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They made how much?!

Duffy’s has earned the most from video gaming, Oak Leaf Lounge the least

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t must be the loyal customers, said Oz McNamara, manager of Duffy’s Tavern. That’s the only reason he can think of for why Duffy’s has bested all the bars in Forest Park, earning $54,224 since video gaming came to the village, the most out of area establishments.

“I know we haven’t had any problems in here because of it,” McNamara said. “It’s helped us, so I’m all for it. I’ve never played a game myself, and I don’t plan on it, but people like them.”

In the little more than a year since video gaming was legalized in Forest Park, area establishments have raked in more than $357,000 in combined revenue, according to data obtained Jan. 11 from the Illinois Gaming Board. These bars and restaurants have returned $149,152 in taxes, plus licensing and machine fees from video gaming to the village since January 2017. Sixteen bars in Forest Park offer electronic gambling, and have established 69 total video gaming consoles. These local machines have paid out more than $11 million; players have put in $12.1 million.

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Talk of the Town

Kiwanis honors longtime Review columnist Jackie schulz with a community service award dinner at Francesca's Fiore, Jan. 9.

Forest Park faces flu ‘pandemic’

Hospitals enforce restrictions as flu cases increase, get more severe

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And area medical experts say the flu virus causing these symptoms is more severe and

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Jackie is the talk of the town

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t was the greatest moment in my life,” said Jackie Schulz after receiving her first-ever community service award from the Kiwanis Club of Forest Park. Kiwanis gave Jackie the glass plaque at their annual Awards Dinner on Jan. 9, citing her “Dedication and Commitment to Forest Park.”

It’s no coincidence that this was Kiwanis’ most heavilyattended dinner, with over 100 guests packing Francesca Fiore’s. They came to honor the woman who faithfully wrote her “Talk of the Town” column every week for 47 years.

Jackie is so humble, though, she didn’t hog the spotlight at a ceremony in her honor. She preferred to sit quietly with her neighbors and listen to others being praised. No one received more accolades than the late Ed O’Shea, for whom the award is named. The O’Shea family was well-represented by his wife, Irene and their children. Commissioner Joe Byrnes gave a heartfelt speech about how Ed had helped him become a better police officer.

Jackie, on the other hand, does not make speeches. “If I would have said anything, it would have been about Ed O’Shea,” she said. “He was so smart, funny and nice.”

Jackie is the last person to see her own qualities and the positive impact she’s had on Forest Park. However, it should have been a clue when Kiwanis rescheduled its November dinner because Jackie had broken her left arm just before Halloween.

Jackie is still hurting, but no one at the dinner noticed. She looked positively

radiant. “I was stunned and delighted,” she said. “They gave me more glory than I deserved.”

Apart from honoring Jackie, the dinner included an official Kiwanis meeting.

President Chris Harris welcomed guests and Secretary Jerry Lordan offered an invocation before the meal.

After the dinner, Jerry shared his feelings about Jackie.

“Gospel means good news,” he observed. “Jackie is an evangelist who shares good news about our community. She shares positives, milestones and community events. You know you’ve arrived when Jackie writes about you. She helps to bring the community together in a spirit of celebration.”

Jerry may be a great admirer but he had to insist that Jackie make an acceptance speech.

Jackie thought there had already been enough speechifying, so she kept her address to four words: “Thank you, very much.”

Others expressed their thanks, as Julie Thompson passed out sponsorship checks to the Forest Park Youth Soccer Association, Little League and the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. There was also unofficial gratitude to Kiwanians like Tom Michael, who quietly collects food from grocery stores and brings it to the Community Center.

Jackie has no need for food donations, thanks to the generosity of her neighbors.

“I have enough food to feed the whole town.”

Neighbors have also cleaned her home.

JOHN RICE

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Photos by Keegan Brown

THANK YOU: No surprise that Jackie's dinner was one of Kiwanis' most heavily attended events of the season.

Most importantly, they have cared for her 17-year-old cat, Annie, and taken her dog, Barkley, for walks. Jackie recalled she was “running” with Barkley down the street, when she tripped and broke her arm.

Jackie faces a lengthy recuperation. She admits that the injury, lack of activity and cold weather have gotten her down a bit.

Rather than cursing the winter darkness, she turned on her fake fireplace. While the artificial flames flickered, her Kiwanis award sat in its place of honor on the mantle.

When she’s feeling better, Jackie hopes to contribute an occasional column. In the meantime, the people of Forest Park miss reading “The Gospel According to Jackie Schulz.”

■ John Rice is a columnist/private detective, who has seen his business and family thrive in Forest Park. He thoroughly enjoys life in the village and still gets a thrill smelling Red Hots, watching softball and strolling through cemeteries. Jrice1038@aol.com

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In a small town like Forest Park, when you write the weekly synopsis of life in our town, you become part of the fabric of that community. Your contributions aren’t measured in dollars and cents but in smiles and warm thoughts. As that author, You are the daily historian, the weekly diary keeper… it’s a magical role and Jackie embraced it wonderfully.

I’m sure we all have our story in reading Jackie’s column ... finding out that kid neighbor you used to live next to and watched grow up is now getting married!

Maybe having a baby? Maybe an update on someone who has fallen ill… or just news about an upcoming event in town that deserved an extra mention. Important notes to a community.

Whether it’s bringing us together through her column, knowing all was when seeing her out walking her pups or her countless hours at senior events – Jackie is Forest

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Thank you, FP's weekly diary keeper January 9th was a wonderful evening of celebrating the good of Forest Park. The Kiwanis Club of Forest Park gathers yearly to honor the memory of longtime village attorney and awards dinner namesake Ed O’Shea. This year we honored recently retired ‘Talk of the Town’ columnist Jackie Schulz.

I want to thank Francesca’s for their great job hosting and donating part of their prof profits back to Kiwanis so we can invest it in the great partners we have like: Little League, the food pantry, Youth Soccer, the Proviso Scholarship fund, and Cub & Boy Scouts.

It was also great to see the many folks who came out to honor Forest Park, from reps from the park district like Larry Piekarz, past recipients Dave Novak & Dorothy Gillian, Village Commissioners Dan Novak and Joe Byrnes (also a past recipient), and of course the O’Shea family and a host of proud Forest Parkers.

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Park and it was a great pleasure to present her with this year’s Kiwanis Service to Community Award.

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Proviso District 209 to start bidding for food service Preliminary timeline says vendor could have contract by June

By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

Efforts by Proviso Township High Schools District 209 officials to get rid of Aramark Education Services as the company responsible for feeding district students who qualify for free breakfast and lunch have picked up steam, with a document recently released by the district indicating that they could find another food service provider by June.

Students, teachers, faculty and administration members have been increasingly frustrated by the level of service Aramark has provided over the last two years.

As previously reported by Forest Park Review, last July, the D209 school board in begrudgingly approved a one-year, roughly $1.1 million food services contract with Aramark to provide free breakfast and lunch despite many complaints from students and district officials about the quality of the company’s food and services, and the program’s low participation rate.

In November, the school board discussed ways to get out of its contract with Aramark, despite reports from administration officials that the company had made

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marginal improvements to its food service in response to the complaints.

At the time, some district officials expressed reservations about possibly starting a legal battle with Aramark and Todd Drafall, D209’s chief financial officer, explained that because the process of bidding for a food service provider is highly regulated by the state, it would be difficult for the district to part ways with the giant food company while also finding an alternative before the 2018 school year.

“The district continues its search for a food service management company that will provide the level of service we demand for our students,” according to the district document, released Jan. 9. “Along with [an] increased level of service, we expect healthier food choices and an increased variety of menu choices which will increase student participation.”

District officials said that there will time for students, faculty and staff to provide input during the bid process. In addition, bidders could also be asked to participate in a taste test, provided the Illinois State Board of Education signs off on that measure.

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PATTERN OF COMPLAINTS: An Aramark beef patty with blue plastic pallets served at a school in Chicago with similar food-related complaints as the ones piling up at District 209 high schools.

State gives D91 meager $1,100 increase in school funds District will take more than $1 million out of financial reserves

By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter

Forest Park District 91 schools will receive a little more than $1,000 in new state funding this year, thanks to an updated state formula that attempts to distribute money to schools, based on district need rather than a flat rate. After failing once, the House of Representatives passed the funding reform bill, known as SB 1, in August, as a way to give struggling districts more money.

“The new formula is a better way to close the adequacy gap in funding for school districts that do not have the resources they need for their students,” Ed Brophy, assistant superintendent for operations, wrote in an email. But “for districts like ours, the new formula will produce little in new revenue.”

While the new state formula stipulates that schools cannot receive less than they did in 2017, a preliminary estimate by the Illinois State Board of Education said D91 will receive just $1,093 more this year to keep its five buildings, preschool, gifted program and other operations going, far below the 2 percent cost of living increase.

Overall, D91 anticipates receiving at least

$1.4 million from the state in fiscal 2018, although “the unpredictability of the state’s ability to pay makes it difficult to accurately project what will ultimately be received,” a school spokeswoman wrote in an email. “Legislation does not guarantee payment.”

Brophy said the district will have to pull more than $1 million from its Education Fund this year just to keep the status quo.

D91’s Education Fund held $15.8 million as of Jan. 1, 2017. Across its nine funds, the district held $21.2 million as of Dec. 31, 2017. Because D91 will not receive much in new funds, Forest Park schools will continue to rely on local property taxes as its largest source of revenue, Brophy said. Traditionally, the district uses about 20 percent of its state funds to continue operation.

Brophy said the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) should have finalized how much each district will receive in new funds by the spring and hand out district checks by June 30.

According to the board’s early calculations, D91 is already 154 percent “above adequacy,” which is the state’s new term for measuring how well-funded a district is and how much local education costs. D91 is one of the few schools in the state that has

achieved this distinction; 80 percent of Illinois schools are funded below adequacy, according to estimates by Advance Illinois, an education policy organization that works with ISBE. The state’s new formula does not “incorporate how districts are logistically configured,” Brophy wrote in an email.

ISBE’s formula is driven by student enrollment data, like how many learners are in a district, what portion are low-income, receive free or reduced price lunch, and more. It discounts the fact that D91 has five facilities to maintain, a preschool program and spends above the allocated $40 per student on its gifted program, Brophy said.

Preschoolers are not included in the state’s enrollment analysis.

Furthermore, Brophy said he feels uncertain about how much funding D91 will receive for the 2018-19 school year, since Springfield politicians are known for their inability to agree on a budget.

“The state legislature still has to fund what is needed,” Brophy said. “There’s always the chance that doesn’t happen. We know that because in prior fiscal years they didn’t fund what they were supposed to.”

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Everybody’s Cup of Tea Join us for High Tea

Courtesy of the Forest Park Public Library

COMIC CON: Leave it to the library to bring X-Men, Transformers, and animated fairies together for a day of fun.

Library Flip-Con draws dreamers of all ages

Wednesday, January 24 | 2 – 4 p.m.

We invite you to come for tea to learn more about the quality care and fulfilling lifestyle we offer from those who know best – our residents and their families. You’ll quickly see why they say …

“I don’t worry anymore.” – Cheryl, daughter of resident “If I can’t be home, this is the best place to be.” – Helen, resident

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Cosplayers, zinestars and comic-heads in costume last Saturday

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The Forest Park Public Library hosted its annual Flip-Con, Jan. 13, with roughly 75 attendees, dressed in decorated capes, watched a laser comedy show, all in the name of comic books.

“Comic-cons are natural meeting points of books, film, pop culture, entertainment, ingenuity and information: much like today’s public libraries are,” Susan Farnum, youth services manager and organizer of the event, wrote in an email to the Forest Park Review. “This creates a perfect environment for learning and connecting with neighbors over shared interests, which is invaluable for a community.”

Independent publisher Quirk Books handed out free copies of some of its novels. The library also hosted an author alley, where young and old could meet their favorite creators.

“It’s an opportunity to unite people across a wide range of ages and backgrounds,” Farnum wrote. “The adults who come to Flip Con are often as enthusiastic as the kids because it allows them to tap into imagination and wonder.”

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Fraudster busted fleeing to Ecuador

Area government entities, school districts lost a combined $1.9 million

By TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER Staff Reporter

A Florida man who defrauded investors of an estimated $175 million, including area municipalities and school districts, was arrested by federal authorities on Jan. 6, attempting to flee the country to avoid incarceration.

Orlando, Florida resident Nikesh Patel pleaded guilty in federal court in 2016 to five counts of wire fraud connected to a scheme in which his company, First Farmers Financial, sold tens of millions of dollars in fraudulent loans to investors.

Forest Park District 91 schools lost $199,412 from Patel’s loans. Unlike nearby communities, the village of Forest Park and local park district did not take out loans through Patel.

Oak Parkers first became aware of the fraud scheme in 2014, when Village Manager Cara Pavlicek told the Oak Park Board of Trustees that the village had lost more than $600,000 due to its participation in the Illinois Metropolitan Investment Fund (IMET), which invested over $50 million in First Farmers loans on behalf of approximately 300 Illinois governmental agencies.

Oak Park Chief Financial Officer Steven Drazner said the village lost about $612,000 in the IMET investment. Drazner said the village has been reimbursed about $30,000, so far.

Other losses from area government entities include: Oak Park School District 97, $716,859; River Forest District 90 schools, $205,000; and the village of River Forest, $145,447.

District 200 did not invest in the IMET fund.

Of the area entities that lost money in the IMET investment, the village of Oak Park and River Forest were the only ones to report having received partial reimbursement.

Patel was scheduled to appear before U.S. District Court Judge Charles P. Kocoras on Jan. 9 for sentencing.

But Patel, who faces years in prison, instead attempted to flee to Ecuador, according to court documents.

According to a criminal complaint filed in Illinois district court, FBI agents in Orlando observed Patel and a companion enter Kissimmee Gateway Airport, in Kissimmee, Florida, about 7 p.m. on Jan. 6.

Agents spoke with Patel, who told them he was attempting to travel to Ecuador because he had been granted political asylum in the country.

“Patel stated that approximately two months earlier, he obtained a passport from a friend in India,” the criminal complaint states. “Agents recovered a passport that appeared to be issued by the government of India, bearing Patel’s name, photograph, and date of birth.”

Patel also told agents he had paid his traveling companion $40,000 to arrange his travel to Ecuador.

Randy Lending, an attorney with Chicago-based law firm Vedder Price, which is representing IMET in the matter, said the investment fund, which was also a victim of fraud, is “pleased the justice process is working.”

He noted that the assets seized from Patel total about $79.6 million.

They are being held in receivership by Patrick Cavana-

ugh, a partner with the Chicago-based consulting firm High Ridge Partners LLC. Steven Towbin, an attorney with Chicago-based law firm Shaw Fishman, which is representing High Ridge Partners, said in a telephone interview that High Ridge is the second receiver appointed to the case. The first receiver, appointed at the beginning of the case, captured $8.6 million, which was generated by liquidation of some of Patel’s assets.

That $8.6 million was disbursed back to investors proportionally based on the size of their investment in the First Farmers loans.

Towbin said the $79.6 million currently in custody of the receiver is being held while the federal government determines whether it will make a claim on unpaid taxes owed by Patel.

The IRS has first dibs on the funds, Towbin said.

“Government policy says in the case of a fraud like this one that the government will consider subordinating its claim to the investors,” Towbin said. “So we, on behalf of the investors, have spent a lot of time and effort providing information to the IRS to get them to subordinate their claim, and if they do, most, if not all, will go back to the investors.”

He said the question of whether the government will give up its claim on the funds is now being reviewed by the Department of Justice. It is uncertain how long subsequent reviews will take before a decision is announced.

“Nobody wants to get this done faster than we do,” Towbin said.

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at Concordia University Chicago The Music Department

Ferguson Art Gallery

The Collective Theater

Music Faculty Recital January 21 at 7 p.m., Chapel

Unfolding Secrets - by Claudia Craemer A collection of abstract oil paintings | January 8 - February 17 Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Ferguson Gallery is located in Kretzmann Hall

Life in a Sandcastle - by Jayme McGhan Directed by Meghan Beals | February 16- 25 Madison Street Theatre, 1010 Madison St., Oak Park

Kapelle sings for Bach Cantata Vespers January 28 at 3:45 p.m., Grace Lutheran, 7300 Division St., River Forest

Tickets: SandcastleCUC.brownpapertickets.com

Haley Smith Senior Flute Recital January 28 at 7 p.m., Chapel Music Department Information: 708-209-3060

Event details are subject to change. Unless noted, all events take place at Concordia University Chicago, 7400 Augusta St., River Forest. Visit CUChicago.edu

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Windows & Mirrors Book Club The Forest Park Public Library will hold its teen book club at 4 p.m. Jan. 22 at 7555 Jackson Blvd. The group will discuss Gabi: A Girl in Pieces by author Isabel Quintero.

Breaded Pork Tenderloin Fundraiser

Park District Meeting The Park District of Forest Park will hold its board meeting at 6 p.m.

Jan. 25 at 7501 Harrison St.

Graphic Novels Club Tween Group After Hours Party

The Forest Park Library will host its monthly graphic novel discussion group at 7 p.m.

