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By FRANCIA GARCIA HERNANDEZ Staff Reporter

Riverside’s Zenna Ramos can now become a police officer.

She will return to her field police officer training program, said Riverside Public Safety Director Matthew Buckley, and will be sworn at the next Riverside village board meeting on Sept. 21.

The Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board reversed its decision five months after it recommended to decertify her over a 2008 vacated misdemeanor arrest for theft.

at an Aug. 31 hearing, a subcom-

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With dolphin research, Brook eld Zoo brings science to local teens

e River Forest and Austin teens spent eight months studying wild dolphin populations with researchers

By STACEY SHERIDAN Senior Reporter

The Midwest is probably the last place one might think of for studying wild dolphin populations, but two local teenage girls spent eight months doing just that.

River Forest’s Daaniyah Mirza and Natalia Diaz, of Chicago’s Austin neighborhood, were two of eight students to work alongside scientists as a part of the Marine Mammal Research Expedition through the Chicago Zoological Society, the non-profit that operates the Brookfield Zoo

Participants in the free educational fellowship trained throughout the eightmonth period, meeting in-person at the zoo every Saturday in January and then virtually in the months after. The extracurricular program ended last month with a weeklong trip to Sarasota, Fl., where they conducted field research.

During their trip to Florida, Mirza, Diaz and their peers in the fellowship program spent as many as eight hours a day on boats alongside Katie McHugh, Randy Wells and their research team. McHugh and Wells are staff and senior scientists, respectively, of the Chicago Zoological Society and based at the Mote Marin Laboratory in Sarasota. W serves as director of the Sarasota Dolphin Research Program.

While at sea, fellows we tasked with monitoring wild dolphin populations. Each boat typically had three or four lows on board and the fellows rotated photographing wild dolphins, filling out the dolphi sighting paperwork and taking temperature of the water. The young scientists experienced firsthand how research tactics

must sometimes be changed to account for environmental factors.

“What I found interesting is that they’re starting to record temperature at depth to see if dolphins can still find sanctuary in those cooler, deeper temperatures because of the rising water temperatures in Florida,” said 17-year-old Diaz, a senior at Jones College Prep. “Right now, they’re seeing some of the highest water temperatures down there.”

Until recently, the research team only took the water’s temperature at surface-level, according to Diaz, but while the fellows were there, the team began taking the temperature at the bottom of the ocean, as well as at the top, with each dolphin sighting

The fellows did not get to see the results of their findings, however. Their week in Florida ended before they could conduct analysis of the temperature data, but the fellows did manage to log in some hours at the lab while there. They learned to identify dolphin species and document the physical features of individual dolphins. Just as no two humans have the same scars, no two dolphins have the same scrapes.

The researchers also taught the young scientists how to navigate their database, so the information acquired in the field can be used in different situations, such as changes in dolphin behaviors

“Had they noticed a difference in behavior of the dolphins based on all the data points they’ve collected, they could trace it back to what was happening in that area,” said Mirza, an Oak Park and River Forest High School graduate

Should the researchers discover such a scenario as boats overcrowding waters, pushing dolphins out of an area, researchers can then call on people nearby to change their behaviors, Mirza explained.

Now a freshman studying biology with a specialization in ecology at Loyola University Chicago, Mirza told Wednes-

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Gutierrez shines as Bulldogs dominate Bloom

e team’s brief time in the Southland Conference opens with an overwhelming win

By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter

The Bulldogs started their brief tenure in the Southland Conference with a dominating performance walloping Bloom 41-0 Friday night at the Martin Kennelly Athletic Complex.

The Riverside Brookfield High School football team is playing in the Southland Conference just this one season. Next year, the Bulldogs will join the Upstate 8 conference.

“New conference, we didn’t really know what we were expecting from this other team but we did it,” said speedy wide receiver Tohma Tucker, who caught a touchdown pass for the second straight game. “We blew them out, 41-0 is good. It’s going to put us up there.”

Quarterback Diego Gutier re z had another outstanding game, throwing two touchdowns and running two more.

The prettiest score was Gutier re z’s perfect strike to Tucker for a 37-yard touchdown pass that put the Bulldogs (3-0, 1-0) ahead 27-0 with 2:09 left in the first half. Tucker ran a post pattern and was double covered, but Gutier re z put the ball in the perfect spot as Tucker caught it without breaking stride and raced to the end zone.

“I saw the double coverage and I don’ t know how to explain it, like the ball just landed in my hands. Perfect pass by Di-

day Journal working directly in the field with professionals was “amazing.” Some have as many as 15 years of experience working with these wild dolphins, making them able to identify a particular dolphin’s maternal grandmother

“Just hearing them being so inspired about their work was really nice,” Mirza said.

Before going to Florida, the fellows took specialized training, examined adverse human influences on wild dolphins and studied research methods and the natural history of the bottlenose dolphin. Each fellow also created independent research projects

ego,” Tucker said. “It was executed very well. I got the chills when I caught that. Felt amazing.”

On an earlier drive, when facing a fourth and 20 from the Bloom 30-yard line, Gutierre z scrambled and hit Tucker on an improvised route for a 30-yard completion to the 1-yard line.

“Me and him got that connection now where’s he’s confident I’m going to catch it,” Tucker said.

Gutier re z scored on a quarterback run on the next play to put the Bulldogs ahead 20-0 with 4:09 left in the second.

Gutier re z (10 for 15 passing for 198 yards) put the Bulldogs on the scoreboard with a 27-run for a touchdown to cap the first drive of the g ame as the Bulldogs marched 63 yards in just seven plays to star t the g ame

David Valencia scored on a 2-yard run early in the second quarter to put the Bulldogs up 14-0. The Bulldogs’ two, secondhalf touchdowns came on an 8-yard pass from Gutier re z to tight end Luke Kumskis in the second quarter. Sophomore running

Diaz, an aspiring veterinarian, conducted hers on environmental literacy and convergent evolution, such as dolphins and sharks both having pectoral fins, despite never sharing a common ancestor. For Mirza’s, she looked at the symbiotic relationship between environmental betterment and marine animals, focusing on how echolocation can gauge the effects of environmental damage on sea creatures. She also studied how likely people are to change behaviors when presented with evidence of climate change’s impact on marine life

Their projects, as well as their hard work,

back Jacob Retana closed out the scoring by bolting 6 yards to the end zone in the fourth quarter.

