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NEVER LET THE FEAR

KEEPING KIDDIELAND MEMORIES ALIVE: JEFFREY LINNERT, JR.

OF STRIKING OUT KEEP YOU FROM PLAYING THE GAME ~BABE RUTH

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Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.

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Memories. After reading the headlines in just the last month alone, I thought to myself, “All that family has left are memories.” In Florida, people were crushed to death by a concrete overpass that should’ve never been opened; a mom, dad, son and daughter from Iowa were all found dead in their rented condo in Mexico because of a toxic gas leak; a car crash in Des Plaines annhilated an entire family, except for the 16-year old son who remains in critical condition; a mother in Gary, Indiana was found sitting in McDonald’s while firefighters pulled her two small dead children from a blaze; and an SUV plunged off of a cliff in California killing everyone. Lives are changed forever in an instant.

Other memories are not nearly as tragic but still pull on our heartstrings. Every day I drive pass the house where my grandparents lived, where I washed my bike, watched Uncle Phil eat ripe tomatoes straight from the garden and sat on the porch with my grandfather looking at the moon on warm summer nights when I had a sleepover. Now, that corner looks like a miniature ghetto, doors and windows broken and filthy, shrubs overgrown and the house painted powder blue, of all colors. It sickens me. But when I close my eyes, I can see us at the table playing Yahtzee, my grandmother making the best cookies and my pup tent getting sucked out of the yard during a rainstorm.

Which leads me to our feature story and cover quote this month. I don’t think I’ve ever dedicated a feature story to someone from so far out of our circulation area but there’s a first time for everything. They say if you want something done, ask a busy person. In this case, ask a teenager. Of the tens of thousands of local die-hard Kiddieland fans who could have championed the cause, helped preserve its memory through political channels or just a grassroots effort, no one did it. Including me. Maybe I was afraid I would strike out. My office looks like a shrine to Kiddieland because when I look at the photos and ticket stubs and t-shirts it takes me back to days when I didn’t have an anxious bone in my body, late fees on my credit cards, four-digit car repairs and calories from cotton candy, hot dogs and frozen custard meant nothing. Kiddieland was and still is a refuge from all that is worrisome. Memories of that parcel of paradise, even though it’s been paved over for nearly a decade, are still meaningful and thereapeutic.

Even though Jeffrey Linnert, Jr. of Orland Park was only 10 when Kiddieland closed, he has done more to preserve the memory of Kiddieland in the last eight years than anyone with clout; through the Facebook page he launched with his grandmother, he has given nearly 3,000 “fans” a forum to relive and re-love the place that didn’t win a special place in our lives because of its death-defying rides but because it was small and safe, family-owned and true to the dream of its founder Arthur Fritz. Jeffrey Linnert, Jr. has a job and homework and college plans but it didn’t stop him from knocking on doors and asking, sometimes pleading, to give Kiddieland the recognition it deserves and a sign on North Avenue. Many thanks to State Rep. Camille Lilly for answering the door when he knocked. Together, they weren’t afraid to strike out.

I may never have a Costco card in my wallet but I’ll always have Kiddieland in my heart.

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Jeffrey Linnert, Jr. wasn’t taking no for an answer.

Kiddieland deserved more recognition than it got. story by Tina Valentino Look at his face, sitting in the Kiddieland Polyp with his dad, Jeff Linnert in 2003. That’s the face of pure contentment. It’s the face of bliss: before the pressure of jobs and failed relationships sucked the joy of out us, before bills began to break our backs, before North Korea started pointing nuclear missiles in our direction. However, if you’ve ever spent a day at Kiddieland in Melrose Park, that is probably the face you made, whether you were three or 93 years old, because somehow every burden and care in your life was left on the other side of the turnstile.

Unlike the more than 200,000 people who lived within two miles of the legendary amusement park, Jeffrey Linnert, Jr. lived in Orland Park so the 21-mile drive limited his family’s excursions. While kids from Melrose Park, River Grove, Elmwood Park and other nearby towns could frequent Kiddieland throughout the season, Jeffrey’s annual pilgrimage was usually just during the month of June, when it was “perfect Kiddieland weather,” according to his mom, Stacey. The corner made famous by Arthur Fritz back in 1929, when he offered pony rides to parents pummelled into poverty by the Great Depression, reigned as the ultimate suburban paradise for over 80 years until a family dispute resulted in the demolition of Kiddieland, paving the way for Costco and bulldozing nearly a century of cherished family memories.

Jeffrey Linnert, Jr. was only 10 years old when Kiddieland was torn down but his passion for the park burned stronger with each passing year as he often thought,” Nobody has done anything.

Something has to be done.” story continues on page 8

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Nudged by his grandmother Bobbi Morris, Jeffrey did at age 15 what no neighborhood Kiddieland veteran or elected official had the stamina to do: champion the cause.

On September 22, 2015, he launched a Facebook page called “Kiddieland: Gone But Not Forgotten” and the team of two were its first and only members for a while. Like a seasoned marketing pro, Jeffrey pounded the pavement, contacting NBC, ABC, all news channels and anyone who would listen, banging the Kiddieland drum in a bold effort to keep the memories from fading away. Through utter persistence, the group’s membership soared from 1,000 then 2,000 members and now has over 3,000 Facebook fans—and even more good news on the horizon.

“Kiddieland was something special between my family and I,” Linnert, Jr. explains. “I love the memories. I wanted to show my family how much I appreciated it and that it meant something truly special to me and, even more importantly, the owners of Kiddieland deserve validation too for giving us all so much happiness. My mom thinks I’m a little extreme but she is very understanding because she knows how deeply I care about this. I always thought that people would step up but there was nothing on Facebook, nothing dedicated to this iconic place. It was just meant to be that my grandmother and I got the ball rolling.”

