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It’s official: D95 referendum on April ballot

School district proposing $20M construction bond issue

By BOB UPHUES Editor

The Brookfield-LaGrange Park Elementary School District 95 Board of Education voted 6 to 0 on Jan. 12 to place a referendum question on the ballot in the spring, asking voters to approve issuing $20 million in construction bonds to fund expanding and renovating both schools in the district.

The question that will appear on the April 4 ballot will read: “Shall the Board of Education of Brookfield-LaGrange Park School District 95, Cook County, Illinois, build and equip additions to and alter, repair and equip the Brook Park Elementary and S.E. Gross Middle School buildings, improve the sites thereof and issue bonds of said school district to the amount of $20 million for the purpose of paying a portion of the cost thereof ?”

Board members had until Jan. 17 to approve a resolution to place a referendum question on the ballot and file it with the Cook County Clerk’s Office.

District 95 Superintendent Mark Kuzniewski said the school district now has firmer cost estimates for the building campaign, based on calculations done by the firm the school board hired as its construction manager.

The improvements are pegged at $35 million, though the final price tag won’t be known until the school district solicits bids for the work later this year, if the referendum succeeds.

Kuzniewski said that the plan was revised slightly to conSee D95 REFERENDUM on page 18

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Area red-light camera tickets boon for clouted company PHOTO BY BRETT McNEIL

EYE IN THE SKY: The red-light camera company SafeSpeed LLC, which has contracts with River Forest, North Riverside and Berwyn for lucrative cameras along Harlem Avenue, operates out of offices on the eighth-floor of this skyscraper at 150 N. Wacker Drive in downtown Chicago.

By BOB UPHUES and BRETT McNEIL

While no central database exists for Illinois red-light cameras, those operated near Oak Park by SafeSpeed may be among the Red-light cameras operated most lucrative in the state, acby Chicago-based SafeSpeed OF A 2PART cording to available records.

LLC have issued more than $26 SERIES Under the revenue-sharing million in tickets along a local terms of its vendor contracts, four-mile stretch of Harlem SafeSpeed stands to collect Avenue since 2014. The privately held about 40 percent of all paid tickets. company’s cameras in River Forest, Berwyn and North Riverside issue ci- The company’s take on Harlem Avtations at rates that far surpass even enue for tickets issued between January 2014 and October 2016 has been the busiest cameras in Chicago.

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Burst pipe floods North Riverside Library, again Sprinkler system fails in almost same location as in 2015

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By BOB UPHUES Editor

For the second time in a little more than a year, a sprinkler system failure at the North Riverside Public Library flooded a portion of the building and forced it to close early on Jan. 7.

A sprinkler pipe above the ceiling of the main-floor meeting room burst at about 12:30 p.m., showering water into that room and the children’s meeting room below it.

The library was open at the time and had to be evacuated as the fire department responded to the scene.

Damage to the two rooms was not as extensive as it was when a burst sprinkler head deluged the same area of the building on Nov. 22, 2015. After that incident, the library was closed for about a week as personnel made sure the flooded areas were thoroughly dry and that there was no mold present.

Fire Chief Brian Basek said both incidents were unusual, because fire sprinklers typically only activate as a result of heat.

According to Basek, the nature of the Jan. 7 failure was different than the one in 2015.

While a sprinkler head itself burst in the 2015 incident, this year’s failure was a pipe break.

“Traditionally, this is very rare,” said Basek. “The last time, they told us it was a freak thing.”

The only common denominator to the two incidents is that both came on days when temperatures outside were below freezing.

On Jan. 7 temperatures plunged into the single digits.

And that may have been the cause of this particular break, which happened at an elbow in the pipe, according to Ken Rouleau, who chairs the buildings and grounds committee for the library board.

Rouleau said that the area where the burst pipe was located was missing insulation and that the space above the ceiling “was like a wind tunnel. It was extremely cold. There’s no heat up there.”

According to Rouleau, library officials may have to find a way to provide some

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North Riverside Public Library heat to that part of the building on a consistent basis, either by heating that area itself or removing ceiling tiles in order to allow heat to get into the space.

Rouleau said the area where the pipe burst has now been insulated.

“Hopefully, that’s it,” he said.

Lorene Kennard, who took the reins at the North Riverside Public Library a little more than a month ago, was not in the building at the time of the incident but was called to the scene after it happened.

Further damage was prevented, Kennard and Basek said, because the library was open at the time and it was caught sooner.

“It was very much more contained,” Kennard said.

As in 2015, library officials contacted the maintenance firm ServiceMaster to clean up the damage and dry out the rooms. The

fire sprinkler company completed repairs to the pipe, and the library was able to reopen, except for the meeting room, on Jan. 9, according to Kennard.

But the library was closed for the remainder of Jan. 7 after the incident, said Kennard, because the fire department had to shut off water to the sprinkler system, which left the building temporarily without fire protection.

Kennard said Monday she did not know what the cost of cleanup and repair amounted to, because she hadn’t seen reports yet. The library district’s insurance policy will cover the cost, she said.

But with a second sprinkler system failure in less than two years, Kennard said the library board’s buildings and grounds committee would meet to make sure another such incident is prevented in the future.

Brookfield inks 3-year deal with union firefighters Base-pay raises each year, village drops holiday staffing policy

By BOB UPHUES Editor

Brookfield’s union firefighters and village officials needed just one five-hour negotiating session to come to terms on a new threeyear contract, which will expire on Dec. 31, 2019.

The deal means management won’t have to begin negotiations with either of its pub-

lic safety employees for the next three years – a deal with police patrol officers and sergeants was inked in December in just three hours. Both contracts expire the same day.

“We had a great negotiating session,” said Nick Witteman, president of the Brookfield firefighters’ union, which is represented by the International Association of Firefighters. “Both sides were willing to negotiate and came to an agreement very readily.”

Brookfield won’t be seeking a new contract with its police/fire dispatchers, because those employees will become part of a new bargaining unit, along with personnel from Riverside and North Riverside, in the West Central Consolidated Communications (WC3) dispatching agency, which should become operational later this year.

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Competitive race for Brookfield Library Board

Two incumbents, two referendum committee members vie for three spots

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In the wake of an unsuccessful referendum to build a new library, five candidates -- three incumbents and two leaders of the campaign committee that supported the referendum -are running for the four seats on the Brookfield Public Library Board of Trustees that are up in the April election.

Michelle Svendsen, who was appointed to the board last year to fill a vacancy, is unopposed running for a two-year term to complete the term of the trustee, Tina Louise Happ, she replaced.

Four candidates, including incumbents Carol Kissane and Adam Burghgraef along with campaign committee members Jeanne McTeague and J. Edgar Mihelic, are running for the three seats on the board that have fouryear terms.

Incumbent Lisa Knasiak is stepping down after serving two terms on the library board.

Kissane, 70, is one of the longest serving library board members ever in the state of Illinois. She has served on the library board since 1981.

“I’m not done with what I want to do,” Kissane said of her decision to run for another term. “I like being on the library board. I’m an advocate. I love it. I enjoy it.”

In 2012 Kissane was named the Trustee of the Year by the Illinois Library Association.

She says that she has missed just three regular library board meetings in her nearly 37 years on the library board.

Kissane says that she believes her experience on the board is an advantage.

Burghgraef, an architect, was appointed to the board in 2015 to replace former board member Judith Sweet, who left the board for health reasons.

“I’ve just got adjusted to everything,” Burghgraef said. “I’m just looking forward to just keep helping the community and the library itself.”

McTeague was the co-chairwoman of Residents Championing Our New Library, the campaign committee supporting the referendum. While in that role she said she began thinking of perhaps serving on the library board. When Knasiak decided not to run for another term, McTeague was encouraged to run for a seat on the board.

“When a position became available, a few of the people at the library suggested that maybe I would think about running and the bug was there, so I decided to put my hat in the ring,” McTeague said.

McTeague has a financial background and has worked recently as a financial planner.

Trustees to go on ‘listening tour’

The Brookfield Public Library Board of Trustees has decided that April is too soon to try again to pass a referendum to build a new library, but that it’s not too soon to hear from residents about the subject.

“I think we have to regroup and see what we have to do to convince the voters,” said longtime library Trustee Carol Kissane.

To that end, beginning in March trustees will embark on a “listening tour” to engage with the community in a discussion about the library and its future.

“They’re going to have discussions with residents and stakeholders in the community to understand the community’s feelings about the ballot question,” said Library Director Kimberly Coughran.

Times and places of the listening tour have yet to be announced, but will be announced in the March/April library newsletter.

After April, the next possible date for a referendum is the March primary of 2018. The village of Brookfield’s approval of plans for a new library is valid until March 2021.

In November 2016, a proposal to sell $10.3 million in bonds to build a new library across the street from the existing building was defeated by 494 votes -- 52.66 percent of voters opposed the referendum while 47.34 percent of voters voted in favor of building a new library.

—Bob Skolnik “I’m not a librarian and I’m not a teacher, but I do have a business background and the board likes diversity,” McTeague said.

Mihelic, 35, has lived in Brookfield for three years. He is the finance director for Community Support Services, a Brookfield-based nonprofit agency that supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Last year, Mihelic applied to fill the vacancy on the library board created when Happ left the board.

Mihelic has an MBA from Concordia University and a master’s degree in English from Kansas State University.

“I have a background in both literature and business,” Mihelic said.

Mihelic served as the canvassing chairman for Residents Championing Our New Library.

“We lost a good opportunity to add more space, add a better place for the community,” Mihelic said. “Why I’m running is to try and get that done.”

Mihelic, who also is a prolific reviewer on the shopping website Amazon.com (with more than 1,000 reviews written), said that the library board may have to tweak its plans and consider how to win more support in a future referendum.

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Brookfield jumps into villagewide planning efforts Resident input sought for transportation plan; comp plan just under way

By BOB UPHUES Editor

The year 2017 might be known as the Year of the Plan in Brookfield. At present there are two simultaneous planning efforts under way, including one for which village officials are actively seeking direct input from residents.

While the planning efforts are happening on parallel tracks right now, the goal is to fold the first – the Active Transportation Plan – into the larger comprehensive plan that is part of the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning’s (CMAP) Local Technical Assistance program.

The new comprehensive plan will succeed the Brookfield 2020 Master Plan as the village’s roadmap for future planning.

“We’ll have even stronger input from residents and business owners and we’ll have a great work plan for community and economic development over the next five to 10 years,” said Village Manager Keith Sbiral.

Late last year, a steering committee of about a dozen people formed for the development of a comprehensive plan met with consultants from the firm hired to manage the project, Ratio Design.

In addition to Ratio Design, two other firms are part of the Brookfield comprehensive planning effort. The first is Kimley Horn, which will focus on transportation issues, and Huff and Huff, which specializes in sustainability/natural resources management.

Right now, the CMAP-assisted planning effort is flying under the radar, collecting data and information before beginning to engage directly with residents, probably sometime between late February and April.

Consultants will be spending the entire day on Jan. 30 interviewing about 10 groups of community stakeholders, people involved in such areas as economic development, real estate, neighborhood organizations, utilities planning, business owners and municipal government.

“February, March, April is when the community will see public meetings,’ said Brookfield Village Planner Emily Egan.

And while “town hall” style meetings might be part of that engagement, consultants also will seek to engage residents elsewhere – at community events, local businesses, the commercial areas – where people gather.

