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WSSRA has been celebrating its 50th anniversar y all year long

West Suburban Special Recreation Association (WSSRA) hosted its annual Splish Splash Summer Bash on July 18 at the Forest Park Aquatic Center.

Taking place from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., the evening was filled with fun, swimming and a Wacky Quacky Duck Splash, where hundreds of rubber ducks race

down the water slide for prizes

The Park District of Forest Park unanimously passed its Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget on July 16. The budget draft was presented and discussed by the board at its June 8 meeting.

The budget increases spending by 5%.

“The responsibility of using taxpayer funds comes with a lot of responsibility, and we at the park district take that responsibility very seriously,” said Jeffery Murphy, business manager, at the June 8 district board meeting.

Admission to the event was $5, and participants could adopt a duck for $2 each. Sponsors included Kassam Enterprises Inc., the Park District of Forest Park and ASH Candles. See PARK DISTRICT on pa ge 10 See SPLISH SPLASH on pa ge 11

Increased revenue sources in the new budget

EMMA BRADFORD

RUNNING FOR LOCAL OFFICE: FROM VOTER TO CANDIDATE

Sheilah O’Grady-Krajniak

PROPERTY TRANSFERS

following property transfers were reported by the Cook County Clerk from

FOREST PARK

Dominguez Matthew Schulz Kaley

Hof Reo 1 Inc Castaldo Dev Llc

Washington St $154,500 Gaines Taylor Pitchford Barbara

Des Plaines Ave $167,000 Jordan Toi Marshall Jr Ricardo A 211 Elgin Ave $185,000 Sullivan Janet Malley Rebecca 1222 Circle Ave $265,000 Hollis Patricia Shrinav Generational Wealth Llc 208 Lathrop Ave $275,000 Garces Gale Bennett Tr Jacknow Amy

Ferdinand Ave

Elgin Ave

Weller Alan W Suppert Samantha

Petricig Phillip J Extr Nellums Nicole

Monroe St $375,000 Neumann Michael Tr Landsman Carrie 1404 Elgin Ave $400,000 Ruzich

Altenheim follies just roll on

After more than 25 years of making it up as they went along, a nar rowly split Forest Park village council has suddenly got that old “request for proposal”

th an unsolicited proposal in hand for large and upscale housing at the village-owned portion of The Altenheim, the r and staf f first tried to bury the news that a developer wants to drop a $145 million, taxpaying, no municipal incentives requested project in the lap of a village government that is essentially broke.

Odd and impossible to justify.

When the reality that this proposal was real became uncomfortably weird, it finally surfaced at a budget meeting on July 8 where the council failed, yet again, to take any action to raise new revenues for the cash-strapped village. Hoskins, who has provided zero leadership on any aspect of Altenheim development, said then that there was no consensus on the council “to fully entertain an unsolicited proposal.”

Excellent leadership, Mayor.

A week later in the commissioners’ comments portion of an otherwise and typically unproductive village council meeting, the actual consensus was revealed. It is time to finally make a plan, one that is completely open and transparent to issue

Since May, Mayor Rory Hoskins and Village Administrator Rachell Entler have declined to engage with re presentatives of the project. And when the developers tried to get the attention of the full council by having packets explaining the project delivered to their Village Hall mailboxes, those packets weren’ t immediately delivered to elected officials.

a request for proposals for the property. And just maybe the new village planning consultant could hold a public meeting no one will come to that will explain what a request for proposals is

Here’s the problem: Forest Park can’t request proposals from developers until the council has a damned clue what they are looking for at the Altenheim. And this mayor and council do not have any idea how this valuable land ought to be used. Forest Park’s elected leaders have been dithering for a quarter-century about the Altenheim.

So now there is an unsolicited proposal from a developer. We know from Commissioner Maria Maxham that the project includes two five story buildings, several hundred luxury apartment units. She says the developer estimates its project will bring in property taxes that will benefit village hall by almost $400,000 annually and the local elementary schools by about $1 million. Maxham thinks those numbers seem too high.

Maxham also said at the recent budget

meeting that the developer has of fered to pay the village $3.6 million for the site. That sounds like a lot. And it is a lot when you’re broke. But taking the long view, let’s recall the village paid the good folks at the Altenheim Ger man Old Folks Home $3 million for the parcel a quarter of a century ago. That was all borrowed money. The village only recently paid of f that loan. So a $3.6 million payday will not make the village whole on the worst real estate investment on record

Should the council unilaterally accept this proposal which is very high-end and, while it includes a fair amount of green space, permanently eliminates any real public space on the site? Maxham and this columnist ag ree. Of course not. But they should engage with the developer, listen and suggest, nudge and bend. If nothing else, having an actual proposal to discuss ought to be clarifying for what this aimless batch of officials might actually settle on for this property.

Celebrating Christmas in July

Forest Park Chamber of Commerce hosts July 25 event on Madison Street

Missing the holiday season? Stop by Madison Street later this month for an afternoon of festive Christmas activities in the middle of summer.

On Saturday, July 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Forest Park Chamber of Commerce is hosting Christmas in July on Madison Street.

T he first-time celebration comes after the chamber planned to host a Dog Days of Summer event last year but cancelled it because of bad weather This year, the summertime af fair won’t exclusively be held outside.

“We decided to switch g ears and create something that would draw a variety of people to the street and encourage them to visit stores and restaurants,” said Laurie Kokenes, executive director of the Forest Park Chamber of Commerce

As part of the event, businesses along Madison Street will offer specials on food and drinks and host activities inside their stores. T he first 50 people who check in for the event at Twisted Cookie will win a free tote, some with gift cards in them. From noon to 2 p.m., Play It Again Sports is hosting balloon Twister and Swing Away Sports Club will be set up for golfing with Santa. Noon to 4 p.m., Khrusallis Tattoo Studio will be giving temporary tattoos

Throughout the day, locals can participate in a scavenger hunt. After picking up a form at Twisted Cookie, attendees must find 10 words at store windows along Madison Street. Complete the form and you’ ll be entered in a raffle to win prize baskets full of local gift cards and merchandise. Locals can also enter the raffle by showing a selfie in front of a local business posted online or a receipt from a local business for over $20.

RF township, village near deal on Civic Center building

With major repair needed,

village ma assume control

It appears likely that the Village er Forest will soon be taking over ownership and management of the River Civic Center building. At the July 14 meeting of the Board of Managers of the Ri Forest Civic Center Authority, the governmental entity that currently owns and manages the Civic Center, a two page for discussion, as well as some brie ments from John Becvar, the Rive est Township Supervisor who serves on the Civic Center’s Board of Managers made clear there have been active sions with the village about the village ing over the Civic Center, which is located at 8020 W. Madison St.

item for the meeting said, vely exploring the possibilonsolidating the River Forest Civic Center Authority (RFCCA) into the co-terminus municipality, the Village of River the end of the summer 2026.” item was designated as a “draft for discussion.”

require a majority vote from both the Board of Managers of the Civic Center Authority and the River Forest Vilfor the annexation by the vile place.

ent that something does hapvillage would take over the manthe building,” Becvar said. No such vote has occurred but the Board of the Civic Center, which by law consists of members of the River Forwnship Board, has scheduled a spefor Aug. 4. Becvar declined to comment when asked by a reporter after meeting whether there would

Documentary explores the path from fatherlessness to healing

‘Shoutin’ Hallelujah’ will be screened in Oak Park on Aug. 8

Oak Park’s Resur rected Life Church Inter national will be the site on Aug. 8 of a screening and discussion of “Shoutin’ Hallelujah: A Jour ney of Healing,” a documentary that explores fatherlessness, healing and reconciliation through personal stories and expert perspectives.

The public is invited to attend. The ticketed event will take place from 1:30-4 p.m. at the church, located 171 N. Cuyler Ave. The event will include community discussion

Produced by Mattimex Productions, LLC, the documentary serves as a companion to the upcoming narrative feature film, “Shoutin’ Hallelujah!”

The documentary by founder and CEO of Mattimex Productions Pauline Williams, explores the impact of fatherlessness and the possibility of healing and reconciliation.

“We want to welcome anyone whose life has been touched by this issue, whether directly or indirectly,” she said. “That includes fathers, mothers, grandparents, adult children, educators, counselors, faith leaders, mentors and anyone who cares about strengthening families and communities Even if someone hasn’t experienced a father’s absence personally, they likely know someone who has I want people to understand that there is hope and that healing is possible.”

She added: “I started researching the issue and lear ned that more than 18 million children in the United States are growing up in homes without their fathers. As people lear ned about the project, certain individuals, including members of my own family, approached me and shared deeply personal stories.

That’s when I realized it was more than just a film to be made, it was a conversation that needed to be had within our communities.”

As a for mer resident of Chicago’s Austin neighborhood and a for mer Chicago Public Schools teacher, Williams said the screening holds personal significance because she has witnessed the effects of father absence and generational challenges within communities and as a student.

According to Williams, the concept for the documentary grew from people who approached her wanting to share their personal experiences She said allowing participants to speak from the heart helped reveal the human impact of fatherlessness.

