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Illinois to award cannabis licenses ‘in coming weeks’ Forest Park ready for potential businesses with zoning and tax in place By MARIA MAXHAM Editor

Illinois’ first round of cannabis dispensary licenses will be “issued in coming weeks,” according to an Aug. 12 press release from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). The release also announced that the state’s Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) approved rules for a tiebreaking process in granting the 75 new licenses. The licenses were scheduled to be awarded by the IDFPR on May 1, but the process was put on hold by Gov. J. B. Pritzker on April 30 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Emergency tiebreaking rules had been issued in December but expired after six months; therefore, a permanent set of rules was needed before licenses could be awarded. The tiebreaking rules determine that a random drawing will be done among applicants in the same Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) region with tied scores. Applicants with tied scores will be awarded conditional licenses in the order they are drawn; the conditional license gives them 180 days to finalize a location for a dispensary. Once the location is secured, the awardee will be issued the adult-use license to sell marijuana. Tiebreaking rules are necessary because licenses will be awarded based on a point system; a process must be in place to decide to whom a license should be awarded if applications receive the same number See CANNABIS on page 6

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BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH: Avery Tan shows off his ninja warrior skills at the Park District of Forest Park’s back-to-school ice cream social on Aug 21. District 91 schools began, remotely, on Aug. 25.

D91 begins remote learning

Superintendent: ‘This is real school, and it will count’ By MARIA MAXHAM Editor

On Aug. 25, District 91 students, teachers and administrators began the school year, a year that promises to be

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different from any previous one. The district made the decision to begin the year with completely remote learning due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. But while D91, like most districts, had to scramble to make distance learning work at the end of the past school year, and assignments at that time were not required nor were grades issued, the 2020-21 school year has stricter guidelines in place. First, attendance will be taken every

day class is in session. And more than once throughout the day. Second, students will be given grades on assignments, and progress reports and report cards will be issued. Teachers will focus on learning loss but, importantly, also on teaching grade level standards. “This is real school, and it will count,” said Superintendent Lou Cavallo during a presentation on remote learning See D91 REOPENING on page 10

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The village loses $1,500 for every person uncounted

t started with a knock on my door. A Census worker asked me to complete our questionnaire even though we had already submitted ours. I had been an enumerator myself, so I gladly cooperated. When I did the Census in Forest Park in 2000 and in Cicero in 2010, most people I approached claimed they had already submitted it. After finishing my questionnaire, I told the enumerator there are two vacant apartments on our property that had been occupied on April 1, 2020. I offered to put her in contact with our landlord. When I was an enumerator, I relied on landlords, management companies and neighbors to give me information on former residents. Now I feared an undercount of four people on our property alone. An undercount will cost us. In 2010, we had a 74 percent response rate and lost over $7 million in funding for education, infrastructure and other community needs. Our response rate this year is 68.3 percent with one month to go before the Census ends. Why is Forest Park falling short? “We have a hard-to-count community,” Mayor Rory Hoskins admitted. We have high-rise apartment buildings, where it’s difficult for enumerators to

connect with residents. I know a condo board president who refused a Census worker access to her building. Getting cooperation from condo owners and management offices is crucial for getting a complete count. Another factor in Forest Park is our transient population. Some residents are staying with family and friends and don’t want to disclose their presence. There is also an increasing number of residents who are distrustful of the government, or fear contracting the virus. Census workers are finding it difficult to get people to open their doors, let alone fill out forms. Fear of spreading the disease is also the reason why Mayor Hoskins is not proposing a Census Day, like other communities. He doesn’t want a gathering that could become a super-spreader. During a normal summer we would have held a Census Day at The Park. We would have also had a Census booth at events like the 4th of July. Instead we’re spreading the word by placing signs all over town. This includes an electronic sign at 16th & Harlem that displays appeals in Spanish, English and Tagalog. It’s been difficult, though, to make personal appeals to residents. Fortunately, we have the Forest Park Census Committee canvassing residents to stress the importance of complying with the Census.

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Besides this in-person approach, the village is making it as easy as possible to complete questionnaires remotely. The new village website features a direct link to the Census Bureau. Our Census coordinator, Tanzla Davis-Rodriguez also accesses the bureau to identify sections of the village where questionnaires haven’t been completed. So far, the south end of the village has had the lowest response. The Census Bureau provided the village with a tablet and laptop to assist people who don’t have access to a computer. Residents can also call the mayor’s office, at 708-615-6203, for assistance with filling out their questionnaire. If they come to village hall for help, they can walk out with a gift bag containing Census goodies. Mayor Hoskins is passionate about the Census. We stand to lose $1,500 for every uncounted resident. Substantial money for schools, street repairs and other community needs will be lost. More volunteers are needed to contact residents. Mayor Hoskins has scheduled a meeting for volunteers, on Aug. 29 at 1 p.m. in the village parking lot. I will be there because I know a successful Census starts with a knock on the door. ■ John Rice is a columnist/private detective, who has seen his business and family thrive in Forest Park. He thoroughly enjoys life in the village and still gets a thrill smelling Red Hots, watching softball and strolling through cemeteries. Jrice1038@aol.com

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Forest Park Review, August 26, 2020

WEST ELEVATION: The west elevation of the townhomes, which will be built at 7428 Franklin St. Drawing by John Conrad Schiess Architects

Franklin townhome project gets final village approval Neighbor still opposed, despite roof height reduction By MARIA MAXHAM Editor

The 7428 Franklin St. townhome site plan was approved by the village council at the Aug. 24 meeting. This follows an Aug. 3 Plan Commission meeting, during which Chair Paul Barbahen and board members Marcia East and Diane Brown voted unanimously in favor of the project. At the Aug. 3 meeting, architect John Schiess reduced the height of the buildings in the submitted plans, pre-emptively cutting 14 feet off the top and removing the peak in order to bring the height down to 36 feet. Although the originally submitted plans were for a 49.5-foot height, already be-

low the allowable 60 feet in the R3 district, the reduction was done as a concession to Thomas Kovac, who lives next door to the proposed townhomes and has been a vocal opponent of the project. At the village council meeting, Director of Public Health and Safety Steve Glinke said the change in building height and the color scheme were the two things that changed from the originally submitted plans. “Frankly, staff agrees [the reduction in building height] is in keeping with the predominant building height in that neighborhood and significantly attempts to counter any claims that there will be loss of ambient sunlight,” Glinke said. “I think that was a pretty acceptable counter-proposal.”

Drawing by John Conrad Schiess Architects

NORTH ELEVATION: The north elevation of the townhomes, which will be built at 7428 Franklin St.