There will also be online aspects to gathering input, via surveys. Officials said the aim is to involve residents as much as possible in the process, more than they sought input for the Brookfield 2020 Master Plan.

“If you plan an area without that input, it’s bad practice,” Egan said. “We want to hear from the people out there in the community, who know the [community] more than we do.”

An example of that kind of online community involvement is taking place right now. The Active Transportation Alliance in 2016 awarded a grant to Brookfield to develop an Active Transportation Plan to “create a framework for a safe and accessible network of streets that connect cyclists and pedestrians to destinations, with the goal of creating a safer and healthier lifestyle for all residents.”

The grant followed on the heels of last year’s efforts to promote the village as a bikefriendly destination. In May 2016, the village hosted its inaugural Bike Brookfield event, which will be repeated this year. The village board also passed a “complete streets” policy for future roadway improvement planning, one that takes into account pedestrians and bicyclists in addition to vehicles.

In early January, the village announced that it was seeking resident input online as part of the Active Transportation Plan process. The village has posted a map where residents can leave comments and suggestions for improving pedestrian and bicycle access and safety.

The map can be found at www.communityremarks.com/brookfield. As of Jan. 16, there were more than 40 comments for locations on the map. In addition, residents can participate in an online survey related to transportation planning at www.surveymonkey.com/r/ BrookfieldActiveTransportation.

The online survey is in both English and Spanish and includes eight or so questions.

There is also space to provide extended comments to explain your answers. The input from both the map and the survey will help form the recommendations in the Active Transportation Plan.

The survey will be up online through February, and a final draft of the Brookfield Active Transportation Plan ought to be complete sometime in May. That is a month before the CMAP comprehensive plan will be complete, but Ratio Design and the Active Transportation Alliance are working to make sure the transportation plan is woven into the comprehensive plan.

“Consultants for the comprehensive plan are working closely with the Active Transportation Alliance to make sure they’re not duplicating efforts and to use that information to go into more depth about parking and transportation,” Egan said.

The CMAP planning process is expected to last throughout 2017. A final draft of the plan could be complete by December, but the expectation is that the village board would adopt the new comprehensive plan in January 2018.

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in traffic safety or control. In fact, three of the company’s four founding members were at the time partners in a Loop-based business that handled janitorial contracts for the city of Chicago. from page 1 One of those partners, SafeSpeed President Nikki M. Zollar, is a former official in luxury vehicles like Ferrari and Bentley. the administration of Illinois Gov. Jim EdCampaign finance records show he and gar and has longstanding ties to both Chiothers involved in the company also like to cago Democrats and state GOP officials. spend their money on political candidates.

In addition to her business ventures, ZolSince 2007, SafeSpeed, its principals and lar is a one-time Chicago Board of Elections related business entities have made almost chairwoman who today serves as a trustee a quarter-million dollars in donations to at Chicago State University. She was apIllinois politicians, including highpointed to that post by former Illiranking state officials responsible nois Gov. Pat Quinn. Her husband is for traffic safety regulations. a high-ranking executive at Exelon.

OF A 2PART At least one of these officials, state Zollar brought political connecSen. Martin Sandoval, appears to SERIES tions from both sides of the political have directly advocated last year on aisle to SafeSpeed but it is unclear behalf of SafeSpeed with the Illinois from a review of state records how Department of Transportation in the com- she got into the red-light camera business. pany’s efforts to win approval for a contro- Her longtime primary business, Triad Conversial red-light camera in west suburban sulting Services Inc., was founded by her Oakbrook Terrace. mother as a business consulting firm and Campaign finance records show Sando- today appears to operate primarily as “a faval’s campaign committee has received cilities management enterprise,” according more money from SafeSpeed, its officers and to a company website. The firm continues to related businesses than any other politician maintain janitorial contracts with the city. in the state since 2007, the year SafeSpeed In response to written questions from was founded. the Landmark, SafeSpeed spokeswoman Yvonne Davila wrote, “Ms. Zollar is an attorney with a wealth of experience in SafeSpeed’s reach in suburbs growing many different fields … She is an entrepreSafeSpeed’s ticketing business is not only neur whose ideas are not constrained.” good, it’s growing across the Chicago area.

According to Chicago economic discloThe firm today operates in at least 20 north- sures, Zollar has two business partners at ern Illinois communities, according to a let- Triad Consulting -- Chris Lai and Khaled ter from Illinois State Sen. Tom Cullerton to “Cliff ” Manni. Both men joined Zollar in an IDOT official on behalf of the company founding SafeSpeed. last year, and new SafeSpeed cameras are Khaled Maani has spent his professional being installed this month at the intersec- career of more than 25 years focused on tion of 22nd Street and Kingery Highway designing and implementing “custodial outside the Oakbrook Center shopping mall. and maintenance systems for all types of If those cameras operate like SafeSpeed’s properties,” according to an online profesothers, they will be among the most prolific sional biography. ticketing machines in Illinois.

It is unclear what expertise he SafeSpeed cameras at Harlem and Cer- brought to the red-light cammak have issued more than $20 million in era company, and he did citations since 2014 and the firm’s camera not answer that question at North Avenue and Harlem in River Forest when it was posed in would qualify as the fourth-most valuable writing by the Landred-light camera in all of Chicago. mark. Public records Further afield in Lake County, a trio of show Maani has a SafeSpeed cameras at a single intersection history of financial in tiny Lakemoor were identified by the problems, including Daily Herald as “easily the most lucrative” a 2015 federal tax of all red-light cameras included in a 2014 lien for more than survey of 32 north suburban communities. $92,000.

Seemingly wherever SafeSpeed goes, redLai is a former light camera tickets -- and profits -- follow in University of Illinois eye-popping numbers. student who has dabbled So, who is SafeSpeed, and where did they in online start-ups, includcome from? ing a daily fantasy sports site Despite the firm’s growing reach and prof- that received media attention in 2015. itability, no one has really asked that ques- SafeSpeed spokeswoman Davila claimed tion before.

Lai is a former Ernst & Young analyst who “has an extensive technology background and is an entrepreneur.”

Company founders had no background Online records associate Lai as the in traffic safety registrar of 100 different internet doSafeSpeed LLC was formed in Illinois in mains since 2004, including websites for June 2007 by a group of individuals who at SafeSpeed and Triad. Today, Lai serves as the time appear to have had zero experience SafeSpeed’s chief operating officer.

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Final SafeSpeed founder linked to clouted lawyer The fourth SafeSpeed founder, whose name has never appeared on company corporate filings, was even more of an outlier -- a then-26-year-old former Loyola University urban studies major who just three years before helping to create the red-light camera company filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection.

Omar Maani, the son of SafeSpeed cofounder Khaled Maani, had limited professional experience when he became a founder at SafeSpeed, and it is unclear what assets or skills he brought to the business.

SafeSpeed spokeswoman Davila claimed Omar Maani worked for Triad Consulting as a college student and that because of his relationship to Khaled Maani and “as a productive member of Triad, he was included in the development of SafeSpeed.”

Whatever his contributions to the janitorial contracting firm, Omar Maani was not without his own potentially important political connections in the western suburbs. Bankruptcy court records show that prior to founding SafeSpeed, Omar Maani during college spent at least three years as a part-time law clerk for Giglio and Del Galdo and Associates. This was the same time period when he was also allegedly working for Triad Consulting.

Giglio and Del Galdo at the time was a small municipal law firm operating from

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offices inside Melrose Park’s village hall.

One of Omar Maani’s bosses at the firm, Michael Del Galdo, would later go on to become an important political advisor to Cicero Town President Larry Dominick.

From his position in Cicero, where he has handled legal work for the town for more than a decade, Del Galdo has established himself as a busy and influential municipal lawyer across the south and west suburbs.

These include Berwyn, where Del Galdo has since 2009 performed legal work for the city and has served as an informal advisor to Mayor Robert Lovero. Del Galdo was advising Lovero when Berwyn officials in the fall of 2009 voted to contract some of the city’s red-light camera operations with SafeSpeed.

Records show the Berwyn camera contract was among SafeSpeed’s first, and it established the firm on Harlem Avenue.

Within a few years, SafeSpeed would dominate red-light camera operations along the local Harlem Avenue corridor.

SafeSpeed ties to lawyer questioned earlier SafeSpeed is a limited liability company controlled by a group of “members.” The company’s member roster has changed somewhat over the years but Illinois Secretary of State records show that in June 2009, two years after the company was organized, Del Galdo’s name was added to SafeSpeed’s member list in an annual report.

Three months after it appeared in company filings, however, Del Galdo’s name was removed in an amendment filed by the company. That amendment is the only one of its kind filed by SafeSpeed in the company’s history. The move drew media attention in September 2009 when the Chicago Tribune

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Pols benefit from SafeSpeed-related cash Individuals and companies connected to SafeSpeed LLC have been generous to the political committees of state and local politicians.

Political donations total more than $245,000 since 2007, the year SafeSpeed was formed.

State Sen. Martin Sandoval has been a favorite recipient, receiving $37,500. Cicero Town President Larry Dominick has received donations totaling $28,750, Illinois campaign finance records show.

Here’s a summary of notable contributions made by people and companies connected to SafeSpeed:

Total SafeSpeed-related political contributions -$245,509 SafeSpeed LLC - $42,450 • State Sen. Martin Sandoval - $11,000 • Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx - $5,000 • Country Club Hills Mayor Dwight Welch* - $4,000 • Melrose Park Mayor Ronald Serpico* - $2,500 • North Riverside VIP Party* - $1,600 • Robert Lovero/Berwyn Democrats* - $1,280 Triad Consulting Services - $112,550 • State Sen. Martin Sandoval - $15,500 • Senate Democratic Victory Fund - $10,000 • Democratic Party of Illinois - $10,000 • Cicero Voters Alliance/President Larry Dominick - $8,100 • Berwyn Mayor Robert Lovero - $7,000 • State Sen. Tom Cullerton - $2,500 Nikki Zollar - $28,500 • Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx - $9,000 • Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle - $1,000 • Illinois Senate Democratic Fund - $1,000 Omar Maani - $10,009 • State Sen. Martin Sandoval - $5,000 • Cicero Voters Alliance/Larry Dominick - $750 Presidio Capital - $43,000 • Cicero Voters Alliance/President Larry Dominick - $16,900 • State Sen. Martin Sandoval - $5,000 • Cook County Commissioner Jeffrey Tobolski - $4,000 The Maani Group: $9,000 • Cicero Voters Alliance/Larry Dominick - $3,000 • State Sen. Martin Sandoval - $1,000 • State Sen. Tom Cullerton - $500

But in a 2009 letter to Berwyn’s mayor and also in recent comments relayed to the Landmark through the company spokeswoman, Nikki Zollar identified Del Galdo as an early member of SafeSpeed.

According to the SafeSpeed spokeswoman, Del Galdo’s relationship with the firm began in 2007, when he provided unspecified legal guidance for the company, and ended in 2009.

In an interview, spokeswoman Davila claimed Del Galdo “walked away” in 2009 when he realized the company could be slow to produce profits and that he faced potential conflicts of interest with his legal clients as a SafeSpeed member. Davila said she could not specify which clients posed a potential conflict for Del Galdo and that Zollar had “no clue” about Del Galdo’s client list.

Del Galdo did not respond to written questions provided by the Landmark.

