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STEPPING UP: The wife of Ed Petrak, newly promoted as Brookfield’s police chief, pins a chief’s badge on her husband at village hall April 22.

Petrak elevated to Brookfield police chief 29-year veteran sworn in by his predecessor

By BOB UPHUES Editor

Edward Petrak, a 29-year veteran of the Brookfield Police Department and deputy chief of police since late 2015, is the vil-

lage’s newest police chief. He was sworn in at the Brookfield Village Board meeting on April 22 by the man who preceded him in the job, Chief James Episcopo, who retired effective April 19.

“Ed and I have always been close,” said

Episcopo. “That I got to go out and be able to hand it off to him means a lot to me. He and I are like brothers. It’s great he’s getting the opportunity the way I did.”

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The George Washington Middle School community is still reeling after a seventh-grader died by suicide in a locked bathroom stall at the Lyons school last week. On the afternoon of April 17 Johany Juan Bueno of Stickney, known as J.J, a 13-year-old seventh-grader asked to be excused from his English class to go to the bathroom. Apparently worried about an upcoming presentation for class Bueno went into a bathroom stall and critically injured himself with a gun he brought from home. He died later that afternoon at Loyola Hospital.

George Washington Middle School Principal Don Jones said at the parent forum Monday evening attended by a few hundred parents, teachers, and community members that it was a grade issue that upset Bueno whom he did not identify by name. But Jones also said that other factors must have been at play.

“Nobody takes their life over one thing,” Jones said.

Bueno left a note but the contents have not been released.

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Residents ready to dig into Riverside Community Garden Pilot plot established outside Ascension Lutheran Church

By BOB UPHUES Editor

The long, winding journey to find a location for a Riverside Community Garden is over.

After being rebuffed time and again – the last time by the village of Riverside a little more than a year ago -- on April 22, volunteers filled in the raised beds and dedicated them at their home outside Ascension Lutheran Church, 400 Nuttall Road.

“There has been interest and effort to bring a community garden to Riverside for a few years, but the location was always the hang up,” said Bridget Doherty, one of the leaders behind the effort. “Ascension Lutheran gave life to the project by offering their side yard space.”

According to Doherty, the group constructed the raised beds – there are a handful of 4-by-10-foot beds interspersed with smaller beds for herbs and plants to attract pollinators – and will grow produce in them communally instead of renting them out.

“We view this as a pilot program and a community building opportunity,” Doherty said. “Produce we grow will be shared - depending on output, we would love to give to Riverside Food Pantry, the Ascension Lutheran refugee project, but also open up for community ‘pick days.’”

Ralph Culloden, a member of the church for the past 18 years, said that after hearing about the community garden’s difficulty in finding a landing spot locally, he reached out to one of their members.

For about a decade, he and his wife, Terri

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SEEDLINGS: Pastor Chris Honig shovels mulch into a wheelbarrow on April 22, at Ascension Lutheran Church on Nutall Road in Riverside. Church members (below) help shovel up mulch to put in the garden beds.

Lynne-Culloden, ran the Ascension Church plant sale every spring. They used the side lot for plant storage.

“It struck me as a great spot for the community garden,” Culloden said, adding that the location also has direct access to electricity and water.

After getting a thumbs up from the community garden group, Culloden pitched it to the church’s pastor, Rev. Chris Honig, who as it turned out had just been reading an article about building communities through such gardens.

That also fit with the mission of the Riverside Community Garden’s organizers, who hope that the church garden is simply a pilot program that can be replicated elsewhere

in Riverside.

More than 30 volunteers helped prep the land and haul in the lumber, which was donated. Other donations included garden tools, a rain barrel and seedlings for the planters. The village donated mulch and compost.

The group was also able to raise $500 at a “Toast to Spring” event held at 34 East Lounge, an amount matched by Ascension Lutheran Church.

“We are excited about what the garden will provide in terms of events and bringing neighbors together,” Doherty said. “We are planning several classes, such as composting and Home Gardening in Riverside 101, as well as kid/family events such as yoga in the garden, ‘eating the rainbow’ and art projects. We have our hearts set on a harvest dinner to wrap up the season -- a giant potluck using ingredients from the garden.”

Anyone interested is welcome to join in volunteer work days, events, classes and social gatherings, said Doherty. The group has a Facebook page “Riverside Community Garden est. 2019.”

“The energy is definitely there!” Doherty said.

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P O L I C E

R E P O R T S

Cops, paramedics, friend save woman from overdose Riverside police and paramedics reportedly used several doses of an opioid antidote to save the life of a 44-year-old Riverside woman found unresponsive in the bathroom of a residence on Forest Avenue on April 18 about 9:40 a.m.

A friend found the woman unresponsive and administered a dose of the opioid antidote Narcan. Police officers, all of whom are equipped with the antidote, who arrived on the scene administered a second and third dose, while paramedics administered a fourth.

Paramedics transported the woman to MacNeal Hospital for treatment. Police reported finding syringes in the residence but no additional drugs or paraphernalia.

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A resident of Robinson Court in Riverside called police on April 18 at 10:10 a.m. to report that someone was trying to break into his home.

The caller told police he was in Chicago, but the Ring Doorbell he’d installed had sent an alert to his phone, and he was watching live video of someone trying force open the front door to his home.

Police responded to the area and located a 27-year-old Brookfield man who matched the description given to police. He was walking along the Burlington Northern-Santa Fe Railroad tracks just west of Harlem Avenue.

Police say the suspect was highly intoxicated and paramedics took him to MacNeal Hospital for treatment. The homeowner did not wish to pursue charges against the suspect.

Two days earlier, the same suspect reportedly was able to enter an apartment in Brookfield in the 3700 block of Prairie Avenue. On April 16 just before 2 a.m., an apartment resident called to report that he’d woken up to find an unknown man sleeping on his couch.

The resident said he wasn’t sure when the man may have entered the apartment but that he’d probably left the apartment door unlocked. Police woke up the 27-year-old Brookfield man, who told them he was cold and came into the apartment to get some sleep.

Police learned that the man had an active warrant for his arrest related to a prior drunken driving arrest and took him into custody. The apartment resident said he did not want to press further charges.

Later that same day, police issued the man a local ordinance violation ticket for disorderly conduct for an incident in the 3500 block of Forest Avenue.

Car on fire Riverside police and firefighters responded to East Burlington Street near Harlem Avenue on April 20 about 7:52 p.m. for a 2006 Nissan SUV on fire at that location.

After a police officer was only partially successful in putting out the engine fire with a fire extinguisher, firefighters were able to douse it.

The driver of the Nissan, a 29-year-old Cicero woman, told police she was driving on Harlem Avenue when she noticed smoke coming from under the hood. She pulled onto East Burlington Street and called 911.

The vehicle had to be towed from the scene.

DUI A 55-year-old Brookfield man faces felony drunken driving charges after a Brookfield police pulled over his vehicle at the intersection on Congress Park and Prairie avenues on April 20 about 12:15 a.m.

A police officer said he observed the vehicle turn onto northbound Prairie Avenue from westbound Congress Park, screeching its tires before continuing on. The officer followed the vehicle, which turned onto eastbound Shields, where the officer attempted to make a traffic stop.

The vehicle kept going, police said, making a right turn onto southbound Forest Avenue before attempting to turn onto westbound Congress Park Avenue before stopping.

According to the police report, Edward J. Butler had two prior convictions for driving under the influence, in 1981 and in 2009. In addition to DUI, Butler was cited for fleeing and eluding.

■ Riverside police charged a 49-year-old Chicago man with driving under the influence of alcohol on April 17 about 11:40 p.m. after he allegedly drove through a red light at Miller Road while westbound on Ogden Avenue.

The driver appeared intoxicated and could not complete field sobriety tests, according to police. A breath test at the police station reportedly revealed that the driver’s blood-alcohol content was .27, which is more than three times the legal limit of .08.

These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Riverside, North Riverside and Brookfield police departments, April 1521, 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.

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Brookfield Reads! explores segregation in Chicago This year’s book is ‘The South Side’ by Natalie Moore

By BOB UPHUES Editor

Brookfield Public Library has announced that “The South Side: A Portrait of Chicago and American Segregation” by Natalie Y. Moore will be this year’s book for its Brookfield Reads! initiative, which will be accompanied by a host of special events related to the book and its subject.

“The South Side,” which examines race and class in Chicago, won the 2016 Chicago Review of Books’ non-fiction award. Moore, the South Side bureau reporter for WBEZ-FM, incorporated both her own experiences and interviews with residents in the book to, according to a press release from the library, “illustrate the impact of Chicago’s historic segregation and the ongoing policies that keep the system intact.”

Frank Murray, head of reference and

electronic services for Brookfield Public Library, said that the staff chose the book as a result of past surveys, which indicated people wanted something that dealt with race and inequality.

“This book kept coming back up in our discussions,” said Murray a resident of the South Side himself. “For me, it was really thought provoking and eye opening in many ways. I’m hoping we’ll have some really good discussions about these things.”

She covered the Detroit City Council for the Detroit News and worked as a reporter for the St. Paul Pioneer Press and for the Associated Press before landing at WBEZ in 2007. She still lives on the South Side, in Hyde Park, with her husband and four children.

