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Union pickets Sox boss’ developtment Laborers protest Madison Avenue Real Estate Group’s choice of contractors

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HANDOVER: Incoming mayor Rory Hoskins gets sworn in on Monday, May 13, 2019, during a village hall meeting at the Village of Forest Park.

Changing of the guard

Crowd gathers to say goodbye to Calderone, greet Hoskins

By ROBERT J. LIFKA Contributing Reporter

An overflow crowd jammed the Forest Park council chambers on May 13 for the historic changing of the guard as Rory Hoskins became the village’s first Afri-

can-American mayor, ending the 20-year tenure of Anthony Calderone.

All seats were filled and approximately 100 people stood at the back of the council chambers as well as up and down both sides of the room. In addition to past and present elected officials from Forest Park

and neighboring communities, the crowd included friends and family members of incoming and outgoing village officials and Forest Park residents.

The audience stood to their feet twice,

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onathan Costello and a giant inflatable rat have stood outside a construction site for three weeks, picketing a development

by Madison Avenue Real Estate Group, which is owned by White Sox and Bulls Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf and his longtime business partner Robert Judelson.

“As a resident, I’m worried about the lack of safety and the substandard wages and lack of benefits that the construction workers are not getting,” said Costello, a Forest Park resident who is a laborer with Local Union 1.

“I have been in their shoes and, no matter who is the owner of a company, whether they have a million dollars or they’re just small-time trying to start something, they basically look upon laborers as disposable, and a lot of times they seek people that aren’t necessarily able to defend themselves.”

The Northbrook-based firm plans to build a four-story commercial and residential building at 7652 W. Madison St., at the old Brian Boru Irish Pub site, on the lots between Dunkin Donuts and Mugsy’s. The union and developer have a longstanding dispute over Michigan Avenue Real Estate Group’s choice of general contractor, Vivify Construction. Vivify sub-

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The real story behind Bushwood’s demise

olf season is in full swing, so I lament the loss of Bushwood Driving Range. It operated on the west bank of the Des Plaines River at Madison Street from 2002 to 2010, literally a stone’s throw from Forest Park. I assumed Bushwood closed because it was no longer profitable, but there was a darker reason for its demise.

Rick and Raffiella Hanson started Bushwood. Rick’s brother, Craig, was also a key player. Craig gave me property tax documents that spelled out the real reason Bushwood closed.

It’s a shame because the Hanson family has deep roots in Maywood.

LL Hanson was a crane company that migrated from Chicago to Maywood in 1952. Richard L. Hanson Sr. operated the company and his sons, Rick and Craig worked there. They learned trades like welding and excavating and the company prospered for years.

After LL Hanson closed in 2002, Rick and Craig looked to launch a new family enterprise. They were avid golfers and thought this area needed a new driving range. They leased the property in 2001 and constructed the range.

It took them a year and a half to build Bush-

wood. Rick did the excavating and the brothers installed the sewers and put up 75-foot wooden poles to support the screens. They opened a single-level, summer-only facility but had bigger plans. In 2007, they purchased the 8 acre parcel for $10,000.

The site is a former landfill that contains ash from incinerated waste. A clay cap covers the refuse but the soil is not stable enough for building. Only the north end of the property was suitable. That is where the Hansons constructed a pro shop and added a second level of tees.

They also added “monster” steel poles, set in cement, after storms twice toppled their wooden poles. They installed putting greens and brought in teaching pros.

The range had long hours, from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., so they hired extra help during the summer.

The brothers practically lived at the range. Craig slept there during snowstorms to make sure the dome stayed intact. Raf Raffiella worked the cash register, along with their daughter, Lauren, who practiced at the range and became the top golfer on OPRF High School’s team for four years.

Many local high schools practiced at Bushwood, including Proviso East.

Bushwood thrived as a community of

golfers. Rick calls golf the “last honest sport” and admires the good manners and etiquette it teaches. For eight years, family members worked 12- to 14-hour days to make the range a success. Plus, Rick had invested $980,000. Then it all came crashing down, like poles toppled by a storm.

Bushwood’s property taxes had initially been $10,000 to $15,000. In 2010, they skyrocketed to six figures. The owners filed an appeal and received a reduction but in 2017, the taxes were $301,783. That’s the tax bill for a former landfill, situated in a flood plain, which the Illinois EPA has deemed only useable as a driving range.

The Hansons weren’t the only victims of dramatic property tax increases. According to a spokesperson for Cook County, “The system was discriminatory to those who couldn’t af afford to hire attorneys annually to appeal their property taxes.” To make up for tax breaks for the wealthy, the assessor shifted the tax burden to lower-income property owners.

Rick and Raffiella filed bankruptcy for the business. They still own the property but it’s saddled with back taxes, so there are no buyers. The Village of Maywood may be considering developing the property but village officials didn’t return my calls.

A successful family business — a haven for golfers — Bushwood once had it all.

■ 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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LEANING TOWER XXXX OF ACME FEED CO. In 1980 Forest Park’s landmark feed towers, once a part of the busy grain elevators operated by Acme Feeds Co. were scheduled to come down to make way for a commuter parking lot at Van Buren St. and Desplaines. This photo, recently discovered in files at Forest Park Village Hall was donated to the Historical Society of Forest Park by Tim Gillian, Village Administrator. The vacant towers, which were a dangerous “playground” for teens, had become a regular stop for Village police, as youth could not resist the rooftop view.

Acme Manufacturing built the first tower when they moved to Forest Park in 1923 and a second in 1927. They manufactured both feed for pigs, calves and chicken as well as minerals and salts. Acme feed was to be added to corn and was said to to produce pork or beef at a much lower cost than an all-grain food. Founder George H. Simpson sold his interest in

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Former park district head defends hiring record Andrew Doss earns $41,000 a year at the Roos Recreation Center

By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter

The former executive director of the Park District of Forest Park pushed back against claims that he hired a top official at the Roos Recreation Center as a favor to the president of the Park District board.

Larry Piekarz, who retired as head of the park district in October 2018 after working at the organization for nearly three decades, said he hired Andrew Doss as the manager and athletic supervisor of the Roos building based solely on Doss’ work record and education credentials.

Andrew’s father, John Doss, is president of the park board and head of the village’s Department of Public Works. He hired his other son, John Ryan Doss, as a public works driver about three years ago. Piekarz said Doss never asked for any favors for himself or his children. Doss previously said any

claim that Andrew was hired as a favor to him is “false.”

“It was basically me and my decision” alone, Piekarz said. “So people who want to be mad, they should be mad at me. I just thought he deserved a chance at doing that job and he’s proving himself and done a great job. If people want to blame somebody, they can blame me, but not John because John had nothing to do with it.”

In May 2018, Piekarz hired Andrew Doss as the manager and athletic supervisor at the Roos Recreation Center, where he earns $41,000 per year. Piekarz said he is one of 11 full-time employees. Andrew holds a bachelor’s degree in recreation and administration from Illinois State University and had worked full-time for the park district since May 2017 and part-time for the organization since May 2009.

Before finishing his degree, Piekarz said, Andrew interned at the park district. Once he finished his degree, he said, he saw hiring Andrew as a “no brainer.”

“We try to promote from within because you try to reward people who are loyal and come back, especially the summer help who work hard,” Piekarz said. “That was the case with Andrew, and his degree happened to be in parks and rec.”

He said he intentionally did not consult his father, John Doss, or any other board member about the hire. “I tried to distance myself because he is a board member’s son,” Piekarz said.

LARRY PIEKARZ He said he thinks a nepotism policy was presented at one time “years back,” but that it was never voted on, and he doesn’t remember the circumstances that led to the discussion. Piekarz added that he believes the park district should have a nepotism policy, but that it shouldn’t restrict qualified relatives from receiving positions.

“In a small town, it’s hard because everybody knows everybody or is somehow related to everybody,” said Piekarz, who is retired but currently serving as the temporary director of the Streamwood Park District.

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439 Thomas Avenue: An award winning, record-breaking property

By TOM HOLMES Contributing Reporter

At its annual meeting on May 8, the Forest Park Chamber of Commerce honored three businesses and four developments with its Forest Park Pride Awards, which recognizes individuals’ commitment to beautifying the village.

Dorothy Gillian, president of the chamber, said Forest Park National Bank received the award for its support of the chamber, helping with initiatives like Wine Walk and providing free office space “They will celebrate 75 years of serving the Forest Park community on May 15,” she said, adding: “We couldn’t do it without you.”

McAdam Landscaping received a Pride Award recognizing its 40th anniversary and for hosting the annual Chamber meeting for many years. After accepting the award on behalf of his family-owned business, Rob McAdam, the vice president of the landscaping firm who is also a Chamber board member, thanked the community for supporting them.

“The Forest Park Bank has been a huge help to us, and we wouldn’t have found this 165,000 square-foot location if it weren’t for Mayor Calderone,” he said.

Neil Rembos, owner of Crystal Car Wash who became a Chamber board member last week, accepted a Pride Award for his new business.