During the process of creating the documentary, Williams discovered that the stories of fathers seeking reconciliation revealed a

much larger issue than she initially imagined. The personal accounts of pain, regret, hope and love inspired her to create a film that gives a voice to those experiences and encourages healing

Williams chose Oak Park for the community screening because it is home to her church and her pastor, Dr. Ray Allen Berryhill, has supported and partnered with her throughout the project.

“It began as a feature film, but that is something different. It is a narrative story. What grew out of it was the documentary. He partnered with me on the entire project because I felt it was something that would be helpful to the community, not only our congregation but the community as a whole, because of the number of children who live without their fathers. He graciously allowed us to hold this screening at the church,” Williams said.

The documentary’s message of healing was influenced by the expertise of licensed therapist Dr. Lynetta Davis, who leads the counseling ministry at Resurrected Life Church Inter national. Through her mentorship and counseling experience, Davis helped bring a deeper understanding of the emotional impact of fatherlessness

Davis is also the founder, CEO and

board chair of The Empower ment Place, one of the organization’s key community partners.

“She offered to come in as an expert to speak on the issue She provided very practical advice to fathers who are looking to reconnect with their children. She also offered guidance for mothers with young children whose fathers are trying to reconnect with them. I thought her advice was so practical that anyone could follow it and it could truly benefit people who hear what she has to say,” Williams said.

Although the screenplay for the narrative feature film has already been written, Williams said the documentary helped her understand that stories continue to evolve throughout the filmmaking process. Hearing firsthand accounts of pain, redemption and resilience inspired her as a writer and helped ensure the screenplay reflects reallife experiences people can relate to “I hope [the audience] will reach out to the different organizations we provide that offer support for people who are going through similar situations. I hope they continue to understand that healing is possible and that while this affects millions of people, it does not have to define a person’s future. I think honest conversations, compassion and community support can make a difference,” Williams said.

Proceeds from the screening will help support completion of the feature film. Tickets are available for $25 and are available here.

Bereaved dads f ind community in pickup soccer games

Since May, the Charli Mae foundation has run monthly matches

What may have looked like just another pickup soccer match in North Riverside’s Veteran’s Park Friday night was actually a source of community for bereaved fathers in the area.

Since May 15, the Charli Mae Founda-

who organized the match.

Ar rowsmith and his wife founded the Charli Mae foundation in honor of his late daughter, Charli Mae. The foundation helps families navigate child and pregnancy loss through events and support programs.

“It’s important for us that we just create this space for any dad who just wants to get out and remember their child,” Ar rowsmith said.

One player, David Vicencio, has played soccer all his life. Friday night was his first match with the group.

“A big thing that’s not talked about is men’s mental health,” he said. “Getting to find some people that share the experiences, so that riday night’s match can without cencio, who watched the match along with their

“Groups like this can be intimidating because it kind of brings you back to the [loss],” she said. “Something like this is nice because we’re surrounded by people who have kind of experienced the same thing, but the event is not focused on that.”

In addition to pickup games, Ar rowsmith and his wife organize annual charity soccer games in Charli Mae’s honor. Last year, the Charli Mae Shield was held in Ar rowsmith’s hometown of Dundalk, Ireland. It raised thousands of dollars for Féileacáin, an Irish nonprofit providing support for bereaved parents. This year, the Féileacáin fathers will visit Chicago for the 2026 match on Oct. 11.

As summer moves on, Ar rowsmith’s group will continue welcoming fathers into their community. No soccer experience is required to join. Brian Beach went to his first game with the group Friday night, noting how he had not played soccer since he was eight years old.

“I’ve been here all of about 20 minutes,” he said. “Very different playing it than watching it on TV.”

As the match ended, players gathered for a group photo before huddling up. Ar rowsmith says they follow each pickup game with a social event, in what he calls “typical Irish fashion.” While the group is still new and finding its footing, Ar rowsmith is hoping to grow the community further. “The objective is we’ll have more events as we grow,” he said.

EMMA BRADFORD
e yellow team has possession of the ball and are running towards their goal at Veterans Park in North Riverside on July 17.
EMMA BRADFORD
All of the players line up for a group photo at Veterans Park

CRIME

Walmart employee collapses at work, dies at Loyola

Around 1 p.m. on July 16, police were dispatched to Walmart on Roosevelt Road after someone called to report an employee who was unconscious and not breathing. Witnesses said the woman was complaining about not feeling well and was going to go home from work early, then they saw her fall to the ground. An ambulance took the woman to Loyola Hospital and, while in route, she went into cardiac arrest. When the woman arrived at the hospital around 3 p.m., she was pronounced dead

Private property accident

The morning of July 13, a man reported to police that, for the past couple years, cars and commercial trucks at Ninety-Nine Haus Balloons on Madison Street have hit his property next door. Most recently on July 11, he saw on surveillance footage that an employee hit the corner of his garage, resulting in a small dent. He said he reported to police in 2023 that the business’ trucks damaged his fence, which he had to take down. Police spoke with someone from Ninety-Nine Haus Balloons, who said she’d tell employees to be more careful. No one was charged at the time of the report

Accident

On July 15 before 5 a.m., police responded to 1000 Harlem Ave. There, a woman who was bleeding from her arm and shoulder said

she was hit by a car. The driver said he was driving south on Harlem when the woman ran into the street. He said he tried to avoid her but didn’t have enough time. Police reported damage to the front of the car and its windshield. A witness three cars behind the offending driver corroborated his story. Paramedics took the woman to Loyola Hospital and police found she was reported to be missing in May out of Riverdale

Theft

On July 15, a man called police to report that he tied his dog to a pole near the CTA Blue Line and his friend gave him a ride to Target in Oak Park for water and dog food When he returned, his dog was gone. The man said the dog is a 50-pound brown pitbull with a pink collar and wants to sign complaints if the dog was stolen.

Robbery

Police were dispatched to the CTA Blue Line station in Forest Park on July 15 for a possible armed robbery. At the station, a woman told police that a man punched and pushed her, then stole her phone and fled down Van Buren. Police canvassed the area and found a man matching the description, who started running toward the Maybrook Courthouse and attempted to hide near the Des Plaines River. When police returned to the scene, the victim and the man who called in the incident were gone When police called and asked them to come identify the offender, the two became uncooperative and said they

omestic battery and resisting a peace of ficer

Aggravated DUI

While on patrol after midnight on July 16, police saw a man standing next to a car on Madison Street, then walk into Mugsy’s Bar. Police ran the car’s plate and found the owner to have a suspended license for a DUI. Police waited for the man to come out of Mugsy’s, and he got in the car and drove away Police pulled the man over and reported that he smelled of alcohol and cannabis, had slurred speech and glassy, watery eyes. Police searched the car and found an open bottle of tequila and a bag of cannabis. The man agreed to participate in standardized field sobriety tests, which showed signs of his inebriation, so he was taken into custody. He was charged with operating an uninsured car, having a suspended license, an aggravated DUI for driving with a suspended license,

driving under the influence, having a blood alcohol content higher than 08, having open alcohol in the car, and possession of adult use cannabis in a motor vehicle.

Credit card fraud

On July 16, village Finance Director Letitia Olmsted forwarded police an email from Dacra Tech, the system the village uses for issuing and processing online payment for parking citations. The email said that “there was a discrepancy between [the village’s] fund transfer amount and [its] Dacra total of $38,725. A chargeback was initiated in June for a payment of $1,160 for 10 citations” which were fraudulent. According to police, the 10 citations were to the same vehicle that parking enforcement towed in early May because the car’s owner didn’t pay outstanding parking fines. Nob’s Towing told police that the car was released from their possession May 15. Police purged the transaction and changed status of the citations from paid to unpaid.

These items were obtained from Forest Park Police Department reports dated July 13 through July 16 and represent a portion of the incidents to which police responded. Anyone named in these reports has only been charged with a crime and cases have not yet been adjudicated. We report the race of a suspect only when a serious crime has been committed, the suspect is still at large, and police have provided us with a detailed physical description of the suspect as they seek the public’s help in making an arrest

CIVIC CENTER

Madison St. anchor

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be a vote at the Aug. 4 special meeting to authorize the village to take over the building.

“No comment; we’re not speculating,” Becvar said.

In a telephone interview with Wednesday Journal River Forest Village President Cathy Adduci declined to say specifically whether the village wants to take over the Civic Center building but did say the village board would take no action on the matter until after Civic Center Board of Managers acts.

“I can’t answer that question, it’s not ours to take over,” Adduci said. “It would be inappropriate for me to comment on anything that the Civic (Center) Authority is trying to do.”

Adduci did say the Civic Center building is a valuable asset that everyone in River Forest should want to preserve.

to make the needed capital repairs, the building may be deemed unusable for lack of working HVAC and safety equipment. As such we are in discussions about consolidating the authority with a taxing body per Illinois statute.”

Because the Village of River Forest contributed $100,000 towards the purchase of the Civic Center building state law allows the Civic Center Authority to “consolidate the authority into a municipality.”

“The village was one of the original funders of the authority in the 1980s and has always been concerned about the future of the building,” Becvar said.