Over the last three years, Jeffrey has juggled homework and real life experience. He petitioned Costco to erect an honorary sign on the corner but the corporate giant immediately shot the idea down. “Could Costco stand in the way of the State of Illinois?” Jeffrey wondered. He scoured the internet to find an elected official whose district included the corner of 1st and North Avenue—which took him to the door of State Rep. Camille Lilly. Lilly’s Ambassador of Education Latrice Whitfield took the lead on the project because she, too, had fond memories of Kiddieland, traveling with her daughter and niece from the

city for fun times in Melrose Park. “I told Jeffrey straight out that we’re going to do this together and get this done,” Whitfield said emphatically. “While very important issues are facing the State of Illinois, Kiddieland offered too many exceptional memories and reasons for us to ignore this plea,” added Whitfield, who invested countless hours of her own time to prepare the documentation necessary for State Rep. Lilly to introduce legislation to the General Assembly.

Linnert, Jr., his grandmother, Whitfield and others now anxiously await the passage of House Bill HJR0116 which will officially designate First Avenue “as it travels from its intersection with North Avenue with its intersection to River Road as the “Kiddieland Amusement Park Road.” Whitfield said of Rep. Lilly, “If it can be done, she’ll get it done.”

Whitfield then said of Linnert, “This is what the world needs—young people like Jeffrey Linnert, Jr. giving everything to a cause, to something you care very deeply about.”

Cindy Maiello-Glueklich, Director of the Melrose Park Public Library, shares Whitfield’s sentiments. “Jeffrey first contacted us back in 2015 about taking a picture in front of the Kiddieland sign (above with his grandmother) that is now mounted on the side of the Library building. He is one amazing teenager. I am thrilled that together we will be working on new projects related to the preservation of Kiddieland memories. In the end, so many of us could have done what Jeffrey did but we didn’t.”

The Carl Sandburg High School senior works part-time and is planning for college but continues to focus as much time and energy on Kiddieland as possible. “It’s hard to describe that feeling you had going through the gates, the feeling of waving at strangers from the train and having them wave back at you. I’m very grateful to everyone who took me seriously and got on board,” said Linnert, Jr. “It was hard to say goodbye to Kiddieland. Now I know that countless others feel exactly the same way I do.”

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Is your garage, basement, closet or storage full of things you’ve been wanting to get rid of? Do you have clothes, shoes, toys, furniture, small appliances, sporting goods and all sorts of things you don’t need or use? The MAP of Hope Foundation will be collecting unwanted items through Thursday, April 12. Items can be dropped off at the Melrose Park Civic Center, 1000 N. 25th Avenue on Tuesdays and Thursdays only, 9 am to 3 pm. See Larry or Jose. If you have any questions, contact Mary Ann at 708-2790519. On Saturday, April 14, from 9 am until 4 pm at the Civic Center, everyone is invited to shop at the Rummage Sale for Charity. All items will be displayed in the gymnasium and all proceeds support charitable efforts.

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Hillside-Berkeley Chamber sponsors Night at the Races at Hawthorne Race Course Join the excitement on Thursday, May 17 at Hawthorne Race Course in Stickney. Tickets are $40 per person and include admission, racing program and dinner served at 6:30 pm. Three guests will also ride in the pace car for one of the races! There will also be a split-the-pot raffle, basket raffle and a winner’s circle photo. Event and raffle tickets are available at the Chamber office, 4850 Butterfield Road in Hillside. No tickets will be sold at the door. For more info, call 449-2449 or send an email to hcochq@sbcglobal.net.

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White Sox game at Wrigley Field. Tickets are $25 each and proceeds support the Foundation’s work throughout the year in the community. For all the details, visit the www.theunityincommunity.org website or Facebook page.

Upcoming Blood Drive in Schiller Park Kathy Manis, Schiller Park Blood Drive Coordinator, invites area residents to take part in upcoming events to donate the gift of life on the third Tuesday of every other month. Next date is Tuesday, April 17. Drives run from 1 to 7 pm at the Schiller Park Community Center located at 4501 N. 25th Avenue in Schiller Park. Donors can walk in or register online with LifeSource. Enjoy refreshments, home-baked goods and a raffle.

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Diet, Nutrition and the Brain with Mark Schoepp.

April 7 at 1 pm. Registration requested.

Volunteer Sign-Up Day. Need service hours? Need reallife experience for your college application? Local organizations looking for volunteers will be on hand April 20, 4 to 6 pm.

A Foot Soldier’s Journey. Author Thomas Armstrong will discuss life in segregated Mississippi on April 21 at 1 pm.

Program is intended for teens and adults. Register.

Drop-In Craft and Movie Day. Create an Earth Day craft then watch WALL-E (PG) and enjoy popcorn on April 28, starting at 11:30 am. Recommended for ages 7-13.

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activities authors • answers Family Programs at the Berkeley Library. Bring the whole family out on April 9 and 23 for Family Game Night starting at 6:30 pm. Registration required.

Favorite Recurring Programs Storytimes. Wednesdays, 10:30 am and Tuesdays, 6 pm.

Chess Club. April 5, 4 pm.

Play Doh Play Day. April 6 at 4:30 pm.

Full STEAM Ahead! April 10, 4:30 pm. Register.

Tea and a Murder. April 14, 1 pm.

Puzzle Club. April 19, 3 pm.

Wii Gaming. April 16, 6:30 pm.

BROOKFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY 3609 Grand Boulevard in Brookfield; call 485-6917 or visit the website at www.www.brookfieldlibrary.info.

Accepting donations. The Friends of the Library are always accepting gently-used books as well as working audiovisual materials, games and puzzles. Bring donations to the circulation desk; pick-ups are also available. Call for more info.

ELMWOOD PARK LIBRARY Located at 1 Conti Parkway; call 453-7645; visit the website at www.elmwoodparklibrary.org.