In addition to the award from the Chicago Review of Books, Moore received the Studs Terkel Community Media Award in 2010 and the Chicago Library Foundation’s 21st Century Award in 2017.

Moore is also co-author, with Lance Williams, of the 2011 book “The Almighty Black P Stone Nation: The Rise, Fall, and Resurgence of an American Gang.”

Brookfield Reads! related events Field Trip: Columbia College Folded Map Art Exhibit May 10, noon Explore photographer Tonika Johnson’s Folded Map exhibit at Columbia College’s Museum of Contemporary Photography, which illustrates what urban segregation looks like and how it impacts Chicago residents.

Free transportation to the first 11 people who register. Admission to the museum is free.

There will also be a separate program on the Folded Map Project at the library on June 4 at 7 p.m.

The Great Migration and the Great War: Conflict Fuels Progress May 20, 7 p.m.

Chicago historian Clarence Goodman shows how, as African Americans left the Jim Crow South for Chicago they confronted a series of complex problems that fueled tremendous social change.

Copies of the book are available in print, audio and digital formats through the Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd.

The roughly month-and-a-half long initiative caps off with an author event on Sunday, June 2 at 3 p.m. at the Discovery Center at Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Road in Brookfield.

Moore will discuss her book and topics related to segregation and inequality, followed

Virtual Tour: Chicago Neighborhoods May 30, 7 p.m.

Explore Chicago neighborhoods Little Village and Pilsen through the library’s virtual reality set.

You can find out more about Brookfield Reads! and register for its related events by calling 708485-6917 or visiting www. brookfieldlibrary.info/ brookfieldreads.

by a question-and-answer session with the audience and a book signing. Advance registration is required at www.brookfieldlibrary. info/brookfieldreads.

Prior to the capstone event, the library will host book discussions of “The South Side” on May 18 at 11 a.m. at the library and on May 23 at 7 p.m. at Zubar and Grill, 8436 Brookfield Ave.

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BIG WEEK

Come and get it

The North Riverside Firefighters Union Local 2714 invites the community to partake in food, fun and prizes at its annual Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, April 27 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the North Riverside VFW Hall, 2622 Desplaines Ave. Riv TTickets are $10 adults, $8 seniors and kids under 12.

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Coffee and chat

Coffee master Amber Piantek shares the fascinating history of English coffeehouses and their evolution to modern cafes at “Penny for Your Thoughts? An Evening of English Coffeehouse Conversation” at the Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd. on Monday, April 29 at 7 p.m.

Sample beverages and treats provided. Registration required by calling 708-485-6917, ext. 130 or visiting www.brookfieldlibrary.info.

Winner, winner …

The Riverside Township Lions Club hosts its annual Chicken Dinner Fundraiser from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 28 at the Riverside Township Hall, 27 Riverside Road in Riverside.

Tickets are $13 for adults and $6 for children 3 to 9 and are available in advance from any Lions Club member or at the door. In addition to fried chicken, the menu includes cole slaw, mashed potatoes, corn and rolls. Coffee, punch and dessert included.

Proceeds benefit the Lions Club’s charitable efforts.

And more LaGrange-Brookfield Seventh-Day Adventist Church hosts a free community health expo in the Community Room of the Lyons Village Hall, 4200 Lawndale Ave., on April 28 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Includes health, blood pressure and blood glucose screenings, eye exams, dental services, haircuts, physician lectures and more. Call 630-277-3244 or email freehealthexpo@gmail.com for more info.

St. Louise de Marillac Church Catholic Women’s Organization holds its annual Rummage and Bake Sale on April 27 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Colon■

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nade Room of the Parish Center, 1112 Raymond Ave. in LaGrange Park. Clothing, toys, appliances, books, linens, kitchenware and more.

Riverside Township continues its Thursday Afternoon at the Movies series on April 25 at 12:30 p.m. with a screening of the 2018 film “Mary Poppins Returns,” starring Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda at the Riverside Township Hall, 27 Riverside Road in Riverside. Free.

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Brookfield Parks and Rec continues its monthly movie series for seniors with a screening of “Second Hand Lions”on April 25 at 10 a.m. in the ■

Arbor Day events The Brookfield Department of Public Works invites residents to mark Arbor Day on Friday, April 26 at 2 p.m. at a public tree planting ceremony in Ehlert Park, along the 9000 block of Shields Avenue, south of the skate park.

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Take home a free oak tree sapling to plant yourself, courtesy of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago.

The Frederick Law Olmsted Society and village of Riverside will hold a special Arbor ■

council chamber of the Brookfield Village Hall, 8820 Brookfield Ave. Compassion Factory Art Gallery and Studio, 9210 Broadway Ave. in Brookfield, presents, “Exposed Nature,” featuring work by artists Bill Kalnes and Farida Korobova through April 27. Free. Hours areThursdays from 4 to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Riverside Arts Center, 32 E. Quincy St., presents “Verdant Visions,” a collection of work by Yva Neal in the FlexSpace Gallery and AP Art 2019 featuring 40 works by students at RBHS in the Freeark Gallery through April 27. Gallery hours are Tuesday ■

Day Landscape Workday on Saturday, April 27 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Longcommon/ Kent triangular park.

In honor of Arbor Day, they’ll be planting a bur oak at noon, and volunteers will also be planting 900 sedge plugs donated by Midwest Groundcover underneath a grove of bur oaks.

Come for as long as you like. Supervised children welcome. Bring work gloves and a water bottle. All other supplies and snacks provided.

Look for the public works dump truck. through Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. Free and open to the public.

Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd., presents Carvey 101: Baseball (and Other) Logos using the library’s 3D carving machine on April 24 at 7 p.m. To register, call 708-485-6917 or visit www. brookfieldlibrary.info.

North Riverside Public Library, 2400 Desplaines Ave., hosts a Senior Drop-in on April 26 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Meeting Room. Play cards and socialize every Friday.

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Pitch right in

Looking for an eco-friendly way to kick off your spring? There are several local opportunities on Saturday, April 27.

The Brookfield Beautification Commission hosts its Spring Project NICE from 8:30 a.m. to noon, inviting volunteers of all ages to help clean up parks, plant flowers, mulch trees, pick up trash, conserve natural resources and beautify public spaces.

Meet at 8:30 a.m. at Brookfield Village Hall, 8820 Brookfield Ave., to sign a waiver and pick up a work assignment, gloves and T-shirt. Those under 18 who are not part of a pre-registered group must bring a waiver signed by a parent or guardian.

The Hofmann Dam River Rats will host their 45th Annual Spring River Cleanup from 9 a.m. to noon in the Cook County Forest Preserve area of Riverside Lawn.

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Meet just east of the Barrypoint Road bridge’s south end. Families welcome. Refreshments served.

Pokersticks will be provided by the Cook County Forest Preserve District.

Wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts, sturdy shoes and gloves. Call John Mach at 708-990-9717 or Bob Bezouska at 708-749-9654 for more info.

The Salt Creek Watershed Network hosts its annual Earth Day Salt Creek and Addison Creek Cleanup from 9 a.m. to noon in the Bemis Woods Forest Preserve in Western Springs.

Meet by 9 a.m. at the Bemis North Forest Preserve foot bridge to sign in. Families, groups and individuals are invited.

If you are bringing a canoe or kayak to collect debris from log jams and shoreline areas, contact Ann Lee at 708-579-1180. Water craft users must meet at the bridge at 7 a.m.

A cookout will follow at 11 a.m. Entrance to the Bemis North parking area is off Wolf Road at the creek, between Ogden Avenue and 31st Street.

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The Tunnel Under the Lake

Join the Friends of the Chicago Portage on Saturday, April 27 for “The Tunnel Under the Lake,” a presentation by Riverside President Ben Sells describing how Chicago constructed a two-mile tunnel in Lake Michigan to bring it clean water.

The talk is the third in their five-part lecture series “Planning the City: Make No Little Plans” at the Lyons Public Library, 4209 Joliet Ave., at 1 p.m.

Each presentation in the series explores how Chicago’s waterways were planned, developed and used.

Call 708-447-3577 for more info.

Touch a truck

North Riverside Parks and Rec invites kids to get in the driver’s seat of the coolest, biggest vehicles in the area at a Transportation Exploration Day on Thursday, April 25 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the parking lot of the North Riverside Police Department, 2359 Desplaines Ave. Meet the drivers, explore and learn while climbing aboard, honking the horns and sounding the sirens.

Flower Arranging on April 25 at 6 p.m.; Spanish Language Book Club on April 26 at 10:30 a.m.; Break into the Box reverse escape room event on April 27 (by appt.) and Meditation and Stretching on April 29 at 6:30 p.m. To register call 708-447-0869.

For kids, there’s Lapsit Storytime (toddlers thru 5) on April 25 at 10:30 a.m.; Messy Mornings for Munchkins (ages 2-5) on April 30 at 10:30 a.m.; and DIY Moon Sand (grades 6-12) on April 27 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Aging Care Connections hosts a free Memory ■

Café program through September on the second Friday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Young at Heart Adult Day Services Center, 6504 Joliet Road in Countryside and the third Tuesday of each month at Salerno’s Pizzeria & Sports Bar, 9301 W. 63rd St. in Hodgkins. Call 708-354-1323 for more information.

