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June 7, 2017

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Five years later, man guilty of brutal Brookfield attack Jeffrey Gurley sentenced to 21 years for attempted murder By BOB UPHUES Editor

Jeffrey Gurley, a 31-year-old Kentucky man who brutally stabbed a Hodgkins man and left him bleeding inside the bedroom of a Brookfield apartment in 2012, finally pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree attempted murder on May 16. Judge Paula Daleo sentenced him to 21 years in prison, putting an end to a case that’s awaited resolution for more than five years. Gurley must serve 85 percent of the sentence, according to the terms of the plea agreement. Since he has already served five years, Gurley will be eligible for parole in January 2020, when he will be 44 years old. In April 2012, Gurley hopped on a bus and traveled from Campbellsville, Kentucky, to Brookfield. His intentions were violent. In and out of jail five times between 2008 and 2011, Gurley had befriended a female guard at the Taylor County Detention Center and the two later struck up a romantic relationship. By early 2012, the 32-year-old woman had left Kentucky and moved to a basement apartment in the 8900 block of Burlington Avenue in Brookfield. On April 11, 2012 she got a phone call. On the other end of the line was Gurley, who said he was on his way to see her. Frightened because of past death threats Gurley had made and of his violent behavior, she called Brookfield police, who escorted her to the apartment to pick up some items so that she could stay with a friend. See GUILTY on page 10

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Neva Frank inspects the offerings of Chuck “Eggman” Barman during opening day for the Brookfield Farmers Market on June 3. The market will run every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of the Brookfield Village Hall through mid-October. For more photos, visit online at www.RBLandmark.com.

Riverside may drop fishing, picnic bans Village president asking rec board to reconsider prohibitions By BOB UPHUES Editor

Riverside may be poised to drop its longstanding policy of prohibiting fishing, boat launching and picnicking in village parks.

Village President Ben Sells told the Landmark last week that he has asked the Riverside Parks and Recreation Board to consider recommending that the village reverse course on the fishing/picnicking issue to align local laws with recommendations laid out

in the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) comprehensive plan for the downtown area. A key component of the CMAP plan calls for greater access and See FISHING on page 8

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Longtime employees say their goodbyes to D96 Four teachers, Hollywood playground supervisor retiring Contributing Reporter

Five longtime employees of Riverside Elementary School District 96 are retiring this year, including Barbara Johnson, Jean Mathis, Mary Orlowski, Deb Potempa and Hollywood playground supervisor Marie Rerucha. Rerucha has been the playground supervisor at Hollywood School for 26 years. During that time she has been a beloved figure for a generation of Hollywood students. “She comes across as really kind of a gruff character, but the kids know,” said Kim Hefner, the principal of Hollywood School. “She makes them laugh. She looks out for kids when they’re sad.” In addition to supervising the kids at recess, Rerucha, who worked two hours a day, did copying and laminating for teachers. Barbara Johnson, a resource teacher at Hollywood School, has taught in District 96 schools for 30 years, working in special education. She began her teaching career in 1984 at B.J. Ward Middle School in Bolingbrook, and in 1987 was hired to be a cross categorical teacher at Central School where she taught a self-contained special education class for many years. Johnson spent two years at Ames School and has been at Hollywood School since 2011. “She did a terrific job with our students with special needs,” said former Central School Principal Janice Limperis. “[She is] an extremely talented, patient, caring, very loving person.” In retirement, Johnson, a Brookfield resident, plans to volunteer more at the St. Barbara Church food pantry and at the church itself. She also plans to travel, read, write and spend time helping make the world “a brighter and kinder place.” Jean Mathis has taught art at Central and Hollywood Schools since 1990. She found out that District 96 was looking for an art teacher from Orlowski, who was a friend. Mathis had taken some time off from teaching after teaching high school art at the Latin School in Chicago from 1976 to 1982. Mathis is known for installing confidence in her students and for insisting on creative artwork. There was no tracing allowed in her classroom. “I have enjoyed witnessing the students become artists before my eyes, starting in kindergarten,” Mathis said. “I always tried to instill confidence in my students, so they feel capable and creative.” Students and parents appreciated her con-

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SIGNING OFF: Marie Rerucha spent two hours a day for the past 26 years as the playground supervisor at Hollywood School in Brookfield. She’s one of five longtime employees in School District 96 who are retiring as the 2016-17 school year ends. stant praise and encouragement. “I think Mrs. Mathis is very encouraging and supporting of the efforts that students make,” said Wendy Docktor, the parent of a Central School first-grader. In retirement Mathis plans to travel to Italy and she will be working on children’s book in collaboration with a son, who is a glass maker and artist who lives in Ohio. Mary Orlowski, a second-grade teacher at Ames School, is retiring after 27 years teaching in District 96. She started out as a reading improvement aide at Ames for three years and then taught kindergarten there for 10 years. She then switched to teaching first grade for five years, including one year at Blythe Park School, before becoming a second-grade teacher. “I feel that Mary Orlowski embodies all that is good about our profession,” said Ames School Principal Todd Gierman. “Mrs. Orlowski is a true nurturer of children’s futures and will be greatly missed at Ames.” Prior to coming to District 96, Orlowski taught in Burbank and Chicago Ridge. Deb Potempa, a seventh-grade science teacher at L.J. Hauser Junior High School,

is retiring after 26 years of teaching there. Prior to coming to Hauser she taught at two other junior high schools, a middle school, and Macomb High School. In addition to teaching regular science classes Potempa at Hauser taught health and animal science. She regularly taught enrichment classes in summer school such as Dinosaur Dig, Super Science, and Harry Potter Science. Potempa also served as a sponsor of the Creative Crafts and Super Science Clubs at Hauser. She always strived to make science fun. “I just remember her being always so kind and nurturing. … She was always so child centered, so student centered,” said Hefner, who once taught English at Hauser. “It just amazed me.” In retirement Potempa plans to continue teaching science in the summer gifted and talented program at Dominican University. She will also travel to Carbondale to watch the total solar eclipse on Aug. 21. “My identity is a teacher,” Potempa said. “A role I have thoroughly enjoyed throughout my life. I will miss working with students and staff.”

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Despite an inconclusive ruling from the Illinois Attorney General regarding the approval of a host of school administrator contracts in April, the Lyons-Brookfield Elementary School District 103 Board of Education voted 4 to 2 at a special meeting on May 31 to rescind a two-year contract extension for Superintendent Carol Baker and new contracts for various administrators. The board also voted 4 to 2 to rescind the approval of five new instructional coach positions, a new case manager position and a new data evaluation position that were also approved at an April 13 special meeting. Board members convened again at special meeting on June 6, after the Landmark’s press time, to vote again on all the administrator contracts, other than Baker’s, and to consider the instructional coach positions. New school board President Marge Hubacek said that attorney general’s ruling, which was issued May 30 in response to a request for review filed by the Landmark, was inconclusive. The newspaper had asked the Illinois Attorney General to review whether the school board had violated the Open Meetings Act in its presentation of the contracts to the public on April 13. “They didn’t make a determination,” Hubacek said. But, Hubacek said Baker’s contract extension violated the Illinois School Code, which states that a superintendent’s contract shall not be extended before performance goals specified in the original contract are met. Baker, who started at District 103 a year ago, has not been formally evaluated yet by the school board. That evaluation has been scheduled for later this month. Hubacek said she had been advised by the district’s new law firm that the board could lawfully rescind the contracts approved on April 13. “They told us we could go ahead, and we’re well within our rights to do it,” Hubacek said. Hubacek and board members Sharon Anderson, Shannon Johnson and Joanne Schaeffer voted to rescind the contracts. Board members Michael Bennett and Jorge Torres voted against the measure. Board member Coleen Shipbaugh was absent. Bennett said he wanted to hear from the law firm directly and pointed out that the attorney general did not find that the board acted improperly in approving the contracts

in April. “I just don’t want people to think we’re a rubber stamp for the attorney,” Bennett said. Before the vote, teachers’ union President Toni Brandt asked the board to consider the impact of its actions on teachers who have accepted the new instructional coach positions. “All those who applied and were chosen for these positions are suffering undue stress not knowing where they’ll be next year,” Brandt told the school board in the public comment portion of the meeting. Brandt, who teaches seventh-grade science at the George Washington Middle School, said the new instructional coach positions, an additional special education case manager, and a new data evaluation position called Multi-Tiered Support System (MTSS) were necessary. “Instructional coaches and data coordinators are an extension of the teacher in the classroom,” Brandt said. But some school board members said that they did not have enough information about the new positions and wondered if the district could afford the new positions. “It is not clear whether adequate consideration has been given to whether it’s feasible to add all of the new positions and the resulting need to hire more teachers, in light of the financial challenges this district is facing,” Hubacek said. Anderson said she needed more information about the new positions. “We didn’t know about these until they were posted and filled practically,” Anderson said. Bennett said that not approving the new instructional coaches and the case manager and MTSS position would be an attack on the teachers and students of District 103. Bennett noted that the new school board majority had already ended a weekly late start day that allowed teachers time to meet in a professional learning community once a week. “I want the district to go in a progressive manner,” Bennett said. “I don’t want to take away these techniques that have proven to be successful.” After the meeting, Brandt said she was relieved that the school board has quickly scheduled a special meeting to vote again on the positions. “My concern was simply to make it clear to them what the consequences will be and to encourage them to become educated about what the positions are,” Brandt said. On June 6, the board voted again on oneyear contracts for administrators who were hired in the last year, including Maintenance Director Ryan Grace, Curriculum Director Natacia Campbell and Special Education Director Janine Gruhn. Also up for revote are contracts for the district’s principals.

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Brookfield looks to raise water, garbage rates Increases will be reflected beginning in July

By BOB UPHUES Editor

from about $875,000 at the end of 2015 to about $609,000 at the end of 2017. “After looking at this year’s financial results and the audit, we decided that we would pass this rate increase along at this time,” Copper said.

Water rates going up Meanwhile, Brookfield water customers will see those rates rise 4.25 percent beginning in July after the board’s anticipated June vote. The increase is in reaction to the Brookfield-North Riverside Water Commission’s announcement May 1 that it would be increasing its water supply rates to member communities by the same rate. The water commission’s increase is coming from a few sources. One is a small rate increase from the city of Chicago for water. Another source of the increase stems from the fact that water commission revenue is dropping because its customers are using less water, giving the commission less money to maintain the water infrastructure it owns. Finally, the water commission is also

passing along the first of seven rate increases that will pay the debt service on a new water main it is presently constructing through Forest Park, Oak Park and the West Side of Chicago. That new $17 million main is being funded by a low-interest loan from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. It will serve as another main water supply line to back up the commission’s present main, which is more than 75 years old. Brookfield water customers who use 10,000 gallons per quarter would see their bills go up by about $22 per year, according to Cooper. That figure includes the quarterly sewer charge, which is tied to water usage. The village’s water and sewer enterprise fund has seen its cash reserves fall sharply in the past two years, due to the construction of the Forest Avenue pump station and sewer improvements related to road reconstruction. In 2015, water and sewer reserves stood at more than $2.7 million. By the end of 2017, those reserves are estimated to fall to about $680,000.

