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Pitch perfect sendoff for D96 music teacher

Stage named in Gill’s honor and christened with song commissioned for het By BOB SKOLNIK

Contributing Reporter

s an avid bicycle rider Patricia “Patty” Gill has done a lot of long rides. Thirty years ago, she rode a bike across the country from Seattle to Bar Harbor, Maine. But her longest ride will come to an end in less than two months, when she retires after 29 years as a music teacher in Riverside Elementary School District 96. Last week District 96 honored Gill by naming the stage in the Hauser Ju-

nior High auditorium after her, christening it the “Patricia Gill Stage” at the April 17 spring orchestra concert. The district’s music teachers also raised $4,500, all through donations, to commission piece of music from composer Brian Balmages to honor Gill. At last week’s concert the Hauser orchestra, helped out by about 25 alumni, played the new piece “A Riverside Celebration,” for the first time in public. The idea for naming the stage after Gill came from Hauser Band Director See GILL on page 10

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CHANGE OF KEY: Patty Gill sits on the stage dedicated in her name at Hauser Junior High School in Riverside.

New fire chief named in Brookfield Duffek takes reins as Lenzi steps down after more than 12 years

By BOB UPHUES Editor

Mark Duffek, veteran of more than three decades with the Brookfield Fire Depart-

ment, took the reins as chief being sworn in by Village Clerk Brigid Weber during a sometimes emotional ceremony at the April 23 meeting of the village board. Duffek, 57, replaces Chief Patrick Lenzi,

who has served in that role since October 2005 and announced his intention to retire last month. Like the outgoing chief, Duffek is a lifelong Brookfield resident. “I still love this job, and I felt I can do it in a

different capacity, if I was fortunate enough to be chosen,” Duffek told the Landmark in an interview prior to being sworn in. “I can See FIRE CHIEF on page 6

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Carson’s will shut its doors as company liquidates

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Departure will create 180,000-square-foot vacancy at North Riverside Mall By BOB UPHUES Editor

Carson Pirie Scott has begun shutting down its North Riverside operation after its parent company announced last week that a pair of liquidation firms had submitted the top bid for its assets, which will be sold to pay off creditors. Going-out-of-business sales began April 20 at Carson Pirie Scott, and the store is expected to close for good within 10 to 12 weeks. The Bon Ton Stores, which operates more than 250 stores under various brand names in the U.S., held an auction of its assets on April 16. According to a news release issued by the company late on April 17, the two top bids came from companies seeking to buy Bon Ton’s assets and liquidate them. “While we are disappointed by this outcome and tried very hard to identify bidders interested in operating the business as a going concern, we are committed to working constructively with the winning bidder to ensure an orderly wind-down of operations that minimizes the impact of this development on our associates, customers, vendors and the communities we serve.” North Riverside Finance Director Sue Scarpiniti said Carson’s at the mall is one of the top 10 retail sales tax producers in the village. However, she said, strong sales tax revenues coming from other businesses in North Riverside will help offset the loss that officials will need to build into their budget for the village’s 2018-19 fiscal year, which begins May 1. “The loss of sales tax from Carson’s will not be a dollar-for-dollar impact to the village’s revenue base, as better-than-anticipated sales figures are being reported by several of our newer businesses and the opening of new businesses expected in 201819 will help offset against this loss,” Scarpiniti said in an email. “I expect there to be lengthy discussions on how best to address the loss in revenue in the upcoming months and the overall impact to the village’s budget as more information becomes available.” The Bon Ton Stores traces its roots back to the 1850s and operates stores under various nameplates, including Carson Pirie Scott, Bon Ton, Bergner’s, Boston Store, ElderBeerman, Herberger’s and Younker’s.

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Carson Pirie Scott at North Riverside Park Mall According to a news release last week, the winning auction bid came from a pair of liquidations firms, Great American Group LLC and Tiger Capital Group LLC. According to a filing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court, the purchase price is about $575 million. Another court filing identified the backup bid as coming from two other liquidation companies, Hilco Merchant Resources LLC and Gordon Brothers Retail Partners. A week earlier, Bon Ton Stores announced it had a signed letter of intent from two real estate firms and a hedge fund stating the partnership was bidding to purchase “substantially all” of the company’s assets and keep the company going. However, that group did not participate in the auction, according to Reuters. That bid was dealt a blow when a bankruptcy court judge denied a request to allow Bon

Ton Stores to pay a $500,000 “work fee” to Washington Prime Group and Namdar Realty Group, which own shopping malls where Bon Ton chain stores are located, and their hedge-fund partner, DW Partners. The work fee, to help pay for the partnership’s due diligence in making a bid, was described as a requirement for its participation in the auction. Carson Pirie Scott occupies 180,000 square feet of retail space at the North Riverside Park Mall and was one of the three department stores that were the original anchor retailers when the mall opened in the mid-1970s. The Bon Ton Stores filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the District of Delaware in February. The company is headquartered jointly in Milwaukee and York, Pennsylvania.

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Prom picture problems Riverside police ticketed vehicles belonging to 10 high school students who were part of a throng of that descended on Blythe Park School on the afternoon of April 20 to snap some pre-prom photos. Police received multiple complaints from residents of the areas about vehicles illegally parked near the school, which is a popular setting for couples to take pictures. Officers reported having trouble reaching the school in their cars due to gridlocked traffic on Eastgrove Road. One officer able to get through to the rea made two announcements on the loudspeaker of his squad car that illegally parked cars would be ticketed. After waiting several minutes and seeing only a few cars moving, police began writing $50 citations. Some vehicles, said police, were blocking residential driveways. “You could not fit an ambulance or a fire truck or any vehicle down those roads,” said Police Chief Thomas Weitzel. “Residents were parking two to three blocks away. They had to walk to their homes.”

Text message scam A 40-year-old Brookfield woman who is an immigrant from South America called police on April 18 to report that she was the victim of fraud. The victim told police she received a text message on a cellphone app called WhatsApp, which she uses to communicate with relatives in her native country. The message requested $350 for bail for her brother to be sent via Western Union to a location in Bolivia.

She later learned her brother was not in trouble and had not requested money, but that he was locked out of WhatsApp on his cellphone. It was later learned that the money wired to Bolivia had been collected by someone claiming to be the victim’s brother.

Florida fugitive arrested A 35-year-old man wanted on two out-ofstate felony warrants related to domestic violence incidents will be extradited to Pinellas County, Florida, after his arrest on April 18 in Riverside. Police pulled over Brian D. Peak’s red Honda Civic at about 8:15 a.m. after the vehicle allegedly blew through a stop sign at Longcommon Road and East Burlington Street, causing other motorists to slam on their brakes to avoid a crash. Peak didn’t have a driver’s license on him at the time, and a computer name check revealed that his Florida driver’s license had been suspended and that he had two active no-bond warrants out for his arrest. According to police, Peak said he had been living in North Riverside since mid-2017 after moving from St. Petersburg, Florida, an area he was trying to avoid due to the outstanding warrants there. Peak reportedly spent eight years in Florida prison for kidnapping and has an extensive criminal record that includes arrests for fraud, battery, burglary, robbery and weapons and drug offenses.

Bike stolen A resident of the 4100 block of Deyo Avenue, Brookfield, called police on the afternoon of April 20 to report that someone had stolen his son’s bicycle, which was left leaning against the house, unlocked. The bike was described as a Haro BMXstyle bike with a black frame, blue spoked wheels and blue handle bar grips. The loss was estimated at about $300.

Vehicle vandalized A resident of the 4000 block of Sunnyside Avenue, Brookfield, called police on April 21 to report that someone had spray-painted “Gayoo” on his vehicle, which was parked in the alley overnight on April 20-21. These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Riverside, North Riverside and Brookfield police departments, April 16-22, 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

The Landmark, April 25, 2018

Ames School in Riverside

D96 architect to design concepts for Ames addition Preliminary versions to be made public in June By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter

Nearly 16 months after formally taking ownership of the house next to Ames School, the Riverside Elementary School District 96 Board of Education has taken a concrete step toward determining what to build on the land. At its April 18 meeting, the school board unanimously approved a memo of understanding with DLA Architects, calling for the firm to create three conceptual drawings of a new building at 92 Repton Road in Riverside. The drawings will cost the district no more than $25,000. Drawings of three possibilities, along with cost estimates, are to be presented to the school board at its Aug. 1 meeting. A preliminary set of design drawings will be presented at a meeting in June after board member Joel Marhoul called for more public input. The school district purchased the vacant house at 92 Repton Road in a foreclosure auction in late 2016 for $339,100. The house has sat empty for the last two years. It is slated to be demolished this summer and a new building likely will be built there in the summer of 2019 or the summer of 2020. Before starting the process of deciding what to build there, the district had its architect conduct a comprehensive general facilities review of the facility needs in the district. Now the planning for what to build next to Ames School will begin in earnest. Over the next month or so the architect will conduct focus groups with teachers, students, and staff and will meet with district’s Facilities Advisory Committee for four half-day “visioning sessions.” The Facilities Advisory Committee consists of top district administrators, school board

members Lynda Murphy and Rich Regan, and one teacher at each grade level. Additional classroom space at Ames School is almost certain to be one use for the property. Other possibilities include a new home for the district’s administrative offices or for the district’s Early Childhood Education Center. Increasing playground space at Ames School is another idea that has been talked about. It is not clear whether the district will decide to add on to Ames School or build a separate building. At last week’s board meeting, Marhoul pushed for members of the general public to have a chance to participate in the planning and the visioning sessions before the Aug. 1 unveiling of three conceptual drawings. “The community and the board should have an opportunity to see these plans,” Marhoul said. “It is appropriate for the board and public to have input.” Some other board members were skeptical of Marhoul’s desire to add members of the public to the visioning sessions and said that the public would have ample opportunity to weigh in after the three concepts are presented. But board President Jeff Miller worked out a compromise in which the architect would present a preliminary version of the conceptual drawings to the board and public by the end of June for feedback. “Everybody is very committed to community engagement around here,” said Superintendent Martha Ryan-Toye. “Visioning is very different from community input.” District officials say that they do not know whether a final plan can be developed and agreed upon in time to bid out the work for the summer of 2019. “Nobody is promising construction in 2019,” Regan said.

