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Riverside set to ink redlight camera agreement

Vote expected on agreement with vendor on Sept. 20 By BOB UPHUES Editor

Riverside trustees on Sept. 6 voted 4 to 2 to have the village’s attorneys negotiate a contract with the red-light camera vendor SafeSpeed LLC and to prepare an ordinance they’ll approve on Sept. 20 entering into an agreement for the company to manage the process for installing cameras and monitoring violations at select intersections in Riverside. Trustees Doug Pollock and Elizabeth Peters voted against moving ahead, with Pollock stating he wanted the village to go through a formal proposal process before choosing a vendor. He wasn’t against the concept of redlight cameras per se. “I think there’s room for this technology, if used properly and vetted properly,” Pollock said. Peters, in response to an email inquiry by the Landmark, said she wasn’t convinced red-light cameras were right for Riverside. “I think we need to be careful about advancing questionable programs that have a negative stigma in the name of public safety when there is little to no concrete evidence See RED-LIGHT CAMERA on page 15

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AHEAD OF HIS TIME: 8th grader Cole Plepel is gifted in mathematics and takes first period math at RBHS every morning and then heads back to 8th grade after that.

Two middle schoolers taking RB math classes The challenge is to keep them challenged By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter

Two local 8th graders are taking their math class at Riverside Brookfield High School this year instead of at their middle school. Cole Plepel of L.J. Hauser Junior

High School and an eighth grader from S.E. Gross Middle School in Brookfield whose family declined to participate in this story have been taking math classes a grade up from their classmates ever since entering middle school. While their 8th grade classmates are taking algebra Plepel and the student from Gross spend the first period of their school

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State terminates Riverside Caucus campaign committee Fines totaling $17,275 levied for late reports

By BOB UPHUES

Mathews said he just assumed the board of elections would make it inactive. “The way I understood it was, if we’re not The Riverside Community Caucus, an or- raising money or spending money, I didn’t ganization that interviews and endorses can- think I needed to do [the quarterly reports],” didates running for village trustee and presi- Mathews said. “I assumed they’d just wind dent, will soon begin vetting those hoping to us up.” But that assumption ran counter to camwin the group’s blessing as the 2019 Consolipaign disclosure laws, and while the board of dated Election approaches next spring. But, any candidates selected by the Caucus elections did, indeed, notice that the commitwon’t be able to count on any financial sup- tee had gone dormant, the state still required port from the group, because this summer the D-2s every quarter. Beginning in November Illinois State Board of Elec2015, the board of elections tions shut down the Riverside started levying fines for D-2s Community Caucus political that hadn’t been filed. The committee after it failed to file Caucus ended up filing four of multiple quarterly campaign those reports late, but failed to disclosure reports, commonly file any report for the first and referred to as D-2 reports, or second quarters of 2017. Those filed them late. lapses earned the Caucus fines In addition, the Illinois of $5,000 each. State Board of Elections levMatt Dietrich, the public ied $17,275 in fines against information officer for the Illithe political committee for nois State Board of Elections, six violations, four for filing said political committees are late D-2s and two for not filnotified when they don’t file ing them at all. quarterly reports. “I take complete and utter “In this case, they had not responsibility for this,” said responded to our attempts to John Mathews, president of MATT DIETRICH reach them for a year,” Dietthe Riverside Community Public information officer for the Illinois rich said. “When they just stop Caucus. State Board of Elections filing reports, we deem them At the same time, Mathews inactive.” said the Caucus had already On July 18, the state board been moving away from being perceived as a political party. It hasn’t raised of elections sent a letter to the Caucus notifymoney or spent anything on a campaign for ing them that the political committee had been terminated but that the $17,275 in fine would nearly a decade, and the organization itself essentially lies dormant every other year be- remain in force. Dietrich said the state board of elections fore springing to life for a few months to vet likely would refer the matter to the Illinois candidates. “I don’t believe the Caucus is a political Attorney General, but that it was unlikely the committee. It doesn’t operate as a political state board of elections would ever collect the committee,” Mathew said. “That’s one of the full amount of the fines. “The attorney general can pursue collection things I’ve been consistent on. I didn’t think with the committee, but realistically it’s not we should be [raising money for campaigns].” Because the Riverside Community Caucus highly likely they’ll collect on this, based on past experience,” Dietrich said. political committee has been something of The attorney general may succeed in obtaina zombie committee for the past nine years, Editor

“The attorney general can pursue collection with the committee, but realistically it’s not highly likely they’ll collect on this, based on past experience.”

ing the roughly $3,200 remaining in the political committee’s fund balance at the time of its termination. But beyond that, collection is unlikely. According to Dietrich, no one is held personally liable for the fines, only the political committee, which doesn’t exist any longer. If the political committee was run by a particular candidate, for example Friends of John Doe, the state board could prohibit that candidate from appearing on a future ballot unless the fines were paid, but with the political action committee like the Riverside Community Caucus, “We don’t have that stick to hold over them,” Dietrich said. Mathews indicated that the Caucus doesn’t have an interest in creating a successor committee, though the organization is still active as a candidate vetting group. If candidates endorsed by the Caucus want to form their own committees or one committee for a slate, they are free to do so without the help of the Caucus. According to Mathews, the Caucus – a small group of roughly two dozen residents, about half of whom could be considered “active” -has not started interviewing candidates yet, but will begin that process soon. They’ll announce endorsements in November. Mathews says while the Caucus is a small organization it provides a valuable role in Riverside by recruiting and vetting people to run for public office. “It’s entirely possible without someone going out and seeking candidates that nobody would run,” Mathews said. “I’ll never discourage anyone else from running against us. I think it’s healthy, but I just haven’t seen it.” Riverside has had a contested election for village president and trustee just once since 2003. That was in 2009, the last time the Caucus raised and spent money on a campaign. Nominating petitions for the 2019 Consolidated Election must be filed between Dec. 10 and 17. As of now, there are no active political committees for Riverside candidates seeking to run for any of the three open trustee seats in 2019.

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Brookfield installs adaptive swings at Ehlert, Kiwanis Request from local mom prompts action by rec director By BOB UPHUES Editor

Six-year-old Parker Ramirez lives down the street from Ehlert Park in Brookfield and, according to his mom, would spend every waking moment there if he could. Like lots of kids, when he was smaller, Parker enjoyed the baby swings at Ehlert and Kiwanis parks. Now that he’s older, however, Parker can’t fit in the smaller swings and he can’t use the ones for older kids. Parker has a brain disorder called hypoplasia of the corpus callosum, and he’s not strong enough to sit in a regular swing. So for the past year or so, Parker has had to content himself with watching his friends swing through the air, laughing and clapping at their fun. There’s an adaptive swing at his school in Darien and there’s another at Gordon Park in LaGrange, but there was nothing in Brookfield – until early September. Right before Labor Day, Brookfield Public Works employees installed one adaptive swing each at Ehlert and Kiwanis Park, giving Parker an opportunity to pursue one of his favorite pastimes close to home. “Now Parker is able to play with his friends on the swings,” said his mom, Christine Ramirez, who approached the village’s recreation department about the possibility of installing an adaptive swing at Ehlert Park about a year ago. She had seen that other park districts and municipalities had inclusive playground equipment, and figured she’d ask about the possibility of getting something installed in Brookfield.

But she never got a response, and when she followed up, she learned the former department head had retired. Ramirez’s request had fallen through the cracks. When Stevie Ferrari came aboard as the village’s new recreation director in July, Ramirez figured she’d make her pitch again. “She acted extremely quickly,” Ramirez said. “I was shocked. She was so responsive.” Ferrari said when she got Ramirez’s phone message about having asked about adaptive swings previously, she reached out to Public Works Director Amy Wagner, who confirmed there was nothing in the pipeline. So the two worked together to locate and install the two bucket swings, which have overhead harnesses to secure children ages 5 to 12 and up to 150 pounds. The village purchased the swings from Nu Toys at a cost of about $700 each, said Ferrari. They are the first adaptive swings ever purchased by the village. “It’s an important item in terms of inclusive offerings for the community,” said Ferrari. “And they’re not just for those with developmental needs. There are those with sensory issues, as far as being in an open swing. The harness allows them to feel more secure in the swing.” Ramirez says Parker is already a regular user of the new swings, both in Ehlert Park and in Kiwanis Park, which they visit on Saturdays when they go to the farmers market at village hall. Ramirez says she sees other kids also using the swings. “We were out there as soon as they were installed,” Ramirez said. “Parker enjoys being outdoors every single minute of the day.”

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SWING IT: Parker Ramirez laughs as he tries out a new adaptive swing installed earlier this month at Kiwanis and Ehlert parks in Brookfield. Parker has a brain disorder which doesn’t allow him to use the regular adult swings.