“We’ve been absolutely blown away by the support we’ve received from the community and everyone in this room who helped us and supported us,” Rembos said. “It’s become more than a business. We found a new home here and decided to grow with Forest Park.”

Gillian explained that, in addition to business owners, the Chamber gives awards to homeowners and developers whose care for their properties brings up the value of every property in town.

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HOT HOMES: 439 Thomas Street, (left) and 7425 Dixon Street on the right.

McShane-Hibbitts, a developer who owns the property at 7706 Monroe St., received a residential award. So did realtors Dan and Kyra Pych, who tore down a two-flat they had owned at 7425 Dixon St. and built their dream home.

In 1985, the Pychs bought the property on Dixon Street because it included a building with two apartments and a coach house.

Dan said they rented out the second-floor apartment and coach house and, with the income earned, were almost able to pay the mortgage on the entire property.

After living in the house on Dixon Street for over three years, they bought another house in Forest Park, moved in, fixed it up, sold it, and moved out of town, while continuing to rent the three units on Dixon Street.

When the time came, and they wanted to move back to Forest Park, they took a second look at the house on Dixon Street. They decided that it would be better to tear it down and build what they refer to as their “dream house,” rather than trying to rehab the building.

“When people see the house for the first time,” said Kyra, “they often ask us if it is new. To me that’s a compliment, because we tried really hard to make it look old so it fits into the neighborhood.”

The Pychs noted that they weren’t the only developers who wanted to start fresh rather than rehab.

“There is another new construction going up down the street from us and another property getting fixed up. There seems to be a multiplying effect going on,” Dan said.

“It is definitely a trend,” said Kyra. “There are a lot of people who will pay top dollar for housing here as well as in Oak Park and River Forest.”

She acknowledged that many millennials are choosing to rent but added that there are still many who have money and want to invest in a home.

“They want an existing property to be all redone or brand new. They don’t want to have to do any upkeep,” she said.

In addition to the Pychs, Stanley and Pa-

tricia Kudlacz received a Pride Award for a property at 501 Hannah Ave. that they bought several years ago while they were still living in Oak Park. Ready to downsize, they renovated it and moved in.

“It’s amazing,” said Gillian. “It’s still a two-flat. They renovated the second floor where they live up to the attic space. It’s delightful. When you drive by you might notice the beautifully refinished garage doors.”

Realtors and residents Roman Lewis and April Baker received Pride Awards for developing 439 Thomas Ave. and selling it for the highest price in village history.

In January 2018, the two purchased the home with the intent to “bring it back to its former glory, but with all the bells and whistles that make life easy,” Baker said.

She added: “Due to a series of unfortunate events, we were unable to save the original house, so our plans had to change swiftly from rehab to new construction. That also meant that we passed our original completion date and left our original budget in the dust.”

A private investor helped fund the new project, which Lewis described as very ecofriendly.

The two explained why they did not think investing large amounts of capital in Forest Park was a gamble.

“I rehabbed my first home at 1026 Beloit in 2016,” said Baker, “and I sold it before I listed it.”

Lewis, who has been doing construction in town for four years, called Forest Park an ideal location for development, saying: “Home prices are going up here, which makes it harder to find rehabs, because everybody is doing the same thing. People are realizing that, from a property perspective, there is a lot of value in Forest Park.”

Their property recently sold for a record breaking $735,000.

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Nine ticketed in rowdy funeral procession Nine drivers were issued local ordinance violations for passengers hanging out the windows, traveling into oncoming lanes of traffic, and “general disorder” during a rowdy funeral procession.

Just after 2 p.m. on May 3, a string of cars traveled west on Roosevelt Road to Oak Ridge Cemetery in Hillside, violating Forest Park’s funeral ordinance, which states “each driver in a funeral or other procession shall drive as near to the right hand edge of the roadway as practical and safe.” Police also found drivers in violation of the village’s negligent driving ordinance.

Officers captured vehicle registration numbers from red light camera video at the intersection of Harlem Avenue and Roosevelt Road. Police mailed vehicle owners the village tickets.

Bitcoin scammers steal $4K A 24-year-old woman transferred $4,000 in bitcoin to a scammer, after a misleading telephone caller said she was being investigated by the “Social Service Administration” for fraud.

The woman received the call about 4 p.m. on May 6. The caller told her there was a warrant out for her arrest. He said she could avoid arrest by making restitution to local law enforcement. The caller then transferred her to someone who falsely identified himself as Ryan Russell from the Forest Park Police Department.

Russell told the woman to withdraw $1,000 from her bank account and take a $3,000 cash advance from her credit card. He said to lie about the transactions if questioned by bank officials and was on speaker during the bank exchange. He told her to then purchase $4,000 worth of bitcoin, transfer them to his account and wait for a confirmation call at 9:30 a.m. on May 7.

The woman did as directed, but the call never came.

Phone stolen from jacket pocket A woman’s phone was stolen from her pocket as she stood outside her house on the 7200 block of Roosevelt Road around 9 a.m. on May 10.

The woman logged in to her “Find My iPhone” mobile application, which tracked the phone to the corner of Harlem Avenue and Lake Street. The woman went to the bus stop there and asked the people waiting if they had her phone. All denied having her phone and boarded the bus.

The woman then went to the police station, where officers used the app to track the phone to the parking lot at Proviso East High School. Police arrived at the location and found Susana Barajas, 52, of Melrose Park, standing there. They asked

Barajas if the phone was hers and she quickly stuffed it into her purse. Officers sounded the “Find My iPhone” ring feature, and the phone started ringing from inside Baraja’s purse.

Police told Baraja she was under arrest.

Baraja yelled and pulled away from officers, who eventually handcuffed her but she still had the purse squeezed between her legs. They took the purse and recovered the phone inside, which had a screensaver photo of the victim.

Barajas told police she found the phone outside her work and that she planned to return it. She received a felony charge of theft, as well as two charges for resisting and obstructing a police officer.

Phone stolen at soccer game A woman, 46, told police her phone was stolen from the Park District of Forest Park about 6 p.m. on May 9.

The woman said she was watching his daughter’s soccer game at 7501 Harrison St. After the game, she noticed her phone was gone. She called the phone and spoke with a man who told her to meet him at the intersection of Central Avenue and Roosevelt Road to return the phone. He then said to meet at McDonald’s to receive the phone. He said he worked late and would just drop the phone off at the McDonald’s “lost and found.”

The woman replied that McDonald’s did not have a lost and found. She has not spoken to him since. The “Find My iPhone” mobile application revealed the phone to be at an address in Cicero.

Tools taken from storage locker Sometime between 6 and 8:15 a.m. on May 2, someone stole a power drill set, multi-tool and saw from a storage locker on the 200 block of Marengo Avenue. The tools are valued at approximately $242.

Burglars pried open the plastic doors to gain access to the storage container.

Glove compartment rifled Between 4 p.m. on May 8 and 8 a.m. on May 9, a burglar stole the registration, insurance and vehicle manual from a Mercury parked on the 1100 block of Dunlop Avenue. The victim was unsure if she locked her doors.

These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Forest Park Police Department, May 7-13, 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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Sourcing local, from Illinois to Mexico Proviso East grad provides educational toys for children and adults

By SIOBHAN NEELA-STOCK

against this reality by forming a female-only group at Lucent, where they jointly conceptualized ideas for inventions and applied Victoria Halsell is an expert on buying lo- for patents.

She still has a few patents pending and the cal. Even if that means traveling across the last one was approved in 2005, Halsell said. world for her products.

Although Halsell loved her job, she was The Proviso East High School alumna ready for a career change after works with both local artists, 10 years at the company. some in Lincoln Park and WheaBut then Halsell’s father died. ton, along with international arHe was her original inspiration tisans. Her business travels have to buy local. brought her to Mexico and the “My father was a big-time enTurks and Caicos Islands. trepreneur account. He always “We try to bring in small batch shopped local…the butcher, the product, as opposed to mass car repair man,” she said. produced product…we want Halsell took time away from product made by local artisans, the company to help her family they can be international…my VICTORIA HALSELL during the difficult time. In 2006, job during my buying trips is to Proviso East alumna the French mobile device compabring product back to Illinois,” ny Alcatel merged with Lucent.

Halsell said.

“We’d gone from 111,000 employees across The 42-year-old owns two stores in Elmhurst. Originally Halsell, along with her busi- the world to about 35,000 and so a lot of that ness partner, started out in Plainfield. Over work collapsed onto those of us that were time she realized she wanted her stores to be left…I was working 60, 70 hours a week,” closer to one another. Halsell got one better – Halsell said.

She was forced both into a system engiher artisan gift store, Victoria’s on Main, and her toy store Main Street Candy & Toys, are neering and product management role.

The stress of the merger and her father’s across the street from each another.

Halsell didn’t need to organize a focus death took a toll on Halsell. Even though Halgroup to test out her wares, she already had sell’s colleagues begged her to come back to the company, she knew it was time to leave. an in-house service – her four children.

