2017 Berwyn Magazine and Community Resource Guide - Issue 2

Berwyn annual community guide

May 2017 Issue 2

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Berwyn Magazine is published quarterly and the Community Resource Guide is published annually.

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r. Muhannad Kayali and Dr. Evyan Jawad are the husband and wife team behind Berwyn’s Healthy Hearts Doctors and Healthy Natural Aging.

Together, the pair bring the western suburbs a medical practice that specializes in primary care, internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, treatment of varicose veins, bio-identical hormone therapy and aesthetic laser procedures.

with privileges at local hospitals Adventist LaGrange, Hinsdale and Resurrection.

She notes that the need for heart health care is acute.

“Every thirty-three seconds, someone dies in the U.S. due to a cardiac issue. It’s the highest cause of mortality for men and women. I like to take care of my patients on every cardiovascular issue that they have.”

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As a primary care physician, Dr. Kayali has a general medical practice focused on managing wellness for adults. From treatment of chronic issues from diabetes to high cholesterol, Dr. Kayali says the clinic is a onestop medical home for most patients.

“We do our own blood tests, EKG’s and ultrasounds here at the clinic. Eighty to ninety percent of our patients can find everything they need here.”

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At the clinic, she provides echocardiograms, and she monitors patients’ cardiovascular stress tests at local hospitals.

With that aim of addressing all of a patient’s needs, Dr. Kayali has a thriving practice area focused on natural hormone replacement therapies for men and women.

She also treats varicose Dr. Muhannad Kayali Healthy Hearts For men, testosterone begins to decline with age. Dr. veins in the office and notes Kayali naturally treats the symptoms of mood issues, Doctorsthat JCthirty to forty percent of sleep problems, erectile dysfunction, energy, weight the population suffers from this common problem. gain and general well-being that can stem from lower Through endo-vascular laser therapy, she can treat testosterone levels. varicose veins in-office, allowing patients to return to work the next day.

For women, the drop in estrogen in peri-menopause and menopause can cause hot flashes, mood Healthy Hearts Doctors & Healthy Natural Aging also problems, sleep issues, weight gain and joint pain. Dr. is a full-service cosmetic procedures clinic. With a Kayali works to understand each patient’s symptoms state of the art laser, the doctors can remove unwanted through a complete exam, questionnaire and blood hair, cure nail fungus and resurface skin to remove fine work before determining a treatment tailored to each lines. Physicians and laser technicians are certified in patient. aesthetic treatments. Upon request, the clinic has the ability to provide Botox and fillers for fine and deep For patients seeking help with weight management, lines with an in-house dermatologist.

Dr. Kayali‘s practice has natural methods of helping patients get control of their weight. The clinic also Conveniently located at 6920 Ogden Avenue in specializes in immigration physicals for green cards as Berwyn, the doctors of Healthy Hearts & Healthy well as vaccinations for the entire family.

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he City of Berwyn four lively commercial has become corridors that have a stand-out experienced a growth community in the spurt even during Chicagoland area tough economic for both families and times. entrepreneurs thanks to our The City of Berwyn charming neighborhoods, has partnered lively business community with the Berwyn and flourishing cultural scene. For the past century, ROBERT J. LOVERO Development Corporation to ensure Berwyn has proudly Mayor been called the ‘City of that Berwyn remains Homes’ because of our a vital place to live, architecturally rich neighborhoods work and visit. Our remarkable that showcase a variety of progress can also be attributed housing styles, most notably our to the significant role that our iconic and nationally recognized residents have played in realizing bungalows. that vision—volunteering countless More recently, the economic hours to planning sessions, special revitalization of our business events and other city initiatives. I districts has made Berwyn not welcome both our longstanding only a great place to live but residents and newcomers to take also a thriving destination to an active role in Berwyn’s tradition visit. We completed an Active of community involvement and Transportation Plan in order to entrepreneurship, as your energy shape a more walkable and has helped to drive our success bike-friendly environment for and sets Berwyn apart. residents and visitors. The list of our amenities runs the gamut Respectfully, from over 25 parks and more than 500 recreational activities to Mayor Robert J. Lovero

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within our business our voices have been corridors that create heard! The resounding sustainable economic success of last year’s growth. Couple this growth Resource Guide has led with the initiatives borne to a second publication and executed by Chamber filled with illustrations and Services, and a stronger examples of our fair City’s and more impactful diverse mix of unique shops, residential and business restaurants and entertainment community emerges This venues. Your level of interest also resource guide is designed shows that Berwyn has solidified its position as a destination area RICHARD “JOUSEF” as an engine that provides MONDRAGON information by which each as showcased by the acclaimed BDC Board of us can connect and recreational and cultural President engage with one another. institutions along with a housing It is the BDC’s hope that stock that is unparalleled to the this resource guide will also ten neighboring metro cities. inspire you to take a more active role Speaking of housing stock, Berwyn within our community. It is your ideas has reached double digit growth in and creativity that will complement the housing sales and associated value rigorous and insightful programming that predates the recession in 2008. that the BDC has set forth for this year.

Much of this growth is attributed to the Most especially, the BDC is proud widely successful Nothing Like A Suburb to offer a directory of our member marketing campaign whose outreach businesses for which I highly encourage has transcended well beyond our city you to visit and support. You will be borders. Take a moment to browse this amazed with the diversity of venues, resource guide and revel in the success products and services that comprise and renown of where you live, work our business community. Buy Berwyn! and play.

As heightened visibility of our proud Respectfully, city is more of a permanent attitude Richard “Jousef” Mondragon than an occasional act, the Berwyn BDC Board President Development Corporation (BDC) is committed and focused on activities

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Art Dance Sports Fitness Theater Golf Outing Flea Market Think Green!

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City of Berwyn Mayor Robert J. Lovero Single Family Rehab No Interest Loan Program The City of Homes

Eligible Projects • Correct code violations • Electrical Upgrade • Plumbing Upgrade, sump pumps, sewer back-up valve • Furnace, Boiler etc. • Roof repair - Replacement Windows & Doors • Insulation Weatherization ‡ *XWWHU GRZQVSRXWV VRI¿W IDVFLD

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The purpose of this program is to assist low to moderate income homeowners make needed repairs to their homes.

The City of Berwyn Community Development Department, through an annual grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), fund programs within the City of Berwyn meeting to the needs of our community. The Single Family Rehab - No Interest Loan Program offers eligible residents deferred no interest loans to make necessary improvements to their home.

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Housing Rehab Coordinator Phone: 708-749-6557 Fax: 708-749-9457 E-mail: malvelo@ci.berwyn.il.us

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When it comes to transportation, Berwyn lies right in the heart of the Chicagoland transit system.

Located just eight miles west of the Loop and in between I-290 and I-55 with convenient access to both, the suburb offers easy access to commuters whether they travel by car, on the CTA’s Blue or Pink Lines, Pace Bus or onboard Metra. Berwyn also stands out because it offers an urban experience through a variety of

active transportation modes that also support walking and biking. These options offer ease of access to both downtown Chicago and the far west suburbs.

Determine your best route with the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Trip Planner, which allows travelers to plan trips in the Chicago region using public transit (CTA, Metra, and Pace buses and trains) and includes driving, biking and walking directions. A free RTA Trip Planner app is available for download on iTunes and Google Play. Rideshare is widely available through apps like Lyft and Uber, and local cab service is also available.

Metra-BNSF trains offer a quick commute to counties throughout the Chicagoland area.

Berwyn’s Downtown Depot District has three stations: LaVergne, Berwyn and Harlem. CTA’s Blue Line is just four blocks north of Roosevelt Rd, while the Pink Line is less than a mile east of Berwyn’s limits on Cermak Rd. Multiple Pace Bus routes tie Berwyn to these stops, along with many other destinations throughout the surrounding area.

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In support of its senior citizens, the City of Berwyn provides rides for seniors on a “senior bus,” ensuring that residents of all ages can enjoy all that the city has to offer.

In recent years, Berwyn has prioritized bike infrastructure, providing dedicated routes that connect to regional routes and trails.

Berwyn worked in partnership with the Cook County Department of Public Health through the Model Communities Grant Program and the Active Transportation Alliance on a number of healthy community initiatives to help Berwyn become more bike—and pedestrian—friendly.

Berwyn’s Active Transportation Plan initiatives have also ensured safe active travel to Berwyn’s schools and parks. Check out the Active Transportation Network Map on the next page.

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New to town? Here’s what you should know!

CITY OF BERWYN SMART PHONE APP U.S. POST OFFICE

The City of Berwyn App is available for download on iTunes and Google Play. This free app serves as a resource for both residents and community stakeholders, offering an event calendar and newsfeed, business directory, a service request form and more.

BERWYN CITY COUNCIL City Council mee ngs are held at 8:00PM every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at City Hall.

All residents are welcome to a end.

ONLINE BILL PAY In a con nuing effort to improve service to our residents, the City of Berwyn provides a convenient online bill payment op on for water, sewer and garbage bills.

CITIZEN ALERT EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION PROGRAM Receive alerts and updates by signing up for emergency no fica ons and community announcements. Choose your preferred method of contact (phone, text or e-mail). Visit Berwyn-IL.gov and click on “City of Berwyn Emergency Alert Program” to register. This system enables the City of Berwyn to provide you with cri cal informa on quickly in a variety of situa ons, such as severe weather, unexpected road closures, missing persons and evacua ons of buildings or neighborhoods. If you do not have access to the internet or need assistance registering for emergency no fica ons, leave a message at 708-749-6563, and a representa ve will call you to complete your registra on.

CRIME REPORTS The Berwyn Police Department shares informa on on reported criminal incidents on CrimeReports.com. By registering on this site, you can be no fied if crime is reported in your area.

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LIBRARY CARDS Library cards are available at no charge to residents. Residents must provide documenta on to verify their iden fica on and residency. For more informa on, call the Berwyn Public Library at 708-795-8000.

BICYCLE REGISTRATION No-fee bicycle registra on is taken at the Berwyn Police Department.

CURFEW Persons under the age of 18 are not allowed to be in public places between 10:30PM and 6:00AM on Sunday through Thursday nights and between 11:30PM and 6:00AM on Friday and Saturday nights. Excep ons are provided for those with a parent or legal guardian and those persons going to or from their place of employment.

DOG AND CAT REGULATIONS City ordinance limits the number of pets (combina on of cats and dogs) to three (3) per building or using the same premises. All dogs and cats must be licensed with the City at a fee of $10 per year, per pet, due in June.

Applica ons are available at City Hall.

GARBAGE PICK-UP Place bagged household garbage in the waste containers provided by Waste Management for weekly pick-up. The disposal of large household appliances, building materials, or other large accumula ons of materials can be arranged directly with Waste Management at 800-796-9696.

RECYCLING & YARD WASTE

Recycling bins are available from Waste Management (800-796-9696) for clean recyclable items such as aluminum cans, glass bo les and jars, n cans, magazines and newspapers. Pick-up is the same day as garbage pick-up. Yard waste, including grass clippings and leaves, may be placed in large brown paper bags, or in your own plas c garbage cans (32 gallons or less in size) iden fied with a Yard Waste s cker (provided free at City Hall). Yard waste is picked up from April 1 through December 31. Do not rake leaves into the street as they block storm drain sewers and damage street sweepers. This violates Berwyn City Ordinance 672.04 and may result in a cket with a fine up to $750.

ELECTRONIC RECYCLING

Electronic items (excluding refrigerators, freezers and air condi oners) can be dropped off Monday through Friday, 7:00AM to 3:00PM at Public Works located at 1 Public Works Dr. Please place electronics in front of the building underneath the Recycling sign.

Recyclable items include TVs, computers, monitors, phones, fax machines, printers, scanners, PDAs and video gaming equipment.

ComEd offers an appliance rebate program where they will pick up your appliance for you and offer a rebate on select Energy Star cer fied appliances. The applica on can be found at h ps://catalystweb.clearesult.com/ comed-appliances/rebate-applica on and for further informa on you can call 888-989-7442.

STREET MAINTENANCE

Residents should be aware of the Street Maintenance Schedule by checking their block’s signage. No parking for your side of the street will be enforced during your regular Street Maintenance Schedule from 9:00AM to 4:00PM or as posted. This will allow for addi onal street cleaning and snow removal passes, as well as regular maintenance ac vi es. For informa on, call 708-795-5600.

SNOW REMOVAL

It is the homeowner’s responsibility to maintain all surrounding walkways to be clear of snow. Snow should not be shoveled into the street, alley, onto a fire hydrant or any other City property. For snow emergency

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informa on, call 708-749-6514. Parking on a snow route a er 6 inches of accumulated snow has fallen is strictly prohibited. The parking ban will remain in effect un l the snow has been completely removed from curb to curb. Snow routes are signed accordingly.

Always follow all signage on a snow route. Your vehicle will be cketed and/or towed if it is parked on a snow route. The following streets are snow routes: (East-West): Roosevelt Rd, 16th St, Cermak Rd, 26th St, Riverside Dr, 31st St, Stanley Ave, Windsor Ave, 34th St, Ogden Ave and Pershing Rd. (North-South): Harlem Ave, Home Ave, Oak Park Ave, East Ave and Ridgeland Ave. Snow removal for residen al streets will follow the street maintenance schedule. It is the responsibility of you and/or any visitor of your residence to be aware of the signage posted near your home. No parking for your side of the street will be strictly enforced from 9:00AM to 4:00PM or as posted. This will allow for addi onal street cleaning and snow removal passes, as well as regular maintenance ac vi es. If you are towed, contact the Police Communica on Center at 708-795-5600.

DEPOT DISTRICT PARKING: PARKING FACILITY, MUNICIPAL LOT & PARKING PERMITS

The parking facility is located south of the Berwyn Metra train sta on in Berwyn’s Historic Depot District at 3320 S Grove Ave. Depot Permit Holders can park on the first four levels with a City of Berwyn Depot Parking Permit, which can be obtained at Berwyn’s City Hall.

Daily permits can be purchased at the pay sta ons located on the first floor of the two stairwells for $3. The fi h (top) level is open to the public at an hourly rate of $0.25.

Daily pay parking is also available at the Municipal Lot at 32nd St and Oak Park Ave. It is open to the public at an hourly rate of $0.25.

Depot parking permits for Metra commuters, employees and residents are sold as annual and quarterly permits on a first-come, first-serve basis at City Hall. Parking areas are located in the Municipal Parking Facility and along Windsor Ave and Stanley Ave from Ridgeland Ave (LaVergne Sta on) to Harlem Ave (Harlem Sta on).

must be displayed by July 1. New residents must purchase a Berwyn s cker at City Hall or the Police Department Parking Division within thirty (30) days of residency. S ckers are available online, by mail or in person.

CERMAK ROAD PARKING: VACIN FAIRWAY PARKING PERMITS

If you are seeking a s cker and your vehicle registra on matches your current Berwyn address, you will need to show proof of license plate number and a valid driver’s license. If you have recently moved to Berwyn, you must show an updated vehicle registra on with the new Berwyn address. Changes to your vehicle registra on can be made at the Secretary of State or Currency Exchange.

COMMERCIAL TRUCK PARKING

Fee for passenger car is $50, motorcycles are $35 and RVs, trucks, tractors and buses are assessed according to class. Seniors aged 65+ years receive one free s cker per household, and vehicle must be registered in the senior’s name to qualify.

Re red veterans receive one free s cker with proper ID or military license plate.

The Vacin Fairway is the parking area behind the stores on the north side of Cermak Rd. Visitors can park for free for up to two hours. If longer parking is needed, annual permits can be purchased at the Collector’s Office in City Hall.

Loca ons for commercial truck parking have been made available in the Vacin Fairway, Library Parking Lot and along the Depot parking areas. Annual and quarterly permits are available. Contact the Collector’s Office in City Hall or the Parking Department at the Police Department for permit pricing and parking loca ons.