The Pa rk District of River Forest did not contribute any money toward the purchase of the building so the Park District of River Forest could only take ownership of the building through a referendum.

“We believe that’s a beautiful community asset, the Community Center and the village would love nothing (more) for it to continue to be a beloved community asset so whatever we can do, in our power, to continue that community asset to be available in our community we’re going to look at,” Adduci said.

Adduci said it is good that different units of local government are working together to preserve the building.

Last month Becvar and Keith Strom, a fellow member of the Civic Center Board of Managers, met in closed session with the River Forest village board to discuss the “purchase or lease of real property.”

Becvar says the Civic Center building, which was built in the 1950’s and acquired by a public partnership that resulted in the creation of the Civic Center Authority in 1984 to purchase the building, needs approximately $5 million in building repairs, including a new roof, in the next two or three years and perhaps $15 million by 2035 to remain open and functional. Becvar said that the Civic Center Authority does not have the money, it has only about $150,000 in reserves, to pay for the re pairs and upgrades that the building needs.

“With no current ability to levy taxes or issue a bond, there is not enough to pay for the estimated $5 million in needed repairs,” the draft for discussion states. “If the authority does not have the funds

Becvar and the agenda addendum said that if the village does take over the Civic Center building the current tenants of the building, which include the River Forest Community Center, would not be affected. The current leases of all tenants would all be honored but the Civic Center Authority would cease to exist. The River Forest Community Center is based in the Civic Center and is, by far, the building’s largest tenant. The Community Center operates a popular childcare program in the building and until last year managed the building even though it did not own it. Last year the Civic Center Authority wrested control of the leasing and management of the building from the Community Center and now the Park District of River Forest is in charge of maintenance at the building.

Becvar said there are no current plans to inject major amounts of money into building re pairs.

“The act of consolidation will not require taxpayer dollars other the administrative and legal costs,” the agenda addendum states. “The expected building renovations in the coming years will need a revenue source, and may include village funds, grants, private donations or contributions from other taxing bodies.”

Top tenant ‘constructively evicted’ by West Sub building failures

Romano Orthopaedics relocates from RF campus as Adduci calls for receiver

Court filings in the lawsuit filed by the lender controlling a now $33.8 million note on the landlord of West Sub’s River Forest Medical campus show that one of the facility’s largest tenants has declared itself “constructively evicted” from the premises, due to a litany of maintenance failures

T he disclosures are contained in a motion filed prior to a July 16 court date scheduled to hear arguments on a request for a receiver to be appointed for the three-parcel medical campus proper ty on Lake Street.

T he latest in a series of letters lawyers for Romano Orthopaedics’ have sent landlord Reddy Rathnaker Patlola’s Ramco Holdings refers to “constructive eviction.” It is one of at least four letters Romano has sent over the past year and a half in an ef fort to remediate numerous problems at the 7411 Lake St. building.

Romano Orthopaedics signed a lease ag reement in November 2019 for 8,137 square feet of second floor medical office space in the building. T he medical practice has its name prominently displayed on the building. It said it has suf fered monetary losses due to canceled patient appointments, medical equipment rendered non-operable due to excessive heat, “and substantial costs incurred to try to cool the premises.”

Among the problems Romano lists are the absence of heating and air conditioning; on some days, they alle ge, temperatures in the Romano medical suites re por tedly rose as high as 93 de grees. A water main break has left the building unoccupied since March, and elevator failures, including a service elevator Romano says hasn’t worked in three years, has impacted patient services

“Com Ed has now shut of f the electricity in the building due to (Ramco’s) failure to pay the electric bill and may do the same in the alternative space soon,” a July 8 letter states. That conduct, Romano alle ges, “allowed the premises and building to f all into a state of utter disre pair, rendering the premises untenable and constituting a constructive eviction.”

Ramco “has failed, to this day, to cure its defaults” the July 8 letter states

River Forest Village President Cathy Adduci said she favors a receiver assuming control of the highly visible Lake Street property.

“The village is not happy with where the property is at and we encourage the courts to appoint the receiver and take care of the property and pay their proper ty taxes,” she said in a statement. “Any unpaid property taxes is a stress on our community, especially our beloved schools

“We also encourage the courts to move the case along efficiently so that the property does not sit for years underdeveloped or underutilized.”

Ramco found “limited alternative space” for Romano in the adjacent building at 7420 Central Ave., but that arrangement, Romano contends, has been “wholly inadequate” and cost the fir m substantial revenue.

In June, Romano entered into a shortterm lease at another location outside River Forest, due to having no access to their leased spaces in the 7411 Lake St. building.

“These are not ordinary maintenance issues,” Compushare le g al counsel Jacob Orban argued in his recent motion, which included the Romano letters as exhibits. “They directly threaten life

PARK DISTRIC T

5% spending hike

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are from the increase in rental fees for the soccer field, which has been highly contested by the families of the youth soccer league, and the influx of softball field rentals that get booked nearly daily, Jackie Iovinelli, executive director of the park district told the Review on July 17.

The soccer field is expected to bring in $40,000

$35,000, a 14.29% increase, and the softball field $5,000

sand filters, stairs and a notable leak were all taken care of last year. Altogether those repairs cost the district $300,000. This fiscal year the major investment will be the water heating systems at a cost of $100,000, she said.

In recent years, the district invested heavily in refurbishing the four pocket parks it took responsibility for from the village government. Now the last of those small parks have been updated. This will allow the district to turn its attention to renovations at the main park on Harrison Street, Iovinelli said in June.

Those projects at the park will be split

from $32,000 to $2,000, a 93.75% decrease.

Later during that meeting in his commissioner’s comment, Vice President Roy Sansone said that due to a deliberate ef fort to increase volunteerism for the No Glo ves Tournament, the park district was able to some money.

“It seemed like a few years we kind of got from that,” Sansone said. “We were more, and we made a concerted to increase the volunteerism.”

Every year the park district sets aside some money in the rec fund for unforeseen damages and repairs around the parks.

“When you move to a community, the first thing you’re moving to your community for is how good are your school districts and how good are your parks, and that’s one thing that we wanted to invest that money into… because that increases your home value,” Iovinelli said at the June meeting.

The National Park and Rec Association said that for every one resident in Forest Park, the park district spends approximately $480 annually, Murphy said in June.

“That’s pretty impressive.”

Last year the park board spent heavily on infrastructure re pairs to the Aquatic Center. That lessens needed spending on the facility in the year ahead. Iovinelli said

Brought up during public comment at the July 16 meeting, Forest Park resident Hannah Dallmann questioned why the softball tournament salaries were going

“There’s been a lot of very difficult conversations that we’ve had, but the one conversation that we’ve always had is we’re going to open this facility,” said Iovinelli of the park district board’s commitment to the park district facilities in June.

The return on investment for the park district’s budget is a community that people want to live in, said Iovinelli.

“The park is in a very healthy state budget-wise, which is very good thing to be able to say,” President Kristen Lyons said at the July 16 meeting. “This budget will get audited in the future, but, going forward for this year, it’s in a good spot.”

Emma Bradford is an intern for NEWSWELL CHICAGO through Re port for America’s Local News Internship Program.

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resident Hannah Dallmann expressing concer ns over some of the proposed budget items
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SPLISH SPLASH

So many ducks

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Proceeds from the duck races will go to WSSRA’s scholarship program, which supports people with disabilities living in the western suburbs.

First-place won $250, second-place $100, and the third, fourth and fifth-place winners received prize baskets donated by Whole Foods Market of River Forest.

Emma Bradford is an intern for NEWSWELL CHICAGO through Report for America’s Local News Internship Program.

Pic tures by EMMA BRADFORD

Clockw ise from top:

A participant helps collect the ducks.

e top ve winning ducks.

WSSRA’s duck mascot standing at the top of a water slide posing for a picture.

WSSRA Marketing Manager, Nicole Walsh, writes down the last names attatched to the winning numbers.

Kids help put away the ducks that traveled to the bottom of the water slide.

WEST SUB Dueling lawsuits

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safety, code compliance, tenant retention, rental income and the value of the lender’s collateral.”

Ramco, Orban alle ges, is in default under the mortg age terms, and the lending interests Compushare re presents are entitled to either take possession of the properties or have a receiver appointed to manage the properties

Saying “time is of the essence,” Orban argued that a court appointed receiver could “restore and maintain essential services, address municipal and code issues, coordinate with vendors, and utilities, stabilize tenant relationships, collect and preserve rents, and protect the property for the benefit of all parties during this foreclosure action.”

Orban also sought to make the cour t aware of developments in the dueling lawsuits between Patlola and West Suburban Medical Center CEO Manoj Prasad. Orban cites the continuing operational uncertainty of the West Sub situation and said the “ongoing dispute affects the hospital related operations, tenants and/or stakeholders connected to the property.”

That separate case, which is currently in settlement talks, was continued to July 28 after Prasad dismissed his personal attorney and hired new le gal counsel, in an ef fort to intervene personally in the lawsuit.

