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March 1, 2017

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RBHS parking lot work could start in May PAGE 5 D103 board moves to fire business manager PAGE 14

RBHS students walk out in protest to support teacher Claims of retaliation after teacher supported November protest

By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter

About 20 students walked out of Riverside-Brookfield High School during lunch time on Feb. 27 in support of a teacher who they fear is going to be let go.

The students are supporting social studies teacher Jill Musil, who spoke at a November assembly in support of tolerance and students who protested racist graffiti that was scrawled on a bathroom stall.

The students supporting Musil say administrators believe that the teacher had a hand in organizing the protest at the November assembly. The students say Musil had no role in organizing the protest.

Administrators got wind of the walkout and asked the Riverside Police Department to send a squad car over. Riverside Police Chief Tom Weitzel said that all the officers did was observe the situation.

District 208 Superintendent Kevin Skinkis said students carried signs which had a photograph of Musil on them.

Musil is in her fourth year of teaching at RBHS and is still on probationary status. Teachers hired for a fifth year at RBHS automatically receive tenure when they begin their fifth year.

The administration will present its recommendation on whether to rehire Musil at the March 14 meeting of the Board of Education. Skinkis declined to say whether See PROTEST on page 8

Glitch to blame for late night train horns WILLIAM CAMARGO/Staff Photographer

COMING THROUGH: Railroad officials believe they’ve pinpointed the reason why freight locomotives were blasting their horns in Riverside late at night during the past month or so and have moved to correct it.

Bug in new safety technology led to automatic blasts through Riverside

By BOB UPHUES Editor

For decades, unless there was a compelling reason to do so, Burlington Northern-Santa Fe Railroad train engineers have avoided blowing their horns as they head through Riverside late at night.

The densely populated suburban areas around Chicago are designated quiet

zones, and with all of the crossings controlled by lights and gates, railroad officials determined long ago that they’d give residents near the tracks a break during the late night hours.

But a month or so ago, the horns started blowing, loud and late. At 3 a.m. and 4 a.m. train horns would wake up residents in Riverside near the tracks, and for a while there seemed to be no explanation.

At first train officials believed that the horns were sounded because right around that time there was a welding crew working on the tracks near Riverside. But after the crew finished up, the horns continued.

But in response to complaints from both residents and Riverside officials, the BNSF launched an investigation See TRAIN HORNS on page 10

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North Riverside wants tenants out after police incident Village files condemnation notice on Northgate Ave. home

By BOB UPHUES Editor

The village of North Riverside moved last week to pressure the company that owns a rental home in the 2200 block of Northgate Avenue to remove the tenants after two serious police incidents at the home in the past 14 months.

On Feb. 21, the village issued a Notice of Condemnation against the house at 2250 Northgate Ave., stating the residence was “unlawful, unsafe and unfit for human occupancy” due to code violations discovered while police were investigating a Feb. 17 incident that resulted in four men being charged with burglary.

Deputy Police Chief Deborah Garcia said investigators obtained a search warrant to enter the home. Police at that time noted possible code violations, such as destroyed electric outlets and holes in the walls.

On Feb. 27, village officials met with representatives from the company that manages the property on behalf of its owner and did a walk-through of the house. Karyn Byrne, the code enforcement officer who conducted the inspection, said she confirmed the code violations.

The three tenants of the home have remained, despite the violations, which “technically make it unlawful to occupy.”

However, the village did not seek immediate removal of the tenants, seeking instead for the property management company to

deal with them.

“The owners were very responsive,” Byrne said.

According to Byrne, however, the tenants have been found to be in violation of their lease and the property management company has asked them to vacate by March 1. If the tenants fail to comply, the company could seek their removal through court action.

The house at 2250 Northgate Ave. went into foreclosure in 2011 and became bank-owned a year later before the deed was transferred to a real estate investment firm in April 2013.

That firm did some renovations on the home before flipping it for $260,000 in September 2013 to SERC LLC, a corporation connected to Hyperion Homes of Chicago. Hyperion Homes later became known as Home Partners of America, whose rent-to-own business model is geared toward people who lack the money upfront to purchase a home via a traditional bank loan.

According to Byrne, Home Partners of America had a rent-to-own agreement in place with a tenant who is no longer living at the property. The rent-to-own leases are not transferable, said Byrne.

The Landmark emailed Home Partners of America for comment on the North Riverside home. The company acknowledged receipt of the email but did not respond with any further information prior to press time.

Incidents like the one in February were part of the rationale behind the North Riverside Village Board’s adoption last summer

of a rental home registry. The registry seeks to track how many people are living in a particular rental home and requires information on each tenant and their vehicles. The law also allows the village to inspect homes whenever there’s a change in occupancy.

None of the tenants of the home was charged with a crime in the Feb. 17 incident, but police have responded to the address on multiple occasions in the past year or so. The first time was on Jan. 1, 2016 when two men were charged with firing handguns into the air to celebrate the New Year.

Police since that time have responded to the address to boot vehicles and to investigate reports of suspicious vehicles.

But the incident on the morning of Feb. 17 apparently was the last straw for village officials. Police from several different agencies descended on the block after someone called to report a possible home invasion.

Officers ended up arresting four men and recovered four handguns as well as a rental van that the alleged offenders drove to the house and parked in the alley. Garcia said at the time that the men targeted the North Riverside home because they believed they would find cash and drugs there.

The investigation into the Feb. 17 incident is being handled by the west suburban Major Case Assistance Team (MCAT), Garcia said.

The four men charged with burglary remain in Cook County Jail, awaiting a March 13 hearing at the Maybrook courthouse.

Brookfield Library board goes on ‘listening tour’ Officials want to engage with residents on referendum

By BOB UPHUES Editor

Following an unsuccessful bond referendum last fall, the Brookfield Public Library Board of Trustees will host three “listening tour” sessions to talk with residents about the referendum and services provided by the library.

The sessions will be held in the East Room at Irish Times, 8869 Burlington Ave., on Saturday, March 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Monday, March 6 from 6 to 8 p.m.; and Wednesday, March 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

All Brookfield residents are invited to attend any of the listening sessions, and light refresh-

District 95 hosts referendum meetings

school district to attend informational meetings regarding the April 4 referendum to issue $20 million in bonds to fund a major expansion of Brook Park School and the renovation and expansion of S.E. Gross Middle School.

The meetings will be held Wednesday, March 15 at 7 p.m. in the multipurpose room at Brook Park School, 1214 Raymond Ave. in LaGrange Park, and on Monday, March 20 at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria at S.E. Gross Middle School, 3524 Maple Ave. in Brookfield.

Members of the District 95 administration,

Officials in Brookfield-LaGrange Park District 95 are inviting residents of the

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ments and soft drinks will be served. There won’t be a formal presentation. Rather, the sessions will function on a drop-in basis, where residents can sit down one-on-one with board members and discuss any issues, concerns or ideas about library services and the library board’s plan to build a new facility.

For more information, contact the library at 708-485-6917 or visit online at www.brookfieldlibrary.info.

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Brookfield election forum slated for March 10

Candidates for president, trustee to air issues

By BOB UPHUES Editor

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Brookfield voters will get their first extended looks at candidates running to be village president and village trustee at a March 10 forum organized by the LaGrange Area League of Women Voters.

The forum is slated to take place at the Brookfield Village Hall, 8820 Brookfield Ave., with the candidates for village president, PEP Party incumbent Kit Ketchmark, and Common Sense Party challenger Roberto “Bobby” Garcia, facing off from 7 to 7:30 p.m.

The presidential candidates will be followed from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. by trustee candidates from both the PEP and Common Sense Party slates. That forum will feature PEP Party trustee candidates Michael Garvey, Nicole Gilhooley and Ed Cote along with Common Sense Party trustee candidate Sherry Lada.

Edward Frantzen and Kathleen Hillmann, both trustee candidates of the Common Sense Party, will not be attending but may send a representative to make an opening statement.

Melissa Lieb, the LVW volunteer organizing the Brookfield forum, said questions from constituents will be accepted via email prior to the forum. The email address to send questions to is brookfieldforumquestion@gmail. com.

In addition, those who attend the forum will have the opportunity to submit written questions to LWV representatives, who may choose to ask candidates some of those questions as well.

The event will be moderated by a LWV member who is not a Brookfield resident, Lieb said. Each candidate will be allowed one minute for both an opening and closing statement.

During the presidential forum, both candidates will have time to answer all of the questions asked by the moderator. Trustee candidates will be asked questions on a rotating

LIBRARY from page 3 the district’s architect, construction manager and bond counsel will be on hand to answer questions from residents following a presentation on the plan and its financial impact.

District 95, meanwhile, has created a referendum information page on its website (www.district95.org/Content2/260) that

basis, but all will have an equal opportunity and time, said Lieb, to respond to questions.

Lieb got her start as a volunteer for the League passing out pencils and note cards for audience questions at a Brookfield forum years ago, and said the events are valuable for voters.

“An educated voter is the best voter out there,” Lieb said.

Riverside candidate meet and greet There are no contested elections for village office in Riverside in 2017, but the slate running unopposed for Riverside president and trustee seats will appear at a Meet the Candidates event on Saturday, March 4 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Quiet Reading Room of the Riverside Public Library, 1 Burling Road.

Those appearing at the event will be incumbent village presidential candidate Ben Sells and trustee candidates Doug Pollock, Liz Peters and Wendell Jisa. Refreshments will be served.

LTHS D204 forum announced In addition, the League of Women Voters will host a forum featuring candidates running to be on the school board in Lyons Township High School District 204 on Thursday, March 23 in the Performing Arts Center of LTHS’ South Campus, 4900 S. Willow Springs Road in Western Springs.

The format of the forum will be similar to that of the Brookfield trustees’ forum, Lieb said.

There are five candidates running for four 4-year terms on the school board. Just one of the candidates is a newcomer, William Cassidy of Willow Springs, who earlier this year survived a nominating petition challenge that could have barred him from the ballot.

The other four running are all incumbents, including school board President Thomas Cushing, of LaGrange, and board members Jessica McLean, of LaGrange; Molly Murphy, of Western Springs; and George Dougherty, of LaGrange.

includes information about the school district, a summary of the plan, site plan drawings and a “tax calculator” where homeowners can tally how much a successful referendum would cost them in increased property taxes to pay off the bonds.

A volunteer group called Citizens for District 95 has organized for the purpose of advocating for the referendum. The group in January formed a political campaign committee to raise money in the run-up to the April 4 election.

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Brookfield board OKs plan for new lot, tennis courts

By BOB UPHUES Editor

Work to construct a new parking lot and five tennis courts at Riverside-Brookfield High School could begin by May 1 after the Brookfield Village Board voted 5 to 0 (Trustee Ryan Evans was absent) on Monday to approve a plan both sides had agreed to as a compromise after an almost two-year court battle.