CITY SPEED LIMIT & GENERAL PARKING

The speed limit is 25 mph unless posted otherwise. All alley speed limits are 15 mph unless posted otherwise. Parking is for residents only between 3:00AM to 6:00AM on all streets unless posted otherwise. Visitors will require a parking pass. Visitor passes may be purchased in a pack of 15 one- me use passes for $5 at the Police Department. Residents and visitors should be sure to check the block in which they are parking for any addi onal signed parking restric ons.

VEHICLE STICKERS

City ordinance requires that any resident owning and/or opera ng a car, motorcycle, truck, tractor, bus or RV within the City must obtain a Berwyn vehicle s cker each year.

S ckers are renewed annually on June 1 and

VISITOR PARKING PASSES

Visitor parking passes for designated residen al parking zones are available for qualified vehicles. Booklets are available in packets of 15 for $5, and may be purchased at the Berwyn Police Department Parking Division, 6401 W 31st St or the Collector’s Office in City Hall, 6700 26th St. Proof of residency is required. For more informa on, call 708-795-5600 ext 2147.

VOTER REGISTRATION

Residents may register to vote at the Berwyn City Clerk’s office located at 6700 W 26th St in City Hall during normal business hours. Online registra on is available at ova.elec ons.il.gov.

GARAGE SALES

A permit is required to have a house, garage or yard sale, limit two sales/year. The first permit is free and the second costs $20. Signage rules allow you to have two signs on city parkways, which may be rented for a $10 deposit/sign.

Signs can be displayed between 7:00AM to 7:00PM. Sales can be held from 9:00AM to 5:00PM. Permits can be obtained at City Hall.

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BUILDING REGULATIONS

Residents must obtain a permit from the Building Department located in City Hall before proceeding with building repair or remodeling projects. All contractors and subcontractors must be licensed and bonded with the City before permits can be processed. Informa on is available through the Collector’s Office at 708-788-2660.

PERMIT REGULATIONS FOR HOME/BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION Permits are required on all improvements made to buildings and property, including but not limited to the following work: electrical and plumbing; concrete or asphalt; HVAC or boiler; all demoli on (including permit for dumpsters); dormers or addi ons; interior and exterior structural altera ons; garages; replacement windows and glass block; porches, decks, and steps; sewer replacement; fences and gates; swimming pools and hot tubs; roofing; kitchen and bathroom remodeling; cabinet removal and replacement; and drywall. Permits are not required for inside pain ng, cleaning, appliance installa on or replacement and floor coverings. For more informa on, go to Berwyn-IL.gov/building_department or call 708-788-2660 ext 6442.

COMPLIANCE INSPECTIONS

At the me a property is listed for sale with a realtor or by owner, the property must be inspected for compliance with all city ordinances. If viola ons do exist, this ordinance allows the seller adequate me to rec fy any problems prior to sale, therefore expedi ng the closing on the home.

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SERVICES FOR SENIORS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

The mission of the Senior Services Division is to provide quality services for Berwyn’s seniors and persons with disabili es, including low-cost transporta on, lawn service, leaf-blowing, snow removal, a handyman program for minor home repairs, and social programming.

Residents must be pre-approved. For an applica on, visit Berwyn-IL.gov/senior_services or call 708-484-2510.

RESIDENTIAL FLOOD MITIGATION PROGRAM

For informa on on the City’s Residen al Flood Mi ga on Program, Downspout Disconnec on Assistance Program or MWRD Rain Barrel Program, please visit Berwyn-IL.gov/Flood%20Informa on.

SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT PROGRAM

If you would like to have the public sidewalk in front of your property replaced, the City of Berwyn is offering a cost share replacement program. Please visit Berwyn-IL.gov for more informa on.

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Sunday, August 20 from 10:00AM to 3:00PM

Clean Sweep Garage Sale

Sat, June 3 from 8:00AM to 3:00PM One person’s junk is another’s treasure.

Wrap up your spring cleaning and join the annual community garage sale in the Depot District Parking Facility at 3320 S Grove Ave. Five floors of deals await!

Register for a booth at Berwyn.net. Free to shop. This event is hosted by the Depot District Special Events Committee of the Berwyn Development Corporation.

KaBOOM! Park Build Day Saturday, June 10-All day event

Volunteers from Komensky Elementary and Foresters Financial will build a great new place for kids to play in just ONE day. The project is in partnership with KaBOOM!, the national nonprofit dedicated to giving kids the childhood they deserve by bringing play to those who need it most. The park will be accessible to all children. Volunteers must pre-register. Please contact Komensky School (708-795-2342) located at 2515 S Cuyler Ave.

Berwyn Township Farmers Market

Second and Fourth Sundays, June thru October from 9:00AM to 1:00PM Berwyn Township Public Health District welcomes you to an open-air market at Lesak Park, 6600 W 26th St, where local farmers sell a variety of produce, meats and eggs. Occasionally, local farmers offer prepared foods. This event is supplemented by various artisan and craft vendors and family activities. Free to attendees.

Berwyn’s Cruise Nites sponsored by Paisans Pizzeria & Bar Tuesdays, June 6 & 20, July 18 and August 1 & 15 from 6:00PM to 9:00PM Enjoy summer evenings in Berwyn’s Depot District while strolling through a combination of car show and familyfriendly nightlife. Display your vehicle at no cost at Windsor & Grove Aves. Event is hosted by the Depot District Special Events Committee of the Berwyn Development Corporation.

Independence Day Fireworks Monday, July 3 at 8:30PM

Celebrate Independence Day with a fireworks display at J. Sterling Morton High School West Stadium, 2400 S Home Ave. Event is FREE thanks to the generous sponsorship of World’s Largest Laundromat, Berwyn Park District, North Berwyn Park District and the City of Berwyn. Mayor Lovero invites all local scouts and soccer and baseball players to join our area veterans in the opening ceremony, which starts at the north gate of the stadium.

Groovin’ on Grove: Art & Music in the Streets Saturday, July 15 from 12:00PM to 10:00PM

This summer street fest features live music, art, food, family fun and libations in Berwyn’s Depot District. Admission is free, open to all-ages and dog-friendly.

Taste of Cermak Road Thursday, July 27 from 5:00PM to 9:00PM

Pick up a pass to sample Cermak Road’s eclectic mix of small plates and sweets.

Tickets for this family-friendly event include a large offering of food and drink samples and a 21+ after-party with entertainment.

This event is hosted by the Cermak Road Special Events Commission of the Berwyn Development Corporation.

Nuestras Raíces Back to School Fiesta Saturday, August 19 from 12:00PM to 8:00PM

Berwyn North School District 98 and the North Berwyn Park District’s Back to School celebration welcomes the return of students for the school year. The Nuestras Raíces Back to School Fiesta is an event designed to streamline school readiness efforts for a greater impact on North Berwyn families.

Event has FREE admission and takes place at the North Berwyn Park District on 16th & Wesley Ave. *Minimal fees for attractions.

The Berwyn Park District and Berwyn South School District 100 are hosting the Back to School Picnic at Proksa Park located at 3001 S Wisconsin Ave. Enjoy FREE admission and meet your school reps! There will be free school supplies, giveaways, activities, vendors, music, food and new this year, a fun run!

WeatherTech Berwyn Route 66 Car Show sponsored by Paisans Pizzeria & Bar Saturday, August 26 from 7:00AM to 4:00PM

Showcase your classic, muscle or specialty car, motorcycle or truck, or attend as a spectator to discover the great automotive heritage of Berwyn’s Historic Route 66.

The show features an array of vehicles on display, live music and a food court. Event takes place on Ogden Ave beginning at Oak Park Ave through Ridgeland Ave. Register your display car at BerwynRt66. com. FREE for spectators. This event is hosted by the Berwyn Preservation of Historic Route 66 Commission of the Berwyn Development Corporation.

Fairytale Ball

Sunday, August 27 from 2:00PM to 4:00PM Join the Berwyn Public Library, located at 2701 S Harlem Ave, for the most enchanting event of the year! Mermaids, dragons, knights, princesses, balloons, bubbles and more will fill your library with fun and magic for the whole family! Each child will receive a free book. Costumes are welcome. No fee or registration necessary.

Berwyn’s Oktoberfest

Friday, Sept 15 from 6:00PM to 11:00PM Saturday, Sept 16 from 12:00PM to 11:00PM Join us at Berwyn’s biggest party of the year! The event boasts an international food court, live bands with headliners 16 Candles and Tributosaurus as The Rolling Stones, carnival and amusements, family pavilion, artisans, crafters and vendors.

And let’s not forget the Beer Garden! Event takes place in the heart of the Depot District at Windsor & Stanley Aves. Admission is FREE! This event is hosted by the Depot District Special Events Committee of the Berwyn Development Corporation.

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The City of Berwyn is a city that celebrates! Join us for our signature community events and follow our event calendar at WhyBerwyn.com for hundreds of cultural and recreational events that pop up all year long.

Historic Berwyn’s Bungalow Tour

Sunday, September 24 from 12:00PM to 5:00PM The Berwyn Historical Society is proud to invite all who love architecture to their annual Bungalows & More Tour. Tour goers will be led by docents while viewing the interiors of selected homes. Tickets can be purchased at berwynbungalow.org.

Berwyn Brew Fest

Saturday, October 7 from 1:00PM to 5:00PM The Berwyn Park District is hosting a craft beer sampling event that features local brews, local music and food trucks. This event takes place at picturesque Proksa Park at 3001 S Wisconsin Ave. Buy your tickets at berwynbrewfest.com. Event is 21+.

Roosevelt Road Zombie Walk & Pub Crawl Saturday, October 21 from 6:00PM to 11:00PM

Dress in your undead best and head to Roosevelt Rd for the Zombie Walk & Pub Crawl! The event will feature zombie makeup, a pub crawl, food and an after-party designed to rival even your fondest memories of Thriller. Tickets include drink specials and after-party and can be purchased at Berwyn.net.

This event is hosted by the Roosevelt Road Special Events Commission of the Berwyn Development Corporation.

Fall Fest & Pumpkin Patch

Saturday, October 28 from 12:00PM to 4:00PM

The Fall Festival is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy many great activities such as the costume contest, petting zoo, pony rides, pumpkin patch, games and more that the Fall season brings our way. North Berwyn Park District is hosting this event with FREE admission, located at the Berwyn Gardens at 2100 S Grove-Wisconsin. *Minimal fees for attractions.

All Hallows’ Eve

Saturday, October 28 from 3:00PM to 8:00PM The Berwyn Park District and Pav YMCA are hosting an enjoyable evening of Halloween fun including a costume parade and contest, haunts, activities, pumpkins, a storyteller and a bonfire. This event is located at Proksa Park at 3001 S Wisconsin Ave and admission is FREE! *Minimal fees for attractions.

SIT Conference– Students Involved in Technology

Saturday, Feb 10, 2018 - All day event Hosted by Berwyn South School District 100, this student technology conference is led by students, for students. All of Berwyn’s elementary and high school students are welcome to attend and present at Heritage Middle School (6850 W 31st St). Watch for more information on this amazing event at bsd100.org!

Baseball Parade

Saturday, April 28, 2018 begins promptly at 9:00AM The Berwyn Recreation Department and City Hall are hosting a baseball parade, which begins at Cermak Rd and Elmwood Ave, continues west on Cermak Rd to East Ave and then south of East Ave to Baseball Alley. Cheer on your favorite local teams and players!

Best of Berwyn Junior Citizen Recognition Program Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 6:00PM

The Best of Berwyn Junior Citizen Recognition Program recognizes the top 8th grade students in the City of Berwyn.

Nominated students should be wellrounded citizens that reside in Berwyn. This event is hosted by the North Berwyn Park District and will take place at Skylite West Banquets at 7117 W Ogden Ave. By invitation only.

Green Mile Pub Crawl

Multicultural Fair

The Green Mile Roosevelt Road Pub Crawl is an annual St. Patrick’s Day “Irish” celebration of the arts and business community along Berwyn’s entertainment corridor. The event is hosted by the Veltway Corporation.

Berwyn South School District 100 is hosting their annual multicultural fair, bringing all nationalities to life at this spring event where the diversity of District 100 families is celebrated. Food, student performances and projects are showcased. Join us at Heritage Middle School located at 6850 W 31st St. No fee or registration required.

Saturday, March 17, 2018 from 7:00PM to 11:00PM

Depot District Mini-Golf Pub Crawl Saturday, April 21, 2018 from 12:00PM to 6:00PM

Grab your putter and 3 friends and tour the Depot District’s repertoire of taverns and restaurants. Each venue will display a handmade mini-golf green to challenge the event’s spirited crowd Foursomes and individuals can register to golf at Berwyn.net. This event is hosted by the Depot District Special Events Committee of the Berwyn Development Corporation.

Thursday, May 3, 2018 from 5:30PM to 7:30PM

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POPULATION Latino: 32,400 White: 17,600 African American: 4,096 Asian: 2,062 Other: 461

56,619 3,000 Bungalows

1,100 in the Central Berwyn Bungalow Historic District

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BEST TACO

Winner: Tacos Y Salsa Specialty: Taco Jarocho Other Top Finalists: La Lupita Restaurant, El Meson Express, Zacatacos and Lalo’s Restaurant

BEST PIZZA

Winner: Paisans Pizzeria & Bar Specialty: Supreme Pizza Other Top Finalists: Benny’s Pizza, Bubba & Bobby’s Beef, Nonno’s Pizza and Waldo Cooney’s Pizza

BEST FROZEN TREAT

Winner: Gina’s Italian Ice Specialty: Lemon Italian Ice Other Top Finalists: 3-D’s Cool Creations, Culver’s, La Michoacana and Tastee Freez

BEST COMBO Winner: Buona Restaurant

Specialty: Combo Sandwich with hot giardiniera and sweet peppers Other Top Finalists: Big Guys Sausage Stand, Bubba and Bobby’s Beef and Novi’s Beef

BEST BURGER Winner: Cigars & Stripes

BBQ Lounge Specialty: Backyard Burger Other Top Finalists: Big Guys Sausage Stand, Bubba & Bobby’s Beef, Culver’s and Paisans Pizzeria & Bar

BEST COCKTAIL Winner: Lavergne’s Tavern

Specialty: Cucumber Mojito Other Top Finalists: Godson’s Bar & Lounge, The James Joyce Irish Pub, Olive or Twist Martini Bar and Perception Lounge

BEST SOUP Winner: Tacos Y Salsa

Specialty: Caldo de Camaron Other Top Finalists: Connie’s Family Restaurant & Cocktails, Czech Plaza Restaurant, Lalo’s Restaurant and MacNeal Hospital Café

BEST COFFEE Winner: Avito Caffe

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The Berwyn Development Corporation founded Berwyn’s Best programming to highlight the array of hometown dining destinations and hidden gems found within Berwyn. Three contests are held annually. Follow the contest at WhyBerwyn.com > Shop & Dine >Berwyn’s Best Contest or on Facebook @WhyBerwyn.

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e believe that Berwyn be e believeinto thatsuburbia Berwyn cannot cannot bewe blended because blended into suburbia because we are a thriving, self-made city defined are a thriving, self-made city defined by our pride.

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It’s our our active nightlife spots, unique bungalow nightlife spots, unique bungalow homes, progressive policies focus homes, progressive policies and and focus on on creating more independent businesses that creating more independent businesses that sets us apart from any other city. sets us apart from any other city.

For the years, the Development For the past past 11 11has years, the Berwyn Berwyn Development Corporation partnered with the City Corporation has partnered with the City of Berwyn to position our community as of Berwyn to position our community as a top choice destination for first time and a top choice destination for first time and move-up homebuyers, as as business move-up homebuyers, as well well as business entrepreneurs and visitors.

The objective is to entrepreneurs and visitors.

The objective isvisit to create a driving desire in our audience to create a driving desire in our audience to visit and and live live in in Berwyn.

