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Sells says he won’t buck term-limit vote Will vote to place new question on ballot, if necessary By BOB UPHUES Editor
Riverside Village President Ben Sells made it clear last week that he won’t vote to reject a new referendum question asking voters if they want term limits for local elected officials. If the deciding vote came down to him, Sells said, he would uphold his promise made prior to the election last spring of three new trustees -- that even if a majority of trustees rejected the idea of term limits in the future he would honor the compromise trustees made when they approved a term-limit referendum question in April. “One of the concerns the people who reached the compromise had was that this newly constituted board would go back and overturn the compromise that had been reached by the prior board,” Sells said during a discussion of the subject at the village board’s Oct. 3 meeting. “I made it clear that I would not do that, so if I’m put in a position where I have to break the tie, I’m going to vote to have the term limits.” Trustees meanwhile put off until at least Oct. 17 a vote on approving a resolution for a new term-limit referendum question that has become necessary after the Illinois General Assembly in July changed state law on how such questions can be framed. When Riverside trustees voted unanimously in April to approve the referendum question, it sought to limit trustees and the president to three consecutive terms. In addition, the language adopted by trustees made the limit retroactive, meaning the limit would apply to anyone already holding office. For example, Sells is serving his second term as president. According to the language of the referendum question, if approved by voters, Sells would be limited to just one more term as president. However, the Illinois General Assembly voted that the language See TERM LIMITS on page 7
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The Riverside-Brookfield High School color guard and marching band halftime performance were the icing on a homecoming cake that featured the Bulldogs’ football team routing Ridgewood 43-0. For the game story, see page 17. For more homecoming photos, see page 12.
D96 offered lease for Hollywood land Neighborhood association’s pitch not in line with district plans By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter
After rejecting an offer by Riverside Elementary School District 96 to buy property owned by the Hol-
lywood Citizens Association immediately south of Hollywood School in Brookfield, the association has made a counter proposal, offering to lease the school district a little more than 10,000 square feet of land
west and north of Hollywood House for the token payment of $1 a year. The written offer was presented to the school district on Oct. 4 durSee HOLLYWOOD on page 13
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wabi sabi F I L M F E S T I V A L
Appreciating the beauty of impermanence, a quarterly Film Series encouraging everyone to embrace and respect our aging population and the transformation of our society.
First Film Event: Friday, October 25th
On Golden Pond
The Lake Theatre, 1022 Lake Street, Oak Park 10am, film presentation followed by discussion • Admission: $2
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t the Lake Theater in downtown Oak Park! Friday morning, Oct. 25, 10 a.m. On Golden Pond. Tickets are $2 each. Yep, $2.00.
This is a film festival about aging, a film festival for older people, though everyone is welcome to attend. Following the film, stay in your seats; we’ll have an interactive discussion about topics from each film. Every three months we’ll show a different film connected to the theme of aging, with a guest celebrity, followed by interactive discussion (we reached out to Jane). And the Lake Theatre popcorn is mouth-wateringly delicious! The first film to be shown in the Wabi Sabi Film Festival is On Golden Pond, starring Katharine Hepburn and Henry Fonda (with Jane).
Admission: $2 • Tickets available day of event at The Lake Theatre, 1022 Lake St, Oak Park Signature Sponsor
By the way, wabi sabi isn’t the green spicy stuff at the sushi restaurant. It is the Japanese world view that appreciates the beauty of impermanence. As I write in my current blog on the IONS website (noetic.org/blog/aging-is-inherently- noetic/): The Japanese aesthetic of wabi sabi is an appreciation of the beauty of impermanence — like the wooden banister in an aging house, stroked by thousands of hands over the years, wobbly, chipped, out of alignment, yet oh so beautiful. Teenagers strive for instant Wabi Sabi by buying already torn and ripped blue jeans, but they fall short. Wabi Sabi takes time, as does reaching our noetic phase of life. And like that aged wooden bannister, older people can be wrinkled and wobbly and still be beautiful people. Non Profit Patron Sponsors
Host and moderator, Elizabeth White, author of 55, Underemployed and Faking Normal. Ms. White will introduce the film and facilitate the in-theater interactive discussion following the movie.
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Forever 21 joins list of retailers filing for bankruptcy
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North Riverside Park Mall’s store not slated for closure at this time By BOB UPHUES Editor
Women’s clothing retailer Forever 21, which operates a 16,000-square-foot store at the North Riverside Park Mall, announced it could close up to 178 of its U.S. locations after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the District of Delaware on Sept. 29. In a court filing on Oct. 1, lawyers for the company submitted a list of stores it intends to close, including eight in Illinois. The North Riverside location, which the company nearly tripled in size in 2014, was not on the list. “They are closing stores that not performing,” said Harvey Ahitow, general manager of the North Riverside Park Mall, which is owned by the Feil Organization. “But, Forever 21 is doing well in our center, far above the average.” Among the high-profile locations slated for closure in Illinois are the Forever 21 stores in Water Tower Place on North Michigan Avenue in Chicago, at 10 S. State St. in the heart of Chicago’s Loop, Yorktown Mall in Lombard and Westfield Old Orchard Mall in Skokie. In a letter to customers posted on Forever 21’s corporate website, the company held out hope that not all of the 178 locations would close as a result of the bankruptcy proceedings. “The decisions as to which domestic stores will be closing are ongoing, pending the outcome of continued conversations with landlords,” the company’s letter stated. “We do, however, expect a significant number of these stores will remain open and operate as usual, and we do not expect to exit any major markets in the U.S.” The company operates 549 stores in the U.S. Many of company’s 251 stores located outside of the U.S. are also expected to close as a result of the bankruptcy action, according to published reports. While the fact that Forever 21 did not include North Riverside’s location on its preliminary closure list, other major retailers who filed for bankruptcy and subsequently liquidated in recent years -Sports Authority, Toys R Us, H.H. Gregg, Payless Shoes and Carson Pirie Scott -- also initially held onto their North Riverside locations. In its letter to customers, Forever 21 said filing for bankruptcy protection “allows Forever 21 to continue to operate its stores as usual, while the company takes positive steps to reorganize the business so we can return to profitability. … [The move] is a deliberate and decisive step to put us on a successful track for the future.” Ahitow credited the opening of Forever 21 in 2008 as a catalyst for other high-profile retailers, like H&M, following suit. “We attracted a number of national tenants because of them,” Ahitow said. While the North Riverside store performs well, Ahitow said, Forever 21’s aggressive expansion efforts after 2010 led to its current predicament. Instead of stores sized like the one in North Riverside, the chain started taking over what Ahitow described as “mini-department store spaces” as large as 50,000 to 75,000 square feet. “That was a huge mistake for them,” Ahitow said.
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NOT LEAVING: Forever 21 does not plan to close the North Riverside location as part of an initial round of 178 possible store closures announced in its bankruptcy filing on Oct. 1.
Old Navy staying put Ahitow also confirmed that Old Navy, the budget clothing retailer which has called North Riverside Park Mall home for two decades, will remain in its 15,000-square-foot space in the lower level of the shopping center. That news comes in the wake of Old Navy’s plans to open a similar-size store at 7085 Cermak Road in Berwyn, next to Tony’s Fresh Market in the Cermak Plaza. Michael Flight of Concordia Realty, which manages Cermak Plaza, said Old Navy hopes to open its new store before the holidays. Old Navy is a longtime tenant of the North Riverside Park Mall and at one time occupied 20,000 square feet there. Several years ago, as part of lease renewal negotiations, the company downsized the mall store by 5,000 square feet. “North Riverside is a good store for them, and it’ll continue to be a good store,” said Ahitow, who added that Old Navy signed a long-term lease renewal for the mall location last year. “They’ve done this with a number of stores in different locations. We’ll see what the impact it has on us.”
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Cops probe burglary at Riverside Garage The vehicle reportedly was unlocked. Taken from the vehicle was a black patent leather handbag containing a yellow wallet with an unknown amount of cash, identification cards and a credit card.
Riverside police continue to investigate an apparent break-in at Riverside Garage, 18 East Ave., on Oct. 4 at about 11:10 p.m. Police responded to the scene after being notified that the burglar alarm had been triggered. Police didn’t locate any offenders at the business when they arrived, but they did observe that the glass on the lower portion of the middle garage door had been broken. The owner of the business told police that nothing appeared to be missing from the business and no unfamiliar vehicles were parked outside. Surveillance camera video from the Riverside train station south of the tracks showed a vehicle pulling into the garage parking lot, backing into a stall and turning off its headlights at about the time the alarm was triggered. A passing freight train obscured the view of when the vehicle might have left.
Fraud ■ A Brookfield woman went to police on Oct. 6 to report that someone had obtained credit card information and used it to make a purchase of $360 at a gas station on Harlem Avenue in Forest Park. The victim told police she got a call from her bank, informing her that someone had made the purchase in Forest Park at about 10:50 a.m. The victim told police that she believed her card may have been compromised when she used it to purchase gas in Brookfield at about 10:40 a.m. She told police that a couple parked in a dark Nissan were parked nearby at the time of the Brookfield purchase and that they may have used wireless technology to steal the card information. Police confirmed that none of the pumps at the Brookfield gas station had been compromised. ■ Brookfield police continue to investigate
Vehicle break-in A resident of the 400 block of Kent Road in Riverside contacted police to report that their vehicle, which was parked in the driveway, had been broken into during the overnight hours of Oct. 1-2.
a report that someone had taken a check from the back of an elderly resident’s checkbook and then cashed it for $998 by forging the victim’s signature. According to the police report, the victim had written the alleged offender several checks in the past, but the signature of the one in question did not match the victim’s. Police said that the check had been removed from the back of the checkbook. The carbon copy, which was left attached, had no evidence of having been written upon, police said.