Maani ownership held through corporation

Del Galdo’s former law clerk, Omar Maani, is a founder of SafeSpeed but his name has never appeared directly on company filings. Instead, the younger Maani has always maintained his member position in the business through a pair of Illinois corporations where he serves as the sole publicly identified officer.

He formed the first of those corporations, Strategy Inc., just one week before SafeSpeed was incorporated. The newly minted corporation almost immediately became a founding member of SafeSpeed, secretary of state records show.

Two years later, a second Omar Maani business, BOC Enterprises, Inc., replaced Strategy Inc. as a member of SafeSpeed. BOC Enterprises today remains one of the four members of SafeSpeed.

Illinois law does not require private corporations to identify their shareholders and it is unclear whether Omar Maani is the sole owner of BOC Enterprises or * SafeSpeed operates cameras in municipalities whether other individuals hold where these individuals hold office. a financial stake in the business and, by extension, in the profits of SafeSpeed.

In written comments, SafeSpeed reported that the removal of Del Galdo’s spokeswoman Davila claimed Omar Maani name from company records came on the is the sole shareholder of BOC Enterprissame day Berwyn officials were set to vote es, Inc. She also claimed his Strategy Inc., on the red-light camera deal for SafeSpeed. which helped found SafeSpeed, “was never In comments to the Tribune, Del Galdo active or operated.” denied any connection with the firm, sayIn a November 2015 email to state Sen. ing he had “no affiliation with SafeSpeed” Martin Sandoval (D-11th) seeking assisand no “economic interest in SafeSpeed.” tance for the company’s efforts to win apHe also expressed puzzlement why his proval for red-light cameras in Oakbrook name had ever appeared in company paper- Terrace, Omar Maani identified himself as work as a SafeSpeed member. a SafeSpeed “principal.”

State senators made IDOT contact for SafeSpeed Records obtained by the Landmark through a Freedom of Information request show state Sen. Sandoval in late 2015 forwarded Maani’s email to an IDOT official involved in the redlight camera approval process for Oakbrook Terrace.

“I encouraged Omar to drop u a line,” Sandoval wrote to IDOT Deputy Director John Fortmann. “Ur assistance would be appreciated.”

A couple months later, in February 2016, state Sen. Tom Cullerton wrote to IDOT’s Fortmann on behalf of Oakbrook Terrace and SafeSpeed. Cullerton claimed SafeSpeed at that time operated in 20 different communities and was negotiating with six others. “I am writing to request your approval in allowing Oakbrook Terrace to begin implementation” of the red-light cameras on 22nd Street and Kingery Highway.

IDOT reportedly reversed course on an earlier denial and in late 2016 approved the SafeSpeed red-light camera in Oakbrook Terrace. Village officials in neighboring Oak Brook, who oppose the camera as a threat to the Oakbrook Center shopping mall, have threatened to file suit in order to stop the camera’s installation.

Last week the Oak Brook Village Board passed an ordinance banning red-light cameras that included language alleging that “contractors promoting red light cameras throughout Illinois and the United States have sought to corrupt local law enforcement by turning it into a moneymaker for political leaders.”

Red-light tickets and Ferraris Because SafeSpeed is a private business, the firm’s profits are not public. But DuPage County traffic court records shed some possible light on Omar Maani’s finances -- or at least his taste in cars.

Twice in the last five years he’s been ticketed while driving super-luxury vehicles, including a brand new Ferrari and a less-brandnew Bentley.

Ticket records did not include model information for either vehicle but the 2012 Ferrari was gray and the Bentley, also a 2012 model, was black and it carried a set of personalized tags. Records show Maani was caught speeding on Ogden Avenue in the Ferrari in 2012 and was cited for improper lane usage while piloting the Bentley in 2015.

In addition to his position at SafeSpeed, Omar Maani is involved in government-sponsored property development in Cicero, where his former boss Del Galdo remains an influential figure.

Maani’s Presidio Capital LLC in 2016 received Community Development Block Grants funds from Cook County to help underwrite a 29-unit townhouse development in Cicero. The firm also has reportedly participated in Cicero projects funded by the federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program. DuPage County court records indicate Maani’s Presidio Capital LLC has also performed work on behalf of the Cicero Health Department.

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Almost $250K to state, local pols Individuals and companies associated with SafeSpeed have contributed almost a quartermillion dollars to political campaign committees since 2007.

The bulk of those donations have been made by Triad Consulting Services, the SafeSpeed sister company operated by Nikki Zollar, Khaled Maani and Chris Lai. Illinois campaign finance records show Triad since 2007 has made $112,550 in donations to state and local politicians.

State Sen. Martin Sandoval has received $15,500 of those funds, while Cicero Town President Larry Dominick has received $8,100 from Triad. Berwyn Mayor Robert Lovero has received $7,000, and records show Triad last fall made $20,000 in donations to campaign funds benefitting Illinois Democrats prior to the November elections.

Triad also contributed $2,500 to the political committee for Oakbrook Terrace Mayor Tony Ragucci in late October 2016. IDOT approved an Oakbrook Terrace red-light camera permit at 22nd Street and Kingery Highway the day after that donation, according to Chicago Tribune reporting.

SafeSpeed, LLC has provided campaign cash to local politicians in towns where the company maintains red-light camera contracts -- including Melrose Park, Berwyn and North Riverside -- and the firm last summer made a $5,000 donation to newly installed Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx.

SafeSpeed co-founder Omar Maani has been generous, too. Records show Maani and companies controlled by him have made campaign contributions totaling more than $62,000 since 2007. Cicero Town President Larry Dominick has received $17,650 of those funds.

Sandoval a favorite politician The biggest beneficiary of contributions from individuals and companies affiliated with SafeSpeed has been Martin Sandoval, who is chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee and represents portions of Cicero, Riverside, Lyons and Chicago’s Southwest Side.

Companies and individuals with ties to SafeSpeed have donated $37,500 to Sandoval’s political committee since 2007.

Triad and SafeSpeed last September each made $10,000 donations to Sandoval, and companies controlled by Omar Maani contributed $6,000 to Sandoval’s political war chest between 2015 and 2016, records show.

State Dems get cash, too Last fall, Triad Consulting Services gave $10,000 to the Democratic Party of Illinois, a committee chaired by Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. Triad contributed another $10,000 during that same time period to the Senate Democratic Victory Fund, which is chaired by Illinois Senate President John Cullerton.

Both Sandoval and John Cullerton were Illinois Senate sponsors of the 2006 law that paved the way for red-light camera enforcement in Illinois.

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Brookfield police received two reports of catalytic converters being sawed from the undersides of vehicles in the past week, continuing a trend police have noted in recent weeks in the village.

The first incident was reported Jan. 9 by a resident whose vehicle had been parked on the south side of the 8800 block of Grant Avenue. The victim stated that the catalytic converter and the rear license plate were removed from the vehicle sometime during the weekend of Jan. 6-8.

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Forest Avenue later that week when a resident called to report that someone had sawed off the catalytic converter from his van, which was parked on the street overnight on Jan. 6-7.

Don’t eat the grass A 22-year-old Chicago man arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol in North Riverside on Jan. 6 also tried to eat 35 grams of cannabis he had with him inside his vehicle before police prevented it, according to a police report filed after the incident.

An officer on patrol reported that a motorist pulled up next to him at the intersection of Cermak Road and 6th Avenue at about 2:20 a.m. and told him of a white Jeep with heavy front-end damage and a blown tire about a block away at 23rd Street and 5th Avenue.

The officer checked the area and located the damaged Jeep moving slowly eastbound on 23rd Street. After stopping the Jeep the officer walked up to it and reported finding the driver holding a sandwich bag filled with cannabis, which he was trying to stuff into his mouth.

After making the driver spit out the cannabis, the officer reported that the driver appeared intoxicated and arrested him. The driver reportedly told the officer that his Jeep had struck a pole, but he didn’t know where it had happened.

Police reported recovering 35 grams of cannabis and charged the driver with possession of cannabis and DUI.

Potential scam averted A North Riverside woman called police on Jan. 6 at 1:25 p.m. after an unknown man who rang her doorbell claimed that a water main had broken in a neighbor’s yard in the 2200 block of 8th Avenue and asked the woman if her husband could help him fix it.

The woman sensed something wasn’t right, shut the door and called police.

The subject left the area heading north in a vehicle driven by another person.

These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Riverside, North Riverside and Brookfield police departments, Jan. 6-13, 2017 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 Bob Uphues

The Landmark, January 18, 2017

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Riverside Library Board looks to fill vacancy

Deadline for resumes, letters of intent is Feb. 11

By BOB UPHUES Editor

If you’re a Riverside resident who has wanted to become involved in local government, but maybe didn’t want to commit up front to a four-year term, you’ll have two opportunities to throw your hat into the ring in the first half of 2017.

Last week, the Riverside Public Library Board of Trustees announced it was seeking to fill a vacancy on its board caused when board member Ed Lyons moved out of the village.

Lyons was elected to the board in 2015.

The person the library board chooses to appoint in his place will serve out Lyons’ term, which ends in the spring of 2019.

Those interested in being considered for the position are being asked to send a resume and a statement of intent to the attention of library board President Joan Wiaduck in care of Library Director Janice Foley at the Riverside Public Library, 1 Burling Road.

The deadline for submitting resumes and letters is Feb. 11. Applicants must be residents of Riverside, registered to vote and at least 18 years old.

After resumes are received, they will be considered by the board of trustees, which will interview candidates before choosing one at a public meeting.

“We have a really good working board now and we hope to keep it that way,” Wiaduck said.

The library board has had an especially busy past couple of years, tending to some major infrastructure improvements to the roof and heating and air-conditioning system. In the next year or so, the library board is expected to unveil its plans for a complete overhaul of the library’s lower level.

“On the docket is a revamp of the whole lower level to make it more usable for our Riverside patrons,” Wiaduck said.

Last fall, the board set the stage for that project by moving a great number of materials, including CDs and DVDs, myster-

ies and adult fiction upstairs after weeding out non-circulating and obsolete items and obtaining new shelving courtesy of fundraisers.

The library board wants to avoid a referendum to raise money for the lower-level reconfiguration, and Wiaduck wants any new board members to be on board with the board’s plans, which have been in the works for at least two years.

“I’m really pushing not to do a referendum and to try individual fundraising ef-

forts first,” Wiaduck said. “And the good thing is that [the renovation] can be done in four separate phases.”

Second search coming after election The search for a board member to replace Lyons may also be helpful to the library board this spring, because it may also identify someone who will have to be appointed to fill another vacancy that will open up after the April 4 election.

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BIG WEEK

January 18-25

Olmsted Society Annual Meeting

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Streetcar memories Did you know a streetcar line ran through North Riverside, Riverside and Brookfield from 1890 to 1948?

the Great Room of the Riverside Public Library, 1 Burling Road. The talk will touch on the development of the system, where Railroad enthusiast David Wilson presents it ran, who rode it and why the system was replaced with buses.

“The History of the West Towns Streetcar System” on Sunday, Jan. 22 at 2 p.m. in Admission is free.

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The Lyons Township High School Theatre Board presents the Donna N. Mavros Student Theatre Festival on Friday, Jan. 20 and Saturday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. in the South campus Performing Arts Center, 4900 S. Willow Springs Road in Western Springs.

The festival features three student-directed, performed and produced plays performed in a row with quick set changes between them.

Admission is free. The theater opens 30 minutes prior to show time.