The new color scheme was submitted to the village council in the packets received and posted online. Commissioner Joe Byrnes, who attended the Aug. 3 Plan Commission meeting, said he thought the counter-proposal in regard to height “dropped it down significantly to allow more sunshine and air.” Commissioner Jessica Voogd raised a concern about increased water runoff due to the new buildings. The plan, she mentioned, says “adequate provisions are being made to prevent flooding issues,” but she wanted to know what, specifically, those provisions are since a lot more of the ground will be covered. “As part of the permit process,” said Glinke, “a complete set of engineering drawings to show onsite storm management are submitted by the petitioner, are vetted by the village engineer, and ultimately are in accordance with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) guidelines for onsite stormwater.” He mentioned another village project that “went through half a dozen submittals to Christopher Burke Engineering,” the village’s contracted engineering firm, before it received final approval. “That kind of tough vetting is what this development is going to receive,” Glinke said. Schiess said storm management is an important part of developing the project. “We have a civil engineering consultant who will propose a plan consistent with storm water management best practices. It will be reviewed by the village consultant, and only after it is approved will we get a permit,” Schiess said. That part of the process, he said, is “post approval, pre-construction.” Kovak, however, who submitted a letter read during public comment, is not satisfied and still opposes the project, even with the

reduced roof height. In a letter he sent to the council members, he stated that, “The use and enjoyment of my side porch, side and rear yards would be greatly harmed by having to confront a 36-foot wall just a few feet away.” He added that at night his porch and yards would be impacted by lighting from the upper floor windows. He faulted the site plan for what he called “a deliberate material omission” in failing to show the “single family home” at 7405 Dixon and the impact on it by “an existing nonconforming large four-story apartment building at 7411-13 (constructed in 1969).” Seeing the two side by side, said Kovak, would have given the Plan Commission a clearer idea of the impact a large structure would have on a smaller one. “This omission of the 7405 property is clearly an attempt to conceal the harmful impact of a tall building adjacent to a lowrise residence,” said Kovak in his letter to the council. “This omission is willful and deliberate and indicates that the developer and the architect are fully aware of the harmful impact of this kind of situation.” The single-family home at 7405 Dixon, however, is actually a three-flat, according to the village. And the proposed townhouse project, despite Kovak’s objections, meets all requirements of the R3 district. Additionally, the developer is not asking for any variances or relief. With the exception of Commissioner Dan Novak, the village board voted to approve the site plan. Novak did not comment during the meeting about his “no” vote, nor did he respond to the Review with the reasoning behind his vote. With final village approval of the site plan, the permitting process now begins. According to Glinke, this should take about 4-6 weeks.

Forest Park Review, August 26, 2020

Attempted vehicular hijacking after bumper tap

A driver was stopped at a red light on Jackson Boulevard and Desplaines Avenue on Aug. 23 at 9:53 p.m. when the car behind him tapped his bumper. He turned right and stopped in front of the library to exchange information with the offending vehicle’s owner. When he exited his car with his phone, the other driver got out and yelled, “Give me your keys!” and punched the man in the face, causing him to fall down. He got up and began to run toward the police station, which is just down the street, yelling, “I’m calling the police!” One of the subjects from the offending vehicle chased him for about 50 feet, then turned around and got back into his vehicle. The victim reported that the offending vehicle was occupied by two or three Black male teens, and the person who punched him was a Black male teenager with a high fade haircut, white tank top and jeans.

Car stolen after rear-ending A car was stolen from the Thornton’s parking lot on Aug. 20 at 5 a.m. when the owner, who had just been rear-ended by a white Kia Soul, got out of his car to check the damage and speak to the owner of the Kia who had also pulled into the station. But when he exited his car, one of the occupants of the Kia got into the man’s vehicle and drove away. The Kia also drove away. According to the police report, a white Kia Soul was also used as a chase vehicle in an incident in Melrose Park, and possibly used in a hit-and-run in Oak Park too.

Open alcohol citations issued A man outside a bar on the 7400 block of Madison Street on Aug. 21 at 1:54 a.m. was issued a local ordinance citation for open alcohol. He was consuming an alcoholic beverage in a plastic cup.

Patrons cited for ignoring bar employees

An officer on patrol heard bar staff yelling at two people leaving a bar on the 7500 block of Madison Street on Aug. 22 at 2:49 a.m. Bar employees were trying to get a man and a woman, leaving the bar with open beer bottles, to return the beer to the bar since drinking outside on the sidewalk violates village rules. The man, however, “decided to start chugging and finish his beer on the sidewalk in public,” according to the police report. The woman’s friends were urging her to go back inside with her drink. When the police officer approached, the woman attempted to go back inside. Both she and the man were issued local ordinance citations for open alcohol. Not long after, the man who’d been given the citation was given another for public urination on the 7400 block of Madison Street when he began to relieve himself next to the fountain in Constitution Court.

Officers administer Naloxone Officers were called to the CTA station at 711 Desplaines Ave. for an unconscious subject on the ground on Aug. 22 at 11:46 p.m. Police administered one dose of Naloxone and performed sternum rubs. The fire department arrived and began providing medical care. He was transported to Rush Oak Park Hospital.

Masks stolen from car A box of masks was stolen from a vehicle on the 7500 block of Harvard Street sometime between Aug. 22 and Aug. 23 when police were called. A neighbor alerted the owner of a car that the car door was slightly ajar. The owner’s wife was positive she’d parked and locked the vehicle on Aug. 22. The owner believes the door was pried open, as there

appeared to be a chip in the paint. Nothing, except the masks, was missing.

Open container stop leads to drug charge A man was observed drinking a Corona beer on the sidewalk on the 7200 block of Roosevelt Road on Aug. 23 at 5:26 p.m. The officer advised him he could not consume alcohol on the public way. The man attempted to finish the drink and refused to hand it over. He then placed the bottle inside his right jeans pocket. The officer removed the beer from the man’s pocket and asked the suspect to identify himself. “I don’t have a name,” said the suspect. Another officer arrived on the scene and, while conducting a pat down of the suspect, recovered three small purple zip-lock bags, two containing tin foil packets. He also found two loose tin foil packets inside another jeans pocket. All four foil packets contained a brown tobacco-like substance with a chemical odor consistent with PCP. The suspect finally identified himself by name but provided a fake date of birth. He was placed in custody for open alcohol, obstructing identification, and possession of a controlled substance.

Bar cited for serving outdoors after hours On Aug. 17 at 12:04 a.m., seven subjects were seated at an outdoor table in front of a bar on the 7500 block of Madison Street. They were actively consuming alcoholic beverages even though outdoor alcohol service ended at midnight. The manager of the bar, who apologized to police, saying he’d lost track of the time, was issued a citation for liquor served on the patio after allowable hours. The manager and bar were provided a hearing date in village council chambers.

Driving over 100 down Roosevelt Road A man was arrested after driving in excess of 100 mph down Roosevelt Road on Aug. 17 at 3:27 a.m. and violating several other driving laws. At the station, the suspect admitted to drinking and smoking marijuana. “Drank some Henny shots and smoked some s**t,” he said. He performed poorly on the standard field sobriety tests and agreed to a breathalyzer. However, he blew a .000. Due to admitting to consuming drugs and alcohol and his poor performance on the tests, and taking into consideration his reckless driving, officers believed the man was under the influence of some intoxicating drug. They asked the suspect if he would provide a blood or urine sample, and he agreed. He was taken to Rush Oak Park Hospital to provide a sample. The suspect was issued citations for disregarding a red light, aggravated speeding, no signal and reckless driving. Depending on the results of the drug test, he may be issued DUI charges. These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Forest Park Police Department, Aug. 17-23, and represent a portion of the incidents to which police responded. Unless otherwise indicated, anybody named in these reports has only been charged with a crime. These cases have not been adjudicated.

Compiled by Maria Maxham

Two unions extend raise freezes for 3 more months Concessions granted in face of woeful COVID finances By MARIA MAXHAM Editor

Two unions, Fire Fighters Association Local 2753 and AFSCME Council 31, have extended a freeze on raises through Oct. 31, granting concessions to the village for three more months in the face of COVID-related financial difficulties. This extension means the unions have agreed in total to a sixmonth concession on a wage increase, from May 1 to Aug. 1 in their original agreement, and from Aug. 1 until Nov.1 in their second.

