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Park Ridge Council sustains mayor’s veto of zoning variance SEE PAGE 2

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CITY NEWS >> PARK RIDGE

Council sustains mayor’s veto of zoning variance BP gas station is located in B-2 commercial district, where the outdoor signs must be no more than 32 square feet BY IGOR STUDENKOV Bugle Staff @BugleNewspapers nweditor@buglenewspapers.com

The Park Ridge City Council voted 2-5 against overriding Mayor Marty Maloney’s veto of a zoning variance for a sign in front of a BP gas station at 1220 W. Touhy Avenue. As previously reported by the Bugle, the gas station owner asked for a variance allow them to build a sign with a larger surface area than the zoning code would normally allow. The city council

narrowly approved it on Oct. 2 by a 4-3 vote. On Oct. 16, Maloney officially vetoed it, explaining that allowing the sign would only make the problem of non-compliant signs worse. Ald. Nicholas Milissis (2nd) and Ald. Roger Shubert (4th) argued that the zoning code was too restrictive. John Graham, one of the partners who owned the gas station, argued that without the larger sign would hurt his ability to compete and undermine the investment his company already put into renovating the station.

But the majority of the council remaining unconvinced that he couldn’t accomplish the same thing with a code-compliant sign, voted to sustain the veto. The BP gas station is located in B-2 commercial district, where the outdoor signs must be no more than 32 square feet. Graham Enterprises, which owns the gas station, requested a variance to allow the sign to be up to 72 square feet. During past meetings on the issue, Graham indicated that it would allow the gas station to better compete with two nearby gas stations with signs that are larger than current codes. The competitors’ signs are grandfathered in. In his veto message, Maloney indicated that, while Graham was right about the competitors’

signs being larger, the city should be trying to bring non-compliant signs into compliance, and having a new non-compliant sign wouldn’t help. The city council considered whether to override the veto during the start of Nov. 6 meeting. Graham told the council that, as he saw it, gas stations have needs that may not be the same as the needs of other businesses with large outdoor poll signs. “We’re asking something that’s hard to give, but usually the difference is something we try to, you know, advertise our pricing,” he said. “[Smaller signs] put us at a disadvantage communicating who we are as effectively as, for instance, the bank that’s just east of us.” Graham also said that he want-

ed a sign that conveyed the fact that it’s a BP gas station as well as a family-owned business and its contributions to the community. He also noted that the gas station collects motor fuel tax and sales tax on the city’s behalf, so Park Ridge should want to see it succeed. Ald. Gail Wilkening (3rd) said that, after the original vote, she did research on both conforming and non-conforming signs and she wasn’t convinced that having a larger sign was really necessary. “The one sign that was in compliance that made me decide to support the veto was the service station at Cumberland [Avenue] and Higgins [Road],” she said.” That very large Mobil [gas] station SEE ZONING PAGE 5

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PACE approves 1st major fare hike in 6 years Riders will have to pay more per ride and per transfer, passes remain same BY IGOR STUDENKOV Bugle Staff @BugleNewspapers nweditor@buglenewspapers.com

The PACE suburban bus transit agency’s Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve a budget that included the first major fare hike since 2009. Whether they’re using regular routes, premium routes, dial-aride services or paratransit services, riders will have to pay more per ride and per transfer. The cost of PACE and PACE /CTA passes remains the same. As previously reported by the Bugle, the fare increase is one of several steps the transit agency is taking to make up for funding shortfall. Agency spokesperson Maggie Daly-Skogsbakken told this newspaper that, while PACE understood that fare increase could hurt riders, especially paratransit riders, it was important for the transit agency to maintain its services and keep its capital projects on track. Without it, she said, PACE’s ridership might suffer in the long run. On Jan. 1, 2018, the cash fares for regular routes will go up from $2 to $2.25, while Ventra card fares will go up from $1.57 to $2. The increase will be more dramatic for premium routes, going up from $4 to $4.50. Premium routes include commuter shuttles, a summer shuttle service to Six Flags Great America, and routes that link riders to Wrigley Field, Soldier Field and Guaranteed Rate Field on game days. Express shuttle routes 755 and 855 serve Plainfield, while routes 850 and 851 serve Bolingbrook. Route 768 and Route 775 provide express service to Soldier Field and Guaranteed Rate Field from Bolingbrook. For the first time in recent history, the cost of transferring between routes will increase as well. The regular transfers will increase from $0.25 to $0.30. The transfers between buses serving Joliet will remain free. The surcharges for transfers between local and premium routes will increase as well. Riders play-

The following are PACE bus routes in your area: MORTON GROVE 1. Route 210 - Lincoln Avenue. Pro-

vides weekday, early morning through early evening service from Glenview to Lincolnwood. Serves the following major destinations: Glenbrook Hospital, Glenbrook South H.S., Glenview, Metra Milwaukee District North Line stations (Glenview, Golf and Morton Grove), CTA Yellow Line Oakton St. Station, Oakton Community College (Skokie Campus), Lincoln Village Shopping Center and Lincolnwood Town Center. 2. Route 226 - Oakton Street. Provides weekday service between the Jefferson Park CTA Blue Line Metra Station and Oakton and Hamilton in southern Mt. Prospect via Des Plaines Metra Station. Stops also include Edgebrook Metra Station, Village Crossing, Oakton Community College/Prairie Center, Niles West High School, Oak Mill Mall and Maine West High School.

