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Riverside’s Zenna Ramos free to become police officer A state board decision means she will be able to join the Riverside Police department

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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.

However, at an Aug. 31 hearing, a subcom-

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With dolphin research, Brookfield Zoo brings science to local teens

The River Forest and with Lisa Capone Austin teens spent eight Experiencing months studying wild Caregiver Burnout? dolphin populations As a caregiver, if you notice a change in your appetite, decreased immunity, less time for self-care, moodiness, irritability, depression, feeling overwhelmed, or poor sleep patterns, consider taking a break to gain some perspective and recharge.

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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.

CZS-SDRP/NMFS PERMIT #26622 River Forest’s Daaniyah Mirza and Natalia Diaz, of Chicago’s Austin neighborhood, Natalia Diaz (right) takes bottlenose dolphin identification photos. were two of eight students to work alongside scientists as a part of the Marine Mammal must sometimes be changed to account for The fellows did not get to see the results of Research Expedition through the Chicago their findings, however. Their week in Florienvironmental factors.

Zoological Society, the non-profit that oper“What I found interesting is that they’re da ended before they could conduct analysis ates the Brookfield Zoo. starting to record temperature at depth of the temperature data, but the fellows did Participants in the free educational to see if dolphins can still find sanctuary manage to log in some hours at the lab while fellowship trained throughout the eightin those cooler, deeper temperatures be- there. They learned to identify dolphin spemonth period, meeting in-person at the cause of the rising water temperatures in cies and document the physical features of zoo every Saturday in January and then virtually in the months after. The extracur- Florida,” said 17-year-old Diaz, a senior at individual dolphins. Just as no two humans ricular program ended last month with a Jones College Prep. “Right now, they’re see- have the same scars, no two dolphins have weeklong trip to Sarasota, Fl., where they ing some of the highest water temperatures the same scrapes.

The researchers also taught the young down there.” conducted field research.

Until recently, the research team only took scientists how to navigate their database, so During their trip to Florida, Mirza, Diaz and their peers in the fellowship program the water’s temperature at surface-level, ac- the information acquired in the field can be spent as many as eight hours a day on boats cording to Diaz, but while the fellows were used in different situations, such as changes alongside Katie McHugh, Randy Wells and there, the team began taking the tempera- in dolphin behaviors.

“Had they noticed a difference in behavior their research team. McHugh and Wells are ture at the bottom of the ocean, as well as at of the dolphins based on all the data points staff and senior scientists, respectively, of the top, with each dolphin sighting. they’ve collected, they could the Chicago Zoological Society trace it back to what was hapand based at the Mote Marine pening in that area,” said MirLaboratory in Sarasota. Wells za, an Oak Park and River Forserves as director of the Sarasoest High School graduate. ta Dolphin Research Program.

Should the researchers disWhile at sea, fellows were cover such a scenario as boats tasked with monitoring wild overcrowding waters, pushdolphin populations. Each boat ing dolphins out of an area, typically had three or four felresearchers can then call on lows on board and the fellows people nearby to change their rotated photographing wild behaviors, Mirza explained. dolphins, filling out the dolphin Now a freshman studying sighting paperwork and taking biology with a specialization temperature of the water. The CZS-SDRP/NMFS PERMIT #26622 in ecology at Loyola University young scientists experienced Daaniyah Mirza (left) learns dolphin fin identification. firsthand how research tactics Chicago, Mirza told Wednes-

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Gutierrez shines as Bulldogs dominate Bloom The 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 Gutierrez had another outstanding game, throwing two touchdowns and running two more.

The prettiest score was Gutierrez’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 Gutierrez 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-

DIEGO GUTIERREZ 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, Gutierrez 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.

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

Gutierrez (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 game as the Bulldogs marched 63 yards in just seven plays to start the game.

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 Gutierrez to tight end Luke Kumskis in the second quarter. Sophomore running

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 Gutierrez 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 offense but could not score as the Bulldog defense came up with big plays when they had to. After Gutierrez’s touchdown on the first drive of the game the Blazing Trojans put together 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 running back Sean Goodwin for a one yard gain, sacking quarterback 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 Thornridge 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.

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HOW TO REACH US 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.

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,

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

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Alternative fuels car show Saturday, Sept. 16, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield Library The Brookfield Conservation Commission will host an exposition of cars in the library parking lot owned by Brookfield residents, displaying everything from flex fuels to electric engines.

