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‘Political ploy’ seen as last-ditch move to save majority By BOB SKOLNIK

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oanne Schaeffer, the longtime member of the LyonsBrookfield District 103 school board, says not only will she remain on the board, but she may run again for re-election in two years, after what she said was a ploy last week to get her to resign. With the election of three candidates -- incumbent Sharon Anderson and newcomers Shannon Johnson and Margaret Hubacek -- on April 4, the board majority is about to flip from one under the heavy influence of Lyons Village President Christopher Getty to a bloc of political independents. And with new board members set to be sworn in on April 27, it appears a final bid was made to keep the majority under village hall control by attempting to embarrass Schaeffer by disseminating provocative photos of a relative in an advertisement offering massage services posted on the website Backpage.com. On the afternoon of April 13, just hours before a specially called school board meeting, District 103 Superintendent Carol Baker asked Schaeffer to come to her office See SCHAEFFER on page 8

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Early exit for RBHS teacher not rehired Jill Musil on ‘medical leave’ and apparently done teaching By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter

It appears that Jill Musil has taught her last class at Riverside-Brookfield

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COMING SOON: After winning approval from the LaGrange Village Board in 2015, BEDS Plus is finally breaking ground for its supportive housing facility this week.

BEDS Plus to break ground on supportive housing facility Construction should be complete prior to summer 2018 By BOB UPHUES

BEDS Plus is working with the 2nd Baptist Church, 26 Washington Ave., to contain construction parking. “We hope to have as little impact on the Local officials and others will gather at the southwest corner of East and Ogden neighborhood as possible during construcAvenue in LaGrange on April 21 at 10 a.m. tion,” Rounds said. BEDS Plus officials invited community for a ceremonial groundbreaking to mark the start of construction of Ogden Avenue members to a pre-construction meeting on Supportive Housing, a mixed-use support April 18 at the LaGrange Community Censervices and long-term housing center oper- ter to discuss the construction timeline and other aspects of the project. ated by BEDS Plus. The organization raised Actual construction is slatabout $6 million from a combied to begin before the end of nation of public sources and a April, said Tina Rounds, BEDS capital campaign. BEDS Plus Plus executive director, and won a $3.6 million Illinois Tax should take between nine and Credit Financing award, and 12 months to complete. BEDS obtained another $1.3 million Plus, the LaGrange-based orgathrough the Community Denization that provides shelter velopment Block Grant HOME and services for the homeless, fund. The Federal Home Loan hopes the facility will be up and Bank awarded the project running before the summer of $300,000. 2018. The remaining $1 million The groundbreaking cerwas collected through BEDS emony at 9601 Ogden Ave. will TINA ROUNDS Plus’ capital campaign, from be the culmination of a yearsBEDS Plus executive director both major foundation suplong process to make the faport and individual supportcility a reality. The LaGrange ers in the community. Village Board approved Ogden In addition to the new supAvenue Supportive Housing in April 2015 in the face of some intense neigh- portive housing facility, BEDS Plus will conborhood opposition. East Avenue is Brook- tinue to operate its overnight shelters Oct. 1 field’s western border south of the Burling- through May 15, seven days a week, at area churches. ton Northern-Santa Fe Railroad tracks. Each church, including St. Barbara The facility will provide services for the area’s homeless during the day and will Church, 4008 Prairie Ave. in Brookfield, have 20 studio apartments to house chroni- and St. Louise de Marillac Church, 1112 Raymond Ave. in LaGrange Park, serves cally homeless individuals. Construction traffic will be routed up as a shelter once a week during those and down East Avenue, said Rounds, and months. Editor

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Brookfield man charged with robbing Stickney bank Branch manager, recognizing suspect, says, “Get a day job.” By BOB UPHUES

rived to arrest him. According to the FBI’s Chicago bureau, the April 11 incident was the ninth bank robbery The fourth time Steve Briggins walked up to Briggins has committed since mid-December. the counter at the TCF Bank branch inside the In addition to the four hold-ups in Stickney, Jewel-Osco at 7122 W. 40th St. in Stickney on Briggins also allegedly robbed TCF Bank branches in Alsip, Oak Lawn, April 11, the branch manager had Franklin Park and Westchester. had enough. And it appears the latest wave “You need to get a day job,” the of bank robberies isn’t the first for branch manager told Briggins, Briggins. In 1999, he was convicta 56-year-old Brookfield resident ed of bank robbery, sentenced to who allegedly robbed the bank seven years in federal prison, and three times between December ordered to pay more than $34,000 2016 and March. “You got to stop in restitution. coming here.” He was suspected in 1998 of robBriggins responded, “OK, I bing a dozen banks, 11 of them inwill,” but not before ordering a STEVE BRIGGINS side Jewel-Osco stores, according teller to give him “big bills” and to to a Chicago Tribune report. “make it quick.” According to federal court records, Briggins Briggins walked out of the grocery store with $1,050, according to prosecutors, and got filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in May 2016. into in his burgundy Cadillac to drive away, He listed his address as an apartment in the but traffic prevented him from leaving the 4600 block of Maple Avenue, Brookfield, and parking lot before a Stickney police officer ar- his occupation as a housekeeper at Hines V.A. Editor

not to rehire Musil for a fifth year. If Musil had been rehired for next year she would have obtained tenure at RBHS. Despite the vote, Musil had been expected remain at RBHS for the remainder of the school year. The school board cited a lack of profesfrom page 1 sionalism in its vote not to rehire Musil, but has not said much publicly about the reareplaced as a Special Olympics track coach sons for the decision not to rehire Musil. this spring by English teacher Kathleen Harsy. The school administration apparently “I’m on voluntary medical leave right now felt that Musil had interjected her political and that’s about all I want to say right now,” views into her classes at times and had spoMusil told the Landmark on April 17. ken with a student about birth Sam Styler, a graduate of Ilcontrol. linois Wesleyan University who In the weeks leading up to the student-taught at RBHS in the fall vote, Musil had received strong and has been working this spring support from many students and as a teacher’s aide, has taken over some community members. StuMusil’s classes. dents and a few parents spoke “I will be taking over the dayin support of Musil during the to-day responsibilities and am public comment period of board looking forward to finishing the meetings earlier this year. school year strong,” Styler said in They praised her as a caring an email sent April 17 to the parteacher who had a special abilJILL MUSIL ents of students in Musil’s classes. ity to reach disengaged students. Styler coached football at RBHS Musil made a lengthy statement in the fall while he was student teaching and to the board defending herself before the is now coaching the school’s club lacrosse school vote on March 14. team. Students, upset at the decision not to reFull-time, long-term substitutes at RBHS hire Musil, held a three-hour long sit-in the who teach a full load of five classes are paid day after the board voted not to rehire her. $140 a day. A couple of days after the board vote, Last month, in a controversial decision, the Musil allegedly referred to RBHS princiDistrict 208 school board voted unanimously pal Kristin Smetana by a derogatory name

Hospital. In the April 11 incident, the bank teller reportedly recognized Briggins as he approached the counter. The teller made a noise, alerting the branch manager, who confronted him. “Are you serious?” the branch manager reportedly told Briggins, who handed the teller a note while talking on his cellphone and said, “Let’s make this quick.” When the teller handed Briggins $50 and $100 bills, he reportedly asked for more money. When the teller said there was no more cash, Briggins reportedly demanded more money. The teller then handed over two more $100 bills, according to the complaint, which was filed in U.S. District Court on April 12. Police recovered the cash from a female passenger in Briggins’ car. Briggins reportedly asked the woman to go inside the store first to see how busy the bank was and then gave her the cash as police pulled over the getaway car. It’s unclear from the complaint whether the female was charged with a crime.

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during a class. A parent complained to the school and the school began an investigation that has now been halted. “We’re no longer proceeding with that,” said District 208 Superintendent Kevin Skinkis. Skinkis and Smetana declined to say whether Musil is being paid while she is on leave or to comment on her status. The decision not to rehire Musil emerged as an issue in the April 4 school board election in which the two incumbents running for re-election were both defeated. “The people of the Riverside-Brookfield area have spoken for who they want, that’s been made clear,” said Musil, a resident of Brookfield.

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Brookfield seeks grant to study 31st St. bike path Study would also mull left turn lanes at 31st and Maple By BOB UPHUES Editor

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The village of Brookfield has filed an application seeking $175,000 through a Cook County grant program to study the feasibility of installing left turn-only lanes on 31st Street at Maple Avenue and building a bike/ pedestrian path along 31st Street between Prairie Avenue and First Avenue. Officials are seeking the funding through the Invest in Cook program, which is administered through the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways. Cook County earmarked $8.5 million early this year for the grant program to help pay some of the costs related to planning for regional and local transportation improvements. Calling 31st Street “a transit desert,” Brookfield officials in their application said the proposed improvements would address three issues: connecting visitors to Brookfield Zoo, providing a safe route for Brookfield residents to the zoo without having to drive a car and providing access to the Salt Creek Trail. According to the application, thousands of Brookfield residents are members of Brookfield Zoo, but many are unable to walk or bike safely to the zoo. The lack of a safe route along 31st Street also may discourage residents without access to a vehicle from applying for jobs at the zoo. “The almost 19,000 residents of Brookfield lack a safe way to access the zoo unless they are able to drive there,” the application states. The path between Prairie Avenue and First Avenue would connect not only with the Salt Creek Trail on the north side of 31st

Street but to the new First Avenue trail that links Riverside-Brookfield High School and the village of North Riverside at 26th Street. The Cook County Forest Preserve District played an instrumental role in funding the First Avenue trail, along with the villages of Riverside and North Riverside and Riverside-Brookfield High School District 208. “These trails are great amenities that connect residents to nature and healthy activities,” the application states. “The Cook County Forest Preserves has discussed this connectivity issue with the village and is eager to find a solution to the lack of access to [the] eastern section of the trail.” If the village is successful in obtaining the grant, it would only pay for a planning/feasibility study. It’s unclear how the village or county might combine to fund engineering, design and construction. The application estimates construction taking place in 2021. “It is a very competitive grant and there is no guarantee we will get it,” said Emily Egan, Brookfield’s village planner, in an email. In its application, Brookfield included 15 letters of support from local officials and regional agencies, including Friends of the Forest Preserves and Cook County Commissioner Jeffrey Tobolski, whose support for the First Avenue bike path was critical; state Rep. Michael Zalewski (D-Riverside), Brookfield Zoo, the Active Transportation Alliance, Trails for Illinois, Pace bus company, the Central Council of Mayors and the village of LaGrange Park. Municipalities and other government agencies whose projects are approved for grant funding will be notified of the awards in August.