The village council unanimously approved side letter agreements between the unions and the village at a meeting on Aug. 24. Village Administrator Tim Gillian said at the meeting, “I am happy to report that the unions agreed to continue the freeze for three months.” Previously, at a May 26 village council meeting, concessions due to COVID-19-related financial problems facing the village were granted by these two unions, who agreed to freeze raises from May 1 through July 31. Side letter agreements were ratified by a 4-1 vote, with Mayor Rory Hoskins and Commissioners Joe Byrnes, Ryan Nero and Jessica Voogd voting in favor of the agreements. Commissioner Dan Novak was opposed.

At the May meeting, Novak questioned the inconsistency in agreements between bargaining units, the dollar amount of savings for the village through the concessions and the total legal cost of the negotiations. He voted to approve the extension of the raise freeze at the Aug. 24 meeting but offered no explanation about his change in stance. The new side letter agreements put the 2.5 percent raises due to both unions on hold until Nov. 1. In exchange, the village agrees that no member of the bargaining unit will be laid off during the extension. For AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees), which includes village clerical staff, “the employer may assign employee job duties that are not included in the employee’s job

description and maintain the employee’s normal rate of pay,” according to language in the agreement. This gives the village flexibility to move employees around where and when a need arises. In May, the police department granted a six-month concession to the village in the form of a reduced wage increase; instead of the 2.75 percent raise promised in their contract, they agreed to a 1.75 percent raise instead, effective until Nov. 1, when the original raise would go into effect. In May, Local 701, the mechanics union, which has one full-time employee, agreed to a six-month raise reduction, from 2.5 to 1.5 percent through Oct. 31. Local 705, which represents the Public Works Department, does not currently have a contract.

Forest Park Review, August 26, 2020

Medical services still free for D209 students Appointment-only and virtual options available By MARIA MAXHAM Editor

Kate Myczek, a family nurse practitioner, has seen huge changes to room 86B at Proviso East High School since COVID-19 shut things down. Myczek runs the Proviso East-housed Loyola University Chicago Niehoff School of Nursing’s School-Based Health Center (SBHC), which closed in March because of the pandemic. The center reopened in July but has been quiet. “We had to close down for a little while because we had to re-strategize. The last thing we wanted to be was a place where kids would be exposed to the coronavirus. We had to rethink how to protect them when they come here,” said Myczek in an SBHC press release from D209. Prior to the pandemic shutdown, the health center was a bustling place, where students from Proviso East, Proviso West, and Proviso Math and Science Academy (PMSA) could go to receive free medical care. “It makes me sad to think about it,” Myczek said. “We used to have a waiting room that was so full we would have to tell the kids to go to class. We only have two chairs in the waiting room because of social-distancing.” Currently, the clinic accepts students by appointment only to ensure social-distancing is maintained. D209 students do not need to provide insurance, and all services are free to students. Appointments can be made by calling 708-449-9522. SBHC provides a variety of services like school and sports physicals, immunizations, mental health services, nutrition services, and violence prevention programs. Virtual appointments and services are available too for people who aren’t comfortable coming in person or have health reasons preventing them from doing so.

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Coming soon? from page 1 of points. The IDFPR will rank applicants using the following scale, with a total of 250 points possible: • Suitability of employee training plan (15 points) • Security and record keeping (65 points) • Business plan, financials, operating plan, and floor plan (65 points) • Knowledge and experience in cannabis or related fields (30 points) • Status as a social equity applicant (50 points) • Labor and employment practices (5 points) • Environmental plan (5 points) • Illinois owner (5 points) • Status as a veteran (5 points) • Diversity plan (5 points) • Social equity applicants are those that meet at least one of the following criteria:

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OPEN FOR BUSINESS: The medical professional team at the Proviso East school-based health center. From left to right, Adriane Van Zwoll, Mary Mora, Amy O’Malley, Patricia Bailey Information about tele-health through the SBHC can be found online at https://www.loyolasbhc.org. “The Loyola University Chicago Niehoff School of Nursing’s School-Based Health Center provides an essential

• The applicant has at least 51 percent ownership and control by one or more individuals who have resided for at least five of the preceding 10 years in a disproportionately impacted area. • The applicant has at least 51 percent ownership and control by one or more individuals who have been arrested for or convicted of any offense that is eligible for expungement under the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act or is a member of an impacted family. • The applicant has at least 10 full-time employees and at least 51 percent of whom currently reside in a disproportionately impacted area or have been arrested for or convicted of any offense that is eligible for expungement under the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act or is a member of an impacted family. Hopeful license awardees whose social equity status was achieved through the third

service to our Proviso Community,” D209 Superintendent James Henderson said in the release. “I commend the medical professionals who come to work and take the necessary precautions to educate and help our students.”

condition above were offered reprieve during the state’s licensing delay. Originally, they were required to have full-time employees at the time applications were submitted (due by Jan. 2, 2020) and were to be maintained as employees throughout the application scoring period. However, with a downtown in the economy, the IDFPR isn’t currently requiring that the social equity employees be retained throughout the lengthier licensing process. Applicants who receive licenses will be required to employ the required number of employees within 60 days, however. Of the 75 licenses to be issued in Illinois, 47 will be given to businesses planning to open in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin BLS region, which includes Cook County. The IDFPR press release also stated that scoring for craft grower, infuser and transporter licenses is being finalized. In January 2020, Forest Park’s village council voted to amend the local zoning

code to add cultivation, manufacture, distribution and transportation of cannabis as uses in several districts. “[Recreational marijuana] is one of those rare new revenue streams that, frankly, the village doesn’t get often,” said Steve Glinke, director of health and safety, during his presentation on zoning amendments during the meeting. In Sept. 2019, the village council voted to impose a 3 percent tax on local sales of marijuana in anticipation of adult sales and use of cannabis becoming legal on Jan. 1, 2020. With marijuana sales setting records in Illinois for the last three months – July saw over $60 million in sales – revenue for a town with a dispensary could be significant. Mayor Rory Hoskins established a solid relationship with Michael Cardozo, CEO of Karuna Ventures, who early-on expressed interest in opening a recreational marijuana cultivation center and dispensary in Forest Park. Hoskins invited Cardozo to participate in two town-hall meetings on the topic in 2019. Cardozo will know within a few weeks if Karuna has been granted a license by the state.

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The basics of voting, especially by mail What to do, what you’ll need, and who to contact

By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

The Nov. 3 Presidential Election will be an unprecedented election in U.S. history, with many people forced to rely on mail-in voting to cast their ballots just as the U.S. Postal Service is being pushed into a state of disarray by the Trump administration. Here is some basic information about voting by mail that may ease some of those concerns:

How do I register to vote? You can register to vote online, in person or through the mail. The deadline for registering in person and through the mail is Oct. 6. The deadline for online registration is Oct. 18. You can also register to vote on Election Day, but only at your home precinct, which is the place where you’re assigned to vote based on your residency.

But what about voting by mail? You can register to vote by mail by going online to the Cook County Clerk’s website at cookcountyclerk.com/agency/votemail. All you need is your driver’s license, state ID and/or the last four digits of your Social Security number; the address where you want your ballot mailed; and your email address. If you don’t have access to the internet, you may request a mail ballot by emailing mail.voting@cookcountyil. gov or by calling 312-603-0946. Once you complete your vote-by-mail application, you should receive an official mail ballot “no more than 40 days and no less than 30 days before the election,” according to the Cook County Clerk’s website. Note that applications for mail ballots are available in at least 12 different languages. If you don’t receive a mail ballot within that time period or if you have questions, email mail.voting@cookcountyil.gov or call 312-603-0946. You can also check the status of your mail ballot by visiting: https:// www.cookcountyclerk.com/service/yourvoter-information. Your ballot “must be postmarked no later than Election Day and received at the Cook County Clerk’s office within 14 days after Election Day,” the clerk explains.