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Riverside acquires Harlem Ave. commercial site Village seeking bids to demolish former dry-cleaning business

By BOB UPHUES Editor

The village of Riverside is the proud owner of a former dry-cleaning business, at least temporarily. Capping a sometimes frustrating process that lasted almost a year, the village purchased the property at 2710 Harlem Ave. for $78,425, giving Riverside serious influence on how that and adjacent properties might be redeveloped. “The village took this step so we could help guide future redevelopment of that corner, and that’s our goal,” said Village President Ben Sells. Earlier this year, the Riverside Village Board created a business district along Harlem Avenue, including the vacant former TitleMax property at 2704 Harlem Ave., the former dry cleaning business, the strip mall at 2720 Harlem Ave. and the gas station at 539 Longcommon Road. Village officials believe the area could become both an attractive gateway to the village and a source of sales tax revenue through assembling property and fostering commercial redevelopment. The village board this summer will act to impose a 1-percent sales tax within the business district, which will serve as a source of revenue that can be used to pay for costs related to redevelopment, including site remediation, assembling property and public infrastructure improvements. Riverside certainly will incur costs related to environmental remediation of the dry-cleaning property. On May 30, the village announced it was

seeking bids for removing materials containing asbestos from the building at 2710 Harlem Ave. and for the demolition of the building itself. Bids are due back to the village by June 12. According to bid documents, floor tile, pipe insulation and roofing materials contain asbestos. Officials say they expect the asbestos removal to take place in late July and that demolition would follow within the next 60 days. Riverside will seek bidders for a separate soil remediation project, which will take place once the building is demolished. Last year as part of its due diligence prior to purchasing the property, Riverside completed an environmental assessment of the site. That study concluded that the soil south of the building was contaminated with dry cleaning chemicals to a depth of between 14 and 16 feet. It was the presence of that contamination that slowed down the village’s acquisition of the property. In June 2016, the village agreed to pay $150,000 for the property and acquire it by the end of November 2016. After the environmental testing, Riverside informed the owner the price would have to come down to accommodate the cost of soil remediation, stalling negotiations. What comes next for the property after it’s cleaned up is unclear, though the village would prefer that it become part of a commercial development involving one or both of the adjacent properties. The owner of the strip mall, Dr. Milad Nourahmadi last year submitted a proposal to the village to assemble all three prop-

BOB UPHUES/Editor

GOING, GOING ... The village of Riverside is seeking bids for the demolition of a former drycleaning business it has purchased at 2710 Harlem Ave. The village hopes the parcel of land can become part of a larger commercial development once the site has been cleared and cleaned up. Soil contaminated by dry-cleaning chemicals still needs to be removed. erties north of Longcommon Road. However, those plans fizzled after the owner of 2704 Harlem Ave. indicated no interest in selling that property. Nourahmadi bought the strip mall last year and renovated the main commercial space to house his Shining Smiles dental

practice. He also spruced up the exterior of the building and repaved the parking lot. A new monument sign and another sign on the south wall of the building will go up soon, said Nourahmadi, but the dental office is up and running. A grand opening is being planned for later in June, he said.

North Riverside will opt out of county wage laws Trustees will vote to maintain minimum hourly pay on June 19

By BOB UPHUES Editor

North Riverside’s village board on June 5 signaled its intent to opt out of two ordinances passed by the Cook County Board last year that would raise the minimum wage to $13 an hour by 2020 and allow hourly workers to accrue up to five paid sick days per year. The village board’s finance committee, which includes trustees Joseph Mengoni, Fernando Flores and Terri Sarro, recommended that the village’s attorney prepare an ordinance opting out of both county laws. The rest of the board, including Mayor Hubert Hermanek Jr., who also attended the committee meeting indicated they supported the opt-out language. The village board is expected to vote on the

ordinance at their next meeting on June 19. Hermanek pointed to action last week by the Illinois General Assembly as part of his reasoning for opposing the county’s laws. Both houses of the state legislature voted to approve a bill that would increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2022. The bill is now on the desk of Gov. Bruce Rauner, awaiting his action. “The state has finally addressed it and that’s a reasonable amount, $15 an hour,” Hermanek said. “And if it’s statewide I don’t see why any of us shouldn’t do anything except advocate in support. The main sponsor of the state’s minimum wage bill, Senate Bill 81, is Kimberly Lightford (D-4th), who represents all of North Riverside and portions of Brookfield. State Sen. Martin Sandoval (D-11th), who repre-

sents Riverside south of the BNSF tracks is a Senate co-sponsor. Local state representatives signing on as House co-sponsors were LaShawn Ford (D8th), Elizabeth Hernandez (D-24th), Silvana Tabares (D-21st). Though neither co-sponsored the bill, both Rep. Michael Zalewski (D-23rd) and Sen. Steven Landek (D-12th) voted in favor of it. Hermanek joined a chorus of area leaders arguing that the county’s law pitted communities against one another, saying those communities opting in were in danger of losing businesses and customers to towns where the new minimum wage law is not in play. “If everyone’s [opting out] except you, it’s defeating the purpose, and you’re just jeopardizing your own interests of the village,”

Hermanek said. Hermanek and Mengoni also stated that a legal review by Cook County State’s Attorney indicated the county may lack authority to impose the wage laws on municipalities. The laws have not yet been challenged in court. Unless a municipality votes to opt out of the county law, the minimum wage will increase to $10 on July 1 and then increase $1 per year over the next three years to bring it to $13 an hour. Riverside’s village board voted to opt out of Cook County’s minimum wage and accrued sick time laws on April 20. Brookfield’s village board has not yet publicly discussed or acted on the measures. That board is next scheduled to meet on June 12 and again on June 26.

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BIG WEEK

Brookfield Reads! finale features David Axelrod

Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd., caps its 2017 Brookfield Reads! program with a pair of events during the next week around this year’s book choice Believer by former Obama advisor and longtime political consultant David Axelrod. First there will be a book discussion on Saturday, June 10 at the library. Print and electronic copies of the book are available at the library. That will be followed on Thursday, June 15 at 7 p.m. by the program’s finale, an event featuring Axelrod, at the Brookfield Zoo DAVID AXELROD Discovery Center, 3300 Golf Road. Axelrod will discuss the book and share highlights from his 40-plus years in politics. The discussion, moderated by Landmark editor Bob Uphues, will be followed by a question-andanswer session and a book signing. Residents are encouraged to submit questions ahead of the event to the Brookfield Public Library at reference@brookfieldlibrary.info. Advance registration is required to attend the finale at Brookfield Zoo. Call 708-485-6917 or visit www.brookfieldlibrary.info/brookfieldreads.

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Local author discusses book on WWII bomber crew

Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd., hosts Brookfield author Mark Farina on Monday, June 12 at 7 p.m. Farina, a sportscaster, sportswriter, and government public relations specialist in a career that has spanned 40 years, will MARK FARINA discuss his new book Casey and the Flying Fortress, the story of Farina’s father-in-law, a B-17 bomber co-pilot in World War II whose plane was shot down and who became a prisoner of war. A book signing follows the presentation. Copies of the book will be for sale for $14 each.

Coping with grief, guilt

Home Helpers Home Care, 123 E. Ogden Ave., Suite 102A in Hinsdale, hosts the program “Guilt and Grieving: Coping with the Losses that Come with Aging” on Thursday, June 8 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Director of Education Jackie Raschke will discuss means of coping with losses older adults experience as well as the feelings of guilt that often accompany the responsibilities of a caregiver. The event is free and open to the public. Reserve a seat by emailing jackie@maryandmikecare.com or by calling 630-686-1369.

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Prepare for the eclipse North Riverside Public Library, 2400 Desplaines Ave., presents “A Solar Eclipse Is Coming” by Michelle Nichols of the Adler Planetarium on Wednesday,

246-3380 or visit www.theatrewesternsprings.com. Riverside Arts Center, 32 E. Quincy St., hosts work of Oak Park artist Anna Kunz and her exhibit “Physical Sunshine” and a solo exhibition of photographs by Laura Husar Garcia, titled “Wishes,” through June 24. Admission is free. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. Riverside Public Library, 1 Burling Road, hosts an Interior Remodel Workshop on Wednesday, June 14 at 7 p.m. in the Great Room. Riverside resident and seasoned interior designer Maura Braun will share steps used in creating a design plan for a remodel project. Hear great tips on how to plan the design and stay on budget. Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd., hosts ■

The Brookfield Farmers Market continues on June 10 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the west parking lot of the village hall, 8820 Brookfield Ave. The market will be held rain or shine every Saturday morning through Oct. 14. The Riverside Farmers Market continues on Wednesday, June 14 from 2:30 to 7 p.m. in Centennial Park at Longcommon Road and Forest Avenue. The market runs every Wednesday afternoon/evening through Oct. 11. Theatre of Western Springs, 4384 Hampton Ave., presents Neil Simon’s Rumors from June 1-11. Tickets are $20 and $22. Call the box office at 708■

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June 14 at 6:30 p.m. The event is free. To sign up call 708447-0869 or go online at www.north riversidelibrary.org/events.

an art exhibit featuring the work of Robin Monique Rios, Chicago native and founder and director of 4Art Inc., through June. For more information visit www. brookfieldlibrary.info. North Riverside Public Library, 2400 Desplaines Ave., hosts Stories and Play (ages 5+) on June 8 at 10:30 a.m.; Build It with Buttons (ages 3-6) on June 13 at 10:30 a.m.; Salt Painting (ages 7+) on June 14 at 3:30 p.m.; Pizza and Games Night (1st grade+) June 12 at 6 p.m.; Family Color-A-Thon on June 10 at 10:30 a.m.; Just Craftin’ Around (6th12th grade) on June 14 from 6-8 p.m.; Cooking 101 (grades 6-12) on Saturdays from 1-3 p.m. ■

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Experience the Great American Songbook

Singer Dick May will perform selections from the Great American Songbook on Sunday, June 11 at 2 p.m. in the Albert Hall of Plymouth Place Senior Living, 315 N. LaGrange Road in LaGrange Park. Free and open to the public. Reservations requested by calling 708-354-0340 or emailing rlopienski@ plymouth.provinet.com.

and His Dream. Free. Drop-in. Westchester Community Church, 1840 Westchester Blvd., Westchester, hosts a flea market on June 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Great deals, bake sale and café. Free. Proceeds go toward painting the church’s exterior. ■

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FISHING

Tied to CMAP plan from page 1 connection to the Des Plaines River. But the village’s own laws limit that direct connection to the riverfront by outlawing fishing and picnics, among other things, in public parks. “The CMAP plan talks about connections to the river, but you won’t do that if you can’t actually use it,” Sells said in a phone interview on June 2. The park board was supposed to have discussed the issue at its May meeting, but had to postpone debate due to a lack of a quorum. Riverside village trustees, meanwhile, may get a look at the issue even before the recreation board meets again. On June 15, said Sells, the topic will be part of the village board agenda as an item for discussion only. “I’m going to put it under ‘considerations’ so trustees can begin talking about it,” Sells said. The next Parks and Recreation Board meeting is scheduled for July 24. Sells said that he drafted language amending the village’s code. It maintains prohibitions against motorized

vehicles in parks and in the river, and it still prohibits fishing from bridges. Gone in Sells’ recommended language are prohibitions against fishing in parks, launching/disembarking from boats in parks and picnicking. Sells’ recommended amendment, however, maintains a ban on the use of grills and fire pits (except at the Scout Cabin) and would require any gathering of 10 or more people in a public park to obtain a permit at least 24 hours in advance. Traditionally, Riverside has maintained a hard line against picnicking and fishing due to potential nuisances, including trash and noise. Flouting laws against picnicking, fishing and launching boats can result in a $35 fine under the current law. Sells, however, argued the village has other ways to address nuisances. “My view has always been that we have laws on the books that’d take care of potential problems,” Sells said. The last time the Riverside Village Board broached the topic of picnicking in parks was back in 2011 after a resident brought up the subject at a board meeting and asked trustees to consider loosening restrictions on picnics. Sells, a trustee at the time, suggested sending the matter to the Parks and Recreation Board for consider-

ation, but a majority of the village board rejected that suggestion. Trustee Joseph Ballerine, who was also on the board in 2011, said some changes since then have paved the way for reconsideration of the fishing and boating bans. Removing the Hofmann Dam in 2012, for example, eliminated a safety hazard. “The river is no longer a liability, it’s an asset,” said Ballerine. As far as picnicking, the proposal is a way to designate picnic areas for larger groups, he said. The Scout Cabin, which is set up to accommodate larger gatherings, is one such option. “I think it’s got a good chance of working its way through,” Ballerine said. Discussion around amending the village’s code with respect to fishing and picnicking coincides with the Parks and Recreation Department’s first-ever kids fishing derby, slated for Sunday, June 11 from 3 to 6 p.m. in Swan Pond Park. Kids in four different age groups between the ages of 3 and 15 (parents can assist kids ages 3-5) will compete for prizes for the highest number of fish caught. All fish must be released after being caught. More information is available on the village’s website www.riverside. il.us or by calling 708-442-7025.