New 6-unit building coming to downtown Brookfield Developer of Signature Apartments on Fairview hopes for repeat success

By BOB UPHUES Editor

Flush with the success of the new Signature Apartments building in the 8900 block of Fairview Avenue in downtown Brookfield, RMG Realty Group is hoping to replicate the formula on a somewhat smaller scale elsewhere in the district. Michael Gatto, principal of RMG Realty, hopes to break ground this fall on a threestory, six-unit apartment building on a vacant parcel of land at 8917 Grant Ave. that his company purchased in May for $123,000. “We see real value in Brookfield having growth potential in the downtown corridor and in Brookfield as a whole,” said Gatto, whose nine-unit on Fairview was fully leased within five months. All of the units in the Grant Avenue development will be two-bedrooms, which is a change from the Fairview Avenue building,

which had a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units. The latter building attracted a mix of young professionals in the one- and twobedroom units and families in the threebedroom units, which Gatto called “a nice mix of tenancy.” Rents for the two-bedroom units in the Fairview Avenue building were listed at about $1,900 per month. Rents at the new development ought to be comparable, he said. “We were pretty much right on with rents,” Gatto said. “We believe there’s a lot of growth potential in unit rates on the next turn.” In terms of architectural style, the Grant Avenue development will look a lot like the Fairview Avenue building, with a masonry stair tower, cement board lap siding and cedar balconies. BrightLeaf Homes was Gatto’s partner on the Fairview Avenue development, but he’s

flying solo on Grant Avenue, because it’s a smaller project that can’t financially accommodate another partner. The two companies remain partners on the Fairview development. “They’re great partners,” Gatto said. Due to the new Station Area Zoning code adopted by Brookfield in 2017, Gatto is able to build the six-unit development by right, without having to get approvals from the Planning and Zoning Commission or the village board. Gatto said he has applied for building permits and will break ground as soon as they are approved. Plans are currently undergoing review by the village’s third-party consultant, B & F Construction Code Services. “We have had a very positive change with the zoning modernization,” Gatto said. “It’s created a real healthy community to foster development in.” Once construction starts, said Gatto, work

will continue through winter with a hope for occupancy in the summer of 2019. Gatto and the village of Brookfield also are interested in inking a cost-sharing partnership agreement that will tie the development into the village’s storm sewer system instead of connecting the building to the combined sewer system. On Sept. 24, the village is expected to approve sharing the cost of constructing a storm sewer connection along Grant Avenue, tying into the storm sewer on Prairie Avenue. The proposed agreement contemplates the village paying $35,000 for the improvement, with RMG Realty chipping in $15,000. The infrastructure work would be timed to coincide with the resurfacing of Grant Avenue that is part of the village of Brookfield’s 2019 street improvement program. “I think it’s a good thing for everybody,” Gatto said.

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An artsy start to autumn

Brookfield rings in season with annual Fine Arts Festival By JACKIE GLOSNIAK Contributing Reporter

Just when most people thought the outdoor festival season was over, several local artists and community members in Brookfield are gearing up for a yearly favorite festival and shopping opportunity — the ninth annual Brookfield Fine Arts Festival. Sponsored by the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce, 35 artists specializing in media including painting, pottery, photography, jewelry and fiber arts will flock to Kiwanis Park, 8820 Brookfield Ave., from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 22, curating a one-stop art shop. Billed as “a local celebration of the arts,” the event will boast 10 more artists than last year — a point of pride for Abby Brennan, event coordinator for the program and owner of Brookfield’s Brennan Massage and Spa. “One thing that is really awesome about this year is the amount of artists we have had apply,” Brennan said. “The art is really great as well — very professionally done and unique. I think the community will be really impressed.” Back for year two of showcasing mugs, plates and sculptural objects will be Brook-

field potter Shannon Roman Gosciejew. “My work features thoughtful functional design with layered imagery hand-painted onto each piece,” she said. “Sometimes, I will also layer vintage or custom decals.” As the main organizer for the event for the last several years, Brennan said another thing to take note of this year is the larger number of painters showcasing their work. “I love that we have been seeing so many more painters join the show,” she said. “In the beginning, it was always hard to find painters, and now, we have quite a few.” Like last year, a craft beer station and food trucks will give guests the chance to grab lunch, and musicians from the Riverside Brookfield High School jazz ensemble, Brookfield’s A Sound Education music school and other local bands will provide an easy-listening soundtrack. Also returning is the annual duck race down Salt Creek. For $5, participants will race rubber ducks for a chance at a cash prize. Ducks can be purchased at First National Bank of Brookfield, the Brookfield Public Library, or the fest. And, the Chalk the Walk sidewalk art contest is back from noon to 2 p.m. for adults 18 and older to showcase their drawing skills.

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CHALK WALK: Jen Downing participates in the chalk art contest during the Broofield Fine Arts Festival in 2015. Individuals interested in signing up can contact Brennan at (708) 255-5335 Overall, Brennan and Gosciejew both agree the event will be worthwhile for people to check out. “[Locals should come] because of the quality of fine art and the large number of artists we have this year — lots of variety,” Brennan

said. “This event allows you to create a connection with the artist, and not just buy something pretty to hang up,” Gosciejew said. “Even if you aren’t looking to buy anything, [patrons can] look at different things you won’t see anywhere else and have a dialogue with your neighbors.”

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BIG WEEK

Bike R Bars 2018

Hop on your motorcycle and join the Bike R Bars pub crawl to raise money to battle breast cancer on Sunday, Sept. 23. Meet at the house of Amy and Kathy Senese, 1419 Cleveland Ave. in LaGrange Park, to register ($30 cash or check made out to the Lynn Sage Foundation includes T-shirt, lunch and BBQ dinner) beginning at 10:30 a.m. The group will depart for the first establishment at 11 a.m., with the crawl reaching its final destination at about 4:15 p.m. Participating bars include Barrel House in LaGrange and four establishments in Brookfield, including Phil’s Sports Bra and Grill, Joe’s saloon, Ryan’s Irish Pub and Off Broadway Pub. Last year’s ride, which had 50 participants, raised more than $3,000 for leukemia research. Call 847-921-5604 for more information.

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Celebrating Illinois poets

Riverside Public Library, 1 Burling Road, hosts “Three Poets from Central Illinois” a presentation by Professor Charles Schweighauser on Carl Sandburg, Vachel Lindsay and Edgar Lee Masters on Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. in the Public Meeting Room. The program includes viewing a narrated DVD with local actors portraying each poet reading their poems. Professor Schweighauser will lead a discussion of the poets and their poems, with audience participation, following the DVD.

Jacob Tremblay and Julia Roberts in “Wonder”

Aging Well program

North Riverside Movie Matinee North Riverside Parks and Recreation welcomes all to its next Free Popcorn and Movie matinee on Friday, Sept. 21 at 1 p.m. in the Council Room of the Village Commons, 2401 Desplaines Ave. This week’s movie is the 2017 drama “Wonder,” starring Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson and Jacob Tremblay about a boy with facial deformities who wrestles with acceptance and relationships during fifth-grade at a New York school. Admission, popcorn and refreshments are free, but reserve a seat by calling 708-442-5515.

And more The Brookfield Chamber of Commerce will hold will hold its next 60-to-Win prize drawing on Sept. 20 at 4:30 p.m. at Joe’s Saloon, 9220 47th St. in Brookfield. Winner need not be present. The next After Hours informal meeting and networking event is on Sept. 20 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Brookfield Ale House, 8900 Fairview Ave. in Brookfield. Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Dan Patlak will hold property tax assessment

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appeal seminars in Lyons Township (which is open for appeal Sept. 10-Oct. 9) on Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. at the Countryside Village Hall, 5550 East Ave. and Sept. 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Justice Village Hall, 7800 Archer Road. Learn how to file a successful appeal in this hour-long presentation. Compassion Factory Art Gallery and Studio, 9210 Broadway Ave. in Brookfield, presents “Watercolor in Print,” featuring the work of three artists -- Pete Rangel, Kerry Lange and Naomi Zagt through Oct. 20. Free. Gallery hours are Thursdays from 4 to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and first Fridays from 7 to 10 p.m. ■

Riverside Arts Center, 32 E. Quincy St., continues its new exhibition season with a two-person show of sculpture and installations by Indira Freitas Johnson and Garland Martin Taylor through Oct. 6. Free. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. ■

The Riverside’s Farmers Market continues every Wednesday from 2:30 to 7 p.m. through Oct. 10, in Centennial Park, 10 Pine Ave. Weekly scavenger hunt for kids, live music and more. ■

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Brookfield’s Aging Well team presents “Staying Safely in Your Home” on Tuesday, Sept. 25 from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Colgrass Café at the Brookfield Elks Lodge, 9022 31st St. Meet Brookfield police and fire chiefs and stay for a special lunch afterwards. $2 donation. RSVP by contacting the Brookfield Public Library at 708-4856917 or emailing to brookfieldagingwell@gmail.com. Make a lunch reservation by Sept. 20 by calling 708-310-4434.

parking lot of the village hall, 8820 Brookfield Ave. Weekly special events and live music. North Riverside Public Library, 2400 Desplaines Ave., hosts a Senior Drop-in on Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Meeting Room. Play cards and socialize every Friday. For adults, Make Wood Pumpkins for autumn on Sept. 26 at 2 p.m. Free. To sign up call 708-447-0869. Also there will be a Breastfeeding Informational Session presented by La Leche League for nursing parents, those supporting nursing parents, business owners and interested members of the public on Sept. 22 at 10:30 a.m. ■

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Intro to local archaeology

Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd., invites you to learn how archaeology is conducted in northern Illinois and what we can discover from the historical material from the Illinois State Archaeological Survey during “Introduction to Northern Illinois Archaeology” on Thursday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. Register to attend this program by calling 708-485-6917, ext. 130 or visiting www.brookfieldlibrary.info.