English Conversation Hour. Wednesdays, April 4, 11, 18 from 7 to 8 pm.

Adult Bingo. Thursday, April 5, 7 to 8 pm.

Once Upon A Story. Saturday, April 7, 11 am to 1 pm. All ages, registration required for puppet shows. Celebrate fairy tales with games, activities, snacks and a puppet show by Creventive Studios.

Chair Yoga. Mondays, April 9 and 23, 1 to 2 pm. Must register. Bring a mat and water bottle.

Homework 911. Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 10-26 from 4 to 6 pm for grades K-6. Certified teachers will be on hand to help with homework questions.

Composting for an Urban Environment. Thursday, April 12, 7 to 8 pm. For adults; must register.

Play Group. Friday, April 13, 9:30 to 11:30 am for ages 0-5 with caregiver. Connect, create and play.

2nd Annual Edible Book Festival. Sunday, April 15, 2 to 3 pm for all ages. Make an edible literary creation, bring it to the Library for viewing, voting and eating! Your creation can be inspired by a book character, book cover or book title. Four categories: Kids, Teens, Families and Adults. Everyone is welcome to vote and eat. Contestants should arrive at 1:30 pm.

Dinosaur Hunters Science. Monday, April 23, 4 to 5 pm for ages 5-8 and 7 to 8 pm for ages 8-11. Must register.

Trivia Night. Tuesday, April 24, 7 to 9 pm for adults at Russell’s Barbecue. Bring friends, form a team or meet new people and win prizes. Check the Facebook page for the bonus question of the day.

FRANKLIN PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY Located at 10311 Grand Avenue in Franklin Park; call the Library at 847-455-6016; online at www.fppld.org.

Library Quilt & Sew Club. Wednesdays, April 4 and 18, 10 am to Noon for all quilting and sewing skills.

Parker’s Playtime. For ages 0-3 with caregiver. Fridays, April 6, 13, 20 and 27, 10 to 11 am.

Arts & Snacks. Create a masterpiece! All supplies and snacks provided. For teens/adults. Saturday, April 7, 1 to 4 pm.

Spring Craft for Adults. Limit 25. Paint Stirrer Flag.

Registration required. Tuesday, April 10, 2 to 3 pm or Wednesday, April 11, 6 to 7 pm.

Portillo’s Fundraiser. Mention the Friends of the Library when you order on Wednesday, April 11, 5 to 8 pm, and the Friends will receive 20% of the proceeds. Check your receipt!

Beginner’s Guide to the Golden Age of Radio. With Steve Darnall on Thursday, April 12 from 6 to 7 pm. Learn about how radio became the first mass medium.

Friday Flicks. This month’s movie is Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (R). Friday, April 13, 2 to 4 pm.

Friday Family Flicks. This month’s PG movie is Labyrinth.

Friday, April 13, 6 to 7:45 pm.

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Hillside-based Magnificent Mutts and Meows will have furry friends available for immediate adoption at the River Forest Public Library on Sunday, April 29, 1 to 4 pm. This program is part of Celebrating Seniors Week. Did you know that owning a pet brings amazing health benefits to seniors? Everyone is invited to the event!

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Knit and Crochet Group. New members, all skill levels always welcome.

Saturday, April 14, 1 to 3 pm.

Tabletop Gaming Club. Classic and new tabletop board games. Teens and adults. Friday, April 20, 6 to 8:30 pm.

Now You’re Cooking! Grades 2-8 are invited to make yummy recipes on Wednesday, April 25, 4 to 5 pm. No walk-ins accepted.

HILLSIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY 405 Hillside Avenue in Hillside; call 449-7510 or visit www.hillsidelibrary.org.

Most programs require registration.

AARP Driver Safety Course.

Thursday and Friday, April 5 and 6 from Noon to 4 pm. Cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members.

Springtime Family Movie.

Watch Enchanted (PG) on Saturday, April 14 from 2 to 4 pm. Min: 4.

CPR Red Cross First Aid and CPR Certification Course. Saturday, April 28, 10:30 am to 3:30 pm. Class is limited to 12 students. Must be 17 or over. A $5 deposit is required at time of registration.

Puzzle Table. Like puzzles? Stop in anytime to work on the community jigsaw puzzle.

MELROSE PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY 801 Broadway. Call 649-7400 or visit the website at www.mpplibrary.org.

Please note the library’s new hours.

I Spy: National Library Week.

Pick up a worksheet for a chance to win a small prize. All ages. Monday, April 9.

ABC Adventures. Wednesdays, April 4, 11, 18 and 25, 10 to 11 am for ages 1-5. Interactive playtime with stories, music and puzzles.

LEGO Club. Tuesday, April 10, 4 to 5 pm. Library will supply the LEGOs. Ages 5-12.

Master Makers. Tuesday, April 17, 4 to 5 pm. Build amazing structures with unusual materials. Ages 8-12.

Wacky Adventures. Thursday, April 26, 4 to 5 pm. Read, learn and play in unpredictable ways. Ages 7-12.

Embracing Retirement. Save the date: Saturday, April 14, 11 am to Noon. Build new life chapters and learn from two retirement gurus.

NORTH RIVERSIDE LIBRARY Located at 2400 DesPlaines Avenue; register by calling 447-0869 or online at www.northriversidelibrary.org.

Messy Mornings for Munchkins. Ages 2 and up with adult.

Tuesdays, April 3, 10, 17, 24, 10:30 am.

Preschool Programs. Ask about Lapsit Storytime on April 5, 12, 19 and 26; Pajama Storytime on April 10 and Tales & Treats on April 7.

LOVE2READ. For resident kids in kindergarten and 1st grade who love to read or need to find enthusiasm for reading. Stories, word games and more.

Saturday, April 14, 10:30 am.

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LEGOs Mega-Build Challenge.