RBHS student-administrator session fizzles The administration of Riverside-Brookfield High School held a question and answer session for students late in the school year but only five students showed up. The meeting, held on May 16 at 7:30 a.m., wasn’t announced until the day before on the morning announcements. “Nobody really listens to the announcements,” said senior Rosie Nolan who, along with her brother, was one of the five students who attended. The question-and-answer session was also mentioned during lunch on the day before the meeting, but Nolan said that the noise in the cafeteria during lunch makes it difficult to hear announcements made there. Students were required to submit written questions in advance and had to be present to have their questions answered. The meeting reportedly lasted about 15 minutes. “The people there were already informed and knew what

was going on,” Nolan said. “It would have been nice if people had gone, but people just didn’t go.” The idea for a student town hall or question-and-answer sessions with administrators came out of discussions held between administrators and student protest leaders in the wake of a sitin after the school board voted not to rehire social studies teacher Jill Musil in March. The administrators who attended the meeting included Principal Kristin Smetana, assistant principals Kylie Gregor and Dave Mannon and Dean of Students Dave Sibley. Smetana did not respond to a request for comment about the session. Nolan said administrators were frustrated that so few students showed up. “They talked to us about how it was frustrating that no one showed up and we agree,” Nolan said. “It’s on them more than us.” —Bob Skolnik

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P O L I C E

R E P O R T S

Kayaker rescued from Salt Creek spillway Emergency personnel from Brookfield, Lyons, Riverside and Cook County responded to the Salt Creek spillway – culverts that connect Salt Creek and the Des Plaines River just north of the Brookfield Zoo’s north parking lot – on May 29 after a kayaker got trapped inside. The 24-year-old Berwyn man either accidentally or intentionally went over the mini-dam that sends water into the spillway, according to local officials, and had been thrown from the boat. The man was trying to maintain hold of the boat in the relatively shallow water about 75 feet inside one of the three culverts that connect the streams, said Brookfield Fire Chief Patrick Lenzi. The current and the slippery bottom of the culvert made that difficult and only after he let go of the kayak was he able to walk out of the culvert, uninjured, with the aid of lifesaving lines provided by a rescue crew. Firefighters fished the kayak out of the Des Plaines River later on. In the wake of the incident local safety officials from Brookfield, Riverside, North Riverside, Lyons and Cook County met on June 1 to discuss installing signage upstream of the spillway alerting canoeists and kayakers of the danger.

Memorial Day weekend. Police responded to Brookpark Medical, 3101 Maple Ave., on the morning of May 30 after an employee arrived to find the business flooded and rooms ransacked. According to police, none of the doors to the business appeared to have been forced open.

Burglary suspect arrested

A 19-year-old Shorewood man faces felony drug charges after police stopped him from hurriedly leaving the scene of what was believed to be a robbery, but turned out to be unfounded, in Riverside on May 30. Police responding to the “robbery” call stopped Dangelo Colon’s car as it sped away from the lot at 7-Eleven, 2600 Harlem Ave. Colon had merely gassed up his car, but appeared extremely nervous when asked by police what he had been doing prior to leaving the scene. Colon later allegedly admitted having just bought a small amount of cannabis in Chicago. Police searched the vehicle and reported finding two pounds of cannabis, along with drug paraphernalia. He was charged with possession and delivery of more than 500 grams of cannabis. Police interviewed a woman who’d claimed she’d been robbed in the area, but ended up determining the claim was unfounded before giving her train fare and transporting her to a CTA “el” station.

Brookfield police have arrested a man they believe may have been involved in a number of vehicle break-ins in recent weeks in Brookfield. Maurice Steele, 36, who was living at the Brookfield Motel on Ogden Avenue is charged with two counts of burglary to a motor vehicle after a witness called police to report a burglary in progress on June 3 at about 1:50 a.m. in the 4000 block of Grove Avenue. Police stopped Steele, who was walking in the area and brought over the witness for a show-up. Police arrested Steele who later reportedly consented to have officers search his motel room. Inside the room, police reported finding items taken from vehicles, including wallets, credit cards, IDs and a GPS unit. In addition to the two vehicles, Steel is accused of burglarizing on Grove Avenue, police also reported other vehicle break-ins in the area in the past week, including the 4000 block of Forest Avenue, the 3900 block of Elm Avenue and the 3900 block of Oak Avenue.

Brookfield medical office burglarized Cash, checks, two boxes of hypodermic needles, computer equipment and a credit card processing machine were taken during a burglary to a Brookfield medical office during the

Repair scam

An elderly Brookfield couple fell victim to a home repair scam on May 30, with the offender making off with some costume jewelry. An 80-year-old Brookfield man told police that someone rang his doorbell at about 12:15 p.m. The man told the homeowner that his roof was damaged and needed to be repaired. He asked the homeowner to go in the basement and get a bucket of water while he inspected ceilings inside other rooms. The homeowner’s wife observed the man in a bedroom in front of a dresser and confronted him while calling for her husband to come upstairs. The man then walked out of the house and entered the passenger side of a gray pickup truck, which drove away. According to police, a search of the bedroom revealed that two sets of earrings were missing.

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A 21-year-old woman was killed after reportedly stepping in front of an inbound Metra commuter train in downtown Riverside at about 8:15 a.m. on June 1. Riverside police said the victim as Linnea M. Thorson, of Woodridge, who was identified after officers recovered a set of car keys and a cellphone at the scene. Police used the car key fob to locate Thorson’s car, walking a threeblock area near the scene. Police found the car parked on the street in front of the police parking lot on Riverside Road, about 100 feet east of the police station. According to police, eyewitnesses said the woman walked onto the tracks from the backyard of an apartment building between the Longcommon Road and Cowley Road grade crossings on the south side of the Burlington Northern-Santa Fe Railroad line.

Another eyewitness emailed the Landmark to report that the woman didn’t walk up to the tracks from a yard, at least initially. According to the witness, the woman walked up onto the platform from the easternmost set of stairs before walking off the platform into the grassy area to the east. The Metra engineer attempted to stop the train and blew the train’s horn, but the train was unable to stop in time. Weitzel said police have interviewed all eyewitnesses, including the train’s engineer and conductor. The engineer reportedly confirmed that the woman appeared to purposefully step in front of the train, which was an express, traveling at 70 mph through Riverside. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office on June 2 ruled the woman’s death a suicide. All freight and commuter train traffic was stopped in both directions until about 10:30 a.m. while police investigated the scene, Weitzel said.

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covered in blankets and blood. A belt from a terrycloth robe was wrapped around his neck and suspended from a rod in the closet. “I’m gonna die,” he told police. But he didn’t. from page 1 An ambulance responding to an unrelated call was only a block away. Paramedics The following day at about 7:30 p.m., she rushed him to Loyola University Medical returned to the apartment with her 34-year- Center at the same time one of its top heart old brother, who went inside to pick up a few surgeons was present. more items. Her brother entered the apartHe spent more than a month ment. He didn’t come back outrecovering in the hospital and side and for 10 minutes hadn’t surprised officers when he answered calls to his cellphone. walked into the Brookfield poShe called police again. An oflice station on June 1, 2012, to ficer knocked on the door of the thank them for saving his life. apartment and Gurley opened it. “It’s a miracle,” then Lt. EdThere was blood all over the floor ward Petrak said at the time. and a broken knife -- the blade on Gurley has been held without an air mattress, the handle on bond since his arrest. He was the floor – in the living room. housed first at Cook County Jail From inside the apartment the before being moved to Kankakee officer heard a muffled voice cry JEFFRE Y GURLEY County Jail. A grand jury handout, “Help.” ed down a 20-count indictment Gurley tried to slam the door shut, but the officer forced his way in and reached for his against Gurley in May 2012, charging him sidearm when Gurley held out his hands, with attempted murder, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated battery, home invasion, saying, “Just take me.” Inside the bedroom, police found the burglary and armed violence. As part of the plea deal, all of the charges woman’s brother lying on the floor of the bedroom. Stabbed several times in the chest, except for the attempted murder charge, abdomen and neck, he was handcuffed and were dropped.

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CLASS OF 2017

Brookfielders graduate from Lyons Township High School The following Brookfield residents received their diplomas during Lyons Township High School’s graduation ceremony on June 4 in the North Campus fieldhouse in LaGrange.

Julian Aguayo Mathew Albertson Arianna Andersen Derek Baker Grace Barone Nicholas Bator Idalis Bermejo Amber Bittourna Jose Bravo Alondra Calderon Matthew Cesario Blessing Chukwunonye Raven Cirelli Martin Coronel Shakita Crenshaw Juan DelaRosa Daniel Diaz Samantha Diaz Vincenzo DiMaggio Michelle Dinh Charlsie Domabyl Ryan Duerkes Devin Ekstam

Nicholas Ellison Yendi Esquivel Cristian Galvez Alexandra Gamboa Frida Garcia Katya Garcia Marissa Garcia Nynena Gaye William Geisert Jose Gonzalez Leonardo Gutierrez Denise Guzman Samantha Hauser Noah Holtschlag Isabel Isais Nerina Isic Benjamin Jaramillo Hunter Jasinski Danilo Jeknic Tiffanie Jones Angela Kasper George Kasprzyk George Kennett

Katelyn Klein Damian Klip Zachary Lake Nicholas Lazzarotto Brianna Liddell Ashley Lites Gabriel Martinez Paul Martinic Frank Mazgay Angelica Mendez Francheska Mendez Alex Monarrez Corrina Morgan Sarah O’Malley Eric Pittman Anastasia Quercia Adrian Ramirez Cook David Rendon Yulisa Rodriguez Illiana Rosado Santino Salinas Serena Salvato Anaraise Santillan

Andrea Serrano John Sickel Kyle Sievers Isabella Smith Aneles Sotelo BriAnna Sprau Kendrick Stevens Elizabeth Strzelczyk Jocelyn Taylor Reginald Terrell Leslie Toto Connor Trimborn Amber Troesch Skylar Turner Karina Urquizo Fadiel Valencia Francisco Verdin Victoria Vila Andrew Walker Dayna Williams Zoe Zavala

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As students of a single gender school, we were given the unique experience of being empowered. Trinity has taught us to be strong and independent. I know I am walking out of those doors with greater confidence than when I walked in four short years ago. - Savannah Martinez, Valedictorian, Class of 2017 Boston University

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Congratulations to Fenwick High School Class of 2017 College Choices

