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Garfield School gets crosswalk signs Crossing guard will also be on hand

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he efforts of Forest Park resident Julianne Bonwit to improve safety conditions around Garfield School in the village were rewarded Monday when the village authorized installing two crosswalk caution signs at the intersection of Hannah Avenue and Jackson Boulevard.

The flashing yield signs, one of two options proposed by the Traffic and Safety Commission, were supported by four of the five village council members. Commissioner Tom Mannix favored the other option, installation of stop signs at the intersection.

Although Bonwit’s goal when she started her efforts in September was to have stop signs installed, she said after Monday’s meeting that she was not disappointed with the village council’s action.

“I think what we got is better,” she said, noting that portable signs and “an actual crossing guard” had been added to the intersection when school resumed after winter break last month. The portable See CROSSWALK on page 4

STEP UP: A student performs in honor of Black History Month at Proviso Math and Science Academy on Feb. 20.

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Eyewitness to 1960s racial fissure at Proviso East

(Editor’s note: This is part one of a two-part column)

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’m proud that the Forest Park Review has been in print for 100 years but there’s an era in the paper’s history that doesn’t make me proud. The Review and other local papers chose not to cover the racial violence that occurred at Proviso East High School during the late 1960s and early 1970s. I don’t know why that decision was made but the first step in preventing school violence is acknowledging it exists.

This absence of coverage piqued my curiosity, so I interviewed an eyewitness. Doug Deuchler was a rookie English teacher, when violence was erupting in the fall of 1968.

Doug is a long-time theater critic and contributor to our sister paper, Wednesday Journal. He spent decades working at Proviso East and still has a great love for Proviso. He gets choked up when he describes what he experienced.

Doug grew up in West Dundee, a northwest suburban community far-removed from Maywood in many ways.

It was an enclave of German Lutherans, where the two career options were working at Santa’s Village, or Haeger Pottery. Doug wanted no part of either, so he put himself through Western Illinois University. While

majoring in English and minoring in history, Doug saw that Macomb was a segregated town. He decided to teach at an integrated school.

On the day he signed his contract at Proviso, he could see the racial turmoil on display. The trouble had started a year earlier and had become a daily challenge.

Proviso was packed with over 4,000 students and Doug estimated about a third of the student body was black. He believed these students felt disenfranchised. The administration and staff were mostly white.

There was no black history being taught, or black literature being studied. The white students seemed to be in control. The tipping point came in September 1967, when five white girls were chosen for Homecoming Queen and her court. There was a large fight in the cafeteria and 100 state troopers responded. Doug was not there for that fight but witnessed other clashes.

The Maywood Police did not respond to the problems at Proviso, because the school is on Cook County Forest Preserve property. So they called the Cook County Sheriff for help.

When violence erupted at the school, teachers kept their classroom doors locked until the sheriff ’s police arrived.

Proviso didn’t have metal detectors, or

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There was no

black history being taught, or black literature being studied.

The white students seemed to be in control.

STEAM Team Henry Wagner demonstrates how a vortex works during STEAM night hosted by the South PTO last friday.

armed security guards. When there was trouble, basketball coach Thomas Millikin responded with his assistant coaches, known as the “Millikin men.” The school also asked parents to patrol the hallways.

They finally hired two female security guards, one black, one white. The students called them “Salt and Pepper.”

There was not only a racial divide in the school but a generation gap. Doug said the older teachers “couldn’t hack this new world they inherited.” Many took an early retirement, while the younger teachers pushed for change. The white students had their own division, between what Doug described as the “Greasers” and the “Climbers.” The former were vocational students and the latter were college bound. While many black and white students got along well, Doug saw the most friction between black students and the white vocational students.

Doug endured almost daily disturbances and his worst memories were the hours spent in lockdown. He had large classes of 30-plus students and they had to sit for hours. Some students cried. They couldn’t use the washrooms. Doug had to improvise to fill the time.

Finally, the police would arrive and dismiss the students floor by floor. The very worst day was Dec. 4, 1969, the day Fred Hampton was killed by the Chicago police.

(Next week: Part two of John’s interview with Doug Deuchler) ■ 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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Believe, achieve, succeed: Just Cause Dancers dream big dreams DANCE OFF: Just Cause Dancers have won more than 100 competitions since opening in 2006.

By TOM HOLMES Contributing Reporter

Johanna Cousin—Forest Park-er, second grade teacher and president of Just Cause Dancers—challenges young people to dream big dreams.

Right now, Cousin’s 60 dancers are dreaming of winning a national competition in April. Members of the nonprofit dance company compete at three levels: Minis (ages 3-9), Juniors (ages 10-12), and Elite (ages 13 and up). They practice their moves at the Just Cause studio at 7228 Roosevelt Rd. In October, the group won first place at the Xtreme Spirit regionals, which allowed them to advance to the national championships. Then on Feb. 27, the group again placed first at a competition’s Dance Mayhem category, which is when judges give the team a two-minute mix to quickly develop choreography to. Dianna Williams, a celebrity judge for the Lifetime Network’s “Bring It,” gave Just Cause the top post.

“The producers came up to us after the show and told us to contact them because

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they want us to be on the next season of Bring It on Lifetime,” Cousin said. “That is absolutely amazing.”

Winning competitions seems to be part of the Just Cause tradition. Since opening in 2006 and relocating to Forest Park two years ago, Just Cause dancers have won more than 100 trophies, which crowd the Just

Cause storefront and are also kept in storage at Cousin’s home. The president and head coach of Just Cause encourages her dancers to dream big about dance but also on life in general.

“I am a strong believer,” Cousin declared, “that you can do anything you want in life.

That’s what I teach my four children, and

“My concern was getting rid of the crossing guard, but it doesn’t look like that will happen,” she added.

During the public comment portion of the meeting preceding any action, Bonwit thanked the village council members and the commission members for addressing the needs of the students.

“Think carefully about this recommendation,” she said. “Hopefully families with young children will continue to move into Forest Park and you need to provide them with the safest way to get to school.”

Mayor Anthony Calderone also thanked the commission members for their “thorough recommendations.”

“We are going to keep the crossing guard there,” he said. “The best solution in addition to the flashing lights having a human being out there to keep our children safe.”

Commissioners Joe Byrnes, Rachel Entler and Dan Novak joined Calderone in supporting the flashing yield signs.

“The crossing guard is definitely visible,” Entler said. “Not having a full stop at other times of the day improves traffic flow.”

Novak said he favored the flashing yield

signs “even though it costs a little more.”

Mannix said he favored stop signs “all the way” in admitting he was in the minority.

“Let’s see how this works,” he added. “We can always revisit it if we need to down the road.”

Calderone cautioned that the effectiveness of the signs will depend on the attitude File photo of drivers.

“Frankly, we have some Forest Park residents who do not pay attention to traffic control devices,” he added.

The flashing signs will be installed just off the curb in the bump-out on the southwest and northwest corners of Hannah and Jackson.

In making the recommendation to the village council, Ryan C. Nero, chairman of the safety and traffic commission, noted that an administrative control will be required for the flashing signs to be effective.

“We firmly believe that the village support by installing the engineering controls is only half of the solution,” he said in his letter to the village council. “The engagement and awareness of the community is equally important.”