The Bulldogs offense is clicking with Gutier re z having a breakout season so far. They have scored 118 points in their three games this season.

Bloom (1-2, 0-1) moved the ball pretty well much of the night amassing 339 yards of total of fense but could not score as the Bulldog defense came up with big plays when they had to. After Gutierre z’s touchdown on the first drive of the g ame the Blazing Trojans put to g ether a methodical drive and marching 61 yards in 11 plays to set up a first and goal at the Bulldogs nine yard line as the Blazing Trojans looked to even the score. But then the Bulldogs defense rose up, stopping r unning back Sean Goodwin for a one yard gain, sacking quar terback Terrion White for a four yard loss and forcing two incompletions to turn Bloom away on what proved to be their best scoring chance of the night.

The Bulldogs face what figures to be their toughest test of the season next week when they travel to Kankakee for their first road game of the season.

Kankakee (3-0) is ranked ninth in the Chicago area by the Chicago Sun-Times. They demolished Thor nridge 81-0 on Friday.

“We know that they’ve got a lot of talent over there, we know they they’ve got all the rankings and everything but our goal always is just to focus on the week that we’ve got,” Styler said. “We’ve got to make sure we’re dialed up for it and be ready to rock and roll for it.”

After Kankakee, the Bulldogs travel to Crete Monee (1-2), another team that qualified for the state playoffs last year.

delighted Chris Conner, manager of the King Conservation Science Scholars program. Conner worked with Mirza and Diaz throughout the Marine Mammal Research Expedition, a fellowship within the Brookfield Zoo’s wider King Conservation Science Scholars program, which is funded by King Family Foundation.

“I’m absolutely proud of them,” Conner said of the teens. “They’re dedicated to what they’re learning but they’re also pouring into us valuable information about what exactly young people are willing to do for our environment.”

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BIG WEEK

September 13-20

Alternative fuels car show

Saturday, Sept. 16, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Linda Sokol Francis Brook eld Library

The Brook eld Conservation Commission will host an exposition of cars in the library parking lot owned by Brook eld residents, displaying everything from ex fuels to electric engines. Come see the future of driving! 8820 Brook eld Ave., Brook eld.

Brook eld aging well team event

Wednesday, Sept. 20, 10:30 a.m.-noon

Brook eld Village Hall

Listen to the police and re chiefs talk about home security: inside, outside, and for your car. Free but must register at least three days before event. Call (708) 485-1527. 8820 Brook eld Ave., Brook eld.

Brook eld Oak-toberfest

Friday and Saturday, Sept. 15-16 Imperial Oak Brewing

The Oompah is back. Come celebrate Brook eld’s 3rd annual Imperial Oak-toberfest at the brewer y. On Friday, Super Oberkiner makes their debut along with food by Rollin’ Tamales Y Mas (with a German Twist). The fun continues on Saturday with the Polka Pals taking the stage and

Tiny ar t show

The month of September

A manual for cleaning women by Lucia Berlin

Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2:30 p.m.-4 p.m. Riverside Public Library Berlin crafts miracles from the ever yday, uncovering moments of grace in the laundromats and halfway houses of the American Southwest, in the homes of the Bay Area upper class, among switchboard operators and struggling mothers, hitchhikers and bad Christians. Registration is required. https://riversidelibrary.libcal.com 1 Burling Road, Riverside.

Rescue rider reunion

Sunday, Sept. 17, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Schuth’s Grove, Picnic Grove 1 Expect a day packed with dog treats, a craft, dog sketches, photographs, and making new friends. Your dog ticket includes a dog treat bar, a photograph of you and your family, a dog pawtrait (they do the craft). Options to add on a quick sketch of your pup (limited quantity) by local artist Justus Joseph. Food for humans too! Human tickets also include a ra e ticket for a special ra and gift cards. 8040 Cermak Road erside.

STEAM activities for adults and kids will be available throughout the library, culminating in the Egg Drop challenge at 1 p.m. Participate in activities involving native plants, art projects, Maker Studio demonstrations, y, coding, robotics, and virtual reality. STEAM Fest will also feature two special events: an alternative fuels car show and a special science/magic performance. 8820

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Pick up supplies from any help desk. For children, stop by the youth services help desk downstairs to get your kit and some fun ideas on what to draw. Then, they return your nished ar twork to any help desk so we can display them for the month of October. If you return your ar twork by September 30, six lucky winners will get a prize! 2400 S. Desplaines Ave., North Riverside.

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Man smashes windshield in parking lot rage incident

A California man with a nationwide arrest warrant was held on bond last week after he chased a man into an Amazon Fresh parking lot, jumped on top of a car, and stomped in its windshield.

According to North Riverside police, a 41-year-old man driving a white Lincoln Navigator with Washington plates rushed into the parking lot of the grocery store on the 7200 block of 24th Street, parked across two spaces and ran into the store. About five minutes later, he came out and jumped on top of a gray Volvo and kicked in its windshield. He got back into his car and drove off.

Police followed the man out and pulled him over in a traffic stop.

“What happened over there?” an officer asked

“I don’t know what you’re talking about,” the man said.

The owner of the Volvo, a 50-year-old Illinois man reported that he believed the man in the Navigator wanted the same parking spot, but because he didn’t get it, honked at the Volvo and drove aggressively around it. There was no contact between the two men.

After searching the Navigator, police found a wallet with a California driver’s license that matched the description of the man. As part of the investigation, they also learned he was wanted on a national, extraditable warrant out of the Brazoria County Texas Sheriff’s office on charges of possession of a controlled substance.

The man was charged in North Riverside with misdemeanor criminal damage. He also was held on the arrest warrant and was scheduled for a bond hearing.

Driving with past DUI convic tions lands man in jail

A man with seven past DUI convictions was arrested and held on bond last week after he was pulled over for making an illegal left tur n at a green light.