3. Route 250 - Dempster Street.

Provides daily service from downtown Evanston to the Des Plaines Metra station via Dempster and then south to the O’Hare Kiss-n-Fly ATS Station. Service along this line includes the Davis Street CTA Station (Purple Line), the Skokie Swift CTA Station (Yellow Line), Notre Dame and Main East High Schools, and Lutheran General Hospital. Posted stop locations 4. Route 208 - Golf Road. Provides daily service from Evanston to Schaumburg. Service operates via Golf Road from Davis Street CTA Purple Line/Metra Station to the Pace Northwest Transportation Center. Service on Sundays has a shorter span of service. Serves the following major destinations: Evanston Township High School, Westfield Shoppingtown Old Orchard, Kraft, Four Flags, Golf Mill, Oakton Community College, Metra UP Northwest Line stations (Golf, Cumberland and Des Plaines), Pace Headquarters, Continental Towers, Meadows Corporate Center, Centennial Center, 3 COM, Hyatt, Woodfield Mall and Streets of Woodfield.

5. Route 423 - Linden CTA-The Glen-Harlem CTA. Provides week-

day service from Wilmette to Chicago (Northwest side). Service operates from Linden CTA Purple Line station to Harlem CTA Blue Line station passing through Winnetka, Northfield, Glenview and Niles. Serves the following major destinations: Linden CTA Purple Line station, Plaza del Lago, Metra Union Pacific North Line (Winnetka), Northfield Village Hall, New Trier H.S. (Northfield), Loyola Academy, Regina Dominican

ing one-time fares currently have to pay $2.50, while riders with all passes except the 30-day Premium Pace/CTA Pass have to pay $2.25 per ride. In the beginning of 2018, those surcharges will go up $2.80 and $2.50, respectfully. The call-and-ride services, such as the one in West Joliet, have the same fares as regular routes, so

H.S., Kraft Headquarters, The Glen Town Center, Metra Milwaukee District North Line stations (Glen of North Glenview and Glenview), Kraft (Glenview), Notre Dame H.S., Renaissance Condominiums of Niles and the Harlem CTA Blue Line station.

6. Route 620 - Yellow Line Dempster - Allstate. Provides weekday

rush hour Shuttle Bug service between the CTA Yellow Line Dempster Station and Allstate Northbrook Campus (Willow Rd./Sanders Rd).

NILES 1. Route 290 - Touhy Avenue.

2. Route 270 - Milwaukee Avenue. Provides daily north-south service

between Golf Mill and the Jefferson Park CTA Blue Line Metra Station via Milwaukee Avenue. Stops include Oak Mill Mall, Notre Dame High School, Golf Mill Mall, and Heritage Pointe Apts. Certain weekday and Saturday trips are extended to Glenbrook Hospital and surrounding area. Posted stop locations

3. Route 225 - Central – Howard.

Provides weekday rush hour service between the Howard Industrial area in Niles, the Edgebrook Metra Station and the Jefferson Park CTA/Metra Station.

4. Route 226 - Oakton Street.

Provides weekday service between the Jefferson Park CTA Blue Line Metra Station and Oakton and Hamilton in southern Mt. Prospect via Des Plaines Metra Station. Stops also include Edgebrook Metra Station, Village Crossing, Oakton Community College/Prairie Center, Niles West High School, Oak Mill Mall and Maine West High School. 5. Route 240 - Dee Road. Provides weekday rush hour service between Golf Mill Shopping Center, Golf Glen Shopping Center and the Cumberland CTA Blue Line Station via Dee Road. This route provides local service to the City of Park Ridge, Maine South and Maine East High Schools and the Dee Road Metra Station.

6. Route 250 - Dempster Street.

they will go up as well. The ADA paratransit services, which severe both the City of Chicago and suburban six-county region, will also see increases, from $3 to $3.25. PACE Board of Directors approved the budget during its Nov. 8 meeting. The directors reported that, during the public hearing, increase in paratransit fares stood

Posted stop locations

7. Route 410 - East Niles Local.

Provides daily service on the east side of Niles. Serves Walmart, Village Crossing Shopping Center, Leaning Tower YMCA, Recreation Center, Civic Center Plaza, Niles Public Library, Notre Dame High School, Huntington Apartments, and Golf Mill. This free service is subsidized by the Village of Niles.