But Halsell wasn’t completely without a “My children have routinely gone with me on my travels and assisted me with pick- plan.

About two years into her career at Lucent, ing product, which is great…I kind of see what they take to and what keeps their at- Halsell completed her master’s degree in computer science and engineering with a tention,” she said.

Her products are suitable for infants and old- focus in telecommunications at DePaul Unier. During last year’s Christmas season, many versity.

Despite her advanced education, Halsell of her customers bought robotics gifts for coldidn’t have a clear path forward. lege students studying computer science.

“I was trying to think of something long “You want valuable play things that have a purpose…that are stimulating and educat- term that I wanted to do that would allow me to be at home with my children…and what ing your child,” Halsell said. would be fun? So, then I started thinking Before Halsell became a connoisseur of about kids and science,” Halsell said. educational toys, she was an engineer.

Halsell admits she is a drill sergeant While a senior at the University of Illinois, where she earned a degree in informa- when it come to her kids. She’s never hired tion systems with a minor in business, Hal- a nanny, preferring to take care of her kids sell was recruited by Lucent Technologies, a herself. Halsell wakes up every morning at telecommunications firm. She said she was 5:45 a.m. and immediately attends to her involved in designing wireless networks for children, who range in age from seven to 19.

She’s also a vegan and a gym rat to boot. companies such as Verizon and AT&T. Halsell admits it isn’t easy to maintain the Halsell said she also filed 25 patents at Lulife she does but she has some advice for womcent.

“I have 17 patents. I would say half of them en who are ambitious both at home and work.

“Find other women like you…I had to are by myself and the other half I did on a learn that as well, right, ‘cause we think team with other engineers,” Halsell said.

She pointed out the lack of female repre- we can do everything ourselves…the worst sentation in engineering, especially among thing you can do is to try to seek advice or help from someone who is not living your minorities.

Halsell and her colleagues fought back life,” Halsell said.

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State awards library $50K grant Funds to be used to improve accessibility

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The Forest Park Public Library has received a $50,000 state grant to make its facilities more accessible, amid plans for a $1.3 million revamp of the library’s interior spaces.

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without asking for those dollars to come from the community, I think it’s something to be proud of,” said Pilar Shaker, director of the library.

“Just the knowledge that we are working to make this facility more accessible instead of just generally better is a positive quality. … The board isn’t just looking to make it shiny and new; they’re looking to make it accessible and easy to use for all the community.”

Shaker said this represents the first time in memory the Illinois State Library gifted Forest Park its Live and Learn Construction Grant. She said the library applied for the grant in February with the application outlining the project’s scope, budget and timeline for repairs. The library and state finished signing contracts last week.

“Our architect on this project helped me put together the application and it was clear that we already had clear construction plans,” Shaker said. “I think the help of our architect really gave some extra legitimacy and professionalism to the overall application.”

The $50,000 grant will be used to make the library’s bathrooms compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), moving walls inside the bathrooms to allow for greater wheelchair accessibility, creating countertops and sinks to accommodate wheelchairs, and purchasing ADA-compliant fixtures. During the judging process, Shaker said one of the judges commented that Forest Park’s bathrooms ‘obviously needed’ to be upgraded.

“Obvious need goes a long way when awarded grants,” said Shaker, who noted that five libraries applied for the state grant — all aiming to receive funds to increase their accessibility — but Forest Park’s library received the maximum funds possible and was the only applicant to receive a perfect score by the grant review board. The library was already going to update the bathrooms as part of the library’s larger renovation plan, and the upgrade will be done by the same contractors — Elgin-based Shales McNutt Construction — who are making upgrades to the rest of the building.

“This offsets the project costs,” Shaker said.

Staff and trustees have been planning renovation of the library for about three years. The work is scheduled to begin in May and take about six months.

“It’s an integral update, so even if we didn’t do other work in the facility, that is work we would prioritize, because really the larger project is about accessibility and making the space work better for our patrons,” Shaker said.

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Construction company safety violations

Madison Street from page 1 contracts out the project to firms that don’t use union labor and have a history of safety issues. The village said all companies on the site hold the appropriate permits, have passed every safety milestone and that federal investigators recently found no violations on the site.

Neither Vivify or Michigan Avenue Real Estate Group responded to interview requests.

“The issue is that Vivify basically doesn’t talk to us at all and, because they are the general contractor that Michigan Avenue exclusively hires, we feel that Michigan Avenue has a say in who they hire. They’re sort of tied in together,” said Al Barraza, a building trades organizer for Painters District Council 14.

“We just feel like, if doing union work in Guaranteed Rate Field and the United Center is OK, why isn’t doing private work the same? He has the means to do it.”

Council approval

In April 2018, the village council voted unanimously to approve the project. At the meeting, Commissioner Tom Mannix instructed village staff to work with the developer to hire union workers.

“Because we’re not a home-rule community we don’t have some of the same powers that other communities have to control and mandate certain things for projects. Our hands are somewhat tied to push for some kind of prevailing wage. If there was some kind of tax share agreement, obviously, we could do that or ask them to hire union contractors,” Mannix said. “But, again, I would trust that our staff would certainly work with the developer to incorporate that, especially when it comes to hiring local residents.”

Former Mayor Anthony Calderone said these issues needed to be addressed earlier in the planning process.

“In this particular case, [it] went before the zoning board and plan commission, and it’s on both of those occasions where residents and the business community can come in and cross-examine the developer,” Calderone said at the meeting.

Paul Price, a Forest Park resident and organizer with the builder’s trade union, said he wasn’t surprised the then-village council unanimously approved the development, since it was “obviously very businessfriendly.” But he was surprised the developer wanted to build in his hometown.

Price had been watching Michigan Avenue Real Estate Group since January 2018, after the firm announced several new projects in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood.

He said the developer’s safety record and use of non-union labor caught his eye.

“It’s not their typical spot; they generally target gentrifying neighborhoods and their whole shtick is luxury apartments. For that location in Forest Park, I think that’s going to be a little tougher sell,” said Price, add-

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PICKET: Union worker Jonathan Costello protests outside of the construction at the old Molly Malone’s on Madison Street in Forest Park. ing that he thinks the only reason Michigan Avenue built in Forest Park is because their general contractor firm is owned by River Forest resident Viktor Jakovljevic. “He’s a retired soccer player and literally just came into construction about 10 years ago after his career had stopped. I’ve never seen him pick up a tool on a job site. I’ve never seen him actually work for them. … If it were in his hometown, maybe he would do the right thing. I think it’s because it’s not in his hometown that he’s able to take advantage of Forest Park and its residents.”

Price urged the village to pass a responsible bidder ordinance, which he said forces developers to hire a portion of local residents for projects, minority business enterprises or disadvantaged business enterprises; pay workers a “livable wage”; provide health benefits; and apprenticeships. “Several municipalities have passed legislation like that and I’m hopeful that Forest Park will take something like that up too,” he said.

Mayor Rory Hoskins said the council didn’t lobby for union labor in this instance.

“The council and the village have the ability to influence projects and, in this one, I don’t think they had the will to do that,” he said. “They didn’t make an issue of it; they just approved the project.”

Hoskins said he has friends in the local and visited the picket about three weeks ago to show his support. He said he “generally supports” the idea of using union labor, and that “we’ll probably look at the idea of home rule at some point, but I don’t want to get too much into that.”

He said he would like the council to “carefully look” at adopting a responsible bidder ordinance but has not spoken to his colleagues about it yet.

Safety record

Costello said he originally arrived at the site because he was notified by his union that there was a picket in the area and

wanted to advocate for the workers. He said he has not talked directly with any of the workers on site because there’s a language barrier.

“These men are the same; they do the same kind of work as me but in a manner that puts their safety at risk and does not adhere to a prevailing wage,” Costello said.

“So with that said, I have concerns for their safety and I want to see them be able to provide for their families.”

Costello said he noticed several safety procedures that weren’t being followed, and questioned the use of village saw-horse barriers surrounding the private development.

“If somebody trips over those [saw] horses, they could potentially sue both the village as well as the contractors,” Costello said. “We are in a budget deficit and one way to avoid unnecessary money that’s spent is by not purposefully putting the village in a position to where they could be liable for injury.”

After complaining to a nearby Forest Park police officer, Costello said Steve Glinke arrived at the site. Glinke, director of the village’s department of public health and safety, reportedly handed him a business card and then walked away without taking the time to listen to his concerns about use of village property on the private site.

“I kind of felt that he was not concerned with a very legitimate issue and a risk to the public safety,” Costello said. “I was hoping he would acknowledge the potential liability that using the village resources imposed.”

Glinke said his office, police and fire department officials have received multiple calls and emails about the construction site and answered each quickly.