Savor the culinary heritage of Poland with Bogna Solak, owner of Oak Mill Bakery, who will share stories of her life in Poland and her experiences coming to the U.S. at the Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd., on Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. She’ll also demonstrate how to make delectable treats.

Samples are provided. Registration required. Call 708-485-6917, visit www.brookfieldlibrary.info or sign up in person at the library.

Then on Saturday, Jan. 21 at 3 p.m. drop in for the Brookfield Library’s Movie Matinee showing of the 2016 documentary film For the Love of Spock, which examines the appeal of Leonard Nimoy and his portrayal of Spock in the Star Trek television series and movies.

Water Exercise Techniques class is being offered Jan. 18 through March 22 at RiversideBrookfield High School, 160 Ridgewood Road in Riverside. The water-based exercise class requires no swimming. The cost is $60 for the 10-week program. Email Noelle at bajohrn@rbhs208.net.

The village of North Riverside provides $6 haircuts for seniors at the Village Commons, 2401 Desplaines Ave. Open to residents and non-residents. Call the Recreation Department for details and appointments at 708-442-5515.

Upcoming date Jan. 9.

The Brookfield Elks Lodge, 9022 31st St., hosts bingo every Monday night. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games start at 7 p.m. minimum cash payout of $2,275 a night, plus pull tabs, lightning, tic-tac and raffles.

North Riverside Parks and Recreation hosts a supervised open gym for teens every Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Village Commons, 2401 Desplaines Ave. Concession available. $5 fee at the door.

North Riverside Parks and Recreation continues its free Popcorn and Movie series with a screening of Hello, My Name Is Doris, starring Sally Field, on Friday, Jan. 20 at 1 p.m. in the council room of the Village Commons, 2401 Desplaines Ave. register by calling 708-442-5515.

Theatre of Western Springs, 4384 Hampton Ave. in Western Springs, presents To Master the Art by William Brown and Doug Frew and directed by Him Beaudry from Jan. 19-29. The play tells the tale of Julia Child and her husband, Paul in 1950s Paris.

Tickets are $20 or $22. Call the box office at 708-2463380 or visit www.theatrewesternsprings.com.

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The Frederick Law Olmsted Society will hold its Annual Meeting on Friday, Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. in the Great Room of the Riverside Public Library, 1 Burling Road.

All are welcome to the meeting, which will feature the presentations “Riverside’s Arboretum” and “Swan Pond: Plans and Progress,” by garden historian and Riverside Landscape Commission Chairwoman Cathy Maloney.

The annual meeting begins at 7 p.m., with the presentations following at 8 p.m. The library will be closed for business and only open for the event, which is free to attend.

Ascension Lutheran Church, 400 Nuttall Road in Riverside, is hosting a Benefit for RefugeeOne, a nonprofit refugee resettlement agency in the Chicago area, on Saturday, Jan. 21 from 5 to 8 p.m.

The benefit dinner features build-your-own tacos, margaritas, beer, soda and more. Tickets are $12 in advance ($15 at the door), $5 for kids 5-12 and free under 5. There will be activities for kids and fun for all. Proceeds benefit RefugeeOne. For tickets call 708-447-2600 or buy them at the door.

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North Riverside Public Library, 2400 Desplaines Ave., presents “Big Band Memories,” on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 2 p.m. Band leader Steve Cooper will show film clips of the greatest orchestras and singers of the Big Band era.

Admission is free. To sign up, call 708-447-0869 or visit www.northriversidelibrary.org/events.

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Calendar has changed to Big Week. Fewer items, higher profile. If you would like your event to be featured here, please send a photo and details by noon of the Wednesday before it needs to be published. We can’t publish everything, but we’ll do our best to feature the week’s highlights.

Email calendar@wjinc.com.

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KOSEY CORNER

Remembering Coach Strnad, a legend at St. Joe’s

J

ust about two years ago around the time of the Super Bowl, in February 2015, I wrote a profile of George Strnad Sr., a longtime Riverside resident who was a longtime statistician for the Chicago Bears.

He held that job for 38 years, and George was dedicated to it.

On many a Sunday he would attend Mass with his son, Georgie, before leaving to go to Soldier Field. Both would have on their Bears jackets and be dressed for the day’s weather.

Father and son were faithful to their team and George didn’t seem to mind my armchair quarterbacking. Following our conversation back in 2015, I had more than enough to fill a column.

George Strnad Sr. passed away last week at the age of 89, preceded in death by his daughter, Karen, and son, Georgie. He leaves his wife, Lois, and four remaining children as well as grandchildren. His obituary told so much more about the man that it could have filled at least three more columns.

His life was full with his family, education and sports. A graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago, he not only received degrees in history and education but was an inaugural member of the school’s football team. He coached wrestling and football at UIC and received a

master’s degree from DePaul University.

I learned of the many awards bestowed upon Strnad, many having to do with his long association with St. Joseph High School. He was inducted into the UIC Hall of Fame, East Suburban Catholic Conference Hall of Fame, St. Joseph High School Sports Hall of Fame and Circle of Honor, and the LaSallian Educators Award.

He devoted many hours to the Special Olympics and for 30 years served on the Riverside Township Mental Health Board.

He was a permanent fixture at St. Joseph’s filling many positions.

I saw George last in the fall as he and Lois were entering St. Mary Church for the next Mass and Joe and I were exiting from the previous service. It was not an easy walk for him and he was aided by a cane as he slowly walked to the entrance.

We talked a few minutes and as we said goodbye, he replied, “God bless you.”

I remember it well and will continue to remember his words.

Many were on hand to express their sympathy to the family and to exchange thoughts about George at his services.

While his obituary told of his achievements, many of which I did not know, I would have added another. He was a good man.

JOANNE KOSEY

Riverside history exhibit coming to train station Commuters who use the Riverside Train Station, 90 Bloomingbank Road, will soon have something new to look at while waiting for their trains to arrive. Starting Monday, Jan. 23, a new permanent exhibit — “Picturing Riverside,” emphasizing different aspects of Riverside history — will be on display in the west waiting room of the station.

The exhibit was curated by Michelangelo Sabatino, an architect, historian and Riverside resident who is a member of the village’s Historical Commission. He and Historical Commission Chairwoman Connie Guardi led the way on the creation of the exhibit, assisted by doctoral students in the architecture program at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Sabatino is the director of the College of Architecture’s Ph.D. program at the school.

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Tall vertical bands featuring reproductions of historic photographs, maps, drawings, engravings and artwork will be placed between the windows of the waiting room, grouped under letters that spell out the word “Riverside.”

The letters introduce nine themes — River, Infrastructure, Vision, Environment, Recreation, Society, Institutions, Domesticity and Education — that relate to Riverside’s establishment and development through the years.

The black-and-white images appearing under each letter relate to that particular theme.

The roughly $3,000 cost of the exhibit is being funded by the Historical Commission. The interior of the station is also due for repainting, so that by late spring, said Guardi, “the whole station should look better.”

—Bob Uphues

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Our basketball registration increased, our summer camps expanded, expansion of Touch A Truck and other events, as well as increased adult programming, and so much more.

We look to build upon our existing resources and improve relations and increase programming with District 96 and the local businesses in 2017. We are already hard at work preparing for the Easter Egg Hunt, Independence Day 5K, Parade, and Festival, 3rd of July’s Concert in the Park, Movie in the Park, Cori’s Kids Tri, Touch a Truck.

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Riverside Parks & Recreation KinderKids Enrichment Program

Kindergarten is an important time for learning and developing social relationships as well as academic skills. Returning from several successful years, KinderKids Club participants will enhance their emotional, social, cognitive, and physical development by engaging in activities that follow the Illinois standards and benchmarks for learning in both early childhood and kindergarten. Children will thrive in a recreational setting that puts the FUN in LEARNING as well as develop lasting friendships. 2018 - 2019 Registration information will be available in April.

Summer Camp

Riverside Summer Camp focuses on packing in fun and recreation with many learning opportunities this summer! Registration for all camps will be at the Historic Water Tower, 10 Pine Avenue on the following dates (Please pay attention to times as they vary by date): January 30 - February 8 9:00 - 4:00 pm (RETURNING CAMPERS ONLY) Wednesday, February 8 4:00 - 6:30 pm (NEW CAMPERS) February 8 through June 7 - Open Registration is available to all at the Riverside Recreation Department Monday through Friday 9am-6pm.

Families with more than one child will receive a $5 discount on additional sibling’s coinciding weekly registrations.

After School Youth Classes

Be on the lookout for at certain District 96 schools for convenient classes right after school from 3:00 - 4:00 for grade levels K - 5! Information will be available at your school or Riverside Parks & Recreation this winter.

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January 18, 2017

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Teaching academic excellence and Catholic values preparing students for a successful, principled future

2017 BASEBALL TRYOUTS

FARM, MINOR & MAJOR DIVISIONS The purpose of tryouts is to assess players. This helps managers create even teams at the draft. Players will be assessed on their ability to throw, catch and bat. To be eligible for the all-star team, a player is required to attend one of the two assessments being held at the RBHS Fieldhouse. Your child must be registered for the 2017 season to attend a tryout!

One remaining date: January 28th • 12-4pm Riverside Brookfield High School Fieldhouse

2017 SOFTBALL ASSESSMENTS

FARM, MINOR, MAJOR, JUNIOR & SENIOR DIVISIONS The purpose of Assessments is to assess each player’s skill level to ensure an equitable distribution of talent across all teams within a Division. Players will be assessed on their ability to run, throw, catch and bat.

To be eligible for Little League All Stars, a player is required to attend one of the two Assessments at the RBHS Fieldhouse. Players must be registered for the 2017 season in order to participate in Assessments.

One remaining date: January 28th • 12-4pm Riverside Brookfield High School Fieldhouse

Farm: 12-1:30pm - Minors: 1:30-3pm - Majors: 3-4pm • No try-outs for T-Ball & Prep

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Farm: 12-1:30pm - Minors: 1:30-3pm - Majors: 3-4pm For boys & girls • No try-outs for T-Ball & Prep Returning Majors players are not required to try out

Division of Play T-ball: Boys & Girls, age 4-5 (must be age four by 8/31/2017) Prep: Boys & Girls, age 5-6 (Coach Pitch) Minors Fastpitch Baseball: Age 8-10 Majors Fastpitch Baseball: Age 10-12 50/70, Juniors, & Seniors available: Age 11-18 Additional Info: • Little League requires a copy of a certified birth certificate & All fees are due before February 15, 2017

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T-Ball + Prep (Ages* 4-6)** Farm (Ages* 7-8)**

Farm is a split seasons with 1/3 coach pitch, 1/3 coach and player pitch, and 1/3 player pitch. This Division provides the foundation for game fundamentals and skills. The Farm Division is focused on development versus being competitive.

Minor League (Ages* 9-10)**

Minor League play is competitive play. Most players have completed at least one season in any of the lower leagues, but there is always time to instruct girls who have an interest and knowledge of the game. Minor League is player pitch only.

Major League (Ages* 11-12)**

Major play is competitive play. Most players have completed seasons in any of the lower leagues, but there is always time to instruct girls who have an interest and knowledge of the game.

Junior (Ages* 12-14) and Senior (Ages* 13-16)**

Junior and Senior League is a bridge from Little League to Senior League and is an extension to provide a continuing activity within the framework of Little League. *players age at 12/31/16 **exceptions can be made based on skill level and National Little League guidelines

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St. Mary School, addressing the mind, body and spirit

ur mission is to provide the children of St. Mary with a firm foundation in the Catholic faith, traditions, and moral values; and to prepare them to become welleducated Catholic adults who will provide leadership and service within the church and society in the 21st century.