Classical piano concert

Unity Lutheran Church, 6720 W. 31st St. in Berwyn, kicks off a series of four free classical piano performances by international musicians, who will perform on the church’s newly acquired Steinway grand piano. The first concert features Henning Vauth of Germany, who will perform works by Schubert, Schumann, Pfitzner, Liszt, Petit and Debussy.

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Keep on truckin’

The Riverside Department of Parks and Recreation invites kids of all ages to explore vehicles that excite the senses at its Touch-A-Truck event and concert on Tuesday, Sept. 20 from 4 to 6 p.m. in Centennial Park in the shadow of the historic water tower at Longcommon and Forest avenues. Come make lights flash, horns honk and sirens sound on a variety of police, fire and other big rigs. Live music is courtesy of Istvan and his Imaginary Band. Free. For kids, there’s Bilingual Storytime (ages 2-5) on Sept. 26 at 10:30 a.m., Lapsit Storytime (toddlers thru 5) on Sept. 20 at 10:30 a.m.; Love2Read (grades K-1) on Sept. 22 at 2 p.m.; STEM-tastic Fun (grades K-up) on Sept. 20 at 3:45 p.m.; and Legos (grades 1+) on Sept. 21 at 4 p.m. Legos provided. Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd., hosts a Listening Tour on Services for Seniors on Sept. 21 at 11 a.m. Share your feedback on library services and tell them what you like and how they can improve events and services for seniors. Refreshments provided> register at 708-485-6917, ext. 130 or online at www.brookfieldlibrary.info. The Brookfield Elks Lodge, 9022 31st St., hosts ■

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bingo every Monday night. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games start at 7 p.m. minimum cash payout of $2,275 a night, plus pull tabs, lightning, tic-tac and raffles. The Brookfield Aging Well presents Come Meet Brookfield First Responders: Staying Safely In Your Home, Tuesday, Sept. 25, 10 to 11a.m., Cathy Colgrass Edwards Café, Brookfield Elks Lodge #1510, 9022 31st St., Brookfield. For more information, contact Brookfieldagingwell@gmail.com. ■

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Frustrated, school superintendent lays marker for Lyons’ Getty Village government won’t sign information sharing pact By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter

Patrick Patt, the co-interim superintendent of Lyons School District 103, lashed out at the Village of Lyons last week for its failure to approve a routine information sharing intergovernmental agreement between the school district and the village. Such agreements typically allow schools and police departments to share information on student safety, discipline, and criminal matters. The other four communities that are part of District 103 -- Brookfield, Forest View, McCook, and Stickney -- have all signed identical agreements with Lyons School District 103 for the 2018-19 school year. Three of the district’s six schools are in Lyons. But thus far the Village of Lyons has refused to even consider the agreement at a village board meeting. “I would like anybody, whether it is the village manager or the village mayor, to explain to me why something as simple as an intergovernmental agreement between a village and a school district, that four other villages had no problem with, is still not signed and not on the agenda,” Patt said

at the Sept. 10 meeting of the Lyons School District 103 Board of Education. “This intergovernmental agreement should have been a slam dunk.” The refusal of the Village of Lyons to approve the intergovernmental agreement with the school district could be rooted in politics. In 2015 four candidates backed by Lyons Village President Ken Getty were elected to the school board forming a majority. The new school board immediately dumped Patt and Griff Powell who had just been hired to serve as co-interim superintendents. But in 2017 three Getty backed candidates for the school board, including two incumbents, were defeated and control of the school board shifted to board members not aligned with Getty. A few months ago, then superintendent Carol Baker, who had been hired by the Getty controlled school board, told the school board that her administrative assistant Char Latronica was told that the Village of Lyons would not approve any agreement with the current District 103 school board. This week Latronica confirmed to the Landmark that she was told that but declined to identify the village official who

told her that. Patt was again hired by District 103 this summer to serve as co-interim superintendent, this time with former Komarek superintendent Robert Madonia, when Baker resigned to take an assistant superintendent position in Hinsdale High School District 86. Patt said he personally delivered two copies of the proposed intergovernmental agreement to the Lyons Village Hall on Monday. Other copies of the proposed agreement had been sent to the village previously. Lyons Village Manager Thomas Sheehan told the Landmark on Monday BOB SKOLNIK/Contributor that the Village of Lyons would not sign the agree- LYONS KILLER: Supt. Patrick Patt at the September 10 school ment because he believes board meeting holding a copy of the intergovernmental it is illegal and would require the village to share agreement that all the villages in the district, except for confidential juvenile ar- Lyons, have signed. rest information with voted against approving the consent agenda school officials. “We’re well versed in what we can share and has voted in the minority against other legally,” Sheehan said. “We’ll continue to matters. He has been the most vocal of the share whatever we can share legally, contin- Getty backed board members still on the ue to work with the school district. We have board. Patt also expressed concern about two othno problem with that. The problem was the er matters related to the Village of Lyons. In description or verbiage in the agreement.” late August, soon after the village changed a Sheehan says that the Lyons water meter at Robinson School Police Department continues to in Lyons, the district received a work closely with the school disletter from the village warning trict. about alleged problems with the “We’re at the schools, we coopwater at Robinson School. The erate with the schools, we initiletter warned of grave health ated safety checks at the schools, concerns but after further invesour officers visit the schools fretigation by the Illinois Environquently,” Sheehan said. mental Protection Agency the Patt acknowledged that relaconcerns were determined to be tions are good with the Lyons nothing to worry about. Police Department on a rank Patt also mentioned the conand file basis. tinuing road work on Leland Patt also lashed out at Getty Avenue on the western edge backed school board member PATRICK PATT of George Washington Middle Jorge Torres last week after Supt. of Lyons school School which has caused probTorres cast the only no vote on district 103 lems for parents and staff. a resolution in support of previPratt said that he is concerned ously adopted curricular goals. that the village is trying to make The resolution stated that the the school district look bad. district’s philosophy would be “It’s gotcha this and gotcha you that,” guided by the motto “Every Student, Every Patt. Said. “There’s a lot of time and energy Day, Whatever it Takes.” The resolution passed on a 5 to 1 vote with being wasted in gotchas.” The feisty Patt also had a warning for Torres voting no. “A no vote on that to me is almost a joke Getty. “Getty better not mess with me because Jorge,” Patt said to Torres after the vote. Since the Getty aligned bloc lost its major- I’m ready for a full-scale war if that’s what ity on the school board Torres has typically he wants,” Patt said.

“Getty better not mess with me because I’m ready for a full-scale war if that’s what he wants.”

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HONORED St. Louise Catholic Church recognized and thanked First Responders Sunday during services. In attendance were representatives of Brookfield Fire Department, LaGrange Park Fire Department and Brookfield Zoo police.

The Landmark, September 19, 2018

Break even budget OKd by RB school board By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter

Last week the Riverside Brookfield High School District 208 school board unanimously approved a budget for the 2019 fiscal year that projects a deficit of $231,372. If RBHS finishes the budget year in the red it would be the first operating deficit the school has run since 2011, the year before superintendent Kevin Skinkis arrived, when the school racked up a deficit of nearly $1.4 million. RBHS traditionally has budgeted conservatively and just because a budget projects a deficit doesn’t mean the school will end up running a deficit. Last year’s budget projected a deficit of approximately $326,000 but the school actually finished the fiscal year with a budget surplus of just over $1.1 million. The late collection of property tax revenues accounted for part of the surplus as more than $600,000 in property tax revenue for the 2017 fiscal year wasn’t actually collected until after the start of the 20182019 fiscal year.