The Landmark, April 25, 2018

Developer eyeing downtown Brookfield site Could be largest residential project in more than a decade

By BOB UPHUES Editor

A suburban development company is eyeing a large, pie-shaped parcel of land in downtown Brookfield for what one official said would be the biggest residential development in more than a decade. Nicholas Greifer, the village’s community and economic development director, revealed the concept in very general terms in a staff report made public earlier this month. In the report, Greifer called the proposed concept “the biggest residential project since 2005 and possibly the biggest ever in terms of dwelling units.” The property in question is a long, narrow triangular parcel of land bounded by Fairview Avenue, Brookfield Avenue and Sunnyside Avenue. The roughly 22,000-square-foot

parcel is divided into two lots. The larger of the two lots includes a vacant former dentist’s office, which has been listed for sale for $179,000. That property is currently under contract to KrohVan Real Estate Solutions, the firm’s owner, Christopher Krohe confirmed to the Landmark last week. The other property is home to a small warehouse owned by the Chicago Zoological Society, which uses the building for storage. Krohe declined to get into specifics about how he would like to develop the property, but he confirmed that he has had soil testing done to determine the extent of any environmental cleanup that might be needed at the site. The dentist office property was once home to a gas station, and there are fuel tanks located below ground. If something moves ahead at the site, it would be the second Brookfield project for

Krohe’s company. The Western Springsbased company purchased the vacant former Helping Hand Resale Store at 3726 Grand Blvd. in 2016, built out the space and has leased it to Alphabet Learning Center. “I think that [downtown] area has some potential to grow even more,” Krohe said. While he wishes the village would have created a TIF district for the downtown area, as it has at Eight Corners and along Ogden Avenue, Krohe said the village’s rezoning of the train station areas in 2017 was attractive for developers. “That definitely has made it easier as far as getting projects off the ground,” Krohe said. “In the end, a development like this will benefit myself as the developer, the village and the community all around.” Until the 2017 construction of a nine-unit apartment building just across the street from the triangular property, there hasn’t

FIRE CHIEF 5-year plan from page 1 still give the village some knowledge I’ve garnered over the 32 years I’ve worked for them. It’s a return on their investment.” Duffek said he had been planning to retire as a firefighter in November 2018, but that he changed his mind when Lenzi announced he was leaving to pursue other opportunities. Until then, Duffek said, he’d never thought to throw his hat into the ring to be fire chief. “I never had that in my sights,” Duffek said. “I was very happy, and I was content to be a firefighter and then a lieutenant. Being chief was never really my goal.” But as he approached his 58th birthday, Duffek also said becoming chief was a way for him to keep working in the job he loved. “I’ll be 58 in September, and firefighting takes its toll,” Duffek said. “It’s a physically demanding job.” During the interview process, which was handled by Lenzi, Human Resources Director Michelle Robbins and management consultant Jay Dalicandro, Duffek said he would commit five years to the chief ’s position if he was chosen. “That’s my intention, if the good lord is willing,” Duffek said. Duffek grew up in Brookfield with a keen awareness of public service. His father, Joseph, was a village trustee who was appointed to the post and then won election to two terms. His mom, Marie, still takes an interest in local politics and can frequently be seen in the audience at village board meetings. “She’s everywhere,” Duffek said. Duffek began his firefighting career in

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MOVING UP: Mark Duffek, who was sworn into his new role on Monday night, will take over as Brookfield’s new fire chief on April 28, the day after Patrick Lenzi officially retires. Duffek started as a paid-on-call firefighter in 1981. Brookfield as a paid-on-call firefighter in 1981, and on his first day he helped battle a major fire at 9501 Ogden Ave., leaving him thinking, “What in the hell did I get myself into?” He was hired on as a full-time firefighter in the Pleasantview Fire Protection District in January 1986, but left there to join Brookfield nine months later. “My heart was always in Brookfield,” Duffek said. Duffek served as the coordinator of the Brookfield Fire department’s HAZMAT team, was the department’s EMS coordinator and served for many years as union president. “I know he’s going to take this department and move it forward,” Lenzi said dur-

ing his parting words at the April 23 board meeting.

Leaving Brookfield, but not firefighting While Duffek ascends into the chief ’s office in Brookfield, his predecessor says he is getting back into front line duty as a firefighter and paramedic. Lenzi, 54, began working on a contract basis for Windy City EMS, a paramedic service hired to work events at Chicago White Sox games and at the United Center in Chicago. And on May 1, Lenzi will begin working as a part-time firefighter in the village of Westmont. “I still feel young at heart, and I want to get back into being a paramedic and firefighter

been any significant residential redevelopment of Brookfield’s downtown in well over a decade. In 2006, a developer built 18 townhomes and four single-family homes at the former site of Buresh’s Lobster House on 31st Street, and a 16-unit townhome project followed a few years later at Shields and Eberly avenues on the village’s south end. The most recent residential development near downtown was the 18-unit Forest Creek condo development in the 3600 block of Forest Avenue. The development was approved in 2006, but it went into foreclosure and wasn’t completed and occupied until 2010. Earlier this year, the village approved rezoning a parcel of land on Burlington Avenue in downtown Brookfield to pave the way for a four-story, mixed-use commercial/residential development that has yet to break ground. at a hands-on level,” Lenzi said. “I feel like a have a few good years left in me.” Lenzi was hired as a Brookfield firefighter in 1984 and was named chief in 2005 after the retirement of Fire Chief Charles LaGreco, who had served in that capacity for 11 years. During his time as a firefighter, Lenzi earned recognition by being named one of a select few firefighter/paramedics chosen to be part of the DuPage County Felony Assistance SWAT Team. In 1996, he was awarded a Medal of Valor along with two other firefighters for rescuing a woman and child As chief, Lenzi said his biggest accomplishment was working with the village’s community and economic development department to rewrite the village code to require new residential and commercial construction to include fire sprinklers. Lenzi for six years served as an officer, including president, of MABAS Division 10, a mutual aid task force involving more than a dozen suburban fire department to handle specialized incidents like hazardous materials spills and events that require large-scale responses. He served as the division’s training liaison chief and also served as part of the divisions Rapid Intervention Team, which can be called in to help rescue trapped firefighters. Lenzi’s beefed up Brookfield fire training, developing a program to gain access to buildings slated for demolition to do live fire training. After a series of floods, Lenzi also backed the creation of a Brookfield Fire Department water rescue team. During his time as chief, the department also acquired three ambulances, two fire trucks, a rescue boat and a pair of utility vehicles. He also backed increased fire safety education programs in local elementary schools. “I’m looking forward to the next phase of my life,” Lenzi said.

The Landmark, April 25, 2018

Brookfield Library zeroes in on expansion plan Preferred design would seek closure of Lincoln Avenue By BOB UPHUES Editor

Architects chosen by the Brookfield Public Library board to design a substantial addition to the existing building will reach out to village officials and take the municipal temperature regarding a plan library trustees would like to pursue. At a special meeting on April 18, a clear majority of library trustees voiced support for one of six plans presented by Tiffany Nash and Dan Pohrte, principals at Product Architecture and Design, the firm chosen in February to lead the design effort. The preferred design calls for the construction of a 9,600-square-foot, two-floor addition that would expand the library to the north and require the closure of Lincoln Avenue. A substantial area of green space would surround the addition to the north and west sides, with a parking lot built on land purchased by the library board in 2012 at 3541 Park Ave., across Lincoln Avenue from the existing library. The estimated cost of such a plan is about $8.1 million. Architects presented plans that ranged in cost from $6 million (4,600 square feet) to roughly $8.4 million (11,400 square feet). Both library trustees and staff agreed, for the most part, that the 9,600-square-foot plan provided the most space and best value for the money. Three of the plans, including the least expensive and two most expensive designs, would not require closure of Lincoln Avenue. The design scheme presented by the ar-

chitects showed an addition that extends the main floor and creates a lower-level space large enough to accommodate multiple study rooms and a meeting room capable of holding 100 people and also capable of being divided in two. The lower level, according to the design presented on April 18, also would house rooms for the creation of hands-on projects, like 3-D printing and a café/vending area. While they preferred the design of the 9,600-square-foot option, library trustees directed architects to provide them with cost estimates for similar designs that would result in an addition with two floors above ground, one with an unfinished lower level and one without a basement at all. JoAnn Day, president of a new foundation created to mount a capital campaign to help pay for the addition and renovation of the library, said building an addition without a lower level would be a mistake. If the library decides it needs to expand further in the future, skipping the basement now could be a costly proposition. Any one-story addition would be built to support a second story in the future, the architects said. “You don’t want to get rid of a basement to take away your future,” Day said. “To sell it, you’ve got to be able to say we can expand.” The cost to build an unfinished basement and two floors above it may turn out to be cost prohibitive. Pohrte estimated that such a solution might be pushing the $10 million range. The library board has saved about $5.2 million to date in a special fund. The library board has hired a financial advisor to help de-

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GRAND PLAN: Brookfield Library trustees are planning to move ahead with an expansion plan that would require closure of Lincoln Avenue and would add 9,600 square feet of space. Designs and cost estimates for all of the options considered by the board can be found with this story online at www.RBLandmark.com. termine how to finance the rest of the cost. While no decisions on how that may play out have been decided yet, financing won’t involve another referendum, said Library Director Kimberly Coughran. Any money raised through a capital campaign by the foundation would supplement the funds available for the construction. Whatever the final solution, the new addition will allow for adult and children’s areas of the library to be separated from one another on the main floor. The existing library’s main floor would also be completely renovated.