Businesses win inaugural ‘Brookie’ awards

Four Brookfield businesses have been recognized for beautifying their properties with “Brookie” awards, established this year by the Brookfield Beautification Commission “to encourage businesses to continually make visual improvements to their property and/or store thus attracting more customers to the village,” according to a press release from the commission last week. The commission announced it would recognize business beautification annually. Each winner of a “Brookie” was given a framed certificate along with a brownie-

cookie combination dessert. The 2016 Brookie winners were Mary’s Morning Mix-Up, for creative interior; Paisan’s Pizzeria, for improved façade; Brennan Massage and Spa, for attractive landscaping; and Laura Atwood Studio Beads and Trading Co., for appealing window display. “We hope that this recognition process will bring pride to our businesses and offer ideas and encouragement to our other establishments,” the commission’s press release stated. — Bob Uphues

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Brookfield jumpstarts tree, stump removals Up to 250 trees could come down this year By BOB UPHUES Editor

All of those tree stumps on Brookfield parkways, the result of the removal of scores of ash trees due to the emerald ash borer infestation, will be ground down this spring and up to 250 more trees will be removed this year by a combination of public works employees and private contractors. Last week, crews from Homer Tree Care started taking down 89 trees – the number could go up to 100, said Public Works Director Kenneth Blaauw – that were included in a $48,522 tree removal contract awarded by the Brookfield Village Board in late March. All of the trees being removed by Homer Tree Care are either located on collector routes, such as Maple Avenue, Prairie Avenue, Grand Boulevard and Washington Avenue, or are located near power lines. The company will grind down the stumps of those 89 trees in addition to another 200 stumps scattered around the village. Original estimates pegged the work at about $98,000, but Lockport-based Homer Tree Care swept in with a bid about half that total, beating out three other bidders. Neither of the tree services located in Brookfield bid on the project, according to Village Manager Keith Sbiral. Blaauw said Homer Tree Care is the largest

tree removal company in the Chicago area and likely bid on the Brookfield project due to a lack of work this year through the Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois tollway system. “They have a certain number of people that they like to keep busy, and this project fit their schedule,” Blaauw told the village board on March 27. According to Blaauw the number of trees Homer Tree Care removes could increase after the village’s arborist evaluates the parkway tree stock once trees begin leafing out in May. Another 50 trees are expected to be removed from public parkways of streets that are scheduled to be repaired this summer, Blaauw said, and up to 100 more trees will be taken down by public works employees. This year’s tree removal program should take care of almost all of the trees in need of removal due to the ash borer infestation. In 2013, the village’s public works director at that time stated that Brookfield’s 1,300 ash trees comprised about 15 percent of the village public tree stock. Not all of the village’s ash trees have succumbed to the ash borer. There are some species of ash trees, the blue ash in particular, that appear to be more resistant than others. Residents wishing to have a new tree planted on the parkway in front of their homes can do so by requesting to be included in the village’s 50/50 tree replacement program. Participation in the program costs $200. Anyone interested should contact the village manager’s office at 708-485-7344 by April 28.

Brookfield residents invited to planning workshop The village of Brookfield will host its first public comprehensive planning workshop in order to gain resident input to help set village planning policy for the future. The workshop will be held Wednesday, April 26 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the council chamber of the Brookfield Village Hall, 8820 Brookfield Ave. The session will be moderated by consultants from Ratio Design, the firm chosen by the Brookfield and the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning to lead the comprehensive planning process, the first for Brookfield in more than a decade. According to Lesley Roth, senior urban planner for Ratio Design, residents attending the workshop will learn about the planning process and then take part in interactive sessions where they’ll discuss what they envision for Brookfield’s future, laying out goals and objectives and celebrating past planning successes. Other sessions at the workshop will focus on specific areas of the village, like Eight Corners

and the downtown area to find out what residents would like to see happen in those places. “We want to hear all of it,” said Roth. “We’re the technical experts with regard to planning, but community residents are the experts on the community. There has to be buy-in in order to make this work.” Results of the workshop will be posted on a website that’s been created for the Brookfield comprehensive planning process, which can be found at www.ratiodesign.com/brookfieldcp. An existing conditions report, based on earlier work by Ratio Design is already on the website and may be helpful for those who want to attend the public workshop on April 26. There will be a second public workshop in the fall after Ratio Design completes a draft version of the comprehensive plan. The process will conclude in early 2018 when a final comprehensive planning document is adopted by the Brookfield Village Board. — Bob Uphues

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Lionel Road residents: don’t make traffic worse Recommendation to make street a collector route causes concern

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The firm tasked by Riverside officials to complete a village-wide traffic survey has issued its draft report, which includes at least one recommendation that has residents of Lionel Road, in the southeast corner of the village, edgy. The study recommends reclassifying a stretch of roadway that includes Riverside Road, Miller Road and Lionel Road as a collector route. The designation is used for streets designed to move traffic efficiently through the village. Residents will get a chance to speak up on the recommendations in the draft report, which has been posted on the village of Riverside’s website, at the village board meeting on April 20 at 7 p.m. In the past month, however, Lionel Road residents have already made their feelings known to village officials. In short, residents fear reclassifying the street as a collector route will make traffic even worse in the neighborhood. “I’ve seen an ever-increasing flow of traffic, from a steady stream to what is now, basically, a flood at rush hour, both a.m. and

p.m.,” said Martin O’Connor, a resident of Lionel Road for 18 years. O’Connor said there is “a regular and pervasive disregard” for speed limits and the stop sign at Delaplaine and Lionel. Motorists also disregard the sign at Ogden and Lionel, which prohibits turns onto the street from Ogden Avenue during rush hours, O’Connor said. “It’s an issue of quality of life for everybody that lives on Lionel Road,” said O’Connor, who was accompanied at the village board’s April 6 meeting by a half dozen or so Lionel Road neighbors. “It’s a residential street, and I’d like to see it remain that way.” Other collector routes in Riverside include Woodside Road, Desplaines Avenue, Longcommon Road, East Quincy Street and East Burlington Street. Right now the Riverside Road/Miller Road/Lionel Road stretch is classified as a local road, which are roads that typically carry lower volumes of traffic. The report also recommends reclassifying Delaplaine Road, which arcs across the north and eastern part of Riverside, from a local road to a collector route. Delaplaine Road ends at Lionel Road, which then becomes either a

point of egress to or ingress from Ogden Avenue. According to Michael Werthmann of KLOA Inc., the company that performed the traffic study, reclassifying Riverside/ Miller/Lionel and Delaplaine roads as collectors is simply a recognition of a reality that already exists. Motorists do use those routes to get through the village, particularly during rush hours. Traffic counts the company did as part of the study confirmed the existence of higher traffic counts along those roads. But residents worry the reclassification could make the situation worse, especially if GPS systems handle those streets differently. “Will navigation systems all of a sudden start sending people down Lionel because it’s now not a residential street?” asked Erin Calabrese, another Lionel Road resident. According to Calabrese, 40 percent of the homes on her block have children age 6 and under. Sandra Vega, who also has young children and lives on Lionel Road, said the traffic is a safety issue. Her kids like to

play basketball in the driveway of her home and she parks a vehicle in front of the entrance to prevent the ball from rolling into the street. “I, like everybody else, want less traffic let alone, God forbid, you redesignate the street and we have more traffic,” Vega said. Other recommendations in the traffic study call for adding 14 new all-way stop intersections and installing stop or yield signs in 30 locations where intersections have no traffic control at all. The study recommends maintaining a blanket speed limit of 25 mph but to install signage for 20 mph park speed zones, which the village created a decade ago and never implemented. In terms of bicycle safety, the report recommends “sharrow” markings – which combine an image of a bike and arrows – along collector routes that are also part of the village’s bike route system and to install bike crossing warning signs at Longcommon and Addison. The report also recommends traffic calming measures along collector roads, and on Woodside Avenue in particular, to slow traffic.

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High school art show Riverside Arts Center, 32 E. Quincy St., hosts “AP Art 2017” the center’s eighth annual exhibition of work by RiversideBrookfield High School art students April 22-May 13. The exhibition, which will occupy both the Freeark Gallery and FlexSpace gallery,

Earth Day recycling event

North Riverside Parks and rec hosts a recycling event in honor of Earth Day on Saturday, April 22 from noon to 3 p.m. at the police department parking lot, 2359 Desplaines Ave. A shredding truck will be available to dispose of personal or unwanted paper items. Also collecting prescription glasses, unwanted cellphones, worn American flags, scrap metal and household and clothing items. Call 708442-5515 with questions.

includes paintings, sculpture, drawings and photographs by students in sophomore through senior year. An opening reception will be held Friday, April 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. Free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m.

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Blue Note bonanza

Brookfield Jazz Society President Ian Tiele and Marty Blank present “One Night with Blue Note,” a two-hour film from the 1980s featuring Blue Note artists New York City’s Town Hall, at Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd., on April 22 at 1 p.m. Free and open to the public. Tiele will talk about the music and Blank will talk about the film.

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The Brookfield Beautification Commission invites the community to take part in the spring Project NICE villagewide clean-up event on Saturday, April 22 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Meet at the village hall, 8820 Brookfield Ave. to sign or turn in a waiver, pickup worksite assignments and get a free T-shirt. Then head off to clean up parks, plant flowers, mulch trees, pick up trash and beautify public spaces.

Songs of the sea Volunteers under 18 who are not part of a pre-registered group must bring a waiver signed by a parent or guardian.