RBHS also traditionally budgets conservatively often overestimating expenses and underestimating revenues. However, this year District 208 Chief Financial Officer Scott Beranek increased the budget’s revenue forecast by raising the assumed property tax collection rate a half of a percentage point to 99 percent from 98.5 percent. “Scott Beranek has worked closely with the building administration and myself to develop what we believe to be a fiscally responsible budget for the 2018-19 school year,” Skinkis said in an email. “The budget for fiscal year 2019 is approximately 25.5M dollars, and has a projected deficit of approximately $230,000. However, if the tax collection/distribution from Cook County and State reimbursements are received before June 30, 2019, the District should be very close to a balanced budget. Historically, the District operates within budget for its expenditures, it has been the revenues that have fluctuated over the last five years.” RBHS professional staff count has increased this year by nearly one full time staff member with a current full-time equivalent staff count

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of 104.5 compared to 103.6 last year. The school has added a second full time psychologist and added a part time social worker to support two full-time social workers. The part time social worker will work primarily on special education issues and free up the two full time social workers to work more proactively this year and work on some new initiatives RBHS is rolling out such as a peer mediation program. “We felt that we needed more services to provide all students some information and be proactively providing that information,” said RBHS Principal Kristin Smetana. Social workers will help provides lessons on dealing with anxiety, dating, bullying, conflict resolution, and be able to work more closely with at risk freshmen, Smetana said. The psychologists are provided to the district by the LaGrange Area Special Education Cooperative (LADSE). Officials are still trying to hire someone to teach one section of Biology to split a class that now has 28 students into two sections. RBHS is spending $40,000 this year for tech-

nology infrastructure improvements to increase bandwidth and improve the school’s firewall to support the final implementation of its one-to-one computer initiative. This year, for the first time, all RBHS students have a school issued Chromebook. The program was phased in, one class at a time, over the past four years. The budget calls for a transfer of $200,000 from the working cash fund to the capital projects fund to fund studies on athletic fields. The district is hoping to work out an agreement with Brookfield Zoo officials which would allow the school to better utilize the athletic fields just north of the school on zoo owned land. The district is expected to continue running deficits over the next five years according to financial projections. Revenues are estimated to be about $25.6 million this year and expenditures are estimated to be about $26 million. The expenditures include the $200,000 which will be transferred from the working cash fund, an operating fund, to the capital projects fund which is not an operating fund.

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Riverside police nab Chicago burglar Riverside police arrested a Chicago man in connection with a burglary that occurred in the building at 5 E. Burlington St. in Riverside on Sept. 8 at 11 a.m. Riverside police uncovered security footage from a nearby business of Jason Smith, 42, of Chicago, entering the apartment and grabbing the food and drink while the tenant was out smoking a cigarette. The victim told police she was outside smoking for 15 minutes, returned to her apartment and saw Smith removing a Gatorade from the fridge. He left when the woman started screaming and walked toward East Burlington Street. Police captured video stills from the businesses’ camera footage and distributed them to nearby police departments. An Elmhurst civilian public safety analyst employee recognized Smith from the images distributed, remembering that he had previously interacted with an Elmhurst officer for panhandling on local roads. She was able to identify him as the burglar. The victim was then able to identify the suspect from a photo lineup provided by Riverside officers. Police received a tip that Smith is homeless and often panhandles in Oak Park. Riverside police apprehended him panhandling at the intersection of Marion and North Boulevard on Sept. 13, dressed in the same clothes as the time of the Sept. 8 burglary. Officers transported him to the Riverside Police Department, where he confessed to entering the apartment and taking food and drink from the refrigerator. He received a

felony charge for residential burglary. “Once again, video surveillance from private businesses played a key role in solving this crime,” Riverside Police Chief Thomas Weitzel said in a statement.

Man arrested for hit-and-run, abandoning puppy Police arrested Omar Merez in connection with a hit-and-run that occurred about 7:53 p.m. on Sept. 8 at the intersection of Southview and Prairie avenues. Officers watched Merez drive his Cadillac through the intersection, skipping a stop sign, and striking a Saturn Ion on the rear driver’s side. Police told Merez to stay in the car while they checked on the victim, whose car was now in the middle of the road and who was sitting with her head in her hands. She told police she was fine and just upset that her new car was damaged. Officers returned to the Cadillac, where they found the driver’s side door open and Merez gone. Inside the car, was a 4-week-old puppy, two pipes commonly used to smoke

cannabis and a debit card belonging to a Stickney woman. A search in the police database found the Cadillac was also registered to a Stickney woman. Stickney police told the Brookfield officers that they have had multiple contacts with the couple, and that Merez was the Cadillac owner’s boyfriend. Brookfield officers later found Merez on Sept. 11 and charged him with leaving the scene, driving with a suspended driver’s license, failure to yield and obstructing. He had an active warrant out for a felony theft in DuPage County.

Charged with DUI A Cicero man was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, after blowing more than 2.5 times the legal limit at 1:42 a.m. on Sept. 16. Officers spotted Allan Pineda, 27, weaving across Longcommon Road, just south of the Burlington Northern railroad crossing, straying into incoming traffic and bouncing off curbs. Police stopped the vehicle at the intersection of Gage and Riverside Roads. Pineda told police he was coming from a wedding, where he said he had taken multiple shots. He told police he was a “little bit drunk” but more sober than the 20-yearold passenger, which was why he was driving. He stumbled out of his car, and failed officer’s field sobriety tests. In a portable breathalyzer test, Pineda blew 0.22, more than double the legal limit of 0.08. The pas-

senger, 20, of Addison, blew 0.13 in a portable breath test, and was found to have cannabis on her person. Police arrested Pineda for two counts driving under the influence of alcohol. The passenger was charged with possession of cannabis and underage drinking.

Trailer stolen from trucking company Sometime between 3 p.m. on Sept. 14 and about 7 a.m. on Sept. 15, two men broke into a Hammer Express trucking company, 9014 47th St. in Brookfield, opening 10 containers and stealing a trailer full of scrap metal, according to footage from the business’ security camera. Footage shows the two men walking onto the property about 2:20 a.m. on Sept. 14, cutting the container seals with bolt cutters and peering inside. The duo jumped over a fence, leaving Hammer Express, and then returned about an hour later with a semi-truck. The men attached the stolen trailer to the truck and fled the scene at 3:14 a.m. on Sept. 15, driving east on 47th St. These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Riverside, North Riverside and Brookfield police departments, Sept. 1016, and represent a portion of the incidents to which police responded. Unless otherwise indicated, anybody named in these reports has only been charged with a crime. These cases have not been adjudicated. — Compiled by Nona Tepper

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Brookfield public art project takes wing Interactive mural coming to Ehlert Park By BOB UPHUES Editor

Brookfield’s Beautification Commission is inviting residents to take an active role in appreciating its newest public art project, which will be unveiled on Saturday, Sept. 22 – to coincide with the Brookfield Fine Arts Fest – at Ehlert Park on the village’s south end. Dubbed “Angels in the Outfield” and painted by resident Jessica Tamburello, the brightly colored mural features two sets of wings, one adult-size and one child-size on a freestanding 10-by-10 foot wall near Shields Avenue between the fire station and the baseball field. “We’re looking into doing more interactive art in Brookfield in the next year-plus,” said Julie Lauksmen, chairwoman of the Brookfield Beautification Commission, an all-volunteer advisory group that focuses not only on public art projects, but other initiatives such as the Adopt-A-Spot program and Project NICE, the biannual village-wide clean-up efforts. “We felt this was a good way to kick it off.” The commission chose Tamburello’s “wings” mural concept from about a dozen submissions the group collected after putting out a call during the summer. After getting feedback on the five finalists, the commission chose Tamburello’s because of its interactive potential and because murals featuring wings are also something of a hot commodity in public art circles. “Wings have been done so many times, and I thought it would be fun and pretty to do our own spin on it,” said Tamburello, who is executive director of Compassion Factory Art Gallery and Studio in Brookfield. Artist Kelsey Montague started her “What Lifts You” public art campaign in 2014-15 in Australia and New Zealand and the concept proved an irresistible social media smash. In

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recent years, wings murals have popped up all over, including one last year on the side wall of a building on Hillgrove Avenue in LaGrange, across the street from the Stone Avenue train station. “We wanted to be part of something that was relevant,” Lauksmen said. The commission hopes the mural will be popular with families who go to the park and stop to take photos of themselves and their families posed in front of the wings and share them on social media platforms like Instagram with the hashtags #whatliftsyou and #brookfieldart. Tamburello and Compassion Factory owner Karl Sokol will be painting the mural this week so that it’s ready in time for this weekend’s art fest in Kiwanis Park. Though the mural is in a different location than the fest, Compassion Factory and the Brookfield Beautification Commission will have tables at the Fine Arts Fest to spread the word about the mural and encourage people to visit and snap photos to share. The commission will also be sounding out visitors on ideas for more interactive art opportunities in Brookfield. After the mural is painted, it will be given a clear coat to protect it from the weather. Lauksmen said the plan is for the mural to stay up for a year or perhaps more and then be replaced with other murals in the future on an ongoing basis. Lauksmen said the commission is contemplating creating a public art subcommittee to update the commission’s Public Art Plan, which was created in 2011 and resulted in a mural at Progress Park (at Eight Corners) and the dragonfly sculpture on Brookfield Avenue next to north Metra platform. “With the new [Brookfield] comprehensive plan, we can synch it with village goals,” Lauksmen said.