Alexa Adams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saint Louis University Michael Albano . . . . . . University of Illinois - Urbana Amanda Alvarado . . . . . . . Western Illinois University John Amico. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bradley University Katherine Androwich . . . .Loyola University - Chicago Jack Angelini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Georgetown University Brenda Armenta Uvalle . . University of Illinois - Chicago Sean Arnoldt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michigan State University Chance Baggett . . . . . . . . . . . .University of Maryland - East Shore Patrick Barnett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marquette University DeShawn Barr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Iowa Wesleyan College Steven Barshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.S. Marine Corp. Isabella Baumann . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of St. Thomas Juan Bautista . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of Illinois Chicago John Beaudin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Iowa State University Mackenzie Berschel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of Iowa Anthony Bertuca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of Louisville Thomas Biegler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marquette University Christian Bortolotti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Purdue University Antonio Bosco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of Dayton Maureen Boyd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Colorado - Boulder Isabel Brennan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lehigh University Daniel Breslin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Southern California James Brosnan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Iowa State University Stephon Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Illinois - Chicago Dominic Bruno. . . . . . . . . . . . University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Marisa Bucolo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Villanova University Reid Burens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Augustana College Alexander Burke. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of Iowa Quinn Burke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tulane University Claire Cahill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Notre Dame Natalie Cairo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of South Alabama Joseph Calcagno . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Penn State University Jeffrey Cappelli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Southern Methodist University Elizabeth Carlson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DePauw University Kelly Carpenter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Edgewood College Ryan Castellano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of Michigan Anthony Cavalieri. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lewis University Ryan Chapman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Indiana University Quinton Chudik . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vanderbilt University Brendan Copp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Notre Dame Bianca Corona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of San Diego Minerva Correa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DePaul University Keegan Costello . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of Illinois - Urbana Mary Creamer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Alabama James Creber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Miami University (OH) Ian Crowell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boston University Michael D'Agostini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Iowa State University Arianna Dakuras. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carthage College John Darrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Notre Dame Tristan Dator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Undecided Ryan DeCraene. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lawrence University Michael Delzotti. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Creighton University Kaitlin DeRouin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of St. Thomas Brandon Diaz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Illinois - Chicago Giselle Diaz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Catholic University of America Zachary Dinning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Undecided Shannon Donnelly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Miami University (OH) Elizabeth Drennan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of Denver Emma Drever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Northern Michigan University Adrian Duarte. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of Dayton Charles Dumon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Providence College Caroline Eckhoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of Utah Jeremiah Eicker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of Utah Joseph Ergastolo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michigan State University Morgan Fabian. . . . . . . . . . . . University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Caroline Fahey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of Dayton Kevin Finn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of Illinois - Urbana Nicole Finn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of Wisconsin - Madison Michael Fiorito. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cornell College

Cole Fisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boston University John Fitzgerald. . . . . . . .University of Illinois - Urbana Jessica Fitzpatrick. . . . . . . . . . University of Pittsburgh William Flaherty. . . . . . . . . . . . U.S. Air Force Academy Connor Foley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Saint Louis University David Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . Johns Hopkins University Franklin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of Iowa Matthew Franklin Alena Fredericks . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of Illinois - Urbana Anthony Frontzak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Providence College Clare Frumkin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Xavier University Kelly Frumkin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Santa Clara University Jillian Gallo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marquette University Timothy Gant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Benedictine University Haley Gearen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marquette University Anna-Nikol Georgiev. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Purdue University Ethan Gerstner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Jackson Gihl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Purdue University Joseph Giralamo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Southern California Louie Gomez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of Iowa Olivia Gonzalez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of Illinois - Urbana Justyna Gorka. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Rochester Robert Grayson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of Illinois - Urbana Alejandra Griffin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Illinois - Chicago Declan Grogan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Notre Dame Noah Groll. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monmouth College Kyle Gruszka. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . United States Air Force Academy Kylie Gushurst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .North Central College Jose Guzman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drake University Jackson Haeflinger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Notre Dame Nico Halter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of St. Andrew's Caitlin Hartman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Indiana University Nicholas Hayden . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of Wisconsin - Madison Harrison Hayes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Santa Clara University Luke Hedges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Syracuse University Nicolas Heiberger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas Christian University Conor Hendzel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .North Central College Jack Henige. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Notre Dame Thomas Hennelly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Miami University (OH) Isabella Hernandez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Chicago Sean Heslin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Miami University (OH) Collin Hoag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colorado State University Matthew Hoban . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Villanova University Nicolas Hobbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of Iowa Anton Hutchinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lawrence University Cristian Ibarra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Loyola University - Chicago Luke Jachim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Villanova University Garrett Javors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of Michigan Ryan Jennings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Yale University William Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Iowa State University Rosemary Josenkoski . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Illinois Wesleyan University Corinne Joss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of Richmond Marianna Kania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Saint Louis University Daniel Kannin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marquette University Michael Karris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marquette University Michael Keegan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of Illinois - Urbana Kathleen Kehoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Eastern Illinois University Jacob Keller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Northern Iowa Aidan Kingwell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Michgan Isabella Klepacki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marquette University Katherine Krecek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Saint Mary's College Amy Kucera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Xavier University Jonathon Kulhanek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Tampa Ryan Kupiec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DePauw University Esteban Kurth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Valparaiso University Jack Lambert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of Illinois - Urbana Thomas Lange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Indiana University Grace Laszkiewicz . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Nebraska - Lincoln Erin Lattner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tulane University Megan Leonard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of Dayton Leila Leone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Saint Louis University

Conner Lillig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Illinois - Urbana Lauren Lombard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Notre Dame Jack Lulich. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Southern California Maeve Lynch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Indiana University Kevin Mack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mississippi State University Anthony Maite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Kansas Daniel Malagoli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of Iowa Jesselyn Maldonado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Illinois - Urbana Danielle Mangila . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of Iowa Abigail Marchetti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DePauw University Alexander Marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Purdue University Isabella Marquez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Illinois - Urbana Sherman Martin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Toledo Mary Marzo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gonzaga University Jasmine Matuszewski . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holy Cross College Kathleen McAllister. . . . . . . . . . .University of California - Berkeley Daniel McCall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Illinois State University Rachel McCarthy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Illinois Wesleyan University Sean McGee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Illinois - Urbana Jason McGrath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Illinois - Urbana Sarah McManus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Villanova University Mia Mendoza. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loyola Marymount University Robert Metaxatos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . College of William and Mary Anna Milleker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Iowa Patrick Moore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Wisconsin - Madison Brett Moorman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Alabama Richard Moraga . . . . . . . . . . .University of California - Los Angeles Marisa Morella. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Northwestern University Joseph Moreno. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Iowa Mikayla Moreno. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Illinois - Urbana Nancy Moreno . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of Arizona Andrew Morrissey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Oklahoma Jack Mortell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Miami - University (OH) Garrett Mulcahy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Purdue University Priscilla Munoz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kendall College John Murphy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Wisconsin - Madison Liam Murphy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marquette University Luis Murphy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Kansas Charles Myers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bradley University Louis Nardello . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lake Forest University Isabelle Ndoumy-Kouakou. . . . . . . . University of Illinois - Urbana Edward Nettleton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Illinois - Urbana Jamal Nixon . . . . . . . . . . . . .Minnesota State University - Mankato Adrian Nourse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St. Ambrose University Andrew Nowak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Alabama Colum O'Brien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Duquesne University Dennis O'Bryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of Notre Dame Casey O'Laughlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Northwestern University Sean Obrochta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Northwestern University Analy Ortiz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dominican University Fines Owens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Illinois - Urbana John Pacer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Spring Hill College Thomas Panosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Wisconsin - Madison Benjamin Panovich . . . . . . . . . . University of Wisconsin - Madison Michael Parille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Illinois - Urbana Catherine Parrilli. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Illinois - Urbana Anthony Pasquesi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saint Mary's University (MN) Michael Paunove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Iowa Vanessa Perrelli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DePaul University Sophia Pethokoukis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Santa Clara University Alexander Pierson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Miami University (OH) Sara Pietrzak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Illinois - Urbana Natalia Podstawska. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Knox College Kyle Poland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bucknell University John Pollard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Illinois - Urbana Alec Polston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Michigan Mark Poulin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Illinois State University Michael Prabhu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Illinois - Urbana Gabriella Prado. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Illinois - Urbana Thomas Quigley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Valparaiso University

Caridad Quintana. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Illinois - Urbana Kevin Regan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Illinois - Urbana Thomas Reyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marquette University Anne Ritten. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of Notre Dame Bridget Ritten. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tulane University Maria Ritten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of Notre Dame Athena Rivera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loyola University New Orleans Graham Rodgers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Indiana University Emmanuel Rodriguez . . . . . . . . . . . Northeastern Illinois University Natalie Rodriguez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colorado State University Adrian Rogalski . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Nebraska at Lincoln Destiny Rogers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DePaul University Michelle Rojas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DePaul University Graham Rowsell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Purdue University Adrian Ruiz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of Arizona Tomas Ruiz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DePaul University Maeve Ryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New York University Michael Saganich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Georgetown University Ashley Salamea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parkland College Zachary Sarvis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saint Louis University Joseph Scanlon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DePauw University Nicholas Schiele. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Indiana University Matthew Schiltz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Illinois State University Natalie Schmaus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marquette University Thomas Schneider. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Illinois - Urbana Morgan Schopp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saint Louis University Rafael Serrano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of South Wales Atha Sharod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Chicago Quinn Shaughnessy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Indiana University James Skiest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . American University Julia Smialkowska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DePaul University Stephen Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of Missouri - Columbia Charles Sommers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Boston College William Sophie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Illinois - Urbana Justin Sosa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Benedictine University Isabella Sparacino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marquette University Ethan Stein. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Undecided Martin Stein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Miami University (OH) Michael Stupinski . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Georgetown University Kelsey Sullivan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St. Ambrose University Lorena Sumoza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Illinois - Urbana Sabrina Tartaglia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carroll University Ellis Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fordham University Marco Torres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Illinois - Urbana Marie Towns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marquette University Grace Tucek. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clemson University Brandon Vargas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DePaul University Katelyn Veach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Alabama Judelisa Velazquez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of Illinois - Chicago Apostolos Velliotis . . . . . . . . . . . .University of Wisconsin -Madison Patrick Vitale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Dallas Ana Volpe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Wisconsin - Madison Rory Vrdolyak. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Dallas Mary Wade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marquette University Theresa Wagner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marquette University Cecilia Walsh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Illinois - Urbana Patrick Walsh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of Tampa Ryan Walsh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Indiana University Abby Weber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Illinois - Urbana Zoe Weissburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of North Dakota Margaret Whalen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fordham University Liam White. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clemson University Sarah Wiener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saint Louis University Thomas Wiener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of St. Thomas Connor Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of Notre Dame Jeremy Winkiel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of Notre Dame Natalia Wright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Washington University - St. Louis Diana Zawaideh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Indiana University Andrew Zeitler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marquette University Rodolfo Zuleta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DePaul University

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Congratulations to Fenwick High School Class of 2017