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police charged a 27-year-old Berwyn man with driving under the influence of alcohol after reportedly finding him asleep behind the wheel of his 2013 Mitsubishi in the southbound lanes of traffic on Harlem Avenue near 26th Street on Sept. 30 at about 1:45 a.m. According to police, the vehicle was running and in gear, with the driver’s foot on the brake when police arrived. A police officer was able to enter the passenger side of the vehicle and turn off the engine as the driver woke up. The driver reportedly failed field sobriety tests, appeared intoxicated and admitted drink-
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ing before getting behind the wheel. Police said that after he refused to submit to a breath test at the police station, the driver was placed in a cell for more than two hours to sober up before they processed him and drove him home. ■ North Riverside police charged a 31-year-old Westchester man with driving under the influence of alcohol after a police officer stopped him on Oct. 5 at about 3:10 a.m. for speeding 56 mph while westbound Cermak Road from Harlem Avenue. According to police, the driver admitted to drinking “three or four Jack Daniel’s” before driving and that he failed all field sobriety tests. More than an hour later, the driver’s blood-alcohol content was reported to be .142, which is nearly twice the legal limit of .08. In addition to charging the driver with DUI, police cited him for speeding. These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Riverside, North Riverside and Brookfield police departments, Sept. 30-Oct. 6 and represent a portion of the incidents to which police responded. Unless otherwise indicated, anybody named in these reports has only been charged with a crime. These cases have not been adjudicated.
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Brookfield teen killed in Kansas crash by man fleeing police Parolee reportedly made U-turn, drove wrong way on interstate By BOB UPHUES Editor
Nathan Pena took a week off from work and headed west in his new Subaru last week to visit friends in Missouri and Colorado. The 19-year-old Brookfield resident’s trip, however, abruptly ended at about Provided 2 p.m. on Sept. Nathan Pena 30 when a man reportedly fleeing in a Chevy Tahoe performed a U-turn on Inter-
state 70 just west of Kansas ber 2017, attempted to flee City and slammed into Pefrom police, did a U-turn na’s car, killing him. while approaching a toll plaThe alleged offender, idenza and sped the wrong way tified as 29-year-old Anthoin Pena’s direction. ny J. Dorsey, of Kansas City, According to Bott, Pena has been charged with firstdrove into a ditch to avoid degree murder and fleeing Dorsey, but the Tahoe also and eluding police, accordswerved in that direction ing to published reports. and collided with the SubaAt the time of the crash, ru there. Pena reportedly Dorsey was listed by the was pronounced dead at the Kansas Department of scene. Dorsey was not seriJOHN PENA Corrections as having “abously injured. Nathan Pena’s grandfather sconded” from parole after Pena’s mother, Jen Pena, serving about five years for said her son was excited aggravated robbery. about taking his new car “We’re heartbroken,” said on a road trip to Boulder, John Pena, who is Nathan’s Colorado, to see friends. grandfather in a phone inLast year after graduating terview Wednesday. “It’s from Lyons Township High such a huge hole. Too many dreams. It’s not School, where he was a member of the track supposed to be like this.” and cross-country teams, Pena and three According to Capt. Joe Bott of the Kansas friends had made a similar road trip out Highway Patrol, a state trooper attempted west. to pull over Dorsey’s vehicle, because it had According to his mom, Pena one day hoped expired plates. Dorsey, who has been wanted to live in Colorado. Jen and Alex Pena took on a warrant for absconding since Novem- their children, Nathan and Lauren, to Colo-
“He was the sweetest kid you could ever meet. He always filled the room.”
rado almost every year to visit relatives. “He loved the outdoors and just started hunting with his dad and uncle,” Jen Pena said. Nathan Pena lived in LaGrange and attended Cossitt School before the family moved to Brookfield about five years ago. In addition to being an athlete at LTHS, Pena volunteered several times with the Appalachia Service Project through First United Methodist Church in LaGrange, helping rebuild homes in Appalachia. “He was the sweetest kid you could ever meet,” said his grandfather, John Pena. “He always filled the room.” Jena Pena said Nathan was known around the neighborhood as the Ferris Bueller of the town. “Everyone knew him,” she said. “He always had a smile on his face and was willing to help someone.” Services have been held. Nathan Pena’s death notice can be found on page 15. Memorial donations are appreciated to a GoFundMe fundraiser that has been started on behalf of Nathan’s family at gofundme. com/f/nathan-pena039s-final-arrangements.
RBHS board approves deficit budget for 2019-20 Despite projected shortfall, D208 will maintain healthy cash reserves By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter
Last year the Riverside-Brookfield High School District 208 Board of Education approved a budget that projected a deficit, but the school managed to finish the year with a substantial surplus. Could it happen again? RBHS traditionally budgets conservatively, often underestimating revenue and overestimating expenses. Last year’s budget projected an operating deficit of about $231,400 but the school actually finished the year with an operating surplus of about $530,300. Last month, the District 208 Board of Education approved a budget for the 2019-20 fiscal year that projects an even larger operating deficit -- $402,714 -- a deficit that is already more than $400,000 less than what had been projected a few months ago. This is the first budget prepared by Assistant Superintendent Kristin Smetana, who was promoted to the new position last summer after serving as the principal for the
past five years. Smetana said the projected deficit has shrunk because the school is receiving about $200,000 more in state aid under the state’s new two-tier, evidence-based funding formula than had been anticipated. She said the school district is also receiving more revenue from the corporate personal property replacement tax than had been originally predicted. This year, operating expenditures are projected to increase by 6.18 percent to $26,926,037. Staffing has slightly increased at RBHS this year with the addition of nearly two full-time teaching positions, including an additional science teacher. The increase in spending is the largest in at least five years, while operating revenues are projected to increase by 2.26 percent this year to 26,523,323. When capital projects and debt service are included, the deficit jumps to nearly $1.4 million, mostly due to spending $950,000 on lifesafety projects to improve infrastructure at the school. Including capital projects, the school is projecting revenues of about $32.2 million and expenses of about $33.6 million. Despite the projected deficit, RBHS should end the school year next summer with healthy cash reserves. Officials estimate that the school will have an operating fund balance of about $19.5 million on June
30, 2020, which is just over 48 percent of annual operating expenses. The school district also maintains $2.9 million in the working cash fund, which is set aside by the Board of Education for land acquisition. If the working cash fund is counted as part of the total, cash reserves increase to 58.74 percent of annual operating expenditures. About 58 percent of the spending at RBHS goes toward general education and 20 percent to special education. About 9 percent is budgeted for operations and maintenance, 7 percent for administration and 3 percent each for athletics and transportation, according Smetana’s budget presentation. Roughly 77 percent of the RBHS revenues are projected to come from local property taxes with another 10 percent each coming from state aid and other local revenue sources. Federal aid accounts for 3 percent of the district’s revenues.
about $77,136,000 while direct expenses are projected to be $77,118,000. “It is cutting it pretty close,” said LTHS Business Manager Brian Stachacz, who added that a budget is only a projection of the year’s revenues and expenses. Stachacz said that the budget also contains $300,000 in unallocated capital expenses for projects that could begin next summer. LTHS is expected to run a nearly $382,000 deficit in its education fund this year, but that deficit is projected to be more than made up by in surpluses in the operations and maintenance fund and the working cash fund. LTHS has very strong cash reserves and is expected to finish the 2019-20 fiscal year on June 30, 2020 with cash reserves of just over $39.5 million. Stachacz said that LTHS likely ended up with a surplus in 2018-19 fiscal year, but he said he does not yet have final numbers from the district’s auditing firm. “I expect it to be a surplus,” Stachacz said.
Small surplus for LTHS budget At Lyons Township High School, a small budget surplus is being projected for the 2019-20 school year. The 2019-20 budget that the LTHS District 204 Board of Education approved on Sept. 16 projects an operating budget surplus of $18,502. Direct revenues are projected to be
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BIG WEEK October 9-16
Join author John Binder and learn about the history of the Chicago Outfit’s suburban ties at “Organized Crime in the Western Suburbs” on Oct. 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the North Riverside Public Library, 2400 Desplaines Ave. Binder will trace the mob’s influence from before Prohibition to the present day, its ties to local businesses and politics, notorious violent incidents and well-known resident criminals.
Fritz Kaegi
Property Tax Town Hall
Join state Rep. Celine Villanueva, state Rep. Chris Welch and Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi as they speak about property tax reform and the proposed fair tax referendum at a special Property Tax Town Hall on Thursday, Oct. 10 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Stickney Village Hall, 6533 Pershing Road. Free and open to the public.
Sweet fun run for kids in North Riverside
North Riverside Parks and Rec invites all kids to lace up their sneakers and join in the Kids’ Sweet Feat Fun Run on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 9 a.m. in Commons Park, behind the Village Commons building at 2401 Desplaines Ave. Runners ages 5-14 will receive a swag bag and will be grouped by age to race through the park, where volunteers will hand out bite-sized goodies. All finishers receive a sweet medal and can enjoy a dance party at the end. The fee is $15 per entry. Call 708-442-5515.
And more North Riverside Parks and Rec offers a Parent Escape Night on Oct. 11. Schedule a dinner date, pencil in time with friends, go shopping or just take a nap. Drop off your kids ages 4-12 for activities of all sorts. Dinner for kids provided. $15 for the first child, $10 each additional. Call 708-442-5515 for info. ■
Join the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce on Oct. 10 and every Thursday through Nov. 21 at 4:30 p.m. at Joe’s Saloon, 9220 47th St. in Brookfield, for their weekly 60-to-Win prize drawing, the organizations biggest annual fundraiser. Each week the chamber gives away $1,000 – one $500 winner and five $100 winners. Tickets are sold out but join in the fun. ■
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Riverside Lions host Candy Days
The Riverside Township Lions Club will join Lions clubs around the state for their annual Candy Days on Thursday, Oct. 10 and Friday, Oct. 11. The days raise more than $1 million annually to help the blind, visually impaired, deaf or hearing impaired. Volunteers will be posted on local street corners, in shopping areas and other public areas in Riverside and North Riverside accepting donations. The funds help support programs including hearing screenings for children and adults, used eyeglass collections, vision screenings and Camp Lions for visually and/or hearing-impaired children and adults. Funds collected by the local club also benefit community organizations, social service agencies, libraries and school groups.
Sheridan Whiteside (Michael Van Belle) spars with his secretary Maggie (Kristin Ripoli) during the North Riverside Players’ production of “The Man Who Came to Dinner.”