“It’s the number one complaint we get,” said Coughran, referring to the noise and interruptions that result from the close proximity of children and adults in the existing 13,500-square-foot library. “The goal is to fit all of the features that are necessary for the community while having the space to create [areas] that allow adults and teens to study quietly and allows children to be children,” Coughran said. Library officials and their architects are scheduled to meet with village officials regarding the preferred plan on April 30, Coughran said.

Brookfield posts job opening for new recreation director Department has had no senior manager since 2003

By BOB UPHUES Editor

For the first time in more than two decades the village of Brookfield is seeking to hire a full-time recreation director, signaling an intention to beef up resources and programs for a department that has been without a department head-level leader since the late Cathy Colgrass Edwards was forced out in 2003. The village of Brookfield posted the job late last week, asking candidates to submit applications by May 11. According to the job description posted on the village’s website, the recreation director will “serve as part of the

senior management of the village and report directly to the village manager.” “The village board has felt for a long time that a director is needed,” said Village President Kit Ketchmark. Brookfield’s Department of Parks and Recreation has been a two-woman show, squeezed into 1.5 full-time positions, for a number of years. Mary Pezdek, who retired in March had served as program coordinator since 2003. Arlene Rovner, who is a part-time staffer, handles most of the special event planning for the department. However, neither had director-level status, which put the department at a disadvantage when it came to strategic planning and bud-

geting. While the village has spent substantial sums of money for improvements to Ehlert and Kiwanis parks in the past decade or so, decisions on improvements flowed from the village manager’s office on down. Recreation staff and the Playgrounds and Recreation Commission played a small role. In 2013, the latter issue boiled over publicly, with the then-chairman airing complaints about the marginalization of the commission’s role at a village board meeting. The chain of command for recreation department staff also pinballed through the years. There were times when they reported to the village manager, and another time when

they reported to the public works director. “How do you budget if you don’t have a director?” Ketchmark said. “It affects so many elements going down the road. A new director will bring new ideas, energy and a new focus on recreation in Brookfield.” Just before he resigned as village manager and in light of Pezdek’s retirement, Keith Sbiral directed Rovner to report to the head of the Community and Economic Development Department. After Sbiral’s departure, the decision was made to have Rovner report to interim management consultant Jay Dalicandro, who will See REC DIRECTOR on page 8

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be on board until a new village manager is hired. “In light of the changes Keith put forward, Jay is helping bring definition to the role in the short term,” Ketchmark said. Brookfield Trustee Nicole Gilhooley, who is the village board’s liaison to the Brookfield Playgrounds and Recreation Commission, echoed Ketchmark’s belief that the recreation department needs an advocate at the senior management level. The department is isolated in its village hall basement location and needs heightened visibility. “That department needs more exposure to the rest of the staff and needs an advocate at the director level,” Gilhooley said. The village is looking for someone who has a college degree or major coursework in recreation or recreation administration “with considerable supervisory experience in a public recreation program.” The starting salary for the new director is estimated at between $60,000 and $70,000, depending on qualifications. In terms of future staffing in the recreation department, Ketchmark said there’s no plan to hire additional staff at this time. Once a new director and village manager are in place, there might be additional conversation regarding staffing and departmental structure. “I would leave that to the new manager to see how staffing would go in that department,” Ketchmark said. The last time the village hired someone as recreation director was in 1996, when Colgrass Edwards was elevated to the post a year after being hired as a staff member. She was forced out as director in April 2003, and the village has gone without a recreation director ever since.

Riverside

Another retailer bites the dust

nd another one bites the dust. Add Carson’s to the list of stores closing in our area, on the heels of Toys R Us. With a history going back 164 years, Carson’s takes its place with many of the well-known longtime retailers succumbing to the new way of shopping. Times and consumers have changed, for the better I’m not sure. Taking a step back and looking at that part of North Riverside -- the tract of land bounded by 26th Street, Harlem Avenue and Cermak Road and Northgate Avenue – it’s been an amazing transformation. Remember when it was the site of a “bad boys school,” a TB Hospital and Concordia Teacher’s College? They all occupied the land that is now home to North riverside Park Mall. Riverside had the opportunity to purchase the property but opted not to, leaving it open to the village of North Riverside, which in the mid-1970s approved construction of the North Riverside Park Mall. It was exciting for the area providing not only a place to shop locally but providing tax dollars to the village and Riverside’s schools. It still provided revenue and job opportunities. Edward Don, built around the same time at the corner of 26th and Harlem, had many jobs available.

Businesses have come and gone over the years. Remember E.J. Korvette’s? Madigan’s? Montgomery Ward? Sears has downsized, and within the mall itself many of the smaller businesses have come and gone. Frank’s Nursery and Craft was handy, but it’s gone. Edward Don left and was replaced by Costco. Dominick’s came and went, and now it’s replacement, Tony’s, will go to Berwyn later this year, leaving another big empty store. I liked Carson’s and its history, and I liked shopping there, particularly their housewares and cosmetic departments, good purses, too. So I will readjust my shopping and do more at Kohl’s and Penney’s. I hope they hang in there. What is next for the piece of land that has been subject to so many changes of the past 50 years? We will have to wait and see and hope for the best, particularly for those who now must seek employment somewhere else. Shopping online has some advantages, like not worrying about finding a parking spot close to the store, but there is still something fun about the in-store experience, actually seeing items and getting a close look at them. Carson’s sent out notices telling shoppers to cut up their credit cards, but I think I’ll keep it and put it with my old Field’s card. I’m sentimental.

JOANNE KOSEY

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BUCKS FOR BASEBALL Phil Richards (right), chief financial officer for First National Bank of Brookfield, presents a check for $4,000, to be used for the installation of a new scoreboard at Dan Hull Field at Ehlert Park, to Brookfield Little League President Dennis Gilhooley during the league’s opening day ceremony on April 21 at the Kiwanis Park band shell. The bank will also donate $250 to the league (and another to the slugger) this year for any home run ball that hits the score board. The bank is also donating $250 for every new checking account opened at the bank.

Arbor Day doings

The villages of Brookfield and Riverside welcome spring and Arbor Day with events and tree-planting ceremonies in both villages. A Tree City U.S.A. designee for the past 37 years, the village of Brookfield’s Forestry Department will hold a public tree planting at 2 p.m. near the pre-school building (4301 Elm Ave.) in Ehlert Park, about 40 feet south of the fence line near the parking lot. You can also take home one of 50 sapling oak trees planted in 1-gallon containers, courtesy of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago. You can then head over to Guthrie Park, Bloomingbank and Riverside roads in Riverside, at 3:30 p.m. for a “Catalpas and Cake” party hosted by the Frederick Law Olmsted Society and the Riverside Landscape Advisory Commission. Tour the arboretum in Guthrie Park and have some cake in honor of Olmsted’s birthday. At the end of the tour Forest Mike Collins will plant a bitternut hickory tree to replace a longstanding tree that succumbed to disease.

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BIG WEEK

April 25-May 2 Plays by LTHS Pl students

The Lyons Township High School Theatre Board presents “Tens by Teens,” an evening of short plays written and directed the LTHS students on April 25, 27 and 28 at 7 p.m. at the South Campus Performing Arts Center, 4900 S. Willow Springs Ave. in Western Springs. Tickets at the box office are $10 ($5 for children and seniors) and free for LT students with ID.

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North Riverside Public Library, 2400 Desplaines Ave., continues its Wednesday Movie Matinee with a screening of the 2015 film “Mr. Holmes,” starring Ian McKellen as Sherlock Holmes, on May 2 at 2 p.m. Free. Just drop by.

