deyo Ave. 4531 Forest Ave. 9117 30th St. 3330 Sunnyside Ave. 4142 Deyo Ave. 3216 Sunnyside Ave. 9140 Grant Ave. 4141 Madison Ave. 9147 Sheridan Ave. 3237 Oak Ave. 3430 Vernon Ave. 4128 Sunnyside Ave. 9330 Jefferson Ave. 3525 Prairie Ave. 8913 Village Square Ln. 4117 Oak Ave. 3613 Vernon Ave. 3845 Prairie Ave. 3228 Maple Ave. 9137 29th St. 9138 Brookfield Ave. 3504 Sunnyside Ave. 9428 Henrietta Ave. 3300 Madison Ave. 4620 Maple Ave.

$150,000 $301,000 $245,000 $190,000 Unknown $343,000 $120,000 $194,000 $265,000 $500,000 255,000 $295,000 $250,000 $157,000 $462,500 $309,000 $222,000 Unknown $242,000 $188,000 $235,000 Unknown $500,000 $233,000 $253,500 $145,000 $320,000 $367,500 $156,000 $1,157,000

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SELLER Corduan, Lois J Noga, Joseph F III Custer, Christian J Cirrus Inv Grp LLC Cook County Judge Witt, Christopher IH2 Property Trs 2 LP Bednar, James F Mattinson, Jacob Gonzalez, Jose L Brzezicki, Gail A Passarella, John F Jr Ward, John B Kroc, Vaclav Exodus 1 LLC Benker, Susan TR Porzelt, Stephan Judicial Sales Corp Limerinos, Tracy A Garza, Rosa M Cirrus Invest Grp LLC Fannie Mae Johnson Funeral Home Ltd Suhajda, Dennis D Trust Boyko, Nick W Roberts, Larry V McGregor, Theresa A McCarthy, Terri J Krecioch, Joseph R Chicago Title Land Trust Co TR 2987

BUYER & M Real Est Invest Pacheco, Leticia M Habercoss, Charis Garbat, Paul S Lopez, Maria Ledajaks, Miroslav Ainf LLC Daltorio Paul Hansen, Benjamin M Connor, Kevin T Yoo, Steve C Ariston, Christopher Szalko, David Maragay, Glen Kocourek, Matthew Montesinos, Miguel A Foster, David J Bank Amer Punsalang, Catherine B Traverso, Toni L Thachet, Punnoosekutty A Ramzey D LLC 2441 S Des Plaines Ave. LLC Garcia, Alfonso Grisafe, James W Nino, Daniel Nielsen, Anthony Rudziewicz, Geoffrey P Melody, Joseph 4620 Maple LLC

9253 Cermak Rd., North Riverside

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8416 26th St., Unit 4 2428 Burr Oak Ave. 2358 Hainsworth Ave.

$149,000 $176,000 $162,000

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2352 Lathrop Ave. 2516 Burr Oak Ave.

$230,000 $293,500

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2516 Burr Oak Ave. 2300 4th Ave.

$293,500 $255,000

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Followed to church, mall from page 1 On Jan. 13, said Moss, Perez learned that the Ruiz and her 14-year-old daughter were going to attend church and went there. The 14-year-old girl, who is also Perez’s daughter, reportedly saw Perez at the church, “making faces” at her and her mother. Perez did not confront the two at that time. Perez later learned Ruiz and her daughter were going shopping at the North Riverside Park Mall, 7501 Cermak Road, and went there. Just as Ruiz, her daughter and another

BUDGET

Fee increases coming from page 1 reductions,” said Village Manager Keith Sbiral after presenting a budget that includes little in the way of capital spending outside of referendum-funded residential street improvements. The budget assumes roughly flat revenues compared to the 2017 budget – about $17.2 million -- but last year revenues came in about $800,000 short of projections, forcing a corresponding reduction in expenditures. “This is as tight as it gets,” said Village Trustee Michael Garvey. “We’re one big snow storm or wind storm [away from a financial problem].” In order to help bolster revenues, village administrators are in the process of reviewing the entire range of fees paid for things like liquor licenses, business licenses, building permits, water connection fees and fines for parking tickets and other local ordinance violations. Staff indicated that there is likely to be across-the-board increases in fees and fines, though the extent of those increases has not been determined yet. Residents can also expect the village to

tions in his past, for retail theft 14-year-old girl got into Ruiz’s in 2014 and for illegal possession 2003 Buick Rendezvous, which of a firearm 1993. Perez has also was parked in the southwest lot been arrested three times for doat the mall, Perez opened fire mestic battery, Moss said. through the driver’s side winThe public defender repredow, striking Ruiz several times senting Perez at the bond hearand grazing her 14-year-old ing, Rodney Carr, said Perez is daughter’s left arm, Moss said. the father of eight children, had The daughter, said Moss, idenattended Juarez High School in tified her father as the shooter Chicago for two years and had and told Perez she was going to MARIA RUIZ been working for a Chicago roofcall police. Perez fled the scene ing company for the past decade. before police arrived. Carr suggested a bond of $10,000 for PerIn arguing for Perez to be held without bond, Moss told Kull that he had been con- ez, but Kull disagreed, predicting that if victed in 2006 of felony unlawful use of a Perez posted bail, he’d flee the country. weapon and sentenced to two years’ proba“I can’t think of a set of circumstances tion. that would ensure his presence,” Kull said. Perez also has two misdemeanor convicPerez will appear next in court for a pre-