Broadway comedy classic in North Riverside
The North Riverside Players will stage their fall production, the classic Kaufman and Hart comedy “The Man Who Came to Dinner,” for two weekends, Oct. 11-13 and Oct. 18-20 in the gymnasium of the North Riverside Village Commons, 2401 Desplaines Ave. The show tells the story of how an accident “injuring” famous New York media personality Sheridan Whiteside upends the domestic tranquility of the Stanley family’s Ohio household, with visits from movie stars, convicts and other crazy characters. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m. Sunday matiness are at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults ($18 seniors, $16 students, $15 kids 12-under) can be ordered online at NRPlayers.com or by calling 708-512-7015. Group rates (10 or more) available. Pre-show wine tasting included on Oct. 19. The Frederick Law Olmsted Society and village of Riverside will host their next Landscape Workday on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 9 a.m. to noon for seed collecting along Riverside Road. Bring work gloves and a water bottle. All other supplies and snacks provided. Look for the public works dump truck. Compassion Factory Art Gallery and Studio, 9210 Broadway Ave. in Brookfield, continues“The Color of Music,”an exhibition of artwork by Ken and Robin Koukola through Nov. 2. Gallery hours are Thursdays from 4 to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. Riverside Arts Center, 32 E. Quincy St., presents work of Jaclyn Jacunski in“Dream Additions,”in the outdoor sculpture garden through the end of November. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 1 to 5 ■
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p.m. Free and open to the public. The Riverside Farmers Market concludes its 2019 season on Oct. 9 from 2:30 to 7 p.m. in Centennial Park at Longcommon Road and Forest Avenue. ■
The Brookfield Farmers Market concludes its 2019 season on Oct. 12 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of the Brookfield Village Hall, 8820 Brookfield Ave. Visit www.brookfieldfarmers.org for special events, vendor info and music lineups. ■
Riverside Public Library, 1 Burling Road, invites you to join its Genealogy Club on Oct. 10 and every second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Public Meeting Room of the Riverside Public Library, 1 Burling Road. ■
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you to create Zodiac Constellation Coasters using alcohol inks and acrylic paints on Oct. 12 at 3 p.m. and then invites you to learn how to avoid getting your stars crossed and creating future problems at Astrology101: What Planet is to Blame? on Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. Register to attend at 708-485-6917 or at brookfieldlibrary.info. North Riverside Public Library, 2400 Desplaines Ave., hosts a Senior Drop-in on Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Meeting Room. Play cards and socialize every Friday. Adults and seniors can learn about photos and stories of famous, infamous and fascinating people buried in Chicago area cemeteries during Chicagoland Cemetery Safari on Oct. 10 at 6 p.m. To sign up for senior and adult events, call 708-447-0869 or visit www. ■
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TERM LIMITS
Must be prospective from page 1 of any term-limit referendum question – retroactive to November 2016 – must be prospective. In other words, even though Sells has already served two consecutive terms, those wouldn’t count against him if he sought the office in the future. He could, theoretically, serve three more consecutive terms starting with the next village presidential election in 2021, if voters chose to elect him. Trustees chose to postpone the vote on the new question, however, because three trustees – Cristin Evans, Alex Gallegos and Doug Pollock -- voiced opposition to any sort of term limit for local elected politicians. Elizabeth Peters and Edward Hannon supported the new term-limit resolution, but Trustee Wendell Jisa was absent from the meeting, meaning that a vote on the resolution on Oct. 3 likely would have failed by a
Boo! at the Zoo returns to Brookfield
Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Road in Brookfield, invites little ghosts and goblins to its annual Boo! at the Zoo celebration of all things Halloween on Oct. 12-13, 19-20 and 26-27. The not-so-scary event features candy stations, a corn maze, giant pumpkin carving demonstrations and Halloween-themed crafts and activities each week. The event is included in the price of the zoo’s regular admission ticket. For more information, visit CZS.org/Boo or call 708-688-8000.
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remained the one on the ballot, and it was passed by voters, it probably would simply be enforced with the prospective language superseding the question’s language per state law. However, he warned, allowing an essentially misleading referendum question to make the ballot could open the village up to a legal challenge, and it could also affect how people vote. For example, Malina said, it’s possible that someone who might support term limits prospectively would vote against the question if it were phrased retroactively. “It’s not the most accurate referendum,
northriversidelibrary.org/events. For kids there’s Lapsit Storytime (toddlers through age 5) on Oct. 10 at 10:30 a.m.; Free Build Fridays (grades 1+) on Oct. 11 at 4 p.m.; Columbus Day Movie and Pizza Lunch (grades 1+ must pre-register) on Oct. 14 from noon to 2 p.m.; Messy Mornings for Munchkins (ages 2-5) on Oct. 15 at 11:30 a.m.; Books & Bingo (ages 3+) on Oct. 8 at 6:30 p.m.; and Bilingual Storytime/Cuentos Bilingues (ages 2-5) on Oct. 16 at 10:30 a.m.; and String Art (grades 6-12) on Oct. 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. The Brookfield Elks Lodge, 9022 31st St., hosts bingo every Monday night. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games start at 7 p.m. minimum cash payout of $2,275 a night, plus pull tabs, lightning, tic-tac and raffles.
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Governor calls on Sandoval to resign as transportation chair State senator is target of FBI probe into possible corruption and bribery By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois
SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Oct. 2 called on state Sen. Martin Sandoval (D-11th) to step down as chairman of the powerful Senate Transportation Committee in the wake of an FBI investigation into possible corruption and bribery involving public contracts. “While Senator Sandoval is under investigation, it’s in the best interests of our state that he no longer serve as chairman of the Transportation Committee,” Pritzker told reporters shortly after an unrelated event in Oak Lawn. “If he doesn’t step aside, he should be removed.” A spokesman for Senate President John Cullerton, however, said the Senate president was not yet ready to make any moves. “This remains an active investigation, and the Senate president wants to make informed decisions,” spokesman John Patterson said in an email statement. Those comments came a day after Cullerton’s office, responding to open records requests, released heavily redacted copies of the search warrant that was issued Monday, Sept. 23, for Sandoval’s statehouse office. That warrant was executed the following day when federal agents were seen carrying out computers, boxes and brown paper bags marked “evidence.”
Although the names of specific individuals and companies were blacked out, the documents indicate agents were looking for information and communication related to several businesses, at least two lobbyists, one or more municipalities, five Illinois Department of Transportation officials and items “related to any official action taken in exchange for a benefit.” Sandoval, whose 11th District includes Riverside south of the Burlington Northern-Santa Fe Railroad tracks, was instrumental in pushing through a $45 billion capital infrastructure bill this year that will fund repairs and improvements to state highways, bridges, university campuses and other public facilities. Among the businesses and individuals mentioned in the search warrant were, “any business owned or controlled by Martin Sandoval.” Items seized during the raid included several computers, cellphones, USB drives, “Friends of Martin Sandoval” spreadsheets and a file labeled “IDOT” containing letters and other documents from an individual whose name was blacked out. The only outside business listed in Sandoval’s most recent statement of economic interests, filed May 1, 2018, is Puentes Inc. According to published reports, that company provides English-Spanish translation services. The 2018 disclosure statement indicates the company worked on contract for the town of Cicero and the North Berwyn Park District. Sandoval has not been charged with wrongdoing. He has not issued any statements regarding the searches. The search of Sandoval’s offices and home were just the latest in a series of raids the FBI has carried out in recent months that point to a wide-ranging federal corruption probe targeting Chicago-area Democrats.
In January, Chicago Ald. Ed Burke was indicted on 14 counts of corruption for allegedly soliciting legal business for his law firm in exchange for allowing certain development projects to go through. And in early August, federal prosecutors indicted state Sen. Tom Cullerton, a Villa Park Democrat, on embezzlement charges of allegedly receiving a salary and benefits from a labor union File for which he did little or no work. A status hearing for Sen. Martin Sandoval Cullerton is scheduled for Oct. 29. Agents also have carried out searches of two close associates of Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. Former Chicago Alderman Michael Zalewski and former political operative Kevin Quinn, who was fired by Madigan amid sexual harassment allegations, also had their homes raided this year. On Sept. 26, federal agents also raided the village offices of local politicians with ties to Sandoval, including Lyons Village President Christopher Getty, whose business office was also raided, and McCook Mayor and Cook County Commissioner Jeffrey Tobolski. It is unclear how those raids connect, if at all, with the federal investigation into Sandoval.
Former guv hopeful talks ‘fair tax’ in Riverside Vote in 2020 to bring progressive state income tax to Illinois By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter
Thirteen months from now, Illinois voters will decide whether to amend the state’s constitution to enact a graduated state income tax, which would tax higher incomes at higher rates. On Oct. 6, former state Senator Daniel Biss, who finished second to J.B. Pritzker in the Democratic primary for governor last year, came to Riverside to make the case for the proposed amendment. The Illinois constitution mandates a flat state income tax, which is 4.95 percent. Biss’ appearance at the Riverside Township Hall was sponsored by the Indivisible West Suburban Action League and drew a sparse crowd of only 16 people on a warm, sunny Sunday afternoon when the Chicago Bears were playing. The event was also streamed on the group’s Facebook page and can be viewed there.
Now a senior fellow at Americans for Financial Reform, Biss said that a graduated, or progressive, income tax, which supporters have dubbed the “Fair Tax,” is the fairest way to tackle Illinois’ chronic budget problems, which include a backlog of just over $7 billion in unpaid bills. “If we don’t want middle class taxes to go up, this is the way,” Biss said, noting that only those who earn more than $250,000 a year would pay more to the state than they do now. Biss and other proponents of a graduated income tax say 97 percent of all Illinoisans would pay the same or less in state income taxes than they do now. Lindsay Morrison, a leader of Indivisible West Suburban Action League, said that 95 percent of Riversiders would pay the same or less under the rate structure the General Assembly approved. The state’s legislature has approved a plan for six tax rates ranging from 4.75 percent on the first $10,000 of income to a top rate of 7.95 percent for those whose make more than $1 million a year to go into effect if the state income tax referendum passes in November 2020. Opponents of the amendment warn that the rate structure could be changed at any time and is not part of the proposed consti-
tutional amendment. They say that it is just a matter of time before higher taxes hit the middle class and that higher tax rates will worsen the business climate in Illinois. “Given Illinois’ dire financial position, it’s impossible for a progressive income tax to cut taxes for 97 percent of residents while paying down billions in debt and funding billions more in new spending on services,” said Adam Schuster, the budget and tax research director for the Illinois Policy Institute, a libertarian-orientated think tank and advocacy group, in an email. Biss admitted that a graduated income tax will not immediately solve all of Illinois financial problems, noting that underfunded pensions are a serious issue, but said that is a good start. “If you change the constitution you don’t fix everything, but you begin to make the problem solvable,” Biss said. Biss said that the bottom 20 percent of Illinois earners pay more than they would in any other Midwestern state. He said that poorest 20 percent of Illinoisans pay about 14 percent of their income in state and local taxes while the top 1 percent pay a little less than 8 percent. “If you’re poor you pay a greater share of your income than the rich,” Biss said.