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

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OBITUARIES

Agnes Stasica, 98 Member of the Daughters of the British Empire Agnes M. Stasica (nee Neary), 98, of Brookfield, died on April 21, 2019. Born on Sept. 12, 1920, she worked as a peanut picker in the candy business. She was a charter member of the Resurrection Club and the Daughters of the AGNES STASICA British Empire.

Agnes was the wife of the late Casimer C. Stasica for 60 years; the mother of Charles (Sue) Stasica and the late Terry Stasica; grandmother of Derrick Stasica, Lauren (Joe) Tortorich and Adam Stasica; and great-grandmother of Frankie, Ethan, Jude and Claire Tortorich.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 24 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 W. 31st St. in Brookfield, then to St. Louise de Marillac Church in La Grange Park for Mass at 11:30 a.m. followed by a committal service at Queen of Heaven Cemetery with private interment at Maryhill Cemetery in Niles.

The family appreciates memorials to St. Louise de Marillac Church, 1125 Harrison St. La Grange Park, IL 60526 or to St. Thomas Hospice, 119 E. Ogden Ave., Ste. 111, Hinsdale, IL 60521.

Additional information is available at 708-4852000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com.

Constance Vjestica, 74 Brookfield resident Constance “Connie” Marie Vjestica (nee Kravchuk), 74, of Brookfield, died on April 15, 2019. Born on March 29, 1945, she was employed in retail sales. Constance was the wife of the late Vojko “Vic” Vjestica; mother of Dina (WilCONSTANCE VJESTICA liam) Klein; grandmother of Taylor Klein; daughter of the late Michael S. Kravchuk and Anna Kravchuk (nee Wegrzyn); sister of Bernadette (Harry) Vecchiollo, Thomas (Kathleen) Krane and the late Michael (the late Donna) Kravchuk; and the aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Services and entombment are private with arrangements handled by Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. The family appreciates memorials to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, 2600 Network Blvd., Suite #300, Frisco, TX 75034 or to the American Heart Association, 208 S. LaSalle St., Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 60604.

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North Riverside police chief retiring after 30 years Garcia leaving alongside Commander Dion Bobo on May 15

By BOB UPHUES Editor

Deborah Garcia and Dion Bobo showed up for their first shifts as patrol officers for the North Riverside Police Department on Jan. 1, 1989.

Now the police chief and commander, respectively, Garcia and Bobo will be walking out the door for the last time on May 15, both retiring after 30 years of service to the village.

Mayor Hubert Hermanek Jr. announced the retirements at the North Riverside Village Board meeting on April 15.

“I’m going to miss her,” said Hermanek of Garcia, who was named chief of police in December 2017 after serving as deputy chief since 2013. “I thought she did a wonderful job.

She left the department in great hands, and morale as far as I’m concerned has never been better.”

Hermanek said he will be promoting someone from within the department as the new chief.

There are two deputy chiefs. One is Christian Ehrenberg, who was promoted to commander in 2013 before being named co-deputy chief when Garcia was elevated to the top job.

PETRAK from page 1 Petrak, 53, was one of two internal candidates interviewed for the top job. The other was Lt. James Burdett, who is head of the department’s investigations division. They were both interviewed by Village Manager Timothy Wiberg two weeks ago.

“As deputy chief for the last three years he’s seen up close and personal what it’s like to be chief,” said Wiberg. “His respect within the community and of the community is phenomenal.”

Wiberg said he’ll meet with Petrak this week to talk about who might be moving into the

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His focus has been on administragive myself time to figure it out,” tion as deputy. said Garcia, who added she’ll The other deputy chief is Carhave more time now to spend los Garcia, who was promoted to with her mother, who retired to commander in July 2017 and to coWisconsin. deputy chief that December. He is Garcia grew up near Midway married to Chief Deborah Garcia.

Airport and graduated from “We’re blessed to have a departReavis High School in Burbank. ment with a bright future and She was waitressing and tendcapable people who can go up the ing bar at a place called the Rib ranks,” Hermanek said. “It’ll probHouse, which was frequented by DEBORAH GARCIA ably be one of the deputy chiefs.”

Burbank police officers, and they Hermanek said he planned on encouraged her to join the ranks. interviewing candidates for the job on April She tested in North Riverside, Oak Lawn 24 and making a decision fairly quickly after and Chicago and was hired in a group that that. would include Bobo and future North RiverThe new chief is likely to be sworn in at the side Police Chief Anthony Garvey.

North Riverside Village Board meeting sched“It’s the best community in the world,” Garuled for May 20. cia said of her adopted hometown. “It has a “I’d like to get some finality as soon as pos- very special place in my heart. I’m so grateful sible,” Hermanek said. “I don’t want to leave for all of the friendships and experiences I’ve things up in the air.” had in the last 30 years.”

Garcia, the department’s first female police In her year and a half as chief, Garcia saw chief, said she did not have any plans set for the launch of the West Central Consolidated the future and is looking forward to taking a Communications (WC3) dispatch center, breath after three-plus decades of working full which is housed at the North Riverside Police Department and was instrumental in impletime.

“I feel like I want to not do something and menting the department’s K-9 unit.

deputy chief ’s office.

As for his elevation to chief, Petrak said he was “excited about the opportunity, and grateful and humbled by it.”

“When I was hired 29 years ago, I just wanted to do my best to serve Brookfield,” Petrak said. “While I aspired to be chief, I never knew if that day would come.”

A Riverside native and graduate of Quigley South High School, Petrak attended Southern Illinois University where he first thought he might major in journalism before taking a course in criminal justice.

“I got hooked,’ Petrak said.

He graduated from SIU in 1989 with a bachelor’s degree in administration of justice. The following year he was hired as a patrol officer in Brookfield. He worked as the department’s

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Prior to becoming deputy chief in 2013, she worked in investigations and as a sergeant and lieutenant.

“I can’t explain how good it feels to go through every step and retire as chief of police,” Garcia said. “It’s been an honor and privilege.”

Bobo, who lives in the south suburbs, said he didn’t know about North Riverside until 1984 when he landed a job managing an athletic apparel store at the then-new Forest Park Mall.

“I never knew anything existed beyond downtown,” Bobo said, with a laugh.

He began testing to become a police officer and took a job briefly in the south suburbs before coming to North Riverside, where he carved out a long career as an outgoing officer who enjoyed interacting with residents.

“You realize you make a difference to the community you’re part of,” Bobo said. “It offered me the opportunity to see how, if you’re dedicated to the people you serve, they’ll give back.”

Bobo will continue to work as a police liaison in Bloom Township High School District 206.

“I really enjoy working with children, helping mold and guide them,” Bobo said.

youth officer from 1999-2003 and was promoted to sergeant in 2001, working as a detective for two years before being promoted to lieutenant watch commander.

In 2008, Petrak’s role shifted to administrative lieutenant, a job he held down until being named deputy chief by Episcopo, overseeing day-to-day operations of the police department.

ALEXA ROGALS/Staff Photographer He graduated from the FBI Nation- NEW CHIEF: Ed Petrak, Brookfield’s new police chief, shakes hands al Academy, a pres- with village trustees after his April 22 appointment. tigious leadership training program, “We’re police officers with a special sense in 2015. of service. That’s something the community Like the man he replaces, Petrak is a will continue to see.” steady, soft-spoken leader. Asked what a new Episcopo, who in retirement will actually police officer could expect from him as chief, be taking on a new full-time job as a regional Petrak said, “It’s about helping those below planning coordinator for the Illinois Law Enyou reach their goals and potential. I think forcement Alarm System (ILEAS), a police they’d expect I’d be fair with them and be mutual aid network, said Petrak would thrive about making them a better police officer.” as chief.

As for community expectations, Petrak Hired by the Brookfield Police Department said his philosophy is grounded in the con- in 1987, Episcopo worked closely with Petrak cept of community policing, which was an for two-plus decades, and he hand-picked Peimportant part of his training as an officer. trak to be his deputy chief in 2015. Their views “Residents can expect that we will con- on policing and leadership were so closely tinue with our longstanding practice of aligned that Episcopo insisted they be sworn community-oriented policing,” Petrak said. in together in those roles.

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Getty spent big to win school board majority in D103 Lyons president outspend rivals 6-1

By BOB SKOLNIK

the Getty campaign committee assured that Getty’s financial support to the PSE slate would not be made public until after the How badly did Lyons Village President April 2 election. Contributions of less than Christopher Getty and those allied with him $1,000 need only be reported quarterly.

Getty’s local political party, the United want to win back control of the Lyons District 103 Board of Education. Badly enough Citizens Party, chipped in an additional $3,585 to the PSE campaign committee in to spend nearly $20,000 on the campaign.

The spending paid off as the Getty backed seven separate contributions including one Parents for Student Excellence slate swept of $985 and one of $995, just under the $1,000 to victory sweeping all four board seats at threshold.

