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HOPPED UP Lori Adlesick savors a sample from Chicago’s Revolution Brewery at the Riverside Foods/Olmsted Society HopStop Craft Beer festival on Sept. 28 in Guthrie Park in downtown Riverside. For more photos, turn to page 11 and visit online at RBLandmark.com.

Bells at St. Paul’s Church draw visitors from across the Atlantic By BOB UPHUES

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isitors come to Riverside from across the country, even across the globe, to take in the pastoral nature of Frederick Law Olmsted’s landscape design and to see architectural landmarks by renowned architects like Frank Lloyd Wright and William LeBaron Jenney. But there’s another tourist attraction you probably don’t know about and have never seen, though you may have heard it in passing on a summer Sunday, located right in the village’s downtown. Last weekend, two separate groups of tourists from England made the pilgrimage to Riverside to experience that attraction — a set of eight bells ensconced in an enclosure that looks like a water tank atop a See BELLS on page 13

Veteran administrator hired as building chief in Brookfield Ross Klicker led economic development efforts in Niles By BOB UPHUES Editor

Brookfield Village Manager Timothy Wiberg has announced that beginning Oct. 7,

Ross Klicker will take over as the village’s new director of community development, capping a three-month search for someone to lead the Department of Community and Economic Development. Klicker comes to Brookfield after serving for the past seven years as economic development coordinator for northwest suburban Niles. He has nearly three decades of experience in the area of community and economic development as well as municipal planning.

“The entire conversation with Tim [Wiberg] and the department heads felt like home,” Klicker said of his interviews with village officials. “I felt like I had known these people for a long period of time.” Klicker was familiar with Wiberg, having met him informally while Wiberg was village manager in Lincolnwood. Klicker said he wasn’t actively looking to change jobs when Brookfield reached out to him See KLICKER on page 12

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Feds raid Lyons Village Hall, mayor’s business Appears to be part of a series of coordinated actions on Sept. 26 By BOB UPHUES and BOB SKOLNIK Editor and Contributing Reporter

The FBI has confirmed that federal agents last Thursday morning raided the administrative offices of three suburban communities, including Lyons, McCook and Summit in an apparent coordinated action. The Chicago office of the FBI stated that agents were present at Lyons Village Hall and McCook Village Hall “conducting an authorized law enforcement action,” said Special Agent John W. Althen in an email. The agents in Summit were “conducting investigative activity,” Althen stated. “FBI-Chicago has no further comment on the matter.” Agents also appeared at the Ogden Avenue insurance business operated by Lyons Village President Christopher Getty and his father, Kenneth Getty Sr. According to sources, federal agents showed up at the Lyons Village Hall, 4200 Lawndale Ave., shortly before it was to open for business. Employees were not allowed in and remained outside until about 11:50 a.m., sources said. The front doors to the village hall were locked until about noon, but were reopened shortly thereafter. Agents had left both Lyons Village Hall and McCook Village Hall prior to a Landmark reporter arriving at those locations. However, about a dozen agents were seen coming and going from the rear door of Getty Insurance, 7710 Ogden Ave. in Lyons, until past noon. Asked by a reporter if he was with the FBI, one agent replied, “IRS Criminal Investigation.” No one else would comment on what they were doing at the office. Shortly after 12:30 p.m., Burt Odelson, who serves as the attorney for the village of Lyons, was seen getting into his car outside the insurance office. Asked what was going on, Odelson responded, “I don’t know. I just came here to talk to the mayor,” referring to Christopher Getty. When a reporter knocked on the front door of the insurance office Thursday afternoon, a man who answered said that Getty was inside, but that he wasn’t taking any meetings. Jeffrey Tobolski, the mayor of McCook, is also a Cook County commissioner for the 16th District, which includes North Riverside, the southern tip of Riverside and roughly the southern half of Brookfield. A call to Tobolski’s cellphone went straight to voicemail. The message was not immediately returned. The Chicago Sun-Times reported that Tobolski did not attend a meeting of the Cook County Board that day and that Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle

said he was out sick. It’s unclear why federal investigators are interested in obtaining records from Getty and the villages of Lyons, McCook and Summit. The raids follow just two days after federal agents raided the offices and home of Illinois state Sen. Martin Sandoval (D-11th), whose district includes Riverside south of the Burlington Northern-Santa Fe Railroad tracks, as well as Lyons and Summit. The Chicago Tribune reported on Sept. 24 that federal investigators were “looking into allegations Sandoval used his official position to steer business to at least one company in exchange for kickbacks.” WBEZ reported last week that federal agents also raided the offices of Bluff City Materials, a company owned by Michael Vondra, who WBEZ called “a construction and asphalt magnate with deep political ties in state government.” Vondra, according to WBEZ is a major political supporter of Sandoval. Vondra also has deep ties to Getty’s political organization and has contributed tens of thousands of dollars to political committees tied to the Lyons mayor in the past decade. The Illinois Secretary of State lists Vondra as a manager for Reliable Materials Lyons, a quarry located south of Ogden Avenue between the Lyons municipal complex and First Avenue. According to Illinois State Board of Elections records, Reliable Materials has donated a little more than $50,000 since 2011 to Citizens for Christopher Getty and nearly $49,000 since 2009 to United Citizens Party, which is the mayor’s local political party. Christopher Getty is chairman and treasurer of both political committees, which also pay thousands of dollars in rent annually to Getty Insurance. Reliable Materials since 2011 has also donated about $13,000 to Friends of Jeffrey Tobolski. Sandoval is the chairman of the Senate’s transportation committee and is a political ally of Getty’s, as is Tobolski. In 2018, Sandoval personally inserted himself into a local school board matter when he appeared at a meeting of the Lyons-Brookfield School District 103 Board of Education and called for the resignation of the theninterim superintendents after it became known that the district had hired a teacher who was awaiting trial on attempted murder charges. Tobolski also intended to speak at the school board meeting but did not after the school board president closed off public comment on the matter. In 2015, a Getty-backed slate of candidates won control of the District 103 Board of Education and set about hiring administrators and others with political connections to Getty and his allies. Getty lost his grip on that majority in 2017, but regained it earlier this year after spending about $20,000 from political committees he controls to back a slate of candidates who swept to victory in April.

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New surveillance cameras installed at the Riverside Metra station in the village’s downtown led to the arrest of a man who reportedly has been stealing bicycles at commuter rail stations all over the Chicago area. The new high-definition cameras recorded a theft that took place in downtown Riverside on Sept. 26, and images of the offender broadcast to regional police led Clarendon Hills police to identify a suspect within an hour of that bulletin, according to Riverside police. Michael S. Kovac, 52, was taken into custody at his home in Aurora the same day. Detectives reported finding other bicycles at the residence, including ones reported stolen out of Winnetka and Western Springs. Kovac reportedly told police he stole the Riverside bicycle on Sept. 26 and then rode it to Western Springs, where he dumped it for what he termed “a better bike.” Police recovered the Riverside bicycle in Western Springs and returned it to its owner. “This arrest was a direct result of the closed-circuit television cameras that are positioned around the train station at the Longcommon Road crossing in Riverside,” said Police Chief Thomas Weitzel in a press release. “These high-end HD cameras were able to pick up the offender, and officers were quickly able to put a wanted poster out and he was identified.” Cameras in Riverside reportedly captured Kovac using bolt cutters, which he took out of a backpack he was carrying, to cut the chain securing the bike to the rack. He then put the bolt cutters, as well as the cut chain and lock, into his backpack before riding away. At the time of his arrest, Kovac was on parole from Lawrenceville Correctional Center for a 2017 theft conviction out of DuPage County. He has eight prior convictions for offenses including theft and burglary going back to 1992.

Criminal sexual abuse The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office approved one count of felony criminal sexual abuse against 34-year-old Joel Garcia, of North Riverside, for allegedly forcibly kissing an 18-year-old woman, pulling down the top of her dress and kissing her breasts during an incident at a party in North Riverside on the night of Sept. 22. The victim told police that Garcia had just exited the bathroom when he engaged her in conversation and then forced himself on her. The victim reportedly was able to pull away and entered the bathroom, trying to shut the door behind her. However, Garcia allegedly stopped her from closing the door with his hand and told her not to tell anyone

what happened. According to the police report, the victim waited inside the bathroom until she was sure Garcia was gone and then left the party. She reported the incident to police that night and police arrested Garcia at his North Riverside home. He reportedly told police the kissing was consensual and denied he forced himself on the victim.

Vehicle break-in North Riverside police responded to the parking lot of Charter Fitness, 1770 Harlem Ave., on Sept. 25 after a 37-year-old North Riverside woman called to report that someone had broken into her vehicle while she was working out. The victim told police she parked the car around 8:10 p.m., when she came out about 25 minutes later, she discovered that the driver’s side window was shattered and several items were missing from the vehicle, including a black Planet Fitness gym bag containing clothing and toiletries. Also missing was a purse containing credit and debit cards as well as a backpack containing a Dell laptop computer. One of the victim’s credit cards already had been used to purchase $115 in merchandise at the 7-Eleven at Harlem and 26th Street, while another had been used to make a $15 purchase at the Citgo station at Harlem Avenue and Longcommon Road. Surveillance camera video reportedly showed two men getting out of a Nissan Altima and using the credit cards at Citgo. The vehicle and suspects reportedly appeared to be the same as other recent smash-and-grab burglaries in the Charter Fitness lot, police reported.

Identity theft A Brookfield resident went to police on Sept. 27 to report that someone had gained access to her Social Security number and had opened credit card accounts in her maiden name, making more than $1,000 in fraudulent transactions at Kohl’s and Victoria’s Secret. In addition, the victim said, applications for credit cards at more than a half dozen more stores using her Social Security number were denied. These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Riverside, North Riverside and Brookfield police departments, Sept. 23-29 and represent a portion of the incidents to which police responded. Unless otherwise indicated, anybody named in these reports has only been charged with a crime. These cases have not been adjudicated.

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D103 board axes committee of the whole meetings Disrespectful atmosphere of recent meetings spurred change, president says By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter

The Lyons-Brookfield Elementary School District 103 Board of Education will meet half as often as it used to after the school board voted 4-3 last week to eliminate the committee of the whole meetings that have been taking place on the second Tuesday of the month. Voting for the change were Vito Campanile, Olivia Quintero, Winifred Rodriguez, and board President Jorge Torres, while Marge Hubacek, Sharon Anderson and Shannon Johnson voted against. Going forward, the school board will only have one meeting a month on the fourth Tuesday.

Torres said the change was being because meetings have degenerated into personal attacks on him. “There’s got to be a way to avoid this nonsense,” Torres said. “It is disrespectful to attack one another and all the attention is put on me. We don’t have time for this stuff.” Torres also said that he wanted district staff to focus on education, not appearing at board meetings. “I want our educators to concentrate on what they’re getting paid for, what they do best, not coming to board meetings,” Torres said Torres and the board majority, a slate who were elected in April with financial and political support of Lyons Village President Christopher Getty, have been subject to harsh criticism at recent board meetings from the minority school board members and citizens making public comments. At the Sept. 24 board meeting, Valarie Fahselt, the president of the George Washington Middle School Parent Teaching Organization (PTO) handed out the Illinois Association of School Board’s code of conduct

to all the board members and specifically accused Campanile, Quintero, Rodriguez and Torres of violating it by, among other things, not speaking up at board meetings and not acting in the best interests of the district. Anderson, Hubacek and Johnson argued against eliminating the committee of whole meetings, where issues are discussed but often no action taken. “I think it is a disservice,” said Anderson who has been on the board for more than a decade. “Tonight’s meeting was 33 minutes. You think they’re going to want to sit here for four hours? When are we going to get the reports for the different department heads? When are we going to find out about the schools?” Superintendent Kristopher Rivera said that while it was not his idea to eliminate the committee of the whole meetings, he understood the desire to do so. “The environment at these meetings is one that is not positive,” said Rivera, decrying the bickering between board members. Not all school board hold committee of the

whole meetings and some simply hold them occasionally. Brookfield-LaGrange Park Elementary School District 95 and Komarek School District 94 generally have just one board meeting a month, while Riverside Elementary School District 96 has two meetings a month -- a committee of the whole meeting and a regular business meeting. LaGrangeBrookfield District 102 generally has three committee of the whole meetings a year. “There are many districts that don’t have two per month,” Rivera said. “We’re going to do the business along the way and have special meetings, if necessary.” During the public comment portion of the Sept. 24 school board meeting, former board member Tom Weiner criticized the decision, pointing out that the board has not yet hired a business manager despite the position being vacant for four months. “You’re not getting things done when you have two meetings, now you’re going to bring it down to one meeting,” Weiner said. See D103 on page 12

D103 school board misses state budget deadline

After failing to hold hearing in July, notice never posted for September By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter

School boards across Illinois were busy in September adopting their budgets for the 201920 fiscal year in advance of the Sept. 30 deadline set by state law. But not in Lyons-Brookfield Elementary School District 103. No budget was adopted, or even voted upon, at the meeting of the District 103 school board on Sept. 24, because

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“They told us we would likely get an audit citation,” Rivera said. Despite not having a formally approved budget, District 103 can continue spending money and paying its bills. Rivera said former business manager Sherry Reynolds Whitaker, who left the district on July 1 to take a job with the East Saint Louis school district, had submitted a public notice to have a budget hearing on July 30 and said that the proposed budget was on display for the required 30 days this summer. But the school board never held the budget hearing in July. Rivera said the screw-up was a consequence of not having a business manager. In June, Rivera tentatively offered the business manager job to Donald McKinney, a former superintendent in the south sub-

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urbs. However, Rivera has been unable to get board President Jorge Torres to put a vote to hire McKinney on a school board meeting agenda. McKinney now seems out of the running for the position and Rivera said the district is considering hiring a retired school business manager to work for the rest of the year on an interim basis. The district’s budget will be voted on at a special meeting on Oct. 25. The proposed budget is not currently on public display. “The current one is not on display, but I don’t know that it has to be on display,” Rivera said pointing out that a tentative budget was on display this summer.