St. Mary School is celebrating 90 years of providing a competitive education that produces lifelong learners and upstanding Catholic role models.

From the beginning we have worked to provide an educational experience that fosters spiritual growth, academic success and a commitment to service within the Church and society. We are proud to have graduated generations of well-educated, spiritually-nourished children knowledgeable in the Catholic faith. And we are humbled, looking forward to many more generations to come. St. Mary continues to maintain a strong financial position that secures our ability to continue providing a faith-filled education.

Our curriculum is designed to address the mind, body and spiritual needs of our students. We continue to place intensive emphasis on core skills like mathematics, social studies, science, and reading employing two reading specialists to provide individual instruction when needed. Fine

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Extracurricular programs include school band, chess club, sports teams, choir, science club and drama club. Many of our students participate in Girl and Boy Scout programs in coordination with St. Mary Parish.

Faith & Community Service

St. Mary School has held rigorous expectations for our students to develop a lifelong commitment to service. Our students participate in daily religion classes, rooted in Scripture that provide a foundation of knowledge in understanding the Catholic faith. Service projects are designed to provide experiences to support the growth and maturation of their faith. St. Mary School uses the “Fill Your Bucket” program in every classroom to promote and reward acts of kindness and stress that we are all bucket fillers for ourselves and each other.

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Pope Francis has stressed that Catholic schools should be places that develop the whole child: mind, body and spirit.

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Opinion LETTERS

THE LANDMARK VIEW

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nevitably, we are all focused this week on the myriad reasons we don’t trust government. The horror show unfolding, pre-inauguration, in Washington. The endless shame of our state government in Springfield.

But as small-town publishers, we’ve most always been able to point with pride to our hometowns where local volunteer elected officials do a lot of good work, sometimes screw up, but at least in the towns we cover, are rarely venal.

The current and local exception to this good-government record would be the scourge and the scam of redlight cameras. As our reporting last week and again this week demonstrates, these devices accomplish absolutely none of the public safety goals attributed to them, but are instead an egregious hidden tax levied by governments hungry for cash — and are also a source of greedy profits for small firms with deep and disturbing political connections.

We focused our attention on Harlem Avenue from River Forest’s North Avenue down through Forest Park and into North Riverside and Berwyn’s Cermak Road. The fines levied through these few pernicious cameras have totaled $26.5 million since the beginning of 2014.

River Forest, North Riverside and Berwyn are the jackpot communities in our analysis, with Forest Park looking like it negotiated a weak contract. River Forest, with cameras at North Avenue and at Lake Street on Harlem, has issued $5.2 million in tickets while North Riverside and Berwyn combined to issue more than $20.7 million in violations to hapless drivers.

To their credit, the villages of Riverside and Brookfield have never seriously contemplated installing red-light cameras. They raise their tax loads the old-fashioned way, through property taxes and fees.

Why are these cameras such a stick-in-the-eye to decent drivers working hard to pay their legitimate taxes? So many reasons. First 90-plus percent of all of these cool hundred-dollar tickets go to drivers turning right on red.

The cameras aren’t rightly punishing red-light blowers.

They are fining divers who do not come to an absolute full-stop and then turn right. There is little to no danger created in this action.

Towns that had no plans to fix their infrastructure or meet their pension obligations have turned to the lucre from these cameras to stuff the holes in their budgets.

There are other ways, more direct and more honest, for municipalities to meet their obligations.

Finally, as we document this week, the handful of firms that offer this service are pumping political contributions into the coffers of local and state pols who have helped them gain necessary approvals for these lights. Simply bad news.

This is a local government rip-off, plain and simple.

Voters upset at these kinds of programs do have recourse.

They can get enough signatures on a petition to put the matter to a binding vote at the polls.

That way, they can send the message loud and clear on red-light cameras.

Red-light cameras should be illegal North Riverside officials: Are you aware that almost 95 percent of the $6.4 million dollars collected from redlight cameras came from safe drivers who endangered no one? Federal research for Congress showed that only six one-hundredths of 1 percent (0.06% or 0.0006) of crashes involved a right on red turn, including those with or without a full stop.

Yes, a slow rolling right on red turn is a technical foul in every state, but in almost every case the drivers looked carefully enough to avoid conflicts of the right of way with pedestrians, cyclists and other vehicles.

What is the moral justification to fine safe drivers for the terrible crime of driving safely? Isn’t this a perversion of the very purpose for traffic enforcement -- fining mostly safe drivers with the only actual result being the collection of revenue? The public is increasingly aware that using traffic enforcement versus safe drivers for profits is 100 percent wrong, 100 percent of the time, and they despise it.

Red-light cameras are a hated and dying industry that should be illegal in every state, as they are in some already. They produce profits only by giving most tickets to safe drivers who endangered no one. North Riverside should end the use of the predatory red light cameras, as many cities nationwide have done.

James C. Walker, board member and executive director National Motorists Association Foundation Ann Arbor, Michigan

No lights for RBHS tennis courts I would like to thank the Landmark for continuing to cover the local issues that are important to many Brookfield-Riverside residents and doing it in a fair way.

I would also like to take this opportunity to publicly thank the Brookfield village trustees for working hard over the last two years to work out a compromise with the Riverside-Brookfield District 208 Board of Education over the district’s desire to build a parking lot near Hollywood School.

Many people in Hollywood area fought the development of the land near the elementary school and were happy to see the Brookfield Village Board of Trustees vote in favor of not granting the variances that would have allowed construction of any parking lot on the site two years ago.

Unfortunately, District 208 did not accept this vote and continued to press the issue in the court system. That this was particularly upsetting to myself as a Hollywood resident who helped to fund with my taxes both sides of an unnecessary lawsuit for a parking lot designed more for special events that do not involve RBHS high school students.

Over the last year it was the Brookfield Village Trust-

ees, however, who continued to make the case that the variances were not warranted while many of us who live on the four or five blocks near the high school grew tired of the issue.

In the end the Brookfield village trustees offered a compromise, on a smaller 53-space lot, which District 208 finally accepted at the end of 2016. Given the fact that the town of Brookfield already closed off part of Rockefeller Street and allows Riverside Brookfield High School to use it as a parking lot, I believe District 208 should be very happy with this result.

But there is more. While the paper had reported that, in part, the Hollywood neighborhood will be buffered from the parking lot by a setback and the tennis courts, I would like to reinforce the issue that a tennis court with lights will not serve this purpose.

I ask that every effort be made to ensure that the new courts -- like the ones they replace -- have no lights to allow night time play. Lights are expensive to install and power on an ongoing basis, they are not required for high school matches and they are inappropriate to tennis courts in a residential area. And we know from what we have seen at the Riverside-Brookfield High School football stadium that the lights are likely to be left on through the night.

Guy Adami

Brookfield

Thanks to Brookfield police Thank you to the Brookfield police officers who protect our town every day. Especially thank you to the two officers who were injured due to the incident in the 3800 block of Cleveland on Jan. 7 (“Cops: Brookfielder arrested for DUI rammed two squads,” News, Jan. 11).

I am glad that incident did not have a more serious outcome. Please, residents of Brookfield, Riverside and North Riverside, say a thank you to the fellow officers for what they do for our town.

Steven Lifka

Brookfield

Station needed at Congress Park stop Several years ago, the village of Brookfield created a TIF District adjacent to the Congress Park Metra stop to attract a Transit Oriented Development. With the old Moose lodge demolished, the site now awaits a developer.

Likely components are retail on Ogden and apartments to the north.

What is needed is a third component: the transit part.

The village should partner with Metra, CMAP, RTA and the to-be-selected developer to build a small train station building next to the tunnel that leads to the stairs to the platforms above. And to construct a covered drop-off lane next to the station, commuter parking connected to the station by a canopied walk, and a bicycle parking area under a protecting roof.

A 14-by 24-foot station would provide enough space to

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OBITUARIES

Carmine Di Paolo, 84 Owned Friendly Barbershop Carmine Di Paolo, 84, a longtime Brookfield resident, died Nov. 24, 2016.

A barber since 1961, Mr. Di Paolo owned Friendly Barbershop on 31st Street in Brookfield and was actively licensed as a barber CARMINE DI PAOLO at the time of his death.

Mr. Di Paolo is survived by his wife, Maria; his children, Antonio (Barbara), Tomaso (Karyl), Giorgio (Kathleen), Marco (Nora); many grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of Asunta D’Agostino, Domenico (Ida), Gino and the late Dante.

Mary Dobbyn, 81 Worked at United Stationers Mary Dobbyn (nee Bowie), 81, of North Riverside, died on Jan. 15, 2017 in Lyons. Born on Sept.

11, 1935 in South Queensferry, Scotland, she did clerical work at United Stationers in Forest Park before retiring.

MARY DOBBYN Ms. Dobbyn is survived by her daughter, Maureen (John) Jacobsen; her grandchildren, Thomas (Michelle) Jacobsen, Kelsey (Tony) Chico and Meghan Jacobsen; and her great-grandchildren, Zoey, Anthony, Alana and Luke.

Visitation is on Wednesday, Jan. 18 from 2 to 8 p.m. at Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home, 2447 Desplaines Ave. in North Riverside. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, Jan. 19 at 10 a.m. at Mater Christi Church, corner of 24th Street and 10th Ave. in North

Riverside, followed by interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside.

Helen Lubinski, 95 North Riverside resident Helen Lubinski (nee Gofron), 95, of North Riverside, died on Jan. 13, 2017.

She was the wife of Joseph Lubinski; the mother of Susan (late Scott) Bowman and the late Linda Lubinski; the grandmother of HELEN LUBINSKI Jennifer (Nicholas) Tabor and Jeremy Bowman; the sister of the late Paul, Walter, Ann Hallam, Josephine Schall and Mary Pinksaw; and the aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation is planned for Saturday, Jan. 21 at 9 a.m. until a prayer service at 11 a.m. at Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home, 2447 Desplaines Ave. in North Riverside. A funeral Mass follows at 11:30 a.m. at Mater Christi Church, corner of 24th Street and 10th Ave. in North Riverside, followed by interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside.

Robert Mendel Sr., 91 Commercial photographer Robert L. Mendel, Sr., 91, died in his Brookfield home on Jan. 13, 2017.

Mr. Mendel served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a retired commercial photographer who worked at Peterson & Associates in Chicago for 45 years.

He enjoyed playing musical instruments, especially the piano and saxophone. He was a member of the Jazz Society of Brookfield and played in the musical combos The Caravans and The Aristocrats.

Mr. Mendel is survived by his sons, Rob-

ert (the late Leslie) Mendel Jr. and Stephen (Lois) Mendel; his grandchildren, Lisa (Kenneth) Sebek and Samuel Mendel; and his great-grandchildren, Jason, Theresa, Sarah and Matthew Sebek.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Casimira Mendel (nee Sakowicz).

Visitation is on Jan. 18 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Johnson Funeral Home, 3847 Prairie Ave. in Brookfield. A funeral Mass will follow at 11 a.m. at St. Barbara Church, 4008 Prairie Ave., followed by interment at Chapel Hill Gardens South in Oak Lawn.

Frederick Moore, Jr., 77 Paid-on-call Brookfield firefighter Frederick E. Moore Jr., 77, a former Brookfield and La Grange Park resident, died on Jan. 10, 2017 at his Oswego home.

