Several shootings reported recently on Northwest Side by BRIAN NADIG Sept. 17, in the 5100 block of West once on the left side of the body, A 24-year-old man is in critical Cullom Avenue in Portage Park, once in the leg and twice in the condition after being shot while according to News Affairs. chest, according to police. driving at about 2:55 a.m. Sunday, The Cullom incident does not Some residents reported that Sept. 19, near Central and Wilson appear to be random, as the man there recently have been home win- avenues in Jefferson Park, accord- may have been targeted, police said. dows and car windows shot out on ing to the Chicago Police Depart- The man was transported in critical Cullom near Austin Avenue. ment Office of News Affairs. condition to Advocate Lutheran Police have said that some of the The man reportedly was driving General Hospital, police said. He shootings in the 16th (Jefferson south on Central near Wilson when was shot six times, including two Park) and 17th (Albany Park) dis- several bullets struck him in the times on the right side of the body, (Continued on Page 8) neck and back area, according to police. The man drove himself to Community First Hospital and was later transferred to Illinois Masonic Taft LSC to continue to Hospital, police said. Police reportedly found shell cas- ings in the area of the shooting. recite Pledge of Allegiance ALSO IN THE AREA, about a week ago a suspected gang member by BRIAN NADIG pledge at meetings was deadlocked was arrested on a gun charge in the The Taft High School Local at 6-6, and members agreed to 4300 block of North Milwaukee School Council at its Sept. 14 meet- revote at the start of the school Avenue after he reportedly got into ing voted 7-3, with one abstention, year. a verbal altercation with a rival to continue reciting the Pledge of During the public comment sec- gang member, police said. Allegiance at council meetings. tion, a Taft alum told the council In addition, a 36-year-old man About 2 months ago some LSC that William Howard Taft is “turn- reported that three masked gun- members said that they did not see ing in his grave” over the fact that men entered his residence, demand- a need for the pledge to be on the the council is considering whether ed money and shot him multiple council’s agenda, and a subsequent to remove the pledge from its agen- THE 7th HEAVEN performs during the final night of the “Rock Six Corners shopping district in the 4000-41000 block of North times at about 6:15 a.m. Friday, vote on whether to stop reciting the (Continued on Page 8) the Badges” charity music festival on Sunday, Sept. 19, in the Milwaukee Avenue. (Photo by Carrie Lawlor)

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by BRIAN NADIG constituent who had organized a to be respected and that the fire- A city firefighter claims that rally in protest of Gardiner’s oppo- fighter should put on his “big boy Alderman James Gardiner (45th) sition to a zoning proposal. pants and come talk to me.” may have retaliated against him The firefighter said that he The resident confirmed to Nadig because of his 2019 involvement in received a call from a fire depart- Newspapers the meeting with a community group that was trying ment member in 2019 warning him Gardiner. to bring an improvement to a local to back away from the project and Gardiner could not be reached for park. that since that call, he has not been comment, but at a recent City Gardiner eventually stopped the properly compensated for the posi- Council meeting he said that while project, which had begun under the tion he holds in the department. he has “sinned,” he claims that he tenure of former alderman John He said a simple compensation has “never acted on those rants.” Arena (45th), and he allegedly error has not been corrected after 2 Meanwhile, the city ethics board wrote in a recently surfaced text years of trying to resolve the issue. has said “probable cause” exists to that the man could “feel the brunt” THE FIREFIGHTER remem- suspect that Gardiner violated if he kept pushing for the project. bers the telephone call as follows: ordinances when he threatened to The firefighter asked that his “This is a warning and listen very withhold city services to a con- name and the name of the group carefully. Stay off Facebook, leave stituent who supported an oppo- not be used in the story because of Gardiner alone, don’t talk to him nent in the 2019 aldermanic elec- fear of retaliation. or mention him and quit with the tion and when he threatened to THE FIREFIGHTER said a for- ‘project.’ This is from the boss. have the criminal record released mer staffer in the ward office Okay?” of a resident who had been critical showed some of Gardiner’s text The firefighter said that as a of him. messages to him, including one in result of the call he stopped work- The board will offer Gardiner the which Gardiner allegedly wrote ing on the project and avoids events opportunity to meet with the board that if “he keeps it up, he too will that the alderman may attend. before it makes a final ruling and feel the brunt.” He added that the “I was warned to stay away. I was issues a possible fine. DEMOLITION OF THE former Six Corners Sears build- The City Council approved the $90 million redevelop - texts provide a trail showing that following directions,” he said, The city Inspector General and ing, 4712-38 W. Irving Park Road, began this week. ment project at its Sept. 14 meeting that will feature 207 he was being targeted. adding that a recent incident seems the FBI reportedly are looking into Portions of the front facade will be rebuilt to preserve apartments, including six that are affordable housing In recent weeks the former to demonstrate Gardiner’s attitude (Continued on Page 8) its historical significance. units, and a possible Target store. staffer has released a series of text toward him and to others. messages publicly that Gardiner The firefighter said that he had reportedly wrote in 2019 in which learned that a resident a few weeks he uses demeaning language to ago went to Gardiner’s office to dis- Law would allow loans 16th District to soon get describe people including women, cuss a different park-related mat- and asks the staffer to help ter and that the alderman report- research the criminal record of a edly told the resident that he needs for delinquent taxes strategic support center by BRIAN NADIG Month” for their Aug. 16 arrest of a by JASON MEREL loans to eligible applicants. A gov- The 16th (Jefferson Park) Police man suspected in a domestic bat- As the county treasurer is erning commission that wants to Taft students wondering District will soon have a fully oper- tery and aggravated assault with a preparing for the first tax sale of establish the fund may do so by a ational Strategic Decision Support handgun. The officers pulled their delinquent property taxes in referendum approved by a major- Center to help provide real-time suspect’s car over because it more than 2 years, legislation ity of voters or by a resolution intelligence to beat and tactical matched the vehicle described in a if in-person learning next signed by Governor J.B. Pritzker from governing commissioners officers. July intelligence report on a domes- would lay the groundwork to with two-thirds approval. by BRIAN NADIG there have been 245 “actionable “Every other district in the city tic-related incident, according to eventually help some homeown- An amendment to the bill Students at Taft High School are cases” of COVID-10 throughout the has one. The district is the last to police. ers get low-interest loans to includes the Northwest Home glad to be back on campus but some school system, according to CPS. get one,” district commander Biggane said that the arrest “got avoid it in the future. Equity Assurance Program. The are wondering if it is a matter of “Right now the biggest thing is ... Maureen Biggane said at the Sept. a gun with a laser off the street” House Bill 2614, sponsored by program would have authority to time before the pandemic forces a get the kids vaccinated,” Taft prin- 16 meeting of the 16th District and “the officers are paying atten- state Representative Eva Dina create a new type of assistance return to in-person learning for all cipal Mark Grishaber said. Advisory Committee. tion to our intelligence bulletins.” Delgado (D-3) and state Senator loan to help prevent homeowners students, according to Taft School Grishaber told the LSC that Construction of the center, which The committee also honored offi- Christina Pacione-Zayas (D-20), from becoming delinquent on Local School Council student repre- exposed students are instructed to will be housed inside the district cer Lauren Kreher for her arrest of would allow home equity pro- property tax payments. The sentative Amelia Manno. quarantine but that a day or two station at 5151 N. Milwaukee Ave., a suspect in the stabbing of a man grams established under the assistance loan will be modeled “(Students) have joked about later some are allowed to return if should be completed in a few inside a parked car in the Wendy’s Illinois Home Equity Assurance after existing loans for home when the school will be closed down they are fully vaccinated and not weeks, she said. parking lot at 3939 N. Harlem Ave. Act to provide low- or zero-inter- improvements and foreclosure again,” Manno said at the council’s showing symptoms. He added that THE CENTER Two civilians assisted police with est loans to homeowners for prevention, according to Pacione- will be staffed by Sept. 14 meeting. She added that the school system is working on the apprehension of the man, who delinquent property tax pay- Zayas. two officers 24 hours a day, and students are skeptical that the eliminating the lag time so that tried to flee on foot. ments. “Homeowners now have the they will be monitoring the approx- school can remain open as more vaccinated students do not have to It also was reported that a sus- “WE NEED to use every tool at opportunity to secure a zero-per- imately 20 police observation exposures are being reported. miss any class time. pect gang member recently was our disposal to help homeowners cent loan instead of a high-inter- device cameras in the district, 911 THIS SCHOOL year Taft has Grishaber said that the school arrested in the 4300 block of North who are at risk of default, espe- est predatory loan to help save calls that involve the district and had eight confirmed COVID-19 almost had to quarantine 1,000 Milwaukee Avenue after he report- cially in light of a historically dif- their home,” Northwest Side publicly available social media, cases through Sept. 11, according to students due to an exposure in the edly got into a verbal altercation ficult year that has affected Housing Center organizer Ernie Biggane said. The latter could the Chicago Public Schools. In cafeteria but that contact tracing with a rival gang member. A hand- everyone’s finances,” Pacione- Lukasik said. “This gives us addi- include surveillance footage of addition, 550 students have been brought the number down to about gun with a laser was recovered as a Zayas said in a press release. tional tools to combat displace- crimes that victims post on social identified as close contacts and 50 or 60. On its Web site, CPS result of the arrest, police said. “With this legislation, homeown- ment. We need to cultivate as media but do not report to police, been told to quarantine, but in states that a close contact is anyone Reported thefts in the district are ers on the Northwest Side will many new tools as possible to she said. some instances students may have within six feet of a COVID-19-posi- up 54 percent this year through get the additional assistance they keep residents in their homes.” The center’s officers will be returned early because it was tive person for 15 minutes or more Sept. 12 when compared to the need to help pay their property “The legislators really worked studying crime patterns as they are learned that the student had been over a 24-hour period, with or with- same period last year, with 473 taxes.” hard to get this passed and I developing and relay information fully vaccinated at the time of the out a mask, based on CDC guide- incidents in 2021 and 308 in 2020. The bill allows a governing think it’s a great addition to what to patrol officers so they can better exposure. lines. Biggane said that the increase is commission with at least we do and the neighborhoods we target problem areas, Biggane said. Within CPS, Taft has the second It also was reported at the meet- due in large part to catalytic con- $4,000,000 in its guarantee fund service,” NHEAP executive direc- The officers will be giving reports highest enrollment, with a total of ing that students are being allowed verter thefts and thefts from to establish a “Delinquent Tax tor Ivy Ellis said. at roll calls, she said. 4,109 students at its varsity and outside during lunch at the fresh- unlocked vehicles. She added that Repayment Loan Fund” to pro- Ellis said there are some Also at the meeting, officers freshman campuses. man campus, 4071 N. Oak Park vide low-interest emergency Esteban Ramos and Fazan Khan in recent weeks converter thieves Between Aug. 29 and Sept. 11 (Continued on Page 8) (Continued on Page 8) were selected as “Officers of the (Continued on Page 8) Page 2 Nadig Newspapers Wednesday, September 22, 2021 Nadig Newspapers Wednesday, September 22, 2021 Page 3 Legislators applaud energy bill Some Northwest Side Municipal natural gas Martwick said the bill community slate legislators recently ap- plants that do not achieve bans the practice of charg- plauded Governor J.B. zero carbon emissions will ing fees for customers who Pritzker’s signature of an be closed by 2045. Private prefer to pay using debit Jefferson Park 5421 N. Menard Ave. on the first Tuesday of the energy bill whose goal is to natural gas plants will be or credit cards rather than Advisory Council The festival will feature month