And more North Riverside Parks and Rec hosts Free Popcorn and a Movie on April 24 at 1 p.m. at the Village Commons, 2401 Desplaines Ave. This week’s movie is By the Sea starring Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. Rated R. Sign up at 708-442-5515. Parks and Rec also presents a free snack and smarts seminar for seniors on Balance Problems, April 20 at 2 p.m. Hosted by Mary Flynn of Comfort Keepers. The St. Louise Church Women’s Organization will hold its annual Rummage and Bake Sale on April 22 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Colonnade Room of the church, 1122 Raymond Ave. in LaGrange Park. Clothing for all ages, toys, appliances, books, linens, kitchenware, seasonal and religious items. Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd., marks Money Smart Week with five programs ■

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The Riverside-Brookfield High School Music Department presents the United States Navy Band Sea Chanters, the service branch’s official chorus, on Saturday, April 23 at 3 p.m. at the high school, 160 Ridgewood Road in Riverside. The Sea Chanters perform a variety of music ranging

aimed at helping you manage money better. “Identity Theft” on April 24, 1 p.m.; “What Happens After the Paychecks Stop: A Retirement Income Seminar” on April 25 at 7 p.m.; “Medicare Seminar” on April 26 at 6:30 p.m.; “How Money Works” on April 27 at 10:30 a.m. and “Money Smart Jewelry Art” on April 29 (all day). Theatre of Western Springs, 4384 Hampton Ave. in Western Springs, presents Wait Until Dark, a thriller telling the story of a blind woman who becomes the target of dangerous con men, April 20-30. Tickets are $20 or $22. Call the box office at 708-246-3380 or buy online at www.theatrewesternsprings.com. North Riverside Library, 2400 Desplaines Ave., hosts Messy Mornings for Munchkins (2+ with adult) on April 25 at 10:30 a.m.; Lapsit Storytime (babies and toddlers) on April 20 at 10:30 a.m.; Lego ■

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from traditional choral music, including sea chanteys and patriotic fare, to opera, Broadway and contemporary music. The concert will also feature the RBHS Madrigal Choir. For up to four free tickets or information, contact James Baum at 708-442-7500, ext. 2291. Parking is limited. Paid parking available at the Brookfield Zoo South Gate.

Club (1st grade+) April 19 and 26 at 3:45 p.m.; Read to a Dog on April 26 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sign up for up to three 15-minute slots at the Help desk or at www.northriversidelibrary.org. Riverside Public Library, 1 Burling Road, hosts author Dennis Depcik and “Letters from the Heart” based on his book Wouldn’t It Be Something on April 20 at 7 p.m. in the Great Room. He program focuses on a soldier and his relationship with a young girl at home. The library also hosts “Keep Calm and Color” for adults April 25 at 7 p.m. in the Public Meeting Room. Supplies provided or bring your own. On April 26 financial expert Amy Lustig hosts a presentation on personal money management on April 26 at 7 p.m. in the Public Meeting Room. Parents of teens are invited to the drug aware■

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ness workshop “In Plain Sight: An Interactive Exhibit of a Teen’s Room” on April 24 at 5:30 p.m. in the Dixon Room at Amita LaGrange Hospital, 5010 Willow Springs Road in Western Springs. Hosted by the Coalition for a Drug-Free Lyons Township in partnership with the Lyons Township Mental Health Commission. Email Cindy Frymark at ckfrymark@ me.com with questions.

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The Landmark, April 19, 2017

As D103 board shifts, key personnel get new deals Administrators get new contracts or extensions

By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter

In a parting shot, the majority of the Lyons School District 103 Board of Education, who are aligned with Lyons Village President Christopher Getty, gave one-year contract extensions to most of the administrators in the school district at a special meeting held April 13. After meeting in closed session for about two hours, the school board voted 5 to 2 to approve new or amended contracts for Superintendent Carol Baker, Curriculum Director Natacia Campbell, Director of Student Services Janine Gruhn, Maintenance Director Ryan Grace and Director of Technology John Williamsen. The vote came just two weeks before newly elected school board members Marge Hubacek and Shannon Johnson are sworn in. Hubacek and Johnson are expected to ally with incumbents Sharon Anderson Joanne Schaeffer to form a new majority. Anderson, Hubacek and Johnson triumphed at the polls on April 4, defeating incumbents Katie Broderick and Kendra Pierce and newcomer Olivia Quintero. “Those actions tonight showed exactly why a change was needed,” said Anderson, who joined Schaeffer in voting against the new contracts. Also getting new contracts were all the principals and assistant principals in the district as well as Baker’s secretary, Charline Latronica. Hubacek, who worked as secretary to the superintendent for 10 years before retiring two years ago said that she never had a con-

SCHAEFFER ‘It’s a shame’ from page 1 for a private meeting. At the meeting, according to Schaeffer, Baker showed her an advertisement featuring photos of Schaeffer’s 26-year-old granddaughter, dressed in black lingerie and posing provocatively. The Landmark obtained a link to the ad from someone other than Schaeffer or Baker. Schaeffer confirmed the photos were authentic but said her granddaughter didn’t post the ad. The photos, Schaeffer said, were posted to Facebook by her granddaughter. “Young girls, they do stuff,” the 77-yearold Schaeffer said. At the school board meeting that evening, Baker reportedly offered the copies of the ad and photos to board members. All the board members took the photos except for Sharon Anderson.

“It’s time for us as we come in to document everything, because you can let people go for cause.”

tract while she worked for the district. “I’m concerned about the contract they gave to the superintendent’s secretary,” Hubacek said. “They’ve never done that.” Anderson, Hubacek, Johnson and Schaeffer made clear prior to the election that they don’t have confidence in Baker and many other top district administrators. Giving new contracts to administrators will make it harder for the new board majority to remove them. Baker’s contract was extended one more year to 2020. All the other administrators were given new one-year contracts and all the administrators received 3-percent raises, Baker said. There was no change to the contract of Assistant Superintendent Kyle Hastings, whose part-time contract expires in 2020. Human Relations Director Marty Stack also did not receive a new contract. The board members who voted in favor of the new contracts declined to comment after the meeting. Schaeffer said that Baker’s new contract omitted a clause in her old contract that required her the pay the cost of a superintendent search if she voluntarily left her job before her contract expires. Schaeffer said that the board had not discussed new administrator contracts before the closed session Thursday evening. “The board had no input, the superintendent did it all,” Schaeffer said. Anderson had words with Baker after the meeting and said that Baker just presented the board with the new contracts without board input. “She gave herself a raise,” Anderson said.

“Like I told her, I’ve never “I would like to see the IT had a superintendent hand guy gone, the maintenance me their year extension. She director gone, especially afhanded us her amendment. I ter this asbestos stuff,” Huwould love to go to my work bacek said. and tell my boss, ‘Here’s Administrators can still my review and this is what be fired for cause, an often you’re giving me.’ It doesn’t difficult and expensive prowork that way.” cess. Baker said that the board “It’s time for us as we come was just following board in to document everything, policy. because you can let people “Our board policy states go for cause,” Hubacek said. MARGE HUBACEK that are contracts are to be “I think that’s what we’ll be D103 board member done at the March board have to do. Be fair, but be meeting,” Baker said. “The specific and if something’s March board meeting was not right call them on it and cancelled, so we are still trysee how it goes.” ing to play catch up from the business of that Baker said that she is looking forward to meeting.” working with the new board members. However, administrator contracts were “I’ve got a lot of things that I’m excited not on the agenda for the March 23 board about,” Baker said. “I’m hoping that the new meeting, which was cancelled less than two board members will help us focus on the academics of the school district and I look forweeks before the election. A quick review of the school board’s policy handbook did not ward to their input and their advice and just find any reference to the timing of the re- moving forward.” Campbell and Gruhn, who were both hired newal of administrator contracts. Hubacek said she was disappointed in the last year, said that they have been surprised board’s actions but was relieved that other by rowdy school board meetings and all the than Baker, no one got a contract of longer drama and conflict in the district, but they than one year. say that they are happy to stay on and focus “I really thought they were going to pull on their jobs. more,” Hubacek said. “I’m sorry because I “I didn’t know it would be this exciting, think we have unqualified people there. We but I still, really, really like the kids,” Gruhn are going to change what we can and live said. with what we can’t change.” Campbell said she tries to ignore all the Hubacek singled out Grace and William- drama. sen as administrators who ought to be re“I’m very happy to keep do doing all the placed. work that I started on,” Campbell said.

“Dr. Baker asked me if I wanted them as I was leaving and I told her no,” Anderson said. Schaeffer said that she believes Baker showed off the ad in an attempt to induce her to resign from the school board, although Baker never said anything about resigning to her. If Schaeffer were to resign from the board before the new members are seated on April 27, the current Getty-aligned majority could choose a replacement and retain a 4-3 board majority for the next two years. Schaeffer said she was outraged by Baker presenting the ad and the photos to the board and said she has no intention of quitting. “I’m not quitting, I’m not going anywhere,” Schaeffer said. “The fact of it is I’m going to run again, that’s just the way it is. That’s how mad they have me. “I take it as a threat and I take it as a political ploy. This is politics at its worst. This is politics, this is payback.” Baker wasn’t saying much about the situation, but she did confirm calling in Schaef-

fer for a private meeting last week. “I shared some information with her,” Baker said. “The situation was discussed in closed session and it could pertain to a legal matter, so unfortunately I cannot comment further about this at this time.” Baker later emailed a statement to the Landmark, saying it was unfortunate that a matter discussed in closed session by the school board was made public. “I don’t bring every rumor to the board,” Baker stated. “Only concerns that, after investigating, I believe could result in a safety, fiscal, or legal issue. It is my job to investigate and work in concert with our lawyers and staff to make the determination if an issue needs to be brought to the board. These investigations are kept as confidential as possible and when shared with the board, it is done in closed session. “It is unfortunate that the board member connected to this situation chose to make a statement in public,” Baker added. “It was my desire to keep this as confidential as possible so that the board and its attorneys can best determine how to move forward in pro-

tecting the students and staff and upholding the integrity of the entire district.” After meeting with Baker on April 13, Schaeffer said she immediately contacted a lawyer. Anderson said the matter was only discussed in general terms in closed session. “We didn’t go into a lot of depth,” Anderson said. “From what I understand it has nothing to do with Joanne, it has nothing to do with the school district, it has nothing to do with the school board. It’s just them playing dirty pool and it’s a shame. It’s a shame and to me it just shows how desperately they’re trying to hold on to something.” Schaeffer, who was emotional and almost trembling when she made a public statement at the end of the April 13 school board meeting, says she plans to run for another term on the school board when her term expires in two years. “It made me more determined,” Schaeffer said. “I actually was thinking about not running in two years. I’m old, but let me tell you it gave me adrenaline. I’m running. You bet I will.”

