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Forest Park declares state of emergency Executive powers granted to mayor By MARIA MAXHAM Staff Reporter

In the midst of the COVID-19 public health emergency, Forest Park has officially declared a state of emergency. Mayor Rory Hoskins signed the declaration after he was given authority to do so at the March 23 village council meeting during which commissioners voted unanimously to grant the mayor temporary executive powers. Doing this allows Hoskins to make decisions quickly, decisions that might require faster action than assembling enough commissioners to vote would allow. The meeting was attended in person by Hoskins, Village Administrator Tim Gillian, Clerk Vanessa Moritz and Commissioner Dan Novak. Commissioners Joe Byrnes, Ryan Nero and Jessica Voogd conferenced in from home. Department heads were discouraged from coming due to social distancing, but Bob McDermott was in the audience with the only other audience member, the Forest Park Review. Proper social distancing was maintained. According to the ordinance granting executive power to the mayor, standards for determining whether a state of emergency exists include two factors. First, there must be federal, state or county disaster proclamations, executive orders, See EMERGENCY on page 12

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CONNECTING THROUGH ART Residents around town are staying connected through a neighborhood-wide initiative to decorate windows and sidewalks. Read more on page 9.

PMSA teacher provides humor and hope to students Engaging YouTube videos complement at-home learning By MARIA MAXHAM Staff Reporter

Last spring, Proviso Math and Science Academy (PMSA) English teacher Neal Rutstein was called for grand jury duty. Out of the classroom for the last five weeks of school, he felt bad for his students, some of whom he’d taught for three straight years. They had a substitute teacher, but it troubled him not to be able to see them through the end of their high school educations.

Rutstein said he thought of using technology to communicate with them. Weebly and Remind were platforms he used to stay in touch, but he found them a little impersonal. So he thought bigger. “Ultimately, it occurred to me that I could conduct video lessons on whatever books we were reading over YouTube,” said Rutstein. “In the evenings, after I returned from jury duty, I started posting short lessons on chapters of Ralph Ellison’s ‘Invisible Man’ that the substitute could play for the students in

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class the next day.” It occurred to him that sitting in a chair talking might “lose its novelty.” “But everyone loves puppets,” said Rutstein, “and we had tons from when our kids were younger.” So he used puppets to act out scenes. Rutstein’s doing the same thing now for his students who are on extended learningfrom-home while schools are shut down See VIDEOS on page 4

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What’s on my mind with all this time

ad some time on my hands to make observations about the coronavirus

crisis: My grandsons are only 8 and 6 but, thanks to my daughter’s home-schooling, they’re starting high school in the fall. We wipe doorknobs like we’re trying to clean up the crime scene before the cops come. It’s been business as usual for my sons and grandsons. They work in three industries that will never shut down — garbage, construction and TSA. Are temporary restraining orders a normal part of social distancing? A friend wants to know. I used to hate when my wife cleaned the bathroom with bleach, the fumes are asphyxiating. Now it’s bleach baby bleach! I never dreamed it would be so difficult to get a beer in Forest Park. Standing in checkout lines is like playing “Mother May I?” We wait for the shopper in front of us to move up, before daring to take a step. If you want an end-of-the-world experience, visit Brookfield Zoo. You’ll see a handful of hardy souls wandering the landscape but you won’t see any animals. They are maintaining social distance by hiding indoors. The detective business must be an essen-

tial service because my clients are swamping me with assignments. Thank God for interns! I’m avoiding TV coverage of the crisis, unless I see that little Italian doctor behind the podium. I want Dr. Fauci to be my family doctor. If this quarantine continues much longer, I’m going to break out the keyboard and serenade my wife. She bought a pair of noise-canceling headphones just in case. Don’t care if I’ve memorized the dialogue and know the plot by heart; old movies are my comfort food. My neighbor told me, “Only boring people get bored.” I think she’s got something there. I never knew that being a loser with no friends could have such an upside. My own social life hasn’t suffered much. Visits to Ed’s Way continue to be the highlight. Of the Seven Dwarfs, I most identify with Sleepy, because of my three daily naps. My wife would say I’m more like Grumpy, but it sure beats being Sneezy. I’m trying out all kinds of new recipes, including “Shameful Eggs.” The recipe calls for scolding free-range eggs for feeling superior to the regular ones. I hear a certain Mexican beer company is considering a name change. I would never start a false rumor, but I hear sales of The Ghost of Cleopatra are

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skyrocketing. This makes sense if you consider I earned over $18 in royalties last year. I read that a couple survived being quarantined on a cruise ship, by remaining in separate parts of the stateroom. We are doing something similar. I get the bedroom, while my wife is confined to the front porch. I finally have the patience to appreciate silent movies and that three-hour opera on WTTW just flew by. The sports networks are running re-runs of baseball games. How about a re-run of Michael Jordan’s entire career? I would love to watch it a second time. Snake oil cures for the virus are spreading faster than the disease itself. I answer every email that promises coronavirus cures or compensation, but I miss giving my banking information to Nigerian princes. We have an unwritten rule in our household: no TV before 5 p.m. These days, we start fighting for the remote around 4:30. They should open drive-thru windows for grandparents. We could see our grandkids through the glass and pick up free food. I thought my hands were clean until my brother reminded me that “Happy Birthday” has four verses. ■ 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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From Stormy Monday to Old School Tavern Stormy Monday, located at the corner of Randolph Street and Desplaines Avenue, was a very popular hangout in the 1970’s. It was a Forest Park lounge that catered to “singles,” and was so well attended that it had more than one violation from the village for being overcrowded. For a while in the 1920’s, it was a delicatessen run by Paul J. Gutenschager, and in the 1930s it changed hands to the Forest Park Fraternal Order of Eagles. Later, it would be known under sever-al names: Randolph Lounge, Moose Hall, Wigwam, Mesa Tap and Count’s Villa before becoming Stormy Monday. By the 1990s, the legendary tavern had a reputation of being a biker bar. It changed its name to Jim’s Sports Bar. It was known later as Randolph Street Depot and Hermann’s Steakhouse, and in 2014 it became the current Forest Park favorite, Old School Tavern. Throughout its history, the business’ address has been listed as either 201 Desplaines Ave. or 7500 Randolph St., as the corner entrance might allow for some interpretation. No matter the name or address, the character that comes from the warmth of an all-wood interior with beams matches the comforting menu that is enjoyed at Old School today.