The law firm of Odelson & stake in the April 2 election and Sterk, contributed $4,275 to the gaining control of the sevenPSE campaign in five separate member school board. contributions, all of which were Filings last week with the Ilbelow the $1,000 threshold inlinois State Board of Elections cluding one of $975 and another show that the campaign comof $950. Odelson & Sterk, headed mittee for the Getty backed Parby noted election lawyer Burt ents for Students Excellence Odelson, was the district’s law (PSE) slate spent $12,574 on the firm from 2015 to 2017 when Getcampaign and a political comty backed school board members mittee formed to help the Getty backed candidates spent another CHRISTOPHER GETTY held the majority of the board.

Citizens for Marty Stack, the $7,300 to mail out two separate campaign committee for the forcampaign fliers that harshly attacked the rival Putting Students First slate. mer District 103 Human Resources DirecIn contrast, the Putting Students First tor Marty Stack, contributed $1,400 to the slate, which featured two incumbents in- PSE campaign committee in two donations cluding long time board member Joanne including one of $975. Stack, a lawyer, was Schaeffer, spent only $3,003 and were out- hired by District 103 as its HR director in spent by a more than six to one margin. The December 2015 when the Getty backed board Putting Students First slate did not file a members held the majority on the school campaign spending report or file with the board. Stack left the district in 2017 after the state Board of Elections because they did board majority flipped and after Stack lost a not raise or spend $5,000 which is the thresh- race for the Cook County Board of Review.

Last fall Stack filed a complaint with the old for being required to file with the state.

Marge Hubacek, school board president, Illinois Attorney General’s Public Access handled finances for the Putting Students Counselor which then ruled that the school First slate and told the Landmark how much board president Marge Hubacek violated the Open Meetings Act when she cut off public the slate spent.

Getty’s own campaign committee, Citi- comment at a Oct. 22 school board meeting zens for Christopher Getty, was the largest after nine people made comments relating single donor to the PSE slate contributing to the district’s hiring of a teacher who was $6,815 in seven separate donations ranging facing charges of attempted murder. That from $915 to $995. By keeping each separate hire was a big focus of the PSE candidate’s contribution just below the $1,000 threshold campaign.

Both the PSE campaign committee and that triggers immediate reporting and publication on the Board of Elections web site the Integrity PAC which sent out the negaContributing Reporter

tive mailings will be fined a couple hundred ments only identifying himself as J. Hurt. dollars for filing their campaign disclosure Hurt appears to be Joseph Hurt of Lareports two days late said Matt Dietrich, the Grange, a man who contributed $200 to Citizens for Christopher Getty in 2015 and gave spokesman for the Illinois State Board of $250 to Citizens for Marty Stack in 2016. A Elections. phone call to Hurt requesting The Integrity PAC spent all comment was not returned. its money on printing and postThe Integrity PAC also spent age to mail out two mailers that nearly $3,000 in 2017 on a mailer harshly attacked the Putting attacking then school board canStudents First candidates and didates Hubacek, Sharon Anthe district administration. Its derson, and Shannon Johnson. mailers featured a mug shot of Despite the attack Anderson, HuAndres Rodriguez, the teacher bacek, and Johnson were elected who was facing charges of atand they, along with Schaeffer, tempted murder when he was have formed the majority on hired by District 103 last sumthe school board for the last two mer. Rodriquez was immediately JORGE TORRES years. removed from his George WashMoney may not have been the ington Middle School classroom and subsequently fired after district offi- key factor in Putting Students First slate’s defeat. In 2017 Anderson, Johnson, and Hucials learned of the charges against him.

The man behind the Integrity PAC is, ap- bacek were badly outspent spending only parently, Joseph Hurt although the PAC’s about $4,700 while the Getty backed slate filing papers with the state in Jan. 2017 only they defeated spent about $35,000 according identifies the PAC’s chairman and treasurer to state filings.

With Schaeffer gone next week the board as J. Hurt. The PAC’s address is a post office majority will flip to the four Getty backed box in Riverside.

Over the last two years Hurt has donated candidates, including incumbent Jorge Tor$2,500 to the Integrity PAC in $500 incre- res, who are expected to sworn in next week.

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Jisa although incoming board But with three new board member Edward Hannon told members taking office on May the Landmark that he favors 2 it is possible that the newly constituted village board will term limits and favors letting A full-service real estate company decide to cancel the referenthe voters decide the issue in a dum. At least one of the three referendum. “I think the three with owner and managing broker • 35 years of real estate experience new board members is willing term limit makes sense,” Han• Member of National Illinois Karen Arndt, GRI, CRS, CNC, to consider doing that. non said. “I think it’s a great Association of Realtors “I certainly understand the idea to put in front of the resibringing her 30+ years of real estate • Member of Multiple Listing argument for term limits, esdents and have them vote.”

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Pollock, who has two years left on his second not favor the idea of having a referendum email term, is opposed to term limits and said that of this significance on a primary ballot,” tel he doesn’t think the new board members Sells said. “I think it would be far better to should feel bound by last week’s vote. have it on a general election ballot so that “In my opinion they should feel empow- you have a much fuller representation of ered to do what they think is best for the vil- the community.” lage and not be restricted by what the previSedivy said at the village board meeting ous board did,” Pollock said. that his desire for term limits, and his wish Pollock and Elizabeth Peters have been op- to limit village officials to just two terms in posed to term limits but after voting against office, was not directed at any specific indiplacing a two term limit on the ballot next viduals. year they voted in favor having a referendum Pollack and Peters say that the bigger probon the three term limit as a compromise. lem in Riverside is getting people to run for Sells, who opposes term limits for village and serve in village office. Riverside has not officials said that he doesn’t have a position had a contested village election since 2009 on whether the new board should cancel Sign up today the referendum. “That will be up to the new and this year there were three candidates for trustees, whether they want to do something the three seats only because Hannon decided for our Breaking late in the process to run. Ballerine, seen as like that,” Sells said.

News Emails a possible future candidate for village presiBut Sells, who is the middle of his second term as village president, told the Landmark dent, is stepping down after serving two that he would not be the fourth vote to can- consecutive terms on the village board and cel the referendum because he agreed to the Lumsden and Sedivy are stepping down afRBLandmark.com compromise of having a referendum on the ter serving for just one term.

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Facing leadership vacuum, new D103 supt. will start six weeks early Rivera was in district one day last week after student died by suicide

By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter

The new superintendent for Lyons School District 103 will begin work in the district in two weeks instead of waiting until his previously planned start date of July 1. Monday night the District 103 school board voted 6-0 to amend the contract of Kristofer Rivera so that he can begin work early in District 103.

Rivera, currently the assistant superintendent for human resources for the Hammond, Indiana school district said that he is planning to start at District 103 on May 7.

Rivera is starting early at District 103 be-

cause co-interim superintendents Robert Madonia and Patrick Patt abruptly resigned earlier this month following the victory of the four candidates backed by Lyons Village President Christopher Getty in the April 2 school board election that will give the board majority to Getty backed candidates when the new board members are sworn in on April 30.

Madonia and Patt likely would have fired by the new majority.

Until Rivera arrives Human Resources Director Kim Ontiveros will serve as acting superintendent. Ontiveros, whose temporary appointment was approved by a 4-2 vote with Jorge Torres and Joanne Schaeffer vot-

ing no, will be paid an additional $400 a day on top of her regular $115,000 annual salary for her additional work as superintendent over the next two weeks. Ontiveros, who will leave the district this summer to take a new job in Aurora, is the only current district administrator who has a superintendent’s endorsement.

The district had been without a superintendent since April 16, the last day that Madonia and Patt were on the job. However, both Madonia and Patt came back to the district without pay on April 17 to help deal with the aftermath of the death by suicide of a George Washington Middle School seventh grader. Patt also helped out in the district on

April 18.

The district badly needs leadership after a bitter election fight and the second death by suicide of a GWMS student in less than three months.

Rivera took a day off from his current job last week to help the district cope with the student’s suicide.

Rivera spoke briefly to the school board Monday evening after they voted to allow him to start early.

He vowed to change the atmosphere on the school board and to try to get the two factions to work together.

“I’m just so looking forward to it,” Rivera said. “My motivation is here.”

SUICIDE

ask for help,” Jones said.

Jones encouraged parents to attend a presentation about coping with student stress and anxiety which will be delivered on Thursday evening 7 p.m. at GWMS by psychologist from page 1 Robin Choquette. The event was scheduled after the first death in January. Now a gun safety death of his student extremely hard. Jones component has been added to the program said that the bathroom where Bueno injured and free gun locks will be given away. himself will be closed for the rest of the school “Two boys dying of gunshot wounds tells year but will reopen next year. me we have an issue,” Jones said.

The death was the second by suicide of a Some parents have complained that they GWMS student in less than three months. On were never notified about the January death Jan. 31 an 11-year-old sixth grade boy from Ly- by suicide. “If I underestimated it, I take the ons died by suicide at home. blame,” Jones said at the forum.