Biss said that Illinois is only one of four states in which a graduated income tax is unconstitutional. He added that the state’s tax system should be a matter for the people and their elected representatives to decide and not be enshrined in the state’s constitution. Nationwide, 35 states have some form of graduated state income tax, 8 have flat-rate income taxes, and seven states have no income tax at all. Also speaking Sunday was Jeremy Rosen, who represented the Responsible Budget Coalition, representing more than 300 organizations supporting the proposed constitutional amendment. Rosen emphasized that groups supporting and opposing the constitutional amendment are expected to spend millions on television ads. Rosen said that the TV ads will likely balance each other out and the result could be determined by which side has the better ground game. One purpose of the event Sunday was to begin to recruit people who will go door to door to campaign for the amendment and talk to neighbors and friends about it. “We want to make sure people are hearing from trusted community leaders,” Rosen said.
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Brookfield lays out 2020 street repair plan Village could wrap up referendum improvements two years early By BOB UPHUES Editor
The village of Brookfield is on pace to wrap up its referendumfunded street improvement campaign a couple of years early, after several years of competitive bidding allowed the village do improve streets at a faster rate, Village Engineer Derek Treichel announced last month. Originally pegged as an eightyear effort, the project may now be wrapped up by late 2021 -- just six years in total -- if trustees agree to a construction timeline outlined by Treichel at the village board’s committee of the whole meeting on Sept. 23. “Because of the competitive bids, the village elected to do a little bit larger projects each year than anticipated,” said Treichel. When completed in 2021, the multi-year campaign will have resurfaced or reconstructed about 15.3 miles of residential side streets. According to Treichel, that represents about 37 percent of the village’s 41 miles of streets. On Sept. 23, Treichel outlined his firm’s recommendation for street resurfacing in both 2020 and 2021, projects totaling almost $7.7 million and covering more than three miles of roadway. In 2020, Treichel recommended improving several streets in the Hollywood section of the village, particularly south of the railroad
tracks. Among the streets up for repair next year in South Hollywood are the 3700 and 3800 blocks of Rosemear Avenue and Hollywood Avenue, Woodside Road south of Waubansee Road, and Greenview Avenue between Woodside and McCormick avenues. North of the tracks, the plan calls for the improvement of Hollywood Avenue between Washington and Brookfield avenues and Woodside Avenue between Washington Parkview avenues. The village plans to widen all of those streets by three feet, fully replace all of the curb and gutters and resurface the roadway. Elsewhere, the 2020 street improvement plan calls for widening and reconstructing the 3100, 3200 and 3300 blocks of Park Avenue, widening and resurfacing Grant Avenue from Grand Boulevard to Maple Avenue, and resurfacing Sunnyside Avenue from Grant Avenue to Brookfield Avenue. The total cost of the 2020 project is estimated to cost about $4.4 million, with about $650,000 related to sewer system improvements, which are paid out of the village’s water and sewer enterprise fund, not referendum proceeds. The village board at their meeting on Oct. 14 is expected to approve a roughly $575,000 engineering agreement with Treichel’s firm, Edwin Hancock Engineering, to begin designing the street improvements for 2020. ON DECK: Brookfield street improvement program in 2020 (shaded in black) will include much of South Engineering will be completed in Hollywood, three blocks of North Hollywood, Park Avenue between 31st Street and Monroe Avenue, Grant late 2019, with the village seeking Avenue between Grand and Maple and Sunnyside Avenue from Grant Avenue to Brookfield Avenue. construction bids in early 2020. Construction will begin next spring. In 2016, Brookfield voters approved a $22 million bond referen- residential side streets. Originally, officials believed years, were sold in a staggered fashion to spread out dum to address the deteriorating the project would take until 2023 to complete. the impact to taxpayers and, in total, will be paid off condition of many of the village’s The bond issues, each of which have a term of 10 over a period of 14 years.
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Missing Brookfield woman considered ‘endangered’ Erica Thompson and her vehicle last seen in town two weeks ago By BOB UPHUES Editor
Brookfield police continue to be tightlipped about their investigation into the disappearance of 53-year-old Erica Thompson, who has not been seen since Sept. 25 and who police termed as “endangered” in a press release issued over the weekend. Thompson’s family reported her missing Oct. 1, and her son at that time posted a message on Facebook stating that she had not called in sick to work and had not contacted family and friends. Michael Russo, her son, also stated that the rear door to her residence had been left open and that the air conditioning had been left running. Dishes were left piled in the sink and by his mother’s bed and surveillance video footage had been erased from cameras at the residence. “None of this adds up,” said Michael Russo in his social media post. “She barely leaves the house to go to work or the store.” Brookfield Police Chief Edward Petrak said detectives had searched the residence for evidence on Oct. 1 and confirmed that it didn’t appear anyone had been home for some time. Two cats left inside the residence appeared not to have been fed “for a while,” Petrak said. At the time of her disappearance, Thompson lived alone at her Brookfield residence, said Petrak, though she had lived with someone else there in the past. Police went door to door in the neighbor-
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RBHS CELEBRATES HOMECOMING The halftime show at the homecoming football game between Riverside-Brookfield High School and Ridgewood on Oct. 4, featured an appearance by homecoming king and queen, Ryan Gaynor and Cassandra Hines, both seniors (below), as well as performances by the school marching band, hip-hop dance team (bottom), cheerleaders (left) and more. For more photos, visit online at RBLandmark.com. Photos by ALEX ROGALS/Staff Photographer
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30 years with options from page 1 ing a roughly hour-long meeting between Gonzo Schexnayder, the president of the HCA, and District 96 Superintendent Martha Ryan Toye. Ryan-Toye said that offer was not exactly what the school district was looking for, but said that the school board will discuss it at their Oct. 16 meeting. In a telephone interview with the Landmark, Ryan-Toye noted that previously the HCA had raised the possibility of leasing land east of Hollywood House. “My initial thoughts are we appreciate the HCA board giving this a lot of thought,” Ryan-Toye said. “Initially it is perhaps not the idea that we were planning on nor the idea that we were really hoping for, but now we will take this back to our Board of Education for additional consideration.” The HCA is offering to lease the nearly 3,000 square feet of land it owns just north of the Hollywood House where the existing playground is in addition to about 7,700 square feet of lawn area just west of the house to Hollywood Avenue. Schexnayder said that this would give District 96 more than enough land to build a large playground with excellent sight lines from the school and would allow the district to meet its goal of separating play space from parking. He called the proposed lease “a win-win” for both the school district and the HCA, which would accommodate the needs of Hollywood School while maintaining Hollywood House for community use and preserving green space. Ryan-Toye said that because of previous discussions about leasing land east of the Hollywood House, the school district has already developed some tentative plans for that
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area. However, that land is not part of the HCA’s new offer. “The possible use of the east side is better for the district, and we felt it could be good for both parties,” Ryan-Toye said. If a playground is built on the land west of Hollywood House, Ryan-Toye said that the district would have to work with the village of Brookfield to keep children away from the street and would have to modify the design of a proposed multipurpose room addition so that children could safely and easily go over to the playground. Under the terms of the offer, the land leased to District 96 could only be used for a playground and other related purposes. The offer states that the entire leased area could be enclosed by a FILE 2019r fence. In a telephone interview, Schexnayder suggested that a wrought iron fence, such as the one OFFER: The Hollywood Citizens Association has offered District 96 at Harrison Park in Brookfield, would be nice. the right to lease land north and west of the Hollywood House for The proposal gives the HCA to right to approve outdoor use for students. any fencing. District 96 would be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the land it leases. School on Oct. 30 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. to show off its ideas The HCA is offering a 30-year ground lease for the land for expanding the Hollywood School campus. Now the HCA with two 10-year options to renew. offer to lease land to District 96 will also be part of the dis“It effectively gives the school district control of the land cussion. for 50 years,” Schexnayder said. “I think it provides an opportunity for the community District 96 wanted to buy the entire property and tear to come out and see what we have,” said District 96 school down the nearly 100-year-old Hollywood House to accomboard member Joel Marhoul. modate the planned addition, an expanded playground and According to the written offer, the HCA proposal is valid increased parking. Ryan-Toye has also had discussions with Brookfield Vil- until the end of this year. The $1-per-year lease offer is good lage Manager Timothy Wiberg about using some village- for only the initial 30-year term of the lease. Renewal rates owned land to provide more parking for Hollywood School are to be at the market rate, the offer states. The offer states that the current playground area may be teachers. The idea of allowing a few teachers to park all day used as hard surface play area, which would make it suiton Hollywood Avenue also has been discussed. The school district will host a public forum at Hollywood able for games like basketball or four square.
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Opinion
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Here we go again
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he announcement last week that Forever 21, the women’s clothing retailer, was filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection was yet another alarm bell for the village of North Riverside as it begins the process of getting a comprehensive plan off the ground. Forever 21 is the latest retailer seeking bankruptcy protection and is also the latest to state that the move is being undertaken to right-size the company and make it profitable once more. But, North Riverside has seen this bit of kabuki before. The village has experienced a small parade of retailers – Sports Authority, H.H. Gregg, Toys R Us, Carson Pirie Scott and Payless Shoes – who all said the same thing. In each case, the North Riverside stores were spared initially only to shutter when the company determined liquidation was the only possible route. The only exception to that rule was Sears, which limps along under an ownership whose future remains very much in question. Only time will tell in the case of Forever 21, but their predicament reinforces the need for North Riverside to face up to the task of comprehensive planning in a methodical, realistic way. The village’s hiring of a consultant to lead that effort was an important step. Equally important is making sure the planning process is transparent and welcomes public input. Small municipalities like North Riverside, which depend so heavily on large retail commercial districts, were once the envy of their neighbors – able to keep local property taxes low and still provide myriad services. That reliance on retail and the sales taxes it brings is no longer the sure bet it once seemed, and everyone in the village needs to be aware of that and of what vision local leaders have in mind for the future. Because, if there’s one thing that’s certain, it’s that this economic landscape is changing.