T he Compushare lawsuit seeking to place the River Forest campus into receivership was scheduled for 9:30 on July 16 to hear a “foreclosure contested motion.” Wednesday Journal showed up at the scheduled time, but the courtroom was closed. Cour t staf f directed a re porter to the “Zoom Room” downstairs in the Daley Center However, physical access to that room was denied. A staffer there said, “only parties to the case are allowed access.” She then of fered to show the re porter how to access the Zoom call on his cell phone.

As of Monday, July 20, the cour t clerk’s portal at the Maybrook courthouse had no information re garding what occurred at the hearing, or when the next court hearing is scheduled

OUR QUIETEST NEIGHB OR S

Locomotive explosion took life of Herbert Van Every

Treestone marker in shape of a locomotive

TAMY BINNS-CALVE Y

he Cook County Coroner’s inquest for Herbert C. Van Every states that on June 28, 1894, Herbert, 32, a locomotive fireman, died from “shock and injuries received by the giving way of the crown sheet of the C&NW Rail Road Company’s freight engine No. 773” near Arlington Heights. A crown sheet on a steam locomotive is a thick steel slab that lies between the firebox and the water in the boiler. If the water level becomes too low in a boiler, the steel overheats, creating intense pressure with devastating consequences. Historical images of crown sheet failures look like monsters with hundreds

of strands of bent metal exploding everywhere. Injuries to railroad workers from such failures could be catastrophic.

Tragically, Herbert’s brother, George, was a witness to the accident and testified for the coroner’s report. George, five years older than Herbert, was a locomotive engineer. (Their other brother, Charles, was a steamship engineer.)

Besides the coroner’s re port, there seems to be no mention in the press of the C&NW accident. This might be because Herbert’s death was during the height of the nationwide Pullman Strike whose epicenter was Chicago. Newspapers extensively covered clashes with strikers at railyards during the summer of 1894. It is possible that Herbert’s death, not being close to the city of Chicago, wasn’t deemed newsworthy in light of the nationwide boycott that interfered with rail traf fic across the country.

The Van Every family faced another devastating loss less than a month after Herbert’s death. Carrie Van Every, Herbert’s daughter, was bitten by a rabid dog while playing in the front yard with friends.

The “mad dog” went on to attack another dog, both of which were shot at the scene to prevent further attacks. Carrie’s wounds were addressed, but sadly, she developed hydrophobia (rabies) and died. She was two years and eight months old.

arresting, as it includes an engraving of a locomotive engine – presumably, an engine very much like the one that killed Herbert. The marker is a treestone or carved tree stump, which were very popular during the late 1800s and early 1900s when cemeteries were designed to be more park-like and in tune with nature. Herbert’s treestone is truncated, indicating a life cut short, but at the base, large, broad leaves climb the trunk, perhaps indicating that life continues. Atop the tree trunk is an open book engraved with details of the Van Every family’s lives.

Carrie Anne Van Every, Herbert’s wife and Carrie’s mother, lived an additional 44 years. Her two remaining children lived until the 1950s.

Nine members of the Van Every family are buried near the treestone including Herbert, his wife, his mother, three of his children, two of his brothers and a sister-in-law (who was his wife’s sister and married to his brother).

With the distinctive carving at the gravesite, the Van Every family tree literally includes a locomotive steam engine which had such an important impact on the family’s for tunes.

References: Cook County Coroner, The Inter Ocean

When we meet someone for the first time, we usually tell them our name and a little something about our identity. Like, “Hi, I’m Tom. I’m retired.” Or “I’m Dan and I’m president of Forest Park Bank,” or “I’m Clark, a person with a disability,” or “My name is Mike and I’m a veteran.”

OPINION

Identity - the ultimate question?

On a first date we usually want to go a little deeper in order to see if there is any kind of future with this person. Physical attraction to some de gree is necessary to invest in a relationship with this person, we tell ourselves, but not sufficient. We want to learn something about “who they are,” about their identity. Do you see yourself as an athlete, a theater-goer, a technolog y buff, a tree hugger? And most important are you a Cubs or Sox fan?

As important as the last question may seem, all of the above questions probe penultimate aspects of one’s identity. A short definition of penultimate is “next to last.” In terms of identity it means “a value or principle which is important to us but not at the core of who we are.”

Theolo gian Paul Tillich called the foundational aspects of who we are our “ultimate concerns.” Some folks would capitalize both those words.

For drug addicts their ultimate concern is the next fix. A narcissist’s ultimate concern is him/herself. So one question this column is asking is “What/who is my ultimate concer n? What/who is at the core of who I am? Is there anything/anyone I’m willing to die for?”

Questions that can be difficult to answer.

Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a Lutheran pastor who wrote a poem while waiting to be executed in a Nazi prison, a poem in which he confessed that he still had a hard time

answering the question, “Who am I?” Even though he knew what/whom he was willing to die for. He wrote, Who am I? They often tell me I ste p from my cell calm and cheerful and poised, like a squire from his manor.

Who am I? They also tell me I bear days of calamity serenely, smiling and proud, like one accustomed to victory …

Am I really what others say of me? Or am I only what I know of myself ?

Restless, yearning, sick, like a ca ged bird , struggling for life breath, as if I were being strangled, starving for colors, for flowers, for birdsong, thirsting for kind words, human closeness, shaking with ra ge at power lust and pettiest insult …

Who am I? They mock me, these lonely questions of mine. Whoever I am, thou knowest me; O God, I am thine … Bonhoeffer’s poem affirms that penultimate needs are important. Jesus, after all, taught his disciples to pray, “Give us this day our daily bread.”

But more foundational are the ultimate concerns, the ones that determine whether our “home” stands or is washed away when the once-in-a-generation floods threaten where we live, who we think we are.

Now, at the national level, we seem to be having an identity crisis. But at the local level, we seem to know who we are. For example, if friends from another community ask you what the heart and soul of Forest Park is — i.e. our identity — what words would you use?

With fear and trembling, I’m going to take a shot at

speaking for most of us with the following. Forest Park’s identity is:

Blue collar with white stripes

Highly educated without being pretentious

Cooperatively competitive in business

Liberal residents paired with conservative clergy

Racial, economic, cultural diversity

Housing ranging from $83,000 to $600,000

2,660 residents 65 and older, 2,337 residents 18 and under

A median household income of around $77,200 (U.S. median $89,000)

We embody DEI.

But what statistics don’ t reveal is that residents on opposite sides of the cultural/economic/political continuum make this village work by keeping our eyes focused on a common sense of what is most impor tant, on our ultimate concerns.

The late Art Jones perhaps best embodied the Forest Park identity. He had a white-collar job but when he took of f his suit coat you would notice “lots of blue stripes” in his shirt. He made a six-figure salary, but he and his wife chose to live in a relatively modest home in our villa ge with “small town charm.” He invested his time, money and self in a risky attempt to transform Madison Street.

The results? Go to a Casket Race or the Garage Galleries; attend a church service or enjoy the Chamber of Commerce annual meeting, held in McAdams’ “barn”; watch a No Gloves National game; eat breakfast on a Saturday mor ning at Louie’s or Charlie’s or the MP Kitchen. And then go to a gourmet with dinner at Piacere Mio. Our identity, and ultimate concern, is a vibrant, viable village.

Check out Tom’s ongoing substack posts about the fiction life of Pastor Walter Mitty at https://tomholmes10. substack.com

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Notice of Public Hearing

VILLAGE OF FOREST PARK, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FRANKLIN STREET/BROWN AVENUE TAX INCREMENT

FINANCING REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA

Notice is hereby given that on August 10, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the Forest Park Village Hall, 517 Des Plaines Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois, a public hearing will be held to consider the approval of a redevelopment plan and project (“Redevelopment Plan and Project”) for the designation of a redevelopment project area (“Redevelopment Project Area”) to be known as the “Franklin Street/ Brown Avenue Redevelopment Project Area” and the adoption of tax increment allocation financing therefor. The Redevelopment Project Area consists of the territory legally described as: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 12 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

COMMENCING AT THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE NORTHWESTERLY RIGHT-OF- WAY LINE OF CIRCLE AVENUE AND THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF FRANKLIN STREET; THENCE WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH RIGHT-OFWAY LINE OF FRANKLIN STREET TO A POINT THAT IS OPPOSITE AND ADJACENT TO A POINT BEING 606.9O FEET, MORE OR LESS, WEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF SAID NORTHWESTERLY RIGHTOF-WAY OF CIRCLE AVENUE AND THE NORTH RIGHT-OFWAY OF FRANKLIN STREET FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH, ALONG A LINE, TO SAID POINT BEING 606.9O FEET, MORE OR LESS, WEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF THE AFORESAID NORTHWESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF CIRCLE AVENUE AND SAID NORTH RIGHTOF-WAY OF FRANKLIN STREET; THENCE NORTH ALONG A LINE AT RIGHT ANGLES FROM THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID FRANKLIN STREET, A DISTANCE OF 324.79 FEET TO A POINT 9 FEET NORTHERLY, AS MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES FROM THE CENTERLINE OF SPUR TRACK I.C.C. NO.760 OF THE CHICAGO AND NORTHWESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY, AS NOW LOCATED AND ESTABLISHED, PER DEED DOCUMENT 0406946024 RECORDED MARCH 9, 2024; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH ALONG SAID LINE AT RIGHT ANGLES FROM THE NORTH RIGHTOF-WAY LINE OF AFORESAID FRANKLIN STREET, A DISTANCE OF 145 FEET MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT THAT IS 97 FEET SOUTH OF AND MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE CENTER LINE OF THE MOST NORTHERLY MAIN TRACK OF SAID CHICAGO AND NORTHWESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY, AS LOCATED AND ESTABLISHED, PER DEED DOCUMENT NUMBER 0406946023 RECORDED MARCH 9, 2004; THENCE WESTERLY,