Come see the future of driving! 8820 Brookfield Ave., Brookfield.

Brookfield aging well team event Wednesday, Sept. 20, 10:30 a.m.-noon Brookfield Village Hall Listen to the police and fire 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 Brookfield Ave., Brookfield.

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

The Oompah is back. Come celebrate Brookfield’s 3rd annual Imperial Oak-toberfest at the brewery. 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 food from The Slice Factory’s pizza truck. 9526 Ogden Ave., Brookfield.

STEAM Fest Saturday, Sept. 16, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield Library 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, engineering challenges, marshmallow geometry, 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 Brookfield Ave., Brookfield.

Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2:30 p.m.-4 p.m.

Riverside Public Library Berlin crafts miracles from the everyday, 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 raffle ticket for a special raffle basket and gift cards. 8040 Cermak Road Riverside.

Tiny art show The month of September North Riverside Public Library 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 finished artwork to any help desk so we can display them for the month of October. If you return your artwork 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 convictions 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 turn 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 off 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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Modern cafeteria, new AC and other upgrades coming to LT Township schools Seeding to Restore Your Green What a summer!

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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.

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The North and South campuses both benefit from the $30 million-project

By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter

“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.

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.

Rendering of the proposed cafeteria.

It is expected that the cost of the new cafeteria will be about $7 million to $8 million. This A request for bids is expected to go out includes adding more air conditioning to around Thanksgiving. Bids will be opened South Campus. around Christmas or in early January.

Students will be displaced during some LT officials are planning other facilities’ of the construction of the new spaces. improvements in what is projected to be a “A little short-term pain for long-term three year, $30 million-endeavor. The work gain,” Waterman said.

The new cafeteria will be designed to be will mostly be financed by selling about $27 an open, collaborative space featuring a million in working cash bonds later this year.

Other planned improvements include two-story high ceiling and what are called the replacement of four air handling units learning stairs.

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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 modernized 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.

LT officials are also considering installing a new turf field and underground water retention system at the West Field location due DLA ARCHITECTS west of North Campus.

The school is looking to partner with the Village of LaGrange on this project, which is estimated to cost between $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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It represents the first significant enhancement to these recreational areas in decades.

By AMINA SERGAZINA Contributing reporter

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 areas in decades.

The basketball courts were originally

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.

The comprehensive project, which began in April, includes the revitalization of the park’s four tennis courts, basketball court and the addition of a pickleball court lining.

Michael Garvey, the Village President of Brookfield, emphasized the village’s commitment to regular facility maintenance.

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

The decision to undertake this renovation stemmed from the noticeable deterioration of the existing tennis courts and the less-than-ideal state of the fencing.

While the official date and VILLAGE OF BROOKFIELD time for the ribbon-cutting event have yet to be con- Funded mainly through a $250,000 state grant, the imfirmed, Garvey indicated that provements to the Ehlert Park tennis courts will include it is scheduled for the week of a new surface and striping for both tennis and pickleball.

Sept. 23.

This celebration will have prominent state representatives who constructed in 1998 as part of a comprehensive $2.5 million initiative aimed at helped fund the project as guests.

This ambitious project aligns with the improving Ehlert and Candy Cane parks.

Garvey said the village is dedication to village’s ongoing efforts to uphold, repair, encouraging residents to lead active lifeand improve its recreational spaces.

It encompasses a range of improve- styles and make full use of the newly upments, including the renovation of the ten- graded facilities.

“We want to encourage our residents to nis courts, the addition of pickleball court markings, resurfacing of the basketball be active and use the facility so we’re alcourts, and the installation of vinyl-coated ways looking to try and do upgrades whenever we can,” said Garvey. fencing around the tennis courts.

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FRANCIA HERNANDEZ

RAMOS

Setting precendent from page 1 mittee of the state board recommended Ramos’ certification be reinstated in Illinois, which would allow her to return to the Riverside police force. 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 regards,” Buckley said.

Last month Gov. J.B. Pritzker voiced his

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.