For 1st grade and older. April 13, 3:45 to 4:45 pm. Do not bring LEGOs. Crafts and Cookies. For 2nd grade and up. Friday, April 20, 3:45 to 4:45 pm.

Cactus Rock Painting. Create your own mini cactus using rocks.

Saturday, April 7, 1 to 3 pm.

RIVER FOREST PUBLIC LIBRARY 735 Lathrop Avenue; 366-5205, or visit www.riverforestlibrary.org.

Connect with Tech. Are you a local senior who wants to get more out of your smartphone, eReader, tablet or computer?

Want to explore better ways to connect with family? Concerned about internet safety? Bring your questions. No need to sign up. Upcoming sessions are: April 4, April 25, 10 to 11:30 am.

Great Decisions. For adults.

Topic 5: Turkey—A Partner in Crisis. Stop in to get a list of the issues to be discussed and a briefing book. Wednesday, April 4, 1 to 2:30 pm.

Local Author Visit: Tom Holmes.

Holmes will discuss his new book The Soul of a Liberal Village and sign copies on Saturday, April 7, 2 to 4 pm.

Monday Morning Matinee. For adults. Watch the classic Alfred Hitchcock film Rear Window and enjoy coffee and light refreshments on Monday, April 9, 10 am until noon.

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The Lego Ninjago Movie. Watch the movie and enjoy snacks. LEGOs will be available to play with during the movie.

For ages 4 and up. Sunday, April 15, 2 to 4 pm.

Great Decisions. Adults. Topic 6: U.S. Global Engagement and the Military. Wednesday, April 18, 1 to 2:30 pm.

Shift Your Assets from Clutter to Cash. For adults.

Green Kitchen Economist Laura Bruzas will teach you how to transform your clutter into cash on Monday, April 23, 10 to 11:30 am.

Celebrating Seniors Week: Morning Matinee. View the Lion on Wednesday, April 28, 10 to 12:30 pm.

National Adopt A Shelter Pet Day. Magnificent Mutts and Meows will have furry friends available for adoption. This program is part of Celebrating Seniors Week on Sunday, April 29, 1 to 4 pm. Everyone is invited.

RIVER GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY Located at 8638 W. Grand Avenue in River Grove; phone: 453-4484. Website: www.rivergrovelibrary.org.

Open Gaming. Wednesdays, April 4, 11, 18 and 25, 3:30 to 7 pm for ages 9-17. No registration required.

Evening Tales. Wednesdays, April 4, 11 and 25, 7 to 7:45 pm. Story, craft and snack. Contact Mrs. Tucker at 453-4484 to register. For ages 5-8..

Poetry Coffee Shop. Thursday, April 5, 4 to 5 pm.

Celebrate National Poetry Month by writing and sharing.

Movie Monday. Monday, April 9, 6:30 to 8:30 pm for all ages. Movie is Wonder Woman.

Upcycling, Art and Community Service: A 2-Week Program. Recycle plastic bags into waterproof sleeping mats.

Bring any community service forms you need signed. For ages 9-17 on Thursday, April 12 and 19, 4 to 5:30 pm.

Cutting the Cable. Say goodbye to cable TV. Monday, April 16, 7 to 8:30 pm.

Family Literacy Night. Tuesday, April 17, 6 to 7 pm.

Read to your child and enjoy snacks. Must register.

Trinket or Treasure? Thursday, April 19, 7 to 8:30 pm.

Advance registration is required; do not bring more than two items for appraisal. No jewelry, please.

Money Smart Week Programs. Monday, April 23, 7 to 8 pm, discuss credit; Thursday, April 26, 4:30 to 5:30 pm, learn about managing your own bank accounts and make a duct tape wallet.

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Symphony of OPRF presents Blockbuster Concert at Symphony Center in Chicago The Symphony of Oak Park and River Forest will present Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy and Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana at Chicago’s prestigious Symphony Center at 7:30 pm on Monday, April 23. Soloists include: soprano Jessica Louise Coe; mezzo-soprano Julia Elise Hardin; tenor Thomas Hueber; baritone Daniel Eifert; and pianist Patrick Gordon. Collaborating in the program are the Symphony’s Chorus, Pro Musica Youth Chorus, City Voices, Tower Chorale, Concordia University’s Schola Cantorum and Laudate and Mannerchor and Kappelle. Tickets can be purchased through the box office at 312-294-3000 or www.cso.org. For more information, call 708-218-2648 or send an email to TheSymphonyOPRF@gmail.com.

Proviso Handyman: Spring is here!

Do you need to replace your drapes? Do you need blinds repaired or new ones installed? The Proviso Township Handyman serves homeowners within Proviso Township who are over the age of 60 and/or disabled homeowners. For more info or to register for the program, contact the Handyman service at 708-547-4001.

Nineteenth Century Club Upcoming Events The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association, located at 178 Forest Avenue in Oak Park, presents programs in art, literature, music and social sciences. The public is invited.

Programs begin at 1:15 pm, unless otherwise noted.

Suggested donation is $10 for most programs. For more info, call 386-2729 or www.nineteenthcentury.org.

Monday, April 9, 1:15 pm: Science of the Soul Part II with Rev. Dr. Stanley L. Davis, Jr. Thursday, April 12: Called Out: A Novel of Baseball and America in 1908 by Oak Parker Floyd Sullivan. Doors open at 6:45 pm. Beer, wine and snacks available.

Elmwood Park Garden Club Meetings Thursday, April 12 at the Elmwood Park Library, 7 pm.

Learn how to effectively compost in an urban environment. Visitors welcome. On Thursday, May 10 at 7 pm at the Library, florist Peggy Denning will talk about how to design attractive containers for decks, porches and patios.

For more information, call Ruth at 452-8530.