And more Riverside Township Radio Players present a pair of recreations from the Golden Age of Radio on April 27 at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the township hall, 27 Riverside Road in Riverside. The players will perform “Take a Letter” from the Screen Guild Theatre and “Lost in Hollywood” from Magnificent Montague. Free. The Riverside Arts Center, 34 E. Quincy St., hosts the Riverside-Brookfield High School AP Art exhibit from through May 12. There will be an opening reception that’s free and open to the public on Friday, April 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. Gallery hours are TuesdaySaturday from 1 to 5 p.m. Aging Well of Brookfield presents “Decorative and Tasty: The Many Uses of Herbs” sponsored by Cantata Adult Life Services on May 8 at 10 a.m. at ■

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The Brookfield Beautification Commission invites everyone to pitch in and help clean up the village’s public spaces at the 25th Annual Project NICE event on Saturday, April 28. Come to the village hall, 8820 Brookfield Ave., at 8:30 a.m. and pick out a spot – clean up flower beds, rake and pick up litter. At 11:30 a.m. join up at Kiwanis Park for an anniversary party for volunteers. Hot dogs, face painting and chalk art. Wear you oldBrookfield Village Hall, 8820 Brookfield Ave. Please RSVP by May 1 at 708-485-6917, ext. 130. In April, the Frederick Law Olmsted Society seeks entries from students in Riverside and surrounding communities for its annual Reflections on Riverside contests. High school students may enter the Imagery Contest ($100 first prize, $25 second prize). The Poetry Contest is open to younger students. An award of $25 will go to the winner in each grade from 1-5 and $50 to the winners in grades 6-8. Rules and entry forms available at www.olmstedsociety.org. Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd., hosts Money Smart Week with a series of classes and events for all ages to help make informed choices when managing personal finances. Classes include Understanding Social Security on April 27 at 1 p.m.; Make and Take Your Bank (for kids grades K-up) on April 27 at 4 p.m. and 52-Week Challenge: ■

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The village of North Riverside hosts its annual free Transportation Exploration Day on Thursday, April 26 in the parking lot of the police department, 2359 Desplaines Ave. The event allows children to explore many modes of transportation, flash the vehicles’ lights and sound their horns and sirens and exhilarate the senses. Call 708-442-5515 for more info.

Also on Saturday, April 28 from 9 a.m. to noon at Indian Gardens (near the Scout Cabin on Fairbank Road) and Patriot’s Park on Parkway Road in Riverside for a landscape workday. Take park the RB Day of Service Great Garlic Mustard Pull and plant 25 trees. Money Jars on April 28 at 3 p.m. Register online at www.brookfieldlibrary.info, by calling 708-485-6917 or visiting in person at the information desk. Riverside Public Library, 1 Burling Road, hosts Researching Your Irish Heritage on April 26 at 7 p.m. in the Public Meeting Room and The Essentials of a Vegetable Garden on April 28 at 2 p.m. at the St. Mary garden, 126 Herrick Road; and an Embracing Retirement workshop on May 2 at 7 p.m. in the Public Meeting Room. North Riverside Public Library, 2400 Desplaines Ave., hosts the adult program “Retirement and Investment Strategies”on April 26 at 6:30 p.m. Free Call 708-447-0869 to sign up. For kids, Messy Mornings for Munchkins (ages 2+), May 1 at 10:30 a.m.; Lapsit Storytime (babies, toddlers with adult) on April 26 at 10:30 a.m.; Family Bingo and Loteria Familia on April 28 at 2 p.m. ■

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Now hear this: Brookfield fixes council room sound system New microphones, speakers make meetings audible to all

By BOB UPHUES Editor

Anyone who regularly attends meetings held in the council chamber of the Brookfield Village Hall knows there are two great truths: Very few people show up and, even if they did, no one can hear what the heck is being said anyway. But all that changed April 23 when the Brookfield Village Board flipped the switch on a new sound system, complete with new microphones, mixer, wiring, speakers and even a sensor that raises and lowers the speaker volume when the room’s very loud air handler kicks on and off. In March, then Village Manager Keith Sbiral signed off on sound system upgrades first proposed back in 2015 by Allen Goodcase, a Brookfield resident and owner of the electronics firm Future Systems. Goodcase, one of the more regular visitors to village board meetings, knew the troubles with the sound system all too well. “This is almost a personal thing with me, be-

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A musical life from page 1 James Colombo and the other District 96 music teachers as a way to her work building the orchestra and her role in developing the music department in District 96. “We thought that would be a nice way to show our appreciation,” Colombo said. Gill didn’t know about the stage being named for her until District 96 school board President Jeff Miller announced it during the concert. “That was a surprise,” Gill said of having the stage named after her. Gill essentially started the orchestra program at L.J. Hauser Junior High School 20 years ago when she was named the school’s first orchestra director. Hauser is the only feeder school for Riverside-Brookfield High School that has a strings program for violin, viola, cello and bass. “She basically took it from nothing to a really solid and thriving program,” said Riverside resident Darcy Lewis, whose two sons had Gill as a teacher and is herself a viola and violin teacher. During her time at District 96, Gill herself performed on that stage many times. She gave an annual piano recital for her first 10 years, which then evolved into a faculty recital. Gill, an accomplished piano player, also accompanied the Hauser choir and played during many Hauser plays. She also managed the auditorium. A Lyons native, Gill started playing piano at home as a child and began outside lessons at 9

cause this is my town,” said Goodcase, whose company in recent years has also installed new sound systems in the Riverside-Brookfield High School gymnasium and RBHS auditorium. “To have to sit there and hear it all wrong was excruciating,” Goodcase said. “I’ve been wanting to do this for a long, long time and I’m really glad it’s come to fruition.” The problem isn’t always apparent to anyone sitting at the dais at the front of the room. Trustees and commission members seated in a semicircle can hear each other and often remark that if visitors talk, those voices can be a distraction. “The slightest whisper echoes so much that it’s loud, actually,” said Village President Kit Ketchmark. Over the course of the past month, Goodcase personally installed all of the equipment for the project, which cost the village about $12,000 to complete. Goodcase removed 10 mismatched and obsolete speakers dating from as far back as 1991 from the ceiling and replaced them with 20

SEE VIDEO ONLINE See the Hauser Junior High orchestra perform “A Riverside Celebration” at www.RBLandmark.com when her skills surpassed those of her mother, who was her first teacher. Her parents like to dance and enjoyed big band music and show tunes. They watched the “Lawrence Welk Show.” “I cannot say I came from a musical family, but we had a lot music in the house when I think back on it,” Gill said. “There were always records playing, so there was a lot of music in the house.” As an eighth-grader, Gill was invited to play piano with the orchestra at Costello School by her music teacher, Jane Rubin, who had a big influence on her. “I knew since eighth grade that I wanted to be a music teacher,” Gill said. “I had an orchestra teacher that I really liked and I wanted to be like her.” As freshman at Morton West High School in Berwyn, Gill began playing the cello. After graduating from Indiana University with a degree in music education, she taught general music for two years in Houston. Then she earned a master’s degree in music education at the University of Oklahoma. She took violin lessons for seven years. Armed with her master’s degree, she moved back and worked for two years as a music teacher at Morton East and West but then was let go because of cutbacks. “I was very heartbroken,” Gill said. Gill couldn’t find another teaching job at a

new speakers that were embedded into new ceiling tiles. He rewired the system entirely, and installed new thin, goose-neck microphones at the board dais and at the podium where members of the public provide comment. The microphones are tall enough to allow board members to open laptop computers in front of them and there’s a red light next to the on-off switch at the base of each microphone to let trustees know whether their microphones are live or not. There’s also a wireless microphone available for anyone needing to make a presentation at a meeting or for use during special events where a traditional meeting setup isn’t used. A dedicated WiFi network allows for the sound system to be adjusted using an iPad. In addition, there is now an ADA-compliant assisted listening system including special headphones for anyone particularly hard of hearing. The new sound system also will improve the quality of audio recordings made at village board and other meetings. The present system

overloads sound and microphones catch a lot of background noise, making those recordings a difficult listen. “We don’t know how many people came to a meeting and weren’t able to hear and then never came back,” Goodcase said. “Now people may be more apt to participate. It’s a lot better when more people come to board meetings.” Goodcase said he is presently researching options for reclaiming use of four flat-panel video screens installed in the board room about a decade ago. At one time, village staff used the screen for video and PowerPoint presentations, but in recent years devices being used by staff haven’t been compatible. “That room just does not offer a lot of economical options [in terms of installing video screens],” Goodcase said. “But I think I can do it economically so they can get some life out of [the video panels]. “I’m going to give them a ballpark figure and they can tell me if they want to proceed.” Ketchmark said he was glad the sound system upgrade had finally come to fruition. “Some things take way too long,” he said.

time when many schools were cutting back because of the declining enrollment. She decided that she might need to find another career. So, while working odd jobs, such as playing the piano for a ballet company, giving private lessons and waitressing at the now-closed Enzo’s restaurant in Brookfield, she earned a two-year degree in data processing from Morton College. She also worked at an Oak Park bike shop where she met a bicycle mechanic named Rick Gill, who became her husband a couple of years later. She applied for both teaching and data processing jobs, not knowing what direction her career would take. “I sent out resumes to both places and I thought whatever comes through is what’s meant to happen,” Gill said. District 96 offered her a job for the 198990 school year as a general music teacher, which she happily accepted. Gill initially was hired to work at Ames, Hollywood and Blythe Park schools. After nine years, Gill was transferred to Hauser to become the district’s first teacher primarily assigned to teach string instruments. Teaching junior high age kids is always challenging. “I just that think that gamut of abilities and emotions and growth is so varied in junior high,” Gill said. Former students say that Gill pushed them to do their best and made them better musicians. “She always worked really hard for us during class, and made sure we knew more about music, not just our instrument, but theory, which really helps us moving forward as musicians, not just as instrument

players,” said former Hauser student Elizabeth Murphy, now a junior at RiversideBrookfield High School who plays the violin. Gill served as the president of the District 96 teachers union for seven years. She said that she saw the value of unions firsthand as a child, when her father got a union truck driving job and doubled his income. “I just really believe in the philosophy that unions build the middle class,” Gill said. “I think my family is a testament to that.” It was not easy at times leading the union, especially during turbulent times. Gill, a quiet person by nature, said that being union president was a tough job then. “I did the best I could,” Gill said. “You work as hard as you can and you just don’t always get the result you want.” Gill said that District 96 has been a great place to work. “I really felt that I have had wonderful students,” Gill said. “Parents are supportive, administration has been very supportive and I’ve head great music colleagues.” In retirement Gill, 57, hopes to play the piano more, both at home and in public. She looks forward to having more time to attend cultural events. Gill and her husband have signed up for afternoon subscriptions to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Lyric Opera. In June Gill and her husband will go a bicycle trip in central Illinois. They also will probably plan a trip for September to ease the pangs of retirement. When September rolls around it will be strange for Gill not to be at a school. “I’ve been in school since I was 5,” Gill said. “I never had a year when I’ve not been in school in some capacity, either as a teacher or student.”