ALONG A LINE THAT IS 97 FEET SOUTH OF AND PARALLEL WITH SAID MOST NORTHERLY MAIN TRACK OF THE CHICAGO AND NORTHWESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY, PER SAID DOCUMENT 0406946023, A DISTANCE OF 400 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTHERLY EXTENSION OF THE MOST NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF LOT 3 IN “BROWN STREET STATION” RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1 AND 2 IN SILVER MOON SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 20, 1996 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 96-722111 AND RESUBDIVISION OF PLAT RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 97833582; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID NORTHERLY EXTENSION OF THE MOST NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 3 IN “BROWN STREET STATION” RESUBDIVISION, A DISTANCE OF 88 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE MOST NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 3; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY AND EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 3 IN “BROWN STREET STATION” RESUBDIVISION TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 3; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 3 IN “BROWN STREET STATION’ RESUBDIVISION TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 3, SAID POINT ALSO BEING ON THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHTOF-WAY OF BROWN AVENUE; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY, ALONG A STRAIGHT LINE, TO THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY OF FRANKLIN STREET AND THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF BROWN AVENUE; THENCE SOUTH AT RIGHT ANGLES WITH THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY OF FRANKLIN STREET, TO A POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY OF FRANKLIN STREET; THENCE EAST ALONG THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY OF FRANKLIN STREET TO THE POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY OF DES PLAINES AVENUE; THENCE EAST ALONG A STRAIGHT LINE TO THE INTERSECTION POINT OF THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY OF FRANKLIN STREET AND THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF BROWN AVENUE; THENCE CONTINUING EAST ALONG THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF FRANKLIN STREET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING

The Redevelopment Project Area is generally described as the area located on the northwest corner of the intersection between Franklin Street and Brown Avenue and bounded by Franklin Street to the south, the CTA/UPPR rail tracks to the north, industrial properties to the east, and residential condominiums to the west, and includes all adjacent rights of way. There will be considered at the public hearing the Redevelopment Plan and Project for the Redevelopment Project Area. The Redevelopment Plan and Project, including Eligibility Report, as proposed, is on file and available

for public inspection at the office of the Village Clerk, 517 Des Plaines Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois. The proposed Redevelopment Plan and Project proposes to facilitate the redevelopment of the proposed Redevelopment Project Area by utilizing tax increment financing to fund various eligible project costs to stimulate private investment within the proposed Redevelopment Project Area, and includes a budget and provides for the acquisition and conveyance of land in the Redevelopment Project Area, demolition, clearance and related site preparation activities, the construction, acquisition and installation of certain public works and improvements, if any, including, but not limited to, streets, storm sewers, water mains, sanitary sewers, traffic signalization, curbs, gutters, landscaping and public facilities including parking areas and related costs and expenses, all as provided in the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act, as supplemented and amended. Eligible project costs may include, but shall not be limited to: studies, surveys, professional fees; property assembly costs; rehabilitation, construction, repair, and/or remodeling of existing public or private buildings, structures and fixtures; construction of public improvements and facilities; financing costs and interest costs; job training/retraining; relocation costs; taxing districts eligible reimbursement and capital costs; acquisition and reconveyance of land in the proposed Redevelopment Project Area; environmental remediation, demolition, clearance, and related site preparation activities; all as provided in the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act, as supplemented and amended.

Prior to the date of the public hearing, each taxing district of which taxable property is included in the Redevelopment Project Area and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (f/k/a Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs) may submit written comments to the Village, to the attention of the Village Clerk, 517 Des Plaines Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois, 60130.

There is hereby convened a joint review board to consider the proposed approval of the Redevelopment Plan and Project designation of the Redevelopment Project Area and adoption of tax increment allocation financing therefor. The joint review board shall consist of a representative selected by each community college district; local elementary school district and high school district or each local community unit school district; park district; library district; township; fire protection district; and county that has authority to directly levy taxes on the property within the Redevelopment Project Area; a representative selected by the Village; and a public member selected in accordance with the Act.

The first meeting of said joint review board was held at 2:00 p.m. on the 9th day of July 2026, at the Forest Park Village Hall, 517 Des Plaines Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois, 60130.

At the public hearing, all interested persons or affected taxing districts may file written objections with the Village Clerk and may be heard orally with respect to any issues regarding the approval of the Redevelopment Plan and Project, the designation of the Redevelopment Project Area, and the adoption of tax increment allocation financing therefor. The hearing may be continued by the Village Council without further notice other than a motion to be entered upon the minutes of the hearing fixing the date, time and place of the continued hearing.

Published in Forest Park Review July 15, 22, 2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Public notice is hereby given that the Amended Combined Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance of the Broadview Park District, Broadview, Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2025, and ending on April 30, 2026, has been available for public inspection at the Broadview Park District Administrative Office at 2600 South 13th Avenue, Broadview, Illinois, and the District’s website from and after June 29, 2026.

Notice is further given that a public hearing on the adoption of said proposed Amended Combined Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be held at 2600 South 13th Avenue, Broadview, Illinois on July 29, 2026, at 7:00 P.M. Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the Park District may contact Executive Director Darion Hills at 708-343-5637.

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BROADVIEW PARK DISTRICT

Published in Forest Park Review July 22, 2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Public notice is hereby given that the Proposed Combined Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance of the Broadview Park District, Broadview, Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2026, and ending on April 30, 2027, has been available for public inspection at the Broadview Park District Administrative Office at 2600 South 13th Avenue, Broadview, Illinois, and the District’s website from and after June 29, 2026.

Notice is further given that a public hearing on the adoption of said proposed Combined Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be held at 2600 South 13th Avenue, Broadview, Illinois on July 29, 2026, at 7:00 P.M. Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the Park District may contact Executive Director Darion Hills at 708-343-5637.

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BROADVIEW PARK DISTRICT

Published in Forest Park Review July 22, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FIGURE LENDING LLC Plaintiff, -v.MELISSA COLEMAN A/K/A MELISSA Y COLEMAN A/K/A MELISSA Y WHEATLEY, TRACY COLEMAN, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF LUCILLE COLEMAN, LUCILLE COLEMAN, LAW TITLE INSURANCE AGENCY, INC., VILLAGE OF MAYWOOD Defendants 2024CH03113 645 SOUTH 20TH AVENUE MAYWOOD, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 18, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 10, 2026, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at public in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 645 SOUTH 20TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153

Property Index No. 15-10-321018-0000

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in ‘’AS IS’’ condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room

in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 333 West Wacker Drive, Suite 1820, Chicago, IL, 60606. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE

You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC 333 West Wacker Drive, Suite 1820 Chicago IL, 60606 312-346-9088

E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com

Attorney File No. 2314770IL_906039

Attorney Code. 61256

Case Number: 2024CH03113 TJSC#: 45-3070

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2024CH03113 I3289982

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION 1-5 WESTBROOK CORPORATE CENTER HOLDINGS, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.WESTBROOK CENTER ILLINOIS REALTY LP, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS

Defendants 2025 CH 10321 1-5 WESTBROOK CORPORATE CENTER

WESTCHESTER, IL 60154

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 17, 2026, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 3, 2026, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at public in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1-5 WESTBROOK CORPORATE CENTER, WESTCHESTER, IL 60154 Property Index No. 15-30-200047-0000, 15-30-200-048-0000, 15-30-200-049-0000, 15-30200-050-0000, 15-30-200-0420000, 15-30-200-043-0000, 15-30-200-037-0000, 15-30200-044-0000, 15-30-200-0450000, 15-30-200-046-0000 The real estate is improved with a commercial property. The judgment amount was $91,993,686.80

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

offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in ‘’AS IS’’ condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Mark Silverman, TROUTMAN PEPPER LOCKE LLP Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 111 South Wacker Drive, Suite 4100, Chicago, IL, 60606 (312) 443-0243.

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.