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The #NothingLikeASuburb campaign is The #NothingLikeASuburb campaign is tied tied directly to WhyBerwyn.com and our social directly to WhyBerwyn.com and our social media.

The campaign also an media.

Theof campaign also includes includesdigital an annual annual installation outdoor advertising, installation of outdoor advertising, digital marketing and direct outreach at marketing campaigns campaigns andThe direct outreach at Northalsted Market Days.

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Blog Blog WhyBerwyn.com WhyBerwyn.com Facebook Facebook @WhyBerwyn @WhyBerwyn Twitter @WhyBerwyn Twitter @WhyBerwyn Instagram Instagram @WhyBerwyn @WhyBerwyn Locally, you see signage Locally, you will will see Buy BuytoBerwyn Berwyn signage encouraging residents shop locally as well encouraging residents to shop locally asunify well as street pole banners that identify and as street pole banners that identify and unify our our major major commercial commercial corridors. corridors.

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WHAT THE CHAMBER SERVICES DIVISION DOES

BERWYN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

3322 S Oak Park Ave, 2nd Floor 708-788-8100 Berwyn.net WhyBerwyn.com

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Publishes and mails Berwyn Magazine to every household quarterly.

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Develops educational programs and provides a venue for business counseling.

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Develops regional networking and relationship building events for small businesses.

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Creates cooperative marketing and advertising programs for small businesses.

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Manages seven of the City of Berwyn’s signature community events to draw visitors and to provide a venue to showcase our business districts.

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Manages the City of Berwyn’s annual Why Berwyn? marketing campaign, which promotes Berwyn as a destination to live, work and play.

OUR MISSION

Through a shared vision with the community, the Berwyn Development Corporation is committed to those activities that support and contribute to the economic growth and vitality of our proud City.

WHAT THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION DOES

THEY OFFER:

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Long-term small business mentoring, management consulting and business plan resources from volunteer executives and business owners with years of successful experience.

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Free and low-cost business education workshops on a wide range of topics, from insurance and financing to website and social media marketing, in Berwyn and the downtown office.

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Offers complimentary site location assistance via our database of properties for lease and for sale.

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Advising sessions about options for loans and other types of business financing. SCORE and the SBA do not provide financing directly.

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Provides guidance on issues related to city planning and zoning, city entitlements, permitting and licensing.

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Provides redevelopment assistance and advises on funding opportunities to support property improvement and building activities, including acquisition, demolition, infrastructure, interior & exterior renovations, signage and site work.

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SCORE CHICAGO’S VOLUNTEERS:

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Come from a variety of business and ethnic backgrounds.

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Are experienced business executives and entrepreneurs who volunteer their time to help others start their businesses.

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Can draw on the expertise of other Chicago mentors, or reach out to the network of more than 11,000 SCORE mentors nationally.

Since 2009, Berwyn’s total sales tax volume increased by over $11.8M annually.

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28,796,124.91 $

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SCORE Chicago, a nonprofit resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration, works closely with the Berwyn Development Corporation to promote the development and growth of local businesses. Working from BDC’s offices, SCORE Chicago provides a variety of free services to startups, small businesses and entrepreneurs in the Chicago area.

Focuses on improving the overall local economic climate through the development of new jobs and commercial venues and the infill and improvement of existing properties.

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WHO WE ARE

The Berwyn Development Corporation (BDC) markets Berwyn regionally and nationally as a prime business and leisure destination. We are here to promote Berwyn’s energy and culture to visitors and residents and to create unique development opportunities for business. The BDC is a public-private partnership with the City of Berwyn that provides economic development and Chamber of Commerce services to all segments of the Berwyn community. The BDC is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit membership organization that serves businesses and individual members.

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ROOSEVELT ROAD

Roosevelt Road, or 12th Street in Berwyn, marks the border between the Village of Oak Park and the City of Berwyn.

Locally known as “The Veltway,” RooseVELT is the area’s dining and entertainment epicenter.

This strip has an exci ng dining scene that is a des na on all its own. Take a seat at the highly-rated Autre Monde Café & Spirits, which boasts a great pa o and delicious, farm-to-table Mediterranean fare made in a scratch kitchen; award-winning blue collar gourmet sausages and burgers handmade daily from Big Guys Sausage Stand; notable bu erburgers, fried cheese curds and frozen custard at Culver’s; classics such as “Chicago’s Best” featured Gina’s Italian Ice; delicious Asian fare from Bodhi Thai Bistro and Sushi Junki; and classic Italian at Capri Ristorante.

The corridor is also home to the na onal headquarters for Turano Baking Company and Buona. Stop in to Turano’s Mamma Susi Bakeshop or the flagship Buona Beef loca on for a bite from these iconic Chicago brands.

You have your pick from a growing group of noteworthy restaurants that fit any taste or budget.

The Veltway is the place where you get to see everything from local to na onal acts play at the legendary FitzGerald’s Nightclub or newcomer-des ned-for-greatness Wire.

And don’t count out the musical showcases put together at Friendly Tap and Krew Rock Lounge. Here you have four very unique music venues within a three block walk. And tucked around the corner is the cri cally-acclaimed 16th Street Theater, showing hard-hi ng, provoca ve live performances from some of the area’s best playwrights. If you’re on a ght budget, don’t let it be a showstopper.

In addi on to weekday open mic nights and showcases, there are regular weekend shows hos ng Chicago’s finest talent that won’t break the bank. Music enthusiasts have boasted that you won’t find this kind of abundant talent in any big city strip north of Memphis.

CERMAK ROAD

Cermak Road was once known as the “Bohemian Wall Street” due to the large concentra on of Czech families and the number of savings and loans located there. Today, this corridor is an eclec c mix of retail and restaurants including iconic green energy powerhouses Cermak Plaza and World’s Largest Laundromat. Cermak Road boasts a wide array of shopping op ons, from major na onal retailers at the corridor’s western gateway to locally owned independents along this densely developed boulevard. At Cermak Rd’s western border at Harlem Ave, the modernized Cermak Plaza and newly built Berwyn Gateway Plaza offer a strong offering of retailers such as Ross, Avenue, Gap Outlet, Shoe Carnival, Discovery, K & G Fashion and Marshalls and quick casual spots such as Chipotle Mexican Grill, Buffalo Wild Wings Grill and Bar, Five Guys Burgers and Fries, Starbucks, Blaze Fast Fire’d Pizza, McDonald’s and Jimmy John’s. For those seeking a full service experience, Chicago darling Home Run Inn Pizzeria or LongHorn Steakhouse are sure to please.

at La Lupita Restaurant or Zacatacos or keep it light with the super fresh ceviche as Las Islas. Round out the day by indulging your sweet tooth with fresh chocolate strawberries, popcorn and co on candy or a mix of your old-school candy favorites at Old Fashioned Candies or a paleta ice cream bar from Paleteria La Michoacana Tradicional.

DEPOT DISTRICT

Berwyn’s quaint, walkable city center extends across both sides of the Metra BNSF Line with a mix of independent shops, restaurants and lounges and access to parks. Visitors have a variety of transporta on op ons via train, bus or biking in this transit-oriented district. Home to MacNeal Hospital and a variety of medical services, the Depot District also has an array of independent shops offering rare finds that appeal to collectors and those seeking specialty items. Grab a funky piece of jewelry or children’s toy at Fly Right Gi s; explore

u’ll find a mix On Berwyn’s “Main Street,” you’ll of tradi onal Czech spots, La n-American ts. If you are inspired haunts and sweet treats. seeking a Czech experience, must-stops include Vesecky’s Bakery for authen c Eastern European goodies, like their famous houska and kolacky; Czech Plaza Restaurant for their famous breaded pork tenderloin and stuffed fruit dumplings; and just around thee corner on Ridgeland Ave raise a glass to European hospitality att Fill ring Up Sta on, an old school watering en. hole with a summer beer garden.

On the La n-side, you can drinkk like ulque ancient Aztecs with a glass of pulque ome of at Pulqueria Chicago, dine on some the area’s best of homemade Mexican food

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pop culture memorabilia at Reel Art Collec bles; or discover a rare an que at Curio Corner.

Downtown has something for everyone, from take-out to white table cloth dining.

Dining and imbibing have a wonderful combina on at stops like newcomer Lavergne’s Tavern, which offers seasonal specials on top of a solid upscale bar menu, or The Garage Smokehouse and Bar for Texas style BBQ. Olive or Twist Mar ni Bar is a perfect spot for both an aperi f (and later a diges f)while partaking in the oysters or a number of seasonal small plates at the adjoined Oliver’s ad

Prime Cuts & Fresh Seafood. For those who want to feast on authen c Italian cuisine in a charming, old fashioned family atmosphere, La No‘e CafÊ Ristorante Italiano has a seat wai ng for you. If you’re looking for classic, family-friendly casual, Connie’s Family Restaurant has everything you want from a diner – all day breakfast, lunch and dinner. This mom-and-pop is noted for their daily homemade soups.

Those looking for a li‘le nightlife have their pick for any mood and can find energe c karaoke bars to relaxed cocktail lounge. In addi on to the loca ons above, you can plan a pub crawl along our route of friendly watering holes including Flapjack Brewery, Godson’s Bar & Lounge, Off the Traxx, Percep on Lounge, The James Joyce Irish Pub and Quan’s Oasis. The Ou‘aspace doubles as a bar and live entertainment venue, hos ng everything from live music to art exhibi ons and variety shows.

OGDEN AVENUE

Ogden Ave is Berwyn’s stretch of Historic Route 66 – the Mother Road – designed for automobiles when the car was king of American culture. One of the first eastern suburban communi es along this stretch, we celebrate our heritage at the Berwyn Route 66 Gi˜ Shop, the annual Berwyn Route 66 Car Show (August 26, 2017) and through our four sce scenic byway wayside exhibits. Streetscape im improvements incorporate a 1950s aut automo ve theme for the now thriving bu business highway that is home to a nu number of auto-oriented businesses like Be Berwyn Kia and Ogden Top & Trim, one of the winningest and most diversely capable aut auto and marine upholstery shops in the na on. Make it a point to stop at Berwyn’s Toy Toys & Trains, a toy and model train store tre treasured for its stock of 20,000+ toy bra brands, including vintage toys, as well as an amazing selec on of model trains. The sho shop features a toy train landscape with int interac ve bu‘ons that can be enjoyed by chi children and adults.

FFor those in need of a pit stop, look no fur further than some of our award-winning res restaurants. Cigars & Stripes BBQ Lounge is a neighborhood staple filled with Ro o 66 kitsch, live entertainment, Route cra cra˜ brews on tap, excellent BBQ with ho homemade sauces and a fine selec on of cigars. Hit up Paisans Pizzeria & Bar for a taste of their award-winning pizza, bu burgers, salads and wings all housed in a

family-friendly experience. If locale and food offerings aren’t enough, come out for the amazing decor. Paisans has created a kitschy, Route 66 feel, complete with custom motorcycles and a dragster on display! For a more in mate and tradi onal pizzeria experience, Michael Anthony’s Pizzeria & Bar is the place where you can get a classic slice of pizza, grab a beer and watch the game with locals. On the fast-casual side, we recommend stops at Novi’s Beef, proud winner of Chicago’s Best Beef; El Meson Express for their Taco Alhambra (it has bacon!); an original slider from the oldest White Castle on Route 66; or a meless Mr. Submarine sandwich ( go “super� for extra meat) on fresh baked Turano bread from Chicago’s original submarine franchise.

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BY LACEY SIKORA Contributing editor

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erwyn is a great place for families. Whether you are young in years or young at heart, there are plenty of activities throughout the city to keep you connected to your loved ones and your community.

At the Pav YMCA (pavymca.com) there are family-friendly activities scheduled throughout the year. Stephanie Robinson, School-Aged Childcare and Family Director, says that regular activities give members plenty of opportunities to get together. “Once a month, September through May, we have a flick and float with families watching movies from rafts in the pool. One Sunday a month, we have a family game day in which families get together to play board games, charades and bingo.”

On top of regular programming such as swimming, sports, fitness and rock climbing, the YMCA also celebrates holidays with its members. A Valentine’s Day Dance and St. Patrick’s Day party make the holidays fun. On Easter, Breakfast with the Bunny incudes an egg hunt.

The Pav YMCA partners with Proksa Park to host the free Halloween Happening event every October.

In December, the YMCA welcomes Santa for dinner.

Executive Director Joe Vallez notes that the North Berwyn Park District offers a wide range of activities for preschool-aged children up to seniors. From sports to social events, the North Berwyn Park District offers regular programming with schedules on their website:

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nbpd4fun.org. Vallez says that there is an emphasis on the arts.

“We do a lot of performing arts from drama to dance and music.

We have a new dance center at Hett Park and are building a new cultural center.”

The North Berwyn Park District partners with Berwyn North School District 98 to host a Back to School Fest every year that includes interactive art and health components.

Students and families are also celebrated at the annual Best of Berwyn Junior Citizen Recognition Program event, which recognizes the city’s top 8th graders.

The Berwyn Public Library (berwynlibrary.org) is home to family activities throughout the year. Executive Director Keshia Garnett notes that programming is planned for toddlers up to adults.

Totally Untidy Toddlers introduces young children to messy play, and the annual summer reading program keeps kids reading throughout the summer.

In April, the library hosts the Diversity in Action program, focusing on different cultures, and in August, a children’s favorite, the Fairy Tale Ball, focuses on imaginative play. Each of these events provides a free book to all children in attendance. Jeff Janda, Executive Director of the Berwyn Park

District (berwynparks.org) says the Park District works to support family members of all ages and thrives on community collaboration.

“We collaborate with the school districts, the YMCA, and the Berwyn Development Corporation. When we work together, we have a community.”

From preschool-age classes like Wiggleworms to the Berwyn Bombers Lacrosse program, the Park District offers opportunities for kids to get moving. During the summer, the Park District sponsors movies in the park and a Back to School Picnic, co-hosted with Berwyn South School District 100 to kick off the school year.

The Park District is always hard at work to maintain and improve facilities to allow residents to get outside and enjoy Berwyn’s parks.

From the pond system at Proksa Park to the wading pool at Freedom Park to partnerships with the Liberty Cultural Center for seniors, Janda says the Park District is key to making Berwyn a great place to live.

“You never have to leave Berwyn to have a good time.”

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7th Ward Alderman, Rafael “Ralph” Avila 708-749-6407//7thward@berwyn-il.gov 8th Ward Alderman, Edgar Garcia 708-749-6408//8thward@berwyn-il.gov City Clerk, Margaret Paul 708-749-6451//MPaul@ci.berwyn.il.us

CITY HALL

6700 W 26th St 708-788-2660//berwyn-il.gov @BerwynIL City of Berwyn App available for download on both Apple and Google Play stores.

Normal Business Hours Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:00AM–5:00PM Tuesday: 9:00AM–8:00PM

POLICE DEPARTMENT

6401 W 31st St 708-795-2100//berwynpolicedepartment.com @BerwynPD Chief of Police, Michael Cimaglia 708-795-2102//MCimaglia@ci.berwyn.il.us Manned 24 hours a day for emergency and service calls.

PUBLIC WORKS

Director of Public Works, Robert Schiller 708-749-6510//RSchiller@ci.berwyn.il.us One Public Works Dr

City Treasurer, Cynthia Gu errez 708-749-6400//CGutierrez@ci.berwyn. il.us

CITY HALL STAFF

Public Works: 708-749-4700 Sewer & Water: 708-788-1514

Administra ve Assistant to the Mayor, Virginia G. Pacheco 708-749-6541// VPacheco@ci.berwyn.il.us

NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS Monday through Friday: 7:00AM–3:00PM

City Administrator, Brian Pabst 708-749-6432//BPabst@ci.berwyn.il.us

To report an alley pothole, request tree trimming or a burned out/damaged light pole, call 708-749-4700 or email public.works@ci.berwyn.il.us.