Jan. 17 at 7555 Jackson Blvd. Attendees will discuss Batgirl 1: The Batgirl of Burnside by creator Cameron Stewart.

The Forest Park Public Library is hosting a party for those who have aged out of childhood, but haven’t quite reached teenagerdom yet.

Join the fun at 6 p.m. Jan. 19 at 7555 Jackson Blvd.

Band-A-Thon Fundraiser

The nonprofit Chicago Area Alternative Education League The First United Church of will host its 16th annual Battle of the Bands fundraiser at Christ will host a breaded 5 p.m.

Jan. 28 at Healy’s Westside, 7321 Madison St. Atpork tenderloin dinner Centuries and Sleuth’s bookstore will host its first meeting of 2018 tendees’ $40 ticket includes draft beer, soda, wine, appetizers, live with music by '50s and '60s at 12 p.m. Jan. 21 at 7419 Madison St. by celebrating a holiday music, a raffle, silent auction, door prizes and more. Tickets are cover band The Affects at 5 near and dear to their hearts…poet Edgar Allan Poe’s birthday! $35 in advance. Email Sarah to sarahlorenzi@caael.org to p.m. Feb. 10 at 1000 Elgin Cake will be served. Publicist Dana Kaye will join the crowd and help prepay for tickets or donate items to the raffle.

Ave. Tickets are $15 for adults, the group set writing goals by presenting “Work Smarter, Not Harder: 3 and $8 for children aged 10 and Productivity Hacks to Help You Write More Each Day.” under. Call 708-420-4413 for ticket information.

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CALENDAR EVENTS ■ As you’ve likely noticed, our

Calendar has changed to Big Week.

Fewer items, higher profile. If you would like your event to be featured here, please send a photo and details by noon of the Wednesday before it needs to be published. We can’t publish everything, but we’ll do our best to feature the week’s highlights.

Email calendar@wjinc.com.

Twisted Cookie Storytime Join the Forest Park Public Library for a children’s storytime at Twisted Cookie at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 22 at 7401 Madison St. Attendees will also make a small craft.

Jan. 17 - 24

BIG WEEK Spelling Bee Forest Park District 91 schools will host its annual District Spelling Bee at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 17 at the Forest Park Middle School, 925 Beloit Ave. Ave The top three student spellers from grades 3 through 8 from Field-SteField-Ste venson School, Grant White School and Forest Park Middle School will compete for a chance to represent Forest Park at the eight regional ISC Scripps Spelling Bee competition Feb. 8.

Board of Education Meeting Forest Park District 91 schools will hold a Board of Education meeting at 7 p.m. Jan. 18 at 424 Desplaines Ave.

D209 Facility Master Plan Proviso Township District 209 schools will host a community meeting to discuss its master facility plan at 6 p.m. Jan. 23 at Proviso West High School, 4701 Harrison St. in Hillside. Learn about the future of local high school education, meet the architects and provide feedback.

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C R I M E

Panhandler beats up man in Dunkin’ Donuts parking lot A man was beaten outside a Dunkin’ Donuts on Jan. 10, after declining to give a panhandler money. The Forest Park man walked up to 7200 Circle Ave. about 7:46 a.m. when a panhandler asked him for money, according to a police report. The man said no, and walked into the Dunkin’ Donuts. The panhandler, dressed in a black jacket, dark jeans, about 35 years old, leaned against the restaurant’s window. When the Forest Park man exited the Dunkin’ Donuts, the panhandler spat at his face, narrowly missing the victim’s head.

The two started exchanging words, and eventually the Forest Park man started to call 911. The panhandler walked west toward the edge of the Dunkin’ Donuts, and the Forest Park man followed him. The panhandler then picked up ice and snow and hit the victim with it; the two started to fight, while the man was still on the phone with 911 dispatch. At some point, the panhandler struck the victim’s right hand, causing it to bleed. The offender then ran to a nearby CTA Green Line station, while the victim remained on the line with dispatch.

When the police arrived, the victim declined medical attention.

Steering wheel theft

Offenders pulled the steering column off a car parked at 1005 Desplaines Ave. A Forest Park woman told police she remote-started her parked Jeep about 12:30 p.m. on Jan. 9.

Once she walked up to her car, she saw the driver’s side rear door had been broken and someone had pried off her steering column. She didn’t know if it occurred that day or before, since Jan. 9 was the first day of the new year she tried to use her car.

Offenders replace stolen car with bike

Intruder in their home

A man’s car was stolen, Jan. 10, after he left his car running at Pastries by Kay, 7332 Madison St. A Cicero man left his Chevy pick-up running about 10:14 p.m., after he ran back into work to pick up something he forgot, according to a police report. When he exited the bakery, his car was gone and a bicycle was left next to where it had been parked.

Two Forest Parkers woke to an offender standing outside their bedroom door, Jan. 11 at 501 Hannah Ave. about 2:44 a.m., according to a police report. Dressed in dark clothing, the offender was approximately 5-8 and held a lit cellphone. they fled through the back door.

The two then walked through the house and noticed an Apple MacBook Air computer had been taken from their coach. They told police they believe the offender entered through the back door, which had a broken lock that the wind sometimes blew open. There were no signs of forced entry. When police exited the home, they found the missing computer in the trash.

Men with gun carjack BMW

Two men with a gun threatened a man and stole his car.

A Forest Park man was about to pull into his driveway at 110 Belvidere Ave. about 8 p.m., Jan. 10, when a red sedan swerved in front of his BMW, according to police. Two men in their 20s exited the sedan and approached the BMW; one held a semi-automatic pistol. Offenders told the driver to get out of the car and on the ground. The driver asked the man with the gun, who was wearing a mask and yellow scarf, if he could get a bag out of his car. The man retrieved his bag. One man then drove off in the sedan southbound on Belvidere Avenue. The other offender drove off in the BMW, first northbound on Belvidere Avenue and then eastbound on Circle Avenue, leaving the car’s tailgate open. The victim said his coat was left in the BMW, which contained his driver’s license, green card and credit cards.

An off-duty police officer later reported seeing a gray BMW driving erratically eastbound on Washington at Harlem Avenue. The officer said he saw the car pull over, and a man wearing a mask jumped out of the BMW, shut the tailgate, and then drove off.

On Dec. 12, 2017 at 10:23 a.m., a woman signed a contract to rent a U-Haul truck at 801 Harlem Ave., agreeing to return it by 7 p.m. the same day, according to a police report. The complainant told police the woman never returned the truck.

They had spoken to the woman by phone multiple times, trying to get her to return the truck; the woman refused. The whereabouts of the U-Haul is still unknown.

These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Forest Park Police Department, Jan. 8-14, and represent a portion of the incidents to which police responded. Unless otherwise indicated, anybody named in these reports has only been charged with a crime. These cases have not been adjudicated.

Compiled by Nona Tepper

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Boykin and Johnson square off in County commissioner race Candidates appear at a Democratic Party of Oak Park forum

By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter

The Democratic primary race, which is tantamount to election in Cook County, is heating up in the 1st District County Board race.

Chicago Teachers Union organizer and Austin resident Brandon Johnson is mounting a vigorous challenge to incumbent Richard Boykin (D-Oak Park).

Boykin has been an unusually active county board member in his first term on the County Board. He has made waves leading the opposition to the now repealed sweetened beverage tax and emerging as a frequent critic of Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. He publicly flirted with the idea of challenging Preckwinkle for County Board president before demurring and deciding to run for re-election as a commissioner.

Johnson, meanwhile, has been endorsed

by Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis, and his campaign has received $50,000 from the CTU Political Action Committee. In late December, Johnson’s campaign received a $25,000 from the Service Employees International Union Healthcare PAC. Saturday morning, Boykin and Johnson appeared before a standing-room-only crowd of nearly 100 people at the headquarters of the Democratic Party of Oak Park (DPOP).

Johnson, who once worked as staffer for state Sen. Don Harmon (D-Oak Park) the DPOP committeeman, criticized Boykin for suggesting that the county needs to reduce spending and freeze hiring.

“I believe austerity budgets are racist,” Johnson told the crowd. “Public sector jobs have secured the middle class for black families.”

Johnson called for a progressive income tax and supports a head tax on businesses, i.e. a tax based on the number of employees a business has.

“We have to find a way we can generate revenue in a progressive way,” said Johnson, who noted that he opposed the so-called pop tax because it was regressive.

Boykin talked about the need to control spending and touted his leading role in getting the pop tax repealed. The repeal of the pop tax has caused some layoffs and led to a budget that calls for the county not to fill around 1,000 county jobs. Boykin also talked about his efforts to reduce gun violence by sponsoring and getting passed a countywide ammunition tax, and sponsoring a bill doubling the penalty for being caught with assault weapons.

Some members of DPOP reacted favorably to Johnson.

“I was very impressed by Brandon Johnson’s insight and candor about the issues facing the 1st District of Cook County and

“ I believe austerity budgets are racist.

Public sector jobs have secured the middle class for black families.”

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what he plans to do about it,” said Erika Washington. “I think he was very genuine and authentic. That’s something I look for in a candidate.”

Alex Weber liked Johnson’s forthright call for more revenue.

“I think we do need leadership regarding revenue in Cook County,” Weber said.

Forest Park resident Julie McShane, a teacher in Lyons and a union official, also liked Johnson.

“I thought he was very well spoken, very dynamic, and he had some good solutions to Cook County’s issues in terms of a progressive income tax, incentives for hiring high school graduates at the County and other places,” McShane said. “And he’s a publicschool teacher so he understands pensions and having more support in schools and classrooms, so I think he’s a great candidate.”

Bob Haisman said that while Boykin is a clear improvement over his predecessor,

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Influenza uptick from page 1 pandemic, has prompted many area hospitals to put in place stricter visitor restrictions.

According to health department data, more than 50 people in Cook County were hospitalized in an intensive care unit (ICU) after positively testing for influenza in the first week of January 2018 — a 300 percent-plus increase over the same period in 2016.

From Dec. 16, 2017 to Jan. 6, 3 percent of those who visited the emergency rooms of suburban Cook County hospitals were Forest Park residents. Before December, there were few, if any, flu cases among residents in the village, according to county health data.

Officials at three nearby hospitals — West Suburban Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital and Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood — confirmed

Earlean Collins, Johnson stirred his emotions.

“The guy is not afraid to be a Democrat,” Haisman said of Johnson. “He just impressed me: his passion and kind of a belief in the New Deal Democrat stuff. He just really impressed me.”

Nick Albukerk was impressed by both candidates.

“They both seemed knowledgeable, they both seemed really passionate,” Albukerk said. “I think we’d do well with either one.

It’s hard for me to make a decision right now, frankly. They both sound good and I think we’re lucky to have two good candidates.”

Harmon said he will survey the DPOP membership to decide whether members would like to make an endorsement in the race.

“I expect we’ll send out an email to all of our members to ask them to share their thoughts about what happened [Saturday] and whether they would like us to take up

that their facilities are experiencing an increase in the number of patients experiencing flu-related symptoms.

West Suburban, for instance, treated 66 flu patients in December and 31 flu patients so far this month (as of Jan. 12).

Dr. Jorge Parada, medical director of Loyola’s infection prevention and control program, said Loyola has tested more than 1,200 patients with flu-like symptoms, such as coughing, headaches and fever — 357 of whom had a lab-confirmed case of influenza.

“During the Christmas week the number of seasonal flu cases at Loyola increased to a four-year high of 179 confirmed cases in a single week and the surge may not be over,” Parada said in a statement released earlier this month.

On Dec. 27, the Illinois Department of Public Health recommended that hospitals implement more restrictive protocols for patients that include prohibiting visitors under 18 years old from areas in the hospital other than the emergency room, and limiting the number of visitors to two people at any one time.

In December, all three area

an endorsement in February,” Harmon said.

“I hate when friends run against friends, but we had two very well qualified, well-seasoned candidates present their credentials today. I’ll be interested in hearing what the members of the organization think.”

Boykin has never been especially popular among DPOP members despite living in Oak Park.

Four years ago, when he was elected to the County Board, DPOP endorsed Blake Sercye in the primary. Sercye, who was also endorsed by Preckwinkle and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, walloped Boykin in Oak Park in the 2014 primary with Sercye getting 59 percent of the vote in Oak Park compared to just 21.4 percent for Boykin.

But Boykin, a lawyer and former chief of staff to Congressman Danny Davis, won the race, bolstered by strong support in other parts of the district. Boykin, who is also an ordained minister, has strong support from many ministers. His campaign is well funded and has received at least $10,000 from the beverage industry-backed political action committee Citizens for a More Affordable Cook County. Boykin’s campaign has also received multiple contributions from out-ofstate executives at Dr. Pepper/Snapple.

Boykin told Wednesday Journal he is not worried about Johnson’s challenge.

“I’m not concerned at all,” Boykin said.

“I think once the voters hear our message and what we’ve been able to accomplish on the county board, I think I’ll be re-elected resoundingly.” hospitals implemented flu-season restrictions consistent with the state’s recommendations.

In a recent statement, county health officials recommended that those experiencing flu-related symptoms “be responsible and stay home.”

Parada echoed that recommendation, advising area residents to get flu shots, and to thoroughly wash and/or sanitize their hands many times throughout the day. He also advised those who have been diagnosed with the flu to “rest, drink fluids and take over-the-counter pain medication such as ibuprofen as needed.”

He noted that the advice to flu patients to stay home is “for the protection of your community as you are highly contagious and will spread the illness to others.

“Your inconvenient bug may be a lifethreatening illness to the very young, very old or chronically ill people that you encounter,” Parada said.

For those who “vomit or eliminate blood, become disoriented or suffer extreme fatigue,” he added, “call your doctor or go to an immediate care center.”

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GAMING Hot shots from page 1 O’Sullivan’s Public House ranks a close second in electronic gambling revenue, pulling in $54,092 in video gaming funds since January 2017.

James Watts, owner of O’Sullivan’s, has hired an attorney to dispute the validity of the petitions submitted by Let Forest Park Vote on Video Gaming, a political action committee that seeks to get local voters to weigh in on the practice via a binding referendum in the March primary election. A spokesman for the Cook County Clerk said their office hopes to have a signature review of Let Forest Park Vote’s petitions scheduled by Jan. 21.

If the group’s petitions prove valid, lawyers from pro- and anti-gaming forces will debate whether there’s room on the March ballot for the Let Forest Park Vote’s questions. Only three questions are allowed on any ballot, and Mark Hosty already submitted three questions to be debated. Let Forest Park Vote questions the timeliness of the questions submitted by Hosty, a River Forest resident, former commissioner and general manager of Healy’s Westside. Hosty submitted in November 2016 for the 2018 ballot. If Let Forest Park Vote is successful in getting their question on the March ballot, and residents vote against the practice, electronic gambling will be outlawed in the village.

Right now, Forest Park limits the number of video gaming machines per bar to five, which is how many the majority of Forest

Video gaming by the numbers Here’s a list of how much local bars and restaurants have earned from video gaming since the practice was legalized in Forest Park in January 2017, according to data obtained Jan. 11 from the Illinois Gaming Board. All business names are ■ Duffy’s Tavern, which shares the same address as 7513 Madison St. Inc., has earned $54,224 from video gaming since January 2017 ■ O’Sullivan’s Public House, 7244 Madison St., $54,092.05 ■ The Hardwood Bar, 7414 Madison St., $38,441.21

obtained from the Illinois Secretary of State. These bars and restaurants have returned $149,152 in video gaming tax, plus machine and licensing fees to the village.

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■ Slainte Irish Pub, 7505 Madison St., $14,638.75 ■ Doc Ryan’s Bar and Grill, 7432 Madison St., $13,000.18 ■ Goldyburgers, which has the same listed address as 7316 Circle Corporation, $10,981.31

■ Ginance Inc., a business which the Secretary of State lists as Blueberry Hill at 427 Desplaines Ave. and Angelo O’Leary’s at 7522 Madison St., $36,555 ■ Mugsy’s, 7640 Madison St., $36,067.07

■ Fatduck Tavern and Grill, 7218 Madison St., $10,708.30

■ R’Place, 1527 Harlem Ave., $31,978.84

■ Amy’s Wine House, 7235 W. Roosevelt Rd., $1,157.44

■ The Beacon Pub, 101 Circle Ave., $28,612.42

■ Oak Leaf Lounge, which has the same listed address as AKA Heating & Cooling Inc. at 7412 Harrison St., $1,070.59

■ Healy’s Westside, 7321 Madison St., $17,010.07

Park bars offer. But more consoles does not necessarily mean more revenue.

Oak Leaf Lounge offers three video gaming machines and has earned $1,070 in

■ The Golden Steer Steakhouse, 7635 W. Roosevelt Rd., $7,894.09 ■ Scratch Kitchen and Lounge, 7445 Madison St., $1,194.64

revenue, the least of all the bars in the village. Meanwhile, Amy’s Wine House offers two electronic gambling machines and has earned $1,157; the Golden Steer Steakhouse

also offers two video gambling machines and has earned $7,894 since January 2017.