“Why do 11, 12, 13-year-old boys have access Bueno brought the gun to school in a to loaded handguns,” Jones asked to applause backpack. His English teacher and another at the forum. teacher found him Stickney Deputy in the bathroom stall Police Chief Richard and did CPR. He left Jaczak said that his GWMS with a pulse detective is investigatbut was pronounced ing how Bueno got the dead at Loyola Medigun he used but said cal Center. his understanding is Jones had to notify that the boy took a the boy’s parents that gun from home that he had shot himself. his stepfather legally “I think that was the owned. hardest conversation “We have spoken I’ve ever had,” said with the parents and a visibly emotional family members of the Jones. decedent and they’ve Jones said no stuALEXA ROGALS/Staff Photographer been very cooperative dent saw Bueno after FINDING LIGHT: GWMS community so far,” Jaczak said he injured himself gathered last Friday to mourn death of as the school was imadding that his detective is setting up more student. mediately placed on a thorough interviews. soft lockdown.

Jones said that neiThe day after the ther Bueno nor the sixth-grader had been bul- death began with an extended advisory pelied. “Bullying wasn’t an issue with either one riod. More than 15 social workers and counof them,” Jones said. selors from other District 103 schools, the Jones also said that neither student dis- LaGrange Area Department of Special Eduplayed the classic signs of depression such as cation co-operative, and Riverside Brookwithdrawal from normal activities. “Neither field High School gathered at GWMS to prostudent displayed those signs,” Jones said. vide additional support to shaken students Jones said that boys tend to be reluctant who wanted to see them and talk about what to ask for help when they are suffering emo- happened. The specialists from LADSE were tional pain and that is something that must be also at GWMS on Monday and will be availdealt with. “How do I get my male students to able all week.

Community gathers

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QUESTIONS: Don Jones, GWMS principal, answers parent questions at a crowded Monday forum.

Nearly 100 students met with the social workers on Thursday and Monday, Jones said.

Teachers at GWMS, as well as students, were shaken. “This is a difficult thing for everybody,” said GWMS seventh-grade science teacher Toni Jackman, who also leads the teachers union in District 103.

Teachers and students supported each other in the aftermath of the tragedy.

“Teachers supported each other,” Jackman said of Thursday at GWMS. “The kids were there for each other. The number of kids putting their arms around each other, giving people hugs, we had a lot of hugs going on in the building. In a moment of crisis, I think we showed our mettle. I think we showed each other that we could count on each other. We showed the kids that we are a community, we’re a family, and that we’re there for all of them and I believe they appreciated that. And by the end of the day I saw some light coming back into the faces of the kids and that was good.”

Jones said he stood by the decision to hold school on April 18, the day after Bueno’s death,

especially since Friday was a school holiday.

He said he didn’t want kids stewing about the death for four days without the support of their teachers and trained counselors and social workers.

“The best thing is to get back to routine and normalcy,” Jones said.

GWMS Assistant Principal Ruby Ortiz encouraged parents to monitor their children’s social media accounts and to make it a point to know what is going on in their lives. Ortiz said that she does that with her own 13-yearold daughter. “She doesn’t like it; I don’t care,” Ortiz said. “Look at their social media, know their passwords.”

Preventative measures such as installing metal detectors or requiring students to have clear backpacks could be discussed in the future. Jones, who is in his first year as principal at GWMS, said that he has worked in schools that had metal detectors and he would prefer not to have them at GWMS but would defer to the wishes of the community.

“We have to do more and that’s what I’m going to do,” Jones said.

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Newman again takes on Lipinski as added challenger joins race

By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter

The rematch is on.

Marie Newman announced April 16 that she is again challenging Congressman Dan Lipinski (D-3rd District) in a rematch of their close and hard fought contest in the 2018 Democratic primary.

But this time it won’t be just Lipinski and Newman battling it out in the primary. A day before Newman made the formal announcement on Twitter and Facebook of her widely expected second run for Congress, 32-year old Chicago attorney Abe Matthew announced that he too was running in the Democratic primary.

Last year Newman gave Lipinski the toughest battle of his political career. Newman got 49 percent of the vote in a costly race that drew national attention. She lost by just over 2,000 votes. The 3rd Congressional District stretches from the Bridgeport neighborhood of Chicago, where Matthew lives, to near Joliet and includes the Lyons Township portion of Brookfield.

Lipinski is one of the most conservative Democratic members on Congress on social issues.

“We need a real Democrat; we don’t need a fake Democrat,” said Newman a 55-year-old

LaGrange businesswoman. “And we need a real plan for the district.”

Newman said that she plans to emphasize everyday issues in this race. Much of the attention in last year’s race was MARIE NEWMAN focused on Lipinksi’s pro-life views on abortion and Newman’s pro-choice views and their differences on other social issues.

“I’m for Medicare for All, he is not,” Newman said. “He doesn’t seem to have any interest in bridging the income divide which gets bigger and bigger.”

Newman said that she is not especially worried about the presence of Matthew in the race denying her a one on one contest against Lipinski and perhaps dividing the anti-Lipinski vote.

“Lipinski’s numbers are so bad I’m actually not worried right now,” Newman said.

Matthew, a 32-year old personal injury lawyer who is a partner in a small law firm. “I’m running for Congress to be an advocate for people,” Matthew said. “The current political

leadership that we have in Washington does not advocate for the needs of families that are just struggling to get by.”

Matthew also said that he wants to be an advocate for immigrants and women.

ABE MATTHEW “In the current political climate immigrants are regularly used as political pawns and the demonization of immigrants has to stop,” Matthew said. “We’re a country that is made up of immigrants from other lands and we need to recognize that that’s our history and we need to be welcoming of people who are coming here.”

Matthew said that he wants to push for mandated paid family leave for new parents.

He said that he saw firsthand how hard it is for new mothers to maintain their careers after his wife, also a lawyer, gave birth to their two young sons, Atticus and Lincoln.

“We need to make it easier for women to return to their career after having a child,” Matthew said.

Matthew said that he has long been inter-

ested in politics and volunteered for Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders in the 2018 Illinois presidential primary and went door to door for Hillary Clinton in Kenosha, Wisconsin in the fall of 2018.

Matthew said that he voted for Newman in the 2018 primary. When asked why he is running this time when it was clear that Newman was gearing up for another challenge to Lipinski Matthew said that he wanted to be more than just an anti-Lipinski candidate.

In 2018 Matthew contributed $400 to the attorney general campaign of Aaron Goldstein.

Matthew grew up in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood of Chicago and attended St. Sabina School and St. Ignatius College Prep before going to college at Marquette and law school at John Marshall Law School.

Lipinski, who was first elected to Congress in 2006, said that he plans to run for reelection and will be running on his record.

“I have been a commonsense Democratic leader who has brought people together to solve problems,” Lipinski said in an emailed statement. “Whether it has been helping grow good jobs, improving local transportation, protecting our health by protecting our environment, making health care and education more affordable, or making our communities safer, I have been a workhorse who has gotten the job done.

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Each home is set up to function as a family, with residents responsible for cooking and cleaning. Dinner every night is a family meal. On weekends, residents have time for visitation with family or close friends.

Pindiur states that many residents enter Way Back Inn incapable of working.

Through the support of the local community, she says most find work within a few weeks to a month. “This is quite a wonderful community. We have so much support and not a lot of stigma. People understand what Way Back Inn does and are willing to employ our residents.”

As Dee’s example shows, there are

multiple benefits to finding employment during treatment. Jobs provide needed structure and meaning to the day. “With addiction, you can lose that meaning,” remarks Pindiur. “To gain that and have a sense that people are relying on you and you are worthy of that is important.”

Pindiur notes that over the years, the need for their services has only grown, so Way Back Inn is attempting to address problems before they begin. While residential programs are suitable for adults, a new initiative is aimed at adolescents.

Through community outreach and afterschool groups, Way Back Inn is attempting to use education and prevention to prevent gambling and gaming disorders from taking hold of lives of teens.

Today, Way Back Inn serves between fifty-five and sixty residential clients, and close to thirty-five patients on an outpatient basis for gambling addiction.

With a steady stream of referrals from hospitals,

treatment centers and the AA community, she says the importance of residential programs like Way Back Inn cannot be overlooked.

“Research indicates that long-term treatment is required for sustained recovery.

It takes time to change neuro-pathways and find new ways of living, new ways of dealing with stressors and to build new pathways of support.”

For more information on Way Back Inn and its programming, visit www.thewaybackinn.org.

Opinion THE LANDMARK VIEW

Talking about suicide

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undreds gathered Monday evening in the gymnasium at George Washington Middle School in Lyons to listen, to talk, and to be present as this school community grieves what seem to be the bewildering deaths by suicide of two young boys in just three months.

Bewildering, yes. But not as out of the ordinary as we might think. Death by suicide is on the rise. And the ages at which this action occurs is, in still rare circumstances, dropping even into middle-school ages.

Suicide makes most of us deeply uncomfortable.

Issues of mental illness generally retain a silencing stigma that further isolates those struggling. The answer, as the GWMS leaders and the wider school community helped teach us this week, is that we need more talk, more careful, thoughtful talk about mental illness, about suicidal ideation than traditionally we have had the courage to undertake.

The views of professionals on this topic have changed quickly. These days the working concept is that all of us need to be aware of behavior changes, of depressive symptoms, of withdrawal from favored activities among the wide range of people in our spheres — our kids, obviously, but also work colleagues, friends, neighbors. And then the advice is to engage those people honestly and directly. “Are you doing OK? You seem quiet. Can we talk?”

The worst outcome is an awkward conversation.

The best outcome is that a good person, perhaps lost in their own swirl, finds a connection that leads to a professional contact and assistance.