The Landmark, April 19, 2017

North Riverside gym seeks budding ninjas Flipside Academy bundles fitness, parkour for youths, adults

By JACKIE GLOSNIAK Contributing Reporter

From sports leagues to art classes and everything in between, local recreation departments really keep residents of all ages busy. But not if you’re an aspiring ninja. That’s where the new Flipside Academy of Movement in North Riverside -- a facility dedicated to free running, parkour and ninja warrior play -- comes in. Over the past several years, thanks to rise of popularity in TV’s “American Ninja Warrior” and YouTube videos about parkour — an acrobatic practice first developed in Europe during the late 1980s from military obstacle training courses and honing acrobatic stunts in the public sphere — urban acrobat Paul Canada decided opening a parkour facility in town was just was locals with tons of energy would crave. Located at 7918 26th St. in North Riverside — a site which has seen grocery stores come and go for years — Flipside Academy of Movement offers a one-of-a-kind indoor fitness venue filled with fun, safe and challenging equipment designed as an outlet for high-energy and social growth learning. Canada brings his business to North Riverside after a three-year stint in Forest Park in the 1500 block of Circle Avenue. At the gym, visitors will find cushioned gymnastics mats, ladders suspended from the ceiling and sophisticated jungle gyms complete with wooden planks and rock climbing aspects. “We just create different challenges, so when [guests] first come to class, they’ll come in and check out the environment,” Canada said. “Then, we’ll pull them together and do a group warm-up and then we set up stations for them. Coaches create challenges and teach them how to do that course [and] conditioning and stretching at the end.” With an extensive background in acrobatics and fitness, Canada, who spent his early adult years after college working as an acrobatics coach with the Ringling Brothers Circus, brings other experiences to the table, including working as a professional acrobat with the Indiana Pacers, as a personal trainer for adults and youth program director with after school programs on the West Side of Chicago. According to Canada, 20 percent of profits from the business funds Flipside Acrobats in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood. The group, for which Canada is the head coach, mentors young men and showcases their acrobatic talents across Chicagoland. Canada said his goal for Flipside Academy in North Riverside is to give kids the chance to explore fun obstacle environments that will not only challenge them safely but also help build their confidence. “It’s a little different from a typical gym-

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JUMP RIGHT IN: Nick Bacca (top) leaps from a platform at Flipside Academy during a recent class in North Riverside, while Raymond Olszewski (bottom, left and right) practices parkour under the watchful eye of coach Paul Canada (bottom right, at right). nastics class,” he said. “We try not to have [kids] stay still for too long. We try to create a different challenge every week, and in some ways, it doesn’t matter how you get over the object, but we want you to get over it in a safe way.” Students are grouped together based on

their athletic skill levels. Younger children are in groups of eight per instructor and older children are taught in groups no larger than 12 participants. “It’s not about how big of a jump this kid will make or if they’ll be a parkour athlete,” Canada said. “Our goal is movement, confi-

dence, physical development and youth development. We have a lot of kids that don’t fit in at other places; this is their place to belong. To see them come to a place where they fit, that’s encouraging.” For more information, visit flipsideacademy.com.

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A Brookfield business owner charged with selling cannabis wax out of a back room of a Burlington Avenue storefront waived his preliminary hearing on April 10 and was sentenced to the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Drug Abuse Program, more commonly known as “drug school,” a spokeswoman for the state’s attorney’s office has confirmed. Shawn M. Odneal, 41, who operates Root 66 Aquaponic Garden Shop at 8863 Burlington Ave., was arrested by Riverside police on March 16 at the store along with an employee named James W. Wright, 51, of Lyons. Both men were charged with felony manufacture and delivery of cannabis. At a hearing in front of Judge Pamela Leeming at the Maybrook courthouse on April 10, Wright pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of cannabis possession and was sentenced to two days in jail/time served. Odneal, a Brookfield resident, will have charges against him dismissed as long as he completes the court’s drug program, which will require him to attend classes.

If he completes the classes without being charged in the meantime, prosecutors will dismiss the charges. According to the state’s attorney’s office, Odneal’s next status hearing is July 10. Drug school often is offered in Cook County as an alternative to criminal prosecution to adults who have been charged with drug possession (misdemeanor or felony) but who have no prior history of dealing drugs or violence and have no prior felony convictions. In a post on the Root 66 Facebook page after the court hearing, Odneal declared his troubles at an end. “Case closed and all charges dropped today!!! (As expected) ... But having said that, I sincerely apologize for the embarrassing event we all had to endure,” Odneal wrote. In the meantime, Odneal has started an online GoFundMe campaign, hoping to raise $8,000. “We’re being forced to move out of Brookfield and clear my name of some wrongful allegations,” Odneal wrote in his plea to donors. “But once this has passed we’ll begin to rebuild. So now we are asking your support to regain our honor and continue helping educate the public about

living happy and healthy.” Odneal started the fundraising campaign on April 4. By April 18, five donors had come through with $550. In addition to thanking customers for their support, Odneal also apologized to village residents and his landlord, Martin Lynch, who owns the storefront as well as Irish Times to the west and the former Cock Robin property to the east. “Apologizes to all the citizens of Brookfield and my landlord Martin Lynch Irish Times for the fiasco, hope it didn’t disturb St Paddies lunch too much ... my apologies to the Riverside and Brookfield PD’ s,” he wrote. Attempts by the Landmark to reach Odneal by phone at Root 66 were unsuccessful. In early April, Lynch confirmed to the Landmark that he was not renewing Root 66’s lease, which expires April 30 Lynch said he didn’t have another tenant ready to take over the space. However, Lynch did reveal that he’s been working with an architect to see whether it might be possible to build a new mixed-use development, one that conforms to the village’s new Station Area zoning code.

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Carjacking investigation leads to Riverside man

A Riverside man has been charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle for his alleged role in a pair of carjacking incidents reported in Elmhurst and Westchester on April 5. Shane Pearson, 24, was arrested as he left a residence in the 200 block of East Burlington St. on April 7. Police had the home under surveillance and took Pearson into custody after he placed a small child into his vehicle. Officers also reported finding a gun in the vehicle. Meanwhile, police reported that a vehicle involved in the April 5 carjackings, a 2003 Ford Fusion, was found in the driveway of the Riverside residence. Pearson is being held at Cook County Jail with his bond set at $100,000. Arrested separately on April 10 was Kenneth Manning, 21, of Chicago. He has been charged with one count of aggravated vehicular hijacking with a firearm. He’s being held on $1 million bond at Cook County Jail. According to the Chicago Tribune, a Westchester man said he was walking to his vehicle, a 2011 Infiniti Q56, about 10:20 a.m. on April 5 in the 2400 block of Wellington Avenue when he was approached by a man with a gun who demanded the keys. The offender drove away in the Infiniti, which was followed by a silver Ford Fusion. Earlier that morning, an Elmhurst woman reported being confronted by a man as she pulled her Cadillac Escalade into her garage. She immediately backed out and pulled away, foiling the hijacking attempt, according to the Tribune report. She reported that the man, who was armed with a handgun, drove off in a vehicle described as possibly a Ford Fusion.

Telephone fraud The neighbor of a 77-year-old Brookfield woman contacted police on April 10 to report that the elderly woman may have been defrauded by a telephone solicitor. According to the police report, the elderly victim told her neighbor she’d received a phone call from someone informing her that her computer was broken and that he could repair it for $200. The man asked for the victim’s checking account and check routing numbers, which she gave to the man over the phone. After learning that the victim’s bank account couldn’t be closed over the phone, police advised the victim to go to the bank the following morning and advise them on what happened.

Jumped in the alley A 48-year-old Lyons man was beaten during an incident on April 15 around 12:30 a.m. in an alley between Prairie and Forest avenues just north of Ogden Avenue.

The victim went to police about three and a half hours after he said he was jumped in the alley by four people, three of whom exited a black pickup truck that had followed him from Phil’s Sports Bar and Grill, where he’d won $400 gambling. The victim at first appeared unsure if anything had been taken from him, according to police, but later discovered his money in another pocket. The victim did have two lumps on his forehead, so he was taken to the hospital for treatment.

Driving with gun, weed, booze Carrington J.P. Vance, 26, of Chicago faces weapons and drug charges after Riverside police reported recovering a .22-caliber revolver, six rounds of ammunition, an open bottle of whiskey and cannabis during a traffic stop on April 14 at 4:15 p.m. in the 3600 block of Harlem Avenue. According to police, Vance was pulled over for not properly wearing a seatbelt and continued to smoke a cannabis “blunt” while the officer was talking to him during the traffic stop. Vance reportedly did not have a valid firearm owner’s ID. He was charged with felony unlawful use of a weapon due to a previous weapons offense in May 2013.

Concrete through a car window Brookfield police responded to the 9300 block of Jefferson Avenue on the morning of April 13 after a resident called to report that someone had thrown a hunk of concrete through the rear window of his 2007 Buick during the overnight hours. Nothing appeared to have been taken from the vehicle, whose doors remained locked.

Doughnuts in the outfield Riverside police responded to the baseball fields at Indian Gardens, 357 Fairbank Road, on the morning of April 15, after someone called to report that overnight a vehicle had driven onto the grass and left tire ruts in the area between the infields. Parks and Rec Director Ron Malchiodi said he’ll have to hire a contractor to make repairs, but added he doesn’t think the damage will affect the start of Little League games this weekend. These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Riverside, North Riverside and Brookfield police departments, April 1016, 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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Landmark property sale in Riverside tops $1 million

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

Brookfield ADDRESS

PRICE

SALE DATE

2908 Prairie Ave. 8833 Burlington Ave. 4171 Blanchan Ave. 4217 Park Ave. 4140 Prairie Ave. 3713 Grand Blvd., Unit 7 4163 Eberly Ave. 3105 Harrison Ave.

