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Chuy Garcia greeting Brook eld resident Terry Cawley before the start of the town hall at Brook eld Village Hall

Heart and soul of the Landmark, Bob Uphues retires

Local leaders laud hi 20 years as editor

By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter

For the past 20 years Bob Uphues has pretty much been the Riverside Brookfield Landmark. He has edited this newspaper and been its primary reporter. Most weeks he wrote six or seven news stories, some weeks he wrote more, compiled the police re port and wrote an editorial. He also edited the stories of other re porters.

During his 20 years at the helm of this newspaper Uphues has written approximately 6,000 stories and probably than 3 million words about the communities of Riverside, Brookfield and North Riverside. He reported the news and told the stories of the people who live in these communities. He participated in the Ri side and Brookfield 4th of July parades.

He was the face, the heart and soul of the Landmark.

This year Uphues decided that 20 years was enough. Aug. 29 was his last day on the job. He is proud of his 20 years at the helm of the Landmark.

“Being the editor of the Landmark for 20 years is the highlight of my 33-year career in journalism,” Uphues said in farewell remarks at recent village board meetings in Brookfield and Riverside.

Uphues understood the i ntricacies of municipal gove r nment b etter than almost anyone.

“He literally knows the village inside and out,” said Cristin Evans, a Riverside village board member who was once a community newspaper re porter. “He understands village government better than probably most of us on the board.”

Brookfield Village Manager Tim Wiberg ag reed

“I’ve worked in local government for over 30 years. I’ve worked with a lot of local re porters and you’re one of the best, if not the best, that I’ve ever worked with,” Wiberg told Uphues after the editor made his first and last public comment at the Aug. 28 Brookfield village board meeting.

“You’re conscientious, you’re professional, you’re diligent. You take the time to call and verify items.”

At a meeting in late July, the village of Riverside honored Uphues by giving him a framed map of the village

“He is an inte gral part of this town and he will be missed,” said Joe Ballerine, Riverside village president, at the July 20 meeting of the Riverside village board where Uphues was honored.

North Riverside Mayor Joseph Mengoni said he was surprised when he heard that Uphues was leaving the paper.

“I was shocked when I heard, good for him,” Mengoni said. “I think Bob has been very fair during my tenure on the board with the village. He reports honesty and truth and I think he’s going to be truly missed in our area.”

Uphues gave the Landmark a hard news focus free of the boosterism of some community newspapers. He re ported the good news and the bad news. He was always willing to get the word out about initiatives and celebrate successes but he didn’t write

puf f pieces. He was respected by almost everyone he covered. He built relationships with the people he covered. His friendly manner and outgoing personality allowed him to make friends easily and develop sources. He was direct in his dealings with people. Most people liked him. Pretty much everyone respected him.

“He’s a good friend of the village,” Ballerine said. “He’s always been an honest and very detail-orientated reporter. Even though we don’t always ag ree with his details he does a wonderful job.”

Ben Sells, a for mer Riverside village president, described Uphues as fair, impeccably honest, smart and courageous in a Facebook post.

“We have been extremely for tunate to have a journalist of Bob’s skill, sophistication, tenacity, and integrity,” Sells wrote on Facebook. “He has been steadfast in getting the story right, and his editorials always hit the mark. I will miss his byline and insights and wish him the very best in

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Bob Uphues walking in this year’s 4th of July parade in Brook eld.

BIG WEEK

September 6-13

Felt Succulents

Sept. 9, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m., Nor th Riverside Public Library

Make a plant that can stay alive forever. Grades 6-12. www.northriversidelibrary.org/event/felt-succulents/. 2400 S. Desplaines Avenue, Nor th Riverside.

True Crime Club: Tragedy in La GrangeThe Unsolved 1971 Murder of Alan Fredian

Wednesday, Sept. 13, 7 - 8 p.m., Brook eld Library

The unsolved 1971 murder of Lyons Township High School sophomore Alan Fredian Jr. left a lasting mark on the surrounding communities. Local archivist Kheir Fakhreldin will discuss how he compiled an archive of news articles about the case, as well as his FOIA request for the police records, which most likely will never be disclosed. 3541 Park Ave., Brook eld.

Michelle WassonAurea Nova exhibition

Sunday, Sept. 10, 3 - 6 p.m., Riverside Arts Center

The Riverside Arts Center’s Freeark Galler y is pleased to present Aurea Nova, a solo exhibition of paintings by Michelle Wasson, curated by Judith Mullen. Finding and unlocking shapes and ideas from her unconscious mind, Michelle Wasson continues to push the boundaries of making space in the two- dimensional realm. Join us afterwards for a private happy hour across the street at the Quinc y Street Distiller y. 32 E. Quinc y St., Riverside.

Zoo Run

Sunday, Sept. 10, 8:30 a.m., Brook eld Zoo

5K, kids dash 1-mile, and fun run are entirely within the world-renowned Brook eld Zoo. Each year more species lose their race for sur vival and disappear from the wild. But it is a race we can win, and you can help The Chicago Zoological Society Animal Ca re and Conser vation Fund is dedicated to making a di erence for these species across the globe and with each race entr y, we will raise both awareness and funds for this great cause. Register: https://www.czs.org/zoorun-1. 8400 31st Street (1st Avenue and 31st Street), Brook eld.

Star Trek DayMake Your Own Tribble

Friday, Sept. 8, All day event, Riverside Public Library

There’s no trouble with Tribbles here at the librar y. Come celebrate Star Trek Day and make your own to take home. For adults and kids.

1 Burling Road, Riverside.

Touch-A-Truck

Saturday, Sept. 9, 11 a.m. -2 p.m., Nor th Riverside Park Mall

This free community event will feature an assortment of di erent kinds of vehicles from police cars, re trucks, cranes, a garbage truck and even a helicopter. Kids will be able to sit behind the steering wheels, take pictures and explore everything about their favorite vehicles. On hand, there will be a DJ playing your favorite music, games, train rides, food tables, and prizes. 7501 W. Cermak Road, Nor th Riverside.

Sunday Makebreak: Fall Pom-Pom Trees

Sun, Sep. 10, 2-4 p.m., Michaels Store

Add little pops of autumn around your home with fall pom-pom trees. This is a free event and all supplies are included. 7231 W. 24th St., Nor th Riverside.

C ALENDAR EVENTS

■ If you would like your event to be featured here, please send a photo and details by noon of the Wednesday before it needs to be published. We can’t publish everything, but we’ll do our best to feature the week’s highlights. Email calendar@wjinc.com.

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Whispering Eye, 2023, Oil on canvas, 26 x 20 inches

Brook eld wants new proposals for zoning code updates

By FRANCIA GARCIA HERNANDEZ Staff Reporter

The village of Brookfield will put out a request for proposals (RFP) for qualified consultants Sept. 7 to review and update the village’s zoning code With these updates, the village aims to moder nize the village code and create “user friendlier” ordinances that support economic development.

The move comes after the village failed to receive multiple proposals to create a unified development ordinance, an idea the village explored earlier this year. The call for proposals was put out in mid-May, but only one qualified consulting firm submitted a proposal, Tim Wiberg, village manager, told the village board Aug. 28. Wiberg asked the village board to reject the only proposal received to ensure due diligence and a responsible vendor selection process

The decision does not halt the village’s plans to update and upgrade its code, but it has prompted village staff to narrow the scope of the changes it hopes to bring.

The new request for proposals will focus on updating the village’s zoning code, Wiberg said.

The idea of creating a unified ordinance was initially brought up to moder nize the village code, a need that has emerged with the village’s adoption of prehensive economic and development plans last few years.

Many of these plans, the Open Space Plan, Act Transportation Plan, Comprehensive Plan, the En ergize Ogden Plan and the Economic Development Plan include recommended changes to the zoning code.

In addition, it was meant to consolidate multipl ordinances and zoning processes into a single or dinance, streamlining the process that prospecti businesses or existing businesses follow to modify their proper ties

In the rejected RFP, consultants were expected to view the village’s code and zoning map, including or dinances pertaining to buildings, construction, sign streets, sidewalks, and rights-of-way Consultants expected to engage with local stakeholders to ensur the community’s needs were addressed, before presenting final recommendations to the village board by early 2025.

By FRANCIA GARCIA HERNANDEZ Staff Reporter

The village of Brookfield amended its funding policy to re place private lead water service lines in the village over the

ect is expected to cost at least $28 million and must be undertaken by the village to comply with a 2022 state law mandatin g the re placement of all lead water service lines in Illinois.

Last month, Village Engineer Derek eichel told the village board that fewer

lines would need re placement, cutting down costs to about $24 million. With updated information – and confirmation that the state of Illinois no longer offers forgivable loans – the village board amended its lead line re placement policy at the Aug. 28 board meeting. The board ap-

proved the policy by a vote of 5-0. Village Trustee Julie Narimatsu abstained.

To fund the replacement of 3,200 private lines, the village will seek zero-to-low interest loans from the Illinois Environmental

Brook eld Village Hall.