at the Long Tree transition Illinois to 100 expected to close by 2045, enrolling in auto-pay or bounce houses, a pumpkin Manor, 7730 N. Milwau- percent clean energy by according to legislators. direct bank transfers. A free screening of the patch, games and activi- kee Ave., Niles. the year 2050. LaPointe said the bill Illinois joins California, film “Tom and Jerry” ties for children, conces- Meetings feature music, “This bill has nation- includes financial support Colorado, Hawaii, Guam, (2021) has been resched- sions, a costume contest at coffee, cake and bingo. leading equity provisions, for nuclear plants, ensur- Maine, New Mexico, uled to 7 p.m. Friday, 6 p.m. and showings of Yearly membership is holds utilities accountable, ing that the Byron and Oregon, Puerto Rico, Sept. 24, at Roberts “The Nightmare Before $10. and decarbonizes our Dresden plants threat- Virginia, Washington and Square Park, 5200 W. Christmas” and “Hocus For more information, energy sector while pro- ened for closure can Washington D.C. in setting Argyle Ave. Pocus,” according to a call Richard at 847-209- tecting existing jobs and remain open and jobs will 100 percent clean energy The screening is spon- press release 1385. investing in workforce be protected. She said the standards, according to the sored by the Jefferson development to create new bill also set up grant pro- Audubon Society. Memorial Park Advisory Daughters of the Norwood Park ones,” state Represen- grams and economic “As extreme weather Council and the Jefferson Revolution Historical Society tative Lindsey LaPointe incentives to help workers conditions currently Park Neighborhood Ass- The 21st Star Chapter The Norwood Park His- (D-19) said. who may be impacted by a (Continued on Page 7) ociation. of the National Society of torical Society will hold an “Residents of the 19th fossil fuel plant closure by The film is suitable for the Daughters of the indoor yard sale from Fri- House District made it providing benefits and all ages. American Revolution will day, Oct. 15, through Sun- clear early on in my term community assistance. Public restroom facili- meet at 11:30 a.m. Sat- day, Oct. 17, at the Noble- that this was an issue they The proposal also aims ties will not be available urday, Oct. 9, at the Park Seymour-Crippen House, cared a great deal about, to put more electric vehi- in the park. Ridge Country Club, 636 5624 N. Newark Ave. and I am thankful for the cles on the road by offering Jefferson Park N. Prospect Ave. The event will be held leadership changes in the a new $4,000 rebate for Association Lunch will be served at from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, House and Senate that electric vehicle purchases. noon with a meeting and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. allowed for the passage of “We not only need to The Jefferson Park program to follow. Emma Saturday, and from 9 a.m. this bill.” fight climate change, we Neighborhood Association Marston will present a to 1 p.m. Sunday. Senate Bill 2408 would need to modernize Illinois’ will meet at 7 p.m. program titled “Historic The sale will feature require the eventual clos- entire utility system,” Wednesday, Sept. 29, at Des Plaines Cemeteries.” antiques, collectibles, po- ing of all private coal-fired state Senator Robert t he Congregational Marston has a masters litical buttons and memo- and oil-fired plants by Martwick (D-10) said. Church of Jefferson Park, degree in museum studies rabilia, baseball cards, 2030. Municipal plants, “That means creating 5320 W. Giddings St. and is the interpretive baseball memorabilia and including Prairie State, good-paying clean energy The guest speaker will curator for the Des other similar items, will be required to be 100 jobs and requiring utility be Wayne Klatt, longtime Plaines History Center. according to a press percent carbon free by companies to accept com- editor of the former City Any woman age 18 release. 2045 with emission reduc- mon forms of payment News Bureau. years or older, regardless The museum store will tion guidelines introduced without charging extra Parking is available in of race, religion, or ethnic sell Christmas crafts no later than 2035. fees.” the Hoyne Bank drive-up background, who can along with various promo- lot on the north side of prove lineal decent from a tional items, limited edi- Milwaukee Avenue at patriot of the American tion sketches of Norwood Giddings Street. Revolution, is eligible for Park, collectible plates, Gladstone Park membership. aerial maps of the commu- For more information, nity and autographed Advisory Council call second vice regent books by area authors. The Gladstone Park Dorothy Wilson at 847- Parking will be avail- Advisory Council and the 328-6946. able in the lot behind the Well Resource Center will Senior Polka house and additional hold the third annual parking is available on “Gladstone Park Fall Association Newark Avenue. Fest” at 4 p.m. Saturday, The Senior Polka As- Masks will be re- Oct. 2, at Gladstone Park, sociation meets at 5 p.m. quired while inside the house. For more information, Rummage sale slated call 773-746-6363. Sept. 24, 25, at church The Congregational Saturday, Sept. 25. Church of Jefferson Park, A pre-sale will be held 5320 W. Giddings St., will from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. hold a “stuff-a-bag” rum- Thursday, Sept. 23. mage sale from 9 a.m. to 5 The cost of a bag will be p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, and $8 each and $4 for a third from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. bag. ‘Beer in the Woods’ at LaBagh Woods slated Friends of the Forest virtual festival is $25 or Preserves will hold the $15 as an add-on to the fifth annual “Beer in the “Beer in the Woods” Woods” event from 1 to 6 event. p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25 Tickets for the virtual at LaBagh Woods, 5275 event can also be pur- N. Cicero Ave. chased by visiting www. The event will feature bit.ly/ BITW21. craft beer and cider sam- ples, bird and lichen walks, yoga in the grass, and information about animals found in the Cook County forest pre- serves, a press release said. The event will also fea- ture a bicycle clinic, a crafts table with "design- your-own" tree cookies, music, a presentation on frogs and snakes, and a program on how to brew beer at home. Northern Illinois Raptor Rehab & Edu- cation will display stun- ning birds of prey and RHINO Poetry Magazine will have a nature poetry table to help people write poems, the release said. Tickets range from $15 to $60 and can be pur- chased through Event- brite by visiting www. bit.ly/BITW21. A week-long virtual fes- tival will also be held leading up to the event including five nights of virtual programs, such as beer tasting and yoga. Access to the week-long Registration for youth basketball set

Registration for Edison Park Youth Basketball will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, and Sunday, Sept. 26, at Olympia Park, 6566 N. Avondale Ave. Games will begin on Nov. 6 and run through Jan. 22. Registration for chil- dren in first through eighth grades is walk-in only, costs $140 and includes a game shirt. Games will be played at Olympia Park or Brooks Park, 7100 N. Harlem Ave. Page 4 Nadig Newspapers Wednesday, September 22, 2021 Nadig Newspapers Wednesday, September 22, 2021 Page 5 HIRING Saturday Mornings Around 5 $ 00 Hours of 95 Walking! Nadig Newspapers We are currently looking to hire a door to door delivery person for Saturday mornings. Vehicle is required. THE SECOND Hand Soul Band per- by the Norwood Park Chamber of Contact Joe at 773.286.6100 forms Friday, Sept. 17, during the Commerce. Mon - Fri 6:30am - 1pm “Norwood Park Fall Fest” sponsored (Photo by David Loeb) [email protected] ‘Paint Edgebrook Pink’ run, walk set Please no walk ins. The “Paint Edgebrook Saturday, Oct. 16, at the me,” Kramer said. “I Pink” 5-kilometer run Bunker Hill Forest knew I wasn’t alone in and walk event will be Preserve. being affected by this dis- held beginning at 9 a.m. Proceeds will benefit ease and I saw this as a the Breast Cancer Re- way to bring our commu- Alert issued search Foundation and nity closer together – to the run will be followed honor survivors, com- on armed by a post-race celebra- memorate loved ones and tion featuring food, live pay tribute to those who robberies music and activities for are no longer with us.” The Chicago Police families. Online registration is Department Area 5 The event was founded open at www.paintedge Bureau of Detectives by local real estate broker brookpink.com. has issued a community Linda Kramer and is now Registration costs $35 alert following a series co-sponsored by Dream for individuals and $75 of armed robberies that Town Realty. Kramer for families, which in- were reported in the said “Paint Edgebrook cludes up to two adults 17th (Albany Park) Po- Pink” showcases the com- and two children. lice District. munity spirit of both Sponsorship opportuni- Robberies were report- Edgebrook residents and ties are available. ed at about 3:35 a.m. local businesses. For more information, Wednesday, Aug. 25, in “I planned the first call Kramer at 773-401- the 3600 block of North event in 2009 after a close 5898 or send an e-mail to Kedzie Avenue, at about friend shared her breast linda.kramer@dream 10:05 p.m. Thursday, cancer diagnosis with town.com. Sept. 9, in the 3500 block of West Wilson Avenue and at about 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, in the 3800 block of West Ainslie Street, according to police. In both the Aug. 25 inci- dent on Kedzie and the Sept. 9 incident on Wilson, a man pointed a handgun and demanded belongings from the vic- tims, police said. In the Sept. 17 incident on Ainslie, the man pushed the victim down and took their phone, according to police. In all three incidents, the man fled on a bicycle. The man was described as White/Hispanic, age 17 to 25, 5-4 to 5-9 and 150 to 220 pounds. Residents are advised to be aware of the crimes, alert neighbors, pay spe- cial attention to anyone suspicious who is loiter- ing in the area and call 9- 1-1 to provide a detailed description of any sus- pected offenders, includ- ing a vehicle description and license plate informa- tion. Anyone with any infor- mation is asked to call 312-746-7394. Program on Capone, Ness scheduled The Norwood Park Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Wednes- day, Oct. 20, at the Noble-Seymour-Crippen House, 5624 N. Newark Ave. Actor, author and histo- rian Joseph Geringer will give a presentation titled “Al Capone & Eliot Ness: The Real Story of the Untouchables.” The pres- entation will detail the government effort to rid the city of Capone mob’s influence. “This colorful discourse will sweep you back to the early 1930s where you can almost hear the rumble of streetcars, the syncopa- tion of blue-light trumpets and the staccato of Tommy guns,” Geringer said. “And you’ll meet ‘Scarface Al’ and the Justice Department agent who helped bring him down.” He said the presenta- tion will discuss the extent of Capone’s empire, what the Un- touchables did after raiding breweries, Ca- pone’s celebrity status, the assassination at- tempts on Eliot Ness and many other inter- esting episodes during this time. For more information, call the Norwood Park Historical Society at 773- 631-4633. Page 6 Nadig Newspapers Wednesday, September 22, 2021 COVID-19 vaccination schoolnewsschoolnews clinic slated in Niles Resurrection designed, along with cof- Avondale Ave., and in fee, homemade shamrock Harwood Heights at 7125 The Village of Niles Fire Johnson said. “We hope Resurrection Prep cookies and signed ban- W. Gunnison Ave., and Department will hold a that this easy and visible High School will hold a ners from the student from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at COVID-19 vaccine clinic opportunity will inspire tour of the school from 6 body, faculty and staff. Lou Malnati’s in Lin- from 9 a.m. to noon more Niles residents to to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. “Saint Patrick has a colnwood, 6649 N. Lin- Saturday, Sept. 25, at partake in the COVID-19 23. long tradition of Sham- coln Ave. Niles Station 2, 8360 W. vaccination effort.” To reserve a tour, regis- rocks who go on to serve Participants should Dempster St. A vaccination bus from ter by visiting www. as first responders and mention Beaubien when “The village is excited to the Cook County De- reshs.org/admissions/visi send their sons to their ordering and the organi- bring another great vacci- partment of Public t-us. Registered families alma mater,” director of zation will receive 20 per- nation opportunity to a Health will be at the will be paired with a stu- communications Jennifer cent of all sales. convenient location where event and walk-in vacci- dent ambassador for the Sloan said. For more information, members of the communi- nations will be adminis- 30- to 45-minute tour. The students visited send an e-mail to Mau- ty will already be gather- tered. Open houses will be held CFD Engines 86, 107 and reen Bryers-Schroeder at ing,” Niles communica- An appointment is not from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, 108, as well as CPD 16th [email protected]. tions coordinator Mitch required. Oct. 24, and from 6 to 8 (Jefferson Park) and 17th p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4. (Albany Park) district St. Patrick headquarters. National Honor Society Beaubien students from Saint The Beaubien School Patrick High School, Parent Teacher Organi- 5900 W. Belmont Ave., zation will hold a visited three local “September Dine Out” Chicago Fire Department fund-raiser Wednesday, stations and two Chicago Sept 22 at several Lou Police Department dis- Malnati’s restaurants. tricts on Saturday, Sept. The fund-raiser will be 11, to deliver commemo- held from 4 to 10 p.m. at rative “9/11 Never Lou Malnati’s in Old Forget” shirts they Irving Park at 3986 N.