$119,000 $283,000 Unknown $382,500 $199,000 Unknown $67,000 $85,000

1/30/2017 1/23/2017 10/24/2016 2/2/2017 2/3/2017 2/2/2017 1/5/2017 12/15/2016

Judicial Sales Corp Quintana, David Wells Fargo Bk Version Nine LLC Third Coast Holdings LLC Judicial Sales Corp Junger, Robert J Hungate Real EstVentures LLC

3730 Maple Ave. 4408 Madison Ave. 3939 Elm Ave. 3819 Raymond Ave. 3219 Park Ave. 9420 47th St. 4149 Prairie Ave. 3317 Grand Blvd. 4208 Elm Ave. 9200 47th St. 3202 Grand Blvd. 3641 McCormick Ave. 3429 Madison Ave. 3939 Raymond Ave. 9132 Lincoln Ave.

$208,000 $170,000 $184,500 $190,000 $222,500 $200,000 $236,000 $187,500 $170,000 Unknown $230,000 $300,000 $182,500 $350,000 $200,500

1/20/2017 1/30/2017 2/10/2017 2/10/2017 2/14/2017 1/13/2017 12/29/2016 12/28/2016 1/25/2017 4/1/2016 2/8/2017 2/17/2017 2/10/2017 2/10/2017 2/17/2017

KP Dev Grp LLC Fischer, Steven A Sheldon, Sharon TR Glimco, James T Gamez, Maria L Napleton, Robert Thezan, Dennis W US Bk Fannie Mae Judicial Sales Corp Mugnaini, Scot Trninic, Dalibor Lakomy, CatherineTR Krupka, John F Hanson, William Scott

4217 Park Ave., Brookfield

SELLER

BUYER NovembersVery Own LLC Martinez-Rivera, Emmanuel Housing & Urban Development May, Brian Brunette, Ryan T US Bk Luksoz Living LLC Hungate Real EstVentures LLC Series 2 Strojny, Margaret S Garcia, Cesar BRS Better Neighborhoods Inc Cardon, George Harris, Kevin Bluder, Herbert J Bermudez, Luis M Hilgenberg, Jeremy Rodriguez, Erick Gilbeto Estrada CNB B&T Toro, Alvin Senn, Matthew T Nunez, Lucio A Pedersen, Timothy M Jr Weber, Mark W

247 Shenstone Rd., Riverside ADDRESS

PRICE

SALE DATE

3513 Blanchan Ave. 9311 Ogden Ave. 9508 Jackson Ave. 3339 Elm Ave. 2639 Maple Ave. 3421 Oak Ave. 3726 Maple Ave.

$325,000 $145,000 $125,000 $185,000 $215,000 Unknown $121,250

2/17/2017 11/29/2016 2/21/2017 2/8/2017 2/17/2017 2/23/2017 2/28/2017

SELLER

2426 Westover Ave. 2412 Hainsworth Ave. 2242 1st Ave. 8507 Cermak Rd. 2524 Forest Ave. 2240 Keystone Ave. 2305 Hainsworth Ave. 2510 Hainsworth Ave. 2331 11th Ave. 2311 Hainsworth Ave. 2346 6th Ave.

$205,000 $185,000 Unknown $435,000 $255,000 Unknown $238,000 $142,500 $235,000 $100,000 Unknown

1/31/2017 1/27/2017 1/27/2017 1/21/2017 2/2/2017 7/20/2016 1/11/2017 1/17/2017 2/13/2017 1/10/2017 9/14/2016

180 W. Quincy St. 306 Southcote Rd. 181 Barrypoint Rd. 462 Uvedale Rd. 519 Longcommon Rd.

$370,000 Unknown $212,500 $377,000 $165,000

1/23/2017 1/17/2017 1/20/2017 2/3/2017 7/29/2016

193 Gage Rd. 247 Shenstone Rd. 209 E. Burlington St. 238 Lionel Rd. 247 Shenstone Rd. 29 E Burlington St., Unit 29½ A 119 Groveland Ave. 690 Selborne Rd.

$555,000 $250,000 $150,000 $405,000 $1,002,500 $58,500

1/13/2017 2/2/2017 2/2/2017 1/27/2017 2/2/2017 2/8/2016

Wunderlich, Mark T O’Connor, William A Sanders, Troy Jr TR Soto, RubenTarverdi, David O’Connor, William A Regester, Kathleen E Trust

Ballinger, James David Casper, Erik

Unknown $440,000

2/15/2017 2/14/2017

Judicial Sales Corp Moore, Matthew

HSBC Bk USA Stolley, Colin C

Guzzi, John M Pekarik, William J Ramirez, Rosemary Halas, Robert S TR Brendemuhl, James W Judicial Sales Corp Chicago Title Land Trust Co TR 1088131

North Riverside

Becker, Marta Hurt, Daniel J TR Judicial Sales Corp Warta, John 2524 Forest LLC Judicial Sales Corp Johnson, Nicholas Wells Fargo Bk Ventures Trust 2013-1 H-R Angelica, Richard R TR PNC Bk

Riverside

Itasca B&T Co 12604 Cook County Judge Jacobsen, John M Turnmire, Jean M Cirrus Investment Grp LLC

BUYER Dolan, Mark L Kats Heating & Cooling Inc Version Nine LLC Bluder, Herbert Milligan, Michael Federal Natl Mtg Assn Meade, Robin

Wang, Steve Shunyou Milchhoefer, Susan A Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp Le, Hiep X Black, Cory Pennymac Holdings LLC Celis, Saul Reina, Salvatore Buckley, Mary Beresheim, John Housing & Urban Development

Baez, Ruben PNC Bk Jacobsen, Scott J Bucarich, John M A&G Szarawarski Const & Remodeling Inc Lum, Andrea E Ballinger, James David Blount, Steven

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Oak Park Arms: Maintaining Its Original Charm In 1922, Oak Park was a young suburb with an elegant hotel/apartment building - the Oak Park Arms, and it was the epitome of style and sophistication. The Arms was always busy with meetings of all kinds, galas and wedding receptions. By the 1970’s, however, hotel chains were springing up everywhere. The Oak Park Arms’ future was in doubt, until it was purchased by two friends who wanted to create active retirement living in a community that was full of life, service and spirit. Today the Oak Park Arms is still owned by those two friends who remain involved and committed to excellence. It is flourishing as an independent living or an assisted living retirement community offering residents as full a life as they wish. The word “choices” applies to everything. There is an abundance of appealing options for dining, learning, fitness, care and camaraderie. Residents enjoy an unbeatable combination of value, flexibility, life enrichment and fully integrated senior services. With more than 300 events a month, residents can

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he Panton Eye Center has provided state-of-the-art eye care for over fifty years. Board-certified ophthalmologists and optometrists offer comprehensive optical, medical, and surgical care including five treatment lasers. Peter J. Panton, M.D., senior surgeon, comments on the advances made in cataract surgery over the last several decades: “Cataract was once a blinding disease. Surgery required a lengthy hospitalization and patients wore thick spectacles post-operatively. That is a thing of the past. Today’s no-shot, no patch, no stitch cataract surgery allows the restoration of normal vision for nearly everyone. What we now consider routine was unimaginable just a generation ago.” Dr. Panton explains his subspecialty focus – refractive surgery – the total elimination of the need for glasses: “The refractive components of the eye are the cornea (in the front of the eye) and the lens (inside the eye). There are two major refractive procedures: (1) LASIK is the use of a laser to reshape the cornea; (2)

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What is the difference between a monofocal implant and a bifocal implant? In the past, the IOL corrected distance vision only; this is called a monofocal implant. Patients who undergo cataract surgery with a monofocal implant still need reading glasses. Recent advances incorporate a bifocal into the IOL. The bifocal implant allows patients to read without glasses, drive without glasses, and do virtually all of their activities without glasses. What will I experience during cataract surgery with a bifocal implant? Cataract surgery is performed on an outpatient basis using eye drops to numb your eye; no shots are necessary. The operation takes approximately 20 minutes after which you will rest for a short time before going home. Post-operatively, you will be asked to instill eye drops for a few weeks after surgery. You will have 90% of you vision back within one day and your eye will be completely healed within two weeks. How do I ﬁnd out if bifocal implants are right for me? While most cataract patients are candidates for this technology, it is best to seek consultation with an ophthalmologist with experience in bifocal implants. If you want to reduce your dependence on glasses after cataract surgery, call Dr. Panton at 708-452-7200 to schedule an appointment.