The North Riverside man was waiting for the light at the intersection of 26th Street and First Avenue when he accelerated from the left lane and turned into the path of oncoming traffic to turn onto southbound First Avenue. An oncoming

car had to brake suddenly to avoid the Toyota the man was driving, police said.

When an officer pulled him over, he handed him his Illinois state I.D. and reported that his license had been revoked for a DUI. He told police his wife wasn’t feeling well and he needed to take her home to Berwyn.

The officer pointed out that he was going the wrong way.

After an investigation, police learned the man had seven past convictions from 1997 to 2021 in several counties.

He was booked on several charges regarding driving on a revoked license, and for failing to yield when turning left to oncoming traffic.

The man is schedule for a bond hearing next week.

Smoke bomb obscures jewelry theft at JC Penney

A man set of f a smoke bomb in the JC Penney at the North Riverside Mall last week and stuffed more than $400 worth of merchandise into his jacket.

After employees reported a strong scent of smoke in the men’s department, authorities reviewed surveillance tape and discovered a man lit a smoke bomb in the area. Amid the chaos, the man chose a purse and jewelry from a display and tucked them in his jacket.

Security found the man on the lower level of the mall. They found eight items in his jacket totaling $418.98.

The man was charged with one count of misdemeanor theft and one count of disorderly conduct. He is set to appear at the Maybrook courthouse in October.

These items were obtained from the North Riverside Police Department reports dated Sept. 4-11 and represent a portion of the incidents to which police responded. Anyone named in these reports has only been charged with a crime and cases have not yet been adjudicated. We report the race of a suspect only when a serious crime has been committed, the suspect is still at large, and police have provided us with a detailed physical description of the suspect as they seek the public’s help in making an arrest

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SENIORS CAN REDUCE THEIR TAX BURDEN BY DONATING TO CHARITY THROUGH THEIR IRA

In most cases, distributions from a traditional Individual Retirement Account are taxable in the year the account owner receives them but there are some exceptions. A qualified charitable distribution is one of the few exceptions. A QCD is a nontaxable distribution made directly by the trustee of an IRA to organizations that are eligible to receive taxdeductible contributions. QCDs can’t occur from Simplified Employee Pension plans and Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees IRA.

Making a QCD can benefit the taxpayer by reducing their taxable income while they support qualifying charitable organizations of their choice. The taxpayer doesn’t have to worry about meeting the standard deduction or itemizing deductions with a QCD. Financial institutions report QCDs on Form 1099-R for the calendar year the distribution occurs. There’s no number or letter code on the Form 1099-R that indicates the distribution was a QCD. Here are some QCD Guidelines:

• Taxpayers who make a QCD must be at least 70½ years old on the day of the distribution.

• A QCD will count toward a required minimum distribution.

• The taxpayer must have an acknowledgement of the contribution.

• The amount of the QCD can’t be more than the amount of the distribution that would count as income.

• Declare the QCD as income to claim the charitable

contribution as a deduction.

• The maximum annual exclusion for QCDs is $100,000.

• When filing a joint return, the spouse can also have a QCD and exclude up to $100,000.

• Any QCD more than the $100,000 exclusion limit counts as income like any other distribution.

Seeding to Restore Your Green

What a summer!

A near-record drought, then heavy, midsummer rain, followed by a meteorological fall that evolved into a record heat wave.

All that stress probably has your lawn looking weathered.

To bring back the green, now is the perfect time to begin your seeding project. Fall offers optimal growing conditions and fewer pressures and stressors than other seasons. As soil temperatures decrease, dormant weed seeds in the soil are not able to germinate as readily. That minimizes competition for space, nutrients, and moisture for the seed to properly establish healthy root systems. With cooler temperatures, the soil also retains moisture longer, decreasing your time and watering demands. Don’t overwater, as this can result in drowning or washing the seed away. Short, frequent watering keeps the top layers of soil moist without being too wet. Common practice is to keep the top 4-6” of soil moist at all times without being oversaturated. Ten to 15 minutes of irrigation per area will typically provide enough moisture to grow your new lawn. In times of late-season heat, irrigating twice per day might be necessary for optimal growth and soil moisture. NOTE: a 21-day growth period from germination to full growth is normal, after which you can mow for the first time. Your success comes from careful monitoring.

Modern cafeteria, new AC and other upgrades coming to LT Township schools

By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter

In a year or so, freshman and sophomores at Lyons Township High School will no longer have to eat lunch in the rather dark and somewhat dingy cafeteria at LT’s South Campus Rather, they will eat in a spacious, modern and open two-story cafeteria and multipurpose room.

The new cafeteria will replaces the one that had not had meaningful updates since South Campus opened in 1956. A new music wing also will be built.

“The new spaces are going to be beautiful,” said LT District 204 Superintendent Brian Waterman.

It is expected that the cost of the new cafeteria will be about $7 million to $8 million. This includes adding more air conditioning to South Campus.

Students will be displaced during some of the construction of the new spaces.

“A little short-term pain for long-term gain,” Waterman said.

The new cafeteria will be designed to be an open, collaborative space featuring a two-story high ceiling and what are called learning stairs.

“I’m very excited to see this get started,” said LT school board member Tim Albores at the Sept. 5 Committee of the Whole meeting, when the plans for the new cafeteria for South Campus were shown to the school board.

at North Campus. This is expected to cost between $5.5 million and $6.5 million.

Classrooms in the southwest corner of the North Campus building will be moder nized at a projected cost of between $3 million and $3.5 million.

Accessibility improvements will be made at both campuses. At North Campus, a new elevator will be installed and an existing elevator will be upgraded New toilet rooms will be installed at both North and South Campus.

A request for bids is expected to go out around Thanksgiving. Bids will be opened around Christmas or in early January.

LT officials are planning other facilities’ improvements in what is projected to be a three year, $30 million-endeavor. The work will mostly be financed by selling about $27 million in working cash bonds later this year.

Other planned improvements include the replacement of four air handling units

LT officials are also c onsidering i nstalling a new tur f field and under ground water retention system at the West Field location du e west of North C ampus T he school is looking to par tner with the Vi llage of L aGrange on this project, wh ich is estimated to c ost b etween $3 million and $3.5 million.