He was a member of the Class of 1958 at Riverside-Brookfield High School and served in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Moore was the plant manager at U.S. Bottlers in Chicago and was the owner of Engraving By Pasini.

He was also a paid-on-call firefighter with the Brookfield Fire Department, an Illinois High School Association referee and umpire for high school athletic games and the coach of the LaGrange Attorneys Baseball Team.

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Peter Medenis, 59 Founder of Wild Onion Spice Co. Peter Nils Medenis, 59, of Brookfield, died on Jan. 13, 2017.

Born on January 26, 1957 to the late Vidvuds (Aija) and Rute Medenis and known to friends and family as “Pete-O,” he grew up in Riverside and attended Riverside-Brookfield High School before receiving a degree in culinary arts.

Mr. Medenis was a chef at many Michigan and Chicago-area establishments. In later years, he worked as a food distributor and founded Wild Onion Spice Co. He was a resource for trivia and a rock music aficionado. His passions included the Blackhawks,

LETTERS protect the riders waiting for trains in the morning. Much better than waiting in the tunnel or the bus stop-style shelters up on the platform.

If the 336 square foot station cost $200 per square foot to design and build, that is only $67,200. The new covered drop-off lane, sidewalks with canopies, bicycles shelter and parking lot could be another $150,000. If transportation grants paid half the cost, the TIF District would be responsible for about $110,000: only $13,600 per year for a 10-year bond.

These improvements would not only be a

new recipes, and his two beloved cats.

Devoted to his Latvian heritage, he was actively involved in his fraternity and Latvian Center Garezers in Three Rivers, Michigan, where donations may be made in his memory.

Mr. Medenis is survived by his sister, Ismene Munch Hearlston (Ronald); his brother, John (Joanne); and his stepsisters, Baiba Berzins (Janis) and Inese Liepins. He was an uncle to Kathryn, Larissa, Michelle, Andis, Tija, Alexander, Evan and the late Derrick.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 4 at 2 p.m. at the Chicago Latvian Zion Church, South Building, 6551 W. Montrose Ave. in Chicago.

convenience for the riders. Providing these facilities would attract more riders. Potential tenants of the new development would see a real connection to the transit amenity.

And a “real” Congress Park Metra station would be a symbol that the entire neighborhood is an up-and-coming community, whose attributes include not only reasonably priced homes, excellent schools, and numerous local businesses, but the best commute from the suburbs to jobs in flourishing downtown Chicago.

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IN THE WORKS: The north wing of S.E. Gross Middle School would undergo extensive renovation as part of District 95’s referendumfunded plan. The first floor would be turned into a cafeteria/auditorium combo. The space above, which now houses the auditorium, would be divided into a second-floor band room with a two-story ceiling and four large classrooms on the second and third floors.

D95 REFERENDUM Online tax calculator from page 1 tain costs and to ensure moving the district’s Early Childhood Education program, which presently is held in one classroom at S.E. Gross School, to Brook Park School.

“There were no major changes,” Kuzniewski said.

If the referendum is successful, homeowners in District 95 for the next 20 years will see their property tax bills increase about $59 for every $1,000 they paid in 2016 in real estate taxes. That money will pay the debt service on the bonds.

According to Kuzniewski, there will be a referendum tax impact calculator on the District 95 website (www.district95.org) where homeowners can enter the amount they pay in taxes and get a precise figure on the impact to them specifically. That calculator ought to be live sometime this week, said Kuzniewski.

The school district also plans on issuing $15 million in alternate revenue bonds to pay

OBITUARIES from page 17 Mr. Moore is survived by his wife, Diane E. Moore (nee Likavec); his children, Kimberly (Mark) Matkovich and Scott Moore; and his grandchildren, Madison and Evan Matkovich.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick Sr. and Helen Moore, and his sister, Barbara Moore.

A funeral Mass was celebrated on Jan. 17 at St. Anne Church in Oswego. The family appreciates memorials in his name to the American Diabetes Association.

Johnson Funeral Home, Brookfield, handled arrangements.

for the remainder of the construction cost.

The debt service for that bond issue will be paid out of general operating funds.

The school district will also need the Illinois General Assembly to pass legislation allowing it to exceed its debt ceiling. District 95 has the capacity for issuing about $10 million in new debt before hitting that limit.

State Rep. Michael Zalewski (D-Riverside) is working with district officials to move ahead with the legislation, said Kuzniewski.

Plans calls for a roughly 40,000-squarefoot, two-story, L-shaped addition to Brook Park School in LaGrange Park. The addition would include 18 new classrooms, including six first-floor classrooms to house an all-day kindergarten program.

The first-floor would also include a classroom to house the Early Childhood Education program and a roughly 8,000-square foot gymnasium.

There are 11 more classrooms planned for the second story of the addition, including an art classroom and specials classroom.

Over at S.E. Gross Middle School in Brookfield, the plan is to construct a new 15,109-square-foot gymnasium immediately west of the existing school building on the asphalt running track area.

Kathryn Wadda, 80 Active volunteer at St. Barbara Parish Kathryn R. Wadda, 80, died in her Brookfield home on Jan. 15, 2017.

Ms. Wadda was a homemaker who was a very active volunteer at St. Barbara Parish as a Eucharistic minister, in the Ministry of Bereavement, in the Pastoral Care Office and as a member of the Council of Catholic Women. She enjoyed reading and was an avid Chicago White Sox and Blackhawks fan.

She is survived by her children, Sheila (James) Dunscomb, Frank W. (companion, Gwen Mackowiak) Wadda III and Kevin (Iris) Wadda, and her grandchildren, Zane,

Plans also call for a complete renovation of the three-story triangular north wing of the school. The planned renovation includes building a “cafetorium,” a hybrid cafeteria/ auditorium on the ground floor. Above the cafetorium, the existing auditorium would be replaced with two floors for classrooms, including a two-story band room.

A citizen group advocating for the referendum is in the process of forming, and it’s being led by Scott Encher, who is running for a seat on the District 95 school board in April.

That group likely will be hosting walkthroughs of the school buildings and hosting information sessions prior to the April 4 vote.

The school district itself cannot, by law, advocate for the referendum. But there will be information about the proposed construction projects, building plans and an FAQ section available on the school district’s website, said Kuzniewski.

If the referendum is successful this spring, construction would begin in the spring of 2018, according to Kuzniewski and continue at both schools through the 2018-19 school year.

The projects would be finished in time for the beginning of the 2019-20 school year.

Lilyan and Anthony. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank W. Wadda.

Visitation is on Thursday, Jan. 19 from 2 to 8 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home, 3847 Prairie Ave. in Brookfield. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, Jan. 20 at 10 a.m. at St. Barbara Church, 4008 Prairie Ave., Brookfield, followed by interment at Resurrection Cemetery in Justice.

Frank Zika, 90 Retired from Western Electric Frank J. Zika, 90, a resident of Lyons for 65 years, died on Jan. 8, 2017.

Born on May 13, 1926, Mr. Zika served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was

The base-salary raises in the new firefighters’ contract mirror those the village negotiated with police officers in December. Firefighters will receive a base salary increase of 2.25 percent in 2017, an increase of 2.5 percent in 2018 and an increase of 2.75 in 2019.

However, firefighters who are in their first six years on the job will see raises that are higher than the base-pay raises, because of step raises that are part of the salary schedule.

A first-year firefighter in 2017 will be paid $60,518. But by the end of the contract, that firefighter will be making $75,340 – an increase of 24.5 percent, because of the step increases.

A fourth-year firefighter who is making $80,761 in 2017 will be making $93,946 – an increase of 16.3 percent. Any firefighter with more than six years’ experience will get the base-pay raise only.

Meanwhile lieutenants’ starting pay in 2017 is $97,230, and they are eligible for two additional step raises. A firefighter promoted to lieutenant in 2017 will see his pay increase to $108,038 – an increase of 11 percent -- by the end of the contract. Lieutenants with more than two years’ experience will get base-pay raises only.

Other than the salary increases, not much changed in the contract from the previous deal inked in 2013.

Firefighters will still contribute 15 percent of premiums for single or family medical insurance and 10 percent for individual dental insurance (employees must pay 25 percent of dependent dental premiums).

One change in the new contract involves fire house staffing on holidays. In the past, the contract required firehouses to be fully staffed on holidays, unlike other days on the calendar.

Now, firefighters will be able to choose to take a holiday off, if it lands on a day they’re scheduled to work, even if it means the fire house won’t be fully staffed that day. retired after a career working at Western Electric.

Mr. Zika was the husband of Kathleen (nee Sheldon); the father of Nicholas F. (late Patricia) and Richard (Janet); the grandfather of Rebecca (Jason) Boston, Nicholas, James (Pamela) and Joseph Zika; the great-grandfather of Julian, Owen and Corinne; the brother of the late Gilbert (Ellie) and the late Donald (Ellie) Zika; and an uncle to many.

Visitation is on Thursday, Jan. 19 from 9 to 10 a.m. Ivins/Moravecek Funeral Home, 80 E. Burlington St. in Riverside. A funeral Mass will follow at 10:30 a.m. at St. Hugh Church 7939 43rd St. in Lyons. Entombment is at Resurrection Mausoleum in Justice.

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Bulldogs’ conference title hopes dashed Despite losing 3 of 5 games in conference, RBHS (16-7) has high hopes for playoffs

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fter finishing third at its own Christmas tournament, the Riverside-Brookfield High School girls basketball team opened 2017 by losing three of five conference games.

While that tough stretch of games essentially eliminated their chances of winning the Metro Suburban Conference, the Bulldogs remain 16-7 overall with plenty of meaningful games left on the schedule.

The Bulldogs’ most recent victory occurred Jan. 10 against St. Edward in Elgin. RBHS earned a 58-51 win against the host Green Wave with solid performances from senior guards Lyndsey Hoyd (13 points, 4 rebounds) and Sam Bloom (12 points, 4 assists). Sophomore forward Maddie Meehan contributed eight points and seven boards, while freshman forward Sarah JnoBaptiste added five points and five rebounds for the Bulldogs.

On Jan. 10, Bloom scored a game-high 27 points to go with six assists, four rebounds and two steals in a 60-57 loss against Illiana Christian. RBHS senior Maggie Shereck finished with six points, eight rebounds and two steals. Meehan had five points, 11 rebounds and three assists.

RBHS hosts Leyden on Thursday, Jan. 19 (7 p.m.) in the Main Gym. The Bulldogs will celebrate Senior Night with a pre-game ceremony recognizing seniors Colette Murray, Sophia Bolton, Taylor Jenson, Therese Hanley, Shereck, Bloom and Hoyd.

RBHS boys The Bulldogs won their third straight game with a 72-60 victory against St. Edward Jan. 13. Leading 31-24 at halftime, RBHS methodically extended its lead against the Green Wave as senior guard Jalen Clanton led with the way with 19 points and eight assists.

Senior swingman Jalen Brooks (15 points, 5 rebounds), sophomore guard Zach Vaia (13 points, 6 assists) and junior guard Ryan Cicenas (11 points, 7 rebounds) also contributed for the victors.

RBHS is vying for a 16th straight conference this season. Despite losing several key players to graduation and for other reasons, the team is in contention for another league title. Clanton is arguably the best player in the Metro Suburban and Brooks is producing a terrific senior campaign. Cicenas is a superb shooter and Vaia has fit well into the starting lineup.