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Homeless shelters packed in Forest Park Local churches are turning away almost 20 people every night

By TOM HOLMES Contributing Reporter

Housing Forward recently issued an emergency, all-points bulletin about its PADS shelter program, calling area residents for help in the fight against homelessness.

“I’m reaching out to you all about the increasing numbers of people in need of our shelter services,” Lynda Schueler, executive director, wrote in a Jan. 11 email. “Since the shelter season began in September, our turn-away numbers (defined as the total number of times we had to turn someone away at the shelter due to capacity) are more than double during the same time period a year ago.”

The PADS Shelter sites at local churches are regularly turning away 10 to 20 people on Sunday through Thursday nights, because the shelters are at capacity. Less people are turned away on Friday and Saturday evenings, because they have back-up shelters those nights and greater capacity exists. Housing Forward is considering trying to add back-up shelters Sunday through Thursday.

The number of families served since September is up 70 percent from the same time last year. Schueler said single moms with children are staying twice as long as in years past. Families are guaranteed shelter, which reduces the number of beds available for single adults. “As you might

imagine, children in the shelter is not ideal for a host of reasons, but a reality that we are trying to manage with the resources we have,” Schueler said.

Even though Schueler has an impressive track record in the effort to end homelessness—since taking on the role of executive director in 2001 Housing Forward’s budget has grown from $450,000 a year to $7 million—she has no simple, “over the counter” solution to this crisis. “Organizing more shelter sites and recruiting new crews of volunteers and meal groups doesn’t happen overnight,” Schueler said.

For that reason, she has invited residents to a meeting later this month at St. Christopher Episcopal Church, 545 S. East Ave. in Oak Park, one of nine seasonal shelter sites that comprise the PADS shelter rotation, for an “open discussion about possible responses to what the PADS shelter is currently experiencing.” She will post the meeting date and time at a later date.

The nonprofit Housing Forward began serving the homeless in 1992 when a group of local clergy from Forest Park, Oak Park and River Forest formed what was known at the time as West Suburban PADS. Since the first shelter site opened its doors at First United Church of Christ in Forest Park, PADS has served the needs of close to 17,000 people.

PADS shelter sites are located in Forest Park, Oak Park and Berwyn.

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PUT OUT: The number of people at local shelters is up 70 percent year over year.

Facing a need much larger than what available resources can handle is not a problem faced by Housing Forward alone. On the January 9th edition of NPR’s “Here and Now” program Nan Roman, president and CEO of the National Alliance to End Homelessness, said, “Thirty-five percent of people who are homeless are not sheltered. We have about 550,000 homeless people [in the U.S.] but only about 275,000 emergency beds. So this is something that causes issues when we have these kind of serious cold snaps.”

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Derby Day 1. Scouts from Pack 109 watch as their Pinewood Derby cars cross the track.

2. Jaiden Smith with his "Batmobile" which was selected as the "Coolest Car," by fellow scouts.

3. Scouts cars are placed in line as they wait their turn to race.

4. Pinewood Derby racers with the top speed included Devin Fitzgerald, 1st, Hollis Cross 2nd and David Show, 3rd.

5. Wolf Den race cars zoom past the finish line during the Pinewood Derby race this past Saturday.

6. Scout Leaders Todd Petersen and David Show work in the Pit Stop fixing cars in need of emergency repairs.

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f the state of Illinois doesn’t screw your town on school funding, it is time to declare victory and keep looking for local solutions to pay for public education.

That’s the situation for Forest Park after the state finally took semi-progressive steps last year to rewrite its school funding formula. No school district in the state lost money under the complex equation. That was the political reality of passing this reform measure.

Instead, Forest Park’s District 91 public elementary schools fell right on the razor’s edge. The schools will see an increase in state funding of $1,093 this year. You read that right. $1,093. That’s on a current anticipated total from the state of $1.4 million.

So here we are, as usual, looking to local taxpayers to fund public education. With the generosity of our local taxpayers, in recent years the school district has built up a notable cash reserve even as it has added costs for expanded services such as preschool and more kindergarten. That surplus will need to be gradually drawn down, about $1 million this year, to pay for existing services.

That’s what reserves are for and, eventually, it will rightly lead to the need for a tax referendum where the school district makes its case to voters that it has earned a raise.

If we’ve learned one thing as residents of this largely screwed-up state, count on yourselves, not on Springfield, to make progress in public education.

Tapping gaming revenues Among the arguments in favor of permitting video gaming in Forest Park was the financial benefit to village government. Under state law, local municipalities earn a small slice of the overall revenue deposited into the machines by players.

We’d note that the final numbers since the practice was legalized by the village have now been posted by the state and that Forest Park earned a grand total of $149,152 for this highly divisive gambit.

Yes, we stipulate that 2017 was, in effect, a partial year as the number of approved and installed machines increased through the year. That should mean a somewhat greater take in 2018. The total amount includes an annual licensing fee per machine.

By comparison, though, our fairly cash-strapped village government recently hiked a range of parking fees and fines in an effort to close a $1.4 million budget gap. Those hikes will bring in a much heftier $250,000 annually, according to village leaders.

Mark Hosty, the former village commissioner and now former Forest Parker, continues his attempt to clog the ballot for citizen referendums on gaming by putting up questions that range from insincere to nonsensical.

Among the questions he has put to voters is whether proceeds from video gaming should be dedicated to reducing the property tax levy or to help pay underwater police and fire pensions. Lofty goals. A more proper question might be, should the proceeds of video gaming be used to hire another staffer to write more parking tickets.

That’s where the money is.

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hile most Cub Scout packs in the surrounding area are just now preparing for their Pinewood Derby, Pack 109 out of Forest Park completed their annual race this past Saturday at the Howard Mohr Community Center.

I am so proud of Forest Park’s pack and the community that supports us. Our racers this year had cars adorned with flames, Minecraft blocks, a sleek black-and-blue bruiser, and even cars with rainbows. Our track is so cool, each lane marked with a different color, even the new family from Indiana couldn’t help but admire the handiwork of Tim and Jim Flanagan who built the centerpiece five races ago. The Kiwanis Club sponsored our timer back then, which broadcasts each car’s speed to hundredths of a second.

Schauer’s has become the local hub of official Pinewood Derby racing supplies. Scouts from Pack 109 and neighboring towns rely on Forest Park’s largest hardware shop for necessary supplies, weights, graphite and tools. This year, Urban Pioneer Group on Madison is planning to lead a craftsmanship workshop in February to build a Pinewood Derby display case for scouts who are interested, and I am sure Pack 109 is interested.

The boys and families in my den have collectively been the most competitive families in the pack. This den has produced cars with the top speed in the whole pack four out of five years. Mario Andretti and Jeff Gordon would be right at home with these racers, and the competition is fierce.

This is my last year with a son in Pack 109. To mark his last race, Logan set out to make the slowest car, a territory uncharted by our family.

“The Slug” was engineered as a wedge, light in weight, positioned with the wide end in front, and a speciallydesigned air resistance scoop to ensure adequate drag.

The scoop was painted red to look like a mouth and the

body a solid yellow, with two eyes on either side. The slow, steady Slug did not disappoint, poking down the track nearly two seconds behind his fellow Webelos 2 den mates, gradually crossing the finish line before calmly coming to a stop.

Our scout pack master, Kevin Leonard, who served as our master of ceremonies, applauded every scout and every car. Boy Scout Troop 107 taught our fifth-graders how to do an official flag ceremony, set up each race and provided some good-humored songs, skits and jokes along the way. Kevin Ofloy managed the technological details and Daniel Cross jumped in as the record keeper.

No derby would be complete without a fueling station, stoked with protein, fruit and cheese, geared to nourish our kids this year, thanks to Briana Villarrubia — that radical yet simple change enabled our rambunctious boys to eat snacks that sustained without the exhilaration and crash that accompanies donuts and cupcakes.

When cars jumped off the track or wheels were damaged, level-headed boys headed to the pit stop team of David Show and Todd Petersen for emergency mending.

Devin Fitzgerald, of the Webelos 2 den took first place overall, followed by Hollis Cross, Wolf; third place went to David Show, Bear; fourth to Kenny Snyder, Webelos 1; and finally, fifth place to Kaleb Thomas, Tiger. Our scouts vote to select special awards, which included Jaiden Smith, whose Batmobile was awarded “Coolest Car;” Zakari Rubio took home “Most Scout Pride; “Kid’s Choice” was awarded to Logan’s “Slug;” and “Best Craftsmanship” went to Kenny Snyder. There was a three-way tie for “Funniest Car,” which was awarded to Aiden Mack and Kenny and Jason Snyder.

As the Pinewood Derby challenges our next generation through scouting, we hope the lessons of sportsmanship, individual effort, creativity and perseverance will help them develop skills that will one day make them great leaders of our community.

JILL WAGNER

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year had cars adorned with flames, Minecraft blocks, a sleek black-and-blue bruiser, and even cars with rainbows.

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Marion Thiesse, 77 River Forest resident Marion Thiesse, 77, of Westchester, formerly of River Forest, died on Jan. 14, 2018. Born on May 2, 1940, she was the wife of Edward; mother of Jim (Stacey) Thiesse, Karen (Tony) Thiesse-Sanchez and Susan (Ron) Milchhoefer; the grandmother of 13 and great-grandmother of five; and the sister of Kathy (Neil) Hoots, Arlene (Ron)

Lullo and the late Fran Kaliski.

Visitation is at the Pedersen Ryberg Mortuary, 435 N. York St. in Elmhurst on Wednesday, Jan. 17 from 3 to 8 p.m. Lying in state will take place on Thursday, Jan. 18 from 10 a.m. until time of the funeral service, 11 a.m., at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 305 Circle Ave. in Forest Park, followed by interment at Elm Lawn Cemetery. Additional information is available at 630-834-1133 or www.pedersenryberg.com.

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ounded in 1961, Alcuin Montessori School offers a cross-curricular learning environment balancing academic and emotional intelligence. We partner with parents and provide students the tools to become highly-skilled independent thinkers with a passion for knowledge. Our programs are designed to help each child become confident, curious, self-disciplined and motivated.

At Alcuin, classrooms operate on the principle of freedom within limits. Children, under the guidance of a teacher, work at their own pace with materials of their choosing.

Each student may work alone or with others; different levels of ability are expected and welcomed within each classroom. Education occurs in multi-aged classrooms where children of various stages of development learn from and with each other.

Our programs for ages 0-14 include: • Parent/Infant - Fridays, 8:45 to 10:30 a.m.

• Three to Five Day Toddler/Parent, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

• Primary, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

• Full-Day Kindergarten, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

• Junior and Senior Elementary, 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

• Middle School, 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

• Before/After School Care • Art • Musical Theater • Spanish Families currently attending Alcuin come from Oak Park, as well as Berwyn, Broadview, Brookfield, Chicago, Cicero, Elmhurst, Forest Park, River Forest, Riverside, River Grove and more.

We welcome all prospective parents to join us for our monthly informational Coffees. We will start with some good coffee, a short video on Montessori education and then take an in-depth look into all of our classrooms. At the end of the tour we hold a question and answer session, and explain our admissions process. Tours are held throughout the school year on Thursdays (9:00-11:00 a.m.) at the main Alcuin campus. Visit Alcuin.org for tour dates. To enroll in a tours please e-mail our Director of Advancement at avalera@alcuin.org or call 708.366.1882.

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January 17, 2018

Join the Discussion

River Forest District 90, in partnership with its PTOs, will be hosting a One District/One Book initiative.

All District 90 families, faculty, staff, students, and River Forest residents are encouraged to read and join in the discussion of Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, by Carol Dweck.

Upcoming Events:

Saturday, February 3

An interactive presentation by Dr. Ann Batenburg of Mindset Works.

• Roosevelt Middle School, 7560 Oak Avenue, River Forest • 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

• Continue the conversation following Dr. Ann Batenburg’s presentation by joining facilitated breakout sessions afterward.

• Learn about the benefits of applying the growth mindset concepts to the workplace, community service, personal relationships, and students in the classroom.

Coming Soon -- Mid-February

An interactive webinar for anyone interested in understanding the benefits of the growth mindset concept.

• Learn how to incorporate practical suggestions about the growth mindset approach as well as apply its tenets to all aspects of one’s life.

All events are free and open to the public.

River Forest Public Schools

The Mindset approach offers a framework to advance one’s efforts in the classroom (for students), at work, with personal relationships, and in the community.

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WE’RE HERE FOR YOU! Extended Hours until 7 pm

HELPING YOUR CHILD BUILD A GREATER SENSE OF RELATIONSHIP, BELONGING, AND ACHIEVEMENT. Y-KIDS BEFORE & AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM K-8TH Monday-Friday Before-school program begins at 7 am After-school program ends at 7 pm • Follows District 97 school calendar • Includes half days and early release days • Homework time and tutoring available • Transportation available for some area schools • Flexible payment plans and scholarships available

NEW LOCATION

St. John’s Lutheran Church 305 Circle Ave., Forest Park OPENINGS AVAILABLE. REGISTER TODAY. Contact Lisa Gacki at 708-366-2764 or lgacki@westcookymca.org

EXTEND YOUR CHILD’S EXPERIENCE AND ADD ON SWIM LESSONS AND/OR SPORTS West Cook YMCA | 255 S. Marion St., Oak Park, IL 60532 | 708.383.5200 | www.westcookymca.org/ykids

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he West Cook YMCA Y-KIDS is a before and after-school program centered around our youth to extend learning beyond the school day. We are committed to nurturing the potential of every child from cradle to career through physical, social-emotional, and cognitive development.

We offer extended hours until 7 pm to fit the needs of our families.

I have two children that are benefiting from the scholarship.

I have seen extreme positive differences in my children as they are excited every day to be a part of the YMCA. Not only are they happy to be around the community at the YMCA, but they feel as though they are part of a bigger family when there. This gives me peace of mind and comfort as a single parent raising five children.

I can trust that the YMCA is giving my children the type of love, care, and security that they would need to feel safe and

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protected. I have also noticed they are developing more of a worldview and a sensitivity to the suffering of others. My daughter often talks about wanting to help other people such as homeless or people who do not have enough food. While I understand and believe she has a good heart, I believe the YMCA is definitely playing a part in nurturing this side of her character. Often times, at home, I hear both my son and daughter speak of things that they have learned at the YMCA or conversations they have had with counselors and try to apply the lessons they’ve learned at home. For example, they recently got into an argument and I heard them agree that they would do what the Y had taught them and put aside their differences and come to an agreement. I am truly thankful for being a part of the West Cook YMCA as it has made a very big difference in the lives of my children.

-Mom of 2 children in Y-Kids

The St. Luke Difference The St. Luke Difference

rom our early childhood program through rom our early childhood program through 8th grade, St. Luke Parish School, 8th grade, St. Luke Parish School, a nationally recognized Blue Ribbon a nationally recognized Blue Ribbon School that consistently scores in the top School that consistently scores in the top 30th percentile in ACT/Aspire test scores, 30th percentile in ACT/Aspire test scores, prides itself on its ability to educate the whole prides itself on its ability to educate the whole child by promoting spiritual, academic, and child by promoting spiritual, academic, and emotional growth. We prepares our students emotional growth. We prepare our students for the best high schools in Chicagoland for the best high schools in Chicagoland Fenwick, Saint Ignatius, Trinity, and OPRF; Fenwick, Saint Ignatius, Trinity, and OPRF; recently we have made significant steps in recently we have made significant steps in advancing Math, Science/STEM curriculum, advancing Math, Science/STEM curriculum, and have expanded our learning center to and have expanded our learning center to meet the diverse needs of students and meet the diverse needs of students and families. families.

At St. Luke, each child is encouraged to At St. Luke, each child is encouraged to learn at their own pace led by teachers who learn at their own pace led by teachers who are highly experienced and credentialed. With are highly experienced and credentialed. With this in mind, we provide a rigorous curriculum this in mind, we provide a rigorous curriculum that challenges our students to reach new that challenges our students to reach new heights in both their creative thinking and heights in both their creative thinking and academic skills base. academic skills base.

Most recently, advancements in the areas Most recently, advancements in the areas of Math and STEM have marked St. Luke as of Math and STEM have marked St. Luke as an innovative and excellent Catholic school an innovative and excellent Catholic school seeking to evolve with the times. Our STEM seeking to evolve with the times. Our STEM program developed its standards using program developed its standards using national Common Core and NGSS (Next national Common Core and NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards) and seeks Generation Science Standards) and seeks to expose students in grades K-5 to project to expose students in grades K-5 to project based and inquiry-centered learning in their based and inquiry-centered learning in their earliest and most formative years. In grades earliest and most formative years. In grades 6-8, St. Luke students are using the Big 6-8, St. Luke students are using the Big

Ideas math curriculum, which fully integrates Ideas math curriculum, which fully integrates cooperative learning strategies and real-world cooperative learning strategies and real-world based problem solving. based problem solving.