8. Route 411 - West Niles Local. Provides daily service within the

Village of Niles. Serves the Leaning Tower YMCA, Dempster Plaza, Golf Mill, Ballard Plaza and Village Crossing Shopping Center. This free service is subsidized by the Village of Niles.

9. Route 412 - North Niles Circulator. Provides daily service for Golf Mill, Four Flaggs, Golf Glen and the areas in Niles north and west of Golf Mill including Terrace Square. This free service is subsidized by the Village of Niles.

10. Route 272 - Milwaukee Avenue North. Provides weekday

and Saturday service between Golf Mill Shopping Center in Niles and Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills via Wheeling along Milwaukee Ave. Regular stops along this route include Restaurant Row eateries, Lincolnshire, Hewitt and the Chicago Executive Airport. This route makes select weekday trips to businesses on Busch Parkway and to the Buffalo Grove Pace Park-n-Ride / Metra Station

11. Route 241 - Greenwood – Talcott. Provides weekday rush hour

service between Golf Mill Shopping Center and the Cumberland CTA Blue Line Station via Greenwood Avenue. Provides local service to the City of Park Ridge, the Park Ridge Metra Station and Maine South High School.

12. Route 423 - Linden CTA-The Glen-Harlem CTA. Provides weekday

service from Wilmette to Chicago (Northwest side). Service operates from Linden CTA Purple Line station to Harlem CTA Blue Line station passing through Winnetka, Northfield, Glenview and Niles. Serves the following major destinations: Linden CTA Purple Line station, Plaza del Lago, Metra Union Pacific North Line (Winnetka), Northfield Village Hall, New Trier H.S. (Northfield), Loyola Academy, Regina Dominican H.S., Kraft Headquarters, The Glen Town Center, Metra Milwaukee District North Line stations (Glen of North Glenview and Glenview), Kraft (Glenview), Notre Dame H.S., Renaissance Condominiums of Niles and the Harlem CTA Blue Line station. 13. Route 208 - Golf Road. Provides daily service from Evanston to Schaumburg. Service operates via Golf Road from Davis Street CTA Purple Line/Metra Station to the Pace Northwest Transportation Center. Service on Sundays has a shorter span of service.

out as a major concern. Director Terrance Carr, who represents central suburban Cook County, said that he attended the public hearing in his region. Five people attended, and most of the comments were positive, with only concerns expressed about public transit fares. Director Thomas Marcucci,

Serves the following major destinations: Evanston Township High School, Westfield Shoppingtown Old Orchard, Kraft, Four Flags, Golf Mill, Oakton Community College, Metra UP Northwest Line stations (Golf, Cumberland and Des Plaines), Pace Headquarters, Continental Towers, Meadows Corporate Center, Centennial Center, 3 COM, Hyatt, Woodfield Mall and Streets of Woodfield.

PARK RIDGE 1. Route 209 - Busse Highway.

Provides weekday and Saturday service from the Harlem Avenue CTA Blue Line Station in Chicago to the Park Ridge, Dee Road, and Des Plaines Metra UP Northwest Line stations.

2. Route 290 - Touhy Avenue.

Provides daily east-west service between the Howard Street CTA Station (Red, Purple and Yellow Lines) and the Cumberland CTA Blue Line Station, via Touhy Avenue. Serves Park Ridge, Niles, Skokie, Lincolnwood, Park Ridge and Cumberland CTA Stations, the Lincolnwood Town Center, Village Crossing and the Rogers Park area of Chicago. Posted stop locations 3. Route 226 - Oakton Street. Provides weekday service between the Jefferson Park CTA Blue Line Metra Station and Oakton and Hamilton in southern Mt. Prospect via Des Plaines Metra Station. Stops also include Edgebrook Metra Station, Village Crossing, Oakton Community College/Prairie Center, Niles West High School, Oak Mill Mall and Maine West High School. 4. Route 240 - Dee Road. Provides weekday rush hour service between Golf Mill Shopping Center, Golf Glen Shopping Center and the Cumberland CTA Blue Line Station via Dee Road. This route provides local service to the City of Park Ridge, Maine South and Maine East High Schools and the Dee Road Metra Station.

5. Route 241 - Greenwood Talcott. Provides weekday rush hour

6. Route 250 - Dempster Street.

who represents DuPage County, got similar feedback. “We had two folks showed up who wanted to speak,” he said. “Both of them are members of our ADA community, and there was expression of concern about fares, and [it was] appropriate, but thanks for the level of service we maintain.”