Assistant City Administrator, Ruth Volbre 708-749-6433//RVolbre@ci.berwyn.il.us

Electronic recycling is available at this loca on.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Building Director, Charles Lazzara 708-749-6436//CLazzara@ci.berwyn.il.us Building Department Permit Counter, Shannon Reberski 708-749-6442//SReberski@ci.berwyn.il.us Maria Bilo o 708-749-6443//MBilo o@ci.berwyn.il.us

ADMINISTRATIVE HOURS Monday through Friday: 8:00AM–4:00PM Non-Emergency: 708-795-5600 Dial 911 for Emergency.

Director of Community Development, Regina Mendicino 6420 W 16th St//708-795-6850 708-749-6552//RMendicino@ci.berwyn.il.us

RECORDS WINDOW Monday through Friday: 9:00AM–5:00PM

NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS Monday through Friday: 8:00AM–5:00PM

PARKING WINDOW Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00AM–5:00PM, Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00AM–8:00PM

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Mayor Robert J. Lovero 708-749-6541//RLovero@ci.berywn.il.us

City A orney, Anthony Bertuca 708-749-6435//ABertuca@ci.berwyn.il.us

During June only, Parking Department is open for sale of vehicle s ckers.

1st Ward Alderman, Sco Lennon 708-749-6401//1stward@berwyn-il.gov

Graffi Removal Hotline: 708-795-5628 To report a stray animal: 708-795-5600 x3140 To report blight: 708-788-2660 x6437

2nd Ward Alderman, Jose Ramirez 708-749-6402//2ndward@berwyn-il.gov

Administra ve Assistant to the City A orney, Kelly M. Cimaglia 708-749-6431//KCimaglia@ci.berwyn.il.us

FIRE DEPARTMENT

3rd Ward Alderman, Jeanine Reardon 708-749-6403//3rdward@berwyn-il.gov

Fire Chief Denis J. O’Halloran 708-749-6474//DO’Halloran@ci.berwyn.il.us STATION #1 6434 W Windsor Ave//708-484-1646 STATION #2 6615 W 16th St//708-484-1645 STATION #3 6700 W 26th St//708-484-1644

4th Ward Alderman, Robert Fejt 708-749-6404//4thward@berwyn-il.gov 5th Ward Alderman, Cesar Santoy 708-749-6405//5thward@berwyn-il.gov 6th Ward Alderman, Alicia Ruiz 708-749-6406//6thward@berwyn-il.gov

Blight Administrator, Mary Gaddini 708-749-6437//MGaddini@ci.berwyn.il.us Compliance Department, Peggy Slivka 708-749-6449//MSlivka@ci.berwyn.il.us

Finance Director, Rasheed Jones 708-749-6468//RJones@ci.berwyn.il.us Deputy Clerk, Lillian Guerrier 708-749-6452//LGuerrier@ci.berwyn.il.us Deputy Clerk, Sandra Anderson 708-749-6453//SAnderson@ci.berwyn.il.us Director of Informa on Technology, James Frank 708-749-6570//JFrank@ci.berwyn.il.us

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Senior Services Director, Mary Depcik 708-749-6489//MDepcik@ ci.berwyn.il.us Recrea on Director, Anthony Mar nucci 708-749-6530//AMar nucci@ ci.berwyn.il.us Water Department Supervisor, Angie Wagge 708-749-6463//AWagge@ ci.berwyn.il.us Collec on Supervisor, Jeanne e Rendon 708-749-6459//JRendon@ ci.berwyn.il.us

UTILITIES

WASTE MANAGEMENT 800-796-9696 COMED CUSTOMER SERVICE 800-334-7661 NICOR GAS 888-642-6748

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The Berwyn Public Library offers the Berwyn community world-class access to educa onal resources, programs and staff.

Through literacy-promo ng ac vi es that include family story mes, youth and adult reading programs and an adult literacy center, the library seeks to educate and empower its public.

The library offers Spanish materials, print and electronic books, downloadable movies and music, Wi-Fi, dedicated computers with access to the Internet and produc vity so ware, video games and a broad collec on of print and online magazines.

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Assessor’s Office and our residents.

6600 W 26th St 708-788-6600// epechous@berwyntownship.org toi.org/berwyntownship Elizabeth A. Pechous, Township Supervisor & President, Board of Health Margaret Paul, Township Clerk (also City Clerk) & Secretary, Board of Health David J. Avila, Assessor & Treasurer, Board of Health Barbara Bossany, Trustee Edward Espinoza, Trustee Cynthia Hayes, Trustee The Berwyn Township Assessor’s Office assists homeowners with filing of Property Tax appeals and applica ons for Cook County Property Tax exemp ons (homeowner, senior, disabled, and veteran) and serves as a liaison between the Cook County

The General Assistance Office offers financial assistance for qualifying individuals in accordance with the Illinois State Statutes.

The Berwyn Public Health District services include our clinic which offers immuniza ons, school physicals, hearing, vision and blood pressure screenings, dental educa on and services for schools. KidCare/Access To Care applica on assistance is provided. Rx takeback program and Sharps disposal services are also offered to keep these items out of landfills and water supplies. The Sanita on Department is responsible for inspec ons of food service businesses. We work in tandem with the City of Berwyn regarding residen al complaints. Berwyn Birth and Death cer ficates are available through our Vital Records Department for a fee.

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HOT HOUSING GATHERS STEAM IN

BY LACEY SIKORA Contributing editor

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erwyn’s large supply of historic Chicago-style bungalows have always been a big draw for homebuyers who not only want the convenience of being close to Chicago but also yearn for the expanded living space and green yards found in the suburbs.

While the Central Berwyn Bungalow Historic District’s notable brick homes continue to be popular with homebuyers and have landed the collection onto the National Register of Historic Places, the charm of all of Berwyn’s architectural styles, its genuinely welcoming neighborhood feel and the ease of transportation into and out of Chicago have built the Berwyn real estate market into one of the hottest markets in the near-west suburbs.

Melissa Kowalski, SRES/ Managing Broker of Dwellings Real Estate, Inc., has been working in real estate in Berwyn since 2001 and says the statistics reflect just how hot the Berwyn real estate

market is throughout the city.

Median residential sales prices are up 10.4% from 2015 to 2016, and the historical median homes sale prices rose 92.7% from 2012 to 2016.

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For Kowalski, the diversity of Berwyn’s housing stock is a big draw. “We are definitely bungalow-rich, but we have an array of different style homes from frame houses to ranches and historic Victorians.”

Berwyn appeals to a wide range of buyers from first-time homeowners to empty-nesters and everything in between.

Sandra Dita Lopez, a lifelong Berwyn resident and real estate broker with Baird & Warner, says that people from all walks of life see the value of living in Berwyn.

“A lot of millennials from Chicago come to Berwyn to buy their first house. For what they might be paying in rent in the city, they can save money by buying a home here. A lot of first-time buyers are purchasing single family homes.

The two-flats and three-flats sell very quickly. People can live on one floor and rent out the other to cover their mortgage.”

With an average single family home sales price of $211,000, Berwyn’s affordability makes it extremely attractive for those looking to purchase their first home or those who might be

looking for a smaller home to age in place.

Both Kowalski and Lopez see a lot of downsizers moving to Berwyn. Notes Kowalski, “We see a lot of buyers who want to downsize from neighboring suburbs, particularly those with higher property taxes.”

Lopez agrees, “A lot of Oak Park empty-nesters love Berwyn. They can have all the amenities of the western suburbs, ease of access to the city and cut their taxes in half.”

For all buyers, Berwyn’s great location is a large part of the suburb’s appeal. Commuting to the city is a breeze with easy access to I-55, I-290, Metra, Pace and CTA. Lopez points out that while it’s nice to be able to get to the city quickly, Berwyn has plenty to offer its residents right at home.

“Things are so positive in Berwyn.

There is so much retail and so much to do here. We have wonderful stores and wonderful restaurants. There is always something to do no matter where you are in Berwyn.”

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BUSINESS IS BLOOMING IN

BY LACEY SIKORA Contributing editor

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erwyn is quickly becoming a rising star in the western suburbs in retail business development. With the help of the City of Berwyn and Berwyn Development Corporation (BDC) new and existing businesses are thriving.

Tony Griffin, BDC Executive Director, says that by all measures, Berwyn is a welcoming place to do business. “In 2016, we had the highest number of building permits ever issued. Our retail sales grew by 6.2%, when the national average was only 3.1%. We added 41,000 square feet of new retail space and have another 17,500 in the pipeline for 2017.”

Beyond the numbers, the BDC and City of Berwyn have worked to recruit new businesses to meet the needs of Berwyn residents.

Cermak Plaza added Ross and Avenue in 2016. Berwyn Gateway Plaza Phase II recently saw the additions of Starbucks, Blaze Pizza and Sprint. The City and BDC are working on several new leads for both of these developments for the limited space that is left.

Mayor Robert J. Lovero stated, “The consistent and steady increase in total investment is a positive sign that entrepreneurs and national retailers consider Berwyn to be a good home. We have solid infrastructure, a supportive community and a cooperative, business-friendly environment in our city administration, which makes Berwyn a stand-out location.”

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In the Depot District, new restaurant The Garage Smokehouse and Bar, new brewhouse Flapjack Brewery and new gastropub Lavergne’s Tavern have expanded the dining options for the community and visitors alike. Looking forward, Griffin says that two new restaurants are slated to open in the community in 2017. City Barbeque and Panera will soon have locations in Berwyn.

Amy Crowther, Director of Chamber Services for the BDC, says that while part of the puzzle is attracting new businesses to Berwyn the other piece is sustaining all of Berwyn’s businesses through marketing and support services.

“At the BDC, we work to make sure that businesses in Berwyn are successful. We try to go above and beyond typical Chamber of Commerce activities. We publish Berwyn Magazine on a quarterly basis. This is the only publication that is delivered to every mailbox in Berwyn, so it has amazing reach for our message and advertisers.”

The BDC also coordinates the Why Berwyn? marketing campaign, which reaches outside of Berwyn to the Chicago area to remind the region about the benefits of visiting, living and doing business in the near-west suburb.

Crowther emphasizes the personalized business support that the BDC offers neighborhood businesses. “We host seminars and after-hours events, and started a women’s group this year.

We’ve had a very successful partnership with other area chambers, including Oak Park, Forest Park, Riverside and West Suburban. We try to act almost as a concierge service to provide personalized connections between businesses and resources.”

At the end of the day, the City of Berwyn and the BDC are always at work for Berwyn’s business community. By attracting, retaining and supporting Berwyn’s businesses, the BDC gives them the marketing programs and services they need to succeed.

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World War I Memorial

3401 S Gunderson Ave (at corner of Ogden Ave, 34th St & Ridgeland Ave)

Historic Route 66 Scenic Byway Wayside Exhibits & Information Kiosk Berwyn’s four wayside exhibits tell the origin story of the Route 66 Ogden Ave corridor and its early history, from its first auto-oriented “fast food” restaurants to its automobile-based economy and car culture. Exhibits are located: (1) Adjacent to the parking lot of the LaVergne Education Center located at 3401 S Gunderson Ave, (2) South side of Ogden Ave and Maple Ave, (3) North side of Ogden Ave and Wenonah Ave, and (4) North side of Ogden Ave and Clarence Ave. The kiosk is located on the North side of Ogden Ave and Lombard Ave.

In 1919, the Berwyn Women’s Club built the memorial to honor eleven Berwyn residents who gave their lives in World War I. The site includes a plaque and flag pole and hosts patriotic ceremonies. In 2011, the site was designated an historic landmark.

Hawthorne Museum at Morton College

3801 S Central Ave, Cicero 708-656-8000 ext 2321 (Library Circulation Desk) morton.edu/Hawthorne_Museum This museum provides a lens through which you can view the rich industrial history of our community, and, by extension, the history of 20th Century America. The museum chronicles the history behind Western Electric’s Hawthorne Works plant that manufactured famous inventions from Bell Labs, such as vacuum tubes, transistors, sound for motion pictures, the loudspeaker, the microphone, the transcontinental phone line, radar and ship-to-shore equipment for the Signal Corps, and fiber optics.

Lincoln the Friendly Neighbor Avard Fairbanks sculpted “Lincoln the Friendly Neighbor,” which shows a beardless Abraham Lincoln with his arms around the shoulders of a girl and a boy.

Next to the boy sits a large dog. “The better part of one’s life consists of his friendships” reads the inscription on the pedestal. For 38 years, the “Friendly Neighbor” stood at Lincoln Federal Savings and Loan Association on Cermak Rd in Berwyn. In 1997, after a bank merger, the statue was moved to Lincoln Middle School at 16th St and Elmwood Ave in Berwyn.

“The Next One” Mural

by Jeff Zimmermann International mural painter Jeff Zimmermann created a dynamic, colorful and engaging mural entitled “The Next One” on the back of Cermak Plaza. You can see the 2,400 sf mural if you are traveling northbound on Harlem Ave between 26th St and Cermak Rd. A native of Chicago, Jeff Zimmermann has achieved national and international recognition for his large scale murals featuring painted images of contemporary pop culture and sensitively rendered portraits. Learn more at jazim.com/nextone.html.

Berwyn Route 66 Gift Shop 7005 W Ogden Ave 708-352-9601 berwynrt66museum.org

Berwyn’s Route 66 Museum is now a gift shop that is located next door to the former museum location. Route 66 travelers can take advantage of all of the free maps, travel tips and answers to Route 66 questions as the Museum staff has done in the past. A free Route 66 passport is available to all of the visitors and there is a great selection of Route 66 merchandise for sale! To provide an historical perspective and a photo opportunity, check out the restored original 1990s Berwyn Route 66 entry marker displayed in the parking lot adjacent to the gift shop, along with a “distance marker pole” and a 12’ x 15’ wall mural panel with a full color Route 66 Shield.

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EMBRACING THE ARTS IN

BY LACEY SIKORA Contributing editor

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erwyn is a creative hub of the western suburbs with an ever-growing population of artists, musicians and performers. In a bit of a chicken and egg conundrum, it’s hard to pinpoint whether so many artists are drawn to live and work in Berwyn because of numerous arts-dedicated venues here or if so many exciting venues are thriving due to the large number of creative-minded people in town. Regardless of who came first, all of Berwyn benefits from the community’s focus on the arts.

A number of independent artists in the visual and performing arts make up the creative fabric of Berwyn. A few who are making their mark include painters, sculptors, comic creators and music aficionados. Dan Streeting of Streeting Design is an independent graphic designer who uses illustration, motion and sound in his creations. Eric Jorgenson is an artisan, sculptor and carver who runs Wood and Clay Studio on 26th St. Julie Feeney creates paintings, glass art and jewelry.

Jessy Laubis is a local artist who coordinates the Craft & Vintage Market at Friendly Tap. Raf Nieves, also known as Unca Raffy, is a local artist who specializes in drawing Berwyn’s buildings and also creates comics. Matt Williams runs Rock’d Soul Radio, a radio station that plays a 24/7 mix of the best in independent music from around the Chicago area, and local high school student and musician Adam Martinez was spotlighted as he almost took the title in an MTV Artist of the Month contest.

Formed in late 2007, Berwyn’s only professional equity theater is the collective brainchild of Artistic

Director Ann Filmer and the North Berwyn Park District’s Executive Director Joe Vallez. Now in its tenth season, 16th Street Theater has become one of the area’s most intimate and highly regarded presenters of engaging and thought-provoking new plays.

Locals can also grab tickets to a production at Jedlicka Performing Arts Center (JPAC), a professional non-equity theatre on the campus of Morton College. With over thirty seasons under their belts, JPAC has become known for Chicago premieres of new and rarely produced work.