St. Luke seeks to support students with a St. Luke seeks to support students with a wide range of academic and extracurricular wide range of academic and extracurricular interests. We place an emphasis on the study interests. We place an emphasis on the study of Spanish for students in grades 1-8 and all of Spanish for students in grades 1-8 and all students have access to an advanced visual students have access to an advanced visual and performing arts curriculum, including and performing arts curriculum, including band and guitar. Over the course of the band and guitar. Over the course of the year, students hear from Chicago artists year, students hear from Chicago artists and authors, as we have sought to promote and authors, as we have sought to promote student voice and artwork from a curricular student voice and artwork from a curricular perspective. Our no cut sports program for perspective. Our no cut sports program for students in grades 4-8 promotes athletic students in grades 4-8 promotes athletic participation, personal growth, teamwork, and participation, personal growth, teamwork, and leadership. leadership.

Over the course of the next 5-7 years, our Over the course of the next 5-7 years, our school community will continue to unfold school community will continue to unfold its Strategic Plan, focusing on continued its Strategic Plan, focusing on continued academic excellence, faith and formation in academic excellence, faith and formation in the Catholic tradition, and developing the the Catholic tradition, and developing the whole student; in our strategic plan, you whole student; in our strategic plan, you can find the key initiatives our school will can find the key initiatives our school will be developing for the future of our students. be developing for the future of our students.

The plan can be viewed at www.schoolThe plan can be viewed at www.schoolstlukeparish.org. stlukeparish.org.

We invite you to come and see for yourself We invite you to come and see for yourself what makes St. Luke School so special. what makes St. Luke School so special.

Please come to our Open House on Sunday, Please come to our Open House on Sunday, January 28 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm or call January 28 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm or call 708.366.8587 to schedule a tour.

708.366.8587 to schedule a tour.

Extended Hours Until 7 pm Y-KIDS BEFORE & AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM NEW LOCATION: St. John’s Lutheran Church | Forest Park K-8TH Monday-Friday Before-school program begins at 7 am After-school program ends at 7 pm • Follows District 97 school calendar • Includes half days and early release days • Homework time and tutoring available • Transportation available for some area schools • Flexible payment plans and scholarships available

EXTEND YOUR CHILD’S EXPERIENCE AND ADD ON SWIM LESSONS AND/OR SPORTS. OPENINGS AVAILABLE. REGISTER TODAY. Contact Lisa Gacki at 708 366 2764 or lgacki@westcookymca.org

St. Luke Parish School

A Catholic School Cultivating Academic Rigor and Excellence

Open House Sunday, January 28, 2018 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Preschool through 8th grade

St. Luke Parish School

519 Ashland Avenue, River Forest, IL 708-366-8587 www.school-stlukeparish.org

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Call today to schedule An in-depth look at how the aMathnasium free session WE TEACH ALL LEVELS Method works andyour how we can meet your OF MATH ABILITY for child. family’s needs.

PROVEN RESULTS www.mathnasium.com/ Mathnasium of Oak Park/River Forest oakparkriverforest mathnasium.com/your web address Your Location 1101 Chicago Ave. 123 Any Street Rd. 708.613.4007 800-123-4567 Oak Park, IL 60302 Any Town, ST 90000 mathnasium.com/your web address oakparkriverforest@mathnasium.com

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t Mathnasium of Oak Park/River Forest, you can feel the buzz of activity and excitement as soon as you walk in the door. Students of all ages from kindergarten through high school are actively engaged in learning and understanding mathematics.

Operating on the philosophy that every child can become great at math, Mathnasium has become the industry leader in supplementary math education.

More than any other subject, math has a stigma of being boring and anxiety provoking.

At Mathnasium, all the stress is taken out of the process as compassionate instructors work one on one with learners. As owner, Jana Frank explains, “We Make Math Make Sense. Kids don’t hate math, they hate being frustrated and intimidated by it. Our job is to help our students develop number sense so they aren’t just able to do it, but actually understand what they are doing and why. Since we individually assess each student and create a customized learning curriculum for them, we are able to set students up on a path to success.”

The staff at Mathnasium works to ensure students are not just learning, but enjoying what they are learning. “Even more important than the math is the attitude and confidence,” says Frank. “We want to make sure every student feels welcome and encouraged to try their best.

We will always adjust our teaching methods to

find the one that works for each child.” This personalized instruction incorporates best practices through a combination of learning styles including written, mental, verbal, visual, and tactile.

Whether students are struggling to keep up or excelling in their classes, the proven Mathnasium Method™ can address and advance their knowledge and abilities.

Mathnasium OPRF also offers private instruction, test prep, and homework help.

Parents and students alike sing the praises of Mathnasium. A Hatch Elementary student says, “At Mathnasium, I’ve learned that I actually LIKE math!” A Julian Middle Schooler says, “I’ve learned how to understand why the solution to a problem works instead of just memorizing how to solve it.” From a parent’s perspective, “It is a great pleasure for my children to be part of Mathnasium OPRF. The attention paid to their needs is amazing. It has changed the way that they feel about school and greatly increased their confidence levels” To accommodate its ever-growing number of students, Mathnasium OPRF has recently moved to a much larger space at 1101 Chicago Avenue in Oak Park. Learn more at mathnasium.com/oakparkriverforest, or call 708.613.4007 to schedule a FREE TRIAL SESSION.

Learning Through AllAspects Aspectsofof Learning Through All Life at Keystone Montessori OPEN HOUSE: Sunday January 21st 2–4 pm 7415 W. North Ave. River Forest Call 708-366-1080 for more information

Parent/infant program • Toddler Class, ages 2-3 • Primary Class, ages 3-6 Elementary and Middle School • After school program for ages 5 and up You are welcome to observe a classroom. Call for an appointment.

A place where children love to learn KEYSTONE MONTESSORI SCHOOL 7415 W. North Avenue, River Forest, IL

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Life at Keystone Montessori

hildren come from far and wide to Keystone Montessori, a school hildren come from far and wide that to has gained the reputation as one Keystone Montessori, a school thatof the country’s premier Montessori has gained the reputation as schools. one of “The beauty of Montessori education is that the country’s premier Montessori schools. it takes into of consideration the whole is child,” “The beauty Montessori education that Vicki Keystone’s itsays takes intoShea, consideration theadministrative whole child,” coordinator.

“The physical,administrative emotional and says Vicki Shea, Keystone’s spiritual aspects of children are nurtured coordinator. “The physical, emotional and as well as their academic development andaseach spiritual aspects of children are nurtured child respected as an individual with unique well asistheir academic development and each abilities.” child is respected as an individual with unique abilities.”

If you’re wondering what Montessori education is all about, it’sMontessori based on the If you’re wondering what teachingsisofall Maria Montessori, education about, it’s basedItaly’s on thefirst woman doctor whoMontessori, went on to Italy’s become a teachings of Maria first renowned educator.

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Today, 100 from properly trained teacher. Today, 100 yearsa later, there are Montessori schools all years there are Montessori schools all over later, the world. over the world.

Keystone has a class for two-year olds, Keystone has a class foryear two-year olds, primary classes for 3-6 olds, junior primary classes for 3-6 olds,olds, junior elementary classes for year 6-9 year senior elementary year olds, elementaryclasses classesfor for6-9 9-12 year oldssenior and a elementary classes for are 9-12 year olds and a middle school.

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different ages. “In this way children learn from each other,” says ing Shea.

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Inold oneisofcounting the primary a five-year withclassrooms a bead chain. three-year old elementary is mopping classroom the floor, and a In the junior a student five-year old is counting with bead chain. is researching snakes and inaanother part of Inthe theroom, juniora elementary classroom a student group of students is analyzing isthe researching snakes another part grammatical partsand of ainsentence withofthe the room, “Many a groupofofMontessori’s students is analyzing teacher. obser­vations the grammatical partslearn of a have sentence theout about how children beenwith borne teacher.

“Many of Montessori’s obser vations children have by recent research show­ing that about how children learn have been borne out windows in their development when they can by recent research showing that children have best absorb things like language, music and windows in their development when they can math,” explains Shea. The school is proud of best absorb things like language, music and its consistently high academic achievement math,” explains Shea.

The school is proud of but places great emphasis on helping children its consistently high academic achievement s ible members become well-rounded, respon­ but places great emphasis on helping children of society. become well-rounded, responsible members of Keystone society. Montessori is holding an Open House on Sunday, January 21, 2–4anpm.

Keystone Montessori is holding Open The school is located at 7415 House on Sunday, January 21, W. 2–4North pm.Ave., River Forest.

The school is 708/366-1080. located at 7415 W. North Ave., River Forest. 708/366-1080.

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St. Giles School: Outdoor Classroom Brings Learning to Life

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t St. Giles School, learning extends beyond the classroom, in part due to our outdoor learning space. Boasting planters for flowers, fruits, and vegetables, tables and seating, Wi-Fi within reach, composting bins, and solar panels, our outdoor classroom has inspired and engaged students in grades preschool through eight since its creation in fall 2016.

As students dig in the dirt and watch seedlings develop, the learning is tangible.

Hands-on discovery encourages students to think, rather than memorize; to question, rather than accept; and to rely on their own data rather than a textbook. This way of thinking stimulates brain development, builds curiosity, and cultivates leadership abilities, providing the groundwork for successful lifelong learning.

For Sara Spencer, first grade teacher, the advantage is clear. “The outdoor classroom brings the curriculum to life. From studying the parts of a plant, to writing observations, to measuring and comparing, we touch on science, language arts, math and more in a single lesson.” It’s about connecting what

students learn to the world they live in.

Some connections are practical – understanding where the food we eat comes from, discovering the importance of sustainability, and harvesting the vegetables for the school’s Smoothie of the Month. Other concepts are abstract: Caring for God’s living creatures. The importance of a quiet place to reflect. Health and wellness. Patience.

Responsibility. Working together.

But bottom line, it is fun, as learning should be. “I like being outside and working with my friends. We do things like run around gathering cherry tomatoes,” says student Mary Shea Gibbs. “And I love the smoothies.”

At St. Giles School, we offer academic rigor, leadership development, and faith formation in grades preschool through eight. To learn more about our early childhood program, extended day and enrichment opportunities, and our vibrant school community, visit stgilesschool.org or attend our upcoming open house.

OPEN HOUSE

SUNDAY, JANUARY 28TH 12:30-2:30PM Event begins with brief presentations by school leadership and parent representative in church; open house and school tours to follow.

Scholarships available, including full scholarships for those who qualify through Empower Illinois.

CALL 708.383.6279 OR APPLY AT stgilesschool.org

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Grace

Grace School Offers a Faith-Filled Learning Environment

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. . . where children grow in faith, academics and character.

Early Childhood classrooms for children age 3 to 5 ▪︎ Develop social and academic skills in free play and structured activities ▪︎ Half-day and full-day options for 4- and 5-year-olds ▪︎ Learn about God’s love

Elementary grades 1–8 ▪︎ Experienced teachers ▪︎ Nurturing family environment ▪︎ Support for individual learning styles ▪︎ Music, art and sports teams ▪︎ Before and after-school care available Bill Koehne, principal 7300 Division St. ▪︎ River Forest, IL 60305 708-366-6900 ▪︎ www.GraceRiverForest.org

RiverForest ForestCommunity Community Center River Center EarlyChildhood Childhood Learning Learning Center Early Center **Please join us at our **

Early Childhood Open House

Wednesday, January 17th 6:30 pm —8:00 pm Half-Day & Full-Day: Preschool & Pre-K

 Before and After School Care

 Summer Camps  Parent and Tot Programs Full-Day Infant—Preschool Programs at our OPRF HS 8020 Madison Street River Forest , IL 60305 (708) 771-6159 www.rfcc.info Bring in this ad to receive $10.00 off your initial registration fee! wj18

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e love our daughter’s school!” says the mother of a Grace Lutheran School fourth-grader.

“I can’t think of any other place we’d rather have our girl being lovingly taught about the world God created, the people we share it with, and the integration of faith and life she experiences there every day!”

In the elementary and junior high classrooms, a strong core curriculum challenges children academically. High expectations and appropriate supports help students achieve their best. The experienced faculty includes a full-time resource teacher and a part-time certified reading specialist.

Grace School students consistently perform above national averages on standardized tests. Graduates succeed at competitive area high schools in the city and suburbs.

Students of all ages participate in art, music and German classes. Band and orchestra lessons and ensembles are also available.

Grace students study God’s word daily, in a nurturing Christian setting. They live out their faith through service projects as well as in weekly chapel worship. Parents appreciate the feeling of community at Grace School and the supportive family atmosphere.

After-school enrichment classes offer a variety of fun and creative learning experiences. Sports teams include basketball and volleyball teams for boys and girls in grades 5–8 and track and cross country teams open to students in grades 3–8.

Early childhood programs at Grace provide flexible options for families with children age 3 through 5. Three-year-old preschoolers attend morning classes two, three, or five days a week. Junior and senior kindergarten classes for students age four and five meet in the morning, Monday through Friday; students may also attend the optional afternoon program which runs until 3 p.m.

Extended care is available until 6 p.m. for children age four and up. Before-school care opens at 7 a.m.

Grace School is currently accepting applications for the 2018–19 school year.

Come to an Open House for prospective families on Wednesday evening, January 24, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tour the facility, meet the teachers and principal, and talk with Grace students and parents.

For more information, call the school office (708-366-6900) or click on the Grace School tab at GraceRiverForest.org.

Join the Fun in the Early Childhood Program at the River Forest Community Center!

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he River Forest Community Center provides an age-appropriate curriculum designed to encourage positive group interaction as well as foster individual growth.

Our teachers thrive on creating a safe and fun learning environment through play in which children are encouraged to explore and develop their cognitive, language, socialintellectual and motor skills.

Our mission is to provide a hands-on approach to learning which allows the children to explore their environment while enhancing their social, emotional, cognitive and motor development.

Classes start as young as 15 months of age.

The Early Childhood Programs include: • Munchkins • Playschool reschool (Half-Day & Full-Day) •P re-Kindergarten (Half-Day & •P Full-Day) efore & After School Programs •B

The River Forest Community Center is located at 8020 Madison Street in River Forest.

For more information about the Early Childhood Programs, call 708-771-6159.

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Local homeowners await triennial assessment, federal impacts

By LACEY SIKORA Contributing Reporter

t’s possible you’re one of those people whose got it all figured out. Your budget and bills are on autopilot, and no curveball is going to mess that up. Until this year.

With Oak Park taxpayers poised to realize the effect of the triennial reassessment and already feeling the impact of School District 97’s successful referendum, not to mention the still unfolding details in the federal tax bill, property taxes are bound to be provide a bit of uncertainty even for the best planners among us.

While the only two certainties in life may be death and taxes, the latter is generating plenty of questions in Oak Park.

Gagliardo Realty agent Jenny Ruland, an Oak Park resident since 2006, notes that buyers in Oak Park already wrap the community’s tax burden into their decision to buy in Oak Park.

“People over time become more seasoned homeowners,” Ruland says of buyers moving See TAXING on page B13

THE MOST LOCAL REAL ESTATE IN PRINT AND ONLINE

OAK PARK 3 BR, 2 BA . . . . . . . . $414,000 See page B15

OAK PARK 2-Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . $875,000 See page B15

OAK PARK 5 BR, 4.1 BA . . . . . $1,095,000 See page B16

RIVER FOREST 4 BR, 2.1 BA . . . $560,000 See page B16

RIVER FOREST 4 BR, 4.2 BA . . $1,635,000 See page B16

COLDWELL BANKER River Forest | 4/4 | $1,240,000 1022 Park Avenue

Oak Park | 7/6 | $1,149,000 210 S Euclid Avenue

Riverside | 4/5 | $995,000 144 Scottswood Road

Oak Park | 7/4 | $875,000 Open Sun 1-3 | 233 N Elmwood Ave

River Forest | 3/4 | $560,000 Open Sun 12-2 | 1023 Bonnie Brae Place

Oak Park | 4/2 | $525,000 731 Wesley Avenue

4 br, 3.5 ba Tallmadge & Watson beauty on 80 x 218 lot. New front & back yard landscaping.

Fabulous renovation of spectacular Oak Park Victorian. 7 br, 5.5 ba, fin bsmt w/laundry.

One of Riverside’s most beautiful Victorians w/large yard overlooking Scottswood Common.

Sunny & spacious 3 br, 2+ ba 2-story brick home on generous lot. 2-car gar + extra prkg.

4 br, 2 ba home situated on a Norman Rockwellesque block.

Natural woodwork. Heated garage.

Riverside | 3/2 | $524,700 728 Arlington Road

Oak Park | 3/4 | $510,000 1001 Mapleton Avenue

Oak Park | 4/2 | $499,000 1045 Hayes Avenue

Westchester | 2/3 | $479,000 11228 E Chesapeake Place

Oak Park | 4/2 | $455,000 635 N Ridgeland Avenue

Berwyn | 4/3 | $339,900 3811 S Elmwood Avenue

Charming 3 br, 2 ba English Tudor with turret. Remod kit, liv rm w/fplc, deck, 2-car gar.

3 br, 3.5 ba American 4-Square w/2,713 sq ft of total living space. Full fin English bsmt.

Spacious 4 br, 2 ba home w/3 levels of liv space. Enclosed porch. Lovely, private yard.