SAINT PATRICK High School alum Goworowski.The students visited three Dan Gillespie (center) is pictured with area fire and two area police stations to current seniors Aaron Origenes, Sean in memory of the 20th anniversary of the Conway, Anthony Cali and Alex Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Council approves school projects The Chicago City ment financing district ing provided by the Council recently ap- funding for five capital Elston/ Armstrong TIF proved more than $9 improvement projects district. The Peterson million in tax incre- of Chicago public project will receive fund- schools, including sev- ing provided by the eral on the Northwest Lawrence/Kedzie TIF Side. district. The lion’s share of The Courtenay Ele- the funding will go to mentary Language Arts Vaughn Occupational Center, 4420 N. Beacon High School, 4355 N. Ave., will receive $2.1 Linder Ave., which will million for playground receive $5 million for a surface improvements, new roof. The project is equipment upgrades, a expected to be complet- new playfield, running ed by fall of 2022 and track and nature area. the West Irving Park The project is expect- TIF district will pro- ed to be completed by vide funding. summer of 2023 and Farnsworth School, funding will be provided 5414 N. Linder Ave., and by the Clark/Montrose Peterson School, 5510 N. TIF district. Christiana Ave., will each Cardenas School, 2345 receive $750,000 to S. Millard Ave., will reduce the height of receive $550,000 for existing chimney stacks playground surface and for ongoing maintenance equipment upgrades. and safety purposes. The project is expected Both projects are expect- to be completed by fall of ed to be completed by fall 2022 and funding will be of 2022. The Farnsworth provided by the project will receive fund- Ogden/Pulaski TIF dis- trict. Fund-raiser for officer Yanez slated A fund-raiser to sup- port Chicago police officer Carlos Yanez Jr. will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at Teaser’s Pub, 7123 W. Higgins Road. Admission costs $20 and proceeds will go to officer Yanez. His father will be in attendance and the event will include food, entertainment, ven- dors, and raffles. The event is sponsored by Teaser’s Pub, alder- men Nicholas Sposato (38th), Anthony Napoli- tano (41st), police lieu- tenant John Garrido Jr. and the Law & Order political action commit- tee.

Advertise your business to Northwest Side customers Nadig Newspapers 773-286-6100 Nadig Newspapers Wednesday, September 22, 2021 Page 7 Large bronze sculpture of gorilla installed at Brookfield Zoo The largest bronze artists Gillie and Marc and weighs 4,766 pounds, “We wanted to create a we hope they will fall in gorilla sculpture in the Schattner to raise aware- a press release said. sculpture where the pub- love and join the move- world found a home at ness of the importance of The sculpture, which lic could really get close to ment to save the gorillas.” Brookfield Zoo thanks to the critically endangered was previously displayed the silverback (male adult “Conservation is at the the generosity of a group gorilla. at Bella Abzug Park in gorilla), both physically heart of everything we do of donors. The sculpture, which is New York City, is based on and emotionally,” Gillie at Brookfield Zoo, and cre- King Nyani, which is located inside the zoo’s the head of the family, a Schattner said. “Being ating opportunities to Swahili for “gorilla,” is a north entrance, measures dominant silverback goril- able to sit in his hand and help understand the inter- sculpture created by 23 feet long, 8.5 feet tall la. look up at his gentle face connectivity between humans, animals, and the environment is key,” pres- ident of the Chicago Zoological Society Dr. Stuart Strahl said. “Like our iconic lion statues at our south entrance, we hope that King Nyani will create memorable mom- ents for guests coming to the zoo for generations to come and inspire future conservationists.” Brookfield Zoo is home to seven western lowland King Nyani, the largest bronze gorilla sculpture in the entrance, measures 23 feet long, 8.5 feet high, and gorillas including JoJo, world has a permanent home at Brookfield Zoo. The weighs 4,766 pounds. Binti Jua, Koola, Kamba, sculpture, which is located just inside the zoo’s north (Photo by Cathy Bazzoni/Brookfield Zoo) Nora, Zachary, and Ali. County property tax sale slated Cook County Treasurer can end with the loss of a U.S. Postal Service has Maria Pappas will hold property, the release said. returned bills and subse- the first tax sale of delin- Owners can avoid the quent notices on 17,702 quent county property tax sale by paying the properties, Pappas said. taxes in more than 2 years delinquent taxes and The annual tax sale tra- on Nov. 5. interest before the sale ditionally is conducted 13 About $163.4 million in begins. To see if taxes are months after the due date unpaid 2018 property delinquent or to make a but was delayed because taxes, which were due in payment, residents can of the COVID-19 pandem- 2019, is due on 36,000 visit www.cookcountytrea ic. Pappas plans to con- homes, businesses and surer.com and select duct the sale for 2019 land. “Avoid the Tax Sale.” unpaid taxes in May and Less than $1,000 is “About 75 percent of the for 2020 taxes in Nov- owed on 11,744 properties taxes offered for sale are ember of 2022, the press in Chicago and 7,700 for properties in majority release said. properties in suburban Black and Latino commu- Cook County, a press nities,” Pappas said. release said. “That’s why ‘Black and Pappas is sending own- Latino Houses Matter,’ ers of those properties a my program to help home- certified letter informing owners find refunds and them that their unpaid apply for tax exemptions, taxes are scheduled to be is so important.” sold, which would put a Owners may be un- lien against their proper- aware the taxes on their ties, which is usually the properties are headed to first step in a process that the tax sale because the

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Page 8 Nadig Newspapers Wednesday, September 22, 2021 Crime Watch TWO PEOPLE reported that Thursday, Sept. 16, in the alley in the woman has been charged as of their vehicle was hit by a bullet at the 4800 block of West Belmont press time. about 10:50 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, in Avenue, according to 16th (Jeffer- A MAN REPORTED that a man the 6000 block of West Cullom son Park) District police. fired a gun at his vehicle at about Avenue, according to 16th (Jeffer- The man reported that he drove 1:25 a.m. Friday, Sept. 10, in the son Park) District police. into the alley and discovered that a 3100 block of West Berteau Avenue, The man and the woman reported black Nissan sedan with three men according to 17th (Albany Park) they were driving west on Cullom inside was blocking the mouth of District police. when they heard shots fired, turned the alley, according to police. The The 28-year-old man reported the into an alley to drive north man reported that he honked and that he was driving when a man ap- toward Montrose Avenue and real- asked them to move the vehicle proached his side window and ized that the windshield was hit by when they exited the vehicle, police asked for a lighter, according to a bullet, according to police. said. police. The man reported that when Officers recovered one bullet from The man reported that he also he told the man he doesn’t smoke the rear seat of the vehicle, police exited his vehicle and the three men the man pointed a handgun at him, said. Several spent shell casings punched him in the head and body, police said. The man reported that were discovered in the area and at then fled north, according to police. the man entered a silver sedan and least one other parked vehicle was The three men were only as he was driving away he fired sev- damaged by the gunshots, accord- described as White/Hispanic, age 20 eral shots at his vehicle, police said. ing to police. to 29. Officers found ten 9-millimeter Police said that two shooters may A MAN REPORTED that sever- shell casings and discovered two be involved. al items including his handgun bullet holes in the front bumper and A MAN WAS shot at about 3 a.m. were stolen from his vehicle parked two bullet holes in the hood of the Sunday, Sept. 19, in the 5600 block in the 3600 block of North Oconto man’s vehicle as well as bullet holes of West Wilson Avenue, according to Avenue between 10 p.m. Saturday, in two other unoccupied parked 16th (Jefferson Park) District Sept. 4, and 2:40 p.m. Tuesday, vehicles, according to police. police. Sept. 14, according to 16th (Jeffer- The shooter was described as hav- A woman reported that she was son Park) District police. ing an olive complexion, age 20 to a passenger in a 24-year-old man’s The man reported that when he 25, 5-5 to 5-7 and 130 to 150 vehicle and they were driving returned to the vehicle he discov- pounds, and wearing a light blue south on Central Avenue passing ered that several items were miss- face mask and a red hooded sweat- Wilson Avenue when she heard ing from the trunk, including fish- shirt. Gardiner’s texting mess several gunshots, according to ing equipment and a 22-caliber A MAN REPORTED that he was police. handgun, according to police. robbed at about 4:30 a.m. Sunday, The woman reported that the 24- A TEENAGER was placed into Sept. 12, in the parking lot of U.S. year-old man told her he was shot custody after he allegedly climbed Bank, 3515 W. Irving Park Road, and drove himself to Community on to the roof of a building at about according to 17th (Albany Park) could impact ward remap First Medical Center, where he was 6:50 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, at District police. stabilized and transported to Illi- Jefferson Memorial Park, 4822 N. The 46-year-old man reported by RUSS STEWART what those signs say that “Hate has Gladstone Park, just a half block nois Masonic Hospital in critical Long Ave., according to 16th (Jeffer- that he was sitting on the sidewalk As it is said over and over, “it ain’t no home here.” south of Peterson Avenue and 2 but stable condition for a gunshot son Park) District police. when a man approached him and over until it’s over.” Add in a constant anti-Gardiner blocks east of Nagle, the ward’s north wound that entered his neck and A park district employee reported threw a beer can that hit him in the That pithy redundancy, if applied drumbeat on social media that has and west boundaries. A new map exited his upper back, police said. seeing the teen climbing the build- face, causing a laceration to his to embattled 45th Ward alderman the Arena base angry and motivated, could put all or part of Gladstone Jim Gardiner, could be construed as and everyone should grab some pop- Park into the 39th or 41st wards. Officers recovered two spent shell ing and told him not to do it, but he right earlobe and bruising around either terrific or terrible. corn. This is gonna be interesting. That would be politically fatal unless casings and observed several bullet refused, according to police. his right eye, according to police. Sure, Gardiner can rejoice THE RETRIBUTION: An apolo- he is willing to relocate his home. holes in the man’s vehicle while it The teen reported that he did not The 46-year-old man reported that knowing that objectionable and gy is defined as an expression of Chicago’s population was 2,695,598 was parked at the hospital, accord- know how to get down from the