What if I’m anxious about mailing my ballot? You actually don’t have to put your ballot in the mail if you don’t want to. Those who applied for mail ballots will start receiving them by Sept. 24, according to the clerk’s office. You’ll get a postage-paid return envelope if you want to mail the ballot and the clerk is urging voters to do that as early as possible once they receive their ballots.

But if you want to avoid the mail, you can take your ballot to a secure drop-box that will be located in at least 50 early voting sites across Cook County. The drop-off hours will be from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday; and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends. “Mail ballots will be collected on a daily basis and will be time stamped,” the clerk’s office explains. Drop-boxes for mail ballots will be available starting Oct. 9, at 69 W. Washington St. in Chicago, and at the five regional courthouses in suburban Cook County, including the Maywood Courthouse, 1500 Maybrook Dr. In Maywood. Drop-boxes will be available at all early voting sites — including Oak Park Village Hall — starting Oct. 19.

When, if ever, will I need ID? You only need an Illinois driver’s license or a state ID to register online or in person before Election Day. In order to register to vote in person on Election Day, you need two pieces of ID, one of which must show your current address. You may be asked to show ID if an Election Judge challenges your right to vote (i.e., if you’re voting at a precinct on Election Day that is different from your home precinct). But even if you can’t show ID at that exact moment, you can still cast what’s called a Provisional Ballot, which is a ballot that doesn’t get counted until you

prove your eligibility. For more information on when ID is needed and when it isn’t, visit: cookcountyclerk.com/service/when-voters-do-anddont-need-identification-id.

What’s the difference between a mail ballot and an absentee ballot? An absentee ballot is a mail ballot cast by someone who can’t vote in person. In Illinois, there’s functionally no difference between the two.

How can I work on Election Day? Election judges and polling-place technicians — who are responsible for directing voters to their election machines, setting the machines up and making sure they run smoothly — get paid between $200 and $365. You can learn more about the positions or apply to work in them by going to: https://www.cookcountyclerk.com/ agency/election-judges. You can also email Elect.Judge@cookcountyil.gov or call 312603-0965.

I went to prison. Can I vote? Yes, if you’re a formerly incarcerated individual, you can vote in Illinois. You can also vote from jail while you’re awaiting trial, since you haven’t been convicted of a crime.

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Gnarly news Skate park applying for Tony Hawk Foundation grant By MARIA MAXHAM Editor

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TRICKS: The Park District of Forest Park is applying for a Tony Hawk Foundation grant to make improvements to the skate park.

The skate park at the Park District of Forest Park may be renovated, including the addition of new equipment and upgrades, with the help of a Tony Hawk Foundation grant for which the district is applying. Tony Hawk is, arguably, one of the most famous skateboarders in the world. Even people who don’t skate have most likely heard his name. He’s become a brand, selling video games and clothing and other products in his name. In 2002 he also started the Tony Hawk Foundation, through which he finances skate parks, primarily in underserved neighborhoods. It’s “the only national grant-writing organization focused solely on the development and financing of free, quality public skateparks,” according to the foundation’s website. “Since its inception, the Tony Hawk Foundation has sought to foster lasting improvements in society, with an emphasis on supporting and empowering youth,” says the foundation’s website. “The foundation favors projects that have strong community involvement, grassroots fundraising, and a base of support from the skaters, parents, law enforcement, and local leaders.” All things Forest Park has. Jackie Iovinelli, executive director of the Park District of Forest Park, said when COVID-19 quieted things down around the

park, as spaces reopened staff noticed what parts of the park were being used. The skate park, somewhat surprisingly, had become extremely popular. “The board started to ask, what can we do to improve it,” Iovinelli said. The board quickly realized, though, that they weren’t sure how to answer that. Skaters know what they want, said Iovinelli. But park staff, most of whom don’t skate, weren’t sure what kind of improvements needed to be made. So they decided to bring in a youth ambassador, 7th grader and Forest Park resident Lilly Wood, who regularly uses the skate park. Iovinelli said Wood will host meet and greets at the skate park, during which people can stop by to talk about what they’d like to see and provide feedback about the skate park and possible improvements. “We’ll provide water and Gatorade and open it up for people to stop by and give their opinions,” Iovinelli said. She added that they’d also take visits to other skate parks in the area to see what’s popular. The board is also reaching out to companies that build and sell skate park pieces. “We want to know what the trends are in terms of materials and equipment,” said Iovinelli. “The skate park is extremely popular,” Iovinelli said. “We want to make it the best it can be for the people who use,” people who are, she added, of all different ages and skill levels. Andrew Doss, director of the Roos Recreation Center, is in the process of putting together the grant application, which is due by the end of August. The park district, if awarded the grant, could receive up to $25,000 for skate park improvements.

District 91 begins superintendent search Two search firms being considered; board to choose one in Sept. By MARIA MAXHAM Editor

The District 91 school board is in the first stages of its search for a new superintendent, as current superintendent Lou Cavallo is retiring in June 2021. The board has formed a three-member superintendent search committee comprised of board president Kyra Tyler and members Monique Cotton-Yancy and Mary Win Connor. The committee has spoken to two search firms and will hear presentations from them prior to the September board meeting, dur-

ing which the recommendation of which firm to hire will be on the agenda. The firms are Hazard, Young, Attea and Associates (HYA), which the district used during its last superintendent search, and School Exec Connect. Both began locally, and both, interestingly, would provide consultants who are or were superintendents of nearby school districts. Dr. David Negron, a consultant with School Exec Connect, is the current superintendent of Maywood, Melrose Park and Broadview’s District 89. He is listed as the chief financial officer of School Exec Connect on the firm’s website. Dr. Constance Collins, of HYA, was formerly Oak Park’s District 97 superintendent. As Cavallo pointed out during the Aug. 13 board meeting, serving as superintendents of nearby towns gives them understanding and knowledge of Forest Park’s needs. Connor, who spoke with School Exec Con-

nect prior to the Aug. 13 board meeting, said she was surprised by the timeline for finding a superintendent, which would begin in September. “We would have someone by December,” Connor said. Cotton-Yancy said HYA’s timeline was similar. Both firms would solicit input from the community about what traits are essential in an ideal candidate, which might include focus groups or surveys. But the final decision on who to hire is ultimately up to the board. Any internal candidates will be treated the same as external candidates. Both firms said they would work with the board to help members hone their interviewing skills. School Exec Connect would charge around $18,000 plus expenses. HYA’s fee would be around $17,000. In an email, Tyler said that the process has only begun but the committee is “excited to find a partner in this incredibly important

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LAST YEAR: As Superintendent Lou Cavallo starts his final year in D91, the school board has begun its search for a replacement. process. Right now, we’re at the beginning stages, but we’re hopeful that we’re going to find a candidate worthy of our great district and community!”