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We’re not sure that this latest offer from the Hollywood Citizens Association to lease a chunk of land to Riverside School District 96 for the annual sum of $1 for 30 years (with options to renew at market rates afterward) is the final answer to the school district’s playground and parking issues, but at least the conversation is still taking place. To be sure, the offer is a generous one, about 10,000 square feet of space set aside for students to use and potentially serving as a way to separate play space from parking. But, it doesn’t account for an addition the district would like to build onto Hollywood School and really doesn’t solve the parking issue. It’s still our belief the parking solution is to be found offsite, perhaps privately owned land or a combination of public and private land near the intersection of Rockefeller and Hollywood avenues. Such a solution would truly separate parking and play areas, and could allow the district to remove the parking lot immediately south of the school altogether. That might face some neighborhood resistance, but there’s no easy answer in this area that is also shared by D96, Hollywood House, Brookfield Zoo and RBHS.
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Getting ready for the witching hour
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henever the kids yell “Trick or treat!” on Halloween, I usually reply, “I am the treat.” That doesn’t go over well with the little goblins, who are seeking Halloween goodies, so they don’t laugh and I give them what they want. Halloween has become the biggest occasion for decorating, surpassing Christmas, which is evident by the number of skeletons, ghosts and spooky creatures inhabiting front lawns. This year there seem to be an enormous number of skeletons -- just drive by to see the boney spectacle on the corner of Longcommon and Selborne. At the Kosey home, we go for cutesy decorations. Our ghosts are smiling, the witch on the door is pleasant and the scarecrows don’t scare anything. We do have many pumpkins, not real, much to the disappointment of the squirrels, who like to eat the real ones. They were not happy with the fake ones, which they scattered across the lawn in defiance. Costumes? This year there will probably many characters from the movie “Frozen” as well as ghosts, princesses, pirates and Draculas. When teaching at Mater Christi School, we fun teachers donned costumes. I went as a nun, in a habit, two years in a row and the kids wondered what Mrs. Kosey was. After that, I transitioned the costume into a witch,
just a change of headpiece and I was identifiable. Times have changed. Went to a costume party where you were to dress as nondescript holiday. I went as Election Day, wore black and put every campaign button I had on. So as not to cause any arguments, all parties were represented, some were just better placed. Naturally the creative couple who came dressed as Ground Hog Day won. Clever and cute, they deserved it and it took a lot of work, whereas I took the easy route and thought I was clever. Remember when you were a child and you came back from trick-or-treating and your mom said you could have one or two pieces and save the rest for the next days? Did she also tell you she was going to check your goodies after you went to bed to make sure everything was OK? Did you know she was really taking out the candies she liked? I will now confess to my children, I did the same thing, but of course they knew that; they are smart kids. Keep watching on South Delaplaine Road in Riverside as it gets closer to Halloween to see the Sharp family display. Their hard work and creativity is appreciated by this over-aged trick-or-treater. But then you never are too old, are you?
JOANNE KOSEY
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Time to walk away from red-light camera company What was that sound coming from Riverside Village Hall when the Chicago Tribune landed on its doorstep last week: a gasp of horror, or a sigh of relief ? An article headlined “Recent federal raids connected to probe of red-light camera company, source says” details “one focus of the federal investigation that led to last week’s raid on state Sen. Martin Sandoval and several towns in his district …” The red-light camera company involved: SafeSpeed LLC. The allegation: That Sen. Sandoval, “chairman of the powerful Senate Transportation Committee, had interceded with the Illinois Department of Transportation on SafeSpeed’s behalf while also taking tens of thousands of dollars in campaign donations from the company and its owner.” SafeSpeed LLC also happens to be the company that Riverside entered into a contract with last year to
shepherd the installation of re-light cameras here. In August, IDOT rebuffed Riverside’s application for redlight cameras. The landmark reported that although the village had been informed that the proposed locations didn’t meet current standards, the village was going to have further discussions with IDOT to try and change its decision – hopefully without the intercession of Sen. Sandoval, one of the village’s state senators. Not to pre-judge anyone or thing, and conceding that other shoes may yet to drop, now would be a good time for the village board to rescind its contract with SafeSpeed and abandon this ill-fated endeavor altogether.
Kevin Smith Riverside
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Richard Mueller, 75 Retired printer Richard F. Mueller, 75, of Brookfield, died on Oct. 5, 2019. Born on July 1, 1944 in Chicago, Mr. Mueller served in the U.S. Air Force and was a retired printer who enjoyed bicycle riding, fishing, speed boat driving and gardening. Mr. Mueller was the son of the late William J. and late Henrietta (nee Stahl) Mueller; the brother of the late Barbara J. and late Billy Mueller; the nephew of the late Louise and late Gus Stahl; and the uncle of Joseph (Kristin) Fedoruk and Chris Mueller. Visitation is on Thursday, Oct. 10 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 a.m., at Johnson-Nosek Funeral Home, 3847 Prairie Ave. in Brookfield. Interment is at St. Joseph Cemetery.
Rev. James Murphy, 80 Pastor emeritus of St. Barbara Parish
Rev. James P. Murphy, 80, pastor emeritus of St. Barbara Parish in Brookfield, died on Oct. 1, 2019. Born on April 24, 1939, in Evanston, he attended St. Francis Xavier School in Wilmette, Quigley Preparatory Seminary in Chicago and the University of St. Mary of the Lake/ REV. JAMES MURPHY Mundelein Seminary in Mundelein. He was ordained to the priesthood with 10 fellow seminarians on April 29, 1965, by Bishop Cletus O’Donnell, and he celebrated his first Mass on May 2 of the same year at St. Francis Xavier Church in Wilmette. Before serving as a pastor at St. Catherine Labouré Parish in Glenview for 13 years, he was assistant pastor at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Chicago, St. James Parish in Sauk Village, and St. Mary Parish in Des Plaines. Later, he ministered at St. Raymond de Penafort Parish in Mt. Prospect, and St. Eugene Parish in Chicago. In 1989, he served at St. Catherine Labouré Parish in Glenview until 2002. He was appointed pastor of St. Barbara Parish in Brookfield in 2003 and in 2009 he was named pastor emeritus. “He had a wide range of experience in ministry,” said Rev. William Vanecko, pastor emeritus of St. Kilian Parish in Chicago and one of Murphy’s classmates. “He befriended many people at every parish he served along the way.” Rev. Robert Mair, pastor emeritus of St. Catherine Labouré Parish in Glenview
had the opportunity to serve alongside his classmate at that church. He remembered Murphy’s contributions to the parish and school. “He was always very generous with his time in terms of liturgies even after he retired,” added Mair. Services have been held. Interment will take place later at All Saints Cemetery.
Nathan Pena, 19 Brookfield resident Nathan A. Pena, 19, of Brookfield, died Sept. 30, 2019. He was the son of Alex Pena and Jennifer Pena (nee Bishop); the brother of Lauren Pena; the grandson of John Pena, Chris Meier, Alice Iankov and the late Arthur NATHAN PENA (the late Jean) Bishop; the nephew of Vitto Pena, Joey Pena, Mandy (Matt) Murphy, Peggy (Steve) Povich, Patricia (Daniel) Hoover, Steven (Ronda) Bishop, Tiffany (Patrick) Thibeault , Carrie (Clifford) Cox and Cathy (Andy) May; a cousin to many; and owner of his cat, Cheech. A funeral service was held Oct. 6 at First United Methodist Church of LaGrange. Interment was private. An online fundraiser to benefit the family is accepting donations at gofundme.com/f/ nathan-pena039s-final-arrangements. Hitzeman Funeral Home, Brookfield, handled arrangements.
Cheryl Wilferd, 59 Former Brookfield resident Cheryl Wilferd (nee Smajek), 59, of La Grange Park and formerly of Brookfield, died on Oct. 4, 2019. She was born on Nov. 5, 1959. Ms. Wilferd was the wife of Michael Wilferd; the mother of Sherina Girardi, CHERYL WILFERD Diana Girardi, Maria Girardi and Michelle Wilferd; the grandmother of Vanessa Lange, Natalie Papa, Christina Figora and Raymond Figora; and the best friend and sister of Fran Peterson. Visitation is on Sunday, Oct. 13 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, 9445 31st St. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, Oct. 14 at 10 a.m. at St. Louise de Marillac Church in La Grange Park, followed by interment at Oakridge Cemetery.
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P R O P E R T Y
Downing Road homes sale tops $1 million
T R A N S F E R S
The following property transfers were reported by the Cook County Recorder of Deeds from August 2019. Where addresses appear incomplete, for instance where a unit number appears missing, that information was not provided by the recorder of deeds.
Brookfield ADDRESS
PRICE
SALE DATE SELLER
BUYER
3121 Madison Ave. 9123 27th St. 3332 Arden Ave. 4301 Madison Ave. 3211 Prairie Ave. 4001 Arthur Ave. 4136 Park Ave. 4507 DuBois Blvd. 9434 Congress Park Ave. 3825 Cleveland Ave. 4241 Deyo Ave. 2904 Sunnyside Ave.
$185,000 $287,000 $235,000 $223,500 $270,000 $320,000 $189,500 $285,000 $325,000 $220,000 $225,000 $265,000
7/26/2019 7/29/2019 7/25/2019 7/31/2019 8/02/2019 7/22/2019 7/19/2019 7/24/2019 7/30/2019 8/01/2019 8/05/2019 8/05/2019
Riley, Matthew T Hull, Helaine M Trust 00 Smith, Marybeth Marino, Kathleen M Zwirn, Jeannine Ringland Javaras, Alex US Bk Elder, James J Musgrave, Kathleen Kosciolek, Michael Schmitz, Erica T Lawrentz, Sonia R TR
9512 Jefferson Ave. 4227 Elm Ave. 4618 Blanchan Ave. 9125 Burlington Ave. 3533 Oak Ave. 4437 Maple Ave. 4337 Madison Ave. 4436 Madison Ave. 3609 Vernon Ave. 4510 Deyo Ave. 8916 Plainfield Rd. 9112 Grant Ave. 3434 Sunnyside Ave. 9438 Washington Ave. 4174 Deyo Ave. 4144 Park Ave. 4233 Madison Ave. 3326 Madison Ave. 3811 Park Ave. 3307 Sunnyside Ave.
