Neighbors Magazine October 2022

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Halloweenwasconfusing.Allmylifemyparentssaid, “Nevertakecandyfromstrangers.Andthentheydressed meupandsaid,“Gobegforit.” RitaRudner

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Lemons. Whenlifegivesyoulemons,makelemonade.Addthattothelonglistofexpressions thatmakesmecringe.Likeit’sthateasy.Butinaweirdway,thisexpressionoccurredtometwicethis month:oncewhenIfoundareallyoldpictureofoneofmyearlybirthdaypartiesandthenagainwhile compilingthelongandamazingcalendarofHalloweeneventsinourarea.

BecausemybirthdayisthedaybeforeHalloween,ofcourse,therewereafewcostumeparties.We werecutelittlecatsorcowboysorwewerewearingplastic-maskghost,skeletonorsuperherocostumes probablypurchasedat“BargainTown,”whichlaterbecameToysRUs,whichnolongerexists.Afew neighborsandclassmateswerethereandoneoftheonlythingsIremembervividlywasbobbingfor apples.Icanstillpicturethebucketofredapplesfloatinginthewater.AsIlookedattheoldwrinkled photo,Ithoughttomyself,“Anothertraditionbitesthedust.”Itwasfun,laughable,messyandmaybe evenalittlecompetitivebutsoonenoughitbecametaboo—waytoomanygerms.

Whenwewereoldenoughtogotrick-or-treating,wedidn’tneedachaperoneoraflashlightbecause weknewalltheneighborsforblocks—andtheyknewusevenbehindourlameattemptstobeprincessesandscarecrows.Wehauledinsomuchcandy,taffyapplesandevenalittlecashthatwehadtomake pitstopsathometoemptyandhitthestreetsagain.Sometimes,wegotalittletoogreedyandlazy, venturingoutofourcomfortzonetoapartmentbuildings.Itwasn’tlongintoourtrick-or-treating careersthatthetraditionwastrashedbythereportsofrazorbladesinapples,poisonedunwrapped candyandothertalesoftampering.Accordingtoonestudy,therewereactuallylessthan100casesof legitimatecandytamperingthroughoutthe20thcenturybuttherumorswereenoughtoruinthesugar rushofbulgingbagsofBazookaandBabyRuthsandoneoftheoldestU.S.holidays,startedinthemid1800s(yes,Ihadtolookthatup).Aswegotevenolder,weretiredourelastic-backmasksforthethrills ofAmling’sHauntedHouse(nowanAldistore).Believedtobethefirstofitskindinthecountry,this landmarkwasrightinourbackyard.Ifyoumadeitthrough(whichIneverdid),thecovetedBrave HeartAwardbuttonwasyourstocherishforalifetime.And,downthestreet,whocouldforgetTom NaplesMarket—thousandsofpumpkinsandone-of-a-kindcreationsbyPatNaples.

MypointofthisstrolldownmemorylaneisthatHalloweenhasbeenhandedplentyoflemonssince itsinceptionbutmanagedtoprevailtobecomea10.6billiondollarindustry.Alwayshappytoseelocal businessesprosper,butmyhatgoesofftotheparkdistricts,libraries,municipalitiesandnon-profits whodedicatepartoftheirtightoperatingbudgettokeepingthisfamily“ritual”alive,safe,and,forthe mostpart,free.Opportunitiestowearyourcostume,pickandpaintpumpkins,petlittlegoats,joina parade,sipappleciderandhotcocoa,sitaroundacampfire,goonascavengerhunt,takeaStoryWalk, hopaboardahayride,challengeyourselfinacornmazeandenjoyliveentertainmentarewithinminutes ofyourhouse,thankstothecreativemindsandresourcesputtoworkforyoubyLeydenParksand Recreation,VeteransParkDistrict,RiverForestParkDistrict,villageslikeHillsideandBerkeley, MaywoodFineArtsandTrailsideMuseumofNaturalHistory,TritonCollegeandothers.Soshutoffthe television,Xboxandcomputerandputdownyourphones(exceptfortakingpicturestoremindyouof whatanawesometimeyouhad).Kudostothefolkswhocoordinatetheseelaborateevents.MaybeI’ll seeyouthere...butfirstI’mgoingtofillupabuckettoseeifIcanstill“bob”justbecause...