roof he fell to the ground and the man demeaning private texts, however regret and plea for pardon, an in 2010, which broke out to 53,911 ing to police. and officers called the Chicago Fire took $400 in cash and his IDs from revolting, have not yet been crim- acknowledgement of some fault, people per ward. The 2020 census put A DELIVERY driver reported Department to provide a safe rescue his pocket and fled west to the near- inalized. It is still deemed free injury or insult. Gardiner did make a the city at 2,746,388, which now that he was threatened with a gun with a ladder and the teenager was by alley on foot, police said. speech under the First Am- statement of apology to the people he means 54,928 per ward. But the at about 2:25 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. placed into custody for trespassing, The man was described as Black, endment, even though those abu- offended but some have called it not wards did not stagnate, nor did the 15, in the 5300 block of West Irving police said. 5-6 and 150 pounds, with short hair, sive texts are misogynistic. enough. demographics. Overall, the White Park Road, according to 16th The suspect was identified by pol- and wearing a black T-shirt, black I don’t know if Gardiner hates Mayor Lori Lightfoot then quickly and Hispanic population grew and (Jefferson Park) District police. icy as a 13-year-old male. hat and black pants. women or not, but many seem to piled on, demanding an investiga- the Black population shrank. The The man reported that he was A MAN REPORTED that his think so and have labeled him guilty. tion by the Inspector General. Then, Southwest and far West Side has driving north on Long Avenue when apartment in the 5000 block of West One thing is clear, this is not just a according to the Chicago Tribune, become more Hispanic; the near west he saw a black Infiniti sport utility Agatite Avenue was burglarized at dust-up which will fade after the the FBI started sniffing around. and south Loop has become more Students ... vehicle running stop signs and about 2:40 a.m. Friday, Sept. 17, next news cycle, nor just a tempo- This is some serious stuff – not nec- White; Hispanics are dispersing into rary political challenge. essarily because Gardiner actually outlying White areas; and the White passing vehicles, according to according to 16th (Jefferson Park) (Continued from Page 1) Having texted privately that certain DID something criminally wrong, but population is surging along the police. The driver reported that the District police. Ave., but not at the varsity campus, female city council staffers and con- because it creates the perception of Lakefront, both north and south. SUV started driving slowly after The man reported that when he 6530 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., because stituents were “b*****s” and “c***s,” possible wrongdoing, and in this day The map, effective 2023, will be passing the intersection of Addison returned home he discovered that its cafeteria is on the second floor, the backlash and counter-assault has and age sometimes that’s all it takes. drawn by the Rules Committee Street and Long Avenue, police the front door of his apartment was preventing easy access to a secured begun and will be relentless. chaired by Alderman Michelle said. The delivery driver reported open and various computer and outdoor area. And it won’t end until he’s gone. Analysis and Opinion Harris, Lightfoot’s floor leader. The that at some point he honked at the audio equipment with a combined “He had become the city council’s map must be passed with 41 votes; if SUV, the driver of the SUV backed value of $23,000 were missing, Trump even before he was in by Russ Stewart not, state law requires a citywide up and pointed a gun at him, police said. Center . . . office,” said Alderman Nick referendum on any map that is according to police. The delivery AN EMPLOYEE of the Pen- (Continued from Page 1) Sposato (38th). He added that “the A condemnation of his actions and approved. driver reported that he pulled into sacola Plaza Laundromat, 4315 N. have been targeting Mitsubishi lefty loonies of the 45th Ward” were his words was recently signed by all Three factors are paramount, said an alley for safety and did not see Milwaukee Ave., reported that the Outlanders. attacking him before he was 15 female aldermen on the council, Alderman Gilbert Villegas (36th). which direction the SUV fled, police business was burglarized at about sworn-in as alderman in 2019 and including Samantha Nugent (39th). Data, the federal Voting Rights Act, Overall serious crime in the dis- said. 1:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 13, accord- trict has increased 17 percent this that there have been many anony- Gardiner’s response has been to and incumbent input. The census A description of the man with the ing to 16th (Jefferson Park) District mous anti-Gardiner social media become a ghost. He is not returning data is available. The VRAhas a non- year, with 1,064 incidents com- gun was not provided. police. accounts created to attack him. calls, including mine, and the rest of retrogression clause, which means pared to 911 in 2020. On area of A MAN REPORTED In the short term, Gardiner’s the city’s reporters. That’s not a good once a majority-minority ward is cre- that an Surveillance footage showed two decline is burglaries, with 174 inci- career is not over. Many other alder- problem to have, to have a slew of ated it cannot be diluted, or put explosive was detonated near the men forced their way into the rear dents compared to 193 reported men have committed far worse journalists breathing down your under 45 percent. So Black- and hood of his car at about 8:30 a.m. of the business and adjusted the break-ins during the same period “sins,” some are even walking neck. He needs closure, which Hispanic-majority wards remain for- Wednesday, Sept. 15, in the 3600 cameras so they were facing away in 2020. around the council chambers facing means no more publicized texts and ever, with “packing” and non-com- block of North Oriole Avenue, from the automatic teller machine, indictments. Some even get re-elect- a movement to the next news cycle. pactness permissible. There are now according to 16th (Jefferson Park) according to police. The employee ed while they are indicted. While the alderman may have got- 17 White aldermen, and certainly District police. reported that the men were able to Gardiner ... Unless the feds or the Inspector ten used to functioning in a testos- enough White voters to create 19 The man reported that he heard a break into the ATM and took an (Continued from Page 1) General find something that can terone-soaked environment as a fire- White-majority wards; but the VRA loud boom and later when he went unknown amount of cash less than Gardiner’s conduct, according to a criminally stick, Gardiner will fighter, the City Hall’s patriarchy creates a legal roadblock. Senior outside to his 1976 Chevrolet $2,000, then fled through the rear report by the Chicago Tribune. remain in office until May of 2023. has been largely replaced by a woke incumbents will have input. Camaro, he discovered that the of the business, police said. “Department of Justice policy But what IS OVER, and what matriarchy. Gardiner will be ignored. windshield was cracked with visible The men were described as age 20 prevents the FBI from commenting Gardiner cannot rejoice about, is his Gardiner’s pro-police stance does The data shows the Gold Coast burn marks and damage to the hood to 40 and one of the men was on the existence or non-existence of grace period. not help him either in this situation. 42nd Ward, which runs from Van of the car, according to police. described as bald. any investigation that may or may He’s been alderman for 29 months THE MAP: The most expeditious Buren to Chicago Ave., had a popula- The man reported that he opened A TEENAGER was shot at about not be occurring,” an agency and he’s not done much to expand way to punish Gardiner is to dis- tion spike of 28,009. All the the hood and discovered what 12:45 a.m. Friday, Sept. 17, while spokesman told Nadig News- his political base. He upset predeces- mantle his ward. And that could Lakefront wards from Lincoln papers. sor John Arena in 2019 with 50.1 occur by Dec. 1, the deadline by Park’s 43rd Ward to the 50th in appeared to be small pieces of a dis- he was a passenger in a vehicle in percent, and won the Democratic which the council must pass a West Rogers Park had increases of charged firework, police said. the 4200 block of West Irving Park committeeperson’s post in 2020 with remap. It will take 41 votes to do so, 4-5,000, with 4,940 in the 50th A MAN REPORTED that he Road, according to the Chicago 51.3 percent (see chart). Gardiner and Gardiner is not a member of the Ward. The south Loop 2nd Ward was attacked at about 9:05 p.m. Police Department Office of News Shootings ... incurred the implacable hatred of 35 Black Caucus (20), the Latino grew by 7,307, the south Lakefront Affairs. (Continued from Page 1) The 15-year-old teen reported to 40 percent of the ward’s electorate Caucus (13), the Socialist Caucus (5) 3rd by 8,398, the 4th by 5,794 and tricts in recent months are related by beating Arena, much like Trump or the informal “women’s caucus” the 5th (Hyde Park) by 4,210. The Loans . . . that he was the passenger in a vehi- to armed gang members driving did by beating Clinton. The text (15) all of whom want to protect west Loop 27th was up nearly 5,000. cle when an unknown male offender around and looking for rival gang tempest hardens that hatred. And their incumbents. On the Northwest Side the 41st (Continued from Page 1) fired shots from the sidewalk and members, especially along Cicero they sense blood in the water unlike Gardiner resides in north Ward grew by 3,486, the 38th by specifics left to work out, including he was shot in the right leg, accord- Avenue and Peterson Avenue. This 2,043 and the 45th by 2,082, but the board participation and identifying ing to police. The teen was driven to summer an off-duty police officer 39th by only 177. Villegas’s 36th is a participating bank, since the pro- Swedish Covenant Hospital, police appeared to be mistaken for a rival 45th Ward Vote Results down by 586 and the 33rd is down by gram subsidizes loan interest said. gang member while driving and got 1,236. If the 45th Ward redraw lops Alderman/2011 runoff Vote rather than originates loans. A MAN REPORTED that he was into an exchange of gunfire with off Gladstone Park (north of Foster) John Arena 6,083 (50.1%) “We are in talks and our board is stabbed at about 8:30 p.m. assailants in a parking lot at Six and gives it to 39, then parts of very excited to see where this goes,” John Garrido 6,053 (49.9%) Wednesday, Sept. 15, in an alley in Corners, police said. Albany Park could go to 33rd, with Turnout 12,136 she said. “We’re pushing forward parts of 33rd going to a new Portage the 3200 block of North Pulaski Alderman/2015 runoff and my hope is that we can get this Park/Independence Park/Jefferson Road, according to 17th (Albany John Arena 8,488 (53.9%) off the ground in first or second Park 45th – which a woke left-lean- Park) District police. John Garrido 7,263 (46.1%) quarter 2022.” ing candidate would win, maybe The man reported that he had an Founded May 1, 1940 Turnout 15,751 The county tax sale will be held even Arena. Megan Lopp Mathias is argument with a woman and she Associated with Alderman/2019 election on Nov. 9. The bill takes effect Jan. REPORTER NEWSPAPER stabbed him, according to police. Jim Gardiner 7,570 (50.1%) already running. 