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halk one up for the Methodist Church. On Monday night, members of the Brookfield Village Board voted unanimously and without a ton of conversation to overturn the Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendation against allowing a special-use permit for religious assembly at the Compassion Factory art gallery at 9210 Broadway Ave. Trustees, at least the two who spoke, made a point of emphasizing the strong community support for allowing Compassion United Methodist Church – which owns and operates the art gallery – to use the space for two hours a week for church services. The village board received dozens of letters, emails and sworn public testimony in support of the small congregation. In comparison, there was relatively little opposition to allowing religious assembly. Most of that opposition revolved around what precedent would be set by granting religious assembly and whether, once granted, the village could really limit the property’s use for religious purposes. And while village trustees didn’t openly state that such a precedent was troublesome, their decision immediately after approving the special use, certainly indicates that village officials aren’t quite sure what the impact was likely to be. The board’s imposition of a six-month moratorium on special-use permits as well as zoning map and text amendments in the Eight Corners district and other commercial areas, especially near its three train stations, suggests they may have set a precedent and want to avoid the consequences in the future. The moratorium was a new idea and not previously discussed in public. Typically before taking action on such matters, the subject would have first been discussed at a committee of the whole meeting. Urgency to limit future impact to the village’s plan for a mixed-use commercial/ residential district at Eight Corners seems clear. The board surely had in mind that three of the Eight Corners that surround the circle are owned by Linda Sokol Francis, whose son is the pastor of Compassion United Methodist Church. Francis has made no secret – she has purchased several properties at a cost of more than $1 million over the years in the district – that her dream is to build a church/community center at Eight Corners, with nearby properties she owns housing businesses that support the church’s mission. In six months, don’t be surprised to see religious uses prohibited within the Eight Corners business district and Station Area districts. How that will square with the village’s own action Monday to allow such a use to the Compassion Factory isn’t clear. One thing seems certain, the influence of Linda Sokol Francis and Compassion United Methodist Church is going to remain important in the future development of Eight Corners. Finding a way to somehow walk the tightrope between two potentially conflicting visions for the district will be the trick for the village as it attempts to make the vision of its comprehensive plan a reality.

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The Landmark, April 25, 2018

Miller Meadow: Unnoticed but for looking

he trail is muck. And the air is damp, the snow gone for good after so many punishing relapses. We are finally out of the cold and into the mists of late-April, the trail wet and muddy underfoot in Miller Meadow. Nothing blooms but birds are now gathering and a song sparrow heralds busy woods from a perch about 20 feet up just off the north lot. Ahead, a field full of Northern Flickers and Eastern Meadowlarks. Trees and reeds just lousy with the reprimands of Red-wing Blackbirds. Working south into the preserve along a broken path paralleling the Des Plaines, the trail arcs west toward Loyola. It ends at Grove No. 5 and the grove’s orange-brown gazebo. Beyond the gazebo is a partially flooded field. A veteran classmate in Triton’s spring birdwatching class introduces us to a new portmanteau: Fluddle. As in, flood puddle. She says you can often see Teal in this particular fluddle. And there they are: Blue-winged Teal with bright white half-moons on their marsh duck faces. Male and female pairs are nestled into the sodden grass, not swimming and not standing but rather kind of bedded down low. Compared to mallards they are slight, effete. Working the fluddle edge nearby are some bobbing

shorebirds. What are they? We spend 10 minutes consulting field guides and field marks and decide they are two different species of Yellowlegs -- Greater and Lesser. They stilt around, dabbing at the water. No one would notice them but for looking, which is the story of Miller Meadow. What a place. From First Avenue, it presents as a picnic spot with a dog park. True, but very much more. Head east into the preserve and it’s a wild in miniature -- hillock, shallow ravine, interior stream and wetlands. Further in toward the Des Plaines, the meadow’s contour dips and, standing just off the bike path, the surrounding urban world recedes. No hospitals or high school. No Chevy dealership. It’s just riverine woods and reeds and smoke gray sky. Yes, you can still hear dump trucks. But we flush a half-dozen Snipe and they take flight with wings that beat in sharp triangularity, all thrown elbows. They stay low and then bank and then dive. We follow them with our binoculars -- bulbous, needlebeaked -- and they drop quickly from the sky, disappearing into grassland cover. What a show, five minutes from home.

BRETT MCNEIL

Trail Conditions explores the woods, waters and trails out our back doors. Brett McNeil lives in North Riverside.

LETTERS

Climate change resolution should be on ballot “Shall our Representatives and Senators in the U.S. Congress sponsor and/or support measures that will: Acknowledge the serious threat posed by climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in a clear, transparent, and effective way?” As an independent voter, I had hoped to see this resolution on my ballot in November. It is very disappointing that it was voted down at the Riverside Township meeting on April 10. In my 42 years of living in Riverside, I have never felt more disappointed about being a Riverside citizen. I am very pleased that the voters in Berwyn, Proviso, and Orland Townships overwhelmingly approved a similar measure in 2016, and that Lyons and York Townships have voted to put it on their ballots this year. Riverside should be impressed that they wish to protect our children and grandchildren, even though we didn’t have the sense to pass this.

Philip G. Janicak, M.D. Riverside

Hauser Food Drive makes a difference As Hauser Junior High School is in the midst of our 48th Annual Canned Food Drive, I invite you all to help Hauser fight hunger. For 47 years, Hauser has been the largest contributor to the Salvation Army’s food pantry in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago. In recent years, we decided to bring some of the giving closer to home and now our students bring over 150 pounds of food each month to the Riverside Township food pantry. What an extraordinary lesson this is for our students – an opportunity to see firsthand that hunger is an issue in our community. As is our tradition, we will be collecting cans, non-perishable food, and monetary donations See LETTERS on page 13

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OBITUARIES Longtime United Airlines employee

Edward J. Klimah, 90, of LaGrange Park, died on April 20, 2018. Born on Jan. 17, 1928, he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a proud husband and father, successful businessman, avid traveler with his wife, EDWARD KLIMAH Bernice, and a man devoted to his faith. Mr. Klimah was the husband of the late Bernice M. Klimah (nee Wascher); the father of Carol Ann (the late Tad) Sieck, Susan (Tim) Held, John (Cheryl) Klimah and Paul (Wendy) Klimah; the grandfather of Daniel (Myranda) Held, Rebecca (Dakota) Hughes, Jeremy Held, Alyssa Sieck, Lindsey Sieck, Carl Klimah and Scott Klimah; the brother of Emil (the late Arlene) Klimah and Esther (Art) Hartwig; and the uncle of many nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held April 23 at St. Michael Lutheran Church in LaGrange Park with interment at Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery. Memorials are appreciated to St. Michael Lutheran Church, Library Fund, 500 E. 31st St., LaGrange Park, 60526. Hitzeman Funeral Home, Brookfield, handled arrangements.

Allen Joseph Smith, 69, of North Riverside, died March 9, 2018. Mr. Smith was a U.S. Air Force captain who served in Vietnam and a longtime employee of ALLEN SMITH United Airlines. He was the cousin of Dolores (late Al) Kus, Joseph (Barbara) Kieras, Mary Ann (late David) Hiles, Randy (Debbie) Kieras, Sharon (Jim) Weiss, Christine, Mary Ellen, Gene, Joe Jr., Jill, Daniel, Sandy, Vicky, Michael, Adam and many others; and the friend of Sharon Johnson and many other people. A memorial visitation is on Saturday, April 28 at 9 a.m. until the time of a memorial service at 11:30 a.m. Private interment follows. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are appreciated to the North Riverside Fire Department, 2331 Desplaines Ave., North Riverside, 60546. Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home, North Riverside, handled arrangements.