be cracking down on vehicle sticker scofflaws, after experiencing revenue related to vehicles stickers drop steadily since the last time the village took a hard look at vehicle stickers in 2012, which was also the last time the village raised fees and fines. Aside from the planned road improvements, which will be funded by a second bond issue this summer, almost all of the capital spending scheduled for 2018 has been slashed, including $317,000 in planned expenditures for fire department equipment, a $150,000 investment in information technology, a $450,000 expense for water system leak detection and about $75,000 slated for police department vehicles. The capital spending that remains in the budget includes one police patrol vehicle, an expense of about $45,000, and long-planned streetscape and other improvements to the area around the Prairie Avenue Metra station. Most of that $630,000 streetscape improvement project is being funded through grants from the West Suburban Mass Transit District and Metra. The net cost to the village for the project is estimated at between $102,000 and $110,000. Brookfield officials scrapped the Metra station area improvements last fall after getting high bids for the work. The village has rebid the work and expects to announce the results of that process early in February.

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liminary hearing on Feb. 9 at the Maybrook courthouse. Several members of Perez’s family appeared at the bond hearing, but declined to speak to reporters afterwards. In the aftermath of the shooting, Ruiz’s son started an online fundraising campaign to help pay for expenses related to his mother’s funeral. The effort has raised more than $32,000 and remains an active campaign. “My siblings and I would really need it while we adjust to the new unfortunate truth,” wrote Jose Noel Ruiz, Maria’s son, in an update on the fundraising page, which can be accessed at bit.ly/2G4SSN0. A funeral Mass for Ruiz was scheduled for Jan. 24 at Our Lady of Tepeyac Church in Chicago.

But even the streetscape bers have been splitting infrastructure and operational work and police vehicle costs equally. purchase will wait several But what the full financial months, because officials hit to the village will be is say they are unsure revenue unclear. It could be $400,000 projections will come in as or it could be less, depending planned. on grant funding that may be“Capital items will be decome available to the villages layed until our revenues are via a state grant program. clear,” Sbiral told village As it stands now, staff is trustees on Jan. 22. “We’re projecting that revenues will going to take some care in come in about $25,000 ahead implementation.” KEITH SBIRAL of expenditures in the generThe village board is expectBrookfield village manager al operating fund, which pays ed to pass both the budget for day-to-day expenses like and the 2018 appropriations salaries and benefits. Staff ordinance on Feb. 12. The expenses account for about budget is the policy docu80 percent of the proposed opment informing the approprierating budget, said Finance ation, which is the village’s Director Doug Cooper. legal spending authority. For the third straight year, Also built into the 2018 budBrookfield will also defer get is $400,000 in operating making a contribution to the expenditures related to the special operating reserve completion of the West Central Consolidatfund, which was established in 2008 as a ed Communications (WC3) joint emergency “rainy day fund” in case of emergencies. dispatch center. The state-mandated consolidation has That fund stands at about $1.7 million, Coobeen in the works for a couple of years and per said. However, the village’s general fund also is slated to launch in early May. Brookfield, had a reserve of about $2.9 million on Jan. North Riverside and Riverside are partners in the dispatch center, with McCook joining 1, according to the draft budget unveiled on as an associate member. The three full mem- Jan. 22.

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Timing is everything for LTHS swimming Two-time defending state champs are eager for postseason

By MARTY FARMER Sports Editor

“A wizard is never late nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he wants to,” is one of Scott Walker’s favorite quotes. The Lyons Township High School boys swimming coach could certainly apply this “The Lord of the Rings” quote to his team. Over the past two seasons, the Lions have arrived when it’s mattered most to win a pair of state championships. “I just want this group of 10 young men to come together as a team,” Walker said. “Then as a single unit, explode at the right time.” Until the right time (aka state finals) arrives, LTHS is content to work hard and improve as a team. “I think our experience is a bonus,” Walker said. “Technically, we are swimming faster than we were this time last year.” The Lions defeated well regarded Oak Park and River Forest 121-65 in a conference dual meet on Jan. 19. “I thought we swam really well [against OPRF] especially after an outstanding week of some very tough workouts,” Walker said. “We pretty much swam around our season-

LTHS senior Henry Claesson swims the 200-yard freestyle during a dual meet against Oak Park and River Forest. ALEXA ROGALS/Staff Photographer

times. The guys are tired right now. So, being consistent with our tired times is a great sign for great things down the road.”

Standout seniors Spencer Walker (Scott’s son) and Henry Claesson led LTHS with strong performances in both the individual

RBHS gymnastics win own Invite Five Bulldogs finish among top eight in all-around scoring By MARTY FARMER Sports Editor