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Watercolors and greeting cards on display are available for purchase (above) A new mural on a garage door at Urban Art House, 335 Burkhart (left) Art displayed in Healyâ€™s, 7321 Madison St. (below) Art Stroll guests view the artwork at Local Yoga, 7234 Madison St. (above right)

Distanced displays Art Stroll brings local creativity to Madison Street A collaboration between the Forest Park Chamber of Commerce and the Forest Park Arts Alliance, the Madison Street Art Stroll runs through Aug. 29 and features the art of over 20 local artists. For more information, visit forestparkstrong.com/madisonstreetart.

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D91 REOPENING Back to school from page 1 during the Aug. 13 school board meeting. He added, “This isn’t busy work … we will be focusing on priority standards.” In addition to providing a curriculum that focuses on educational standards, the district also wants to ensure that, if in-person learning is an option later this school year, the switch will be as seamless as possible. “The district seeks to achieve continuity in learning when transitioning between remote and in-person environments,” reads the detailed remote learning plan on the D91 website. Key points included in the plan are: - Remote learning schedules will closely align with an in-person school day, with students expected to actively engage in at least five hours of learning each school day, including a combination of synchronous (live) activities, asynchronous (pre-recorded) activities, and individual school work. - Teachers will take attendance regularly throughout the day, not just once in the morning. - At the end of each quarter, teachers will provide a re-

port card including both grades and qualitative feedback. All the schedules are posted on the D91 website, and they give a lot of insight about what’s expected of the students. Kindergartners, for example, start their day at 8:15 with a live morning meeting via Zoom. Depending on the day, they have live Zoom classes in different subjects including English and language arts (ELA), math, science, social studies and music. There are also pre-recorded classes for them to attend online. Short breaks, lunch and recess break up the day, which ends at 2:45 p.m. A sample sixth grade schedule begins the day at 8:05 a.m. with a morning check-in. Students go right into learning by 8:22, with daily math, ELA, science and social studies. Physical education, health, art and other supplementary classes round out the day, which ends at 2:30 p.m. But the district recognizes that with such a different start to the school year and an unfamiliar form of education, flexibility will be needed despite D91’s goal of providing strong academics. “The district recognizes the need for flexibility during times of remote learning, and at the same time maintains high expectations for learning so students are prepared for future grade-level standards,” states part of the plan. At mid-term, the district will reevaluate and determine if students will be able to return to school for in person learning. Families without internet access can check out a hotspot from the district; it will connect only to districtissued Chromebooks.

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FIRST (REMOTE) DAY OF SCHOOL: D91 students begin the 2020/21 school year. PREVIOUS PAGE, TOP ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Logan (8th grade). Amelia (K), Kaleb (4th), Quinten (8th). Middle row, left to right: Lily (5th), Ali (7th), Abby (3rd) BOTTOM: Drew (1st) CURRENT PAGE, TOP ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Rowan (4th), Annie (5th), getting temperature scanned at the Community Center, where she will do remote learning. Center row, left to right: Abbie (4th), Joey (1st). Bottom: Ronan (K) and Sloane (Preschool)

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August 26 - September 2

BIG WEEK Music on the Porch with DuoSonic

Don’t Forget the Census! The 2020 Census deadline has been shortened. All information is now due September 30. If you haven’t filled the Census out for your household, there is still time. Visit https://2020census.gov/.

Join DuoSonic on Saturday, Aug. 29, from 6 to 7 p.m. at 908 Beloit Ave. for a porch concert in celebration of Play Music on the Porch day. DuoSonic is “two guys playing various guitars, percussion, wind instruments and singing a variety of musical styles from classical, to jazz to folk rock to rock.” The concert is free, but you can contribute to the tip jar if you’re so inclined. Bring a chair. More information on Facebook at facebook.com/ events/301314634536603.

Drive-in Movie at the Altenheim On Friday, Aug. 28, the Park District of Forest Park is hosting a drive-in movie at the Altenheim property. Forest Park residents can register online at https://bit.ly/DriveInMovie0828.

Madison Street Art Stroll The work of more than 20 local artists is on display in windows along Madison Street. Maps are available online and in businesses along Madison Street. This is a free, safe and family friendly event. Please wear a mask! Visit forestparkstrong.com/ madisonstreetart/ for more information.

Questions About Voting? Everything you need to know about voting, including where and how to register, can be found on the Forest Park Public Library’s website at fppl.org/voter-resources/.

Virtual Sign Language Basics for Teens On Monday, Aug. 31, from 1 to 2 p.m., high school students are invited to participate in a Zoom class through the Berwyn Public Library to learn a few basic signs and a little about deaf culture. An instructor from the Chicago Hearing Society will be teaching the class at https://us02web.zoom. us/j/83092476265.

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Exterior fixes for 80-year-old park district building Roof and masonry repairs being made By MARIA MAXHAM Editor

Time – over 80 years – and the elements haven’t been kind to the administration building at the Park District of Forest Park, 7501 Harrison St. Over the years, different areas of the building have been updated and improved, but the north and west walls have been in need of fairly major structural repairs for some time. The veranda, which serves as part of the roof to the first floor, has experienced drainage issues for years, causing leaks into the pool office and the outdoor bathrooms along the west wall. These leaks have caused the walls to expand. As a result, each stone of the outdoor wall is being removed piece by piece, repairs made, and the wall rebuilt with the same stones. Once the wall is fixed, the veranda will be repaired and the drainage system replaced.

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REPAIRS: Improvements are being made to the administration building at the park district, 7501 Harrison St. The expense and complexity of the work kept the project on hold for some time, said Executive Director Jackie Iovinelli. But with the pool being closed for the summer, it seemed a good opportunity to get the project done. Work began on July 18, and the project should be completed sometime in October. Finding a contractor that could handle both the roofing and the masonry work, a two-part project, was difficult, said Iovinelli. The veranda and roof repairs or replacements would be based on what was found when the wall was opened up. “We were not sure what we would find,” Iovinelli said. “With the roof portion we needed to repair drainage issues

that were causing structural damage. The entire north and west wall are being taken down and rebuilt from the windows up, and the masons are tuckpointing the rest to the bottom.” Ryan Russ, park superintendent, was able to find Garland Industries, Inc., a company that works on building envelope systems. The second impediment to beginning the project sooner was cost. “Because of the masonry work and the time it is a very expensive project,” said Iovinelli. The park district has approved up to $410,000 for the entire project, including both the masonry and roofing, which includes a 10 percent contingency.

Man dies just after being released from police custody Forest Park police ask state police to investigate By MARIA MAXHAM Editor

At the request of the Forest Park Police Department, the Illinois State Police Public Integrity Task Force is investigating what is being considered an in-custody death of a man on Aug. 23. Dajuan Gates, 27, from Chicago, died at the hospital just after being released from police custody. At around 4:12 p.m. on Aug. 22 a Forest Park

police officer attempted to stop a vehicle that committed a traffic violation and fled from the police, according to a press release from Deputy Chief Ken Gross. Gates reportedly exited the vehicle and fled on foot, while the officer chased him but lost sight of him. A witness reported Gates’ location, and the officer broadcast the description and direction of travel. Police reported finding a pistol in the roadway near the area where Gates had been. Stopped by Oak Park officers in the vicinity

of Madison Street and Maple Avenue a short time later, Gates was positively identified by the Forest Park officer and an independent witness. On scene, Gates reportedly became despondent. Officers reported that they believed Gates was suffering from a narcotics overdose. They administered Narcan, an opioid antidote, and summoned an ambulance. A second dose of Narcan was administered prior to medical transport, according to police. Gates was transported to Rush Oak Park

hospital where he died on Aug. 23 at approximately 8:28 p.m. At the time he died, Forest Park police officers had already fingerprinted Gates and released him from custody, removing the guard outside his hospital room. They planned to charge him later. Though Gates had just been released from police custody at the time of his death, the department requested an investigation by the Illinois State Police Public Integrity Task Force.