He recommended that the village coordinate with the Garfield School board, faculty and staff as well as with parents and students to develop and host a town hall meeting, at which the actions taken should be discussed. He also recommended that the village create an informative handout highlighting safe behaviors in school zones to be distributed at the town hall meeting.

CROSSWALK Safe crossing from page 1 signs are placed in the intersection before classes start and removed after the end of the school day.

Both options included the continued presence of a crossing guard although the portable signs might be eliminated in the future. The village and the school district split the cost of the portable signs and the crossing guard’s salary.

Bonwit, parent of a Garfield School student, first brought the matter to the attention of school District 91’s Citizens Advisory Council in September, but a series of twists and turns ensued as she attempted to make her request heard by the school district and village officials. In November, she collected 125 signatures on a petition that she presented to the village council at the Nov. 27 meeting. At that meeting, the village council referred the matter to the village’s Traffic and Safety Commission, which met last month and forwarded its recommendations to the village council.

The crosswalk caution signs will be solar powered with signs stating, “State Law. Stop for Pedestrians in the Crosswalk.”

When a button on the pole is pressed, a flashing light will be activated. The estimated cost is $3,700, compared to the $300 estimated cost of the stop signs. The signs are not expected to be installed until spring, when the weather improves.

After the meeting, Bonwit said her efforts were “totally” worth it.

that’s what I teach my dancers.”

Lonya Reaves, 17, has been with Just Cause for 12 years, and said, “At first I was scared to perform and danced in the back row. Now I’m in the front and lead every dance. I love to dance in front of crowds. When I do that I just shine.”

Like Reaves, both Kalia Lawrence, 13, and Jarray Hithtie, 17, said that they were shy at first but that dancing over the last year has really “opened them up.” Lawrence said that Just Cause has made her a better person.

Hithtie added, “This is like a sisterhood. We opened up to each other as a team.”

Likewise, parents often tell Cousin that their children’s grades spike after they join the company. Cousin said that she and the other coaches emphasize a strong work ethic, and want their students to be more than just stereotypes. That’s why she has a passion for teaching youth all forms of dance—hip hop, jazz, ballet—but also widening their cultural horizons, thus enabling to dream beyond the world they know.

When Just Cause performs at a college, the team arrives early, and Cousin offers dancers a chance to tour the campus before they perform. Every year, Cousin takes students to an Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performance. Founded in 1958, Alvin Ailey was a choreographer, dancer and cultural leader who aimed to advance social causes through dance inspired by AfricanAmerican history.

And Cousin uses herself as a role model.

While studying at Illinois State University in Bloomington-Normal, she danced professionally, even to the point of performing at the Billboard Music Awards show her senior year. After graduation in 2005, Cousin came back to her hometown of Oak Park, earned a masters degree in education from Concordia University and will soon be awarded a second masters in administration. She also teaches full-time at Lincoln Elementary School in Oak Park and is raising four children.

“I don’t know where she gets the energy,” said Jessica Luciano, the owner of Creativita on Madison Street who has worked with Cousin on various fundraisers. “I don’t think there is a better person to be an inspiration that you can be anything you want to be.”

Cousin charges only $200 for six months of classes, in comparison to other dance studios which can charge 10 times that much.

As a 501C3, Just Cause can accept grants and hold fundraisers. If a dancer’s family cannot afford the tuition, Cousin makes scholarships available.

Even bigger than the dream of winning a national championship, Cousin has a vision of using her experience and education to actually start a school in this area. “I want to grow a performing arts school, where students do math and reading in the morning, and in the afternoon they do dance and music and art,” she said, later adding: “I have a strong passion when it comes to the youth, I don’t like it when you try to deter someone’s dreams.”

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SMOOTH STEPPING: A student performs at Proviso Math and Science Academy on Feb. 20.

SISTA STEPPERS

Black History Month from page 1 reality and a club, Sista Steppers, was formed last August.

During a Black History Month event at PMSA last week, the 13-member club reveled in what was likely their last performance of the school year. The performance capped an experience that the girls, in a joint statement, said went deeper than entertainment.

“Step team is not just a team, it’s a family,” they said. “It’s a sisterhood that has created a lasting bond that we will forever cherish as one highlight of our high school career.”

In a Feb. 26 phone interview, Rodney said last week’s performance worked “to get our names out to the school, showing people how they can join, too. It was also to empower other African American students at school because there aren’t as many of us here as there are at Proviso East and Proviso West.”

Rodney said she believes step club fills a

void at PMSA, a paucity of extracurricular activities that cater to the school’s black student population. She added, however, that the step club is open to students of all cultural and ethnic persuasions.

The spirit of the club, however, is undoubtedly an extension of African American culture, said Brooks.

“We chose step, as opposed to some dance or something else, because it goes with our African culture and we wanted to feel more connected with our culture,” she said. “Normally blacks don’t really know much about our culture, so we wanted to do something to embrace it.”

According to state data, PMSA’s student population is roughly 29 percent African American while Hispanics and whites make up roughly 61 percent and 5 percent of the population, respectively.

“I think our club gives African American women a place to go not only to step and dance, but to form a bond with people you can actually trust,” Rodney added. “Since there aren’t many blacks at the school, this makes you feel a little less like an outsider.”

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Man who shot Chicago Police commander served time for armed robbery in Forest Park Legghette was charged with two counts in 1998

By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter

Twenty years before fatally shooting Chicago Police Cmdr. Paul Bauer, Shomari Legghette committed an armed robbery in Forest Park.

At about 5:15 a.m. on Jan. 24, 1998, a man walked outside to warm his Nissan parked on the 800 block of Circle Avenue, returning back inside once he started the car, according to a Forest Park police report. Fifteen minutes later, he returned to the small car with a woman.

The woman entered the driver’s side of the car and the man got in the passenger seat. But before she could close the driver’s door, Legghette, then-24-years-old, of Chicago, grabbed the car, asking if he could have “a light.” He then said, “Ma’am can I please have your wallet?” His hands were tucked in his jacket pocket, pointing what looked like a concealed gun at the woman. She told him no, saying that she only had $4. “Is it worth it?” she asked Legghette. The passen-

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ger said, “Honey, give it to him.” Legghette replied, “Ma’am can I please have your wallet?” She handed him her wallet, which contained $5, a green keyring and a few IDs. Another offender approached the passenger of the vehicle, pointing a small chrome handgun at the man and saying, “Give me all your money and any jewelry too.” The man complied, handing him a wallet containing $130. Legghette then told the two, “Get back in your (expletive) house.” The victims walked back to their home, but noticed the offenders walking west on Lexington Street. Police later found a gun lying on the 800 block of Circle Avenue.

About six blocks from the armed robbery, police spotted Legghette in a gray Buick with another offender, stopped at the intersection of Harrison Street and Desplaines Avenue. The two continued west onto I-290, and officers followed them onto the interstate. Just west of the 25th Street exit, Legghette threw the woman’s wallet from the car and the Buick swerved in an out of traf traffic lanes, forcing the police into the emergency lane for safety. The Buick then accelerated to a high rate of speed, leaving police

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Eventually, Forest Park police caught up to the Buick, and continued to pursue Legghette southbound on I-294. As the highway split, police watched Legghette throw a chrome-colored handgun from the vehicle.