Mark Silverman TROUTMAN PEPPER LOCKE LLP 111 South Wacker Drive, Suite 4100 Chicago IL, 60606 312-443-0243

E-Mail: Mark.silverman@troutman. com

Attorney Code. 44058

Case Number: 2025 CH 10321 TJSC#: 46-1458

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Case # 2025 CH 10321 I3289921

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION MidFirst Bank Plaintiff, -v.Marcus J Young; The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants; Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Defendants 2025CH02564

233 Granville Avenue, Bellwood, IL

60104

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE

IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 4/23/2026, an agent of Auction com, LLC will conduct the Online Only auction at www.auction.com, with the bidding window opening on 8/3/2026 at 10:00 AM CDT and closing on August 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM subject to extension, and will sell at public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate Commonly known as 233 Granville Avenue, Bellwood, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-08-225-0170000

The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. The judgment amount was $200,138.97 Sale Terms: Full Sale Terms are available on the property page at www.auction.com by entering 233 Granville Avenue into the search bar. If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, the winning bidder must pay the full bid amount within twenty-four (24) hours of the auction’s end. All payments must be certified funds. No third-party checks will be accepted. All bidders will need to register at www. auction.com prior to placing a bid. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and s 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) (l) and (g)(4). f this property is a condominium unit which s 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. For information, contact Plaintiffs attorney: MDK Legal (312) 651-6700 please refer to file number 25-003906. Auction.com, LLC 100 N LaSalle St., Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60602 - 872-225-4985 You can also visit www.auction.com. Attorney File No. 25-003906 Case Number: 2025CH02564 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.

I3290230

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST Plaintiff, -v.-

MARCELA PORRAS, CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE U/T/A DATED JULY 13, 2011 A/K/A TRUST NO. 800235774, CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE U/T/A

DATED JULY 13, 2011 A/K/A TRUST NO. 800235771, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS

Defendants 2026CH00059 2237 MAYFAIR AVENUE WESTCHESTER, IL 60154

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV-

EN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 1, 2026, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 10, 2026, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at public in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Commonly known as 2237 MAYFAIR AVENUE, WESTCHESTER, IL 60154

Property Index No. 15-29-214-0100000

The real estate is improved with a single family residence Sale terms: If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in ‘’AS IS’’ condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1)

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-

1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW

You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

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

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 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. 14-25-08080

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Attorney Code. 21762

Case Number: 2026CH00059

TJSC#: 46-1120

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose Case # 2026CH00059 I3290118

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, -v.-

BEATRICE JONES A/K/A BEATRICE R JONES; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants

22 CH 02589

229 EASTERN AVENUE, BELLWOOD, IL 60104

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 9/8/2025, an agent of Auction com, LLC will conduct the Online Only auction at www.auction.com, with the bidding window opening on 8/3/2026 at 10:00 AM CDT and closing on August 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM subject to extension, and will sell at public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate. Commonly known as 229 EASTERN AVENUE, BELLWOOD, IL 60104

Property Index No. 15-09-202024-0000

The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. The judgment amount was $203,245.79

Sale Terms: Full Sale Terms are available on the property page at www.auction.com by entering 229 EASTERN AVENUE into the search bar. If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, the winning bidder must pay the full bid amount within twenty-four (24) hours of the auction’s end. All payments must

be certified funds. No third-party checks will be accepted. All bidders will need to register at www. auction.com prior to placing a bid. The subject property s 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) (l) and (g)(4). If this property s 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. For information, contact Plaintiffs attorney: McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP (312) 346-9088 please refer to file number 22-09427IL. Auction com, LLC 100 N LaSalle St., Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60602 - 872225-4985 You can also visit www. auction.com. Attorney File No. 22-09427IL Case Number: 22 CH 02589 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. I3290231

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC

Plaintiff vs Corinne Bundy; Marla Heflin, as Trustee of the CYDNUB Land Trust; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants

Defendant 25 CH 11013

CALENDAR 60

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE s hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on August 12, 2026, at the hour 11:00 a.m., Intercounty’s office, 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, IL 60602, sell, in person, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-20-121-040-0000. Commonly known as 1557 Highridge Pkwy., Westchester, IL 60154.

The real estate is: 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 189.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% (or 25% if so ordered in the Judgment of Foreclosure) down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property s sold AS IS subject to all liens or encumbrances. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the circuit court case record, property tax record and the title record to verify all information before bidding. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527. (630) 794-5300. 14-25-06590

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3290025

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION Freedom Mortgage Corporation Plaintiff vs Helen Tate; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants Defendant 22 CH 9984

CALENDAR 57 NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE s hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on August 17, 2026, at the hour 11:00 a.m., Intercounty’s office, 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, IL 60602, sell, in person, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-15-112-033-0000. Commonly known as 1009 S. 24th Ave., Bellwood, IL 60104

The real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a common interest community unit, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection(g-1) of Section 189.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% (or 25% if so ordered in the Judgment of Foreclosure) down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property s sold AS IS subject to all liens or encumbrances. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the circuit court case record, property tax record and the title record to verify all information before bidding. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527. (630) 794-5300. 14-22-07537 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3290311

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff vs JOSE ANTONIO MARRUFO; JOSEPHINE C MARRUFO A/K/A JOSEPHINE CRYSTAL MARRUFO; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, Defendant 25 CH 12969 CALENDAR 59 NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on August 17, 2026, at the hour 11:00 a.m., Intercounty’s office, 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, IL 60602, sell, in person, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-14-313-021-0000. Commonly known as 1912 South 3rd Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153 The real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a common interest community unit, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection(g-1) of Section 189.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% (or 25% if so ordered in the Judgment of Foreclosure) down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property is sold AS IS subject to all liens or encumbrances. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the circuit court case record, property tax record and the title record to verify all information before bidding. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP, 333 West Wacker Drive, Suite 1820, Chicago, Illinois 60606. 312-3469088. 25-24008IL INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3290321

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING, INC. Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ANNIE J. WILLIAMS, DECEASED, RONNIE WILLIAMS, DANNY WILLIAMS, JULIE FOX, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR ANNIE J. WILLIAMS, DECEASED,

UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS

Defendants 2025 CH 01328 4919 CYPRESS DR HILLSIDE, IL 60162

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 11, 2026, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 17, 2026, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at public in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 4919 CYPRESS DR, HILLSIDE, IL 60162 Property Index No. 15-07-420020-0000

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $228,061.03.

Sale terms: If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in ‘’AS IS’’ condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact CHAD LEWIS, ROBERTSON ANSCHUTZ SCHNEID CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 6400 SHAFER CT, STE 325, ROSEMONT,

IL, 60018 (561) 241-6901. Please refer to file number 24-225141. 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.

CHAD LEWIS

ROBERTSON ANSCHUTZ SCHNEID

CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC 6400 SHAFER CT, STE 325 ROSEMONT IL, 60018

561-241-6901

E-Mail: ILMAIL@RASLG.COM

Attorney File No. 24-225141

Attorney ARDC No. 6306439 Attorney Code. 65582

Case Number: 2025 CH 01328

TJSC#: 46-446

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Case # 2025 CH 01328

I3290326

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC S/B/M NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC

Plaintiff, -v.-

DENESE VINSON, EDNA R. WELCH

A/K/A EDNA R. WELCH, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., FXI TWG HI FINANCE CO I, LLC

Defendants 25 CH 8344 437 FREDERICK AVENUE

BELLWOOD, IL 60104

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 14, 2026, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 17, 2026, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at public in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 437 FREDERICK AVENUE, BELLWOOD, IL 60104

Property Index No. 15-09-301024-0000

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $202,777.39.

Sale terms: If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in ‘’AS IS’’ condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact The sales clerk, LOGS Legal Group LLP Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 2801 LAKESIDE DRIVE, SUITE 207, Bannockburn, IL, 60015 (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm.. Please refer to file number 25-103626.

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.

LOGS Legal Group LLP 2801 LAKESIDE DRIVE, SUITE 207 Bannockburn IL, 60015 847-291-1717

E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com

Attorney File No. 25-103626 Attorney Code. 42168

Case Number: 25 CH 8344 TJSC#: 46-942

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Case # 25 CH 8344 I3290327

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST Plaintiff, -v.-

MONIA L. CONNERS, MONJAI M BROWN

Defendants

2025CH09551

753 CROMWELL AVE WESTCHESTER, IL 60154

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 11,

2026, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 17, 2026, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at public in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Commonly known as 753 CROMWELL AVE, WESTCHESTER, IL 60154

Property Index No. 15-16-309026-0000

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in ‘’AS IS’’ condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

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

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 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. 14-25-03270

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Attorney Code. 21762

Case Number: 2025CH09551

TJSC#: 46-1167

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Case # 2025CH09551

I3290401

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, AS SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-KS3 Plaintiff, -v.-

LARRY BROWN, PATRICE LOVE-COLEMAN, STATE OF ILLINOIS - DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS

Defendants 2024CH10706 218 SOUTH 15TH AVENUE

MAYWOOD, IL 60153

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 30, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 17, 2026, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at public in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 218 SOUTH 15TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153

Property Index No. 15-10-401023-0000

The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in ‘’AS IS’’ condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a

mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

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

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 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. 14-24-07262 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2024CH10706 TJSC#: 46-1597

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Case # 2024CH10706 I3290565

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIZENS BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.SUSAN BEARD, JOHN BEARD, UNITED STATES OF AMERICASECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Defendants 2023CH09980 1325 WESTCHESTER BLVD WESTCHESTER, IL 60154

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 14, 2024, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 17, 2026, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at public in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Commonly known as 1325 WESTCHESTER BLVD, WESTCHESTER, IL 60154

Property Index No. 15-21-107009-0000, 15-21-107-010-0000

The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property s 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 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 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. 14-23-07574

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2023CH09980 TJSC#: 46-1598

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2023CH09980 I3290571

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC Plaintiff, -v.BRANDI CELEBRE MEANY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Defendants 2023CH08406 2236 S 22ND AVE BROADVIEW, IL 60155 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE S HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 15, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 24, 2026, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at public in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2236 S 22ND AVE, BROADVIEW, IL 60155 Property Index No. 15-22-102084-0000 The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and n ‘’AS IS’’ condition. The sale s 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 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

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

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 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. 14-23-03478

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762

Case Number: 2023CH08406 TJSC#: 46-1601

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Case # 2023CH08406 I3291134

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE OF LBFLAT SERIES VI TRUST Plaintiff vs. CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED MAY 18, 1972 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 59930; UNKNOWN

TRUSTEES OF TRUST AGREEMENT DATED MAY 18, 1972 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 59930; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS

Defendant 26 CH 2559 CALENDAR

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on August 31, 2026, at the hour 11:00 a.m., Intercounty’s office, 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, IL 60602, sell, in person, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-22-115-010-0000; 15-22115-011-0000.