Beautiful 2 br, 2.5 ba TH w/hdwd flrs, vaulted ceil, fin LL & more. Near shopping.

4 br, 2 ba American 4-Square with open front porch on a large lot!

Fenced back yard.

Tastefully rehabbed 4 br, 2.5 ba home w/stunning custom kit, highend appl, fin bsmt.

Berwyn | 5/4 | $333,000 2715 Cuyler Avenue

Oak Park | 2/2 | $319,000 Open Sun 12-2 | 515 N Harlem Ave 201

Westchester | 3/2 | $279,000 1219 Boeger Avenue

Oak Park | 1/1 | $145,000 336 S Maple Avenue 3B

Oak Park | 1/2 | $130,000 922 N Boulevard 303

Oak Park | 2/1 | $129,500 916 S Austin Boulevard 3

Lovely 2 br, 2 ba condo in unbeatable location! 2 prkg spaces: 1 in heated gar, 1 outside.

Stunning 3 br, 2 ba ranch w/full finished basement, hdwd flrs thruout, updated kitchen.

Enjoy city-living convenience in a charming village atmosphere!

Vintage top-floor unit.

1 br, 1.5 ba SW corner unit w/double closets in master. Bldg has pool & rooftop deck.

House-sized vintage condo in pristine condition! 2 br, gorgeous woodwork, in-unit laundry.

Oak Park | 6/6 | $2,100,000

Riverside | 3/2 | $419,900

Berwyn | 4/2 | $339,000

Westchester | 3/2 | $264,900

Hillside | 2/2 | $195,000

Oak Park | 2/1 | $112,500

Oak Park | 4/2 | $549,900

Berwyn | 4/4 | $364,900

Berwyn | 4/3 | $279,999

Berwyn | 3/2 | $219,900

Elmwood Park | 2/2 | $165,000

Elmwood Park | 1/1 | $77,000

Beautiful 5 br, 3.5 ba gut-rehab w/ newly built 2nd floor in South Berwyn.

Full fin bsmt.

The Simpson Dunlop home is nestled on a full acre in the Frank Lloyd Wright Historic Dist.

Enchanting 4 br, 2 ba home which fulfills the most discerning desires.

Landscaped yard.

Meticulously maintained 3 br, 1.5 ba tri-level in historic Riverside. Deep yard w/patio.

Inviting 4 br, 3.5 ba home complemented by a beautiful exterior & interior. Spacious deck.

Beautiful 4 br brick bungalow completely renovated from top to bottom on corner lot.

Classic, large 4 br, 3 ba Berwyn bungalow. Liv rm w/fplc. Spacious kit. Hdwd flrs. Bsmt.

Huge 2-flat! 1st flr unit - 3BRs, 1BA. 2nd unit - 4BRs, 2BAs - master ste duplexed up.

Rehabbed 3 br, 2 ba ranch home.

Refinished hdwd flrs, new windows, sun-filled liv rm.

Brick bungalow with 3 bedrooms & 2 baths close to schools and shopping.

Big yard.

Amazing 2 br, 2 ba brick ranch. Sep din rm, huge liv rm, fplc, fin bsmt & more. Great loc!

Bright 2 br, 2 ba unit. Juliet balc.

Granite/SS kit. Hdwd flrs. In-unit laundry. Conv loc.

Spacious 2 br unit in vintage bldg w/ grt architectural detail. Laundry & storage in bsmt.

Bright garden unit. Open layout! Liv rm w/laminate flrs & eat-in kit. Remod Jacuzzi bath.

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TAXING

Changing approach from page B11 within the community. “If they move into a different home, they are prepared and look at the taxes. Even with new buyers, the taxes on a home play into what they can afford monthly.”

Ruland says that most buyers who work with mortgage brokers consider the total picture.

“Principal payments, interest, taxes and insurance, or PITI, all of this is considered your monthly payment,” she said. “The rule of thumb is that this should equal roughly 28 percent or less of your monthly takehome.”

Ruland has heard chatter outside of Oak Park that the village is known for being a high-tax community, but she says that the village is still desirable for its proximity to the city, schools, Metra, CTA and parks.

She has seen clients leave the village due to expenses, including some who chose to base their families elsewhere because Oak Park had become too costly. Others are changing their approach to local investment.

“Some owned condos as investment properties,” Ruland said. “With taxes increasing 20 percent in the past two years on condos, it doesn’t make sense as an investment property because you can’t always cover that increase with rent.”

For Oak Park resident and Baird and Warner broker-associate Mary Carlin, who grew up in the village, “Oak Park has always been known as a village with really good schools and higher taxes. It feels like every time there’s a triennial reassessment, everyone freaks out. We all know it’s expensive here, but we all also vote for these referendums.”

With her clients, she sees some frustration that there is no rhyme or reason to Oak Park’s property taxes.

“For a first-time buyer looking in the $350,000 to $500,000 range, the taxes vary tremendously,” Carlin said. “They could be $7,000 to $15,000. The saddest thing about it is that the old adage about buying the yucky house on the best block doesn’t work very well here. You’ll get assessed based on neighboring properties.”

Noting that buyers like the Oak Park area because it says something “about who you are and what you believe in,” Carlin advises her clients to factor property taxes into the purchasing decision.

She creates reports for buyers who are considering homes where taxes are higher than the neighborhood norm and has leveraged that tax number in getting the house for a lower price.

Carlin also recommends that clients consider total costs inclusive of taxes.

“I’ve had people say that if it’s an Oak Park house they’ll go up to $500,000; if it’s elsewhere, they may go higher,” she said.

“People are often surprised to learn that Oak Park’s tax rate is higher than River Forest’s. If your budget is around $600,000,

maybe you’ll look at River Forest and get a bigger lot and lower taxes and travel to Oak Park to use the amenities.”

Reaching a tipping point?

John Lawrence, broker/owner of Weichert Realty-Nickel Group says that he often speaks locally about the real estate market and has begun to warn that Oak Park is close to the tipping point in terms of taxes.

“People who are voting for these referendums are starting to realize this,” Lawrence said.

For Ruland, there is a concern that rising property taxes might have a negative effect on the town that she loves.

“Oak Park is such a great, richly diverse community, and that also includes socio-economic diversity. We want to keep that,” Ruland said. “As a community, we should try to get involved and not be behind the eight ball on this.”

Her concerns are echoed by the hundreds of Oak Park residents who have joined the Facebook group Oak Park Property Tax Watch.

Founded by Gregory Francis in late 2017, the grassroots group held their first face-to-face meeting on Jan. 11.

Trustees Deno Andrews and Dan Moroney are members of the group and comment on the village’s role in local taxes. For Moroney, it is part of his campaign promise.

“The need to intentionally lower the rate of tax increases is about ensuring the economic sustainability of our community,” Moroney said. “I believe that if our taxing districts and elected officials are not able to get this under control, many of the core values of Oak Park will be eroded.”

Lawrence said that as desirable as Oak Park is, the total tax levy increase since 1999 brings challenges.

“The levy in Oak Park over the last few the mortgage interest deduction, albeit with years has gone up significantly. People are a cap on the mortgage amount of $750,000. starting to really look at that now,” Lawrence For Lawrence, these changes will hit housesaid. holds differently depending on their individSince 1999, taxes levied – combining all tax- ual circumstances, including the amount of ing bodies that serve the village -- on Oak Park state income tax they owe. homeowners have increased 120 percent, from He said that the doubling of the standard de95.8 million in 1999 to $211.5 billion in 2017, duction for married couples to $24,000 might according to the Cook County Clerk’s Office. mitigate some of the impact of the lowering At the same time, the rate of inflation has in- of the SALT deduction, and says that accouncreased about 40 percent. tants will be better able to determine what the At the same time, the median market impact is for individual circumstances. value of a home in Oak Park has increased Oak Park Township Assessor Ali ElSaffar since 2001 by about 53 percent, from $295,000 agrees that the overall impact of the tax bill to $451,000, though anyone who depends on a number of factors. bought a home around the time “I suspect that a lot of people of the real estate collapse hasn’t who were itemizing before might felt the benefit of that long-term not anymore with the changes in increase. the standard deduction,” ElSaffar Oak Park home values dropped said. sharply, from a median high sale ElSaffar said that 73 percent of price of $470,000 in 2007 to $368,000 single-family homes in Oak Park in 2011. Prices have slowly recovhad property tax bills greater ered since then. than $10,000 last year, along with “We have some who decide it’s 52 percent of townhomes, 9 perworth it,” Lawrence said. “Others cent of condos and 76 percent of ALI ELSAFFAR have a $300,000 house and $12,000 two- to six-flat buildings. taxes, and it won’t sell. You can’t For him, the overall tax impact reduce the price enough to make the numbers of the federal law depends on how many peowork from a lending standpoint.” ple are paying more than the $24,000 standard deduction in property tax, mortgage interest, state income taxes and charitable deductions.

Federal impact still unclear He predicts the higher-end homeowners Recent changes to federal tax law, which might feel the pinch.

“Sometimes, there are unintended conlimit the deduction for state and local taxes (SALT) to $10,000, will have some effect on sequences of changes in the law,” ElSaffar high-property tax localities and local real es- said. “With the limited deduction of property tate, but it is not yet clear what that impact taxes, the limiting of the mortgage interest deduction and the change in residency for will be.

Lawrence said that the National Associa- capital gains to five years from two years, all tion of Realtors lobbied hard to make the first of these things put together might eventually draft of the bill more palatable, retaining at effect pricing and demand for million dollar least some deduction for SALT and keeping homes.”

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Generations of Excellence since 1958

708.771.8040 • 7375 W. North Ave., River Forest Donna Barnhisel Joe Cibula 7375 West North Avenue Peter Birmingham Don Citrano MANAGING Dan Bogojevich Julie Cliggett BROKER/OWNERS River Forest, Illinois 60305 Anne Brennan Alisa Coghill Karen Byrne JoLyn Crawford 708.771.8040 Kevin Calkins Andy Gagliardo Maria Cullerton Tom Carraher Pat Cesario

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1227 FRANKLIN • RIVER FOREST OPEN SUNDAY 13

300 N. HARVEY • OAK PARK OPEN SUNDAY 13

1143 S. GROVE • OAK PARK OPEN SUNDAY 13

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Gracious living, dining and family room. Magnificent GOURMET kitchen. First floor laundry/mudroom, finished LL, attached 2 car garage. Private yard with patio.............................................$835,000

COMPLETELY UPDATED mission influenced interior with amazing craftsmanship detail. Built-in oak shelving, gourmet kitchen, family room, mud room. Special lighting & hardwood floors throughout! Finished LL. Large lot with privacy fence, dog run, patio, and 2 car attd garage . ................................................$729,000

AMAZING GUT REHAB with second floor addition. Open first floor plan, family room, mud room. 2nd floor laundry room.

Hardwood floors, fabulous wood and wrought iron railings. New custom deck and fenced back yard. Finished basement, two car garage with addl parking space............................................$699,000

BEAUTIFUL QUEEN ANNE completely rehabbed with the highest quality craftsmanship throughout. Open kitchen with SS appliances, maple cabs and granite counters. Four bedroom, two full baths; bedroom on first fl can be office or in-law. Professionally landscaped back yard. ...........................................................$509,000

1324 FRANKLIN • RIVER FOREST OPEN SUNDAY 13

1206 LATHROP • RIVER FOREST

828 JACKSON • RIVER FOREST

701 CLINTON • OAK PARK

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THIS HOME HAS IT ALL! Open floor plan, hardwood flooring and natural woodwork. High-end kitchen, first floor laundry area. Four large bedrooms. Large basement offers additional living space. 2-car attached garage. Tons of storage with lots of natural light throughout. ..........................................................................................$899,000

OVER 60 LEADED GLASS WINDOWS in this four BR, three BA house with gleaming hardwood floors and beautiful woodwork throughout. Located in the middle of town, it offers custom cabinetry, Batchelder tiles in LR, hand painted tile in kitchen, Ann Sacks designer tile in bathroom. .....................................................$889,000

HULBERT BUILT HOME located on a fantastic corner lot in Historic Oak Park! Five bedroom, two and one half bath home with natural woodwork, hardwood floors, and art glass windows.

The kitchen/breakfast room overlooks spacious backyard, two car attached garage .................................................................... .$617,000

A REAL STUNNER! This 4BR, 4 full, 1 half BA home was completely gutted and rehabbed in 2010. First floor features a much sought after open floor plan and chef’s kitchen. Bedrooms feature full walk in closets. Fabulous basement has an addl BR, full high end bath and rec room...............................................................................$1,275,000

RIVER FOREST HOMES

OAK PARK HOMES

New Construction Luxury Condominiums in the Village of River Forest

LEGENDARY 1883 ITALIANATE VILLA on Keystone available for the first time in 37 years! A one of a kind house with 7 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, new hardwood floors, custom stain glass windows, eat-in kitchen.

Meticulously preserved original features. AND unparalleled 2014 Guest House!.....................................................................................................$1,650,000 PREPARE TO BE IMPRESSED with this STUNNING 5 bedroom brick home that was renovated from top to bottom in 2010. This home offers endless amounts of quality upgrades. Exceptional lower level like none you have ever seen. New 2 level brick and stucco heated garage. ........$1,550,000 ELEGANT, GRACIOUS HOME with 4 bedroomss, 2-1/2 bathrooms offers a large formal living room w/gas fireplace, spacious dining room, hardwood floors, beautiful molding, family room, eat-in kitchen, finished lower level and whole house generator. Outside includes back deck & 3 car garage. ........ .................................................................................................................... $819,000 VERY UNIQUE PRAIRIE HOME sits on a beautiful corner lot. The home suggestive of Tallmadge & Watson has a dramatic family room that opens to the kitchen. Expansive living room with fireplace. Basement has 2nd half bath, and storage. Nice size yard with private brick patio & XL 2 car garage. .. ....................................................................................................................$629,000

The Avalon The corner of Bonnie Brae & Thomas

2 Units SOLD!

15 Luxury Units* All Three Bedroom Units

UNPRECEDENTED ESTATE in the Frank Lloyd Wright Historical district of Oak Park! This meticulously renovated 5 BR, 5 full / 2 half bath property offers exquisite details and refined finishes that boast timeless materials and over the top custom millwork. This is a showcase home! ...............$1,875,000 STUNNING VICTORIAN! Updated 3 bedroom, 3 bath home. Original details have been preserved, and well considered updates added to create an ideal blend of historical character and contemporary design. House sits on an extra large lot with professional landscaping. .....................................$549,000 INVITING TWO STORY three BR on a corner lot designed in 1921 by renowned architect Lyman Allison. This classic home has retained all of its original charm including natural woodwork and stained glass windows. The tranquil back yard provides a perfect place to relax............................$425,000

CONDOS/TOWNHOMES/2 FLATS

For Information please contact Andy Gagliardo • 708-771-8040 *All information in this ad is estimated and therefore subject to change.

RIVER FOREST 2BR, 1BA. Rare, spacious unit. ...................................$87,500 RIVER FOREST 1BR, 1BA. No stairs!....................................................$85,000 OAK PARK 2 Flat ................................................................................... $549,900 OAK PARK 2BR, 1-1/2 BA. Generous closet space. ............................$129,900

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Distinctive Properties

OAK PARK

3 BR, 2.1 BA ..................................$421,100 Steve Scheuring • 708-697-5946

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OAK PARK

4 BR, 2 BA .....................................$422,000 Steve Scheuring • 708-697-5946

OAK PARK

4 BR, 1.1 BA ..................................$485,000 Steve Scheuring • 708-697-5946

OAK PARK

3 BR, 2BA ...................................................................................................................... $414,000

OAK PARK

Greer Haseman • 708-606-8896

OAK PARK

5 BR, 2.2 BA ..................................$495,000

4 BR, 1.1 BA ..................................$520,000

OPEN SUNDAY 1 - 3 P.M. 515 CLINTON

OPEN SUNDAY 1 - 3 P.M. 1143 S GROVE

6 BR, 3.1 BA ..................................$650,000

4 BR, 4 BA .....................................$699,000

Steve Scheuring • 708-697-5946

OAK PARK

Lloyd Behrenbruch • 708-785-1850

Steve Scheuring • 708-697-5946

OAK PARK

Gagliardo Realty Associates • 708-771-8040

OAK PARK

4 BR, 1.1 BA .................................$538,000 Steve Scheuring • 708-697-5946

OAK PARK

4 BR, 2 BA .....................................$732,000 Steve Scheuring • 708-697-5946

7375 West North Avenue River Forest, Illinois 60305 708.771.8040

OAK PARK

3 BR, 2 BA ..................................................................................................................... $559,000 Mary Anne Griffith • 708-386-3400

OAK PARK

4 BR, 3.1 BA .................................$850,000 Steve Scheuring • 708-697-5946

OAK PARK

2-Flat ............................................$875,000 Nancy Jarrett • 708-557-8109

RIVER FOREST

2 BR, 2 BA .....................................$196,000 Tagger O’Brien • 708-456-6400

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Distinctive Properties

RIVER FOREST

3 BR, 2.1 BA ..................................$477,000 Steve Scheuring • 708-697-5946

RIVER FOREST

4 BR, 2.1 BA ..................................$560,000 Steve Scheuring • 708-697-5946

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OPEN SUNDAY 1 - 3 P.M. 1324 FRANKLIN

RIVER FOREST

4 BR + 1 below grade, 4.1 BA ....$1,275,000 Gagliardo Realty Associates • 708-771-8040

7375 West North Avenue River Forest, Illinois 60305 708.771.8040

OAK PARK

5 BR, 4.1 BA ............................................................................................................... $1,095,000

RIVER FOREST

Greer Haseman • 708-606-8896

4 BR, 4.2 BA ...............................$1,635,000 Tagger O’Brien • 708- 456-6400

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Bungalow Beauty, Condo Convenience

n updated vintage condo that lives like a house! This 3-bedroom, 2 full-bath unit lives large. A sunny, 2nd-floor condo is rare in this neighborhood of mostly single family houses, & the location near Lincoln Elementary School, Carroll Park & the Blue line can’t be beat. In-unit laundry, good storage, & 2 deeded parking spaces make this a stellar situation.

