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Took 60 years but Riverside beat Brook eld in Overholt

Annual tourney pits Little League rivals for top spot

By BOB SKOLNIK

Contributing Reporter

In 1964 a team from Riverside won the first annual Roy Overholt Little League Tournament in Brookfield. No Riverside team had won since, at least until Friday night when the Riverside Phillies swept two games from the Brookfield Burnt Meatballs to capture the 60th Overholt Tournament played at Roy Overholt Field located in Kiwanis Park in Brookfield. The tournament matches the Little League Major Division,

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Village seeks state funding for downtown Riverside streets

Trustees approve including East Avenue, Quincy Street and Riverside Road in future grant application

By FRANCIA GARCIA HERNANDEZ Staff Reporter

Riverside continues to seek grant funding to complete the makeover of the downtown streetscape on East Quincy Street and Riverside Road. Now, the makeover could include the downtown portion of East Avenue if state funding for a project that combines all three streets is secured T he village unsuccessfully applied for a grant from the Illinois Traf fic Safety Enhancement Progr am to cover the costs of revamping East Quincy Street and Riverside Road.

Last week, the village board ag reed to include the portion of East Avenue that intersects with Forest Avenue in the project. In 2024, Riverside plans to apply for a grant from this project, this time with

East Avenue included.

Bundling the streets could bring economic benefits to the village, Assistant Village Manager Ashley Monroe told trustees.

“It may enhance our application for the Quincy project,” she said, adding that an increased project scope could increase the likeliness of receiving a grant.

T he village’s plans for East Avenue include streetscape improvements that match the look and streetscape of Burlington Street – with its brick paver sidewalk, stone planters and street furniture.

T he pedestrian walkway could also be expanded, allowing extra space for pedestrians and outdoor dining, pending engineering studies. T he village estimates construction costs at $800,000.

T hese improvements would be added to existing plans for East Quincy Street and Riverside Road in the downtown business district, first proposed in 2018. Plans for these streets also include streetscapes that match East Burlington Street from the Metra Station to Township Hall and Metal Mites. T he project, estimated to cost around $1 million, would bring highvisibility crosswalks, more trees, raised planters and decorative pavers. A Phase

1 engineering study, needed for the grant application, is already complete for this project, Monroe said.

Both projects were included in the village’s preliminary budg et for 2024. Securing a state grant next year could bring these plans closer to fruition. If awarded a grant in the 2024 cycle, construction would begin in 2026.

To include East Avenue in the grant application, Phase 1 engineering must first be completed. This is a cost the village would have to cover, estimated at $56,000.

“There’s an application period in August of next year and we believe it’s possible to complete engineering-Phase I engineering that is required for the East Avenue section.

T he board unanimously ag reed to include East Avenue in the project to potentially be funded by the grant. With their approval, the village will prepare an ag reement with the village’s engineering firm Burke LLC to complete Phase I engineering. It will be reviewed and approved in an upcoming board meeting.

Later this f all, the village will also host a public open house about the project and complete other requirements to apply for the grants next year.

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BIG WEEK

September 20-27

Books & Brews Book Club

Thursday, Sept. 2, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m., The Little Owl Social Pub Brook eld Library is hosting a Books & Brews Book Club for all Adults 21+. This club specializes in having a mellow hangout once each month where participants can discuss books over a nice brew at di erent local bar each session. Thursday’s session will be held at The Little Owl Social Pub where they will discuss The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah. Stop by the librar y for your copy asap! 3747 Grand Blvd., Brook eld.

Farmers Market

Wednesdays, Sept. 13-Oc t. 4, 2:30 p.m.-7 p.m. wntown Riverside

eeks left of the Riverside Farmers season! Do not miss out on this oppor tunity to get your fresh fruits, veggies, eggs, baked goods, honey, With fall right around the corner, ou stop by tents to purchase some fall decorations such as mums and pumpkins! Unlike many erside Farmers’ Market takes place during the late afternoon/early evening so attending oppor tunity to not have to plan a stop by Papa El Guero’s food truck for ed potato where you can add cheese, meat, bacon, sour cream, and green onion. Food options also include tamales, tacos, pizza, pierogi, and polish sausage sandwiches. 10 Pine Ave., Riverside.

Seedlings Fall Sessions

Saturdays, Sept. 23- Oc t. 14, 9 a.m.-10 a.m., Brook eld Zoo

Bring your toddler over to Hamill Family Play Zoo to par ticipate in four weekly classes that teach your child to be friendly with the planet. Each session consists of hourly fun that includes di erent play experiences, music and visits by animal advisors. Animal advisors bring u y, friendly members of the beloved zoo to meet your little boy or girl. There is a restriction of one parent per child due to limited space. Come play with your child rain or shine, they will thank you later! Hurr y, spots are limited! Book your sessions at https://www. czs.org/fa.m.ilyplay. 3300 Golf Rd., Brook eld.

A Tribute to Elvis

Sunday, Sept. 24, 6 p.m., Chef Shangri-La Logan Ramey ’s Tribute to Elvis show is coming to Nor th Riverside. Ramey ’s good looks and enthusiastic performance per fec tly captures Elvis but in modern times. He has per formed sold out shows full of people paying their respec ts to the King. This Elvis Tribute artist dresses, sings, and even dances like Elvis. Come sing along to your favorite Presley songs as he is remembered 45 years later! 7930 W 26th St., Nor th Riverside.

Live Music at Pub 78

Friday and Saturday, Sept. 22-23 8 p.m.-11 p.m., Pub 78

Do you enjoy beer, seltzers, wine, or boozy shakes? How about live music or food? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then Pub 78 is the place to send your Friday and/or Saturday night. Spend your night listening to live music by Crows on a Wire (Friday) and Brohirrim (Saturday). Crows on a Wire is a rock, blues, funk, and soul band. Their wide range of music just shows how diverse they are. On Saturday, Pub 78’s musical guest is Brohirrim, a Chicago based band who are frequent guests. Nothing beats live music! 3733 Grand Blvd., Brook eld.

Brook eld Farmers Market

Saturday, Sept. 23, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Brook eld Village Hall

Your favorite farmers market is back for the 16th season! Come pick up high quality meats from Grass Fed Eats, handmade soaps from Hilary Soapbox, savory almonds, cashews, and pecans from Nuts To Go, u y wa es from Wally’s Wa es, and more! There are over 30 vendors. While you shop at di erent tents, listen to musical guest Karen Kane, and stop by food trucks for a bite to eat. If you are unavailable on Saturday, then mark your calendars for any Saturday until Oct.14. The Brook eld Farmers Market is a great opportunity to get out early and support your local vendors, artisans, and community organizations. 8820 Brook eld Ave., Brook eld

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Church garden donates organic produce to Brook eld food pantries

Grace Garden combats food insecurity while creating an inclusive environment

By HECTOR CERVANTES

Contributing Reporter

The First Presbyterian Church in La Grange helps combat food insecurity in Brookfield with its Grace Garden. It supplies its fruit and ve getables only to local food banks. The Share Food Share Love Food Pantry is its biggest recipient.

First Presbyterian started gardening 10 years ago and only supplied to the First Baptist Church of La Grange.

At that time, Grace Seeds Ministry, a nonprofit, reached out to the First Presbyterian

Church and asked if they would be willing to grow food to supply food local pantries. The need for meals locally is great. According to Feeding America, the food insecurity rate for Cook County is 9.2%

The church ag reed. Volunteers started to use a square-foot gardening method to grow more harvest to meet the demands of the community. The square-foot gardening method is a type of raised-bed gardening method that permits one to plant in 4x4foot blocks instead of traditional rows. Different crops are planted in different blocks according to their size.

There are seven members of the team that work year-round organizing the seeds. The First Presbyterian Church also works with children at the church and the kids help with planting the seeds in March.

Olivia Hein, a member of First Presbyterian Church of La Grange, works alongside a team of volunteers on the church’s

10 raised garden beds they have created.

“When the pandemic came, I started to become involved in this church when food insecurity skyrocketed,” she said.

The garden is harvested on Tuesday mornings and gives its food to the Share Food Share Love Food Pantry for its Tuesday evening pantry pickups, as well as harvest on Friday evenings for their Saturday morning pantry pick up.

“Since we harvest so much for the month of August, we search online what other pantries are open that we can deliver to,” Hein said.

Hein emphasizes this is a great way to help those in need while providing a handson approach of growing and giving food. When it came to naming the garden the team really liked the name Grace as they thought it was welcoming and projected the values of love, kindness and everyone is welcomed.