“This office takes no sides in union [versus] non-union disputes,” Glinke wrote in an email. “I met with OSHA investigators who received an ‘anonymous complaint’ at this location. They didn’t give me specifics and I didn’t ask. They did, though, say the site was fine, no violations noted, and they

In 2014, four workers and a firefighter were hurt after a wall that Brennan Masonry was working on collapsed. A Brennan Masonry worker was killed on a different job site due to unsafe conditions in 2018. Over the past 10 years, Brennan Masonry has been cited by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 13 times, and has settled fines for a total of $25,860.

Brennan Masonry denied working on the Forest Park project to the Review, although village permits show they are working on the construction site.

In November 2017, Pozos Construction Company received three citations from OSHA, and settled fines for $7,400.

Federal inspectors fined the firm for not adequately protecting its employees from falling from scaffolding, building edges and hoist areas. Pozos did not respond to an interview request.

In 2015, OSHA fined Vivify $2,800 for leaving workers unprotected from falling through an opening in a wall on a project. The city of Chicago also cited Vivify in 2013 for employing an unlicensed person to operate a crane, and again in 2018 for leaving exposed asbestos on a construction site after demolition. Both of these occurred on Michigan Avenue Real Estate Group construction sites. Neither Michigan Avenue or Vivify responded to interview requests.

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probably wouldn’t be back. Coincidentally the ‘mouse’ [inflated rat] and his keepers were nowhere to be seen.”

Price said he hoped OSHA would return to the site since Vivify has generally had issues when constructing the second or third stories of buildings.

“It’s a bummer that OSHA came out so early,” he said. “I guess I don’t want workers to get hurt and I’m glad that workers are safe currently. I’m just not sure that they will be in the future.”

Costello said he, too, still has safety concerns.

After watching workers build a wall, he said he saw bricks fall onto the public right of way, which the construction firm failed to close off. He was also concerned about the temporary sidewalk the construction crew utilized, which he said was too narrow and those in a wheelchair could not use the wood ramp they installed.

“If people aren’t paying attention to signs of construction, it’s rather easy to wind up in an area that by any other professional contractor would be closed off due to hazard and danger,” Costello said. “So if you’re walking your dog, or you’re a mother pushing a stroller, I would personally suggest taking the sidewalk on the other side of the street and avoiding the construction project at all costs.”

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May 15 - 22

BIG WEEK Playground with PAWSitive Therapy’s Deke Chat with parents and caregivers at an open playtime from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on May 17 at the Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd. Different sensory and playstations will be featured for children ages 5 and under. Deke from PAWSitive Therapy Troupe will visit.

Interactive Movie Kids of all ages and their families are invited to attend an interactive screening of “Lilo and Stitch,” from 3 to 5 p.m. on May 18 at the Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd.

Author Discussion and Signing

Join mystery lovers for a discussion of author Elsa Hart’s “Jade Dragon Mountain: A Mystery” from 2 to 4 p.m. on May 18 at Centuries & Sleuths Bookstore, 7419 Madison St.

Rock Around the Clock Join officials from the Howard Mohr Community Center for a trip to Starved Rock for a trolley tour, river cruise and performance of such toe tappers as “Rock Around the Clock, from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on May 22. Tickets are $76 for residents, and $80 for non-residents. Meal included.

FOREST

Join author Patricia Skalka for a discussion and signing of her book “Death by the Bay,” from 2 to 4 p.m. on May 19 at Centuries & Sleuths Bookstore, 7419 Madison St.

Kiwanis Pasta Dinner

Mystery Discussion Group

PARK Dynamic People with Disabilities

Attend the monthly support group for people with disabilities and learn about federal legislation outlining rights, from 1 to 3 p.m. on May 15 at the Progress Center for Independent Living, 7521 Madison St.

REVIEW

Three Village Summit: Envisioning 2029 Listen to the heads of Forest Park, River Forest and Oak Park discuss topics affecting all three towns from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on May 21 at Dominican University, 7900 Division St. in River Forest. Tickets are $55 for members of the Forest Park Chamber of Commerce; $65 for non-members.

Join the Kiwanis Club of Forest Park for its annual pasta dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. on May 18 at the Howard Mohr Community Center, 7640 Jackson Blvd. Tickets are $10 for adults, and $7 for children and those age 65 and older. Call the Howard Mohr Community Center at 708-771-7737 for information, or email KiwanisClubFP@gmail.com.

Library Plalking Meetup Plalk—or Pick Up Litter While Walking—with library representatives from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on May 18 at the Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd.

Books on the Chopping Block Enjoy a performance by City Lit Theater of dramatic readings of short excerpts of books from the 10 most frequently challenged book s of 2017, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on May 15 at the Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd. A brief discussion and questionand-answer session will follow the performance.

Reading Awake Book Group Join fellow book lovers for a discussion of author Barbara Kingsolver’s “Unsheltered,” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on May 22 at the Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd.

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Village hires new executive secretary

Tanzla Davis-Rodriguez is the new executive secretary to the mayor and village administrator in Forest Park.

Her hiring was approved by the village council 5-0 on May 13.

Davis-Rodriguez lives with her husband and two children in Forest Park.

She will serve new Mayor Rory Hoskins and Village Administrator Tim Gillian.

Gillian called her a “good old-time Forest Parker,” noting she has lived in TANZLA the village for 17 years.

DAVIS-RODRIGUEZ Davis-Rodriguez replaces Sally Cody, who has been working part-time since stepping down from full-time duties in April 2018. Cody is expected to continue for another week to help Davis-Rodriguez with the transition. The executive secretary performs administrative duties, including coordinating appointments for the mayor.

Cody was executive secretary for 19 years and worked for the village since 1981.

Davis-Rodriguez will be paid $50,000 annually. Cody’s annual salary was $83,000 when she worked full-time.

When the village council adopted the new salary scale April 22, the range for executive secretary was reduced to between $40,000 and $50,000. Prior to that, it was between $40,000 and $83,000.

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TURNOVER: Mayor Rory Hoskins gets sworn in during a village hall meeting at the Village of Forest Park.

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Oath of office from page 1

Twisted Cookie employee of the day Barrett Patrick won the opportunity to play entrepreneur for a day at Twisted Cookie on May 11.

Patrick, 5, of Oak Park, said she served up cookies and cupcakes to SHANEL ROMAIN/Contributor customers for MASTER CHEF: Barrett Patrick’s favorite six hours at treat was chocolate-dipped chocolate the Forest Park bakery.

She brownie. received the opportunity after her parents won an auction prize at Pilgrim Community Nursery School, which she attends. Twisted Cookie donated 20 percent of sales to Pilgrim.

“I like it because there was chocolate,” Patrick said. Her favorite item, both to serve and eat, was a chocolate brownie dipped in chocolate. She also enjoyed serving pink cupcakes and cookies — since pink is her favorite color. Her main responsibility was fetching customer orders, placing them in bags and then handing them to shoppers.

Barrett’s father, Ryan Patrick, said Mother’s Day Cookie baskets were the most popular item ordered.

“It was a very cool place and [owner Joana Fischer] was very generous with her time,” Ryan said. “A lot” of Barrett’s friends came in to see her show off her entrepreneurial skills.

After the experience, Ryan said she now dreams of becoming a chef.

“I learned a lot,” she confirmed.

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giving standing ovations to Calderone after he delivered a 30-minute address and to Hoskins after he was sworn in by Cook County Judge Robert Senechalle.

Although many of the people who spoke during the public comment portion of the meeting congratulated Hoskins and wished him well, the majority of those who spoke thanked Calderone for his years of service.

Setting the tone was the first speaker, Matthew O’Shea, who told Calderone, “You have put Forest Park on the map.” The former Forest Park village administrator currently serves as the village’s legislative consultant.

Other speakers included Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough; representatives from Proviso High School District 209 and the Forest Park Mall, Chamber of Commerce and Historical Society; and former mayors from surrounding communities.

“You have left a legacy in this community,” Yarbrough said. “Mr. Mayor, it’s been a good run.”

Sam Pulia, former mayor of Westchester, and Pete DiCiani, former mayor of Elmhurst, recalled how Calderone spearheaded efforts to obtain outside assistance following the floods of 2010 and 2013.

“He bleeds Forest Park,” Pulia said, “although I don’t know what color that is.”

Also thanking Calderone for his service were Melody Winston from the Forest Park Mall, Chris Everett from the Historical Society, Dorothy Gillian from the Chamber of Commerce, Ned Wagner from District 209 and Maywood Trustee Isiah Brandon.

Recognized for their attendance were past and former officials from Franklin Park, Hanover Park, River Grove and Schiller Park, as well as former Forest Park Commissioner Mark Hosty.

In his 30-minute address, Calderone ran through a long list of accomplishments that were achieved during his 20 years as mayor. He also thanked his family, having to stop to compose himself, as well as those he

worked with, especially village department heads and commissioners.

“Clearly in the last 20 years, I had only one goal,” Calderone said. “I was never seeking to move on to another office.

“My heart, my passion, my life, my blood, my soul have been in this village. I came into a spot knowing one day I would need to depart. When that came, I wanted to leave Forest Park a little better than when I came in.