School District 208 Superintendent Kevin Skinkis said the topic would be part of the school board’s Feb. 28 agenda and that officials would try to determine how changes to the plan may have affected bid prices the district received in 2015. The district would like to avoid having to re-bid the project.

“We’re trying to work with all of our vendors who originally bid on the project to see how close we are to original numbers,” Skinkis said in an interview after the village’ board’s vote. “We’re thinking that some of the reduction in size should help offset if there’s any change in cost.”

Skinkis said that officials hope the parking lot and tennis courts can be completed

by Aug. 1, prior to the start of the 2017-18 school year. The tennis courts would swing into action almost immediately, since girls tennis is a fall sport in Illinois.

In addition to the tennis courts, the final plan calls for the construction of a 50-space parking lot plus room for three minibuses.

The lot will essentially enlarge the existing 103-space parking lot along Rockefeller Avenue, which was created by the village in 2006.

As part of the compromise plan both sides agreed to in December, the school district will lease the Rockefeller lot for $1 a year for

the next 20 years. The agreement also calls for the district to implement a car-pooling incentive and encourage students and staff to bike to school.

In contrast to the 91-space parking plan originally approved by the school board and recommended for approval by the Brookfield Planning and Zoning Commission, residential neighbors of the high school appeared content with the compromise plan.

School officials said they heard neighbors’ concerns and took them seriously.

“I think the neighbors liked that we negotiated with them,” said District 208 board Vice President Matthew Sinde. “I think it’ll be a win-win situation for the community as a whole. It also shows that we are willing to work with the community and with the village to make everything happen.”

Trustee Michael Garvey also praised school district officials for listening to residents, adding that it’s up to students “to do their part” in keeping the area safe for motorists, Hollywood residents and the school children who flood the area each morning and afternoon.

“I think RB realizes that the residents living there are some of their biggest fans,” Garvey said. “They just want their area respected.”

Skinkis, meanwhile, expressed relief the ordeal was over and that both sides settled the matter out of court.

“The board and the administration are excited to move on,” Skinkis said. “It’s important for us to work with our neighbors, and the village of Brookfield plays a significant role in the high school’s operation. We want to have a good relationship.”

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South Side dealer buys Rizza Ford in North Riverside Sales boost eyed at underperforming location

By BOB UPHUES Editor

Joe Rizza Ford, a cornerstone of the North Riverside business community for the past four decades, officially severed ties with the village on Feb. 20 when Rizza inked a deal to sell the well-known car dealership at 2100 Harlem Ave. to the owners of McCarthy Ford, a family-owned and operated dealership on Chicago’s far South Side.

Rizza still owns the almost 7-acre property that houses the dealership and is leasing it to McCarthy Ford, which will be operated by John and Ray LeFevour, the president and store manager, respectively.

North Riverside Mayor Hubert Hermanek Jr. said Rizza informed village officials several months ago that a deal for the sale of the dealership was in the works. Once a Chicagoare sales powerhouse, the North Riverside dealership had been underperforming in recent years, despite a $3.5 million remodeling project Rizza undertook in 2007 to bring in a Lincoln-Mercury line.

John LeFevour confirmed that McCarthy Ford closed on the purchase of the North Riverside dealership on Feb. 21, and a temporary sign went up on the building along Harlem Avenue that day.

“We love the location,” said LeFevour, a south Oak Park native and current River Forest resident who still has strong family ties to the area. “We know the enormous amount of potential it has.”

At one time, said LeFevour, Joe Rizza Ford sold 300 or more new and used cars per month.

WILLIAM CAMARGO/Staff Photographer

WELCOME WAGON: Ray and John LeFevour on Feb. 20 purchased the Ford dealership at Harlem and Cermak that was the longtime home of the Rizza Ford. John LeFevour believes the new McCarthy Ford can once again be a sales powerhouse.

Getting back the sales volume to those levels is doable still in North Riverside, he said.

“There’s so much traffic here; it’s obviously an extremely busy corner with the mall and all of the new restaurants,” LeFevour said. “I think that 300-car mark [per month] is definitely attainable.”

The LeFevours are first generation car dealers, having bought their first location in Chicago’s Mount Greenwood neighborhood at 115th and Pulaski 13 years ago. Ray cut his teeth selling cars for Jerry Gleason Chevy in Forest Park just out of college, and John followed his brother to Golf Mill Ford before

the two decided to buy the small, South Side neighborhood dealership.

When they bought the dealership, LeFevour said it was selling 30 to 40 vehicles a month.

Now it’s up to about 180 cars a month on a site that is less than half the size of the North Riverside dealership and which is enveloped on three sides by two schools and a cemetery.

Rizza opened his flagship dealership in North Riverside in January 1978 and, according to Dan McMillan, the CFO of Joe Rizza Enterprises, “it took off from the beginning.”

The company eventually expanded, operating seven other franchises. Rizza wasn’t nec-

essarily seeking a buyer, said McMillan, but he felt the time was right when contacted by Ray LeFevour. Rizza wants to concentrate his efforts on his dealerships in Orland Park and Tinley Park, said McMillan, but leaves North Riverside with fond memories and many friends.

“Joe wishes everyone well,” McMillan said. “He leaves with a heavy heart, but it was a very good 39 years.”

Hermanek said of Rizza, “There will never be a better friend in business for the village,” and thanked him for his longtime support for the North Riverside Mayor’s Youth Scholarship Program. Rizza covered many of the expenses related to the annual golf outing that raises money to help expenses for local college students and provides assistance with daycare program costs for local families in need.

The car dealership is an important sales tax revenue generator, however, and Hermanek said he’s looking forward to the LeFevours’ efforts to reinvigorate sales there.

The dealership owns a long, narrow strip on land behind Goodwill, which is essentially unused now but that can expand the dealership’s used car line, said LeFevour.

LeFevour said McCarthy Ford wants to connect more with potential customers right outside their front door.

“This store does not sell enough of its community cars,” LeFevour said. “We want to sell people in this area cars. There are 10 times the homeowners here than where we are now. It’s a huge opportunity, but it’s going to take a little time.”

Hermanek said the village would support the dealership’s plans to expand back behind Goodwill.

“If they have designs on putting that to use, the village will do whatever it can to facilitate that,” Hermanek said.

Brookfield to host active transportation workshop Public input sought to inform bike/pedestrian plan

By BOB UPHUES Editor

The Active Transportation Alliance, which is in the midst of compiling data and input from residents in order to complete a bicycle and pedestrian transportation plan for the village of Brookfield this spring, will host a community workshop on Thursday, March 2 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Brookfield Village Hall, 8820 Brookfield Ave. Five staff members from the Active Transportation Alliance will be at the workshop, which will be broken up into two parts. The first part is a public education session, ex-

plaining what it means to have an active transportation plan and outlining the benefits of implementing one.

According to Heather Schady, senior planner for the Active Transportation Alliance, the first part of the workshop will also feature a question-and-answer session, to seek information on what attendees believe could make it safer to walk, bike and use public transportation in Brookfield.

During the second half of the workshop, participants will break up into small groups and discuss challenges in Brookfield related to biking and walking, ideas on how to increase bike and pedestrian safety and identify areas that could use infrastructure improvements, such as sidewalks.”

“That will help us shape the plan and make it what people want and need,” Schady said.

The information gathered at the workshop will be added to the input that the Active Transportation Alliance has been collecting since January via an online survey (www.surveymonkey.com/r/BrookfieldActiveTransportation) and on an interactive map where people can leave comments and suggestions (www.communityremarks.com/brookfield).

So far, according to Schady, 130 people have completed surveys and 80 comments have been added to the interactive map. The survey and map will remain online for resident input through March 15.

“It’s been great so far,” Schady said. “There’s been really strong participation from the community.”

One area of concern that’s come up several times already, Schady said is 31st Street, between Prairie Avenue and First Avenue.

Brookfield Zoo, the Salt Creek Bike Trail and Riverside-Brookfield High School draw lots of pedestrians, bicyclists and public transportation, but that stretch of 31st Street lacks sidewalks or clear bike routes.

“We’ve certainly heard loud and clear that it’s a priority for the community,” Schady said.

Once the workshop is over, Active Transportation staff will look at the community input and gather data, such as crash histories, traffic volume and roadway jurisdiction.

All of that information will be used to work out a bike network for the community, look at intersection safety and determine where infrastructure improvements are needed.

The agency hopes to have a draft plan for the community in April or May, with an expectation that the village will seek adoption of the plan this summer.

Visit Oz, benefit Riverside charity

The Riverside Junior Woman’s Charity presents a special benefit production of Ozma of Oz at the Children’s Theatre of Western Springs,, 4384 Hampton Ave., on Saturday, March 4.

A show with something for all ages, Ozma ma is the sequel to the Wizard of Oz, in which Dororothy and her Uncle Henry embark on another er adventure. Pre-curtain activities, including a children’s and family raffle and live auction,, start at 2:45 p.m. The 90-minute show begins ins at 4 p.m.

Tickets (with VIP seating upgrade options) s) can be purchased online at www.ozma.chededdarup.com.

All proceeds benefit Riverside-area causes es and charities.

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New show at Riverside Arts Center Riverside Arts Center, 32 E. Quincy St. in Riverside, presents “What the Cool Pigeon Knows,” a solo exhibition of works by painter Kevin Blake in the RAC’s FlexSpace gallery from March 5 through April 15.

The paintings in the show, “highlights this responsibility – the everyday task of asking oneself why you believe what you believe, and applying those conclusions to the world you see in front of you.”

An opening reception with the artist will be held March 5 from 3 to 6 p.m. The public is welcome. Admission is free. Gallery hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. and Friday from 1 to 4 p.m.

Closed Sundays, Mondays and major holidays.

And more Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd., invites the community to a special after-hours reception on March 3 at 6:30 p.m. to open an exhibit by local artist Brittany Hanks, who will be on hand to meet with attendees. The exhibit, part of the library’s Community Art Initiative, runs through April.

Nazareth Academy, 1209 Ogden Ave. in LaGrange Park, hosts a Spring Choir Concert on March 7 at 7 p.m. in the school’s Romano Family Theater. The concert is titled “Music for the Soul” and features both the Concert and Progressions choirs. Concerts are free and open to the public.

North Riverside Library, 2400 Desplaines Ave., hosts “Eleanor Roosevelt: Overcoming Odds, Achieving Greatness” on March 8 at 6:30 p.m.

The speaker is historian Jim Gibbons and the program is free. To sign up call 708-447-0869 or go online at www.northriversidelibrary.org/events.