With the Downers Grove South Regional just a week away (Jan. 31), the RiversideBrookfield High School girls gymnastics team is very optimistic. “Our team is healthy and confident heading into the postseason,” RBHS freshman Nina Tomas said. “My team and coaches are amazing. I am very excited about our upcoming meet at Downers Grove South. I expect us to do our best and perform confidently.” The Bulldogs closed out their home meets by winning the Riverside-Brookfield Invite on Jan. 20. RBHS (130.63) dominated the eight-team field with five of the top eight all-around performers. “It is super helpful to have so many strong all-arounders,” RBHS sophomore Amber O’Brien said. “We are a team so

when we all place close together and high on the podium it’s a good day.” O’Brien finished first in all-around with a score of 34.6 and Tomas took second at 32.705. Other notable all-around scores for RBHS included senior Katie Polanski (6th place/31.2), freshman Amber Mia Giurini (7th/31.0) and O’Brien sophomore Sydney Lindenberg (8th/30.425). Following the champion Bulldogs, Homewood-Flossmoor was the runner-up with a score of 121.825 and Glenbard South placed third at 112.975 in team standings. Individually, Homewood-Flossmoor’s Nyela Cowan (32.2), Glenbard South’s Katie Kibbey (32.0) and George Washing-

ton’s Alexis Sotelo (31.525) finished third through fifth in all-around. RBHS produced the winner and runner-up in all four events. In vault, Polanski was first with a score of 8.6 and O’Brien second at 8.5. Tomas won bars (8.25) and O’Brien placed second (8.15). O’Brien took first in both the beam (8.7) and floor (9.25). Polanski earned second in beam at 8.35 and Giurini notched second in floor at 8.8. “Our team did really well getting first place,” Polanski said. “We had some struggles on bars including myself, but our last events were really solid. It really helps that we have a lot of strong all-arounders because it helps us achieve our goal of a 130 score.”

and relay races. Spencer Walker, who has committed to Alabama, cruised to the 100-yard backstroke title with a time of 50.53 seconds. Diego Pareja, the runner-up from OPRF, touched the wall at 56.59. Spencer Walker also swam a leg of the Lions’ 200-yard medley and 400yard freestyle relays which both finished first. “It’s been a special run for Spencer,” Scott Walker said. “He is undefeated in all of his individual events this season. He has set five pool records as well as numerous meet records.” The Virginia Tech-bound Claesson placed first in both the 200-yard freestyle (1:45.62) and 100-yard butterfly (50.77). Other individual events winners for LTHS included Jack Thorell (22.43, 50-yard freestyle), Frank McCarter (49.73, 100-yard freestyle), Henry Olenec (5:09.00, 500-yard freestyle) and Michael Walsh (1:00.54, 100-yard breaststroke). “We have found a young sprinter in Jack Thorell,” Scott Walker said. “He’s been fun to watch coming into something special.” The Lions host their own invite on Saturday, Jan. 27 and then travel to York for the West Suburban Silver Championships on Feb. 3. “Our varsity pretty much [trains hard] through conference and the primary focus becomes sectionals and state,” Scott Walker said.

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Bulldogs boys hoops crush Chicago Christian Veon and Vaia spark resurgence for RBHS By MARTY FARMER

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round the holidays, the Riverside-Brookfield High School boys basketball team caught fire offensively. The Bulldogs haven’t looked back, sharing the basketball to create open shots with increased regularity since the Jack Tosh Holiday Classic. The most recent evidence of their improved play (RBHS has won 11 of 15 games) occurred against Chicago Christian. Four players scored in double figures to power the Bulldogs past the Knights 81-57 in a Metro Suburban Conference crossover. RBHS controlled the game completely, with leads of 5032 at halftime and 72-42 after three quarters. MIKE REINGRUBER “We came out RBHS coach clicking on all cylinders,” RBHS coach Mike Reingruber said. “The guys were locked in on both ends of the floor. We shot extremely well in the first half and came out just as strong in the second half.” Junior forward Andrew Veon led the way with 16 points, six rebounds and a dunk, while senior point guard Zach Vaia had a double-double of 15 points and 13 assists and no turnovers. “I love how our guys are guys are all playing for each other,” Reingruber said. Ryan Cicenas added 13 points and Patrick Hanley 11 points as RBHS made 14 threepointers. The Bulldogs had assists on 26 of 32 field goals. “We still have an opportunity to reach one of our goals which is winning a conference title,” Reingruber said. RBHS (12-9, 5-1 Metro Suburban Conference) visits Immaculate Conception on Friday, Jan. 26. Tip-off is 7:30 p.m. in Elmhurst.

“We came out clicking on all cylinders.”

Fenwick boys basketball In a rematch of last year’s Class 3A state final, Morgan Park defeated Fenwick 76-67 at the When Sides Collide Shootout at Glenbard East on Saturday. Nationally ranked sophomores Adam Miller (Morgan Park) and DJ Steward (Fenwick) put on a show for the fans. Miller

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RBHS guard Ryan Cicenas (#11) has been one of the Bulldogs’ best scorers and playmakers this season. made nine straight three-pointers en route to a game-high 32 points, while Steward recorded a double-double of 20 points and 10 rebounds. Fenwick guard Damari Nixon scored nine points and junior swingman Billy Bruce chipped in eight points. Forward Lucas Kolovitz, filling in for injured senior Michael O’Laughlin contributed eight points and 11 rebounds. The Friars earned a split for the weekend with a 60-52 victory in overtime at St. Rita. Steward scored 24 points and Nixon also reached double figures scoring with 12.

RBHS girls basketball Freshman guard Brenna Loftus scored 17 points and Leah Rettke contributed nine points and seven rebounds in a 45-39 victory against Leyden. Sarah JnoBaptiste and Maddie Meehan contributed eight points apiece for RBHS. Although the Bulldogs struggled from the field (15-for-57 for 26 percent), they made 12 of 16 free throws and scored 18 points off turnovers and secondchance points.