The school is also considering building ticket booths at the entrance to Bennett Field, LT’s football stadium. It is estimated to cost $90,000 to $100,000 to build ticket booths where an existing foundation is already in place. There are no ticket booths at Bennett Field. Ticket sellers just set up a table by the parking lot and sell tickets there.

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Ehlert Park Tennis Courts Set to Reopen with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony in Late September

It represents the rst signi cant enhancement to these recreational areas in decades.

By AMINA SERGAZINA

Contributing reporter

After months of extensive renovations, Ehlert Park is gearing up to unveil its newly refurbished tennis courts in a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for late September.

T he comprehensive project, which beg an in April, includes the revitalization of the park’s four tennis courts, basketball court and the addition of a pickleball cour t lining

Michael Gar ve y, the Vi of Brookfield, emphasize the village ’s c ommitment to re g ular facility maintenanc

“We try and renovate all our amenities as often as we to keep them up in shape,” Garvey said.

T he decision to undertak this renovation stemmed from the noticeable deterioration of the existing tennis c and the less-than-ideal state of the fencing.

While the official date and time for the ribbon-cutting event have yet to be confirmed, Garvey indicated that it is scheduled for the week of Sept. 23.

Funding for this transformative project comes primarily from a $250,000 state grant.

In addition to the grant, Brookfield secured an extra $50,000 in funding from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

The decision to incorporate pickleball into the park’s offerings was driven by its popularity among residents, as it had been a frequently requested amenity.

This project represents the first significant enhancement to these recreational

Funded mainly through a $250,000 state grant, the improvements to the Ehlert Park tennis courts will include a new surface and striping for both tennis and pickleball.

This celebration will have prominent state representatives who helped fund the project as guests.

This ambitious project aligns with the village’s ongoing ef for ts to uphold, repair, and improve its recreational spaces.

It encompasses a range of improvements, including the renovation of the tennis courts, the addition of pickleball court markings, resurfacing of the basketball courts, and the installation of vinyl-coated fencing around the tennis courts.

constructed in 1998 as part of a comprehensive $2.5 million initiative aimed at improving Ehlert and Candy Cane parks.

Garvey said the village is dedication to encouraging residents to lead active lifestyles and make full use of the newly upgraded facilities

“We want to encourage our residents to be active and use the facility so we’re always looking to try and do upgrades whenever we can,” said Garvey.

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mittee of the state board recommended Ramos’ certification be reinstated in Illinois, which would allow her to return to the Riverside police forc e. On Sept. 7, the state board committee concurred with the recommendation to recertify Ramos.

Once Ramos completes the program, she will be ready to join Riverside’s police force. She had completed eight weeks of the program when she learned she had been decertified. She has continued to work for the village in an administrative capacity ever since.

The decision is an important victory for Riverside, which has stood by Ramos. The village government and police force supported Ramos to get a “second chance” by taking action to have her case reexamined by the state board.

“We firmly believe that everyone is entitled to [a] due process and it actually worked out this time,” Buckley said.

The 37-year-old woman, who worked as a patrol officer in Cicero, has publicly taken accountability for the theft of three T-shirts valued at $14.99 when she was younger. She has said she learned from her mistakes and worked to change her life and to “do better” for herself and her family.

“We took a stance because we felt what was being done was improper for this officer who came here to Riverside with very high re gards,” Buckley said.

Last month Gov. J.B. Pritzker voiced his

State Rep. La Shaw n Ford (le ) and Riverside Director of Public Safety Matthew Buckley call on state board to reinstate decerti ed o cer Zenna Ramos (far right) on Aug. 22, 2023.

support for Ramos, calling on the state board to reverse its decision. State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, whose 21st District includes Riverside, also threw his support behind Ramos earlier this summer.

State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford (D-8th) has said the decision countered the SAFE-T Act’s intent. The state board used the act as justification to decertify Ramos.

“We have a precedent now with Ramos that says people in her same position should be recertified,” Ford told the Landmark, adding that her case is one of many similar decertifications in process.

Ramos’ case could prompt a revision of the SAFE-T Act to ensure “the law is clear in statute,” Ford said.

“I expect us to review this concern or any issues that might lead this or a future board to believe they have to decertify someone,” he said.

The state representative said he plans to work with the Fraternal Order of Police, the ILETSB and other law enforcement officials to review the SAFE-T Act language and cases similar to Ramos. This step could help Chicagoland communities improve their hiring of police officers at a time when law enforcement agencies are finding challenges in hiring.

“Our goal is to make sure that everybody who transfers from one police department to another is able to work if they’re in good standing,” Ford added.

The ILETSB did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

In the meantime, Ramos said she is grateful for the support she received.

“We’re moving forward and getting her back on the street where she wants to be, helping people,” Buckley said.

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LT football is on a roll

Lions defeat conference rival Hinsdale Central, 42-17

By BILL STONE

Contributing Reporter

Junior wide receiver Travis Stamm had his biggest game so far for the Lyons Township High School football team Friday.

One big reason? Another huge game from senior quarterback Ryan Jackson.

“It’s wonderful. He’s the best quarterback I’ve ever played with,” Stamm said. “Such a dual threat. He’s a team guy but he can run the ball. He can throw the ball. He’s smart. He does what he needs to do to win.”

Stamm had a personal-best three touchdown rece ptions as the Lions rolled past rival Hinsdale Central 42-17 in the West Suburban Conference Silver Division opener in front of a packed Whiteout home crowd in Western Springs.

“We wanted to come out here as a team and show them what we’ve got,” Stamm said. “We just wanted to make a statement, honestly, and show everyone in the West Suburban Conference how we’re coming all year. We’re here for real. We want it.”

LTHS (2-1) beat the Red Devils (0-3) for the second straight season and visits Glenbard West (1-2) Saturday.

On the Lions’ opening possession, the 6-foot-2 Stamm managed to stay in bounds after leaping to catch a corner end-zone toss for a 5-yard TD.

Stamm added 34- and 10-yard TD rece p-

tions and actually a fourth for 28 yards nullified by a penalty. He caught nine passes for 98 yards.