The Bulldogs (8-7) host Chicago Christian Friday, Jan. 20 at 7 p.m.

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RBHS forward Maggie Shereck (#23) has stabilized the Bulldogs’ frontline with her rebounding and toughness.

Looking ahead to the latter portion of this regu- had a chance to do better, however, and you don’t get opporlar season and then postseason, Fenwick appears as tunities like that all the time. formidable as ever.

“This is a great group. We’ll practice more and keep getSeniors Jacob Keller and Jamal Nixon are two ting better.” of the best and most versatile players Lyons Township boys in the area. The emergence of promising underclassmen like Damari Nixon After a 62-54 loss at Proviso West, the Lions and DJ Steward has helped the Friars as look to get back on track against visiting Glenwell. Role players like Billy Bruce, Mike bard West Friday, Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m. The West O’Laughlin, AJ Nixon, Jack Henige and Suburban Conference Silver Division matchup JACOB KELLER Sam Daniels provide depth. serves as the Lions’ annual “Blackout” game.

Fenwick boys Fenwick guard The team has already notched impressive LTHS closed out 2016 by splitting four games victories against teams like Oak Park and at the Jack Tosh Holiday Classic hosted by York The Friars routed Providence St. Mel 75-40 as High School. After losing their first two games Jamal Nixon scored 14 points and Damari Nixon added 12 River Forest, Bogan, De La Salle and Proviso East.

The Friars also finished fourth at the prestiof the tourney, the Lions bounced back with points. Fenwick (13-3, 5-0 Chicago Catholic League North) CONNOR NIEGO victories over area rivals Riverside-Brookfield faced host Simeon on Monday, Jan. 16 (past deadline). At 15- gious Proviso West Holiday Classic.

LTHS forward 77-68 and Nazareth 57-47.

“Overall, we did well at this tournament,” Fen0, the tradition-rich Wolverines are generally regarded as Cousins Connor and Noah Niego scored 20 wick coach Rich Malnati said about Proviso West. the best team currently in the state.

Last season, the Friars upset Simeon 71-68 as point guard “There are twelve other teams from the tournament that points apiece against RBHS. Connor Inigo tallied 15 points Mike Smith shredded the visiting Wolverines with 28 points. would want to be in our position and take fourth place. We against Nazareth.

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Fenwick wrestling honors seniors Team veterans Lambert, Barshop and Flaherty power Friars past St. Joseph

By BILL STONE Contributing reporter

For the Fenwick wrestling team’s Senior Night, old photos of Steven Barshop, Will Flaherty, Jack Lambert and Dan McCall were posted on its Twitter account.

Lambert celebrated a second-round victory at the 2014 frosh-soph Chicago Catholic League Championships – a first-period pin against St. Joseph.

On Thursday, Lambert was victorious in the Friars’ 53-21 Senior Night victory.

It was against St. Joseph. And it was another first-period pin.

“Senior Night was special. I wrestled on Senior Night all four years, even as a freshman, so to be in that position was incredible, just to see it from a different perspective,” Lambert said.

“You work four years for that moment so it was really nice. But to top it off we really brought it to them. We won. That’s the most important thing.”

Barshop and Flaherty also won with pins while McCall lost a close match. The Friars (9-9) were 1-2 at Saturday’s Maine West Quad with a 55-24 victory over Loyola and a 29-26 victory over Riverside-Brookfield Dec. 17.

Tony Poro is in his third season as head coach after being the current seniors’ freshman coach. This season, the Friars regu-

larly fill all 14 lineup spots, a challenge all eight seasons the former Fenwick wrestler has coached with the program.

“Sophomore year we had great wrestlers but we would lose duals because of forfeits,” Lambert said.

Fenwick returns five 2016 Class 2A individual sectional qualifiers – Flaherty (182 pounds), juniors Harrison Graves (220) and Liam Mahon (285) and sophomores Adam Aguilar (132) and Brian Ziech (170). Undefeated freshman Jacob Kaminski (195) leads other strong underclassmen.

The Friars compete at the CCL Championships Friday and Saturday at De La Salle. In 2016, they tied for 14th.

“I’m looking to improve a lot,” Poro said.

“We’re full of freshmen, sophomores and juniors, which bodes well the next couple of years. They’re feeding off each other. They push each other in the practice room.”

Kaminski won 2016 freestyle and GrecoRoman state titles at 182 and the 189 folkstyle state title. Kaminski made his highschool debut Dec. 17 and has compiled about a dozen victories -- all by pin or technical fall.

“I would really like to go undefeated as long as I can and try for a deep run into state,” Kaminski said. “I would have liked to have more matches, but I feel like I’ve been wrestling pretty well.”

WILLIAM CAMARGO/Staff Photographer

Will Flaherty during a wrestling match against St. Joseph at Fenwick High School on Jan. 12, 2017. Kaminski, a freshman, looks like a future star.

Aguilar is a two-time individual sectional qualifier. Ziech’s only loss is Dec. 10 in the 195 Prospect Tournament final.

The seniors are fueling the success. Barshop, Lambert and McCall are fourth-year wrestlers. Flaherty, who joined as a sophomore, Lambert and McCall are captains.

“They’ve been great as leaders,” Kaminski said. “They lead by example, really showing their work ethic and what it means to be a Friar wrestler academically and in the

wrestling room.”

The Friars compete at the 2A St. Patrick Regional to advance individually to the Wauconda Sectional. Lambert wants to be among the Friars’ qualifiers for the first time.

“My biggest goal is to make it to sectionals and not only to make it but to have an impact,” Lambert said. “It might be a stretch to make it to state, but I’d like to go to sectionals and win a few matches, show that I’m competitive.”

Friars, Blazers win at Subway Classic Blaze and Moore lead Fenwick, while Fanning’s double-double sparks Trinity

By MATT LE CREN Contributing Reporter

Fenwick hadn’t played in 13 days, so Kate Moore and McKenzie Blaze were just itching to get on the court.

It showed.

Moore fed Blaze for a jumper to open the scoring and the Friars scored the first 10 points of the game en route to an impressive 63-46 victory over Plainfield North on Monday at the Subway Classic at Willowbrook.

Blaze tallied six of her game-high 19 points during an opening 15-2 run, while Moore had 14 points, 12 rebounds, three assists and two steals.

Chance Baggett added 12 points and Kelly Carpenter had eight points and seven rebounds for Fenwick (13-6).

“We’ve been working really hard in practice,” Moore said.

“We hadn’t had a day off in a while so it felt good to win.”

The Tigers (14-6) pulled within six points in the second quarter and cut the gap to 33-25 early in the third quarter.

But the Friars used tough defense to trigger some transition baskets during a decisive 22-11 run.

“We worked all week on talking and that really encouraged our game today,” said Blaze, who had a game-high four steals.

“One of our main problems is coming out strong,” Moore said. “I feel like we play so much better when we come out strong.”

Trinity tops Brooks Alex Fanning scored a game-high 18 points and had a career-high 16 rebounds as Trinity routed Brooks 75-38 at the Subway Classic.

Fanning, a 6-foot-2 junior center, did all of her damage in the first half as the Blazers (13-6) led 41-24 at halftime.

“It was huge,” Trinity guard Lauren Lee said. “Especially in games where you know (the opponent) is smaller, it’s good because we know she’ll take over in those games. She’s unstoppable.”

Fanning tallied 10 points in the first quarter as Trinity built a 25-11 lead. Four different players assisted on her first five baskets.

“There were some great passes,” Fanning said.

Lee had 11 points, four rebounds and four assists for Trinity, while Zyerra Stafford added 10 points and Dayjah Chmielewski, Sinead Molloy and Emma Hayes had eight points each.

Fanning, Molloy and Hayes all had three assists, while

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Guard Kate Moore scores in a variety of ways for Fenwick.

Chmielewski and Lee both had two for the Blazers, who beat the Eagles at their own game.

“We definitely got our momentum,” Lee said. “They were a pretty quick team, so it definitely helped running up and down the floor, getting quick shots like that.”

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PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the provisions contained in Title 9 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Forest Park, being the Zoning Regulations of the Village of Forest Park, and the Statutes of the State of Illinois, the Plan Commission of the Village of Forest Park will conduct a public hearing on February 6, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Lower Level of the Village Hall, 517 Desplaines Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois to consider a petition filed by Noah Properties, LLC 3009 N. Montrose, Chicago, IL 60618 (Petitioner) for the following described properties: PARCEL 1: A PARCEL OF LAND IN LOT 1 IN NOYESVILLE SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 12 EAST OF THE THIRD PRIME MERIDIAN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER; THENCE DUE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST LINE THEROF 33 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 51 MINUTES WEST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER A DISTANCE OF 215.00 FEET TO A POINT IN THE EAST LINE OF A 60 FOOT ROADWAY; (THE FOLLOWING COURSES TERMINATING AT THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 1 AND 25 FEET EASTERLY OF AND PARALLEL TO THE CENTER LINE OF SAID ROADWAY); THENCE DUE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE SAID EAST LINE OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER, A DISTANCE OF 72.57 FEET TO A POINT OF TANGENCY WITH A CURVED LINE; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE CONVEX TO THE WEST, HAVING A RADIUS OF 375.00 FEET, A DISTANCE OF 135.21 FEET TO A POINT IN A LINE THAT IS 238.00 FEET SOUTH OF (AS MEASURED PARALLEL WITH SAID EAST LINE OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER AND PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH LINE OF WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER, SAID POINT BEING THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS PARCEL OF LAND; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE LINE, A DISTANCE OF 45.87 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 27 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST TANGENT TO SAID CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 147.57 FEET TO A POINT OF TANGENCY WITH A CURVED LINE; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE CONVEX TO THE NORTHEAST OF TANGENCY IN A LINE THAT IS 55 FEET WEST (AS MEASURED PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID WESR HALF OF NORTHWEST QUARTER; THENCE DUE SOUTH ALONG SAID PARALLEL LINE, A DISTANCE OF 51.79 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 55.0 FEET TO THE SAID EAST LINE OF WEST HALF OF NORTHWEST QUARTER;

THENCE DUE NORTH ALONG SAID EAST LINE, 78.06 FEET; THENCE N. 27 DEGREES 36 MINUTES WEST, A DISTANCE OF 387.58 FEET TO A POINT IN THE AFORESAID LINE 238 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF WESR HALF OF NORTHWESR QUARTER; THENCE SOUTH, 89 DEGREES 51 MINUTES WEST ALONG SAID LINE, A DISTANCE OF 11.30 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING (EXCEPT THAT PORTION OF THE AFORESAID AND DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND LYING SOUTH OF A LINE PARALLEL TO AND 493.0 FEET SOUTH OF THE AFORESAID NORTH LINE OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN).

ALSO A TRIANGULAR PARCEL OF LAND IN THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, LYING NORTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 1 IN NOYESVILLE EXTENDED EAST; EAST OF THE WEST LINE OF SAID EAST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER AND SOUTHWESTERLY OF THE SOUTH WESTERLY RIGHT OF LAY LINE OF THE 100 FOOT RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE BALITMORE & OHIO CHICAGO TERMINAL RAILROAD. PARCEL 2: THAT PART OF LOTS 1 AND 2 IN ABELL-HOWE COMPANY RESUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 12 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN LYING NORTH AND WEST OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LINE: BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 1, SAID POINT BEING 16.14 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE EAST ALONG A LINE THAT IS PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT A DISTANCE OF 220 FEET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY A DISTANCE OF 80.0 FEET TO A POINT IN THE SOUTHWESTERLY CURVED 100 FOOT RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE BALITMORE & OHIO CHICAGO TERMINAL RAILROAD. Said property is commonly known as 7771-7795 Van Buren Street, Forest Park, IL 60130 (Property).