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ANGELS AHEAD: Jessie Tamburello uses chalk to make a quick outline of the mural going up this week, at Elhert Park in Brookfield.

How you can help fund public art in Brookfield Public art, while a benefit to the community more often than not, is not cheap. In addition to paying for materials such as paint – or in the case of Brookfield dragonfly sculpture, the cost of manufacturing it – artists need to be compensated for their work and time. In short, art isn’t cheap. While the Brookfield Beautification Commission is the group that comes up with ideas for public art initiatives, a nonprofit foundation called Beautify Brookfield is the commission’s fundraising arm and the source of funds for things like the Ehlert Park mural, for which the foundation is contributing a $250 artist honorarium. The foundation accepts donations and also holds an annual rubber ducky race

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ed-light cameras, now seemingly a done deal for Riverside, are a total scam. They are a way for municipalities to separate taxpayers, preferably taxpayers from another town, from their hard-earned money. They are a way for municipalities to invent a new revenue stream to pay for things, police and fire pensions in some towns, that threaten to overwhelm traditional budgets. And, we maintain, there is absolutely no proof that these infernal cameras actually increase public safety. Nine out of 10 red-light tickets — always at the amped-up price of $100 per — are issued to drivers who fail to come to a complete stop before turning right on red. These aren’t incidents that lead to accidents; they are non-incidents that line the pockets of the camera operators who skim $40 off the top of every ticket issued. What a racket. Highway robbery. Plain and simple. But on Sept. 6 by a 4-2 vote, Riverside trustees took the essential step of directing staff to prepare the ordinance authorizing installation of cameras in the village. Initially cameras are planned for the northbound and eastbound approaches to 31st and First Avenue and also eastbound at 26th and Harlem. That Harlem camera will extend the municipal greed stretching along Route 43 from River Forest to Berwyn to North Riverside and now to Riverside and which, as the Landmark has meticulously documented, have generated millions in found money for these towns. We had been encouraged at the time of our reporting on this menace by the seeming opposition to these cameras that we found in Riverside. But officials have been bitten by the free money bug and are now mouthing the various platitudes about how cameras change driving habits. Prove it. Now there is a new argument that placing these cameras, and so many other cameras in our society, is a way for police to investigate crashes happening within the lens-view of a red-light camera or to identify cars involved in other crimes. If we need more cameras to keep society safe, then towns and villages ought to invest in more cameras for that purpose. Taxing innocents who fail to make a 100 percent stop on a right turn is not the way to pay for that added security. Red-light cameras are a greedy way for municipalities, and soon Riverside will be among them, to take money they haven’t earned from decent people who have.

Zoning at work

Brookfield’s creation of new transit-oriented zoning, which specifies the sort of projects sought after and then short circuits the formal approval process, is working. The anticipated ground-breaking for a six-unit apartment building on Grant Avenue in downtown is evidence. A proven developer. RMG Realty Group, is now waiting just for building permits before it starts fall construction on a parcel it purchased last spring. By staying within the zoning guidelines set for the wider transit area, RMG bypassed both the Planning and Zoning Commission and the village board. This is a good outcome, based on an innovative zoning approach adopted by our village.

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This bridge includes a trip back in time

top bouncing and making the bridge swing! That’s what I remember from childhood when we would walk across the bridge connecting Riverside to Riverside Lawn. It is also why I do not cross the bridge anymore and stay back, which is what I did when the Lions Club held the Scuffy Gross Regatta recently. The bridge doesn’t really “swing” now, but it has a history of its own. Originally it was built in 1893 by Alexander Watson, a contractor, who owned a large portion of land in the area, with plans for development. The bridge was built, but not without controversy, when Watson won a lawsuit against the village giving him the right to build the bridge. When that bridge was declared obsolete, a second bridge was erected in 1905. Riverside had its suspension bridge long before Brooklyn had its bridge. With the hotel located there, it made a passageway for guests to cross the river to Riverside Lawn or simply enjoy a nice leisurely stroll. Time passed and a new bridge was built in 1940. The wire cable suspension bridge is 170 feet in length. The contractor was W.J. Howard and the new bridge was named

in memory of H. Wallace Caldwell, a Cook County commissioner who died that year. A plaque is affixed at the entry to the bridge on the Riverside side in Caldwell’s honor. With time and the elements taking its toll on the bridge, it was refurbished in 2002 under the direction of Riverside Township. Township Supervisor Gary Wilt was on hand to relate the story of the bridge and its history. Which brings us to 2018, and the bridge could use a little touch up here and there but it has truly withstood time’s test and served as another point of interest in Riverside. As I stood on the edge of the bridge that Saturday morning, I was surprised at how much use the bridge was getting — other than those present to view the Regatta. People on bicycles, walkers, runners, some even accompanied by their dogs. I wondered if children still use it as a way to get to school, but with the demise of many of the homes in Riverside Lawn I would guess much of that has changed. And yes, I could still feel the bouncing of the bridge. While I thought about it, I held back and did not once say, “Quit bouncing!”

JOANNE KOSEY

Red-light cameras are a scam

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All Riversiders should vote against any board member that approves red-light cameras. Red-light cameras overall are a scam. It’s all about money not safety. Do a little research and the information is all there. And these red-light camera companies are suspect as well. The board should reject this money grab.

Joe Leary

Riverside

Census question will negatively affect Illinois When Commerce Secretary Ross announced that the Census Bureau will include a question about citizenship in the 2020 Census, he made a decision that will have a negative impact on residents of Illinois and in communities around this country. This unnecessary question is invasive and will raise concerns about the confidentiality of personal information in the upcoming census report. This intrusive question will cause participation in the census to plummet and an inaccurate Census report will have lasting consequences on all of our Illinois’ residents. In Illinois, our leaders rely on census data to allocate

resources for public assistance programs including public safety planning and disaster response, education needs, hospitals, assistance for veterans and transportation. Our business developers use census data to make investment decisions that boost economic growth for Illinois. According to an article from the Chicago Tribune earlier this year, immigrants make up approximately 7 percent of the population in Illinois, ranging from those on their way to becoming naturalized citizens to others living here illegally, said William Frey, a demographer with the Brookings Institution. Illinois’ falling population means it’s already on the cusp of losing one representative, but if immigrants decide they don’t want to be counted, that could cost the state a total of two seats, Frey said. Losing congressional seats erodes a state’s political power, said Dick Simpson, a professor of political science at the University of Illinois at Chicago. “It means we are losing clout — whether that seat would be filled by a Democrat or a Republican.” It would mean fewer lawmakers sitting on committees that determine how the federal budget pie is divided. The League of Women Voters of the La Grange Area (LWVLGA) calls on local, state and federal elected officials to speak out and oppose the citizenship question in the 2020 Census. We must send a strong message to Congress to reverse this decision and remove the citizenship question from the Census. The stakes are too high to allow this unnecessary question to derail the count.

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PUSHING AUTUMN

Attendees (top) try samples of chili on Sept. 14, during the annual Autumn Fest and Chili Cook-off at the North Riverside Village Commons. Jack Flynn (top right), 4, of North Riverside, plays in a bounce house, while kids (right) decorate pumpkins. For more photos, visit online at www.RBLandmark.com PHOTOS BY ALEXA ROGALS/Staff Photographer

MATH

Welcomed at RB from page 1 taking Honors Geometry at LTHS before returning to their respective schools for the rest of the school day. At Hauser and Gross students are evaluated at the end of fifth grade prior to entering middle school. If their test scores, classroom performance, teacher recommendations, and social and emotional maturity indicate that they could benefit from what is termed a double acceleration they are placed in 7th grade math as 6th graders. Before students are put on the double accelerated track to take math a grade up from their classmates school officials also consult with the student and the student’s parents to see if the student would be comfortable taking a class with kids who are a year older. “When kids are demonstrating aptitude beyond even our advanced program we are looking at potential opportunities for double advance,” said Meryl Brownlow, the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction at Riverside Elementary School District 96. Double advancement is rare and reserved for students of exceptional ability. Typically strong students just take an advanced version of the regular grade level course. For example, this year 48 Hauser eighth graders, or about 23 percent of Hauser eighth graders, are in the advanced math track which means that they take Algebra in 8th grade and are on track to take