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Compassion Factory Art Gallery and Studio, 9210 Broadway Ave. in Brookfield, presents “The Color of Music,” an exhibition of artwork by Ken and Robin Koukola from Oct. 3 through Nov. 2. The couple work on both solo and collaborative projects, with Robin creating portraits and Ken combining his love for music with art by creating foundart pieces out of repurposed guitars and parts. An opening reception will take place on Friday, Oct. 4 from 7 to 10 p.m. Gallery hours are Thursdays from 4 to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free.

Chicago paranormal expert Ursula Bielski shares stories and research from her new book “Haunts of the White City,” telling ghostly stories about the Chicago World’s Fair of 1893, the Great Fire and Victorian-era Chicago on Monday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. at the Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd. The program is free but registration is required at 708-485-6917 or brookfieldlibrary.info.

Get the facts on the Fair Tax referendum

Riverside Library welcomes fall

Join local Indivisible groups for a Conversation about Taxes with Daniel Biss, former state senator and Illinois gubernatorial candidate, on Sunday, Oct. 6 at 2:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Riverside Township Hall, 27 Riverside Road in Riverside. A proposal to change the state tax structure will be on the 2020 ballot. Find out how passing the Fair Tax referendum may affect everything from local taxes and public safety to school funding, social services and state income taxes. Free and open to the public.

And more Join the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce on Oct. 3 and every Thursday through Nov. 21 at 4:30 p.m. at Joe’s Saloon, 9220 47th St. in Brookfield, for their weekly 60-to-Win prize drawing, the organizations biggest annual fundraiser. Each week the chamber gives away $1,000 – one $500 winner and five $100 winners. Tickets are sold out but join in the fun. ■

Nazareth Academy, 1209 W. Ogden Ave. in LaGrange Park, kicks of its new Parent Speaker Series on Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. with Dr. John Duffy, who will speak about “Parenting the New Teen in the Age of Anxiety.”Free and ■

Pitch in to beautify Brookfield The village of Brookfield invites residents to pitch in to spruce up parks and other public areas of the village during the fall Project NICE event on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will plant flowers, mulch trees, pick up trash, conserve natural resources and beautify public spaces. Those under 18 years of age who are not part of pre-registered group must bring a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. Meet at the Brookfield Village Hall, 8820 Brookfield Ave., to sign or turn in a waiver, pick up a worksite assignment, tools, gloves and a free T-shirt.

open to the public. The Frederick Law Olmsted Society and village of Riverside will its next Landscape Workday on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to noon for planting along Riverside Road. Bring work gloves and a water bottle. All other supplies and snacks provided. Look for the public works dump truck. ■

Interfaith Community Partners will host its 17th Annual Fall Benefit“Takin’It to the Streets”on Oct. 4 at 6:30 p.m. at Capri Banquets, 6420 Joliet Road in Countryside. Tickets are $65 per person and include heavy appetizers, beer and wine. Cash bar for liquor. Silent auction and more. Purchase tickets at bit.ly/2Rive5R. ■

The grief support group at Hitzeman Funeral Home, 9445 31st St. in Brookfield, meets Oct. 8 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.This month’s theme,“Grief and the Holidays,”will explore how to cope with grief during the holidays. RSVP by Oct. 4 to info@hitzemanfuneral.com or 708-485-2000. ■

Riverside Arts Center, 32 E. Quincy St., continues its new season with“Bodies of Paint,”a solo show featuring the work of Janice Nowinski through Oct. 12 in the Freeark Gallery. The FlexSpace Gallery hosts“The Necessity of the Mark,”a solo show by Katherine Nemanich through Oct. 5. In the outdoor sculpture garden, see the work of Jaclyn Jacunski in“Dream Additions,”which through the end of November. Gallery hours are Tuesday through ■

Riverside Public Library, 1 Burling Road, invites the community to usher in autumn at a special Welcome Fall Party on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 4 to 6 p.m. Celebrate the season, mark the start of the Early Learners Area renovation and find out more about how the library is improving that space while enjoying scavenger hunts, collaborative art, a popcorn bar and more. Free. Call 708-442-6366 for more information.

Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. Free and open to the public. The Riverside Farmers Market continues its 2019 season on Oct. 2 and will run every Wednesday through Oct. 9 from 2:30 to 7 p.m. in Centennial Park at Longcommon Road and Forest Avenue. ■

The Brookfield Farmers Market continues its 2019 season on Oct. 5 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., and will run every Saturday through Oct. 12 in the parking lot of the Brookfield Village Hall, 8820 Brookfield Ave. Visit www. brookfieldfarmers.org for special events, vendor info and music lineups. ■

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Goat Yoga in North Riverside

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North Riverside Parks and Rec invites you to participate inn an exercise class of a different sort – Goat Yoga – on Sunday, Oct. 6 from m 4 to 5:30 p.m., outside at the Northh Riverside Village Commons, 2401 Desplaines esplaines Ave. Yes, that’s right, enjoy a 30-minute yoga session, featuring ring live goats, and then stick around for or 60 minutes of goat therapy at the Goatt Happy Hour, where you can bond, socialize, alize, snuggle and take selfies with the goats. ely Dress appropriately pen to for the weather. Open der. The fee is everyone 8 and older. $49 ($52 non-resident). dent). 15 for more info. Call 708-442-5515

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Rainwater management workshop

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The Brookfield Conservation Commission presents “Natural Flood Control: Sustainable Landscaping and Flow-Through Planters to Manage Water in Your Yard,” a workshop for local residents interested in finding a beautiful, natural way to reduce flooding, on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. at the Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd. The speaker is Susan Rohner, landscape designer and project coordinator with the Cook County Forest Preserve District, who has worked professionally with native plants, public landscape design and sustainable park development for 11 years. For more information, email questions to conservationbrookfield@gmail.com.

Deeper Questions about Living Trusts with Greg Kurinec of Bentron Financial Group on Oct. 9 at 1:30 p.m. Register to attend at 708-485-6917 or at brookfieldlibrary. info. North Riverside Public Library, 2400 Desplaines Ave., hosts a Senior Drop-in on Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Meeting Room. Play cards and socialize every Friday. For adults and seniors there’s Café y Conversacion/ Conversation Café on Oct. 5 at 10:30 a.m.; Crafternoons: Fall Sign Making on Oct. 5 at 1:30 p.m.; Unwind at the Library: Tai Chi on Oct. 7 at 6:30 p.m.; and Book Club (“Beartown”by Fredrik Backman) ■

on Oct. 8 at 6:45 p.m. To sign up for senior and adult events, call 708-447-0869 or visit www.northriversidelibrary.org/events. For kids there’s Lapsit Storytime (toddlers through age 5) on Oct. 3 at 10:30 a.m.;Tales &Treats (ages 2-5) on Oct. 5 at 10:30 a.m.; Messy Mornings for Munchkins (ages 2-5) on Oct. 8 at 11:30 a.m.; Books & Bingo (ages 3+) on Oct. 8 at 6:30 p.m.; and Every Child a Reader/Cada Nino un Lector (ages 2-5) on Oct. 9 at 4 p.m. The Brookfield Elks Lodge, 9022 31st St., hosts 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. ■

SPRINGFIELD — Sterigenics, a medical supply sterilization company linked to increased cancer risk in Cook and DuPage counties, said on Sept. 30 it plans to “exit its ethylene oxide sterilization operations in Willowbrook.” According to the U.S. Department of Labor, chronic exposure to ethylene oxide, used in some medical supply sterilization and manufacturing processes, can cause increased cancer risks, negative reproductive effects and other major medical problems. Since February, Sterigenics was prohibited from using the gas by a seal order from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, which effectively forced its closure. A consent agreement between the state, DuPage County and Sterigenics approved earlier this month gave the company clearance to install the necessary equipment for its facility to reopen, however. Sterigenics said in a press release Monday it could “not reach an agreement to renew the lease on its Quincy Street facility in Willowbrook in the present environment,” and blamed the “unstable legislative and regulatory landscape in Illinois” for its decision not to reopen. There are two bills -- House Bill 3885 and House Bill 3888 -- currently moving through the legislature that would, respectively, give home rule municipalities greater authority to ban emissions of the gas and phase out its use over a period of years. They are expected to be on the table for discussion when the General Assembly returns for fall veto session on Oct. 28. Both measures would build upon Senate Bills 1852 and 1854, which were signed into law earlier this year, creating what both sides agreed were the strictest regulations on ethylene oxide in the nation. Stop Sterigenics is a grassroots group from the Willowbrook area that mobilized against the company. On Twitter, the group said Sterigenics “messed with the wrong community” in response to a tweeted statement from Gov. J.B. Pritzker. “Sterigenics’ decision today represents a significant development, demonstrating that Illinoisans will come together to protect the health and wellbeing of all our residents – which has been my goal from the beginning,” Pritzker said in the statement. “From shutting down their operations in February to enacting the nation’s strongest law regulating ethylene oxide, we sent a clear, unified message that we will take all possible steps to protect

residents’ health.” Stop Sterigenics also said it would continue to push for further regulation of ethylene oxide. That was echoed by House Republican Leader Jim Durkin, of Western Springs, who is sponsoring the bill that would give home rule municipalities the authority to ban ethylene oxide emissions. “Sterigenics got the message that we were never going to let them reopen their doors and poison our communities again,” said Durkin, who represents the Willowbrook area. Sterigenics was just one of 26 facilities in Illinois permitted to use or emit ethylene oxide, an IEPA spokesperson said in July. Two others – Vantage Specialty Chemicals and Medline Industries – are located in Lake County and have faced increased pushback from community members in recent weeks, including from the activist group Stop ETO in Lake County. Last week, Pritzker’s office said the governor was receptive to further regulation of ethylene oxide. In its press release, Sterigenics blamed increased regulatory talk for the company’s closure. “Hospitals and patients around the United States and the world depend on Sterigenics for vital, sterilized medical products, and we cannot provide them with the certainty they require while operating safely in a state that will suspend operations of a business despite the company’s compliance with applicable rules and regulations,” the press release said. Last week, representatives of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, Illinois Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Biotechnology Industry Organization and the Chemical Industry Council of Illinois sent a letter to General Assembly members to oppose “any additional efforts to further restrict or ban the use of ethylene oxide in Illinois.” “The economic hit of an ethylene oxide ban would be significant, with an initial loss of at least 1,500 jobs in Illinois, including unionized positions,” they said in the letter.