T he month of August is when The Grace Garden yields its biggest harvest of the season.

“In the month of August, we try to give the food to the pantries on the day we harvest them so customers are getting the most fresh organic produce as possible,” Hein said.

“The food we produce is all organic. The soil is organic. It is not only a service to the community but we also try to care for all of the earth. It is an overarching philosophy,” she added.

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e vegetable garden at First Presby terian Church of La Grange lines the no rth side of the church parking lot.

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Grape tomatoes (above), orange sweet pepper (top right), and a cucumber (right) on the vine

Riverside trustees approve funds for disc golf course

A local committee reviewing the proposal

By FRANCIA GARCIA HERNANDEZ Staff Reporter

Riverside trustees approved funding for a disc golf course in the wooded area of Indian Gardens south of Fairbank Road at the village’s board meeting.

With last week’s approval, the board of trustees also asked the Parks & Recreation department to continue dialogue with the public and the board.

Just last month, the board failed to reach a consensus in authorizing the expenditure to purchase the equipment after the controversial project brought mixed reactions from Riverside residents. Those opposing the project have brought up safety concerns, increased traffic to the area, noise pollution and aesthetic concerns. Those who support it say it is a great physical activity for all ages, increases time spent outdoors and requires minimum equipment.

In early September, Parks and Recre-

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ation Director Ron Malchiodi presented an initial layout proposal, wh is the result of “an in-depth” incorporated resident feedback mendations by a 25-member committee, mostly of Riverside residents, assigned to this project.

Half a do z en unconvinced pressed their concerns to the the proposal on citing safety and noise concerns, among others. Two suggested placing the disc in alternative locations T hese they said, could conflict with enjoy more passive for ms of such as walking.

Resident Melinda Johnson, who lives directly across from the proposed golf location, said there are still many concerns that need to be addressed. The Recreation department has not eng all residents who live near the proposed golf course, she said. She also questioned

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“We have two targets that are included directly across our house and we can see both targets from all of our front windows on both floors. The target closest to our house is 95 feet from our lot line and it’s 130 feet from our actual house,” she said.

Another resident questioned whether the disc golf course will be covered under the village’s insurance plan. Village Manager Jessica Frances said it has been reviewed and it would not bring an additional liability or change insurance costs.

Ultimately, all trustees approved the purchase of baskets, poles and discs for the course. The project will cost no more than $12,000, according to information provided by the parks and recreation department.

Malchiodi addressed other resident concerns, saying the disc golf “is not an either-or proposition.” Maintenance and other projects by the parks department will not be ne glected or re placed by this project, he said.

He also explained the baskets needed to play disc golf will be mounted to concrete footings dug on the ground. He added the baskets will be painted in green or brown powder coating for aesthetics and durability. Late last month, the committee set up temporary stakes at the park to map out an initial layout of where the baskets will be mounted, though it is still subject

paver indicating the hole number and direction. They will not be highly visible, Malchiodi added.

The disc golf course could be installed next spring. The 25-person local committee reviewing the proposal will continue to review the layout and hole locations over the fall.

While a layout proposal was presented, there is still time to make adjustments based on resident feedback, said Malchiodi. The current proposed layout includes nine holes, but it appears the number of holes could be reduced to six.

“I think it’s very important that the Parks and Rec board continue a dialogue with the village board on a periodic basis before installation,” said Village President Joseph Ballerine.

All trustees said they ag reed with authorizing the purchase of equipment, with a final layout to come.

“I think the concerns that were raised about the active and passive commingled activities is one that should be further considered, but I do not have an objection to extending the funds for nine baskets even if we only ended up with a six-basket course,” said Trustee Aberdeen Marsh-Ozga.

To lear n more about the golf disc project, visit the Riverside Park and Recreations Frequently Asked Questions website.

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A proposed layout for the disc golf course as of Aug. 28, 2023.

Meet Kinda, Brook eld Zoo’s month-year-old gira e calf

By FRANCIA GARCIA HERNANDEZ Staff Reporter

Brookfield Zoo’s latest born giraffe, Kinda, made its public debut on earlier this month alongside her mother Anrieta.

Kinda was born on Aug. 19 and is the 60th giraffe bor n at the zoo since 1940.

Visitors can now see Kinda and her mother Anrieta, two Reticulated Giraffes, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the zoo’s Habitat Africa! The Savannah.

Her name is of Swahili and Arabic origins means “beautiful.” Her weight and behavior so far are indicators of good health, said Joan Daniels, senior director of hoofed mammal care and conservation.

Kinda also re presents an important milestone for Nor th America’s giraffe population, ambassadors for wild giraffes that teach the public about the species and its state in their natural habitats from many zoos.

“The wild population is really struggling right now and they are considered an endangered species,” Daniels said. Seeing a giraffe in a zoo can help people learn about the decline in giraffe populations and garner support for conservation research and needed protective measures.

Kinda’s birth came after an almost 15-month wait with the zoo’s staf f, veterinary team and re productive experts from Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium carefully monitoring Ar netia’s health during pregnancy. She received treatment to prevent miscarriages that could have been related to lack of hormone production or a possible infection.

On Aug. 19, around 3 a.m., the zoo’s care team saw Arnieta give birth to her 6-foot-tall and approximately 130-pound calf. Shortly after the birth, the calf stood up and began nursing from her attentive mother.

After the birth, the mother and daughter duo spent several weeks away from public view and the rest of the herd. In their natural habitat, that is what the mother would do to have time to develop a maternal bond with its calf. During this time, Kinda spent time nursing, learning to follow her mother and resting. Like human babies, nap time is important for the giraffe calf to grow and develop, Daniels said.

Last week, Kinda was introduced to two giraffes, including a young female who has become her play partner.

“They’ve been doing a lot of running around and we see a lot of play behavior between the two of them,” Daniels said.

While Kinda’s diet mainly consists of milk, she has started sampling solid foods like cuttings of tree branches with live leaves and alfalfa hay. Soon, she’ll start sampling chopped pro-

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Over the years, Brookfield Zoo has contributed to research and data gathering on giraffes born in conservation. This data is critical not only for the zoo, but for other conservation organizations dedicated to keeping a healthy sustainable giraffe population in North America.

Wild giraffe populations in Africa have rapidly declined over the last three decades, according to the Giraf fe Conservation Foundation. The international conservation organization estimates the current Africa-wide giraffe population at about 117,000 individuals, a drop of almost 30% from the 1980s. Habitat loss, climate change and poaching are threats to the survival of some giraffe subspecies, including Reticulated Giraffes like Kinda. In 2018, they were listed as Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

Kinda’s birth is an important step for wildlife conservation of endangered species

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A female reticulated gira e calf with her mother, Arnieta, at Brook eld Zoo.

RB High School expec budget surplus next year

Salaries, insurance and special education services are all expected to increase

By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter

The budget for the current fiscal year at Riverside Brookfield High School forecasts a $270,000 surplus.

The RBHS Board of Education unanimously approved the budget for the fiscal year that ends June 30, 2024 at last Tuesday’s meeting.

The budget forecasts revenues of more than $31.9 million and operating expenses of more than $31.6 million. Last year’s budget ended up with a surplus of $634,129 a little higher than $625,000 that was originally forecast. In past years, budgets at RBHS usually ended up better than originally predicted.

Superintendent Kevin Skinkis said that it’s always good to have a balanced budget.

“We’re continuing to fund new academic initiatives,” Skinkis said. “It’s a good time.”

Expenses for salaries are projected to increase by 7.36 % to cover two additional full time teaching positions and pay increases. The school added the equivalent of two full time teaching positions this year. This year RBHS has 109.4 full time equivalent certified staf f, up slightly from last year.

Health and dental insurance costs are expected to increase by 6.16 % because the district’s premium costs are increasing.

Stipends for coaches and activity sponsors also are expected to increase to account for pay increases in the collective bargaining ag reement with the teachers union and more positions with stipends to handle greater student participation.

Special Education services purchased through the LADSE special education cooperative are projected to increase % due staffing rate changes.

Transportation costs are projected to more than triple to $95,000 because the school will have to use coach buses transportation to athletic or activity and field trips because of the shortage of school bus drivers. RBHS does not provide bus transportation to school.

RBHS will spend $200,000 for landscaping work to create an outdoor lunch area along Ridgewood Road in the front of the building. That work is expected to begin next month.

Revenues from property taxes are projected to increase by 7.69 % to nearly $22.3 million. State aid through the state’s evidence based funding for mula is expected to increase by $455,014, or 17.81 % this year to just more than $3 million. RBHS is in the Tier 1 category of schools in the state that receive the most generous funding from the state.