Today I feel it’s mission accomplished.

“This has been the journey of a lifetime and I am thankful to have had the opportunity to leave my mark on the village of Forest Park.”

After Senechalle administered the oaths of office to Hoskins and the four commissioners—Joseph Byrnes, Dan Novak, Ryan Nero and Jessica Voogd—the newlyseated village council approved resolutions for Calderone and outgoing Commissioners Rachell Entler and Tom Mannix. In April, Byrnes and Novak were re-elected and Nero and Voogd were elected to replace Entler and Mannix, who chose not to run again.

In presenting Calderone with a framed copy of his resolution, Hoskins noted that his predecessor had missed only one meeting during his 20 years as mayor.

In his only remarks, Hoskins noted the presence of children in the audience and the multicultural makeup of the crowd.

“This is Forest Park,” he said.

Under the new village council structure, Novak switches from commissioner of streets and public improvements to accounts and finance and Byrnes from accounts and finance to public health and safety. Nero is the new commissioner of streets and public improvements and Voogd, public property.

“It feels good,” Hoskins said after the meeting. “It was an honor to be elected and it felt good to take the gavel.”

The new mayor said his initial priorities include filling vacancies on village boards and commissions and convening a group to organize a village-sponsored Hispanic/Latino event in the fall.

“I want to be visible and get people engaged,” he said.

He also said he plans to meet with the rest of the village council to gain their input and identify common priorities.

“I want a unified board,” he added.

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Perfect Weather graced the Hunger Walkathon West CROP Hunger Walk on Sunday May 5th. This was the 36th local walk and the 50th anniversary of CROP Hunger Walks nationally.

The Planning Team wishes to thank and bless the more than 300 Walkers and Volunteers who took part in this annual fundraising event and the businesses and individual donors who supported them.

Walk Grand Marshal Tom Holmes reminded us why this event is so important. There are far too many hungry people in the world and in our communities. Recipients of the money raised in 2019 include hungry and hurting people served by international relief and development programs of Church World Service and the following ten local agencies: Cluster Tutoring Program, First Baptist Church of Melrose Park Food Pantry, Forest Park Food Pantry, Housing Forward, OPRF Food Pantry, Pine Avenue Food Pantry, Proviso Food Pantry, Quinn Center of Saint Eulalia Hunger Ministries, St. Martin de Porres Food Pantry and Vision of Restoration Food Pantry. We are pleased to report that the amount raised to date is over $63,000. Our goal is $87,000 this year.

It’s not too late to donate! Just visit our website: hwwcrop.org and press the “DONATE NOW” button.

THANKS TO:

The following Businesses that provided financial and/or in-kind support: Ferrara Candy Company REM, Inc. / Ideal Facilities Services Wednesday Journal, Inc. CLO Marketing, Inc. Community Bank of OPRF M & M Property Management Paramedic Services of Illinois, Inc. Downtown Oak Park Ethan Colchamiro, Graphic Artist Everett Wealth Solutions, Inc.

Volunteer Time & Talent:

Delrice Adams Matt Baron Lauren Brightmore Rick Caldwell Debra Chatman Cheery Coffey Gunn Bill Cragg Allen Dailey Andrea Despotes Meghan Dowdle Kim Duckett John Dwyer Mark Finley Nancy Fong Brent Friesen Jayne Gould Janet Gow Bob Haisman Janet Haisman William Hale Preston Hargett Sarah Harmon Odell Harper Dana Harris Tiffany Harrison Harriet Hawkins Susan Hickey Jerry Hills Frank Hughes Ken Johnson Derrick Jones Ruthie Jones Laura Lordahl Kara Kalnitz Melanie Kincaid

Forest Agency Insurance Forest Park National Bank & Trust Co. Mohr Oil Co. Personalization House Prairie State Animal Hospital Storino, Ramello & Durkin Tefco Construction Company Breit & Clean Dry Cleaners Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LTD David King & Associates, Inc. Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home Edward Jones – Mathew J. Grote EliteTire and Auto Service, Inc.

Dylan Kolovitz Carl Kreiter Will Ksander Ted Lietz Charlaine McAnany Adrian Mancha Kamana Mbekeani Martina McEllistrim Maxine McGhee Marjorie McKenzie Gy Menninga Martha Minnich Cynthia Mobley Carl Nauert Julie Nauert June Oliver Elizabeth Overland Shirley Owens Barbara Palmer Caroline Peavy Connie Pinc Frank Pinc Caroline Robling-Griest Lynda Schueler Kathleen Sherrell Michael Shields Jon Skogen Amy Stearns Milon Stovall Alex Suarez Jeanette Torres Sheneen Travis Lashone Treadwell Warren Udelson Cristine Vesely Imani Ward Lola Warren

Hertestyne Watkins Sandy White Leon A. Williams Craig Zeller

Walk Planning Team: Marty Colchamiro Joanne Despotes Ted Despotes Mary Lou Dwyer Tom Holmes Henry Kranz Nick Menninga Florence Miller John O’Rourke Susan Shields Gretchen Worley Douglas Wyman

Participating Organizations:

Ascension Church Euclid Ave United Methodist Fair Oaks Presbyterian Ferrara Candy Company First Baptist Church OP First Baptist Melrose Park First Presbyterian River Forest First United Church of Oak Park First United Methodist Good Shepherd Lutheran

Forest Automotive Forest Park Stucco, Inc. Gagliardo Realty Associates LLC Jakes Place Books Joseph M Dell, Barber & Hair Stylist Louie’s Grill Inc. McAdam Landscaping O’Sullivan’s Public House Original Ferrara Inc. Pieritz Bros., Inc. Pete’s Automotive Service, Inc. Sears Pharmacy Spotless Auto Wash, Inc. The Carleton of Oak Park

Grace Episcopal Hope Tabernacle Forest Park Parkview Presbyterian Pilgrim Congregational Pine Avenue Church Chicago Proviso East High School River Forest United Methodist St. Catherine-St. Lucy St. Christopher Episcopal St. Giles St. Martin de Porres St. Paul Thai Lutheran FP Third Unitarian Church Chicago Unity Church of Oak Park UTUUC (Unity Temple)

The Printing Store Tim Stefl, Inc. Todd & Holland Tea Merchants

Special Thanks to these churches and their members: First United Church of Oak Park Pilgrim Congregational Church Third Unitarian Church of Chicago Euclid Avenue Methodist Church Unity Church

Photos courtesy of Jon Skogen and Frank Pinc

The CROP Team wishes to acknowledge and thank

Wednesday Journal, Inc.

for their many years of outstanding generosity and continual community support!

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OPINION O U R

V I E W

Starting points for new mayor

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o small town mayors have 100-day countdown clocks? Very likely an overhyped gimmick going back, we think, to JFK. But when there is a new Forest Park mayor for the first time in 20 years, a thoughtful to-do list makes sense.

Especially true when an ongoing budget crunch is likely to consume a lot of the new mayor’s early attention.

Here are the things where we’d urge Mayor Rory Hoskins to focus his work, the agenda of the village council and the work of staff: ■ Pass an anti-nepotism policy. In an organization the size of Forest Park, every new hire is precious. Dictating new hiring procedures that widely cast a net for applicants will bring fresh ideas, a more diverse pool of candidates and send a message of transparency that Forest Park is looking outward and not to its old-school network for talent.

Explaining current hiring practices by blaming union contracts is an excuse to cover a too-cozy hiring culture.

Change the contracts. This is important.

Also, while we reported last week on two department heads who had hired their children, we also reported that two of Mayor Hoskins children had turned up on the payroll of village agencies. Yes, it was after his term as a commissioner. Yes, they were short-term positions. Still the wrong message to send. Every elected official needs to commit now to not hiring any relatives for municipal positions.

■ The Altenheim open space has sat underused for well-over a decade. We need a two-year plan for a villageappointed commission to gather public input, consider all options for this village-owned land, recommend, and price out that plan. Our only proviso is that while a portion of the 11 acres might be best sold off for development, the majority has to remain open, free and clear.

Meanwhile, the village should seek immediate funding to carry out demolition of derelict properties on the site.

■ Forest Park has created two commissions recently: Diversity and Sustainability. These are issues that should be central to Forest Park’s self-definition. Raise these commissions — and all the commissions — up. New blood, more diversity, meatier agendas, more citizen energy will benefit the village and expand the bench for future council positions.

■ The culture of the police department is improving but still needs conscious work. Too many lawsuits. Not enough diversity. And the chief should be asked to make the case for why the auxiliary force is not disbanded.

■ The Commission form of government is an active deterrent to good government in Forest Park. The mayor and commissioners should be policy-setters not department managers. Hiring a professional manager in the future will be difficult with this inefficient and obsolete structure. The arrival of a new mayor is the only time this issue can come to the top of the list. Make this happen, Mr. Mayor.

■ Sunlight. In every choice opt for transparency. This government operates as a closed loop. Has for decades. Inbred hiring. Meetings before meetings. Disdain for citizen involvement. If this is a new day, make it real every day.