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OPINION O U R

V I E W

Recruit, don’t recycle

nto the launch of this most absurd school year, Forest Park’s District 91 elementary school board also begins its consequential search for the next school superintendent. COVID or not, in person or virtual, this school system with its strengths and its perpetual and troubling shrinkage will be in the market for a superintendent for the first time in years. Dr. Louis Cavallo will retire — in person or virtually — at the end of this school year. Innovative but never able to win over the home team, Cavallo will leave a district with adequate resources, up-to-date technology, well-kept facilities and low energy. In the weeks ahead, the school board will begin to define the qualities necessary in its next leader. Inevitably it will seek to compensate for what Cavallo has lacked. This tiny district needs passion, a person who wants to know and listen to parents and teachers, who is a frequent visitor to playgrounds and PTO meetings, a person who can take criticism and share a laugh. This district needs a salesperson who can tout the values of its education, who can defend it from detractors while holding the district to account. This district needs a connector. A champion. Next step will be to hire an executive search firm. Poof. There goes $15,000 to $20,000. In all the accepted routines that keep public education flat and contained, the endless loop of superintendent searches by insider firms made up of current or retired superintendents is about the most tedious. Right now two such firms are being interviewed. Cavallo is touting them for having leaders of neighboring districts on staff. How about breaking the mold? How about not listening to the sitting super from Proviso’s District 89 or the retired chief from Oak Park’s District 97? How about listening to the community, to teachers, having the confidence as school board members to listen to yourselves? How about researching districts accomplishing what we want to accomplish and then recruiting their number two? As we always say, hiring a superintendent is the single greatest opportunity for a school board. Don’t contract that job out to insiders.

Unions wisely share sacrifice

here will be more pain ahead for Forest Park’s municipal finances as COVID-19’s impact on revenues hovers like a dark cloud. And so it is good news to see unionized village employees agree to extend freezes on planned pay raises for another three months. It is a generous action, it is a prudent action by the staff as always fragile village finances have worsened markedly with COVID. Keeping the village government fiscally stable is in the interest of all parties. The savings to the village in not having to pay out pay hikes of 2.5 percent right now are not huge but they are a notable concession. Workers are not giving back any wages and they are earning both a guarantee of no layoffs during this time period. Most importantly the unions are sending the message that hard times demand share sacrifice. And that message will resonate in the future when we get back to anything near normal.

Chaos as opportunity

y wife and I were both single for several years before we got married last October, so for a year now we’ve been trying to blend our two households. In so doing, what order we had in our two homes quickly descended into chaos. Here’s what happened: We decided that she would move her stuff into my place. That was fine with me, but it meant I had to empty half my closets and two of my bookcases. What’s more, I had to take out my dishes from the cupboards and all my cooking utensils from where I kept them, and lay them all out. Then she brought down all of her dishes, pots, pans and silverware and laid them out on any horizontal surface still free of clutter. Order quickly fell apart. My place was so dis-orderly it was an adventure to get from one side of a room to another. We had to do it, of course. There wasn’t enough space in my place to hold both of our possessions, so we had to lay everything out, determine what was worth keeping, what would be given away and to whom, and what would be recycled or thrown out. We had to do all of that keeping in mind the restraints that reality was imposing — i.e. limited space. What made the process emotionally taxing was that in order to turn chaos back into order, we had to make value decisions. Each item was assigned a value, in our minds, in terms of utility or age or sentimentality or attractiveness. Part of what made that difficult was that there was no clear way to measure value. You may have heard of the lifeboat exercise or some version of it. In the exercise, participants are presented with a scenario in which there are 10 people on a ship with wide differences in age, health, gender, intelligence, abilities and so forth. The dilemma is that there is only one lifeboat and its maximum capacity is eight, so which two people do you leave behind? In our case, my condo was the lifeboat, and there was no way everything would fit. Thus, order surrendered to chaos. After engaging in the process for just a week or two, we realized that the chaos we had created presented us with an opportunity to reflect on how we had been living, decide what we wanted to keep and what we needed to get rid of, and proceed with the business of reordering our lives by chipping away at the clutter we were bringing to the marriage. It’s a metaphor, of course. Every once in a while every relationship, every community, every nation has to face the reality that the previous order has morphed into chaos. At those times — in these times — we have the opportunity

to not just “get through it together” but to embrace the moment by examining the values and principles represented by what we see laid out on the table, discarding ones that no longer work, reaffirming the ones that do, and determining which ideals might have limited value in the short run but enormous value for the long haul. For example, the election on Nov. 3. Order, chaos, reorder? For example, the Art Stroll. Right at the time the Arts Alliance was cancelling its popular Garage Gallery event, a creative ad hoc team of landlords, the Chamber of Commerce and 23 artists came up with the idea of hosting an event a little bit like a week-long wine walk. One artist interviewed said he would like to see the Stroll happen every year. What began as a survival tactic was transformed into a new possibility. Order, chaos, reorder. For example, the pandemic has pushed many of us into what feels like chaos. Some restaurants have responded to the prohibition of indoor dining by setting up a few tables and chairs outside on the sidewalk. When that helped mitigate the financial damage, they added umbrellas and flowers. All of a sudden, when I drive down Madison St., what I see reminds me of those wonderful sidewalk cafes I’ve enjoyed in Europe. Order, chaos, reorder. For example, when my neurological disability progressed to the point where I could not work well as a pastor, I was kind of a lost soul until Dan Haley invited me to write an article on religion for him once a month. That offer was made at least 15 years ago. Now I average two articles or columns a week. The way I frame the experience is by saying that when life closed one door, God said, “Come on over here” and he opened another for me. Lately I’ve been adding, “I wonder how many open doors I’ve missed along the way because I was so focused on my plans for my life.” Order, chaos, reorder. When Humpty Dumpty fell off the wall, so the story goes, he was so shattered that all the king’s horses and all the king’s men couldn’t put him back together again. That’s not been true for me. I’ve fallen off more than one wall in my life, and it has been through a large community of other broken people that I’ve been able to put the pieces together again. But never in the same way. Many if not most of us are victims in some way of this devasting pandemic and the recession, but we don’t have to play the role of victim. Most of us had no control over what happened to us, but we do have control over how we respond. We can look at all the “stuff” that has been exposed and go about the business of deciding what to keep, what to get rid of, and what we don’t yet have but want to obtain some day.