Also at the library: Messy Mornings for Munchkins (ages 2 and up) on March 7 at 10:30 a.m.; Lapsit Storytime (adults with babies/toddlers) on March 9 at 10:30 a.m.; Lego Club (1st grade+) March 1, 8 at 3:30 p.m.; Pajama Storytime (children with adult), March 7, 6:30 p.m.; Tales and Treats (ages 2-5), March 4, 10:30 a.m.; Play Wii Games and Watch Movies (tweens/teens), March 4, 1-3 p.m.

Riverside Public Library, 1 Burling Road, hosts a concert by the Hauser Chamber Orchestra and Choir on March 5 at 2 p.m. in the Great Room and an Introduction to Essential Oils and how to introduce them into your daily life on March 7 at 7 p.m. in the Public Meeting Room.

St. John United Church of Christ, 4500 Prescott Ave. in Lyons hosts a Women’s Guild Flea Market on March 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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.

Make your plans for St. Patrick’s Day parties now. North Riverside recreation is taking reservations now for their St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon and Blarney Bingo on March 16 at the North Riverside Village Commons, 2401 Desplaines Ave. at 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $14 ($16 non-residents). Call 708-442-5515.

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Then visit the Riverside-Brookfield High School ool PTO’s RB Boutique on Saturday, March 4 from m 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the commons area just inside de the main entrance of the school, 160 Ridgewood wood Road in Riverside.

The boutique is a modeled after the Glass Slipper Project in Chicago, where local girls can an purchase gently worn formal wear and shoess for a fraction of the cost. The boutique features hundreds of dresses in every style and size, all for only $5-10 each. Jewelry is $2.

The boutique is open to everyone in the public.

All proceeds go to the PTO and much of the profit will be used to pay for prom tickets for students who cannot otherwise afford to attend.

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RBHS presents Annie: The Musical The Riverside-Brookfield High School Fine Arts Department stages Annie: The Musical, in the auditorium at the school, 160 Ridgewood Road in Riverside, March 2-5.

wits with the cruel Miss Hannigan and her brother Rooster as the powers that be – include President Roosevelt himself -- try to locate Annie parents.

Enjoy the adventures of the red-headed orphan, her dog Sandy as they struggle through Depression-era America, accompanied by an award-winning musical score, through their hard knock life, battling

Show times are March 2, 3 and 4 at 7 p.m. and March 5 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 ($5 students) if bought online at rbannie. bpt.me. Adult tickets at the door are $12 (students still $5).

Benefit dance concert Lyons Township High School Social Action Club hosts its annual Teens Dancing for Teens benefit to support the Firehouse Arts Center in Lawndale on March 2 at 7 p.m. in the South Campus Performing Arts Center, 4900 S. Willow Springs Road in Western Springs.

Admission is $5 and there will be a 50/50 cash raffle.

The event will feature performances by

the LT Steppers, Greek Club and Eurythmics Dance Company.

M.A.D.D. Rhythms Bronzeville: The Harold Washington Cultural Center Crew and Watch My Feet will also dance, along with routines from Oplenac, a Serbian folklore group, Joe’s Footwork Dance Ensemble, Beyond Words Dance Company and the Firehouse Community Arts Center Dancers.

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Brookfield police issue burglary alert

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‘Biggest advocate for students’

Three break-ins in past week have chief asking residents for vigilance

By BOB UPHUES Editor

Brookfield’s police chief is strongly urging residents to be vigilant and to call 911 anytime they encounter suspicious activity in their neighborhoods after a series of daytime residential burglaries in the past month, with three happening in the span of a week.

Two of the break-ins took place on Feb. 16 within a couple of blocks of each other in the 3600 block of Arthur Avenue and the 3800 block of Harrison Avenue. A third happened Feb. 21 in the 4400 block of Deyo Avenue.

A fourth burglary, in the 8900 block of Monroe Avenue, occurred Jan. 30.

In at least one of the incidents, a witness noticed two men leaving the home that was targeted in the 3800 block of Harrison Street about 11 a.m. The men left the scene in a gold Jeep Grand Cherokee.

“People take steps to protect their houses as best they can,” said Police

Chief James Episcopo. “It becomes more about neighbors looking out for everyone else. People think they shouldn’t bother us with something silly, but I’d much rather have people calling us.

“The phone calls are the key.”

In what may or may not have been related, on Feb. 16 a resident of the 9400 block of Monroe Avenue called police to report that about 10:50 a.m., a man appeared at the front door of her residence asking if “Alejandro” was home. When the man was told there was no one who lived there by that name, he left the area in a tan/ brown SUV. The person who appeared at the door, rang the bell and knocked loudly several times. He was described as a Hispanic male, about 20-25 years old with black hair, a mustache and wearing a black baseball cap.

The four homes targeted for burglary in the past month were unoccupied for most of the day. Entry to the homes was made in the rear of the property, typically by breaking out a

window or a glass rear door.

Items taken from the homes typically have been small — jewelry, a laptop computer and a handgun — and easily carried out in a pillow case taken from the residence. The largest item taken from one of the homes was a 2-by-2-by-2-foot safe.

On Feb. 22, Episcopo issued a letter to residents, which was posted on the village’s website and emailed to village e-news subscribers.

“The best thing you can do for us is to try to get a good description of a suspect or vehicle,” Episcopo wrote.

“Clothing descriptions and vehicle make, model, color and possible license plate can be the difference in solving a crime or not. In the meantime, rest assured we are aggressively investigating these incidents.”

Episcopo also encouraged residents to visit a website called, “A Comprehensive Guide to Securing Your Home” (https://www.safehome.org/resources/guide-securinghome/) to obtain more information on burglary prevention measures.

from page 1 the administration will recommend rehiring Musil.

“Non-renewal recommendations on probationary teachers will be brought forward at the March meeting,” Skinkis said.

“When looking at recommendations, we have to look at all perspectives and in their entirety. I can’t share any details with you on a personnel case.”

Musil, meanwhile, was expected to address the District 208 Board of Education at its Feb. 28 meeting, after the Landmark’s press time. On Monday, Musil declined to talk to the Landmark about her situation.

Student supporters of Musil say that she has been given a choice to resign or face not being rehired. Teachers who do not achieve tenure often resign before being non-tendered a position, because a resignation is viewed as making it easier to find another job.

It’s unclear whether a student complained about Musil making a positive statement about the November protest in class or whether the RBHS administration is concerned Musil creates an unwelcome atmosphere for conservative students and is too political.

Supporters of Musil say she is a very supportive teacher.

“Mrs. Musil is the biggest advocate for students at RB,” said senior Gianni Segarra in an email to the Landmark. “I’ve never had a teacher go out of their way to make sure every student feels loved, appreciated and accepted the way Mrs. Musil does every single day.

“So the fact that she is being punished on the grounds of discriminating against students and creating an unsafe school environment is absurd.”

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P O L I C E

R E P O R T S

Riverside charges Berwyn man with burglary Riverside police were able to clear four unsolved residential burglary cases going back as far as last May after Berwyn police announced the arrest of a man suspected of burglaries in several nearby communities.

Police Chief Tom Weitzel on Feb. 26 announced that Berwyn’s arrest last week of 30-year-old Erik Albavera led them to charge him with the following burglaries in Riverside: in the 300 block of Lionel Road in May 2016, the 200 block of Shenstone Road in October 2016, the 700 block of Arlington Road in November 2016 and the 400 block of Uvedale Court in February 2017.

Berwyn police said Albavera selected homes owned by elderly residents who lived alone.

Investigators said they were able to establish a pattern of potential residences and victims and began to conduct surveillance.

On Feb. 9, police conducting surveillance on a potential victim’s house observed Albavera, who is a Berwyn resident, try to force open a rear door and arrested him as he walked back to his vehicle.

Berwyn police subsequently charged Albavera with nine counts of burglary and two counts of attempted burglary. Other police departments, in addition to Riverside, have also charged Albavera, according to Berwyn police.

He is being held at Cook County Jail on $25,000 bond, awaiting a March 1 hearing at the Maybrook courthouse.

Man wanted for Brookfield burglary snared Meanwhile, Brookfield police solved the March 2016 burglary of a residence in the 3000 block of Forest Avenue with the arrest of 27-year-old George Tapia, of Cicero, on Feb. 16.

Tapia was arrested by officers from the west suburban Major Case Assistance Team (MCAT). Tapia reportedly committed two burglaries while under surveillance.

Tapia became a suspect in the Brookfield burglary when the Illinois State Police Crime Lab found that a fingerprint taken at the scene of the Forest Avenue break-in came back as a match.

According to police, Tapia has 25 prior burglary arrests and was arrested in May 2016 by Chicago police for possession of stolen property. The property came from a burglary in Darien the month before, according to police.

A laptop computer found in a vehicle owned

by Tapia’s girlfriend matched the description of a laptop stolen from the Brookfield home, police said. Brookfield police obtained a warrant for Tapia’s arrest on Jan. 31.

Creeper in a blue van A Brookfield woman called police on Feb. 20 to report that a man driving along Gerritsen

Avenue near Ehlert Park told her 76-year-old father, who was out walking, that two women inside his vehicle would perform sexual favors for him for $20.

The victim ignored the request and the van drove off eastbound on Gerritsen Avenue, police said.

The vehicle was described as a royal blue, windowless panel van and the driver was described as a white male, between 19 and 22 years old with clean-cut hair who appeared to be under the influence of some sort of narcotic.

The victim told police he was unable to determine whether the van was carrying any passengers, because it had no windows.

Drinking and driving results in crash Riverside police charged a 50-year-old Lemont man with driving under the influence of alcohol after he drove his white GMC work van into the rear end of a white Chevy van, which was stopped at a red light in the northbound lanes of First Avenue at 31st Street on Feb. 23 at about 3 p.m.

A witness who had been following the GMC van from Ogden Avenue told police that it had crossed into oncoming traffic multiple times.

When the GMC van hit the Chevy, according to police, it was not properly in its lane.

The driver of the GMC van reportedly told police he’d drunk 12 beers and police reported finding several beer cans in the vehicle, including one that had blood on it, in the driver’s compartment. The driver’s mouth also had sustained a cut.

Police said the driver was so drunk that doctors at Loyola University Medical Center, where the driver was taken to treat the cut, said he had to stay the night. No one else was injured.

The driver was also cited for driving while using a cellphone in addition to other offenses.

‘Suspicious’ person Brookfield police responded to the 4300 block of Deyo Avenue on Feb. 23 at 2:35 p.m. after someone called to report a suspicious person wearing a black hoodie and carrying a clipboard.

Police identified the 46-year-old man as an employee of the village’s engineering firm who was working on bid estimates for repaving the street.