“We have always fluctuated between Tier 1 and Tier 2,” Skinkis said noting that RBHS has been in the Tier 1 category

expected to increase by approximately $115,000 due to higher interest rates.

Revenue from the corporate personal property replacement tax, which had surged over the last couple of years, is projected to decline by about $364,000 as it retur ns to more nor mal levels.

Cash reserves are projected to be 59 % of the annual operating expenditures, which is considered a very healthy level.

In other action, the school board approved the hiring of for mer Hinsdale Central athletic director Dan Jones to serve this year as a part time co-interim assistant principal for athletics. Jones will share the position with Tom Domin, who was hired this summer. Both Domin and Jones are being paid $600 a day.

“We are extremely excited to have Dan

and also in helping us find a new assistant principal of athletics,” Skinkis said.

Jones and Domin are replacing Brendan Curtin this year after Curtin stepped down from the assistant principal of athletics position in June. Curtin has stayed on at RBHS as a physical education teacher. Skinkis said that Jones and Domin will help conduct the search for a permanent successor to Curtin. That search is expected to begin in earnest later this fall or in early winter.

Jones started working at RBHS after he passed a background check but before he was officially hired. He was on the sideline and working during the RBHS-Bloom football game on Sept. 8.

Jones has a long career in high school athletics and is highly respected in the high school athletic community.

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OVERHOLT Historic win

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10–12-year-olds, championship teams from a number of local towns.

Brookfield had beaten Riverside 5-3 in a second round game earlier in the week so the Riverside Phillies had to defeat Burnt Meatballs twice on Friday to take the title in the double elimination tournament. They did so in overwhelming fashion. In the first game they broke a 2-2 tie in the fourth inning to go on and win the first game 12-2 and then, behind the ing and hitting of Tommy Martin, walloping Brookfield 14-0 in four innings to take the title.

“I tell the kids all the time that there is nothing better than winning with your friends and there is nothing better than winning for your town,” said Ryan Sherman, the coach of the Phillies.

Martin shook of f a case of the flu, complete with a fever, chills, and a sore throat to pitch a one hitter striking out 10 of the 14 batters he faced including seven strikeouts in a row. Martin, who sometimes struggles with control relied on his fastball wh throws in excess of 70 mph. Friday night Martin only walked two batters. T hit by Brookfield, a single by Obadiah Sokol, came in the fourth. Sokol hit a single to left on the only curveball Martin

‘ THE KIDS WILL NEVER FORGET THIS’: e Riverside Phillies swept two games from the Brook eld Burnt Meatballs to capture the 60th Overholt Tournament. e teams now (top) and the White Sox (le ) in 1964, the last time a Riverside team won the Overholt tournament.

tin. “He was just dialed in.”

Martin was also dominant at the plate going four for four with a double and triple. He scored four runs and drove in two. rside scored five runs in the top of the first to take control of the final game and r looked back.

“It’s pretty cool,” said Martin about a rside team winning the Overholt tournament for the first time in 59 years.

In the first game Friday Quinn Simmons struck out 13 for the Phillies while allowve hits and two runs. At the plate Simmons was 2 for 2 with two walks and two RBI and three runs scored.

The first game was tied 2-2 when ace Brookfield pitcher James Organ hit the 85-pitch limit and had to come out. The Phillies then exploded for 10 runs.

The Phillies finished the season with a 19-1 record.

Earlier in the weeklong tournament the Phillies defeated the LaGrange champions 13-3, lost to the Burnt Meatballs 5-3, defeated Stickney 7-3, defeated Western Springs 11-7, and overwhelmed LaGrange Park 23-2 to advance to the finals against the Brookfield team.

“These kids will never forget this,” Sherman said.

Author ’s new book gives glimpse of life behind TV’s biggest shows

By JACKIE PISANO

Contributing Reporter

In April 2022, North Riverside native Neal Fischer saw the release of his book, “Being Patrick Swayz e” — a graphically guided book featuring stories and trivia about the late Hollywood icon in a quirky, easily-dig estible format.

T he book was the first foray into authorship for Fischer — a 30-something who, following years of music and theatrical performances in junior high, high school and colle ge, was immersed in a career as creative jack of all trades — an actor, production assistant, videog rapher, film and commercial director, and podcast host.

Following the heels of success from his Swayze book, late last year, Fischer was approached by his publisher, Chronicle Books, about whether he would be interested in joining as a contributing author to a new pop culture book featuring floor plans and set designs of some of the biggest American television series ever created, sharing stories and trivia from behind the scenes.

For the guy whose life revolves around entertainment, plugging into the chance to create a second pop culture book was an obvious “yes.”

Fischer’s second book, “Behind the Screens: Illustrated Floor Plans and Scenes from the Greatest TV Shows of All Time,”

hit the shelves yesterday.

A compendium of 35 famous American TV shows as told through 60 detailed floor plans and more than 250 illustrations by Spanish artist Iñaki Aliste Lizarralde, “Behind the Screens” will give TV fans the chance to delight in the interiors and exteriors from classic shows like “I Love Lucy,” “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and “The Golden Girls,” childhood favorites like “The Brady Bunch” and “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” and other hits including “Seinfeld,” “The Office,” “Sex and the City” and “Breaking Bad.”

With Lizarralde’s expert renditions with an architect’s eye for detail and Fischer’s director sense of storytelling, “Behind the Screens” transports readers to shows across the decades, offering both nostalgia for memorable TV moments and Easter eggs for fans of all ages

“This book is for fans of TV and TV history who love learning behind-the-scenes facts and trivia nuggets about some of the most famous TV shows of all time, and also architectural nerds who would love to see these sets come to life,” Fischer said.

Fischer said he loves how the book gives readers a peek behind the fourth wall, helping them imagine their favorite TV programs as real places.

“What Iñaki did was make the sets all real and something you could build if you wanted to,” he said.

Alongside Lizarralde’s illustrations, Fischer’s work entailed providing historical background and diehard-fan trivia for each show depicted.

Though the book includes some of the most predictable big hitters from the small screen, it was important to Fischer to suggest to Iñaki and publishers the importance of including nostalgic programs from across the spectrum.

“You have the influential shows, wh ich are timeless, and a k ids/educational section because they changed the way k ids watch TV,” he explained. “I had to figure out a way to fit in shows about New Yo rk , f amily shows, and wo rk p lace c omedie s. S ome p eople are big on f amily shows, and others more i nto office shows, so I wo rked to figure how someone c ould pick up this b ook and it would have enoug h difference to make it a co ff ee table b ook of many TV nuggets.”

With his Swayze book, Fischer had a couple of years to compose his thoughts and put drafts to g ether before final publication. This time around, Fischer had three months to deliver a first draft of the whole book.

“When I wrote it, I was getting so into watching the TV shows and finding the trivia and history that no one talks about

from these shows,” he said.

Afterward, he spent a few times a month copyediting and working alongside Iñaki to add new props or highlight features of the shows to accompany the storyline. He would pick one show and dedicate roughly one week toward research.

Downloading PDFs of original scripts, watching video interviews of crew and actors from the shows, and scanning through online message boards from fan sites, Fischer said he became a sort of “private investigator for pop culture.”

By exploring the book, readers will learn even more about how a show’s crew really plays a pivotal role in its success — something timely, considering the ongoing SAGAFTRA and Writer’s Guild strikes.

“Behind the Screens” demonstrates how in entertainment, it takes a full community to develop the hit programs Americans have come to know and adore.

“Behind the Screens” is available for purchase through ChronicleBooks.com, Amazon and other retailers.

Fischer will be on a book tour this fall, with stops at the North Riverside Public Library (2400 S. Desplaines Ave.) from 12-2 p.m. Sunday Oct. 15 and the Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield Public Library (3541 Park Ave.) at 7 p.m. on Monday Nov. 6.

‘Behind the Screens’ is for fans of TV and TV history, North Riverside native Neal Fischer says

“When I wrote it, I was getting so into watching the TV shows and nding the tr iv ia and history that no one talks about.”

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Plumbing training course coming to RB High School e

goal is to introduce the trades to teens and accelerate the apprenticeship program

By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter

If you’re a Riverside Brookfield High School senior and have any interest in becoming a plumber, you are probably now eligible to take a new, short-term, after-school training course sponsored by Local 130 of Plumbers Union.

It could also help you get extra points on the exam required for entry into the Plumbers Union apprenticeship program.