Sponsor the Forest Park Firefighters 5K Run/Walk A variety of sponsorships are available for this 4th annual event set for Saturday, June 23rd Run/Walk, including monetary donations or in-kind donations. Local businesses interested in supporting the event should contact firefighter Lou Davini at 708-768-1877.

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Cast Your Vote in the Triton Annual Baking Competition Books and batter will make for a sweet combination as the Triton College Library and Hospitality Industry Administration Department present the fifth annual CakeLit Baking Competition April 9-13. The entire community— along with Triton students, faculty and staff—are invited to stop in the Library throughout the week to vote for a favorite cake designed by Triton students and inspired by a children’s book or literary character. The cake with the most votes will win the People’s Choice award. Voting is available during regular Library business hours April 9-13.

On Saturday, April 14, join the CakeLit Bake-Off as contestants decorate 24 cupcakes to accompany their cake.

The bake-off starts at 2:30 pm in the HIA Kitchen (2nd floor, B Building).

Experience the cutting-edge facilities and equipment available to students enrolled in Triton’s culinary programs. Awards will be handed out at 5 pm. During the baking competition, there will be children’s activities and a story time.

Children of all ages are welcome!

For more info, email Lauren Kosrow at laurenkosrow@triton.edu or Chef Christopher Clem at christopherclem@triton.edu.

Hey, kids...Don’t miss the STEAM EXPO!

Students from throughout the area and their families will once again experience the many ways that the STEAM fields - Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics—factor into their everyday lives as Triton College presents the second annual STEAM EXPO. The event is Saturday, April 21, 10 am to 2 pm, in the Collins Gymnasium (R Building) on the east side of campus, located at 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove. This FREE interactive event is open to the community and will feature dozens of hands-on activities and demonstrations that will capture students' imaginations and inspire them to pursue their goals.

The inaugural STEAM Expo in 2017 was a huge success, and this year’s event features even more to see and do. New exhibits at this year’s STEAM EXPO include the Chicago Area Robotics Group’s ‘Robot Search and Rescue’ activity, in which operators will guide a robot through a ‘burning’ building in search of people in need of rescue.

Additionally, sand molds will come to life before your eyes in the ‘Augmented Reality Sandbox.’ Watch in amazement as creations are augmented in real-time with an elevation color map, topographic contour lines and simulated water.

Attendees can also try their hand at navigating rockets into space thanks to the Cernan Earth and Space Center’s flight simulation display – which challenges aspiring astronauts to build rockets, launch missions, stay on budget and avoid disaster.

The STEAM Expo will also serve as a celebration of Earth Day, featuring a display designed to educate the public about the benefits of energy saving ‘smart grid’ technology, monarch butterfly conservation display and activity as well as other tips for living a greener lifestyle. Our new east campus greenhouse will be open for tours during the event. Come see the high-tech facility featuring an aquaponic system that will allow fish and plants to grow in one integrated ecosystem.

STEAM Expo activities are age-appropriate for middle school students, though children and adults of all ages are invited to attend. For information on the event, call (708) 437-6915, Ext. 3695.

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Solutions for Care Ideas for Life Resource Fair April 21 in Maywood All ages are invited to come out on Saturday, April 21 for the 2nd annual Ideas for Life Resource Fair hosted by Solutions for Care and the Village of Maywood. Meet with representatives from local organizations, show off your dance moves, win prizes, learn important information and enjoy a great meal. The event will be held at the Maywood Multi-Purpose Building, 200 S. 5th Avenue, 10 am until 2 pm. For more information, call Christine at 447-2448.

“Music of the Century” event in Franklin Park The Franklin Park American Legion in conjunction with the Unity in Community Foundation invites area residents to the “Music of the Century,” a DJ-guided musical trip through the decades on May 12 from 6 to 11 pm at the American Legion Post #974, 9757 Pacific in Franklin Park. Tickets are $20 each and include dinner. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Enjoy raffles, cash bar and arrive in a costume of your favorite decade or bring a non-perishable food item to get a ticket for entry in a separate raffle. Call Eugene Gort at 847-630-3703 for info.

Schiller Park Historical Society Tea Party The Historical Commission of Schiller Park will host its 7th annual Tea Party at the Schiller Park Community Center on April 14 from 1 to 3 pm. Musical entertainment from the 50’s and 60’s will be provided by Rosie and the Rivets. Feast on tea sandwiches and sweets. Cost is $25 which includes a goodie bag. Seating is limited to 80. Please mail your reservation request and check by April 6th to the Schiller Park Historical Commission, 4200 Old River Road, Schiller Park, 60176.

Greener Earth Day in North Riverside April 14 North Riverside Parks and Recreation Department will host a Greener Earth Day featuring safe document shredding, recycling container, prescription glasses collection, unwanted cell phone collection, proper disposal of American flags and donate items onside to Goodwill on Saturday, April 14 from noon to 2 pm in the front of the police parking lot, 2401 S. Desplaines Avenue. There will also be a Kids Indoor Flea Market that day. For additional information, contact NRPRD at 442-5515.

Forest Park National Bank & Trust Shredding Event On Saturday, May 5 from 8 am until noon, Forest Park National Bank & Trust Co. is sponsoring a FREE sensitive document shredding event in its Madison Street parking lot. Roy Strom Shredding Solutions will shred documents while you watch. You may bring up to two 12x12x18 boxes to shred at no charge. If you have questions, call Don Offerman at 708-222-2836.

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Veterans Park District. Visit the website at www.veteransparkdistrict.com or call 343-5270 for more info on our Fitness Center, Indoor Turf Rentals, programs and to register over the phone for programs. � Family Indoor Garage Sale & Flea Market.