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Niles politicians, salaries & referendums State law mandates that salary increases can’t begin until the end of an elected official’s term, preventing current elected officials from benefiting financially from their actions. In September of 2016 the board voted to increase their salaries in 2019 per State mandate. But now Mayor Przybylo blames term limits for making the salary increase unfair as all the current board members may not be in office in 2019 while the newly elected trustees in 2017 will receive an increase now. So the mayor and his trustees recently voted to override state law and voted the entire board a salary increase now. The mayor talks about fairness in pay increases. How fair is it for our elected officials to change state law and raise their own salary without ask-

ing us, their employers? The mayor and the trustees hold an office that is based on service to the public. The public is their boss. As such, we should have a say if our elected officials want to override state law for their personal financial benefit. The Mayor of Niles is a big fan of referendums. He has filled the ballot until 2019 with issues of his liking. Two of these issues could and should be decided by the current board, without a referendum vote. The Village has already published a RFQ for development of a senior housing facility but has a referendum question about doing this on the March 2018 ballot. Another question is about modernizing emergency operations. The Board is “empowered…to regulate for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare… to serve the res-

idents (Ord.2016-54). They can and should act on it now, without waiting for a referendum. Niles residents, call or email the trustees and demand that this salary issue be decided by referendum at the March 2018 election. The number at Village Hall is 847588-8000. Ask for Mayor Przybylo (atp@vniles.com) or the voice mail for Trustees Denise McCreeery, George Alpogianis, Joe LoVerde, Danette Matyas, Dean Strzelecki, John Jekot. Ask them to remove one of the proposed referendums for March 18, 2019 and instead place the question as to whether to raise the salaries of the current board members now or to follow State law and wait until the current terms are over. Tell them as a citizen you should have a say in this matter. ROSEMARY PALICKI NILES

In defense of Cook County Assessor’s Office TO THE EDITOR Please allow the Cook County Assessor’s Office to address recent inaccuracies about property assessment. The Civic Consulting Alliance (CCA) is studying the assessment and appeal processes, including Assessor’s Office procedures, assessment models, the Cook County Board Review and other aspects. Assessor Joseph Berrios welcomed the CCA study. The study’s timing has been questioned, and Berrios was criticized for it. However, critics and media have ignored the fact that CCA does not report to the assessor. He has absolutely no authority over their timetable. To be clear, the assessor’s only responsibility is to fully cooperate with the study. He continues to do that and provides study personnel with office space. Assessor Berrios respects the CCA study that, unlike others, includes assessment professionals. When discussing taxes, please keep in mind that assessors don’t set tax rates. Also, the State Equalizer has gone down dramatically since Berrios became assessor, an indication of fair assessments.

The Cook County Assessor’s Office again states, unequivocally, that its estimated property values are fair and accurate. There is no rampant overassessment of lower-market homes or under-valuation of higher ones. Previous administrations employed the same assessment model now in use, and they were not criticized. Berrios is criticized, and his improvements at the Assessor’s Office are dismissed. Some observers without assessment experience say Cook County should use a recently developed assessment model. In fact, after initial enthusiasm for that new model, our staff found it did not work when full implementation was attempted. Accomplishments of the Berrios administration were disregarded in the criticisms. For example, the administration has six straight years of on-time assessments leading to timely tax bills. Previously, bills were repeatedly late for 34 years. On-time revenue for schools, etc. eliminates $5 to $6 million countywide in monthly interest on borrowing while awaiting revenue. In the

13 years before Berrios was elected, 39 late months were accumulated. Berrios’ zero late months saved taxpayers tens of millions of dollars, and counting. Past assessors left erroneous exemptions unchecked. Berrios designed the law that recovers this would-be lost money and returns it to school districts, communities and municipalities. To date, $47.2 million has been billed. Berrios conceived and helped pass legislation, which went into affect in August, giving lower-income homeowners greater flat-rate, money-saving exemptions. For appeals awareness, CCAO has raised annual community appearances to 238 - with 81 percent in areas with lower-market homes. None of these things were acknowledged in recent reports. With 47 years of public service, Joseph Berrios knows assessing Cook County’s 1.85 million properties is difficult. But he gets the job done, works to ensure fairness and to improve the system. TOM SHAER, DEPUTY ASSESSOR FOR COMMUNICATIONS, COOK COUNTY ASSESSOR’S OFFICE

CALENDAR NOVEMBER 17-DECEMBER 24 22nd Annual Christkindlmarket-Chicago. Opens daily

11 a.m. Daley Plaza, between Dearborn, Washington and Clark streets, Chicago. Free Admission. Inspired by the Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg, Germany, which began in 1545, the Christkindlmarket Chicago brings a cherished German and European tradition with international flair and local charm to Chicago. christkindlmarket.com

NOVEMBER 19 Music of the Americas. 3 p.m. at St. John Brebeuf Church,

8307 N Harlem Ave, Niles. Featuring the North Shore Choral Society I. For information, call 847-966-8145 or visit www.sjbrebeuf. org or www.nilesmetropolitanchorus.