Last season, Stamm had 632 yards on 43 catches and 11 of Jackson’s single-season school-record 26 TD passes

“I feels like I’ve definitely gotten better. I’ve gotten stronger. I’ve gotten faster. I’ve added weight,” Stamm said.

“I’ve got to give it up to everyone else. All week we worked so hard in practice. Ryan looked perfect, hitting me on all of his passes. The coaches with the perfect game plan. It all just came together.”

Jackson was 15-for-19, passing for 150 yards and his elusive scrambling earned two huge first-down conversions that extended TD drives.

Junior running back Danny Carroll gained 156 yards on 25 carries with 5- and 13-yard TD runs. Carroll gained 73 yards in the fourth quarter before senior Jack McQueeney scored the final TD on a 2-yard run.

“The focus the last two weeks was to just get better, work hard (since losing to Prospect). Our kids had a great week of practice, worked really hard, and it carried over to the game,” LTHS coach Jon Beutjer said.

Jackson’s scrambling in the second quarter saved the Lions on fourth-and-1 at the Red Devils’ 37. Jackson rolled right and was met by a defender but escaped. He reversed field all the way to the left sideline for 3 yards and the first down.

On the following play, he found Stamm wide open for a TD and a 21-7 lead.

“I watched a lot of (2012 Heisman Trophy quarterback) Johnny Manziel highlights

and that kind of gave me motivation to do what he does and did my thing,” Jackson said.

When the Red Devils closed to 21-17 in the third quarter, the Lions scored on the ensuing possession.

Again, Jackson stepped up with a roll right, then left for 10 yards to the 36 on third-and-6. Carroll later scored from the 13. Stamm’s 10-yard TD catch with 11:21 left opened a 35-17 advantage.

“Ryan was laser focused all week. We were on the same page when we watched film on where we were going to attack,” said Beutjer, also the offensive coordinator and quarterback coach.

“Speaking of him as a veteran and senior, he was giving me ideas. He also had

some really nice runs to extend plays, and also he made some beautiful throws.”

Defensively, Eddie Tuerk, Davey Paulus, Luke Wehling and Roman Sosnovyy combined for three sacks.

Sosnovyy and Jack Cheney had interceptions on the Red Devils’ final two possessions. Leading tacklers included McQueeney (5 tackles) and Tuerk (4 tackles, 3 for loss).

Stepping in as key defensive contributors were linebackers Paulus and Shane Harris, whose pressure contributed to the first pick.

Sophomore James Hillman joined the offensive line at left guard with center Cooper Komsthoeft, guard Danny Zarco and tackles Tyler Chambers and Tuerk.

RB boys Xcountry running now in Class 3A

Return to Peoria o ers glimpse of heightened competition

By BILL STONE

Contributing Reporter

Last September, the Riverside-Brookfield High School boys cross country team took their first step toward winning the school’s first athletic state championship, win-

ning the Class 2A boys race at Peoria High School’s First to the Finish Invitational at Detweiller Park, annual site of the state meet.

The Bulldogs caught a glimpse of more state success when they returned to Peoria last Saturday under much different cir-

cumstances.

Now competing against larger 3A schools this season, the No. 25 Bulldogs took eighth (309 points) behind schools currently ranked higher by ILXCTF.com.

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Lyons Township’s quar terback Ryan Jackson (9) looks for an open receiver against Hinsdale Central Fr iday, Sept. 8, in Western Springs

Bulldogs’ rst female varsity kicker dazzles on the eld

By BILL STONE Contributing Reporter

Riverside-Brookfield High School senior Niamh Larson already has enjoyed success as a varsity girls’ soccer and basketball starter.

Yet her greatest victory may have happened last month. She finally convinced herself to try out for the varsity football team.

“I’ve been interested in playing football my whole life and ever since freshman year I thought that if I were able to play, I’d be the kicker,” Larson said.

She and 2021 graduate Lauren Aprim are believed to be the only female football players in RBHS history.

But Larson is first to play varsity, much less be a starter.

“Any time I would see any social media of girls playing football, I would be so proud of them and know that’s something I always wanted to do,” Larson said. “Every year, I would get nervous and never try out. It was senior year and I knew that if I didn’t do it, I’d probably re gret it the rest of my life. I talked to some of my buddies on the team and they thought it was a good idea so I went and tried out.”

Now Larson is the star ting placekicker for the Bulldogs, who moved to 3-0 with Friday’s 41-0 victory over Bloom Trail. They visit state-ranked Kankakee (3-0) Friday for the early lead in the Southland Conference.

Larson has converted 16 of 17 extra points and eagerly awaits her first field-goal attempt and possibly kickoffs. Her only miss came Friday after she initially was successful, but had to kick again following a defensive penalty.

“Now that I’m actually in those shoes, I want girls to understand they’re capable of doing anything, no matter the sport, playing with guys or any female athletes out there. There’s nothing that can stop them and they should just go for what they want to do.”

While comfortable with kicking, Larson struggled to take the first step. She often kicked casually with friends, saying that she could “totally do this.” Attempting a new sport on a team with all boys was another thing.

Good friends, such as senior wide rece iver Tomah Tuck-

er, were encouraging and persuasive. Now Tucker is the long snapper for Larson’s extra points. Standout senior quarterback Diego Gutier re z is the holder.

“She’s definitely met the expectations. She’s going crazy. That’s all I’ve got to say, doing what she’s got to do and helping the team out a lot,” Tucker said.

“Actually last year, she was talking about wanting to be the kicker. She was kind of scared. She didn’t think she’d fit in. It took a lot of convincing but she had a lot of guts to say yes and do it. She has such a big role and such an impact on so many young players and younger girls who want to play the sport like her.”

Larson contacted RBHS head coach Sam Styler Aug. 6, the day before the of ficial start of practice. Styler was the head sophomore coach when Aprim played line for the freshman and his sophomore team.

Styler said other players told him first about Larson’s intentions. Styler said he gladly received the email from Larson.

“We’re extremely proud of her and extremely lucky to have her,” Styler said. “We asked her to come on out. It all kind of happened pretty quick, but it was exciting.”

After some team walk-throughs during that first practice, Larson’s make-or-break moment came.

She was asked to kick extra points. Perfect.