These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Riverside, North Riverside and Brookfield police departments, Feb. 20-Feb. 26, 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

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A project to install fiber-optic cables and radio antennae along some Riverside roads is set to begin March 6 and will take about three weeks to complete.

Crown Castle, a telecommunications firm headquartered in Texas that sells access to its infrastructure to telecommunication giants like Verizon and Sprint, will handle the construction.

Most of the work will involve digging up portions of the parkway and laying underground cables. There will be construction equipment in the parkways, Edward Bailey, Riverside’s public works director, said.

There are no planned traffic lane closures due to the work.

“It’s a fairly straightforward project,” Bailey said.

According to plans approved by the Riverside Village Board in December 2016, the project will begin at the cellular tower at Riverside-Brookfield High School and then move south to Ridgewood Road. Work will

take place along Ridgewood Road between Golf Road and First Avenue.

Cable will also extend east from First Avenue along Forest Avenue to West Avenue and then south to Pine Avenue, where work will continue east to East Avenue.

Residents can expect some noise. But, Bailey noted, local ordinances do restrict when construction can take place during the day. The village is also providing Crown Castle information on pick-up and drop-off times for Riverside-Brookfield High School to avoid any inconvenience to students and teachers as much as possible.

The Brookfield Village Board approved a similar project in the Hollywood section of the village in February 2017. Brookfield Public Works could not be reached for comment and it’s unclear when that construction project will start.

Calls to Crown Castle for comment were not returned by press time.

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TRAIN HORNS

ple who live over there getting their ears blown out every night,” said Sells, who met with BNSF officials on Monday. “They told us they’re working on it and that we’re not the only place in the country where it’s happening.”

Since Positive Train Control is overseen by the Federal Railroad Administration, it’s the federal database that needs to be fixed, and that could take some time.

In the meantime, said Williams, train engineers have been instructed to manually override the horns once they begin to sound going through Riverside. In the short term, there may be short blasts heard before engineers can react, they won’t be the full-throated wails of the past month.

“For whatever reason it showed this crossing [as uncontrolled],” Williams said.

“Unfortunately it happened to be in that area, which is heavily populated.”

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and last week reported that the problem was related to a glitch in new federally required train safety technology that uses GPS information to prevent crashes involving trains carrying hazardous materials.

“It’s brand new technology, and these are the kinds of things you uncover,” said Andy Williams, regional director of public affairs for BNSF. “It’s what amounts to a database discrepancy.”

The new technology, called Positive Train Control, is a wireless information network that feeds information to train engineers, from speed limits to the locations of other trains, crossing information and switching information.

For example, if a train is going too fast, the system will automatically brake the train to slow it down.

If there’s an uncontrolled rail crossing, the system will automatically sound the horn – two long blasts, a short blast and then a long blast through the crossing.

That, it turns out, was the glitch in the system for Riverside.

Village President Ben Sells said BNSF reported to him that Herbert Road appeared in the Positive Train Control database as an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing.

As a result, every time a train nears Herbert Road, the horns automatically sound.

“Positive Train Control is a great idea, but they have to work a couple bugs out of the system, and I feel sorry for the peo-

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KOSEY CORNER

THE LANDMARK VIEW

Home rental giant Dumpling biz in new, but familiar hands needs to do its part

While the real estate market has been on the upswing in the past couple of years, there’s still a lingering effect of the housing market crash that continues to trouble some neighborhoods.

As properties went into foreclosure after the 2008 crash, companies began picking up bargains in bulk. Some of the companies did quick flips while others did more substantial improvements and sold them for large sums and tidy profits.

Then there were companies like Hyperion Homes, which bought up large numbers of property in various markets in the nation, including Chicago. Back in 2014 Hyperion bought up about a half billion dollars’ worth of real estate, including a couple of homes in North Riverside.

The program the company – now known as Home Partners of America – set up is an admirable one. They seek to put people who might not otherwise be able to get a bank loan on the path to home ownership thought rent-to-own agreements.

Many of the homes the company bought had been through the foreclosure process and were sitting vacant in neighborhoods. The plan is not to rent them long term, over and over, because that’s not really economically viable. The goal is to eventually sell the home and make it a functioning part of the neighborhood fabric again.

But the long-distance relationship between companies like Home Partners of America and their tenants has turned out to be problematic at one location in North Riverside. First, it was a gunfire-filled New Year’s celebration to ring in 2016. In mid-February it was a purported burglary at the home, featuring four gun-toting offenders, which had the neighborhood in a panic one morning as police swarmed looking for the suspects.

In between, neighbors called police about suspicious vehicles and generally feared what was going on at the house.

The Landmark contacted the company to find out their procedure for monitoring tenants and properties but didn’t receive a response before press time. The village says the company has been responsive to their concerns, but we find it odd that the person with whom the company inked its originally rent-to-own agreement was no longer on the lease.

Essentially, the rent-to-own plan for this property went out the window at some point, and neighbors were left to contend with a sketchy situation on the block that has now twice involved police responses and gunfire.

It’s critical that landlords monitor what’s going on in their properties, and while we’re glad the village moved aggressively to see that this particular problem gets solved before someone gets hurt, we’d like to see a level of attention from landlords like Home Partners of America to prevent situations like this.

Unless the company has the ability to ensure that their tenants aren’t negatively impacting the neighborhood, it should get out of the rental business and sell the inventory.

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t’s all in the family. Little did Charles Shotola, late of Riverside, think when he started his business, Chateau Food Products, in 1949 that here in 2017 that the third generation of the Shotola family would be running the operation.

Following his retirement, Charles Shotola saw the business go into the capable hands of his son, Don, who had been working with his father learning the family business.

With thoughts of retirement looming for the second generation, Don was approached by his nephew, Matt Flickinger, to learn about the business.

Matt is the son of the only Shotola daughter, Denise, and he’s also now in charge of the Chateau dumpling empire after taking the reins as become CEO/president of the company.

Raised in Brookfield and a graduate of RiversideBrookfield High School, Flickinger is very enthusiastic about being in the business started by his grandfather and continued by his Uncle Don. The Chateau brand is well-known in the Chicago area

primarily for its bread and potato dumplings and are available not only locally but at many of the larger chain stores. Flickinger said he hopes to extend the product line, possibly bringing back some former favorites (liver dumplings maybe?)

He also plans to reach out and introduce himself and the new generation of Chateau products to his present customers and increase their availability. He said he wanted to assure customers that there will be no changes to the tried-and-true Bohemian staples and even though the name at the top says “Flickinger,” he is a Shotola through and through.

While I always think of dumplings as going with pork, Matt informed me they make a great French toast; I never thought about that.

How about a bread pudding with Chateau dumplings, I suggested?

The business his grandfather started in Berwyn in 1949 appears to be in good hands and, for Flickinger, it’s exciting to be part of that legacy.

JOANNE KOSEY

LETTERS

Raise for Riverside manager deserved It is very difficult to run a small village effectively. I am delighted to see that Jessica Frances received this increase in salary plus a bonus as Riverside’s village manager.

Establishing the WC3 consolidated emergency dispatch center and now running it is a major task. As we move forward with upgrading village owned properties her strong leadership is important.

John Scully Riverside

If you see something, say something In light of our village being the victim of four residential burglaries (three in the last week) I’d like to make some suggestions as your police chief. The locations of our burglaries have been the 8900 block of Monroe, the 3600 block of Arthur, the 3800 block of Harrison and, on Feb. 21, in the 4400 block of Deyo.

In each of the four incidents, homes were unoccupied for most of the day and residents came home to find either a window at the rear of the residence broken, or

forced entry to a rear door.

The offenders appear to be targeting small valuables such as jewelry that they can easily carry out in a pillow case. In yesterday’s incident a handgun was also taken from the residence. Witnesses reported seeing two male Hispanics fleeing the scene of one of the burglaries around 11 a.m. in a gold-colored mid-2000s Jeep Grand Cherokee.

During a canvass of the neighborhood, many times officers speak to folks who report seeing something or someone who caught their attention by acting suspiciously, but they never thought to contact police.

I’ve preached the phrase “if you see something, say something,” which during times like this could not be a stronger message. Please keep an eye out for suspicious activity in and around your neighborhoods. If you see something that gets your attention that doesn’t look right … call the police!

We would much rather respond to what turns out to be nothing, than find out later that what you saw may have prevented a crime from occurring or helped us capture someone in the act.

Please don’t take matters into your own hands. The best thing you can do for us is try to get a good description of a suspect or vehicle. Clothing descriptions, and vehicle make, model, color and possible license plate can be the difference in solving a crime or not. In the meantime, rest assured that we are aggressively investigating these incidents.

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OBITUARIES

Shirley Anderson, 90 Chicago Public Schools teacher Shirley J. Anderson, 90, a lifelong Riverside resident, died on Feb. 25, 2017.

Born on Sept. 10, 1926 in Chicago, she taught for Chicago Public Schools for more than 40 years at Kinzie School, Linnae School, Reilly School and Emmett School.

Ms. Anderson also served as a trustee for the Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund, was a graduate of the Chicago Teachers College and received her master’s degree from Loyola University.

She was the mother of Starr (late David) SHIRLEY ANDERSON Pitsch and Evonne (late Richard Vorwerk) Anderson; the grandmother of David (Laura Elgie, fiancée) Pitsch and Shannon Pitsch (James) Cartales; and the sister of the late Marilynne Martin.

Visitation is on Thursday, March 2 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home, 2447 Desplaines Ave. in North Riverside. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, March 3 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Church, 126 Herrick Road in Riverside.

Memorial donations are appreciated to Children First Fund: The Chicago Public Schools Foundation, 42 W. Madison St., 2nd Floor, Chicago, 60602.

Dale Coonda, 68 Retired from Social Security Administration Dale Coonda, 68, a longtime Riverside resident, died on Feb. 20, 2017 at his home.

Born on Dec. 18, 1948 in Chicago, he was a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan and worked for the Social Security Administration for 30 years, retiring as district manager of the North Riverside office.

During his career, he was highly respected for his innovative approach to management of the district and teleservice offices in the Chicago region. Mr. Coonda had an unparalleled wit that entertained employees and friends alike. He will be greatly missed.

Mr. Coonda was the husband of Mary Coonda; the cousin of Jim Jouron; the godfather of Jeffrey Jouron; and the uncle of three generations of nieces and nephews.

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Irene Roberts, 96 North Riverside resident Irene D. Roberts (nee Dudek), 96, of North Riverside, died on Feb. 27, 2017.

She was the wife of the late Russell G. Roberts; the sister of the late Virginia (J.D.) Carter; the aunt of Wayne (Debbie) Carter, Ron (Fran) Carter and Jeff (Chrysalis) Carter; and a great-aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Cremation will be private with burial of cremains at Woodlawn Cemetery in Forest Park.

Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home, North Riverside, handled arrangements.

Barbara Van Cura, 79 Accomplished nurse, educator Barbara Jean Van Cura, 79, a longtime Brookfield resident, died on Jan. 30, 2017.

Born on Dec. 4, 1937 to the late Edward and Lillian Van Cura, she was a skilled nurse and accomplished nursing educator with a career that spanned 40 years, most of it at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

There she held a variety of clinical, management and educational positions and a faculty position at the School of Nursing.

Much of her career was devoted to helping with nursing development, and she designed and implemented education and training programs for professional and nonprofessional staff and coordinated clinical experiences for graduate and undergraduate students from various academic institutions.

In addition to her academic accomplishments, she was a member of Sigma Theta Tau (national association for nursing) and honored for her achievements with many awards including Outstanding Young Woman of America, Excellence in Nursing Practice Award from NMH, and the Thelma Shorr Award for innovation in staff development.

She also pursued her hobbies, artistic endeavors, and her many treasured friendships. Barbara was a member of PEO (Philanthropic Education Organization), Church Women United, and served as president of the United Methodist Women for several years and held other positions on the board.

Ms. Van Cura was active with the First United Methodist Church of LaGrange, participating in the Chancel Choir, prayer shawl ministry, as an email prayer chain leader, and with the Church Leadership Council.

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That’s life: Supreme Court nixes Mandell hearing Ex-cop who plotted against Riversider out of appeals

By BOB UPHUES Editor

A notorious ex-cop who had escaped both a life sentence and a death sentence after having kidnapping and murder convictions overturned on appeal will spend the rest of his life in the nation’s highest-security federal prison after the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear his case earlier this week.

Steven Mandell, 66, convicted of plotting in 2012 to kidnap, torture and kill a Riverside businessman in order to get hold of his money and real estate holdings, ran out of appeals on Feb. 21 with the Supreme Court’s decision to turn down his request for a hearing.

He remains at the Florence, Colorado, administrative maximum (ADMAX) prison – sometimes referred to as “the Alcatraz of the Rockies” -- where he’s resided since late 2015.

The prison holds about 420 inmates, including many of the most notorious criminals convicted by federal authorities. Other inmates include Theodore Kaczynski, also known as “The Unabomber”; Terry Nichols, one of

the men convicted of bombing the Mandell was convicted of kidAlfred P. Murrah Building in Oklanapping in Missouri in 1992 and homa City; Eric Rudolph, the man sentenced to life in prison. While convicted of the 1996 Centennial serving that sentence, he was conOlympic Park bombing in Atlanta; victed of the 1990 murder of one and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, convicted of his Chicago business partners of the 2013 Boston Marathon bomband sentenced to death. ing.

But both convictions were overLife inside the Florence superturned on appeal in the early max prison is bleak, with inmates 2000s and the cases were never confined to their cells for 23 hours retried.

STEVEN MANDELL a day, according to a 2015 Scripps By 2011, he’d identified RiverNews Service interview with fedside businessman Steve Campbell eral prison spokesman Juan Segovia. as someone who might provide him with a Inmates are not allowed to interact with one payday, knowing of his large property holdanother, though they do communicate some- ings and believing he kept large amounts of times from cell to cell. Each cell is outfitted cash on hand. with a TV that offers programming 24 hours In the summer of 2012, Mandell believed he obtained a way to Campbell through a a day.

In an interview published in 2016 by The Chicago real estate broker named George Marshall Project, former Florence ADMAX Michael. Mandell didn’t know that Michael prisoner Travis Dusenbury called the prison was an FBI informant wearing a wire.

Mandell rented a storefront from Michael “the harshest place you’ve ever seen. Nothing living, not so much as a blade of grass any- and built a torture chamber he referred to as “Club Med” and enlisted an old partner where.”

in crime, Gary Engel, who’d also been convicted of the Missouri kidnapping, to help force the money and property from Campbell before killing him.

The FBI recorded many conversations between Mandell and Michael and then bugged Club Med to obtain video and conversations between Mandell and Engel just prior to the day they planned to kidnap Campbell at Michael’s real estate office.

When they arrived, the FBI agent wearing one of Campbell’s hats and sitting in one of his cars served as a decoy. As they approached, FBI agents closed in and captured Mandell and Engel. Campbell was safely at home in Riverside at the time.

Engel killed himself in jail shortly after his arrest. In early 2014, Mandell was convicted of conspiracy to kidnap, conspiracy to extort money and property, attempted extortion, using a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, possession of a firearm by a felon, and attempted obstruction of justice by a federal jury. He was sentenced to life in prison plus five years.

District 103 board OKs deal to oust business manger Details of settlement agreement won’t be released until employee signs off

By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter

The Lyons-Brookfield Elementary School District 103 Board of Education has approved a termination agreement and settlement with Business Manager Jacqueline Parisi.

School board members voted 6 to 0 (Coleen Shipbaugh was absent) to approve the agreement at their meeting on Feb. 23. Details of the settlement have not been released.

The Landmark has filed a Freedom of Information request to obtain a copy of the settlement, but District 103 Superintendent

Carol Baker told the Landmark that the settlement agreement would not be released until after Parisi signs it.

Parisi has been on paid administrative leave since Aug. 26, 2016, for reasons that have yet to be explained. Soon afterwards, the school district began taking steps to fire Parisi, whose annual salary is $118,000. Parisi was hired by the district in 2015.

The district has been negotiating with Parisi for the last few months. Parisi had requested a hearing before the board on her termination, but that hearing never took place because the separation agreement was being worked out.

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School board members were instructed not to talk about the situation.

“The district was lucky” was the all that longtime board member Joanne Schaeffer would say about the settlement agreement.

Steve Langert, a retired school business manager, has been working part time at the district since Parisi was placed on leave.

Langert is paid $100 an hour.

Baker says she anticipates that the district will now seek to hire a full-time business manager to start this summer.

“Our intent is that we will hire someone full time, but I don’t anticipate that we’ll be able to find a full-time person before July

1, because typically contracts are July 1 to July 1,” Baker said.

Board hikes sub pay In other District 103 news, the school board on Feb. 23 voted 6 to 0 to increase substitute teacher pay by 10 dollars to $110 a day. Baker had sought the increase, saying that the district has had trouble recruiting substitute teachers.

“This will allow us to be a little more competitive with some of the other school districts in the area,” Baker said.

Riverside Elementary School District 96 pays its substitute teachers $105 a day.

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Akenside Road home tops $520,000

The following property transfers were reported by the Cook County Recorder of Deeds from Jan. 1 to Jan. 15, 2017. Where addresses appear incomplete, for instance where a unit number appears missing, that information was not provided by the recorder of deeds.

Brookfield

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3014 Vernon Ave. 3715 Forest Ave. 9038 Monroe Ave. 3135 Sunnyside Ave. 3126 Vernon Ave. 3935 Vernon Ave. 4156 Blanchan Ave. 3235 Vernon Ave. 4222 Blanchan Ave. 3612 Forest Ave. 3706 Cleveland Ave. 3332 Grand Blvd.

4136 Deyo Ave. 8710 Washington Ave. 3314 Park Ave. 9517 Jackson Ave. 4628 Blanchan Ave. 4445 Deyo Ave.

$193,000 Unknown $300,000 $265,000 $96,000 $248,000 $267,000 $200,000 Unknown $203,000 $200,000 Unknown $310,000 $465,000 $223,500 $225,000 $390,000 $85,000

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Grandview Capital LLC Judicial Sales Corp Sellig, Robert B Williams, Garen Lee Sanders, Deborah Bartle, Brian A Giles, Sarah A Panico, Ambrose TR Judicial Sales Corp Curelo, Kenneth J Fannie Mae Intercounty Judicial Sales Corp Beazley, Michael R Gregurich, Don L Novie,Thomas S TR Holzman, Joseph M Laredo Holdings LLC Self-Help Credit Union

BUYER Zeman, Daniel Deutsche Bk Natl Trust Co Piskule, Michael A Alexander, Matthew D Sanders, Aaron M DeFrance, Lowell G Nordquist, Kyle Nelson, Colin M HSBC Bk USA Widmann, Thomas G Wheelhouse Investments LLC Federal Natl Mtg Assn Medders, Carolyn Schaeffer, Edward M Keiner, Charles P Radics, Rudolf Bultas, Matthew L Schiemann, Joanne

131 Akenside Rd., Riverside

North Riverside

2232 Park Ave. 2244 Westover Ave. 2244 Burr Oak Ave.

$242,000 $81,000 $162,500

12/15/2016 10/25/2016 1/6/2017

131 Akenside Rd.

$521,500

12/29/2016

November’s Very Own LLC Souhrada, Suzanne L Judicial Sales Corp

Armellino, Thomas E Rhoades Bros Inc Highland Hustle LLC

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Her calligraphy talents were used to inscribe children’s presentation Bibles, baptismal certificates and other special documents.

She also studied dance for more than 12 years with a teacher who had been with the New York City Opera Ballet, studied drama and wrote several musical satires which were performed by local groups.

Her artistic talent also flourished through the creation of dozens of miniature rooms and dioramas, which were intricately detailed to scale. She was a member of the National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts, taught miniature crafting, and built miniature replicas of buildings which were used for marketing purposes.

Barbara also served as a consultant for the Bradford Exchange.

In spite of limitations from post-polio syndrome and metastatic cancer, she carried on. She will be dearly missed.

A celebration of her life was held at the First United Methodist Church of LaGrange on Feb. 4, followed by interment at Woodlawn Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church of LaGrange, 100 West Cossitt Ave., LaGrange, 60525.

Woodlawn Funeral Home, Forest Park, handled arrangements.

Here’s a link to an informative website called A Comprehensive Guide to Securing your Home (www.safehome.org/resources/guide-securing-home). Here you will find some great tips on keeping yourself from being a victim of a burglary.

Thank you and keep safe and vigilant.

James L. Episcopo, police chief Brookfield

Don’t change ACA without guaranteeing patient protection I am a cancer survivor and my health coverage is my lifeline. Access to timely treatment, affordable medications and regular screenings are essential and the rea-

son why I am alive today. Any breaks in coverage could mean delayed care for my cancer and dire consequences for my health.

As Rep. Gutierrez and members of Congress debate changes to the current health care law, I am anxious for cancer patients, survivors and their families in Illinois who rely on the critical patient protections for their coverage.

Disruptions in care could be devastating for them.

And the constant worry about how they might afford care in the future is an added stressor that no cancer patient needs.

Changing the Affordable Care Act without guaranteeing patient protections while ensuring affordable and adequate coverage could destabilize the health care market and create gaps in care for millions of cancer patients, survivors and those at risk for the disease.