NOVEMBER 24 – DECEMBER 22 Wonderland Express, opens daily 10 a.m. Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, (847) 835-5440. Tis the season for family fun! Join us at the Garden for Wonderland Express, an annual holiday extravaganza featuring magnificent model trains, magical and glittering indoor snow, and meticu-

ZONING FROM PAGE 2 on a very busy corner has a compliant sign. It’s highly readable and has adequate space for plenty of information. This particular sign has station Mobile [sign] at the top, 7-Eleven beneath it and two different prices for regular and diesel fuel. It managed to do all of this in 32 square feet without being crowded or unreadable. “I believe the BP and other service station can communicate its message similarly in the same space,” she said. Ald. Marc Mazzuca (6th) also said he failed to see the hardship

UPCOMING EVENTS IN YOUR AREA THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2017 | BUGLENEWSPAPERS.COM lously crafted Chicago landmarks in miniature. Plus, see intricate ice carvings and hear beautiful music from carolers. chicagobotanic.org

NOVEMBER 25 Holly Jolly Market and Festival. 3 to 8 p.m. at Oasis Fun

Center, 7877 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Niles. A free, family-friendly, activity-filled event for kids of all ages. The annual Tree Lighting Ceremony is outdoors at 5:30 p.m. followed by a fireworks show.

NOVEMBER 25 and 26 Chicago Pop Culture Con. Pheasant Run Mega Center, St.

Charles. Pop Culture Con is a multi-genre convention of comics, toys, gaming, sci-fi, Legos, TV/movie memorabilia, superheroes, Steampunk, action figures, animé, Cosplay, fantasy, horror, sports memorabilia, vintage music, publishers and artists – anything fan-related. chicagopopculturecon.com, 715-526-9769.

DECEMBER 1 A holiday journey through Italy. 6:30 p.m. Chicago Botanic

Aboard! Tutti a bordo! for a holiday journey through Italy. The Woman’s Board of the Chicago Horticultural Society presents the twelfth annual All Aboard! gala dinner amid the festive setting of Wonderland Express, the Garden’s indoor holiday exhibition. chicagobotanic.org.

DECEMBER 1 - JANUARY 7 Winter Wonderfest, Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago. Opens daily at 10 am. Packed with indoor family fun, this

delightful family tradition features 170,000 square feet of rides, giant slides, the Chicago Blackhawks Ice Skating Rink and holiday decor that is sure to get you into the holiday spirit. Closed on December 25. navypier.com

DECEMBER 2 Santa Hustle Chicago 5K, 8 a.m. at Navy Pier 600 E Grand

Ave, Chicago. Experience the magic of the Santa Hustle® 5K and Rudolph Run at Soldier Field. After the race, buses will shuttle runners to Navy Pier for a rocking after party offering dining, discounts, fun and more. navypier.com

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Graham was describing – nor was he convinced that lack of a larger sign would hurt it. “And as far as any concern about it not being viable place for applicant’s business -[the gas station has] been a business for many years, and hasn’t shut down for many years, I think they will do just fine with 32 square feet,” he said. “If they choose to stop being a gas station, or sell the property, a Starbucks drive-through sounds pretty good.” Ald. John Moran (1st) noted that he didn’t think motor fuel tax argument held much water. There were other gas stations on

Touhy Avenue and elsewhere in Park Ridge, he noted. If the residents need to buy gas, they can just go somewhere else – and the city would get its motor fuel tax revenue either way. Milissis, on the other hand, strongly opposed the veto. “We’ve always maintained that our sign ordinance is very antiquated and bad for business,” he said. “This is a prime example of that. It’s very inhospitable to businesses, it’s overly restrictive, and if it was up to [the officials] that crafted it, we would be using stone tablets and blackwood in this city.”

Shubert said that, while he didn’t feel as strongly about the issue as his collegue, he still thought vetoing a zoning variance approval set a bad precedent. He also argued that, if Park Ridge was going to try to address non-compliant signs, it should develop a proper strategy. Ald. Charlie Melidosian (5th) agreed with that, even if he supported the veto. Ald. Marty Joyce (7th) said that while he originally supported the sign and wasn’t entirely comfortable with the veto, he wasn’t going to overturn it. As the council prepared to vote, Maloney said that he agreed with

point about developing a strategy for treating non-compliant signs. He also said that he hoped that the council’s vote will send a message. “Hopefully, this is a signal of where the council sits on the issue, so, hopefully, [zoning variance applicants] will adjust what they send to us,” he said. City attorney Adam Simon told the council that, with the veto sustained, Graham wouldn’t be able to fine the same or “substantially similar” application for at least 12 months. But if he makes “substantial changes,” he can apply for another variance.