Berwyn has long been home to a wide variety of musical venues that attract people from throughout the Chicago area. The Veltway Music Collective, spearheaded by Sean Cassin and Loren Middleton, is ingrained in Berwyn’s music scene on Roosevelt Rd, which has more opportunities than ever to enjoy live music on the strip. Stalwart FitzGerald’s Nightclub has a national reputation for American roots music from jazz to zydeco and Friendly Tap has a solid following as a juke joint with a small stage for local

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performers. Newcomers Wire and Krew Rock Lounge bring an eclectic mix of performances from acts with both strong national and local followings. The live entertainment continues as you head south into Berwyn. Horse-Drawn Productions showcases their artists and their students locally at spots like Cigars and Stripes BBQ Lounge. Cigars and Stripes also regularly hosts their own calendar of eclectic stand-up comedy and live music shows and the Depot District’s newest spot, The Outtaspace, brings live music and variety shows to the area. Last but not least, Harlem Avenue Lounge has history and great acts on its side, attracting a notable lineup of Chicago’s finest Blues musicians.

For those looking to hone their musical skills, Berwyn offers plenty of opportunities. Music lessons are available at Horse-Drawn Productions, Wire, Above and Beyond Music and the Friendly School of Folk Music. Eric Yoder and his wife Darlene operate the music recording studio at Horse-Drawn Productions and recently expanded their focus to offer lessons in piano, guitar, violin, drums, dj’ing and recording. An accomplished musician, producer and engineer, Yoder notes that one of the benefits of living in Berwyn is how connected it is to the music community. “That is one of my favorite things about Berwyn. Everything is connected. It’s like a really big small town.”

Along with independent artists, Berwyn is home to many who are dedicated to building the community arts scene. Aaron Mitchell, founder of The Outtaspace and Berwyn Arts & Music (BAM),

is an avid arts proponent who was drawn to live in Berwyn due to the thriving arts scene. Mitchell works to foster the arts throughout the community by hosting Creator Nites and planning a variety of events in his venue that doubles as a social meeting place for artists of all persuasions and ages. Mitchell says that The Outtaspace events are meant to foster community as well as artistic growth.

“It’s designed to inspire creation, collaboration and communication.

Thursday through Saturday, we have live music and performances.

We are starting Tuesday workshops and talks that cover a wide spectrum of creative areas including visual arts, creation, improv, crafting and more. The workshops will be followed by a Creative Open Gym, where people can create and talk and collaborate. Monday nights are improv night, and we host performance classes on Wednesday nights.”

Mitchell also founded BAM, a non-profit to support youth in the arts. This year’s BAMFEST will be wrapped into The Outtaspace’s Groovin’ on Grove summer festival, and Mitchell explains that it will include mini workshops, open booths and the popular Battle of the Bands. BAM also collaborates with other Berwyn organizations. Back this year, BAM will work with Youth Crossroads and the Berwyn Fire Department on creative expression through painting on fire hydrants in town. BAM will also partner with Freedom Middle School to beautify a viaduct on Ridgeland Ave with a mural.

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7th George W. Ashby Award for Business Excellence

Vesecky’s Bakery, 6634 W Cermak Rd

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The BAABs Awards honor local business champions

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erwyn’s greatest asset has always been the dedication of our exceptional people. The Berwyn Development Corporation hosts Berwyn Above & Beyond, aka the BAABs, which is an evening of cocktails and accolades where the community comes together to honor the year’s business champions while celebrating the entire business community. And the awards go to…

Vesecky’s Bakery, a truly authentic Czech bakery, has been a purveyor of handmade Eastern European delicacies for four generations. This small storefront with its friendly, artisan bakers and unassuming mid-century décor has painstakingly maintained a charming “old neighborhood” look and feel. Now a regional destination for those seeking bona fide Bohemian goodies, Vesecky’s is known for their kolacky, houska, Czech apple strudl, Hungarian strudl, hot cross buns and cookies. While true to their roots, Vesecky’s also uniquely reflects the change within the community and has opened up their menu to include seasonal products such as guava items and various Mexican cookies to accommodate Berwyn’s growing Latino population.

They also take special orders.

The George W. Ashby Award for Business Excellence is a local honor named after one of Berwyn’s distinguished early architects. This award celebrates Berwyn’s “Business of the Year” and its exceptional business enterprise. The award is given annually to one Berwyn-based business that presents a professional and favorable image to Berwyn, provides quality goods or services, maintains a visually appealing space, and practices high quality customer service to its patrons.

32nd Charles E. Piper Award John Aranza

When John Aranza recognized Berwyn’s residential and business growth, as well as the city’s potential given its proximity to western suburbs and Chicago, John established two businesses and eventually bought a home in Berwyn.

His business ventures include

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Horrorbles, a horror and sci-fi collectibles and memorabilia store, and the award-winning Autre Monde Café & Spirits, which he operates with his wife Christine Tully Aranza and former colleagues and chefs Dan Pancake and Beth Partridge.

After opening his first business, John has immersed himself into the Berwyn community. John has contributed to a slew of community events including the Berwyn Route 66 Car Show, Oktoberfest, The Moving Wall, Green Mile Pub Crawl and Zombie Walk & Pub Crawl. Autre Monde has given back to the community through Community Tuesdays, where local not-for-profit charities received a portion of the restaurant’s proceeds. The restaurant also donated a greenhouse to the Berwyn Park District. Additionally, John served on the BDC’s Board of Directors for

six years, has been a business member of the BDC for 11 years and has contributed to the creative success behind the City’s Why Berwyn? integrated marketing campaign. In his spare time, John enjoys watching movies, collecting memorabilia and tinkering in woodworking.

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3 blocks West of Harlem

Open Daily 7am to 10pm

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708-488-8300 NOBSTOWING.COM Nobs Towing JC

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ARTS, CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

16TH STREET THEATER

6420 W 16th St, Berwyn 60402 708-795-6704//16thstree heater.org

CIGARS AND STRIPES BBQ LOUNGE

KREW ROCK LOUNGE

VAULT ESCAPE

THE OUTTASPACE, INC

WIRE

6319 W Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-317-4413//krewrocklounge.com

6840 W 32nd St, Berwyn 60402 773-972-3307//theou aspace.com

3234 S Harlem Ave, Riverside 60546 708-990-3029//vaultescapechicago.com

6815 W Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-669-9473//wireismusic.com

MUSIC LESSONS

ABOVE AND BEYOND MUSIC STORE

6715 W Ogden Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-484-1043//stripesbbq.com

7009 W Ogden Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-484-4444// aboveandbeyondmusicstore.com

ESCAPE FACTOR

MUSIC PRODUCTION SERVICES

7228 Madison St, Forest Park 60130 708-943-7227//escape-factor.com

FITZGERALD’S NIGHTCLUB & SIDEBAR

6615 W Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-788-2118//fitzgeraldsnightclub.com

JEDLICKA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (JPAC) AT MORTON COLLEGE

HORSE-DRAWN PRODUCTIONS

6519 W 26th St, Berwyn 60402 773-463-7970//horse-drawnproduc ons.com

MUSICIANS

MUSIC BY LISE

1433 S Grove Ave, Berwyn 60402 773-497-8211//musicbylise.com

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FILL UP STATION 2627 S Ridgeland Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-795-6744//fillupsta onbar.com

BREWERIES

FITZGERALD’S NIGHTCLUB & SIDEBAR

FLAPJACK BREWERY 6833 W Stanley Ave, Berwyn 60402 flapjackbrewery.com

KINSLAHGER BREWING COMPANY

6615 W Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-788-2118//fitzgeraldsnightclub.com

6806 W Roosevelt Rd, Oak Park 60304 844-552-4437//kinslahger.com

FRIENDLY TAP

BARS & LOUNGES

6733 W Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-484-9794//friendlytap.net

CIGARS AND STRIPES BBQ LOUNGE

GODSON’S BAR & LOUNGE

6715 W Ogden Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-484-1043//stripesbbq.com

6910 W Windsor Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-897-4391//@GodsonsBerwyn

FAMOUS DAVE’S 7201 W 25th St, North Riverside 60546 708-447-8848//famousdaves.com/ northriverside

HOUSE OF SLOTS, INC. 6823 W Stanley Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-637-3957//houseofslotsinc.com

HAUNTS FOR THE 21+ CROWD KREW ROCK LOUNGE 6319 W Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-317-4413//krewrocklounge.com

LA ADUANA SPORTS BAR 6736 W Cermak Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-788-4766

LALO’S RESTAURANT 3011 S Harlem Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-484-9311//lalos.com

LAVERGNE’S TAVERN 6546 W Windsor Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-956-7405//lavergnes.com

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Cigars & Stripes JC

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MICHAEL ANTHONY’S PIZZERIA & BAR

6434 W Ogden Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-484-2222//mapizzaberwyn.com

NINE-30-TEN SPORTS LOUNGE

6710 1/2 W Cermak Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-317-5568//@Nine30ten-sports-lounge

OFF THE TRAXX

3144 S Oak Park Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-637-4430//@OffThe.Traxx.3

OLIVE OR TWIST MARTINI BAR 6906 W Windsor Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-484-1808//oliveortwist.com

PERCEPTION LOUNGE

6814 W Windsor Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-749-2484//@Percep onLounge

PAISANS PIZZERIA & BAR

2901 Ogden Ave, Lisle 60532 630-922-4100//paisanspizza.com

PAISANS PIZZERIA & BAR

6226 W Ogden Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-484-5325//paisanspizza.com

SHELBY’S

THE OUTTASPACE, INC

6601 W Roosevelt Road Unit B, Berwyn 60402 224-206-5010//playshelbys.com

6840 W 32nd St, Berwyn 60402 773-972-3307//theou aspace.com

TIPSY’S TAP

WAGNER’S LOUNGE

6802 W 26th St, Berwyn 60402 708-317-4477//@Tipsys-Tap

6840 W Cermak Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-484-9887//@Wagners-Lounge

THE GARAGE SMOKEHOUSE & BAR

WIRE

3202 S Grove Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-956-7274//@TheGarageBerwyn

6815 W Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-669-9473//wireismusic.com

THE JAMES JOYCE IRISH PUB

LIQUOR STORES

7138 W Windsor Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-795-1100//thejamesjoyceirishpub.com

ROUTE 66 BEVERAGE

6847 W Ogden Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-788-0066

Your Local Source for Musical Instruments & Accessories We provide:

• LESSONS • RENTALS

Krew Rock JC

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for School Band, Orchestras & Pro Musicians LARGE INVENTORY OF VIOLINS! Brands we offer: 1/8V

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CONNIE’S FAMILY RESTAURANT & COCKTAILS 3271 S Harlem Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-484-3447//conniesberwyn.com

BAKERIES

PAISANS PIZZERIA & BAR

TURANO BAKING COMPANY

6226 W Ogden Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-484-5325//paisanspizza.com

6501 W Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-788-9220//turano.com

PAISANS PIZZERIA & BAR

VESECKY’S BAKERY 6634 W Cermak Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-788-4144//@VeseckysBakery

BANQUET HALLS

BERWYN PARK DISTRICT Liberty Cultural Center 6445 W 27th Pl, Berwyn 60402 708-788-1701//berwynparks.org

2901 Ogden Ave, Lisle 60532 630-922-4100//paisanspizza.com

SKYLITE WEST BANQUETS

7117 W Ogden Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-788-4333//skylitewestbanquets.com

CULINARY DELIGHTS COFFEE SHOPS

FAMILIA FRESH MARKET & DANESI CAFFE

3308 S Oak Park Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-956-7026//familiafreshmarket.com

MCDONALD’S #2546

6401 W Cermak Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-749-3002//mcdonalds.com

MCDONALD’S #2549

CANDY STORES

7181 W Cermak Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-484-9716//mcdonalds.com

OLD FASHIONED CANDIES

MCDONALD’S #6808

6210 W Cermak Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-788-6669//oldfashionedcandiesinc.com

7031 W Ogden Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-484-8047//mcdonalds.com

Central Federal Savings & Loan

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Proksa Park Pond Renovation Project

T

he Berwyn Park District is currently renovating the Proksa Park Pond System that was originally constructed in the 1930’s

by Joseph Proksa. Over the years, numerous projects were completed to maintain and improve the area but at 80 years, the ponds are in need of major renovation and redevelopment.

The project is funded in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant, and will be creating additional storm water holding capabilities, is expected to help conserve water, will improve the water quality of the ponds and stream, and will add to the beauty of Proksa Park. The OSLAD grant is a 50% matching grant funded by a portion of the real estate transfer tax collected on all property sales statewide. The OSLAD grant program is a highly competitive process administered state wide. The Berwyn Park District is a recipient of a matching grant for the project estimated at $613,000 as submitted to the Department of Natural Resources.

For generations, Proksa Park has been commonly referred to as the Jewel of Berwyn with its beauty and recreational

The attached drawings opportunities. This provide the current project will improve the conceptual design of the beauty with the addition Park Berwyn District of a bio filter, recirculation project. When complete, pumps, waterfalls, and a JCProksa Park, the Jewel of Berwyn, will have an water and nature themed additional facet to admire play opportunity near and enjoy. According the Baldwin Children’s to Berwyn Park District Playground. An Board President Mario impervious liner will be Manfredini “the OSLAD installed in the ponds and Grant is giving us the creek to help conserve opportunity to enrich the water and the west quality of the community pond will be enlarged by providing superior to help accommodate parks, facilities and additional rain water recreational services in during “100 Year Storms.” a fiscally responsible Ornamental and shade trees along with hundreds manner. We look forward to this project coming to of perennials; grasses fruition for all to enjoy and and aquatic plants will generations of residents be planted as part of the to grow with us.” project. The project will incorporate native During the construction Illinois plants as part of period, portions of the the sensory botanical walk park will be closed via a included in the project. temporary chain link fence We anticipate the project for your safety. There to be completed by July may also be disruptions 30, 2017. to or closure of walkways

near the ponds and creek to accommodate the renovation work. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience that the work may cause related to construction.

Thanks for your interest in the Berwyn Park District.

Please contact Executive Director Jeffrey S. Janda, CPRP at jjanda@ berwynparks.org or 708-788-1701 for more information. Updates will also be provided on the Berwyn Park District Face Book page www. facebook.com/berwyn. parkdistrict.

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GROCERY STORES & CARRY OUT

BENNY’S PIZZA

FAMILIA FRESH MARKET & DANESI CAFFE

6806 W 26th St, Berwyn 60402 708-749-1771//bennyspizzaberwyn.com

3308 S Oak Park Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-956-7026//familiafreshmarket.com

ICE CREAM SHOPS

CULVER’S 6943 W Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-788-8000//culvers.com

CULVER’S 8211 W Ogden Ave, Lyons 60531 708-442-0932//culvers.com

GINA’S ITALIAN ICE 6737 W Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-484-0944//ginasitalianice.com

LA MICHOACANA PREMIUM 6533 W Cermak Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-637-4075//lamichoacanapremium.com

RESTAURANTS & CATERING

CULVER’S

BIG GUYS SAUSAGE STAND

8211 W Ogden Ave, Lyons 60531 708-442-0932//culvers.com

7021 W Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-317-5213//bigguyssausage.com

CZECH PLAZA RESTAURANT

BODHI THAI BISTRO

7016 W Cermak Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-795-6555//czechplazaberwyn.com

6211 W Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-484-9250//bodhithaibistro.com

FAMOUS DAVE’S

BUONA CATERING

7201 W 25th St, North Riverside 60546 708-447-8848//famousdaves.com/ northriverside

6833 W Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-749-2333//buona.com

BYRON’S HOT DOGS AND CATERING HOME RUN INN PIZZERIA 1701 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago 60640 773-271-0900//byronshd.com

6825 W Cermak Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-317-8877//homeruninnpizza.com

CHICK-FIL-A

LA LUPITA RESTAURANT

7201 W Cermak Rd, North Riverside 60546 708-442-7006//chick-fil-a.com

6539 W Cermak Rd #1, Berwyn 60402 708-788-8226//lalupitaberwyn.com

CIGARS AND STRIPES BBQ LOUNGE

LALO’S RESTAURANT

6715 W Ogden Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-484-1043//stripesbbq.com

3011 S Harlem Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-484-9311//lalos.com

6237 W Cermak Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-749-1100//anthonyspizzaplace.com

CONNIE’S FAMILY RESTAURANT & COCKTAILS

LAVERGNE’S TAVERN

AUTRE MONDE CAFÉ & SPIRITS

3271 S Harlem Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-484-3447//conniesberwyn.com

ANTHONY’S PIZZA

6727 W Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-775-8122//autremondecafe.net

6546 W Windsor Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-956-7405//lavergnes.com

MCDONALD’S #2546

CULVER’S

6401 W Cermak Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-749-3002//mcdonalds.com

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Your local Ford dealership in

North Riverside

McCarthy Ford JC

Now under new management Ready to serve you!