HappyOctober,neighbors.

PICKUPACOPYATONEOFTHESELOCATIONS

Bellwood

n BellwoodPublicLibrary

n Mickey’sDrive-In

n Gioacchino’sRistorante

n BellwoodVillageHall

n CurrencyExchangeonMannheim

n CenteratStevensonPark

Berkeley

n TorresFreshMarket

n RepublicBank

n JKRestaurant

n BerkeleyVillageHallandLibrary

Berwyn

n LuckyDogonHarlemAvenue

Broadview

n BroadviewVillageHall

n BroadviewFamilyRestaurant

n LuckyDogonCermak

n DunkinDonutsonRoosevelt

elmhurst

n HarloGrill#2

n LezzaSpumoni&Desserts

n ElmhurstMetraStation

elmwoodPark

nJudy’sGamingCafe

n Armand’sPizzeriaonNorthAve.

n Russell’sBBQ

n ElmwoodParkVillageHall

n ElmwoodParkPublicLibrary

n ElmwoodParkRecreationCenter

ForestPark

n Charlie’sRestaurantonRoosevelt

n KribiCoffeeAirRoasters

n Harvest365

n Ed’sFoods

n StarshipRestaurant

FranklinPark

n NEW SkyCafe

n PetParadiseSupermarket

n Yadi’sGrill,25thandGrand

n FranklinParkMetraStation

n LuluBelle’sPancakeHouse

n AlandJoe’sDeli

n AmericanLegionPost#974

n SmartWashLaundromat

n FranklinParkPublicLibrary

n ParkDistrictofFranklinPark

n FranklinParkVillageHall

n LeydenCommunityCenter

hillside

n EisenhowerPark

n HillsideVillageHall

n Russo’sChapels

n Q’sRestaurant&Pizza

n HillsidePublicLibrary

maywood

n StairwayoftheStars

n PoorBoy,1st&Roosevelt

n MaywoodVillageHall

n MaywoodPublicLibrary

melrosePark

n MelroseParkVillageHall

n MelroseParkSeniorCenter

n SaharaHomeCareon NorthAvenue

n WestlakeUrgentCareonLakeStreet

n ShrineofOurLadyofMountCarmel

n Tony’sFinerFoodsonMannheim

n BetsonBroadway

n DunkDonutsonLakeStreet

n LuckyDogonLakeStreet

n MelroseParkPublicLibrary

n SacredHeartChurch

n HarloGrill#1onNorthAvenue

n Café23,23rdandLakeStreet

n VeteransParkDistrictLeoniComplex

n 7-11onBroadway

n PNCBank,WinstonPlaza

n Scudiero’sBakery&Deli

n PanAmericanBank

n MelroseCurrencyonBroadway

n St.PaulLutheran ResaleShop

n IHOPinWinstonPlaza

northlake

n CuomoToGo

n GrantParkRecreationCenter

n NorthlakePublicLibrary

northriverside

n NEW ComingSoon!

n Catie’sPlaceGamingCafe

n NorthRiversideVillageCommons

n NorthRiversidePublicLibrary

oakPark

n BylineBank

n RushOakParkHospital

riverForest

n YolkRestaurantonNorthAvenue

n RiverForestChocolates

n RiverForestLibrary riverGrove

n Quasthoff’sFlorist

n Catie’sPlaceGamingCafe

n TritonCollege

n Rich’sFreshMarket

n Dunkin’Donuts:RiverandGrand

n Dunkin’Donutsnear1standBelmont

n BargainsinaBox

n Blondie’sDiner

n RiverGrovePublicLibrary

n RiverGroveVillageHall

n RiverParkMooseLodge

schillerPark

n Al&Andy’sRestaurant

n MarathonStation,25th&Irving

n Gambino’sFreshMarket,25thAvenue

stonePark

n StoneParkVillageHall

n FirehouseSubs

n ShwingsShrimp&Wings

westchester

n WestchesterFoodPantry

n WestchesterVillageHall

High-trafficdistributioninthetownsincluding OakParkandRiverForest,Bellwood,Berkeley, NorthRiverside,ForestPark,Hillside,Maywood, MelrosePark,WestchesteraswellasElmwood Park,FranklinPark,Northlake,SchillerPark, RiverGroveandothercommunities.