Geometry as freshmen in high school. That’s the class Plepel took as a 7th grader. Plepel showed signs of remarkable intelligence early. As a little boy his parents gave him basic math problems which he handled with ease. They then started making the problems harder and harder but had still had a hard time stumping their only child who would ask for more problems. Plepel began solving some simple algebra problems while still in 1st grade. “He enjoyed it,” said Chanda Plepel, Cole’s mother. “I mean it would be to the point where he didn’t want to stop, but we would have to stop because there are others things in life than just sitting there doing math problems.” Plepel said that taking the class at RB is no big deal. “It’s not much different from another math class,” Cole Plepel said. Plepel already knew a few kids in his Honors Geometry from Hauser where he took math with 8th graders last years, but other high school freshmen in the class were surprised to find two eighth graders in their class. “They seemed somewhat surprised at first when I said that I was an eighth grader, but then that’s about it,” Plepel said. Some of Plepel’s Hauser classmates were surprised to find out he goes to RB for math. “Some people have been surprised when I said that I was taking math at the high school,” Plepel said. “A lot of people are surprised that I have to go to a different school for math.” Both Plepel and the Gross student are around six feet tall, much taller than the aver-

age high school freshman, so they don’t look out of place in a high school class. Plepel, who has had straight A’s at Hauser, loves school and learning. He’s likes math but is not sure if it is his favorite subject. “I’m not sure what I would say my favorite subject is,” Plepel said. “I certainly like the subject of math. I also like reading; science is also interesting, I like my band class, history can also be an interesting class. Most of the encore classes I’ve taken at Hauser have also been interesting.” Last year Plepel was a finalist in the National History Bee. Plepel is also a talented musician who plays percussion instruments. This past weekend Plepel auditioned for and was awarded a Protégé Philharmonic Fellowship to play in the Chicago Orchestral Academy which is the youth arm of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Because Plepel plays in the jazz band and wind ensemble at Hauser he needs to be at Hauser at 7 a.m. three days a week for practice. On those mornings his mother or father take him to Hauser and then drive him back to RB for the Honors Geometry class that begins at 8 a.m. When the 55-minute RBHS class is over his mother typically drives him back to Hauser for the rest of the school day. “It’s a lot of going back and forth,” Plepel said. Because District 95 has a bus system and S.E. Gross is more than a mile away from RBHS the Gross student takes a school bus to Gross after the class at RBHS. This year six Hauser 7th graders are taking the advanced 8th grade math class so it seems

certain that there will be more 8th graders at RB next year although no Gross 7th grader is on track to take math at RB next year. Two years ago when Plepel began taking math a grade above his grade level he had two other Hauser classmates taking math a grade up with him. But both of those boys since moved out of the district. So far Plepel has aced all his tests and quizzes in the RBHS class. This hasn’t surprised his father. “He’s so smart that we struggle to find a way for him to be challenged,” John Plepel said. “Quite frankly he, even with the double promotion, still isn’t challenged when it comes to math.” Marty Sloan, the RBHS teacher who teaches the Honors Geometry class that the 8th graders are taking, said that both of them are doing well and fitting in with the rest of the class. “The 8th graders seem to be warming up to the class and participating,” Sloan said in an email. “The biggest challenge is probably dealing with the commute every day and not the class itself.” No fees are charged by RBHS to the students or their districts for allowing the eighth graders to take a class at RBHS. The eighth graders will receive both high school and middle school credit for the class. Both Brownlow and Gross principal Ryan Evans said that RBHS has been very cooperative in addressing the needs of the eighth graders. “It’s nice that we work cooperatively and collaboratively to meet student needs,” Brownlow said.

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from page 1 that it actually increases safety as a whole,” Peters said. “However, I do believe this is an area where reasonable people can disagree, and I respect the other opinions out there.” But the majority of trustees agreed with Trustee Michael Sedivy, who has been at the forefront of the push to bring red-light cameras to the village, saying they provide safety benefits by changing driving habits. Sedivy also said the cameras provide an additional surveillance tool to help police conduct investigations into crashes or identify vehicles that may have been involved in crimes. They also provide revenue, he said, which can be used to fund other public safety programs. “I agree with our [police] chief on the traffic safety benefits, I do believe there’s a significant, free surveillance benefit to SafeSpeed. The vast majority, upwards of this, and I am more than prepared to make 90 percent, of the violations logged at that sure that any revenue generated from these intersection are for people rolling through lights is reinvested back in public safety,” right turns on red. North Riverside uses the revenue to help Sedivy said. While Pollock didn’t dispute those as- pay its fire and police pension obligations. pects of a red-light camera program, he It’s unclear what red-light camera revenue said it was important from a transparency is used to fund in Berwyn. Municipalities are attracted to SafeSpeed standpoint to request proposals, since redin part because of the simpliclight camera program often are ity and predictability of the cost viewed by the public as a way to for maintaining such a system. punish motorists for minor inSafeSpeed charges municipalifractions such as turning right ties $500 per month per camera on red while enriching the redto maintain them and provide light camera vendors. citation support services. “There is a place for this in For each $100 ticket that’s sucmunicipalities, but it has a realcessfully adjudicated, the village ly bad reputation,” Pollock said. collects $60, while SafeSpeed’s “Deserved or not, I don’t know, cut is $40. The village must pay but that tells me that we have to a police officer or retired police be very careful in how we proofficer to verify each violation ceed.” that’s passed along to the muSedivy argued that the recomnicipality by SafeSpeed. mendation of SafeSpeed as the In addition to installing preferred vendor was based on and maintaining the cameras, research already completed by SafeSpeed will conduct traffic Police Chief Thomas Weitzel, studies and work with the Illithat the “proposals” had already nois Department of Transporbeen submitted and vetted by the MICHAEL SEDIVY tation to determine where the chief. Riverside trustee cameras will be placed. That pre“I feel what the chief did was liminary legwork could take up a competitive bid,” Sedivy said. to a year. “This is one of the few instances There are two intersections I think I would be OK without a that SafeSpeed has identified as competitive bidding situation.” potential red-light camera locaJoining Sedivy in voting to tions – the northbound and eastchoose SafeSpeed as the vendor and negotiating a contract with them were trustees bound approaches at 31st Street and First Wendell Jisa, Joseph Ballerine and Scott Avenue and eastbound 26th Street at Harlem Avenue. Lumsden. The intersection of First Avenue and ForWhile there are a handful of companies operating in northern Illinois, SafeSpeed est/Ridgewood would not qualify at this is the red-light camera vendor of choice in time due to ongoing construction there, and suburban Chicago, including North River- may not qualify from the standpoint of low east/west traffic counts. side, River Forest and Berwyn. However, Weitzel said he would petition Their cameras on all four approaches IDOT to locate cameras there, since there at Harlem Avenue and Cermak Road have brought millions in revenue for both are obvious safety concerns due to its proxBerwyn and North Riverside as well as imity to Riverside-Brookfield High School.

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Roadrunners cruise to conference win after scoring 37 points in first quarter By MARTY FARMER

Sports Editor

t. Patrick knew that an upset of Nazareth Academy would be extremely difficult at best. The Roadrunners squashed any hopes for the overmatched Shamrocks early and often. Nazareth exploded for 37 points in the first quarter en route to a 47-23 win in the East Suburban Catholic Conference. Five different players scored touchdowns for Nazareth in the first quarter. Diamond Evans started the scoring barrage with a 58-yard touchdown catch. Tyler Morris (17 yards), Dylan Smith (11 yards), Michael Love (37 yards) and Jailon Welch (21 yards) added a touchdown run each behind a mammoth offensive line. Sophomore quarterback J.J. McCarthy led the Roadrunners’ diversified attack with a 5-for-8, 123-yard outing. Backup quarterback Teddy Olander (6-for-9, 119 yards, TD pass) also played well. In addition to making six extra points, kicker Andrew Hughes converted a 28-yard field goal, extending the Nazareth lead to 40-0. After the Shamrocks got on the scoreboard with a touchdown, Evans (3 receptions, 96 yards) caught his second TD of the game to make the score 47-7 at halftime. Love excelled as a dual threat with two carries for 67 yards and four catches for 73 yards. The Roadrunners amassed 416 yards of total offense and 18 first downs. Jonathan Harris (5 tackles) and Jermaine Baker (4 tackles) led Nazareth defensively. In the second half, St. Patrick scored a safety and two touchdowns to make the final score more cosmetic at 47-23. Nazareth (4-0) hits the road this week with a game against Benet Academy on Friday, Sept. 21. Kickoff is 7 p.m.

Friars get first win After a difficult three weeks, the Fenwick High School football team turned in a fairly balanced effort on both sides

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Nazareth defender Jermaine Baker (#7) had four tackles during the Roadrunners’ 47-23 win over St. Patrick on Friday, Sept. 14. of the ball to beat Leo 18-7 on Saturday, Sept. 15. “We are happy with the win as our young men continue to strive for improvement,” Fenwick coach Gene Nudo said. “Offensively, we need to become more consistent in catching, throwing and blocking. Defensively, we continue to improve weekly. In the kicking game, we continue to win the battle each week.” The Friars, who earned their first win in four games, controlled the line of scrimmage with a solid running game and dominant defensive effort. Running back Mitch Lopez rushed for 110 yards on 29 carries and also caught a 58-yard touchdown pass from junior quarterback Danny Cronin. The Friars scored their other touchdown on a 20-yard double-pass, caught by Marcus Wright. Brian Moore finished with two catches for 33 yards and Fenwick caught four passes for 111 yards overall. Aided by some bad snaps on the part of Leo, Fenwick also recorded a pair of safeties to account for its other scoring. Cronin, who completed just 1 of 7 passes for 58 yards plus an interception, left the game late in the first half with a knee injury. Reserve quarterback Rian O’Connor went 2-for10 passing for 33 yards. On defense, Max Forst led the Friars with 5.5 tackles and

an interception. Danny Farnan (5.5 tackles), Solomon Singleton (2 pass deflections), Tom Dvorak (2.5 tackles, fumble recovery) and Bryce Legan (2 tackles, sack) also contributed for Fenwick, which limited Leo’s running game to under 50 yards. Fenwick (1-3) visits De La Salle in a conference division game on Friday, Sept. 21. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. “Our preseason goals still lie ahead, to win our conference,” Nudo said. “We know it we have a big test this week. De La Salle is very impressive on film. Our men continue to fight as any Friar would.”