This condo retains vintage charm, but has a large master bedroom, excellent closet space, newer windows, a large eat-in kitchen, and lovely updated bathrooms. There is a private front entrance with an original built-in

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mirror + closet, as well as a back entrance with shared built-in bookshelves. There are two bay windows in the living room and dining room, along with an original stained glass window. Natural light is abundant here, with South, West, and North-facing windows.

This vital neighborhood has so much to offer, including Rehm Pool, Southtown Oak Park shopping & restaurants, plus Roosevelt Corridor dining, music venues, & newer locally owned brewery. The space of a bungalow, without the yardwork. This one is special!

1046 S Kenilworth Unit 2 in Oak Park is currently listed for $274,900. See it at an Open House this Sunday from 11am to 1pm 1pm. For more information contact Cynthia Howe Gajewski at Beyond Properties Realty, 708-386-1366.

P R O P E R T Y

T R A N S F E R S

Oak Park home sells for $880,000

The following property transfers were reported by the Cook County Recorder of Deeds from November 1 to November 30, 2018. Where addresses appear incomplete, for instance where a unit number appears missing, that information was not provided by the recorder of deeds.

OAK PARK ADDRESS

PRICE

SELLER

BUYER

1000 Lake St 416 N Austin Blvd 743 S Highland Ave 406 Augusta St 427 N Grove Ave 908 Linden Ave 924 Fair Oaks Ave

$7,150,000 $1,250,000 $880,000 $760,000 $742,500 $675,000 $645,000

Op Office Partners Llc S & P Prop Inc Mwm Equities Llc Blue Ink Homes Llc Cavanagh Elizabeth A Cahill James Kalita Timothy R

729 N Grove Ave 310 N Grove Ave 900 Fair Oaks Ave 818 N Euclid Ave 410 Clinton Ave 1201 Columbian Ave 1010 Woodbine Ave 928 N Oak Park Ave 1117 Columbian Ave 616 N Oak Park Ave 219 Harrison St 1020 Belleforte Ave 921 Mapleton Ave 1181 S Humphrey Ave

$675,000 $635,000 $625,000 $555,000 $545,000 $525,000 $524,000 $509,000 $461,500 $441,000 $415,000 $410,000 $395,000 $380,000

819 Forest Ave 1125 Wisconsin Ave 721 Ontario St MANY 1040 Wisconsin Ave

$377,500 $375,000 $375,000 $374,000

1234 N Grove Ave 116 Wright Ln 221 N Kenilworth Ave 503 815 Washington Blvd 815A 1019 S Scoville Ave 800 Washington Blvd 201 1025 Mapleton Ave 159 N Marion St C1 132 S Humphrey Ave 1154 S East Ave 426 S Lombard Ave 106 1141 S Lyman Ave 528 S Scoville Ave 815 Washington Blvd 815A 1125 N Harlem Ave 224 S Oak Park Ave 3C 1106 S Lyman Ave

$360,000 $349,000 $345,000 $276,000 $255,000 $254,000 $252,000 $250,000 $245,000 $231,000 $225,000 $220,000 $210,000 $205,000 $202,000 $201,000 $175,000

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743 S. Highland Ave., Oak Park

ADDRESS

PRICE

SELLER

BUYER

OAK PARK 224 S Oak Park Ave 5D 517 N Humphrey Ave 511 N Humphrey Ave 1W 917 N Lombard Ave 700 Madison St

$163,000 Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown

Herron Nathaniel Est Intercounty Judicial Sales Corp Judicial Sales Corp Judicial Sales Corp Graymorre Leasing

Mcguire Meghan Federal Nat L Mtg Assn Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp Federal Natl Mtg Assn Village Oak Park

RIVER FOREST 7837 Greenfield St 1023 Franklin Ave 1501 Park Ave 1433 Keystone Ave 538 Clinton Pl 339 Forest Ave 847 Lathrop Ave 1410 Bonnie Brae Pl 1530 Franklin Ave 142 Ashland Ave 410 Ashland Ave 2B 415 Franklin Ave 5DN 405 Lathrop Ave 4052E 1543 Monroe Ave 15432 423 Edgewood Pl 4231

$1,250,000 $935,000 $880,000 $760,000 $683,500 $590,000 $589,000 $555,000 $521,000 $400,000 $265,000 $238,000 $185,000 $171,000 $130,000

7907 North Ave 414 Clinton Pl 203

$165,000 $120,000

Hampton Randall Linder Dennis G Blaber David River Forest Hamen William H Morocco J John Tribble Richard J Mateo Aranzazu Zemgulys Paul A Warren Ellen A Mcgee Doris Flagler Juanita Tr Berni David R Thies Scott H Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr 0000000008084 Mccarthy Mary L Jones Robert B

Laura K Lighezzani Tr Trust Yungerman Michael Shumpert Iman Fine Jermey V Evon Michael Menacho Mark Wholey Richard Yeazel Elizabeth A Banuelos Jaime Flock Carol Huggins Brian D Gthtgp Llc Berni Kara Barone Diego Podgorski Michael Munoz Miguel A Jr Hudson Betty Ann

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P R O P E R T Y

T R A N S F E R S

Continued from page B17

ADDRESS

PRICE

SELLER

BUYER

FOREST PARK 1501 Harlem Ave

$1,350,000

1101 Lathrop Ave 1100 Thomas Ave 1412 Marengo Ave 600 Circle Ave 1035 Hannah Ave 7606 Harrison St 910 Circle Ave 1026 Troost Ave 635 Marengo Ave 911 Circle Ave 334 Circle Ave 839 Hannah Ave 7432 Washington St 407 904 Beloit Ave 1122 Marengo Ave 300 Circle Ave 5K 850 Des Plaines Ave 308 1029 Des Plaines Ave E205 439 Thomas Ave 141 Brown Ave

$467,000 $420,000 $363,500 $315,000 $275,000 $260,000 $240,000 $230,000 $188,500 $176,000 $172,000 $170,000 $130,000 $125,000 $110,000 $105,000 $56,000 Unknown Unknown Unknown

Chicago Title Land Trust Co Cpm Harlem Llc Tr 0000001107307 Henry Elliot Guenther Andrew D Schumann Kelly M Modern Rentals Llc Laporte Zachary Boardman Andrew J Thomas Sharon E Tr Sisson Wesley C Icic 1035 Hannahs Llc Lee Angela Aydemir Ilhan Friesem Yonathan Kott Stephen H Long Erin R Moran Casey J Romano David Marc Monika G Tr Kc Cap Llc George Robert A Brs Better Neighborhoods Inc Clevs Arnold Tr Kalina Clifford Entler Kyle Perez Daniel Miles Flawless Homes Llc Delgado Lucerito Steadman David J Green Dev Llc Sobierajska Agnes Walsh Tom Matyja Michael Mcelligott Robert Torres Leonardo A Ortolano Patricia O Cook County Clerk Longstreet Cap Fundg Llc Housing & Urban Development A & C Services Inc Judicial Sales Corp Wilmington Trust

NEW PRICE REDUCTION

NEW PRICE REDUCTION

1142 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST $1,395,000 :: 4 bed :: 4.5 bath

420 N EUCLID AVE, OAK PARK $1,385,000 :: 8 bed :: 4 full & 2 half baths

Custom modern 6000 sq. ft. home.

Dramatic design and unique detailing throughout.

Magnificent estate in the historic district of Oak Park.

Recently renovated – Beautiful!

UNDER CONTRACT

JUST SOLD

FOR RENT

312 S KENILWORTH, OAK PARK $500,000 :: 6 bed :: 2 bath

1011 FRANKLIN, RIVER FOREST $599,000 :: 3 bed :: 3.5 bath

534 BONNIE BRAE PL, RIVER FOREST $5750/mo :: 6 bed :: 3 bath

Classic mid-century tri-level.

Awesome location.

Walk to everything!

Brick 2-flat located in central Oak Park Three bedrooms per unit. Great location walk to all transportation.

KATHY & TONY IWERSEN

1035 Hannah Ave., Forest Park

OPEN SUNDAY 1-2:30 804 CARPENTER AVE • OAK PARK $399,000

Call Margaret Bidinger 708-257-7617

708.772.8040 708.772.8041 tonyiwersen@atproperties.com

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Oak Park

Big and new! Gut reno/rebuild w/ full 2nd story + rear addition. Family rm off kitchen w/sliders to back deck, new garage. Lg master suite. 1st floor office/ BR space.

2nd flr + bsmnt laundries! Great street in south OP, easy to el, I 290, restaurants, shops, and more. 6BR/4BA........$749,900

Cynthia Howe Gajewski • 312-933-8440

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Oak Park

Extreme renovation a dream come true including a Master suite. 1st flr family rm opens to the kitchen, and very large deck, and STILL a large yard. Bright, stylish new interior. 4BR/3BA..........................$749,900

Cynthia Howe Gajewski • 312-933-8440 Martha Murphy • 847-977-3456

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Condo feels like a house! Includes large master BR, closet space, newer windows, eat-in kitchen, updated BA, in-unit laundry, good storage, & 2 deeded pkg spaces.

Near schools, trans. 3BR/2BA....$274,900

Condo, spacious rooms, high ceilings, and original HW flrs. Master BR with sun room/ office. Large eat-in kit, updated BA, freshly painted. FREE laundry! Deeded parking.

In arts district near shops, restaurants, blue line and Ike. 2BR/1BA..................$164,000

1st flr vintage condo has great light. Close to shopping, restaurants, & trans. Kit w/ granite counters, HW flrs, decorative FP, beamed ceilings in LR/DR. W/D Hook ups in unit! 2BR/1BA ..........................$139,900

Sunny, RARE corner unit in the heart of OP. Open floor plan, charming kitchen, deck, elfa closet systems, & Mstr BDRM with bay windows. Close to trans, shopping, dining, & more. 2BR/1BA $189,900

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O P I N I O N

In mid-sentence for 47 years Each of us tells the story differently, setting our words to music all our own. … You sing your song in your own key, in your own beautiful voice, and the cosmos listens, reverently.

The story I live by is told to me by the only world that I can see and taste. … It is an evolving, unfinished story; our part in it is the making of meaning, the making of questions and celebrations, and these too evolve and expand without end.

Victoria Safford

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Walking Toward Morning

hen I started as editor of the Forest Park Review way back in 1990, Jackie Schulz had already been writing her column, “The Talk of the Town,” for almost 20 years. People who have written a newspaper column for 47 years comprise a very small club.

Jackie retired recently. She didn’t think she would be missed, but she is — by her readers and her colleagues.

One of our young reporters, long since departed, so long ago I can’t remember her name, once described Jackie Schulz this way: “She always enters the newsroom in mid-sentence.”

I think of her as arriving in mid-fluster — like she had just survived a close encounter with a stiff breeze. And she brought that breeze in with her, a breath of fresh air, disrupting our Monday afternoons, dislodging us from our digital servitude. She often brought treats. She brought energy and enthusiasm. And she always brought her radiant smile.

Hunched over whatever computer was available, she typed furiously, like she was afraid she might forget someone — or might awaken the machine’s gremlins who found mysterious ways to sabotage her efforts, necessitating our assistance.

In her column she told stories about her dogs and her tenants and the interesting cultural events she attended, within and beyond Forest Park. She said goodbye to residents who were moving and welcomed back those who came to visit. And she wished 52 weeks’ worth of happy birthdays and anniversaries. Sometimes she sent regards to those who stopped having birthdays because they are no longer with us. But it never hurts to be reminded of the dearly departed.

Village Administrator Tim Gillian, on his way into Francesca’s Fiore last Tuesday for the dinner honoring Jackie, joked that he never had to worry about forgetting his kids’ birthdays or his anniversary because it was always in Jackie’s column the Wednesday before.

She kept all the names and dates in a book, which she lost a few months back, one of the reasons she retired. If that book ever turns up, it should be donated to the Historical Society and put on display. The names represent an honor roster of Forest Park history.

The Kiwanians honored her with the Ed O’Shea Award for Community Service at their annual dinner. Jerry Lordan, an Oak Park resident who has lived out his strong ethic of service in both communities, highlighted the organization’s mission: “dedicated to improving the world, one child and one community at a time.” Jackie’s efforts, he said, both celebrated and reinforced the warp and weave of Forest Park’s loom.

Lordan, an eloquent spokesman and role model for underthe-radar public service that asks for no acknowledgement

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Photo by Keegan Brown

KIWANIS: A dinner at Francesca's Fiore recently honored longtime review columnist Jackie Schulz, the writer of Talk of the Town.

— an attitude many assume to be bygone — recognizes a covert community connector when he sees one. He, too, was an award recipient, though the Kiwanis had to keep it a state secret in order to guarantee his cooperation.

Jackie beamed through it all, looking slightly nonplussed, but never nonpleased.

I’ve had the honor of editing Jackie’s column, on and off, for the past 27 years. And I always enjoyed reading them, even though she dismissed their worthiness, even though she was documenting, in her idiosyncratic way, the history of a community for just shy of half the lifespan of the Forest Park Review itself (which celebrated its centennial last year). She epitomized “The Paper with the Personal Touch,” the Review’s slogan for so many decades, as this proud town made its way into the 21st century. She spent 47 years paying attention, talking to people, talking about people, and packing her weekly column with people, names in bold.

Most of us believe, or at least hope, that if you’re the real

deal, if you “attend faithfully to a few worthy things,” as Victoria Safford wrote, and you do it long enough without drawing attention to yourself, people will eventually give you your due. Jackie’s dedication came due last Tuesday, as her fellow Forest Parkers and Oak Parkers joined to acknowledge a woman who has improved the world by improving her community, one person at a time.

Forest Parkers used to accuse Wednesday Journal of not understanding their town when we purchased the Review 30 years ago. While that may sometimes prove true, there was one moment in the course of a week when I knew it wasn’t, and that’s when I was reading Jackie Schulz’s column. It was, indeed, the talk of the town, distilling Forest Park’s spirit.

Feisty, flustered, cultured, progressive, and humane — a mensch, in other words — she embodies that spirit. Always appreciative, always upbeat.

And ever in mid-sentence.

Mitzvah from a mensch Connie Brown told the following “Jackie Schulz” story during the Kiwanis dinner on Tuesday, Jan. 9: After New Year’s 2010, Jackie came in to get some ice cream and asked me how our Christmas was. I recounted to my friend the story of our failed Christmas tree. We bought a tree that was too fat to fit through the door without shearing it of most of the needles. We even fought to get the now near-naked tree to stay up in the tree stand.

Once we finally had it up, we went to the basement to retrieve the ornaments and lights only to remember that they were all ruined in the floods the summer before.

I told her about how we made the best of it by making construction paper ornaments and an aluminum foil star along with our one remaining strand of lights. So proud of our “make it work” Christmas moment, we went to take a picture of the kids in front of the tree and, just then, the entire tree fell over. The lights flickered out and the water in the tree stand ruined all the handmade paper ornaments. I laughed about how it turned out to be the most beautiful Christmas our family had ever had with no money, no decorated tree, and so many hurdles.

Well, Jackie published this Brown Family Christmas story in the paper and, for the next month, neighbors and customers were bringing in ornaments off of their own trees for our family. The generosity and kindness of our community was overwhelming. I think about each of

Photo by Keegan Brown

ORNAMENTAL: Schulz helped collect Christmas ornaments for Connie Brown's holiday tree, after the structure fell over. them and about Jackie every Christmas when I pull out all these beautiful ornaments for our tree.