Then came seven or eight field-goal attempts, going as far back as roughly 40 yards. Perfect again.

“Pretty much from that point on, we knew that we found our kicker,” Styler said.

“I know she was nervous because it was in front of the whole football team. I told her, ‘If you’re going to do this, this is the pressure you’re going to feel,’ ” Tucker said. “It made me feel really good and I know she felt really good about it, too. She just nailed it.”

The experiences already have been worth the ef fort. Larson said she’s especially experienced big-game excitement playing soccer with the RBFC Soccer Club and the Bulldogs, earning All-Metro Suburban Conference honors this past spring.

Football is different.

“I know a lot of football guys know how this feels. Nothing really compares to being down on the football field Friday night because the crowd and just the number of people

there and the noise,” Larson said.

“I just haven’t been able to experience that as a girl and female athlete, playing soccer and basketball where we get not barely 30 people at each game. It’s something that I’ve always wanted to be able to experience in my life, having a full crowd, the excitement for everything and just the chills and adrenaline you get.”

Larson changes for home games and practices with a locker in the auto shop building on the other side of the RBHS stadium from the football team’s locker room. Friday’s road opener will be the first to see how opposing schools accommodate her.

Tucker said Larson quickly has jelled with teammates through her attitude and energy. Larson said she appreciates her teammates’ friendship and acceptance and “treating me not like I’m any different from them and I’m just playing a sport with them.”

“She’s amazing. The work ethic she’s been putting in, you can tell instantly the guys understood how seriously she’s taking this and how competitive she is with everything she does,” Styler said.

“It’s hard to find high school kids with that amount of determination, coming out for the first time. She does everything we’ve asked and more. I know the guys are super excited to have her on the team.”

RBHS Kicker Niamh Larson listens to coaches a er scrimmage on Aug. 18.

‘I want girls to understand they’re capable of doing anything, no matter the sport,’ Niamh Larson says

“Ever y year, I would get nervous and never try out. It was senior year and I knew that if I didn’t do it, I’d probably regret it the rest of my life.”

NIAMH LARSON

RB varsity football player

Ocer Ramos’ 2nd chance

There is power when local and state officials get behind an issue of injustice and bring their shared influence to bear on another level of government. Does not hurt when a range of local media also begin to re port on the circumstances

That combination brought a positive and righteous outcome for Zenna Ramos, a person in training as a Riverside police officer. Ramos had been decertified several months ago as an officer in Illinois by the state’s Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board. She has been working for the village in an administrative capacity since the decertification.

The basis of the state agency’s decision was a vacated misdemeanor ar rest for shoplifting in 2008 when Ramos was a teen. As Ramos has always acknowledged, she was caught stealing three shirts valued at $14.99. The state board said that very minor matter required that she be blocked from serving as an officer in Illinois.

Now Ramos had already served as a police officer in Cicero and then joined the Riverside department where she was in the midst of training.

Good for Ramos, who has always acknowledged the shoplifting incident. Good for the leadership of the Riverside public safety department and its director Matthew Buckley, which intuitively understood the elemental unfairness of the initial ruling. Good for elected leader s, especially State Reps. La Shawn Ford and Abdelnasser Rashid, who spoke up early and plainly. Finally, good for Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who was convinced to bring the full power of the governorship to this issue.

We single out Ford, who has been core to all aspects of this state’s bold ef for ts at criminal justice refo rm through the SAFE-T Act. The review board, in our view and in Ford’s, twisted an aspect of the reform measure meant to hold police accountable to instead tur n the screws on a valuable young of ficer who er red in a very minor way as a kid.

Ford is hopeful the decision by the review board to reverse its position will be enough to set a precedent for future decisions. But, he says, the law can also be amended to make its intention more clearly. And we have no doubt that the increasingly influential Ford can accomplish just that.

Buckley is hopeful that Officer Ramos can be back in training in short order. What a fair and hopeful outcome that will be. No one leads unblemished lives. For Ramos to take her mistake and use it as a platform to become a police officer is the best possible outcome. Local officials who stand strong for second chances is all that we can ask for.

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Rep. Rashid is wrong on tax credits

I know I don’t speak for myself but for many parents in our district when I say I am very disappointed by Re p. Rashid’s stance on school tax credits. Not extending the tax credits will severely damage the low-income families he claims to care about, gi ving them a terrible choice of choosing to go deeper into poverty to pay for school or to sacrifice the education and well-being of their children. This is a terrible rookie mistake by Rep. Rashid. He went to a private school and should understand how important parental choice is in education. It shouldn’t be only

Wendy Albanese, 48 Respirator y therapist

Wendy M. Albanese (nee Meisner), 48, of Woodridge, for merly of North Riverside, died on Sept. 4, 2023. A 1993 graduate of Riverside Brookfield High School, she was a respiratory therapist for Hinsdale Hospital and previously worked for South Suburban Hospital.

Wendy was the daughter of the late Richard and the late Phyllis Meisner. She was the mother of Gabriella Albanese and Angelina Albanese; the sister of Patricia (Donald) Markus and Linda Gorgan; the aunt of Amy (Richard) Bain, Brittany (Eric) Campbell, Kellie (Joseph) Williams, Michelle (Christopher) Kulawiak, Donald (Brittany) Markus Jr., Marisa Markus, Samantha Gorgan, Keri Gorgan, Frank Holdman and John Holdman, Richard Bain III, Natalee Campbell, Olivia Bain, Audrey Bain, Emma Williams, Madelyn Williams and James Campbell; and the niece and cousin of many.

Visitation was held on Sept. 11 and a funeral service was held on Sept. 12 at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 W. 31st St., Brookfield, followed by interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside.

Memorials appreciated to the family. Information: 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

for the rich. I strongly suggest he reconsider his position on this issue and works with state senators Cervantes and Porfirio, who are much more reasonable and willing to look for a compromise. If Illinois is doing so great under the leadership of J.B. Pritzker, you can fund public education and support lowincome parents who choose to send their children to a private school. If not, perhaps the state needs new leadership.