Outside the Box: modern and contemporary houses in Riverside

Exhibit draws on talents from several towns

By LACEY SIKORA Contributing Reporter

On Sept. 10, the Riverside Arts Center will kick of f a photography exhibition that celebrates a selection of modern and contemporary houses of Riverside. While the event’s roots in the community are deep — guest co-curators Kim Freeark and Michelangelo Sabatino both own homes in Riverside — the exhibition in the RAC’s FlexSpace would not exist without collaborators from Forest Park and Oak Park

Liz Chilsen, executive director of the RAC, is a Forest Parkbased artist, and photographer Will Quam lives in Oak Park.

Sabatino, an architectural historian, preservationist, and faculty member in the College of Architecture at IIT, emphasizes that the exhibition is a collective effort, one that he says proves that “the burbs are not sleepy!”

“Having relied upon the collaboration of a local photographer, graphic designer and writers based in or nearby Riverside, this exhibition demonstrates that the wester n suburbs are alive with creative talent,” he says

Chilsen agrees, saying that ethos sets the exhibit apart from the RAC’s typical shows. With most exhibits, the RAC provides a platform for artists to present their work, but in this case, staff and board members of the RAC contributed their creativity.

“It’s been really inspiring,” she says

“This exhibition is like the Arts Center itself. Volunteers worked to bring it into existence,” she says, pointing to Kim Freeark, whose parents Ruth and Robert founded the RAC in 1993.

Kim Freeark purchased her parents’ former home, an International Style home designed by architects John Vinci and Lawrence Kenny, in 1975 when she moved back to the area as an adult. When Chilsen called her asking if she had any ideas for an exhibit, Freeark says she was inspired by the town itself

A self-described architecture nut, Freeark said she had set out to r un every neighborhood of Riverside, and dur-

PHOTO BY WILL QUAM House on Herrick Road in Riverside.

PHOTO BY WILL QUAM House on Quin cy Street in Riverside

ing those workouts was awestruck by the amazing architecture of the village and wanted to learn more. She thought it would be a great idea to do an exhibition based on the modern and contemporary houses of Riverside, and when she reached out to Sabatino, whose expertise is modern architecture, the project she says, “just grew and grew.”

T hey knocked on doors to see if homeowners would participate, and then they nar rowed down their subjects to 30 houses built from the 1930’s to the present. An additional 5 honorable mentions are also included in the exhibition.

T he name of the exhibition came about from a brainstorm session between Sabatino and Freeark. She recalls, “He asked, ‘what’s the goal of our exhibition?’ I replied that I was looking for houses that were built by or inhabited by people who think outside the box.”

She adds with a laugh, “a subtitle of this could be ‘there goes the neighborhood.’ A lot of these houses were not understood by everyone at the time they were built. ”

T he oldest house in the exhibit was built in 1933 as part of the Century of Progress International Exhibition. It was a one-story “box” consisting of prefabricated panels when first built. Later owners added a second story, hipped roof and a stand-alone garage

Another home was inspired by the original owner’s trip to the Paris Exposition in the late 1930’s. T he French Re g ency-style home includes a dome on top and cleresto-

ry windows. Although the ornament may not be modern, the straightforward plan of the house certainly is.

Some of the modern homes have been altered from their original state. T he former mid-century convent for St. Mary’s Catholic Church had 21 bedrooms and 14 bathrooms when the owners purchased it T hey brought in the new owner’s architect brother to reimagine it as a singlef amily home

Photo grapher Quam says he’s had a lifelong interest in architecture and was excited to help tell the story of Riverside’s twentieth-century residential architecture. He says each of the 35 homes was so unique that he took a different approach with each photo graph.

“The tricky thing about Riverside is that the landscaping is such a big part

of it,” he says, noting he had to be very intentional about siting the home in the landscape for the photos while adjusting the lighting due to the curves of Riverside’s streets

Freeark, Sabatino and Chilsen note that the exhibit ties in with the ef for ts of many others in the community. Riverside homeowner and architect Andrew Obendorf created a set of 3-D printed models of a selection of the houses that will be included in the exhibition. Third-generation Riverside resident Bianca Buckzo will lead a walking tour featuring some of the homes, and RAC board member Dan Streeting designed the beautiful catalo gue for the exhibition, which contains Quam’s photo graphs and stories of the homes and their owners.

When the exhibit closes, the images will be donated to the Riverside Historical Museum. Chilsen stresses the role the historical museum plays in the village, noting that it is both a great resource for residents while also a valuable place for residents to donate impor tant record s.

“People may be afraid that when they give something to the historical museum they will lose it, but they are actually saving it” she says

For Freeark, the emphasis on architecture and landscape is part of what drives Riverside’s success as a small town. “Thi s town is a magnet to a certain kind of person,” she says, noting that everyone seems to understand the importance of architecture. “You don’ t see the McMansions and tear downs here. T he whole town has some kind of mindset. Everybody loves their house.”

“People here take architecture and preservation seriously,” says Sabatino.

As homes that were once considere d “outsiders” become part of the historical canon, Sabatino believes Riverside straddles a unique place in Chicagoland: “Even

Important Details

Exhibition dates: Sept. 10 – Oct. 21, 2023

Location: Riverside Arts Center, 32 Quincy St., Riverside

Opening reception: Sunday, Sept. 10, 3 to 6 p.m.

Gallery hours: Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 1 to 5 p.m.

Walking Tour: Saturday, Sept. 23, 1 to 3 p.m. Meet at the Riverside Train Station. Led by Bianca Buczko.

Publication: Outside the Box: Modern and Contemporary Houses in Riverside will be available for purchase at the opening rece ption and afterwards.

Panel discussion: Living in a Modern or Contemporary House in Riverside Wednesday, Oct. 18, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Riverside Public Library. An infor mal conversation highlighting contemporary and modern houses in Riverside with co-curators Kim Freeark and Michelangelo Sabatino, photographer Will Quam, Riverside homeowners. Event in collaboration with the Frederick Law Olmsted Society of Riverside (FLOS).

Website: https://www.riversideartscenter.com/flexspace/2023/09/outside-the-box

though the tenets of Olmsted and Vaux’s General Plan have remained, Riverside is not froz en in time. T he abundance of interesting modern and contemporary houses demonstrates the de gree with which architects and their clients were “thinking outside the box” and continue to do so even today.”

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the Sewers & Tunnel Miners Local Two Union building. The grant is part of the village’s Property Improvement Program, which aims to beautify Brookfield’s commercial areas and attract more business

This project signals that the village’s plans are coming to g ether to “creat e something awesome for the Ogde n Avenue cor ridor,” Emily Eg an, village planner, told the Landmark.

The $20,000 grant will cover part of the costs to improve the building’s façade, estimated to cost a total of $80,000. The remaining renovation costs will be covered by the commercial plaza owners.

Currently, the commercial property houses a travel agency and a carpentry business. Another storefront is unoccupied and available for lease

The changes coming to the façade of the plaza include the replacement of door-

ways and windows, new lighting, new landscaping and Hardie board siding. The existing brick will also be improved.

T he owners also plan to improve the existing pole sign, though the cost is not covered by the village ’s PIP.

It is the second time the village approved a request for the progr am’s maximum grant amount. Last year, the historic buildings at 3741-43 and 3745 Grand Blvd. were the first to receive $20,000 for façade improvements.

Recently, the PIP progr am has garnered more interest from local businesses, economic development consultant

Cindy Klima told village board of ficials during a one-year-review of the village ’s economic development plan.

After a slow start, more businesses have become interested in applying for the grant progr am which allows them to make improvements to their proper ties

Seven businesses are in the process of making improvements and six more are

Brookfield Chamber of Commerce Business Spotlight

Vines and Vinyl • 3730 Prairie Ave., Brookfield IL • Owner/Curator - Dylan Kloska vinesandvinylchicago@gmail.com • Instagram @vinesandvinylchicago • Facebook/Twitter/TikTok @vinesandvinyl

Vines and Vinyl began as a plant and record pop up shop based out of Humboldt Park in 2021. After a years worth of pop up events throughout Chicagoland we opened up shop right across from the Brookfield Post Office, just steps from the Metra station, at the encouragement of my brother and his wife, who have lived in Brookfield the last ten years. We opened up at the end of September 2022, quickly immersing ourself into the community by hosting several songwriter showcases, highlighting local musicians and providing a space for original music to find new ears. We have also hosted many art parties and workshops, teaming up with area artists and local artisan

makers, in which the shop acts as a venue and incubator for local talent and appreciators to gather and network with likeminded people. Vines and Vinyl specializes in easy care houseplants, all repotted with our custom soil blends into upcycled and thrifted plant vessels. Our record selection is carefully curated to provide an inviting yet eclectic selection of both classic albums and new releases. Let us help you find your new favorite album!

We happily will special order any record you’re after, and we do offer used vinyl as well. We get new records in about twice a month, anything from jazz and blues, indie and psych, 90s hip hop, classic rock and glam, even Taylor Swift. We also sell

tapes and CDs, plus local band releases. Please come join us Saturday September 16, as we celebrate our one year anniversary, alongside our shop neighbors Warm Wick Candle Co. The event runs all day and includes a food truck from 1-4pm, 20 local artisan vendors placed all along the 3700 block of Prairie Ave., live music, beer for sale in the shop, kids activities, and more!

Vines and Vinyl is open:

Wednesday-Friday 11-6

Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 11-4

expected to start their projects by the end of the year, Klima said.