Saturday, April 28 at Grant Park Gym, 9 am to 2:30 pm. Come out and shop or clean out your attic and closets for items to sell. Tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Registration is required to reserve your space. Concessions will be open for snacks. Fee is $20/$35 for 10’x10’ space, two tables and two chairs. Deadline to register is April 22. � Brown Bag Amish Tour. Travel the picturesque back roads of Northern Indiana with a guide and a brown bag to collect items from each store you visit. Enjoy lunch cooked by an Amish family that includes fried chicken, homemade pies and homemade French Vanilla ice cream. Date is Friday, April 27; fee is $85 per person. � Garden Bed Rentals. Garden Vegetable Bed Rentals are open for the 2018 season, May-October. Residents, civic groups, organizations and schools can rent out a 4’x8’ garden bed on a first-come, first-served basis. All gardeners are required to complete an application/contract. Gardens are located at Bataan Park in Melrose Park and Gouin Park in Franklin Park. Season fee is $25 per bed for residents and $50 per bed for non-residents.

The Leyden Township Community Center, 2620 N. Mannheim Road, Franklin Park offers programs for area residents of all ages. Call the Center at 847-451-5144. � Children’s Programs. Jake’s Pizza Night, Friday, May 4 from 7 to 8:30 pm for all ages. Sign up for Youth Volleyball Club, Thursday nights from June through September for ages 912 and 8-12; Karate for Kids begins May 15 through June 21 for ages 4-6, 14 and older or 7-13.. � Customizable Hands-on Learning/Spring Summer Sizzle Session from May 29-August 3. Ages 3-6 from 9 am to noon. Choose one day or all five days. Parent orientation day is Tuesday, May 29, 8:30 am. Afternoon Adventures, MondayFriday monthly sessions, 12:30 to 1:30 pm for ages 3-5.

Choose your days. � Adult Fitness. Zumba Fitness (Tuesdays); Zumba Toning on Thursday nights; Zumba Step on Monday nights; Strong by Zumba, Saturdays for ages 14 and up; Yoga on Wednesday nights; Pound on Tuesday nights. � Special Event: Garage Sale. Sign up now for the May 19th Garage Sale to be held rain or shine at Westdale Park. Fee is $20/$25 for a 10x10 space.

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Misericordia/Heart of Mercy offers a community of care that maximizes potential for persons with mild to profound developmental disabilities, many of whom are also physically challenged. Your help is needed to serve society’s most vulnerable citizens—more than 600 children and adults depend on your donations. Online donations are simple, fast, tax-deductibel and totally secure.

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Memorial Park District “HIKE FOR IKE” Memorial Park District is inviting everyone to come out and help support the local park in your neighborhood by walking along the newly-renovated sports campus memory “ribbon” trail on Saturday, April 7. Registration for the walking event begins at 10 am sharp at Eisenhower Park, 700 Speechley Boulevard in Hillside. Participants are asked to raise pledges or donate $50. Pledge $75 and receive a 4”x 8” memory brick; pledge $100 or more and receive a 12”x12” memory brick at Eisenhower campus. Each participant will receive a t-shirt, refreshments and prizes. Collection jars for smaller donations will be available on the day of the event and park staff will be manning computers for anyone who wants to buy a brick “on the spot.” Contact Mark Flores at 547-3900, ext. 1010 or send an email to mflores@mempark.org. Download forms from the website at www.mempark.org.

Volunteer, Give Generously to Misericordia on Candy Days April 27 and 28 Candy Days is coming up on Friday and Saturday, April 27 and 28 and volunteers are needed. Community Service Hours for local students are also available by calling 708-674-0455. If you can’t volunteer but would like to support the exceptional services provided by Misericordia, 100% tax-deductible donations can be made online by using this website for a fast, simple and totally secure way to make donations: www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/ReadithEster/2018-misericordiacandy-days/ Register now for Bellwood’s Pink Divas & Gents 1st Breast Cancer Awareness 5K Walk & Run Join Village Clerk Janel Moreland for this inaugural event set for Saturday, June 30 starting at the Bellwood Village Hall, 3200 Washington Boulevard. The 5K Breast Cancer Walk/Run aims to show support and raise awareness. Pledge and donation forms can be conveniently downloaded from the Village website at www.vil.bellwood.il.us. Organizations, businesses and individuals willing to donate or obtain Angel and Survivor Yard Signs should mail in forms by Monday, April 30. Checks and money orders should be made payable to Village of Bellwood with the event in the memo section.

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Nature Story Times. Nature-inspired stories, crafts and activities for ages 3-6 with an adult. Thursday, April 5 and 19, 10:30 am.

“Bone” Appetit. Join staff during feeding time to learn about outdoor animals that make their home at the Trailside Museum. Saturday, April 7, 1 pm.

Makin’ Music Bluegrass Jam. Make a simple musical instrument then join in the bluegrass jam circle. Bring your basses, fiddles, mandolins, guitars and banjos, too. All are welcome. Thatcher Pavilion, 8030 Chicago Avenue in River Forest, Sunday, April 8, 1 pm.

Nature Tots. Join your tot in exploring Nature. Play at the Museum and explore a different animal each month and go outdoors in warmer weather. Registration required. Wednesday, April 11, 10 am.

Morning Bird Walks. Enjoy a casual, guided walk with a naturalist to look for birds and bird behavior. Binoculars available. No groups. Friday, April 13 and Sunday, April 29 at 9:30 am.

Conservation@Home: Gardening for Pollinators.

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Earth Day Des Plaines River Clean-Up in Thatcher Woods. Join with the River Forest Park District and Trailside Museum in removing trash from Thatcher Woods Forest Preserve. This is a great service project for families, schools and scout groups. All materials provided. Contact www.rfparks.com for details and to sign up. Saturday, April 21, 8 to 10 am.

Guided Spring Nature Hike. Take a guided walk with a naturalist to discover signs of spring, such as wildflowers, baby animals and more. For all ages. Sunday, April 22, 1 pm.