The Bulldogs routed Wheaton Academy 74-21 in their other game last week. Loftus (16 points) and JnoBaptiste (14 points) led RBHS, which had 11 players score. RBHS also scored a whopping 40 points off turnovers.

Fenwick girls basketball Senior forward McKenzie Blaze scored a game-high 24 points in a 51-42 loss against visiting Montini. The Friars host Homewood-Flossmoor on Saturday, Jan. 27 at 2:30 p.m.

LTHS boys bowling The Lions came in second at the Taft Sectional with a team score of total of 6,253. Seniors Otto Mecia (1,340), Ethan Cabela (1,269), Casey Vanspankeren (1,207), Max Campbell (1,203) and Marco Garcia (1,197) contributed for LTHS, which advances to the state tournament at the St. Clair Bowl in O’Fallon.

RBHS wrestling The Bulldogs finished second (180 points)

in the Metro Suburban Conference tournament over the weekend. Rival Fenton won the championship with a score 230.50. RBHS senior DeMar Pierce (27-8) won three matches en route to the 160-pound title. After winning his first two matches via pins, Pierce edged Walther Lutheran’s Jeremiah Canada 6-5 in a compelling final. Runners-up for RBHS included sophomore Corey Dishmon (126), junior Dominic Rowe (170) and senior Vince Galvan (182).

Fenwick wrestling The Friars finished seventh out of 16 teams with a score of 71 at the Chicago Catholic League Championships. Montini won the title with 344.5 points, with Mount Carmel second (265.5) and Marmion third (204). Fenwick sophomore Jacob Kaminski (20-2) advanced to the 195-pound title bout, losing to Montini’s Pete Christensen via a fall at the 3:34 mark of the match. Friars’ Adam Zuber and Aidan Flaherty both finished fourth in the 132- and 182-pound classes, respectively.

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The Day Care Program of Hephzibah Children’s Association is accepting applications for warm, caring, nurturing individuals to provide care and supervision of 5-11year- old children in the After School Day Care program on site at Oak Park public schools. Plan and supervise arts and crafts, indoor & outdoor play, games, sports, homework help and more. Mon - Fri from 2:30-6:00 PM and 1:30-6:00 PM on Wednesdays. Requirements include: minimum of 6 semester hours in education, recreation, social work or related college courses previous experience working with children. Contact Amy O’Rourke, Director of Day Care at aorourke@hephzibahhome.org Equal Opportunity Employer

Betty’s Day Care Academy, INC, located at 5719/25 W. Chicago Ave., is seeking Teachers, Administrative Support, and a Director to assist her in her newly remodeled Day Care center. Must have 4 years of Head Start experience, a love for children, be organized, professional and able to work well with others. If this is you, call the Daycare at 773-261-1433 or fax your Resume to 773-261-1434. ELECTRICIAN’S HELPER PART-TIME Part-time Electrician’s Helper. Must have own transportation and some tools. Call 708-738-3848. INCOME TAX PREPARER Income tax preparer for small accounting firm during tax season (Feb 15 to Apr 15). Experience preferred. Call 708-488-1800. JANITORIAL POSITION Janitorial Position in McCook 7.5 hrs per day/5 days per week. If interested please contact Irena Rybka at (847) 815-6889 PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Parking Enforcement Officer in the Police Department Field Services Division. This position will perform a variety of duties and responsibilities involved in the enforcement of Village parking regulations; and to provide general information and assistance to the public. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http:// www.oak-park.us/. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application no later than February 5, 2018.

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PUBLIC NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE Chertkow and Chertkow (22019) Attorneys for Petitioner 1525 East 53rd Street Chicago, Illinois 60615 STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division. In re the marriage of Teresa Santoyo, Petitioner and Jose Cortes, Respondent, Case No. 2017D-009797. The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, the above named Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, by the Petitioner, for Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief; and that said suit is now pending. Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before February 13, 2018, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk. Published in Wednesday Journal 1/10, 1/17, 1/24/2018

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â€œAn Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â€? as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State Original File Number: 986766100037 on December 30, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of ANDREW JOHNSTON with the business located at: 1114 ELGIN AVENUE APT. NO. 3, FOREST PARK, IL 60130. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: ANDREW JAMES JOHNSTON 1114 ELGIN AVE., NO. 3, FOREST PARK, IL 60130; SAMANTHA CONCETTA BELLINDER 1114 ELGIN AVE., NO. 3, FOREST PARK, IL 60130. Published in Forest Park Review 1/17, 1/24, 1/31/2018

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Sealed separate bids will be received by the Board of Education, Oak Park Elementary School District 97 (the â€œBoardâ€?) for the following project:

tained in the Bidding Documents for the project shall be submitted with the bid. Incomplete, late or non-conforming bids may not be accepted.

Sealed separate bids will be received by the Board of Education, Oak Park Elementary School District 97 (the â€œBoardâ€?) for the following project:

celled or modified after the time for opening of bids without the Boardâ€™s consent for a period of ninety (90) days after the scheduled time of bid opening.

OAK PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 97 HOLMES ELEMENTARY ADDITIONS & RENOVATIONS 508 NORTH KENILWORTH AVENUE OAK PARK, IL 60302 & 2018 LIFE SAFETY WORK VARIOUS LOCATIONS OAK PARK, IL 60302

No bids shall be withdrawn, canceled or modified after the time for opening of bids without the Boardâ€™s consent for a period of ninety (90) days after the scheduled time of bid opening.