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The Landmark, October 2, 2019 ANNUAL TREASURER’S REPORT RIVERSIDE TOWNSHIP FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2019 REVENUES: Property Tax $1,217,426; Personal Property Tax, $29,344; Interest $6,071; Donations, $6,043; Other, $5,873. TOTAL REVENUES: $1,264,757. COMPENSATION DISBURSEMENTS: Total Gross Wages $294,297. Under $25,000.00: L. Blauw, M. Clarke, M. Dropka, T. Heilenbach, B. Legan, K. Liesse, T. Lupfer, M. Miller. $25,000 to $49,999.99: R. Kelly, A. Lutha F. Sitkiewicz, V. Wilt. $50,000 to $74,999.99: M. Iniguez. EXPENDITURES IN EXCESS OF $2,500: Access to Care, $5,000; Allied Universal Security Services, $4,151; Andersen Elevator Co, $4,784; AT&T, $4,029; Beds Plus Care, $10,000; Best Buddies International,Inc., $2,500; Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, $15,183; Caselots, Inc. $2,644; Ernest Di Monte & Assoc., $20,750; Future Technology Systems, $4,781; Grasso Graphics, $4,733; Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, $19,189; Internal Revenue, $22,512; Matuszweich & Kelly, $2,620; Nicor, $5,985; North Riverside Golden Agers, $5,000; Jerry Owen, $22, 200; PeopleCare, $10,000; Riverside Arts Center, $8,250; Riverside Township Seniors, $5,000; Selden Fox LTD., $8,250; TAPCO, $11,858; Twilight Party Rentals, $4,409; U.S. Postmaster, $3,201; via Digerati Marketing $12,560; Village of Riverside, $6,475; Windstream, $3,299; Food Pantry, $4,304; Flat Grant Aid, $17,900; Emergency Assistance, $7,865; Community Support Services, $48,500; Helping Hand Center, $181,960; J. Labak, $5,400; Pillars Community Health, $289,860; Tamarack Consulting, $11,500; UCP Seguin Inc., $25,000; Way Back Inn, $10,000. Other expenditures under $2,500: $132,412. TOTAL EXPENDITURES: $1,258,361. SCHEDULE OF CASH RECEIPTS, CASH DISBURSEMENTS AND CASH BALANCES RIVERSIDE TOWNSHIP

Cash Balance, March 31, 2018 Receipts Disbursements Cash Balance, March 31,2019

General Town Fund $ 831,248 592,581 628,259 $ 795,570

Community Mental Fund $ 521,810 603,351 601,708 $ 523,453

General Assistance Fund $ 287,083 68,825 28.394 $ 327,514

Subscribed and sworn to this 27th day of September, 2019 Vera A. Wilt – Township Supervisor I, Liane J. Blauw, Clerk of Riverside Township, Cook County, Illinois, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the Annual Treasurer’s Report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2019. Liane J. Blauw – Township Clerk

D96 school board ditches class-size policy

New guidelines more accurately reflect recent practices in managing numbers By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter

The Riverside Elementary School District 96 Board of Education has voted unanimously to change its class-size policy to eliminate specific size targets for the district’s classrooms. As it indicated it would do last month, the board on Sept. 18 ditched class-size limits, which have been routinely waived for many classrooms in recent years, in favor of a more general policy. The new policy states the district will “establish class sizes to meet the instructional needs of all students, while also considering practical space constraints and also exercising prudent financial management.” The new policy also says that the superintendent will work with administrators to establish class sizes in each school “based on student needs, student/performance abilities grade levels, subject areas, and space availability.” The new policy replaces one that had called for classes to have no more than 20 students in kindergarten through third grade, 23 students in fourth and fifth grades and 26 in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. At the start of the 2019-20 school year, 26 of the 41 elementary school classrooms in District 96 exceeded those recommended limits and received waivers approved by the

school board. Board members say that the new policy better conforms to what has been the actual practice in District 96. “We’ve had this policy in place for a long time, we’ve constantly been waiving it year after year … so I think the idea was to more accurately reflect reality,” said school board President Dan Hunt. Superintendent Martha Ryan-Toye and school board members said the new policy gives the administration more flexibility and say that there is no plan to increase class sizes in the district. “We don’t anticipate class sizes increasing as result of the change of the policy,” RyanToye said. “We just believe our updated policy is a better indicator of our practices, but our intentions remain to have relatively low class sizes and we intend to keep class sizes in our current ranges.” The new policy also calls for the superintendent to provide the school board with public updates about class sizes at board meetings twice a year and to provide regular monthly written reports on class sizes and student enrollment, particularly during the summer and at the beginning of the school year, so the board can closely monitor class size. Other aspects of student assignments will remain the same. The district will try to assign a student to a school that is close to home, subject to the school’s capacity. Students will not have the absolute right to attend the school that is closest to their home. Once a student is assigned to a school for kindergarten, that student will have the right to stay in that school through fifth grade, and siblings will be assigned to the same school unless otherwise requested by their parents.

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The Riverside Public Library Board of Trustees is inviting the community to learn more about their plans for a voter referendum next spring to fund the renovation of the building’s lower level at a public forum on Sunday, Oct. 6 at 4 p.m. in the Great Room of the library, 1 Burling Road. Library officials will present their plans for renovating the lower level and the scope of the referendum before fielding questions from those in attendance. The library board is proposing a $1.5 million bond issue to fund the project, which has been on the drawing board since late 2017. After fundraising efforts fell short of the library board’s goal, trustees decided in

September to change gears. The board now hopes voters will approve the bond issue, which would have a 15-year term. The estimated property tax impact to a home valued at $300,000 would be $36 annually. The impact on a home valued at $500,000 would be $62 per year. Fundraising efforts have resulted in about $217,000 in donations. Those funds are being used to build out the first phase of the lowerlevel renovation — the creation of an early learners’ room. At the library board’s next meeting on Oct. 8, trustees will vote to approve a resolution to seek the ballot initiative.

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Wayne E. Pesek, 68, North Riverside’s first administrator Spent 35 years as a village employee, including director of public works By BOB UPHUES Editor

Wayne Edward Pesek, who was appointed the village of North Riverside’s first-ever municipal administrator in 1982 and spent more than three decades working for the village in various capacities, died Sept. 25, 2019 at the age of 68. Since his retirement as village administrator in 2001, Pesek had kept a low profile in town, although he continued to live in his home overlooking Veterans Park. He provided consulting services for other municipalities, most recently serving as economic development coordinator for northwest suburban Harwood Heights. “He was very good, very knowledgeable,” said North Riverside Village Administrator Guy Belmonte, who replaced Pesek when the latter retired after 19 years as administrator. Belmonte was a North Riverside trustee during Pesek’s years as village administra-

tor. When Pesek retired, said North Riverside Village Belmonte, “He said if I ever President James Votava hired needed any help to give him a Pesek as the village’s first call. He was very helpful.” administrator in 1982, initiPesek attended Hauser Juating a municipal building nior High School and Rivercampaign which paved the side-Brookfield High School way to the village acquiring and joined the North Riverthe Melody Mill Ballroom and side Public Works Departgrounds in the 2400 block of ment in 1966 as a part-time Desplaines Ave. via eminent seasonal employee. domain. He worked his way up the ladPesek would oversee the conder in the department, accordstruction of the entire municiing to an article published in pal campus – fire department, Provided the Suburban Life announcing public works, police and the Pesek’s retirement, eventually Wayne E. Pesek Village Commons building. becoming public works superThe project also included the intendent in 1971 and then its creation of Commons Park director in 1975. south of the Canadian Nation Railway line In that leadership capacity during the 1970s, between the Village Commons building and Pesek was involved in updating the village’s Veterans Park. zoning code to pave the way for the North RivCommons Park, according to the 2001 Suberside Park Mall. Part of the land around the urban Life report, was one of Pesek’s favormall would be turned into the village’s first ite projects. “The one thing I like doing is building public park, Veterans Park. “His love was public works,” said Tim things because I like seeing the tangible reKutt, whom Pesek hired as a seasonal em- sults,” Pesek told the Life. But Pesek also faced some of the same issues ployee for public works and who would eventually become public works director that continue to challenge village officials today. himself. “He wouldn’t give you any job that In the mid-1990s, with the prospect of sales taxes he wouldn’t do himself. He was a hands-on unable to fund village services without additional revenue, the village floated asking voters guy, a good leader and manager.”

to give North Riverside home rule status, saying it would allow them to increase sales taxes. Residents wanted no part of that, with 300 people showing up to a meeting to make their displeasure known. In January 2001, Pesek, who was just 50 years old at the time, decided to accept an early retirement plan and ended his service to North Riverside after a total of 35 years. He stayed under the radar locally, except for a brief period in 2005, when he was severely beaten inside a Forest Park steakhouse. He accused former Berwyn Public Safety Director Frank Marzullo; whose political patrons had lost a local election that night; his son Jerry Marzullo, who had lost a race for Berwyn alderman; and three others of the beating. However, the accused were all acquitted during a bench trial in 2007 by a Cook County judge. A federal civil lawsuit related to the incident was settled. There will be an honorary procession in front of the North Riverside Village Commons, 2401 Desplaines Ave., on Monday, Sept. 30 at 11 a.m. Friends are welcome to attend and pay final respects in front the building. Pesek was the father of Anthony and Christopher and the grandfather of Anthony Jr. and Jenna Pesek. Services are private. Hitzeman Funeral Home, Brookfield, handled arrangements.

Brookfield launches official Facebook page

Village hopes new site will help boost its social media presence By BOB UPHUES Editor

The village of Brookfield has joined the fray on social media, with the village’s official Facebook page (@BrookfieldVillageIL) going live on the morning of Sept. 30. The launch ticks a box off the list of initiatives handed to Assistant Village Manager George Issakoo, particularly with regard to creating a social media presence for the village. And, residents have welcomed that outreach. Less than a day after it went live, the page had more than 700 likes. The first official post announced the Brookfield Beautification Commission’s Project NICE clean-up event on Oct. 5. “We want it to be informational and for it to be a public discourse,” said Issakoo, who added he’s working with Facebook to obtain a verification badge for the page. “We want to better communicate and share information about the great things going on in the community.”

In addition to public events like Project NICE, Issakoo said he has worked out a schedule with all village department heads to provide content for the page on a weekly basis. That content could include updates on village initiatives, or could highlight good work being done by village staff. The page may also include local success stories about local businesses and will also try to cross post information already being shared on a Brookfield events page that’s maintained by the Department of Parks and Recreation. “We want to have those separate pages work together to get a broad spectrum of eyes on various posts,” Issakoo said. Issakoo said he has asked the village board liaisons to the various advisory commissions to reach out to those groups and encourage them to share information the village can post to the Facebook page. “I want to work with the commissions to get their content up there,” Issakoo said.

While the Facebook page is intended to foster an exchange of information between the village and residents, Issakoo said that it was not intended to be a place for debates to play out or a place where residents submit information requests or work orders for the Public Works Department. There is already an email address -- help@brookfieldil.gov – for residents to report urgent public works requests or to notify the village of specific neighborhood issues. A link to the village’s social media police, approved recently by the village board, is included in on the Facebook page’s “About” section. It states that the Facebook page is not monitored 24 hours a day and is not intended as a place where the village conducts official business. It also provides contact information about where to report non-emergency issues and instructs residents to call 911 in case of emergency. Issakoo is the lone administrator of the Face-

book page at this time and is in charge of vetting posts from village departments and commissions as well as making sure comments adhere to the village’s social media policy. “I certainly welcome comments, but it’s definitely not a forum for staff to be debating with the public on items,” Issakoo said. There’s more social media outreach coming in the future, according to Issakoo, including a Brookfield public safety page on Twitter. That account will include information from both the police and fire departments as well as any public safety issue involving public works. “There’s no set date for that yet,” Issakoo said. “We want to give [Facebook] a try and see how we’re doing. When we’re comfortable, I’ll request permission to kick off the Twitter handle – probably in the next few months.” Former Village Manager Keith Sbiral created a now-apparently defunct Facebook page for village hall to officially comment on questions posted on other Facebook forums, but Issakoo said his intent is for residents to interact on the new page. In addition, village staff are the only people capable of posting or sharing content on the village’s official Facebook page. Residents can comment on village-generated posts, but will not be able to post or share content themselves on the page.

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Members of the Brookfield Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approving the Brookfield Public Library’s final planned development application for a new facility at 3541 Park Ave. – for the second time – on Sept. 26, sending it to the village board later this month for consideration. Village Planner Elyse Vukelich said that village trustees are likely to talk about the commission’s recommendation favoring the proposed roughly 21,000-square-foot building at the committee of the whole meeting on Oct. 14. The village board could vote on whether to accept the commission’s recommendation at their business meeting on Oct. 28. If the board approves the plan, as is expected, library officials say they are still on pace to break ground for the new library in the spring of 2020. Last week’s public hearing was something of a re-do. The commission had already recommended approving the library’s final planned development application in August, but concerns raised by resident Mark McCann about the traffic study used to address the new facility’s impact on the neighborhood forced officials to hit the brakes. In addition to McCann’s complaint that the traffic study was flawed because it was done on two of the coldest days of the winter last January, McCann also discovered that the company that completed the study, Wisconsin-based Traffic Analysis and Design Inc. (TADI), had let its Illinois license lapse in 2017 and hadn’t renewed it. In response, the village of Brookfield’s legal counsel recommended ordering a new traffic study, which TADI completed on Sept. 5 and 7. That new study was the main topic of discussion at the Sept. 26 commission hearing. The study showed some increase in traf-

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fic was expected due to the construction of a new library, but concluded that the increase would not dramatically impact conditions for vehicles and pedestrians at the Lincoln/ Park/Grand intersection where the library and separate parking lot will be located. “We’re confident the intersection is going to work well,” said Michael P. May, the engineer from TADI who conducted the analysis. May, who has been a licensed professional architect in Illinois since 2007, according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional regulation’s website, disputed McCann assertion that his company’s stamp was required on the study. May’s stamp was on the document provided to the library. While May thanked McCann for pointing out that TADI’s license to do business in Illinois had, indeed, lapsed, he said that the company immediately filed paperwork to remedy that lapse and that the company’s status with IDFPR was “pending reinstatement.” May also said he had talked to someone at IDFPR, who told him it was appropriate for him to submit the traffic study to the library under his personal stamp. McCann, who was at the Sept. 26 meeting, accused TADI of having no credibility and said he would file a second complaint with IDFPR. He previously had filed one after learning the company’s license had lapsed; that matter is pending, he said. “If you approve this, you’re violating state law,” McCann told planning commissioners. However, commissioners brushed aside that statement, voting unanimously with little comment to recommend the library’s final plan. Commissioner Patrick Benjamin, who is a retired municipal community development director, said TADI’s updated traffic study was excellent. “I don’t question your credibility,” Benjamin told May. Meanwhile, Commissioner Todd Svoboda said the updated traffic analysis and its vetting by the village’s engineering firm, Edwin Hancock Engineering, reinforced his support for the library’s plan. “I think it further supports the recommendation,” Svoboda said.