T he progr am aims to respond to business needs expressed by local businesses to provide economic support that helps beautify Brookfield’s commercial areas

Paired with the Energize Ogden plan, approved by the Illinois De partment of Transpor tation last month, village of ficials expect to see a renewed and improved Ogden Avenue corridor in the next few years.

Design proposal for the façade of “S” Plaza, located at 8836 Ogden Ave.

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LEAD LINE Timeline unclear

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Protection Agency. A po rt i on of water rates established to f und this prog ra m – wh ich residents have paid for sinc e it was established in Ju ly 2022 – will be used to pay back the loans, if the village rece ives them.

Though the policy establishes the start of the replacement of lead lines as 2027, the village could start the re placement of about 60 leaking lead lines as soon as this year. The re placement will be paid for with $800,000 already generated by increased water rates.

Village Manager Tim Wiberg said the village has started discussions on how it will prioritize and schedule the re placement of water service lead lines. After re placing leaking lead lines, the village could reimburse property owners who re placed private service lines after July 1, 2023 and start the re placement of lines requested by property owners.

“With our current water rate infrastruc-

ture, we can re place 250 lead lines, proactively, a year,” Wiberg said.

The village is yet to determine how lead replacements will be scheduled. It appears the village will be able to schedule individual requests in the order they are received, rather than scheduling them by block or groups, an idea previously explored by the village board. Village staf f analysis showed that such a strateg y would not yield significant cost reductions, Wiberg said, but a final plan is yet to be determined.

The village is responsible for funding the replacement of private lead lines in the following cases.

■ A private lead line is connected to a water main being re placed by the village.

■ A property owner requests the re placement of a private service lead line.

Property owners who re placed a private service line, at their own expense after July 1, 2022 will be reimbursed.

Annually, village staf f will review water rates to determine if they are adequate to fund the program. If changes to water rates are required, staff will bring them to the village board for consideration. Last month, Treichel said the village may need to adjust water rates in 2027 based on current prices and interest rates.

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Two local school districts join suit vs. social media companies

ey’re joining a class-action lawsuit that claims companies like Facebook harm youth

By BOB SKOLNIK

Contributing Reporter

Two local school districts have joined a federal class-action lawsuit against social media companies. A third local district may also join the suit.

Riverside Brookfield High School District 208 and the Riverside Elementary School District 96 have joined 27 other school districts in Illinois and about 650 nationally that claim social media companies have harmed school districts by negatively impacting students.

“We allege that Meta, TikTok, Snap, YouTube, and other social media companies have engaged in reckless and negligent misconduct that has caused a mental health crisis among our youth,” said James P. Frantz of the San Diego law firm, Frantz Law Group in an April news release. “Social media companies are and have been well aware of the harm they cause. It must stop, and we will fight to hold these social media companies accountable for choosing profit over the mental health and safety of children and

their families.” Frantz represents plaintiffs in the suit across the country.

The Komarek Board of Education plans to discuss whether to join the lawsuit at its September meeting. RBHS and District 96 both use the Chicago law firm, Franczek, which alerted the districts to the lawsuit and is acting as a local co-counsel in the case. The social media lawsuit, like the lawsuit against Juul, is a contingency-fee lawsuit, which means that the plaintiffs don’t have to pay any legal fees to join the lawsuit. Instead, the plaintiffs’ attorneys are paid a percentage of money they recover from the defendants The only cost to the school districts who join the suit is the cost of producing requested documents, a cost expected to be minor

“We’ve been assured it should be similar to what we had to produce for like the vape lawsuit,” said Deanna Zalas, the president of the RBHS Board of Education.

At the Aug. 16 District 96 school board meeting, board Vice-President Joel Marhoul read a statement from president Wesley Muirheid, who was absent from the meeting

“The proliferation of widespread access to and use of social media among students has created a variety of concerns,” Marhoul said. “These concerns are related to both direct and indirect impacts to the school district. We continue to see, hear, and feel a wide range of both positive and ne gative impacts social media has on our students. Over the past few years there has been a meaningful increase in ne gative behaviors that can be tied directly to social media. T he district must divert resources away from our core mission of educating students and toward mitigating and managing conflict and other ne gative behaviors during instructional hour s.”

The statement also said that District 96’s primary objective in joining the lawsuit was not to recover monetary damages, but change the behavior of social media companies by preventing young people from accessing age inappropriate content, strengthening the age verification process to open an account, strengthening parental controls, improving processes for schools to report and remove inappropriate content and im-

proving the ability of law enforcement agencies to gain faster access to content related to physical threats of violence.

Board member Salina Claps cast the only vote against joining the lawsuit. Claps, who works for an investment firm that manages a mutual fund and hedge fund partnerships, did not say before or after the vote why she voted against joining the lawsuit.

“I think it’s important for our board to speak with a collective voice,” Claps told the Landmark.

Brookfield-LaGrange Park District 95 Superintendent Mark Kuzniewski said he would discuss the lawsuit with his school board of education in September but Kuzniewski said that he didn’t think it would be worthwhile to join the lawsuit because of the costs the district would incur in producing documents.

LaGrange School District 102 school board President Ed Campbell said that he hadn’t heard of the lawsuit until contacted by a reporter but that the district would look into it. Lyons Township High School has not joined the lawsuit.

RB and LT move up in U.S. News high school rankings

Rankings based on Class of 2021

By BOB SKOLNIK

Contributing Reporter

Both Riverside Brookfield High School and Lyons Township High School moved up this year in the annual U.S. News & World Report best high schools rankings.

RBHS jumped 17 spots moving up to 51st in the state and LTHS moved up three spots to 41st in the state according to U.S. News latest rankings of public high schools.

“I’m thrilled,” said RBHS Principal Hector Freytas. “I’m really proud of the ef fort, the partnership really, between the parents, teachers, students, superintendent, everyone. We worked together for this. I’m proud of the kids, I’m proud of the community. This is only the beginning, to improve

and to work towards the top 10. I couldn’t be prouder.”

The results in this year’s rankings were based on data collected from the Class of 2021.

“I think this is a challenging year to put a whole lot of stock because it’s based on the junior year of testing of 2021,” said LTHS Director of Curriculum and Instruction Scott Eggerding. “I know everyone saw the scores go down. I guess the good thing is that it didn’t necessarily change our overall ranking compared to other schools.”

U.S. News bases its rankings on a statistical analysis of six factors. Colle ge Readiness, which is measured by the proportion of a school’s 12th graders who took and earned a qualifying score on an Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate exam is worth 30% of a school’s score. Proficiency on state assessment exams counts for 20% as does a measure of the performance on state assessments adjusted for the proportion of the student body that is

Black, Hispanic or low income.

Counting for 10% of a school’s score each is the breadth of a school’s colle ge prep curriculum which is measured by the percentage of a school’s students who took and earned a qualifying score on multiple AP or IB exams, a measurement of the academic performance among Black, Hispanic and low income students at a school and the school’s graduation rate.

RBHS rank has jumped from 80th in 2020 while LTHS’s rankings have shown only minimal movement.

U.S. News ranked RBHS as the 1,407th best public high school in the country while LTHS was ranked 1,131st in the country.

According to U.S. News 65% of the students in the RBHS Class of 2021 took an advanced placement exam and 51% of the members of the Class of 2021 passed at least one AP exam. At LTHS 53% of students took an AP exam while 44% passed at least one AP exam.

While RBHS outperformed LTHS in AP participation and results LTHS students did better than their counterparts at RBHS on state mandated tests, primarily the SAT. 51% of LTHS students met the state proficiency standard in math compared to 44% at RBHS. In reading 54% of LTHS students met the standard compared to 46% at RBHS. 52% of LTHS students met the state standard in science compared to 44% at RBHS. Students at both schools far surpassed the state averages. Statewide only 20% of students met the proficiency target in math while 30% did so in reading and science.

RBHS had a graduation rate of 96% while LTHS’s graduation rate was 95%.

Both RBHS and LTHS placed relatively poorly in the state assessment performance rank which adjusts the results on state tests for the percentage of Black, Hispanic and low income students at a high school taking the tests.

School tax credit complex topic at Rep. Chuy Garcia’s town hall

Invest in Kids was a hot topic at the packed Brook eld meeting

By BOB SKOLNIK

Contributing Reporter

Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia (D-Chicago) held a town hall in the packed Brookfield Village Hall council chamber last week that was attended by approximately 100 people. Garica has been making more appearances in the western suburbs since his 4th Congressional District was redistricted in 2021.

Garcia invited the four state legislators: State Senators Javier Cervantes (D-Chicago) and Mike Porfirio (D-LaGrange) and State Reps. Abdelnasser Rashid (D-Bridgeview) and Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez (D- Cicero), who re present parts of Brookfield to join him.

The town hall was mostly unremarkable with the office holders generally re peating familiar talking points and answering questions that had been submitted prior to the town hall. The most interesting point of the gathering came at the end when Garcia called upon the elected officials to make closing statements.