Commonly known as 2341 South 18th Avenue, Broadview, IL 60155. The real estate is: 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 189.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% (or 25% if so ordered in the Judgment of Foreclosure) down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property is sold AS IS subject to all liens or encumbrances. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the circuit court case record, property tax record and the title record to verify all information before bidding. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Ghidotti Berger LLP, 2700 Patriot Boulevard, Suite 250, Glenview, Illinois 60026. 949-427-2010. 25006400-3 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3291130

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The Illinois Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental or advertising of real estate based on factors in addition to those protected under federal law.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

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To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll free at: 1-800-669-9777.

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No Glove NATIONALS

58th Annual Forest Park InvitationalJuly 23-26, 2026

Welcome back players, visitors, and volunteers to the 58th Annual 16” No Gloves National Softball Tournament!

As we celebrate our 58th year, we are excited to welcome everyone back for another unforgettable tournament and to continue the tradition of one of the most prestigious events in 16” softball.

First and foremost, we want to thank our incredible volunteers. Each year, nearly 100 volunteers dedicate their time to making this tournament a success. They pour your first beer, serve up a delicious beef sandwich after a long day at the ballfields, and greet everyone with a smile as we celebrate the teams, fans, and the spirit of the game. Their commitment and enthusiasm truly bring the National Softball Tournament experience to life.

We would also like to thank our Board of Commissioners. Their support extends far beyond gover nance—they spend countless hours volunteering throughout the tournament, assisting with logistics, operations, and event coordination. They are true champions of this event, helping provide the leadership, safety, and financial support necessary to ensure the Tournament continues to thrive and remain a source of pride for Forest Park.

Olivan gears up successful outlook with Big Red Machine

Pharoahs depending on team bonding in No Gloves

possible, and we couldn’t be grateful.

We also want to recognize our outstanding Park District staff. Every time you step into the park, you see the results of their hard work and dedication. Each summer, we hire more than 200 seasonal employees who work tirelessly to keep the fields in pristine condition, serve great food and treats at our concessions, and ensure our Aquatic Center remains a safe and enjoyable place for families

When tournament week arrives, it truly becomes an all-hands-on-deck effort. Our Maintenance team prepares the fields and event grounds. Concessions staff coordinate orders, organize supplies, and prepare to serve some of the best food around. Camp counselors finish a full day with campers before volunteering to help serve food and

Our Honor Wall will once again be on display this year. Along the Harrison Street pathway, you’ll find banners recognizing the individuals, organizations, and sponsors whose support and dedication have helped shape and strengthen this great tournament over the years.

We are also proud to recognize our generous sponsors. Their contributions help make this event possible and allow us to continue offering an outstanding tournament while keeping food, beverages, and other event costs affordable for everyone

It is truly an honor to host the premier 16” No Gloves National Softball Tournament. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back for another unforgettable weekend filled with great softball, delicious food, and even better company.

See you in the Park!

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Pulido shows passion and dedication to 16-inch softball

Longtime fan is in the Hall of Fame

Whenever there’s a major 16-inch softball tournament taking place in the Chicago area, chances are that Joe Pulido will be there watching the action. It speaks to the passion, love, and dedication he has had for the game since he started playing in his younger days.

“I grew up in the Pilsen neighborhood and at the age of 17 I played at Harrison Park,” Pulido told Forest Park Review in an interview. “On weekends, there were a bunch of guys who would get together for some games. I never got on a team, I just played with them.

“As I got older, I was working for a company called A.G. Becker, a financial institution. They had a company team that played at Grant Park every Monday. My manager was Dick Cooper, and I played with Ken Flaws, both of those guys eventually made the (Chicago 16-Inch Softball) Hall of Fame.”

Many of the guys Pulido played with got transfer red to Des Moines, Iowa, and for med a team. They invited him to come out to watch, and he accepted. But as soon as he arrived, he saw something drastically different from what he had been accustomed to.

“A friend and I drove out there and noticed they were playing with gloves. We were fascinated by that, and we asked what they were doing with gloves,” Pulido said. “Also, a pitcher had a mask on and we wondered why. It was kind of funny.”

Pulido’s Iowa fascination became a dedication as he started going there for tournaments each year, something he still does to this day.

“Once or twice a year, I go to tournaments out there,” he said. “I’ve met a lot of people there and in talking with them, they started coming to Chicago to play our game.”

As a player, Pulido never played in a major tournament. But that was where his passion grew

“I just love the game of softball,” he said. “I wasn’t very good and played with just

Joe Pulido sits in the stands and watches a game at the Park District of Forest Park’s so ball elds.

neighborhood and company teams. But I started meeting a lot of people at softball games and it grew.”

Among those Pulido met is Pat Caputo, a Hall of Famer who is widely re garded as one of the best all-time Chicagoland players.

“We’ve become friends and to this day I still see him,” Pulido said.

After he retired as a player, Pulido continued to go to games. He said his wife Patricia kept count on how many games he

attended in his first year of retirement, and she told him it was 127.

“I don’t know a lot of ballplayers personally,” Pulido said, “but I know who’s on which team. It’s almost like being a scout.”

For his unwavering loyalty and commitment to softball, Pulido was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2024. He received the Richard J. Daley Friend of Softball Award that year. Named after the late Chicago mayor who was a passionate advocate for softball, the award reco gnizes those who,

according to the Hall of Fame website, “have demonstrated over the years his or her passion and love for the game not as a player but as a sponsor, business owner, politician, or one of the leaders in their community. Through their passion, they have helped advance the game of 16-inch softball.”

To say Pulido was surprised by his induction is an understatement.

“One day, I was coming home from Harri-

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son Park and my phone rang,” Pulido said. “I wasn’t going to pick up since I was on the expressway. So I got home and called, and it was the president of the Hall of Fame (Paul Rowan). That’s when he gave me all the infor mation about my induction.

as Patricia had passed away in 2018.

“She was the first person I thought about,” he said. “I was like, “God, I wish she was still here.” She would’ve been so proud of me.”

Pulido, who turns 80 this month, has no plans of slowing down. He attends 100 to 120 games each year, and he again plans on being at this year’s No Gloves, which he first attended in the mid-70s.

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“I almost fainted and I was shocked. I told him wasn’t a great ballplayer. He said my name was brought up as a supporter of the game, and we decided to put you in.”

While Pulido was gracious about his induction, there was also a tinge of sadness

“That’s the granddaddy of softball,” Pulido said. “Guys don’t care about trophies or money. They care about winning the No Gloves championship. You never know, some teams might come out of nowhere and get upsets going. It’s possible, anything can happen in softball.”

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We’re Recruiting Wheelchair Softball Future Hall Of Famers

If you have a permanent physical disability and want to play Chicago’s great game of 16” softball, come join our wheelchair softball programs for youth and adults.

If you have a permanent physical disability and want to play Chicago’s great game of 16” softball, come join our wheelchair softball programs for youth and adults.

For more information, contact :

For more information, contact :

Dan Ferreira @ 312-745-2055 or daniel.ferreira@chicagoparkdistrict.com

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For more information, contact :

If you have a permanent physical disability and want to play Chicago’s great game of 16” softball, come join our wheelchair softball programs for youth and adults.

Larry Labiak @ 312-742-5097 or larry.labiak@chicagoparkdistrict.com

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Winslow proud of Fizz for history in No Gloves tournament

While the Fizz will not be in this year’s No Gloves tournament in Forest Park, manager Dave Winslow has fond memories of his team’s participation and his team’s success in previous years.

Winslow, who took over managing Fizz three years ago and has been a member of the team since 2013, got into managing for the first time when he took over for Mike Carroll, who had founded the team in 2010.

“I took over for (Carroll) when he decided to take a step back,” Winslow said. “Many of the guys here have played together for 20 or more years

in major softball. On and of f the field camaraderie and chemistry is what makes this team so special.”