Not easy. Not foolproof. But far better than silence and silos, better than letting our discomfort with mental illness prevent us from connecting with people.

One outcome, as we begin to talk more openly, more directly is the realization that, on a wide continuum, mental health challenges are pervasive. Scratch this scab and we will find family members, the kids of friends, old next-door neighbors who are dealing actively with mental illnesses. It can be surprising. But it is OK and it is our society’s reality.

For all of our talk about openness, it is also crucial to be thoughtful in the language we use around mental illness and suicide. Overly casual talk can be triggering as well as disrespectful.

Finally, our deep sympathy to the families and the friends and the teachers of these two young men. It is a profound loss to our community.

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Dinner for a good cause this weekend chase of a ticket helps the club continue their mission.

The Chicken Dinner is also an excellent time to learn about the Lions Club and how they help serve the community, as well as learning how to become a member. Membership is open and meets monthly at Caledonia on Desplaines Avenue in North Riverside.

There are evening and luncheon meetings according to a planned schedule. This event is truly a Winner Chicken Dinner!

Of course if you’re looking for dinner on Saturday, April 27, the North Riverside Firefighters Union Local 2714 will hold their annual Spaghetti Dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. at the VFW Hall on Desplaines Avenue in North Riverside. Join in supporting the men and women who help throughout the year.

If you follow my plan, you won’t have to cook at all this weekend and you’ll be dining out for good causes.

Would be remiss if I didn’t congratulate Chief Ed Petrak, Brookfield’s new police chief. Ed grew up in Riverside and was one of the kids on the block. An excellent choice, he was always a good kid and a fine adult.

Brookfield residents are fortunate to have such a quality individual as their new chief of police.

Nothing like supporting a good cause and having a good time doing so, and here is how you can do that. This Sunday, April 28, the Riverside Township Lions Club will be having their annual Chicken Dinner at the Riverside Township Hall from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Along with chicken, there will be side dishes, those fritters everybody loves, and dessert.

All included in the price of a ticket, $13 for adults and children (3-9 years) $6. Tickets are available at the door or from any Lions Club member. If need be, I have a stack of tickets. I would be glad to sell you one or more.

If you wish to do take-out, it is available but you will miss the fun and friendliness of those in attendance. There will be raffles during the afternoon and you will have a chance to win one (or more, if you’re lucky) prizes.

Your participation in this event helps the Lions support community groups, school groups as well as the club’s work in supporting charities involved with sight and sound. Their work has helped to collect over 1,500 pairs of used glasses to be refurbished and distributed to those in need. Recently the club was able to supply eye glasses to a grade school student in need. Your pur-

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OBITUARIES More OBITUARIES on page 7

Barbara Hawkins, 70

Anthony Rizzo, 71

North Riverside resident

Loved guitar, fishing and oil painting

Barbara (Zick) Hawkins, 70, of North Riverside, died on April 13, 2019. Born on Feb. 8, 1949 in Chicago, Barbara was the wife of the late J.B. Hawkins; the mother of Michael, Scott (Patti), Laura (Michal) Koenig-Aprim, and Jay (Alpha); the grandmother of Heather, Douglas, Paige, Danielle, Matthew, Lauren, Barbara, Athena, Jasmine, Conrad and Cayden; friend of her fur babies, Penny and Buster; sister of Geri (Ray) Matusak and Cathie Doyle; special cousin and goddaughter of Pat Bihun; and aunt and cousin to many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was loved by Jennifer Marie Zick and Norbert Patrick Zick and was preceded in death by her brother, Norbert Paul Zick.

Friends and family are welcome to attend the memorial service on Saturday, April 27 at 9:30 a.m. at Mater Christi Church, 2431 S. 10th Ave. in North Riverside.

Anthony F. Rizzo, 71, a longtime resident of North Riverside, died on April 14, 2019. Born on June 16, 1947, he was a U.S. Army veteran and a longtime employee of Electromotive Division (EMD) and of Brookfield Zoo. Tony loved playing guitar, fishing, oil painting, and was known for his great sense of humor.

Anthony was the husband of Janet (nee Slak); son of the late Anthony and Dolores (nee Donofrio) Rizzo; brother of Joan Miller and the late Phillip Rizzo; uncle of Bridget (David) Schutt, James Miller, Melissa (Allen) Becker, David Miller and Ashley, Carson, Hannah and the late Robert Jr. Slak; and the great-uncle of numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.

A memorial service will be held later with a date to be announced. The family appreciates donations to the West Suburban Humane Society.

Arrangements were handled by the Original Kuratko Family Directors, Brian D. Kuratko, director. For further information, call 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L.

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Schicker catches on as Bulldogs’ leader Excellent defender behind the plate also wields a powerful bat

By MARTY FARMER

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ased on his rapid improvement rate, Riverside-Brookfield High School catcher Michael Schicker appears on pace for a superior senior season. The 6-foot-3, 190-pound junior has already shown dramatic growth during three years as a varsity starter.

“I’ve never seen a kid make improvements in a one-year span from his sophomore to junior year like Michael,” RBHS assistant coach Joe Ruge said. “He’s constantly trying to get better and takes baseball very seriously. It’s been a pleasure watching him grow up. Thank god he’s only a junior and we will have him back another year.”

According to Ruge, Schicker adjusted his batting stance which has made a huge difference. Defensively, he’s a game-changer.

“He’s just dangerous because he’s on every pitch as a hitter,” Ruge said.

“He’s more straight up now and right on the baseball. The improvement offensively has been night and day. Defensively, MIKE SCHICKER he’s outstanding. He RBHS junior can make pinpoint throws on his knees to any base. Other coaches ask where he’s going to college and say he must be 27 years old.”

Schicker’s maturity and talent have definitely attracted recruiting interest. He committed to Purdue in fairly short order.

“Last summer, Purdue saw me play at one of our local tournaments,” Schicker said.

“My Team DeMarini travel team (Rake City) coach told me to call them right after the game. We talked a bit and they watched me play the rest of the summer.”

After visiting the campus, Schicker decided to become a Boilermaker.

“It feels pretty nice and takes a lot of pressure off,” Schicker said about his commitment. “At the same time, there is some pressure because everybody knows who I am and is watching me. I don’t think about that though. I’m just trying to have fun and relax. It’s awesome to know I’m going to Purdue in about a year and a half.”

“I’m just trying to have fun and relax.”

ALEXA ROGALS/Staff Photographer

RBHS junior Michael Schicker has led by example this season. He’s hitting .370 with three home runs and 20 RBIs. During the offseason, Schicker benefits from facing elite competition across the country as a Rake City player. The team competes in tournaments in Indiana, Georgia, Florida and Tennessee.

Before heading to West Lafayette, Indiana, for college, Schicker still has work to do with the Bulldogs. RBHS is 12-4 this spring and in contention to win the Metro Suburban Conference with a 3-1 record. His considerable part in the team’s success consists of hitting .370 with three home runs and 20 RBIs. “I want to win conference because we fell short last year,” he said. “It was so sad because we only had to win one game against Wheaton Academy but we lost both games.

Hopefully, we can win conference and may-

be a regional. From there, we can see what happens because we have a super-tough sectional.”

Other players have stepped up for RBHS as well, notably Schicker’s cousin and promising freshman Owen Murphy (.415 batting average, .475 on-base percentage, 2 HR, 13 RBIs), junior third baseman Marco Ruiz (.377, 12 RBIs) and junior Liam Corbisiero (.356, .453 obp).

Murphy, who plays shortstop, also headlines the Bulldogs’ pitching staff, with contributions from Nate Roberto, Tyler Swanson and Jeremy Fox. “Obviously some guys have stepped up this season,” Ruge said. “Tyler Swanson threw a gem against Ridgewood. We also

have about a half-dozen guys who are hitting the ball decently with a good on-base percentage. We’re just taking it game by game and trying to stay relevant.”

When scouting the Bulldogs, Schicker is a point of emphasis for opponents. His development is palpable.

“It’s been a great year so far,” Schicker said. “I’m seeing the ball a lot better than last year. The catching has gone better, too.

I’m just shortening up a lot of things since my body is so big. I try to get my footwork in synch and let my arm do the work. I’m just trying to improve on everything and it’s been going well.”

RBHS takes on host Aurora Christian on Thursday, April 25. First pitch is at 4:30 p.m.

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Nazareth baseball on a roll Batterymates Prosecky and McKenna power Roadrunners

By MARTY FARMER Sports Editor

The Nazareth Academy baseball team has won games in several impressive ballparks this season. With a 13-2-1 record midway through the regular season, the Roadrunners have notched victories at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida; Kerry Wood Field in Chicago; Joliet Slammers Stadium; and Wrigley Field.

The team has also taken care of business at home on the RJ Sanders Baseball Field by winning five of six games.

The Roadrunners’ most impressive victory of the season arguably took place at Wrigley Field on April 17. Nazareth cruised past state contender Marist, 12-2, as winning pitcher Michael Prosecky allowed one run and struck out five over five innings.

Prosecky, a Louisville commit, is a hardthrowing lefty who is the ace of the Roadrunners’ pitching staff. He’s been on the varsity three years.