Lions win in OT Running back Tyrone Smith scored on a 10-yard run, lifting Lyons Township to a 13-7 win over Proviso West on Sept. 14. He finished with 138 yards on 27 carries. The Lions finished with 192 yards of total offense. Tay Dextra threw a 15-yard TD pass to Arsenije Matkovic with 2:42 left in the second quarter to account for the other Lions’ score. Proviso West scored first on a 32-yard run to lead 7-0 with nine seconds left in the first quarter. LTHS (1-3) hosts Leyden in a West Suburban Conference crossover on Friday, Sept. 31. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m.

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Bulldogs run well at own invite Cross country girls team takes third, boys fourth at Sundown Meadows

utes, 06.8 seconds to earn fourth place. Senior Laura Durkin (20:08.8/5th), sophomore Maria Quinn (20:29.9/9th), senior Arlene Amaya (20:32/10th) and sophomore Katie Cahill (20:33.4/11th) also contributed impressive times for Fenwick. Freshman Mikaela Burns and sophomore Delaney Seligmann posted times of 21:20.9 and 21.45.1, respectively, good for 16th and 25th. Senior Mary Bridget Donahue came in 29th at 21:56.4. Powered by seven all-conference runners in 2017, Fenwick finished second in its conference and regional. The Friars appear on track for similar success this fall. Displaying program depth, the Fenwick junior varsity girls team LARRY FORBERG scored 48 points, besting 13 other RBHS boys coach teams to win an RB Invite title as well. JV medalists included Alexa Haeflinger (5th), Mia Scharpf (8th), Ashley Bisaillon (10th), Emelia Elgeness (12th), Abbie Rogowski (13th), Camille Nourie (14th), Molly McCann (17th), Maggie O’Malley (18th), Amaya Gonzalez (24th) and Alex Pavalon (25th). On the boys’ side, Fenwick seniors Joe Wermes recorded a time of 16:55.9 to finish fifth and senior Owen Filbin a time of 17:01.3 for ninth. The Friars came in second with a score of 59, trailing only Morton (19) which fielded the top three finishers. In addition to Wermes and Filbin, senior Jared Wermes (17:32/13th), senior Eric Janc (17:32.8/15th), junior Chris Brady (17:39/17th) and senior Tyler Cassaro (18:34/35th) scored well for Fenwick. Led by junior Alfonso Acevdeo (17:43.2/18th), OPRF notched seventh place with 198 points in the team standings. Junior Declan Collins (19:01.9/44th), senior Simon Petrick (19:05.1/48th) and junior Oliver Green (19:10.4/50th) finished among the top 50. While Trinity didn’t score as a team, individual entrants Alexis Cohn and Kate Foley scored very well for the Blazers. Cohn came in third with a time of 19:56.4, while Foley earned 12th with a time of 20:37.8. “The invite went smoothly,” Forberg said. “The other teams seemed pleased with the course and the attention to details to ensure a successful invite. “A handful of coaches mentioned they love running our course because it is an old fashion cross country course, and not track on grass. We have hills, paths through forests, grass and crushed limestone surfaces. We finish on a hill. It’s a rough but rewarding course.”

“We are running strong and the team is eager to improve.”

Photos by John Keen

RBHS senior Tara Janney, center, leads the Bulldogs on the 3-mile trail at Sundown Meadows. (Right) Nadia Kaczmarz placed 8th with a time of 20:26.5. By MARTY FARMER Sports Editor

Beating the heat proved as difficult as running past opponents at the Riverside-Brookfield Invitational on Friday, Sept. 14 at Sundown Meadows in Countryside. “The weather was hot,” RBHS boys cross country coach Larry Forberg said. “We had a few athletes that were lightheaded afterwards, but thankfully our athletic trainer, Mr. Hidalgo, was there to help the athletes. He did an outstanding job.” The Bulldogs dealt with tough conditions and competition well, earning third in the girls race and fourth in the boys. Seniors Tara Janney and Nadia Kaczmarz powered RBHS with a pair of top 10 times. Janney recorded a time of 20:16.3 (6th) and Kaczmarz 20:26.5 (8th) as the Bulldogs scored 91 points. Senior Cora Lutes (21:33.1/20th), senior Melissa Oliveira (21.51.5/27th), junior Emma Fortman (22:31.6/39th) and freshman Riley Gagne (22:35/41st) were the team’s other top runners. The RBHS boys team took fourth place (117) amid a strong field of teams. Senior Josh Ranft led the Bulldogs with a time of 17:38.3, good for 16th place. Fellow senior David Keen came in 20th at 17:50.1. Freshman Paul Proteau ran an excellent race, with a time of 18:03.9 to finish 22nd. Senior Conor Raymond (18:21.6/27th), sophomore Quinn Van Nice (18:32/34th), junior Nick Aguirre

(18:46.5/38th) and junior Steve Haley (18:47./39th) placed among the top 40. “We ran well in both the boys varsity and junior varsity races,” Forberg said. “On the varsity level, we were led by seniors Josh Ranft and David Keen who finished first and second for our team. Quinn Jacquat and Cruz Herrera led the JV squad. “We are running strong and the team is eager to improve. We hope that each day we find something to improve upon, making us the best possible version of ourselves.” Although RBHS hosted the invite, Fenwick might as well have called the event its own. The Friars dominated the action with a first-place showing by the girls team and second-place result by the boys squad. The Fenwick girls won in convincing fashion with a score of 34, well ahead of runner-up Lemont (56), RBHS (91), Glenbard North (96) and Joliet Central (145) in the 11-team field. The Friars placed five of the top 11 runners and produced eight medalists in the three-mile trail at Sundown Meadows in Countryside. Junior Marie O’Brien led the way with a time of 20 min-

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For Survivors of Domestic Violence

October is Domestic Violence Action Month... What Can You Do? Wear purple and attend Sarah’s Inn’s Community Kick-off event on Tuesday, September 25 at 5:30 p.m. at Community Bank, 1001 Lake Street, Oak Park. Attend Stand Tall with Sarah’s Inn on Saturday, October 20. Enjoy cocktails, tempting treats, musical entertainment and incredible auction prizes at the Oak Park Country Club. Sponsorships and tickets available at www.sarahsinn.org. Tie a purple ribbon around your tree or front door. Pick up a packet of purple ribbons from Sarah’s Inn for your whole block! Talk the Talk: Follow our 31 Days for Change Campaign on Facebook and Instagram @sarahsinnoakpark and tag us at #31forchange.

Help others: Visit us at sarahsinn.org to educate yourself, learn how to become a volunteer, or make a donation Participate in one of the many community events supporting Sarah’s Inn during September & October, including: September 22 – Oak Park Farmer’s Market Bake Sale - Bake for us, or visit us at our table! September 15- October 31 – Donate therapeutic books and toys to the Sarah’s Inn Children’s Program, to facilitate our counseling work with children and families healing from domestic violence, through our partnership with Geppetto’s Toy Box and The Book Table.

Thank you to the Community Mental Health Board of Oak Park Township, and Wednesday Journal for their partnership and support.

To learn more, visit www.sarahsinn.org. Contact joannas@sarahsinn.org with questions or to pick up purple ribbons.

Sarah’s Inn 24-hour crisis line (708) 386-4225 Office (708) 386-3305 The mission of Sarah’s Inn is to improve the lives of those affected by domestic violence and to break the cycle of violence for future generations. Sarah’s Inn’s services include 24-hour crisis line, advocacy, referrals, safety planning, counseling for adults, teens and children, legal advocacy, partner abuse intervention, community and professional training, and school-based violence prevention.