Sports

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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 receptions 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 recep-

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

STEVE JOHNSTON

Lyons Township’s quarterback Ryan Jackson (9) looks for an open receiver against Hinsdale Central Friday, Sept. 8, in Western Springs 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 offers 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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S P O R T S

The Landmark, September 13, 2023

Bulldogs’ first female varsity kicker dazzles on the field

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

By BILL STONE

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

“She’s definitely met the expectations. She’s going crazy.

Riverside-Brookfield High School senior Niamh Larson already has enjoyed success as a varsity girls’ soccer and That’s all I’ve got to say, doing what she’s got to do and helping the team out a lot,” Tucker said. basketball starter.

“Actually last year, she was talking about wanting to be Yet her greatest victory may have happened last month.

She finally convinced herself to try out for the varsity 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 football team.

“I’ve been interested in playing football my whole life say yes and do it. She has such a big role and such an impact on so many young players and younger and ever since freshman year I thought that girls who want to play the sport like her.” if I were able to play, I’d be the kicker,” LarLarson contacted RBHS head coach Sam son said.

Styler Aug. 6, the day before the official start She and 2021 graduate Lauren Aprim are of practice. Styler was the head sophomore believed to be the only female football playcoach when Aprim played line for the freshers in RBHS history. man and his sophomore team.

But Larson is first to play varsity, much Styler said other players told him first less be a starter. about Larson’s intentions. Styler said he “Any time I would see any social media of gladly received the email from Larson. girls playing football, I would be so proud of “We’re extremely proud of her and exthem and know that’s something I always tremely lucky to have her,” Styler said. “We wanted to do,” Larson said. “Every year, I asked her to come on out. It all kind of hapwould get nervous and never try out. It was pened pretty quick, but it was exciting.” senior year and I knew that if I didn’t do After some team walk-throughs during it, I’d probably regret it the rest of my life. that first practice, Larson’s make-or-break I talked to some of my buddies on the team moment came. and they thought it was a good idea so I went She was asked to kick extra points. and tried out.”

Perfect.

Now Larson is the starting placekicker for Then came seven or eight field-goal atthe Bulldogs, who moved to 3-0 with Friday’s tempts, going as far back as roughly 40 yards.

41-0 victory over Bloom Trail. They visit Perfect again. state-ranked Kankakee (3-0) Friday for the “Pretty much from that point on, we knew early lead in the Southland Conference. that we found our kicker,” Styler said.

Larson has converted 16 of 17 extra points “I know she was nervous because it was in and eagerly awaits her first field-goal atfront of the whole football team. I told her, ‘If tempt and possibly kickoffs. Her only miss you’re going to do this, this is the pressure came Friday after she initially was successyou’re going to feel,’ ” Tucker said. “It made ful, but had to kick again following a defenme feel really good and I know she felt really sive penalty.

NIAMH LARSON good about it, too. She just nailed it.”

“Now that I’m actually in those shoes, I RB varsity football player The experiences already have been worth want girls to understand they’re capable of the effort. Larson said she’s especially expedoing anything, no matter the sport, playing rienced big-game excitement playing soccer with guys or any female athletes out there. with the RBFC Soccer Club and the BullThere’s nothing that can stop them and they dogs, earning All-Metro Suburban Confershould just go for what they want to do.”

While comfortable with kicking, Larson struggled to ence honors this past spring.

Football is different. take the first step. She often kicked casually with friends, “I know a lot of football guys know how this feels. Nothsaying that she could “totally do this.” Attempting a new ing really compares to being down on the football field Frisport on a team with all boys was another thing.

Good friends, such as senior wide receiver Tomah Tuck- day night because the crowd and just the number of people Contributing Reporter

“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 regret it the rest of my life.”

IAN MCLEOD

RBHS Kicker Niamh Larson listens to coaches after scrimmage on Aug. 18. 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.”

Opinion THE LANDMARK VIEW

T

Officer Ramos’ 2nd chance

here 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 report 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 arrest 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 leaders, 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 efforts at criminal justice reform 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 turn the screws on a valuable young officer who erred 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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LETTERS

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 Rep. Rashid’s stance on school tax credits. Not extending the tax credits will severely damage the low-income families he claims to care about, giving 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

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.

Michael Dobbins Riverside

OBITUARIES

Wendy Albanese, 48

James Suhajda, 61

Respiratory therapist

Studio mechanic

Wendy M. Albanese (nee Meisner), 48, of Woodridge, formerly 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

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.

Information: 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com.