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One isn’t necessarily the loneliest number. Having some time to yourself may provide some much-needed space and allow you to clear your head. Keep your money in the piggy bank unless it is absolutely necessary to spend it.

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Leave well enough alone. Back off if someone doesn’t want to discuss an issue as continual prying could create friction. Don’t assume that others’ lack of motivation puts you in charge or you will quickly be proven wrong.

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Let the chips fall where they may. Trying to manipulate a situation to your benefit could have dire consequences so allow events to unfold naturally. Romantic pursuits may not be particularly inspiring but patience will pay off.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 22

Keep your ears open. Listening to what somewhat else has to say could shed valuable light on a situation that may have been problematic for you. When shopping, your policy should be look but don’t touch.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Don’t take it personally. Someone else’s rotten mood could be contagious if you allow them to get under your skin. You may find that you are far more productive when you tackle projects by yourself rather than in a group.

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TAURUS

A P R I L 2 1 T O M AY 2 1

Maintain an eye for detail. Even the smallest improvement can make a world of difference, whether it is straightening out a picture or making decorative decisions. Your calm and objective demeanor makes you the perfect mediator.

CANCER

J U N E 2 2 T O J U LY 2 2

Set the bar low. If you keep expectations within reason you won’t run any risk of being disappointed by the results. Focus on finishing tasks and tying up loose ends but avoid trying to start anything new.

VIRGO

AUGUST 22 TO SEPTEMBER 23

Even at a bargain price, a useless item is still useless. Don’t get so caught up in a sales pitch that you forget that the best way to save money is to not spend it. Keep spending at a minimum until later in the week.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

There is a time and a place for everything. While your heart may yearn for romance you brain should be telling you there is much to be done. Prioritize tasks in order of importance and save flights of fancy for later in the week.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 23 TO JANUARY 20

Make sure that the only toes that you’re standing on are your own. Offering criticism or unsolicited help to someone may breed more contempt than appreciation. You’ll get a lot more done if you work on your own.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

Be logical, not emotional. Sometimes, when you are faced with horrible choices, it may be better to make no decision at all rather than a poor one. Taking the road less-traveled may lead you to someplace exciting and new.

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FOOTBALL

ONE WIN

AWAY Maine South earns rematch with Lincoln-Way East in semiﬁnals

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When Naperville Central senior running back AJ Deinhart scored on a 53-yard carry to give the Redhawks a 28-13 lead on their opening possession of the second half, it looked like Maine South’s title defense chances were dim, at best. The Redhawks had controlled the tempo in the first half and had burned the Hawks’ defense and special teams on scores for 34, 93, 49, and 53 yards. Hawks coach David Inserra couldn’t argue with that, but he remained optimistic. “You look at the clock and see all this time left and we just needed one play to get us going,” he said. The Hawks, who had struggled in the first half with mistakes and unforced errors—particularly on offense—took advantage of three Redhawks second-half turnovers and other lapses to score 26 unanswered points and rallied to a 3928 8A quarterfinal win. “We didn’t panic when we were down,” Inserra said of the team’s turnaround. “We do what we do. We didn’t play our best, but they showed a lot of resiliency.” The Hawks (11-1) offense got them started in the second half with a solid drive that culminated in a 12-yard touchdown pass to senior running back Fotis Kokosioulis, his second of four scores, to cut the lead down to 28-19. Even with the failed 2-point con-

version, it was a step in the right direction against the Redhawks (9-3). Then the Hawks’ defense stepped up and forced the first of three turnovers with an interception by senior linebacker Andrew Masterson. The Hawks missed the field goal, but they kept the pressure on the Redhawks’ offense—particularly on Deinhart— and forced them into committing two more turnovers and adding six more points on a pair of field goals. Inserra, though pleased with the turnaround, admitted the six points from three turnovers was a bit uncharacteristic for them. All the same, he saw the benefits. “We fed off that energy,” he said. “And we told them to keep at it. Don’t get too fancy. Just keep fighting.” The Hawks carried the momentum on offense and broke through with a 5-yard run by Kokosioulis to give the Hawks a 32-28 lead, their first of the game. And it was Kokosioulis who delivered the final blow. On 3rd and 20 from the Redhawks’ 35, he found an open seam on the outside and charged right past them for his fourth touchdown of the game and put the game out of reach for good. “I came up and I saw an opening on the outside. Got some good blocks and I was able to take advantage of my speed,” Kokosioulis said of the play. It was quite a day for the North-

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John O’Sullivan and Maine South will look to avenge their only loss of the season in a semiﬁnal rematch with Lincoln-Way East Saturday. ern Illinois-bound senior, who finished with 26 carries for 151 yards and six receptions for 128 yards and two touchdowns from each. Senior John O’Sullvan was also quite busy on offense, going 31of-54 passing for 368 yards and two touchdowns. He also had a

rushing touchdown in the first half. He had strong command of the Hawks’ hurry-up offense and was able to keep the momentum going for them in the second half. When asked about the plans for next week, O’Sullivan said, “Brushing up on a lot of things and making sure we’re ready.”