OAK PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 97 HOLMES ELEMENTARY ADDITIONS & RENOVATIONS 508 NORTH KENILWORTH AVENUE OAK PARK, IL 60302

HOLMES/ 2018 LIFE SAFETY BID GROUP 2 â€“ Demolition, Masonry, Misc. Metals, Millwork, Roofing, Doors/ Frames/ Hardware, Glazing, Drywall, Division 10, Foodservice Equipment, Window Treatments, Fire Suppression, Plumbing, Mechanical and Electric. Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. prevailing time on Wednesday January 31, 2017 at the Oak Park Elementary School District 97 Administrative offices, 260 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302, and will be publicly opened and read at 2:15 p.m. prevailing time on that date. Bids shall be submitted in an opaque sealed envelope clearly marked: Oak Park Elementary School District 97 260 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302 Attention: Bulley & Andrews Project: HOLMES ELEMENTARY ADDITIONS & RENOVATIONS & 2018 LIFE SAFETY WORK BIDÂ PACKAGE 2 Scope of work for Bid Package 2 generally includes, but is not limited to: Demolition, Masonry, Misc. Metals, Millwork, Roofing, Doors/ Frames/ Hardware, Glazing, Drywall, Division 10, Foodservice Equipment, Window Treatments, Fire Suppression, Plumbing, Mechanical and Electric. All bids must be submitted in accordance with the bidding instructions contained in the Bidding Documents for the project. Bid security in the form of a bid bond in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the base bid amount shall be submitted with the bid. Should a bid bond be submitted, the bond shall be payable to the Board of Education, Oak Park Elementary School District 97, 260 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302. All documents and information required by the bidding instructions con-

The Bidding Documents for the project (which include the bidding instructions for the project and other related documents) will be available Monday January 15th, 2018 and may be purchased from Springer Blueprint Services â€“ 1640 S. Western Ave. Chicago, IL 60643 â€“ 773-238-6340. The Bidding Documents are available for viewing/ download online without cost or purchase at the Bulley & Andrews, LLC FTP Site, https://ftp.bulley. com, username: Holmes, password: bulley1891. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids or parts thereof, or waive any irregularities or informalities, and to make an award that in the Boardâ€™s sole opinion is in the best interest of the District. The site will be available for visits by appointment to be coordinated with Bulley & Andrews, LLC. Interested parties may inspect the existing conditions. Schedule an appointment with Jason Stonchus of Bulley & Andrews in advance if you wish to visit the sites. All bidders must comply with applicable Illinois Law requiring the payment of prevailing wages by all Contractors working on public works. If during the time period of work, the prevailing wage rates change, the contractor shall be responsible for additional costs without any change to the contract amount. All bidders must comply with the Illinois Statutory requirements regarding labor, including Equal Employment Opportunity Laws. For additional information on the project, contact Jason Stonchus of Bulley & Andrews, LLC at jstonchus@bulley.com or 773-6452024. Future Bid Package 3 â€“ Flooring, Painting and Landscaping, is expected to be available on or around February 1st 2018: with a bid opening date of February 15th, 2018; Dated: 01/10/2018 Jason Stonchus Bulley & Andrews, LLC

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BID GROUP 1E â€“ EXCAVATION & SITE UTILITIES Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. prevailing time on Wednesday January 31, 2017 at the Oak Park Elementary School District 97 Administrative offices, 260 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302, and will be publicly opened and read at 2:15 p.m. prevailing time on that date. Bids shall be submitted in an opaque sealed envelope clearly marked: Oak Park Elementary School District 97 260 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302 Attention: Bulley & Andrews Project: HOLMES ELEMENTARY ADDITIONS & RENOVATIONS BID PACKAGE 1E Scope of work for Bid Package 1E generally includes, but is not limited to: Site utilities and excavation. All bids must be submitted in accordance with the bidding instructions contained in the Bidding Documents for the project. Bid security in the form of a bid bond in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the base bid amount shall be submitted with the bid. Should a bid bond be submitted, the bond shall be payable to the Board of Education, Oak Park Elementary School District 97, 260 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302. All documents and information required by the bidding instructions contained in the Bidding Documents for the project shall be submitted with the bid. Incomplete, late or non-conforming bids may not be accepted. No bids shall be withdrawn, can-

The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids or parts thereof, or waive any irregularities or informalities, and to make an award that in the Boardâ€™s sole opinion is in the best interest of the District. The site will be available for visits by appointment to be coordinated with Bulley & Andrews, LLC. Interested parties may inspect the existing conditions. Schedule an appointment with Jason Stonchus of Bulley & Andrews in advance if you wish to visit the sites. All bidders must comply with applicable Illinois Law requiring the payment of prevailing wages by all Contractors working on public works. If during the time period of work, the prevailing wage rates change, the contractor shall be responsible for additional costs without any change to the contract amount. All bidders must comply with the Illinois Statutory requirements regarding labor, including Equal Employment Opportunity Laws. For additional information on the project, contact Jason Stonchus of Bulley & Andrews, LLC at jstonchus@bulley.com or 773-6452024. Dated: 01/17/2018 Jason Stonchus Bulley & Andrews, LLC

Published in Wednesday Journal 1/17, 1/24/2018

LEGAL NOTICE

Chertkow and Chertkow (22019) Attorneys for Petitioner 1525 East 53rd Street Chicago, Illinois 60615

STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division. In re the marriage of Rosalino Enriquez, Petitioner and Maria Beltran Roman Respondent, Case No. 2018D-000061.

STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division. In re the marriage of Margarita Alcazar, Petitioner and Pedro Jesus Alcantara Respondent, Case No. 2017D-079720.

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

Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before February 13, 2018, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before February 20, 2018, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk.

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PUBLIC NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE Chertkow and Chertkow (22019) Attorneys for Petitioner 1525 East 53rd Street Chicago, Illinois 60615

LEGAL NOTICE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS RIVER FOREST, ILLINOIS Public Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of River Forest, County of Cook, State of Illinois, on Wednesday, February 8, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Room of the Municipal Complex, 400 Park Avenue, River Forest, Illinois on the following matter: The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a zoning variation application submitted by Maureen Huston, owner of the property at 631 Edgewood Place, who is proposing to construct a detached garage. The applicant is requesting variations to Section 10-9-7 of the Zoning Code for the purpose of constructing a detached garage in the side yard adjacent to the house. The proposed garage will not conform to the requirements for side yard setback to the building wall, side yard setback to the roof eave, and the combined side yard setback. The Zoning Code requires a side yard setback equal to 10% of the lot width or 5 feet, whichever is greater. The lot frontage is 95.79 feet wide, requiring a minimum side yard setback of 9.58 feet. The applicant proposes to construct the garage so that the corner of the garage nearest to the southwesterly property line will have a setback of only 3 feet. The Zoning Code requires the roof eave to maintain a minimum 3’-0” side yard setback. The applicant proposes to construct the garage so that the corner of the roof eave of the garage nearest to the southwesterly property line will have a setback of only 2 feet. The Zoning Code requires a minimum combined side yard setback equal to 25% of the lot width or 10 feet, whichever is greater. Based on the lot frontage of 95.79 feet, the combined side yard setback is required to be about 23.95 feet. With an existing setback of 14.02 feet from the existing house to the northeasterly side property line plus the proposed 3 foot setback for the garage, the proposed combined side yard setback is only 17.02 feet. The legal description of the property at 631 Edgewood Place is as follows: LOT 2 (EXCEPT THAT PART CONVEYED BY GEORGE L. THATCHER AND OTHERS TO ANNIE C. MILLER, SAID PART CONVEYED BEING THAT PART OF LOTS 2 AND 3 DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING ON THE EAST LINE OF LOT 3, 13 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT;

THENCE WEST PARALLEL WITH THE SAID SOUTH LINE, 201.05 FEET TO THE ALLEY; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT, 70 FEET; THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT, TO THE WEST LINE OF THATCHER AVENUE; THENCE SOUTH, 70 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING) AND (EXCEPT THAT PART BEGINNING AT THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTH CORNER OF SAID LOT 2 AND THE WEST LINE OF LOT 3 IN BLOCK 1; THENCE NORTH ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 3 EXTENDED TO A LINE 83 FEET NORTH OF AND PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 3; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG A LINE 83 FEET NORTH OF AND PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 3 EXTENDED TO THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF LOT 2 AFORESAID; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ON SAID SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF LOT 2 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; BEING ALL OF THAT PART OF SAID LOT 2 LYING SOUTH OF A LINE 83 FEET NORTH OF AND PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 3 EXTENDED) IN BLOCK 1 IN THATCHER’S RESUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS 20 AND 21 AND PRIVATE STREET ADJOINING SAME IN THATCHER PARK LYING EASTERLY, SOUTHEASTERLY AND SOUTHERLY OF OAK AVENUE WITH THAT PART OF LOT 3 IN SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LYING EAST OF THE EAST LINE OF OAK AVENUE IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS; AND ALSO THE NORTHEASTERLY 1/2 OF THE VACATED ALLEY LYING NORTH OF A LINE 83 FEET NORTH OF AND PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 3 IN SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LYING EAST OF THE EAST LINE OF OAK AVENUE IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. All interested persons will be given the opportunity to be heard at the public hearing. A copy of the meeting agenda will be available to the public at the Village Hall. Clifford Radatz Secretary Zoning Board of Appeals

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LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Oak Park on Wednesday evening, February 7, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall, 123 Madison St., Oak Park, Illinois on the following matter: Cal. No. 02-18-Z: 838 Madison Street, Karla Linarez Karla Linarez, Applicant, is seeking a variation from Section 5.3 (Table 5-1: Commercial Districts Dimensional Standards) of the Oak Park Zoning Ordinance, which section requires a buildto-zone of three (3’) to five (5’) feet along Madison Street, to allow construction of a mixed-use building featuring a zero (0’) foot setback along Madison Street located at the premises commonly known as 838 Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois; Those property owners within 500 feet of the Subject Property and those persons with a special interest beyond that of the general public (“Interested Parties”) wishing to cross-examine witnesses must complete and file an appearance with original signatures with the Village Clerk no later than 5:00 PM on the business day preceding the public hearing. All papers in connection with the above matter are on file at the Village of Oak Park and available for examination by interested parties by contacting the Zoning Administrator at 708.358.5449. The Zoning Board of Appeals may continue the hearing to another date without further notice by public announcement at the hearing setting forth the time and place thereof. DATED AT OAK PARK, ILLINOIS, this 24th Day of January, 2018 Published in Wednesday Journal 1/24/2018