If you wish to send a sympathy card to the family, please send it to Hitzeman Funeral Home, c/o the James A. Suhajda Family. We will gladly forward it on to the family.

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S P O R T S

Dalton is feeling it in her final season Senior runner felt ‘wonderful’ after 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 from page 9 “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 Continued from page 11

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 MARIA DALTON 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

(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 GIANNA GELB 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-

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 fastest 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 get stronger for this season.”

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

The seniors and Norman return from

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 inCOOPER MARRS vite 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

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

Norman, 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.”

founder and presider of the September 11, 2001 Patriots Day Service of Remembrance for the village of North Riverside for over 10 years. A mentor to several hundred firefighters in the Chicago area, he was one of the leaders of the Stone Park Fire Academy and a retired 911 emergency operator for the village of LaGrange Park and the village of North Riverside. A former baseball coach for the American Legion team of Oak Park/

Galewood and football coach for the “Little Huskies” football teams of Oak Park/ River Forest, he was a respected referee and umpire for numerous youth and high school sports. He leaves behind numerous friends he helped, assisted or supported during many years of personal and dedicated connection. He understood the true meaning of Duty-Honor-Tradition in the fire service and believed that all Americans should “Always Remem-

ber” the sacrifices of the many police officers, firefighters and EMS personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their communities.

In keeping with his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded and a Celebration of Life Service and funeral Mass will be announced at a future date.

Arrangements were handled by the Original Kuratko Family, Brian D. Kuratko, director.

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The Forest Park Police Department, seeks a Part-Time Civilian Information Management Call Taker. Eligible candidates will be required to pass an aptitude test and an extensive background check. Qualifications include high school diploma (or equivalent), good verbal and written skills, working knowledge of the computer and Windows, ability to type accurately, a good working knowledge of the English language, the ability to treat customers and co-workers in a polite manner and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Data entry skills and experience answering telephones/operating a switchboard are preferred.

EVENING AND OVERNIGHT HOURS ARE MANDATORY. Open until filled. $18.25/hour.

Applications are available at Village Hall, 517 Desplaines Ave. and should be returned Attn: Vanessa Moritz, Village Clerk, Village of Forest Park, 517 Des Plaines Avenue, Forest Park, IL 60130. Email: vmoritz@ forestpark.net.

POLICE RECORDS SUPERVISOR

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Police Records Supervisor in the Police Department. This position will manage, supervise, plan and coordinate the activities and operations of the Police Records Division Support Services Bureau, within the Police Department including records maintenance and management services; and coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies and the general public. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website at https:// www.oakpark.us/yourgovernment/ human-resources-department. First review of applications will be September 22, 2023.

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COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Community Service Officer in the Police Department. This position will perform a variety of public service, customer service and law enforcement related duties and responsibilities that do not require the services of a sworn police officer; and to perform a variety of administrative duties.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website at https://www.oak-park.us/your-government/human-resources-department. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application.

FARMERS MARKET MANAGER

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Farmers’ Market Manager in the Health Department. This position manages the strategic planning and operation of the Oak Park Farmers’ Market; develops sustainable food strategies; and provides health and nutrition education, programming and promotion for the Village. During the Market season, this position would manage the internal staff and contractors needed to operate the Market, provides staff level support to the Farmers’ Market Commission, and manages vendor relations.

The Market season runs from May through October, with the Market itself held outdoors each Saturday.

During this time, the work week for this position is Tuesday through Saturday. Year-round, this position will provide nutrition education programming for the community in collaboration with the Health Education and Nursing divisions. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website at https://www.oakpark.us/jobs. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application. Open until filled.

POLICE RECORDS CLERK

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Police Records Clerk in the Police Department. This position will perform a wide variety of specialized clerical duties in support of the Police Department including processing and maintaining documents, correspondence and coding reports; and to provide information and assistance to the public. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website at https://www.oakpark.us/your-government/human-resources-department.

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PUBLIC NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF LAKE ESTATE OF JOSEPH LAPLACA, Plaintiff File No. 23-10626-CH Hon. David Glancy vs.Circuit Judge

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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

PUBLIC NOTICES

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

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

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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) 236SALE 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.

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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 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

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

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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

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

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) 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. 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

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

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.

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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) 236SALE 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

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

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY 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.

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

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

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