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Despite school closures, learning goes on, D209 officials say Officials said 3 in 4 students attending online classes, more than 650 free meals served By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

During a March 20 video message to families and staffers, District 209 officials deemed the first online learning week for Proviso Township High School students a success. The experiment came in the week after Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced that all schools statewide would close on March 16, in order to slow the spread of the new coronavirus. The closure prompted D209, along with many school districts in the state, to transition to remote learning practices while students are at home. The governor’s school shutdown order was initially supposed to last until March 29, but on Friday Pritzker said that the order would be extended until April 7. That timeline, too, is subject to change. During the March 20 video, Assistant Superintendent for Academics and Family Services Nicole Howard said that D209’s first week of online learning was a success. “About 73 percent of students reported their attendance and over 4,100 users have accessed teams,” she said. “We have received reports of creative and engaging interactions.” Howard pointed to a variety of examples that she said only scratched the surface of online engagement that’s been happening — from Proviso West teachers piloting online student debates to a Proviso Math and Science Academy teacher conducting a live lab demonstration online. Howard added that, although the state initially prohibited teachers from grading or scoring students’ work while schools are closed during what educators call an ‘act of god’ period, there have been some updates to that blanket prohibition. She said the state has upgraded its guidance on online grading so that teachers using traditional grading may give “only passing scores that do not lower a students’ overall grades or academic standing.” Howard added that any teachers practicing within the district’s specialized Mastery Based Learning or Personalized Competency-Based Education curricula “can score as usual.” Howard said that’s “because students get multiple opportunities to achieve mastery, so they can’t be penalized for low performances during

this ‘act of god’ period.” Howard said standardized tests, such as AP, SAT and IB assessments, will change. The College Board recently announced that it will start offering the AP test online to students across the country and the upcoming spring ACT tests were recently canceled. “More information [on standardized test changes] will be given as soon as it becomes available,” Howard said. Bessie Karvelas, D209’s chief innovation officer, said that maintenance and custodial staff workers will report to one of two shifts — one running from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and another running from 3:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., Monday through Friday. “Staff are able to choose to work the shift best able to meet the needs of families, particularly during the closure,” she said. Karvelas said security teams will work in crews of two to three in order to secure buildings and facilitate the execution of ongoing activities like the district’s free ‘Grab & Go’ lunch and breakfast program. Paul Starck-King, D209’s superintendent of finance and operations, said the district has served some 250 meals per day through the program while schools have been closed. D209 Supt. Jesse Rodriguez said total meals served total more than 650. Rodriguez said that meals will also be served during spring break. Karvelas said staff members who are working in school buildings during the closure will engage in online professional development and completion evaluation documents remotely. Stark-King added that summer construction on phase one renovation projects at all three high schools will so far move forward as scheduled. He said that the construction manager and architects for the projects are “fully aware” of the possible implications of the coronavirus “and will adjust accordingly” as the situate evolves. During Friday’s video message, Rodriguez and D209 board President Ned Wagner tried reassuring families and employees amid the global pandemic. “Everything is going to be OK,” Wagner said. “It’s up to us to ensure that things are OK.” “It has been inspiring to witness the dedication and hard work of each member of the Proviso community,” Rodriguez said.

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ABOVE AND BEYOND: PMSA teacher Neal Rutstein (center) has been making YouTube videos from home for his students while they practice eLearning during the current school closure. In this video, the Incredible Hulk (left) and President Obama (right) discuss tips for writing a paper.

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A way to connect from page 1 during the coronavirus crisis. His classes are reading Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House,” so he brought out the stuffed animals and puppets to present scenes from the play. “Now that schools are on extended hiatus, I fired my YouTube channel back up and my ensemble of puppets, bobbleheads, and assorted other knickknacks are back,” said Rutstein. He wears a blue facemask in the videos, and part one of “A Doll’s House” begins with him holding up a paper that says, “Coronavirus Theater Presents” and a second paper that reads, “A Social Distancing Production.” When the production starts, the character of Torvald Helmer is played by a stuffed platypus, and Nora Helmer by a hippopotamus. Accused of sneaking treats again, Nora opens her mouth and M&Ms fall out. It’s funny, but there’s a poignancy about the mask and the introduction – “A Social Distancing Production” – and even the fact that a high school teacher is going above and beyond like this during a crisis to keep his students engaged. “I try to make my videos fun because so much of life, especially these days, is hard and increasingly grim,” said Rutstein. “I think when we look back on this era, we’re not going to be as struck by the economic or physical tolls it is taking but, rather, on the mental injuries we’re incurring. Those are the impacts that will be the more lasting. In a way we’ve not experienced since the Great Depression, we’re all being traumatized in real time. The good news is that at least we’re all suffering together, which will make us more empathetic and less driven to

succeed at others’ expense.” His efforts are not in vain. Vanessa Franco, one of his students, said, “It’s great to see a teacher put so much effort in when they don’t have to. It’s a great comedic relief that distracts us from the chaos outside.” “I really appreciate how he puts forth the effort to make our ‘quarantine’ more exciting and enjoyable without giving us loads of work and stress,” said PMSA junior Gloria Pitts. “I love how authentic the videos feel, almost like I am in class,” said student Jatzenni Meraz. And Yirenny Cordero added: “He’s funny.” Rutstein finds humor in making the videos too. “I record my episodes in one take, which means any mistakes are left in,” he said. “Those are the moments that make me laugh behind my facemask, a timely and lucky device that allows me to dispense with the need to try ventriloquism.” But he takes what he’s doing, and the situation prompting it, seriously. “I’m particularly worried for the younger generations,” said Rutstein. “This catastrophe, like the many others they are being forced to experience, is not of their making. Yet, they already realize that these challenges will be theirs to solve. In consideration, the least I can do is sacrifice a bit of my dignity and speak in a high, squeaky voice while making bits of fabric talk.” He wants to encourage people at home to remember that there are still ways to connect, even if not in person. “What I will say to the families stuck at home is that we only have to isolate ourselves physically,” said Rutstein. “We can step up our virtual presence game and be there for each other. And when we emerge from this crisis, those strengthened otherconnecting skills and impulses will still be with us, making us kinder as a species.”

Forest Park Review, March 25, 2020

Lawmaker urges governor to reopen nearby hospital

Rep. Welch, hospital association recommend reopening Westlake Hospital in Melrose Park By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

An area lawmaker and various hospital administrators across the state are urging Gov. J.B. Pritzker to reopen shuttered hospitals, including Westlake Hospital, 1225 W. Lake St. in Melrose Park, in order to shore up resources in the fight against the spread of COVID-19. According to a new analysis by the Harvard Global Health Institute, many parts of the country will not have enough hospital beds if the novel coronavirus spreads beyond the capacity of medical providers to handle the virus. “In 40 percent of markets around the country, hospitals would not be able to make enough room for all the patients who became ill with Covid-19, even if they could empty their beds of other patients,” according to a New York Times report. “That statistic assumes that 40 percent of adults