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PhotoProjectand Opportunities

Twophotographerswillbe takingfamilyportraitsatthe beautifulWolfRoadPrairieonOctober15. Suggesteddonationis$75payablethroughthe websiteatwestchesterfoodpantry.org.Also, therearevolunteeroptionsavailableduringthe monthofOctoberandvolunteerscanbeas youngas10withaguardianand12andover withguardianpermission.Visitthewebsiteto learnmoreabouthelping,gettinghelpa nd usingAmazonSmiletodonate!

MelrosePark Office 1440W.NorthAve. MelrosePark,IL60160 708.865.5700

BellwoodOffice 2801St.CharlesRd. Bellwood,IL60104 708.544.9800

BloomingdaleOffice 108W.LakeSt. Bloomingdale,IL 60108 630.283.5777

LittleVillageOffice 2737W.CermakRd. Chicago,IL60608 773.254.9700

PalatineOffice 190N.SmithSt. Palatine, IL 60067 847.991.4300

FUN THIN GS TO DO in the fa ll

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NEI GHBORHOOD

Berkeley-Hillsidetwo-dayAutumnfestputs“fun”into fundraisingforShrinersChildren’sHospital

EveryoneisinvitedtotheBerkeley-HillsideAutumnfestonthePrairiePath,setforSaturday, October8andSunday,October9from11amto4pm.Festivities,hostedbytheVillageofHillside andVillageofBerkeley,willbeheldonthePrairiePathnearTaftandElectricAvenues;free parkingavailablewithshuttleservicetothe“fest”area.Amongthehighlightsofthet wo-day event:Freekiddieridesandotherattractionsforkids;pettingzoohostedbyBigRunWolfRanch; freewagonrides;pumpkinsforsale;streetperformersandballoonart,afoodcourt,artsandcraft vendorsandorganizationbooths.EntertainmentonthePrairiePathwillbeprovidedbySimply SoundonSaturday,October8fromNoonto3pmandBanjoBuddiesDixielandBandwillperformonSunday,October9from 12:30pm.EntertainmentundertheBerkeleyGazeboincludes CharliePansino(jazz,rockandroll)Saturday,October8,1to3pm andTheHurricaneProjectonSunday,October9,1to3pm.Beer,wineandciderforpurchasefromPeopleforChildrenCharities, withallproceedsbenefittingShriner’sChildren’sHospital.Formoreinformation,callEvelynat708/202-4343.

LeydenTownshipBooFest,MovieNight; bringanon-perishableitemfortheraffle

LeydenTownshipParksandRecreationpresentsMovieNighton October7forages5-12attheCommunityCenter,2620Mannheimin FranklinPark.Feeis$5perchild.Thefeaturedflickis“Muppet’s HauntedMansion”from6to8:45pmsponsoredbyJake’sPizza, 9802GrandAvenue.

OnFriday,October28,BooFest,afreecommunityevent,willbe heldatWestdalePark,3045SandraAvenueinMelrosePark. Attendeescanenjoyfoodtrucks,amargaritatruck,horse-drawn hayrides,pettingzoo,cornmaze,pumpkinpatch,bouncyhouse,cottoncandy,facepainters,craftvendors,gamesandprizes.Bring anon-perishablefooditemforthefooddriveandreceiveafreeraffleticketperitem.

TwoupcomingeventshostedbyMaywoodFineArtsaresetforSaturday,October8andSunday,October9.OnSaturday,area residentsareinvitedtothePumpkinPatchParade/WalkforEquityandOpportunityintheArts.Festivitiesbeginat9am;Walk beginsat11amfrom25N.5thAvenueinMaywood.Performances,games,pumpkinbounce, facepaintin gandmoreareontheagenda.

OnSunday,MaywoodFineArtsGoestotheMovies—featuringMFAdancers,tumblers, musiciansandmore—threeshowsattwodifferentlocations:IndoorsatLakeTheater, 1022LakeStreetinOakParkwithshowsatNoonand7pm;andDrive-InatChiTownMovies, 2343S.ThroopStreetinChicagoat6:15pm.Learnabouttheseeventsandupcoming,classes, programs,recitalsandmorebycalling708/865-0301,visitwww.maywoodfinearts.organd followMayw oodFineArtsonsocialmedia.PhotobySpoonerBaumann.