TOM HOLMES

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O B I T U A R Y Arthur Steeg, 95 Machinist, POW survivor Arthur Steeg, 95, of LaGrange, Fennville, Michigan and Venice, Florida, formerly of Forest Park, died on Aug. 17, 2020. Born in Brienne, Romania on Feb. 28, 1925, he was the son of Reinhold and Hulda Steeg. He often shared happy memories of his early years in Romania. His family’s farm and vineyard was a popular stopping place for people going to the weekly market. The market town was a mile away and travelers would stop to spend the night before taking their goods to sell the next morning. In addition to providing lodging and a safe place to store goods, his family also sold wine in large barrels which some of the travelers would buy to bottle and sell at the market. The people who came every week were from all over Romania, Bulgaria and Russia. He enjoyed the weekly excitement and, being naturally proficient, learned to speak several languages. His family was forced to leave their farm and vineyard and moved to Germany not long after Communist Russia reclaimed the territory in 1940. Starting over in a new country, he worked with his family until he was drafted at age 18. While in the army cavalry division, his facility with languages proved useful and he served as an interpreter for his platoon. His unit was eventually captured and held in a Russian prisoner of war camp. Since he could speak the language fluently, his captors realized he was a “hometown boy” and gained so much trust that he and another soldier were able to escape. After a long journey he finally made his way back to

his parent’s home in Germany, arriving on his father’s birthday. After the war, he met and married his wife, Ida Manske. They settled close to family in northern Germany but things were difficult in postwar Europe and he and his wife and 4-year-old daughter immigrated to America in 1951. When they first arrived, they spent a few months in Oklahoma and then moved to Chicago, where a second daughter was born and he began a long and successful career as a tool-and-die maker and machinist. He always took pride in hard work and continued to work past retirement, including a part-time job at Jewel Foods, working there until he was into his 80s. He loved talking and joking with customers and his checkout line at the Jewel was always the most popular. He loved music and was a big fan of Lawrence Welk. They had a second home in Michigan and in later years, another in Florida where they enjoyed the snowbird lifestyle. His warmth and humor had a lasting impact on many people, young and old. Arthur was predeceased by his wife of 70 years, Ida Steeg (nee Manske) and his brother Hugo Steeg. He is survived by his daughters, Trudy Roznos and Monica Steeg; his grandson, Jason Roznos, his great-granddaughters, Abigail and Hannah; and his great-great-granddaughter, Harley Rose. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the family is planning a private memorial service. For more, call 708-366-2200 or visit www. ZimmermanHarnett.com.

ARTHUR STEEG

L E T T E R S I am requesting that the following commentary be incorporated into reporting in the Forest Park Review about the Aug. 24 village council approval of a 7428 Franklin St. three-unit townhouse proposal. The approval by the village council of the 7428 Franklin townhouse proposal represents the sanctioning of predatory building upon unfortunate individual Forest Park residents such as myself. The approval made a mockery of the requirements of harmony and compatibility set forth in the site plan zoning code. The village council simply ignored the presentation of well researched commentary on my part of the huge adverse impact posed by the proposed and now approved three-unit project. Clearly presented by me was the willful, deliberate, and knowing concealment of this devastating impact by omission of certain documentation in the developer’s submission packet. Also concealed by the withholding of plans to split the 7428 site into six lots was a series of zoning code violations. Also discussed by me was the fact that such conduct was not an isolated event but was part of a larger pattern of wrongdoing. Given the facts of this situation, it appears that members of the village council are in serious need of remedial training in ethics and aesthetics. They approved in ef-

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fect the cramming together of three large, tall, ultra-modern, metallic-like boxes into a small space between existing residences on Franklin Street. They in effect disregarded and condoned serious malfeasance and corruption identified in my commentary. Such conduct calls out for an independent external investigation of the zoning/building related activities of the Forest Park municipal government. My three decades long professional federal career was devoted to combating white collar real estate related civil and criminal wrongdoing. And now well into my retirement golden years I am confronted with municipal government malfeasance. Which based on what is proposed for 7428 Franklin will result in the devastation of my life, enjoyment and use of my home at 7432 Franklin. My larger future concern is with regard to what will happen to the eleven-acre Altenheim property. I fear that Mayor Rory Hoskins and the other council members will allow well connected “prominent” developers and contractors, driven by greed, to completely ravage this rare expanse of green space.

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PUBLIC NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE LAW OFFICE OF LINDA EPSTEIN Attorney for Petitioner 722 W. Diversey Parkway Ste. 101B Chicago, IL 60614 STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division. In re the marriage of Maria I. Martinez, Petitioner and Ruben Martinez, Respondent, Case No. 20 D 005511. The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, the above named Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, by the Petitioner, Maria I. Martinez, for Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief; and that said suit is now pending. Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, e-file your Appearance and Response to said Petition with the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, on or before September 23, 2020, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk. Published in Wednesday Journal August 26, September 2, and September 9, 2020

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LEGAL NOTICE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS RIVER FOREST, ILLINOIS Public Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) of the Village of River Forest, County of Cook, State of Illinois, on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. in the First Floor Community Room of the River Forest Village Hall, 400 Park Avenue, River Forest, Illinois on the following matter: The ZBA will consider an application for a major zoning variation submitted by Shaun and Julie Krueger, owners of the property at 346 Park Avenue, who are proposing to construct a second story addition onto the existing home. Section 4-8-5 of the Village Code provides the Zoning Board jurisdiction to hold public hearings and offer recommendations to the Village Board concerning variations to Zoning Ordinance. The applicants are requesting a major variation to Section 10-9-7 that would allow the north wall of the home, which has a non-conforming side yard setback of 2.98 feet, to increase in height from one story to two stories. The applicants are also requesting a variation for a roof overhang of 1’-6” at the second ﬂoor level, resulting in a setback of only 1.48 feet to the roof edge. The Zoning Ordinance prohibits any increase in height of a wall which maintains a non-conforming side yard setback. The Zoning Code requires the roof eave to have a minimum 3-foot side yard setback. The legal description of the property at 346 Park Avenue is as follows: LOT 25 IN RIVER FOREST PARK HOMES SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 12 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 14446645 IN THE VILLAGE OF RIVER FOREST, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. A copy of the application will be available to the public at Village Hall and on the Village’s website at www. vrf.us/zoningvariation no less than 15 days prior to the public hearing. The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting packet will also be available at www.vrf.us/meetings no less than 48 hours prior to the public hearing. All interested persons will be given the opportunity to be heard at the public hearing. For public comments to be considered by the Zoning Board of Appeals and Village Board of Trustees in their decision, they must be included as part of the public hearing record. Interested persons can learn more about how to participation in the hearing by visiting www.vrf.us/zoningvariation. Sincerely, Clifford Radatz Secretary, Zoning Board of Appeals Published in Wednesday Journal 8/26/2020

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VILLAGE OF OAK PARK REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Village of Oak Park will receive sealed proposals via email at development@oak-park.us, until 4:00pm on Thursday, September 10, 2020 for the following project: Village of Oak Park Snow-Ice Removal for Public Parking Lots, Sidewalks and Snow Plowing Detailed specifications for this project may be obtained from the Development Customer Services Department via email at development@oak-park.us, or on the Village’s website www.oak-park.us. The Village of Oak Park reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals or to waive technicalities, or to accept any item of a proposal. The original RFP and any subsequent Addendum will be posted to the Village’s website. It will be the Contractor’s responsibility to obtain all addenda issued. Award of a contract shall not be final until a written contract has been approved by the Village of Oak Park Board of Trustees and entered into between the Parties. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals or to waive technicalities, or to accept any item of any proposal. The Village of Oak Park Development Customer Services Department 123 Madison St., Oak Park, IL, 60302 Published in Wednesday Journal August 26, 2020

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certiﬁcation was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: Y20003966 on August 5, 2020 Under the Assumed Business Name of PRIVATE POOK GAMES with the business located at: 1016 S CUYLER AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60304. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: MICHAEL GROSSO, 1016 S CUYLER AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60304, USA. Published in Wednesday Journal 8/12, 8/19, 8/26/2020

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certiﬁcation was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: Y20003983 on August 5, 2020 Under the Assumed Business Name of NEW AGE BABY with the business located at:400 KENT RD, RIVERSIDE, IL 60546. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: THERESA INTRAVARTOLO, 400 KENT RD, RIVERSIDE, IL 60546, USA. Published in RB Landmark 8/12, 8/19, 8/26/2020