Photo Meet-Up Hike at Thatcher Woods. Meet at Trailside then head out with a naturalist to take photos of spring wildflowers and other scenic delights. All ages, all levels of expertise and camera types welcome. Saturday, April 28, 10 am.

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Notices CATANZARO, Joseph. Husband of Sylvia, nee Lopez; mother of Joseph (Shavaun), Jon (Monika) Rodriguez, Ronnie and family and Maria Lydia; grandfather of 9; uncle of many. Arrangements by Carbonara Funeral Home, 1515 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park.

CELESTINO, Ida Laurina, 91. Wife of the late Michael; sister of the late Albert (late Rosemarie) Tassi; aunt and great-aunt of many.

Arrangements by Russo’s Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside.

CINTRON, Josue “Bito,” 80, of River Grove. Father of Lilliam, Edwin, Edna, Tony, Robert, Richard and Cindy; grandfather of 12; greatgrandfather of three; friend of many. Arrangements by Bormann Funeral Home, 1600 Chicago Avenue, Melrose Park.

CROSS, Shirley Ann. Mother of Carolyn A. Fields and the late James Lee Cross, Jr.; grandmother of Jonathan and Alexis; sister of Alvin (the late Jean) Carter, Emma Jean (Will) Cotton, Percy (Brenda) Fields, Jr., Patricia E. (Robert L.) Adams, Helen (the late James) King, Diane Connor and the late Juanita Hines; aunt of many. Arrangements by Russo’s Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside. ★ DALEY, Daniel A. Jr., 98. Veteran of World War II. Father of Maryann, Christine, Richard, Thomas, John and the late Daniel; grandfather and great-grandfather of many; brother of the late Robert and late William. Entombment at Christ the King Mausoleum at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Arrangements by Russo’s Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside.

DAVIN, Bridget M. Mother of Miguel Valdes, Steven Davenport, Ricardo Valdes, Tiya-Maria Davin, AyraBella Davin; grandmother of Sasha Davenport, Aaliyah Collier, Katelynn Valdes, Brenden Valdes and the late Jeremiah Davenport. Arrangements by Bormann Funeral Home, 1600 Chicago Avenue, Melrose Park.

DeLUCA, Louis. Husband of the late Mae Marie DeLuca, nee Calonico; brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle of many. Interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Arrangements by Russo’s Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside.

DETOLVE, Andrew Sr. Husband of Judith; father of John A. (Gina), Andrew Jr. (Jennifer), Gregg (Kelly) Kukla; grandfather of 9; brother of Marge (Dr. Joseph “Johnny”) Daddino, John (Joanne) Katsoolias). Interment at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Arrangements by Carbonara Funeral Home, 1515 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park.

DONATILLE, Wayne A. Husband of Rosalind; father of Anthony Donatille and John Graf; grandfather of Sabrina and Kaitlyn; brother of Cindy (Keith Peterson) Class; uncle, great-uncle, cousin, friend of many.

Donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Shriner’s Children’s Hospital are appreciated. Arrangements by Carbonara Funeral Home, 1515 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park.

FRANKLIN, Doris. Wife of the late Lee E.; mother of Deborah DeCuire, late Jerry Triplett and late Henry Triplett; grandmother of 11; great-grandmother of 23; great-great-grandmother of 16; great-greatgreat-grandmother of two; sister of George Triplett. Interment at Oakridge Cemetery. Arrangements by Russo’s Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside.

FUENTES, Enedina, 87, of Melrose Park. Wife of the late Louis P.; mother of James (Beth) Fuentes, Aydee (Peter) Janney and Michael (Melissa) Fuentes; grandmother of Tyler, Carley, Jacqueline (Michael) Otmanski and Brittany; great-grandmother of Adeline Grace. Arrangements by Bormann Funeral Home, 1600 Chicago Avenue, Melrose Park.

GUISOSA, Angel Oviedo. Son of Juvenal and Rosalba; brother of Jovani, Paola and Anthony; grandson, nephew, cousin and friend of many. Arrangements by Carbonara Funeral Home, 1515 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park.

JILLSON, Charles. Son of Ida Jillson; brother of Darlene (Julian) Fazzi; uncle of Julie (Daniel) McCallum and Karen (Louis) Stastny.

Arrangements by Carbonara Funeral Home, 1515 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park.

LULLO, Antoinette M., nee Bianco. Wife of John H.; mother of Karen Price and John N. Lullo; grandmother of Scott, Kevin and Jamie Price and John P. (Kara) and Nicolette Lullo; great-grandmother of John Christos; sister of Richard (Mary Ann) Bianco; aunt and friend of many.

Entombment at Christ the King Mausoleum at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Arrangements by Carbonara Funeral Home, 1515 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park.

MARENA, Maddalena. Wife of the late Sabato; mother of Donald (Kathy), Dominic and Robert; nonna of Neenah (Ryan) Tychsen, Anthony and Mario; great-grandmother of Jackson and Bennett; sister, aunt and friend of many. Entombment at Christ the King Mausoleum, Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Devoted parishioner at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish and Shrine. Arrangements by Carbonara Funeral Home, 1515 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park.

MARQUEZ, Antonio. Husband of the late Alejandra Delgado, de Marquez; father of Raymundo, Ramon, Eulojio, Raul, Arturo, Jose, Jesus, Imelda, Luis, Rosalva and Oscar; grandfather, great-grandfather, greatgreat-grandfather and great-great-great-grandfather of many. Interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Arrangements by Russo’s Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside.