$203,000 $230,000 $305,000 $200,000 $210,000 $289,000 $229,500 $277,000 $230,500 $322,000 $180,000 $516,000 $235,000 $199,000 $310,000 $248,000 $217,500 $139,000 $344,000 $179,000
7/31/2019 7/31/2019 7/29/2019 7/23/2019 8/02/2019 8/04/2019 7/17/2019 8/08/2019 8/12/2019 7/17/2019 8/02/2019 8/16/2019 7/24/2019 8/12/2019 8/20/2019 8/08/2019 8/23/2019 7/20/2019 8/02/2019 8/22/2019
Brinkerhoff, Justin O’Keeffe, John Patrick TR Butkovich, John J TR Trio Rlty LLC Froehle, Paul H Wings, Tony Kaczorowski, Gary Rossetti, Joseph A IH2 Prop II LP Sliwa, Stanley L Klein, Dina Extr Healy Renovations LLC Jeffcott, John F Clark, Jennifer Holly, Patrick Dougherty, Andrew T Chicago Title Land Trust Co TR 11037 Thomas, Nancy Jasien, Joshua M Plunkett, Catherine
Campos, Alfonso Werner, Hermann Antonetti, James B Sanchez, Stephen A Jones, Francis David Vera, Diana T Lee, Kyung Brophy, Patrick Liebrecht, Nilce Kudla, David Healy, Alison Sahagun-Zavala, Mercedes Castle, Kenneth R Guzman, Rosa Linda Delgado, Jeanette Acevedo, Jesus Jones, Joshua A Monreal, Juan A Vitullo, Anthony Armich, Gregory B Weinert, Amy L Villarreal, Teodoro Sanchez, Jaime Dougherty, Andrew Deegan, Michael Dickinson, Ryder Andrew Garcia, Emmanuel C Ford, Ann T Salinas, Yolanda Raigosa Barnick, Brian A Armstrong, Kathleen
4329 Blanchan Ave.
$191,000
8/05/2019
Deutsche Bk Natl Trust Co TR
3712 Arthur Ave. 3119 Arthur Ave. 3417 Grand Blvd. 9134 28th St. 3110 Prairie Ave.
$256,000 $260,000 $258,000 $250,000 $195,000
8/15/2019 8/16/2019 8/09/2019 8/26/2019 8/14/2019
ATG Trust Co TR l010141 Seidel, Paige Schalk, Aaron Gawal, Cheryl TR O’Connell, Andrew
Hahn, Alex Rehab Solutions & Construction LLC Husar, Chyanna Klitzke, William Nostakken, Kjersti A Crispo, Peter J Popic, Nikola
369 Downing Rd., Riverside
North Riverside ADDRESS
PRICE
SALE DATE SELLER
BUYER
2522 Forest Ave.
$220,000
7/22/2019
Kos, Richard J TR
Kafka, Allison L
2950 Desplaines Ave.
$180,000
7/23/2019
Fontana, Jennifer
Vidal, Veronica
2259 17th Ave.
$450,000
7/30/2019
Klesk, Marion E
CK Real Estate Gr LLC
2404 Northgate Ave.
$250,000
8/05/2019
Gattuso, Nancy TR
Garcia, Saul
2219 3rd Ave.
$114,500
6/03/2019
Judicial Sales Corp
PKE Consult LLC
2326 17th Ave.
$395,000
8/15/2019
Ortega, Tiffany Extr
Ortega, Mirna A
9039 22nd Pl.
$305,000
8/07/2019
Chinnadurai, Sathya
Tatina, Richard
2446 9th Ave.
$248,000
8/15/2019
Jukich, Emil W Jr
Buenik, Daniel
2263 17th Ave.
$440,000
7/24/2019
Brinkman, Gordon W
Chicago Title Land Trust Co TR 8002379670
Riverside 300 Herrick Rd.
$655,000
369 Downing Rd.
7/25/2019
Maloney, Patrick
Girschner-Hilligoss, Inga M
$1,050,000 7/29/2019
Stavrianos, Christopher
Vaonderhaar, James
138 Northgate Rd.
$318,500
7/23/2019
Reynard, Bradley P
Naimy, Caleb F
436 Selborne Rd.
$265,000
6/24/2019
Stone, Danny
Smith, Deborah Ellen
65 E. Quincy St.
$507,500
7/29/2019
Cameron, Sean
Martinez, Santana Rafael
272 Nuttall Rd.
$460,000
8/06/2019
Pilarz, Stephania Ann
Brooks, Isaac Jordan
460 Shenstone Rd.
$427,000
7/25/2019
Hickey, Fred S
DeLeon, Christine
544 Selborne Rd.
$350,000
7/19/2019
Chicago Title Land Trust Co TR 134704
Behenna, Jonathan E
510 Berkeley Rd.
$290,000
12/13/2016
First Amer Bk TR 8724
510 Club Trust
510 Berkeley Rd.
$436,000
8/21/2019
510 Club Trust
Lorch, Katie E
397 Downing Rd.
$595,000
8/21/2019
Lorch, Mark W
Dunham, Andrew I
221 Akenside Rd.
$465,000
8/01/2019
Cherouny, Arthur S II
Moorman, Adam E
170 S. Delaplaine Rd.
$279,000
8/08/2019
Zmuda, Nancy Jean
Willmore, Frank Ted
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RBHS celebrates homecoming by demolishing Ridgewood Early touchdowns push Torres, Bulldogs to 43-0 win By LAUREN RECCHIA Contributing Reporter
After taking a commanding lead early on homecoming, there was no looking back for the Riverside-Brookfield Bulldogs. The Bulldogs (5-1, 3-1) cruised past Ridgewood 43-0 and dominated on both sides of the ball. The Bulldogs opened their scoring with a five-yard touchdown run by senior running back Luke Gentile with 8:38 left to play in the first quarter. It was the first of two rushing touchdowns for Gentile, as he finished the night with three total (two rushing and one receiving). He rushed for 35 yards on four carries and grabbed four receptions for 42 yards. Sophomore Matt Novak grabbed an interception from the Rebels on their next drive, his second of the game, and the Bulldogs would take advantage and score on a two-yard run up the middle by senior running back Eduardo Pena. The touchdown put his team up 14-0 with 7:15 left to go in the opening quarter. “We started the game with two takeaways, and that was one thing we talked about during the course of the week was making sure we get those takeaways,” said RBHS head coach Brendan Curtin. “We did a good job securing the ball and making sure the ball got back to the offense, and that contributes to what you see on the scoreboard.” The Rebels failed a fourth down conversion on their next drive, and the Bulldogs added to their score once again when they got the ball with a 32-yard touchdown pass from senior quarterback Matthew Torres to Gentile with 4:29 to go in the first quarter. “It felt nice to get going right away,” Gentile said. “Scoring on our first three drives is nice as a team. We hadn’t come out strong the last two games, so it was nice to see the line coming through to help us get those rushing touchdowns, and it was a great team win.” Curtin echoed the same sentiment from his senior running back. “The mission going into this game was starting fast,” Curtin added. “To punch the first three or four drives in and punch in those three touchdowns in the first quarter really
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BRUISER: RBHS running back Eduardo Pena (#44) runs for a two-yard TD in the first quarter. set the tone for the rest of the evening. I’m proud of our guys in terms of getting off to that start and the way they were able to execute. The past few games we shot ourselves in the foot a little bit early on, but that didn’t happen tonight.” Torres went 17-for-26 with 217 yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 26 yards on three carries with a touchdown. Sophomore wide receiver Owen Murphy notched six receptions for 82 yards and Novak nabbed five passes for 82 yards. Senior running back Christopher Doherty had 32 yards on three carries with a touchdown, a three-yard run up the middle with 24 seconds to go in the first quarter. “It’s really nice to show our versatility,” Gentile said. “Having three different guys rush in for touchdowns was nice to see. We have so many guys that can play different positions.” Torres ran in a one-yard touchdown up the middle with 10:10 to go in the third to cap off the Bulldogs’ scoring and seal the 43-0 victory. Getting the victory in a homecoming game is always a
special accomplishment, and while this team got into the school spirit surrounding homecoming, their focus all week was making sure to get their fifth win of the season. “We told them to enjoy the school spirit, that’s part of being a high school football player,” Curtin said. “But at the end of the day, it’s about what we’re doing here on Friday night, and I think they understood that and grasped that concept. I’m proud of them for being able to maintain that focus throughout the course of the week, because sometimes that can be a distraction.” The Bulldogs’ season has been strong so far, as they look to keep things going with this group that is all in on RBHS’ success. “We have a lot of guys who have bought into the program,” Gentile said. “From November to now, how far we’ve come, it’s so nice to see the seniors and juniors and underclassmen all buying into this to make this year special.” The Bulldogs will host St. Francis on Oct. 11 at 7:30 as they look for their sixth win of the season.