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With 2017 Class of `60 Over 60’ Honorees, Celebrating Seniors Coalition Continues Great & Grateful Tradition By Matt Baron

ince the inaugural Celebrating Seniors Week in 2011, one of its recurring spotlight events has been Rib’bon Fest. On that evening, over a dinner consisting of barbecue ribs and other culinary offerings from local restaurants, Celebrating Seniors organizers preview the week of activities to be held throughout Oak Park, Forest Park and River Forest. But the gathering’s primary purpose is to turn the spotlight on the latest class of “60 Over 60” honorees. Through the first six years of its history, the Celebrating Seniors Coalition has offered this recognition to more than 400 people. And with this year’s group of men and women, the organization on Thursday, May 11th will carry on a tradition that teems with greatness and gratitude at the Nineteenth Century Club, 178 Forest Ave. in Oak Park. The seventh crop of individuals ranges from a few 60-year-olds, Paul McKenna and Kathy Onayemi, to longtime River Forest resident Marian Brennen, whose 100th birthday is May 17th—perfectly timed the day

before Celebrating Seniors Week kicks off on Thursday, May 18th. In addition to the Rib’bon Fest event, all honorees are included in a Celebrating Seniors Resource Guide, along with their photographs and brief biographical information. Alphabetically, the class begins with Evelyn Allen, 82, a longtime Realtor and River Forest resident who has served on a variety of boards and committees, and concludes with Paula Waldron, 86, who moved to Oak Park five years ago and then developed a series of art appreciation courses for seniors through the Park District, including art-related field trips. The average age among honorees is in the mid-70s, with at least eight in their 90s and seven husband-and-wife duos, including longtime Oak Park Township Supervisor David Boulanger and his wife, Mena. One of the other couples: 90-yearold Herman and 87-year-old Hertha Holstein. Herman provided a profound quote, which will appear in the Celebrating Seniors Resource Guide: “There are times in life when you just have to listen to your inner voices, such as the time I heard ‘It’s time to go,’ just prior to slipping across the border into Switzerland in April of 1945, a month before Germany surrendered to the Allied forces.” The Resource Guide, which is free and will be available at a variety of locations starting in early May, will contain “words to live by” that represent a must-read

for anybody who considers himself or herself a lifelong learner. Among those precious pearls of wisdom:

“I thrive through curiosity, gratitude and grit.” ~Janet Barkley-Stock

“Hope for the best, cope with the rest.” ~Marian Brennen

“Dull women have spotless homes.” ~Julie Conmy

“Surrounding yourself with kindness and love makes life worth living.” ~Wayne Garbe

“Follow the fun!” ~Chris Hauri

“Always be that someone who cares.” ~Harriet Hausman

“I awake every day grateful of what I’ve been given and eager to give back.” ~James Hugunin

“Being young only comes once in a lifetime. The trick is to make it last as long as you can.” ~Donna Marrocco

“Keep your eyes and ears open. You never know when you might find someone who can learn from you, or teach you something valuable.” ~Mary Milanovich Nick Preys, in his third year as chairman of the “60 Over 60” selection committee, has been instrumental in identifying honorees, then collecting biographical details as well as photographs of each of them. “The most amazing part has been reading the `words to live by,” said Preys. “I have enjoyed seeing the similarities,

and the uniqueness, of these remarkable honorees. This has been a labor of love for me, and for all the volunteers who are part of Celebrating Seniors.” Between May 18-25, about 40 Celebrating Seniors events will be held throughout the three villages. Their focus is to educate and entertain, and nearly all of the sessions are free of charge and open to people of all ages. For more details, visit www.celebratingseniors.net and click “Events.” The marquee event, on Tuesday, May 23rd, will feature Famous Amos founder Wally Amos delivering a keynote at Dominican University, 7900 W. Division St. in River Forest. His 11 a.m. talk at Lund Auditorium will be followed by a luncheon and panel discussion at Noon in Mazzuchelli Hall. The panel topics is “The Silver Gold Rush: Aging’s Impact on Business and Community,” with Amos joined by Marla Levie, CEO of marketing agency Focus on Aging, Rosanna Marquez, AARP Illinois State President, and Claudia Santin, Dean of the College of Business at Concordia University Chicago. Tickets are $25 for Amos’s speech, $50 for the lunch, or $65 for both. Tickets are available at the Oak Park and River Forest Chamber of Commerce’s website, at www.oprfchamber.org. Founded by Jim Flanagan, chairman of the Oak Park/River Forest Township Senior Services Committee, Celebrating Seniors provides financial support to seniors in need—more than $70,000 has been raised since the group’s inception. The group’s other three objectives: to facilitate cooperation between the business community, government agencies and non-profit organizations for the benefit of the senior population; to promote senior groups and organizations that serve persons 60 and older; and to raise public awareness of issues affecting seniors. Celebrating Seniors is online at www.CelebratingSeniors.net. On Facebook: www.facebook.com/ CelebratingSeniors; on Twitter: www. twitter.com/CelebratingSrs. Phone: 708-386-3100.

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April surprises

n two years when there are four seats up for election to the Lyons-Brookfield District 103 school board, residents should remember last week. Desperate to keep their grip on the operation of the school district, the village of Lyons-controlled board majority handed out contract extensions to every administrator but one and gave new one-year contracts to employees who have never had such deals in the history of the school district. The superintendent’s administrative assistant all of a sudden needs a contract? The maintenance director all of a sudden needs a contract? The superintendent, who already had a three-year contract suddenly needs a fourth year? We’re surprised the district’s legal counsel somehow didn’t get an iron clad, three-year deal. Because, take it to the bank, the first order of business will be to give them the heave ho when the new majority is seated. Residents of District 103, the current board majority is using your school district as a wallet to reward allies and attempt to subvert the will of the voters, who gave a back of the hand to that majority in the most recent election. And then there’s this matter of photos of a board member’s granddaughter suddenly appearing right after the election and before the seating of a board that would result in a new majority. Oh, sure, no one made any threats. Just a head’s up, you know, between us friends. It could be so embarrassing, we thought you should know. Funny thing about those photos and that website. Who would even know to look for them there? The ad carries no name, no identifying address. If you wanted to punch someone’s name into an online search engine to scoop up tawdry details that could be used against that person or their family members, you’d never find that link. Someone either got very lucky or knew what they were looking for. Either way, that says more about the person or people seeking to give the righteous heads-up than it says about the board member. In any case, it has absolutely nothing to do with the board member’s position as an elected official and nothing to do with the education of the students of District 103 -- unlike hiring political cronies to positions of power in the school district’s administration and then giving them contracts with no “out” clauses and then extending those contracts as the current majority’s goodbye present. The new board members will be seated on April 27 – after another regularly scheduled board meeting. Will there be any more rabbits pulled out of hats between now and then? We don’t know, but residents and voters had better pay attention and then remember exactly how they’ve been treated.

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The port-a-potty: A sure sign of spring

t’s a sure sign of spring and the beginning of Little League season, when the port-a-potty appears in the park. I agree whole-heartedly with their need, but as I view the one standing at the Big Ball Park in Riverside, I keep thinking there might be a way to camouflage the big green box in some way. Now, I don’t want to get too much into it for fear I may have a new assignment. I keep thinking some kind of an arbor might make it a little less unsightly with possibly some ivy around it. Just a thought. I don’t intend for this column to go to pot, but the fields are an improvement, including port-a-potties, from when our kids were younger and they were told to go before they left the house or to make friends with someone who lived close to the park in case of an emergency. Actually there are many improvements to Little League fields in our Riverside-Brookfield-North Riverside area which goes beyond the potty facilities. Husband Joe refers to his days as a little slugger and playing at the clearing at 6th Avenue and 26th street. He still likes to regale us with his prowess on the playing

field and has a few trophies to prove it. Ehlert Park and Kiwanis Park in Brookfield make it fun to see a game, even if you don’t have anyone playing. The field have good snack bars with plenty of eats and, yes, indoor potties. North Riverside has great fields with plenty of parking and, yes, good snack bar and indoor plumbing. Riverside’s fields are not as plush, but they are so much better than they used to be. I remember when the back stops went up -- that was a big step. And bleachers made it possible to not have to lug a folding chair. But even these days, be sure to bring your own snack. Now on this morning’s news I hear that someone decided to vandalize the ball fields at Indian Gardens in Riverside. A thoughtless, mean act that will be costly and time consuming. Obviously, the perpetrator never gave a thought that the ones that were being hurt are the children who use the fields. Hopefully the vandals will be apprehended. But, make no mistake: Little League season in Riverside will continue, because those of us who love baseball and Little League will make sure it does. Play ball!

JOANNE KOSEY

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North Riverside should support wage, sick time law

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Just recently I’ve learned that last year, Cook County passed two ordinances to increase the minimum wage and also allow workers the ability to earn paid sick time. I truly believe in a hard-working, middle class town like North Riverside, this is important and necessary in order for working families to thrive and survive in our community. In reading minutes from a recent North Riverside village board meeting, though, I was very upset to see that there was discussion of possibly trying to opt out of these two ordinances. Earning a living minimum wage and paid sick time is the best way to build a stronger, healthier and happier work force which in turn builds happy and healthier families in our community. I sincerely hope that Mayor Hermanek and the North Riverside trustees will strongly consider supporting these two much deserved improvements to the basic rights of workers rather than opting out of them.

The Riverside Township Lions Club invites you to attend our annual Chicken Dinner fundraiser from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 23 at the Riverside Township Hall, 27 Riverside Road in Riverside. You will enjoy a bountiful meal and have a wonderful time visiting with your friends and neighbors. The $12 per person ticket price includes delicious White Fence Farm fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, coleslaw and rolls. Coffee, punch, and dessert are also included. Tickets for children ages 3-9 are $6 each. Carry-outs will be available for $12. In addition to supporting organizations that assist people who are blind, hearing impaired or disabled, the Riverside Township Lions Club also supports local organizations: Aging Care Connections, Feed our Community, PeopleCare, Pillars, Riverside Township Food Pantry, Scottish Home, Seguin Services, Fisher House for Veterans, Helping Hand, and vision services at the North Riverside and Riverside Libraries. We hope you can attend on April 23. Tickets are available from Lions Club members or at the door. We appreciate your support.

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OBITUARIES

Vera Carter, 91 Retired secretary Vera L. Carter, 91, of Brookfield, died on April 14, 2017. Born on June 20, 1925, she worked as a secretary for a manufacturing company. Ms. Carter was the daughter of the late James Carter and Alice Carter (nee Hollenzer); the sister of the late Marilyn Carter and Joan Carter; and a friend to many. VERA CARTER Services have been held. Interment was at Woodlawn Cemetery in Forest Park. Hitzeman Funeral Home, Brookfield, handled arrangements.

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Rosemary Silay (nee Tucciarello), 80, of Downers Grove and formerly of North Riverside and Chicago, died on April 12, 2017. Born on Nov. 5, 1936, she worked as a switchboard operator for an insurance company. Ms. Silay was the mother of Chris Silay and Ron (Kathy) Silay; the grandmother of Kelly (Ryan)

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Olenski and Colleen Silay; and the sister of Angelo (Kathy) Tucciarello. A funeral Mass was celebrated April 18 at Mater Christi Church in North Riverside. Kuratko-Nosek Funeral, North Riverside, handled arrangements.