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE RIVERSIDE BROOKFIELD HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 208-REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL-TELEPHONE COMPANY SERVICES Riverside Brookfield High School District 208 is requesting proposals for a 3-year term for telephone company services. The bid specifications will be available on January 24, 2018 by emailing beraneks@ rbhs208.net Proposals are due by Wednesday February 7, 2018 at 10:00 am in the Business Office located at 160 Ridgewood Road, Riverside, IL 60546 Published in RB Landmark 1/24/2018

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STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division. In re the marriage of Silvia Torres, Petitioner and Jose Mario Gonzalez De La Torre Respondent, Case No. 2017D-008390. The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, the above named Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, by the Petitioner, for Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief; and that said suit is now pending. Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before February 27, 2018, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk. Published in Wednesday Journal 1/24, 1/31, 2/7/2018

LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF BROOKFIELD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MEETING OF THE VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES February 12, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting The Village of Brookfield’s Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 12, 2018 in Edward Barcal Hall located at 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Illinois for the purpose of considering and hearing the proposed draft of the Village of Brookfield’s Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan outlines development and redevelopment goals and strategies for the Village’s next ten to twenty years. The Plan may be viewed at the Village of Brookfield Village Hall and on the Village’s website. Comments, if any, should be provided in writing prior to the date of the public hearing to: Village of Brookfield, c/o Emily Egan, 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, IL 60513, or in person during the public hearing. Please reference Comprehensive Plan. Individuals with disabilities requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any meeting should contact the Village of Brookfield (708) 485-7344 prior to the meeting. Wheelchair access may be granted through the front (South) entrance of Village Hall. By the Order of Kit Ketchmark, Village President. Published in RB Landmark| 1/24/18

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, vs. ANTHONY PUGLIESE; ANTHONY EDWARDS, JR., AS TRUSTEE AND NOT PERSONALLY UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF A TRUST AGREEMENT DATED THE 3RD DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2004, KNOWN AS TRUST 637 S. HUMPHREY, OAK PARK IL, 603041714; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 16 CH 6141 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, February 16, 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. 16-17-114-027-0000. Commonly known as 637 South Humphrey Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 15-037757 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3072654

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. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-21664. 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. 14-13-21664 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 014770 TJSC#: 38-4 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. I3072801

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF STANWICH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST A Plaintiff, -v.JOHNNIE WATSON, LAQUILLA HARDMAN, JOHNNIE NELSON WATSON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, STATE OF ILLINOIS– DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Defendants 16 CH 014770 1218 N. AUSTIN BLVD. OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 21, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 6, 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 1218 N. AUSTIN BLVD., OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-05-127-0300000.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Plaintiff, -v.AUSTIN L. DEWALT, BOULEVARD POINTE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 2017 CH 09914 127 WASHINGTON BLVD #2 OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 20, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 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 127 WASHINGTON BLVD #2, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-08-321-0341011. The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance 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

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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 14-17-09349. 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. 14-17-09349 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2017 CH 09914 TJSC#: 37-9825 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. I3071746

Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 16-031157 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3073073

of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 30, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 6, 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 1401 WEST WILLIAM STREET, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305 Property Index No. 15-01-209-0120000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $942,568.81. 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. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 4221719 Please refer to file number 601294948. 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. 601294948 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 17 CH 02177 TJSC#: 37-10882 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. I3070937

Property Index No. 16-17-308-0110000. 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 14-17-01730. 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. 14-17-01730 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 002798 TJSC#: 37-11074 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. I3073378

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION ASSOCIATED BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, vs. SHEILA CONNER; STEVEN CONNER; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY; THE STATE OF ILLINOIS; CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Defendants, 16 CH 15506 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, February 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. 16-08-311-001-0000. Commonly known as 200 South Humphrey Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney,

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, NA; Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF BARBARA J. BASSETT, AKA BARBARA BASSETT, DECEASED; CHARLES L. BASSETT; JULIE FOX, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR BARBARA J. BASSETT AKA BARBARA BASSETT, DECEASED; Defendants, 16 CH 4712 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, March 2, 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. 16-18-419-006-0000. Commonly known as 1114 South Scoville Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 16-016885 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3074186 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE BSSP TRUST 2007-EMX1, MORTGAGE-BACKED NOTES, SERIES 2007-EMX1 Plaintiff, -v.JOHN F. EDWARDS III, KIMBERLY A. EDWARDS, BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA-DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY-INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, STATE OF ILLINOIS-DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES vLC Defendants 17 CH 02177 1401 WEST WILLIAM STREET RIVER FOREST, IL 60305 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P. Plaintiff, -v.MARIA C. RIVERA Defendants 17 CH 002798 1024 S. RIDGELAND AVENUE OAK PARK, IL 60304 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 7, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 9, 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 1024 S. RIDGELAND AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60304

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION ABC BANK F/K/A AUSTIN BANK OF CHICAGO; Plaintiff, vs. CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY, AS SUCCESSOR FOR COSMOPOLITAN BANK AND TRUST, NOT PERSONALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF A TRUST AGREEMENT DATED THE 11TH DAY OF MAY, 2000, KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 7444; VILLAGE OF RIVER FOREST; GEORGE CHIARELLI; DETAIL WERKS, INC.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 CH 11363 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, February 26, 2018, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-01-304-004-0000. Commonly known as 1123 Franklin Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305.