Rep. Gutierrez, it should be your priority to guarantee continuous access to meaningful health coverage for cancer patients and their families in Illinois. Anything less than that simply can’t be an option.

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Experience the Nineteenth Always Welcoming and Open

Monday, March 6 – 1:15 Women Mexican Artists – More than Frida Kahlo

Paulina Lopez from the National Museum of Mexican Art education department presents a program showcasing works in a variety of mediums by women artists of modern Mexico.

Thursday, March 9 – 7:30 Evenings at the Nineteenth

Seven Richard Rogers Numbers in 3/4 Time with Charles Troy. A wildly entertaining presenter of music and commentary, Troy returns! You will get to know Richard Rodgers through the prism of seven of his most memorable waltzes. Doors open 6:45, program 7:30.

Refreshments, cash bar.

Monday, March 13 – 1:15 Steve & Johnnie: A Little More “Les”

Radio legends Steve King and Johnnie Putman spent hours on the air talking to Les Paul - inventor, musician, and a rascal of a man. Their program includes the “best of” these interviews and more.

Monday, March 20 – 1:15 The Science of the Soul

Rev. Dr. Stanley L. Davis, Jr., executive director of the Council of Religious Leaders of Metropolitan Chicago, presents an overview of religious diversity in the Chicagoland area. What is the current status of the separation of church and state? We will also take a brief look at three faith traditions.

Monday, March 20 – 7:00 English Country Dance

Join us for social dancing with a long history and vibrant modern presence, frequently accompanied by live music. No partner is needed and all dances are taught and called. $10 adults 18-64, $5 students and seniors.

Sunday, March 26 - 3:00 Free Readers - Smokefall

Change is in the air as Violet prepares to bring twin boys into the world.

Inside her womb, her unborn sons contemplate their future, while the world around her is in transformation: her husband is secretly planning to leave her, her father is slipping into senility and her daughter has taken a vow of silence. www.freereaders.com

Monday, March 27 – 1:15 Multi-colored violin – Kathleen Carter & pianist Dr. Louise Cahn Jazzy, lilting and lyrical; a colorful bouquet of pieces for violin and piano. Elmhurst Symphony Assistant Concertmaster Carter is a versatile performer and passionate educator and award-winning violinist. Dr. Cahn has performed internationally as both solo pianist and chamber musician.

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LTHS swimming repeats as state champs Inspired by Scotty and Walker, Lions rally late for second straight state title

By MARTY FARMER

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Sports Editor

yons Township High School boys swimming coach Scott Walker still can’t fathom the Lions won their first state championship last season.

Hopefully, the Lions took a major step towards expediting their head coach’s belief by winning another state title Saturday at New Trier.

“I thought early in the season, we were setting up pretty well for what we wanted to do,” Walker said. “The boys that were shaved and tapered for our first couple of meets were swimming so well. That set the tone for the program moving forward into conference and the sectional.”

Walker, the 2016 Landmark “Coach of the Year,” did a masterful job of ensuring the Lions peak at the perfect time of the season.

LTHS scored 156.5 points, ahead of conference rival Hinsdale Central (143), New Trier (120), Stevenson (106) and St. Charles East (82) to win the state title Saturday.

Previously, Hinsdale Central squeaked by LTHS 299-283 to win the Downers Grove Sectional championship on Feb. 18. On the flipside, the Lions won their second straight West Suburban Conference Silver Division meet this season, with Hinsdale Central second.

LTHS also broke eight team records this season, including the 200-yard medley relay, 200-yard freestyle, 50-yard freestyle, 100-yard butterfly, 500-yard freestyle, 200-yard freestyle relay, 100-yard backstroke and 400-yard freestyle relay.

“We decided at sectionals to do just enough to qualify (for the state meet),” Walker said.

“We didn’t want to get caught up in trying to win the meet.

This is one of the first times we have actually had the talent to be able to do that.

“With an extra week of training and preparation, we did everything we needed to get ready for state.”

Similar to last year, the Lions’ talent, determination, depth and chemistry put them over the top at the state finals.

“We started so well with the 200 medley relay (during preliminaries) on Friday, I thought, “Oh my God, this is going to happen,” Walker said. “We did so well on Friday, but the kids weren’t fully awake at the beginning Saturday.

“It just took us a while to get our engines going. We withstood a few slaps in the face, regrouped and then finished it off.”

Ensconced in second place in the team standings for the majority of the state meet, LTHS finally took the lead for good in the 100 backstroke. Junior Spencer Walker (Scott

Courtesy Scott Walker

LIONS PRIDE: The Lyons Township High School boys swimming team won its second straight state championship Feb. 25. (Left) LTHS junior Spencer Walker, center, won a state title in the 100 backstroke (48.70 seconds).

Walker’s son) won the event with a time 48.70 seconds, which propelled the Lions into first with 123.5 points ahead of Hinsdale Central 112.

“Spencer is the first individual boys swimmer state champ from LT,” Scott Walker said. “To place the state champ medal around your son’s neck at the state meet is pretty special. I had to do a lot to hold back from tearing up.

“I’m so proud of the hard work he put in and the way he went about everything. He’s low maintenance and just goes about his business.”

In the 100-yard breaststroke, promising sophomore Michael Walsh finished sixth (57.31) to keep the Lions’ lead against the Red Devils over 10 points.

In the final race of the day, the Lions’ quartet of senior Ryan Hammond, Matt Linden, Walker and junior Henry Claesson timed 3:04.70 in the 400-yard freestyle relay for a third-place finish.

LTHS excelled in the other relays as well. Hammond, Lin-

den, senior David Rak and Claesson placed second in the 200 free relay (1:24.34), while Walker, Walsh, junior Jeff Vitek and Hammond took third in the 200 medley (1:32.04).

In the prelims, the 200 medley set a state record with a time of 1:30.91.

Notable individual results earlier in the meet included: Claesson in the 100 free (45.58/3rd place), Hammond in the 50 free (20.61/4th), senior Seamus Scotty in diving (326.25/4th) and Walker in the 500 free (4:29.15/4th).

“Seamus gave us a nice shot in the arm when we really needed it,” Scott Walker said. “He felt a ton of pressure and I think he was little disappointed Friday. He really wanted to do well in the finals which he did. His excitement gave the rest of our group some needed energy.”

In the 100 fly, Ben Johnston recorded a time of 50.03 for tenth place.

While the Lions will graduate several team leaders this year, plenty of talent returns in Walker, Claesson, Vitek and Walsh to make a run at a three-peat next winter.

“I am not going to say now we are going to win another state championship,” said Scott Walker, “but I know we have a returning core of talented swimmers who are capable of doing very well at state next season.”

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One more time for Bulldogs’McCloskey Longtime, beloved RBHS boys basketball coach will retire after 4A playoff offs

By MARTY FARMER Sports Editor

While all eyes will be on Riverside-Brookfield High School basketball coach Tom McCloskey in the state playoffs, The Bulldogs two senior Jalen’s- Jalen Clanton and Jalen Brooks- may hold the key to any postseason success. Each of them has led RBHS in scoring four times over the past eight games on the regular season.

They both can pass, rebound and defend as well. While Clanton entered the season with a much higher player profile, Brooks has emerged as a co-star with a terrific allaround game.

TOM MCCLOSKEY As for the aforeRBHS coach mentioned McCloskey, this is his last season coaching the Bulldogs. After a stellar career, which included 21 seasons coaching RBHS, McCloskey has decided to retire after this season. In 25 years as a head basketball coach, McCloskey’s overall record is 436-235 for a 65.9 winning percentage.

Although RBHS (11-15, 6-6 Metro Suburban Conference) has struggled this season for a variety of reasons, McCloskey has kept a positive, upbeat attitude. That admirable approach has trickled down to the players.

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While hosting a sectional doesn’t mean automatic advancement deep into the state tournament, the Friars appear positioned well for a deep postseason run.

RBHS senior Jalen Clanton, above, is an explosive scorer.

Lyons Township

ney Young, Kenwood, Oak Park and River Forest and St. Patrick as the top five seeds in order. Teams like St. Joseph. Lincoln Park, De La Salle and Proviso East lurk in the next batch of seeded squads.

RBHS faced Von Steuben in the quarterfinals of the Whitney Young Regional. With a win, the Bulldogs likely faced the regional host Dolphins. Both games are passed deadline.

The Whitney Young Regional final is Friday, March 3 at 7 p.m.

Fenwick

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Fenwick senior Jacob Keller is an excellent scorer/playmaker for the Friars.

While an extended stay in the Class 4A playoffs appears unlikely for the Bulldogs, anything can happen in the postseason.

RBHS is the 15th seed in the stacked Proviso East Sectional, which features Curie, Whit-

Fenwick (24-4) the team enters the postseason on an 11-game winning streak with a Chicago Catholic League championship in tow. The Friars are the top seed in their own sectional and a legitimate contender to win the Class 3A state championship.

Under coach Rick Malnati, Fenwick hopes to go Peoria for the first time since the Corey Maggette-led Friars in 1998.

Fenwick is led by senior point guard Jacob Keller, who has carried over his stellar play as quarterback on the Friars’ state semifinalist squad to the hardwood. Although he’s been battling a foot injury the second half of the season, Keller makes the right decisions with the basketball and gets his teammates involved. He’s also a capable scorer, prolific dunker and solid defender.

Jamal Nixon, a 6-5 senior who has signed with Minnesota State, is the Friars’ other

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At 6-5, Fenwick senior swingman Jamal Nixon can dominate both ends of the floor. top star and leader. He’s a load in the paint that can score in a variety of ways. Junior forward Mike O’Laughlin, another football standout, has helped Nixon in the paint at both ends of the floor.

Freshman DJ Steward has been particularly impressive as a highly touted newcomer. He’s poised and has star potential as long as he keeps working to improve his game.

AJ Nixon, Billy Bruce and Sam Daniels have made steady contributions as well.

Fenwick has had a rugged schedule with close losses to Benet, Uplift, Whitney Young and Simeon.

The Lions enter the playoffs with plenty of experience playing against good competition.

As a member of the West Suburban Conference Silver Division, LTHS is assured of being challenged annually by the like of conference champion Oak Park and River, rival Hinsdale Central and Downers Grove North (among others).

The playoffs should also be difficult at best for the Lions, who landed in the Hinsdale Central Sectional as the 16 seed. In order, the top five sectional seeds are Wheaton Warrenville South, Geneva, Benet Academy, Naperville North and Willowbrook.

The Lions will lean on senior swingman Connor Niego, a versatile 6-foot-8 player who play college basketball at Lehigh. Niego can score virtually anywhere inside half court and is a long and willing defender. Tyrese Shines, Noah Niego, Nolan Niego, Lazarius Williams, Eli Bright and others have also contributed for LTHS. LTHS (13-13) started off the season well by winning its own Thanksgiving tournament.