become infected with the viHealth, announced its intenrus over 12 months, a scenario tion to close the institution described as ‘moderate’ by the in early 2019, just weeks afteam behind the calculations.” ter finalizing the purchase According to an interactive of Westlake and two other map available at both ProPublihospitals, including West ca and the New York Times, Suburban Medical Center in if 40 percent of adults are inOak Park. fected with the virus over 12 “What we have learned months, the west suburban reabout the COVID-19 pangion (represented by Melrose demic is that it will continue Park) “would need to empty or to put a major strain on our add the equivalent of 97 perhealth care facilities and cent of its occupied beds.” EMMANUEL ‘CHRIS’ WELCH their ability to properly treat Yesterday, “state officials also all patients that need care,” 7th District Representative reported 134 new cases, bringWelch said. “In order to proing the statewide total to 422, with at least tect the health and safety of our communifour deaths,” according to a report by the ties, we have to expand access to health care Chicago Tribune. resources for coronavirus patients and all On Thursday, Pritzker called up about 60 other individuals seeking medical attention. members of the Illinois National Guard to That is why I am calling on Gov. Pritzker to help provide medical expertise and to per- reopen Westlake Hospital to help provide form various tasks, such as handing out additional medical resources and services food to those in need, across the state. to our neighbors who need it most.” In a statement released on March 20, state According to a Tribune report, a spokesRep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch (7th), whose person for the Illinois Health and Hospitals district includes parts of River Forest, said Association also recommended that Pritzthat the guardsmen should also help reopen ker consider reopening Westlake, along the shuttered Westlake hospital, which with two other hospitals across the state closed last year. The hospital’s for-profit that closed within the last two years: Metro parent company, California-based Pipeline South Medical Center in Blue Island and Vi-

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BIG WEEK Socially Distant Sing Along Forest Parkers are participating in #chicagosingalong, a city-wide social distant singing experience. The next event is Saturday, March 28, from 7 to 7:05 p.m. and the song is “ABC” from The Jackson 5. Pull up the lyrics (if you need them) at azlyrics.com/ lyrics/jackson5/abc.html. Start singing at exactly 7 p.m., on your front porch, inside with your windows open, or in private if you choose. More information is available at facebook.com/events/s/chicago-wide-window-sing-a-lon/1286035188452316

Free Lunches for D91 Students During spring break, March 23 through March 27, D91 students can receive lunch at the Howard Mohr Community Center, 7640 Jackson Blvd, from 11 a.m. to noon. Beginning March 30, lunches will once more be available at Garfield Elementary School, 543 Hannah Ave., for students on the north side of town. On the south side, students can stop by the Forest Park Middle School’s gymnasium vestibule on the Ferdinand Avenue side of the building. Both schools are serving lunch between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m.

Hungry? The Forest Park Chamber of Commerce is keeping an updated list of restaurants serving take-out and delivery. Visit their Facebook page for more information: facebook.com/forestparkchamber.

Easter Egg Decorating Contest The Park District of Forest Park is holding an online Easter egg decorating contest. Participants are invited to print the blank egg and decorate it in whatever style you like. Digital designs are encouraged as well! Submit finished entries into a drawying for a delicious Easterthemed prize. Scan your decorated egg or snap a photo and post it in the comments of the Facebook post. More information and the printable egg can be found online at : tinyurl.com/ulyfchu.

Neighborhood art projects Temporary library card available The Forest Park Public Library is closed, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get a library card or renew your old library card online and access ebooks, audiobooks and more. Forest Park residents of any age are eligible with a valid email address. The card will expire on July 4. For more information, visit: fppl.org/2020/01/18/templibrarycard/

Forest Park residents are participating in a few neighborhood-wide art projects. One is the windowwalk, in which participants hang themed art in their front windows for others to see on socially distant and safe walks around town. The other is sidewalk chalk, especially positive and friendly messages, to spread a little love. More information is available here: facebook.com/groups/233896277732670/

Forest Park Review, March 25, 2020

Police officer briefly dragged by car

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A Forest Park police officer was dragged by a car on March 18. Officers were called to Crystal Car Wash, 901 Harlem Ave., on March 18 at 12:03 p.m. A vehicle that had previously used multiple credit cards in what seemed to be deceptive practice at the car wash had returned. An officer located the suspected vehicle on Roosevelt Road and stopped the vehicle on Marengo Avenue. While talking to the driver, he noticed the driver’s hand reaching for the gear shift. “Don’t do it,” said the officer who grabbed the shift in an attempt to stop the driver from taking off. The car began to drive away, dragging the officer for a second before he let go. Although sore, the officer did not report any significant injuries.

Vehicle burglarized A car was burglarized on March 16 around 8 a.m. on the 800 block of Circle Ave. The owner reported leaving the car parked on the street for about five minutes to go into a house. When the owner returned, the passenger side door was wide open and a purse and backpack were missing. The Black Guess purse contained a Samsung tablet valued at $50, a $25 Target gift card and a small pink bag containing makeup and personal care items. The backpack is a black, white and royal blue Jordan brand bag containing medications, a pack of cigarettes and approximately $15.

Skate park vandalized The skate park at the Park District of Forest Park suffered graffiti damage sometime between March 13 and 16. Police were called on March 16 at 9:05 a.m. when a park employee said he observed the gated fence had been cut open and the offender(s) had spray painted in red and black on the skate ramps. The graffiti did not appear to have any obvious gang affiliation.

Music played too loud A man was given a village ordinance violation for playing his car music too loud on the 400 block of Marengo at 12:11 a.m. on March 17. The vehicle drove past a patrol officer and did not turn the music down. The officer could still hear music blaring from the car as it went through a traffic light approximately a block away. The officer stopped the vehicle and made contact with the

driver, who said there was no way the officer could have heard his music since there’s no sound system in the car. He called the officer “racist” and “bored.” The officer tried to explain that they were in a residential area and people were sleeping, but the suspect kept on name-calling. The man was issued a local ordinance citation for loud music from a vehicle over 50 feet away and advised to keep his music down. He was asked to be a more considerate neighbor.

volving the subject carrying knives while intoxicated. The subject held a large knife in his right hand. The reporting officer demanded he drop the knife at gunpoint. Instead, the subject raised the knife up and out to the side. The officer again ordered him to drop the knife, and this time he complied, dropping it to the ground. The subject was ordered to his knees and he complied, but when ordered to lie flat on the ground with his arms out, he stayed on his knees and reached slowly into his jacket Parking permit sticker stolen Anyone with information regarding with his right hand while staring at the cases mentioned in this report, the officer. A village of Forest Park parking or on another matter, is encouraged Knowing the subject has in the permit sticker was stolen from a car to contact the Forest Park police past carried multiple knives, the ofin the lot at the corner of Circle Avedepartment’s hotline at 708-615-6239. ficer ordered him once more to show nue and Madison Street on March 16. Information may be left anonymously. his hands and lie on the ground. Police were called on March 17 when When he failed to comply, the officer a man discovered that the sticker went behind him and used a knee to had been stolen from his mother’s car. No damage was done to the car in the removal of the push him to the ground, pinning his hand under him. His hands were empty, and he was handcuffed. sticker. When searching the subject, officers found another large Man threatens others with knife fixed blade knife in a sheath clipped to the inside of his Police were called to the 200 block of Circle Avenue on sweatpants. Inside his jacket was an open can of Bud Ice March 17 at 3:39 p.m. for an aggravated assault involving a beer. Prior to the police being called, the subject had threatened subject with a knife. Officers immediately recognized the man as someone they’d encountered before in incidents in- two people, saying he would kill them. He was processed on one count of aggravated assault and one count of unlawful use of a weapon. He will be held pending bond hearings.