One woman sitting in the front row rose to ask a question. Enriqueta Alvare z, like about 25 others wearing a T-shirt that said “Remove the Sunset” and “Save my Scholarship,” made a lengthy statement and ap-

peal in Spanish to the state legislators to preserve the state’s Invest in Kids tax credit and scholarship program which allows those who donate to organizations that give scholarships to those who attend K-12 private or parochial schools to take get a 75% tax credit on their state income tax for their donation. The tax credit will disappear unless the General Assembly passes a bill extending it in the Fall Veto Session and Gov. J.B. Pritzker signs it.

Pritzker has been on varying sides of the issue saying he opposed the program in his first campaign for governor in 2018, indicating during his reelection campaign last year that he was open to extending the program and then this summer suggesting he is OK with letting it die.

In an interview after the town hall meeting Alvarez, a Cicero resident who has a child who attends Our Lady of Charity Catholic School in Cicero, said that in her appeal, she noted that people are struggling with high prices and that she and other parents need the program to continue to keep their kids in the schools they attend.

“We really need for the state to help us,” Alvarez said. “We need it right now.”

Lucia Guzman of Cicero, whose son is an eighth grader at St. Francis of Rome Catholic School in Cicero, said she is a single parent and her son’s scholarship covers the full cost of tuition at St. Francis of Rome.

“If this program ended, I might have to take my son out of the school which would be a really drastic change because he’s always been in that school,” Guzman said.

The Invest in Kids program was cham-

Pritzker appoints Landek to state nance board

Last month for mer State Senator Steve Landek was appointed to the serve on the board of Illinois Finance Authority by Governor J.B. Pritzker. Landek did not run for reelection to the State Senate last year after serving as a state senator for 11 years. Landek is still the mayor of Bridgeview, a position he had held since 1999.

For a time in the early 2000s Landek served as a president of Bridgeview Bank. The Illinois Finance Authority issues bonds and provides gover nment backed financing to both private and public institutions. Positions on the board are unpaid but board members are compensated for any expenses they incur attending the roughly month-

ly meetings of the board.

“Landek has over 30 years of distinguished public service experience in both the legislative and executive branches of gover nment,” said the press release issued by Pritzker’s office announcing the appointment. “Landek’s work has been at the intersection of the private and public sectors. He has demonstrated expertise in bond issuances, employee pension management, public budgeting and rating agency presentations.”

Landek, who is also the committeeman of the Lyons Democratic Party, told the Landmark that he is happy to continue his public servic e.

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pioned by for mer Governor Bruce Rauner. It was created in 2017 and is due to end at the end of this year unless extended by the Illinois General Assembly. The General Assembly took no action to extend the program in its Spring Session. Families with K-12 students are eligible to receive scholarships issued by what is called a scholarship granting organization if they have a child attending a private or parochial school and their family income is less than 300% of the federal poverty level when they apply to the program and less than 400% of the poverty level when they are receiving the scholarship.

According to Empower Illinois, a scholarship granting organization and a major advocate for the program that helped organize the parents who attended the town hall, 9,656 scholarships were awarded in 2022 and the average scholarship amount was $6,579. Empower Illinois says the average income of a family receiving a scholarship is $45,000. To be eligible for a full scholarship a family can earn no more

than 185% of the federal poverty level.

The tax credit program has been controversial with critics saying that it reduces funding of public schools by draining tax revenue from the state and is a state subsidy for religious and private schools

Rashid said in a telephone interview after the town hall that he opposes continuing the tax credit.

“We have a long way to go before our public schools are sufficiently funded and the lack of sufficient funding for public education not only leads to inequities in education but it also leads to higher property taxes,” said Rashid, who himself attended a private Islamic school.

“I respect every parents decision in terms of their own children’s education, but when it comes to public funding of education our job, first and foremost, is to make sure that every student in our state is able to access quality public schools,” Rashid said. “That’s just the reality of

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Vehicle rollover on Elm Street prompts DUI arrest

A rolled-over vehicle on the 4100 block of Elm Street was attributed to a drinking-and driving incident. Brookfield police said tha at 2:36 a.m., Aug. 27, they responded to a call about a vehicle crash and discovered a whit Ford SUV overtur ned on the street.

A black Chevy SUV parked on the west side of the street also displayed damage to its rear fender and wheel area.

The driver of the overturned white Ford SUV was found sitting on the curb near the accident scene. No passengers were in her vehicle. She initially claimed she was on her phone, which was mounted on the dashboard, when her vehicle inexplicably rolled over.

Police said she appeared confused about the circumstances of the crash and she mentioned having consumed three White Claw alcoholic beverages earlier

Officers detected an odor of alcohol inside the vehicle and discovered two White Claw cans. She told police these cans were from a week or two earlier and were stored in her car’s trash can.

During field sobriety tests, the woman displayed difficulty following instructions and exhibited slurred speech. A preliminary breath test (PBT) returned a reading of 0.134. She was arrested and taken to the police department, where a breathalyzer test showed a result of 0.132.

She received citations for failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash, DUI, and DUI with a blood alcohol content exceeding 0.08. She is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 26 at the Maybrook Court House.

Domestic dispute

An altercation between a man and two women, who both said they were his lover, led to the man’s hospitalization earlier in August, Brookfield police said. According to reports, officers responded to a call of a disturbance at the Pioneer Motel at Ogden Avenue in Brookfield around 10:45 p.m., Aug. 24. By the time they arrived, the situation had escalated into a domestic battery case.

Officers saw a male tenant of the motel who was standing outside with two female companions. He reportedly had been involved romantically with both women at different times

The man claimed one of the women struck him in the face and he had pushed her to create distance. He said he had done noth-

ing wrong and that the unnamed female had struck him in the face

When questioned again by the officers, the man said the woman had not struck him at all. He attributed his lack of recollection to drinking alcohol.

The other woman involved told police he had been involved with her and the other woman and she went to the man’s room to confront him about the situation.

After a heated exchange, the man allegedly followed the woman to the motel’s parking lot and struck her on the head

Police arrested the man for battery.

Two male witnesses confirmed the arguing, but said they did not see the physical altercation. However, security footage from the motel revealed the events leading up to the man’s arrest.

He later was transported to MacNeal Hospital for evaluation and treatment.

Man charged after smashing car with a bat

An altercation in North Riverside took a destructive turn after an individual used a baseball bat to damage a vehicle in the early hours of Sunday, Aug. 27.

About 1:49 a.m., the North Riverside Police Department received a call about a criminal damage report at 40 Oak Ave. The complainant reported that a man dressed in white was striking his vehicle with a baseball bat.

Upon arriving at the scene, the police officers located both the man and the complainant at a Shell gas station on Ogden Avenue

T he car’s owner had followed the man after witnessing the property damage He told police he had been sitting in his parked car in the alley behind his residence when he noticed the man walking through the alley

About 30 minutes later, the man with the bat returned, walking in the opposite direction. He then struck the rear windshield of the complainant’s vehicle, shattering it.

T he man in the car confronted him, leading to a struggle over the baseball bat. During the altercation, the of fender re por tedly swung the bat at the accuser several times, nar rowly missing him each time. Both men sustained injuries during the struggl e.

The man with the bat was arrested on charges of criminal damage to property, aggravated assault, and battery. During the investigation, police recovered the bat used in the altercation near the scene.

These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Brookfield Police Department, Aug. 28-31, and represent a portion of the incidents to which police responded. Unless otherwise indicated, anybody named in these reports has only been charged with a crime. These cases have not been adjudicated.

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THE L ANDMARK VIEW LETTERS

Thanks Bob Uphues

We’ve known for some while here at the Landmark that Bob Uphues, our editor for the past 20 years, was planning to retire from community journalism this summer. But Bob didn’t much want to talk about it. His view was that he was reporting news and did not want to be the news.

It wasn’t a full-on secret. That’s how it came to be that the village boards in both Brookfield and Riverside honored him at council meetings. They knew this was a moment in the lives of these villages.

Last week in this space, Bob finally reflected on his well-earned freedom from the decided grind of publishing a weekly newspaper with multiple digital efforts each week. Rightly and typically, Bob acknowledged that his work was fueled by the way the people of North Riverside, Riverside and Brookfield embraced this newspaper.

There was a time, several years back, when Bob took a vacation. And we took the opportunity to write an editorial about the exceptional editor he was, about his feel for these villages, his connections, the tough-minded fair ness in his re porting.

Bob, of course, hated it. But we heard from his mom, the great Virginia Uphues, who in a scene straight out of “It’s a Wonderful Life,” wrote and said, “It’s about time someone said it.”

This week, with Bob having de par ted, it is our opportunity to say it ag ain.

Bob Uphues has been the essential neighborhood newspaper editor that every town deserves and which precious few have ever had. And, still fewer will have in the future as our business keeps changing.

In a long tribute written today by his Landmark colleague Bob Skolnik, we re port on the respect local officials have had for Bob and his re porting, his constant presence at public meetings, the continuity and historical perspective he brought to the Landmark. And in a letter published today, Tom Weitzel, the retired Riverside police chief, writes about how Bob’s perpetual ef for ts to re port out news from the local police departments came to shape Weitzel’s views on the importance of transparency in responding to the local editor and, through him, to the community.

In our small newsroom we will be feeling Bob’s departure. His willingness to mentor young re porters — yes there was some cussing involved — shaped our work, improved our re porting and made this a better place to work

What’s next? Well Bob will find something interesting to do. It won’t, we suspect, involve constant deadlines or night meetings.