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James Suhajda, 61 Studio mechanic

James A. Suhajda, 61, of LaGrange Park, died on Sept. 2, 2023, surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer. A jack of all trades, he worked as a studio mechanic where he was able to put his naturally creative mind to work. He met the love of his life, Linda, in 2001, and they created a life centered around family. Whether relaxing and fishing at the lake or hosting holiday gatherings, he was, and always will be, the life of the party.

Jimmy Suhajda was the husband of Linda Suhajda (née Sklenar); the father of Christopher (Natalia) Suhajda and Ashleigh (Barron) Seno; the grandfather of Ian, Abby, Luka, Luna, and Remington; the son of Dennis Suhajda and the late Nancy Suhajda (née Androwich); the brother of Kenneth Suhajda, Mark (Michelle) Suhajda, Richard (Eileen) Suhajda, and the late Matthew (the late Louise) Suhajda; and the uncle of many nieces and nephews. Memorial visitation was held on Sept. 9, followed by a memorial service at Hitzeman Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 9445 W. 31st St., Brookfield, IL 60513.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Lake Thunderbird firework fund, 2 Lake Thunderbird Drive, Putnam, IL 61560, or to @chrissuhajda or @Ashleigh-Suhajda via Venmo.

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Dalton is feeling it in her nal season

Senior runner felt ‘wonderful’ a er Peoria race

By BILL STONE Contributing Reporter

Riverside-Brookfield High School senior Maria Dalton only knew she felt wonderful following her cross country race Saturday in Peoria.

“This is one of the best races I’ve had in a while,” Dalton said. “I’m happy with that because I felt really strong during my race. I haven’t felt like that in a while so I’m really happy.” Dalton’s 20:28.1 for 3.0 miles at Peoria’s High School’s First to the Finish Invitational on the Detweiller Park state course was indeed a personal record and perhaps a sign of races to come.

“Since it’s my senior year, I want to give

CROSS COUNTRY Tougher competition

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“Last year, the expectation was to win here, which we did. This year, we’re just kind of sizing ourselves up against the competition,” RBHS junior Brady Norman said. “Everyone ran well when they needed to. We’ve got a lot of guys competing for the top five spots on our team, and I think that’s going to help us a lot.”

Senior Cooper Marrs, last year’s 2A invite champion (12th, 14:55.7 for 3 miles) and Norman (40th, 15:27.0) earned top-50 individual medals. Seniors Jack O’Brien (68th, 15:39.9), Will Kallas (96th, 15:56.0), Brennan Lester (113th, 16:06.5), and juniors Diego Lopez-Molina (153rd, 16:26.7) and Asa Kah-

OBITUARIES

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Ralph Zaccariello, 72 Coach, mentor, 911 operator

Ralph A. Zaccariello, 72, of North Riverside, died on Sept. 10, 2023. Son of the late Ralph and Vivian Zaccariello, he was the

it my all. I’ve realized these are my last races so it’s definitely a motivation factor,” Dalton said. “That would be amazing, incredible if I could get sub-20:00 by the end of the season.”

Now in Class 3A this season, the Bulldogs were 31st of 39 teams (850 points). Junior and twotime 2A individual state qualifier Gianna Gelb was 107th (19:49.3), followed by Dalton (149th, 20:28.1), seniors Maia Nelson (238th, 21:44.6), Lily Kocourek

le (194th, 16:45.8) rounded out their top seven.

“I thought we ran well. We certainly proved we belong in this class, eighth out of [41 teams],” RBHS coach Jack Brady said.

“It was definitely a new atmosphere, but there was nothing we can’ t handle,” Marrs added. “I’m not sure we had any for med goals, but we definitely wanted to prove ourselves, g et our foot in the door of this 3A competition and kind of make a name for ourselves. We just wanted to g et after it, have some fun and see what kind of place we ended up.”

T he seniors and Norman return from

founder and presider of the Se p tember 11, 2001 Patriots Day Service of Remembrance for the village of North Rivers ide for over 10 year s. A mentor to several hundred firefighters in the Chicago area, he was one of the leaders of the S tone Pa rk Fire Academy and a retire d 911 emergency operator for the village of L aGrange Pa rk and the village of No rt h Rive rside. A for mer b aseball c oach fo r the A merican Legion team of Oak Pa rk /

(245th, 21:54.7), sophomore Rebecca Dosek (253rd, 22:04.7) and juniors Jorie Eggers (309th, 23:12.8) and Elli Barsotti (331st, 24:29.3).

“Maria had a really good race.

Gianna had a good race, too,” RBHS coach Blair Jensen said. “[Dalton is] feeling really strong this year.”

Gelb, who finished strong last season, already is ahead of 2022, when she was 60th in 20:04.6 at the 2A First to the Fin-

last year’s state lineup, along with senior Hayden Marrs, who is injured.

A two-time 2A all-stater, Cooper Marrs ran essentially the same time that won him last year’s 2A invite title (14:54.4) by 8.6 seconds. Saturday’s field had five of the 11 returning 2022 top-25 all-staters from 3A.

“[Saturday] felt nice, plenty of guys to run with, plenty of guys to pace with,” Marrs said.

“I was a lot more comfortable this year, with all of the guys to have running around us. I just kind of focused on going out smooth and seeing how many guys I can pick off in

Galewood and football coach for the “Little Huskies” football teams of Oak Pa rk / Rive r Fo rest, he was a respected refere e and umpire for numerous youth and high school sports. He leaves b ehind numerous friends he helped, assisted or supported during many years of personal and dedicated c onnection. He understood the true meaning of Duty-Honor-Tradition in the fire service and b eli eved that all A mericans should “A lway s Remem-

ish race. Dalton (126th, 21:10) and Nelson (199th, 22:29.4) also improved from last year’s varsity results.

Dalton beat her previous all-time best of 20:35.2 from sophomore year when she finished 27th at the Metro Suburban Conference Meet on a similarly-flat Elmwood Park course. Dalton’s f astest last season was 20:49.4 at sectionals.

“I think I had a really good training plan over the summer. I focused a lot on endurance and strength training, too, so I think that helped,” Dalton said. “And also what I’m eating, and taking recovery days like actual recovery days, letting my muscles fully heal. I think just all of that combined really helped me g et stronger for this season. ”

the last mile, mile and a half, so I was definitely happy with my performance.”