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March 16 car accident claims life

Graffiti sprayed overnight

A 62-year-old woman was killed Monday, March 16 when the car she was driving south on the 1400 block of Desplaines Avenue was struck by an auto which had allegedly lost control while driving at a high rate of speed and then hitting another car. Beverly Harrison, possibly of Louisiana, died in a local hospital of injuries from the crash. According to Police Chief Tom Aftanas, at 3:14 p.m. officers responded to a call of a car on fire on the 1400 block of Desplaines Avenue. On route to the scene, they learned that there had been an accident with injuries. Officers arrived to find one car on fire. While they worked to put out the fire, motorists assisted another officer in removing Harrison from the car. She was transported to the hospital but succumbed to her injuries there. Aftanas said the victim was driving south on Desplaines Avenue when another vehicle, which witnesses said was traveling at a high rate of speed, tried to pass a car traveling north. The speeding vehicle hit another car and lost control, hitting the victim’s car head on. It is believed that alcohol played a part in the accident, specifically related to the driver whose car struck Harrison’s, but that is still unconfirmed. If substantiated, charges will be made against the driver, who was left with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. A third party sustained non-life-threatening injuries as well. “It’s tragic. It’s just horrible,” said Aftanas about the accident.

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A resident on the 800 block of Ferdinand Avenue called the police department to report graffiti on an overhead garage door on March 20 at 7:26 a.m. The homeowner reported that sometime between March 19 and 20 someone had used blue spray paint to draw large letters, numbers and symbols on the door. At 7:56 a.m., the same officer observed graffiti on a garage on the 900 block of Lathrop Avenue. This graffiti was also blue and also consisted of large letters, numbers and symbols. These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Forest Park Police Department, March 16-22, and represent a portion of the incidents to which police responded. Unless otherwise indicated, anybody named in these reports has only been charged with a crime. These cases have not been adjudicated.

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Forest Park Review, March 25, 2020

Fire department mourns former Lt. Dick Gray Served from 1969 to 1989 By MARIA MAXHAM Staff Reporter

Purple bunting hangs from the Forest Park fire station in honor of former Lt. Richard “Dick” Gray, who died last week at the age of 76. According to Fire Chief Bob McDermott, Gray was one of four firefighters hired by Forest Park on Dec. 1, 1969, along with Frank Chiero, Tom Jerik and Cliff Leber. Gray came on to take over providing ambulance service for the village beginning Jan. 1, 1970. The four new hires went to school at the Chicago Fire Academy, where they took a course in emergency medical services. Prior to that, ambulance service was provided by the police department. When the police ran the service, the ambulance was blue and white. Once the fire department took over, the ambulance colors became red and white. “It’s hard to imagine a system like that,

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TWO DECADES OF SERVICE: Richard Gray served the Forest Park Fire Department from 1969 to 1989.

but I hear it was common in a lot of communities back then,” said McDermott. According to retirees from the fire department who worked with Gray, he was a good firefighter and lieutenant who served the village well. After he retired, he worked at Reich & Becker as a realtor and then as a partner for 10 years. Richard “Dick” Gray Sr. died on March 18, 2020. Born on Jan. 11, 1944, he was the husband of Nancy (Barone) for almost 54 years; the father of Richard Jr. (Renee) and Tina Hosty; Papa to Reagan and Sydney; brother of Edward Jr. (Carol), John Sr., Patricia Antonelli (Edward), Catherine Sarno, honorary “brother” of Sherry Ayala; uncle to many nieces and nephews and loyal friend to countless people. Funeral services will be private. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

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MOURNING: The Forest Park Fire Department hung purple bunting on the station in honor of Richard Gray, who served the department from 1969 to 1989.

Forest Park ends decades-long relationship with PSI New cost-saving contract approved with Metro Paramedic By MARIA MAXHAM Staff Reporter

After at least 20 years using Paramedic Services of Illinois (PSI), Forest Park voted to switch to Metro Paramedic Services at the March 23 village council meeting at which Mayor Rory Hoskins and Commissioners Joe Byrnes, Dan Novak, Ryan Nero and Jessica Voogd unanimously decided to approve the contract. The contract with Metro is for $439,666 for one year, with increases for the following two years not to exceed a three percent annual bump. PSI’s contract was terminated in October 2019. This rate with Metro is lower than the village has seen in at least eight years with PSA. In March 2019, the village signed a contract with PSI for $450,000. In May 2015 the contract was for $501,581. And in May 2012 it was in the amount of $472,779. According to Village Administrator Tim Gillian, when an unsolicited proposal came from Metro in 2019, the village took a hard look. The price was much lower, and even though PSI offered to drop their pricing to match, Gillian said the village thought, “If you can do it for less, why weren’t you already offering us a better rate?” Mayor Rory Hoskins said he’s always encouraging department heads to find ways to lower costs and encouraging them to do their jobs, including seeking out better and more cost-efficient ways to get things done. “It’s something our first responders have been looking at for a long time,” said Hoskins. “They provided a great business case for this change.” He went on to say that other nearby towns are using Metro as their paramedic service as well. “Our department heads have a lot of faith in this company,” said Hoskins about Metro. According to Gillian, Forest Park’s Fire Chief Bob McDermott spent a long time looking at different paramedic services and finally recommended Metro’s contract, both for cost saving measures and because Metro is a larger organization. “They’re a bigger corporation,” said Gillian. “They have a big billing department, so billing and collections will go better. They have a larger pool of resources for services and more paramedics.” In general, Gillian said that Metro has “broader reach and expanded capabilities.” “There really aren’t that many players in the field,” said Gillian. “And this vendor brought a proposal that matches others in terms of service but with significant savings to the village.” One option with Metro is the possibility of the company purchasing the village owned ambulance, which would mean no monthly payments or maintenance expense. At the meeting, Novak thanked staff for the hard work that had gone into researching and working out the agreement which, he said, would “ultimately save the village some money.”