Scholarships, Awards, Recognitions Arizona State University .............................................Joseph Giralamo Auburn University ................................................................ Grace Tucek Augustana College .......................................Reid Burens, Haley Gearen, Ethan Gerstner and Anton Hutchinson Baylor University .....................................................Isabella Hernandez Benedictine University ........................................................Justin Sosa Biola University.........................................................Isabella Hernandez Boston University ........... Ian Crowell and Isabelle Ndouny-Kouakou Bradley University.................................Reid Burens and Charles Myers Butler University............................... Marisa Bucolo, Elizabeth Drennan, Connor Foley, Olivia Gonzalez, Isabella Hernandez, Jonathan Kulhanek, Grace Laskiweicz, Maeve Lynch, Abigail Marchetti, John Mortell, Edward Nettleton, Kate Veach, Diana Zawaideh and Andrew Zeitler California Institute of the Arts ........................................Maeve Ryan California Lutheran University ...........................................Noah Groll Carroll University ..............................................................Adrian Nourse, Kaitlin DeRouin and Sabrina Tartaglia Carthage University ................................Reid Burens, Arianna Dakuras, Haley Gearen and Natalia Podstawska Case Western Reserve .................................................Sarah McManus Catholic University of America ................Reid Burens, Brendan Copp, Giselle Diaz, John Pacer and Maeve Ryan Central Michigan University .......................................Diana Zawaideh Clemson University ......Chales Sommers, Grace Tucek and Liam White Coastal Carolina University...............................................Natalie Cairo College of William and Mary ...................................Robert Metaxatos Colorado School of Mines .............................................Charles Dumon Concordia University............................ Sean Heslin and Louis Nardello Cornell College ................................................................Michael FioRito Cornerstone University .......................................... Natalia Podstawska Creighton University..................MacKenzie Berschel, Michael Delzotti, Connor Foley, Clare Frumkin, Sean Heslin, Megan Leonard, Alec Polston, Natalie Schmaus and Sarah Wiener Denison University .................................................... Anton Hutchinson DePaul University ....................................Alexa Adams, Minerva Correa, Connor Foley, Anthony Maite, Andrew Novak, Analy Ortiz, Michael Parille, Tomas Ruiz, Joseph Scanlon, Nicholas Schiele, Rafael Serrano and Sabrina Tartaglia DePauw University............................Elizabeth Carlson, Michael Fiorito, Connor Foley, Haley Gearen, Ryan Kupiec and Abigail Marchetti Dominican University..................................Louis Nardello, Analy Ortiz, Natalia Podstawska and Athena Rivera Drake University ........................................................ Anton Hutchinson Elmhurst College ..............................................................Adrian Nourse Embry Riddle University.................................................Zoe Weissburg Emerson University ..........................................................Justyna Gorka Fairfield University ....................................................... Marianna Kania Ferris State University ......................................................... Kevin Mack Florida Gulf State University ............................................Natalie Cairo Fordham University ..........Sophia Pethokouskis and Margaret Whalen Grinnell University .................................................................Jack Lulich Hawai’i Pacific University ...............................................Bianca Corona Hillsdale College ................................................................Rory Vrdolyak Hope College............................Isabella Hernandez and Marianna Kania Illinois Institute of Technology...................................Stephon Brown Illinois Wesleyan University ................................... Anton Hutchinson, Rosemary Josenkowski and Jonathan Kulhanek Indiana University................................... Alexa Adams, Dominic Bruno, Marisa Bucolo, Elizabeth Carlson, Ryan Chapman, Nicole Finn, Robert Grayson, Caitlin Hartman, Sean Heslin, Matthew Hoban, Luke Jachim, Garrett Javors, Amy Kucera, Kathleen McAllister, Anna Milleker, Patrick Moore, Mikayla Moreno, John Mortell, Edward Nettleton, Dennis O’Bryan, Michael Parille, Sophia Pethokouskis, Alec Polston, Graham Rodgers, Nicholas Schiele, Quinn Shaughnessy,William Sophie, Kate Veach and Grace Tucek Indiana University/Purdue University Indianapolis ..................................................................Stephen Smith Iowa State University ........Kevin Finn and Isabelle Ndoumy-Kouakou Ithaca College ...................................................................Justyna Gorka John Carroll University ..................................................Kaitlin DeRouin, Connor Foley, Anthony Frontzak, Claire Frumkin, Abigail Marchetti, John (Zack) Pacer and William Sophie Johns Hopkins University .............................................David Francisco

Knox College ................ Natalia Podstawska and Joseph Scanlon Lake Forest University .....................Jesselyn Maldonado and Louis Nardello Lawrence University ........Anton Hutchinson Lewis University....................Anthony Cavalieri, Arianna Dakuras, Joseph Scanlon and Zoe Weissburg Loras College..........................................Connor Foley and Haley Gearen Louisiana State University .........................................Joseph Ergastolo Loyola Marymount University .....................................Harrison Hayes Loyola University (Chicago) ...........Dominic Bruno, Anthony Frontzak, Justyna Gorka, Kylie Gushurst, Rosemary Josenkowski, Marianna Kania, Amy Kucera, Jonathan Kulhanek, Sarah McManus, Richard Moraga, Louis Nardello, Andrew Nowak, Analy Ortiz, Michael Parille, Athena Rivera, Tomas Ruiz, Natalie Schmaus, Isabella Sparacino, Marie Towns, Judelisa Velazquez, Kate Veach and Mary Wade Loyola University (New Orleans).................................. Athena Rivera Marquette University ..............................Alexa Adams, Patrick Barnett, Thomas Biegler, Marisa Bucolo, Elizabeth Drennan, Kevin Finn, Connor Foley, Clare Frumkin, Jillian Gallo, Haley Gearen, Robert Grayson, Matthew Hoban, Anton Hutchinson, Marianna Kania, Daniel Kannin, Michael Karris, Isabella Klepacki, Jonathan Kulhanek, Thomas Lange, Leila Leone, Anthony Maite, Daniel Malagoli, Abigail Marchetti, Alexander Marks, Richard Moraga, Mikayla Moreno, Liam Murphy, Edward Nettleton, Michael Parille, Thomas Reyes, Maria Ritten, Athena Rivera, Natalie Schmaus, Stephen Smith, Isabella Sparacino, Martin Stein, Marie Towns, Katelyn Veach, Anna Volpe, Mary Wade, Theresa Wagner and Andrew Zeitler McKendree University ...........................................................Noah Groll Miami University (Ohio).......................Jack Angelini, Alexander Burke, Elizabeth Carlson, Ryan Chapman, Keegan Costello, Cole Fisher, Matthew Franklin, Jackson Haeflinger, Nico Halter, Caitlin Hartman, Harrison Hayes, Thomas Hennelly, Sean Heslin, Matthew Hoban, Luke Jachim, Corinne Joss, Maeve Lynch, Anthony Maite, Alexander Marks, Jason McGrath, Patrick Moore, John Mortell, Fines Owens, Michael Parille, Catherine Parilli, Sophia Pethokouskis, Alexander Pierson, Anne Ritten, Bridget Ritten, Nicholas Schiele, James Skiest, Marco Torres and Margaret Whalen Michigan State University...................Sean Arnoldt, Joseph Ergastolo, Anton Hutchinson, Anthony Maite, Mikayla Moreno, Graham Rowsell, Patrick Vitale, Theresa Wagner, Liam White and Diana Zawaideh Millikin University ......................................................Anton Hutchinson Monmouth University ....................................................Michael Fiorito North Central College..............Kylie Gushurst and Natalia Podstawska Northern Illinois University ..........................................Stephen Smith Northern Michigan University ....................................... Emma Drever Northwestern University.............. Marisa Morella and Sean Obrochta Ohio Wesleyan University ........................................Anton Hutchinson The Ohio State University....................................................Liam White Pennsylvania State University..................................... .Justyna Gorka and Isabelle Ndoumy-Kouakou Pepperdine University .............Justyna Gorka and Isabelle Hernandez Providence College.......................Rory Vrdolyak and Anthony Frontzak Purdue University..............................Ryan Castellano, Lauren Lombard, Garrett Mulcahy and Jeremy Winkiel Saint Louis University........................ Alexa Adams, Isabella Baumann, Dominic Bruno, Thomas Biegler, Elizabeth Carlson, Kaitlin DeRouin, Jeremiah Eicker, Morgan Fabian, Connor Foley, Marianna Kania, Daniel Kannin, Michael Karris, Katherine Krecek, Leila Leone, Alexander Marks, Jason McGrath, Sarah McManus, Anna Milliker, Richard Moraga, Dennis O’Bryan, Michael Parille, Alec Polston, Anne Ritten, Bridget Ritten, Maria Ritten, Zachary Sarvis, Morgan Schopp, Stephen Smith, Isabella Sparacino, Martin Stein, Canna Volpe, Mary Wade, Sarah Wiener, Natalia Wright and Andrew Zeitler Santa Clara University....................Elizabeth Drennan, Declan Grogan, Jack Lulich, Sophia Pethokouskis and Katelyn Veach Seton Hall University................................Giselle Diaz, Marianna Kania and John (Zack) Pacer Southern Illinois University...........................................Zoe Weissburg Southern Methodist University ............................ Iasballa Hernandez and Garrett Javors Spring Hill University ............................Giselle Diaz and Clare Frumkin St. Ambrose University .....................Haley Gearen and Adrian Nourse St. Catherine University................................................Kaitlin DeRouin

St. John’s University (Queens)......................................... Connor Foley University of San Diego ................................................. Harrison Hayes St. Mary’s College (IN) .................................Marisa Bucolo, Jillian Gallo, University of San Francisco............................................ Bianca Corona Katherine Kreek, Amy Kucera University of South Carolina .....Ryan Chapman and Mikayla Moreno and Jasmine Matuszewski and Clare Frumkin University of Southern California .. Jack Lulich and Joseph Giralamo St. Mary’s University (MN) ........... Dominic Bruno and Michael Fiorito University of Tampa ................... Jonathan Kulhanek and Patrick Walsh St. Norbert College......................................................Edward Nettleton, University of Texas ...............................................................John Pollard Dennis O’Bryan and Sarah Wiener University of Utah .......................................................... Jeremiah Eicker University of St. Thomas.................. Isabella Baumann, Brendan Copp, University of Vermont ............... Jeremiah Eicker and Joseph Ergastolo Kaitlin DeRouin, Morgan Fabian, University of West Florida.................................................Natalie Cairo William Johnson, Katherine Krecek, Amy Kucera, University of Wisconsin (Madison) .....Natalie Cairo and John Pollard Edward Nettleton, Martin Stein, Sarah Wiener, Valparaiso University ..............................Justyna Gorka, Esteban Kurth, Andrew Zeitler and Marie Towns Thomas Quigley and Atha Sharod Stonehill College......................................................... Isabella Baumann Villanova University.............................Declan Grogan, Marianna Kania, Syracuse University ........................................................... Daniel Breslin Sarah McManus and Liam White Texas Christian University .......................................... Joseph Giralamo Washington University (OH).......................................... Natalia Wright Tulane University ............ .Quinn Burke, Erin Lattner and Bridget Ritten Western Michigan University..........................................Emma Drever United States Air Force Academy William Flaherty and Kyle Gruszka Wheaton College .......................Justyna Gorka and Isabella Hernandez University of Akron ..................................................Natalia Podstawska Whittier College................................................................. Kelly Frumkin University of Alabama ..................................Natalie Cairo, Sean Heslin, William Jewell College .................................................Arianna Dakuras Jack Lulich, John Pollard, Grace Tucek and Kate Veach Xavier University.....................................Thomas Biegler, Clare Frumkin, University of Arizona ......................................................Ryan Chapman, Amy Kucera and Andrew Zeitler Matthew Franklin and Daniel Malagoli Icebox Derby STEM Cup Solar Addition ................ Isabella Baumann University of Chicago ...............................................Isabella Hernandez, Ryan Jennings and Atha Sharod Brian Wagner Scholarship ...........................................Keegan Costello University of Colorado (Boulder) .....Michael Karris and John Pollard University of Chicago Police Department Scholar .............................................. Isabella Baumann University of Colorado (Denver) ................................. Jeremiah Eicker Chicago Chamber of Commerce University of Connecticut.............................................Marianna Kania Foundation Scholarship ..........................................Lauren Lombard University of Dallas ......... Giselle Diaz, Patrick Vitale and Rory Vrdolyak Bloomingdale Chamber of University of Dayton ............................. Alexa Adams, William Beaudin, Commerce Scholarship ..........................................Robert Metaxatos Anthony Bertuca, Antonio Bosco, Shannon Donnelly, McPartlin Family Sportsmanship Award ..................Jeremy Winkiel Adrian Duarte, Charles Dumon, Caroline Fahey, The Notre Dame Club of Chicago ......................................Claire Cahill Connor Foley, Alena Fredericks, Anthony Frontzak, Jose Guzman, Chicago Better Business Bureau Torch Award.... Isabella Baumann Anton Hutchinson, Garrett Javors, William Johnson, Katherine Krecek, Thomas Lange, Grace Laskiewicz, Megan Leonard, Elmhurst Hospital Teen Volunteer Scholarship Isabella Baumann Anthony Maite, Daniel Malagoli, Abigail Marchetti, Hinsdale Public Library Scholarship ......................Jessica Fitzpatrick Alexander Marks, Michael Parille, Michelle Rojas, The Chick Evans Scholarship ........................................ Robert Grayson, Liam Murphy, Luis Murphy, Garrett Javors, Rafael Serrano, Julia Smialkowski, Martin Stein, Dennis O’Bryan, Fines Owens and Marco Torres Ellis Taylor, Marie Towns, Natalia Wright, Andrew Zeitler and Rudolfo Zuleta National Merit Scholarships University of Denver ...................... Elizabeth Drennan, Charles Dumon, Northwestern University............................................... Marisa Morella Garrett Javors and Daniel Malagoli Boston University .................................................................. Ian Crowell University of Illinois (Chicago).................................... Stephon Brown, University of Southern California ......................................Jack Lulich Jesselyn Maldonado and Athena Rivera To date, 200 members of the Class of 2017 have been University of Illinois (Springfield) ................................... Reid Burens awarded over 650 scholarships from more than 140 University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign) ............. Stephon Brown, colleges, universities, organizations and institutions. Claire Cahill, Ryan Castellano, Ian Crowell, Thus, 71% of the class has received academic recognition Justyna Gorka, Lauren Lombard, Jack Lulich, Jesselyn Maldonado, in the monetary amount of over $40,000,000. Sean McGee, Jason McGrath, Marisa Morella, Mikayla Moreno, Congratulations on your efforts, your achievements and Isabelle Ndouny-Kouakou, Sean Obrochta, the example you have given to our underclassmen. Dennis O’Bryan, Sophie Pethokouskis, John Pollard, William Sophie, Liam White, Anna Volpe and Jeremy Winkiel Academic Achievements 2016-2017 University of Iowa ............................Alexa Adams, Mackenzie Berschel, • ACT Composite 27.3 (highest in school history) Isabel Brennan, Daniel Breslin, Ryan Chapman, Shannon Donnelly, Emma Drever, Kevin Finn, Matthew Franklin, Anthony Frontzak, • 25 students have been recognized by National Merit & Kyle Gruszka, Nicholas Hayden, Isabella Hernandez, Daniel Kannin, College Board Programs Michael Karris, Jonathan Kulhanek, Erin Lattner, Conner Lillig, • 7 Finalists Daniel Malagoli, Jason McGrath, Sarah McManus, Anna Milliker, • 18 Commended Mikayla Moreno, John Mortell, Luis Murphy, John Murphy, • 3 National Hispanic Recognition Finalist Benjamin Panovich, Sophia Pethokouskis, Caridad Quintana, • 7 Evans Scholarships Benjamin Panovich, Michael Parille, John Pollard, Alec Polston, • 98 Illinois State Scholars (35% of class) Michael Prabhu, Maria Ritten, Adrian Ruiz, Nicholas Schiele, • 175 Presidential Scholars (63% of class) Sabrina Tartaglia, Katelyn Veach, Ryan Walsh and Natalia Wright • TEAMS (formerly the J.E.T.S.) Our team was 1st in University of Kansas ........................ Anthony Maite and Louis Murphy state among division schools & 1st in the nation. University of Kentucky ............................................. Shannon Donnelly • WYSE – 2nd in state STEM competition University of Memphis ....................................................Rafael Serrano University of Miami (FL) ................................................. Natalia Wright • 2 Appointments to the Air Force Academy University of Michigan ........................ .Daniel Breslin and Anne Ritten ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS 2016-2017 University of Minnesota ............................Donimic Bruno, Ian Crowell, • 33 Friars to Play Collegiate Athletics Fabian Morgan and Garrett Mulcahy • 7 NCAA Athletic Grant Awards University of Missouri ...................................Sean Heslin Anna Milliker, • 11 Regional, Sectional, Super Sectional Alexander Pierson and Stephen Smith Championships University of Nebraska.............................................. Grace Laszkiewicz University of Northern Iowa ..................................... Sabrina Tartaglia • 1 State runner-up (Boys Basketball) University of Notre Dame.................Garrett Mulcahy, Dennis O’Bryan, • 1 State Semi-Finalist (Football) John Pollard, Anne Ritten and Maria Ritten • 42 All-Conference Athletes University of Oklahoma ............................................Andrew Morrissey • 7 All-State Athletes University of Puget Sound .......................................Anton Hutchinson • 2 Academic All-State Nominees University of Redlands ..................... Bianca Corona and Clare Frumkin • 2 Chicago Tribune “Athlete of the Month” University of Rochester....................................................Justyna Gorka