We will feel Bob’s loss and, yes, so will readers. You don’t lose 20 years of Bob Uphues and not feel an impact. Bob Skolnik will continue to cover education. Francia Garcia Hernandez, a Growing Community Media re porter, will become a frequent byline. And, Erika Hobbs, the new editor of our four flags, will work to shape our coverage

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with story ideas, complaints or compliments.

And, finally, thanks Bob.

Uphues mentored chief on transparency

Bob Uphues retired, congratulations! I want to acknowledge his significant contribution to everyday life in Brookfield, Riverside, and North Riverside. Bob was far more than a Landmark newspaper editor. I saw him yearly at the Fourth of July Parade when I worked in Riverside. I saw him at every board meeting I attended as Deputy Chief or Chief, and some of those board meetings went on until 1 or 1:30 in the morning at times. Yes, that is correct, and Bob was sitting there covering the village news.

My first contact with Bob was when I was a young detective sergeant. I oversaw the release of everyday criminal and police activities. In those days, we did not do it electronically. Bob would come into the police department twice a week on Mondays and T hursdays to sit down with me and review what is commonly called the “police blotter.” I learned early on never to withhold anything from him. While there were times I requested that some cases not be printed as they were still active, pending investigations, but would be able to be shared once they could be released in their entirety under Illinois law when closed or an ar rest was made, he complied.

These were few and far between and usually involved juveniles or sex-related crimes. Bob would follow up with me weekly to see when he could have more information on those cases

This weekly contact continued as I rose through the ranks to chief.

Bob helped me refine my commitment to transparency in policing and overall government.

Transparency in law enforcement might not

always have been what all the local officials or some residents may have preferred. Still, I shared what I thought was in the community’s best interests re garding safety, and Bob helped me to communicate that transparency.

Bob was always open and honest with me and never sugar-coated things, including the news. He was an impressive, professional, and straightforward re porter whose quest was to fact-gather and obtain police re ports and mugshots for the benefit of the community.

In a day and age when law enforcement agencies throughout the country have adve rs e relationships with their local media and, in some c ases, national press, this was neve r the c ase with the L andmark under Bob Uphues’ leadershi p.

I have n othing but respect for the Landmark newspaper, its entire staf f, and specifically Bob Uphues. When Bob was on vacation, I usually dealt with Bob Skolnik, and he, too, was a true professional who followed in Bob Uphues’ footsteps. If you ever wanted to know what mentoring is in news organizations, the Landmark newspaper and Bob Uphues are where you should look.

Congratulations to Bob on his retirement and best of luck in his future endeavors. I want to thank him for mentoring me in what it means to have accurate, open, and transparent policing in America today.

Thomas Weitzel, Retired chief Ri verside Police Department

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the next chapters of his life.”

Uphues was a do gged re porter and graceful, f ast writer. In the newsroom he was known as a loud typist for the wa he furiously pounded his keyboard when he was banging out a story. Although hi voice could be loud at times, he was calm on deadline, even taking calls at the last minute from a re porter who wanted to change something about a story or a read er who had a concern. He was dedicated to the paper, often writing the police re port even when he was on vacation to mak sure they got done and done right.

He typically worked five days a week during the day and usually covered couple of night meetings each week. That g ets draining. He sat through countless meetings that often dealt with mundane matters but were important to the people who were affected by decisions that local gover nments make. He knows about alleys and street work.

Uphues, 60, was a mentor to younger re por ters at the We d nesd ay Journal c ompany, which became Growing Community Media when it switched to non-profit status a few years ago. Not only did he put out the Landmark every week, he advised and helped out the Landmark’s sister papers such as the Wednesday Journal which covers Oak Park and River Forest, the Forest Park Review and Austin Weekly News

Whenever founder and publisher Dan Haley faced a tough editorial decision he sought out Uphues’ advice and opinion.

Uphues didn’t set out to be a journalist.

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where we’re at. We need to make sure that we’re funding public education, both to make our public schools stronger and to bring down property taxes.”

State Senators Cervantes and Porfirio indicated they are open to a compromise on the issue.

“The Invest in Kids Scholarship does not sunset until the end of the year,” Porfirio

He grew up in Berwyn and has lived in his hometown pretty much his entire adult life except when he was in school. He says he wasn’t much interested in news as a kid.

He attended Fenwick High School where he was an outstanding swimmer and water polo player. In his senior year at Fenwick Uphues finished 10th in the 100-yard backstroke at the state championships. He graduated from John Carroll University in Cleveland where he was on the swimming and water polo teams. After graduating from John Carroll he went to graduate school and earned two master’s de grees, one in English from Purdue

said in an emailed statement. “As a General Assembly, we intend to review its future during the fall veto session. I remain committed that we must ensure that every student in Illinois gets the quality education they deserve. I will thoroughly review any education-related legislation that comes across my desk.”

Cervantes said that he is looking for a compromise.

“Sometimes the best deals are the ones when b oth s ides are not happy, ” Ce rvantes said.

Cervantes said he is aware of the arguments on both sides of the issue.

“We just have to figure it out, it’s a real is-

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and one in art history from the University of Wisconsin where he specialized in architectural histor y.

But after life as something of a perpetual student Uphues decided to try to become a journalist although he had never taken a single class in journalism. In 1991 he be g an freelancing for Wednesday Journal. His first story was about a woman who had returned to Oak Park from Israel after being in Israel during the scud missile attacks from Iraq. He be g an specializing in sports re porting and was quickly named as Wednesday Journal’s first ever spor ts editor

sue and we just can’t let it go” Cervantes said. “I do feel we do have to figure out how to modify it because of course I understand too that we have to fund our public schools.”

Hernandez, who is a Deputy Majority Leader in the state House of Representatives and the chairwoman of the Illinois Democratic Party, did not respond to a call to her district office or an email from the Landmark.

State Senate President Don Harmon (DOak Park) said that he expects the General Assembly will discuss the issue in the Fall Veto Session.

“We are well aware that the program sunsets on Dec. 31 of this year,” Harmon told the Landmark. “There is no clear con-

dnesday Journal bought was then the Riverside Landmark easurer Judy Baar Topinka, Uphues was named managing editor of all Journal, Inc. flags.

After a couple years as managing editor the time had five young left the company and worked for an employment agency and covered high school sports for the Daily Herald. In 2003 he was lured back to Wednesday Journal company with the offer of being the editor of the Landmark. The Landmark had gone through five editors in the six years since Wednesday Journal

At the time Uphues figured he’d stay a few years to stabilize the paper. Instead he 20 years writing every type of story and giving his life and soul to the

“I think one of the reasons I stayed so long is because the people in Riverside and Brookfield and North Riverside embraced the newspaper,” Uphues said.

But this year he decided that 20 years was enough. Putting out a newspaper week in and week out is grinding work. He’s going to take some time of f before he decides what to do next. He’s a bit of foodie and will have more time to explore new restaurants and cook. He enjoys music and for a time played guitar in a rock band. He will enjoy being able to stay home at night during the week and not have to trudge of f to cover a meeting. He will be missed.

“Bob has been the consummate hometown editor,” said Haley, Uphues’ boss and publisher of Growing Community Media. “He is deeply connected to the three towns he covered. He was tough but fair in his re porting. He was empathetic and that’s a wonderful combination of virtues and that’s what he brought to the work.”

sensus within the General Assembly as to what to do, but conversations are continuing and I expect that they will continue in earnest through the fall session.”

Cervantes noted he is the son of a single parent and that he attended both Catholic and public schools growing up and once was the beneficiary of a scholarship from the Chicago Archdiocese’s Big Shoulders Fund. He said he wants to do something to help parents such as Alvarez and Guzman.

“We can’t leave these families behind either,” Cervantes said. “They’re struggling to make ends meet and they really want to keep their children in these schools. How can we ignore that.”

Bob Uphues receiv ing a framed map of Riverside at the July 20 Riverside Village Board meeting.

Gutierrez explosive in RB’s win against Hinsdale

Four touchdow n passes lead Bulldogs to win

By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter

Riverside Brookfield High School head coach Sam Styler decided to take a shot on the Bulldogs first offensive play Friday night. He called for a long pass and senior quarterback Diego Gutierrez hit senior receiver Tohima Tucker on a deep post pattern for a 73-yard touchdown that was the start of a sizzling first half for Gutierrez and gave the host Bulldogs a lead they never relinquished on their way to a 35-27 non-conference win over Hinsdale South.

The big play was the result of film study, and confidence in his quarterback.

“It was something that we kind of knew, their safeties were going to be up a little bit, we knew that their corners probably weren’t going to be able to stay with our guys very much,” Styler said. “All week we were talking about having a big play to start off the jump and we were able to do just that. It was a great ball and Tohima had a great catch and it was perfectly executed.”

Gutierrez completed 20 of his 27 passes and threw for a career high four touchdowns and career high 335 yards. In the first half Gutierrez was on fire completing 11 of 13 passes for 272 yards and all four touchdowns as the Bulldogs (2-0) stormed to a 28-13 halftime lead.

“I was in rhythm,” Gutierrez said of his second quarter when he threw for three touchdowns. “I just kept going. I was taking what I got. They weren’t stopping me at all. It feels like my first read was always there and I was confident in what I was able to do so I was excited about that.”