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process that included conversations with village department heads and with Wiberg and Assistant Manager George Issakoo. “Ross was unanimously thought of as someone who was going to fit into the culture that we’re trying to build around here,” Wiberg said. Wiberg said he liked that Klicker during his career “touched every rung of the ladder in community development.” He has worked as an inspector, code enforcement officer and has been engaged in planning and economic development. Brookfield’s Department of Community and Economic Development will have Klicker overseeing all of those facets. “I like the fact that he has ground-up knowledge,” Wiberg said. Klicker’s starting annual salary with the village will be $112,500, Wiberg said. For the six years prior to his time in Niles, Klicker was the planning/ economic development coordinator for the city of Wood Dale. He started his career as a property maintenance inspector for the village of Hoffman Estates, where he set up a systematic inspection program for every residential property in that town. In Niles, Klicker said he’s been involved in business retention efforts, recruitment and long-term planning. One initiative he’s been heavily in-

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New committees from page 5 “If two meetings a month is too much of an inconvenience, step down.” Only one of the eight people who made public comments praised the majority. That was Ryan Grace, the public works director for the Village of Lyons and a close political ally of Getty. “I think you’re doing a good job. Change takes time,” said Grace, who was fired from his former job as maintenance director for District 103 in 2017. Hubacek said that without committee of the whole Meetings the board needed to create committees on such subjects a finance and education. Torres said that he will look into that. “We’re talking about all that stuff,” said Torres after the meeting. “We do need that.” The minority board members also were critical of the absence of a superintendent’s report, generally a regular item on a school board’s agenda, implying that Torres was trying to silence the superintendent. Rivera last gave a superintendent’s report at the July 23 board meeting. But Rivera, who said he had nothing to report at last week’s meeting, told the Landmark that he expects to deliver reports at future board meetings. The minority board members also criticized the board majority for refusing to go into closed session. The board has not gone into closed session since Aug. 1. Meetings have generally been very brief recently, with the board majority generally not explaining why they vote the way they do and rarely, with the occasional exception of Torres, engaging with the other board members.

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BELLS

Mad ringers from page 1 steel frame in a courtyard behind St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. “A lot of the Brits take their vacations this way,” said Allison Houha, a longtime parishioner at St. Paul’s and its present bell captain. If we averaged it out, we get a group once a year. … We definitely have people who call us up.” On Sept. 28, a group of about 16 people, a good many from Yorkshire, drove into town to have a go at the bells of St. Paul’s. Earlier in the day, they’d rung at Mitchell Tower on the campus of the University of Chicago. There are just about 50 such sets of bells in North America, according to St. Paul’s pastor, Father Luke Wetzel. When they stopped in Riverside, the group was in the midst of a 17-day, 25-bell-tower tour of the eastern U.S. and Canada. “We’re all mad bell ringers,” said Ian Bennett, a South Yorkshireman who was traveling with his wife, Louise Bradbury-Bennett. Bells like the ones at St. Paul’s are much more common in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Bennett said he’d rung at about 1,600 locations there. One of the attractions of the Riverside bells is their size. They are comparatively small, though the smallest bell weighs more than 100 pounds. “They’re a lot lighter and easier to ring,” said Matthew Blurton, another tourist from Yorkshire who manned bell No. 5 during his turn at the rope last weekend. To the untrained ear, the peals seem

random, but the style — known as “change ringing” — which results in cascades of sound, follows strict patterns and changes need to be precise. “You have to be able to control the bell and keep the pattern,” Blurton said. The different patterns have inscrutable names like Grandshire Triples and Plain Bob Minor and have their own unique sonic characteristics. “It’s all timing,” said Houha, who is just one of two bell-ringing regulars left at St. Paul’s. Since the parish acquired the bells in 1991, the number of bell ringers has gradually dwindled. You really can’t perform change ringing SHANEL ROMAIN/Contributor without a group, so the BELL HAPPY: English tourists (above) have a go at the ropes during a practice round of change ringing at bells at St. Paul’s don’t St. Paul’s Church in downtown Riverside on Sept. 28. The group, which was in the midst of a three-week peal as frequently as bell-ringing tour of North America, was one of two making the pilgrimage to Riverside last weekend. The they used to. “Up until maybe five full set of bells is rung rarely these days, because the number of parishioners volunteering as bell ringers years ago, we would has dwindled to two. One of them is James Baum (below left) who started ringing as a child. On Saturday ring at Christmas, and he showed visitors like Billy Boylan, 6, of Brookfield, how easy it is. if there’s a funeral for a parishioner, we offered tor Father Thomas Fraser, who was the pas- ringers and keeping the tradition alive. to ring at that service as tor responsible for acquiring the bells. When he learned St. Paul’s was getting a set well, but lately it’s practice,” Houha said. Wetzel said he hopes there might be a new of change-ringing bells in 1991, he immediAll of this bell ringing is pretty new to Father Wetzel, who took the reins as pastor a burst of enthusiasm and that new bell ring- ately became part of the group and has relittle more than a year ago for longtime pas- ers will join the small group — you don’t mained ever since. need to be a parishioner, he said. “I just really enjoy it and enjoy teaching “It’s unique and accessible in a lot of new people about it,” said Farthing, who ways,” Wetzel said. “I’d like to see more peo- was outside St. Paul’s on Sept. 28 showing ple in the community doing it. It’d be great how the bells work using a small demonstrato ring on Memorial Day or Fourth of July tion bell. or for Riverside’s [150th] anniversary.” “It’s selfish as well — I can’t do it unless The story of how the bells ended up at St. others do it with me. I’m smitten,” he said. Paul’s is intriguing. The parish at the time The only other parishioner who rings reghad a $20,000 bequest from a parishioner to ularly is James Baum, who started ringing put a single bell in the church’s small bell with other members of his family as a child. tower. He’s now the band director and music teachBut the expense to simply prepare that er at Riverside-Brookfield High School. tower for a bell was prohibitive, so they sat “It’s sort of like riding a bike; it comes on the bequest, waiting for an opportunity. back to you,” Baum said of change ringing. It came when a portable “expo” set of bells He was on hand to observe the parish’s — a demonstration set — became available. visitors on Sept. 28, getting a good dose of It so happened that the owner of the bells all eight bells in action at the same time. was willing to part with them for $20,000, “It’s great because you get to ring with and a friend of Father Fraser served as the someone who is really accomplished,” parish’s purchasing agent. On Jan. 18 and Baum said. 19, 1991, the bells and belfry parts were lowHe also likes meeting other ringers beered by crane into the St. Paul’s courtyard. cause they tend to be characters. Within a year the bells, forged at the Whi“There’s a way about them,” Baum said. techapel Foundry in London — the same “They’re super-smart because you have firm that forged the original Liberty Bell in to have crazy mental capacity to do what Philadelphia — were covered with a roof to they’re doing. I like the sound of the bells as protect them from the elements. well. It’s cool to be part of a team like that. Tom Farthing, who fell in love with The musicianship that goes into bell ringing change ringing while a student at Ka- is really unique and challenging.” lamazoo College, came to Chicago in 1985 Anyone interested in becoming a bell and began ringing at Mitchell Tower, ringer can email Father Wetzel at where he’s now the person training other parishoffice@stpaulsparish.org.

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Opinion

THE LANDMARK VIEW

I hear you knocking

ll of a sudden, the near southwest suburbs are up to their eyeballs in federal agents. On Sept. 24, the FBI raided the Cicero and Springfield offices, as well as the home, of state Sen. Martin Sandoval, whose 11th District includes part of the Landmark’s coverage area. That same day, according to WBEZ, the feds also paid a visit to an asphalt contractor with close ties to Sandoval and other area politicians, including Lyons Village President Christopher Getty, whose village hall and business offices were the subject of federal investigations on Sept. 26. Also on that day, feds raided McCook Village Hall, where Cook County Commissioner Jeffrey Tobolski (whose 16th District also includes the Landmark coverage area) is mayor, and did some other investigative digging in nearby Summit. Last week, the Chicago Tribune reported that federal investigators were probing an alleged scheme whereby Sandoval was steering business to a company in exchange for kickbacks. Exactly which company that is remains unclear, though the raid on Bluff City Materials in Bartlett, owned by the same man who operates the Reliable Materials quarry in Lyons, is certainly eyebrow-raising. Reliable Materials has been a generous donor to the political committees of Sandoval, Tobolski and, in particular, Getty. Contributions from Reliable Materials to political committees controlled by Getty have been lavish, approaching $100,000 over the past decade. Federal agents, including one who identified himself as being from the IRS Criminal Investigations Division, spent hours on Sept. 26 inside the offices of Getty Insurance in Lyons, an address those political committees call home. No one has been charged with any wrongdoing, and it’s not known whether Getty himself is the subject of a federal investigation. But it sure is unusual. It also continues to be disconcerting to think that these same people worked so hard and spent so much money late last year and earlier this year to regain control of the Lyons-Brookfield Elementary School District 103 Board of Education, which serves the southeast quarter of Brookfield. Sandoval and Tobolski both personally appeared at a school board meeting last fall to slam the school board for the administration’s error in failing to fully vet a teacher who was hired, even though he was awaiting trial for attempted murder. Getty and his political allies fed that beast, backed by thousands of dollars from Getty’s campaign funds, for all it was worth, convincing enough people that returning the school board to their hands was actually in the public interest. That Getty-backed school board, to date, has done everything it can to roadblock key administrative hires. There’s still no business manager, even though the superintendent made someone an offer, and it now looks like the district will use an interim this school year as a placeholder. For whom, we wonder. In the meantime, the school board has failed to pass a budget by Sept. 30 as required by law. It’s a direct result of the stonewalling on the business manager, but it won’t have any political consequences until voters in District 103 realize that’s all these guys care about – political power. And because of that election in April, it’s likely voters won’t get a chance to effect change until 2023. How does that feel after last week?

KOSEY CORNER

Township hall ready to celebrate 125 years

ome subjects bear repeating, and this week’s column will do just that as we revisit the Grande Dame of buildings in Riverside, the Township Hall. The landmark building is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. Located at 27 Riverside Road, it was designed by architect George Ashby. In a brochure listing landmarks in Riverside, the date for its design and construction is circa 1895. But, a bulletin from Riverside Township states authorization for construction was in September of 1894 with dedication occurring on Nov. 4, 1894. At the time of the dedication, a time capsule was placed in the building. The building is referred to as French chateau style architecture. Composition of the structure is limestone and brick, complemented with decorative stone. Most impressive on the building is the large clock donated by the ancestors of Judy West Jisa, who also was instrumental in helping to restore the clock to working order. In its 125 years the building has hosted many events, especially the auditorium on the second floor. What eighth-grade graduate of Hauser Junior High cannot help but conjure up memories of the annual graduation party or learning the social graces and how to dance at Fortnightly. The graduation party still exists. How many meetings of the Junior Woman’s Club

were hosted at the township hall? Too many to count. It for years has also hosted the Lions Club’s annual chicken dinner, and its stage was home to many plays. The Riverside Township Radio Players now recreate old-time radio shows there. The Chamber of Commerce held its monthly luncheon meetings there, and it was where I met Gary Fencik of the Bears. (Long story, another time). Many happenings in the big room remembered and forgotten over time. The third floor remains the township assessor’s lair. It houses the assessor’s office, now named in memory of the late Scuffy Gross, which is now in the capable hands of Assessor Fran Sitkiewicz. Beautiful view from that office. On the main floor, if you go right you enter the village offices. Go left and you’ll find the township office and Supervisor Vera Wilt at your service. The late George Glaser, who was a longtime township supervisor, would tell me there was a bit of animosity between the village and the township because he wanted it known that the building was the township hall. Obviously, things have changed and we all get along. What would an anniversary be without a party? Save the date of Nov. 2, 2019 to celebrate the building’s anniversary. Find out what is in the time capsule and what is going into the new time capsule. What do you think will be uncovered?

JOANNE KOSEY

LETTERS

Visit North Riverside’s Little Libraries There are two well-kept secrets (and perhaps many more) in the community of North Riverside. What are they? Two Little Libraries. What is a Little Library? A Little Free Library is a “take a book, return a book” free book exchange. They come in many shapes and sizes, but the most common version is a small wooden box of books. Anyone may take a book or bring a book to share. The North Riverside Little Free Libraries book exchanges are the brainchild of Miss Jenna Q., a recent graduate of Riverside-Brookfield High School and currently a freshman at Purdue University. Jenna developed this project as a Girl Scout and won Girl Scout’s Gold Award, the most prestigious award in the world for girls (and the most difficult to earn). As an avid reader and frequent patron of the North Riverside Public Library, Jenna wants you to visit these “little gems” and share in this creative endeavor.

One is located at the Tot Spot Park (14th Street and 24th Avenue) and the other is located in Commons Park, 2401 Desplaines Ave, just south of the gazebo. You are welcome to take a book at any time, and if you wish, you can leave a book, but leaving a book is not required. You will find books for children, teens and adults on all subjects. Little Libraries are a wonderful invention and are catching on everywhere. The benefits include many, such as promoting literacy, meeting new neighbors and connecting with the community, providing access to books 24/7, serving as an alternative to “screens,” discovering a way to donate those books sitting in your basement, attic, garage and much more. Take a walk, drive or bike to one of these nifty little sites. You won’t be disappointed.