The program is part of an effort, spearheaded by RBHS school board member Bill Durkin, to create more opportunities for RBHS students in

the skilled trades, and fits the increasing emphasis on creating more career paths for high school students

“We’re trying to do career pathways for all students,” said RBHS District 208 Superintendent Kevin Skinkis.

RBHS has hosted a trades-orientated career fair for the past two years.

The Plumbers training pilot program class will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays from Oct. 2 to Dec. 15. It will be free of charge

Students will take three classes: introduction to tools, safety, and trade-related math. Students who complete the course with a score of 80 % or higher will earn five extra

points on the plumber’ apprenticeship program entrance exam.

Students are eligible for the pilot program if they are seniors and have a grade point average of C or higher.

Students from two other suburban high schools, Leyden and Ridgewood, along with Chicago Public High School, students are eligible for the program. Students must sign up by Sept. 22.

Durkin said the program is a pilot program that he hopes to replicate with other trade unions.

“We’re hoping this is a success because we would like to mimic something like this in other areas,” Durkin said.

Brook eld wants to encourage kids to walk or bike to school

Village to apply for state sidewalk improvement program; trustees call for safer crosswalks

By FRANCIA GARCIA HERNANDEZ Staff Reporter

Brookfield students could see improved routes leading to their schools as part of an ef fort to promote walking and biking to school.

T he village announced it will apply to the Safe Routes to School progr am by the Illinois Department of Transportation last week.

Village Engineer Derek Treichel told the board of trustees he identified several areas that could make Brookfield eligible for the money.

Public Wo rks and the village engineering firm recommended the village applies to the gr ant as it brings a dditional f unds to improve s idewalks beyond the village ’s budget.

The state program grants up to $250,000 for construction and construction engineering for eligible projects that improve travel conditions for students. K-12 schools are eligible and improvements must take place within a 2-mile radius from the schools. In Brookfield, that covers the entire sidewalk system, Treichel said.

T he village plans to use the funding

to build missing sidewalks and re pair deteriorated or unsafe sidewalks close to Brookfield schools on portions of the following streets: 30th Street, Southview Avenue, Sahler Avenue, Oak Avenue and Custer Avenue.

Trustees also discussed current crosswalks that require improvements to make crossing safer near Brookfield schools, citing concerns by students and parents Trustee Nicole Gilhooley said drivers do not always stop at the crosswalk on

Lincoln and Maple Avenues, near Gross M iddle School d espite existing flashing crosswalk sign s. S he also mentioned there are not always crossing g uards present for after-school progr ams or events. Trustee Julie Narimatsu cited C ong ress Pa rk School students have a difficult time crossing Ogden Avenue and near by i ntersection of Dubois Boulevard and Maple Avenue

Gilhooley also asked the village engineer to look into bump-outs and other in-

frastructure to improve and make school crossings safer

“Reg ardless of the grant, what I’m kind of hearing from this is that we should have a meeting with the principals and see if there are some school crossings that could be improved,” Treichel said.

T he village will vote on approving the village’s grant application at the upcoming Sept. 25 village board meeting. If funding is awarded, construction would be gin in 2025.

Ellis’ sophomore season lled with smiles

Second-year RB swimmer ‘understands the game’

By BILL STONE Contributing Reporter

Sophomore Maria Ellis returned to the Riverside-Brookfield High School girls swimming and diving team this season with plenty of improvements.

One of the results is an even bigger smile Ellis’ victory in the 200-yard individual medley, in a personal-best 2:13.74, was among the Bulldogs’ highlights at their 35th annual home invitational, Sept. 9.

“That was my first really big win,” said Ellis, already well ahead of her 2:14.75 for eighth at last year’s sectional.

“It meant a lot for me. I’ve been struggling with my confidence with my swim for a very long time and I feel it was a breakthrough meet for me. I was all smiles after. It was such an amazing experience.”

Junior and returning all-stater Hailey Vl-

cek swept the 200 freestyle (1:55.46) and 100 free (53.38) for the Bulldogs, who finished fifth (143 points).

Ellis won her race by 2.16 seconds, Vlcek by 4.50 seconds in the 200 free and .13 in the 100 free.

“We swam very well. We had some times that didn’t score, but they were best times for kids,” RBHS swim coach Mike Laurich said. “We’ve got a really young group It’s kind of fun because we don’t know where our pieces are, but we’ve got a lot of pieces. We’ve just got to figure out where they fit in the puzzle for the end of the year.”

Freshman Brynn Gizewski (182.00 points) and junior Reese Phelan (159.35) were third and sixth in diving.

Vlcek, Ellis, and senior Emily Baartman teamed with senior Kate Ryan for third in the 200 free relay (1:45.93) and freshman Maggie McCoy finished fourth in the 400 free relay (3:45.40).

Ellis also took second in the 500 free (5:24.78). In Thursday’s home dual against Joliet, she added to her success by winning the 200 free (2:01.43) and 100 breast stroke (1:11.49).

“She said, ‘Why am I going so fast?’”

Laurich recalled

“I basically said, ‘You’re not a scared little freshman anymore. You’re a sophomore who knows what the deal is. You understand the game, so to speak, of how to perform a couple of times a week.’”

Ellis thinks her biggest IM strides have come in backstroke.

“[That’s] come a long way since I came to R-B,” she said. “I feel like that really propelled me to put me in a good position for that [invite] race. We fixed my technique and I’ve gotten a lot more confident with it.”

Vlcek, an all-state fourth in the 200 free last year (1:52.30), also continues to progress. She finished the invite with a 52.48 anchor split

on the 400 free relay.

“I’m trying to just keep pushing myself throughout the season and focus on different technique things that’ll help me get faster at the end of the season,” she said. “I think our team did really well overall. We’re very good being there for each other, community, and cheering for each other. I think the sportsmanship’s really good this year.”

Vlcek also won twice individually against Joliet with the 200 IM (2:12.73) and 500 free (5:19.85).

McCoy, Ellis, Vlcek and Baartman won the 200 medley relay in 1:56.91. Other winners were Baartman (100 backstroke in 1:09.46), McCoy (50 free in 26.83) and diver Gizewski (158.55 points). In the 500 free, second-place McCoy (5:45.92) dropped nearly 30 seconds from her previous best.

“I’m very excited to swim the 100 free, as we’re working really hard to reach a goal [of state]. I’ve been putting in a lot of work to get down to a 55 [split],” Baartman said.

“This year’s batch of freshmen was much larger than normal, with a lot of really experienced swimmers. Overall, we’re seeing the hard work of a lot of young swimmers come to fruition, and I’m really excited.”

RB falls to powerhouse Kankakee

Bulldogs hope to start fresh a er 48-6 defeat

By BILL STONE

Contributing Reporter

The Riverside-Brookfield High School football team started anew with practice Saturday morning. The Bulldogs had lost their showdown with top-ranked Class 5A power Kankakee, 48-6, Friday night and began the process of focusing on all they still can accomplish. That includes seeking a fourth consecutive state playof f berth and the program’s first eight-win re gular season since 2017.

“We’re back, 8 a.m. so we’ll start working. Crete-Monee, that’s our next team [this Friday],” R-B senior linebacker/running back David Valencia said.

“[Kankakee] played more physical than us We came prepared. It was just, I don’t know. We had momentum. Then we didn’t. It was just rough.”

The Bulldogs (3-1) scored with 40 seconds left on a 12-yard TD pass from quarterback Diego Gutier re z to senior Tohma Tucker. By that time the Kays (4-0) owned a 42-0 lead with a running clock by virtue of a 40-point differential.

“[Kankakee is] very athletic all the way around. They’re very well coached. They’ve got a lot of playmakers all over the field and

they executed tonight. We didn’t. That’s pretty much it,” RBHS coach Sam Styler said.

“Obviously we’ve got a bit of soul-searching going into next week. There’s a whole lot of season left, but we’ve just got to change the mindset going into the rest of [it]. We have to have that winning mindset.”

Gutierrez was 10-for-21 passing for 99 yards. Tucker made five catches for 69 yards, including a 39-yarder to the 26 on the scoring drive Valencia entered at running back and kept the drive alive with a 3-yard, fourth-and-two carry to the 15. Defensively, Valencia had an open-field tackle for loss in the first quarter after a quick out reception.

Max Montalvo had a tackle for loss in the third quarter. Punter James Espino saved an-

other TD in the final minute with a tackle at the 10 on the return.

Kankakee scored TDs on its first seven possessions and amassed 426 yards, 333 to lead 35-0 at halftime. The Kays scored on runs of 40, 8, 18 and 33 yards and passes of 3, 13 and 10 yards and had 14 plays covering 13 yards or more. They converted one third-and-11 and four third-and-7s.