The Landmark, June 7, 2017

Opinion

THE LANDMARK VIEW

Course correction

he Illinois Attorney General was noncommittal in its answer to our question about whether the Lyons-Brookfield School District 103 Board of Education violated the Open Meetings Act when it approved a raft of new contracts for administrators and an amendment to Superintendent Carol Baker’s contract. Officially, the attorney general’s public access counselor said it was “unable to conclude” whether the lame-duck school board failed in its duty to inform the public about what it was about to do on April 13, when it hastily approved the contracts before newly elected board members were sworn in and flipped the board majority. Part of the problem in making a decision, according to the attorney general, is that there apparently was no recording of the meeting to determine exactly what anyone said. That in this day and age a public body isn’t recording its proceedings is an affront to the public. In any case, the board decided to rescind the contracts and yesterday met to reconsider all of them, save for Baker’s. That contract amendment was especially galling to the incoming board members and new majority, because it not only extended Baker’s deal for two more years, it gave her a greater-than-required raise, provided her and her family with free health insurance for the next decade and removed a provision that called for Baker to pay for the cost of searching for her replacement if she decided to leave the district before her contract was up. Although language in the contract amendment suggested that Baker had met performance goals set out by the board, it turns out that Baker’s performance had never been reviewed formally by the board. The school board has now set a date for that evaluation, after which there may be reason to amend Baker’s contract. But regardless of the attorney general’s non-opinion regarding the open meetings question, the board majority felt secure in tossing out Baker’s contract amendment because it failed to follow protocols laid out by the board in her original deal. There was some concern by former board President Michael Bennett that the school board might look as if it were being led around by its new legal counsel, which provided the rationale for ditching Baker’s deal. That’s rich, coming from the president of a board who had been taking orders from Lyons Village Hall since the day he was sworn in – from hiring the village’s law firm as its legal counsel to hiring one of that law firm’s municipal clients as interim superintendent (and then as assistant superintendent), to hiring one of the village president’s pals as maintenance director. And there’s more where that came from. The board’s action last week was a rational response to the past two years. And not a moment too soon.

KOSEY CORNER

Looking back at Riverside’s 100th

he ceremony held in Riverside on Memorial Day, honoring those gave their lives while in the service, was very impressive as the names of the deceased were read. Thinking back, I was reminded of the young man from Riverside I had seen proudly wearing his uniform, many years ago. Unfortunately his name was one of those read during the ceremony. The ceremony also honored Ed Meksto, who turned 94 the day before Memorial Day, for his years of service to the country, a part of Ed I was not familiar with. My association with Ed was through his years of service to Riverside as village trustee and village president. I had been told Ed wanted to talk with me following the ceremony, and what a pleasure it was. Ed wanted to reminisce about when Riverside celebrated the 1975 centennial of its incorporation. We served as part of a core committee for the event, which was chaired by village resident Don Clawson. Don was a big man in stature and liked his cigars. We laughed as we talked about how one always knew when Clawson had been in the room because in the ash tray was a very gnawed-on cigar. I

don’t remember him smoking it, just him holding it and leaving it in the ashtray. The committee put in long hours and with the help of many people the year-long event began with a centennial ball in January. The event was so large there wasn’t a venue big enough in town, so it was held in Northlake. Throughout the year many events took place. There was a pageant written by Sandy Fulscher. Valerie Kunz was part of the production group. An original song, “The Bend in the River” was written and somewhere, I am sure, there are copies. One of my fondest memories is the sight of the hot air balloons in the Big Ball Park. There were also commemorative items, including patches, a pewter plate and specially designed charms in both gold and silver. The final event was a big parade on Aug. 10, followed by a picnic at the Scout Cabin and Indian Gardens. Our visit was too short, as always happens, but we plan to meet again. Ed Meksto a man to thank for his service to our country, our village and helping to plan a great celebration of Riverside.

JOANNE KOSEY

LETTERS

Tribute to a woman ‘enchanted by Riverside’ On Thanksgiving of 1982 I was introduced to a gracefully sophisticated lady at the Bakery restaurant on Lincoln Avenue in Chicago. I said goodnight for the last time to that same genteel woman on Palm Sunday. We settled in Riverside over 30 years ago to live and raise our family. I originally assumed we had taken a serendipitous path that led us to Riverside. On reflection, I am now certain that the village had chosen Susie Bartholomew before I ever met her. Suzanne was enchanted by Riverside. She loved the design of the village and that it had, in fact, been designed. She was fascinated by the history of Riverside and its inhabitants. Susie probably came to know more of those chronicles than anyone living or dead. She enjoyed the architecture of several of the older structures in Riverside, especially the library building. My first encounter with Riverside occurred at night. I had entered a labyrinth without a ball of thread. I was hopelessly lost. After living here a while I came to the conclusion that I had stumbled into the American version of the village from the musical Brigadoon. I’m sure Susie’s first impression of Riverside was the same as her last; she was home. Susie expressed her devotion through service to your community. She was on the historical and preservation commissions, the St. Mary’s school board and belonged to the Riverside Book Club as well as the Garden Club. It should be noted

that she was an active member of these organizations. Susie did not belong to network or look for accolades. She felt an obligation to serve, but it was an obligation she performed joyfully. A few days ago, two Cockspur Hawthorns were planted near our home on one of the common space islands that help characterize the village. The project was conceived and funded by members of her siblings’ families. It was coordinated and executed by the village of Riverside’s forester. Suzanne valued family above all else. I found it very appropriate that her two loves, family and home, would collaborate on this wonderful tribute.

Wayne Bartholomew Riverside

Condemned Brookfield home is an eyesore When is the village of Brookfield going to do something with the house on the corner of Henrettia and Harrison Avenue? It has been sitting at the corner with a huge sign from the village reading “condemned” with black boards over the windows. What will it take for the village of Brookfield to do something about this house? I am sure other residents wonder the same thing, too.

Steven Lifka

Brookfield

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OBITUARIES

Richard Breckinridge, 69 Retired LaGrange Park deputy police chief Richard Bruce Breckinridge, 69, of Brookfield and formerly of LaGrange Park, died on May 25, 2017. Born on Aug.31, 1947, Mr. Breckinridge served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal and was a security policesentry dog handler. He would go on to a more than 30-year career in law enforcement, rising to the post deputy police chief in LaGrange Park prior to retiring in 2004. Mr. Breckinridge was a member of the Illinois Police Association, a life member of the Western Springs VFW and a member of the LaGrange American Legion. He was also a 20year member of the Illinois Wing, Civil RICHARD Air Patrol; a former BRECKINRIDGE Eagle Scout, Oak Lawn Troop 682, Boy Scouts of America; a former volunteer at Brookfield Zoo; and a former volunteer firefighter for the North Palos Fire Protection District. Mr. Breckinridge enjoyed amateur radio (WA9BXB), fishing, wine collecting and Civil War history. He was the brother of Ronald L. (Linda) Breckinridge, the late David T. (Virginia) Breckinridge and Bettye J. (Glenn) Burnett and was an uncle and great-uncle to many. Services have been held. Interment was at Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery. The family appreciates memorials to the V.M.I. Foundation at Virginia Military Institute, 304 Letcher Ave., Lexington, Virginia, 24450. Hitzeman Funeral Home, Brookfield, handled arrangements.

Joseph Riley, 66 Heavy equipment operator Joseph P. Riley, 66, of Brookfield, died on May 25, 2017. Born on July 30, 1950, he was a heavy equipment operator for a construction company. Mr. Riley was the husband of Judith F. Riley (nee Lanza); the father of Bridgette Pasqua, Trease (Nick) Saba, Joseph Riley Jr., Matthew (Amanda Lynn) Riley, Sean Riley and stepsons, Brendan (Danette Ayala) Splon and Christopher Splon; the grandfather of Bobby Pasqua, Dylan Thomas and Benjamin Riley; the brother of Cheryl Tassos, Candace Bayer, Cathleen Kelly, Shane Riley and the late James Riley; and the uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Services have been held. Interment was private. The family appreciates memorials to the Cancer Research Institute, One Exchange Plaza, 55 Broadway, Suite 1802, New York, New York, 10006. Hitzeman Funeral Home, Brookfield, handled arrangements.