FUN THI NGS to do

VeteransParkDistrictevents forthemonthofFun-tober

VeteransParkDistricthasplannedeventsthroughoutthe monthofOctoberforarearesidentsofallages.Formore informationortoregister,call708/343-5270,visitthewebsite atwww.vpdpark.organdfollowVPDonsocialmedia.

HalloweenHauntedHouseArts&Crafts@VPD,Tuesday, October4,atBulgerPark,1601HirschinMelrosePark.Feeis $20/$30forages7-12.

FamilyPumpkinCarvingages3toadult,October14 , 5:45to7:45pmatBulgerPark,1601HirschinMelrosePark. Feeis$10/$15includespumpkin,carvingkit,pizzaslice, appleciderpunch,spookymusicandtreats.Registerbefore October11.

HalloweenBingoforActiveAdult/Seniors.October26at GrantPark,44W.GolfviewinNorthlake.Feeis$10perperson andincludesbeefstewinabreadbowlplusbingowithprizes. Calltoregister.

DiaDeLosMuertosSkullPaintingWorkshop,October27, 6to7:30pmforages7andupatBul gerParkinMelrose Park.VPDwillsupplytheceramicskull,paint,glitter,hotcocoa andpandulce.Feeis$20/$30;spaceislimitedsoplease registerbyOctober24.

HauntonHirschStreet,afreefamilyblockpartysetfor Friday,October21from6to8pm,isbroughttoyoubyVPD andtheMelroseParkYouthCommission.Wearyourcostume, enjoyinflatables,DJ,games,craftsandfreehotdogs(while supplieslast).Visitthegalleryofhauntedspookydisplaysand takeaselfie. Eventwillbeheldrainorshine.

HalloweenHootandHowl

JoinTrailsideMuseum,RiverForestPublicLibraryandthe RiverForestParkDistrictattheParkDistrict’sKeystonePark (LakeStreetandKeystoneAve.,RiverForest)foraneveningof slightlyspookyfamilyfunfeaturinglivemusic,pumpkin painting,crafts,marshmallowsaroundacampfireandmore. Free,noneedtoregister.Friday,October,5to7:30pm.

MooseLodgeCraftandVendorFair

RiverParkMooseLodge,8601W.FullertoninRiverGrove, willhostaCraftandVendorFaironSaturday,November5, 10amto3pm.Freeadmission,plentyoffreeparking,unique vendors,Chineseauction,foodandbeveragesavailable. Interestedvendorsshouldemailrpwotm@gmail.comforan application.

h VOTED#1 h INWESTERNSUBURBS!

Stuffed,PanandThickPizzas&Lasagna,SpaghettiSauce &Panzarottiina Tribune survey!

FoodexpertsfromChicagoTribuneallagreedthatGioacchino’shas createdatastethatplacedthemamongthebestpizzarestaurantsoutof 98intheChicagolandarea.Gioacchino’swasalsoselected#1inthe westernsuburbsinthreecategories:Thick,PanandStuffedPizza.

BestSpaghetti&MeatballsBySun-TimesCriticPatBruno However,pizzaisn’tallthatGioacchino’sexcelsin.Amongtheirdelicious homemadespecialtiesareLasagna,CheeseandMeatRavioli, mouth-wateringMostaccioli;alsoChickenVesuvio,VealScallopini, VealalaMarsala,VealalaFrancaise,VealParmigiana,Baked Mostaccioli,ChickenCacciatore,FettuccineAlfredo,Perch,FrenchFried Shrimp,ItalianBacala,FishPlatterandmanyotherCalabrese-style dishes,includingtheirownPizzaPuffscalledPanzarotti.

LibraryHalloweenEvents

n BerkeleyPublicLibrary,1637N.TaftAvenue.Trickor Treatatthelibrary,Monday,October31,3to7pm.Stopfor someHalloweengoodies.Outside,weatherpermitting.

n FranklinParkLibrary,10311GrandAvenue.October122.HalloweenComicFestCostumeContest.Celebratecomic booksduringthisevent.Submitapictureofyourbestcostume forachancetowina$50giftcertificatetoGemComicsin Elmhurst.Visitthewebsitefordetails.Alla ges.