1, so pandemic-related tax delin- Publishers THE OUTLOOK: As of June 30, quencies will not be for sale until The man was transported to Illinois Glenn Nadig Brian Nadig John Arena 5,382 (36.2%) Bette Nadig (1937-1995) Turnout 14,858 Gardiner had $173,010 on-hand, and after the law takes effect and the Masonic Hospital, police said. The raised $103,530 in the second quar- Circulation Manager...... Joe Czech Democratic committeeman/2020 low-interest loan repayment pro- woman was placed into custody, Editor in Chief...... Cyryl Jakubowski Jim Gardiner 5,559 (51.3%) ter. The rap on Arena was that he grams are established. according to police. It’s unclear if Ellen Hill 5,267 (48.7%) was vindictive, a bully, and contemp- Turnout 10,826 tuous of his critics. He called Trump State’s Attorney/2020 primary supporters Neanderthals and knuck- Pledge . . . (Continued from Page 1) Kim Foxx 3,581 (31.1%) le-draggers. Some of his opponents Bill Conway 5,076 (44.1%) didn’t appreciate the things he did for da and that the school does not lead each day are military academies. 2 other candidates 2,868 (15.8%) the ward and that’s why he got 36.2 students in the pledge each morn- LSC chairwoman Alix Davila Turnout 11,525 percent in 2019. ing. Taft is the only person to serve said that the council does not State’s Attorney/2020 election In 2011 Arena won 33 of 53 as a U.S. president and then later have the authority to require the Kim Foxx (D) 10,535 (40.5%) precincts and won big south of as the chief justice of the U.S. school to lead students in the Pat O’Brien (R) 13,275 (51.1%) Lawrence. In 2015 he won 32 of 48 Supreme Court. pledge. Turnout 26,006 precincts; in 2019 he won 8 A veteran told the council that Courts have ruled that while NEWS DEADLINE 9 A.M. WEDNESDAY precincts, all south of Lawrence and [email protected] President/2020 election the pledge and National Anthem public schools can lead students in LETTERS TO THE EDITOR WELCOME Joe Biden (D) 18,727 (67.9%) by reduced margins. In 2020, are traditions that unify Americans the pledge, no student can be All letters must include full name, address and tele- Gardiner won 30 of 48 precincts, phone number for verification purposes only and Donald Trump (R) 8,309 (30.1%) and that the council should contin- required to recite it. To require its should be addressed to Letters to the Editor, Nadig Turnout 27,560 none south of Lawrence. Gardiner is ue reciting the pledge at the begin- recital would violate a student’s Newspapers. 4937 N. Milwaukee Ave.,, Chicago 60630. toast without Gladstone Park. We reserve the right to edit all correspondence. President/2016 election ning of meetings. First Amendment rights, accord- One Year Mail Subscription $115 Hillary Clinton (D) 16,082 (67.2%) Gardiner’s future depends on the Taft principal Mark Grishaber ing to the rulings. E-Mail Subscription $39 new map, and not on the FBI or the Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9-5 Donald Trump (R) 6,587 (27.5%) said that it is his understanding There are other Northwest Side Telephone: 773-286-6100 IG, unless, they find something of Nadig Newspapers, Inc. Turnout 23,938 that the only CPS high schools councils that do not recite the 4937 N. Milwaukee, Chicago 60630-2191 criminal substance. which lead students in the pledge pledge at meetings. Page 8 Nadig Newspapers Wednesday, September 22, 2021 Nadig Newspapers Wednesday, September 22, 2021 Page 9 Crime Watch North Side Real Estate Sales Following is a list of 5627 N. Christiana, $469,000 7041 W. Touhy, 308D, 7101 W. Chase, $330,000 8033 W. Winnemac, $650,000 4633 N. Elm, $425,000 8050 N. Hamlin, $347,000 5406 N. Lincoln, 1d, $202,000 TWO PEOPLE reported that Thursday, Sept. 16, in the alley in the woman has been charged as of property sales on the 5650 N. Christiana, $575,000 $270,000 7051 W. Touhy, 510, $170,000 4920 N. Orange, $265,000 8220 Kenton, $25 7929 N. Kolmar, $25 8220 W. Lockwood, $25 their vehicle was hit by a bullet at the 4800 block of West Belmont press time. North Side of Chicago from 5626 N. Francisco, $540,000 8100 W. Foster, C205, 6951 N. Concord, $681,500 5132 N. Overhill, $430,000 8237 N. Kilbourn, $25 7915 W. Tripp, $316,000 4943 N. Elm, $25 about 10:50 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, in Avenue, according to 16th (Jeffer- A MAN REPORTED that a man earlier this year. 5620 N. Richmond, $475,000 $150,000 6701 N. Milwaukee, 704, 8209 W. Eastwood, $337,500 8242 N. Kostner, $360,000 7927 N. Kedvale, $250 5224 W. George, $345,000 the 6000 block of West Cullom son Park) District police. fired a gun at his vehicle at about All information here is 5717 N. Talman, $400,000 8100 W. Foster, C405, $231,000 8200 W. Giddings, $345,000 8326 N . Kildare, $450,000 7717 N. Kostner, $355,000 4934 W. Dobson, $25 Avenue, according to 16th (Jeffer- The man reported that he drove 1:25 a.m. Friday, Sept. 10, in the public information that 5927 N. Maplewood, $160,000 Norridge 8313 W. Maple, $357,000 8330 N. Lowell, $25 7839 East Prairie, $285,000 8210 N. Elmwood, 312, $492,500 son Park) District police. into the alley and discovered that a 3100 block of West Berteau Avenue, was provided by the Cook 8044 W. Lyons, $255,000 4513 N. Pontiac, $380,000 8338 N/ Ridgeway, $25 7416 N. Kedvale, $499,000 $278,000 County Clerk’s office. 5618 N. Maplewood, 8201 W. Park, $425,000 8109 N. Courtland, $540,000 4628 N. Orange, $365,000 8317 N/ Louis, $240,000 7523 N. Kostner, $244,000 8210 N. Elmwood, 412, $25 The man and the woman reported black Nissan sedan with three men according to 17th (Albany Park) Nadig Newspapers is not $545,000 7206 W. Crain, $590,000 4039 N. Overhill, $310,000 4525 N. Canfield, $320,000 8035 N. Knox, $575,000 7435 Kilbourn, $25 5257 W. Jarvis, $25 they were driving west on Cullom inside was blocking the mouth of District police. responsible for typographi- 3015 N. Olcott, $152,500 7329 W. Breen, $390,000 4319 N. Ottawa, $255,000 4612 N. Ozanam, $360,500 8130 N. Kostner, $420,000 7420 N. Keystone, $335,000 5226 W. Sherwin, $25 when they heard shots fired, turned the alley, according to police. The The 28-year-old man reported cal errors contained in the 3039 N. Olcott, $260,000 6955 Wright, $521,000 7508 W. Belle Plaine, 7769 W. Wilson, $365,000 8053 N/ Karlov, $267,000 7558 N. Crawford, 4, 5000 W. Pratt, $25 the into an alley to drive north man reported that he honked and that he was driving when a man ap- lists provided by the former 3029 N. Osceola, $401,000 7005 Wright, $340,000 $225,000 7709 W. Windsor, $289,500 8118 N. Keeler, $25 $280,000 5235 W. Brown, $430,000 5009 N. Ridgewood, $463,500 toward Montrose Avenue and real- asked them to move the vehicle proached his side window and recorder’s office. 3121 N. Oconto, $330,000 8147 N. Clifton, $314,500 7001 W. Sunnyside, $230,000 8034 N. Kildare, $405,000 5005 W. Enfield, 301, 5200 W. Oakton, 409, $25 4821 N. Clifton, $335,000 ized that the windshield was hit by when they exited the vehicle, police asked for a lighter, according to This is NOT a list of proper- 2507 N. New England, 8287 N. Ozanam, $335,000 4215 N. Ozanam, $389,000 4247 W. Oakton, $515,000 $207,500 5251 N. Galitz, 206, $25 ties for sale. These properties $188,000 8301 N. Ottawa, $382,500 4853 N. Vine, $460,000 4107 N. Ozark, $315,000 7908 N. East Prairie, $25 5406 N. Lincoln, 1e, $185,000 5220 W. Oakton, 204, a bullet, according to police. said. police. The man reported that when have already been sold. 2531 N. New England, 6856 W. Keeney, $325,000 8127 W. Charmaine, Skokie 7900 N. Keystone, $232,000 5406 N. Lincoln, 4f, $180,500 $122,500 Officers recovered one bullet from The man reported that he also he told the man he doesn’t smoke Address, Unit #, Amount $212,500 $320,000 the rear seat of the vehicle, police exited his vehicle and the three men the man pointed a handgun at him, 6800 N. California, 2a, 7177 W. Grand, $300,000 said. Several spent shell casings punched him in the head and body, police said. The man reported that $175,000 Harwood Heights were discovered in the area and at then fled north, according to police. the man entered a silver sedan and 2438 W. Morse, $340,000 4241 N. Newcastle, $230,000 least one other parked vehicle was The three men were only as he was driving away he fired sev- 6631 N. Maplewood, $490,000 7545 W. Carmen, $50 damaged by the gunshots, accord- described as White/Hispanic, age 20 eral shots at his vehicle, police said. 6457 N. Francisco, $265,000 7516 W. Carmen, $240,000 ing to police. to 29. Officers found ten 9-millimeter 7077 N. McAalpin, $955,000 7604 W. Lawrence, B3, Police said that two shooters may A MAN REPORTED that sever- shell casings and discovered two 6819 N. Wildwood, $170,000 be involved. al items including his handgun bullet holes in the front bumper and $1,325,000 7624 W. Lawrence, G3, A MAN WAS shot at about 3 a.m. were stolen from his vehicle parked two bullet holes in the hood of the 6861 N. Mendota, $435,000 $180,000 6873 N. Mendota, $605,000 7525 W. Lawrence, 203, Sunday, Sept. 19, in the 5600 block in the 3600 block of North Oconto man’s vehicle as well as bullet holes $146,000 of West Wilson Avenue, according to Avenue between 10 p.m. Saturday, in two other unoccupied parked 6940 N. Mendota, $795,000 6727 N. Loron, $418,000 5043 N. Octavia, $50 16th (Jefferson Park) District Sept. 4, and 2:40 p.m. Tuesday, vehicles, according to police. 6260 N. Nagle, $99,000 5101 N. Oconto, $50 police. Sept. 14, according to 16th (Jeffer- The shooter was described as hav- 6324 W. Raven, $560,000 5121 N. Odell, $258,500 A woman reported that she was son Park) District police. ing an olive complexion, age 20 to 6340 W. Hyacinth, $500,000 7337 W. Foster, $274,000 a passenger in a 24-year-old man’s The man reported that when he 25, 5-5 to 5-7 and 130 to 150 6247 W. Raven, $410,000 6430 W. Gunnison, $540,000 4704 N. Oconto, $150,000 vehicle and they were driving returned to the vehicle he discov- pounds, and wearing a light blue 6230 N. Moody, $430,000 7259 W. Leland, $50 south on Central Avenue passing ered that several items were miss- face mask and a red hooded sweat- 6050 N. Marmora, $265,000 6331 N. Kirkwood, $669,000 4612 N. New England, Wilson Avenue when she heard ing from the trunk, including fish- shirt. 