“The guys that were coming in at the end were playing their butts off,” Styler said. “[Overall] we just didn’t tackle well enough, just didn’t get to the ball well enough. Obviously we didn’t do all of the little things right. We had a lot of third-down situations and when you don’t win on third downs, it’s pretty difficult to win a football game.”

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RB boys run up a three-peat at the R-B invitational

By BILL STONE Contributing Reporter

S enior Cooper Marrs and the RiversideBrookfield High School boys cross country team continued their winning ways at the 63rd R-B Invitational Saturday at Indian Gardens.

Marrs took first for the third straight year and the RBHS boys also comfortably achieved a title three-peat (32 points) over second-place Morton (59). Mar rs (15:30.5 for 3.0 miles) won by 6.5 seconds.

Our 54-second spread (from) 1-to-5 was the best in my three years at RBHS.”

The RBHS girls came in second (98 points) to Nazareth Academy (51).

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Junior Gianna Gelb (6th, 19:39.4), sophomore Adeline Vaia (10th, 20:10.8) in her cross country debut, and senior Maria Dalton (17th, 20:56.2) were top-20 medalists for the Bulldogs, followed by sophomore Rebecca Dosek (33rd, 21:54.4), seniors Maia Nelson (34th, 21:58.9) and Lily Kocourek (35th, 21:59.2) and junior Jorie Eggers (49th, 22:44.6).

The Bulldogs (3-7) completed Streamwood Invite action losing to Elgin 4-0, Sept. 12, after losing to York 6-3, Sept. 11, and St. Charles North 1-0, Sept. 9.

David Carrillo had a goal and assist to help RBHS lead York 3-1 at halftime. Tomas Kunickas and Noah Berndt also scored and Max Swicionis and Diego Villegas had assists.

RBHS boys golf

Senior Jack O’Brien was fourth (15:54.0) and junior Brady Norman (16:17.4) and seniors Brennan Lester (16:20.6) and Will Kallas (16:24.7) finished 8th through 10th.

Junior Asa Kahle (16th, 16:39.8) and senior Evan McMullen (20th, 16:55.7) also were top-20 medalists.

“A good day for the Bulldogs,” RBHS coach Jack Brady responded. “Our top five guys ran together through the [first] mile.

“The invite was a great event,” RBHS coach Blair Jensen said. “Most girls are running better when compared to last year. Some young girls are starting to push themselves.”

Nazareth medalists were freshmen Sophia Towne (4th, 19:32.3) and Allie O’Halloran (7th, 19:50.3), seniors Jane McNamara (9th, 19:58.9) and Hannah McCarthy (12th, 20:13.8) and freshman Julia Parkes (19th, 21:04.2).

Junior Brady McCallum had the Bulldogs’ first under-par round of the season with his 29 in a 136-143 victory over Westmont, Sept. 12, at Green Meadows. Josh Udelson added a 34. The Bulldogs’

LT football su ers rst loss

Uncharacteristic penalties and errors lead to 13-10 defeat

By BILL STONE

Contributing Reporter

When Lyons Township High School senior defensive back Caleb Greer grabbed an interception on the first drive of Saturday’s football game at Glenbard West, the Lions made the most of it with a touchdown drive, junior Danny Carroll scoring on a 1-yard r un.

The Lions had many other chances but couldn’t overcome the inspired Hilltoppers or their own key mistakes. The result was a frustrating 13-10 loss in West Suburban Conference Silver Division action in Glen Ellyn.

“It was one of those games we felt like we did a lot of uncharacteristic things for our team, costly penalties, mental er rors,”

LTHS coach Jon Beutjer said. “When you play a team like Glenbard West, every possession matters.”

The Lions (2-2, 1-1 in Silver) had a chance to probably force overtime in the final minute of re gulation but the Hilltoppers (2-2, 1-1) blocked their second field goal attempt of the game, a 42-yarder by Tommy Newcomb.

The 4-minute drive might have won the game for LTHS if not for three penalties, one for unspor tsmanlike conduct.

“That prevented us from being in a better position to tie the game or score [a touch-

down] and take the lead,” Beutjer said. “Kids are going to make some mistakes once in a while, but we had some really costly penalties that cost us the game.”

Quarterback Ryan Jackson was 26 for 35, passing for 229 yards and rushing for 27. Travis Stamm had another huge receiving game with 15 catches for 145 yards. Noah Pfaf flin caught five passes for 42 yards.

Jack Cheney had seven tackles and Ian Gamino and Jack McQueeney added six each. McQueeney and Pfaf flin had tackles for loss.

158, Sept. 13, swept Evergreen Park (165) and Westmont (183) behind low scorers Joey Garvey (36) and McCallum (38).

On Saturday, the Bulldogs finished fifth of 15 teams at the Aurora Central Catholic Invite (322). Garvey and Udelson shot 80s and Connor Dominick and McCallum shot 81s.

RBHS girls volleyball

The Bulldogs (9-7) moved to 2-0 in Metro Suburban Conference play by winning 2510, 25-10 at Ridgewood Thursday behind Sofia Owens (6 kills, 2 aces, 2 blocks), Mackenzie Sloger (5 kills, 3 aces), Lucy Boyle (4 kills, 5 aces), Claire Cameron (13 assists, 4 aces) and Kelley Tyler (5 digs, 8 service receptions). RBHS had 17 aces.

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The Bulldogs are 2-0 in MSC duals with victories over Elmwood Park and Ridgewood.

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Carroll (16 carries for 32 yards) put LTHS ahead with 5:28 left in the first quarter. Newcomb had another 42-yard field-goal attempt deflected in the second quarter but nailed a

42-yarder 14 seconds before halftime for a 10-3 LTHS advantage.

Aidan Nelson’s second field goal of the game cut the Lions’ lead to 10-6 in the third quarter. The Hilltoppers’ Teyion Oriental scored the game-winning TD on a 1-yard run with 9:28 left.

Before the Lions’ final drive, their preceding drive was halted with 7:09 to go on a fourth-and-7 stop, following a false start penalty on fourth-and-2.

In front of a homecoming crowd, the Hilltoppers overcame key injuries and losing their previous two games. That included their first loss to Downers Grove North since 2006 (31-7 Sept. 9).

“They came out with a sense of urgency,” Beutjer said. “Moving forward, it’s a learning process. When we play other teams, we have to value each possession and stay disciplined and do our jobs.”

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Opinion

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Let disc golf rip

Sometimes when Riverside is just being Riverside it is utterly charming. The whole “A Village in a Park” vibe. We get it. But then there are moments when just being Riverside is stultifying. The cur rent timid march toward installing a disc golf course in the Indian Gardens south of Fairbanks Road reflects calcification, not care for traditions .

Disc golf. As best we understand this game/sport it involves flinging small plastic discs across a span of open land while trying to land said disc in a little metal basket. Do it often enough and you just might win the match. And you could shout a “Hurrah!” Just not too loud

The village board last week approved the funding for the disc golf equipment. No more than $12,000 tops. But the board urged the Parks and Recreation Department, the source of all this potential merrymaking, to continue having its 25-member disc golf committee meet and review its plans with an eye to satisfying a small group of critics who, let’s face it, will never be satisfied.

We quote a neighbor in this week’s news report who opines that as a test course was set out recently for evaluation, she could see two of the baskets and from both floors of her home. Egads. Just possible there will be people visible having fun in their public parks.

We are fully infor med about the balance sought between active and passive park spaces. But passive does not mean inert. And people who live adjacent to public parks ought to expect and welcome some activity.

Riverside, as we expect Olmsted would agree, is a village in a park. Not a village in a museum.

Safe paths to schools

It is a good sign that the Brookfield Village Board wants to grow the number of local students who are walking and biking to school. And the village government will now apply to the state’s Safe Routes to School grant program seeking up to $250,000 for engineering and construction costs.

As the board’s conversation unfolded, at least two trustees raised concerns about two specific school approaches where there might be safety worries. S.E. Gross Middle School and Congress Park School were both cited as being worth a good look.

We were glad to hear Derek Treichel, village engineer, say the board discussion led him to think specific conversations need to be held with local school principals to surface concerns they have about safe paths to their schools. That’s exactly right.

While it would be nice to have an additional state grant to upgrade sidewalks in the village, the purpose of this funding is specific to safe walking and biking to school. It seems logical that the critical final approach, when cars, kids and bikes congest, will be the places to pay the greatest attention.