The Buick then exited south to Cicero Avenue and turned west onto 135th Street in Crestwood. Legghette and the driver parked at the 8000 block of 135th Street and ran north. Police spotted Legghette at the 8000 block of Aberdeen Drive in Palos Heights and took him into custody, where he was later transported to the Forest Park Police Department. The other offender escaped. At the station, Legghette yelled out, “How can you charge me with armed robbery when the gun wasn’t even loaded?” He then invoked the right to remain silent.

After victims positively identified Legghette in a police lineup on Jan. 26, 1998, Legghette said he’d like to tell his side of the story. He told officers that between 12 and 1 a.m. on Jan. 24, he was walking to Joyce Liquors store. He said he saw a man he recognized driving a Buick nearby, and asked for a ride to his mother’s house. The driver agreed to give him a ride. The man then drove to Devon Avenue in Chicago to pick up his girlfriend and entered an apartment building, while Legghette stayed in the car. Ten minutes later, the driver returned to the Buick and revealed a chrome semi-automatic handgun, telling Legghette that he was going to “take care of some business.” Legghette said the man was looking for someone to rob. He drove to the area of 46th and Federal streets, and then got out of the car and walked into a building out of Legghette’s view. About 10 minutes later, he returned to the car and drove to an Amoco gas station near 43rd Street and Wentworth Avenue. Then, the two drove to Forest Park.

SHOMARI LEGGHETTE The duo drove around Forest Park until they saw a small car running. They approached the car, threatened the couple and pocketed their cash, keys and identification.

Legghette was charged with two counts of armed robbery. A judge gave him a relatively stiff sentence of 16 years for the Forest Park armed robbery, but Legghette was out in less than 10.

Legghette later went on to commit a series of crimes, most seriously gunning down Chicago Police Cmdr. Paul Bauer at the Thompson Center in the Loop on Feb. 14. Bauer, 53, had been chasing Legghette in connection to a drug sale and shooting that occurred on Lower Wacker Drive. Wife Erin Bauer and 13-year-old daughter Grace survive him.

In 2016, Bauer assumed the position of Police Commander of the Near North District. In that role, he complained about the difficulty of clearing repeat offenders like Legghette from the street.

“We’re not talking about a guy who stole a loaf of bread from the store to feed his family,” he said in a November 2017 interview with Loop North News. “We’re talking about career robbers, burglars, drug dealers. These are all crimes against the community. They need to be off the street.”

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BIG WEEK St. Patricks Day Parade Parade starts on March 3, at 1 p.m. on Madison Street in downtown Forest Park..

Managing Pre-Diabetes Learn about the latest treatments and management of pre-diabetes with Donna Sajic, RN Diabetes Educator, at 10:30 a.m. on March 5 at the Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd.

Device Advice Get questions about your tablet, eReader, laptop or smartphone answered at the Forest Park Public Library’s drop-in Tech Lab at 10:30 a.m. on March 6 at 7555 Jackson Blvd.

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100 Years: One Woman’s Fight for Justice In advance of International Women’s Day, Triton College will host a free screening of “100 Years: One Woman’s Fight for Justice,” a movie about Eloise Cobell’s filing of the largest class-action lawsuit ever taken against the U.S. government for the mismanagement of billions of dollars held in the Indian Trust Fund. Dr. Dorene Weise, CEO of the American Indian Association of Illinois, will speak after the film about opportunities for local action. Screening starts at 3 p.m. on March 3 at 2000 Fifth Ave. in River Grove. Register online for tickets at OneEarthFilmFestival.org.

How to start your own business in Illinois The Women’s Business Development Center will teach the basic elements of business planning and advise on support services for entrepreneurs at 7 p.m. on March 1 at the Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd.

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STEAM Night was awe-inspiring

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On Friday, the South PTO hosted STEAM Night and it was awesome.

Connecting families through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math was exciting and fun. Special thank you to our principals, Dr. Brunson and Mr. Milnamow; teachers, Ms. Todor, Mrs. Edwards, Mrs. Finn and Ms. Skelton; community volunteers from the Forest Park Library, Forest Park Review and Forest Park

Boy Scout Troop.

Hands on learning from rooms like Paper Circuits, Mobius Strips, Elephant Toothpaste, Robots, Velocity Wheel, Spin the Bottle and Flight demonstrated a broad range of STEAM principles. Thank you to all the families who came to our STEAM Night.

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NBC star a fan of Housing Forward The nonprofit Housing Forward, which tackles homelessness in Forest Park and other west suburbs, has allies (and some fun) in pretty high places.

Chris Sullivan — who plays “Toby” on the hit NBC show This Is Us — along with his wife, Rachel, emceed the Maywood-based nonprofit’s “Have a Heart Gala,” held Feb. 24, at the Mid-America Club on the 80th floor of the Aon Building in Chicago, where the couple met before moving to L.A. in 2010.

The Sullivans spend some of their off-hours at soup kitchens and halfway homes, they said.

“When this came up, it was already aligned with what we value,” said Rachel, director of global sales training for CoolSculpting by Allergan — a non-surgical technology that reduces fat tissue in patients.

Chris — who is also known for other memorable roles, such as “Taserface” in Guardians of The Galaxy: Vol. 2 and as the voice behind the affable Geico camel (“Guess what day it is?”) — said he was particularly drawn to Housing Forward’s mission of providing housing to those experiencing homelessness.

“A lot of people don’t understand that you can’t get a job, you can’t get a driver’s license, you can’t vote — if you don’t have an address,” he said.

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STRIKE A POSE: Celebrities gather at Housing Forwards annual “Have a Heart Gala” on Feb. 24.

“I’ve had family members who have been on the verge of homelessness and are in need of just the smallest bit of help in order to transition from one situation to another,” Chris noted. “Some people don’t have the support family or other resources, so luckily there are organizations like Housing

Forward that bridge that gap.”

The fundraising gala featured a silent auction, dancing, and a memorable duet by the couple. Chris even donated his personal copy of the script for the “This Is Us” Super Bowl episode, signed by the entire cast.

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Cook County judge tosses Let Forest Park Vote’s case The judge cited the delay in submitting the petitions and varying headers of the petitions for tossing the some 3,000 signatures the group collected

By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter

A Cook County judge on Feb. 21 upheld the ruling of the village’s electoral board, essentially ending the debate over whether a binding referendum question will be included on an upcoming election ballot.

After hearing arguments from pro- and anti- video gaming lawyers, Associate Judge James Carroll decided to disqualify more than 275 pages of referendum petitions submitted by the political action committee Let Forest Park Vote on Video Gaming because of the dissimilar headings and group’s delay in submitting the petitions.

Six of the petition sheets featured an incorrect referendum date of Nov. 8, 2016, and contained less than 100 of the nearly 3,000 valid signatures on the petitions. The other petition heading said that voters will decide on the question “at the next regular election occurring not less than 92 days after the filing of this petition.” Let Forest Park Vote began collecting referendum signatures in November 2016, and submitted their petitions to the village nearly two years later.

The varying headers and two-year filing delay “provided basis for voter confusion for when the referendum would be voted on, it makes no difference voters would see only the petition they sign,” Carroll in Cook County Circuit Court.

Carroll cited the 1989 case of “Citizens for a United Park District,” a group that filed a petition to get a new Park District in Maywood and whose petitions were thrown out because their headings were not uniform. Looking to this case for legal precedence, Carroll said “Citizens for a United Park District” mandates strict compliance with the Illinois general election code 28-3, which states “the heading of each sheet shall be the same.”