LETTERS Continued from page 13 through April 27. Donations will be accepted by any Hauser student or dropped off in one of the many collection bins in the area. This year the Hauser PTO partnered with Outreach Inc., an international 501(c) 3 nonprofit, to co-host a “Feed Our Community Day.” This event took place on April 14 at Hauser Jr. High School, and with the help of this great community, we packed 40,000 nutritious “Meals of Hope” for hungry children and families. These meals will be delivered in late April to the Riverside Township Food Pantry and the Salvation Army Red Shield Center Food Pantry in Englewood. Special thanks to our sponsors: Jimmy John’s, Orland Family Dental, Rory & Co. Real Estate Experts, Blythe Park PTA, Paisan’s Pizzeria, Healthy Communities Foundation, Ascension Lutheran Church, Riverside Junior Woman’s Charity, Ivins/

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Moravecek Funeral Home, Riverside Presbyterian Church, Riverside Police Union, PB & PA, Christ Presbyterian Church and Hauser PTO. We will be collecting non-perishable food items for the next few weeks, and we need your help to reach our goal of 35,000 cans. To make a monetary donation visit www.hauserpto.org. Every dollar collected or can donated will make a difference to those in need. Special thanks go to April Mahy, Hauser’s principal, and Christine Mullin, assistant principal, for their continued support of the food drive and to our food drive leaders, Lisa Gaynor and Lisa Swicionis, and their committee for their months of planning and dedication to one of Hauser’s finest traditions.

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Religious assembly granted for Brookfield art gallery Village board puts 6-month hold on further special-use requests

By BOB UPHUES Editor

The Compassion Factory, an art gallery created by a local Methodist pastor and owned by the United Methodist Church, will be able to host a two-hour religious service each Sunday after the Brookfield Village Board voted unanimously to grant a pair of special use permits at its meeting on April 23. In voting to allow religious assembly for the small congregation at the art gallery, the village board’s decision ran counter to a recommendation for denial by the Brookfield Planning and Zoning Commission. The village board also approved a special use permit for shared parking for members of the congregation on land across the street. Perhaps fearing a legal battle if they rejected Compassion Factory’s request for the special use for religious assembly, trustees said they felt the weekly two-hour time limit would not pose a problem for the business district. Prior to the board’s vote, trustees Ryan Evans and Michael Garvey remarked that

allowing religious assembly for the Rev. Karl Sokol’s small Methodist congregation received strong support from residents, including many of whom were not members of the church. “This ordinance with the confined hours, with the limitations placed on it, I think it’s appropriate for the village of Brookfield and I look forward to seeing how it goes in the future,” Evans said. Garvey, however, hinted that potential litigation may have also weighed on trustees’ minds. “We’ve had the advice of legal counsel and reading up on the federal laws and the applicable laws, that maybe seemed to indicate this is something that needs to be granted,” said Garvey, adding he wanted to be a “responsible steward of village funds.” “We’re not authorizing a church on this property,” Garvey said. “We’re authorizing religious assembly on this property for very active residents of Brookfield and beyond.” At the same time, however, the village board also voted on April 23 to place a six-month moratorium on any special use applications, zoning map amendments or

zoning code text amendments within the Eight Corners and Station Area Districts to temporarily head off any other requests like Compassion Factory’s. During that moratorium, the village will conduct a study that may result in amendments to the zoning code regarding allowed uses at Eight Corners and other commercial districts. “This is a key sector of the village for us,” said Garvey, referring to Eight Corners. “We invested money and created a TIF district in this area, because we believe this village board shared a vision of what we wanted that district to be going forward.” The new Brookfield Comprehensive Plan imagines Eight Corners as a pedestrianoriented mixed-use commercial residential area. The village recently entered into a preliminary redevelopment agreement with a Western Springs-based development company to explore concepts for redeveloping the vacant Brookfield Bowl property at 3415 Maple Ave. Compassion Factory opened at 9210 Broadway Ave. in January after the Rev. Karl Sokol undertook a two-year total renovation of building, which was formerly a

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dry cleaning business. Sokol is pastor of Compassion United Methodist Church, which bought the property in early 2016. The congregation was created after Brookfield United Methodist Church folded in 2011. Sokol’s mother, Linda Sokol Francis, had formerly attempted to get a new church/ community center built on land she purchased between 2009 and 2010 in the 3400 block of Grand Boulevard, which forms one of the Eight Corners that frame the veterans Memorial Circle. However, the village of Brookfield rejected the notion of a church at Eight Corners. Since that time, Francis has purchased additional property in the Eight Corners district for the expressed purpose of furthering the Methodist church’s mission, by creating businesses that can provide jobs. She has never given up her hope of building a church on the land in the 3400 block of Grand Boulevard. Critics of allowing Compassion Factory a special-use permit for religious assembly argued doing so would set a precedent that would pave the way for a church at Eight Corners.

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The Landmark, April 25, 2018

Leader and Steensma shut down Huskies in early season showdown By MARTY FARMER

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ntering this season, the Lyons Township and Oak Park and River Forest High School baseball teams were regarded as the top two teams in the West Suburban Conference Silver Division. Aside from winning traditions, the commonality shared between the Lions (8-3) and Huskies (8-2) this spring is stellar pitching. Power arms were on display Saturday as visiting LTHS pulled off a 4-0, 3-1 doubleheader sweep. LTHS gave the ball to ace Grant Leader (1.25 ERA) and Eric Steensma (0.72 ERA), while OPRF countered with top starters Brendan Barrette and Griffin Holderfield (both have a 1.80 earned run average) during Saturday’s early season showdown. In the opener, Leader threw 6.2 scoreless innings of twohit baseball. Employing a variety of pitches (fastball, breaking ball, changeup), the Illinois-bound Leader struck out 14. “Leader had one of the finer pitching performances I’ve seen,” OPRF assistant coach Matt Maloney said. “We couldn’t get anything off him. He was picking us apart the plate. He can throw any pitch in any count.” With runs at a premium, the Huskies hurt their cause in the third inning with a couple of defensive miscues. The Lions took advantage, scoring three runs. LTHS added a run in the fourth on Bryce Moskiewicz’s single, which scored Michael Martino. After Barrette was pulled midway through the game, OPRF reliever Henry Darrow was effective over 3.2 innings. He allowed no runs, three hits, walked one and fanned six to keep the Huskies, theoretically, within striking distance. However, Leader limited the Huskies to three hits and no scoring opportunities. “His first couple of outings, Grant wasn’t necessarily struggling, but he didn’t quite seem like himself,” LTHS coach Kevin Diete. “The last few outings he has had a different mindset and taken control.” The second game offered more of the same from both sides. With Holderfield (Creighton recruit) and Steensma engaged in a pitchers’ duel, OPRF held a 1-0 lead in the top of the seventh. Danny Machaj started off a LTHS rally with a single. Will

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(Above) LT’s Grant Leader (#15) throws a pitch during Game 1 of a varsity doubleheader against OPRF at Oak Park and River Forest High School. (Left) LT’s Michael Mitchell (#19) hits a grounder.

Stenner tied the game on a single to score Machaj. With Stenner and Martino on base, the Lions’ Matt Piento laced a single to left field scoring both for a 3-1 lead. Steensma went the distance to earn the win. He allowed one unearned run, two hits, two walks and struck out five. “We preach to our guys about the importance of timely hitting,” Diete said about the game-two win. “We were able to do that in the last inning. While OPRF was disappointed with being swept, Huskies’ head coach Joe Parenti put the loss in perspective. “It was just one of those days,” Parenti said. “I don’t think we played our best baseball and if you asked LT they probably would say the same thing about themselves. There have been other Oak Park vs. LT games with more scoring, but these were intense, competitive games with very good pitching.”

Offensively, Jack Ferraro leads LTHS with a .486 average, 10 RBIs and four doubles. Machaj is hitting .324 with 10 runs scored. Moskiewicz is hitting .294. The OPRF infield is hitting well with sophomore second baseman Dylan Whitney leading the club in average at .485. First baseman Holderfield (.450) senior shortstop Brian May (.444) and third baseman Jake Adams (.400) have contributed as well. Andrew Neilson, Mason Hsieh-Bailey and Diamond lengthen the lineup with their ofKEVIN DIETE fensive ability. LTHS baseball coach Like the other high school baseball teams in the area, the Lions and Huskies have dealt with multiple cancellations due to inclement weather. “It’s been a tough mental drain,” Diete said. “Obviously, we want to keep our players sharp, bad habits can develop during practice. We’ve been keeping our practices short and sweet and just tune up the things that we need to.”

“We know how fortunate we are to have Grant.”

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The Landmark, April 25, 2018

Malnati steps down at Fenwick

Assistant coach Staunton Peck named Friars’ new head basketball coach By MARTY FARMER

ka and played for Malnati for three years there, starting on the Trevians’ 2000 supersectional championship team. He is a 2006 graduate of Hamilton College in Clinton, New York, where he Looking ahead to next season, the Fenwick High School was a two-year captain of the Continentals’ basketball team. From 2007-09 Peck was a graduate assistant at boys basketball team returns a lot of talented the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, earning players, notably nationally-ranked guard DJ a master’s degree in athletic administration. In Steward and prolific playmaker Damari Nixon. addition to being the new head varsity basketHowever, one key member of the team won’t be ball coach at Fenwick, Peck also is the school’s back. After five years as the Friars’ head coach, assistant athletic director. Rick Malnati informed the school he is resigning “I am extremely excited to take on the role of from the position. He informed the varsity playhead basketball coach at Fenwick,” Peck said ers of his decision on April 18. in the same press release. “I am grateful for all Staunton Peck, an assistant coach under Malthe mentoring that Rick Malnati has given me nati at Fenwick since 2013, takes over as the new as a person and basketball coach throughout head coach. the past five years and beyond. He is an incred“Five years ago Staunton Peck and I got a ible coach and an even better person. I hope to chance to come to Fenwick to coach basketball,” carry on the great culture he has established Malnati said in a press release issued by Fenover the past five years.” wick. “I originally told Athletic Director Scott Malnati, 58, excelled as successor to John Thies that I would commit to three years and Quinn, another successful hoops coach at Fenthen Staunton would take over. I was having so RICK MALNATI wick. much fun, I stayed five! Fenwick basketball coach Over five seasons, Malnati guided the Friars “I’m very thankful to the Fenwick community, to a 122-33 record, highlighted by a 38-game the faculty, and my players and parents for their winning streak and three straight titles in the support,” Malnati continued. “I have great confidence in Staunton. He has a great basketball mind and a Chicago Catholic League. In 2016-2017, Malnati coached Fenwick to a 30-5 record and Class 3A runner-up finish. In the heart for kids.” Peck is a 2001 alumnus of New Trier High School in Winnet- Class 3A finals, Morgan Park edged the Friars 69-67 in overSports Editor

“I’m very thankful to the Fenwick community, the faculty, and my players and parents for their support.”