Forest Park Review, March 25, 2020

Window art scavenger hunt provides safe neighborhood activity Facebook group organizes projects to keep people connected By MARIA MAXHAM Staff Reporter

Silly faces appeared in the windows of houses around Forest Park on March 20, part of a neighborhood-wide artistic scavenger hunt to keep kids entertained. For St. Patrick’s Day, it was shamrocks. Forest Park parents have organized one way for kids to stay creative and active while feeling connected to the community in this time of social distancing. Play dates are considered a no-go with the goal of preventing the spread of coronavirus, but a small idea has grown into a neighborhood-wide outdoor scavenger hunt. For St. Patrick’s Day, word went out that people were putting shamrocks in their front windows. Families went on walks through the neighborhood to see how many they could spot. In a Facebook group called Forest Park Neighborhood Window Walk, the “schedule” for the window decorations is posted. It includes silly faces on March 20, animals on March 23, encouraging words on March 26, flowers on March 29, jokes on April 1, and Eas-

ter eggs on April 4. Forest Parker Jaymi Raad started the Facebook group because she wanted to find a way to get people together – without getting them physically together. “I saw the picture in multiple places with the idea for a different picture each day and heard how much people appreciated getting out of the house and seeing friends and neighbors, from a safe distance,” said Raad. “I think there’s a real risk to our mental health being so isolated right now, and this idea seemed like a good way to combat the emotional isolation, while also maintaining the precautions needed for our physical safety.” But she added that it’s not just for kids. “Quarantined and/or elderly residents can put pictures in their windows, tell the group their address (or a clue), then wave to the kids as they find the pictures. Every little interaction can make such a difference for our mental health right now and I’d love for our community to reach out in any way that we safely can.” Her son Judah, age 9, is enjoying the experience. “I think it’s good, and it’s helping kids and adults of all ages get exercise,” said Judah. “I also think it’s a fun activity for all ages.” In addition to the window art, “Chalk Your Walk” is coming up on March 27 and 28. Residents are encouraged to “draw inspiring art or write encouraging messages” in front of their homes in sidewalk chalk.

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FUNNY FACES: Residents around town hung silly faces in their windows as part of a neighborhood-wide art project and window walk.

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Forest Park Review, March 25, 2020

District 91 extends school closure through April 8 Lunches will be available during spring break By MARIA MAXHAM Staff Reporter

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SPRING BREAK: Heather Tisue, left, picks up lunches for her children as she talks to community center director Karen Dylewski while social distancing. Although D91 students are on spring break, lunches are served from 11 a.m. to noon at the community center, 7640 Jackson Blvd. ASSISTED LIVING • SHELTERED CARE • MEMORY CARE • SKILLED NURSING • RESPITE CARE

District 91 has extended school closures until at least April 8 and has announced that school lunches will be provided at the Forest Park community center, 7640 Jackson Blvd., from 11 a.m. to noon during spring break, which runs from March 23 through March 27. After that, lunches will once again be provided at Garfield Elementary and Forest Park Middle School. According to Dr. Lou Cavallo in a March 20 email to parents, along with the Illinois shelter in place order, “the closure of schools [in Illinois] was extended through April 8. We suspect that this may change again to extend the closure even longer. For now, District 91 schools will be closed through April 8.” eLearning will continue after spring

break, beginning again on March 30. On March 18, Cavallo communicated to parents in an update email that he had received instruction from the State Superintendent of Schools that “the work completed during eLearning days could not be a detriment to a student’s grade but could be used to help a student’s grade.” “After discussing this with our teacher’s union, we believe it best to not count any work completed during the eLearning days towards any students’ grades. It would be an unfair advantage for some students over others since not all students have the same access,” said Cavallo in the email. But he added that students should be encouraged to continue doing schoolwork and that teachers would be there to support them. “We continue to strive to provide an equitable education even during these extraordinary times,” said Cavallo. “Please encourage your children to engage in the learning opportunities provided by our teachers. Our teachers are committed to continued support of our children and will remain accessible during the e-Learning.”

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Forest Park Review, March 25, 2020

Businesses donate extra supplies to those in need ‘This is about being part of a community’ By MARIA MAXHAM Staff Reporter

Forest Park businesses that have closed to help stop the spread of COVID-19 are offering up supplies, which they would normally use, to help those in need. Ferrara Pan Fitness Factory at 1525 Circle Ave. shut its doors last week, but owner Nello Ferrara said he doesn’t want to sit on supplies that could benefit people in the community. “I usually order six months of operating supplies ahead of time,” said Ferrara. “So I had hand soap, toilet paper and hand sanitizer.” He decided, “We don’t need this stuff; let’s give it to the people who do.” At first, Ferrara reached out via Facebook, specifically to see if elderly, disabled or single parents needed supplies. Right away, he said, people contacted him, so he began to deliver items to community members. He puts the supplies in a bag, sprays the bag with disinfectant, and drops them off at people’s houses. Once he saw the need was so great, he called his supplier and asked if he could get more supplies to distribute. He was able to get hand sanitizer in bulk, the kind that normally would go into machines in doctors’ offices or other public places. He was able to cut the bags open and pour the sanitizer into four oz. bottles. “We gave those to the Forest Park, Oak Park and River Forest police departments,” said Ferrara.

An assisted living home in Brookfield reached out, and he’s working to get supplies to them. Ferrara is also planning to call some other assisted living homes and senior facilities to see what they need. “It’s really sad that people who need these things the most don’t have them,” said Ferrara. “This is the right thing to do.” He has offered to loan — and deliver — his exercise equipment, including stationary bikes and treadmills, to nurses and doctors who need stress relief or a form of exercise between their shifts. “When doctors and nurses are faced with something like this, they just keep going. They don’t have a lot of time for breaks,” said Ferrara. “If I can help them with even 10 minutes of exercise, I’ll do it.” Ferrara can be reached at 708-689-0538 with questions or for more information. Neil Rembos, owner of Crystal Carwash at 901 S. Harlem Ave., has closed his business temporarily during the outbreak, but he, like Ferrara, had ordered supplies in advance and didn’t want them to sit around when people needed them. He donated industrial rolls of toilet paper to Forest Park families who weren’t able to find toilet paper in stores. Each roll, he said, would last a family about a month. “I didn’t have any criteria for giving them away,” said Rembos, adding that the toilet paper he offered was “quick to go.” “I put out a post on Facebook, and people showed up. I gave away about 22 rolls, and a roll to each of my staff members.” Rembos gave away extra cleaning supplies, too. “People were surprised when they offered to pay me for the toilet paper and I said I wasn’t looking for money,” said Rembos. “It’s not about making money. If there’s a family

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STEPPING UP: Nello Ferrara, owner of Ferrara Pan Fitness, has been donating extra supplies to those in need. of four who can’t find toilet paper in the stores and they’re all home in quarantine, I don’t know how they’re going to make it through.” He said it was “refreshing” to see the gratefulness and hope of people who stopped by for supplies. “This is about community,” said Rembos. “It’s about being part of Forest Park. Regardless of who you are, there’s an attitude of being in this together, of making it through as a group. This is not about profit; this is about being part of a community.”

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• District 91 offers a preschool program, ages 3-5, five days a week. To enroll, children must be 3 years of age on or before September 1, 2020. • Registration for new students:

• If you have a child who is currently enrolled in preschool and will be 5 years old prior to September 1, 2020, they will be enrolled in Kindergarten.