Se habla espanol

(708)442-7000

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MCDONALD’S #2549

7181 W Cermak Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-484-9716//mcdonalds.com

MCDONALD’S #6808

7031 W Ogden Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-484-8047//mcdonalds.com

MICHAEL ANTHONY’S PIZZERIA & BAR

6434 W Ogden Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-484-2222//mapizzaberwyn.com om

OLIVER’S PRIME CUTS AND FRESH SEAFOOD

6908 W Windsor Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-317-4640//chef-olivers.com

PAISANS PIZZA

5840 W 16th St, Cicero 60804 708-863-0606//paisanspizza.com

PAISANS PIZZERIA

3720 Grand Blvd, Brookfield 60513 708-485-6833//paisanspizza.com

PAISANS PIZZERIA & BAR

6226 W Ogden Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-484-5325//paisanspizza.com

PAISANS PIZZERIA & BAR

2901 Ogden Ave, Lisle 60532 630-922-4100//paisanspizza.com

POPEYE’S CHICKEN

6935-43 W Cermak Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-484-2737//popeyes.com

RAISING CANE’S CHICKEN FINGERS 2514 S Harlem Ave, North Riverside 60546 708-442-3433//raisingcanes.com

SLICE FACTORY

6920 W Ogden Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-788-1700//theslicefactory.com

TACOS Y SALSA

6346 W 26th St, Berwyn 60402 708-749-3581//@tacosysalsa26

THE GARAGE SMOKEHOUSE & BAR

3202 S Grove Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-956-7274//@TheGarageBerwyn

Oliver’s JC

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SCHOOLS & CHILD CARE SERVICES LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL

BERWYN NORTH SCHOOL DISTRICT 98

3016 S Ridgeland Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-795-5800//fms.bsd100.org

PRAIRIE OAK SCHOOL

Administra on Center 6633 W 16th St, Berwyn 60402 708-484-6200//bn98.org

1427 S Oak Park Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-795-2442//bn98.org

HAVLICEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 6401 W 15th St, Berwyn 60402 708-795-2450//bn98.org

BERWYN SOUTH SCHOOL DISTRICT 100

7035 W 16th St, Berwyn 60402 708-795-2454//bn98.org

Superintendent’s Office, Curriculum Office and Special Student Services 3401 S Gunderson Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-795-2300//bsd100.org

Pick up your monthly copy of Chicago Parent, at these local hot spots!

6539 W 26th St, Berwyn 60402 708-795-2327//hes.bsd100.org

IRVING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3501 S Clinton Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-795-2334//ies.bsd100.org

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6850 W 31st St, Berwyn 60402 708-749-6110//hs.bsd100.org

Your Door to the World

North Berwyn Park District 1619 Wesley Avenue Berwyn Park District 3701 S Scoville Berwyn Public Library 2701 S. Harlem Berwyn Recreation Dept.

6501 W. 31St St. Little Lambs Preschool 3144 S Home Ave. Macneal Family Health Center 3231 S. Euclid 5th Flr.

Pav Ymca 2947 S. Oak Park Sokol Tabor 1602 S Clarence Ave. Pillars 6415 Stanley St Odilo School 2319 Clarence Lectura Montessori School 6823 W Roosevelt Irving School 3501 S Clinton

HERITAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL HIAWATHA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MARY HAVIS, SUPERINTENDENT

JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3105 S Clinton Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-795-2322//ees.bsd100.org

FREEDOM MIDDLE SCHOOL

6432 W 16th St, Berwyn 60402 708-795-2475//bn98.org

DR. CARMEN AYALA, SUPERINTENDENT

EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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708.484.0212

Redefining Dental Care F O C U S I N G O N C H I L D R E N ’ S A N D FA M I LY D E N T I S T R Y We bring a complete focus on the comfort of your family, and have created an environment that is both welcoming and fun for children and adults. We welcome you to experience the kind of care that has you actually looking to Connection your next visit.JC Berwynforward Dental

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KOMENSKY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2515 S Cuyler Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-795-2342//kes.bsd100.org

PERSHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 6537 W 37th St, Berwyn 60402 708-795-2349//pes.bsd100.org

COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT 527

MORTON COLLEGE

ST. ODILO SCHOOL 2301 S Clarence Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-484-0755//saintodilo.org

THE CHILDREN’S SCHOOL

PIPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dr. Stanley Fields, President 3801 S Central Ave, Cicero 60804 708-656-8000//morton.edu

2435 S Kenilworth Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-795-2364//piper.bsd100.org

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

CHILD CARE SERVICES

J. STERLING MORTON HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 201

CONCORDIA LITTLE LAMBS PRESCHOOL

KALEIDOSCOPE KIDS LEARNING ACADEMY

DR. MICHAEL KUZNIEWSKI, SUPERINTENDENT Superintendent’s Office 2423 S Aus n Blvd, Cicero 60804 708-222-5700//jsmort.schoolwires.net

MORTON WEST HIGH SCHOOL 2400 S Home Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-780-4100// jsmort.schoolwires.net/Domain/9

3144 S Home Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-795-7563//concordiaberwyn.org

ST. JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL 10900 Cermak Rd, Westchester 60154 708-562-4433 ext 114//stjoeshs.org

1428 S Wesley Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-484-8033//thechildrensschool.info

6958 W Windsor Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-484-9818

PAV YMCA 2947 S Oak Park Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-749-0606 ext 311//pavymca.org

ST. LEONARD PARISH SCHOOL

SUNNY DAYS KIDS ACADEMY

3322 S Clarence Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-749-3666//stleonardschool.org

6227 W Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-484-0230//@Sunny-Days-Kids-Academy

THE EYE GLASS SHOP, INC. Medical Arts Building 715 Lake Street - Oak Park, IL 60301 TEL: (708) 848-6640 Eyeglass Shop DF FAX: (708) 848-6646 www.theeyeglassshop.net WILLIAM NAJEM, O.D. MATTHEW W. GIFFORD, O.D. JAMIE CHOI, O.D. 54 | 2017 Berwyn Community Guide

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O’REILLY’S FLOWERS

6730 W Pershing Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-795-0997//oreillysflowers.com

HOME & GARDEN

WOOF-TASTIC MOBILE GROOMING 708-294-8917//woo as cgrooming.com

SPORTING GOODS STORES

SEGUIN GARDENS & GIFTS 5621 W 31st St, Cicero 60804 708-222-2772//SeguinGi s.com

TUPPERWARE

5437 S Lotus Ave, Chicago 60638 773-807-4392// my.tupperware.com/lindaarnony

DAN’S BIKE SHOP 6715 W Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-484-5000//dansbikeshop.us

EXTREME SOCCER INC. 6611 W 26th St, Berwyn 60402 708-484-8657//xsoccer2.com

JEWELRY SALES & SERVICE APPAREL, SHOES & ACCESSORIES

CRAIG’S SHOES 6548 W Cermak Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-795-8181//craigsshoestore.com

JACI’S RESALE SHOP 6615 W Cermak Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-317-4539//@Jacis-Resale-Shop

FLORISTS

BERWYN’S VIOLET FLOWER SHOP, INC. 6704 W 16th St, Berwyn 60402 708-788-1225//berwynsviolet.com

JAMES & WILLIAMS JEWELERS 7020 W Cermak Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-788-9200//jwjewelers.com

BOOKS, MUSIC, VIDEO GAMES, MOVIES & HOBBIES

REEL ART COLLECTIBLES

6727 W Stanley Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-288-7378//reelart.biz

TOP CUT COMICS

7122 W Ogden Ave Ste B, Berwyn 60402 708-317-5589//topcutcomics.com

PET CARE

THE URBAN MUTT

3212 S Grove Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-484-8006//theurbanmu .com

Edward Cross & Son, Inc.

• Tuckpointing • Building Cleaning Lori Hannigan • Window Caulking 518 N. Lombard Ave. • Chimney Repairs Oak Park, IL 60302 Edward Cross & Son JC • Fully Insured Since 1937

708-848-8631

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PARKS, RECREATION & SPORTS CITY OF BERWYN RECREATION DEPARTMENT The City of Berwyn’s Recrea on Department operates leisure, athle c and recrea onal ac vi es and maintains over 23 acres of park and play lot grounds.

FRIENDSHIP PARK AND PIPER SCHOOL PLAYGROUND

KARBAN PARK

KARASEK PARK

SMIRZ PARK

MRAZ PARK

“NEW” PARK

25th St & Kenilworth Ave, Berwyn 60402

6846 W Windsor Ave, Berwyn 60402 Walkway, tables, benches and plan ngs.

3430 W 34th St, Berwyn 60402 Dog park, sunrise to sunset.

34th St & Highland Ave, Berwyn 60402 Skate park and KaBOOM! playground.

Riverside Dr, 23rd St & Grove Ave, Berwyn 60402 Veteran’s flagpole and Centennial Fountain.

6514 W 27th Pl, Berwyn 60402 Facility being developed into a neighborhood park to compliment the Liberty Cultural Center across the street.

SERENITY PARK

NORTH BERWYN PARK DISTRICT

6647 W 26th St, Berwyn 60402 Community garden plots.

The North Berwyn Park District (NBPD) provides leisure and recrea onal services to the North Berwyn community.

BERWYN RECREATION DEPARTMENT UNITY PARK & KOMENSKY SCHOOL NBPD COMMUNITY CENTER PLAYGROUND Pavek Community Center – Main Office 25th St & Cuyler Ave, Berwyn 60402 6501 W 31st St, Berwyn 60402 MAIN OFFICE 708-788-2010//berwynrecrea on.com 1619 S Wesley Ave, Berwyn 60402 Gymnasium, pool, sport courts and mee ng 708-749-4900//nbpd4fun.org SUNSHINE PARK rooms.

Administra ve offices, one dance room, two 6501 W 31st St, Berwyn 60402

29th Pl & Oak Park Ave, Berwyn 60402 Sand volleyball, bocce ball courts, sand playground for toddlers, picnic area & gazebo.

Whole park is available for picnic rental.

JANURA PARK

LIBERTY CULTURAL CENTER

PAVEK POOL

28th St & East Ave, Berwyn 60402 So ball and soccer fields, as well as sport courts.

BASEBALL ALLEY

Alley at 29th Pl & East Ave, Berwyn 60402

BERWYN PARK DISTRICT The Berwyn Park District (BPD) provides over 200 ac vi es in 13 facili es on the south side of Berwyn.

FREEDOM PARK OFFICE MAIN OFFICE

3701 S Scoville Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-788-1701//berwynparks.org Administra ve office, board mee ng room, and preschool classroom. Also, lighted synthe c field, turf soccer field, picnic area, children’s water park, and playground area.

preschool centers, two mul ple purpose rooms. Rooms are available for rent.

HETT PARK

6445 W 27th Pl, Berwyn 60402 Gymnasium, basketball court, stage, kitchen and two mul purpose rooms. Available for rent.

19th St & Cuyler Ave, Berwyn 60402 Home to the new KaBOOM! playground, a new dance and fitness facility, a newly constructed water park and community garden used for the Project Grow Learning Program.

PROKSA PARK

PRYCE PARK

3001 S Wisconsin Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-795-2892 Ac vity Center with rooms for rent, preschool classroom, 3 lighted tennis courts, lighted baseball diamonds, picnic groves, 2 ponds, creek with bridge, children’s garden, playground area and 9-hole Shadow Creek disc golf course. Current ponds are under renova on and scheduled to complete July 2017.

16th St & Wesley Ave, Berwyn 60402 Spray pool, two age-specific modular play units, a swing set and benches.

HESSLER PARK

34th St & Kenilworth Ave, Berwyn 60402 Playground area.

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BERWYN GARDENS Between Grove & Maple Ave, Berwyn 60402 North of Cermak Ave (along Vacin Fairway) Game tables, a gazebo and shelter, two age-specific modular playsets and garden areas.

PRAIRIE OAK COMMUNITY GYMNASIUM 15th St & Oak Park Ave, Berwyn 60402 Gymnasium that supports soccer, volleyball, basketball and special events. Before school programming.

16TH STREET THEATER

6420 W 16th St, Berwyn 60402 16th Street Theater has become one of the area’s most in mate and highly regarded presenters of engaging and thought-provoking new plays. Chicago Reader named 16th Street ‘’Best Emerging Theater’’ for bringing excellent, diverse and affordable theater to all in our community. The theater is Broadway in Chicago’s 2013 Emerging Theatre Award Winner; Chicago Magazine’s 2013 Best Emerging Theatre; and American Theatre Wing 2013 Na onal Theatre Grant Winner.

JEFFERSON PARK FIELD 16th St & Wenonah Ave, Berwyn 60402 Ar ficial surface used for soccer, flag football, and various other ac vi es.

LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL

KRIZ SKATE PARK/MACKIN PARK

16th St & Gunderson Ave, Berwyn 60402 Evening programming.

15th St & Maple Ave, Berwyn 60402 Open seasonally. Hours are Monday through Friday from 2:30PM un l dusk and weekends from 9:00AM un l dusk.

MOTHERS ON A MISSION PLAYGROUND

15th St & Ridgeland Ave, Berwyn 60402 Evening programming.

DANCE STUDIOS

21st St & Kenilworth Ave, Berwyn 60402 “All-inclusive” playground has unique play equipment accessible to children in wheelchairs as well as sensory boards for fun learning.

CHANCE TO DANCE 2947 S Oak Park Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-214-5009//chancetodancechi.com

UNITY PARK

PEGGY ROSE ACADEMY OF DANCE AND ACROBATICS

1227 S Kenilworth Ave, Berwyn 60402 Picnic area and play equipment.

6829 W Stanley Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-788-8960//peggyrosedance.com

ALCUIN MONTESSORI SCHOOL Celebrating Over 50 Years of Montessori Excellence

Alcuin DF

HAVLICEK SCHOOL

Serving Berwyn for over 30 Years

MIKE & SONS Complete Automotive Care

• Tune-Ups • Brake Jobs • Injector Cleaning • Transmission Service • Suspensions Mike & Sons • Oil Change Services • Foreign & Domestic

WE’LL PICK UP & DELIVER YOUR VEHICLE! Call Today to Schedule An Appointment

(708) 484-1767 6333 W. Ogden Ave., Berwyn

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GYMS, SPORTS FACILITIES, TRAINERS & FITNESS INSTRUCTION

WOMEN’S WORKOUT WORLD 6342 W Cermak Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-788-0010//w3body.com

6936 W Windsor Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-762-3445//fitclubdepot.com

3310 S Grove Ave, Berwyn 60402 630-430-0717//bouncesportsplex.com

MOMENTUM

AUTOMOTIVE

6508 W 34th St, Berwyn 60402 815-343-8212//findingyourmomentum.com

PAV YMCA

2947 S Oak Park Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-749-0606//pavymca.org

STRIVE 4 FITNESS

6735 W Stanley Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-415-0389//strive4fitness.zenplanner.com

THE ALLEY FITNESS BOXING GYM 6711 W 26th St, Berwyn 60402 708-516-2025//thealleyfitness.com

AUTO CUSTOM & RESTORATION SERVICES

OGDEN TOP & TRIM SHOP INC

6609 W Ogden Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-484-5422//ogdentopandtrim.com

ABC AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS 7213 W Roosevelt Rd, Forest Park 60130 708-488-9600//abcautoelectronics.com

BERWYN GARAGE

6838 W 16th St, Berwyn 60402 708-788-0755

BERWYN KIA

7050 W Ogden Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-797-0300// berwynkia.com

AUTO DEALERS, NEW & USED

BERWYN KIA

7050 W Ogden Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-797-0300//berwynkia.com

Our mission is to nurture students’ innate curiosity and love of learning through democratic practice, emergent curriculum, and hands-on projects, helping students become lifelong problem-solvers and engaged citizens.