“While the court finds the result may seem harsh, it is based on the clear language of 28-3,” Carroll said, later adding: “The Appellate Court specifically found the mandatory heading requirement of 28-3 protects voters of any potential misrepresentation.”

By having voters sign a petition for a binding referendum to be voted on at the next regular election, and then wait-

ing two years to file the petitions, the “court found also that could create an instance for voter confusion,” Carroll said.

Let Forest Park Vote began collecting referendum signatures in November 2016, and the next general election would have been April 2017. The group submitted the petitions eight months later.

But, “I talked to hundreds of voters, no one was confused,” said Jordan Kuehn, president of Let Forest Park Vote.

Kuehn said he felt disappointed with Carroll’s ruling and that it was “obviously a mistake.” He said the group will likely appeal the decision.

“We haven’t got on the ballot yet, but we still have a chance,” Kuehn said.

Carroll’s ruling upheld the January decision of the village electoral board to disqualify the group’s entire set of petitions. James Watts, a Madison Street bar owner, had challenged Let Forest Park Vote’s referendum petition. That challenge was heard by the three-person electoral board made up of Forest Park Mayor Anthony Calderone, Clerk Vanessa Moritz and Commissioner Tom Mannix. The board decided to throw out all the petitions because of the six mismatched headers. Village Attorney Tom Bastian said the village should throw out just the six petitions that featured Nov. 8, 2016 headers.

“We had six sheets accidentally submitted by one petitioner, it seems ridiculous to throw out the whole pile of sheets,” Kuehn said.

If Let Forest Park Vote does appeal the village electoral board and Cook County judge’s decision, they will seek to get the question “Shall video gaming be prohibited in the village of Forest Park” on an upcoming ballot. Let Forest Park Vote’s question is binding, which means that if a majority of Forest Parkers were to vote against the practice, video gaming— which is now allowed—will be outlawed in the village.

The pro-referendum group originally wanted to get its question on the March 20 primary ballot, but three advisory referendum questions had already been submitted for that ballot in November 2016. Only three questions are allowed on any ballot per state law.

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Let Forest Park Vote raises money to appeal Cook County judge’s ruling The group seeks to raise more than $3,500 to appeal its case at the Cook County Circuit Court

By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter

Let Forest Park Vote on Video Gaming is raising money to again bring the case for including a binding referendum question on an upcoming election ballot to the Cook County Circuit Court.

The political action committee seeks to appeal the recent decision of Associate Judge James Carroll, who decided Feb. 21 to throw out more than 275 pages of referendum petitions submitted by the group because of the petitions dissimilar headings and delay in submission.

Although Carroll admitted some may find his decision “harsh,” he said the varying headers and two-year-filing delay “provided basis for voter confusion for when the referendum would be voted on.”

But, “our fellow neighbors have been silenced by this ruling and we are raising funds in order to continue the fight to give them a voice,” Let Forest Park Vote’s online funding campaign reads. “This ruling is surprising and the law is being narrowly construed at the detriment of every single person who signed the petition.”

Funds raised will be used for the legal, administrative and communications costs associated with bringing Let Forest Park Vote’s case again to trial. As of publication, 32 people donated a combined $2,200 towards the group’s goal of $3,522. Those interested can donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/letFPvote “Because this village wants to have a say on this matter, but more importantly, because we cannot allow for voter suppression to become the norm,” the GoFundMe description reads.

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O B I T U A R I E S

Esther Huebner, 91 Loved traveling and reading on the beach Esther Ottilia Huebner, 91, a 57-year resident of Forest Park, died peacefully on Jan. 14, 2018. A longtime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, she was an active mother when her children were young and was involved with Scouts, PTA and being a room mom. Esther loved to travel and visited many countries, including Greece, Italy, Germany, Singapore, and many others, but one of her favorite places to be was with a book, on a beach, in Florida.

Esther Huebner was the wife of the late Edward C.; the mother of James (Aileen) and Julie (Edward) Brown; the grandmother of Jessica, Andrew, Amelia, Jake, Jimmy, Billy and Kaeli; and the sister of Doris Blank and Ruth Ann Crook.

Services will be private and interment will be at Glen Oak Cemetery.

Arrangements were handled by Zimmerman-Harnett Funeral Home, www.ZimmermanHarnett.com.

the late Bill Arnold, she is survived by husband, Bob Sove; her children Joshua, David, Jessie and Ashlynn; and her brothers, David (Penny) and Chris (Marijean).

A memorial celebration of her life was held on Feb. 24 at Lombard Bible Church, where she was a member.

Kathy Sove, 54 Raised in Forest Park Kathy (Arnold) Sove, 54, of Lombard, died on Jan. 29, 2018. She grew up in Forest Park and attended Garfield, Field Stevenson and Proviso East schools. She treasured her family, loved animals and enjoyed spending time outdoors, camping, hiking and kayaking. She fought a valiant battle with melanoma cancer.

The daughter of Judy Arnold and

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Finish line in sight for new Roos Recreation Center Plan to purchase all furniture, signage and fitness equipment locally

By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter

Lights, heat and water are running at the new Roos Recreation Center, which has seen a spike in construction activity over the past few weeks as Park District of Forest Park officials ready the new fitness and community center for its grand opening on May 26.

“Now we’re learning how to work everything,” said Rachell Entler, who is the park recreation and marketing supervisor as well as a village commissioner.

The staff is learning how to work the electric and heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system that was recently installed in Roos.

In April, furniture will be added to the new fitness and community center. Entler said she will purchase outdoor signage from Roberta Signs on Desplaines Avenue, appliances from Grand Appliance on Madison Street and fitness equipment from Fitness Factory Outlet on Desplaines Avenue. “Everything’s local,” she said. Computers will be added to the front desk, where Roos members can access their ActivTrax personalized personal training program to keep track of their workout. ActivTrax comes free to all fitness center members.

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GETTING CLOSE: New floors (left) are being laid inside the gymnasium. (Above) The walking path at Beloit Avenue and Harrison Street runs along the park district land.

The construction crew has almost finished laying the wood floor in the main gym area, and workers will focus on staining, varnishing and painting basketball and walking track lines in the main gym in the coming weeks. Scoreboards are also up in the main gym, and the crew will soon add cages to protect scorekeepers.

The multipurpose room is nearly done, with sinks installed and ready for young

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Interested applicants can learn more about the positions and submit applications at the front desk at the Park District Headquarters.

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Two officers injured in drug case chase An officer patrolling the Desplaines CTA Blue Line stop about 11:27 a.m. spotted two men passing a rolled cigar to each other on Feb. 23, according to a police report. The officer suspected it was cannabis, approached the car, and made eye contact with the two men, who immediately got out of the vehicle.

One tried to hide the cigar, the other fiddled with a jacket pocket and both told police they had been smoking weed and apologized. Officers then requested identification, and found out one man was currently on parole from the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Police searched the man and uncovered a large zip-lock bag containing multiple smaller baggies, all stocked with a white powdery substance. After officers uncovered the suspected narcotics, the suspect fled on foot from police. An officer was able to briefly catch the man, but the offender broke free, causing injury to the officer’s right shoulder, arm and left knee. Another officer lunged at the man, but fell to the ground, striking the side of his head, shoulder and elbow. Both policemen were transferred to Loyola University Medical Center for treatment. The offender continued to flee to the north side of the train terminal, throwing his green jacket to the ground. Police finally caught the man on the upper parking deck of the train station.