Darlene Caruso, 80

Homemaker, pet shelter volunteer

Darlene J. “Dolly” Caruso (nee Gorniak), 80, of Brookfield, for merly of Cicero, died on Sept. 12, 2023 at the British Home in Brookfield. Born on Feb. 14, 1943 in Chicago, she was a homemaker and enjoyed taking care of animals of all kinds, walking dogs, shopping and volunteering at pet shelters.

Dolly was the wife of Joseph Caruso; the mother of Deborah (Paul) Schomer; the grandmother of Nicholas (Braunty) Schomer and Christopher (Lauren) Schomer; the great-grandmother of Lorenzo Schomer; the sister of Ron (Deborah) Gorniak and the late Rich Gorniak; and the aunt of Christopher, Stefanie and Adam Gorniak.

Memorial visitation will be held on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, from 4 to 8 p.m., with a memorial service at 7 p.m. at Johnson-Nosek Funeral Home, 3847 Prairie Ave., Brookfield. Online condolences, memories and photos may be shared with the family at www.JohnsonNosek.com.

Info: (708) 485-0214

Paul Laz, 70 Jack of all trades

Paul J. Laz, 70, of Brookfield, died on Sept. 13, 2023. A financial administrator and accountant, he was a loyal, sweet, and stoic man with a heart of gold and a lifelong hard work until the end. He enjoye many family vacations, especially to Treasure Island, Florida. His grandchildren were his joy in life. He was known as a “jack of all trades” and resident handyman for his children. He also

loved to garden in his free time.

Paul was the husband of the late Barbara J. Laz (nee Nepil); the father of Dana (Nick) Birch, Amy (Bill) Hurt, Daniel (Ally) Laz and Jill (Adam) Czubak; the grandfather of Everett, Holly, Colette, Iris, Emma and April; and the uncle of many nieces and nephews.

A memorial visitation will be held on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023 from 2 p.m. until the funeral service at 5:30 p.m. at Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 9445 W. 31st St., Brookfield, IL 60513.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to: American Cancer Society, 1 E. Wacker Drive, Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 60601.

Ralph Zaccariello, 72 Coach, mentor, 911 operator

Ralph A. Zaccariello, 72, of North Riverside, died on Sept. 10, 2023. Son of the late Ralph and Vivian Zaccariello, he was the founder and presider of the September 11, 2001 Patriots Day Service of Remembrance for the village of North Riverside for over 10 years. A mentor to several hundred firefighters in the Chicago area, he was one of the leaders of the Stone Park Fire Academy and a retired 911 emergency operator for the village of LaGrange Park and the village of North Riverside. A for mer baseball coach for the American Legion team of Oak Park/ Galewood and football coach for the “Little Huskies” football teams of Oak Park/River Forest, he was a respected referee and umpire for numerous youth and high school sports. He leaves behind numerous friends he helped, assisted or supported during many years of personal and dedicated connection. He understood the true meaning of Duty-Honor-Tradition in the fire service and believed that all Americans should “Always Remember” the sacrifices of the many police officers, firefighters and EMS personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their communities.

In keeping with his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. A memorial for Ralph is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. Memorial visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until the funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Church, 105 Herrick Road, Riverside. A rece ption will follow at Cafe DeLuca, 7427 Madison St., Forest Park to celebrate and remember Ralph’s life, friendship and

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Mall trip thwarted after police detect stolen car

Two people were arrested last week after they stole a black Infinity Q50 and drove it to North Riverside Park Mall, police said. Authorities received a “Flock hit” on the car. Flock Safety is a system that reads license plates and sends alerts of stolen cars to police. After the alert, officers drove to the mall, found the car and got a description of its occupants.

They found the two in the mall and followed them through it. At the food court, one suspect began to run and an officer chased him out of the mall. The suspect, a male, tried to get into a blue Hyundai SUV, but couldn’t and continued to run toward the K-Store Beauty parking lot. The man eventually was detained.

The second suspect, a female, was detained at the mall entrance

The man told police he never noticed he was being followed by them and ran only because a woman next to him yelled “run!” He said he had no recollection of attempting to break into the blue Hyundai. The woman claimed she did not know the Infiniti was stolen. She reported the man had picked her up that afternoon to go to lunch and then to the mall to go to Round One.

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accomplishments.

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

Joe Gaske, 71 Loved shing and family

Joseph William Gaske, 71, died on Sept. 11, 2023. Born in Oak Park on March 30, 1952 to Joseph and Florence Gaske, he grew up in Bridgeview and attended Argo High School, then graduated from Hersey High School. He attended Millikin University and graduated with a de gree in Industrial Engineering. He married Janet Souders on May 19, 1978 and they were blessed with two sons, Phillip and Joseph.

Joe was tall and strong, and his personality and love of life reflected that. He attended St. Louise de Marillac Church, taught Sunday School, and was a Eucha-

Police later found a backpack in the Infiniti. It contained a red and black, loaded, Stag Arms rifle with 300 blackout rifle rounds. The rifle had one round in the chamber and a 30-round magazine.

The woman was charged with one count of criminal trespass to a motor vehicle and was released on an I-Bond.

The man had four active warrants that included car thefts. He was booked and held on bond.

Driving with no license, expired registration

A Chicago woman, driving on a suspended driver’s license, was ar rested last week after police pulled her over at Ogden and Custer avenues

T he woman, who was driving a white Honda, told Brookfield police she could not give them a license but handed over state identification.

Her Honda was towed and she was charged with driving with expired registration and without a license. She was released on an IBond of $2,500. She is due in court in October.

Stolen body-wash suspect gets a break

A 7-Eleven employee gave a man a break last week after he stole five bottles of body wash from the store shelves.

According to North Riverside police, they found the man outside riding on his bike. He cooperated with them by putting his hands on the car, and they found a plastic bag nearby with the body wash in it.

The employee said he only wanted the items back but he added that he wanted the man charged with trespass.

The culprit was told not to return to the store and was issued a trespass note.

Family charged in JC Penney theft

A woman and her two children were charged with theft last week after they cruised JC Penney in North Riverside and tucked items into bags they brought with them.

According to police, the woman, her daughter and her son made their way

through the department store and put merchandise into their bags. T hey also left dressing rooms without all of the items they brought into them.

After police arrived, they found the woman had three pairs of socks worth $58 on her. One child was found with three items totaling $90. T he other had four items valued at $178.

T he three were cited with theft and were released. T hey are expected in cour t in October

These items we re obtained from the North Ri ve rside Po lice De partment re ports, dated Se pt. 12-18, and re presen t a portion of the incidents to wh ich police responded. Anyone named in these reports has only been charged with a crim e and cases ha ve not yet been adjudicated. We re port the ra ce of a suspect only wh en a serious crime has been committed, th e suspect is still at la rge, and police ha ve provided us with a detailed physical d escription of the suspect as th ey seek th e public’s help in making an arrest

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ristic minister there for many years. An avid fan of the Chicago Bears and White Sox, he enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, and watching his grandkids.

Joe Gaske is survived by his wife, Janet Souders Gaske; his sons, Phillip (Erin) Gaske and Joseph (Colleen) Gaske; his grandsons Zachary, Luke, and Jacob Gaske; his siblings, Margaret (Chris) Allen and William (Sharon) Gaske; and many nieces and ne phews.

Memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, Sept. 23 from 12 to 3 p.m., memorial service at 2:30 p.m. at Johnson-Nosek Funeral Home, 3847 Prairie Ave., Brookfield.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to St. Jude Children’s Hospital would be appreciated.

Kevin

Kevin Paul McCauley of Chicago, for-

merly of Oak Park, was called home on Sept. 6, 2023 after a long battle with asthma and respiratory illness. Born on Aug. 15, 1943 in Chicago, he grew up in Riverside and dedicated his life to his community. He served his country as a medic in Korea, before finding a career as a case specialist/ombudsman for the state of Illinois, where he created employment networks and advocated for public policy changes on behalf of the community. After retiring in 2002, he created the Westside Jobs Collaborative, producing the first-ever, Chicago-area, ex-of fender job fair. He also collaborated with the UI Center for Disabilities to host the first virtual job fair for their clients.

A mentor for the Easter Seals Veterans and Family Progr am, Junior Achievement, and a baseball coach in Lawndale/ Garfield Pa rk for many years.

Kevin was a down-to-earth, real soul who made everyone feel at home instantly. His exuberant laugh could energize anyone around him. As an artist, he drew several amazing pencil portraits of his

f amily. He enjoyed camping, canoeing, fishing, visiting taver ns and talking to those around him, and Western movies. As a lifelong f an of the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Bears he would have been extremel y irritated that the Bears still could not beat Green Bay without Aaron Rodger s.