• Small class sizes • No standardized tests • Critical thinking skills • Social justice

3D COLLISION REPAIR, INC

7010 W Ogden Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-749-0200//3dcollisionrepair.com

BOUNCE SPORTSPLEX

FIT CLUB

AUTO REPAIR, SERVICE & TOW

• Before- and after-school options • Art, music, library, and PE • Wide range of field trips • Hands-on learning

RSVP: tcs@TheChildrensSchool.info To attend one of our School of OP JC Children’s Open Houses

Proudly Servicing the Berwyn Business Community Celebrating 72 Years of Quality Service!

Roy Strom JC

Progressive education in action K-8 enrollment | TheChildrensSchool.info tcs@TheChildrensSchool.info | 708.484.8033 1428 Wesley Ave., Berwyn, IL

Call today for a FREE service quote!

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RON’S R & B AUTO BODY & KUSTOMS

6606 W Ogden Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-484-9400//ronsrbautobody.com

WEIMER MACHINE LLC & AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SPECIALISTS 6732-38 W Ogden Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-749-3420

DEECE AUTOMOTIVE, INC.

6545 W Stanley Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-484-6588//@Deece-Automo ve-Inc

KENN’S AUTO REPAIR INC.

BUSINESS, COMMUNITY & CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS

2701 S Ridgeland Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-484-2445

ORGANIZATIONS

MIKE & SONS AUTO SERVICE

BERWYN FIREFIGHTERS UNION LOCAL 506

6333 W Ogden Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-484-1767

PO Box 441, Berwyn 60402 708-484-1645//berwynfirefighters506.org

BERWYN HISTORICAL SOCIETY

1401 S Grove Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-484-0020//berwynhistoricalsociety.org

CITY OF HOMES ORGANIZATION

1637 S Grove Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-317-8887//cityo omes.org

DEMOCRATIC CITIZENS OF BERWYN 2140 S Oak Park Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-484-8630//dcob.org

FRIENDS OF MORTON FOUNDATION 3801 S Central Ave #137D, Cicero 60804 847-904-7060//morton.edu/ Friends-of-Morton-Founda on/Friends -of-Morton-Founda on

ITALIAN AMERICAN CIVIC ORGANIZATION OF BERWYN 6710 W 16th St, Berwyn 60402 708-795-9473

KIWANIS CLUB OF BERWYN berwynkiwanis.org

Home Run Inn JC

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BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS

35TH STREET CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

5947 W 35th St, Cicero 60804 708-477-4504// 35thstreetchamberofcommerce.org

AUSTIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

645 S Central Ave, Chicago 60644 773-854-5848//aus nchicagochamber.com

BERWYN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

ILLINOIS ROUTE 66 SCENIC BYWAY

3322 S Oak Park Ave 2nd Fl, Berwyn 60402 708-788-8100//berwyn.net

CHICAGOLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

410 N Michigan Ave Ste 900, Chicago 60611 312-494-6700//chicagolandchamber.org

FOREST PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & DEVELOPMENT

7331 W Roosevelt Rd, Forest Park 60130 708-366-2543//exploreforestpark.com

HISPANIC AMERICAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY ASSN 650 W Lake St Ste 415, Chicago 60661 312-666-5910//haciaworks.org

700 E Adams St, Springfield 62701 217-525-9308//illinoisroute66.org

OAK PARK RIVER FOREST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PO Box 4554, Oak Park 60304 708-613-0550//oprfchamber.org

RIVERSIDE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

PO Box 7, Riverside 60546 708-447-8510// riversidechamberofcommerce.com

VELTWAY CORPORATION

402 Lake St #200, Oak Park 60302 veltway.com

VISIT OAK PARK

1010 Lake St Ste 402, Oak Park 60301 708-524-7800//visitoakpark.com

An Authentic Irish Pub

The James Joyce The James Irish Joyce JC Pub Established 2000

James & Williams Jewelers JC

Located in Berwyn, the James Joyce is the fulfillment of the vision of its owners, Colin from Meath and Chalky from Dublin, Ireland.

The pub has a unique and warm feeling with friendly staff and classic decor. Designed to reflect the classic style of a Irish pub, the James Joyce welcomes you to come on in and enjoy a pint and the craic that only your neighborhood pub can deliver.

7138 Windsor Ave., Berwyn, IL

(708) 795-1100 | thejamesjoyceirishpub.com

7020 WEST CERMAK ROAD BERWYN, IL 708.788.9200 JWJEWELERS.COM Advertising copyright © 2017 ALOR International LTD. All designs copyright © ALOR International LTD.

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TOWNSHIP OF BERWYN PUBLIC HEALTH DISTRICT WEST SUBURBAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY 9440 Joliet Rd Ste B, Hodgkins 60525 708-387-7550//wscci.org

MUNICIPAL ORGANIZATIONS

BERWYN PUBLIC LIBRARY

SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES 9021 Ogden Ave, Brookfield 60513 708-354-4547// communitysupportservices.org

BERWYN TOWNSHIP 708 COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH BOARD

ADVERTISING/MARKETING

ENTIRE MARKETING GROUP LLC 6900 W Cermak Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-484-1119//detourmaps.com

GRAPHIC DESIGN

STREETING DESIGN, LLC

6815 W 30th St, Berwyn 60402 616-485-1775//stree ngdesign.com

SOLUTIONS FOR CARE

2701 S Harlem Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-795-8000//berwynlibrary.org

PO Box 497, Berwyn 60402 708-336-9790// berwyn-mental-health-board.com

6600 W 26th St, Berwyn 60402 708-788-6600//toi.org/BERWYNTOWNSHIP

COMMUNICATIONS, MEDIA & ADVERTISING

7222 W Cermak Rd Ste 200, North Riverside 60546 708-447-2448//solu onsforcare.org

YOUTH CROSSROADS, INC.

3401 Gunderson Ave 2nd Fl, Berwyn 60402 708-484-7400//youthcrossroads.org

MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS

SHAW MEDIA/SUBURBAN LIFE

1101 W 31st St Ste 100, Downers Grove 60515 630-368-1100//mysuburbanlife.com

Your #1 Source for Glass Blocks We offer a wide range of Glass block and masonry work:

Since 1987

• Installation of Glass Block Windows • Masonry repairs

• Tuckpointing • Chimney Rebuilds

(773) 581-5081Chicago Glass Blocks JC

• Installation of custom glass block Walls, showers, bars and more

Call today for a Free Estimate

Custom design specialists are available for consultations and product samples

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Questions about Pregnancy?

Little Lambs Preschool

Concordia Lutheran Church

Discover your options for childbirth at PCC

Full Day Classes for Children Ages Three and Four

Concordia Little Lambs JC

Certified Nurse-Midwives, Family Medicine Physicians, and OB/GYNs Free Pregnancy Tests Family Planning Free Childbirth Education Hospital and Out-of-Hospital Delivery Natural Birth & Pain Medicated Birth Water Birth VBAC

PCC Wellness DF

Ask about out-of-hospital delivery at the Birth Center at PCC, the only freestanding birth center in the Chicagoland area!

Delivery and Care at Birth Center at PCC • Berwyn West Suburban Medical Center • Oak Park

For more information, please call:

(708)795-7563 3144 S. Home Avenue Berwyn, IL 60402

(708) 317-3035

UCP Seguin DF

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WEDNESDAY JOURNAL

141 S Oak Park Ave, Oak Park 60302 708-613-3306//oakpark.com

SAFEGUARD PERFECT PARTNER BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO

3365 N Arlington Heights Rd Ste G, Arlington Heights 60004 847-375-1472//onlinesafeguard.com

FIREFLY STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY

SUPERIOR AWARDS

1444 S Wisconsin Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-203-5683//fireflystudiophotography.com

PROMOTIONAL ITEMS & APPAREL

LINJEN PROMOTIONS, INC

15519 Harbor Town Dr, Orland Park 60462 708-478-8222 x 228//linjen.com

NAME ON ANYTHING.COM

23W328 Great Western Ave, Glen Ellyn 60137 773-610-3800//nameonanything.com

7005 W Ogden Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-352-9601//superiorawards.com

COMPUTER CONSULTING & SERVICES

WEB DESIGN

JEAH COMMUNICATIONS, LLC

BANNOR & BANNOR INC. WEB DESIGN & WORDPRESS TRAINING AND CONSULTING

PO Box 231, Menomonee Falls, WI 53052 708-872-5324//JEAH.biz

MG COMPUTER

4923 Main St Bldg 2, Downers Grove 60515 630-605-5395//mgcomputer.com

159 N Marion St #208, Oak Park 60301 708-203-6513//bannorbannor.com

bennyspizzaberwyn.com

6802 w. 26th Street, Berwyn

708.749.1771

6806 Benny’s Pizza JC w. 26th Street, Berwyn

Hey Berwyn!

Come to Tipsy’s Tap for a cold drink... and enjoy Berwyn’s famous Benny’s Pizza!

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CONSTRUCTION, CONTRACTORS & EQUIPMENT RENTALS TOOLS AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT, EVENT TENTS AND SUPPLIES

AA RENTAL CENTER

ROBERT R. ANDREAS & SONS INC

3701 S 61st Ave, Cicero 60804 708-863-5735//andreasconstruc on.com

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS

ASCOT SYSTEMS INC.

6507 W Stanley Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-222-3000//ascotsystemshvac.com

MARTIN-AIRE HEATING & COOLING

30 N 9th Ave, Melrose Park 60160 708-343-8110//aarentalcenter.net

6631 W Stanley Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-484-8782//mar n-aire.com

JACK’S RENTAL INC.

PAINTING CONTRACTORS

6638-44 W 26th St, Berwyn 60402 708-788-4300//jacksrental.com

ARCHITECTS

D. R. WALEGA, ARCHITECT, P.C. 2532 S Wesley Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-749-2181

STUDIO ARQ LLC

329 W 18th St Ste 904A, Chicago 60616 312-846-6415//studioarq.com

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

LYONS & PINNER ELECTRIC COMPANIES INC. 650 E Elm Ave, LaGrange 60525 708-588-6800//lyonspinner.com

PHASE ELECTRIC LLC

2347 S Highland Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-484-7905

GENERAL CONTRACTORS

ALTIERRA KITCHENS & HOME FURNISHINGS 139 S Oak Park Ave, Oak Park 60302 708-628-5383//Al errahomes.com

R.A. JAMES CONSTRUCTION INC. 6735 W Stanley Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-788-3033//rajames.com

M FLORES PAINTING CORP

1231 S Oak Park Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-317-5771//Florespain ngcorp.com

CURRENCY EXCHANGES

CERMAK & HOME CURRENCY EXCHANGE 6948 W Cermak Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-749-1722

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

BMO HARRIS BANK NA

6655 W Cermak Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-749-1900//bmoharris.com

BYLINE BANK

3322 S Oak Park Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-749-5600//bylinebank.com

CENTRAL FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN

PLUMBING CONTRACTORS

6940 W Ogden Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-222-2300//centralfederalsavings.com

MORNING NOON NIGHT PLUMBING & SEWER

COMMUNITY BANK OF OAK PARK RIVER FOREST

8557 44th St, Lyons 60534 708-447-9640//thyplumber.com

SULLIVAN’S PLUMBING & HEATING 7018 W 16th St, Berwyn 60402 708-795-0700//sullivans-plumbing.com

WINDOW & GLASS CONTRACTORS

CHICAGO GLASS BLOCKS

6036 S Central Ave, Chicago 60638 773-581-5081//chicagoglassblocks.com

FINANCIAL & INSURANCE ALTERNATIVE FINANCING

810 S Oak Park Ave, Oak Park 60301 708-919-6200//cboprf.com

FIFTH THIRD BANK

7100 W Cermak Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-788-4700//53.com

FNBC BANK & TRUST

620 W Burlington Ave, LaGrange 60525 708-482-7700//fnblg.com

FOREST PARK NATIONAL BANK & TRUST

7348 Madison St, Forest Park 60130 708-222-2800//forestparkbank.com

GREAT LAKES CREDIT UNION 9930 SW Hwy, Oak Lawn 60453 800-982-7850//glcu.org

TITLEMAX INC

7122 W Ogden Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-484-5020// tlemax.com

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At Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago, our mission is simple: deliver world-class care to children who need it most – regardless of their ability to pay.

For over 90 years, thousands of families with children affected by orthopaedic conditions, cleft lip and palate, spinal cord injury, and rehabilitation needs have come through our doors with hopes of finding the very best pediatric specialty care. Under our roof, those hopes are answered every day — by

Shriners DF nurses, and specialists using the physicians, latest technology, innovative research, and a collaborative, family-centered approach. It’s how the 22 Shriners Hospital locations provided care to over 127,000 children last year alone.

facebook.com/shrinerschicago twitter.com/shrinerschicago shrinerschicago.org

We’re in your neighborhood.

If you know a child who needs expert specialty care, call:

Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago

773-385-KIDS (5437)

2211 N. Oak Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60707 (Five blocks north of North Ave.)

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MB FINANCIAL BANK N.A. 7222 W Cermak Rd, North Riverside 60546 708-442-3532//mbfinancial.com

PNC BANK 6620 W Ogden Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-222-6200//pnc.com

PNC BANK 6650 W Cermak Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-780-3500//pnc.com

REPUBLIC BANK OF CHICAGO 2136 S Oak Park Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-637-9100//rbankchicago.com

SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH CORPORATION 3540 Seven Bridges Dr Ste 320 Woodridge 60517 773-255-0442//growthcorp.com

INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES

AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE EMMA PACHECO AGENCY 6900 W Cermak Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-484-1100//emmapacheco.com

FARMERS INSURANCE MELISSA TERRAZAS AGENCY 6729 W 26th Ste 203, Berwyn 60402 708-749-4331//farmersagent.com/mterrazas

FARMERS INSURANCE TOM GIUDICE AGENCY 3412 S Harlem Ave, Riverside 60546 708-853-9721//agents.farmers.com/il/ riverside/thomas-giudice

LAURA HENDRIX HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS TEAM 7001 W 43rd St, S ckney 60402 708-781-3959//lhendrix.myhst.com

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC. MICHAEL RIDGE 500 W Madison St Ste 4000, Chicago 60661 312-360-5956//opco.com

STATE FARM INSURANCE JIM FINNERTY AGENCY 6643 W Ogden Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-788-3868//jimfinnerty.com

FRANK ROSS INS AGENCY LTD. 2409 W 104th St, Chicago 60655 773-233-3200//tacummings.com

An Oak Park Tradition A

Winberie’s DF classic American Bistro setting makes us the perfect destination for any occasion. Share appetizers

with friends, enjoy a relaxed dinner for 2, just a glass of wine or late-night dessert and cappuccino.