“Michael is ranked as one of the top lefty high school pitchers in the nation,” Nazareth coach Lee Milano said. “He topped out at 94 miles per hour last summer.”

Teddy Olander hit a triple with two RBIs

Lions sign letter of intent Seven LTHS student-athletes looking forward to college athletics Lyons Township High School senior student-athletes recently signed letters of intent to play their respective sports in college on National Spring Signing Day. Among the studentathletes are team captains, school-record setters, and state champions.

(Standing: left to right: Lily Stotz, Diving, Pepperdine; Xavier Armand, Track & Field, Grand Valley State; Katie Materick, Tennis, College of Wooster; Emily Henkel, Cross Country/ Track, Davidson College; Bottom: left to right: Hanna Good, Water Polo, Mercyhurst University; Mary Kate Gannon, Swimming, Boston College; John Racanelli, Swimming, Carthage College.

Courtesy Lyons Township High School

and Tony Siranovic finished with two hits and two RBIs. Senior catcher Andrew McKenna, a three-year varsity starter, chipped in a pair of hits against Marist.

McKenna, who has committed to Holy Cross, has teamed with Prosecky to form one of the best pitcher/catcher combos in the state.

“Andrew brings a ton of positive energy to the team,” Milano said. “He is one of the best-hitting catchers in the area.”

The day before their game at Wrigley Field, Nazareth defeated Bolingbrook 12-1 at Joliet Slammers Stadium. Olander earned the win, scattering five hits and allowing one run in six innings. Led by Breven Reifsteck (4-for-4), the Roadrunners racked up 13 hits. Michael Milano, Cole Vercelli and Eric Kramer finished with two hits apiece against the Raiders.

In addition to the contributions of Prosecky and McKenna, Reifsteck, Vercelli, Michael Milano and senior infielder Zach Carmignani have fostered the team’s terrific start. Vercelli will play at Carthage College next year, while Carmignani and Krug are headed to play for Triton’s program.

The Roadrunners host a pair of upcoming games, April 24 against Crossroads Academy (4:45 p.m.) and Saturday, April 27 against Notre Dame (10 a.m.).

File photo

Senior left-hander Michael Prosecky is the ace of the Nazareth Academy pitching staff.

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P/T SECRETARY/PARALEGAL Part time Legal Secretary/Paralegal for solo practitioner in Oak Park.

Ideal candidate has 3+ years legal experience, ability to multitask, and is detailed-oriented. Proficiency in Outlook, Microsoft Office, and Adobe necessary. Knowledge in following areas helpful: Family law, Criminal, Real Estate and Personal injury. 20-25 hours per week, flexible as needed.

SYSTEMS ANALYST The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Systems Analyst in the Information Technology Department. Applicant will need to be knowledgeable and capable to apply the principles and techniques of various programming languages, database, computer programming, on-line programming and programming documentation.

Additional skillsets include systems analysis and design techniques, such as database normalization, business analysis, workflow procedure, modular programming, stored procedures, and interface with operating system. Our technology environment consists of MS-SQL & Tools, Superion OneSolution CAD/ RMS, CityView Permit, Licensing & Inspections, ERSI ArcGIS, Laserfiche and web software (Java, HTML, Adobe ColdFusion and Drupal).http://www.oak-park.us/.

Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application position open until filled.

Biology Teacher (Chicago, IL) Dsgn, write & use lesson plans; teach Biology to H.S. students through lectures, discussions, & demonstrations; implmt appropriate instructional & learning strategies, activities, materials & eqpmt; prep students for biology rltd competitions & standardized tests; coord school sci. fairs &/or extracurricular activities as assigned; produce formal & informal testing to eval student success; Bachelor’s deg in Biology Education or Biology + 24 mos progressive f/t exp. in the job at K-12 school envrmt incl writing lesson plans, coord’g school-wide sci. fairs &/or extracurricular activities, & IL State Teaching License (at least substitute license) reqd; M-F,40 hrs/wk; Send resume (by mail only) to Cafer Cengiz, Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park Charter School, 2245 W Pershing Rd, Chicago, IL 60609.

CHURCH MAINTENANCE The Assumption Greek Orthodox Church is looking to hire a professional and self-motivated candidate for routine maintenance and church security needs, including: landscaping/snow removal, security, deliveries, stocking, etc. This PT position guarantees 12 hours a week (more hour seasonally).

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Supervision & dvlpmt opportunities for assoc / jr designers. Support & maintain strategic alignment of dsgn prgms & assets. Understand & support SEO strategies, project research, analytics, reporting, social media mgmt. Reqs bach in Dsgn, Fine Arts, or closely rel; 2 yrs dsgn exp incl multimedia, print & e-commerce, HTML5, & Adobe Creative Suite. Resumes to Kerry Grady, Grady Campbell Inc, 900 N Franklin, Ste 310, Chicago IL 60610.

HUMAN RESOURCES REP The Royal Group is a 95-year-old, Midwest manufacturer located in Cicero, IL. This position reports to the Human Resources Manager and is responsible for actively managing all day-to-day divisional H.R. processes, programs and procedures.

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by Contextmedia Health d/b/a Outcome Health in Chicago, IL, to commit & execute tasks on product backlog & write code w/ increasing quality & maintainability. Reqs. BS in Comp Sci & 3 yrs exp in job offered.

Must also have exp w/ Android apps through its entire lifecycle incl technical design changes, enhancements, fixing defects, testing, & documentation; 3 yrs of Android/ Java exp; 2 yrs of exp w/ Android Services & Content Providers; 1 yr of Android SQLite/ database exp incl writing, modifying & debugging tables, queries; & exp w/ custom hardware & custom Android images.

Resume to: Outcome Health, Attn: Mike Keller, Talent Acquisition, 330 N. Wabash, Ste 2500, Chicago, IL 60611; Job Refer: #111 SUMMER INTERNSHIP The Village of Oak Park has openings for the 2019 Summer Planning and/ or Historic Preservation Internship, in the Development Customer Services department. Interested applicants must be current students in an undergraduate or graduate program in urban planning, historic preservation or related field. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oak-park. us/. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application.

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OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT THERAPY OFFICES FOR RENT Therapy offices for rent in north Oak Park. Rehabbed building. Nicely furnished. Flexible leasing. Free parking; Free wifi; Secure building; Friendly colleagues providing referrals. Shared Waiting room; optional Conference room. Call or email with questions. Shown on Sundays.

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Lots of great stuff, kids clothes ,toys, men’s and women’s clothing, knick knacks, antiques, small appliances, furniture, jewelry watches,strollers bicycles,electronics,housewares. great prices. Come see for yourself.

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One Stop Comics will have professional and amateur creators at One Stop Comics showing their comic work.

Josh Blaylock, founder and CEO of Devil’s Due Publishing, will be one of our featured guests.

May 4 Kicks off at 10am & runs till 7pm One Stop Comics 111 S. Ridgeland • Oak Park IL Call Rick at 708 524-2287 LIKE NEW HOSPITAL BED Hospital bed fully motorized.

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The legal description of the property at 910 Forest Avenue is as follows: LOT 5 IN HENRY S. PETERONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 6 (EXCEPT THE NORTH 400 FEET MEASURED ON KEYSTONE AVENUE) OF SNOW AND DICKINSONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ADDITION TO RIVER FOREST A SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTH WEST 1/4 OF SECTION 1 AND THE EAST 17 ACRES OF THE SOUTH EAST 1/4 OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 12 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. All interested persons will be given the opportunity to be heard at the public hearing. A copy of the meeting agenda will be available to the public at the Village Hall.

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VILLAGE OF OAK PARK CONCRETE SIDEWALK POWERÂ WASHING PROJECT REQUEST FOR PRICES Bid forms may be obtained from the Public Works Customer Service Center by calling 708-3585700 or by stopping by the office located at 201 South Boulevard, Oak Park, Illinois between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Information is also available from the Streets Superintendent, Scott Brinkman, sbrinkman@oak-park. us or on the Villageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website http://www.oak-park.us/yourgovernment/finance-department.

The Village of Oak Park reserves the right to issue proposal documents and specifications only to those vendors deemed qualified. No proposal documents will be issued after 4:00 p.m. on the working day preceding the date of proposal opening. For more information call the Public Works Service Center at 708.358.5700.

THE VILLAGE OF OAK PARK Published in Wednesday Journal 4/24/2019

Clifford Radatz Secretary Zoning Board of Appeals Published in Wednesday Journal 4/24/2019

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LEGAL NOTICE The Village of Oak Park will receive sealed bids at the Public Works Service Center, 201 South Boulevard, Oak Park, Illinois 60302, until 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8th 2019 for the following

LEGAL NOTICE The Village of Oak Park will receive sealed bids at the Public Works Service Center, 201 South Boulevard, Oak Park, Illinois 60302, until 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8th 2019 for the following

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VILLAGE OF OAK PARK BLUESTONE SIDEWALK SEALING PROJECT REQUEST FOR PRICES Bid forms may be obtained from the Public Works Customer Service Center by calling 708-3585700 or by stopping by the office located at 201 South Boulevard, Oak Park, Illinois between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Information is also available from the Streets Superintendent, Scott Brinkman, sbrinkman@oak-park. us or on the Villageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website http://www.oak-park.us/yourgovernment/finance-department.