MATTA, Isabella, nee Rodia. Wife of the late Ralph; mother of Lena (Victor) Manzo, Mary Losacco, Sabina “Bina” (Bambulas) and Sylvia (Michael) White; grandmother of Natalie (Dan) Rosasco, Victor Jr. (Veronica) Manzo, Joey (Roseann) Losacco, P.J. Losacco, Tiffany and Nicole Bambulas and Brooke White; great-grandmother of four; sister of Lorenzo (Laureen) Rodia, Rose (Nat) Panzeca, Domenica “Mimi” Calcagno, Silvio (Terry) Rodia and Liberty Rodia-DeAngelo; niece of Giuletta Calabrese. Entombment at Christ the King Mausoleum, Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Arrangements by Carbonara Funeral Home, 1515 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park.

MORELLI, Orlando. Brother of Luigino (Gina), Silvio (Maria) and the late Saveria (the late Joseph) Bruno, Rosetta (Pietro) Salerno, late Giovanni, Vittoria (Giuseppe) Spizirri and Perinda (Luigi) Orrico.

Entombment at All Saints Mausoleum. Arrangements by Carbonara Funeral Home, 1515 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park.

NELSON, Kevin D. Husband of Vena, nee Orange; son of the late Kenneth and Eileen; brother of Shawn and the late Kathy (Stan) Jacobs; uncle, cousin and friend of many. Lifelong musician known as “Fat Daddy.” Arrangements by Carbonara Funeral Home, 1515 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park.

OCHOA, Roberto. Husband of Maria; father of Roberto and Andrian; brother of Maria Dolores, Ricardo D. and Chila; uncle and godfather of many. Interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

Arrangements by Russo’s Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside.

ORANGIAS, Frank “Sinatra,” lifelong resident of Melrose Park.

Husband of the late Louise, nee Cubelotti, Orangias; father of Antonia (Anthony) De Cola, Jan (Ray) Lollini and Fran (Clint) Pelegrino; brother of Dan Orangias, Millie (Sam) Gatti, Rosemary Bartz, Gloria, Carol, Linda, Gail and Anthony; grandfather of Nick (Debbie) De Cola, Susan (Jeff) Torres, Elizabeth (Greg) Gielda, Ray (Ellen) Lollini, Nancy De Cola and Lauren Lollini; great-grandfather of 14; great-great-grandfather of one; stepbrother of the late Charles. Entombment at Queen of Heaven Mausoleum. Arrangements by Carbonara Funeral Home, 1515 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park.

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Notices PESOLA, Rose, nee Scaccia, 101. Wife of the late Rocco; mother of Michael, Patrick (Jacqulyn) and Mary (the late Angelo) and Frances; grandmother of 9; great-grandmother of 10; sister of Sam and Frank; aunt and friend of many. Interment at St. Joseph Cemetery. Arrangements by Carbonara Funeral Home, 1515 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park.

PINTAR, Bozica. Wife of the late Daniel; mother of Mike (Vesna), Nada (Emil) Cindric and Mary (the late Larry) Deegan; grandmother of 10; great-grandmother of five. Interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

Arrangements by Russo’s Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside. � PROVENZANO, Angelo J. “Al” or “Pro,” 98, of Oak Park, formerly of Melrose Park. Veteran of World War II and recipient of the Purple Heart medal. Husband of the late Blanche “Bunny,” nee Kmet; brother of Florence Tantillo and Jeanne Holder. the late Frank and the late Casper, late Rose Aiuppa, Theresa Carpino, Helen Tantillo and Josephine Karkula; brother-in-law to Muriel Provenzano; uncle and great-uncle of many; friend of Judy and Lou Cardone; friend of Natale Caputo and everyone at Caputo Cheese Market in Melrose Park as well as Veterans Park District. Interment at Forest Home Cemetery. Donations to Gethsemane Lutheran Church Youth Camp or “give something to someone you love” are appreciated. Arrangements by Bormann Funeral Home, 1600 Chicago Avenue, Melrose Park.

REYES, Aaron Lee. Husband of Marta Reyes, nee Rivera; father of Tatiana Lee Reyes, Olivia Lee Reyes, Jorge A. Grango and Maya D. Grango; brother of Nelson Reyes, Jr.; uncle of many. Cemetery.

Arrangements by Russo’s Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside. � SANTANGELO, Alterigio “Arthur, 97. Veteran of World War II. Husband of the late Tina; father of Marisa, Angela (Carl) McClain, Louis (Gina) and Dominic; grandpa of James, Ryan and Dylan; greatgrandpa of Mathew and Ava. Active with the Elmwood Park Senior Club. Entombment at All Saints Cemetery.

SCHAD, William C. Husband of the late Patricia Spizzirri; father of Crissy Schad, Angela (Ryan) Revers and Michael (Raeanne) Schad; grandfather of six; brother of Tom (Jane) Schad; brother-in-law and friend of many. Cemetery. Arrangements by Russo’s Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside.

SENO, Ida C. Wife of the late Louis C. Seno, Sr.; mother of Louis C. Senior, Jr. (Christine), Lucia Ernewein (David), Ginny Smenos (Brian) and Sal Seno (Gail); grandmother of eight; great-grandmother of two; sister, aunt and great-aunt of many. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Arrangements by Russo’s Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside.

SERPICO, Vincent Jr. Father of Michael (Janice) and Mark (Pamela); grandfather of Michael Jr. and Mark Jr.; brother of Dominick (Fannie) and Joseph (Angela); uncle of many. Arrangements by Russo’s Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside.

VARGAS, Juan. Husband of Yadira, nee Lopez, Vargas; father of Julian A. Vargas; brother of Esmeralda Vargas, Maria Casillas and Erick Vargas; uncle of many. Interment at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Arrangements by Russo’s Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside.

ZUNIGA, Esteban. Husband of Maria; father of Diana (Ted) Ferrer, Claudia (Alfredo) Romero and Nancy; son of Tomas and Francisca; grandfather of Angel Sanchez, Erick Ferrer, David Ferrer, Natalie Romero and Mia; brother of German, Lupe and Bernardino; uncle, cousin and friend of many. Arrangements by Carbonara Funeral Home, 1515 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park.

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