October1-October31.Trick-or-TreatScavengerHunt.Find allofthehiddenghoulsinKidsCrossingforatreat.Allages.

HauntedHistory.Listentothechillingtalesofhistorical MidwesthauntingsastoldbyactorandstorytellerTerryLynch. StoriesoftheS.S.Eastland,BrookfieldZoo,FortDearborn Massacre,andJohnDillinger(tonamejustafew)will guaranteegoosebumps.Tuesday,October25,6:30to7:30pm.

HauntedHouse.Walkthroughthelibraryhaunted house andcrackthecodeforaprize.Allages.Wednesday,October 26,5to7pm.

n HillsideLibrary,405HillsideAvenue.Allages,October 15,2to4pm,ScarecrowMakingContest.Generalsupplies provided,butfeelfreetobringyourown.

n NorthlakeLibrary,231N.WolfRoadinNorthlake. PumpkinPaintingforfamilies.Librarywillprovidesuppliesfor familiestodecorateapumpkin.Registrationrequired.Limit30. Saturday,October8,2-3pm.

GhostTourofChicago,oneo fthemosthauntedcitiesin theworld.FromH.H.Holmes’smurdercastleinEnglewoodto theclassichauntingofResurrectionMary.Wednesday,October 26,7pm.

MonsterBashDance.Allages.DressupinyourHalloween costume.Allages.Registrationrequired.Limit30.Saturday, October29,2-3pm.

HalloweenCelebration.Spookygamesandtreats. Thursday,October27,6p.m.

Trick-or-TreatattheLibrary.Comeincostumeforatreat whilesupplieslast.Monday,October31 ,3-9pm.

n RiverForestLibrary,735LathropinRiverForest.Sunday, October30,2-3:30pm.“LightsOut:MysteryandHorrorinthe GoldenAgeofRadio.”Adults.RadiohostSteveDarnallplay soundclipsfromradio'sbest-knownmysteryandhorror programsInpartnershipwiththeRiverForestTownship.

n SchillerParkPublicLibrary.4200OldRiverRoad. PumpkinPainting,October20.Ages2-12.Limitedseating. Registrationrequired.Bringyourownpumpkinand creativit y.Thelibrarywillprovidethepaintandother decoratingsupplies.Nocarvingpermitted.

PEOPLEforthe

Newsfromyourelectedofficials

cookcountyclerkkarenyarbroughseeking suburbanPollworkersfornovemberelection; campaigntorecruitveteransasPollworkers Suburbanvoterscandotheirpartforlocaldemocracyand earnsomecashintheprocessbyregisteringtoserveasan ElectionJudgefortheCookCountyClerk’sOfficeinthe NovemberGubernatorialGeneralElection.ClerkKarenA. YarbroughisencouragingresidentstoserveasanElection JudgeorPollingPlaceTechnicianandtoworkonElect ionDay. TheClerk’sOfficehasprecinctsat782pollinglocationsthat willrequirestaffingwithpollworkersinsuburbanCook County.ElectionJudgesarepaid$200andPollingPlace Technicians$365—andtheClerk’sOfficeprovidestrainingfor bothpositions.TheClerk’sOfficeisalsoputtingoutacallto encouragehighschoolandcollegestudentstoconsiderserving asjudges.“Ourjudgesarethegatekeepersforelection operationsandtheirworkiscriticallyimp ortanttokeeping ElectionDayrunningsmoothly,”stressedYarbrough.

Yarbroughjoinsauthoritiesnationwideinrecruiting veteranstostepinandhelpfillthevoid.“Ourveteranshavea specialcalltoserviceandwearehopefulthattheywillonce againoffertheirtimeandtalentstoaddressthisshortage,” saidClerkYarbroughataSeptemberpressconference.

Thetwopollworkerpositionsavailableinclude:

•ElectionJudge:Thesejudgesgreetvoters,signthemin, andworktogethertoensurethepollingplaceisrunning smoothlyandvotersareproperlyserved.Thispositionearns $200.

•PollingPlaceTechnician:TechniciansworkwithElection Judgestochecksuppliesandequipmentandassistwiththe setup,maintenance,andbreakdownofelectionequipment. Duetotheadditionalequipmentresponsibilities,PollingPlace Techniciansreceiveadditionaltrainingandearn$365.