• Beginning Friday, March 3, 2020, please call Diane Rice, school secretary at 708-366-6945, to set up your registration and screening appointment. • Registration/screening dates are Monday, May 4 and Monday, May 11, 2020 at Garfield School. • Registration/screening times are from 9 am - 2 pm each day, and both the parent/guardian and child must be present. • Space is very limited. Upon completion of screening, registration and paid fees ($100 for the year) a child’s enrollment will be secured in the Forest Park Preschool program.

• Beginning May 5, 2020, you may call the schools to set up a screening and registration appointment for the first week of August 2020. • Your child will need to attend the appointment with you as they are screened for instructional planning purposes. • Families who reside south of 290 will call and attend Betsy Ross School (call Patty Marino at 708-366-7498). • Families who reside north of 290 will call and attend Garfield School (call Diane Rice at 708-366-6945). If you child has an IEP, information about next school year will be discussed at the Annual Review meeting, which is scheduled with each individual family.

Beginning Friday, March 3, 2020, please call Diane Rice, school secretary (708-366-6945) to set up your Preschool registration and screening appointment.

Forest Park Review, March 25, 2020

EMERGENCY Village services from page 1

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SHELTER IN PLACE: Forest Park’s village hall is closed until further notice. Staff is on hand to answer calls at 708-366-2323 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Changes in village services Overnight parking not enforced, vehicle sticker deadline extended, and more By MARIA MAHAM Staff Reporter

In letters to Forest Park residents over the past week, Mayor Rory Hoskins has made it clear that the village is in communication with state, local and county health departments and is ready to handle an emergency. “I want you to know that the village of Forest Park is planning for any contingencies,” said Hoskins in a March 18 letter. Hoskins assured residents that the department heads are regularly communicating, and that Forest Park fire and police departments have plans to respond to the expected surge in medical calls due to the pandemic. The fire and police chiefs are in contact and have strong working relationships with other local departments, he said, and mutual aid agreements exist between them. Hoskins also spoke about the experience of village staff, stating, “The heads of our public safety units all have at least 28 years of experience in their roles and working in this community.” He noted that Forest Park’s police and fire departments include National Guard reservists, and some are military veterans with experience working in rapidly constructed military field hospitals. “I believe we can rest assured knowing that key members of our staff have experience with our National Guard in disaster settings,” said Hoskins in his letter. Residents should be aware of the following village changes: ■ Village hall is closed to in-person traffic. Staff will be on hand to answer phone calls to both the village hall phone number, 708-366-2323 (from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday), and the non-emergency police number, 708-366-2425 (24 hours a day).

■ Emergency services will not be affected in any way; residents with an emergency should call 9-1-1. ■ Parking boxes have been shut off, and there is no fee to park on Madison Street. ■ The overnight parking ban is not being enforced until further notice. ■ The April 1 deadline for the purchase of vehicle stickers has been extended until further notice. ■ All non-critical village meetings and events have been canceled until further notice. ■ The 2020 Census will proceed as planned. Forms are being mailed to residents or can be completed online per the mailed instructions. ■ Forest Park will continue to receive guidance from the Cook County Department of Public Heath (CCDPH) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). ■ Residents who wish to volunteer to help those in need can contact the village at 708-615-6203.

Hoskins provided the following phone numbers and websites: ■ Village Hall: 708-366-2323, forestpark.net ■ Police Parking: 708-366-7272 ■ Forest Park School District: 708-366-5700, fpsd91.org ■ Park District of Forest Park: 708-366-7500, pdofp.org ■ Forest Park Public Library: 708-366-7171, fppl.org ■ Cook County Department of Public Health: 708-633-4000, cookcountypublichealth.org ■ llinois Department of Public Health: 312-814-2793, dph. illinois.gov

directives or advisories on COVID-19, which would impact village activities or specific incidences of COVID-19 within the village. Second, there must exist the need for immediate, emergency action that must occur before the next regular meeting of the village council. The state of emergency will extend until the next regularly scheduled village council meeting. River Forest declared a state of emergency and gave village President Cathy Adduci executive power on March 16. Trustees there voted to give the president “such power of the Village President and Board of Trustees as may be reasonably necessary to respond to the emergency.” On March 13, Oak Park’s village board voted unanimously to declare a local public health emergency. “Other communities have done it,” said Hoskins in an interview. “We want to follow suit.” According to Forest Park’s ordinance, under a state of emergency the mayor is authorized “to exercise extraordinary power and authority, by executive order, during the possible state of emergency, to ensure that the effects of COVID-19 are mitigated and minimized and that residents and visitors in the village of Forest Park remain safe and secure.” Hoskins said this authorization will allow the village “to move a little more nimbly” in response to emergencies. “It’s a tool we can use, one we will prepare to implement in case we need to,” said Hoskins. Temporary powers given to Hoskins during a state of emergency extend to the adjournment of the next regular meeting of the village council and include: ■ All actions reasonably and expeditiously necessary to respond to the local state of emergency ■ Approval of previously appropriated expenditures of the village for the purpose of continuing the operations of the village ■ Canceling meetings of any board or commission to which the mayor appoints members. ■ Suspension of licenses or permits for special events or any other licenses or permits issued by the village. This would be done if the mayor thinks the public’s health or well-being could be jeopardized. ■ Authorization of any purchases related to the local state of emergency and for which funds are available ■ Authorization to close village facilities as is reasonably required to protect the health of the public and employees of the village. According to Gillian, granting Hoskins executive authority during a state of emergency is a way of “removing the red tape” temporarily to make sure the village can act quickly if needed. “It’s using power to act in the best interest of the community without direct council approval,” said Gillian. “It allows us to act in the best interest of Forest Park as quickly as we can.” At the meeting, Hoskins said something he’s hoping to use executive power for is to approve a new liquor licensing measure that would allow restaurants to sell packaged alcohol as part of dinner meals for consumption off premises.

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Forest Park Review, March 25, 2020

OPINION O U R

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Things we like – Coronavirus edition

ure. We’re scared. And frustrated. Our livelihoods are at risk. But we’re still Forest Park. And that means, in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, we are still members of a tight community that looks out for one another, which has a little whimsy left in it and a lot of fight. Here are things the Review is reporting this week that make us proud of being a part of this village: The Chamber of Commerce, as resilient an organization as Forest Park has ever spun up, is hard at work supporting the small, independent businesses that are the heart and the soul of this village. Standing up for the local restaurants still open for pick-up and delivery with constantly updated information on hours and menus and delivery mechanisms. They will also play a critical role in guiding local business as state and federal loan processes begin to be available. If you are seeing silly faces or animal drawings hanging in Forest Park windows, that’s the happy effort of Jaymi Raad and the Facebook group she created to get kids and families out the door and scavenger-hunting for the latest fresh art projects. The Forest Park Neighborhood Window Walk group on FB has new themes scheduled through the next two weeks. Coming up are encouraging words, flowers, jokes and Easter eggs. Our public schools are working hard on inventing eLearning opportunities for our students. Seems to be having some positive impact even as we enter official Spring Break Week. Sort of hard to distinguish from Last Week at Home or The Week After This at Home but we do need ways to keep children active and engaged. Special kudos to Neal Rutstein, an English teacher at PMSA, who is teaching his students Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House,” using his homemade YouTube videos featuring the stuffed animals and puppets left over at his house from when his kids were young. Entertaining and instructional, Rutstein says, “I try to make my videos fun because so much of life, especially these days, is hard and increasingly grim.” The local school districts are also doing important work making sure food insecure students are getting multiple meals each day. This is a critical role we have assigned to our schools these days and is never more important than during this crisis. And finally, these aren’t the circumstances under which we’d like to see Westlake Hospital re-open, but it is an obvious medical facility that is available in the coming crisis of hospital capacity. Rep. Chris Welch is right to be pushing the state to jump at this.