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How well do you know Forest Park history?

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ast Saturday night an adventurous group met at the Historical Society of Forest Park for a Progressive Tour. Guests began the night at Beacon Pub and traveled southwest to Old School for dinner, then dessert provided by Twisted Cookie.

The trivia contest was all locally inspired, with questions categorized according to the 1980s popular board game, Trivial Pursuit — Geography, Entertainment, History, Art & Literature, Science & Nature, and Sports & Leisure. Using the photos from a recent donation by Tim Gillian and the Village of Forest Park, here is a sample of questions from the evening:

cartoon mate in 1940. He was lent to Borden’s chemical division as the mascot for what backto-school product?

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Geography: After Chicago cited the proximity of the burial grounds next to Lake Michigan as hazardous to public health in the 1850s, Chicago’s sanitary superintendent, physician John Rauch, requested the abandonment of the city cemetery along the lakefront.

What local cemetery on the banks of the Des Plaines River, 4½ miles west of Chicago, was founded in 1872?

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Entertainment: After the sudden death of her husband, Michael Todd, in 1958, this Hollywood star buried him at Waldheim Cemetery. She visited his grave regularly and would be seen at Albrights (a diner that is now Angelo O’Leary’s) or the Golden Steer during her visits.

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History: Does Forest Park have more roadways named after presidents, railroad stops, or early civic leaders/land owners?

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Art & Literature: On the Ferrara Pan building are these motifs, which reflect the home of previous owner, Borden Dairy. Elsie the Cow was a Borden mascot developed in 1936. Elsie was so popular, she was given a fictional

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Sports & Leisure: Eighty-five years ago, the Park District of Forest Park was founded. At that time, the locals would use that land near the municipal water plant, now known as the Community Center, as a popular place for this recreational sport.

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Science and Nature: This photo shows the last days of a leaning tower, which was once a major manufacturing company of chicken feed, pig meal and other feed for animals. This company shared a business name with a fictional company used by Wile E. Coyote in the Road Runner cartoons. What is the name of this company? See page 3 for photo.

Answers: 1. Concordia Cemetery, 2. Elizabeth Taylor, 3. Presidents (13 roadways named after Presidents: Washington, Adams, Madison, Monroe, Jackson, Van Buren, Polk, Taylor, Fillmore, Lincoln, Harrison, Roosevelt, and Eisenhower; roadways named after railroad stops 6 or 7: Elgin, Marengo, Belvidere, Rockford, Beloit, Dixon, possibly Harvard; land owners/civic leaders 8: Ferdinand, Hannah, Thomas, Troost, Brown, Wilcox, Dunlop, Bergman) 4. Elmer’s Glue, 5. Acme, 6. Tennis

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There will always be a double standard I strongly support all efforts by Mayor Hoskins to put an end to the practice of village employees hiring their family members. This really falls into the ‘no brainer’ category.

Every village official who defended the hiring of family members in your recent article asserted that their son, daughter, brother, etc.,

is an excellent employee, as if that makes it ok. (Hard to imagine they’d ever say anything else.) I suspect I’m far from alone in believing that there will always be a double standard for these ‘special’ employees. As the mayor indicated, this type of favoritism erodes confidence in our government. I wonder how these folks who

have turned our village government into their own personal hiring hall would feel about nepotism if they looked at this issue from a neutral, objective standpoint. Think they’d still wholeheartedly support this practice? Me neither.

Tom Conway

Forest Park resident

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Senate debating corporate board diversity bill Bill now includes Latinos, but Senate committee chair says more changes needed

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois

SPRINGFIELD – A bill that would require Illinois-headquartered corporations to include women and minorities on their boards of directors is now being considered in the Senate, where a committee chairwoman recently suggested changes could be applied.

House Bill 3394 stirred heated debate when it passed out of the House last month.

In its original form, it would have required every publicly traded corporation that has its main executive headquarters in Illinois to have at least one African-American and one woman on its board of directors, and it would impose financial penalties on corporations that fail to comply.

So far in the Senate, it has been expanded to include Latino representation as well, and it now provides that one person can serve to fill two or more categories.

Speaking to the Senate Commerce and Economic Development Committee, Sen. Christopher Belt (D-Cahokia), a sponsor of the bill in the Senate, said it is not intended to be punitive.

“The intent of it is to look at the disparities on these boards,” he said.

“Women, who make up 50 percent of the population nationally, and I think 32 percent on corporate boards; African-Americans, who make up 13.4 percent nationally and only make up 6.3 percent on boards; and Latinos, who are 18.1 percent of the population nationally but they only make up 2.0 (percent) on boards.”

Belt cited studies showing that corporations with diverse boards of directors tend to outperform those that don’t.

“The studies that I’ve read, that I’ve been reading, it really underscores the fact that diversity does well for businesses. The corporations that have diversity do well, they do better profit-wise,” he said.

Also testifying Thursday was Larry Ivory, president and CEO of the Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce, who said the bill would strengthen black communities, which in turn would help strengthen the

entire state.

“For our members, we have a saying. If you’re not at the table, then guess what.

You’re on the menu,” Ivory said. “If we’re not sitting at corporate boards and having input, we’re on the menu.”

The bill is modeled after a law California enacted last year that requires all corporations headquartered there to have at least one woman on their boards. The bill’s House sponsor, Rep. Emmanuel “Chris” Welch (D-Hillside), said in a separate interview that he expanded on that concept by including ethnic minorities.

If enacted into law, it would apply to any publicly traded corporation that is headquartered in Illinois, regardless of the state in which the original articles of incorporation were filed. It would also apply to any entity incorporated in Illinois, even if the business is headquartered elsewhere.

But some legal scholars have said that raises a number of legal issues, including a principle known as the “internal affairs doctrine,” which generally holds that only one state can have authority to regulate the internal affairs of a corporation.

Sen. John Mulroe (D-Chicago) raised the latter issue when he asked the question about corporations that might be organized in one state but have their corporate headquarters in another.

“That subject has come up and we’ve tried to address it in this bill,” Belt said. “If they file in Illinois, we would consider them also subject to the legislation that we’re pushing.”

Several members of the committee, including Chairwoman Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) said she agreed with the principle and the intent of the bill.

“But we have a lot of people that have expressed some concerns here that this bill really is not as inclusive as some would like it to be,” Murphy said, “because there are various groups that are left out of the discussion.”

Murphy suggested the bill might need further revision before it could gain enough support to pass the full Senate.

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RELIGION GUIDE Presbyterian

Check First.

First Congregational Church of Maywood

400 N. Fifth Avenue (1 block north of Lake St.) Come join us for Sunday Morning Worship at 11 am Pastor Elliot Wimbush will be preaching the message.

Refreshments and fellowship follow the service.

708-344-6150 firstchurchofmaywood.org When you're looking for a place to worship the Lord, Check First.

You’re Invited to A Church for All Nations A Church Without Walls SERVICE LOCATION Forest Park Plaza 7600 W. Roosevelt Road Forest Park, IL 60130

William S. Winston Pastor

ELCA, Lutheran

Good Shepherd

Worshiping at 820 Ontario, Oak Park IL (First Baptist Church) 9:00 a.m.—Education Hour 10:30 a.m.—Worship

All are welcome. goodshepherdlc.org 708-848-4741

Lutheran—ELCA

United Lutheran Church

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

Sunday Service 7AM, 9AM & 11:15AM Believer’s Walk of Faith Broadcast Schedule (Times in Central Standard Time) Television DAYSTAR (M-F)

3:30-4:00pm

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6:30-7:00am

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WCIU-TV (Sun.)

10:30-11:00am

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Word Network

10:30-11:00am

Nationwide

(M-F)

www.livingwd.org www.billwinston.org

West Suburban Temple Har Zion

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

Interfaith families are welcome.

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

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

744 Fair Oaks Ave. Oak Park 386-4920 Sunday Schedule Christian Education for All Ages 9:00am Worship Service 10:00am

Child care available 9-11am

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

Roman Catholic

Ascension Catholic Church

www.unitedlutheranchurch.org

708/386-1576

(708) 697-5000 LIVE Webcast - 11:15AM Service

Fair Oaks

Lutheran-Independent

Grace Lutheran Church

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

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

Childcare Available

Grace Lutheran School

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

St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church

305 Circle Ave, Forest Park Sunday Worship, 9:30am Christian Education Hour 8:30am Wednesday Worship 7:00pm Wheelchair Access to Sanctuary Leonard Payton, Pastor Roney Riley, Assistant Pastor 708-366-3226 www.stjohnforestpark.org Methodist

First United Methodist Church of Oak Park

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

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

Rev. James Hurlbert, Pastor

Roman Catholic

St. Edmund Catholic Church

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

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

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

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

St. Giles Family Mass Community

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

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

Our Mass is family-friendly.