The mortgaged real estate is a two story 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: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier’s or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Ms. Edyta Kania at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Di Monte & Lizak, 216 West Higgins Road, Park Ridge, Illinois 60068-5736. (847) 698-9600. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3073947 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-1 Plaintiff, -v.ELIZABETH L. PURNELL, KENNETH PURNELL JR. A/K/A KENNETH PURNELL, STATE OF ILLINOIS, CITY OF CHICAGO Defendants 14 CH 000292 110 S. HUMPHREY AVENUE OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 2, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 22, 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:

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Commonly known as 110 S. HUMPHREY AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-08-305-0030000. 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 14-13-22714. 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. 14-13-22714 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 14 CH 000292 TJSC#: 38-554 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. I3074528

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, February 14, 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. 15-22-418-013-0000. Commonly known as 2901 SOUTH 11TH AVENUE, BROADVIEW, IL 60155. 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. 17-009457 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3072529

of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 16, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 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 200 SOUTH 20TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-10-304-0150000. The real estate is improved with a one and a half story single family home with a detached garage. 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: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 12107. 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) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 12107 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 12 CH 42453 TJSC#: 37-10613 I3071938

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 14-17-00743. 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. 14-17-00743 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 000970 TJSC#: 37-10513 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. I3071720

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 14-17-03946. 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. 14-17-03946 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 004524 TJSC#: 37-10549 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. I3071906

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, vs. ADAM MARCOLINI; STEPHANIE MARCOLINI, AKA STEPHANIE FLICKER Defendants, 17 CH 3791 NOTICE OF SALE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION MTGLQ INVESTORS, LP Plaintiff, -v.BYRAN STEWART A/K/A BYRAN J STEWART, FIRST SUBURBAN NATIONAL BANK Defendants 12 CH 42453 200 SOUTH 20TH AVENUE MAYWOOD, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.JOEL A. WILLIAMS, STATE OF ILLINOIS-DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHCARE AND FAMILY SERVICES, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF VERA J. WILLIAMS, LORITTA WILLIAMS, GERALD NORDGREN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR VERA J. WILLIAMS (DECEASED), SFVG, INC., ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, PATRICE L. WILLIAMSWOODRUFF Defendants 17 CH 000970 52 50TH 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 November 15, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 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 52 50TH AVENUE, BELLWOOD, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-08-102-0250000. 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO NATIONAL CITY BANK SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE CO. Plaintiff, -v.KELVYN BROWN, PAULINE BROWN Defendants 17 CH 004524 3806 WARREN 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 November 15, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 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 3806 WARREN AVENUE, BELLWOOD, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-09-320-1100000. The real estate is improved with a residence.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF MARY STURKEY, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF MARY STURKEY, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF MARY STURKEY, DECEASED, EMILY MOORE, JOHN J. LYDON, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF MARY STURKEY, DECEASED Defendants 17 CH 04279 1822 SOUTH 1ST. 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 November 17, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 21, 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 1822 SOUTH 1ST. AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-14-307-0210000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $93,382.79. 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 2120-13399. 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. 2120-13399 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 17 CH 04279 TJSC#: 37-10566 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. I3069645

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 17-083020. 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. 17-083020 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 17 CH 6169 TJSC#: 37-10685 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. I3070124

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION SELENE FINANCE LP Plaintiff, -v.SHEBAZZ CURTIS AKA SHABAZZ CURTIS AKA SHEBAZZ U. CURTIS, CHARLOTTE CURTIS AKA CHARLOTTE G. CURTIS, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Defendants 15 CH 15863 1029 32ND 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 November 20, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 21, 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 1029 32ND AVE., BELLWOOD, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-16-210-0120000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $193,209.26. 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 552591977. 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. 552591977 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 15 CH 15863 TJSC#: 37-10557 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. I3069659

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON MORTGAGE SECURITIES CORP., HOME EQUITY ASSET TRUST 2004-7, HOME EQUITY PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-7 Plaintiff, -v.JAVIER VILLALOBOS A/K/A JAVIER VILLALOBES, MARIA VILLALOBOS A/K/A MARIA R. VILLALOBOS, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR HOME EQUITY ASSET TRUST 2004-8 HOME EQUITY PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-8 Defendants 17 CH 6169 3515 LEYDEN COURT 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 November 22, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 23, 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 3515 LEYDEN COURT, Franklin Park, IL 60131 Property Index No. 12-22-317-0060000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $216,296.61.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.ROBERT D. JARMAN A/K/A ROBERT DALE JARMAN, JANETTE M. JARMAN A/K/A DONNA M. WARZEKA A/K/A JANETTE MARIE JARMAN A/K/A JANETTE MARIE THERIEN, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS Defendants 17 CH 9643 436 NORTH PRATER AVENUE 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 December 20, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 1, 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 436 NORTH PRATER AVENUE, Northlake, IL 60164 Property Index No. 12-32-107-0220000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $268,767.33. 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

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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

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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 17-083625. 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. 17-083625 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 17 CH 9643 TJSC#: 37-11345 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. I3072465

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