6235 W. Holbrook, $490,000 $325,000 several gunshots, according to ing equipment and a 22-caliber A MAN REPORTED that he was 6141 N. Legett, $605,000 4510 N. Oak Park, $365,000 Gardiner’s texting mess 4549 N. Newland, $292,000 police. handgun, according to police. robbed at about 4:30 a.m. Sunday, 6115 N. Lenox, $325,000 The woman reported that the 24- A TEENAGER was placed into Sept. 12, in the parking lot of U.S. 6316 N. Le Mai, $495,000 6921 W. Montrose, $50 year-old man told her he was shot custody after he allegedly climbed Bank, 3515 W. Irving Park Road, 6273 N. Cicero, 10, $112,000 4300 N. Newland, $50 4332 N. Rutherford, $50 and drove himself to Community on to the roof of a building at about according to 17th (Albany Park) 6222 N. Lowell, $332,500 6254 N. Kilpatrick, 4358 N. Oak Park, $125,000 could impact ward remap First Medical Center, where he was 6:50 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, at District police. $1,512,500 4670 N. Narragansett, stabilized and transported to Illi- Jefferson Memorial Park, 4822 N. The 46-year-old man reported $507,000 by RUSS STEWART what those signs say that “Hate has Gladstone Park, just a half block 6149 N. Karlov, $352,000 nois Masonic Hospital in critical Long Ave., according to 16th (Jeffer- that he was sitting on the sidewalk 6144 N. Kildare, $402,500 4738 N. Narragansett, As it is said over and over, “it ain’t no home here.” south of Peterson Avenue and 2 but stable condition for a gunshot son Park) District police. when a man approached him and 5932 W. Thorndale, $347,000 $238,500 over until it’s over.” Add in a constant anti-Gardiner blocks east of Nagle, the ward’s north 4659 N. Nagle, $50 HIRING wound that entered his neck and A park district employee reported threw a beer can that hit him in the 5805 N. Manton, $355,000 That pithy redundancy, if applied drumbeat on social media that has and west boundaries. A new map 4800 N. Harlem, $700,000 exited his upper back, police said. seeing the teen climbing the build- face, causing a laceration to his 4669 W. Peterson, $424,000 to embattled 45th Ward alderman the Arena base angry and motivated, could put all or part of Gladstone Saturday Mornings Officers recovered two spent shell ing and told him not to do it, but he right earlobe and bruising around 5621 N. Kilbourn, $450,000 Lincolnwood Jim Gardiner, could be construed as and everyone should grab some pop- Park into the 39th or 41st wards. 4508 W. Bryn Mawr, 4545 W. Touhy, 622, $430,000 either terrific or terrible. corn. This is gonna be interesting. That would be politically fatal unless casings and observed several bullet refused, according to police. his right eye, according to police. $755,000 4545 W. Touhy, 318, $220,000 holes in the man’s vehicle while it The teen reported that he did not The 46-year-old man reported that 5649 N. Meade, $340,000 Around 5 Sure, Gardiner can rejoice THE RETRIBUTION: An apolo- he is willing to relocate his home. 7201 N. Lincoln, 509, was parked at the hospital, accord- know how to get down from the roof he fell to the ground and the man 5651 N. Melvina, $322,000 knowing that objectionable and gy is defined as an expression of Chicago’s population was 2,695,598 $215,000 5722 N. Melvina, $384,000 Hours of demeaning private texts, however regret and plea for pardon, an in 2010, which broke out to 53,911 ing to police. and officers called the Chicago Fire took $400 in cash and his IDs from 7201 N. Lincoln, 414, $ 00 5622 N. Mulligan, $297,000 revolting, have not yet been crim- acknowledgement of some fault, people per ward. The 2020 census put A DELIVERY driver reported Department to provide a safe rescue his pocket and fled west to the near- $235,000 5805 N. Marmora, $385,000 Walking! inalized. It is still deemed free injury or insult. Gardiner did make a the city at 2,746,388, which now that he was threatened with a gun with a ladder and the teenager was by alley on foot, police said. 7350 N. Tripp, $400,000 5842 N. Marmora, $345,000 speech under the First Am- statement of apology to the people he means 54,928 per ward. But the 4845 W. Greenleaf, $375,000 95 at about 2:25 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. placed into custody for trespassing, The man was described as Black, 5606 N. Major, $315,000 4444 W. Greenleaf, $430,000 endment, even though those abu- offended but some have called it not wards did not stagnate, nor did the 15, in the 5300 block of West Irving police said. 5-6 and 150 pounds, with short hair, 5514 W. Ardmore, $378,500 7141 N. Kedvale, $285,000 Nadig Newspapers sive texts are misogynistic. enough. demographics. Overall, the White Park Road, according to 16th The suspect was identified by pol- and wearing a black T-shirt, black 8348 W. Catherine, $355,000 7051 N. Keystone, I don’t know if Gardiner hates Mayor Lori Lightfoot then quickly and Hispanic population grew and 5424 N. Panama, $415,000 (Jefferson Park) District police. icy as a 13-year-old male. hat and black pants. $41,100,000 women or not, but many seem to piled on, demanding an investiga- the Black population shrank. The 8125 W. Balmoral, $414,500 We are currently looking to hire a The man reported that he was A MAN REPORTED that his 6843 N. Kilpatrick, $849,000 think so and have labeled him guilty. tion by the Inspector General. Then, Southwest and far West Side has 8110 W. Balmoral, $690,000 driving north on Long Avenue when apartment in the 5000 block of West 6747 N. Hamlin, $312,000 door to door delivery person for One thing is clear, this is not just a according to the Chicago Tribune, become more Hispanic; the near west 7804 W. Summerdale, he saw a black Infiniti sport utility Agatite Avenue was burglarized at 6744 E Prairie, $338,000 dust-up which will fade after the the FBI started sniffing around. and south Loop has become more Students ... $235,000 Saturday mornings. 6715 N. Laporte, $610,000 vehicle running stop signs and about 2:40 a.m. Friday, Sept. 17, 7711 W. Balmoral, $760,000 next news cycle, nor just a tempo- This is some serious stuff – not nec- White; Hispanics are dispersing into 6747 N. Laporte, $900,000 passing vehicles, according to according to 16th (Jefferson Park) (Continued from Page 1) 7222 W. Summerdale, Vehicle is required. rary political challenge. essarily because Gardiner actually outlying White areas; and the White 6400 N. Cicero, 615, $190,000 police. The driver reported that the District police. $269,000 Having texted privately that certain DID something criminally wrong, but population is surging along the Ave., but not at the varsity campus, 4024 N. North Shore, Contact Joe at 773.286.6100 7225 W. Higgins, 506, female city council staffers and con- because it creates the perception of Lakefront, both north and south. SUV started driving slowly after The man reported that when he 6530 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., because $430,000 $198,500 Mon - Fri 6:30am - 1pm passing the intersection of Addison returned home he discovered that its cafeteria is on the second floor, 3505 N. North Shore, stituents were “b*****s” and “c***s,” possible wrongdoing, and in this day The map, effective 2023, will be 5351 N. Nottingham, Street and Long Avenue, police the front door of his apartment was preventing easy access to a secured $535,000 [email protected] the backlash and counter-assault has and age sometimes that’s all it takes. drawn by the Rules Committee $220,000 6423 N. Christiana, $440,000 begun and will be relentless. chaired by Alderman Michelle said. The delivery driver reported open and various computer and outdoor area. 7039 W. Higgins, $300,000 Please no walk ins. 6912 N. Crawford, $307,000 And it won’t end until he’s gone. Analysis and Opinion Harris, Lightfoot’s floor leader. The that at some point he honked at the audio equipment with a combined 5440 N. New England, “He had become the city council’s map must be passed with 41 votes; if SUV, the driver of the SUV backed value of $23,000 were missing, $530,000 Niles Trump even before he was in by Russ Stewart not, state law requires a citywide up and pointed a gun at him, police said. Center . . . 5456 N. New England, office,” said Alderman Nick referendum on any map that is according to police. The delivery AN EMPLOYEE of the Pen- $429,000 (Continued from Page 1) Sposato (38th). He added that “the A condemnation of his actions and approved. driver reported that he pulled into sacola Plaza Laundromat, 4315 N. 5447 N. New England, have been targeting Mitsubishi $335,000 lefty loonies of the 45th Ward” were his words was recently signed by all Three factors are paramount, said an alley for safety and did not see Milwaukee Ave., reported that the attacking him before he was 15 female aldermen on the council, Alderman Gilbert Villegas (36th). Outlanders. 5327 N. Natoma, $365,000 which direction the SUV fled, police business was burglarized at about 5238 N. Oak Park, $383,000 sworn-in as alderman in 2019 and including Samantha Nugent (39th). Data, the federal Voting Rights Act, Overall serious crime in the dis- said. 1:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 13, accord- trict has increased 17 percent this 5364 N. Normandy, $332,500 that there have been many anony- Gardiner’s response has been to and incumbent input. The census A description of the man with the ing to 16th (Jefferson Park) District 5325 N. Natchez, $450,000 mous anti-Gardiner social media become a ghost. He is not returning data is available. The VRAhas a non- year, with 1,064 incidents com- gun was not provided. police. 5054 N. Ottawa, $290,000 accounts created to attack him. calls, including mine, and the rest of retrogression clause, which means pared to 911 in 2020. On area of A MAN REPORTED that an Surveillance footage showed two 5043 N. Newcastle, $320,000 In the short term, Gardiner’s the city’s reporters. That’s not a good once a majority-minority ward is cre- decline is burglaries, with 174 inci- 6918 W. Foster, $325,000 career is not over. Many other alder- problem to have, to have a slew of ated it cannot be diluted, or put explosive was detonated near the men forced their way into the rear dents compared to 193 reported 4815 N. Neenah, $360,000 men have committed far worse journalists breathing down your under 45 percent. So Black- and hood of his car at about 8:30 a.m. of the business and adjusted the break-ins during the same period 4623 N. Chester, 401w, “sins,” some are even walking neck. He needs closure, which Hispanic-majority wards remain for- Wednesday, Sept. 15, in the 3600 cameras so they were facing away in 2020. $98,000 around the council chambers facing means no more publicized texts and ever, with “packing” and non-com- block of North Oriole Avenue, from the automatic teller machine, 6226 N.Avers, $702,000 indictments. Some even get re-elect- a movement to the next news cycle. pactness permissible. There are now according to 16th (Jefferson Park) according to police. The employee 6028 N. Monticello, $480,000 ed while they are indicted. While the alderman may have got- 17 White aldermen, and certainly District police. reported that the men were able to Gardiner ... 6016 N. Monticello, $370,000 Unless the feds or the Inspector ten used to functioning in a testos- enough White voters to create 19 The man reported that he heard a break into the ATM and took an 6217 N. Central Park, (Continued from Page 1) $3,037.50 General find something that can terone-soaked environment as a fire- White-majority wards; but the VRA loud boom and later when he went unknown amount of cash less than Gardiner’s conduct, according to a 6208 N. Drake, $563,000 criminally stick, Gardiner will fighter, the City Hall’s patriarchy creates a legal roadblock. Senior outside to his 1976 Chevrolet $2,000, then fled through the rear report by the Chicago Tribune. 6025 N. Kimball, $645,000 remain in office until May of 2023. has been largely replaced by a woke incumbents will have input. Camaro, he discovered that the of the business, police said. “Department of Justice policy 6118 N. Christiana, $300,000 But what IS OVER, and what matriarchy. Gardiner will be ignored. windshield was cracked with visible The men were described as age 20 prevents the FBI from commenting 6208 N. Maplewood, Gardiner cannot rejoice about, is his Gardiner’s pro-police stance does The data shows the Gold Coast burn marks and damage to the hood to 40 and one of the men was on the existence or non-existence of $436,000 3950 W. Glenlake, $255,000 grace period. not help him either in this situation. 