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

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

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

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

Roman Catholic

St. Bernardine Catholic Church Harrison & Elgin, Forest Park

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

Upcoming Religious Holidays

May19 Buddha Day-Vesak Buddhism 23 Declaration of the Báb Bahá’í 28 Ascension of Baha’u’lláh Bahá’ 30 Ascension of Jesus Christianity Jun 4-5 Eid al-Fitr Islam 6 Ascension of Jesus Orthodox Christian 8-10 Shavuot Judaism

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

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PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Public Health Nurse in the Health Department. This position will provide professional public health nursing services including management of family case management, health education and promotion which includes disseminating information, making referrals, and counseling as well as managing caseloads, and performing a variety of tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oak-park.us/ jobs. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application no later than June 3, 2019.

ELECTRICIAN’S HELPER PART-TIME Part-time Electrician’s Helper. Must have own transportation. Call for more info 708-738-3848.

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Executive Secretary in the Development Customer Service Department. The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service skills, strong writing skills as well as multi-tasking capabilities. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website at http:// www. oak-park.us/jobs. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application.

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SUMMER (TEMPORARY FULL TIME) SUMMER YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST The Summer Day Care Program is accepting applications for nurturing individuals to provide care and supervision of 5-11 year old children. Position is Monday through Friday, 8-hour shift between the hours of 7:30am and 6:00pm.

The summer program runs from June 10 through August 16th.

Responsibilities include supervising play shops, arts and crafts, activities, sports, group games and indoor and outdoor play. Staff accompany and supervise children at the swimming pool and on weekly field trips.

Requirements include: minimum of 6 semester hours in education, recreation, social work, or related college courses, along with previous experience working with school aged children.

Contact Amy O’Rourke, Director of Day Care at: aorourke@hephzibahhome.org Equal Opportunity Employer SYSTEMS ANALYST The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Systems Analyst in the Information Technology Department. Applicant will need to be knowledgeable and capable to apply the principles and techniques of various programming languages, database, computer programming, on-line programming and programming documentation.

Additional skillsets include systems analysis and design techniques, such as database normalization, business analysis, workflow procedure, modular programming, stored procedures, and interface with operating system. Our technology environment consists of MS-SQL & Tools, Superion OneSolution CAD/ RMS, CityView Permit, Licensing & Inspections, ERSI ArcGIS, Laserfiche and web software (Java, HTML, Adobe ColdFusion and Drupal).http://www.oak-park.us/ .

Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application position open until filled.

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CITY RENTALS AUSTIN RENAISSANCE APARTMENTS. A HUD-subsidized affordable Apartment property announces the opening of its waiting list! The development is located on Washington Blvd in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood. Studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments are offered with a maximum occupancy of four persons permitted.

Properties feature modern kitchens, include appliances, and offer onsite maintenance and laundry facilities. Austin Renaissance will except requests for application packages by U.S. Mail postmarked no later than May 31, 2019. Send a written request for an application package that includes your name, mailing address. Daytime telephone number, Email address, and the number of persons in your household to: Town Center Realty Group LLC, PO Box 64, Huntley IL 60142-0064. You may also email a request to: mrpaul2u70@aol.com. Application packages available by mail or email delivery only.

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ESTATE SALES OakPark

ESTATE SALE 827 WOODBINE AVE SAT 5/18 9AM TO 2PM RAIN OR SHINE

High-end electronics, tools, gardening equipment, antique radios, beer signs, neon, plus all furniture and housewares purchased in last 5 years.

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20 FAMILY GARAGE SALE 700 & 719 LINDEN SAT 5/18 8AM TO 3PM

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HEAVY WROUGHT IRON TABLE 60 inch round, with four chairs and round bench. $25 708-488-8755 TURNTABLE/RECORD CABINET 4 ft tall, oak. $25.00 708-488-8755 MOVIE PROJECTORS Super 8 movie projectors with extra lamp: Bell and Howell 497, Chinon 2500 with take-up reel, #50.00 each. ph.484-358-3642

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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: Y19001289 on May 7, 2019. Under the Assumed Business Name of THRIVE MOBILE with the business located at: 3325 VERNON AVE, BROOKFIELD, IL 60513. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: EARL ALAN HILL 3325 VERNON AVE, BROOKFIELD, IL 60513

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: Y19001255 on May 1, 2019. Under the Assumed Business Name of ONE ON ONE COMPUTING with the business located at: 9817 S. KENTON AVE, OAK LAWN, IL 60453. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: ROBERT GERARD OGLE, 9817 S. KENTON AVE, OAK LAWN, IL 60453

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: Y19001236 on May 1, 2019. Under the Assumed Business Name of JUST ADORABLE CREATIONS with the business located at: 4820 WEST FULTON STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60644. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: MICHELLE RENEE ELDER 4820 WEST FULTON STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60644.

In the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, County Department, County Division. In the matter of the petition of SVITLANA VOLOSHYN for change of name to LANA ZARANOK, Case #20193003476.

Notice is given you, the public, that on May 7, 2019, I have filed a Petition For Change of Name in this Court, asking the Court to change my present name of Svitlana Voloshyn to the name of Lana Zaranok. This case will be heard in courtroom 0204, Distict 3, Cook County, IL on July 9, 2019 at 9:00 a.m..

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LEGAL NOTICE Invitation to Bid Summer 2019 Asbestos Consulting Services at Lincoln and Longfellow Elementary The Board of Education of Oak Park Elementary School District #97 will receive sealed Asbestos Consulting Service bids at the Administrative Office located at 260 West Madison Streetâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Oak Park, IL, (60302), until 1:00 p.m. on Monday June 3, 2019.

At this time sealed bids will be publicly opened and read.

Copies of specifications may be secured at the Oak Park Elementary School District #97 District Office, 260 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302. Cut-off date for picking up scope of services is 4:00 pm, May 24, 2019.

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 The front of the envelope should be clearly marked â&#x20AC;&#x153;ASBESTOS CONSULTING SERVICESâ&#x20AC;?.

Additional information may be obtained by contacting Ms. Keane at (708) 524-3125 or jkeane@ op978.org Bid Due Date: Monday June 3, 2019 at 1:00 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 5/15/2019

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Notice is hereby given by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of River Forest, Cook County, Illinois, that sealed bids will be accepted for: Thomas Street Alley Improvements This project generally consists of the reconstruction of approximately 1730 square yards of anasphalt/ concrete alley pavement with the installation of approximately 220 square yards of pervious pavers and concrete pavement throughout the remainder of the pavement. A 6â&#x20AC;? underdrain is alsoproposed throughout the length of the alley.

The bidding documents are available for download starting Monday, May 13, 2019 at: www.vrf.us/bids Bids must be submitted by Friday, May 31, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at: Public Works Department, 2nd Floor Village of River Forest 400 Park Avenue River Forest, IL 60305 The bid proposals will be publicly opened and read at that time.

Proposals will be considered not only on the basis of cost, but also on past performance, experience and ability to perform the work.

No bid shall be withdrawn after the opening of the Proposals without the consent of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of River Forest for a period of thirty (30) days after the scheduled time of the bid opening.

The Village of River Forest reserves the right in receiving these bids to waive technicalities and reject and or all bids.

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BID NOTICE The Village of Oak Park will receive sealed proposals at the Office of the Village Engineer, 201 South Boulevard, Oak Park, Illinois 60302, until 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2019 and at that time will be publicly opened and read aloud for the following Village Project: 15-00262-00-TL, SRTS Traffic Signal Upgrades.

In general, the improvements will require the following: Replace existing pedestrian signal heads with LED countdown heads and replace traffic signal controllers in existing cabinets at various intersections in the Village of Oak Park.

Plans and proposal forms may be obtained from the office of the Village Engineer. A non-refundable deposit of $40.00 is required for each set of plans and specifications. The Village of Oak Park reserves the right to issue plans and specifications only to those contractors deemed qualified.

No bid documents will be issued after 5:00 p.m. on the working day preceding the date of bid opening.

All prospective bidders must prove they are pre-qualified by the Illinois Department of Transportation before receiving bid documents. This project is financed with local Village funds and federal TAP-Safe Routes to School funds and thus is subject to all federal rules, regulations and guidelines, including DavisBacon and Related Acts, Section 3, and Equal Opportunity requirements.

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LEGAL NOTICE The Village of Oak Park will receive sealed proposals at the Office of the Village Engineer, 201 South Boulevard, Oak Park, Illinois 60302, until 10:30 a.m. on Thursday May 30, 2019 and at that time will be publicly opened and read aloud for the following Village Project: 19-3, SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS. In general, this contract includes sidewalk angle-cutting, removal and replacement of public sidewalk, combination curb and gutter, driveways, and PCC base course; pavement adjacent to curbs, adjustment of drainage structures, buffalo boxes and all appurtenant work thereto. Sidewalk sequencing during the work and adherence to the completion date is of emphasis for this project as outlined in the plans and proposal forms.

Plans and proposal forms may be obtained from the office of the Village Engineer starting on Thursday, May 16, 2019 starting at noon. The Village of Oak Park reserves the right to issue plans and specifications only to those contractors deemed qualified.