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Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. prevailing time on Tuesday September 25, 2018 at the Oak Park Elementary School District 97 Administrative offices, 260 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302, and will be publicly opened and read at 2:15 p.m. prevailing time on that date. Bids shall be submitted in an opaque sealed envelope clearly marked: Oak Park Elementary School District 97 260 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302 Attention: Bulley & Andrews Project: LINCOLN & LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS ADDITIONS & RENOVATIONS & 2019 LIFE SAFETY WORK - BID PACKAGE 1 Scope of work for Bid Package 1 generally includes, but is not limited to: General Trades, Concrete, Structural Steel/Metal Deck, Elevators, Excavation and Site Utilities. All bids must be submitted in accordance with the bidding instructions contained in the Bidding Documents for the project. Bid security in the form of a bid bond in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the base bid amount shall be submitted with the bid. Should a bid bond be submitted, the bond shall be payable to the Board of Education, Oak Park Elementary School District 97, 260 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302. All

documents and information required by the bidding instructions contained in the Bidding Documents for the project shall be submitted with the bid. Incomplete, late or non-conforming bids may not be accepted. No bids shall be withdrawn, canceled or modified after the time for opening of bids without the Boardâ€™s consent for a period of ninety (90) days after the scheduled time of bid opening. The Bidding Documents for the project (which include the bidding instructions for the project and other related documents) will be available Monday September 10th, 2018 and may be purchased from Springer Blueprint Services â€“ 1640 S. Western Ave. Chicago, IL 60643 â€“ 773-2386340. The Bidding Documents are available for viewing/ download online without cost or purchase at the Bulley & Andrews, LLC FTP Site, https://ftp.bulley.com, username: LincolnLongfellow, password: bulley1891. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids or parts thereof, or waive any irregularities or informalities, and to make an award that in the Boardâ€™s sole opinion is in the best interest of the District. The site will be available for visits by appointment to be coordinated with Bulley & Andrews, LLC. Interested parties may inspect the existing conditions. Schedule an appointment with Jason Hayhurst of Bulley & Andrews in advance if you wish to visit the sites. All bidders must comply with applicable Illinois Law requiring the payment of prevailing wages by all Contractors working on public works. If during the time period of work, the prevailing wage rates change, the contractor shall be responsible for additional costs without any change to the contract amount. All bidders must comply with the Illinois Statutory requirements regarding labor, including Equal Employment Opportunity Laws. For additional information on the project, contact Jason Hayhurst of Bulley & Andrews, LLC at jhayhurst@bulley. com or 773-645-2110. Dated: 09/07/2018 Jason Hayhurst Bulley & Andrews, LLC

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A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF AN ADDITIONAL LIBRARY TAX FOR BUILDING AND MAINTENANCE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Village of Forest Park, Cook County, Illinois, as follows: Section 1. The Board of Library Trustees of the Village of Forest Park, by Resolution dated August 20, 2018, has requested the corporate authorities of the Village of Forest Park to levy an additional 0.02% tax for the maintenance, repairs and alterations of library buildings and equipment, pursuant to 75 ILCS 5/3-4, in order to include the sum of $72,222.00 in the Village’s 2018 tax levy ordinance as the 0.02% Library Building and Maintenance levy. Section 2. The corporate authorities of the Village of Forest Park hereby determine and propose to levy such additional 0.02% tax for the year 2018, subject to the provisions of 75 ILCS 5/3-4. Section 3. The Village Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish a copy of this Resolution in the Forest Park Review, a newspaper with a general circulation within the Village of Forest Park, said publication to occur within fifteen (15) days of the adoption of this Resolution. Section 4. Pursuant to 75 ILCS 5/3-4, notice is hereby given that if a petition requesting a referendum signed by 981 or more electors of the Village of Forest Park is filed with the corporate authorities of the Village of Forest Park on or before October 19, 2018, which is thirty (30) days after the date of publication of this Resolution, then the question whether this Resolution shall become effective shall be submitted to the electors of the Village of Forest Park at a general or special election to be held in accordance with the election laws of the State of Illinois in force at the time of such election. The Village Clerk is hereby directed to provide a petition form to any individual requesting one. Section 5. In the event no petition is filed with the corporate authorities within thirty (30) days from the date of publication of this Resolution, then this Resolution shall be effective and the additional library tax shall be levied accordingly, and included in the Village’s levy ordinance for library purposes. ADOPTED by the Council of the Village of Forest Park, Cook County, Illinois this 10th day of September, 2018. AYES: Calderone, Mannix, Byrnes, Novak, Entler NAYS: None ABSENT: None APPROVED: /s/ Anthony T. Calderone Anthony T. Calderone, Mayor

Received 08-17-2018 FILED 08-17-2018 Oneida County Register in Probate 2018PR000070 STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT ONEIDA COUNTY PROBATE BRANCH IN THE MATTER OF: THE ARTHUR R. ABBOTT Case No. 2018-PR-70 REVOCABLE TRUST ORDER AND NOTICE FOR HEARING ON PETITION TO REMOVE CO-TRUSTEE, ORDER SALE OF MINOCQUA PROPERTY, APPROVE TRUSTEE’S ACCOUNTS, AND REIMBURSE THE EXPENSES OF THE REMAINING TRUSTEE Allison Moran, as Co-Trustee of the Arthur R. Abbott Revocable Trust, by her counsel, Boardman & Clark, LLP, by Kathryn A. Harrell, has requested a hearing on her Petition to Remove Co-Trustee, Order Sale of Minocqua Property, Approve Trustee’s Accounts, and Reimburse the Expenses of the Remaining Trustee. THE COURT ORDERS THAT: The Petition will be heard at the Oneida County Courthouse, 1 South Oneida Avenue, Rhinelander, Wisconsin, before the Honorable Michael Bloom, Circuit Court Judge, Branch II, on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. Notice shall be given by mailing at least 20 days before the hearing a copy of this Order to every person entitled to notice. Electronically signed by Michael H. Bloom Circuit Court Judge 08/17/2018 F:\DOCS\WD\39516\1\A3195985. DOCX Published in RB Landmark 9/19, 9/26, 10/3/2018

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D18155388 on September 7, 2018. Under the Assumed Business Name of AMY K’S CONFECTIONS with the business located at: 9111 29TH STREET, BROOKFIELD, IL 60513. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: AMY R KACZMAREK, 9111 29TH STREET BROOKFIELD, IL 60513 Published in RB Landmark 9/12, 9/19, 9/26/2018

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.TAISHA L. FOSTER, NEIGHBORHOOD ASSISTANCE CORPORATION OF AMERICA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 008084 611 N HUMPHREY AVE 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 October 18, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 2, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 611 N HUMPHREY AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-05-319-0290000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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).

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unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-07208. 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. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-07208 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 008084 TJSC#: 38-7011 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. I3097463 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.PATTY JENNINGS, VILLAGE OF OAK PARK, CAPITAL ONE BANK

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AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 18 CH 3316 208 WASHINGTON BLVD 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 3, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 15, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 208 WASHINGTON BLVD, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-08-314-0370000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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

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AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-18-02650. 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. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-18-02650 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 18 CH 3316 TJSC#: 38-5717 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. I3096560

Defendants 18 CH 02849 1209 N. HARLEM AVENUE, APARTMENT #3 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 May 29, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 16, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1209 N. HARLEM AVENUE, APARTMENT #3, Oak Park, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-06-120-0441005. The real estate is improved with a condominium. The judgment amount was $67,412.01. 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE INVESTMENT TRUST 2006-3 Plaintiff, -v.JILLIAN A. KREIMAN, BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

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interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number 110340. 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. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. 110340 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 18 CH 02849 TJSC#: 38-4611 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. I3089357

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, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-15366. 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. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-15366 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2017 CH 16630 TJSC#: 38-5994 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. I3097898

order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-12-14848. 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. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-12-14848 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 019546 TJSC#: 38-7184 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. I3098191

highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8 LE MOYNE PKWY, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-05-106-0300000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-10569. 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. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-10569 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 15175 TJSC#: 38-7477 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. I3099115

residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g) (1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale. F17110139 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3099058

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Plaintiff, -v.SHAUNTEL POTTS, 1205-07 N. HARLEM AVENUE CONDOMINIUM Defendants 2017 CH 16630 1205 N HARLEM AVENUE 6 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 17, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 23, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1205 N HARLEM AVENUE 6, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-06-120-0451006. The real estate is improved with a residence.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.JESSIE BRUMFIELD Defendants 12 CH 019546 1526 N. AUSTIN BLVD. 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 September 11, 2012, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 10, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1526 N. AUSTIN BLVD., OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-05-106-020; 16-05-106-021. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION CIT BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.MARY MARGARET T. CALFA, MARY MARGARET T. CALFA, AS TRUSTEE OF THE MARY MARGARET T. (KRAMER) CALFA DECLARATION OF TRUST DATED 5/ 17/05. Defendants 17 CH 15175 8 LE MOYNE PKWY OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 18, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 19, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, vs. FRANCESCO MANCINI; JENNIFER MANCINI AKA JENNIFER MCLEAN; LIONS GATE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 17 CH 15605 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 29, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 16-07-315-029-1005. Commonly known as 336 South Maple Avenue, Unit 2B, Oak Park, Illinois 60302. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium

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