South now faces No. 1 seed Lincoln-Way East. The Hawks faced off against the Griffins in week 2 and was handed their only loss in a 28-26 defeat. “They did a great job against us and it’s always a lot better the second time around,” Kokosioulis said. “We’ll be ready for it.”

BUSINESS + REAL ESTATE

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COLUMN >> DAVE SAYS

Rental property not part of Baby Step 2 Pay off primary home before taking care of rental properties DEAR DAVE, I have a rental property that I still owe some money on, and I’ve just begun Baby Step 2 of your plan. Should rental property debt be included in the debt snowball? MATT DEAR MATT, No, it shouldn’t. Baby Step 2 of my plan is where you use the debt snowball to pay off all debt — from smallest to largest — except for your home. This, of course, comes after Baby Step 1, in which you save up $1,000 for a beginner emergency fund. I would include rental properties in the “home” category, and I urge people to get serious about paying off their homes a little further down the road in Baby Step 6. To fill in the gaps, Baby Step

3 is going back and fully funding your emergency fund with three to six months of expenses. Baby Step 4 is investing 15 percent of your household income in Roth IRAs and other pre-tax retirement plans, and Baby Step 5 means setting aside college money for the kids. Baby Step 6 is where you pay off your home, including any rental properties that weren’t already paid for in

cash, and Baby Step 7 is when you relax, build wealth, and give. If it were me, I would pay off my primary home before taking care of the rental properties. That’s simply a risk management perspective. However, if you owe just $20,000 on your rental property but still have a $3 million mortgage on your residence, you might go ahead and quickly knock out the rental property first. Hope this helps! —DAVE * Dave Ramsey is CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored seven best-selling books, including The Total Money Makeover. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 13 million listeners each week on 585 radio stations and multiple digital platforms. Follow Dave on the web at daveramsey.com and on Twitter at @ DaveRamsey.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CAPITAL ONE, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO ING BANK, FSB Plaintiff, -v.CHRISTINA CRIST, JEFFERSON CRIST, JACK TAFF ROOFING, INC., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 015249 1735 WAGNER ROAD GLENVIEW, IL 60025 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 19, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 21, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1735 WAGNER ROAD, GLENVIEW, IL 60025 Property Index No. 04-25-400-006-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the

property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-16152. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-16152 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 015249 TJSC#: 37-8836 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. I3066641 Published 11/9, 11/16, 11/23

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.PAM URSO, RICHARD URSO, BMO HARRIS BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION S/I/I TO HARRIS BANK, N.A., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2017 CH 3500 4715 LAUREL AVENUE GLENVIEW, IL 60025 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 12, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 13, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 4715 LAUREL AVENUE, GLENVIEW, IL 60025 Property Index No. 04-30-409-005-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service. atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 260945. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200

Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 260945 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 2017 CH 3500 TJSC#: 37-8349 I3063680 Published 11/2, 11/9, 11/16

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.ALEKSANDR Y. AGEYEV A/K/A ALEKSANDR Y. AGEYV, LYUDMILA AGEYEVA A/K/A LYUDMILA AGEYEV, THE TERRACE SQUARE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 000675 9128 W. TERRACE DRIVE UNIT #5N NILES, IL 60714 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 11, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9128 W. TERRACE DRIVE UNIT #5N, NILES, IL 60714 Property Index No.09-10-401-100-1150. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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.

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For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-00535. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-00535 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 000675 TJSC#: 37-8485 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. I3064890 Published 11/2, 11/9, 11/16

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Plaintiff, -v.MERICH BAI JEROME AKA MERICH B. JEROME, JEROME ATHISHTAM, KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Defendants 14 CH 07509 104 MICHAEL MANOR GLENVIEW, IL 60025 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 20, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 12, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 104 MICHAEL MANOR, GLENVIEW, IL 60025 Property Index No. 09-11-407-019-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $460,387.30. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure

sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 Please refer to file number 2120-7673. If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 2120-7673 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 14 CH 07509 TJSC#: 37-6597 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. I3066211 Published 11/2, 11/9, 11/16

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.DALISAY C. DELROSARIO, CAROLINA ESTEBAN, TRAFALGAR SQUARE TOWNHOME CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 004889 6115 MAYFAIR STREET MORTON GROVE, IL 60053 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 16, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 21, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6115 MAYFAIR STREET, MORTON GROVE, IL 60053 Property Index No. 10-20-305-018-1062, Property Index No. 10-20-301-027 (underlying). The real estate is improved with a resi-

dence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-03489. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-03489 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 004889 TJSC#: 37-7740 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. I3064959 Published 11/9, 11/16, 11/23

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Recreation) membership and activities, Park Ridge Park District Centennial Activity Center, for ages 55 and up, 100 South Western Avenue, 847-692-3597. Activities are discounted for S.T.A.R. members.