The Petitioner is seeking approval of a Final Plat of Subdivision on the property legally described above, and for approval of a Planned Unit Development.

Any person desiring to be heard or desiring to present any evidence or testimony relating to said matter should appear at the time and place above specified. A copy of the petition will be available for inspection beginning on Wednesday the 25th of January, 2017 in the Village Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office at the Village of Forest Park, 517 Desplaines Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois.

Signed: Paul Barbahen Plan Commission Chairperson

Published in Forest Park Review 1/18/2017

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PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the provisions contained in Title 9 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Forest Park, being the Zoning Regulations of the Village of Forest Park, and the Statutes of the State of Illinois, the Plan Commission of the Village of Forest Park will conduct a public hearing on February 6, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Lower Level of the Village Hall, 517 Desplaines Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois to consider a petition filed by the Park District of Forest Park 7501 Harrison Street, Forest Park, IL 60130 (Petitioner) for the following described properties: PIN: 15-13-226-046-0000 THAT PART OF THE WEST 298.1 FEET OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LYING SOUTH OF THE RIGHT OF WAY CONVEYED TO THE CHICAGO AND WISCONSIN RAILROAD COMPANY, BY WARRANTY DEED DATED OCTOBER 31, 1885 AND RECORDED OCTOBER 31, 1885, IN BOOK 1708, PAGE 157 AS DOCUMENT 665804 (EXCEPT THE WEST 33 FEET THEREOF DEDICATED FOR STREET BY PLAT FILED FEBRUARY 16, 1891 IN BOOK 46 OF PLATS, PAGE 26 AS DOCUMENT 1419420, AND EXCEPT THE SOUTH 33 FEET THEREOF TAKEN FOR HARRISON STREET AND EXCEPT THAT PART OF THE EAST 2.97 FEET OF THE WEST 298.1 FEET OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN) LYING SOUTHERLY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LINE: BEGINNING IN THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 298.1 FEET AFORESAID 406.97 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER (AS MEASURED ON THE EAST LINE OF THE SAID WEST 298.1 FEET) AND EXTENDING NORTHWESTERLY TO A POINT IN THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST 2.97 FEET AFORESAID 407.30 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER (AS MEASURED ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID EAST 2.97 FEET) EXCEPT THAT PART TAKEN FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES IN CASE NUMBER 53C14880, ALL IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Said property is commonly known as 7329 Harrison Street, Forest Park, IL 60130 (Property). The Petitioner is seeking approval of a Final Plat of Subdivision on the property legally described above, and approval of a Planned Unit Development.

Any person desiring to be heard or desiring to present any evidence or testimony relating to said matter should appear at the time and place above specified. A copy of the petition will be available for inspection beginning on Wednesday the 25th of January, 2017 in the Village Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office at the Village of Forest Park, 517 Desplaines Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois.

Signed: Paul Barbahen Plan Commission Chairperson Published in Forest Park Review 1/18/2017

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Community Design Commission, acting as the Design Review Commission, of the Village of Oak Park on Wednesday evening, January 25, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in Room 101 of the Village Hall, 123 Madison St., Oak Park, Illinois on the following matter: Cal. No. 02-17-DRC: 940 Lake Street, Edward Elmhurst Health Center Ernie DiFiore with Modern Signs, Inc., on behalf of Edward Elmhurst Health Center, is requesting that variations be granted from the following sections of the Sign Code of the Village of Oak Park, to permit the installation of two (2) wall signs, one on the east elevation of the building where there is no street frontage and said sign is located above the second story window sill, and one along Lake Street located above the second story window sill at the premises commonly known as 940 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL. 1. Section 7-7-15 (D) (1) (a), which section requires that walls signs for buildings located on interior lots shall only be placed along the front lot line. The proposal shows Sign # 1, a white illuminated channel letter sign that states â&#x20AC;&#x153;Edward-Elmhurst Health/ Health Center signâ&#x20AC;?, located on the east elevation of the building where there is no street frontage.

2. Section 7.7.15 (D) (5), which section requires that wall signs shall be located on the sign frieze or the sign band of the building immediately above the first floor window and below the second floor window sills in the case of a two-story building. The proposal shows Sign # 1, a white illuminated channel letter sign that states â&#x20AC;&#x153;Edward-Elmhurst Health/Health Center signâ&#x20AC;?, located above the second floor window sill.

3. Section 7.7.15 (D) (5), which section requires that wall signs shall be located on the sign frieze or the sign band of the building immediately above the first floor window and below the second floor window sills in the case of a two-story building. The proposal shows Sign # 2, a white illuminated channel letter sign that states â&#x20AC;&#x153;Immediate Careâ&#x20AC;? located above the second floor window sill along Lake Street.

All papers in connection with the above matter are on file at the Village of Oak Park and available for examination by interested parties by contacting the Zoning Administrator at 708.358.5449.

DATED AT OAK PARK, ILLINOIS, this 18th Day of January, 2017 Published in Wednesday Journal 1/18/2017

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Notice to Prospective Village of Oak Park Federal Grants Applicants The Program Year (PY) 2017 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) & Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) application process begins February 10, 2017.

For PY 2017, which runs from October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018, there will be an estimated $215,000 available in Village Public Service CDBG funds, approximately $20,000 in Public Facilities Improvements CDBG funds (for one project only) & approximately $124,875 in ESG funds. Other PY 2017 grant funds will be set aside for Village-run activities.

The federal CDBG program is a source of funding that addresses local housing & community development needs.

These funds are available to nonprofit organizations and other agencies that serve primarily low and moderate income persons residing in Oak Park. Each proposed activity must meet one of the CDBG Program’s National Objectives and be eligible. ESG funds are available to non-profit organizations that serve persons who are experiencing, or are atrisk of, homelessness. Individuals cannot apply for either of these grants.

Applications for PY 2017 CDBG & ESG funds must be completed online and will be available February 10, 2017 on the Village’s website at www.oak-park.us/ PY2017Grants The Application process runs from February 10 to March 10, 2017 (with the option of an early, feedback-eligible “safer” due date of March 3, 2017).

To instruct potential Applicants on the grants and on the online application process, the Village will hold a Mandatory CDBGESG Application Workshop from 3 to 4:30 p.m., Friday, February 10, 2017 in Room 201 (Council Chambers) of Village Hall at 123 Madison Street in Oak Park.

All potential applicants must attend and RSVP first. For more information (and to reserve for the Workshop) contact Mark Dwyer, Grants Supervisor, at 708.358.5416 or mdwyer@oakpark.us Published in Wednesday Journal 1/18/2017

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 D16149135 on December 29, 2016. Under the Assumed Business Name of PAWS FUR PURRPUSS with the business located at: 7307 ROOSEVELT RD, FOREST PARK, IL 60130. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: JENNIFER LAWLOR 7307 ROOSEVELT RD FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Published in Wednesday Journal 1/11, 1/18, 1/25/2016

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LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Community Design Commission, acting as the Design Review Commission, of the Village of Oak Park on Wednesday evening, January 25, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in Room 101 of the Village Hall, 123 Madison St., Oak Park, Illinois on the following matter: Cal. No. 01-17-DRC: 6729 North Avenue, US Bank David Pilz with Sign Effects, on behalf of US Bank, is requesting that a variation be granted from Section 7.7.15 (D) (1) (b) of the Sign Code of the Village of Oak Park, which section requires that wall signs for buildings located on corner lots shall only be placed along the front lot line or the corner lot line. The proposal shows a “US Bank” sign located on the west elevation of the building, an area where there is no street frontage at the premises commonly known as 6729 North Avenue.

All papers in connection with the above matter are on file at the Village of Oak Park and available for examination by interested parties by contacting the Zoning Administrator at 708.358.5449.

DATED AT OAK PARK, ILLINOIS, this 18th Day of January, 2017 Published in Wednesday Journal 1/18/2017

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICES, LLC Plaintiff, -v.BEVERLY D. BELLAMY AKA BEVERLY BELLAMY AKA BEVERLY D. HADDEN AKA BEVERLY HADDEN AKA BEVERLY D. PALMER AKA BEVERLY PALMER AKA BEVERLY D. WALLACE AKA BEVERLY WALLACE, CHARLES E. BELLAMY AKA CHARLES EDWARD BELLAMY AKA CHARLES BELLAMY, EASY STREET CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 15 CH 10122 1020 Washington Blvd. Unit 1D 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 August 19, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 14, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1020 Washington Blvd. Unit 1D, Oak Park, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-07-316-054-1004. The real estate is improved with a residen-

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tial condominium. The judgment amount was $160,967.07. 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 Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid.

The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 606064650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 4221754 CookPleadings@hsbattys. com Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 15 CH 10122 TJSC#: 36-

14173 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service. atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 7999. 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 Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices. com Attorney File No. 7999 Attorney Code. 60489 Case Number: 10 CH 42289 TJSC#: 36-14560 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 22, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 26, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7221 W. DIVISION STREET UNIT #3, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305 Property Index No. 15-01-403-0471003.

The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-08163. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-08163 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 008268 TJSC#: 36-14645 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.GREGORY GARMON Defendants 10 CH 42289 1170 SOUTH HUMPHREY AVENUE OAK PARK, IL 60304 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 19, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 7, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1170 SOUTH HUMPHREY AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60304 Property Index No. 16-17-331-0070000. The real estate is improved with a yellow brick two story single family home with a two car detached 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 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 twentyfour (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 prop-

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.MILDRED L. ERAMES, PRIORY POINTE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, BENEFICIAL FINANCIAL 1 INC., MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 008268 7221 W. DIVISION STREET UNIT #3 RIVER FOREST, IL 60305 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act., which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on age, race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limitations or discrimination.

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 informedthat all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

Restrictions or prohibitions of pets do not apply to service animals.

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

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720 JEFFERSON $474,900

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125 BLOOMINGBANK $1,125,000 Stunning3storybrickhomelocatedinthe1stdiv.ofRiverside.5Br.,5.1Ba

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458 KENT RD $439,900

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299 E. BURLINGTON $295,000

700 S STONE AVE $525,000

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315 LIONEL RD $495,000

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47 7TH AVENUE $679,000

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317 LIONEL RD $188,750

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Complete rehab with new roof, windows, plumbing, electric.

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134 HERRICK RD

You feel such grandeur when you enter this traditional 5 BRs, 2.1 BA home which has all been freshly painted and remodeled to give it a new feel with old world charm. Foyer has full-length antique mirror. In 2016 it boasts new roof and boiler, all FF HW floors refinished; new Kitchen with stained-steel appliances (w/transferable warranty), new carpeting in hallway, 2nd Floor and basement; Upstairs and FF BAs remodeled; new hot water heater; driveway sealed; updated light fixtures/ ceiling fans. FF & 2nd floor rms. updated in 20152016 along with new first floor W/D. Wraparound deck stained 2015 that overlooks huge backyard.

80% of windows replaced within the last 5 years.

Large attic for storage or refinishing. Convenient to award-winning schools, Metra and town. ......................................................................... $679,000

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