His jacket was recovered and inside was a knotted plastic bag holding 14 bags of suspected narcotics. Another search of the man uncovered three more bags of suspected narcotics. Transferred to the police station, the man said that even though he was smoking marijuana, police had no reason to “pull him over.” He told police he had two “stacks” of heroin on him. Police charged him with a misdemeanor of resisting a police officer. The Illinois Department of Corrections declined to issue the man a parole violation.

While in custody, the man told police: “I should have knocked your [expletive] out,” “Just wait till I get out, I’ll come shoot your [expletive],” “You don’t know what I’m going to do to you” and more.

Car alarm alerts A man was getting ready for work when he heard his car alarm going off about 6:29

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a.m. on Feb. 20, according to a police report.

The man exited his home on the 100 block of Desplaines Avenue and discovered that someone had broken the left rear passenger window of his Chevrolet Avalanche. Offenders rummaged through his vehicle; the victim is unsure if they took anything.

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Someone stole a woman’s car as she shopped at Walmart on Feb. 20. A woman parked her car at 1300 Desplaines Ave. and shopped for about 30 minutes, according to a police report. When she exited the store about 12:56 p.m., her Ford Focus was missing. She told police all her doors were locked and she was in possession of her keys.

Motorist beaten Two men beat up another driver and shattered his car window, after they ran a stop sign about 3 a.m. at Circle Avenue and Harvard Street on Feb. 25, according to a police report. After a driver stopped his Infiniti at the stop sign at the intersection, a dark-colored vehicle swerved around his car, failing to stop at the stop sign, and travelled south and stopped in front of 1035 Circle Avenue.

As the victim passed the vehicle, he asked the driver of the dark car if he was all right.

The driver and passenger then exited their vehicle, and began punching the driver of the Infiniti and his car. One of them shattered the rear window of the Infiniti with a bottle. The victim then fled southbound on Circle Avenue. When he talked to police, they said he had a swollen lip.

Sax stolen from church Between 3 p.m. on Feb. 18 and 9 a.m. on Feb. 25, a saxophone was stolen from Living Word Christian Center, 7600 Roosevelt Road, according to a police report. The owner performs a few times a week at Living Word and stores his saxophone there when he’s not playing. A fellow musician told him he didn’t see the saxophone there on Feb. 21.

The man estimated the saxophone was worth $4,000 and, inside the case, he said there were numerous metal mouth pieces, ear buds and other equipment worth an additional $1,500 in value. Living Word officials are reviewing security footage.

These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Forest Park Police Department, Feb.19-26, and represent a portion of the incidents to which police responded.

Unless otherwise indicated, anybody named in these reports has only been charged with a crime. These cases have not been adjudicated.

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Springtime sets the stage for return of fleas

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very day, it comes a little closer. You can feel it in the air. The trees are beginning to bud, the grass is getting greener and the birds are returning from their winter vacations. Ahhh, spring.

You can feel it.

Of course, not all feels are welcome, especially if they’re from fleas, who are re-emerging as the weather warms up. Since they’ll be joining your dog for a little outdoor fun, it’s time to consider some basic tips on dealing with spring’s unwelcome guests.

The old rules don’t apply when it comes to today’s outdoor pests. Cold weather seems to take hold later and later each year and things start heating up sooner. The month-long cold snaps of yesterday have been replaced with a few days of freezing temperatures here and a few inches of snow there. As a result, fleas begin their life cycle earlier than before. They thrive when the humidity rate is more than 50 percent and when the temperatures crack the 50s and 60s, so there’s a good chance they’ve already entered the neighborhood.

While there are more than 2,000 species of fleas, it’s likely that your dog will encounter one of two varieties: dtenocephalides felis, which is known as the cat flea, and ctenocephalides canis, the dog flea. Unlike your college roommate, who won’t stop by for a visit because she’s a self-described “cat person” and gets a little nervous around your dog, cat and dog fleas claim no allegiance when it comes to their carriers. They’re equal-opportunity pests. And since female fleas can only lay eggs when they’re attached to a host, which in this case, is your dog, they’ll be looking for a nearby warm-bodied blanket of fur.

Telltale signs As fleas begin to re-emerge, it’s important to realize that it’s

hard for your dog to avoid them. Fleas live in the grass and other areas of natural growth.

The flea circus cartoons you grew up with may not exist, but you can be sure there’s a flea-frequented spot in your dog’s day-to-day life, whether it’s your yard, the park or the shaggy coats of his canine companions. One thing the cartoons got right is that fleas do indeed hop.

That’s how they get from the grass to your dog, how they get from your dog to the neighbor’s dog and how they get from the neighbor’s dog to the neighbor’s couch.

If you want to check your dog for fleas, look by their groin area, on their stomach and in their armpits—or any other place on their bodies that is especially warm. And don’t ignore the obvious. A good sign your dog has fleas is that he’s scratching more than usual. You can also take your hand and run it against the grain of your dog’s fur and look for flea dirt, which is actually small black specs of dried blood and are usually found on your dog’s stomach and tail.

Despite the above advice, don’t wait for your dog to scratch herself silly before checking for a flea problem. Some dogs are affected differently by fleas and others may have a higher tolerance for scratching an itch, so you should be checking your dog for fleas on a regular basis.

Flea baths, while important, kill the fleas but they do nothing to kill the eggs or larvae. And if you kill the fleas and leave their offspring, you’ll find your dog’s coat crawling with fleas again and again, no matter how many times you bathe her.

That’s why the treatment is important. Check online for reviews of the most effective flea treatments. Spot-on treatments are the most effective and are fairly easy—but a little tedious—to

IN THE DOG HOUSE with Jill Showalter

apply it to your dog. But the treatments work. They kill off eggs and usually last 30-45 days, and that’s why spot-on treatments aren’t a one-and-done thing. You’ll need to re-apply the treatment as instructed, usually every 30 days, to make sure your dog stays free from fleas until the first frost sets in later this year.

While some of the flea-prevention collars sold at pet stores aren’t too effective, you can find a quality collar—the gray ones— at your vet. Again, you’ll need to kill the fleas and the eggs first.

A flea collar doesn’t do you or your dog any good if he already has fleas.

Fleas in the house Another thing to consider is that once your dog has fleas, it’s fairly likely that your house has fleas. You can bathe and treat a dog for fleas but if the couch she’s laying on or the dog bed she rests on are housing fleas and their eggs, your dog will serve as a vehicle for a new community of fleas in no time.

If you find fleas in your house—look on your dog’s bedding, on carpets, on clothing, on blankets—you should dig in for a long battle. Throw out your dog’s bed and begin frequent vacuuming and steam-cleaning, which will help collect and kill fleas and eggs. Some infestations may require a flea bomb, which will require that you cover or remove many of your home’s items and keep everyone away from the house for several hours, at least.

Like their owners, dogs have been waiting for months for spring to return. Once again, they’ll be able to enjoy walks in the park, play fetch in the yard and take that occasional lazy nap on the back porch. Don’t let fleas ruin your dog’s time in the sun. A proactive approach can help you and your dog enjoy spring to its fullest.