• Gift Certificates available •

RESTAURANT & BAR 151 N. Oak Park Ave. in Oak Park • 708/386-2600

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HEALTH CARE CHIROPRACTORS, ACUPUNCTURISTS & PHYSICAL THERAPISTS

KING CHIROPRACTIC CLINC 7363 W North Ave, River Forest 60305 708-209-1155//kingchiroprac c.info

MASSAGE BY MILA 6545 W Cermak Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-769-2568//@Massage-By-Mila

MULTICARE HEALTH CENTER - DR. TED 3842-44 S Harlem Ave, Lyons 60534 708-442-3050//mul carehealthcenter.com

PALMGREN ACUPUNCTURE CENTER 115 N Marion St Ste 8, Oak Park 60301 773-915-3683//palmgrenacu.com

TINNIRELLO CHIROPRACTIC AND FAMILY WELLNESS CLINIC, LTD 2827 S Harlem Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-317-9191// nnirellochiro.com

DR. SUSAN KLYBER, DDS, PC

6725 W Stanley Ave Ste 6, Berwyn 60402 708-788-7505//drklyber.com

J. V. DISCIPIO DDS

DENTISTS & DENTAL LABS

6737 W Stanley Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-749-0133//discipiodds.com

34TH STREET DENTAL CARE 6411 W 34th St, Berwyn 60402 708-484-6576//34thstreetdentalcare.com

BERWYN DENTAL CONNECTION 3340 S Oak Park Ave Ste 308, Berwyn 60402 708-484-0212// BerwynDentalConnec on.com

DIANE C. GARRISON DDS 2550 S Oak Park Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-788-9414//dianegarrisondds.com

MORTON FAMILY DENTAL OF BERWYN 6931 W Cermak Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-484-6847// mortonfamilydentalo erwyn.com

PRECISION DENTAL, LTD

6725 W Stanley Ave Ste 2, Berwyn 60402 708-484-0255// precisiondentalltd.com

DONALD SWIATEK DDS 3216 S Kenilworth Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-749-1962//swiatekdentalcare.com

INC

HEATING & COOLING

Providing Total Indoor Comfort Year Round For Homes With Hot Water Heat We Offer A Superior Heating And Cooling System Using Flexible Mini Ducts For Restored Homes Providing Comfort Without Intrusive Construction.

ice all We serv& boiler e c a furn and models. makes

708-484-8782 Berwyn, IL Serving the Community for over 20 years!

Re Nampeated ly Cus tom ed #1 in er S ervi ce

We are an authorized Martin-Aire Heating American Standard & & Cooling Space Pak sales and JC service contractor.

Call Martin-Aire today for a FREE ESTIMATE

708-484-8782

or visit us online at www.Martin-Aire.com

(7 0 8 ) 7 8 8 -3 0 3 3 WWW.R AJ AMES.COM RA James Construction Serving the JC

Berwyn Community Since 1980.

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HEALTHCARE SERVICES & SUPPLIES

CAREPLUS DISCOUNT PHARMACY 6840 W Windsor Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-956-7105//cpdprx.com

HOME HELPERS

7115 W North Ave Ste 265, Oak Park 60302 708-383-6949//homehelpershomecare.com/chisw

WALGREENS

7113 W Cermak Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-795-9030//walgreens.com

HOSPITALS

MACNEAL HOSPITAL

3249 S Oak Park Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-783-9100//macneal.com

MEDICAL CANNABIS DISPENSARY

SEVEN POINT

1132 Lake St, Oak Park 60302 855-977-6468//sevenpointoakpark.com

OAK STREET HEALTH MSO, LLC 7000 W Cermak Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-484-8090//oakstreethealth.com

PRIMARY CARE ASSOCIATES 6840 W Windsor Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-484-0042//pricare.org

THE EYEGLASS SHOP INC.

FACE2FACE SPA STUDIO

715 W Lake St, Oak Park 60301 708-848-6640//theeyeglassshop.net

6805 W Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-427-6898//face2facespastudio.com

PHARMACIES

KATIE LENT - JAMBERRY INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT

CAREPLUS DISCOUNT PHARMACY 6840 W Windsor Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-956-7105//cpdprx.com

WALGREENS 7113 W Cermak Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-795-9030//walgreens.com

CERMAK ANIMAL CLINIC

MINDFUL WELLNESS, LLC

3245 S Grove Ste 107, Berwyn 60402 708- 637-6981//mindfulwellnesstherapy.com

6911 W Cermak Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-484-0101

INDIVIDUALS Alba Lovero Amelia R Sordelli Amy Malina August Kalal Beverly Shaughnessy Edward Karasek Elizabeth A Pechous Gary Lennon Gilbert Peña Jeff Boyajian Jeffrey S Janda

2237 S Scoville Ave, Berwyn 60402 773-255-0442//bean.jamberry.com

HAIR SALONS & BARBERS

HEALTHY HEARTS DOCTORS & HEALTHY NATURAL AGING

6326 W Cermak Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-303-9234//jencaremed.com

BROWS BY LUCY 6834 W Windsor Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-856-7017//BrowsbyLucy.com

VETERINARIANS

JENCARE NEIGHBORHOOD MEDICAL CENTERS

SKINCARE, NAIL & SPA SERVICES

OPHTHALMOLOGISTS, OPTOMETRISTS & OPTICIANS

FAMILY PRACTICE & COUNSELING

6920 W Ogden Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-447-1700//HealthyNaturalAging.com

PERSONAL SERVICES & CARE

Kathy Hurst Mario Manfredini Mary Karasek Nora Laureto Richard “Jousef” Mondragon Sandra J. Van Goethem Sco Lennon Tony Laureto

BIG TEASE HAIR SALON 6733 W Stanley Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-749-3300//@Big-Tease-Salon

CLASSIC TOUCH HAIR DESIGNERS 6724 W Cermak Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-749-3292//classictouchhairdesigners.com

DUCHI SALON & SPA 3261 S Harlem Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-317-4456// videopros19.wix.com/duchisalon

GOLDILOXX HAIR STUDIO 3214 S Grove Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-536-8501

SKINCARE & BEAUTY SUPPLIES

AVON BY MARTHA SANTOYO 6537 W 28th St, Berwyn 60402 708-220-1871

RODAN + FIELDS/NONA CHAPMAN 3416 S Home Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-912-6973//nonachapman.myrandf.com 68 68 || 2017 2017 Berwyn Berwyn Community Community Guide Guide

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DRY CLEANERS & ALTERATIONS

O’BRIEN THE CLEANER INC. 6915 W Stanley Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-788-0106

LAUNDROMATS

A & M SUPER WASH 24 HR LAUNDRY 7043 W Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-788-1173

WORLD’S LARGEST LAUNDROMAT 6240-46 W Cermak Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-749-1545//worldslargestlaundromat.com

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ACCOUNTANTS/TAX & BOOKKEEPING SERVICES

DEL REAL TAX GROUP

JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE 6440 W Cermak Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-484-1434//local.jacksonhewi .com/fn

JOHN P. BENSFIELD, CPA / BLOOM ASSOCIATES, INC. 6912 W Cermak Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-795-7600//jpbltd.com

RONALD C. PETERS, CPA 6940 W Ogden Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-771-6665

ATTORNEYS

DEL GALDO LAW GROUP, LLC 1441 S Harlem Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-222-7000//dlglawgroup.com

HOLISTIC DIVORCE RESOLUTION, INC. 1111 Chicago Ave, Oak Park 60302 708-575-1220//holis cdivorceresolu on.com

2209 S Highland Ave Ste C, Berwyn 60402 708-788-0082//delrealtax.com

RICHARD KOCUREK, ATTORNEY AT LAW

EVENHOUSE & CO. P.C.

3306 S Grove Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-795-0230//kocureklaw.com

310 W Lake St, Elmhurst 60126 630-832-3225//evenhousecpas.com

GLADYS R. WILSON & ASSOCIATES 6616 W Cermak Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-484-8745//gladyswilsonassoc.com

ROBERT J. LOVERO, ATTORNEY AT LAW 6536 W Cermak Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-795-9777

Map It!

BUSINESS SERVICES

BERWYN TECH ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTER 2137 S Oak Park Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-317-5720//berwyntech.com

MIDWEST BUSINESS CONSULTING 6640 S Cicero Ave Ste 204, Bedford Park 60638 708-571-3401//mbconsul ngco.com

PROVEN BUSINESS SYSTEMS 18450 Crossing Dr Ste D, Tinley Park 60487 708-407-2949//simplyproven.com

FUNERAL HOMES & SERVICES

ADOLF BERWYN FUNERAL HOME 2921 S Harlem Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-484-4111//adolfservices.com

LINHART FUNERAL HOME 6820 W Cermak Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-749-2255//linhar uneralhome.com

LOCKS & LOCKSMITHS

PHS LOCKSMITHS 6810 W Roosevelt Rd, Oak Park 60304 708-386-3334//phslock.com

GARAGE

SALES

Find your local garage sales all in one place!

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CENTURY 21 HALLMARK LTD. ANTHONY NOWAK

TRAVEL AGENCIES MOVING COMPANIES

A-AVAILABLE MOVING COMPANY INC.

2819 S Harlem Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-788-6683//AAvailable.com

PEST CONTROL SERVICES

A.W.E.S.O.M.E. PEST SERVICE INC. 3118 S Oak Park Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-484-6126//awesomepestservices.com

PRINTING SERVICES

ABLE PRINTING SERVICE, INC.

6837 W Stanley Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-788-7115//ableprin ngchicago.com

6714 W Ogden Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-442-8100//century21hallmark.net

GO TRAVEL INC

6536 W Cermak Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-431-0091//gotravl.biz

WASTE REMOVAL & RECYCLING SERVICES

ROY STROM REFUSE REMOVAL SERVICE, INC.

1201 Greenwood Ave, Maywood 60153 708-344-5000//roystrom.com

WASTE MANAGEMENT

700 E Bu erfield Rd Ste 400, Lombard 60148 847-947-9941//wm.com

REAL ESTATE BROKERS & MANAGEMENT

PHYSICIANS’ RECORD CO.

BAIRD & WARNER LINDA VON VOGT

1037 Chicago Ave, Oak Park 60302 847-456-3376//lindavonvogt.bairdwarner.com

TRANSPORTATION

BAIRD & WARNER SANDRA DITA LOPEZ

5036 W 26th St, Cicero 60804 708-298-0100//iprocab.com

DAVID KING & ASSOCIATES INC.

1011 Lake St Ste 313, Oak Park 60301 708-445-0505//dkacre.com

DWELLINGS REAL ESTATE

3208 S Grove Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-606-4280//dwellingsrealestateinc.com

LYNX REAL ESTATE SERVICES LLC RE/MAX PARTNERS - LUIS ORTIZ 6420 W Cermak Rd, Berwyn 60402 708-387-3147//theluisor zteam.com

DEVELOPERS & MANAGEMENT

3000 S Ridgeland Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-749-3111//physiciansrecord.com

IPRO CAB

6714 W Ogden Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-442-8100//century21hallmark.net

2408 S East Ave, Berwyn 60402 708-395-7443//lynxworks4u.com

DIAMOND GRAPHICS INC. 6625 W 26th St, Berwyn 60402 708-749-2500//dgiprin ng.com

CENTURY 21 HALLMARK LTD. JOSEPH WASHICK

6301 ROOSEVELT LLC

PO Box 1393, Oak Park 60304 708-763-0987

BERN REALTY

1037 Chicago Ave, Oak Park 60302 312-391-1820//buyinberwyn.com

420 Clinton Pl, River Forest 60305 708-771-7600//bernrealtyllc.com

A supportive community of moms and dads.

Your go-to guide to family fun.

A trusted resource for expert parenting advice.

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KEYSTONE VENTURES, LLC 418 Clinton Pl, River Forest 60305 708-366-0550

KLIMA BUILDINGS

846 Community Dr, La Grange Park 60526 708-369-0126

STANLEY GROVE PROPERTY 2305 W Arthur Ave, Chicago 60645 773-671-4612

FOOD & BEVERAGE BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTORS

BURKE BEVERAGE, INC.

4900 S Vernon Ave, McCook 60525 708-688-2000//burkebev.com

Euclid Church….

A safe community for people of all races, creeds, gender, cultural backgrounds, gender identities or sexual orientation to worship.

Sunday morning service: 10:30 a.m.

Worship. Study. Take action.

Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home A family run business JCfor over 121 years.

Euclid Ave United MN

www.Euclidavenueumc.org

We are proud to be located in such a wonderful community, and take pride in serving you in any way we can!

Traditional Funerals • Cremation • Personalized Service Pre-planning • Online Memorials • Life Tribute DVD

2447 S. DesPlaines Ave. • North Riverside, IL. 60546 (708) 447-2500 • www.kuratkonosek.com Owned & operated by the Nosek family, formerly on 16th St., Berwyn

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This ain’t your average pizza place • CATER YOUR NEXT EVENT FROM PAISANS • GER A JUMP START ON LUNCH! PHONES OPEN AT 9AM •

PIZZERIA

$9.99

Carry Out and Delivery. Not Valid With Any Other Offer or Discount, Tax and Gratuity.

Coupon must be surrendered at time of ordering. Valid only February 1, 2017 - October 31, 2017.

18” Thin Crust Pizza with One Topping and 12 Wings

$19.99

Carry Out and Delivery. Not Valid With Any Other Offer or Discount, Tax and Gratuity. Coupon must be surrendered at time of ordering. Valid only February 1, 2017 - October 31, 2017.

PIZZERIA

$5 Off $25

Dine in, Carry Out and Delivery. Not Valid With Any Other Offer or Discount. Not Valid for Alcohol, Tax and Gratuity. Coupon must be surrendered at time of ordering.

Valid only February 1, 2017 - October 31, 2017.

$10 Off $40

Dine in, Carry Out and Delivery. Not Valid With Any Other Offer or Discount. Not Valid for Alcohol, Tax and Gratuity. Coupon must be surrendered at time of ordering.

Valid only February 1, 2017 - October 31, 2017.

Any burger for

$9.99

Dine in Only. Not Valid With Any Other Offer or Discount. One Coupon Per Person, Per Visit.

Coupon must be surrendered at time of ordering. Valid Only at Brookfield, Berwyn and Lisle locations. Valid only February 1, 2017 - October 31, 2017.

$5 Off $25

Dine in, Carry Out and Delivery. Not Valid With Any Other Offer or Discount. Not Valid for Alcohol, Tax and Gratuity. Coupon must be surrendered at time of ordering.

Valid only February 1, 2017 - October 31, 2017.

FREE DESSERT with Any Food Purchase of $25 or more

Dine in Only. Not Valid With Any Other Offer or Discount. Not Valid for Alcohol, Tax and Gratuity.

Coupon must be surrendered at time of ordering. Valid Only at Brookfield, Berwyn and Lisle locations. Valid only February 1, 2017 - October 31, 2017.

PIZZERIA

with One Topping and 2 Liter of Coke

1/2 OFF any Appetizer

PIZZERIA

18” Thin Crust Pizza

Dine in Only. Not Valid With Any Other Offer or Discount. Coupon must be surrendered at time of ordering. Valid Only at Brookfield, Berwyn and Lisle locations.

Valid only February 1, 2017 - October 31, 2017.

• Have your next party at Paisans. We have party space for up to 170 people • We can cater all of your upcoming celebrations • • Contact our catering experts to help plan your event • Famous pizza, gourmet sandwiches, fresh salads and delicious pastas • • Full bar with big screens to cheer your favorite teams and meet with friends • Don’t feel like leaving your house? • • Let us DELIVER right to you! Full menu available for delivery •

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BROOKFIELD 3720 Grand Blvd.

Brookfield, IL 60513 708-485-6833

BERWYN 6226 W. Ogden Ave Berwyn, IL 60402 708-484-5325

MORTON COLLEGE 3801 S Central Ave Cicero, IL 60804 708-656-8000

LISLE 2901 Ogden Ave Lisle, IL 60532 630-922-4100 5/15/17 12:33 PM

Spring is aroundthe the corner corner and the heavy rains.

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Noon & Night Plumbing & Sewer is here to IfMorning you have flooded in the past, you most likely will help with your plumbing & sewer needs. again. Morning Noon & Night Plumbing & We deal with dripping faucets, garbage leaking Sewer can help you with your disposals, water issues. pipes & water leaks.

We do it ALL

We Specialize in: KEEPING YOUR BASEMENT DRY

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PIZZERIA & BAR

Paisans Berwyn Banquets

This ain’t your average pizza place Brookfield

Cicero We can make your next celebration special in one of our party spaces. From casual pizza parties to full dinners with specialty drinks Paisans can make it happen. To find out more about our banquet option please contact us: Phone: (708) 484-5325 • Email: Banquets@PaisansPizza.com

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Lisle Morton College

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