The Lions also capped off the regular season in encouraging fashion with four wins in six games, highlighted by wins against Riverside-Brookfield [70-64] and Morton [54-53].

— Melvin Tate contributed to this story

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The Illinois Network of Charter Schools will host its 12th annual job fair on Saturday, March 18 at ASPIRA Business and Finance Campus (2989 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, 60618) from 10:0012:30pm. Representatives from the state’s charter schools will be on hand to recruit hundreds of teachers, social workers, counselors, nurses, and other administrators.

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LEGAL NOTICE Chertkow and Chertkow (22019) Attorneys for Petitioner 1525 East 53rd Street Chicago, Illinois 60615

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PUBLIC NOTIC ES LEGAL NOTICE Chertkow and Chertkow (22019) Attorneys for Petitioner 1525 East 53rd Street Chicago, Illinois 60615 STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK ) ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division.

In re the marriage of Oluwatosin C. Ikumonisan,Petitioner and Evard David Ruf, Respondent, Case No. 2017D-001131.

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, the above named Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, by the Petitioner, for Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief; and that said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before March 20, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk.

Published in Wednesday Journal 2/15, 2/22, 3/1/2017

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D17149641 on February 10, 2017.

Under the Assumed Business Name of UNDERGROUND WEB LAB with the business located at:3605 FOREST AVE, BROOKFIELD, IL 60513. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: ANTONIO PASSARIELLO 3605 FOREST AVE BROOKFIELD, IL 60513, PAUL KIRBY 3605 FOREST AVE BROOKFIELD, IL 60513.

Published in RB Landmark 2/15, 2/22, 3/1/2017

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Sealed bids will be received up to the hour of 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, the 16th of March, 2017, in the office of the Village Manager in the Village Hall located at 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois. All sealed bids received will be publicly opened and read at 10:00 A.M. on the same day.

Bidding documents, consisting of the Specifications and Bidding Documents booklet are available at the Village of Brookfield, Village Hall, 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois 60513. No bidding documents will be issued after 3:00 P.M. on Wednesday, the 15th day of March, 2017.

All bid proposals offered must be accompanied by a bid bond, cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check or certified check in an amount not be less than Five Percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid, as a guarantee that if the bid proposal is accepted, a contract will be entered into and the performance of the contract properly secured. Checks shall be made payable to the Order of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Brookfield, No bid proposal shall be considered unless accompanied by such bid bond or check.

Any bidder in doubt as to the true meaning of any part of the bidding documents may request an interpretation thereof from the Village.

The bidder requesting the interpretation shall be responsible for its prompt delivery. At the request of the bidder, or in the event that the Village deems the interpretation to be substantive, the interpretation will be made by written addendum duly issued by the Village.

In the event that a written addendum is issued, either as a result of a request for interpretation or the result of a change in the bidding documents issued by the Village, a copy of such addendum will be mailed to all prospective bidders.

The Village will not assume responsibility for receipt of such addendum. In all cases it will be the biddersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; responsibility to obtain all addenda issued.

The Contractor and Subcontractor shall comply with all regulations issued pursuant to Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130), and other applicable Federal Laws and regulations pertaining to labor standards.

The Village of Brookfield reserves the rights to determine the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder, to waive irregularities, and to reject any or all bid proposals.

STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division.

In re the marriage of Adijat Folake Rosiji,Petitioner and Babajide Olugbenga Rosiji, Respondent, Case No. 2017D-001132.

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, the above named Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, by the Petitioner, for Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief; and that said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before / bMarch 20, 2017, /rdefault may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk.

Published in Wednesday Journal 2/15, 2/22, 3/1/2017

LEGAL NOTICE Chertkow and Chertkow (22019) Attorneys for Petitioner 1525 East 53rd Street Chicago, Illinois 60615 STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division.

In re the marriage of Jesus Del Cid Flores,Petitioner and Martha Lidia Pichilla Pineda Respondent, Case No. 2017D-001130.

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, the above named Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, by the Petitioner, for Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief; and that said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before March 20, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk.

Published in Wednesday Journal 2/15, 2/22, 3/1/2017

BY ORDER THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF BROOKFIELD, ILLINOIS Published in RB Landmark 3/1/2017

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PUBLIC NOTICE: DISTANCE OF 55.0 FEET TO THE Public Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the provisions con- SAID EAST LINE OF WEST HALF OF NORTHWEST QUARTER; tained in Title 9 of the Municipal THENCE DUE NORTH ALONG Code of the Village of Forest Park, SAID EAST LINE, 78.06 FEET; being the Zoning Regulations of THENCE N. 27 DEGREES 36 the Village of Forest Park, and the MINUTES WEST, A DISTANCE Statutes of the State of Illinois, the OF 387.58 FEET TO A POINT IN Zoning Board of Appeals of the THE AFORESAID LINE 238 FEET Village of Forest Park will conduct SOUTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF a public hearing on March 20, 2017 WESR HALF OF NORTHWESR at 7:00 p.m. in the Lower Level of QUARTER; THENCE SOUTH, 89 the Village Hall, 517 Desplaines DEGREES 51 MINUTES WEST Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois to ALONG SAID LINE, A DISTANCE consider a petition filed by Noah Properties, LLC 3009 N. Montrose, OF 11.30 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING (EXCEPT THAT Chicago, IL 60618 (Petitioner) for PORTION OF THE AFORESAID the following described properties: AND DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND LYING SOUTH OF A LINE PARCEL 1: A PARCEL OF LAND IN LOT 1 IN NOYESVILLE PARALLEL TO AND 493.0 FEET SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST SOUTH OF THE AFORESAID HALF OF THE NORTHWEST NORTH LINE OF THE WEST HALF QUARTER OF SECTION 13, OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 39 12 EAST OF THE THIRD PRIME NORTH, RANGE EAST OF THE MERIDIAN DESCRIBED AS THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN).

FOLLOWS: ALSO A TRIANGULAR PARCEL BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST OF LAND IN THE EAST HALF CORNER OF SAID WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER; OF SECTION 13, LYING NORTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT THENCE DUE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST LINE THEROF 33 1 IN NOYESVILLE EXTENDED EAST; EAST OF THE WEST FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 51 MINUTES WEST LINE OF SAID EAST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID WEST HALF OF AND SOUTHWESTERLY OF THE THE NORTHWEST QUARTER SOUTH WESTERLY RIGHT OF A DISTANCE OF 215.00 FEET LAY LINE OF THE 100 FOOT RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE TO A POINT IN THE EAST LINE OF A 60 FOOT ROADWAY; BALITMORE & OHIO CHICAGO TERMINAL RAILROAD. (THE FOLLOWING COURSES TERMINATING AT THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 1 AND 25 FEET PARCEL 2: THAT PART OF EASTERLY OF AND PARALLEL LOTS 1 AND 2 IN ABELL-HOWE COMPANY RESUBDIVISION OF TO THE CENTER LINE OF SAID ROADWAY); THENCE DUE PART OF THE NORTHWEST SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE QUARTER OF SECTION 13, SAID EAST LINE OF THE WEST TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 12 HALF OF THE NORTHWEST EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN LYING NORTH AND QUARTER, A DISTANCE OF 72.57 FEET TO A POINT OF TANGENCY WEST OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LINE: WITH A CURVED LINE; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE CONVEX TO THE WEST, BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 1, SAID HAVING A RADIUS OF 375.00 FEET, A DISTANCE OF 135.21 POINT BEING 16.14 FEET NORTH FEET TO A POINT IN A LINE THAT OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER THENCE EAST IS 238.00 FEET SOUTH OF (AS THEREOF; MEASURED PARALLEL WITH ALONG A LINE THAT IS PARALLEL SAID EAST LINE OF THE WEST WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID HALF OF THE NORTHWEST LOT A DISTANCE OF 220 FEET; QUARTER AND PARALLEL WITH THENCE NORTHWESTERLY A SAID NORTH LINE OF WEST DISTANCE OF 80.0 FEET TO A HALF OF THE NORTHWEST POINT IN THE SOUTHWESTERLY CURVED 100 FOOT RIGHT OF QUARTER, SAID POINT BEING THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF WAY LINE OF THE BALITMORE & OHIO CHICAGO TERMINAL THIS PARCEL OF LAND; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTHEASTERLY RAILROAD. ALONG SAID CURVE LINE, Said property is commonly known A DISTANCE OF 45.87 FEET; as 7771-7795 Van Buren Street, THENCE SOUTH 27 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST TANGENT Forest Park, IL 60130 (Property).

The Petitioner is seeking approvTO SAID CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 147.57 FEET TO A POINT OF al of a change in zoning from Industrial-2 to Residential-3 in the TANGENCY WITH A CURVED LINE; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY Zoning Code.

ALONG SAID CURVE CONVEX TO Any person desiring to be heard or THE NORTHEAST OF TANGENCY desiring to present any evidence IN A LINE THAT IS 55 FEET WEST or testimony relating to said matter (AS MEASURED PARALLEL should appear at the time and place WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID above specified.

WESR HALF OF NORTHWEST QUARTER; THENCE DUE SOUTH Signed: Austin Zimmer ALONG SAID PARALLEL LINE, A DISTANCE OF 51.79 FEET Zoning Board of Appeals, ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE, A Chairperson Published in Forest Park Review 3/1/2017

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT KEWAUNEE COUNTY Statutes, to the complaint. The Case No. 16CV105 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of court may reject or disregard an Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The Than $10,000.00 answer must be sent or delivered to FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE the court, whose address is: Clerk of Circuit Court ASSOCIATION 14221 Dallas Parkway, Suite 1000 Dallas, TX Kewaunee County Courthouse 613 Dodge Street 75254, Plaintiff Kewaunee WI 54216 vs. and to O’Dess and Associates, S.C., Plaintiff’s attorneys, whose TODD L. LOHENRY and JANE address is: O’Dess and Associates, DOE, unknown spouse of TODD S.C. L. LOHENRY E5922 10th Road 1414 Underwood Avenue, Suite Algoma, WI 54201; AND 210 Clark 403 Street Algoma, WI 54201 Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53213 CAROL J. SHANNON-LOHENRY You may have an attorney help or and JOHN DOE, unknown represent you. spouse of CAROL J. SHANNONLOHENRY If you do not provide a proper 47–49 Washington Boulevard Oak answer within 40 days, the court Park, IL 60302 may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC action requested in the complaint, REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., and you may lose your right to c/o Electronic Data Systems object to anything that is or may be Corporation, 1901 East Voorhees incorrect in the complaint. A judgStreet, Suite C Danville, IL61834; ment may be enforced as provided CITIZENS BANK, National by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any Association c/o Its President real estate you own now or in the One Citizens Plaza future, and may also be enforced by Providence, RI 02903 garnishment or seizure of property.