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After coaching the Fenwick boys basketball team to 122 wins in five seasons, Rick Malnati has stepped down as the head coach. time. Led by stars like Jacob Keller, Jamal Nixon and Steward, the Friars recorded the best season in program history. Malnati also aided multiple Fenwick players in making the leap to college basketball. During his tenure, 15 Friars played at the college level, including notable players like Scottie Lindsey (Northwestern), Tom Planek (Providence College), Dan Dwyer (Penn), Mike Smith (Columbia) and Nixon (Minnesota State-Mankato). Malnati, a Northfield resident, looks forward to spending time with his family. A return to basketball in an assistant coach’s role remains a possibility.

dale South 27-25, 25-23. Against Fenton, Vejas Cuplinskas and DJ Degand had six kills each and Jonah Raith dished out 18 assists. Jason Bageanis (3 kills, 3 blocks, 2 aces), Lucas Reilley (10 digs) and Colby Campbell (4 kills, 2 aces, 2 blocks) also contributed for RBHS (10-9).

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RBHS track takes sixth at Lake Forest

Fenwick girls track & field The Friars placed ninth (28 points) at the Lake Park Invitational. Margaret O’Brien won the 1,600 with a time of 5:15.95 seconds. The Friars’ Claire Gatermann, from Riverside, won pole vault at 10-9. In the 3,200 relay, Fenwick finished third with a time of 10:02.72.

Cervanka wins 200, takes second in 100; Noel earns runner-up in 800 By MARTY FARMER Sports Editor

Riverside-Brookfield High School senior George Cervanka won the 200-meter dash in a time of 22.83 seconds at the Lake Forest Invitational on Saturday. He came in second in the 100 at 11.29, trailing only Zion-Benton’s Cortez Sawyer (11.01). Last year, Cervanka qualified for state in both races with strong performances, 200 (22.20) and 100 (11.04), at the Lyons Township Sectional. In the 800 at Lake Forest, senior Jason Noel came in second at 2 minutes, 4.9 seconds. Josh Ranft finished sixth (54.01) in the 400. The quartet of Noel, David Keen, Chris Magno and Ranft earned third in the 3,200 with a time of 8:33.66. The Bulldogs finished sixth (52) in the team standings.

RBHS girls water polo With comfortable victories over Schaumburg and Argo, the Bulldogs have won eight matches in a row and are 18-6 overall. On April 15, RBHS reeled off four wins and outscored its opponents 48-15 en route to winning the Elk Grove Village Invite. “We are having a nice season,” RBHS coach Todd Fridrych said. “We have a great group of girls that work hard and play hard.” Seniors Tatum Bruno and Chloe Marrello-Wandel and junior Leah Harazin are the team leaders. Bruno and Harazin are the top two scorers and Marrello-Wandel has excelled as the Bulldogs’ goalie. RBHS hopes to extend its winning streak with matches at Waubonsie Valley and St. Charles East this week.

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RBHS senior George Cervanka won the 200-meter dash (22.83 seconds) at the Lake Forest Invitational on Saturday, April 21.

LTHS boys water polo Hayden Claesson scored two goals to lead a balanced attack on offense as the visiting Lions edged Neuqua Valley 9-8. Goalie Ray Berg made several clutch saves to secure the victory.

RBHS boys volleyball The Bulldogs split a pair of matches, defeating Fenton 25-8, 26-24 but losing to Hins-

The Blazers went 0-3 with losses against Sherrard, Metamora and East Peoria at the Metamora Showcase. The Blazers’ best shot at victory occurred against East Peoria in their opening game. Trinity trailed the Raiders 3-1 after four innings until single runs in the fifth, sixth and seventh innings put the former ahead 4-3. East Peoria scored a pair of runs in the bottom of the seventh to win the game. Rachel McGovern and Sammy Nelson had two apiece. Nelson, who took the loss, pitched 6 2/3 innings. In its last game, Nicole Romano had a team-high three hits and Juliana Morini added two hits and an RBI for Trinity in an 8-2 loss against Sherrard.

The Landmark, April 25, 2018

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PUBLIC NOTICES 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 County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D18154203 on April 18, 2018. Under the Assumed Business Name of PRIDEAUX PRESS with the business located at: 1530 ELGIN AVENUE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: EMILY VICTORSON, 1530 ELGIN AVENUE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Published in Forest Park Review 4/25, 5/2, 5/9/2018

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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 Thursday, May 10, 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 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 5 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 5 foot setback for the garage, the proposed combined side yard setback is only 19.02 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 Published in Wednesday Journal April 25, 2018

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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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D18153934 on March 27, 2018. Under the Assumed Business Name of MOVEMASTERS with the business located at: 1533 HARLEM AVE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: SHAMAIAH S ROSS, 1533 HARLEM AVE FOREST PARK, IL 60130

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 Dorrett Williams Lewis, Petitioner and Hugh Himan Lewis Respondent, Case No. 2018D-002919. 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 May 29, 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 4/25, 5/2, 5/9/2018

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D18153938 on March 27, 2018. Under the Assumed Business Name of THE REAL CHICAGO INN with the business located at: 3017 FARRELL STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60608. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: JULIA BONNER, 3017 S FARRELL STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60608 Published in Wednesday Journal 4/11, 4/18, 4/25/2018

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D18154004 on April 2, 2018. Under the Assumed Business Name of B&B PLUMBING&SEWER with the business located at: 1540 OSTRANDER, LAGRANGE PARK, IL 60526. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: BRIAN THEADORE GRABIEC, 1540 OSTRANDER LAGRANGE PARK, IL 60526. Published in RB Landmark 4/11, 4/18, 4/25/2018

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D18154183 on April 17, 2018. Under the Assumed Business Name of MASYLS with the business located at: 314 IROQUOIS ROAD, HILLSIDE, IL 60162. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: SYLVIA HINER, 314 IROQUOIS ROAD HILLSIDE, IL 60162. Published in Forest Park Review 4/25, 5/2, 5/9/2018

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LEGAL NOTICE The Village of Oak Park will receive sealed bids at the Public Works Service Center, 201 South Blvd., Oak Park, Illinois 60302, until 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 18, 2018 for the following: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Village of Oak Park UST Manholes & Leak Detectors Project Project No. 18-112 Issuance Date: 4/20/18 Bid forms may be obtained from the Public Works Customer Service Center by calling 708-3585700 or by stopping by the office located at 201 South Blvd., Oak Park, Illinois between the hours of 7:30am and 4:00pm. There will be a mandatory pre-bid meeting at the Public Works Center, located at 201 South Blvd. on May 2nd 2018 at 10:30 a.m. The Village of Oak Park reserves the right to issue bid documents and specifications only to those vendors deemed qualified. No bid documents will be issued after 4:00 p.m. on the working day preceding the date of bid opening. THE VILLAGE OF OAK PARK Published in Wednesday Journal 4/25/2018

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE LEGAL NOTICE The Village of Oak Park will receive sealed proposals at the Public Works Service Center, 201 South Boulevard, Oak Park, Illinois 60302, until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 4, 2018 for the following PROPOSAL # 18-111 2018 SIDEWALK POWER WASHING Specifications and Bid forms may be obtained at the Public Works Center at the address listed above between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or by calling 708-358-5700. Information is also available from the Streets Superintendent, Scott Brinkman, sbrinkman@oak-park.us or on the Village’s website http://www. oak-park.us/your-government/ finance-department. The Village of Oak Park reserves the right to issue proposal documents and specifications only to those vendors deemed qualified. No proposal documents will be issued after 4:00 p.m. on the working day preceding the date of proposal opening. The Village of Oak Park Published in Wednesday Journal 4/25/2018

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK, NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR LONG BEACH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-7 Plaintiff, vs. SUSAN JAMISON, JOHNNY JAMISON, MARY RUSSELL GARDNER, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, KOFI AKIL JAMISON, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 17 CH 13380 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on February 26, 2018 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, May 29, 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. 16-05-303-023-0000. Commonly known as 841 N Lombard Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. 550025.02 Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

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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 17-082182. 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. 17-082182 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 17 CH 2461 TJSC#: 38-1929 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector

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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 8439. 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. 8439 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 17 CH 00989 TJSC#: 38-1652 I3079780

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION MIDFIRST BANK Plaintiff, -v.GRAZYNA M. WASIK A/K/A GRAZYNA WASIK, ANNA PAWLIK Defendants 17 CH 2461 2600 WESTBROOK DRIVE 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 February 23, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 24, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2600 WESTBROOK DRIVE, Franklin Park, IL 60131 Property Index No. 12-28-408-0060000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $237,186.44. 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.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Plaintiff, -v.LUCIOUS SMITH, III, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 00989 1914 SOUTH 17TH 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 February 21, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 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: Commonly known as 1914 SOUTH 17TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-15-315-0220000. The real estate is improved with a single family home with a detached two car 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.