In this crisis, think small

early every business, community organization and household in the nation is affected in some way by COVID-19. This is like nothing else most of us have ever experienced, but as we navigate through this health crisis I’m overwhelmed by the determination and creativity of our business owners, and the acts of kindness and support of our residents. There are many great stories such as how the Oak Park Moms group raised money to buy meals from local restaurants to feed first responders. Acts of kindness are happening in every community…but what set’s Forest Park apart is our teamwork, our resiliency and our heart. We don’t always agree on everything. One look at Facebook makes that apparent. But that’s OK. Then, something bigger than all of us comes along, the switch gets flipped and Forest Park’s heart shines like a beacon hope. Concerns for their own wellbeing hasn’t stopped local businesses from giving to others. Residents are volunteering and offering up extra supplies to their neighbors. Village officials are there to listen to the needs of the residents and business community and to do whatever they can to help. Here at the Chamber, our focus and scope of work changed on a dime. Promoting, supporting and informing our members and the business community moved to

the top of the list. Don’t get me wrong -- that work has always been top priority but there are other things the Chamber does such as executing plans for the events like the parade and holiday walk that drive traffic and keep Forest Park’s name at the forefront. One of our initiatives was a Shop Small campaign. We printed signs for the doors of businesses inviting people to ‘Come In, We’re Small’ or ‘Come In, We’re Tasty’ as well as ‘We Support Shop Small’ yard signs that some folks have proudly displayed in front of their house. The call to support small business is especially vital now and will be more important than ever in the coming weeks and months. Small businesses are a vital part of the community and a key component of Forest Park’s small town charm. The rest is about you. Our residents. Our library and park district. Our village and the amazing services they provide. So continue showing love to our local businesses. Keep promoting them. Spread the word about our amazing community and stay well. As for the Chamber, we’re here for you and we’ll be here to do what we can to help you recover. We want everyone to succeed. Forest Park is resilient because we’re committed to helping one another and to staying connected through the belief that we’re all in this together.

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BY PHONE: (708) 613-3333 | BY FAX: (708) 467-9066 | BY E-MAIL: CLASSIFIEDS@FORESTPARKREVIEW.COM HELP WANTED Firefighter/Paramedic Testing North Riverside, IL Applications on-line at: Jobsource.copsandfiretesting. com Application Deadline: 4/15/2020 Testing Date: 5/2/2020 847-310-2677 Police Officer Testing North Riverside, IL Applications on-line at: Jobsource.copsandfiretesting. com Application Deadline: 04/08/2020 Testing Date: 04/25/2020 847-310-2677 FOOD SERVICE WORKER â€“ TEMPORARY FT SUMMER The Hephzibah Childrenâ€™s Association Summer Day Care program is accepting applications for a Food Service Worker to be a full time seasonal employee in our program that runs from June 8th through August 14th. The days and hours are Monday through Friday, from 7:30 am to 2:30 pm. Responsibilities include preparing and serving snacks and lunch, maintaining established standards of food safety, keeping kitchen, lunchroom and equipment in good and sanitary condition, and meeting all required reporting requirements. Requirements include: High school diploma or equivalent Quantity cooking experience Food Sanitation Manager CertiďŹ cation (or willingness to obtain by June 8th) Contact: Amy Oâ€™Rourke â€“ Director of Day Care at: aorourke@hephzibahhome.org Equal Opportunity Employer. MAINTENANCE PERSON WANTED American Security in Forest Park is seeking an experienced Maintenance Person to work part-time Mon-Fri, 4-6 hours p/day. $17 - $20 p/h, based on your experience and abilities. You must live within 20 min of 15th & Harlem. Job Req: Vehicle, Cell phone w/texting, no criminal record. Responsibilities: Building repairs and maint, basic electrical & plumbing, light cleaning, & a variety of other tasks. Email your resume to jobs@ americansecurityservices.com or call 708-383-6969 ext. 240 M-F 9a-5 SUMMER SEASONAL STUDENT EMPLOYMENT The Village of Oak Park has openings for the 2020 Summer Seasonal Student Employment. Opportunities are in the Engineering, Water & Sewer, Streets Division, and Fleet & Forestry Divisions. Interested applicants must be 18 years old and actively enrolled in a post-secondary academic program. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Parkâ€™s website http://www. oak-park.us/. Interested and qualiďŹ ed applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application.

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NETWORK SPECIALIST The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualiďŹ ed candidates for the position of Network Specialist in the Information Technology Department. The ideal candidate will need to be knowledgeable and capable to apply the principles and procedures of computer systems, such as, data communication, hierarchical structure, backups, testing and critical analysis. Hardware and software conďŹ guration of computers, servers and mobile devices, including computing environments of Windows Server and Desktop OS and applications, Unix/Linux OS, VMware, IOS/ Android. Network protocols, security, conďŹ guration and administration, including ďŹ rewalls, routers, switches and wireless technology. Cabling and wiring, including ďŹ ber network, telephone, serial communication, termination, and punch-down. Telecommunications theory and technology, including VoiP, serial communication, wireless protocols, PBX, fax, voicemail and auto-attendant. Interested and qualiďŹ ed applicants can visit our website at http://www. oak-park.us/ for more details.

SUBSTITUTE CUSTODIAN Substitute Custodian position at a church in Oak Park. Hours are 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m, each third Monday, and 2:00 p.m - 7:00 all other Mondays, throughout the year. There is potential for additional hours as needed throughout the week, and during regular Custodianâ€™s vacation times. Must possess proven ability to clean and maintain a large building, lift 50 pounds, and set-up/takedown tables and chairs for events. Must also have good communication skills, work well with groups, positively represent the church when greeting visitors, and safely monitor entrances to the building. This position reports to the Churchâ€™s Facility Manager. Please send inquiry or resume to churchofďŹ ce@ ďŹ rstumcoakpark.org

PRESCHOOL ASST DIRECTOR & TEACHER HAPPY KIDDâ€™S WEST INC. We are looking to hire 2 positions: Daycare preschool assistant director teacher qualiďŹ ed and a teacher position. Flexible hours. Associates Degree or credited ECE hours. Total college credit is a minimum. Candidate must be fun loving and friendly, and an energetic individual who is knowledgeable in daycare action and DCFS protocol. Degree and experience will determine your hourly salary. Call 708-484-8188 or fax resume to 708-484-8616.