O’DESS AND ASSOCIATES, S.C. Defendants.

Attorneys for Plaintiff FORTY DAY SUMMONS By: M. ABIGAIL O’DESS Bar Code No. 1017869 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, TO : POST OFFICE ADDRESS: 1414 Underwood Avenue, Suite CAROL J. SHANNON-LOHENRY 403 47–49 Washington Boulevard Wauwatosa, WI 53213 Oak Park, IL 60302 (414) 727-1591 You are hereby notified that the O’Dess and Associates, S.C., is plaintiff named above has filed a attempting to collect a debt and any lawsuit or other legal action against information obtained will be used you. The complaint, which is also for that purpose. served upon you, states the nature If you have previously received a and basis of the legal action.

Chapter 7 Discharge in Bankruptcy, Within 40 days after February 22, 2017, you must respond with a this correspondence should not be written answer, as that term is used construed as an attempt to collect a debt. in Chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Published in Wednesday Journal 2/22, 3/1, 3/8/2017

PUBLIC NOTICE PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME In the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, County Department, County Division. In the matter of the petition of Eric C. Kelleher for change of name to Eric C. Rooney, Case No. 17M3000453.

Notice is given you, the public, that on January 18, 2017 I have filed a Petition For Change of Name in this Court, asking the Court to change my present name of Eric C. Kelleher to the name of Eric C. Rooney. This case will be heard in courtroom 205 on March 28, 2017 at 9:00 a.m.

Published in Wednesday Journal 2/15, 2/22, 3/1/2017

PUBLIC NOTICE Park District of Oak Park 218 Madison Street Oak Park, IL 60302 Request for Proposals The Park District of Oak Park is accepting proposals for the printing of the 2017-2018 Brochure Series.

Specifications may be obtained at www.pdop.org starting Friday, March 3, 2017. Each proposal must be placed in a sealed envelope marked “Seasonal Brochure - Sealed Bid Enclosed” and addressed to Diane Stanke, and delivered on or before 1:00pm on Friday, March 17, 2017 to Park District of Oak Park, 218 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL, 60302. The Park District encourages qualified minority-owned, locallyowned and woman-owned business enterprises to compete for and participate in the Park District’s supply and service requirem ents.

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Invitation to Bid Oak Park Elementary Schools, District Number 97, will receive sealed bids at the District’s Maintenance Facility, 541 Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois 60302, until 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, 2017, for Custodial Supplies.

Chertkow and Chertkow (22019) Attorneys for Petitioner 1525 East 53rd Street Chicago, Illinois 60615

A MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 2017, AT 12:00 P.M. Location:Oak Park Schools, Maintenance Facility 541 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302 Specifications may be obtained at the District’s Maintenance Facility, 541 Madison Street, or by contacting Derek Fagan at (708) 473.0306.

Only those bids complying with the provisions and specifications of the Bid will be considered. The Board of Education reserves the right to waive any informalities, qualifications or irregularities, and/or reject any and all proposals, when in its opinion; such action will serve the best interest of the Board of Education of Oak Park Elementary School District No. 97.

Contracts awarded by the Board of Education require that contractors comply with the Prevailing Wage Act of the State of Illinois; the general prevailing rate of wages shall be paid for each craft or type of worker or mechanic required to execute the contract or perform such work.

Alicia Evans Assistant Superintendent Finance and Operations

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Published in Wednesday Journal 03/01/2017

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Mechanic’s Lien.

Notice is given that a 1981 Mercedes Benz 300SD sedan, VIN #WDBCB20A6BB010307, belonging to Luke Russell, amount due and owing on this vehicle for repairs is $3101.81, is subject to enforcement of a mechanic’s lien pursuant to Chapter 770 ILCS 45/1 et. seq. and 90/1 et. seq. Vehicle will be sold to the highest offer on or after April 1, 2017 at 435 Madison Street, Oak Park IL 60302.

Published in Wednesday Journal 2/15, 2/22, 3/1/2017

For further info contact Diane Stanke at (708)725.2022 or diane.stanke@ pdop.org.

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: D17149751 on February 22, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of LYRIC & ARIA MEDIA with the business located at: 407 WISCONSIN AVE UNIT C, OAK PARK, IL 60302. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: KEVIN CLARK MCCARTHY 407 WISCONSIN AVE UNIT C, OAK PARK, IL 60302.

Published in Wednesday Journal 3/1/2017

Published in Wednesday Journal 3/1, 3/8, 3/15/2017

STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division.

In re the marriage of Diane Mata, Petitioner and Charles Habich aka Charles Habick, Respondent, Case No. 2017D-001585.

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, the above named Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, by the Petitioner, for Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief; and that said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before April 4, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk.

Published in Wednesday Journal 3/1,3/8, 3/15/2017

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.GLENVILLE H. WALKES, OAK PARK PLACE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 009406 430 HOME AVENUE OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 29, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 28, 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 430 HOME AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 1607-324-033-1047. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for 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

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 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 1416-08579. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-16-08579 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 009406 TJSC#: 36-14055 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 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF MULTI-CLASS MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES OF CHASEFLEX TRUST, SERIES 2007-2 Plaintiff, vs.

WILLIAM H. FARLEY, JR. AKA WILLIAM H. FARLEY,GALE FOSTER FARLEY AKA FARLEY G. FOSTER, CITIBANK, N.A, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 09 CH 9575 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on September 16, 2016 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, March 13, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 16-06-119-019-0000.

Commonly known as 1023 North Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302.

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

For information call Ms. Kimberly S. Reid at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

(312) 236-0077.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122

19th Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153.

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

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 13-038680 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122

-v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF MARIAN P. GORE AKA MARIAN PICKETT, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF MARIAN P. GORE AKA MARIAN PICKETT, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF MARIAN P. GORE AKA MARIAN PICKETT, DECEASED, CHERYL BAKER, ACCESS CREDIT UNION, THE ELMS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, WILLIAM BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF MARIAN P. GORE AKA MARIAN PICKETT, DECEASED Defendants 15 CH 08586 404 S. Elmwood Ave., Unit 1N Oak Park, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 5, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 6, 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 404 S. Elmwood Ave., Unit 1N, Oak Park, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-07-423-039-1001 fka 1607-423-001. The real estate is improved with a residential condominium. The judgment amount was $53,321.33. 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 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. 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 08586 TJSC#: 37353 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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16-18-117-021-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted.

The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for 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 1416-08694. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-16-08694 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney

Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 010645 TJSC#: 36-14290 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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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 1415-06149. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-06149 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 006388 TJSC#: 37-424 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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I714701 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC; Plaintiff, vs.

CEDRIC K. MORRIS; TARIA M. MORRIS; MONIQUE MORRIS; CARRIE WILLIAMS; STATE OF ILLINOIS; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY; Defendants, 13 CH 26038 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, March 13, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-15-314-007-0000.

Commonly known as 1925 South

I714705 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE DEUTSCHE ALT-A SECURITIES, INC. MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007OA3 Plaintiff, vs.

CESAR HERNANDEZ, JANE DOE, CURRENT SPOUSE OR CIVIL UNION PARTNER, IF ANY, OF CESAR HERNANDEZ, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 14 CH 13338 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on August 8, 2016 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, March 13, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-15-210-008-0000.

Commonly known as 1217 South 16th Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153.

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

For information call Ms. Kimberly S. Reid at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

(312) 236-0077.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I714708 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff,

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2005-HE1, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES Plaintiff, -v.RICHARD H. BOYD III, AMERICAN EXPRESS CENTURION, ASSET ACCEPTANCE LLC, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CAROLYN M. BOYD, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, GERALD NORDGREN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR CAROLYN M. BOYD (DECEASED) Defendants 16 CH 010645 633 S. OAK PARK 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 December 5, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 3, 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 633 S. OAK PARK AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60304 Property Index No.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST Plaintiff, -v.JAMES A. BROWN, NATASHUR S. BROWN, NATASHUR S. BROWN, AS TRUSTEE PURSUANT TO THE DECLARATION OF TRUST DATED 8/4/2005, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Defendants 15 CH 006388 174 N. HUMPHREY AVENUE OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 5, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 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 174 N. HUMPHREY AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-08-123-003-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted.

The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION JAMES B. NUTTER & COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.STANLEY A. HUBBARD, III. A/K/A STANLEY A. HUBBARD, A/K/A STANLEY ALLEN HUBBARD, III., A/K/A STANLEY HUBBARD, JULISA MICHELLE HUBBARD Defendants 15 CH 14398 2033 SOUTH 6TH AVENUE MAYWOOD, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 3, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 29, 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 2033 SOUTH 6TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-14-319-0100000. The real estate is improved with a brown, brick, single family, 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

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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: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce. com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 13411. 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. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@ pierceservices.com Attorney File No. 13411 Attorney Code. 60489 Case Number: 15 CH 14398 TJSC#: 37-601 I714984

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE (CWALT 2004-2CB) Plaintiff, -v.CHARLES J. NOVAK, KATHLEEN A. NOVAK A/K/A KATHLEEN ANN NOVAK, BEERMANN SWERDLOVE LLP, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., FIRSTMERIT BANK, N.A. S/B/M TO MIDWEST BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, GERALDINE M. REDMOND, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 09899 1537 SOUTH ELGIN AVENUE FOREST PARK, IL 60130 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 22, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 28, 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 1537 SOUTH ELGIN AVENUE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-24-215-034-0000.

The real estate is improved with a tan, vinyl siding, single family, 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 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: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 8255. 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.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices. com Attorney File No. 8255 Attorney Code. 60489 Case Number: 15 CH 09899 TJSC#: 37-1454 I715302

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: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C15-15548. 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.

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 2630003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. C1515548 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 15 CH 09055 TJSC#: 37578 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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fer, 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 14-15-08943. 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. 14-15-08943 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 008868 TJSC#: 37-647 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 U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-3 Plaintiff, -v.MANUEL GATHRIGHT Defendants 15 CH 09055 1237 S. 19TH AVENUE Maywood, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 12, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 13, 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 1237 S. 19TH AVENUE, Maywood, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-15103-019-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $56,398.33. 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.MICHAEL J. GEUSS, THE RESIDENCES AT THE GROVE MIDRISE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, THE RESIDENCES AT THE GROVE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Defendants 15 CH 008868 7757 VAN BUREN STREET UNIT #309 FOREST PARK, IL 60130 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 10, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 12, 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 7757 VAN BUREN STREET UNIT #309, FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-13-109-0501097. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for 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 trans-

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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