Nor man, Lester and Lopez-Molina were among those who enjoyed personal bests Saturday. Norman was a 2022 invite medalist but much slower (35th, 16:09.9). Lester improved from 118th (17:11.9).

Norman also made strides from 15th at the Lyons Township Invitational Sept. 2 (16:29.3 for 3.11 miles).

“Class 3A has so much more depth than 2A does so it definitely feels good to finish there. I’m happy after really not a great race at LT,” said Norman, 3,200-meter state qualifier in track.

“I knew I was in a lot better fitness than that, after what I’ve done this summer and after how my track season went. Running that today and knowing I still have more to improve [I’m encouraged] but still getting a good benchmark in and feeling good about the race.”

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Hon. David Glancy vs.Circuit Judge

THE ESTATE OF WILLIE HAYWARD, AND/OR ELIZABETH HAYWARD, AND OR THE ESTATE OF ELIZABET HAYWARD its unknown heirs, devisees, and assignees, and any unknown claimants not of record, Defendants

CARLOS ALVARADO LAW PC CARLOS ALVARADO-JORQUERA (P68004)

Attorney for Plaintiffs 202 S. Harrison Street Ludington, MI 49431 (231) 425-4444

An action to quiet title to property located in Lake County, Michigan, in which the Defendants have a potential interest, has been commenced by Plaintiffs ESTATE OF JOSEPH LAPLACA, against Defendants THE ESTATE OF WILLIE HAYWARD, AND/OR ELIZABETH HAYWARD, AND OR THE ESTATE OF ELIZABET HAYWARD, its unknown heirs, devisees, and assignees, and any unknown claimants not of record, in the Lake County Circuit Court for the State of Michigan, File No. 23-10626CH, and Defendants must answer or take other action permitted by law within 28 days after the last date of publication. If Defendants do not answer or take other action within the time allowed, judgment may be entered against them for the relief demanded in the complaint.

Published in Forest Park Review August 30, September 6, 13

LEGAL NOTICE

The Village of Oak Park --Office of the Village Engineer, 201 South Boulevard, Oak Park, Illinois 60302-- will receive electronic proposals until 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 28, 2023 for Project: 23-15, Bike Boulevard Pavement Marking and Signage Improvements. Bids will be received and accepted, and bid results posted via the online electronic bid service listed below. In general, the improvements consist of: the installation of pavement markings including preformed thermoplastic, Methyl Methacrylate (MMA), and thermoplastic; the installation of delineator posts; the fabrication and installation of signs and telescoping steel sign supports; and all appurtenant work thereto on Erie Street between Kenilworth Avenue and Scoville Avenue and on Scoville Avenue between South Boulevard and Erie Street in the Village of Oak Park.

Plans and proposal forms may be obtained via the electronic service starting on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. Plans and proposal forms can be found at https://www. oak-park.us/your-government/ budget-purchasing/requestsproposals or at www.questcdn. com under login using QuestCDN number 8693166 for a non-refundable charge of $64.00. The Village of Oak Park reserves the right to issue plans and specifications only to those contractors deemed qualified. No bid documents will be issued after 4:00 p.m. on the working day preceding the date of bid opening.

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

THE VILLAGE OF OAK PARK

Bill McKenna Village Engineer

Published in Wednesday Journal, September 13, 2023

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

LEGAL NOTICE

The Village of Oak Park will receive sealed Bids from qualified contractors at the Public Works Center, 201 South Blvd., Oak Park, IL 60302 Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. local time until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 for the following:

Village of Oak Park 2023 Root Collar Excavation Bid Number: 23-134

Bid documents may be obtained from the Village’s website http://www.oak-park. us/bid. For questions, please call Public Works at (708) 3585700 during the hours above.

Published in Wednesday Journal September 13, 2023

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 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 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 DEPARTMENTCHANCERY 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 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. 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

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

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 DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff, vs. SPARKLE GIBSON AKA SPARKLE N. GIBSON; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY;

UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; 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. 6766-189501

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) 236-

SALE

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 DEPARTMENTCHANCERY 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 sales.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 3469088.

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.

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

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON SAVINGS SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR CSMC 2018RPL6 TRUST Plaintiff, -v.MELVIN E. KRUMDICK, DAVID E. GEE

Defendants 2022 CH 10770 1178 S. ELMWOOD AVENUE OAK PARK, IL 60304 NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 11, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 12, 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 1178 S. ELMWOOD AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60304

Property Index No. 16-18-429-0130000

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $151,871.10.

Sale terms: 100% of the bid amount shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. The certified check must be made payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. 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 KELLEY, KRONENBERG, P.A. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 20 N. Clark St., Suite 1150, Chicago, IL, 60602 (312) 216-8828.

Please refer to file number M22365.

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.

KELLEY, KRONENBERG, P.A. 20 N. Clark St., Suite 1150 Chicago IL, 60602 312-216-8828

E-Mail: ileservice@kelleykronenberg. com

Attorney File No. M22365

Attorney Code. 49848

Case Number: 2022 CH 10770

TJSC#: 43-2893

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 10770 I3228527

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

DLJ MORTGAGE CAPITAL, INC.

Plaintiff, -v.-

UNKNOWN OWNERS AND/OR LEGATEES OF BERNARD JOHN HESTER, DECEASED, DIANE MARIE HESTER, BERNARD FRANCIS HESTER, JULIE FOX, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR BERNARD JOHN HESTER, DECEASED, SANTA MARIA CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, USAA FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD

CLAIMANTS

Defendants 2019 CH 11767

210 N. OAK PARK AVE., UNIT GGGAR OAK PARK, IL 60302

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 12, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 16, 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 210 N. OAK PARK AVE., UNIT GG-GAR, OAK PARK, IL 60302

Property Index No. 16-07-212-0101108

The real estate is improved with a condominium.

The judgment amount was $185,329.09.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire 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 JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 30 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 3650, Chicago, IL, 60602 (312) 541-9710. Please refer to file number 21 8631.

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. 21 8631

Attorney Code. 40342

Case Number: 2019 CH 11767

TJSC#: 43-2878

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 # 2019 CH 11767

I3228658