Connie Brown Forest Park

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In The Village, Realtors® 189 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 386-1400 HomesintheVillage.com

THIS WEEK’S FEATURED PROPERTIES 1104 S. CUYLER OPEN SUNDAY 1-3PM

Harry Walsh, Managing Broker

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Oak Park • $759,000 4BR, 2.1BA Call Elissa x192

Oak Park • $625,000 5BR, 3.1 BA Call Steve x121

Oak Park • $599,000 4BR, 2.1BA Call Elissa x192

Oak Park • $544,500 3BR, 2.1BA Call Elissa x192

Roz Byrne

Tom Byrne

Joelle Venzera

Oak Park • $474,500 3BR, 2.1BA Call Elissa x192

Oak Park • $399,000 3BR, 1BA Call Roz x112

Oak Park • $258,800 3BR, 2BA Call Kyra x145

Forest Park • $198,800 1BR, 1BA Call Kyra x145

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Home of The Week Laurie Christofano

Haydee Rosa

Oak Park • $148,500 3BR, 1BA Call Roz x112

Forest Park • $136,000 1BR, 1.1BA Call Laurie x186

Marion Digre

Morgan Digre

Ed Goodwin

Linda Rooney

Oak Park • $134,500 1BR, 1BA Call Joe x117

Joe Langley

Oak Park • $115,900 1BR, 1BA Call Marion x111

Dan Linzing

Jane McClelland

206 Le Moyne Pkwy Open Sun 1-3 pm

Oak Park • $619,800 • 5BR, 3BA Call Kyra x145

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Steve Nasralla

Karin Newburger

Kyra Pych

Elissa Palermo

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Chicago, IL.

Word Network

10:30-11:00am

Nationwide

(M-F)

www.livingwd.org www.billwinston.org

“Here is where you belong!”

Engage Christian Church Engaging God, His Family, and His Mission 1000 S. Elgin Ave. Forest Park, IL (In First United Church) To stay connected visit our website and join us on social media www.engagecc.org Facebook: @EngageCC Twitter: @engagecchurch Instagram: @engccchurch

West Suburban Temple Har Zion

1040 N. Harlem Avenue River Forest Meet our Rabbi, Adir Glick Pray, learn, and celebrate with our caring, progressive, egalitarian community.

Interfaith families are welcome.

Accredited Early Childhood Program Religious School for K thru 12 Daily Morning Minyan Weekly Shabbat Services Friday 6:30pm & Saturday 10:00am Affiliated with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism 708.366.9000 www.wsthz.org

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

Fair Oaks

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Lutheran—ELCA

744 Fair Oaks Ave. Oak Park 386-4920

United Lutheran Church

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

708/386-1576

Lutheran-Independent

Grace Lutheran Church

7300 W. Division, River Forest David R. Lyle, Senior Pastor David W. Wegner, Assoc. Pastor Lauren Dow Wegner, Assoc. Pastor Sunday Worship, 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School/Adult Ed. 9:45 a.m.

Childcare Available

Sunday Schedule Christian Education for All Ages 9:00am Worship Service 10:00am

Child care available 9-11am

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

Roman Catholic

Ascension Catholic Church

Grace Lutheran School

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

Christ Lutheran Church

607 Harvard Street (at East Av.) Oak Park, Illinois Rev. Robert M. Niehus, Pastor Sunday Bible Class: 9:15 am Sunday School: 9:10 Sunday Worship Services: 8:00 and 10:30 am Church Office: 708/386-3306 www.christlutheranoakpark.org

Rev. James Hurlbert, Pastor

Roman Catholic

St. Edmund Catholic Church

Lutheran-Missouri Synod

St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church

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

305 Circle Ave, Forest Park Sunday Worship 8:30am & 11:00am Adult Bible Class & Sunday School 10:00am Wheelchair Access to Sanctuary Leonard Payton, Pastor Roney Riley, Assistant Pastor 708-366-3226 www.stjohnforestpark.org

188 South Oak Park Ave. Saturday Mass: 5:30 p.m.

Sunday Masses: 9:00 & 11:00 a.m., 5:30 p.m.

Weekday Mass: 8:30 a.m. M–F Holy Day Masses: As Announced Reconciliation: Saturday 4:15 p.m.

Parish Office: 708-848-4417 Religious Ed Phone: 708-848-7220

Roman Catholic

St. Bernardine Catholic Church Harrison & Elgin, Forest Park

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

St. Giles Family Mass Community

We welcome all to attend Sunday Mass at 10 a.m. on the St. Giles Parish campus on the second floor of the school gym, the southernmost building in the school complex at 1034 North Linden Avenue.

Established in 1970, we are a laybased community within St. Giles Roman Catholic Parish.

Our Mass is family-friendly.

We encourage liturgically active toddlers. Children from 3 to 13 and young adults play meaningful parts in each Sunday liturgy.

Together with the parish, we offer Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, a Montessori-based religious education program for children in grades K-8.

For more information, go to http://www.stgilesparish.org/ family-mass-community or call Bob Wielgos at 708-288-2196.

Traditional Catholic

The Traditional Catholic Latin Mass

Our Lady Immaculate Church 410 Washington Blvd Oak Park. 708-524-2408 Mass Times: Sat. 8:00am Sun. 7:30 & 10:00am Operated by Society of St. Pius X. Confessions 1 hr. before each mass

Third Unitarian Church 10AM Sunday Forum 11AM Service Rev. Colleen Vahey thirdunitarianchurch.org (773) 626-9385 301 N. Mayfield, Chicago Committed to justice, not to a creed Upcoming Religious Holidays

To place a listing in the Religion Guide, call Mary Ellen: 708/613-3342

Jan 17 Blessing of the Animals Hispanic Catholic Christian 18-25 Week of Prayer for Unity Christian 19 Timkat Ethiopian Orthodox Christian 21 World Religion Day Baha’i Triodion begins Orthodox Christian 22 Vasant Panchami Hindu 25 Conversion of St. Paul Christian 31 Tu BiShvat Jewish Feb 2 Candlemas - Presentation of Christ in the Temple Christian Imbolc - Lughnassad * Wicca/ Pagan

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Forest Park Review, January 17, 2018

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BY PHONE: (708) 613-3333 | BY FAX: (708) 467-9066 | BY E-MAIL: CLASSIFIEDS@FORESTPARKREVIEW.COM HELP WANTED

Betty’s Day Care Academy, INC, located at 5719/25 W. Chicago Ave., is seeking Teachers, Administrative Support, and a Director to assist her in her newly remodeled Day Care center.

Must have 4 years of Head Start experience, a love for children, be organized, professional and able to work well with others.

If this is you, call the Daycare at 773-261-1433 or fax your Resume to 773-261-1434.

ELECTRICIAN’S HELPER PART-TIME Part-time Electrician’s Helper. Must have own transportation and some tools.

Call 708-738-3848.

INCOME TAX PREPARER Income tax preparer for small accounting firm during tax season (Feb 15 to Apr 15). Experience preferred.

Call 708-488-1800.

HELP WANTED Licc Mntl Hlth Couns. sought by Midwest Asian Health Association in Chicago, IL: Diagnose & treat mntl dsrders of indv, cpl, faml, & grp, incl anxiety, deprssn, grief, low self-esteem, stress, suicidal impulses; Mntl & emotional hlth issues, rltnshp pblms; Design individualized trtmnt plans; Fill out & maintain patient diagnostic records & progress notes. Req: Mstr’s Deg of Psy., Mntl Hlth Counseling or rel.; 24 mos mntl hlth rel. exp.; Couns. license req.

Mail CV to: Hong Liu, MAHA, 230 W. Cermak Rd, 2nd Fl, Chicago, IL 60616.

QA/Software Engineer sought by Port 22, LLC in Chicago, IL to utilize quantitative skills to perform QA to enhance strategies, back-test & optimize theoretical strategies not yet in production, & dvlp new strategy ideas through tick data. Must have MS in Math or Financial Math & 2 yrs of exp as a QA or Financial Engr. Must also have exp w/Matlab, C++, R, SQL, VB6, JAVA, & C#. Will accept exp gained through prior work exp or coursework reqd. Resume to: Port 22, LLC, 209 N. Morgan, Ste 300, Chicago, IL 60660, Attn: Xavier Laurens, Partner

We’re looking for a part-time, approximately 20-hour per week Financial Assistant with the following attributes/skills: • Stellar people skills • Accounts payable/invoicing • Experience with ACS software • Payroll/benefits processing package or non-profit account• Financial reports processing ing software • Stewardship campaign support • Contributions/Pledge receipt/ • Other duties as assigned recording The Financial Assistant will act as a bookkeeper under the direction of the Financial Consultant. This position requires the ability to consistently multitask and navigate a fast-paced environment with many interruptions, maintaining confidentiality, interacting with individuals from varying socioeconomic backgrounds, and having the ability to conceptualize their work as a ministry.

The Location: First United Church of Oak Park is an accessible building located downtown Oak Park, near the Green Line L, Metra and buses.

To Apply: Send a resume (in PDF) as well as a cover letter to aswanson@ firstunitedoakpark.com by January 15, 2018. First United Church of Oak Park is an equal opportunity employer.

Administrative Assistant (Part-Time) First United Church of Oak Park is a busy church located in the heart of downtown Oak Park that offers its employees a collegial, faith-based environment.

We are a 700-member inclusive, LGBTQI-welcoming union church of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the United Church of Christ. We are a mission and social justice-oriented congregation whose building houses the First United Nursery School, Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry, Kid’s Kloset and Samaritan Counseling Center.

The Position: We’re looking for a part-time, 20-hour per week (afternoons) Administrative Assistant with stellar people skills, impeccable grammar, proofreading (knowledge of AP style is helpful) and communications expertise. This position requires the ability to consistently multitask and navigate a fast-paced environment with many interruptions.

The Administrative Assistant will act as a receptionist, admin and communications guru. Think: friendly and positive to a fault when handling an array of personalities, ages and socioeconomic backgrounds; innovative and social media-savvy with proven computer layout/design skills; ability to conceptualize their administrative work as a ministry.

The Location: First United Church of Oak Park is an accessible building located downtown Oak Park, near the Green Line L, Metra and buses.

To Apply: Send a resume (in PDF) as well as a cover letter to aswanson@ firstunitedoakpark.com by January 8, 2018. First United Church of Oak Park is an equal opportunity employer.

HELP WANTED

PLUMBING TECHNICIANS Busy 24 hour plumbing co. needs plumbing technicians, 5 years experience preferred. You’ll drive our stocked truck, valid IL DL mandatory. Email us at ThyPlumber@yahoo.com.

Join our team today! The shop is in Lyons.

JOB TRAINING JOB TRAINING ARE YOU OUT OF SCHOOL AND NOT WORKING? If you are 16 to 24 years old, come join our workforce program!

Free CNA, CDL, LPN Training & more.

Permanent Job Placement & Paid Internships!

Call 708-848-1700 for program orientation. or Apply online today!! www.illinoisworknet.com/ CYEPapply Select (African American Christian Foundation)

SUBURBAN REAL ESTATE NEW CONCEPT FOR MAYWOOD

In this quiet residential neighborhood

902 S. 3RD AVENUE (2 blks W of 1st Ave & 1 blk N of Madison)

Reserve your own affordable 2 or 3 BR condo unit of 1000+ sq ft of living space being built on this historic site. You’ll benefit from a unique 12 year tax freeze and lower monthly living expenses from energy saving systems/appliances, and you can help design your own individual unit.

Plans also include building 5 new townhomes onsite. For details Call 708-383-9223.

SUBURBAN RENTALS FOREST PARK 2BR Forest Park–2 BR, 1 BA updtd apt in family own/ocpd 3 flat. Ideal for 2 people. Grdn level w/ wndws abv grnd thru out. Lrg LR & BA, Hrdwd flrs, Eat In ktchn w/ dshwshr, cl fans. Heat, Water & 1 sm. prkg sp incld. NO Pets/Smkg. 3 blks to FP Blue line. $1,150/mo + 1 mo sec dep + credit/bkgnd per person.

708.689.8750

NO. RIVERSIDE–HOUSE 4 Bedroom, Newly Decorated

2330 SO. 10TH AVENUE

$1800.00 month. No Pets

DOLEJS REALTY 708-447-1000

SUBURBAN RENTALS OAK PARK FOREST PARK Studio, 1, and 2 BDRM. Heated.

Dining room. Parking available.

Walk to El. $625-$1250.

www.oakrent.com

RIVERSIDE CONDO 88 PINE AVENUE

3 BR, spacious; Dining Room; Close to Riverside Elementary and High School, Burlington Train & Shopping. $1500 per month;

DOLEJS REALTY 708-447-1000

RIVERSIDE 2BDRM AVAIL 3/1 -Beautiful 2 Bdrm 1 Bath recently renovated.

-Quiet, very clean building.

-Hardwood Floors.

-New tile in kitchen.

-Cable ready.

-Off Street Parking.

-No Pets.

-Quiet Building, Great for Senior, Single or Quiet couple.

-Security Deposit, Credit and Background Checks Required.

Please call: 773/383-7332

ROOMS FOR RENT AUSTIN CLEAN ROOM With fridge, micro.

Nr Oak Park, Super Walmart, Food 4 Less, bus, & Metra. $116/wk and up.

773-637-5957

ROOMS FOR RENT

Large Sunny Room with fridge & microwave. Near Green line, bus, Oak Park, 24 hour desk, parking lot. $101.00 week & up. New Mgmt.

773-378-8888

CHURCH FOR RENT OAK PARK CLASSIC CHURCH FOR RENT

Includes Sanctuary, Fellowship Hall, Kitchen, Midweek Service/ Bible Study, Office Options.

708-8468-9776

SPACE FOR RENT 4807 SQ FT In beautiful neighborhood in Oak Park. Varied uses possible for any kind of not-for-profit. Offices, community center, school, day care, etc.

Private Cell: 708-846-9776

WANTED PARKING SPACE GARAGE SPACE WANTED Near Harlem Ave. Anywhere between North Ave. and Irving Park.

Call 773-637-3847.

SUBURBAN RENTALS

M&M

property management, inc.

708-386-7355 • www.mmpropmgt.com 649 Madison Street, Oak Park Contact us for a complete list of available rentals throughout Oak Park and Forest Park.

Apartment listings updated daily at:

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT

ELECTRICAL

HUGHS ELECTRIC HVAC

OAK PARK 97 N. HARLEM

* Furnace Repair * Smart T-stats * Adjust, Clean Burner * 24 Hour Service Furnace Inspection $45.00 Lic & Insured Since 1986

FOR RENT OR PURCHASE 5 Rm Office on 2nd 1st Floor Store or Office

STRAND & BROWNE 708-488-0011 OAK PARK

708-657-0268

RIVER FOREST

ELECTRICAL– LOW VOLTAGE

Office Suites 2 to 4 rooms

2 Offices 220 to 1100 sq. ft.

Store 1100 sq. ft.

Strand & Browne 708/488-0011

KINETIC KONCEPTS A division of Kinetic Energy Inc, is a local, residential low voltage specialist in home networking, smart TV installation and programming, landscape and under-cabinet lighting.

Call for free estimate.

WANTED TO BUY WANTED MILITARY ITEMS: Helmets, medals, patches, uniforms, weapons, flags, photos, paperwork, Also toy soldiers-lead plastic-other misc. toys. Call Uncle Gary 708-522-3400

(708) 639-5271

FLOORS

CARPENTRY

KLIS FLOORING INC.

Grosso Carpentry &

Home Remodeling

New hardwood flooring installation & pergo. Sanding, re-finishing, staining. Low prices, insured.

Call: 773-671-4996 www.klisflooring.com

708-363-8379

GARAGE/ GARAGE DOOR

Custom Carpentry, Decks Kichens, Baths, Basements licensed / bonded / insured

gabegrosso@sbcglobal.net

CLEANING

Our 71st Year

Garage Doors &

Pam’s A+ Cleaning Service

Electric Door Openers

Start Your New Year Clean with our service that cleans to your specifications. If your home is not becoming to you, you should be coming to us! 28 years in business with references. For a free estimate please call 708937-9110

Sales & Service Free Estimates

(708) 652-9415 www.forestdoor.com

PETS Cù (Q) Pet Sitting

Find your new apartment this Saturday from 10 am – 4pm at 35 Chicago Avenue.

Or call us toll free at 1-888-328-8457 for an appointment.

• Live Web Cam—You can watch your dog all day, if you want!

• Crate free (crates to sleep in, if desired) • My cozy home • Large, fenced yard • Doggy door—in and out at will!

• Fresh water fountain

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Sleeping areas/Quiet areas Comfortable, clean dog beds Pickup/delivery (extra fee) Brushing/grooming (extra fee) Nail trims (extra fee) Special diet/medication administered as necessary • 24-hour access to veterinarian

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HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING

Furnaces, Boilers and Space Heaters Refrigerators Ranges • Ovens Washer • Dryers Rodding Sewers

PUBLIC NOTICES

McNulty Plastering & Stucco Co.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Bidding Documents for the project (which include the bidding instructions for the project and other related documents) will be available Monday January 15th, 2018 and may be purchased from Springer Blueprint Services – 1640 S. Western Ave. Chicago, IL 60643 – 773-238-6340. The Bidding Documents are available for viewing/ download online without cost or purchase at the Bulley & Andrews, LLC FTP Site, https://ftp.bulley. com, username: Holmes, password: bulley1891.

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Serving Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park & Riverside Since 1974

PUBLIC NOTICES Public Notice ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDDING Request of bids for the flooring replacements at Fox & Andersen Centers.