Public Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) of the Village of River Forest, County of Cook, State of Illinois, on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. in the First Floor Community Room of the River Forest Village Hall, 400 Park Avenue, River Forest, Illinois on the following matter: The ZBA will consider an application for a major zoning variation submitted by Brad Ament and Georgina Fabian, owners of the property at 7820 Augusta Street, who are proposing to construct a one story addition onto the existing home. Section 4-8-5 of the Village Code provides the Zoning Board jurisdiction to hold public hearings and offer recommendations to the Village Board concerning variations to Zoning Ordinance. The applicants are requesting a major variation to Section 10-95 that would allow the addition to increase the Lot Coverage area from 3,107 square feet (31.68% of the Lot Area), to 3,569 square feet (36.39%). The Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum Lot Coverage of 30% of the area of the lot. The applicants are also requesting a major variation to Section 10-9-7 that would allow the north wall of the addition to the home to have a rear yard setback of 5’-6 3/8” from the north property line to the wall, and a setback of 3’-7 3/8” to the fascia board of the roof overhang of the addition. The Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum rear yard setback equal to 15 % of the Lot depth or 26’2”, whichever is greater. The legal description of the property at 7820 Augusta Street is as follows: THE EAST HALF OF LOT 13 (EXCEPTING FROM SAID TRACT THE WEST 6 INCHES THEREOF) AND THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTH 40 FEEET OF LOT 14 IN HENRY E. GRAVES SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 10 IN SNOW AND DICKINSON’S ADDITION TO RIVER FOREST, A SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 1 AND THE EAST 17 ACRES OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, (EXCEPT PARTS CONVEYED TO THE CHICAGO AND WISCONSIN RAILROAD COMPANY), IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. A copy of the application will be available to the public at Village Hall and on the Village’s website at www. vrf.us/zoningvariation no less than 15 days prior to the public hearing. The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting packet will also be available at www.vrf.us/meetings no less than 48 hours prior to the public hearing. All interested persons will be given the opportunity to be heard at the public hearing. For public comments to be considered by the Zoning Board of Appeals and Village Board of Trustees in their decision, they must be included as part of the public hearing record. Interested persons can learn more about how to participation in the hearing by visiting www.vrf.us/zoningvariation. Sincerely, Clifford Radatz Secretary, Zoning Board of Appeals Published in Wednesday Journal 8/26/2020

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF OAK PARK HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION HEARING DATE: September 10, 2020 TIME: 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the Agenda permits APPLICATION: The Village of Oak Park Historic Preservation Commission (“Commission”) will conduct a public hearing on an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness filed by Focus Acquisition Company LLC to demolish one residential building and one garage at 203 South Marion Street, Oak Park, Illinois, P.I.N. 16-07-308-008-0000, which is located in the RidgelandOak Park Historic District. A copy of the application and applicable documents are on file and are available for inspection at Village Hall, Development Customer Services Department, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois 60302, Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The Commission will conduct the public hearing remotely with live audio available and optional video. The meeting will be streamed live and archived online for on-demand viewing at www.oak-park.us/commissiontv as well as cablecast on VOP-TV, which is available to Comcast subscribers on channel 6 and ATT U-Verse subscribers on channel 99. The remote public hearing is authorized pursuant to Section 7(e) of the Open Meetings Act. The Village President has determined that an in-person public hearing is not practical or prudent due to the COVID-19 outbreak during Governor JB Pritzker’s current disaster proclamation. It is also not feasible to have a person present at the public hearing due to public safety

concerns related to the COVID-19 outbreak. All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard at the public hearing. Interested persons may provide written evidence, testimony and public comment on the application by email to historicpreservation@oak-park. us or by drop off in the Oak Park Payment Drop Box across from the entrance to Village Hall, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois, to be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on September 10, 2020. An individual’s name and their testimony or comment will be read aloud into the record at the public hearing if received no later than 30 minutes prior to the start of the public hearing. Interested persons may also participate in the hearing to cross examine the applicant and its witnesses, present evidence, testimony or public comment by emailing historicpreservation@oak-park.us before 5:00 PM on the day prior to the public hearing to sign up. Individuals who sign up to participate in this manner will receive an email from Village staff with information about how to join the meeting online through Zoom web-conference means or by phone. The public hearing may be adjourned by the Commission to another date without further notice other than a motion to be entered upon the minutes of the hearing fixing the time and place of the date. The Commission shall issue or deny the Certificate of Appropriateness within fifteen (15) days following completion of the public hearing.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certiﬁcation was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: Y20004121 on August 18, 2020 Under the Assumed Business Name of ALMOST ANYTHING IMPRINTING with the business located at: 62 NORTH HERBERT ROAD, RIVERSIDE, IL 60546. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: KATHRYN EILEEN MINAGHAN 62 NORTH HERBERT ROAD, RIVERSIDE, IL 60546, USA Published in RB Landmark 08/26, 9/2, 9/9/2020

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR HIS ASSET SECURITIZATION CORPORATION TRUST 2007OPT1, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-OPT1; Plaintiff, vs. CHARLES T. GRANT; JUANITA J. GRANT AKA JUANITA LACOURT; PRAIRIE PLACE AT 6436 ROOSEVELT CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 19 CH 14415 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 16-18-428-043-1019 & 16-18428-043-1064. Commonly known as 6436 Roosevelt Road, Unit 311, Oak Park, IL 60304. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g) (4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Law Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 3609455. W18-0641 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3153810

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR MASTR ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGES TRUST 2007-1, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1 Plaintiff, -v.ELLEN M. RAVITZ, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 18 CH 03457 123 S. EUCLID AVENUE OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 13, 2020, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 15, 2020, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 123 S. EUCLID AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-07-400-0160000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $657,505.06. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

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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, Alexander Potestivo, POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL, 60606 (312) 263-0003. Please refer to file number 109484. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago IL, 60606 312-263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw. com Attorney File No. 109484 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 18 CH 03457 TJSC#: 40-924 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 # 18 CH 03457 I3152293

Commonly known as 1185 S. LOMBARD AVE., OAK PARK, IL 60304. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Mr. Ira T. Nevel at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125. 18-04613 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3153814

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

1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 267501 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 18 CH 12736 TJSC#: 39-8007 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 # 18 CH 12736 I3151985

Defendants 10 CH 36359 500 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 December 3, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 22, 2020, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 500 EASTERN AVENUE, BELLWOOD, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-09-311-0580000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $311,057.79. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real

estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g1).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, Alexander Potestivo, POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL, 60606 (312) 263-0003. Please refer to file number 113876. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago IL, 60606 312-263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw. com Attorney File No. 113876 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 10 CH 36359 TJSC#: 40-1855 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. I3154976

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST; Plaintiff, vs. LORNA J. RANKER; CHARLES K. RANKER; CITIZENS BANK NA; Defendants, 18 CH 2459 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 16-17-327-034-0000.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION SELENE FINANCE LP Plaintiff, -v.LARSENIA HORTON, NEIL SMITH, ASSURANCE RESTORATION & CONSTRUCTION, INC., PRAIRIE HOUSES OWNERS ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 18 CH 12736 14 DIVISION STREET, # 14 OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 16, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 28, 2020, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 14 DIVISION STREET, # 14, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-05-127-0480000 The real estate is improved with a brown brick, three story townhouse with an attached one car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle

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