SUMMER PART TIME SEASONAL HELP The Hephzibah Childrenâ€™s Association Summer Day Care Program is accepting applications for the following part time seasonal opportunity in our summer program that runs from June 8th through August 14th. Youth Development Specialist â€“ Greeter: Two hour shifts Monday through Friday from either 7:30-9:30 am or 4:00-6:00 pm. Provide care and supervision of the children. Responsibilities include supervising indoor and outdoor free play, greeting and welcoming parents and children and serving snack. Requirements include H.S. diploma or equivalent and experience working with children. Contact: Amy Oâ€™Rourke â€“ Director of Day Care at: aorourke@hephzibahhome.org Equal Opportunity Employer.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certiﬁcation was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: Y20003328 on March 4, 2020 Under the Assumed Business Name of FOSTER & GLIDDEN CONSULTANTS with the business located at: 1304 RIDGELAND AVE, BERWYN, IL 60402. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: ARLENE WARDA 1304 RIDGELAND AVE BERWYN, IL 60402

LEGAL NOTICE Invitation to Bid Landscaping Services The Board of Education of Oak Park Elementary School District #97 will receive sealed LANDSCAPING SERVICES bids at the Administrative Ofﬁce located at 260 West Madison Street – Oak Park, IL, (60302), until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday April 8th 2020.

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PUBLIC NOTICES VILLAGE OF BROOKFIELD 8820 Brookfield Avenue BROOKFIELD, ILLINOIS 60513 LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Village of Brookfield will be accepting proposals for providing: Professional Services for Ogden Avenue Corridor Plan Specifications, general information and proposal forms are available in the Office of Community Development, Village of Brookfield, 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois 60513. Sealed proposals will be accepted until 12:00 P.M., Monday, April 13, 2020, at the Village of Brookfield Administration Building, 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois. Nothing herein is intended to exclude any responsible firm, or in any way restrain, or restrict competition. All responsible and eligible firms are encouraged to submit proposals. The Village reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, to waive informalities or technicalities in any proposal, and to accept the proposal which it deems to be in the best interests of the Village.

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certiﬁcation was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: Y20003431 on March 13, 2020 Under the Assumed Business Name of SPARK & SHINE ONLINE with the business located at: 45 E. BURLINGTON UNIT 10, RIVERSIDE, IL 60546. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: ROBIN QUINN NEWBERRY 262 NORWOOD RIVERSIDE, IL 60546 Published in RBLandmark 3/18, 3/25, 4/1/2020

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certiﬁcation was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: Y20003301 on February 26, 2020 Under the Assumed Business Name of PNYX CONSULTANTS with the business located at: 340 E. NORTH WATER ST. 2302 CHICAGO, IL 60611. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: F. SCOTT WINSLOW 340 E NORTH WATER ST #2303 CHICAGO, IL 60611, SHANDO VALDEZ 3334 N OKETO AV CHICAGO, IL 60634. Published in Wednesday Journal 3/11, 3/18, 3/25/2020

PUBLIC NOTICE A third neighborhood meeting will be held Wednesday, March 25 at 7:00 p.m. in the ballrooms of the Oak Park Arms, located at 408 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302. The meeting will be to discuss the proposed Pete’s Market project located at 640 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302.

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certiﬁcation was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: Y20003383 on March 10, 2020 Under the Assumed Business Name of A HAND UP with the business located at: 901 LAKE ST. UNIT 901, OAK PARK, IL 60303. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: PLESHETTE SIMONE DAVIS 901 LAKE ST. UNIT 901 OAK PARK, IL 60303

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Bids mailed or delivered shall be marked to the attention of: Ms. Jeanne Keane Oak Park School District 97 260 Madison Street Oak Park, Illinois 60302

Bid Due Date: Wednesday April 8th, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. Only those bids complying with the provision and speciﬁcation of the bid will be considered. The Board of Education reserves the right to waive any informalities, qualiﬁcation or irregularities and/or reject any or all bids, when in its opinion, such action will serve the best interest of the Board of Education of Oak Park Elementary School District 97. Sheryl Marinier Board Secretary Published in Wednesday Journal 3/25/2020

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P. Plaintiff, -v.MARIA C. RIVERA Defendants 2019 CH 05114 1024 S RIDGELAND AVE OAK PARK, IL 60304 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 17, 2020, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 20, 2020, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1024 S RIDGELAND AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60304 Property Index No. 16-17-308-0110000 The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its

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credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-19-03763 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2019 CH 05114 TJSC#: 40-558 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2019 CH 05114 I3147509

Plaintiff, -v.JEFFERY EATON, VICKY EATON, 1223-25 ELGIN MANOR CONDOMINIUM, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2019 CH 07654 1223 ELGIN AVE UNIT G1 FOREST PARK, IL 60130 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 10, 2020, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 14, 2020, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1223 ELGIN AVE UNIT G1, FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-24-203-0351005; 15-24-203-035-1007 The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser

of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-19-05532 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2019 CH 07654 TJSC#: 40-344 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2019 CH 07654 I3147359

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER

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 SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 ABFC ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-WMC1 Plaintiff, -v.DARYL SATCHER, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., OAK PARK TERRACE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 2018 CH 08851 914 NORTH AUSTIN BOULEVARD UNIT #C-8 OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment

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of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 7, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 14, 2020, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 914 NORTH AUSTIN BOULEVARD UNIT #C-8, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-05-320-0401025 The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-18-07459 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2018 CH 08851 TJSC#: 40-1381 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2018 CH 08851 I3148148

bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES,

P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-19-04111 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2019 CH 05533 TJSC#: 40-655 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2019 CH 05533 I3148307

Defendants 19 CH 00561 125 SOUTH LOMBARD AVENUE OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 23, 2020, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 24, 2020, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 125 SOUTH LOMBARD AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-08-302-0150000 The real estate is improved with a yellow vinyl siding, one story single family home with a detached two car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real

estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 268445 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 19 CH 00561 TJSC#: 40-595 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 19 CH 00561 I3148758

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR TRUMAN 2016 SC6 TITLE TRUST Plaintiff, -v.EDILBERTO V. VERZO, MARCELINA C. VERZO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2019 CH 05533 300-302 NORTH CUYLER AVENUE OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 23, 2020, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 27, 2020, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 300-302 NORTH CUYLER AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-08-107-0090000 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, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR FFMLT TRUST 2005-FF11, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005FF11 Plaintiff, -v.BRIAN HOLLOWAY

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