42nd Ward, which runs from Van of the car, according to police. described as bald. any investigation that may or may He’s been alderman for 29 months THE MAP: The most expeditious Buren to Chicago Ave., had a popula- 3453 W. Bryn Mawr, 34531, The man reported that he opened A TEENAGER was shot at about not be occurring,” an agency and he’s not done much to expand way to punish Gardiner is to dis- tion spike of 28,009. All the $136,000 the hood and discovered what 12:45 a.m. Friday, Sept. 17, while spokesman told Nadig News- 5827 N. Spaulding, $450,000 his political base. He upset predeces- mantle his ward. And that could Lakefront wards from Lincoln papers. sor John Arena in 2019 with 50.1 occur by Dec. 1, the deadline by Park’s 43rd Ward to the 50th in appeared to be small pieces of a dis- he was a passenger in a vehicle in 5855 N. Virginia, $520,000 percent, and won the Democratic which the council must pass a West Rogers Park had increases of charged firework, police said. the 4200 block of West Irving Park 5901 N. Rockwell, $1,590,000 committeeperson’s post in 2020 with remap. It will take 41 votes to do so, 4-5,000, with 4,940 in the 50th A MAN REPORTED that he Road, according to the Chicago 51.3 percent (see chart). Gardiner and Gardiner is not a member of the Ward. The south Loop 2nd Ward was attacked at about 9:05 p.m. Police Department Office of News Shootings ... incurred the implacable hatred of 35 Black Caucus (20), the Latino grew by 7,307, the south Lakefront Affairs. (Continued from Page 1) Hiring? The 15-year-old teen reported to 40 percent of the ward’s electorate Caucus (13), the Socialist Caucus (5) 3rd by 8,398, the 4th by 5,794 and tricts in recent months are related Buying? by beating Arena, much like Trump or the informal “women’s caucus” the 5th (Hyde Park) by 4,210. The Loans . . . that he was the passenger in a vehi- to armed gang members driving Selling? did by beating Clinton. The text (15) all of whom want to protect west Loop 27th was up nearly 5,000. cle when an unknown male offender around and looking for rival gang Use the tempest hardens that hatred. And their incumbents. On the Northwest Side the 41st (Continued from Page 1) fired shots from the sidewalk and members, especially along Cicero they sense blood in the water unlike Gardiner resides in north Ward grew by 3,486, the 38th by specifics left to work out, including he was shot in the right leg, accord- Avenue and Peterson Avenue. This Classified 2,043 and the 45th by 2,082, but the board participation and identifying ing to police. The teen was driven to summer an off-duty police officer Nadig 39th by only 177. Villegas’s 36th is a participating bank, since the pro- Swedish Covenant Hospital, police appeared to be mistaken for a rival 45th Ward Vote Results down by 586 and the 33rd is down by gram subsidizes loan interest said. gang member while driving and got Newspapers 1,236. If the 45th Ward redraw lops Alderman/2011 runoff Vote rather than originates loans. A MAN REPORTED that he was into an exchange of gunfire with 773-286-6100 off Gladstone Park (north of Foster) John Arena 6,083 (50.1%) “We are in talks and our board is stabbed at about 8:30 p.m. assailants in a parking lot at Six and gives it to 39, then parts of very excited to see where this goes,” John Garrido 6,053 (49.9%) Wednesday, Sept. 15, in an alley in Corners, police said. Albany Park could go to 33rd, with Turnout 12,136 she said. “We’re pushing forward parts of 33rd going to a new Portage the 3200 block of North Pulaski Alderman/2015 runoff and my hope is that we can get this Park/Independence Park/Jefferson Road, according to 17th (Albany John Arena 8,488 (53.9%) off the ground in first or second Park 45th – which a woke left-lean- Park) District police. John Garrido 7,263 (46.1%) quarter 2022.” ing candidate would win, maybe The man reported that he had an Founded May 1, 1940 Turnout 15,751 The county tax sale will be held even Arena. Megan Lopp Mathias is argument with a woman and she Associated with Alderman/2019 election on Nov. 9. The bill takes effect Jan. REPORTER NEWSPAPER stabbed him, according to police. Jim Gardiner 7,570 (50.1%) already running. 1, so pandemic-related tax delin- Publishers THE OUTLOOK: As of June 30, quencies will not be for sale until The man was transported to Illinois Glenn Nadig Brian Nadig John Arena 5,382 (36.2%) Bette Nadig (1937-1995) Turnout 14,858 Gardiner had $173,010 on-hand, and after the law takes effect and the Masonic Hospital, police said. The raised $103,530 in the second quar- Circulation Manager...... Joe Czech Democratic committeeman/2020 low-interest loan repayment pro- woman was placed into custody, Editor in Chief...... Cyryl Jakubowski Jim Gardiner 5,559 (51.3%) ter. The rap on Arena was that he grams are established. according to police. It’s unclear if Ellen Hill 5,267 (48.7%) was vindictive, a bully, and contemp- Turnout 10,826 tuous of his critics. He called Trump State’s Attorney/2020 primary supporters Neanderthals and knuck- Pledge . . . (Continued from Page 1) Kim Foxx 3,581 (31.1%) le-draggers. Some of his opponents Bill Conway 5,076 (44.1%) didn’t appreciate the things he did for da and that the school does not lead each day are military academies. 2 other candidates 2,868 (15.8%) the ward and that’s why he got 36.2 students in the pledge each morn- LSC chairwoman Alix Davila Turnout 11,525 percent in 2019. ing. Taft is the only person to serve said that the council does not State’s Attorney/2020 election In 2011 Arena won 33 of 53 as a U.S. president and then later have the authority to require the Kim Foxx (D) 10,535 (40.5%) precincts and won big south of as the chief justice of the U.S. school to lead students in the Pat O’Brien (R) 13,275 (51.1%) Lawrence. In 2015 he won 32 of 48 Supreme Court. pledge. Turnout 26,006 precincts; in 2019 he won 8 A veteran told the council that Courts have ruled that while NEWS DEADLINE 9 A.M. WEDNESDAY precincts, all south of Lawrence and [email protected] President/2020 election the pledge and National Anthem public schools can lead students in LETTERS TO THE EDITOR WELCOME Joe Biden (D) 18,727 (67.9%) by reduced margins. In 2020, are traditions that unify Americans the pledge, no student can be All letters must include full name, address and tele- Gardiner won 30 of 48 precincts, phone number for verification purposes only and Donald Trump (R) 8,309 (30.1%) and that the council should contin- required to recite it. To require its should be addressed to Letters to the Editor, Nadig Turnout 27,560 none south of Lawrence. Gardiner is ue reciting the pledge at the begin- recital would violate a student’s Newspapers. 4937 N. Milwaukee Ave.,, Chicago 60630. toast without Gladstone Park. We reserve the right to edit all correspondence. President/2016 election ning of meetings. First Amendment rights, accord- One Year Mail Subscription $115 Hillary Clinton (D) 16,082 (67.2%) Gardiner’s future depends on the Taft principal Mark Grishaber ing to the rulings. E-Mail Subscription $39 new map, and not on the FBI or the Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9-5 Donald Trump (R) 6,587 (27.5%) said that it is his understanding There are other Northwest Side Telephone: 773-286-6100 IG, unless, they find something of Nadig Newspapers, Inc. Turnout 23,938 that the only CPS high schools councils that do not recite the 4937 N. Milwaukee, Chicago 60630-2191 criminal substance. which lead students in the pledge pledge at meetings. 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*Drywall Taping *Ceramic Tile Luxury Products at Discounted Prices ances. (773) 706-4027 South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, You can also visit The Judicial *Woodwork *Stripping *Staining (TF10S16B) IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. BUILDING & DON’T MISS THIS SALE! the highest bidder, as set forth com for a 7 day status report of REMODELING *Varnish *Carpentry *Siding (10S25L) below, the following described pending sales. Portage Park: Large Studio! real estate: *FULL SERVICE ROOFING • TUCKPOINTING, BRICK WORK Beautiful Dark Hardwood Floors 341 Wanted To Buy Commonly known as Thomas M. Olson UNIVERSAL BUILDERS Lots of Closet Space A Separate 4825 N KIMBALL AVE, UNIT 1, KOVITZ SHIFRIN NESBIT House Cleaning Service • MASONRY CLEANING, CHIMNEY Autos OF ILLINOIS,INC 5700 W. GROVER Living and Kitchen Area! (773) CHICAGO, IL 60625 175 N. Archer Avenue Mundelein IL, 60060 (5S29/22E) • MASONRY VIOLATIONS CORRECTED 931-6640 EXTERIOR INTERIOR LOVE TO BUY YOUR Property Index No. 13-11-428- 847-537-0500 • LINTELS REPLACEMENT CAR OR TRUCK (TF10S23G) 025-1016 E-Mail: [email protected] •Roo ng •Kitchens Attorney File No. CKIM006- Irving Park/Narragansett: De- •Siding •Bathrooms • ROOFING, PARAPET WALLS Will Pay $200 to $2,000 The real estate is improved with 39010 luxe 2 bedrooms,heated, Credit a condominium. Attorney Code. 38862 •Additions •Painting PLUMBING • GUTTERS, SOFFIT, FASCIA For the Good, Bad, or Ugly Check. Hardwood Floors. No Case Number: 21 CH 669 •Windows •Basements *Sewers,Sinks,Tubs, Toilets • CONCRETE SIDEWALKS & STEPS Also Classic, Antique, Hot smokers. No Pets. Available Now! The judgment amount was TJSC#: 41-1362 Deal Direct with Owner $1,300 + Security deposit. (773) $11,842.01 and the Plaintiff • WINDOWS, GLASS BLOCKS Rod or Project Cars has fi led a Motion to Amend the FREE ESTIMATES All Drains OPENED 814-1286 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Same Day Free Tow Away Judgment Order, which motion Collection Practices Act, you are (773)777-9656 *Treeroot Removal 10% DISCOUNT (TF10S23D) requests that the Judgment advised that Plaintiff’s attorney www.universalbuilders.net Without Digging CALL (773) 758-2928 Order be amended to include is deemed to be a debt collector FREE ESTIMATE (9S18A) 367 Apartments- amounts due and owing to the attempting to collect a debt and Fully Insured & Licensed *Free Consultation & Estimates Plaintiff by virtue of two mem- any information obtained will be GUTTER Suburban Unfurnished We do insurance claims for CLOG BE GONE (773) 774-0444 365 Apartments- orandum of judgment instru- used for that purpose. CLEANING City Unfurnished ments recorded against the Sub- (SW10/6) Wind, Hail & Water Damage (773) 286-8890 (12S18M) Niles: 1 bedroom clean, newly re- ject Property. (10S20U) www.clogbegone.com modeled. Quiet area, laundry, park- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HI-LITE GUTTER SL-2017 WINDOWS / ing. Unit A/C. (847) 647-8872 Sale terms: 25% down of the COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS (TF10S6V) highest bid by certifi ed funds at COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CLEANING SERVICE Licensed-Bonded-Insured REPLACEMENTS the close of the sale payable to CHANCERY DIVISION Downspouts Opened & (12S4C) 374 Senior The Judicial Sales Corporation. Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Housing No third party checks will be Champion Strainers Installed Plumbing & Sewer Serv. CHICAGO accepted. The balance, includ- Mortgage Company Roofs,Tuckpointing,Gutters ing the Judicial Sale fee for the Plaintiff, Family Owned & Operated Senior Discount 29 Yrs Exp. All real estate advertised in this Chimney Repairs, Siding, GLASS BLOCKS newspaper is subject to the Federal Abandoned Residential Property vs. Mayfair Commons Municipality Relief Fund, which The United States of America, Since “1953” Any line Rodded $85.00 Sinks •Great For Energy Savings Fair Housing Act, Which makes it Asphalt,Cement & more! Tubs, Toilets Heaters, illegal to advertise any preference, Apartments is calculated on residential real Secretary ofHousing and Urban (773) 625-6399 & Added Security limitation, or discrimination based estate at the rate of $1 for each Development FREE Estimates Catch Basins, Sump Pumps, $1,000 or fraction thereof of the ; Unknown Owners on race, color, religion, national 4444 W. Lawrence Ave FULLY INSURED amount paid by the purchaser and Non-Record Claimants; Ask out our Discounts for TV Camera Sewer inspection •Home or Business origin, sex, familial status or handi- (10S23H) Chicago, IL. 60630 not to exceed $300, in certifi ed Chicago Title Land First Responders & Military Free Estimate Call For Quote cap, in the sale, rental, or fi nancing funds/or wire transfer, is due Trust Company as Successor (773) 631-4038 of housing. In addition, the Illinois within twenty-four (24) hours. No Trustee to LaSalle 5801 N. Northwest Hwy ABODE (773) 581-5081 Seniors 62 and older (9S25D) Human Rights Act prohibits dis- fee shall be paid by the mortgag- Bank NA, Successor Trustee to (708) 698-4072 Gutter Cleaning (TF) crimination based on age, ances- Apply now ee acquiring the residential real Northwest Since 1987 try, marital status, or unfavorable Aff ordable and spacious estate pursuant to its credit bid National Bank under Trust GreenWorldil.com military discharge. The Chicago Studio, 1 BR and 2 BR at the sale or by any mortgagee, Number 10-085880-2 Work Done by Off Duty Fire ghters ROOFING 306 Help Wanted Serving Chicago since 1989 Human Rights Ordinance further judgment creditor, or other lien- dated June 22,1988 Downspouts Rodded Miscellaneous prohibits discrimination based Call: (773) 205-7862 or acquiring the residential real Defendants, (10S6G) Minor Tree Trimming, Ivy Removal HI-LITE on source of income and sexual estate whose rights in and to the 20 ch 4600 or stop by our offi ce for a FULLY INSURED ROOFING INC. orientation, and the Cook County residential real estate arose pri- NOTICE OF SALE J.L. HOME FRONT DESK Human Rights Ordinance further preliminary application. or to the sale. The subject prop- PUBLIC NOTICE IS HERE- erty is subject to general real es- BY GIVEN that pursuant to a prohibits discrimination on hous- Applications may be Steve (773) 775-3336 Licensed-Bonded-Insured tate taxes, special assessments, Judgment of Foreclosure and IMPROVEMENTS Gladstone Park Chamber Member RECEPTIONIST ing status. This publication will returned in person, by mail, Family Owned & Operated or special taxes levied against Sale entered in the above enti- Interior-Exterior (9S25A) TOP PAY & BENEFITS not knowingly accept advertising or email. Mon – Fri 9am-3pm said real estate and is offered for tled cause Intercounty Judicial for real estate that is in violation of Remodeling Since “1953” Must Be Enthusiastic Managed by Prairie Management, sale without any representation Sales Corporation will on Mon- all laws. as to quality or quantity of title day, October 18, 2021 at the (TF) Also Experts on HANDYMAN (773) 625-6399 Team-Oriented & Development, Inc. and without recourse to Plaintiff hour of 11 a.m. in their offi ce at Insurance Claims (10S23H) North Mayfair: 6 rooms, 2 bedrooms, and in “AS IS” condition. The sale 120 West Madison Street, Suite NW Side (10S13M) is further subject to confi rmation 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at Hail/Wind MIKE’S COMPLETE hardwood fl oors. Tenant pays utilities. Orthodontics Of ce by the court. public auction to the highest Call Joe: SERVICES GRYZIK No pets/smokers. $1,100 month. Avail- 378 Space bidder for cash, as set forth (773) 704-3288 Roof, Repairs, Tuckpointing, Send Reume: able now! Call for appointment. (773) For Rent Upon payment in full of the below, the following described Carpentry, Drywall, Electrical, ROOFING,INC. amount bid, the purchaser will mortgaged real estate: (12S29J) [email protected] 286-6267 Plumbing, Painting,Tiling,Concrete Work 62 YEARS EXPERIENCE (TF9S25S) receive a Certifi cate of Sale that P.I.N. 13-17-115-027-0000. (9S15G) SPACE FOR RENT Small Jobs Welcome •TEAROFFS•SHINGLES will entitle the purchaser to a Commonly known as 4614 Prime Space With Large Display deed to the real estate after con- NORTH AUSTIN AVENUE, JA-MAR COMPLETE •SIDING•GUTTERS Norwood Park: 2 Bedrooms, Ground 773-297-5726 fi rmation of the sale. CHICAGO, IL 60630. HOME REMODELING (10S9M) PART-TIME Floor. Parking, Heat, Water, Appliances. Windows. 1,250 Sq.Ft. Busy $200 OFF Location With High Foot Traf c. The mortgaged real estate is Kitchens, Bathrooms, Roo ng ADVERTISING No Pets. Laundry. Credit Check. Walk The property will NOT be improved with a single family Jobs over $2,500 to Blue-Line. (773) 991-3091 Close to CTA, Pace, Metra Siding Expert, Windows open for inspection and plain- residence. If the subject mort- REPAIRS Licensed Bonded Insured SALESPERSON (TF9S25S) and I-90 + I-94. tiff makes no representation as gaged real estate is a unit of a FREE ESTIMATES Must Have a Car to the condition of the property. common interest community, ROOFS • GUTTERS 773-286-3992 Larmie/Melrose: 1 Bedroom, 3 Call: (224) 805-6553 Prospective bidders are admon- the purchaser of the unit other Licensed and Insured 5462 N. Elston, Chgo CARPENTRY • WINDOWS Salary + Commission Rooms, Newly Remodeled. Heat- ished to check the court fi le to than a mortgagee shall pay the 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE BBB NADIG NEWSPAPERS ed, Appliances, Laundry. No Pets. verify all information. assessments required by sub- SIDING • DOORS (11S10G) section (g-1) of Section 18.5 of (773) 447-7852 4937 N. Milwaukee (847) 982-1545 (847) 651-9974 If this property is a condo- the Condominium Property Act. Call John: Send Resume to: (TF9S25M) minium unit, the purchaser of Sale terms: 10% down by certi- Oakton/Skokie Blvd: 1 Bedroom Apart- the unit at the foreclosure sale, fi ed funds, balance, by certifi ed (312) 301-9980 [email protected] other than a mortgagee, shall funds, within 24 hours. No re- (3S30/22M) ment. Hardwood Floors. Near Skokie (9S25J) (TF) pay the assessments and the le- funds. The property will NOT Swift/Shopping. Heat, Water, Included. gal fees required by The Condo- be open for inspection. 316 Legal Notices/ Tenant Pays Electric/Cooking Gas. No minium Property Act, 765 ILCS For information call Sales De- SOLO J&D HOUSEHOLD/ 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this partment at Plaintiff’s Attor- Services Dogs. Credit Check. $850. Month. Avail- REMODELING INC. JANITORIAL CLEANING able 9/1. Call Daniel. (773) 816-8736 property is a condominium unit ney, Manley Deas Kochalski, HANDYMAN SPECIALIST Notice is hereby given, pursuant to (TF9S29F) which is part of a common inter- LLC, One East Wacker Drive, est community, the purchaser of Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) INTERIOR/EXTERIOR “An Act in relation to the use of an CSI-Absolute Clean Inc. Portage Park: Nice Location. 2 the unit at the foreclosure sale 220-5611. 20-009160 F2 HOME REMODELING Assumed Business Name in the con- other than a mortgagee shall pay INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL PAINTING & PLASTERING Residential & Commercial Cleaning duct or transaction of Business in Bedroom Apartment 3rd Floor. the assessments required by The SALES CORPORATION No Pets. $975 Month. Excluding WINDOW INSTALLATION • Carpet Cleaning the State,” as amended, that a cer- Condominium Property Act, 765 intercountyjudicialsales.com Electric/Heat. Available 10/1 (773) ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). I3175861 SNOW REMOVAL • Upholstery Cleaning tifi cation was registered by the un- 415-1203 (9/29) Call Don: (773) 865-6261 • Tile & Grout Cleaning dersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. REGISTRATION No. (TF9S29D) IF YOU ARE THE MORT- Email: [email protected] • Marble Cleaning & Polishing Habla Español BBB Y21007775 on September 10, 2021 Old Irving: Newly Remodeled • Emergency Services Under the Assumed Business Name Jefferson Township Real Estate for Sale (9S29S) 4 Rooms, 2 Bedrooms. New Ap- of ADRIAN’S HEATING, COOL- 5358 W. Gale St. pliances. Near Expressway/Blue- CONCRETE Call us today! 312-612-0274 ING & APPLIANCE REPAIR with the business located at 5393 N. Line. $1,200 Month. Credit Check WORK Visit us at: MILWAUKEE AVE, CHICAGO, Required. (773) 410-3125 www.csi-absoluteclean.com ILLINOIS 60630 The true and real (TF9S29S) CARRENO CONCRETE (TF) full name(s) and residence address of Portage Park: Bright 4 rooms, 1 bed- the owner(s)/partners(s) is: ADRIAN Residential and Commercial room. Wood cabinet kitchen, ceramic JILHEWAR 5393 N MILWAUKEE Driveways,Patios, Sidewalks, LANDSCAPING tile bath. Beautiful hardwood fl oors, AVE ILLINOIS, 60630, USA Steps, Garage  oors, and wood work. Appliances, laundry. (10S2J) Resurface, Demolition. ROSARIO POLLINA Over looking Portage Park. Near L, ex- LANDSCAPING pressway, shopping. No pets/smoking. Free Estimates, Fully Insured 318 Readers & Summer Clean-Ups Heated. $ 950 month (773) 294-5196 (847) 736-3718 or (847) 288-9251 TREE SERVICE Advisors (TF10S6K) (10S20C) Power Washing Lawn Maintenance,Sodding A +1 PROFESSIONAL PSYCHIC READINGS ANASINSKI Based in Jefferson Park BY MRS. HAYWARD CONCRETE INC. TREE SERVICE Helps With all Problems (847) 392-9008 LARGE OR SMALL WE DO THEM ALL www.anasinskiconcrete.com Love, Marriage, Success, NOW HIRING (10S9R) 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE Happiness, Career, (312) 833-1374 INSURED % SENIOR DISCOUNT L MILLER Remove the Negative Energy Residential/Commercial (773) 237-0344 Located Three Blocks FREE ESTIMATES LANDSCAPING Nadig Newspapers Sod, Trimming, Shrubs TREE REMOVAL/TRIMMING South of Superdawg STAIRS, STOOPS, SIDEWALKS, PATIOS, Trees and Bushes Removal STUMP REMOVAL/TRIMMED BUSHES (773) 262-4474 is looking to hire. DRIVEWAYS, APRONS, GARAGE Senior Discount WORKMAN’S COMP. (10S6J) FLOORS, BASEMENT FLOORS, Family Owned Since 1921 (10S30A) POWER WASHING & SEALING. Clean Ups 332 Estate Sales 24 Hrs. Snow Removal We are currently looking to hire a door FULLY LICENSED AND INSURED (773) 777-1138 TUCKPOINTING No Job Too Big or Too Small! Cell# (773) 614-1584 Estate Sale: 5732 N. Marmora Fri. to door delivery person for Saturday (9S25A) (9S29L) UNIVERSAL BUILDERS 9/24 & Sat. 9/25 9am-3pm. Furni- OF ILLINOIS,INC ture, Household & Misc items. mornings. Compensation is great and PAINTING & (9S25M) ELECTRICIANS Masters of Tuckpointing the average time is only 6 hours. This DECORATING Residential & Commercial 334 Garage/Basement/Yard is a great way to earn some extra Bazaar/Rummage Sales www.WizardElectric.com TOM’S HOME • MASONRY REPAIR money and still enjoy your weekend! Repairing & Updating REPAIRS LLC • WATERPROOFING & SEALANTS MULTI-FAMILY • CAULKING Vehicle is required. Old Wiring Our Specialty Bathroom & Basement Remodeling GARAGE SALE License & Insured since 1984 • CHIMNEY REPAIR Painting, Wall Repairs, 6500 N. Block of Minnetonka Contact 773-866-0000 24/7 FREE ESTIMATES Drywall, Flooring & Tiling. Sat. Sept 25th & Sun. Sept 26th [email protected] Bungalow & Residential Specialist Edgebrook Resident (773)777-9656 8am-4pm Small Business & Of ces Free Estimate Insured www.universalbuilders.net for more information. CALL TOM @ Kids Clothes, Electronics, Furniture, Save $30 on Service Call Fully Insured & Licensed Please no walk ins. BBB A+ (773) 213-1227 All Work Guaranteed Households, Tools & Toys (9S29W) (10S30T) (10S20U) (10S25C) Nadig Newspapers Wednesday, September 22, 2021 Page 11 Page 12 Nadig Newspapers Wednesday, September 22, 2021