Barbara E. Silvestri North Riverside

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OBITUARIES

Vincent Grigoletti, 19

Theodore Purvin, 101

Brookfield resident

Founder of the Riverside Rockets

Mitchell Mayle, 27

Theodore V. Purvin, 101, of Hinsdale and formerly of Riverside, died peacefully on Sept. 26, 2019. After graduating from the University of Illinois in 1939, he joined the U.S. Navy and served as an aircraft navigaTHEODORE PURVIN tor in the Pacific. In his later life, Mr. Purvin retired as the president of Aircraft Gear Corporation. He was the founder and general manager of the original Riverside Rockets semi-pro baseball team and was a talented songwriter and musician. Mr. Purvin was the husband of Mary, his best friend, for 76 years until she died in July; the father of Judy (John) Scully, Theodore (Debbie) Purvin, Patricia (Bob) Fleck and Thomas (Diane) Purvin; the grandfather and lifelong fan of Melissa (David) Kotrba, Julie (Jack) Tucek, John (Erica) Scully III, Robert (Alice) and Michael Fischer, Paul (Sonia), Theodore (Kathy), Steven, Robert (Jessica), and of U.S. Army Spec. James Purvin; the great-grandfather of Grace and Emma Tucek, John IV and Shae Scully, Rocky and Hank Fischer, Patrick, Kira and Eric and Ted Purvin; the brother of Beverly Luria; and an uncle to many nieces and nephews. A funeral Mass was celebrated Sept. 30 at St. Mary Church in Riverside, followed by entombment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside. The family appreciates donations to St. Thomas Hospice, 119 E. Ogden Ave., Suite 111, Hinsdale, 60521. Arrangements were handled by The Original Kuratko Family, Brian D. Kuratko, director.

Vincent E. Grigoletti, 19, of Brookfield, died on Sept. 29, 2019 at Loyola University Medical Center surrounded by his family members. He had struggled over 9 years against the medulloblasVINCENT GRIGOLETTI toma brain cancer that ultimately took his life. His valiant fight is an inspiration to everyone battling cancer. He is now free from that terrible disease, and his kind and gentle spirit will live with us forever. Vincent Grigoletti was the son of Daniel Grigoletti and Laurine Grigoletti (nee Seklecki); the brother of Mark Grigoletti, Louis Grigoletti and Nick Grigoletti; the grandson of MaryAnn Collins, Flaurio Grigoletti and the late Myrtle Grigoletti (nee Pranger); the great-grandson of Adeline Wojtasiak; the nephew of David (Carol) Grigoletti, Randall (Fran) Grigoletti, Thomas (Cathy) Grigoletti, Kenneth (Pam) Grigoletti, Cheryl Wells, MaryAnn Seklecki, Richard (Liz) Seklecki and Philip (Maria) Collins; and a cousin to many. Visitation is Tuesday, Oct. 1 from 2 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday, Oct. 2 from 9 to 9:30 a.m. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, 9445 31st Street in Brookfield. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Oct. 2 at 10 a.m. at St. Barbara Church, 4008 Prairie Ave, Brookfield. Interment is at resurrection Cemetery in Justice. The family appreciates memorial donations to Vincent’s GoFundMe Page at gofundme.com/f/1rp14sw3hc.

Resident of North Riverside Mitchell R. Mayle, 27, of North Riverside, died on Sept. 24, 2019. He was born on Dec. 11, 1991. Mr. Mayle was the son of Don (Cindy) Mayle and April (Jim Sullivan) Mayle; the father of MITCHELL MAYLE Mallory; the brother of Michael (Sara Brown) Mayle and Demarco Mayle; and the grandson of David Terry and Don Mayle Sr. Visitation is on Thursday, Oct. 3 from 3 p.m. until the time of a memorial service at 7 p.m. at Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home, 2447 Desplaines Ave. in North Riverside.

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Brookfield Chamber of Commerce 60 to Win drawings

10 weeks of drawings, every Thursday at 4:30pm at Joe’s Saloon.

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60 to Win is the Chamber’s biggest fundraiser. Each ticket cost $20. Each week we give away $1000; one $500 winner and five $100 winners. There are 60 drawings and each ticket remains in the drawing for all 60 drawings. We greatly appreciate the support of Brookfield Chamber of Commerce. Each ticket purchased helps us to continue to provide the community with wonderful events like the Street Dance, Car Show, Farmers Market and the Art Fest. We also are proud to give back to the community with donations to different organizations and offer each High School annual scholarships.

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PEOPLE

Retired Riverside police officer picked for Honor Flight

ill Niesluchowski, who served as a Riverside police officer for 33 years before spending the past 16 as the department’s lone community service officer, was treated to a once-in-a-lifetime experience last month. The longtime North Riverside resident joined more than 100 veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces aboard an Honor Flight to visit war memorials and the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 18. “It was the trip of a lifetime,” Niesluchowski said. Niesluchowski grew up in Chicago and Broadview before being drafted into the U.S. Army in 1967. He became an MP, good training for what would become his civilian career, and served for 18 months in West Germany before being discharged in 1969. He applied to be on an Honor Flight – which are provided at no cost to veterans as a thank you for their service to the nation – more than four years ago after being urged to do so by a friend. “I did it as a lark,” Niesluchowski said. “Who knew if I was going to be picked?” A few months ago, Niesluchowski received a call from the folks of Honor Flight Chicago letting him know he was on the list for an upcoming flight. On Sept. 18, he showed up at Midway Airport at 3 a.m. to make the trip to the nation’s capital. There he joined his fellow veterans in visiting Arlington National Cemetery, the Vietnam War memorial and the World War II memorial. He carried with him the names of some men he served with, hoping their names were not on the wall of the Vietnam memorial. “I didn’t find their names, which was good,” he said. He called the memorial itself “unbelievable.” The after leaving the service, Niesluchowski got married and also joined the Riverside Police Department. He and his wife celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last week and he’ll celebrate his 50th year serving the Riverside Police Depart-

Bill Niesluchowski ment in February.

Welcome aboard

Brookfield resident April Schweitzer was one of five people welcomed in August to the board of directors at Pillars Community Health, a nonprofit provider of medical, dental mental health and addiction, domestic and sexual violence and early childhood education services headquartered in LaGrange. APRIL SCHWEITZER The organization, which traces its history back to 1921, has 10 locations in the west and southwest suburbs and the volunteer board is charged with providing oversight and direction, including making policies, safeguarding assets, evaluating the health of the organization and planning for the future. Schweitzer is an associate attorney with Nixon Peabody, specializing in matters related to Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC). Prior to working as an attorney, she worked in public health, focusing on tobacco control.

I’d be honored

The Judy Baar Topinka Foundation earlier this month awarded its 2nd Annual Judy Award to Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough. Cook County’s first African-American and female clerk, Yarbrough served as a state representative for the 7th District – district Topinka also served – for 12 years. She served as assistant majority leader in the Illinois House

KAREN YARBROUGH

PEDAL PUSHERS: Bike R Bars participants (from left) Kevin Glowacki, Angela Glowacki, Anthony Senese, Amy Senese, Keith Murphy and Patty Gausselin enjoy the taco buffet at Phil’s Sports Bar and Grill in Brookfield during the 4th annual ride to raise money for lung cancer research.

Bike R Bars event raises $6,000 for cancer research On Sept. 8 more than 90 people hopped on their bicycles and rode to taverns throughout Brookfield and LaGrange to raise funds for lung cancer research during the 4th Annual Bike R Bars event organized by LaGrange resident Tom Moore, Brookfield resident Roger Baran, and LaGrange Park residents Anthony Senese, Amy Senese and Kathy Savino.

and was the chief House sponsor of a bill signed into law by Gov. Pat Quinn, outlawing the death penalty in Illinois. From 2012-18, Yarbrough served as the Cook County Recorder of Deeds. She was presented with the award at an event on Sept. 5 in McCook.

On campus ■ More

than 20 Brookfield residents were among the 450 Lyons Township High School students who have been named Advanced Placement Scholars for their exceptional achievement on the college-level Advanced Placement Program exams. The College Board recognizes several levels of achievement (the exams are graded on a scale of 1 to 5) based on the number of year-long courses and exams taken by students: AP Scholar, by completing three or more exams with grades of 3 or higher; AP Scholar with Honor, total average grade of 3.25 with four exams at 3 or better; AP Scholar with Distinction, total average grade of 3.5 with five exams at 3 or better; AP National Scholar, total exam score average of 4 with eight or more at 4 or better; AP International Diploma, displaying exceptional achievement across a variety of disciplines. The following Brookfield students were

After kicking off at a home in LaGrange Park, the group rode off to Off Broadway Pub, Barrel House Social, Joe’s Saloon, Ryan’s Public House and Phil’s Sports Bar and Grill. The event raised more than $6,000, which was donated to Lungevity Chicago. Anyone wishing to make a donation should visit www.lungevity.org.

recognized: AP Scholar: Alani Benitez, Christopher Cordero, Emma Dahl, Mark DeWeese, August Duwell, Alexandra Gatsos, Emma Korzyniewski, Lazar Marinkovich, Benjamin Mathis and Adam Strzelczyk. AP Scholar with Honor: James Gatsos, Caroline Geisert, Sarah Schaber and Cameron Trimborn. AP Scholar with Distinction: Tyler Bernklau, Madeleine Church, Bradley Estacio, Jordan Gatsos, Alana Mercado, Nicholas Ortiz, Thomas MacKenzie and Evelyn Villalobos Gurr. AP National Scholar: Nicholas Ortiz. ■ Fenwick High School in Oak Park has announced that Riverside residents Joshua Richards and Grace Vomacka are among the 10 students from that institution named Nation Merit Commended Scholars, placing them among the top 34,000 high school seniors in the nation for their performance on the on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. ■ Julia Keller, of Riverside, was one of 208 student-athletes at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, named to the Tiger Pride Honor Roll for achieving at least a 3.40 grade point average for the 2019 spring semester.

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LTHS destroys Proviso on homecoming 48-0 win gives Lions their second win of season By JAMES KAY Sports Editor

Whether you are a state contender or building towards next season, every varsity football senior wants to win on homecoming. So when Lyons Township’s varsity football team (2-3) blew out Proviso West (0-5) 48-0 on Sept. 28, there was a sense of relief coming from the Lions after not winning on homecoming the last few years. “Going in, we knew this was a special weekend with the alumni and future LTHS kids here to support us,” said senior wide receiver Sam Rodriguez. “This is a great win. Everybody played great on both sides of the ball and any time we do that it just feels great—especially on homecoming.”

Defense turning into offense While the whole team shined on cold, rainy Saturday afternoon, the LTHS defense had a day to remember. Anthony Georgelos led the team with six tackles (three of them for a loss), middle linebacker Leo Hangsterfer recorded five tackles and Jimmy Pouba followed with four tackles. On both sides of the ball, Proviso couldn’t stop the Lions up front. LTHS penetrated the Panthers’ backfield and quarterback Max Uribe never had time to find open windows throughout the game. He only attempted two passes that went 20 or more yards through the air. The highlight of the game came in the third quarter when LTHS had three straight pick-sixes. With four minutes left in the third quarter the Panthers tried to get it going on offense after LTHS turned the ball over on downs.

Photo by BRADLEY DeBOER

FINDING A SEAM: Running back Olin White (#10) runs through Proviso’s defense for a first down. Instead, on the second play of the drive, Uribe took a wide snap, attempted to evade the Lions defense, and threw a pass into double coverage to Michael Dahill. He went untouched for a 35-yard touchdown with 3:16 remaining in the quarter. On the next series, Uribe heaved the ball downfield into double coverage where Georgelos picked it off on the LTHS 40-yard line. Tiptoeing down the sideline, he went untouched for a 60-yard touchdown return

to end the quarter. Starting on his team’s own 29-yard line, Uribe took a bad snap, moved to his left to avoid another sack, and ended up throwing an interception that was taken to the house by Pouba for 35 yards. “I haven’t seen anything like [the three pick sixes in a row] either,” said head coach Dan Hartman after the game. “The defense has been playing well all year. We have been in every game and the main reason is

because of them. It was really nice seeing them get those three pick sixes today.”