Lyons Township delivers in PKs to beat OPRF Huskies’ student section, Lions players trade taunts in conference thriller By JAMES KAY Sports Editor
They needed eight rounds of penalty kicks, but Lyons Township High School (83-2, 3-0) earned its first win at Oak Park and
River Forest’s stadium since 2013 when they beat the Huskies (9-3-2, 3-1) on Oct. 1. The contentious match between the two conference opponents, which was tied 1-1 after regulation, and OPRF’s student section had the Lions fired up after the match. “We don’t win here,” said LTHS head coach Paul Labbato. “They bring a gigantic crowd and they are pretty … amazing. The administration probably doesn’t love it, but our kids love getting yelled at and it fires you up. They were saying, ‘Hey keep the
fans down there for the PKs’ and I was like, ‘No, bring them down there! Our kids want them there.’” One of the plays that would swing the match occurred 45 seconds into the first half when LTHS pushed the ball into the box. Three OPRF players swarmed the ball, and it ended up spinning into the Huskies goal. Both teams’ coaches and players were confused after the game of how the ball ended up out of reach of the defense, but it
appeared it hit one of OPRF’s players and bounced into the net. The Huskies didn’t waste any time evening the score. Throughout the first half, the Lions didn’t apply pressure on the OPRF offense. According to Labbato, they wanted to force the Huskies to make mistakes by allowing OPRF to push forward. The Huskies, however, took advantage of this strategy at the 30:53 mark. OPRF’s Ben See LIONS on page 18
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Extra time from page 17 Ryan shook off two defenders close to midfield, weaved through the defense deep into the LTHS box, and snuck a pass to teammate Paul Garcia who finished off the possession with a missile in the right corner of the goal. Neither team found the net for the rest of the first half. In the second half, both teams started playing more physical, and didn’t allow one another to get clean looks. This carried through to both periods of extra time, where the intra-conference foes didn’t give an inch to each other. After going toe-to-toe for 100 minutes of action, the match had to be decided from the penalty spot. Lions would make its first PK, which was followed by OPRF sailing its first attempt over the right top corner of the goal. Both teams exchanged made goals until LTHS had a chance to put the match away holding a 4-3 advantage. The momentum shifted in favor of OPRF when Lions’ forward Luis Torres missed the game-ending shot. The Huskies scored on
their next attempt to force another set of PKs. LTHS would prevail in the end, after two misses by OPRF sealed the intra-conference match. After the final miss, Lions players ran over to OPRF’s student section and gestured “L’s” with their hands. As they ran back towards midfield, one LTHS player yelled, “This is our house now!” As much as the Lions battled the Huskies on the field, they also had to overcome a student section that was riding LTHS throughout the match. “Our coach was saying that these benches are normally on the other side, so we are kind of lucky that they moved them over, because the fans would come behind our bench and chirp us the whole game,” said LTHS captain Jake Fraser. When asked about the players’ gestures towards the student section, Labbato said, “I have no idea. Hopefully, that was for ‘LT.’ Hopefully, someone on our team was holding up a ‘T.’ The ‘T’s’ were over on the bench.” When asked about how his team would respond to the loss, OPRF’s head coach, Jason Fried, tried to stay positive. “I just told them that it’s a tough loss, but the goal is about being the best we can be by the playoffs,” said Fried. “We take this as a bump knowing we can make a massive run.”
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OPRF’s Nicolo Stella (#27) tries to run down LTHS’ Cameron Labbato.
Fenwick prevails on homecoming in 31-26 win Nudo honored before the game By MELVIN TATE Contributing Reporter
For Fenwick head football coach Gene Nudo, Friday night’s homecoming game against Marmion Academy was bittersweet. He was honored before kickoff for achieving 100 wins as a high school coach, but the ceremony came after his mother-in-law was laid to rest earlier in the day. “It was great having my family [on the field before the game],” said Nudo after the Friars defeated Marmion 31-26. “To have them all out here was kind of melancholy for me. We got the 100th win three weeks ago, and I was beginning to wonder if I’d ever get to 101. Our kids played hard and inspired tonight.” Fenwick (3-3, 1-1 in the CCL/ESCC White) started the game fumbling the ball on Marmion’s opening kickoff. The Cadets recovered on the Friars’ 22-yard line but couldn’t take advantage and turned the ball over on downs. The Friars made Marmion (4-2, 1-1 in the CCL/ESCC White) pay for the missed opportunity as Kaden Cobb (10-for23, 156 yards, 2 TD, 3 INT) launched a 53-yard scoring strike to Max Reese (4 receptions, 111 yards, 2 TD) to give Fenwick a 7-0 lead. Jacque Walls followed with a 1-yard TD run to raise the advantage to 14-0. Marmion would get back into the game on the Friars’ next possession as Jack Scales (3 INT) intercepted Cobb’s pass and returned it for a 20-yard touchdown, cutting the deficit to 14-7 after the first quarter. Late in the first half, Fenwick marched 67 yards to reestablish a 14-point lead when Cobb found Reese for a 3-yard TD toss. This put Fenwick up 21-7 heading into halftime. The Friars squandered an opportunity to extend their lead early in the third quarter. After Declan Donnelly recovered
a fumble on the Marmion 15, Cobb threw his second pick of the night — again to Scales — in the end zone. A personal foul penalty on the Friars gave the Cadets the ball on their 35, and Padraig Fitzgerald’s 37-yard TD pass to Dane Pardridge capped the 65-yard scoring drive. However, the PAT by Anthony Kuceba hit the left upright, leaving the score 21-13 Fenwick with 8:32 left in the third. A 42-yard punt by Bryan Dowd put the Cadets in a vulnerable position on the one-yard line. On third down, Quin Wieties strip-sacked Fitzgerald, and Kevin Frazier recovered the fumble in the end zone for a touchdown. This put Fenwick up 28-13 heading into the fourth quarter. “Quin and Kevin [Frazier] are beasts,” said Fenwick LB Bryce Legan. “They’re playing like seniors, and that’s great for the program’s future. Games are won and lost in the trenches, and it’s huge for us to have those guys in the interior.” After Fitzgerald (15-for-29, 194 yards, 3 TD) connected with Pardridge (seven receptions, 83 yards) for another touchdown pass (25 yards) early in the fourth quarter, the Friars went on a 6-minute, 14-play drive that ended with Dowd’s 27yard field goal to make the score 31-19 with 2:23 remaining in the contest. The Cadets would score another TD but couldn’t recover the ensuing onside kick. The Friars then ran out the clock. “We played a good team tonight. They never gave up, and that’s a trademark of Dan Thorpe’s teams,” said Nudo of the Marmion coach, who is retiring after the season. “He’s a good football coach, and his kids play hard for him.” Walls finished the evening with 89 rushing yards on 16 carries, and Danny Kent added 57 yards on 11 carries. Defensively, Danny Farnan led the Friars with 12 tackles (11 unassisted). Legan added 6 tackles, and Donnelly 5, along with both a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. In addition, Wieties, Patrick Feldmeier, and William O’Brien each recorded sacks. If there’s one area the Friars will hone over the next few weeks, it’s discipline. Fenwick committed numerous penal-
ties against Marmion — including a few personal fouls. Afterwards both Nudo and Legan expressed concern. “I feel that’s a direct reflection on me when guys start taking bad penalties,” said Nudo. “In my mind, that has to stop, or we’ve got to get different guys on the field who will play the right way.” “We need to work on our discipline; right now we look like an undisciplined team,” said Legan. “But we know we can fix it, and I think if you take away the penalties, the scoreboard’s different.” Fenwick will face St. Patrick on Friday, Oct. 11 in the regular-season home finale. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. at Triton College.
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Fenwick defender deflects a pass in 31-26 win on Oct. 4.
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BY PHONE: (708) 613-3333 | BY FAX: (708) 467-9066 | BY E-MAIL: CLASSIFIEDS@RBLANDMARK.COM HELP WANTED NETWORK SPECIALIST The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualiďŹ ed candidates for the position of Network Specialist in the Information Technology Department. The ideal candidate will need to be knowledgeable and capable to apply the principles and procedures of computer systems, such as, data communication, hierarchical structure, backups, testing and critical analysis. Hardware and software conďŹ guration of computers, servers and mobile devices, including computing environments of Windows Server and Desktop OS and applications, Unix/Linux OS, VMware, IOS/ Android. Network protocols, security, conďŹ guration and administration, including ďŹ rewalls, routers, switches and wireless technology. Cabling and wiring, including ďŹ ber network, telephone, serial communication, termination, and punch-down. Telecommunications theory and technology, including VoiP, serial communication, wireless protocols, PBX, fax, voicemail and auto-attendant. Interested and qualiďŹ ed applicants can visit our website at http:// www.oak-park.us/ for more details. ENTRY LEVEL PROBATIONARY POLICE OFFICER The Village of Oak Park Police Department is now accepting applications for the position of Entry Level Probationary Police OfďŹ cer. The application process is from Wednesday, September 4 through Friday, October 11, 2019. Applications and details on the hiring requirements for Probationary Police OfďŹ cer can be found at www.iosolutions.com. The written exam will be by invitation to qualiďŹ ed applicants only. P/T ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualiďŹ ed candidates for the position of Part-time Administrative Clerk in the Development Customer Service Department. The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service skills, strong writing skills as well as multi-tasking capabilities. The position entails a 20-25/hr. per week schedule, to be determined with the successful candidate. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website at http://www. oak-park.us/jobs. Interested and qualiďŹ ed applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application. This position is open until ďŹ lled. First review of applications will be October 16, 2019. SAWA’S OLD WARSAW All positions open APPLY IN PERSON SUNDAY 11AM TO 3PM 9200 CERMAK ROAD TEACHER AND TEACHER AIDE MINI ME BUNCH seeks teacher and teacher aide to enhance and expand daycare serving children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Teacher must have at least AAS in Early Childhood Education. Minimum 1 year experience preferred in each position. Must love children and be outgoing, patient, exible. Contact 773-521-9499.
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OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT FOREST PARK OFFICE/STORE AVAILABLE FOR LEASE 1350 SF w/ AC & MADISON STREET EXPOSURE. 7607 Madison Street. Village parking lot next door. Bright, clean ofďŹ ce. Great Madison Street exposure! Call Francis 708-383-8574. THERAPY OFFICES FOR RENT Therapy offices for rent in north Oak Park. Rehabbed building. Nicely furnished. Flexible leasing. Free parking; Free wifi; Secure building; Friendly colleagues providing referrals. Shared Waiting room; optional Conference room. Call or email with questions. Shown on Sundays. Lee 708.383.0729 drlmadden@ameritech.net
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MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE 2542 5th AVE FRI 10/11 & SAT 10/12 9AM TO 3PM
Fantastic deals on autumn & winter items! Many new, good for gifting! Cane king bed. German beer steins, multi-purpose battery charger, color changing humidiďŹ er, dollhouse, battery candles, indoor/outdoor mats, Casper Ghost holiday dĂŠcor, plants, home goods & storage pieces, and more. Come on over! Oak Park
DOWNSIZING! GARAGE SALE 1006 CLINTON AVE FRI 1011 & SAT 10/12 9AM TO 1PM
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HOME/GARDEN EQUIP/ TOOLS 1019 DIVISION FRI 10/11 8AM TO 3PM SAT 10/12 8AM TO 1PM
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2 FAMILY DOWNSIZING SALE 842 FAIR OAKS SAT 10/12 8AM TO 12PM
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GARAGE SALE JEFF’S AUTO 20 E QUINCY ST SAT 10/12 & SUN 10/13 9AM TO 3PM
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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,â€? as amended, that a certiďŹ cation was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: Y19002273 on September 27, 2019 Under the Assumed Business Name of HONEST LIFE DESIGN with the business located at: 426 S. EUCLID AVE. APT. 2S, OAK PARK, IL 60302. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: ROSEMARY ELIZABETH LAPKA 426 S. EUCLID AVE. APT. 2S, OAK PARK, IL 60302
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PUBLIC NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Village of Riverside 27 Riverside Road Riverside, IL 60546
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The Village of Riverside is now accepting separate sealed bid proposals for the Railroad Watershed Outfall. The project includes the construction of a 24-inch outlet sewer to the Des Plaines River and block or restrict ow from the storm sewers of the Railroad Watershed Area to the existing combined sewer in the Village of Riverside, Illinois.