Jill Showalter owns Yuppie Puppy and Doggie Day Play in Oak Park. She has personally tended to more than 100,000 dogs since 2007 and has shared stories and advice with numerous dog owners.

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OPINION O U R

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Elections, not referendums

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ere at the Forest Park Review, we’ve long preferred Election Day to the citizen referendum as a means of governing a community. Over 35plus years, we’ve nearly always recommended against referendums — the exception being legally mandated citizen votes on tax issues.

Our view is that villages such as Forest Park elect mayors and council members, school boards and park boards with the expectation that those elected will spend more time, have greater perspective and take a longer view than citizens riled up over a single issue. Besides that, we elect officials for fixed terms and always have the opportunity to vote out those who work against a majority view.

If you want less lurching about, and elected officials who are looking ahead and not always over their shoulders then go to the polls every four years, get involved in a campaign or actually run for office yourself.

That’s democracy. Messy and imperfect. Glorious and powerful.

An exception to our long-held view has been the long, and so far in vain, effort to get Forest Parkers a direct vote on video gaming. Just last week a Cook County court ruled against locals who sought that vote. The court upheld the ruling of the local electoral board — a triumvirate of conflicted interests in our view — that there were deficiencies in the way petitions for a referendum had been handled.

Our support for a gaming referendum has always been based on the village’s early reliance on seeking citizen votes on gaming. And twice voters overwhelmingly repudiated video gaming for their village. To then ignore the input it had sought and to willfully block another vote was just wrong.

Proponents of the referendum, generally aligned with video gaming opponents, are now using online crowdsourcing to raise money for a further appeal. That’s fine and we understand their determination to fight on.

Elected officials in Forest Park, specifically Mayor Anthony Calderone, have repeatedly put a stick in the eye of the thousands of sincere locals who petitioned for a vote.

Using technicalities governing the headers on petition sheets, allowing (and not outright squashing) the bogus efforts of a gaming partisan and gaming beneficiary to clog the ballot with nonsensical ballot questions, the sitting officials have, in our mind, sided against their own citizens.

And there ought to be hell to pay.

We are now 13 months out from the next municipal elections. April 2019. The office of mayor and the four council seats will all be up for election. It remains unclear which, if any or all, of these officials will seek a new term.

Certainly though it is not too soon for those with a more transparent view, a more inclusive view of small-town governance to begin organizing.

Now is the time, we’d say, for a loyal opposition to begin work on a platform far larger than gaming, to solicit a diverse slate, to organize and raise money and to actively, positively campaign for the bright future of Forest Park.

Is testosterone the source of all our problems?

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was with my “solve all the world’s problems” group at Louie’s last Thursday morning, and I asked the other three guys, “Do the recent mass shootings and the flood of sexual abuse allegations have anything to do with each other?”

And without missing a beat, one of the guys answered, “Testosterone.”

Two days earlier I was talking to another friend, a woman this time. We were discussing the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland and, without asking, she said, “Can you think of any mass shooter who was a woman?” I could not.

Which makes me wonder, “Is testosterone the source of all evil?

A joke — sort of — that has circulated in my men’s group for years goes like this: “God created men with a brain and a penis … but only enough blood to make one work at a time.”

According to the medical information and advice website Healthline: “Testosterone plays a role in certain behaviors, including aggression and dominance. It also helps to spark competitiveness and boost self-esteem.

Taking part in competitive activities can cause a man’s testosterone levels to rise and fall.”

By that logic, maybe gun rights advocate Wayne LaPierre is simply high on testosterone when he declares, “The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.”

And does that imply that we would achieve world peace if we castrated all boys at birth?

Would women be happy and/or safe if the other gender were all eunuchs?

I don’t think so, and I’ll explain why by making an analogy with dogs.

Americans own almost 90 million dogs as pets.

Now dogs are really domesticated wolves, right? You wouldn’t want a wolf as a pet. Too dangerous. Yet do we want the men in our lives to be domesticated pets who give unconditional love but are completely dependent on their masters?

If you don’t want a pet for a partner, then you have to accept that there is a wolf in every man. Herman Hesse, author of the aptly-named Steppenwolf, put it this way: “If not for the beast within us, we would be castrated angels.”

Commenting on Hesse’s statement, a recovering alcoholic who identifies himself as M.A.F. writes: “We are on a spiritual path that leads to fuller manhood.

We accept the beast within. More than that, we like him and take pleasure in him. He has the same source as our spiritual strength. As we get better acquainted with him, he brings a sense of awe and mystery to the untamed parts of ourselves. He instills us with zest and vitality that we release as explosions of energy and

power. He comes out in our daydreams and night dreams — in our labor and sweat.”

I don’t expect women to fully understand that part of what we might call the male mystique, but when it’s working right it’s not something to fear. That deputy in Parkland who failed to enter the school wasn’t accessing his inner beast. The football coach was.

If we picture that inner male beast as a wolf, here’s what we discover. Wolves are wild dogs, if you will. They kill. But they don’t abuse their mates or their children. According to the website Wolf Country, “The whole pack takes care and raises the pups (nonbreeding females produce milk and males compete to baby sit).”

Again M.A.F.: “To reach for power seems to come from the deepest part of our nature. … Men have used power in many ways for the good of all people.

We have been defenders, protectors and active community servants. At our best, we have taken strong stands for what was right.”

Martin Luther King Jr., for example, refused to be a compliant Negro. He accessed his inner beast and aggressively worked for good. But he did in a way that was aggressively non-violent.

A comedian named Michael Ian Black said a week and a half ago on PBS, “There is something going on with American men that is giving them the permission and space to commit violence. And one of the main things we focus on correctly is guns and mental health, but I think deeper than that is ... a crisis in masculinity.”

Five other guys and I formed a men’s group 25 years. We have met every Thursday evening for what I estimate is 1,300 times. We’ve become vulnerable to each other, sharing our deepest feelings. Some friends half-jokingly called us SNAGS — Sensitive New Age Guys, but that hasn’t turned us into wimps. On the contrary, it has helped us learn to not only access the beast within but, by acknowledging its presence, we’ve also learned to manage it for good.

And, yes, for two and a half decades we’ve been talking about testosterone. Our conclusions? Number one, it’s a gift from God. Number two, most women think it’s a gift from God, too. Number three, like any good gift, it can be misused, so the trick is learning how to manage it. Number four, thank God we have a group of other men with whom we can open up, especially if the time would ever come when we felt like hurting someone.

We’re still working on our understanding of what it means to be a man, and although we have not arrived at our destination, we’ve begun the journey. As one of the guys likes to say, we’re “in the struggle” and that perhaps is the most important aspect of becoming a mature man.

What’s more, I know a lot of men in this village who are on the same journey.

TOM

HOLMES

It has helped us

learn to not only access the beast within but, by acknowledging its presence, we’ve also learned to manage it for good.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? 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: Johnston, Andrew James 1114 ELGIN AVE., NO. 3, FOREST PARK, IL 60130; Bellinder, Samantha Concetta 1114 ELGIN AVE., NO. 3, FOREST PARK, IL 60130.

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT KENOSHA COUNTY PUBLICATION SUMMONS Case No. 17CV1292 TO:Seth Molek 531 South Cuyler Oak Park IL 60304

You are hereby being notified that the Plaintiff Carthage College has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The Complaint, which is also served upon, states the nature and basis of the legal action.