Running in the Rain While the weather made it tough for both quarterbacks to grip the football, the Lions were able to run through Proviso West’s defense. LTHS quarterback Joey Antonietti completed five of 12 passes for 87 yards and See BULLDOGS on page 18

Late penalty dooms Friars against Ignatius

Fenwick’s dominant season hits small bump By JAMES KAY Sports Editor

When Fenwick hired Craig Blazer earlier this year to take over as the varsity soccer head coach, his team had one message for him: We have to beat St. Ignatius. Unfortunately, the Friars were unable to do that on Sept. 26. However, after competitive 2-1 loss

to Ignatius, Blazer isn’t focused on the bitter taste left by his team’s rivals. “In a rivalry matchup, yeah we wanted to win, and it was a really good game that came down to a penalty kick,” said Blazer. “Both teams played at a high level, and our guys are learning. I’m proud of them, and we will learn from this.” In the first half, it looked like Fenwick (9-31, 2-1-1) had all the answers for the Wolfpack offense. Going into the match, Fenwick’s goalkeepers had recorded six shutouts, while only surrendering eight goals on the

season. Throughout the first half, the Friars denied every chance Ignatius had on goal. “Our goalkeepers have been great,” said Blazer. “Jacob [Arquette]’s first half was incredible and Marko [Brajkovic] did his normal good thing. They are so talented, and we are going to be in every game this year because of them. They kept us in this one.” Arquette’s masterful first half was highlighted by a series of deflections and diving stops that had Ignatius frustrated throughout the first 40 minutes of the match. Even when the Wolfpack offense was able to find

daylight in the middle of the box, Arquette halted any momentum Ignatius created. “I think we are still building our identity, and we have done that by trying to take of our defense first,” said Blazer. “We started to give up a lot of fouls at the end of the first half and you could tell that they were dangerous.” The Friars opened the scoring with 23 minutes left in the half when sophomore Jack Powers found an opening in the box. With a two-on-two opportunity, Ignatius’ See FRIARS on page 18

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S P O R T S

RBHS sophomore commits to Notre Dame Baseball whiz capitalizes on impressive summer By JAMES KAY Sports Editor

Just weeks into his sophomore year at Riverside-Brookfield High School, Owen Murphy has verbally committed to play baseball at the University of Notre Dame when he graduates in 2022. After months of heavy recruitment from elite programs around the country, Murphy landed with the Fighting Irish as a two-way player on a partial scholarship. “One of the biggest things for me was that I wanted to play for an ACC school and be able to continue to pitch and play on the left side of the infield,” said Murphy. “Notre Dame checked off both of those boxes.” As a freshman at RBHS, Murphy slashed his way to a .401 batting average, .569 slugging percentage, while mashing three home runs. He also dominated on the bump in the 29 innings he pitched. Murphy recorded a 1.69 ERA, struck out 43 batters, and only gave up seven earned runs. Right now, he is touching 88 mph on the radar gun and hopes to be up in the lower-90s by the spring. However, it wasn’t his elite-level performances at Riverside-Brookfield that caught the eyes of college scouts. Murphy plays for one of the most prestigious travel baseball programs in the Midwest (Rake City), and he got to travel with the age group above him last summer. Even though Murphy wasn’t one of biggest players, his Rake City coach, Jared Koutnik, recognized Murphy’s mature skills on the field, and felt he was ready to play with the older group. “Right now, he is as gifted as any high school junior, and honestly could play up

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Penalty kick from page 17 goalie stepped up in the box and deflected Fenwick’s first shot on goal before Powers took the deflection and knocked the ball into the wide-open net. No one scored the rest of the half, but Ignatius started adjusting to the Friar defense late in the first. Fenwick held their own in the second half but found themselves in a vulnerable position at the 19-minute mark after they committed a foul 30 yards away from the goal on the sideline. Ignatius’ Ryan Roberts launched a pass into the box and found his teammate Ryan Notarianni who finished it with a header into the net to tie the match.

with the 18 [year-old group,]” said Koutnik. “I mean, he’s still a kid. He’s growing but the talent is all there. I’ve only had one kid commit at his age, and that player is now playing in the Astros farm system. [Murphy] is a special kid.” Koutnik is a well-known face in the college baseball world. When his team rolls into town, college coaches go up to him and pick his brain about the young players on his roster. They ask for him to circle the names of the top players on the team’s roster so they can get a closer look at who they should keep an eye on. Last summer, Murphy’s name was circled. Rake City traveled throughout the south this past August, and they landed in the PBR Future Games in Georgia. It wasn’t until Murphy strolled to the batter’s box when the magnitude of the situation hit him. “When I got up to home plate, I look in front of me and there were like 150 coaches,” said Murphy. “I was nervous, but I took my warmups and told myself that it was just time to play. I knew I was only going to get two innings of work in the tournament and that this was going to be my shot. I’m glad with how it turned out.” According to Koutnik, Murphy overcame one shaky inning of pitching during his time at the showcase to dazzle multiple college scouts. Clemson, Xavier, TCU and Louisville were among the teams interested in the 15 year old’s services. However, Notre Dame was the program that he felt an immediate connection to. “When Notre Dame started looking at me for the futures games and I talked [Notre Dame coaches] Link Jarrett, Rich Wallace and Scott Wingo, I was just blown away,” said Murphy. “They are all great baseball minds, and I love talking baseball with them.” Before they signed on to be coaches at Notre Dame, Wingo and Wallace coached at Jacksonville University in 2018. Murphy had a chance to meet them two summers ago when Rake

“We could have managed the last couple minutes when it was 1-1 to try to stop the bleeding,” said Blazer. “We really wanted to push that to overtime and recollect ourselves. You have to give them credit for what they created in the box at the end.” It seemed like the Friars and Wolfpack were going to battle in overtime with the match tied at 1-1 with 10 seconds left. However, on a throw-in, Ignatius’ Everett Shorey was fouled in the box and finished off a penalty kick to give the Wolfpack a 2-1 lead on their senior night. “This is probably the worst loss for us this year … maybe even the worst one during my time here at Fenwick,” said senior Joe Sedlacek. “But we knew they were a good team and we needed to stay disciplined. We did what we needed to do but it was just an unlucky finish.”

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Sophomore Owen Murphy takes a cut during a tournament game for Rake City. City was traveling to the Wilson Premiere tournament in Florida. They talked with Murphy, and they quickly formed a bond. Fast-forward to months after the PBR tournament, Koutnik had been in touch with the coaches at Notre Dame. They offered Murphy the scholarship his family was looking for, the opportunity to be a twoway player (something other schools hadn’t offered him at the time) and the chance to stay close to home. “It was a win for the family since Notre Dame is close to [Brookfield] and Owen gets the chance to play for an ACC team,” said Koutnik. “It worked out well for everybody.”

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Finishing the win from page 17 two touchdowns. Running back Matthew O’Connell led the team in carries (10) and had 27 yards on the ground to go along with a touchdown. Running back Olin White helped move the chains with 47 rushing yards on seven carries. Wide receiver Sam Rodriguez hauled in five catches for 87 yards and had two touchdowns in his final homecoming for the Lions. “Our big thing was that we wanted to establish the run in the first half. We were able to do that,” said Hartman. “We didn’t execute a few balls that were thrown, but I feel like the offensive line continues to im-

Despite making a life-altering decision this early in high school, Murphy isn’t worried that he didn’t wait longer to commit to a school. “Honestly, I viewed it as a great opportunity,” said Murphy. “My coaches encouraged me to commit also since they pointed out that this is not only a great playing opportunity but the education is way up there. It’s also hard being a northern boy going to play down south. I didn’t think I was going to commit this early but this is a dream come true and I can’t wait to compete for [Notre Dame].”

prove each week and they took another big step this week.” Lyons Township opened the scoring with a six-play drive that resulted in a 1-yard touchdown by O’Connell with 6:14 left in the first quarter. The Lions would quickly get the ball back after Proviso was called for intentional grounding on fourth and five. That set up an eventual play-action pass from Antonietti to Rodriguez for a one-yard touchdown. Rodriguez found the end zone one last time in the third quarter when Antonietti hit him on a crossing route for a 20-yard TD. When asked after the game if everyone should expect two-touchdown performances from him every time out the rest of the season, Rodriguez responded, “Ya know, I certainly hope so.” Lyons Township is slated to face Leyden on the road at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 4.

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS RIVER FOREST, ILLINOIS Public Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of River Forest, Cook County, Illinois, on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. in the First Floor Community Room of the River Forest Village Hall, 400 Park Avenue, River Forest, Illinois, to consider amendments to the Villageâ€™s Zoning Ordinance which include, but may not be limited to, the following: Additions and amendments to Chapters 10-3 (DeďŹ nitions), 10-7 (Regulations of General Applicability), 10-12 (C1 Commercial Zoning District), 10-13 (C2 Commercial Zoning District), 10-14 (C3 Central Commercial Zoning District), 10-15 (ORIC OfďŹ ce/Research/Industrial/ Commercial Zoning District) and 10-21 (Land Use Chart), to allow the limited operation in the Village of River Forest of certain cannabis business establishments operating under the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, 410 ILCS 705/1, et seq., as amended (â€œCRTAâ€?), and medical cannabis establishments under the Illinois Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act, 410 ILCS 130/1, et seq., as amended (â€œCUMCPPA), subject to the following limitations, in addition to those limitations which the Zoning Board of Appeals and/or Village President and Board of Trustees may determine are appropriate: A. Cannabis dispensaries and cannabis craft growers operating under the CRTA may be located in the Village of River Forest as a special use in the C1 Commercial Zoning District, C2 Commercial Zoning District, C3 Central Commercial Zoning District and the ORIC OfďŹ ce/ Research/Industrial/Commercial Zoning District. B. Cannabis cultivation centers, cannabis processing organizations and cannabis transporting organizations are prohibited from operating in the Village of River Forest. C. Medical cannabis dispensaries and medical cannabis cultivation centers operating under the CUMCPPA may be may be located in the Village of River Forest as a special use in the C1 Commercial

Zoning District, C2 Commercial Zoning District, C3 Central Commercial Zoning District and the ORIC OfďŹ ce/Research/Industrial/ Commercial Zoning District. D. Consumption of cannabis shall not be permitted on the premises of any cannabis business establishment or medical cannabis establishment. The additions and amendments to the Village of River Forest Zoning Ordinance include, but are not be limited to, those described above, along with, deďŹ ning cannabis business establishments and medical cannabis establishments, establishing additional reasonable time, place and manner restrictions, distance limitations, or other limitations on the operations of cannabis business establishments and medical cannabis establishments as allowed under the CRTA and/or the CUMCPPA, and such other regulations as the Zoning Board of Appeals and/or Village President and Board of Trustees may determine are appropriate. The petitioner for the Text Amendments is the Village President and Board of Trustees. This public hearing is being held pursuant to direction given by the Village President and Board of Trustees for the Zoning Board of Appeals to consider these amendments. For additional information visit www.vrf.us. All interested persons will be given the opportunity to be heard at the public hearing. For public comments to be considered by the Zoning Board of Appeals and Village Board of Trustees in their decision, they must be included as part of the public hearing record at the hearing before the Zoning Board of Appeals. For further information or for a copy of the proposed text amendments, please contact Assistant Village Administrator Lisa Scheiner at (708) 714-3554 or at lscheiner@vrf.us or visit www.vrf.us. Sincerely, Clifford Radatz Secretary, Zoning Board of Appeals

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Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Library Trustees of the Village of Forest Park from Furniture Contractors for FF&E at the Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd, Forest Park, IL 60130. Sealed bids will be received on or before, but not after 10:00 AM on Wednesday October 9, 2019 at the Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd, Forest Park. IL 60130. Bids received after that time will not be considered. All Bids shall be addressed and delivered to the circulation desk inside the building on or before the time set forth above. Sealed envelopes or packages containing the Bid Forms shall be transmitted to the attention of the â€œLibrary Directorâ€? and shall be marked or endorsed with the title of Sealed Bid for Bid Package #01-Library Furniture and the Bidderâ€™s full legal name. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Teen Service Room at 10:00 AM on Wednesday October 9, 2019. Bids shall be submitted in the form and manner contained in the Bidding Requirements. Contractors may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from Williams Architects, 500 Park Blvd. Suite 800, Itasca, IL. 60143 cakotera@ williams-architects.com or by calling 630-221-1212. Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond or a cashierâ€™s check in the amount of 10% of the total bid, made payable to Forest Park Public Library, as a guarantee that the suc-

cessful bidder will promptly execute a satisfactory contract, will furnish a satisfactory performance bond and payment bond and proceed with the work. Upon failure to do so, the bidder shall forfeit the amount deposited as liquidated damages and no mistakes, errors, exclusions, or omissions on the part of the bidder shall excuse the bidder or entitle the bidder to a return of the aforementioned amount.