Margaret Sipiora, 99 Riverside homemaker Margaret R. Sipiora (nee Jouron), 99, died on April 11, 2017. Born on March 17, 1918, she was a homemaker. Ms. Sipiora was the wife of the late Ted S. Sipiora; the mother of Patricia (late Jerome) Cheop; the grandmother of Monica (Mike) Degand and Joseph (Kelly) Cheop; the great-grandmother MARGARET SIPIORA of Michael Degand Jr., Sara Degand, Dallas “D.J.” Degand, Nicholas Cheop, Jenna Cheop and Kaitlyn Cheop; and the sister of the late Florence (late Ted) Semsch. A funeral Mass was celebrated April 18 at St. Mary Church in Riverside, followed by interment at Maryhill Cemetery in Niles. The family appreciates memorials to the St. Mary Building for the Future Campaign at www.stmaryriverside.org; to Sunday Mass at Mercy Home at www. mercyhome.org; to St. Jude Children’s Hospital at www.stjude.org; or to PAWS at www.pawschicago. org. Ivins/Moravecek Funeral Home, Riverside, handled arrangements.

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Don’t ignore new laws for hourly workers Village administrators: You are accountable to your citizens as well as your businesses. Through ballot referendums in 2014 and 2016, your citizens overwhelmingly supported an incremental minimum wage increase, and voted to allow workers to accrue five paid sick days annually. Why did we already vote on it? Because these laws are good for the community. They’re good for families trying to make ends meet. They’re good for our kids, getting their first jobs. They’re good for our public health, since sick employees can get well versus spreading disease to unsuspecting customers. Do not try to opt out of Cook County laws that mandate these changes. Don’t try and slip in this discussion/decision quietly, in township meetings at the request of business owners. LaGrange tried to slip it through. And when the citizens found out, citizens made it clear the Cook County laws should stand. Listen to your citizens. What we have already told you, and what we’re telling you now. These Cook County laws are good for workers and customers, and don’t damage businesses. Our pocket of communities can’t be the outlaws, out of step with the rest of suburban Cook County. If we do, consumers and workers will go elsewhere, our school revenue will suffer, and it will tarnish the image of our villages.

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Fun-loving Bulldogs piling up wins in softball Team chemistry, talent lead to 10-4 record, with notable wins over York, LTHS and Glenbard South By BILL STONE Contributing Reporter

This may be senior catcher Cameron Shaw’s fourth varsity season with the Riverside-Brookfield High School softball team, but it’s sure not more of the same. “This season has been great. Every time we go on the bus, we always play music and no matter what, everyone is dancing and singing together,” Shaw said. “I think that actually helps our positivity on the field or even at practice. It’s significantly different than last year.” With Saturday’s doubleheader split at York, the Bulldogs (10-4) already have equaled their 2016 victory total as they enjoy big improvements on and off the field. They swept rival Lyons Township 4-3 and 2-0 April 1 in Western Springs. On April 11, they opened Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division play with a 3-2 victory over Glenbard South, the defending champions who won the 2016 title with a 12-0 record. Shaw and shortstop/pitcher Alivia Ranieri and third baseman Marissa McDermott, both third-year varsity seniors, are tri-captains. Amanda Martinez and Camryn Hamilton are the other seniors. “Beating Glenbard South was a huge victory because we haven’t beat them since forever,” said McDermott, All-MSC in 2016. “I think we just have to stay confident and believe in each of our players to do what they have to do.” Top hitters include Martinez (.478 batting average, 11 runs

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RBHS senior Alivia Ranieri is a third-year varsity player with plenty of talent.

batted in, 12 runs), Ranieri (.394, 8 RBIs), Shaw (.324, 9 RBIs, 12 runs), McDermott and sophomore Lauren Lambros (8 RBIs each), juniors Amy Kulaga (.378, home run, 7 RBIs) and Nora Dachota (.368), sophomores Kailyn Ngo (.483) and Payton Rangel (.333) and freshman Nadia Ranieri (.370). Handling most of the pitching are Dachota (5-2, 4.36 earned-run average, 28 strikeouts in 39 innings) and junior Tori Blood (3-0, 3.91 ERA). This is the best start for fourth-year RBHS coach Doug Schultz. New varsity assistant Emma Jarrell formerly coached the freshmen. “We really worked on a team-first approach at the beginning of the season,” Schultz said. “We’ve had a lot of younger players that have really matured and are producing, and it’s a great mix of seniors, too. It’s a good combination of multiple things.” RBHS tied Glenbard South 2-2 in the bottom of the sixth and won in the seventh on a game-ending, two-out single by Rangel after pinch-hitter Kulaga singled and reached third on Nadia Ranieri’s sacrifice. Dachota allowed five hits. In the 2-0 victory over LTHS, Dachota threw a two-hitter and was 2 for 3 and Lambros and Blood had RBIs. A threerun sixth helped Blood earn the win in the first-game. The Bulldogs also have one-run victories over Lemont (7-6 April 12) and York (4-3). They’ve scored at least 12 runs four times. “Everyone can get a hit. There’s no one who can’t hit on our team,” McDermott said.

RBHS edges Oswego in baseball thriller Runyan-Randruut’s sac fly wins game; Turina, Cermak and Habayeb also contribute By LAUREN RECCHIA Contributing Reporter

While the Riverside-Brookfield High School baseball team unquestionably has individually talented players, head coach Dallas Till has always believed the Bulldogs’ sum is greater than its parts. In other words, RBHS isn’t going anywhere without playing fundamental, team-oriented baseball. That winning formula was on full display Saturday at Ehlert Park in Brookfield during the Bulldogs’ thrilling 5-4 victory in 10 innings against Oswego. Tied at 4-all in the 10th inning, RBHS junior outfielder Howie Hatton singled to right-center to start off the Bulldogs’ decisive frame. Hatton advanced to third base on a stolen base and throwing error by the Oswego shortstop. Senior third baseman Asher Runyan-Randruut had the gamewinning RBI on a sacrifice fly to center field scoring Hatton. “There were a ton of great plays today,” Till said. “This game was filled with great baseball plays. We were fortunate to come out on top against a great baseball club.” Several players contributed for the Bulldogs (8-3-1), including junior Jarod Turina (3-for-3, RBI), sophomore first

baseman Ryan Cermak (2-for-2, RBI) and Runyan-Randruut (2-for-3, RBI). Turina pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing four runs on four hits while striking out four and walking two. “I was feeling pretty confident,” Turina said. “In the past, Oswego has been a really tough competitor so to finally get a win against them felt really good.” With the Bulldogs trailing 3-2 heading into the bottom of the fifth inning, freshman catcher Mike Schicker started a rally with a one-out single. With two outs, Turina drilled a double to score courtesy runner Casey Vileta from first and tie the game 3-3. Cermak followed with a single to right field that scored Turina to give the Bulldogs a 4-3 advantage. Oswego tied the game at 4-all in the sixth. RBHS senior pitcher Sammy Habayeb worked 3 2/3 of scoreless relief scoreless before winning pitcher Austin Holin came in the 10th to finish out the game. “Composure was a huge key for us today,” Turina said. “You don’t want to get ahead of yourself especially if you’re having a good day. You can’t get too low or too high.” There have been more ups then downs for the Bulldogs this season. Although back-to-back losses against Illiana Christian and Aurora Central Catholic hurt earlier this

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RBHS pitcher Jarod Turina allowed four runs and four hits with four strikeouts in a 5-4 win in 10 innings against Oswego, April 15. month, RBHS bounced back with a 4-2 win over ACC on April 12 and maintained momentum with Saturday’s win over Oswego. “We started out pretty well this season,” Turina said. “We went down a little bit but we came back strong in our past couple of games. It feels great.”

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The Landmark, April 19, 2017

Goalkeeper Graham provides boost for Bulldogs Team remains a work in progress offensively By MATT LE CREN Contributing Reporter

Emily Graham’s often breathtaking play between the pipes has kept the Riverside-Brookfield High School girls soccer team in nearly every game so far this season. The Bulldogs breathed a sigh of relief after their star goalkeeper was able to stay in the game after being injured with 16:46 left in the second half of Saturday’s game at Marist. Graham made a spectacular reflex save to tip a shot from Sara Eisha into and over the crossbar to keep the game scoreless, but stayed on the ground for a couple minutes afterward. “When I landed it knocked the wind out of me,” Graham said. “I thought I had popped my hip, but it ended up being OK.” The Bulldogs (3-4) have been OK thanks to Graham, a junior in her first season as the full-time starter. Graham made five saves in regulation and another two in the ensuing shootout against Marist, which edged RBHS 1-0 on penalty kicks. “She was phenomenal,” RBHS coach Ivek Halic said. “She’s kept us in games many times. “She’s doing wonderful. Her communication organizes the back line for us and she has been facilitating a lot for us.” Graham did her best in the shootout. She dove to her left and got a hand on Marist’s first attempt, but the shot from Emma Brennan struck the inside of the left post and went in. Marist (5-8) took a 2-0 lead as Anne Callaghan scored while

RBHS failed on its first two attempts, with the first shot being saved by Marist goalie Cassandra Eraci and the second missing wide left. But the Bulldogs rallied to tie it 2-2 as Graham stopped the next two Marist attempts, diving to her left to deny Megan Kirkwood and to her right to thwart Victoria Lara. Meanwhile, senior Esther Annoreno and freshman Mazzy Marcucci made their penalties to pull RBHS even heading into the fifth round. “On the first (shot) I was definitely disappointed that my touch wasn’t enough to make the save,” Graham said. “But I knew the most pressure is on the shooter, so all I had to do is try everything I could to get a touch on the ball. Luckily those (next) two shots I could get to.” But the Redhawks pulled out the win when Sheila O’Keefe knocked her penalty off the underside of the crossbar and in and the Bulldogs’ final attempt rolled wide left. Despite the loss, the Bulldogs played well against an opponent that advanced to the Class 2A supersectionals last season and was playing with a significant home field advantage. Marist’s football stadium has a narrow field barely wider than the football field and that gives opponents fits. The was the case for the Bulldogs, who played solid defense but rarely was able to connect to the forwards to sustain an attack, though the effort got better as the game went on. “In the first half I think we were trying to find ourselves, trying to find the flow of the game,” Graham said. “Toward the second half we started capitalizing on all the chances that we had to really move forward. We were just missing that last little bit to have the shot on net.” The defense, led by senior Ivy Marcucci, has played well with the exception of Thursday’s 6-0 loss to Lincoln-Way

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Senior Ivy Marcucci (#34) has anchored the RBHS defense this spring. West. The performance against Marist, the team’s second shutout, was a nice recovery. “We’ve been a rock with our senior center defender, Ivy, and our freshman defender, Sophia (DiForti),” Graham said. “Together they’re just rock hard and we can still switch people out and have (good) communication. It’s just a matter of connecting to the midfield and then we’re golden.”