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PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE Here comes BONAFIDE AUTO INC, corporate address of 4160 US HIGHWAY 69 S, LUFKIN, TX 75901 making a good faith attempt to inform SHANIKA L GREEN â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ownerâ&#x20AC;?, residential and mailing address of 8811 S ELIZABETH, CHICAGO, IL 60620 and EXETER FINANCE â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lienholderâ&#x20AC;?, mailing address of P.O. Box 166008 Irving, TX 75016, of the intent to enforce a mechanics lien pursuant to ILLINOIS 770 ILCS 45/1 attached to the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300 (VIN# WDDGF81X48F187734) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Propertyâ&#x20AC;? being held as collateral.

A public auction will be held at 1906 S 22ND AVE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 on March 8, 2018 (3/8/18).

Competitive bidding will begin promptly at 9:00 AM with the last bid being heard at 9:30 AM. Property will be sold â&#x20AC;&#x153;as isâ&#x20AC;? to the highest cash bidder. BONAFIDE AUTO INC and officers reserves all rights including the right to refuse any bid for any reason.

Published in Forest Park Review 2/14, 2/21, 2/28/2018

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Within forty (40) days after 02/21/ 2018 you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in Chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the complaint. The court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The answer must be sent or delivered to the Court, whose address is 912 56th Street, Kenosha, WI 53140 and to Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney, Howard, Solochek & Weber, S.C., whose address is 1800 E. Howard Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53207. You may have an attorney help you or represent you.

If you do not provide a proper answer within forty (40) days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the Complaint and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

This communication is from a debt collector and is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtain will be used for that purpose.

Dated at Milwaukee, Wisconsin this the 12th day of February, 2018.

Howard, Solochek & Weber, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff By: Electronically signed by Jason R. Pilmaier State Bar No. 1070638 Post Office Address 1800 E. Howard Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53207 (414) 272-0760 Published in Wednesday Journal 2/21, 2/28, 3/7/2018

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D18153527 on February 14, 2018. Under the Assumed Business Name of CHICAGOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HOME CARE PAINTING with the business located at: 533 N. GROVE AVE., OAK PARK, IL 60302. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: MATTHEW JOHN JAVOR, 533. N GROVE AVE. OAK PARK, IL 60302.

Published in Wednesday Journal 2/28, 3/7, 3/14/2018

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D18153573 on February 20, 2018.

Under the Assumed Business Name of DISCOVERING LANGUAGE with the business located at: PO BOX 5421, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305.

The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: LEDONNA MARIE JACKSON 1526 N HARLEM AVE APT 3E RIVER FOREST, Il 60305.

Published in Wednesday Journal 2/28, 3/7, 3/14/2018

PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 19 March 2018, at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall, 517 Desplaines Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois, the Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing to consider a request for relief from Section(s) 9-4C-4-B Rear Yard Setback, 9-8-2 Parking and other such relief/variations as may be necessary for the construction of a mixed use development in the Downtown Business District (DBD) on the following described property: LOTS 29,30,31,32,33, AND 34 IN E.A CUMMINGS AND COMPANYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MADISON STREET ADDITIONIN SECION 13, TOWNSHHOP 30 NORTH RANGE 12 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOS Commonly known as 7654 Madison Street, Forest Park, Illinois.

PIN(s): 15-13-102-005-0000, 15-13102-006-0000, 15-13-102-0070000, 15-13-102-008-0000, 15-13102-009-0000, 15-13-102-010-0000 The applicant is Michigan Avenue Real Estate Group Signed: Kerry McBride, Acting Chair Zoning Board of Appeals Published in the Forest Park Review 2/28/2018

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday 19 March 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Village Hall, 517 Desplaines Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois, the Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing to consider a text amendment to Title 9 of the Forest Park Zoning Ordinance. The following Section is put forth for consideration of amendment and/or repeal: Section 9-4C0406(3) Repeal The applicant for this petition is the Village of Forest Park, 517 Desplaines, Forest Park, Illinois.

Signed: Kerry McBride, Acting Chair Zoning Board of Appeals Chairperson Published in the Forest Park Review 2/28/2018

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 19 March 2018, at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall, 517 Desplaines Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois, the Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing to consider a request for relief from Section(s) 9-4B-4-B Setbacks, 9-8-2 Parking and other such relief/variations as may be necessary for the construction of a mixed use development in the B-2 zoning district on the following described properties(s): Lot 1 and 2 in block 2 in the railroad addition to Harlem in the Southeast Âź Section 12, Township 39 North, Range 12 East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois.

Pin No. 15-12-404-006-0000 Lot 3 in block 2 in the railroad addition to Harlem in the Southeast Âź Section 12, Township 39 North, Range 12 East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois. PIN No. 15-12-404-005-0000 Commonly known as 7228 Circle Avenue - Forest Park, IL and 7234 Circle Avenue - Forest Park, IL The applicant Development, LLC

is

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Signed: Kerry McBride, Acting Chair Zoning Board of Appeals Published in Forest Park Review 2/28/2018

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed separate bids will be received by the Board of Education, Oak Park Elementary School District 97 (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Boardâ&#x20AC;?) for the following project: 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 HOLMES/ 2018 LIFE SAFETY BID GROUP 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ceramic Tile, Flooring, Painting, Asphalt Paving and Landscaping.

Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. prevailing time on Thursday March 22, 2018 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 3 Scope of work for Bid Package 3 generally includes, but is not limited to: Ceramic Tile, Flooring, Painting, Asphalt Paving and Landscaping.

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, canceled or modified after the time for opening of bids without the Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s consent for a period of ninety (90) days after the scheduled time of bid opening.

The Bidding Documents for the project (which include the bidding instructions for the project and other related documents) will be available Thursday March 1st, 2018 and may be purchased from Springer Blueprint Services â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1640 S. Western Ave. Chicago, IL 60643 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 773238-6340. The Bidding Documents are available for viewing/download online without cost or purchase at the Bulley & Andrews, LLC FTP Site, https://ftp.bulley.com, username: Holmes, password: bulley1891.

The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids or parts thereof, or waive any irregularities or informalities, and to make an award that in the Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sole opinion is in the best interest of the District.

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

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

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

Dated: 02/28/2018 Jason Stonchus Bulley & Andrews, LLC

Published in Wednesday Journal 2/28, 3/7, and 3/14/2018

LEGAL NOTICE Chertkow and Chertkow (22019) Attorneys for Petitioner 1525 East 53rd Street Chicago, Illinois 60615 STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division.

In re the marriage of Maria Silvia Hernandez, Petitioner and Jose de Jesus Yarza-Garcia Respondent, Case No. 2018D-000936.

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 March 20, 2018, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk.

Published in Wednesday Journal 2/14, 2/21, 2/28/2018

REAL ESTATE FORÂ SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL LLC; Plaintiff, vs.

FELIPE J BELTRAN AKA FELIPE BELTRAN; MARGO A. BELTRAN AKA MARGO BELTRAN; Defendants, 17 CH 11325 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, March 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. 15-13-312-020-0000.

Commonly known as 1105 Dunlop Avenue, Forest Park, IL 60130.

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.