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Maria Salazar, 89 North Riverside homemaker Maria Rebeca Salazar, 89, of North Riverside, died on May 29, 2017. Born on November 5, 1927, she was a homemaker. Ms. Salazar was the wife of the late Juan; the mother of Guadalupe Salazar, Gloria (Luis) Ibanez, Celia (Javier) Govea, RosaMaria Salazar, Dolores (Leo) Zavala, Cecilia (Baldo) Bazaldua, Bertha (Mark) Smith and Juan Eduardo Salazar; the grandmother of 17; the great-grandmother of 11; and the sister of four. A funeral Mass was celebrated June 1 at St. Mary of Celle Church in Berwyn, followed by interment at St. Mary Cemetery. Ivins/Moravecek Funeral Home, Riverside, handled arrangements.

Dolores Zitnik, 96 Homemaker Dolores Mary Zitnik (nee Purcell), 96, of North Riverside and formerly of Berwyn, died on May 29, 2017. Born on November 10, 1920, she was a homemaker. Ms. Zitnik was the wife of the late Edwin J. Zitnik Sr.; the mother of Edwin J. Jr. (Gail) Zitnik, John C. (Lutchie) Zitnik, Pamela (Michael) Abernathy, Penelope (Adam) Simoncelli and James J. (Mary) Zitnik; the grandmother of Sean (Kate) Abernathy, Matt Abernathy, DOLORES ZITNIK Sarah (Mike) Buckingham, Scott E. (Terianne) Zitnik, Laura A. (Mike) Himes, Emily Zitnik, David Zitnik, Ashley Simoncelli, Alyssa Simoncelli, A.J. Simoncelli and Elizabeth Zitnik; the great-grandmother of Greyson, Avery, Quinn, Robyn, Amelia and Leighton; the sister of Norbert (late Barbara) Purcell, Betty (late Bill) Kurich, John (Barbara) Purcell, the late Bernard (late Harriet) Purcell, the late Edward (late Marilyn) Purcell, the late Kenneth (late Alice) Purcell and the late Robert (late Carol) Purcell; and an aunt to many nieces and nephews. A funeral Mass was celebrated June 2 at Mater Christi Church in North Riverside, followed by Interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside.

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RBHS softball revels in success

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Regional champs aim to come back better than ever next season

Photos by Toan Ngo

(Left) RBHS senior Marissa McDermott squares up to bunt. (Right) Catcher Cameron Shaw had a team-high 41 RBIs for the Bulldogs. (Below) Nora Dakota emerged as a top pitcher with a 15-6 record.

By MARTY FARMER

Sports Editor

inning a regional championship in any sport is always a worthy accomplishment at Riverside-Brookfield High School. The RBHS softball team achieved that feat, and really much more, considering the Bulldogs’ turnaround regular season. After a disappointing 10-18 campaign in 2016, RBHS went 26-10 this spring and defeated Shepard 5-2 in the Reavis Regional final on May 27. Although the Bulldogs’ season ended abruptly with an 11-0 loss against Marist in a sectional semifinal, the team flourished as a fun-loving group on and off the field. “I still can’t believe that we won a regional,” RBHS junior pitcher Nora Dakota said. “Everyone really bonded which solidified our team. I believe that’s a huge reason why we had such a successful season. It was a great opportunity to even get that far with an amazing team. RBHS boasted plenty of balance, depth and chemistry this season. Dakota anchored the pitching rotation with a 15-6 record, 4.38 earned run average, 36 walks and 74 strikeouts in 117 innings. Tori Blood (6-0, 4.68 ERA) and Nadia Ranieri (4-2) filled out the other top spots of a five-player staff. Hitting-wise, a bevy of Bulldogs contributed to a versatile offense which had power and speed. Seven players homered and five players hit over .420 for RBHS this season. Senior catcher Cameron Shaw led the way with a .449 batting average, 48 hits, one home run and a team-best 41 RBIs. Kailyn Ngo served as a catalyst offensively by hitting .450 with a .496 on-base percentage

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along with team-highs in hits (50) and steals (6, tied with Alivia Ranieri). Other hitting stars included Alivia Ranieri (.429, 1 HR, 28 RBIs), Amanda Martinez (.420, 24 RBIs, .454 OBP) and Nadia Ranieri (.379, 22 RBIs). “Something that really stuck out to me this was trust,” Shaw said. “I think the key reason we improved so much and per-

formed at such a high level was because everyone trusted each other. “Whether it was a hard catch in the outfield, a sacrifice bunt to move a runner over, or a relay throw, we always had each other’s back.” Schultz, who will be honored as the Riverside-Brookfield Landmark’s “Coach of the Year” at the paper’s Night of Champions 3

on Tuesday, June 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Lund Auditorium on the Dominican University campus, also played a substantial role in the Bulldogs’ resurgence. “At that start of the season, Coach Schultz shared some readings that touched on the mindset of a team,” Ngo said. “He talked about the poise we need to have as teammates. We also watched motivational videos and he gave us pep talks before games. He would tell us what to expect from the team we were facing each game, which prepared us well to know what’s coming our way.” Although the Bulldogs lose five players to graduation, the returning group is motivated to build on the success of 2017. “What’s really awesome about our team is we have a lot of young blood,” Dakota said. “I’m really excited to see how these players will develop and step up. These underclassmen will be the future of RB softball so I’m really excited to see it leads.” Ngo added: “Winning regionals was hands down the happiest moment of my life. I’m pretty sure a lot of the other girls feel the same way. My best friends were by my side as we made RB softball history.”

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Friars’miscues costly against Montini Fenwick softball closes successful season with 18 wins, regional title BY MARTY FARMER Sports Editor

Defense wins championships. The Fenwick High School softball team was reminded of that sports saying during a 5-3 loss against Montini in the St. Francis Sectional final on May 31. Locked in a 1-1 tie with Montini midway through the game, the Friars’ defense let them down in the bottom of the fourth inning. The Broncos scored three runs, two courtesy of Fenwick errors, to seize a 4-1 lead. In the top of the fifth, the Friars responded with consecutive run-scoring doubles by Alyssa Stramaglia and Kayley Sherwood to draw Fenwick within a run at 4-3. Promising freshman Ciara Herbert led off the inning with a single. Montini added insurance on a home run in the sixth to secure the victory. After the game, Fenwick coach Mike Marrese couldn’t help but fixate on the Friars’ defensive mistakes. “I always tell the kids there is the regular season and the postseason,” Marrese said. “To be successful, particularly in the playoffs, you have to play a complete defensive game. When I say a complete defensive game, I’m referring to making the plays you should make. “We made a couple of errors in one inning that allowed Montini to score three runs. We always play them tough and the postseason is no different.” The Broncos actually gained a measure of revenge. In 2013, Fenwick upset top-seeded Montini in a sectional semifinal en route to a supersectional appearance. That season

marked Marrese’s best work since taking over the program. Under his watch, the Friars have won three regional titles (2013, 2014, 2017). Despite the missed opportunity against Montini, Fenwick had another solid season. After a 5-8-1 start, the Friars rebounded well with 13 wins in 18 games to finish 18-13-1, earning a three seed in the St. Francis Sectional. The Friars also took their own regional championship in comfortable fashion. Fenwick won via forfeit in the semifinals against (Chicago) Golder and then routed (Chicago) Muchin 15-0 in a three-inning final. Natalie Cairo went 3-for-3 with two home runs, four RBIs, three runs scored and 10 total bases in the regional final. Sherwood had a home run, two hits and three RBIs against Muchin. The Friars had 14 hits in 21 at-bats and amassed 29 total bases. “I know some people said we got a forfeit win and then won a regional championship against a weaker opponent,” Marrese said. “I tell everyone we don’t make the schedule and the seedings are done by the other teams in the sectional. It’s out of our control who we play. I’m proud of our team for winning a home regional and putting up a good fight against Montini in a game that could have gone either way.” Throughout the season, seniors Grace Tucek, Giselle Diaz and Cairo provided leadership and talent for the relatively young Friars. “I couldn’t ask for three better athletes with such a passion for the game,” Marrese said. “Whether it was practice or a game, our three senior leaders came out every day wanting to work hard and do well. The other players fed off

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Fenwick senior Giselle Diaz is one of the best players in the Catholic League. that energy.” With the return of talented young players like Stramaglia, Rachel Martinez, Cassandra Lee, Elena Vaccaro and Herbert, Fenwick should remain competitive. Stramaglia, Diaz and Cairo earned all-conference honors in the Girls Catholic Athletic Conference (GCAC) this year. “We have two outstanding pitchers coming back in Rachel and Cassandra,” Marrese said. “They will be back next season along with one of our junior varsity pitchers who could get called up.”

Sloppy Friars fall to New Trier in sectional final Fenwick commits six errors, struggles offensively against top-seeded Trevians

By MITCH LEGAN Contributing Reporter

Roger Craig, a former Major League Baseball pitcher and manager who won three World Series as a player and one as a coach, once said: “Players who commit errors need reassurance from the pitcher, who must harbor no grudges.” The Fenwick baseball team better hope junior pitcher Joe Runnells forgives and forgets easily. The sixth-seeded Friars lost to top seed New Trier in a sloppy game from the former that featured six Fenwick errors. Taking full advantage of their good fortune, the Trevians coasted to an 8-2 win and Lane Sectional championship at Kerry Wood Field on Saturday. Things looked promising early for the Friars, who got four men on base in the top of the first inning. Fenwick managed just one run, however, and the scoring was put on pause until New Trier tied the game up with a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the second. The Trevians looked as if they were going to add to their lead when a New Trier batter smacked the ball into the right field gap, but sophomore right fielder Lucas Kolovitz dove to his left and made a miraculous catch for the third out of the inning. The score remained tied 1-1 going into the third. New Trier coach Mike Napoleon went to his bullpen

early, bringing in righthander Patrick Jodloman to relieve starter Spencer Beacom. Fenwick quickly got to Jodloman as senior shortstop Anthony Cavalieri hit a long RBI single off the left field wall to put Fenwick up 2-1. Cavalieri’s shot would’ve been gone if Kerry Wood Field’s corner walls weren’t so DAVE HOGAN tall. The Friars settled Fenwick coach for one run. New Trier strung back-to-back singles together to put men on the corners. Runnells then balked in a run, tying the game 2-2. The Trevians’ junior Cam Redding slapped a single up the middle to make the score 3-2. New Trier didn’t look back after that. Righty Sean Douare came in to pitch the fourth for the Trevians and made quick work of the Friars with his tricky sidearm delivery. If Douare’s delivery wasn’t strange enough, a freak play followed in the bottom of the fourth – New Trier’s Payton

Burch popped up down the first base line and as Runnells ran over to make the catch, the two collided. Burch was called out. Just when it seemed like the Friars had caught a break, they couldn’t get out of their own way. Back-to-back throwing errors gave the Trevians another run and New Trier promptly followed up Fenwick’s mistakes with a triple, putting them up 5-2. Runnells’ day was over. Senior Marty Stein replaced Runnells and gave up an RBI single before stopping the bleeding for the Friars. The score was 6-2 going into the fifth. Bad defense plagued Fenwick throughout the game while Douare’s sidearm throwing style stymied the Friars’ bats.