Kevin was preceded in death by a newborn sister, his parents, his son, and several McCauley cousins. He will be missed dearly by his f amily, friends, and many others, including the countless community members who were involved in the progr ams he created

A wake was held on Sept. 18 at PetersonBassi Chapel. A funeral Mass was celebrated at 10 a.m., Sept. 19 at St Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy Catholic Church, followed by interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution to the American Lung Association, the American Legion (Commodore Barry Post # 256 at 6919 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn IL 60402), or a charitable org anization of your choice

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MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Property Management firm specializing in the operation of senior housing seeks individual to assume the role of the Maintenance Technician at one of a 56-unit property located in Forest Park. Position requires considerable interaction with residents and service contractors. Must be available to work on-call for afterhours

emergencies. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 2pm.

• Must have 5 years related work experience in property rehab, general building/property cleaning and equipment maintenance/repair.

• Working experience with painting, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical systems and knowledge of materials and equipment used in building and grounds maintenance.

•Knowledge of boilers, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical systems, and electrical repair.

Please contact: 708-657-4055 or email tina@housingseniors.com regarding applications & info.

FLOORS

HELP WANTED

RESEARCH ASSISTANT

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Research Assistant in the Village Manager’s Office. This position will perform a variety of duties including assisting in coordinating aspects of equity and inclusion projects/initiatives, some data collection, data entry and analysis, synthesizing information, report writing, and presentation of results to stakeholders.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website https://www.oak-park.us/ your-government/human-resources-departments.

Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application.

PART-TIME CIVILIAN CALL TAKER FOREST PARK, IL

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

EVENING AND OVERNIGHT HOURS ARE MANDATORY.

Open until filled. $18.25/hour. Applications are available at Village Hall, 517 Desplaines Ave. and should be returned Attn: Vanessa Moritz, Village Clerk, Village of Forest Park, 517 Des Plaines Avenue, Forest Park, IL 60130. Email: vmoritz@ forestpark.net.

POLICE RECORDS SUPERVISOR

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

MARKETPLACE

COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Community Service Officer in the Police Department. This position will perform a variety of public service, customer service and law enforcement related duties and responsibilities that do not require the services of a sworn police officer; and to perform a variety of administrative duties. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website at https://www.oak-park.us/your-government/human-resources-department. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application.

FARMERS MARKET MANAGER

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Farmers’ Market Manager in the Health Department. This position manages the strategic planning and operation of the Oak Park Farmers’ Market; develops sustainable food strategies; and provides health and nutrition education, programming and promotion for the Village. During the Market season, this position would manage the internal staff and contractors needed to operate the Market, provides staff level support to the Farmers’ Market Commission, and manages vendor relations. The Market season runs from May through October, with the Market itself held outdoors each Saturday. During this time, the work week for this position is Tuesday through Saturday. Year-round, this position will provide nutrition education programming for the community in collaboration with the Health Education and Nursing divisions. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website at https://www.oakpark.us/jobs. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application. Open until filled.

POLICE RECORDS CLERK

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

GARAGE/YARD SALES

BELOIT SALE

900 BELOIT AVE, FOREST PARK FRI, SEPT. 22 & SAT, SEPT. 23

9AM-4PM

Child care center is closed and everything must go! Diaper changing table, cots, toddler chairs, housekeeping sets, cabinets, water & light tables, block sets. Dress – up clothes for preschoolers. Laminator with cart & cutting table, early childhood books, toys, puzzles and curriculum items. Bye- bye buggies, trikes, and scooters. Holiday decorations for all seasons.

NORTHEAST

OAK PARK SALE

1008 N. EAST OAK PARK

8:30AM-3PM

SAT, SEPT 23

Rain or Shine! 35 years of Household misc. Kitchen, garden, LOTS of Chicos women’s clothing, shoes, candles, readers glasses, cookbooks, vases, home decor, Vintage Quilt, table/bed linens, wall art, M/F outerwear, Blow molds.

CARS WANTED

708-296-2060

CLASSICS WANTED

CLASSICS WANTED

Restored or Unrestored Cars & Vintage Motorcycles Domestic / Import Cars:

Restored or Unrestored Cars & Vintage Motorcycles

Domestic / Import Cars:

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

$$ Top $$ all makes, Etc.

Collector James • 630-201-8122

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

$$ Top $$ all makes, Etc.

CLASSICS WANTED

GARAGE/YARD SALES

NORTH LOMBARD SALE

WANTED TO BUY

Collector James 630-201-8122

Restored or Unrestored Cars & Vintage Motorcycles

WANTED MILITARY ITEMS:

833 N LOMBARD AVE, OAK PARK

Domestic / Import Cars:

SAT, SEPT. 23 9-3PM & SUN. SEPT. 24 11-3PM

Many quality items at reasonable prices. Noah ark items, sewing machines, and many other items. Come and see!

Helmets, medals, patches, uniforms, weapons, flags, photos, paperwork, Also toy soldiers – lead, plastic – other misc. toys.

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

OAK PARK YARD SALE

Call Uncle Gary 708-522-3400

TOOLS WANTED:

$$ Top $$ all makes, Etc.

I want to buy all your old tools American tools, Wilton Vise, Wood working tools, Machinist tools. Call, Justin C 708-822-8822

1036 N. EUCLID AVE, OAK PARK

SAT. SEPT 23 10AM-4PM

Collector James 630-201-8122

H 708-445-0164

Huge salesman sample sale with gift items in original packaging. Candles, accessories, jewelry, purses, tote bags, teacher gifts, stocking stuffers, holiday items, bath & body. Gently used household items: bedding, auction catalogs, over 200 books, taxidermy, American Girl Dolls, pet items, toaster oven, fine China, Coach purses, games and more! Many new items with Wisconsin Badger’s Logo. Something for everyone!

SUBURBAN RENTALS

616 N. TAYLOR AVE., UNIT #2, OAK PARK, IL.

OPEN HOUSE SAT. 23RD 11-2 PM. OAK PARK RENTAL- $2200/MO

Immediate Occupancy! Oct 1st or sooner. 3

Bedroom, 1 Bath 2 Flat-Second Floor Unit. New Stainless Appliances. Hardwood Floors. Beautiful Architectural features-Stained Glass windows. Builtin bookcases. Sunroom. Deck. Close to Train and expressway and Chicago. Quiet peaceful setting. Must See! No Pets. No Smoking. Tenant pays for electricity. Appointments Call: Kathleen McCarthy, Broker • 630-420-0202

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

VILLAGE OF OAK PARK PLAN COMMISSION

DOCKET NUMBER: PC 23-

05 (Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment - Zoning Ordinance Text and Map Amendments)

HEARING DATE: October 5, 2023

TIME: 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the agenda permits

LOCATION OF HEARING: Room 201 - Council Chambers, Village of Oak Park, 123 Madison Street Oak Park, Illinois 60302

PETITIONER: Village of Oak Park, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois 60302

REQUEST: The Petitioner, the Village of Oak Park, seeks a text amendment to the Oak Park Zoning Ordinance as follows: An amendment to Article 14 (“Zoning Approvals”), Section 14.1 (“Zoning Text and Map Amendment”), subsection B (“Initiation”) regarding property owner authorization for a Zoning Ordinance map or text amendment.

A copy of the proposed text amendment is on file and available for inspection at the Village Hall, Development Customer Services Department, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois 60302, during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The Plan Commission may continue the hearing to another date without further notice by public announcement at the hearing setting forth the time and place thereof.

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE HEARD OAK PARK PLAN COMMISSION

Oak Park, Illinois 60302

Published in Wednesday Journal, September 20, 2023

LEGAL NOTICE

The Village of Oak Park --Office of the Village Engineer, 201 South Boulevard, Oak Park, Illinois 60302-- will receive electronic proposals until 11:00 a.m. on Thursday October 12, 2023 for Project: 23-8, Madison Street Improvements, MFT #22-0026700-RS. Bids will be received and accepted, and bid results posted via the online electronic bid service listed below. In general, this contract includes removal of roadway, curb/gutter, sidewalk, brick pavers, driveway, lighting, and landscaping/ trees. Other elements include milling and resurfacing of HMA pavement, new brick pavement, new HMA pavement, water main removal/replacement, new water main, new lighting, landscape restoration, planting trees, curb/ gutter, sidewalks, driveways, pavement marking, signage, drainage/ utility lid adjustments, traffic loops/ handhole modifications, maintenance of traffic, and all incidental and collateral work necessary to complete the project as shown on the plans and special provisions.