The Fizz started as a pick-up team of “A” ball players for the Algonquin tournament, which they won three times. They then moved on to the 50 and over league at Janura Park and won four consecutive championships (six in eight years) there, including the championship in 2025.

“We’ve had a great mixture of former major and rec league players such as Mickey Balestri, Scott Koenig, Dave Braedel, Ray Prokaski, Big Mills and Donny Baker,” Winslow said. “We were an old-school softball team sponsored by Cordial Inn. Many of the guys have played in multiple No Glove national tournaments.”

Winslow always enjoys playing in

the No Gloves tournament in Forest Park and knows how great it is to bring softball players together in the community.

“Forest Park tournament weekend gives everybody a chance to get together and hang out, and watch the younger guys go at it,” he said. “Forest Park has always put on a firstclass tournament and is a great time for all softball players to get together and reminisce.”

The Fizz will be playing in the A Glove national tournament this season and look to continue their success.

PROVIDED Mike Carroll (le ) and Dave Winslow of Fizz.

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Olivan gears up successful outlook with Big Red Machine

Long-time player part of third-generation team at No Glove Nationals

While in high school, Jonathan Olivan appeared on his way to baseball success as a left-handed pitcher and hitter.

After suffering a partial tear to the rotator cuff in his dominant shoulder as a sophomore, Olivan began the search for another sport.

“Trying to do too much too soon made me realize that wasn’t going to be the path for me, especially the rehab that was going to be needed,” Olivan said.

“That’s why I gravitated toward softball. It was low stress on my arm. The game was a lot slower pace so I was able to be active while I was still rehabilitating.”

Olivan, 32, hasn’t stopped playing softball since and continues with as much enthusiasm as those early days.

Big Red Machine, the 16-inch softball team Olivan joined in 2015, is among the invited field for the No Glove Nationals July 23-26 at the Park District of Forest Park

Last year, Big Red Machine was among the four play-in teams but didn’t advance to the final 24-team field.

“The team is really excited. I’m really, really excited because of how long it’s taken us to get this invite,” Olivan said. “You have to really operate on all cylinders just to be in consideration. Just to get the invite straight up is very humbling, very gratifying as well.”

Olivan usually contributes as a first baseman but still plays center and right field like his old days “in emergency situations.” He’s among a veteran group of five to six players for manager Francisco Arenas that has made some key additions.

Big Red Machine represents the third generation of Creators Softball, which began in 1997 at Little Village’s Piotrowski Park

“This (No Gloves berth) is an honor that we are deeply thankful for and feel truly blessed to have earned,” Arenas said. “We view it not only as a milestone for this cu rrent group, but also as a reflection of the le gacy and perseverance of everyone who came before us.”

Big Red Machines’ Jonathan Olivan connects for a base hit during a league game at Bulger Park.

This season’s team has finished second in Forest Park’s A Division and at Clyde Park in Chicago and top three in the Melrose Park League. Earlier this month, the team had a top-six finish at the A No Glo ve Nationals in Schaumburg.

“I think (I’ve learned) to enjoy the journey. People tend to focus on winning championships, winning tournaments. I’ve learned to enjoy little moments any given season and appreciate moments for what they are,” Olivan said.

“I’ve also learned to be not only persistent but resilient. The seasons we play are

long and can grind on the body but it really takes resilient passion for the sport to keep you going the day you don’t feel like playing but you know you have to be there for your teammates.”

When Olivian was a student at Lane Tech High School, his first softball teammates were neighborhood friends in the 16-inch Playing for Peace League in Little Village They won the championship. Olivan became enamored with the sport.

“One (memorable moment) that’s near and dear to my heart is when we won the championship. My first year,” Olivan said.

“That was a lot more special because it was with guys I grew up with in the neighborhood looking for something to do and stay out of trouble. We were able to accomplish our goal. Even though we were young at the time, we were able to play at a competitive level.”

Olivan played in the league for about 10 years and at age 18 also began playing with his father, Gerardo Olivan, on the Furies in a recreational league based at Archer Park During the summer of 2015, Olivan was

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scrimmaging at Hawthorne Park and had a chance meeting with Arenas, who approached Olivan about possibly joining Big Red Machine.

van’s character and leadership now has him occasionally running and guiding Big Red Machine in Arenas’ absence.

“Jonathan is a true team player who consistently reco gnizes the importance of sacrificing personal opportunities for the benefit of the group,” Arenas said. f the field, Jonathan is one of the friendliest and most intelligent players on the team. He brings a positive presence and a thoughtful approach that othavitate toward.”

van focused on playing only for Big d Machine after joining during a busy juncture in his life. He had just graduated from the University of Illinois at

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Chicago and was beginning his career as a youth development professional.

Olivan’s Little Village background has helped his experience in working directly with youth on Chicago’s West and South Side neighborhoods for more than a decade.

When it’s time for softball, Olivan finds the sport and human connections “therapeutical” in all aspects of his life.

“I made the time commitment by focusing on my career and using softball to navigate through whatever issues I’m dealing with mentally, physically and spiritually,” Olivan said.

“People just view (softball) as a sport, but it’s more than that. It’s about developing genuine relationships with your teammates but also the other people in softball and the community buying into the sport. (Arenas) is the one in charge but he also tries to instill how we should act on the field – good sportsmanship and approaching the game the right way.”

Big Red Machines’ Jonathan Olivan poses for a photo prior to a league game at Bulger Park

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Pharoahs depending on team bonding in No Glo

Solid up the middle and to win 58th tour

No matter what happens on the field for the Pharoahs, they win as a team and lose as a team.

Sherman Martin Jr. likes that.

“Nothing is going to come between that,” said the 2017 Fenwick graduate and Pharoahs shortstop. “That’s the biggest thing I’ve noticed the past couple of years.”

Martin and his Pharoahs’ cohort, including co-owners Clarence “C.C.” Woulard and Clif f “Sport” Perry, will throw it all out there July 23-26 in the No Glove Nationals 16-inch softball tour nament at the Pa District of Forest Park

How serious are these guys about winning?

They rented a nearby Airbnb so they can

youngest major team in all of softball. But it oozes with talent, starting with Martin.

“He can hit with the best of them and he makes plays that on one hand you can name the players who can do that,” he said.

“One of his better attributes is you can move him around where you’re weak. He’s that good of a player.”

But Martin is just the beginning.

The outfield corners are solid. Right fielder Lavell Harris is 21 years old and Woulard calls him the baby of the bunch.

James Hopson checks in in left field and plays the game with a lot of emotion, Woulard said.

The Pharoahs are tough up the middle with Shavontae Samuels as the short-centerfield roamer, while third baseman Justin Mack and Martin anchor the left side of the infield. Veterans Mike Long and T.J. Reidel are the team’s top utility players.

“We’ve got a bunch of players on that threshold of being at the same level like Sherman,” Woulard said, and his co-owner Per ry ag reed.

No Gloves “is the biggest tournament in softball and everyone’s goal is to compete in this tournament and win this tourna-

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Pharaohs’ coach Clarence “C.C.” Woulard watches the action dur ing a league game at the Park District of Forest Park’s so ball elds.
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ment,” Harris and James Hopson, forward those guys. Justin Mack can ha dous impact at any tim

But it’s Martin that might be the catalyst.

“He has an unbelie player who has been playing for five skill set defensi a different team when he’s on the field. It been leadership.”

Martin, who also pl land League me 16-inch softball is teammates might ma shortstop on a example.

“You’ defense,” he said. “You’ infield so you ha is in place, and if they aren’t, then it’s on you.”

That’s defense. What about hitting?

“I think the hardest part is going up with a plan,” Martin said. “If you’re indecisive, nine times out of 10 you’re out.”

Motivational speeches might work, Wou-

Pharaohs’ Ken Green keeps score

and proper preparation preventing poor performance,” he said.

And then there’s that team bonding piece, Perry added, hence the Airbnb.

“It keeps us close together,” he said.

“The laughs don’t stop. It’s a comedy show.

“Win or lose, we’re going to have fun.”

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STEVE JOHNSTON

Forest Park Highlights

The 16” Hall of Fame Museum celebrated its 30th anniversary at a reunion of inductees recently.

The Chicago 16 Inch Softball Hall of Fame was founded in 1996. It is a 501(c)3 nonprofi t dedicated to preserving the history, recognizing the best of the best on and off the fi eld, and to fostering the growth of the 16 inch game.

The 16 Inch Hall of Fame is located in Forest Park, IL. at the corner of Des Plaines and Harrison. Inductee Park was unveiled in 2009 and the museum opened in 2014. Since its inception, the HOF has inducted over 700 former and current softball men and women players, umpires, managers, fans, teams and organizers at annual dinners averaging 500 attendees. Come see our historical photos, videos, uniforms, artifacts and interactive displays on Saturdays from noon to 4pm; with extended hours during the Forest Park Tournament. Always looking for memorabilia, sponsors, and donors; support will allow us to add displays and be open longer.

Legendary Brown Bombers 1940s

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