In the second quarter Gutierrez hit Luke Kumskis (18 yards), Anthony Petrucci (7 yards) and James Espino (3 yards) for touchdowns. Gutierrez, a returning starter at quarterback, has taken his game to a whole new level this season. He has thrown seven touchdown passes in the first two games of the season.

“This year I feel way more confident,”

Gutierrez said. “I’m confident in my skills and the skills around me. It’s going to be a great season.”

That confidence, and his production, is the product of a lot of hard work that the 6-foot, 182 pound Gutier re z put in during the offseason.

Five days a week, starting the Monday after the Bulldogs loss to Kaneland in the first round of the playoffs at the end of last season, Gutier re z drove all the way to Highland Park to train with for mer Notre Dame linebacker Kerry Neal, who played one season in the NFL, at Neal’s WIN Perfor mance gym. He worked on strength and explosiveness.

“It’s a long way every day but my parents made the sacrifice, to pay for gas,” Gutierre z said.

Gutierrez also attended numerous camps. Always a dangerous runner, Gutierrez, a four-year varsity player saw significant playing time as a backup, and as a change of pace quarterback as sophomore, is now a more poised and accurate passer

“I just feel like my eyes are more open and I feel like more confident with my arm,” Gutierrez said. “I feel like this is going to be a big year for me passing wise and running wise too.”

Styler has noticed the improvement.

“I don’t know anybody that works harder than that kid in the offseason, through all the coaches and camps and weightlifting and all that,” Styler said. “He’s just the ultimate competitor. Having a second year in the offensive scheme, obviously he’s much more comfortable with that. He’s a great leader to have; he’s a great quarterback to have.”

Gutierrez is a vocal team leader, calling plays and revving up the offense on the sideline. He was hoarse by the time Friday’s game ended

“Me losing my voice is nothing new, this happens every year,” said a raspy voiced Gutierrez after the game

As if he is not doing enough on the field with his passing and running, 10 carries for 23 yards including three kneel downs to end the game, Gutierrez also runs to retrieve the

ball after every one of kicker Naimh Larson’s five extra points. It’s just a little superstition he has

“I don’t trust anybody with my ball,” Gutierrez said. “It’s a thing. I feel like me and my ball are connected so I feel like any time it’s kicked I’ve got to go grab it.”

Larson, a senior, is a perfect 11 for 11 on extra points this season.

The only flaw in Gutierrez’s game was the two interceptions he threw.

“Those are just little mental mistakes,” Gutierrez said. “I thought I saw a guy open but they closed up on him pretty fast. I should have run the ball but the playmaker in me wants to make a play.”

The Bulldogs have scored 83 points in their first two games against West Suburban Conference Gold opponents Morton (0-2) and Hinsdale South (0-2). They almost had another touchdown Friday but Kumskis (six catches, 86 yards) fumbled just before he crossed the goal line on a one yard run in the first quarter.

“We’ve got a lot of weapons out there,” Styler said. “Our offensive line is really starting to come together and we have some mean dudes out there. The offense is moving it at a crazy clip right now.”

Junior running back Sean Rau scored what proved to be the decisive touchdown on a three-yard run with 8:56 left in the third quarter to give the Bulldogs a 35-13 lead

But the Bulldogs didn’t score for the rest of the game and Hinsdale South scored the final two touchdowns of the game. The Hornets pulled to within one score when quarterback Langston Love hit Ayden Farrare on a 16-yard touchdown pass with 2:24 left in the game.

But a 10-yard run for a first down by Kumskis allowed the Bulldogs to run out the clock.

The Bulldogs defense, especially in the secondary, was shaky at times allowing Hinsdale South to roll up 544 yards on offense. But the defense came up with some key stops. Linebacker Armanzo Stegall recovered a fumble and junior defensive end Kaleb McCottry was a disruptive force.

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Riverside-Brook eld’s quar terback Diego Gutierrez (5) takes o from the pocket and scrambles to pick up yar ds against Morton on Aug. 25.

Strayer edges Henning in LT Xcountry invitational

LT and RB compete this Saturday in Peoria

By BILL STONE

Contributing Reporter

Nick Strayer’s second straight individual title at the annual Lyons Township High School Mike Kuharic Invitational was even sweeter Saturday. For Strayer, it’s his senior year and next-to-last home cross country race prior to the Class 3A regionals.

And this time fellow LTHS senior standout Cillian Henning was a close second.

“The crowd always feels a lot better when you’re home,” Strayer said. “You have a great turnout and it’s great to see teachers or people who don’t normally come to meets. It’s always extra special when it’s a home cross country meet.”

The Lions, ranked No. 9 pre-season in 3A by both ILXCTF.com and MileSplit IL, edged No. 12/23 West Aurora 76-80 for the team title.

No. 15/14 and defending 2A state champion Riverside-Brookfield (108 points) was third in its first significant test after moving to 3A this season. The Bulldogs were among the three teams in the field to ear n top-20 pre-season rankings.

Straye r (15:24.0) and Henning (15:24.6) we re roughly seven seconds ahead of the third-place finisher on the 5-kilometer

(3.11 miles) course.

RBHS senior Cooper Marrs was fourth (15:44.7).

RBHS senior Jack O’Brien (14th, 16:23.2) and junior Brady Norman (15th, 16:29.2) and LTHS juniors Ben Wuggazer (17th, 16:31.6) and Tate Pavelka (19th, 16:32.2) all cracked the top 20.

RBHS junior Diego Lopez-Molina (35th, 17:06.0) and senior Will Kallas (41st, 17:20.1) and LTHS sophomore Patrick Collins (37th, 17:10.8) and senior Mak Washchuk (39th, 17:15.8) placed among the top 50.

Other finishers were LTHS senior Brendan Whelton (58th, 17:53.8) and RBHS junior Asa Kahle (62nd, 17:55.6) and senior Evan McMullen (73rd, 18:12.2).

In 2022, Strayer (15:32.44) came from behind and edged Marrs (15:34.94) for the title. Henning was fourth (16:03.95).

On Saturday, the Lions’ returning 3A all-staters were among five frontrunners at two miles before pulling away just before three miles

“We raced it out. [Henning] passed me with about 400 to go and I got him right at the 3-mile mark,” Strayer said. “It’s always fun racing him to the line.”

In the girls race, No. 7/9 LTHS girls (55 points) finished second to No. 4/5 Down-

ers Grove North (26) with No. 20/20 Sandburg third (71). RBHS (317) was 12th.

LTHS seniors Julianne Melby (19:09.7) and Anna Bylsma (19:39.9) were fifth and eighth respectively. Seniors Madison Findley (12th, 19:49.4) and Lauren Bohringer (16th, 19:58.2) and junior Leig h Ferrell (19th, 20:12.6) also were top-20, followed by seniors Kristina Findley (33rd, 20:56.1) and Kelly Makovic (47th, 21:42.5).

RBHS junior Gianna Gelb was 39th (21:15.1), followed by seniors Maria Dal-

ton (62nd, 22:27.3), Lily Kocourek (71st, 22:47.0) and Maia Nelson (74th, 23:09.8) and sophomores Rebecca Dosek (80th, 23:24.3) and Abby Ford (90th, 25:08.8) and Elli Barsotti (106th, 26:31.1).

RBHS and LT HS c ompete Saturday in the F irst to the Finish Invitational at Peoria ’s Detweiller Pa rk , the annual c ourse for the state meet. T he boys field includes No. 1-ranked Downers Grove North and defending state champio n Plainfield South.

Vlcek has high hopes for RB girls swimming

Hopes to return to state and crack the top 3

By BILL STONE

Contributing

Reporter

Junior Hailey Vlcek took a huge ste p in 2022 by becoming the first top-six, girls all-state swimmer in Riverside-Brookfield High School history. The medal for fourth in the 200-yard freestyle (1:52.30) came with other rewards

“It’s given me a lot of different goals and insight on what I’m capable of,” Vlcek said. “I

feel like I know not to doubt myself so much and I’m able to do more than I think I can. I feel motivated toward working hard to reach new goals and set more.”

Vlcek hopes to return to state with teammates after her breakthrough season, which also included reaching state in the 500 free (17th, 5:08.60) with her second-fastest time ever

She set all-time school records in the 200 free (1:51.78 at sectionals), 100 butterfly (59.14) and 200 individual medley (2:10.00) and the sophomore record for the 500 free (5:07.58).

In the 200 free, Vlcek broke her 2021 record of 1:52.71 (13th at the state prelims),

.32 from the last spot in the top-12 consolation state finals.

Also back from the lineup are seniors Emily Baartman, Kate Ryan and Caroline Strubbe, junior Reese Phelan, and sophomore Maria Ellis.

Key varsity newcomers include senior Lorelei Leimberer; juniors Audrey Simpson, Olivia Dobbe, Clare Ruska and Sophie Ivan; junior transfer Emily Munoz; and sophomore Chloe Ivan. Maggie McCoy, Annie Hector, Isabel Rosa, Brynn Gizewski and Paige Phelan are among 16 freshmen.