REAL ESTATE FORÂ SALE For information call Sales Department at Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 17-027008 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3076362 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; CHANCERY DIVISION PACIFIC UNION FINANCIAL, LLC Plaintiff, vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF SHIRLEY J. POWELL; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; COMMUNITY HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.; TEANEACHIE LATASHIA POWELL TEANEACHIE L. POWELL AKA TEANEACHIE POWELL; GERALD NORDGREN SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ESTATE OF SHIRLEY J. POWELL; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 16 CH 7809 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, March 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. 15-15-230-015-0000.

Commonly known as 1606 South 13th Avenue , Maywood, Illinois 60153.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. F16050206 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3076373 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.ANDRZEJ KORNATOWSKI, ANTONINA KULIG Defendants 2017 CH 10915 2843 ROSE ST FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 28, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 26, 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 2843 ROSE ST, FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131 Property Index No. 12-27-120-0030000; 12-27-120-004-0000.

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

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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 14-17-11752.

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. 14-17-11752 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2017 CH 10915 TJSC#: 37-10788 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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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. 17-026346 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3077112

any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 2911717 For information call between the hours of 1pm–3pm. Please refer to file number 16-081598.

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. 16-081598 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 17 CH 957 TJSC#: 38-311 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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Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-15-314-009-0000.

Commonly known as 1929 South 19th Avenue, Broadview, IL 60153.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 17-025552 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3077876

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 17-084119.

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. 17-084119 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 17 CH 12164 TJSC#: 38-588 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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highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 901 WESTCHESTER BLVD., WESTCHESTER, IL 60154 Property Index No. 15-16-317-0410000.

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 14-16-05544.

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. 14-16-05544 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 012919 TJSC#: 38-467 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR NEWCASTLE MORTGAGE SECURITIES TRUST 2007-1; Plaintiff, vs.

GILBERTO CERVANTES; CITIBANK, N AT I O N A L ASSOCIATION FKA CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Defendants, 17 CH 11478 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 Monday, March 26, 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. 15-03-410-011-0000.

Commonly known as 1310 North 14th 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.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF HSI ASSET SECURITIZATION CORPORATION TRUST 2006-HE2 Plaintiff, -v.MARIA J. ESCARENO A/K/A MARIA ESCARENO, MAURO ESCARENO, SOURCE ONE MORTGAGE CORPORATION Defendants 17 CH 957 1607 SOUTH 16TH 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 January 2, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 3, 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 1607 SOUTH 16TH AVENUE, Maywood, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-15-228-0030000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $290,855.35.

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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL LLC; Plaintiff,vs.

VIRGINIA DOZIER; Defendants, 17 CH 11899 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/ B/A MR. COOPER Plaintiff, -v.PEDRO RODRIGUEZ, MARIA E. RODRIGUEZ, TAYLOR, BEAN & WHITAKER MORTGAGE CORP. Defendants 17 CH 12164 310 VICTORIA DRIVE Northlake, IL 60164 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 9, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 10, 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 310 VICTORIA DRIVE, Northlake, IL 60164 Property Index No. 15-05-218-0170000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $209,244.66.

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE (CWALT 2005-57CB) Plaintiff, -v.CAMERON EILTS A/K/A CAMERON L. EILTS, PAMELA EILTS, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Defendants 16 CH 012919 901 WESTCHESTER BLVD. 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 January 8, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 10, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the

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bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-15-116-008-0000.

Commonly known as 1423 S. 20th Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call 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 I3077864

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 14-17-01061.

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. 14-17-01061 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 001484 TJSC#: 38-437 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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3043 RUBY STREET 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 July 10, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 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 3043 RUBY STREET, Franklin Park, IL 60131 Property Index No. 12282140410000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $356,150.37.

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: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number 102456.

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

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw. com Attorney File No. 102456 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 16 CH 14384 TJSC#: 38-1454 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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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 1010 N. 7TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-02-307-011.

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 14-16-05698.

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. 14-16-05698 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 008573 TJSC#: 38-1065 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 DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR ARGENT SECURITIES INC., ASSET BACKED PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-W4; Plaintiff, vs.

ROXBY WILLIAMS; BRANDY L. WILLIAMS; BRENDAN MORTGAGE INCORPORATED DBA BRENDAN FINANCIAL INC.; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ROXBY WILLIAMS, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF BRANDY L. WILLIAMS, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 CH 11772 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, April 4, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-15-420-016-0000.

Commonly known as 2037 South 13th Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 3609455 WA17-0434.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3077895 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK N.A., AS TRUSTEE, FOR CARRINGTON MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006-NC3 ASSETBACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES Plaintiff, vs.

LESTER WELLS, SHARI WELLS, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND N ON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 15 CH 12513 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on June 28, 2017 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, April 2, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.DENISE JOHNSON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA– DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendants 17 CH 001484 517 RICE AVENUE BELLWOOD, IL 60104 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 8, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 10, 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 517 RICE AVENUE, BELLWOOD, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-09-311-1090000.

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF FEBRUARY 1, 2005 PARK PLACE SECURITIES, INC, ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005WHQ1 Plaintiff, -v.RAUL OLEA, EMPERATRIZ OLEA Defendants 16 CH 14384

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.BENTIO MANCHA, ROSA D. GOMEZ Defendants 16 CH 008573 1010 N. 7TH 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 January 11, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 13, 2018, at The Judicial

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Plaintiff, -v.JOSE LUIS GONZALEZ A/K/A JOSE L GONZALEZ, EQUABLE ASCENT FINANCIAL, LLC, KATRESE ALEXANDER Defendants 17 CH 03716 1522 NORTH 24TH 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 January 9, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 10, 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 1522 NORTH 24TH AVENUE, MELROSE PARK, IL 60160

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Property Index No. 15-03-124-0540000.

The real estate is improved with a red brick, one story single family home, detached two car garage.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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 260627.

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 260627 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 17 CH 03716 TJSC#: 38-354 I3075617

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff, vs.

DONNELL RAY; Defendants, 16 CH 5829 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, April 4, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-09-111-037-0000.

Commonly known as 303 Marshall Avenue, Bellwood, IL 60104.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611.

16-009654 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3077892

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-10882.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300

E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-13-10882 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 007064 TJSC#: 38-1597 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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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 14-15-16236.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300

E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-16236 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 015412 TJSC#: 38-1623 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 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: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 15-2716.

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.

JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 15-2716 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 15 CH 16132 TJSC#: 38-809 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 SUCCESSOR

BY MERGER OF U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ND Plaintiff, -v.JOSE MONTANO, BEATRIZ MONTANO, TARGET NATIONAL BANK F/K/A RETAILERS NATIONAL BANK, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR WILLMINGTON FINANCE, INC. Defendants 13 CH 007064 1643 N. 44TH 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 May 18, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 28, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1643 N. 44TH AVENUE, STONE PARK, IL 60165 Property Index No. 15-05-205-0080000.

The real estate is improved with a multi-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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.JUAN G. MUNOZ, GUADALUPE RODRIGUEZ, DALIA RODRIGUEZ, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA– DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendants 15 CH 015412 815 N. 7TH 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 October 2, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 29, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 815 N. 7TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-02-324-0020000; 15-02-324-003-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (‘’FANNIE MAE’’), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.WYNONA REDMOND, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Defendants 15 CH 16132 521 SOUTH BLVD. Oak Park, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 14, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 27, 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 521 SOUTH BLVD., Oak Park, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-07-403-0590000 Vol. 142.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $293,186.61.

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 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

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