Money Matters with Chris Valentine. 1st Monday of the month, 10 a.m.. Chris Valentine from Edward Jones presents a program of financial tips and answers your questions.

Movie Critics. 1st Tuesday of the

month, 1 p.m. Each month members of the club select a movie from different genres to watch and then gather for a discussion the next week.

Coin Club. 2nd Tuesday of the

Back by popular demand, Diva Montell & Jeorge Holmes will wow us with their spectacular voices. Choose from slow roasted pork loin with honey mustard sauce or Prosciutto de Roma stuffed chicken breast. This event has reserved seating. Please assign a table captain to register your party. Tables are a total of 10 seats. Registration deadline: December 4. CAC.

Holiday Sing, Dec. 18, 1:30-3 p.m. Tis the season! Sing-a-long

with the Uketones as they take the stage and play some of your holiday favorites. Enjoy cookies and hot chocolate as you mingle with the stars! Registration deadline: December 16.

month, 10:30 a.m.-Noon. Join this free club and share your love of rare, unique, or special coins!

Monthly Luncheons

Tech Time. 2nd Tuesday of the

is no better way to ring in 2018 than with a good friends, fantastic entertainment, great food, and champagne. Doors open at 10 a.m., and our very own S.T.A.R. Tappers will kick off the event. Brunch to be served at 10:30am. Rachelyn will perform and end the event at noon with a champagne toast. This is event has reserved seating. Stop at the registration office to pick up your seating request for

month, 11 a.m.-Noon. Do you have a new tablet, cell phone, or laptop? Call for a time slot and one of our friendly staff members will be happy to answer questions.

Knitting Club. Wednesdays, 5-9

p.m. Do you love knitting or need to brush up on your knitting skills? Join us for knitting and friendship!

Sit & Stitch. Thursdays, 1-4 p.m.

Calling all stitchers, quilters, embroiders, and sewers of all kind. This group is for you! Bring your project and “sit & stitch!”

Bookworms. 1st Thursday of the

month, 1 p.m. Love to read? Join us once per month for a discussion pertaining to a variety of books.

Table Tennis. Monday-Friday, 1-4

p.m. Friendly competition - all levels welcome.

Special Events S.T.A.R. Holiday Party at the Park

Ridge Country Club, Dec. 14, 11:30 a.m.

Celebrate the holidays together at the Park Ridge Country Club.

New Year’s Eve Celebration Brunch. Dec. 29, 12:30 p.m. There

tables up to 10 people.

Registration deadline: December 26. CAC

Just Lunch. Looking to enjoy good company and a delicious meal?

UPCOMING EVENTS IN YOUR AREA THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2017 | BUGLENEWSPAPERS.COM Look no further! Join us monthly for a delicious meal catered in by a local restaurant. Stay after for good company and a game or two of cards or our new Armchair Travels series. Dec. 4, Noon at CAC

Bingo and Pizza. Treat yourself

to hot slices of Spuntino’s cheese, sausage, and veggie pizza. Afterwards play several games of bingo! Nov. 29, 12:30 p.m. at CAC.

Ugly Sweater Bingo. Treat yourself

to hot slices of Spuntinos cheese, sausage, and veggie pizza. Afterwards play several games of bingo. Wear your ugliest Holiday Sweater to win prizes. Dec. 20, 12:30 p.m. at CAC

Movie S.T.A.R.. Classic Movie

Thursday. Enjoy a classic movie and fresh popcorn. A simple and relaxing afternoon! Dec. 7, 1-3 p.m. at CAC.

New Movie Thursday. Enjoy a

classic movie and fresh popcorn. A simple and relaxing afternoon! Dec. 21, 1-3 p.m. at CAC.

Food for Thought Festive Voices With Jim Kendros. Dec. 6, 12:30 p.m.

Experience the uplifting vocal music by Vivaldi, Bach, and Handel. We’ll enjoy selections from Handel’s immortal Messiah, Bach’s celebratory Magnificat and Vivaldi’s luminous Gloria! Jim shares fascinating backgrounds about the composers and their music, and offers us a special Holiday Concert on the piano and his rare string instruments!

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