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LEGAL NOTICE The Village of Oak Park will receive sealed bids at the Public Works Service Center, 201 South Boulevard, Oak Park, Illinois 60302, until 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019 for the following BID 20-103 VILLAGE OF OAK PARK VILLAGE WIDE LITTER PICKUP SERVICES REQUEST FOR PRICES 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 Boulevard, Oak Park, Illinois between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. 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/yourgovernment/budget-purchasing/ requests-proposals. 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. For more information call the Public Works Service Center at 708.358.5700. THE VILLAGE OF OAK PARK Published in Wednesday Journal 10/9/2019
PUBLIC NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF BROOKFIELD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION October 24th, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting The Village of BrookďŹ eld Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, October 24th, 2019 in Edward Barcal Hall located at 8820 BrookďŹ eld Avenue, Illinois for the purpose of considering and hearing a request for text and map amendments to Chapter 62 of the Village Code entitled “Zoningâ€? to regulate the location of cannabis business establishments and an amendment to the Village’s Zoning Map to create an Adult-use Cannabis Business Overlay District. The public is invited to attend the public hearing and present oral and/or written comments. The application materials may be viewed at the Village of BrookďŹ eld Village Hall. Comments, if any, should be provided in writing prior to the date of the public hearing to: Village of BrookďŹ eld, Planning and Zoning Commission c/o Elyse Vukelich, 8820 BrookďŹ eld Avenue, BrookďŹ eld, IL 60513, or in person during the public hearing. Please reference PZC Case 19-08. Individuals with disabilities requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any meeting should contact the Village of BrookďŹ eld (708) 485-7344 prior to the meeting. Wheelchair access may be granted through the front (South) entrance of Village Hall.
The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the ofďŹ ce of Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd., 9575 W. Higgins Road, Suite 600, Rosemont, IL 60018. Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be downloaded from QuestCDN via the Christopher B. Burke Engineering Ltd. (CBBEL) website http://cbbel.com/bidding-info/ or at www.questcdn.com for a non-refundable charge of $20.00. A QuestCDN login will be required. Contact QuestCDN.com at 952-2331632 or info@questCDN.com for assistance in membership registration and downloading this digital project information. A hard copy of the plans may also be viewed at CBBEL’s ofďŹ ces located at 9575 W Higgins Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018. Contractors must purchase bid documents and be shown on the Bidder’s Planholder List in order to bid. Bids received from contractors who are not on the Bidder’s Planholder List will be rejected. Published in RB Landmark 10/9/2019
PUBLIC NOTICE River Forest Park District Cook County, Illinois “Notice of Availability� Annual Statement of Receipts and Disbursements Fiscal Year Ended April 30, 2019.
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PUBLIC NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE LAW OFFICE OF SCOTT LEVY Attorney for Petitioner 1525 E. 53RD STREET CHICAGO, IL 60615
LEGAL NOTICE The Village of Oak Park will receive sealed Bids from qualified contractors at the Public Works Center, 201 South Blvd., Oak Park, IL 60302 Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. local time until 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday October 23, 2019 for the following: Village of Oak Park 2020 Comprehensive Landscape Maintenance Bid Number: 19-149 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 Boulevard, Oak Park, Illinois between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Information is also available from the Forestry Superintendent, Rob Sproule, rsproule@oak-park.us and the Village’s website http:// www.oak-park.us/bid. A mandatory pre-bid meeting shall be held on Tuesday October 15 at 2 p.m. at the Public Works Center. Proposals received from bidders who do not send a representative to the pre-bid meeting shall not be considered. 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. For more information call the Public Works Service Center at 708.358.5700. Published in Wednesday Journal 10/9/2019
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE INTENT OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF RIVERSIDE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, TO SELL NOT TO EXCEED $1,515,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION LIMITED TAX BONDS PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Village of Riverside, Cook County, Illinois (the “Village�), will hold a public hearing on the 17th day of October, 2019, at 7:00 o’clock P.M. The hearing will be held in Room 4 at the Riverside Township Hall, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, Illinois. The purpose of the hearing will be to receive public comments on the proposal to sell bonds of the Village in the amount of not to exceed $1,515,000 to pay for road improvements within the Village and for the payment of the expenses incident thereto. By order of the President of the Village of Riverside, Cook County, Illinois. DATED the 25th day of September, 2019.
By the Order of Chuck Grund, Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman.
The River Forest Park District has the Annual Statement of Receipts and Disbursements on ďŹ le at Park District Headquarters, 401 Thatcher Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305. It will also be on our website at www.rfparks.com
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/s/ Cathy Haley Village Clerk, Village of Riverside, Cook County, Illinois
STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division. In re the matter of PATRICE K. JOHNSON, Petitioner and TIMOTHY L. JOHNSON, Respondent, Case No. 2019D-008171. The requisite afďŹ davit for publication having been ďŹ led, notice is hereby given to you, the Respondent, that a Petition has been ďŹ led 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, ďŹ le your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the OfďŹ ce 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 November 9, 2019, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk. Published in Wednesday Journal 10/9, 10/16, 10/23/2019
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,â€? as amended, that a certiďŹ cation was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: Y19002194 on September 18, 2019 Under the Assumed Business Name of ALAN FOX CONSULTING with the business located at: 747 S HARVEY AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60304. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: ALAN FOX, 747 S HARVEY AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60304. Published in Wednesday Journal 9/25, 10/2, 10/9/2019
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,â€? as amended, that a certiďŹ cation was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: Y19002274 on September 27, 2019 Under the Assumed Business Name of PERENNIAL BAKERS with the business located at: 426 S. EUCLID AVE. APT. 2S, OAK PARK, IL 60302. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: ROSEMARY ELIZABETH LAPKA 426 S. EUCLID AVE. APT. 2S, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Published in Wednesday Journal 10/9, 10/16, 10/23
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LEGAL NOTICE The Village invites the public to take a survey to help determine needs and decide how Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds will be spent over the next five program years (2020-2024). The online survey is open October 14 – November 1, 2019, will take approximately 20 minutes to complete and is available at: www. surveymonkey.com/s/vopgrants Paper surveys also are available at the offices of the Oak Park Neighborhood Services Division, in Room 214 of Village Hall, 123 Madison Street. In program year 2019 the Village of Oak Park received $1,633,190 in CDBG funds and $143,061 in ESG funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to use to primarily assist low and moderate income persons, including persons experiencing homelessness and those at risk. Grant funds are spent based on the Village’s fiveyear Consolidated Plan, which is developed through input from the community and then submitted to HUD. By completing this survey, you will help to ensure that funds are directed to the most critical community development and housing needs in the Village. The Village also will hold an openhouse 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan needs assessment meeting on December 3, 2019 from 5-8 p.m. in Room 101 of Village Hall to determine community development priorities. For more information call Mark Dwyer, Grants Supervisor, at 708.358.5416. Published in Wednesday Journal 10/9/2019
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.TERESA C. TRIPLETT, 1040 ONTARIO CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2018 CH 14368 1040 W. ONTARIO STREET #2H OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 22, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 17, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1040 W. ONTARIO STREET #2H, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-07-113-0101012
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The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-18-12527 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762
Case Number: 2018 CH 14368 TJSC#: 39-5802 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2018 CH 14368 I3132109
is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-13-31429 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 027299 TJSC#: 39-6051 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 13 CH 027299 I3133416
funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Law Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 3609455. W18-1595 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3132991
2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 18, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 208 LE MOYNE PARKWAY, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-05-102-0290000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $474,475.34. 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, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assess-
ments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL, 62523 (217) 422-1719. Please refer to file number 2120-9146 - FT. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR IL, 62523 217-422-1719 Fax #: 217-422-1754 E-Mail: CookPleadings@hsbattys. com Attorney File No. 2120-9146 - FT Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 10 CH 36911 TJSC#: 39-3991 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 10 CH 36911 I3130846
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.JOHN B. BERGEN, ANNE BERGEN A/K/A ANNE MATERN BERGEN, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, YODA INVESTMENTS LLC Defendants 13 CH 027299 128 S. LOMBARD AVENUE OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 14, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 28, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 128 S. LOMBARD AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-08-303-008 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject 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
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION NORMANDY CAPITAL TRUST; Plaintiff, vs. INVESTQUEST PARTNERS HOLDINGS INC.; JENNIFER PARRILLA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 19 CH 4445 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, November 8, 2019 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 16-18-208-005-0000. Commonly known as 616 South Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF DANIEL GASH AKA DANIEL S. GASH; WILLIAM BUTCHER, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DECEASED MORTGAGOR DANIEL GASH AKA DANIEL S. GASH; JOANNE GASH AKA JOANNE M. GASH AKA JOANNE M. RATZA AKA JOANNE RATZA; SEAN GASH; RYAN GASH; CAITLIN GASH; MOLLY GASH; PNC BANK, N.A. AS S/B/M TO NATIONAL CITY BANK; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 10 CH 34908 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, November 14, 2019 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 16-06-317-009. Commonly known as 1109 Paulina Street, 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. 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 Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, McCalla Raymer Liebert Pierce, LLC, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. (312) 346-9088. 8473 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3133590 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, DBA CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST Plaintiff, -v.LINDA F. COLE Defendants 10 CH 36911 208 LE MOYNE PARKWAY OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 13,
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