ElectionJudgesmustbearegisteredCookCountyv oteror aneligiblecollegeorhighschoolstudent(16orolder).The Clerk’sOfficeisalsoinneedofbilingualElectionJudgesin manyprecinctswithhighconcentrationsofSpanish,Chinese, Hindi,Korean,Tagalog,Polish,Russian,Ukrainian,Gujarati, Urdu,andArabic-speakingvoterswhoarenotproficientin Englishandmayneedspecialassistanceatthepolls.

AnyonewhowishestoserveasanElectionJudgeis encouragedtoapplyonlinethroughthewebsiteat www.c ookcountyclerk.com/work.

leydentownshipPrograms

LeydenTownshipCommunityCenterislocatedat2620N. MannheimRoadinFranklinPark.Formoreinformationorto registerforyouthandadultprograms,call847-451-5144or visitwww.leydentownship.com.

FitnessandTumblingSession1startsOctober4through November1;Session2,November15throughDecember3on TuesdaysatWestdalePark,3045SandrainMelroseParkfrom 5:30to6:30pm.Feeis$60/$75.

CenterChefs,forages7-14,teacheskid sthefundamentals ofcookingwhilemakingtheirowncreations.Upcomingdates areNovember7andDecember5.Fee:$20/$25.

DayOffSchoolCamps:Monday,October10,Tuesday, November8,Friday,November11andWednesday,November 23.Callforresident,non-residentandextended-carefees.

Coffee&CardsClubforages55+isfreeforallLeyden seniors.MeetsTuesdaysandThursdays,10amatthe CommunityCenter,2620N.MannheiminFranklinPark.

PinkdivasandGents“Boo ts&Bowties”

Fundraisersetforoctober22

PinkDivasandGents,foundedbyBellwoodresidentJanel Moreland,whichprovidesbreastcancerawarenessandsupport,willcelebratesurvivorsandthoseinthefightatthespecial eventonSaturday,October22attheMarriottChicago Oakbrook.Doorsopenat6pm,dinnerat7pm.Noticketswill besoldatthedoorsopurchasebycallingDarrylat708/2961251or708/571-0271ororderyourticketsonlineat www.pinkdivasandgents .org.Ticketsare$75eachor$600per tableofeight.Discountedrateroomsarealsoavailablefor overnightstaywhenyoumentionPinkDivasandGents. EntertainmentbyBigMucciandDJWoodhouse.Sponsorships levelsarealsoavailableordonateitemsfortheraffleandsilent auction.

trailsidemuseumoctoberwalks

Locatedat738ThatcherinRiverForest(366-6530),these arejustafewoftheOctobernatureevents:

SeniorFitnessWalks,Thursday,October13,Wednesday , October19,1pm.Calltoregister.

WellnessWalksforadultsinThatcherWoods,October16, 1pm.Calltoregister.

AutumnNatureWalk,Sunday,October23,1:30pm.Callto register.

FallBirdWalk,October30,9am.Binocularsavailableto loan.Allwelcome.Calltoregister.

Recently,MelroseParkMayorRonSerpicometwithHillside residentandartistAaronCanino,whopresentedtheMayor withanoriginalpaintingthatdepictssomeoftheVillage’smost distinguishedlandmarksfromthepastandpresentsuchas Kiddieland,Amling’sFlowerland,RivieraLanes,DunkDonuts, Cinemark,LuckyDog,AlPiemonteFord,HarloGrill,Tom’sSteak House,WinstonPlaza,theMelroseParkPoliceDepartmentand theVillage’selectronicsignon25thAvenu e.

TheVillageofMelroseParkdidnotcommissionthework— Caninosimplyhopestoshowcasehisarchitecturalpaintingsin differentlocations.“IamverygratefultoMayorSerpicofor takingthetimetomeetwithmeandforagreeingtoshowcase myworkattheMelroseParkCivicCenter.Ihavebeenmeeting withelectedofficialsinthewesternsuburbsaswellsuchas StateRepresentativeandHouseSpeakerEmanuel“Chris” Welch,BroadviewMayorKatrinaThompson,BellwoodMay or AndreHarvey,MaywoodMayorNathanielBooker,ForestPark MayorRoryHoskinsandRosemontMayorBradStephensto showmysupportoftheleadersinthewesternsuburbs.”