Owner: Park District of Oak Park 218 Madison St, Oak Park, IL 60302 The Park District of Oak Park will accept sealed bids for the Flooring Replacements at Fox & Andersen Centers in Oak Park. The project consists of the removal of existing flooring and installation of new LVT flooring at both centers. The Park District of Oak Park will receive individual sealed Bids until 10:00 a.m. (Chicago time) on Wednesday, February 7th, 2018, at 218 Madison St., Oak Park, Illinois. The bidding documents and requirements will be available on the Park District’s website as of 5:00 pm Wednesday, January 17th, 2018. A non-mandatory pre-bid walk-thru is scheduled for Tuesday, January 23rd, at 2:00 p.m. (Chicago time) at 824 N. Hayes Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302. Bid bonds will be required by bidding contractors. Copies of the bidding specifications are available via the Park District of Oak Park website at: http://www.pdop.org/bids-and-rfps/ For additional information, contact Chris Lindgren at chris.lindgren@ pdop.org or (708) 725 2050. Only the bids prepared in compliance with the bidding documents will be considered. This project must adhere to the Prevailing Wage Act of 2015. The Park District of Oak Park encourages minority and women owned business firms to submit bids for this project.

Park District of Oak Park By: Sandy Lentz, Secretary Park District of Oak Park 218 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 Published in Wednesday Journal 1/17/2018

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

HOLMES/ 2018 LIFE SAFETY BID GROUP 2 – Demolition, Masonry, Misc. Metals, Millwork, Roofing, Doors/ Frames/ Hardware, Glazing, Drywall, Division 10, Foodservice Equipment, Window Treatments, Fire Suppression, Plumbing, Mechanical and Electric.

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Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. prevailing time on Wednesday January 31, 2017 at the Oak Park Elementary School District 97 Administrative offices, 260 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302, and will be publicly opened and read at 2:15 p.m. prevailing time on that date. Bids shall be submitted in an opaque sealed envelope clearly marked: Oak Park Elementary School District 97 260 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302 Attention: Bulley & Andrews Project: HOLMES ELEMENTARY ADDITIONS & RENOVATIONS & 2018 LIFE SAFETY WORK BIDÂ PACKAGE 2 Scope of work for Bid Package 2 generally includes, but is not limited to: Demolition, Masonry, Misc.

Metals, Millwork, Roofing, Doors/ Frames/ Hardware, Glazing, Drywall, Division 10, Foodservice Equipment, Window Treatments, Fire Suppression, Plumbing, Mechanical and Electric.

All bids must be submitted in accordance with the bidding instructions contained in the Bidding Documents for the project. Bid security in the form of a bid bond in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the base bid amount shall be submitted with the bid. Should a bid bond be submitted, the bond shall be payable to the Board of Education, Oak Park Elementary School District 97, 260 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302. All documents and information required by the bidding instructions con-

The Bidding Documents for the project (which include the bidding instructions for the project and other related documents) will be available Monday January 15th, 2018 and may be purchased from Springer Blueprint Services – 1640 S. Western Ave. Chicago, IL 60643 – 773-238-6340. The Bidding Documents are available for viewing/ download online without cost or purchase at the Bulley & Andrews, LLC FTP Site, https://ftp.bulley. com, username: Holmes, password: bulley1891.

The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids or parts thereof, or waive any irregularities or informalities, and to make an award that in the Board’s sole opinion is in the best interest of the District.

The site will be available for visits by appointment to be coordinated with Bulley & Andrews, LLC. Interested parties may inspect the existing conditions. Schedule an appointment with Jason Stonchus of Bulley & Andrews in advance if you wish to visit the sites.

All bidders must comply with applicable Illinois Law requiring the payment of prevailing wages by all Contractors working on public works. If during the time period of work, the prevailing wage rates change, the contractor shall be responsible for additional costs without any change to the contract amount. All bidders must comply with the Illinois Statutory requirements regarding labor, including Equal Employment Opportunity Laws.

For additional information on the project, contact Jason Stonchus of Bulley & Andrews, LLC at jstonchus@bulley.com or 773-6452024.

Future Bid Package 3 – Flooring, Painting and Landscaping, is expected to be available on or around February 1st 2018: with a bid opening date of February 15th, 2018; Dated: 01/10/2018 Jason Stonchus Bulley & Andrews, LLC

Published in Wednesday Journal 1/10, 1/17, 1/24/2018

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,� as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D17153123 on December 28, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of GL YOUNG CONSULTING with the business located at: PO BOX 323 LAGRANGE, IL 60525. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: GWENDOLYN L YOUNG 8660 S 86TH AVE #301 JUSTICE, IL 60458

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,� as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D17153120 on December 28, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of YOUR ADMIN EXPERT with the business located at: 8660 S 86TH AVE #301, JUSTICE, IL 60458. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: GWENDOLYN L YOUNG 8660 S 86TH AVE #301 JUSTICE, IL 60458

Published in Forest Park Review 1/3, 1/10, 1/17/2018

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PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

BID GROUP 1E – EXCAVATION & SITE UTILITIES Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. prevailing time on Wednesday January 31, 2017 at the Oak Park Elementary School District 97 Administrative offices, 260 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302, and will be publicly opened and read at 2:15 p.m. prevailing time on that date. Bids shall be submitted in an opaque sealed envelope clearly marked: Oak Park Elementary School District 97 260 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302 Attention: Bulley & Andrews Project: HOLMES ELEMENTARY ADDITIONS & RENOVATIONS BID PACKAGE 1E Scope of work for Bid Package 1E generally includes, but is not limited to: Site utilities and excavation.

All bids must be submitted in accordance with the bidding instructions contained in the Bidding Documents for the project. Bid security in the form of a bid bond in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the base bid amount shall be submitted with the bid. Should a bid bond be submitted, the bond shall be payable to the Board of Education, Oak Park Elementary School District 97, 260 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302. All documents and information required by the bidding instructions contained in the Bidding Documents for the project shall be submitted with the bid. Incomplete, late or non-conforming bids may not be accepted.

No bids shall be withdrawn, can-

The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids or parts thereof, or waive any irregularities or informalities, and to make an award that in the Board’s sole opinion is in the best interest of the District.

The site will be available for visits by appointment to be coordinated with Bulley & Andrews, LLC. Interested parties may inspect the existing conditions. Schedule an appointment with Jason Stonchus of Bulley & Andrews in advance if you wish to visit the sites.

All bidders must comply with applicable Illinois Law requiring the payment of prevailing wages by all Contractors working on public works. If during the time period of work, the prevailing wage rates change, the contractor shall be responsible for additional costs without any change to the contract amount. All bidders must comply with the Illinois Statutory requirements regarding labor, including Equal Employment Opportunity Laws.

For additional information on the project, contact Jason Stonchus of Bulley & Andrews, LLC at jstonchus@bulley.com or 773-6452024.

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

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

STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division.

In re the marriage of Margarita Alcazar, Petitioner and Pedro Jesus Alcantara Respondent, Case No. 2017D-079720.

STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division.

In re the marriage of Teresa Santoyo, Petitioner and Jose Cortes, Respondent, Case No. 2017D-009797.

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

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

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

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

DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk.

DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk.

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The Forest Park School District 91 Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids or parts thereof, to waive any irregularities or informalities in bidding procedures and to award the contract in a manner best serving the interest of the Owner.

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

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR MERRILL LYNCH MORTGAGE INVESTORS TRUST, SERIES 2006-AF2 Plaintiff, -v.ELODIA ESTRADA, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Defendants 16 CH 007757 2836 N. 75TH AVENUE ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 9, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 13, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2836 N. 75TH AVENUE, ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707 Property Index No. 12-25-225-0210000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a

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mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-05238.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-16-05238 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 007757 TJSC#: 37-10463 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.

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South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 4928 SAINT PAUL COURT, Hillside, IL 60162 Property Index No. 15-07-401-0300000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $196,909.62.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identifi-

cation for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 2911717 For information call between the hours of 1pm–3pm. Please refer to file number 16-079942.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 16-079942 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 16 CH 8669 TJSC#: 37-10543 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.

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The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE,

IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-04721.

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. 14-17-04721 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 005323 TJSC#: 37-10486 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.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR SG MORTGAGE SECURITIES TRUST 2006-FRE2, ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FRE2 Plaintiff, -v.BRENDA JONES A/K/A BRENDA GIVENS A/K/A BRENDA L. JONES, LEE T. JONES A/K/A LEE TORICE JONES, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., THE LAW OFFICES OF BEVERLY A. PEKALA, P.C., CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. F/K/A CAPITAL ONE BANK Defendants 16 CH 8669 4928 SAINT PAUL COURT Hillside, IL 60162 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 9, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 13, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.LEE FLORA BECKOM, COUNTY OF COOK Defendants 17 CH 005323 1222 S. 17TH AVENUE MAYWOOD, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 14, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 16, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1222 S. 17TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-15-104-0410000.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.ALEX A. ANGULO, KAROL V. CARBONELL, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA–DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendants 17 CH 006573 2018 SCOTT ST MELROSE PARK, IL 60164 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 13, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 15, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2018 SCOTT ST, MELROSE PARK, IL 60164 Property Index No. 12-33-130-0370000.

The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The

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balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-05852.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-05852 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 006573

TJSC#: 37-10474 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.

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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 14-17-04234.

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. 14-17-04234 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 008584 TJSC#: 37-9349 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.

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interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890.

(630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale. F17070142 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3072151

AM on February 20, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 200 SOUTH 20TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-10-304-0150000.

The real estate is improved with a one and a half story single family home with a detached garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm.

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 12107.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Plaintiff, -v.MARVELLES TIMES, ARTILADA N. TIMES, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA–DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 008584 1015 24TH AVENUE BELLWOOD, IL 60104 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 5, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 14, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1015 24TH AVENUE, BELLWOOD, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-15-112-0030000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION Plaintiff, vs.

JESUS G. AVALOS AKA JESUS AVALOS; BEATRICE AVALOS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 17 CH 10263 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 12-32-207-044-0000.

Commonly known as 10425 Dickens Avenue, Melrose Park, Illinois 60164.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, vs.

ADAM MARCOLINI; STEPHANIE MARCOLINI, AKA STEPHANIE FLICKER Defendants, 17 CH 3791 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-22-418-013-0000.

Commonly known as 2901 SOUTH 11TH AVENUE, BROADVIEW, IL 60155.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 17-009457 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3072529 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION MTGLQ INVESTORS, LP Plaintiff, -v.BYRAN STEWART A/K/A BYRAN J STEWART, FIRST SUBURBAN NATIONAL BANK Defendants 12 CH 42453 200 SOUTH 20TH AVENUE MAYWOOD, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 16, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Attorney File No. 12107 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 12 CH 42453 TJSC#: 37-10613 I3071938 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.JOEL A. WILLIAMS, STATE OF ILLINOIS-DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHCARE AND FAMILY S E RV I C E S , UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF VERA J. WILLIAMS, LORITTA WILLIAMS, GERALD NORDGREN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR VERA J. WILLIAMS (DECEASED), SFVG, INC., ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, PATRICE L. WILLIAMSWOODRUFF Defendants 17 CH 000970 52 50TH AVENUE BELLWOOD, IL 60104 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 15, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 20, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 52 50TH AVENUE, BELLWOOD, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-08-102-0250000.

The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale 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

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-00743.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-00743 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 000970 TJSC#: 37-10513 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I3071720 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO NATIONAL CITY BANK SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE CO. Plaintiff, -v.KELVYN BROWN, PAULINE BROWN Defendants 17 CH 004524 3806 WARREN AVENUE BELLWOOD, IL 60104 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 15, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 20, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 3806 WARREN AVENUE, BELLWOOD, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-09-320-1100000.

The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or spe-

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cial taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-03946.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-03946 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 004524 TJSC#: 37-10549 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF MARY STURKEY, DECEASED, EMILY MOORE, JOHN J. LYDON, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF MARY STURKEY, DECEASED Defendants 17 CH 04279 1822 SOUTH 1ST. AVENUE MAYWOOD, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 17, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 21, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1822 SOUTH 1ST. AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-14-307-0210000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $93,382.79.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-

1719 Please refer to file number 2120-13399.

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 2120-13399 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 17 CH 04279 TJSC#: 37-10566 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 2911717 For information call between the hours of 1pm–3pm. Please refer to file number 17-083020.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 17-083020 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 17 CH 6169 TJSC#: 37-10685 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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1029 32ND AVE. BELLWOOD, IL 60104 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 20, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 21, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1029 32ND AVE., BELLWOOD, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-16-210-0120000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $193,209.26.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 4221719 Please refer to file number 552591977.

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 552591977 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 15 CH 15863 TJSC#: 37-10557 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 2911717 For information call between the hours of 1pm–3pm. Please refer to file number 17-083625.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 17-083625 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 17 CH 9643 TJSC#: 37-11345 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF MARY STURKEY, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF MARY STURKEY,

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON MORTGAGE SECURITIES CORP., HOME EQUITY ASSET TRUST 2004-7, HOME EQUITY PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-7 Plaintiff, -v.JAVIER VILLALOBOS A/K/A JAVIER VILLALOBES, MARIA VILLALOBOS A/K/A MARIA R. VILLALOBOS, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR HOME EQUITY ASSET TRUST 2004-8 HOME EQUITY PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-8 Defendants 17 CH 6169 3515 LEYDEN COURT Franklin Park, IL 60131 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 22, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 23, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 3515 LEYDEN COURT, Franklin Park, IL 60131 Property Index No. 12-22-317-0060000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $216,296.61.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION SELENE FINANCE LP Plaintiff, -v.SHEBAZZ CURTIS AKA SHABAZZ CURTIS AKA SHEBAZZ U. CURTIS, CHARLOTTE CURTIS AKA CHARLOTTE G. CURTIS, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Defendants 15 CH 15863

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.ROBERT D. JARMAN A/K/A ROBERT DALE JARMAN, JANETTE M. JARMAN A/K/A DONNA M. WARZEKA A/K/A JANETTE MARIE JARMAN A/K/A JANETTE MARIE THERIEN, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS Defendants 17 CH 9643 436 NORTH PRATER AVENUE Northlake, IL 60164 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 20, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 1, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 436 NORTH PRATER AVENUE, Northlake, IL 60164 Property Index No. 12-32-107-0220000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $268,767.33.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.JASON P. FAUST, BRENDA CHANDUVI-FAUST, CITIBANK, N.A. Defendants 17 CH 001530 11117 SHAKESPEARE STREET WESTCHESTER, IL 60154 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 25, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 6, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11117 SHAKESPEARE STREET, WESTCHESTER, IL 60154 Property Index No. 15-20-316-0150000.

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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 in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-00990.

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. 14-17-00990 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 001530 TJSC#: 38-20 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.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION CITIBANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE INVESTMENT TRUST 2004-3 Plaintiff, -v.IMELDA SERRANO, MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC, VILLAGE OF MELROSE PARK Defendants 17 CH 005347 1716 N. 15TH AVENUE MELROSE PARK, IL 60160 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 7, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 7, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1716 N. 15TH AVENUE, MELROSE PARK, IL 60160 Property Index No. 15-03-203-0080000.

The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney:

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-04511.

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. 14-17-04511 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 005347 TJSC#: 38-80 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.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.KEITH W. JONES, KIM L. LEWIS Defendants 17 CH 004831 1702 N. 38TH AVENUE STONE PARK, IL 60165 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 30, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 2, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1702 N. 38TH AVENUE, STONE PARK, IL 60165 Property Index No. 15-04-110-0450000.

The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county

venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-03411.

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. 14-17-03411 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 004831 TJSC#: 37-10863 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.

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The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 2911717 For information call between the hours of 1pm–3pm. Please refer to file number 17-083618.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 17-083618 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 17 CH 9946 TJSC#: 37-10903 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.

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the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, February 19, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-08-212-018-0000.

Commonly known as 114 47th Avenue, Bellwood, Illinois 60104.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890.

(630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale. F17030189 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3073029

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff, vs.

JOSE EDGAR GALLEGOS; Y.A. LOPEZ DE GALLEGOS; STATE OF ILLINOIS; TOWN OF CICERO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION; Defendants, 15 CH 2988 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, February 23, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-04-111-013-0000.

Commonly known as 1721 North 38th Avenue, Stone Park, IL 60165.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 14-036068 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3073461

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.BILLY CARMACK A/K/A BILLY D. CARMACK, MARLENE CARMACK, CITIZENS BANK, N.A. F/K/A RBS CITIZENS BANK, N.A. Defendants 17 CH 9946 2752 BUDD STREET River Grove, IL 60171 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 29, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 2, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2752 BUDD STREET, River Grove, IL 60171 Property Index No. 12-26-402-0430000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $135,725.87.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION AMERIHOME MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC; Plaintiff, vs.

ROSALBA BERNAL; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 CH 4710 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION DLJ MORTGAGE CAPITAL, INC.; Plaintiff, vs.

NOELIA RUMBO; JULIAN RUMBO; UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 CH 6690 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on November 17, 2017 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-04-122-034-0000.

Commonly known as 1506 North 33rd Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Mr. Anthony Porto at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 150 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

(312) 981-7385.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3073087

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