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FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET MORTGAGE PRODUCTS, INC, MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-EFC4 Plaintiff, -v.GERALD P. NORDGREN, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR CARL T. GEANES (DECEASED), LOTTIE M. GEANES, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CARL T. GEANES, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 00996 614 RICE AVENUE Bellwood, IL 60104 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 21, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 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: Commonly known as 614 RICE AVENUE, Bellwood, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-09-314-056. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $242,152.03. 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

Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number 102863. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw. com Attorney File No. 102863 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 17 CH 00996 TJSC#: 38-1761 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. I3079373

2731 NORTH MELROSE AVENUE MELROSE PARK, 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 January 11, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 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 2731 NORTH MELROSE AVENUE, MELROSE PARK, IL 60164 Property Index No. 12-29-401-0090000. 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 14-17-10336. 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. 14-17-10336 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2017 CH 10000 TJSC#: 38-668 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. I3078131

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 14-17-02232. 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. 14-17-02232 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 003889 TJSC#: 38-1976 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. I3082140

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.VICTOR STEVEN BATITSAS PA L U M B O , UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, VINCENT JOSEPH PALUMBO, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF HELENE T. PALUMBO, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, GERALD NORDGREN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR HELENE T. PALUMBO (DECEASED) Defendants 2017 CH 10000

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Plaintiff, -v.ROLANDO MARTINEZ Defendants 17 CH 003889 2018 S. 4TH 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 February 23, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 25, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2018 S. 4TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-14-320-0180000. 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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.ZENAIDA MATROCI, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2017 CH 11493 2923 N CALWAGNER ST 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 January 11, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 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 2923 N CALWAGNER ST, FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131 Property Index No. 12-28-224-0130000. 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 14-17-12617. 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. 14-17-12617 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2017 CH 11493 TJSC#: 38-559 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. I3077928

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 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 17-084640. 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. 17-084640 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 17 CH 13952 TJSC#: 38-1413 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. I3077742

OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 CH 13529 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 17, 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. 15-09-315-063-0000. Commonly known as 635 Rice Avenue, Bellwood, IL 60104. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 3609455 W17-0871. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3083023

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 263043. 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. 263043 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 13 CH 11139 TJSC#: 38-1954 I3080421

FOR MIECZYSLAW PRZYGODA (DECEASED) Defendants 2017 CH 12196 2550 LANDEN DRIVE MELROSE PARK, 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 January 25, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 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 2550 LANDEN DRIVE, MELROSE PARK, IL 60164 Property Index No. 12-29-400-1910000. 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.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.CHRISTOPHER ESSEX, SHUNTA PATRICE ESSEX A/K/A SHUNTA P. ESSEX A/K/A SHUNTA PATRICE BROWN, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Defendants 17 CH 13952 1832 SOUTH 9TH 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 February 1, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 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: Commonly known as 1832 SOUTH 9TH AVENUE, Maywood, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-15-407-0280000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $81,489.88. 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC; Plaintiff, vs. WILLIE G. HENRY; FLORENCETTA HENRY; TCF NATIONAL BANK; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF WILLIE G. HENRY, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF FLORENCETTA HENRY, IF ANY; UNKNOWN

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION NEW PENN FINANCIAL, LLC D/B/ A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING Plaintiff, -v.APOLINAR OSORIO, GUADALUPE OSORIO A/K/A GUADALUPE R OSORIO, CITY OF NORTHLAKE, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., S/I/I TO CAPITAL ONE BANK, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC, MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC Defendants 13 CH 11139 27 GOLFVIEW DRIVE 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 February 21, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 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: Commonly known as 27 GOLFVIEW DRIVE, NORTHLAKE, IL 60164 Property Index No. 12-31-404-0120000. 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.

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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 14-17-11952. 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. 14-17-11952 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2017 CH 12196 TJSC#: 38-1048 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. I3078129

DITECH FINANCIAL, LLC F/K/A GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC Plaintiff, -v.ERICA CALDERON, MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC, ASSET ACCEPTANCE, LLC, THE CROSSINGS AT FRANKLIN STATION CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 17 CH 000613 9670 FRANKLIN AVENUE UNIT #301 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 February 28, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 30, 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 9670 FRANKLIN AVENUE UNIT #301, FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131 Property Index No. 12-28-206-0321016. 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 14-16-16710. 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. 14-16-16710 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 000613 TJSC#: 38-2095 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. I3083636

VILMA Y. TOLEDO, AKA VILMA TOLEDO, DECEASED Defendants, 16 CH 11981 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, May 23, 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. 15-10-125-057-0000. Commonly known as 117 SOUTH 21ST AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153. 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. 16-020346 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3083603

Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. (312) 940-8580. 16-11515 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3083579

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 27, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 29, 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 2018 SCOTT ST, MELROSE PARK, IL 60164 Property Index No. 12-33-130-0370000. 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.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Plaintiff, vs. JAIME ROJAS; PEOPLE OF THE VILLAGE OF BERWYN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF VILMA Y. TOLEDO, AKA VILMA TOLEDO, DECEASED; RODRIGO ROJAS; DIEGO ROJAS; WILLIAM BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, vs. BETTY R. RUSSELL A/K/A ELIZABETH RUSSELL; COUNTY OF COOK; ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; NICOR GAS COMPANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF BETTY R. RUSSELL, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 10 CH 22207 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, May 22, 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. 15-15-304-027-0000. Commonly known as 1812 South 20th Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Ms. Kimberly S. Reid at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Marinosci Law Group, PC, 134 North LaSalle

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR DEUTSCHE ALT-B SECURITIES MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006-AB4 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES Plaintiff, vs. LESLIE TIMMS-TAYLOR, ANDREW TAYLOR, STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHCARE AND FAMILY SERVICES, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, EQUITY MORTGAGE CORPORATION, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR EQUITY MORTGAGE CORPORATION, OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC, AS SERVICER FOR MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., CITY OF CHICAGO, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 12 CH 18169 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, May 25, 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. 15-16-109-071-0000. Commonly known as 931 Marshall Avenue, Bellwood, IL 60104. 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 Sale Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527. (630) 794-5300. 14-1327983 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3083910 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.ALEX A. ANGULO, KAROL V. CARBONELL, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA–DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendants 17 CH 006573 2018 SCOTT ST MELROSE PARK, IL 60164

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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 14-17-05852. 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. 14-17-05852 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 006573 TJSC#: 38-2075 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. I3083628

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 616933494. 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. 616933494 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 17 CH 08835 TJSC#: 38-2205 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. I3080811

HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendants 17 CH 01507 2939 DENTON COURT WESTCHESTER, IL 60154 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 28, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 30, 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 2939 DENTON COURT, WESTCHESTER, IL 60154 Property Index No. 15-29-322-004. The real estate is improved with a brown brick, one story townhouse, attached one car 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 260140. 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. 260140 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 17 CH 01507 TJSC#: 38-2111 I3081361

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 2120-12875. 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. 2120-12875 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 16 CH 13660 TJSC#: 38-1910 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. I3080117

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 213 E. WAGNER DRIVE, NORTHLAKE, IL 60164 Property Index No. 12-29-304-0240000. 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 14-16-04335. 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. 14-16-04335 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 005316 TJSC#: 38-3155 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. I3084114

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF KATHLEEN M. PETERS, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF KATHLEEN M. PETERS, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF KATHLEEN M. PETERS, DECEASED, JONATHAN PETERS, SEAN PETERS, JULIE FOX, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF KATHLEEN M. PETERS, DECEASED Defendants 17 CH 08835 315 BURKHARDT CT FOREST PARK, IL 60130 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 27, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 30, 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 315 BURKHARDT CT, FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-12-431-0310000. The real estate is improved with a multi unit building containing two to six apartments. The judgment amount was $105,473.13. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION JAMES B. NUTTER & COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.PATRICIA A TARSITANO, WESTCHESTER PLACE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.JORGE ORTEGA AKA JORGE L. ORTEGA, TOWN OF CICERO Defendants 16 CH 13660 10237 PANORAMIC DR. 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 February 27, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 30, 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 10237 PANORAMIC DR., FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131 Property Index No. 12-21-110-0060000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $181,553.34. 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.EARL L. FILSKOV JR. A/K/A EARL LESTER FILSKOV JR., CHRISTINE H. FILSKOV A/K/A CHRISTINE HELEN FILSKOV Defendants 16 CH 005316 213 E. WAGNER DRIVE 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 November 28, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 16, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB DOING BUSINESS AS CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR BCAT 2014-4TT Plaintiff, vs. FRANCISCO L. ARANA, JESSICA ARANA, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, 15 CH 17037 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 1607 Mayfair Ave, Westchester, IL 60154. P.I.N. 15-20-401-002-0000. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Mr. Eric Malnar at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., 233 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 566-0040. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3084320

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