“I’m really excited to get to know them and get them introduced to the swimming

program,” Vleck said. “Going to state is my big goal and then hopefully placing top-three would be my biggest goal and then trying to go for new cuts for club season.”

At last year’s sectional, Vlcek and Ellis swam with the 200 free relay (1:39.96) and 400 relay (3:39.34), finishing third by dropping 5.95 and 7.89 seconds, but missing the respective 1:37.82 and 3:34.55 state cuts

“We are looking at improving our overall team and trying to get more kids qualified for state and hopefully a relay or two,” RBHS swim coach Mike Laurich responded. “We have a large group of girls and lots of opportunities for them to step up and claim a spot.”

STEVE JOHNSTON

Lyons’ Nicholas Strayer (le ), Cillian Henning and Riverside-Brook eld’s Cooper Marrs lead early on dur ing the Mike Kuharic Invitational at Lyons Township Saturday, Sept. 2, in Western Springs.

PART-TIME ELECTRICIAN’S

Experience or not.

HELPER

Call for more information.

708-738-3848

OAK PARK POLICE DEPARTMENTACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!

Application Deadline is Friday, September 1, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.

How to Apply:

• Complete your application at https:// iosolutions.com by the application deadline.

• Submit all supporting documentation by the application deadline.

Police Officer Minimum Requirements:

• At least 21 years of age and have not passed their 35th birthday by closing date for application.

• U.S. Citizen who speaks and understands English.

• Possess at least 60 hours of college credit at a fully accredited college or university, and also possess a minimum grade average of “C” by application deadline.

• Possess a valid driver s license.

• Possess a Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card at the time of hire

Written Exam Information:

A mandatory written exam will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2023. Testing will take place at Oak Park Village Hall (room# 101) located at 123 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302. Sign-in will held from 8:30a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Additional details will be provided to eligible candidates approximately one week prior to the exam.

About the Village of Oak Park and Police Department:

• Starting Salary: $78,650.74 after 4 years of service $110,953.23

Please contact IOS Recruitment at (800)-343-HIRE or recruitment@

RESEARCH ASSISTANT

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Research Assistant in the Village Manager’s Office. This position will perform a variety of duties including assisting in coordinating aspects of equity and inclusion projects/initiatives, some data collection, data entry and analysis, synthesizing information, report writing, and presentation of results to stakeholders. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website https://www.oak-park.us/ your-government/human-resources-departments. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application.

DIVERSITY ADMINISTRATOR SENIOR

ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH TECHNICIAN

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago will be accepting applications for the following classification(s):

Diversity Administrator (Original)

Senior Environmental Research Technician (Original)

Additional information regarding salary, job description, requirements, etc. can be found on the District’s website at www.districtjobs.org or call 312-751-5100.

An Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/D

GARAGE/YARD SALES

HUGE ANNUAL DOWN SIZING SALE SEPT 8,9,10

10AM-4PM

547 MARENGO AVE FOREST PARK

Many quality items at reasonable prices. Much kitchen misc.: Gadgets & small appliances; much fine crystal; set of silver flatware; several rugs & runners; misc. garden, including pots; several misc. pieces of furniture, including vintage floor & table lamps; too much to list.

Must see to appreciate. No early birds.

CARS WANTED

CLASSICS WANTED

CLASSICS WANTED

Restored or Unrestored

Restored or Unrestored Cars & Vintage Motorcycles

Cars & Vintage Motorcycles Domestic / Import Cars:

Domestic / Import Cars:

Mercedes, Porsche, Corvette, Ferrari’s, Jaguars, Muscle Cars, Mustang & Mopars $$ Top $$ all makes, Etc.

Collector James • 630-201-8122

Mercedes, Porsche, Corvette, Ferrari’s, Jaguars, Muscle Cars, Mustang & Mopars

$$ Top $$ all makes, Etc.

GARAGE/YARD SALES

WANTED TO BUY

Collector James 630-201-8122

7 FAMILY YARD SALE 800 BLOCK OF WOODBINE AVE

SAT, SEPT 9, 9:00 AM TO NOON

Huge 7 family yard sale on the 800 block of Woodbine Avenue. Find it all here. Deals, deals, deals! Rain date Sunday, September 10.

BROOKFIELD SALE

3825 ARDEN AVE

SEPT. 7 & 8

9-3 PM

Furniture, 2 couches, love seat, vacuum cleaner, appliances, riding lawn mower, household items, jeans, and clothing.

EAST AVE SALE 1201 N. EAST AVE, OAK PARK

SEPT 8 & 9 9AM – 2PM

One block south of north avenue. Household items, teen girls & boys clothes, Adult men & women’s clothes, legos, kitchen supplies, wall art, outdoor furniture, brand new curtains and curtain rods, bedding, leather ottoman, books, and much more.

WANTED MILITARY ITEMS: Helmets, medals, patches, uniforms, weapons, flags, photos, paperwork, Also toy soldiers – lead, plastic – other misc. toys. Call Uncle Gary 708-522-3400

ITEMS FOR SALE

FOR SALE RECLINER: Top of the line remote operated recliner. Many positions including “stand up assist” setting. Used only 4 months. Perfect for someone with limited mobility. Call and leave message if interested. 708-366-5983

COMMERCIAL RENTALS

RETAIL STRIP MALL:

CORNER/END SPACE FOR RENT: On Harlem Ave , Forest Park, IL

GREAT CONDITION, BUSY LOCATION, GREAT PRICE!

SIZE: 1500 to 1600 Sq Ft. SPACE.

CAN BE USED AS: A RETAIL STORE, CLEANERS, OFFICE SPACE, OR RESTAURANT (ANY TYPE, IF APPROVED BY CITY & LANDLORD). INFO: CALL, TEXT OR EMAIL, MR. B.

LEAVE A MESSAGE! THANKS! (708)828-6491

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING (PEID)

Notice is hereby given to all residents and property owners in the Village of Riverside, Illinois and all users of the water system that a Public Hearing will be held in Room 4 of Riverside Township Hall on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 7:00 P.M. The Village plans to construct a lead service line and watermain replacement project. This Public Notice is to provide an opportunity for the public to provide comments on the Village’s proposed construction projects. A project summary and Preliminary Environmental Impacts Determination (PEID) document provided by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) is available for review at 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, IL 60546. The document contains information including the project costs, location, user rate impacts and potential environment impacts. This Notice is to provide access to the documents and to satisfy Section 662.330 of the Illinois Procedures for Issuing Loans from the Public Water Supply Program from the Illinois EPA. These documents will be on file at the Village after the Public Hearing to allow for public comment. Written comments can be submitted up to 10-days following the public hearing to the Village or directly to Bryan Smith at the Illinois EPA, Infrastructure Financial Assistance Section, 1021 North Grand Avenue East, P.O. Box 19276, Springfield, Illinois 62794-9276.

Ethan Sowl, Village Clerk Riverside

27 Riverside Road Riverside, IL 60546

Published in RB Landmark

September 6, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICES

VILLAGE OF RIVERSIDE, ILLINOIS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

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, September 27, 2023 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the business of the Planning and Zoning Commission may permit, in the Riverside Township Hall, Room 4, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, Illinois, to consider an application to amend the Official Zoning Map of the Village. The amendment sought will rezone a property from the R1-A District to the B2-RC (Retail Core) Subdistrict.

Application No.: PZ 23-0007

Petitioner: Lion Development II LLC

Property Commonly Known As: 28 E Burlington St, Riverside, Illinois PIN: 15-36-109-079-0000

Rezoning:

The zoning map amendment sought would amend the Official Zoning Map of the Village to rezone Parcel 15-36109-079-0000 from the R1-A District to the B2-RC Subdistrict.

The above application is available for inspection at the office of the Village Clerk, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, Illinois 60546. During the Public Hearing, 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 this hearing may do so in person or by attorney or other representative and may speak for or against the proposed 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 Village Planner Anne Cyran via email at acyran@riverside.il.us or delivered to the attention of Village Planner Anne Cyran at the Village Offices at 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, Illinois prior to 4:00 p.m. on the day of the public hearing.

The Public Hearing may be continued from time to time without further notice, except as otherwise required under the Illinois Open Meetings Act. The proposal and zoning relief sought may be added to, revised, altered or eliminated as a result of the Public Hearing and prior to final action by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Riverside.

Dated this 6th day of September, 2023.

Jennifer Henaghan, Chairperson Planning and Zoning Commission

Published in R.B Landmark September 6, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICES

VILLAGE OF RIVERSIDE, ILLINOIS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

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, September 27, 2023 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the business of the Planning and Zoning Commission may permit, in the Riverside Township Hall, Room 4, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, Illinois, to consider an application from Lion Development II LLC for a Special Use Permit for a planned unit development (Burlington Street Apartments), including any applicable preliminary plan, in the B2-RC Subdistrict on the four properties located at 28 and 30 E Burlington St.

Application No.: PZ 23-0008

Petitioner: Lion Development II LCC Properties Commonly Known As: 28 and 30 E Burlington St, Riverside, Illinois PINs: 15-36-109-076-0000; 15-36109-079-0000; 15-36-109-028-0000; and 15-36-109-029-0000

Proposed Special Use: The Petitioner has filed an application for a planned unit development for a mixed-use building (Burlington Street Apartments) with 22 apartments, 2 of which would be live/work units, in the B2-RC Subdistrict. The requested relief from the standards in the Village’s Zoning Ordinance include the maximum building height, minimum lot area per multi-family dwelling, minimum dwelling unit sizes, minimum width of the parking spaces and aisles, required landscaping, and such other and additional relief that may be required for the proposed planned unit development that is presented in the above application.