Plans and proposal forms may be obtained via the electronic service starting on Thursday September 21, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. Plans and proposal forms can be found at https://www.oak-park.us/yourgovernment/budget-purchasing/ requests-proposals or at www. questcdn.com under login using QuestCDN number 8258675 for a non-refundable charge of $64.00.

The Village of Oak Park reserves the right to issue plans and specifications only to those contractors

Published

DOCKET NUMBER: PC 23-04 (Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment - Electric Vehicle Charging Station)

HEARING DATE: October 5, 2023

TIME: 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the agenda permits

LOCATION OF HEARING: Room 201 - Council Chambers, Village of Oak Park, 123 Madison Street Oak Park, Illinois 60302

PETITIONER: Village of Oak Park, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois 60302

REQUEST: The Petitioner, the Village of Oak Park, seeks text amendments to the Oak Park Zoning Ordinance as follows: (1) an amendment to Article 2 (“Definitions & Rules of Measurement”) by adding definitions for electric vehicle types, electric vehicle charging station types and electric vehicle charging station levels; (2) an amendment to Article 8 (“Uses”) by adding “Electric Vehicle Charging Station (Primary)” to the list of

deemed qualified. No bid documents will be issued after 4:00 p.m. on the working day preceding the date of bid opening.

All prospective bidders must prove they are pre-qualified by the Illinois Department of Transportation by providing a certificate of eligibility to the Engineering Division prior to receiving bid documents.

This project is financed with local Village funds and Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) grant funds. The work to be performed pursuant to this Proposal is subject to all state rules, regulations and guidelines including the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, 820 ILCS 130/0.01 et seq., and Equal Opportunity requirements.

Contractor will be required to comply with the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) for Minorities, Females, and Persons with Disabilities Act (30 ILCS 575/0.01 et seq.). This project will have a BEP utilization goal set by DCEO for a percentage of the grant dollars going to businesses that have been certified as owned and controlled by persons who are minority, female or who have disabilities.

Contractors are required to reach the utilization goals or show good faith efforts to reach the utilization goals. See project manual for details. Non-compliance with the BEP goal and requirements will disqualify the bid.

THE VILLAGE OF OAK PARK

Bill McKenna Village Engineer

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

CALENDAR NUMBER: 12-23-Z

HEARING DATE: October 11, 2023

TIME: 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the Agenda permits

LOCATION OF HEARING: Room 201 (Council Chambers), Oak Park Village Hall, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois, 60302

APPLICATION: The Zoning Board of Appeals (“ZBA”) will conduct a public hearing on a special use permit application filed by Driven Car Wash, LLC, Applicant, pursuant to Section 8.3 (“Table 8-1: Use Matrix) and Section 5.4 (Table 5-12: RR District Use Restrictions by Building Type) of the Oak Park Zoning Ordinance to construct and operate an express car wash facility with an accessory drivethrough at the property located at 6000-6020 Roosevelt Road, Oak Park, Illinois, Property Index Numbers 16-17-331-024-0000, 16-17-331-025-0000, 16-17-331026-0000, 16-17-331-032-0000, 16-17-331-033-0000 (Premises”)

in the RR Roosevelt Road FormBased Zoning District.

A copy of the application and applicable documents are on file and are available for inspection at Village Hall, Development Customer Services Department, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois 60302, Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard at the public hearing. Interested persons may also sign up to participate in-person in the hearing to cross examine the applicant and its witnesses by submitting a crossexamination form or by emailing Zoning@oak-park.us before 5:00 PM on the day prior to the public hearing.

The public hearing may be adjourned by the ZBA to another date without further notice by public announcement at the hearing setting forth the time and place thereof.

special uses; and, (3) amendments to Article 10 (“Off-Street Parking & Loading”) by adding a new Section 10.1 (G) (“Electric Vehicle Charging Parking Spaces”), amendments to Section 10.3 (“Off-Street Parking Design Standards”), Subsection I (“Electric Vehicle Charging Station) for clarification purposes, and an amendment to Section 10.4 (“Required Off-Street Vehicle and Bicycle Parking Spaces”) by adding a new subsection C(5) regarding required parking spaces.

A copy of the proposed text amendments is on file and available for inspection at the Village Hall, Development Customer Services Department, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois 60302, during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The Plan Commission may continue the hearing to another date without further notice by public announcement at the hearing setting forth the time and place thereof.

CALENDAR NUMBER: 15-23-Z

HEARING DATE: October 11, 2023

TIME: 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the Agenda permits LOCATION OF HEARING: Room 201 (Council Chambers), Oak Park Village Hall, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois, 60304

APPLICATION: The Zoning Board of Appeals (“ZBA”) will conduct a public hearing on an application filed by the Applicant, Tyler McCray, seeking a variance requests for: 1) An increase in the maximum building coverage to 62.7%, where the maximum building coverage allowed is 60% of the lot per Section 4.3 (Table 4-1: Residential Districts Dimensional Standards) of the Oak Park Zoning Ordinance, and 2) An increase in the maximum impervious surface area of the lot to 66.2%, where the maximum impervious surface area allowed is 60% per

Section 4.3 (Table 4-1: Residential Districts Dimensional Standards) of the Oak Park Zoning Ordinance to permit a ground floor addition at the northeast corner (there is a proposed second floor addition, but requires no vari-

ance) of the existing residential building and a new garage located at the premises commonly known as 600 S. Cuyler Avenue, Oak Park, Illinois, Property Index Number 16-17-109-001-0000 (“Subject Property”), in the R-4 Single-Family Zoning District. A copy of the application and applicable documents are on file and are available for inspection at Village Hall, Development Customer Services Department, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois 60302, Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard at the public hearing. Interested persons may also sign up to participate in-person in the hearing to cross examine the applicant and its witnesses by submitting a cross-examination form or by emailing Zoning@oak-park.us before 5:00 PM on the day prior to the public hearing.

The public hearing may be adjourned by the Board to another date without further notice by public announcement at the hearing setting forth the time and place thereof.

Published in Wednesday Journal, September 20, 2023

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF OAK PARK ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

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

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

DLJ MORTGAGE CAPITAL, INC.

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

Defendants

2019 CH 11767

210 N. OAK PARK AVE., UNIT GGGAR OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 12, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 16, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Commonly known as 210 N. OAK PARK AVE., UNIT GG-GAR, OAK PARK, IL 60302

Property Index No. 16-07-212-0101108

The real estate is improved with a condominium.

The judgment amount was $185,329.09.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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

You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driv-

er’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC

Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 30 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 3650, Chicago, IL, 60602 (312) 541-9710. Please refer to file number 21 8631.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

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

You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 30 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 3650 Chicago IL, 60602 312-541-9710

E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg. com

Attorney File No. 21 8631

Attorney Code. 40342

Case Number: 2019 CH 11767

TJSC#: 43-2878

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Case # 2019 CH 11767 I3228658

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION THE MONEY SOURCE INC.; Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF GERZINE SPENCE

AKA GERZINE L. SPENCE; KRAMER RESTORATION OF DUPAGE COUNTY LLC DBA PAUL DAVIS RESTORATION OF DUPAGE COUNTY; RONNEISHA JINKINS INDIVIDUALLY AND AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF GERZINE SPENCE AKA GERZINE L. SPENCE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 22 CH 4005

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 23, 2023 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-21-402-009-0000.

Commonly known as 1643 Manchester Avenue, Westchester, IL 60154.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney,

Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A., 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563. (630) 453-6925. 7182183141 ADC INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com

I3229004

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

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

2018-RPL6 TRUST

Plaintiff, -v.MELVIN E. KRUMDICK, DAVID E. GEE

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

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 11, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 12, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Commonly known as 1178 S. ELMWOOD AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60304

Property Index No. 16-18-429-013-

0000

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

Sale terms: 100% of the bid amount shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. The certified check must be made payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for

inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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

You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact KELLEY, KRONENBERG, P.A. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 20 N. Clark St., Suite 1150, Chicago, IL, 60602 (312) 2168828. Please refer to file number M22365. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

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

You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. KELLEY, KRONENBERG, P.A. 20 N. Clark St., Suite 1150 Chicago IL, 60602 312-216-8828

E-Mail: ileservice@kelleykronenberg. com

Attorney File No. M22365

Attorney Code. 49848

Case Number: 2022 CH 10770

TJSC#: 43-2893

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Case # 2022 CH 10770

I3228527

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