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PUBLIC NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE LAW OFFICE OF LINDA EPSTEIN Attorney for Petitioner 722 W. Diversey Parkway Ste. 101B Chicago, IL 60614

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Notice is hereby given to all interested persons that a public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Village of Riverside will be held on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the business of the Planning and Zoning Commission may permit, in Room 4 of the Riverside Township Hall, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, Illinois, to consider an application from Petitioner Mark Bennett for a proposed text amendment to the Village of Riverside Zoning Ordinance to allow metal roofs as permitted building materials in the residential zoning districts. Application No.: PZ17-006 Petitioner: Mark Bennett Proposed Text Amendment to 10-43(G) Prohibited Building Materials Within Residential Districts. Proposed Text Amendment: Amend Section 10-4-3(G) (Prohibited Building Materials Within Residential Districts) to exempt metal roofs from the prohibition on metal exterior finishes in the residential zoning districts and to make such other conforming changes to other sections of the Village of Riverside Zoning Ordinance as may be necessary. The above application is available for inspection at the office of the Village Clerk, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, Illinois 60546. During the public hearings the Planning and Zoning Commission will hear testimony from and consider any evidence presented by persons interested to speak on these matters. Persons wishing to appear at the hearings may do so in person or by attorney or other representative and may speak for or against the proposed text amendment. Communications in writing in relation thereto may be filed at such hearing or with the Planning and Zoning Commission in advance by submission to the Village’s Building Department at 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, Illinois prior to 4:00 p.m. on the day of the public hearings. The public hearings may be continued from time to time without further notice, except as otherwise required under the Illinois Open Meetings Act. Dated this 7th day of June, 2017 Paul Kucera, Chairperson Planning and Zoning Commission

In re the Marriage of Miroslav Milosavljev, Petitioner, and Vera Sheleft, Respondent.

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division. In re the marriage of Henryk Moskal, Petitioner and Urszula Moskal, Respondent, Case No. 2017D-01574. The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, the above named Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, by the Petitioner, for Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief; and that said suit is now pending. Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before July 10, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk.

The requisite affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, VERA SHELEFT, Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, by the Petitioner, for Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief: and that said suit is now pending. Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before June 19, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a Judgment for Dissolution of Marriage Entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk. Published in Wednesday Journal 5/24, 5/31, 6/7/2017.

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VILLAGE OF RIVERSIDE, ILLINOIS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF COOK, ssCircuit Court of Cook County, County Department Domestic Relations Division

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Village of Oak Park Draft Program Year (PY) 2017 Action Plan is available for public review & comment during business hours Monday-Friday, effective June 8–July 7, 2017 at the Oak Park Village Hall, Development Customer Services Department; at all public library branches in Oak Park; and on the Village Grants webpage. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and non-English speaking persons, as needed. Comprising year three of the Village PY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan for Housing & Community Development (Con Plan), the Draft PY 2017 Action Plan contains goals and objectives for implementing the Village’s Con Plan, as well as a description of proposed projects to be undertaken in PY 2017 as part of the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) & Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Programs for the period October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018. An openhouse Public Hearing on the Draft PY 2017 Action Plan will be held from 3-5 p.m. on July 7, 2017 in Room 215 of Village Hall, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois 60302. Attendees can arrive at any time within this twohour period. Any comments concerning the Draft PY 2017 Action Plan can be submitted in writing and by phone by July 7, 2017 to Mark Dwyer, Grants Supervisor, Village of Oak Park, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois 60302 at (708) 358-5416. Published in Wednesday Journal 6/7/2017

LEGAL NOTICE LAW OFFICE OF LINDA EPSTEIN Attorney for Petitioner 722 W. Diversey Parkway Ste. 101B Chicago, IL 60614 STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF COOK, ssCircuit Court of Cook County, County Department Domestic Relations Division In re the Marriage of Emelia Ortega, Petitioner, and Fayyaz Muhammad Malik, Respondent. No. 17 D 004426 The requisite affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, FAYYAZ MUHAMMAD MALIK, Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, by the Petitioner, for Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief: and that said suit is now pending. Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before June 19, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a Judgment for Dissolution of Marriage Entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk. Published in Wednesday Journal 5/24, 5/31, 6/7/2017.

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PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION FOR BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the amended (14 U.S.C. 276c). President and the Board of Trustees of the Village of Brookfield, Cook All contracts and Subgrantees County, Illinois, that sealed bids for construction or repair shall include a provision for compliance will be received for the following Improvement: with the Copeland “Anti-Kickback Act” (18 U.S.C. Section 874) as 2017 CDBG PROJECT suppleªmented in Department of JACKSON AVENUE Labor Regulations (29 CFR Part 3). IMPROVEMENTS CDBG PROJECT NO. 1606-004 Contracts shall include a proviVILLAGE OF sion for compliance with Sections BROOKFIELD, ILLINOIS 103 and 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act This project will include the replace(40 U.S.C. Sections 327-330) as ment of concrete curb and gutter, supplemented by Department of sidewalks, driveway aprons, and Labor Regulations (29 CFR Part 5). drainage structures, replacement of certain sections of combined Each bidder is required to comsewers, milling and resurfacing the ply with the Equal Employment pavement, landscaping disturbed Opportunity for Community areas, and performing other related Development Block Grants, a copy work. of which is on file with the Village Clerk and is available for inspecThe contractor shall be paid in cash tion. for the work to be performed on this project Compliance with “Section 3”, which Sealed bids will be received up to the hour of 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, the 27th day of June, 2017, in the office of the Village Manager in the Village Hall located at 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois. All sealed bids received will be publicly opened and read at 11:00 A.M. on the same day, Tuesday, the 27th day of June, 2017, at the Village Hall.

calls for affirmative action by the Contractor to train and/or hire lower income residents of the project area and to subcontract with local, small businesses, is required on this project.

Bidding documents, consisting of the bid proposal, project specifications, and project plans are available at the office of Edwin Hancock Engineering Co., 9933 Roosevelt Road, Westchester, Illinois 60154, upon payment of a non-refundable charge of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) per set of bidding documents. No bidding documents will be issued after 4:30 P.M. on Thursday, the 22nd day of June, 2017.

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

The bidder is specifically advised that the Village is a Subgrantee of the County of Cook of a grant made pursuant to the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 as amended, pursuant to an agreement entered into and between the County of Cook and the Village. Payments to the Contractor will be made by the Village only after it has received the funds to make such payments from the County of Cook in accordance with the terms of the aforesaid agreement. Further, in compliance with the Stevens Amendment to the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 1989, the estimated percentage of the total cost of this project to be funded with federal dollars is approximately seventy percent 70%) and the exact dollar amount of federal funds which will be set aside for this project will be based on the contract amount awarded under this offering. APPLICABLE FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS All laborers and mechanics employed by Contractor or Subcontractor(s) on construction work for this project shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act as amended (40 U.S.C. 276-276a-5), and shall receive overtime compensation in accordance with and subject to the provisions of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. Sections 327-333), and the Contractor and Subcontractor(s) shall comply with all regulations issued pursuant to these Acts and other applicable Federal laws and regulations pertaining to labor standards. The Secretary of Labor has, with respect to the labor standards specified in this Section, the authority and functions set forth in Reorganization Plan Number 14 of 1950 (5 U.S.C. Section 133z-15) and Section 2 of the Act of June 13, 1934, as

An explanation of the applicable federal requirements previously mentioned is provided in the Special Provisions of the Bid Specifications.

All bidders must provide proof that they are prequalified with the Illinois Department of Transportation to perform at least 50% of the value of the work before being issued bidding documents. Any bidder in doubt as to the true meaning of any part of the bidding documents may request an interpretation thereof from the Village. The bidder requesting the interpretation shall be responsible for its prompt delivery. At the request of the bidder, or in the event that the Village deems the interpretation to be substantive, the interpretation will be made by written addendum duly issued by the Village. In the event that a written addendum is issued, either as a result of a request for interpretation or the result of a change in the bidding documents issued by the Village, a copy of such addendum will be mailed to all prospective bidders. The Village will not assume responsibility for receipt of such addendum. In all cases it will be the bidders’ responsibility to obtain all addenda issued. The Contractor and Subcontractor shall comply with all regulations issued pursuant to Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130), and other applicable Federal Laws and regulations pertaining to labor standards. The Village of Brookfield reserves the rights to determine the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder, to waive irregularities, and to reject any or all bid proposals. Dated at Brookfield, Illinois, this 7th day of June, 2017. BY ORDER THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF BROOKFIELD, ILLINOIS

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PUBLIC NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE Chertkow and Chertkow (22019) Attorneys for Petitioner 1525 East 53rd Street Chicago, Illinois 60615 STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division. In re the marriage of Derrick Robinson,Petitioner and Sheila Hubbert-Robinson Respondent, Case No. 2017D-003416. The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, the above named Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, by the Petitioner, for Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief; and that said suit is now pending. Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before June 19, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk. Published in Wednesday Journal 5/24, 5/31, 6/7/2017

LEGAL NOTICE Chertkow and Chertkow (22019) Attorneys for Petitioner 1525 East 53rd Street Chicago, Illinois 60615 STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division. In re the marriage of Marissa Perez,Petitioner and Martin Martinez Jimenez Respondent, Case No. 2017D-079730. The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, the above named Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, by the Petitioner, for Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief; and that said suit is now pending. Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before July 10, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk. Published in Wednesday Journal 6/7, 6/14, 6/21/2017

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC.; Plaintiff, vs. REGINALD WALKER; RHONDA WALKER; UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; THE CITY OF CHICAGO; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 14 CH 13870 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, July 6, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 1012 South 12th Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153. P.I.N. 15-15-204-015. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Mr. Eric Malnar at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., 233 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 566-0040. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I722436 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION BMO HARRIS BANK N.A. Plaintiff, -v.CARMICHAEL E. WASHINGTON, OAK PARK PLACE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 16 CH 011262 420 S. HOME AVENUE UNIT #101N OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 7, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 14, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 420 S. HOME AVENUE UNIT #101N, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-07-324-0331001. The real estate is improved with a

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JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, STATE OF ILLINOIS Defendants 2014 CH 0005062 906 COLUMBIAN AVENUE OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 11, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 12, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 906 COLUMBIAN AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-06-227-011. 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 in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-13908. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are

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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 AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR WAMU MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-OA5 TRUST Plaintiff, -v.ROBERT S. GOLDFINE,

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL, LLC; Plaintiff, vs. STEVEN SPEARS; TCF NATIONAL BANK, A NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATION; EDGEWOOD PLACE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; Defendants, 16 CH 12877 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, July 5, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-11-211-018-1008. Commonly known as 419 Edgewood Place aka 419 Edgewood Place, Unit 2, River Forest, IL 60305. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g) (1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 16-019886 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I722347 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, AS TRUSTEE FOR NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2003-1, NOVASTAR HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-1 Plaintiff, -v.WILLIE J. ROBINS II, LETHA D. ROBINS, FILLMORE TOWNHOME ASSOCIATION Defendants 14 CH 03264 2101 S. 4TH AVENUE UNIT AB 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 18, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 19, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2101 S. 4TH AVENUE UNIT AB, Maywood, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-14-329-0280000 & 15-14-329-027-0000. The real estate is improved with a

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To Advertise your Mortgage Rates, call Mary Ellen Nelligan: 708/613-3342 single family residence. The judgment amount was $150,310.53. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification 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 C13-

87425. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I721140 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Plaintiff, -v.ALEJANDRA L. IBANEZ AKA ALEJANDRA IBANEZ, SERGIO HERNANDEZ, JR. AKA SERGIO HERNANDEZ, PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA-DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY-INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, STATE OF ILLINOIS-DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, VILLAGE OF EVERGREEN PARK, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES LLC, EQUABLE ASCENT FINANCIAL, LLC, MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC, CAVALRY PORTFOLIO SERVICES LLC, THE EILEEN CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 15 CH 02864 1003 S. OAK PARK AVE. #4 OAK PARK, IL 60304 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 17, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 18, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1003 S. OAK PARK AVE. #4, OAK PARK, IL 60304 Property Index No. 16-18-315-0601004. The real estate is improved with a residential condominium. The judgment amount was $232,206.09. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire

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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: J. Gregory Scott, HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 4221717 Please refer to file number 2120-9898. If the sale is not confirmed for any

reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. 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. I720489 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NA, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NA AS TRUSTEE FOR WAMU MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-HY6 TRUST Plaintiff, vs. PAUL WICKLOW, MELISSA A. WICKLOW, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR THE BENEFIT OF INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 15 CH 9733 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on August 18, 2016 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, July 10, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 16-07-206-004-0000. Commonly known as 308 N. Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Ms. Kimberly S. Reid at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 236-0077. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I722766

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