No bid will be considered unless the bidder shall furnish evidence satisfactory to the Board of Trustees that the bidder has the necessary facilities, abilities, experience, equipment, ďŹ nancial and physical resources available to fulďŹ ll the conditions of the Contract and execute the work, should the Contract be awarded such bidder. Bidders will examine the plans and speciďŹ cations and the location in which said work is to be done and judge for themselves all the circumstances and surrounding known and reasonably foreseen conditions affecting the cost and nature of the work, and all bids will be presumed to be based on such examination, familiarity, and judgment. The successful bidder shall be required to provide a Performance Bond and a Material and Labor Payment Bond in the amount of 100% of the Contract Amount, as well as liability and property insurance as required by the Bidding Require-

ments before commencing work. The successful bidder shall enter into a formal contract based on the conditions and requirements in the Bidding Requirements and the Bidding Requirements will be incorporated into the Contract. Not less than the prevailing wage shall be paid for labor on the work to be done as required by law. The successful bidder will be required to comply with the provisions of all State of Illinois and federal laws concerning public works projects as well as the State of Illinois Human Rights Act and the regulations of the Illinois Human Rights Commission. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive any technicalities and irregularities in the bidding and to hold the bid proposals for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of opening set forth above. Questions about the bid documents should be submitted, in writing, to Carrie Kotera, Williams Architects at cakotera@williamsarchitects.com By order of the Board of Trustees of the Forest Park Public Library, Cook County, Illinois. Dated at Forest Park, Illinois this 25th day of September 2019. Pilar Shaker, Library Director

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LEGAL NOTICE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS RIVER FOREST, ILLINOIS Public Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) of the Village of River Forest, County of Cook, State of Illinois, on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. in the First Floor Community Room of the River Forest Village Hall, 400 Park Avenue, River Forest, Illinois on the following matter: The ZBA will consider an application for major zoning variations submitted by Bayard & Michele Elfvin, owners of the property at 535 Monroe Avenue, who are constructing an addition onto the existing home. The applicants are requesting major variations to Sections 10-9-5 and 10-9-6 of the Zoning Ordinance for the purpose of allowing the attic addition to remain which had been inadvertently constructed in violation of the Floor Area and Building Height regulations. As constructed, the attic includes approximately 474 square feet of area which is deďŹ ned as Floor Area by the Zoning ordinance, increasing the ďŹ‚oor area ratio to 0.454. Section 10-9-5 (10-8-5) of the Zoning ordinance limits the ďŹ‚oor area ratio to a maximum of 0.40. As constructed, the knee walls at the north and south sides of the attic are approximately 3â€™-4â€? high. The deďŹ nition of â€œHalf Storyâ€? from section 10-3-1 of the Zoning ordinance limits the height of perimeter knee walls to 2 feet, and any level which exceeds the limits of the deďŹ nition is considered to be a full sto-

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ry. Consequently, the attic level is considered to be a third story. Section 10-9-6 (10-8-6) of the Zoning ordinance limits the height of buildings to two and one-half stories. The legal description of the property at 535 Monroe Avenue is as follows: LOT 18 IN BLOCK 6 IN THE SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH 600 FEET OF BLOCK 6 AND BLOCK 13 (EXCEPT LOT 1 IN THE COUNTY CLERKâ€™S DIVISION OF SAID BLOCK 13) IN QUICKâ€™S SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 12 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LYING NORTH OF LAKE STREET, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. A copy of the application and meeting agenda will be available to the public at Village Hall and on the Villageâ€™s website at www.vrf.us/ zoningvariation no less than 15 days prior to the public hearing. The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting packet will also be available at www.vrf.us/meetings no less than 48 hours prior to the public hearing. All interested persons will be given the opportunity to be heard at the public hearing. For public comments to be considered by the Zoning Board of Appeals and Village Board of Trustees in their decision, they must be included as part of the public hearing record. Interested persons can learn more about how to participate in the hearing by visiting www.vrf.us/zoningvariation. Sincerely, Clifford Radatz Secretary, Zoning Board of Appeals

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â€œAn Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â€? as amended, that a certiďŹ cation was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: Y19002194 on September 18, 2019 Under the Assumed Business Name of ALAN FOX CONSULTING with the business located at: 747 S HARVEY AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60304. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: ALAN FOX, 747 S HARVEY AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60304. Published in Wednesday Journal 9/25, 10/2, 10/9/2019

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF BROOKFIELD, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS GRAND BOULEVARD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, October 28, 2019 at 6:30 PM, at the Brookfield Village Hall, 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois, 60513, a public hearing will be held to consider the approval of a redevelopment plan and project (“Redevelopment Plan and Project”) to be known as the “Grand Boulevard Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Project Area” and the adoption of tax increment allocation financing therefor. The Redevelopment Project Area consists of the territory legally described as follows: REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA

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THAT PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 12 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SUNNYSIDE AVENUE AND THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHTOF-WAY LINE OF GRAND BOULEVARD; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY, TO THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTH LINE OF GRANT AVENUE AND THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF GRAND BOULEVARD; THENCE EASTERLY, ALONG SAID SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF GRANT AVENUE, TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 51 IN BLOCK 18 IN GROSSDALE SUBDIVISION; THENCE SOUTHERLY, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 51 TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT, SAID CORNER BEING ON THE NORTH LINE OF A 16 FOOT PUBLIC ALLEY; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY, ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINES OF LOT 51 AND THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF LOT 52 IN SAID BLOCK 18, TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 52; THENCE NORTHERLY, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 52 TO THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF GRANT AVENUE; THENCE EASTERLY, ALONG SAID SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF GRANT AVENUE, TO THE NORTHEAST

CORNER OF LOT 45 IN BLOCK 17 IN GROSSDALE SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 34, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 22, 1889 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 1119370, SAID CORNER BEING ON THE WEST LINE OF A 16 FOOT NORTH-SOUTH ALLEY IN SAID BLOCK 17 IN SAID GROSSDALE SUBDIVISION; THENCE SOUTH, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID ALLEY, TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 38 IN SAID BLOCK 17; THENCE WEST, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 38, TO THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF PRAIRIE AVENUE; THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 31 IN SAID BLOCK 17; THENCE EAST, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 31, TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 31, SAID CORNER BEING ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID NORTH-SOUTH ALLEY; THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID WEST LINE OF THE NORTH SOUTH ALLEY, TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 28 IN SAID BLOCK 17; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY, ALONG A SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 28, TO THE MOST SOUTHERLY CORNER OF THE EASTERLY CORNERS OF SAID LOT 28, SAID CORNER BEING ON THE NORTH LINE OF A 16 FOOT EAST-WEST ALLEY IN BLOCK 17; THENCE WEST, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID ALLEY, TO THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE NORTH EXTENSION OF THE EAST LINE OF LOT 25 IN BLOCK 17 WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID ALLEY; THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID EXTENDED LINE AND EAST LINE OF LOT 25, TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 25; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY, PERPENDICULAR TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE CHICAGO, BURLINGTON AND QUINCY RAILROAD RIGHTOF-WAY, TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID RAILROAD RIGHT-OFWAY; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY, ALONG SAID NORTH LINE OF RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY, TO THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH RANGE 12 EAST

OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN; THENCE SOUTH, ALONG SAID EAST LINE, TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID RAILROAD RIGHTOF-WAY; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY, ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY, TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF BLOCK 35 IN SAID GROSSDALE SUBDIVISION; THENCE SOUTH, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF BLOCK 35, BEING ALSO THE WEST RIGHTOF-WAY LINE OF FOREST AVENUE, TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BLOCK 35, BEING ALSO THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF BURLINGTON BOULEVARD; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY, ALONG THE SAID NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, TO THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE NORTH EXTENSION OF THE EAST LINE OF LOT 5 IN BLOCK 30, IN GROSSDALE RESUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS 27 AND BLOCKS 29 TO 34, RECORDED JUNE 26, 1890 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 1293625; WITH THE SAID NORTH RIGHTOF-WAY LINE; THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID EXTENDED LINE AND EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 5, TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 5, BEING ALSO ON THE NORTH LINE OF AN EAST WEST 16 FOOT ALLEY IN SAID BLOCK 30; THENCE WEST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE OF ALLEY, TO THE EAST LINE OF LOT 7 IN SAID BLOCK 30; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF LOT 7, TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 7, BEING ALSO THE NORTH LINE OF AN EASTWEST 16 FOOT ALLEY IN SAID BLOCK 30; THENCE WEST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE OF ALLEY, TO THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF PRAIRIE AVENUE; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY, TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 1 IN BLOCK 31 IN SAID GROSSDALE RESUBDIVISION, BEING ALSO THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE NORTH LINE OF AN EAST-WEST 16 FOOT ALLEY IN SAID BLOCK 31 WITH THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF PRAIRIE AVENUE; THENCE WEST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE OF ALLEY, TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 7 IN SAID BLOCK 31; THENCE NORTH, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 7, TO THE

NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 7; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY, PERPENDICULAR TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE CHICAGO, BURLINGTON AND QUINCY RAILROAD RIGHT-OFWAY, TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY, ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF SAID RAILROAD RIGHTOF-WAY, TO THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 12 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN; THENCE NORTH, ALONG SAID WEST LINE, TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY, ALONG SAID NORTH LINE OF RAILROAD RIGHT-OFWAY, TO THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTHERLY EXTENSION OF EAST LINE OF THE SUNNYSIDE AVENUE WITH SAID NORTH LINE OF RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY; THENCE NORTH, ALONG SAID EXTENDED LINE AND THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SUNNYSIDE AVENUE, TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF BLOCK 19 IN GROSSDALE SUBDIVISION, AND INCLUDING ALL OF BLOCK 19 EXCEPT LOTS 39, 40 AND 41 IN SAID BLOCK 19; THENCE NORTH, ALONG SAID RIGHT OF-WAY LINE, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ALL IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS The Redevelopment Project Area is generally described as the Village Downtown, a contiguous area approximately centered around the intersection of Grand Boulevard and Prairie Avenue and generally bounded by the southside of Grant Avenue on the north, the east side of Sunnyside Avenue on the west, certain property on the east and west side of Prairie Avenue to the east, and certain property south of Burlington Boulevard to the south and adjacent rights of way are also included. There will be considered at the public hearing the Redevelopment Plan and Project for the Redevelopment Project Area. The Redevelopment Plan and Project, along with the Eligibility Report for the Redevelopment Project Area, as proposed, are on file and available for public

inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Village Clerk, 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois, 60513, and are available on the Village’s website at https://brookfieldil.gov/departments/ community-and-economic-development/taxincrement-finance-policy/ village-tif-districts/ . The proposed Redevelopment Plan and Project includes the acquisition and conveyance of land in the Redevelopment Project Area, demolition, clearance and related site preparation activities, the construction, acquisition and installation of certain public works and improvements, if any, including, but not limited to, streets, storm sewers, stormwater detention, water mains, sanitary sewers, traffic signalization, curbs, gutters, landscaping and parking facilities and related costs and expenses, rehabilitation of existing structures, interest rate write downs, school tuition costs, and job training, all as provided in the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act, as supplemented and amended.

ty within the Redevelopment Project Area; a representative selected by the Village; and a public member selected in accordance with the Act. The first meeting of said joint review board shall be held at 3:30 PM on the 25th day of September, 2019, at the Brookfield Village Hall, 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois, 60513.

Plan and Project, the designation of the Redevelopment Project Area, and the adoption of tax increment allocation financing therefor. The hearing may be continued by the Village Board without further notice other than a motion to be entered upon the minutes of the hearing fixing the date, time and place of the continued hearing.

At the public hearing, all interested persons or affected taxing districts may file written objections with the Village Clerk and may be heard orally with respect to any issues regarding the approval of the Redevelopment

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Prior to the date of the public hearing, each taxing district having authority to directly levy ad valorem property taxes on property in the Redevelopment Project Area and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (f/k/a Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs) may submit written comments to the Village, to the attention of the Village Clerk, 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois, 60513. There is hereby convened a joint review board (the “JRB”) to consider the proposed approval of the Redevelopment Plan and Project, designation of the Redevelopment Project Area and adoption of tax increment allocation financing therefor. The JRB shall consist of a representative selected by each community college district; local elementary school district and high school district or each local community unit school district; park district; library district; township; fire protection district; and county that has authority to directly levy ad valorem taxes on the proper-

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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: Y19002162 on September 13, 2019. Under the Assumed Business Name of WORD NERD EDITORIAL SERVICES with the business located at: 1173 S. OAK PARK AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60304. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: DIANE PIRON-GELMAN 1173 S. OAK PARK AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60304.

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: Y19002170 on September 18, 2019 Under the Assumed Business Name of PRACTICESPECIALTY with the business located at:148 N. HUMPHREY AVE., C2, OAK PARK, IL 60302. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: TRACY LITSEY 148 N. HUMPHREY AVE., C2, OAK PARK, IL 60302.

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING You are hereby notiﬁed that a Public Hearing has been called by the Housing Authority of the Village of Oak Park, Oak Park, Illinois to be held at the Oak Park Village Hall located at 123 Madison Street, (Lombard and Madison), Oak Park, Illinois in Room 101 at 2:00 PM on Friday, October 4, 2019, for the purpose of considering the following item of business: To hear comments from the Public on the Public Housing Agency Annual Plan. The draft of the of the Annual Plan for 2020 along with the public’s comments will be considered by the Authority before adoption of the Annual Plan to be submitted by October 18, 2019 to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The draft plan is available for inspection at the following locations during normal hours of operation: Oak Park Housing Authority 21 South Boulevard Mills Park Tower 1025 Pleasant Place Written comments will also be accepted prior to the hearing for inclusion in the public record. Address all comments or inquiries to: Oak Park Housing Authority Executive Director 21 South Boulevard Oak Park, IL 60302

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF BROOKFIELD, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS AMENDMENT TO THE 8 CORNERS REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 28, 2019 at 6:30 PM at the Brookfield Village Hall, 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois, 60513, a public hearing will be held to consider the approval of a First Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan and Project for the 8 Corners Redevelopment Project Area which amends the Redevelopment Plan and Project to include additional real property in the Redevelopment Project Area (the “Amended Redevelopment Project Area”), increases the budget set forth in the Redevelopment Plan and Project, and makes such other amendments as are necessary to effectuate the same, approval of the Amended Redevelopment Project Area, and approval of tax increment allocation financing for the Amended Redevelopment Project Area.  The current Redevelopment Project Area consists of the real property generally located at the intersection of Broadway Avenue, Grand Boulevard, Maple Avenue, and Washington Avenue.  The additional property to be included in the Redevelopment Property Area is located near the intersection of Broadway, Monroe and Park Avenues, and along the east side of Maple Avenue, just south of Monroe Avenue.  All property is wholly located within the Village of Brookfield, Cook County, Illinois.