Reingruber right hire for Bulldogs

Veteran coach qualified and eager to continue winning tradition of RBHS boys basketball letter of recommendation endorsing When the final buzzer Reingruber for the job. sounded after Whitney Named the new head coach of Young’s 97-65 dismantling the boys varsity basketball team at of Riverside-Brookfield in RBHS after the District 208 school the high school boys’ Class board voted unanimously on April 4A basketball state playoffs 11 to give him the job, Reingruber is last year, the Bulldogs’ covthrilled to take on his dream job. eted head coach position “It feels great,” Reingruber said. officially became available. “I’m just thankful for the opportunity Of course, that’s just and excited about moving forward.” hoops semantics. Based on Reingruber’s accomplishEssentially, the decision ments and passion for RBHS basketwas already made. A fait ball, the choice was a slam dunk. accompli. “Mike had the unanimous support More importantly, the Sports Editor of the coaching staff on board,” said right coach was picked to co-interim Assistant Principal for succeed highly likable and Athletics John Treiber. successful Tom McCloskey. Reingruber coached the sophomore team Mike Reingruber, who has coached the to 15 consecutive conference titles and RBHS sophomore squad the past 16 years amassed 303 wins against 86 losses. The sophand served as a longtime varsity assistant omore squad finished 22-2 this past season. under McCloskey, is the new head coach of Reingruber also has developed and the RBHS boys varsity basketball team. organized one of the premier summer high Reingruber was the only candidate conschool team tournaments in the state of sidered for the job. Dan Herbeck, McCloIllinois, held at RBHS the first weekend of skey’s other top varsity assistant, did not June. Largely due to Reingruber’s dedicaapply for the position. McCloskey wrote a

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tion and vision, RBHS is regarded as the hotbed for summer high school hoops. He’s created and oversees the RB Bulldogs Basketball feeder program for 4th-8th grade traveling teams, the 8th annual Sophomore Summer League at RBHS, and the 8th annual RBHS 7th and 8th Grade Summer League. Impressive credentials aside, I applaud the hiring of Reingruber simply based on the eyeball test. Covering high school sports for over 20 years, I’ve entered countless high school gyms and caught fourthquarter action of sophomore basketball games. The early arrival is to get my clipboard, game notes, laptop ready for the ensuing varsity game. Reingruber’s sophomore basketball teams are the only ones, however, that interested me enough to put the preparation material aside and just enjoy lower level basketball. What can I say, I am a sucker for entertaining basketball regardless of age group. Watching those sophomore games, I became familiar with future RBHS varsity stars like Chris Parrish, Dan Oswald, Damonta Henry,

Will Kincanon, Sam Johnson and Jalen Clanton. I appreciated how those teams always played hard and fair until the final buzzer. And I definitely noticed how Reingruber comported himself along the sideline. He’s competitive but composed, organized but creative. When I watch Reingruber, I see a coach who is in control. The kids buy in which is immeasurable to success. I remember thinking multiple times, Mike Reingruber is the future leader of Bulldogs basketball. Fundamentally, he will stay true to the recipe of winning McCloskey established but assuredly add some wrinkles of his own. In a recent interview with the Landmark, Reingruber reasserted his love for the Riverside-Brookfield community and RBHS. “I grew up here. I bleed blue and white. This is something that, obviously, means a lot to me and is very special to me.” Twenty five years ago, McCloskey probably felt the same way when he accepted the job. Like McCloskey was back in the day, Reingruber is the right man for the job now. The coaching tradition continues.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D17150437 on April 12, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of PLEASANT HILL BEES with the business located at: 1604 S AUSTIN BLVD, CICERO, IL 60804. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: THOMAS EDWARD KUNTZ 1604 S AUSTIN BLVD CICERO, IL 60804

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Notice is hereby given by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of River Forest, Cook County, Illinois, that sealed bids will be accepted for: 2017 Water Main Improvements This project consists of the installation of approximately 1100 feet of 8 inch DIP water main and all associated appurtenances. This work will include, but is not limited to the installation of valves, valve vaults, fire hydrants, connections to side street mains, new water services and the removal and replacement of curb and gutter, sidewalks, driveways, and street pavements. The bidding documents are available for download starting Monday, April 17, 2017 at: http://vrf.us/government/bids-a-rfps Bids must be submitted by Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at: Public Works Department, 2nd Floor Village of River Forest 400 Park Avenue River Forest, IL 60305 The bid proposals will be publicly opened and read at that time. Proposals will be considered not only on the basis of cost, but also on past performance, experience and ability to perform the work. No bid shall be withdrawn after the opening of the Proposals without the consent of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of River Forest for a period of thirty (30) days after the scheduled time of the bid opening. The Village of River Forest reserves the right in receiving these bids to waive technicalities and reject any or all bids. Published in Wednesday Journal 4/19/2017

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D17150463 on April 12, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of JAYE’S SERVICES with the business located at: 5610 WEST 35TH STREET APT 2, CICERO, IL 60804. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: JENNIFER L ANDERSON 5610 WEST 35TH STREET APT 2 CICERO, IL 60804. Published in Wednesday Journal 4/19, 4/16, 5/3/2017

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D17150449 on April 12, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of A+ JUNK N TOW with the business located at: 1035 ELGIN AVE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: NANCY MAGALLANES 1035 ELGIN AVE FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Published in Forest Park Review 4/19, 4/26, 5/3/2017

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D17150365 on April 5, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of NEAT FREAK CLEANING AND JANITORIAL SERVICES INCORPORATED with the business located at: 365 N. HALSTED 2617, CHICAGO, IL 60661. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: MENDI HARROD 365 N. HALSTED 2617 CHICAGO, IL 60661 Published in Wednesday Journal 4/19, 4/26, 5/3/2017

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF MARCH 1, 2007, GSAMP TRUST 2007-HE2, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-HE2 Plaintiff, -v.LISA ROCHE A/K/A LISA C. ROCHE A/K/A LISA CIEPLECHOWICZ, MICHAEL ROCHE A/K/ A MICHAEL E. ROCHE, 101 NORTH OAK PARK, LLC Defendants 10 CH 04218 616 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 February 15, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 16, 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 616 S. OAK PARK AVENUE, Oak Park, IL 60304 Property Index No. 16-18-208-005. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $815,289.08. 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: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C1496007. 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. 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. I716046

Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 19, 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 1922 S. 9TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-15-415-0230000. 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 transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-07345. 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. 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. I716424

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.TEMIKA TURNER, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF EVANGELINE JONES, GERALD NORDGREN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR EVANGELINE JONES (DECEASED) Defendants 16 CH 008840 1922 S. 9TH 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

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CLASSIFIED REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2002-3 NOVASTAR HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2002-3 Plaintiff, -v.TERRELL JONES, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ETHEL MAE JONES, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR ETHEL MAE JONES (DECEASED), SHERRY JONES, CAROLYN OLIVER, GERALD JONES, GLORIA JONES, ANTHONY JONES, IKE JONES, DAVID WILLIAMS, DARRYL JONES Defendants 16 CH 002662 409 S. 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 January 18, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 22, 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 409 S. 6TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-11-319-0050000. 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

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unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-00776. 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. 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. I716165

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ROBERT F. WHITLOW, IF ANY, ROBERT F. WHITLOW, CATECE SANDERS, KENZIE WHITLOW, 320 CIRCLE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS, SUZIE KING, THOMAS QUINN, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DECEASED MORTGAGOR, ROBERT F WHITLOW Defendants 13 CH 15459 320 CIRCLE AVE APT 602 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 February 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 15, 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 320 CIRCLE AVE APT 602, FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-12-434-0501052. The real estate is improved with a condominium midrise. 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 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs. NANCY M. CREDI AKA NANCY MELINDA CREDI; THE CITY OF CHICAGO; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 11298 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, May 15, 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. 15-01-103-036-0000. Commonly known as 1452 Park Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305. 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. 16-022259 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I719193

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POINTS/ APP. FEE 0%/$550 0%/$550 0%/$550 0%/$550 0%/$550 0%/$550

A.P.R.

4.068% 3.970% 3.369% 3.913% 3.831% 3.887%

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Mortgage rates are accurate as of Monday afternoon. Due to the fluctuation of mortgage rates, the rates may vary before publication. Contact your mortgage lender for complete details. Mortgage rates vary in APR and other qualifying factors.

To Advertise your Mortgage Rates, call Mary Ellen Nelligan: 708/613-3342 issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 8218. 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. I719305 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED NOTE HOLDERS OF RENAISSANCE HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2007-1 Plaintiff, -v.JOSEPH WILIE GRAY A/K/A JOE WILLIE GRAY, SHARON GRAY, STATE OF ILLINOIS, CITY OF CHICAGO Defendants 16 CH 13776 1927 S. 22ND 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 February 15, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 30, 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 1927 S. 22ND AVENUE, Maywood, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-15-311-023. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $95,633.07. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject

property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number 1009431. 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. 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. I716711 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.ELVA BERNAL, JODI GONZALEZ, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND

LEGATEES OF ALVARO BERNAL, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, GERALD NORDGREN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR ALVARO BERNAL (DECEASED), DANNY BERNAL Defendants 16 CH 010886 613 HURON STREET 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 February 2, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 30, 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 613 HURON STREET, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-11-110-0160000. 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 14-16-08033. 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. 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. I717785

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. WEDNESDAY JOURNAL Forest Park Review, Landmark

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