The Village of Oak Park reserves the right to issue proposal documents and specifications only to those vendors deemed qualified. No proposal documents will be issued after 4:00 p.m. on the working day preceding the date of proposal opening. For more information call the Public Works Service Center at 708.358.5700.

THE VILLAGE OF OAK PARK Published in Wednesday Journal 4/24/2019

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LEGAL NOTICE The Village of Oak Park will receive sealed proposals at the Office of the Village Engineer, 201 South Boulevard, Oak Park, Illinois 60302, until 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 10, 2019, and at that time will be publicly opened and read aloud for the following Village Project: 19-13, Lake Street and Forest Avenue Traffic Signal Improvements.

In general, the improvements consist of the removal and installation of traffic signal conduits, foundations, wiring, and controllers; temporary aerial traffic signal wiring; electrical street lighting conduits, foundations, and equipment; removal and installation of a fire hydrant; installation of underground conduits for irrigation and communications; traffic control and protection; and all appurtenant work thereto.

Plans and proposal forms may be obtained from the office of the Village Engineer starting on Friday, April 26, 2019, at 10:00 am. A non-refundable deposit of $40 is required for each set of plans and specifications. The Village of Oak Park reserves the right to issue plans and specifications only to those contractors deemed qualified.

No bid documents will be issued after 4:00 p.m. on the working day preceding the date of bid opening.

All prospective bidders must prove they are pre-qualified in the Electrical Category by the Illinois Department of Transportation before receiving bid documents.

The work to be performed pursuant to this Proposal is subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, 820 ILCS 130/0.01 et seq.

THE VILLAGE OF OAK PARK Bill McKenna Village Engineer Published in Wednesday Journal 4/24/2019

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The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a zoning variation application submitted by H. Michael Hartmann, owner of the property at 910 Park Avenue. The applicant wishes to construct a fence to enclose the rear yard along the south, west, and north property lines. Section 4-8-5 of the Village Code provides the Zoning Board jurisdiction to hold public hearings and offer recommendations to the Village Board concerning variations to the fence code.

The applicant seeks a variation to Sections 4-8-4-C-2 and 4-8-3-C of the Village Code which limits the height of fences located in the side yard and rear yard to 7 feet. The applicant proposes to construct a fence with a height of 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122;-6â&#x20AC;?.

The legal description of the property at 910 Park Avenue is as follows: PARCEL 1: LOT 3 (EXCEPT THE SOUTH 16.0 FEET THEREOF), ALL OF LOTS 4 AND 5 (EXCEPT THE NORTH 25 FEET) IN SKILLINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 11 IN SNOW AND DICKINSONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ADDITION TO RIVER FOREST IN THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 12 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTH AND SOUTH VACATED ALLEY LYING WEST OF AND ADJOINING SAID LOT 3 (EXCEPT THE SOUTH 16.0 FEET THEREOF), ALL OF LOTS 4 AND 5 (EXCEPT THE NORTH 25.0 FEET) IN SKILLINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SUBDIVISION AFORESAID, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. All interested persons will be given the opportunity to be heard at the public hearing. A copy of the meeting agenda will be available to the public at the Village Hall.

Clifford E. Radatz Secretary Zoning Board of Appeals Published in Wednesday Journal 4/24/2019

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: Y19001043 on April 9, 2019. Under the Assumed Business Name of SERENITY INTERIOR SOLUTIONS with the business located at: 150 FOREST AVE 1101, OAK PARK, IL 60301. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: LUCIA GASCUE-CAROL 150 FOREST AVE 1101, OAK PARK, IL 60301.

Published in Wednesday Journal 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/2019

PUBLIC NOTICE For any person who was a Special Education Student at Oak Park & River Forest High School and graduated in 2011 or 2012, you will have 30 days to contact Lynette Welter at Oak Park & River Forest High School at 708.434.3806 or lwelter@ oprfhs.org to request your records.

On May 24th the Special Education student records for the 2011 and 2012 school years will be destroyed.

Lynette Welter Scheduling and Records Secretary Special Education Published in Wedensday Journal 4/17, 4/24/2019

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING The Oak Park and River Forest High School District 200, located at 201 N. Scoville will be conducting a Timely and Meaningful Consultation Meeting on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. in Room 107. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the district’s plans for providing special education services to students with disabilities who attend private/parochial schools and who are home schooled within the district for the 2019-20 school year. If you are the parent of a home-schooled student who has been or may be identified with a disability and you reside within the boundaries of Oak Park & River Forest High School District 200, you are urged to attend.

If you have questions regarding the meeting, please contact Dr. Kennedi Dixon, (708) 434-3105.

Published in Wednesday Journal 4/24, 5/1/2019

PUBLIC NOTICE PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME In the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, County Department, County Division.

In the matter of the petition of Marisa Lynn Voss for change of name to Sammy Hayden James Voss, Case No. 2019CONC000481 Notice is given you, the public, that I have filed a Petition For Change of Name in this Court, asking the Court to change my present name of Maris Lynn Voss to the name of Sammy Hayden James Voss.

This case will be heard in courtroom 1707 on June 21, 2019 at 10:30 a.m..

Published in Wednesday Journal 4/24, 5/1, 5/8/2019

PUBLIC NOTICE On May 3, 2019 at 9:15 a.m., a meeting conducted by Oak Park Elementary District 97 will take place at the Oak Park Main Library, 834 Lake Street in the Veteran’s Room. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the district’s plans for providing special education services to students with disabilities who attend private schools and home schools with the district for the 2019-2020 school year. If you are the parent of a homeschooled student who has been or may be identified with a disability and you reside with the boundaries of Oak Park Elementary School District 97, you are urged to attend. If you have further questions pertaining to this meeting, please contact Donna Middleton at 708-524-3030.

Published in Wednesday Journal 4/24, 5/1/2018

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-3 Plaintiff, -v.WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF MANUEL GATHRIGHT (DECEASED), DEBORAH GATHRIGHT, EVELYN ARMSTRONG, ROCHELL GATHRIGHT A/K/A ROCKY GATHRIGHT, MANUEL GATHRIGHT, JR, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MANUEL GATHRIGHT Defendants 15 CH 09055 1237 S. 19TH AVENUE Maywood, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 1, 2019,

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an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 16, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1237 S. 19TH AVENUE, Maywood, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-15-103-0190000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $87,711.35.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(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 113593.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw. com Attorney File No. 113593 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 15 CH 09055 TJSC#: 39-2136 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector at-

tempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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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 14-17-09846.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-09846 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 09897 TJSC#: 39-2086 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file number 268586.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 268586 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 18 CH 5488 TJSC#: 39-2191 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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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. 18-021115 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3118336

funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 Please refer to file number 2120-13631.

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 2120-13631 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 17 CH 06828 TJSC#: 39-2247 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR MERRIL LYNCH FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1 Plaintiff, -v.JANICE M. COLE A/K/A JANICE HARRIS, JOHNNY B. COLE, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. Defendants 17 CH 09897 2018 S 24TH AVE BROADVIEW, IL 60155 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 17, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 9, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2018 S 24TH AVE, BROADVIEW, IL 60155 Property Index No. 15-15-316-0320000.

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

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/ B/A MR. COOPER Plaintiff, -v.ERIC R. RICE A/K/A ERIC ROBERT RICE, TRESSA L. RICE A/K/A TERESA LYNN RICE A/K/A TERESA L. RICE, NUMARK CREDIT UNION, POPULAR HOLDING USA, INC. F/K/A BANCO POPULAR NORTH AMERICA, INC., BMO HARRIS BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO M&I BANK FSB Defendants 18 CH 5488 6615 CONRAD AVENUE Hodgkins, IL 60525 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 3, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 7, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6615 CONRAD AVENUE, Hodgkins, IL 60525 Property Index No. 18-22-112-0080000.

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

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMEIRICA, NA; Plaintiff, vs.

UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANT MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS INC.; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MARVA BYRD AKA MARVA J. BYRD; JUANA BYRD; MICHAEL BYRD; THOMAS P. QUINN SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR MARVA BYRD AKA MARVA J. BYRD; Defendants, 18 CH 5159 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 Wednesday, May 29, 2019 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: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF COOK, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS: P.I.N. 15-16-320-046-0000.

Commonly known as 926 Suffolk Avenue, Westchester, IL 60154.

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.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff, vs.

HENRY MCDONALD; Defendants, 18 CH 5656 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 Thursday, May 30, 2019 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. 15-18-211-047-0000.

Commonly known as 302 North Wolf Way, Hillside, IL 60162.

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. 18-016593 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3118464 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC. Plaintiff, -v.DEXTER M. CRAWFORD AKA DEXTER M. CRAWFORD, JR., CRYSTAL R. CRAWFORD, UNITED STATES OF AMERICADEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY-INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, EMERGENT CAPITAL INVESTMENTS, LTD. Defendants 17 CH 06828 452 N. JACKSON BLVD. HILLSIDE, IL 60162 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 13, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 17, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 452 N. JACKSON BLVD., HILLSIDE, IL 60162 Property Index No. 15-08-329-0200000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $98,482.50.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified

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