The Amended Redevelopment Project Area consists of the territory legally described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION BROOKFIELD 8 CORNERS TIF (as revised by the First Amendment) THAT PART OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 12 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF MAPLE AVENUE AND THE NORTH RIGHTOF-WAY LINE OF MONROE AVENUE; THENCE EAST ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE TO THE POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF PARK AVENUE; THENCE NORTHERLY, ALONG SAID EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE TO SOUTH LINE OF A 16 FOOT EAST WEST ALLEY IN BLOCK 19 IN BROOKFIELD MANOR SUBDIVISION; BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 34, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 13, 1914 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 5455853, SAID POINT BEING ALSO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 23 IN SAID BLOCK 19; THENCE EASTERLY, ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF ALLEY, TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 19 IN SAID BLOCK 19; THENCE SOUTHERLY, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF LOT 19, TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 19; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY, TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 6 IN BLOCK 24 IN BROOKFIELD MANOR SUBDIVISION, SAID CORNER BEING ON THE SOUTH RIGHT–OFWAY LINE OF MONROE AVENUE; THENCE SOUTH, ALONG

THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 6 TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 6, SAID CORNER BEING ON THE NORTH LINE OF A 16 FOOT EAST AND WEST ALLEY IN BLOCK 24; THENCE WEST, ALONG SAID NORTH LINE OF ALLEY, TO THE SAID EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF PARK AVENUE; THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID EAST RIGHTOF-WAY TO A POINT OPPOSITE AND ADJACENT TO THE NORTH CORNER OF LOT 41 IN BLOCK 23 OF SAID BROOKFIELD MANOR SUBDIVISION, THENCE WEST TO SAID NORTH CORNER OF LOT 41, SAID NORTH CORNER ALSO BEING A POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF PARK AVENUE AND THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF A NORTHEASTERLY SOUTHWESTERLY 16 FOOT ALLEY LYING SOUTHEASTERLY OF BROADWAY AVENUE IN 2 SAID BLOCK 23; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID SOUTHEASTERLY LINE TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 39 IN SAID BLOCK 23, SAID CORNER ALSO BEING A POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE EAST LINE OF A NORTHSOUTH 16 FOOT ALLEY LYING WEST OF PARK AVENUE; THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID EAST LINE AND THE SOUTHERLY EXTENSION THEREOF TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH RIGHT-OFWAY LINE OF WASHINGTON AVENUE; THENCE WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH RIGHTOF-WAY LINE TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 47 IN BLOCK 7 OF GROSSDALE SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 34, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 22, 1889 AS DOCUMENT NO. 1119370; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 47 TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER THEREOF, SAID CORNER ALSO BEING A POINT ON THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF A NORTHWESTERLYSOUTHEASTERLY ALLEY LYING NORTHEASTERLY OF GRAND BOULEVARD IN SAID BLOCK 7; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID NORTHEASTERLY LINE TO A POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTHEASTERLY EXTENSION OF THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF LOT 34 IN SAID BLOCK 7; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID NORTHEASTERLY EXTENSION, SOUTHEASTERLY LINE AND THE SOUTHWESTERLY EXTENSION THEREOF TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHTOF-WAY-LINE OF SAID GRAND BOULEVARD; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE TO THE NORTHEASTERLY CORNER OF LOT 11 IN BLOCK 8 OF SAID GROSSDALE SUBDIVISION; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 11 TO THE SOUTHEASTERLY CORNER THEREOF, SAID CORNER ALSO BEING A POINT ON THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF A NORTHWESTERLY-SOUTHEASTERLY 16 FOOT ALLEY LYING SOUTHWESTERLY OF GRAND BOULEVARD IN SAID BLOCK 8; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID NORTHEASTERLY LINE TO A POINT THAT IS OPPOSITE AND ADJACENT TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT

53 IN SAID BLOCK 8; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG A LINE TO SAID SOUTHEAST CORNER; THENCE WEST ALONG 3 THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 53 AND THE WESTERLY EXTENSION THEREOF TO A POINT ON THE WEST RIGHT-OFWAY- LINE OF MAPLE AVENUE; THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID WEST RIGHT-OFWAY LINE TO A POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF A NORTHEASTERLYSOUTHWESTERLY 16 FOOT ALLEY IN BLOCK 1 OF PORTIA MANOR SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 34, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED FEBRUARY 6, 1915 AS DOCUMENT NO. 5573274, SAID ALLEY LYING SOUTHEASTERLY OF BROADWAY AVENUE; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID SOUTHEASTERLY LINE TO A POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTHEASTERLY EXTENSION OF THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF LOT 7 IN SAID BLOCK 1; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID SOUTHEASTERLY EXTENSION TO A POINT ON THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID NORTHEASTERLY-SOUTHWESTERLY 16 FOOT ALLEY; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG A LINE TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF THE NORTHEASTERLY 15 FEET OF LOT 8 IN SAID BLOCK 1, SAID POINT BEING 15 FEET NORTHWESTERLY OF SAID NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF THE NORTHEASTERLYSOUTHWESTERLY 16 FOOT ALLEY (NOW VACATED) AS MEASURED ALONG SAID SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF THE NORTHEASTERLY 15 FEET OF LOT 8; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID SOUTHWESTERLY LINE TO A POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF BROADWAY AVENUE; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE TO A POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTHEASTERLY EXTENSION OF THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF LOT 19 IN BLOCK 2 OF SAID PORTIA MANOR SUBDIVISION; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID SOUTHEASTERLY EXTENSION, SOUTHWESTERLY LINE AND THE NORTHWESTERLY EXTENSION THEREOF TO A POINT ON THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF THE NORTHEASTERLY-SOUTHWESTERLY 16 FOOT ALLEY IN SAID BLOCK 2; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID NORTHWESTERLY LINE TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 1 IN CLARK AND JOHNSON’S RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 24 AND 25 IN SAID BLOCK 4 2 IN PORTIA MANOR, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED OCTOBER 20, 1948 AS DOCUMENT NO. 14426614; THENCE WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 1 TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 1 AND THE NORTHERLY EXTENSION THEREOF TO A POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF WASHINGTON AVENUE; THENCE EAST ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT-OFWAY LINE TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 36 IN BLOCK 53

OF S.E. GROSS’ FIRST ADDITION TO GROSSDALE, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 34, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 27, 1889 AS DOCUMENT NO. 1134257; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 36 TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER THEREOF, SAID NORTHWEST CORNER ALSO BEING A POINT ON THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF A NORTHWESTERLY-SOUTHEASTERLY 16 FOOT ALLEY LYING SOUTHWESTERLY OF GRAND BOULEVARD IN SAID BLOCK 53; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID SOUTHWESTERLY LINE TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 37 IN SAID BLOCK 53; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG A LINE TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 48 IN SAID BLOCK 53, SAID CORNER ALSO BEING A POINT ON SAID SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF THE NORTHWESTERLY-SOUTHEASTERLY 16 FOOT ALLEY; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID SOUTHWESTERLY LINE TO A POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTHWESTERLY EXTENSION OF THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF LOT 16 IN SAID BLOCK 53; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID SOUTHWESTERLY EXTENSION, NORTHWESTERLY LINE AND THE NORTHEASTERLY EXTENSION THEREOF TO A POINT ON THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHTOF-WAY LINE OF GRAND BOULEVARD; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE TO THE SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER OF LOT 24 IN BLOCK 36 IN SAID S.E. GROSS’ FIRST ADDITION TO GROSSDALE; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 24 TO THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 24, SAID CORNER ALSO BEING A POINT ON THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF A NORTHWESTERLY 5 SOUTHEASTERLY 16 FOOT ALLEY LYING NORTHEASTERLY OF GRAND BOULEVARD IN SAID BLOCK 36; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID SOUTHWESTERLY LINE TO THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF LOT 27 IN SAID BLOCK 36; THENCE NORTH ALONG A LINE TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 54 IN SAID BLOCK 36, SAID POINT ALSO BEING A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF A VACATED NORTH-SOUTH 16 FOOT ALLEY LYING WEST OF MAPLE AVENUE IN SAID BLOCK 36; THENCE EAST ALONG THE EASTERLY EXTENSION OF THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 54, TO A POINT ON THE CENTERLINE OF SAID VACATED NORTH-SOUTH 16 FOOT ALLEY; THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID CENTERLINE TO A POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE WESTERLY EXTENSION OF THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 8 IN SAID BLOCK 36; THENCE EAST ALONG SAID WESTERLY EXTENSION AND SAID NORTH LINE TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 8, SAID CORNER ALSO BEING A POINT ON THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF MAPLE AVENUE; THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID WEST RIGHTOF-WAY LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ALL IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

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There will be considered at the public hearing the adoption of the First Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan and Project for the Redevelopment Project Area, the adoption of the Amended Redevelopment Project Area and the adoption of tax increment allocation financing for the Amended Redevelopment Project Area. The Redevelopment Plan and Project and the First Amendment Redevelopment Plan and Project as proposed are on file and available for public inspection during normal business hours of 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM at the office of the Village Clerk, 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois, 60513, and are available on the Village’s website at https://brookfieldil.gov/departments/ community-and-economic-development/tax-incrementfinance-policy/ village-tif-districts/ . Prior to the date of the public hearing, each taxing district having authority to directly levy ad valorem property taxes on property in the Amended Redevelopment Project Area and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (formerly known as the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs) may submit written comments to the Village, to the attention of the Village Clerk, 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois, 60513. There is hereby convened a joint review board (the “JRB”) to consider the proposed First Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan and Project, the Amended Redevelopment Project Area and the adoption of

tax increment allocation financing for the Amended Redevelopment Project Area. The JRB shall consist of a representative selected by each community college district; local elementary school district and high school district or each local community unit school district; park district; library district; township; fire protection district; and county that has authority to directly levy ad valorem taxes on the property within the Amended Redevelopment Project Area; a representative selected by the Village; and a public member selected in accordance with the Act. The first meeting of the JRB shall be held at 3:30 p.m. on the 25th day of September, 2019, at the Brookfield Village Hall, 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois, 60513. At the public hearing, all interested persons or affected taxing districts may file written objections with the Village Clerk and may be heard orally with respect to any issues regarding the approval of the proposed First Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan and Project, the Amended Redevelopment Project Area and the adoption of tax increment allocation financing for the Amended Redevelopment Project Area. The hearing may be continued by the Village President and Board of Trustees without further notice other than a motion to be entered upon the minutes of the hearing fixing the date, time and place of the continued hearing. ___________________ /s/ Bridget Weber, Village Clerk Village of Brookfield Cook County, Illinois

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION CITIZENS BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION F/K/A RBS CITIZENS, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHARTER ONE BANK, F.S.B SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO HINSDALE FEDERAL BANK FOR SAVINGS Plaintiff, -v.CARL T. GROESBECK, LEIGHTON HOLDINGS, LTD., UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 009347 331 N. TAYLOR AVENUE 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 March 19, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 17, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 331 N. TAYLOR AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-08-109-0110000 The real estate is improved with a 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, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. 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. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.

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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, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 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. 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. 14-16-08522 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 009347 TJSC#: 39-5161 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 # 16 CH 009347 I3131739

October 17, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1040 W. ONTARIO STREET #2H, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-07-113-0101012 The real estate is improved with a 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, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. 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, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 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. 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. 14-18-12527 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2018 CH 14368 TJSC#: 39-5802 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 # 2018 CH 14368 I3132109

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, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 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. 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. 14-13-31429 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762

Case Number: 13 CH 027299 TJSC#: 39-6051 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 # 13 CH 027299 I3133416

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. 16-18-208-005-0000. Commonly known as 616 South Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304. 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 Law Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 3609455. W18-1595 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3132991

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.TERESA C. TRIPLETT, 1040 ONTARIO CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2018 CH 14368 1040 W. ONTARIO STREET #2H 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 March 22, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.JOHN B. BERGEN, ANNE BERGEN A/K/A ANNE MATERN BERGEN, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, YODA INVESTMENTS LLC Defendants 13 CH 027299 128 S. LOMBARD AVENUE 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 November 14, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 28, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 128 S. LOMBARD AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-08-303-008 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, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION NORMANDY CAPITAL TRUST; Plaintiff, vs. INVESTQUEST PARTNERS HOLDINGS INC.; JENNIFER PARRILLA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 19 CH 4445 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 Friday, November 8, 2019 at the

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