No bid documents will be issued after 4:00 p.m. on the working day preceding the date of bid opening.

All prospective bidders must prove they are pre-qualified by the Illinois Department of Transportation before receiving bid documents. This project is financed with local Village funds and federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and thus is subject to all federal rules, regulations and guidelines, including Davis-Bacon and Related Acts, Section 3, and Equal Opportunity requirements. Locally funded phases of the project are subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, 820 ILCS 130/0.01 et seq.

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LEGAL NOTICE The Village of Oak Park will receive sealed Bids at the Public Works Service Center, 201 South Boulevard, Oak Park, Illinois 60302, until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 31, 2019 for the following PROPOSAL # 19-122 REBUILD AND RECONFIGURATION OF A 2000 WORKHORSE STEP VAN Bid forms may be obtained from the Public Works Center at the address listed above between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or by calling 708-358-5700.

The Village of Oak Park reserves the right to issue proposal documents and specifications only to those vendors deemed qualified.

No proposal documents will be issued after 4:00 p.m. on the working day preceding the date of proposal opening. Information is also available on the Village’s website http://www.oak-park.us/bid Questions or requests for a time to inspect the vehicle can be directed to Ken Crowley, Fleet Services Superintendent at kcrowley @oak-park.us or the phone number above.

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

WILLA M. SPENCER AKA WILLA SPENCER; Defendants, 17 CH 11395 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, June 12, 2019 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 16-07-420-004-0000.

Commonly known as 420 Wesley Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 17-027765 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3119649

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

refer to file number 14-16-08522.

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. 14-16-08522 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 009347 TJSC#: 39-1818 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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prior to the sale.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-18-06406.

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. 14-18-06406 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2018 CH 08189 TJSC#: 39-1794 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 CITIMORTGAGE, INC Plaintiff, -v.CONDE BASEY, 714 N. AUSTIN CONDO ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ANNIE BASEY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, CARY ROSENTHAL, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR ANNIE BASEY (DECEASED), DENEENA NORTON, WALEAH V. BASEY A/K/A WALEAH V. PAYNE Defendants 17 CH 13559 714 NORTH AUSTIN BL., GNE 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 May 25, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 17, 2019, 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 714 NORTH AUSTIN BL., GNE, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-08-105-0221003.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

by The Condominium Property Act,

765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which 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 14-17-14679.

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. 14-17-14679 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 13559 TJSC#: 39-1648 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 CITIZENS BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION F/K/A RBS CITIZENS, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR

BY MERGER TO CHARTER ONE BANK, F.S.B SUCCESSOR

BY MERGER TO HINSDALE FEDERAL BANK FOR SAVINGS Plaintiff, -v.CARL T. GROESBECK, LEIGHTON HOLDINGS, LTD., UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 009347 331 N. TAYLOR 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 March 19, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 21, 2019, 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 331 N. TAYLOR AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-08-109-0110000.

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/ B/A MR. COOPER Plaintiff, -v.ERNEST BROWN, MELENA ASHER, DANIELLE BRIDGES, ERNEST BROWN, III, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF VERA BROWN, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, JULIE FOX, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR VERA BROWN (DECEASED) Defendants 2018 CH 08189 1114 NORTH AUSTIN 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 March 14, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 17, 2019, 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 1114 NORTH AUSTIN BLVD, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-05-307-0300000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.KATHLEEN A RYAN, TIMOTHY M RYAN JR, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA–DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendants 2018 CH 05973 7652 WILCOX ST 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 March 19, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 21, 2019, 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 7652 WILCOX ST, FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-13-108-0030000.

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The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, examine the court

file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-18-05151.

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. 14-18-05151 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2018 CH 05973 TJSC#: 39-1807 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.

Community Bank of Oak Park River Forest, Plaintiff, vs. Jo Foster Murray, et al., Defendants. Case No. 15CH 10648; Sheriff’s No. 190050-001F. Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on June 12, 2019, at 1:00 P.M. in Room LL06, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment: Address: 216 S. Maple Avenue, Unit 35, Oak Park, IL 60302.

Improvements: Residential Condominium.

Sale shall be under the following terms: 10% down by certified funds. Balance in 24 hours, certified funds..

Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments, and any prior first mortgages.

Premises will NOT be open for inspection.

For information: Frank R. Martin; Righeimer, Martin & Cinquino PC, Plaintiff’s Attorney, 230 W. Monroe, Ste. 2500, Chicago, IL 60606. Tel. No. (312) 726-5646.

This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-18-12354.

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. 14-18-12354 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2018 CH 14303 TJSC#: 39-1155 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 PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-W3; Plaintiff, vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JOHN CALVIN SCOTT; AQUA FINANCE INC.; ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; AKEEM SCOTT; LAURETTA F. SCOTT; GERALD NORDGREN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF JOHN CALVIN SCOTT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 18 CH 7377 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, June 19, 2019 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-15-318-024-0000.

Commonly known as 2016 South 22nd Avenue, Broadview, IL 60155.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Law Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603.

(312) 360-9455. W18-0317 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3120309

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.ANDREW CADE A/K/A ANDREW CADE, SR, FAITH B. CADE, BANK OF AMERICA, NA Defendants 2018 CH 14303 845 S. HARVEY 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 February 19, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 24, 2019, 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 845 S. HARVEY, OAK PARK, IL 60304 Property Index No. 16-17-126-0360000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any

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(708) 366-8989 7342 MADISON ST, FOREST PARK, ILLINOIS 60130

904 ELGIN

317 N. HARVEY

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This top-to-bottom renovation offers the perfect marriage of high end updates and original charm. The attention to detail starts in the entryway with hand restored vintage wallpaper which leads to a gracious foyer, open living room, dining room and gourmet kitchen; all rehabbed with impeccable attention to detail. Custom built-ins compliment restored original woodwork on every floor. Large fenced in back yard with a new 2 car garage. ................................................................................. $777,500

1016 LATHROP AVE Cute little Georgian needs your ideas and love! Jump right in at this price and add your creativity to this little two bedroom one bath charmer. Living room, eat in kitchen on the first floor and two bedrooms plus bath on the second floor. There is also an unfinished basement. Super lovely and private yard plus two car garage! Very close to blue line "L" stop, Forest Park aquatic center, brand new fitness center and tennis courts! .....................................................................................$179,900

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Two bedroom, One bath A vintage cottage set on a country like lot with it's mature pine trees and decorative tile work on the front columns and decorative corbels. This one owner home has withstood the test of time.

Meticulously maintained, the home was converted to all electric in 1960.

At this time, unlike almost all bungalows, every wall was opened up and insulated. A modern touch of space pac central air was installed. The present owner maintained a temperature of 72 degrees in the winter and 70 degrees in the summer. The average bill for heat, AC, hot water domestic elect. was $161 per month. It is understood from the current owner that there is oak flooring throughout the living room, dining room, and of course the bedrooms.

The basement has surprisingly high ceiling height and is ready for the finishing touch. Also ready to be finished is the large open attic space. .. $ 229,900

1016 CIRCLE AVENUE

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Six year young remodel top to bottom! Three bedrooms on the main floor and one in the fully finished basement. NEW plumbing/windows/HVAC/electric/and two car garage in 2012! Totally refinished kitchens and bathrooms! Granite counter tops, stone back splash, custom trim work. Just one block to the amazing park district tennis courts, aquatic center, and brand new fitness center! A short walk to the blue line "L" stop and downtown shopping, restaurants and night life! ......................................................................... $269,000

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317 ELGIN NEW LISTING! 2,450 S.F. OF LUXURY! Center unit! 4 floors of living! Enormous master with a soaking tub and enclosed shower, walk in closet, and a private balcony. 2nd fl. offers 2 additional large bedrooms, walk in closet, storage, and full bath. 1st fl is all oak flooring, living room with a fireplace and eating area, and an eat in kitchen.

Bedroom #4 is located in the fully finished basement with a family room area, and full bathroom. 1 space garage. This is the LARGEST TOWNHOME on the market IN FOREST PARK!! $389,000

CE I R P D E C U RED

1338 MARENGO

631 MARENGO

First floor apartment completely remodeled with 2 bedrooms and duplex 3rd. bedroom and half bath and family room in the basement. Second floor is two bedrooms and one bath. Outside parking for 4 cars. Projected rent for 1st floor between .............................................................. $1375 & $1450

IT DOES NOT GET MUCH BETTER than this home! A true Forest Park gem that checks everything off of your wish list. Highlights include: walkable to everything the area has to offer, seemingly endless storage options, 4 large bedrooms on the 2nd floor, high ceilings, wide staircase, second floor laundry, full basement, brand new wood windows, brand new over-sized garage, hardwood floors, crown molding, granite, marble, stainless steel appliances, and 42" kitchen cabinets in eat in kitchen! This home is turn key and ready for new owners! $549,000

SHANEL ROMAIN/Contributor

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