The above application is available for inspection at the office of the Village Clerk, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, Illinois 60546. During the Public Hearing, 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 this hearing may do so in person or by attorney or other representative and may speak for or against the proposed planned unit development. Communications in writing in relation thereto may be filed at such hearing or with the Planning and Zoning Commission in advance

by submission to Village Planner Anne Cyran via email at acyran@riverside.il.us or delivered to the attention of Village Planner Anne Cyran at the Village Offices at 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, Illinois prior to 4:00 p.m. on the day of the public hearing. The Public Hearing may be continued from time to time without further notice, except as otherwise required under the Illinois Open Meetings Act. The proposal and zoning relief sought may be added to, revised, altered or eliminated as a result of the Public Hearing and prior to final action by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Riverside.

Dated this 6th day of September, 2023.

Jennifer Henaghan, Chairperson Planning and Zoning Commission

Published in RB Landmark September 6, 2023

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING LLC; Plaintiff, vs. IRIS ERAZO; WESLEY TERRACE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS;

Defendants, 22 CH 7116

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, September 25, 2023 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. 16-07-419-028-1022.

Commonly known as 415 WESLEY AVE. UNIT 27, OAK PARK, IL 60302. 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 The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A., 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563. (630) 453-6925. 1396182853 ADC

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com

I3227325

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF CSMC

2017-RPL3 TRUST Plaintiff, -v.-

JESSICA A. VERGARA Defendants

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

2022 CH 05290

1000 NEWCASTLE AVENUE

WESTCHESTER, IL 60154

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV-

EN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 26, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 27, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Commonly known as 1000 NEWCASTLE AVENUE, WESTCHESTER, IL 60154

Property Index No. 15-16-318-0590000

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $220,867.68.

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. 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 MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, ONE EAST WACKER, SUITE 1250, Chicago, IL, 60601 (312) 651-6700. Please refer to file number 22-004626.

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.

MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC

ONE EAST WACKER, SUITE 1250 Chicago IL, 60601 312-651-6700

E-Mail: AMPS@manleydeas.com

Attorney File No. 22-004626

Attorney Code. 48928

Case Number: 2022 CH 05290

TJSC#: 43-3102

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.

Case # 2022 CH 05290 I3227487

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.-

JULIE FOX, SPECIAL PRERESENTATIVE OF BEVERLY M HARDY, DECEASED, PATRICIA DAVIS, BRIAN HARDY A/K/A BRIAN J HARDY A/K/A BRIAN JAMES HARDY, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF BEVERLY M HARDY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS

Defendants

22 CH 04750

1942 SOUTH 15TH AVENUE BROADVIEW, IL 60155

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 26, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 28, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1942 SOUTH 15TH AVENUE, BROADVIEW, IL 60155

Property Index No. 15-15-409-0490000

The real estate is improved with a single family home. 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. 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

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

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

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

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE

You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC

One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088

E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com

Attorney File No. 21-07538IL_703548

Attorney Code. 61256

Case Number: 22 CH 04750

TJSC#: 43-3240

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.

Case # 22 CH 04750

I3227644

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC.; Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF EMIL J. KOLAKOWSKI SR.; EMELYN KOLAKOWSKI; AMIR MOHABBAT AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF EMIL J. KOLAKOWSKI, SR.; UNKNOWN

OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS;

Defendants, 23 CH 2922

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, September 25, 2023 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. 15-10-405-002-0000.

Commonly known as 205 South 12th Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act.

Sale terms: 10% down by certified

funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A., 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563. (630) 453-6925. 6710191713 ADC

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3227548

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF AND WITH RESPECT TO AJAX MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2021-E, MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES, SERIES 2021-E Plaintiff, -v.JOSEPH R. KLINGER A/K/A JOSEPH KLINGER, VICTORIA KLINGER Defendants

2023 CH 01770

356 E. LYNDALE AVE NORTHLAKE, IL 60164

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 12, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 3, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Commonly known as 356 E. LYNDALE AVE, NORTHLAKE, IL 60164

Property Index No. 12-32-213-0340000

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $162,823.04.

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. 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

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

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 Judicia Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC

Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 30 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 3650, Chicago, IL, 60602 (312) 541-9710. Please refer to file number 23 0251.

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.

JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC

30 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 3650 Chicago IL, 60602 312-541-9710

E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com

Attorney File No. 23 0251

Attorney Code. 40342

Case Number: 2023 CH 01770

TJSC#: 43-2537

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.

Case # 2023 CH 01770

I3227730

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT -

CHANCERY DIVISION

US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR CMALT REMIC 2007-A5-REMIC

PASS THROUGH

CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-A5; Plaintiff, vs.

GEORGE CALLOWAY; MICHELLE

CALLOWAY; CITIBANK, NA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS;

Defendants, 23 CH 1849

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 Tuesday, October 3, 2023 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. 15-07-301-047-0000.

Commonly known as 5904 Burr Oak Avenue, Berkeley, IL 60163.

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 sub-

section (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 The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A., 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563. (630) 453-6925. 6710-

191365

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com

I3227778

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff, vs. KYRSTAL YORE, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE YORE FAMILY

LIVING TRUST, U/A DATED

AUGUST 27, 2020;

UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE BEATRICE C.

RANDLE TRUST DATED MARCH 6,

2014; UNKNOWN

SUCCESSOR TRUSTEES OF THE BEATRICE C. RANDLE

TRUST DATED MARCH 6, 2014; KRYSTAL YORE AKA

KRYSTAL YORE-EVANS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 22 CH 9873

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, October 2, 2023 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. 15-20-402-023-0000. Commonly known as 1606 Downing Avenue, Westchester, IL 60154. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act.

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 The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A., 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563. (630) 453-6925. 6766-

185195 ADC

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com

I3227764

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT -

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

sales.

Defendants, 19 CH 2628

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, October 2, 2023 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. 15-22-402-036-0000.

Commonly known as 2616 South 11th Avenue, Broadview, Illinois 60155.

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 The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A., 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563. (630) 453-6925. 6766189501 ADC INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com

I3227757

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION

Plaintiff,

-v.-

JACQUELINE DESHANA GILES, DEBRINA TARINA RANSON, RICKY R GILES, HELEN GILES, OSCAR GILES, NAPOLEON GILES, JR, CHERYL GILES, VICTOR GILES, RODNEY GILES, PATRICIA GILES, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF NAPOLEAN GILES, DECEASED, DAMON RITENHOUSE, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ESTATE OF NAPOLEON GILES, DECEASED, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS

Defendants

2022 CH 04195

1916 S 17TH AVE

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 June 28, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 29, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Commonly known as 1916 S 17TH

AVE , MAYWOOD, IL 60153

Property Index No. 15-15-315-0230000

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $130,546.93.

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. 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 CHAD LEWIS, ROBERTSON ANSCHUTZ SCHNEID CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 205 N. MICHIGAN SUITE 810, CHICAGO, IL, 60601 (561) 241-6901. Please refer to file number 22-022095.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE

You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CHAD LEWIS ROBERTSON ANSCHUTZ SCHNEID CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC 205 N. MICHIGAN SUITE 810 CHICAGO IL, 60601 561-241-6901

E-Mail: ILMAIL@RASLG.COM

Attorney File No. 22-022095

Attorney ARDC No. 6306439

Attorney Code. 65582

Case Number: 2022 CH 04195

TJSC#: 43-2768

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.

Case # 2022 CH 04195 I3227752

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT -

CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF ANTLER MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2021-RTL1 Plaintiff, -v.52ND AVE LLC, TERESA CHAMBERS, CROWD LENDING FUND ONE, LLC

Defendants 23 CH 01135 1143 CLINTON AVE 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 July 3, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 25, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Commonly known as 1143 CLINTON AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60304 Property Index No. 16-18-319-0350000

The real estate is improved with a single family residence/condo.

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. 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

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-

SALE

You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC

One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088

E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com

Attorney File No. 22-13500IL

Attorney Code. 61256

Case Number: 23 CH 01135

TJSC#: 43-3290

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.

Case # 23 CH 01135

I3227713

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION

U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as Trustee of the SCIG Series III Trust; Plaintiff, vs. GAD IKEANUMBA AKA GAD C. IKEANUMBA; 1030-32

NORTH AUSTIN CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION AKA 1030 -32 N. AUSTIN CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION AND HENRY SILVERMAN LIVING

TRUST U/A/D AUGUST 26, 1996;

Defendants, 11 CH 33740

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 Tuesday, October 3, 2023 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. 16-05-314-031-1001.

Commonly known as 1032 N. Austin Blvd., Unit 1N, Oak Park, IL 60302. 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 Ms. Mary E. Spitz at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Sottile & Barile, LLC, 7530 LUCERNE DRIVE, MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OHIO 44130. 440-572-1511. ILF1810025

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

intercountyjudicialsales.com

I3227769