Canino,aself-taughtartistandagraduateofTritonCollege withanAssociateDegreeinarts,alsoreceivedanartscholarshiptoElmhurstUniversity.Afterschool,hestarteddoingsolo artexhibitsinlocallibraries,suchasBellwoodandWestchester, atchurches,attheHillsideSummerNightscon certeventsand atWolff’sFleaMarketinRosemonttosharehisworkwiththe public.ToseemorepaintingsandlearnmoreaboutAaron Canino,visitthewebsitewww.nationalartsprogram.comor followhimonInstagramat@caninotartist1.

Localartist’spaintingondisplayatCivicCenter

HOLIDAYFUN!

FAMILYPUMPKINCARVINGPARTY

EnjoyafunHalloweentraditionwithyourfamily, transformingapumpkinintoajack-o-lantern.Attendees receiveacarvingpumpkin,carvingkit,battery-operated light,pizzaslice,appleciderpunchandtreats!Comedressed inyourcostumeifyoudare.RegisterbyOctober11. Ages3-AdultonFriday,October14from5:45-7:45pm. Feeis:$10/$15perparticipant.PartyheldatBulgerPark, 1601Hirsch,MelrosePark.

THANKSGIV INGCENTERPIECE

Thisbeautifulfall-themedcraftisfun,easyandcanhelp providethefinishingtouchforafestiveThanksgivingdinner ordesserttable.Ages7-12onTuesday,November15from 5:45-7:45pm.Feeis:$20/$30.ClassatBulgerPark, 1601Hirsch,MelrosePark.Mustregisterinadvance.

FORTHEKIDS!

n PeeweePlaytime(withadult). Interact, makeacraft,enjoymusicandmovement,andhavelotsof fun.Ages0-5onThursdaysfrom9-11am.Fee:$1per child;1stadultisfree,$1foradditionaladultandfree coffee.Drop-inclassheldatBulgerPark,1601Hirschin MelrosePark.

n strollersandstories(withadult). Meet underthepatioinbackofBulgerHallforanexcitingnew storytime.Walkaroundtheexercisetrackandstopfor storiesandsongsalongtheroute .Ifinclementweather, meetinsideBulgerHall.Fee:$1perchild;1stadultisfree, $1foradditionaladultandfreecoffee.Drop-inclassheld atBulgerPark.

n alphabetadventures. Eachweekyourchildwill beintroducedtodifferentgroupsoflettersinthe alphabet.Attheendoftheprogramyourchildwillhave createdtheirveryownbookofABC's.Ages2-4(2’sand 3’swithadult)onTuesdays,November15-December27 from10:15-11am.Feeis:$50/$60.ClassatBulgerPark .

n storiesandcrafttime. Hearadifferentstory andlearnhowtocreateanassociatedcraft.Ages2-5(2 &3’swithAdult)onMondaysOctober24-November28 from10-10:45am.Feeis:$43/$51.ClassesheldatBulger ParkCommunityCenter,1601HirschinMelrosePark.

FITANDFUN@CIMBALO

n Zumba. Latinmusicandeasytofollowmoves. Class1isonMondaysandClass2isonThursday.Ages 16&uponMondaysOctober3-November7orThursdays October13-November10at6:30pm.Feeis:$4 0/$55. SignupforbothMonday&Thursdayclassesforaspecial rateof$70/$100.ClassesheldatCimbaloFitnessCenter, 1203N.24AvenueinMelrosePark.Call708-343-5151 toregisterorvisitvpdpark.orgtoregisteronline.

PotawatomiCasino,locatedintheheartof downtownMilwaukee.It’salsooneofthe country’slargesttribally-ownedandoperated casinos.Feeincludesluxurycomfortmotorcoachtransportationwithrest room, $10foodcreditwhichcanbeusedtoward foodpurchases,and$10rewardplayfortheslot machines.Besuretobringavalid(non-expired)driver’slicenseor stateIDcardwithyouonthedayofthetrip.Ages21+on Tuesday,October18.FeeisR/NR$40perperson.8:30am departurefromCimbaloFitnessCenterinMelrosePark,9am departurefromGrantParkinNorthlakereturntimeisestimated 4pmatGrantParkand4:30pminMelrosePark.

n strongnation. Combinesbodyweight,muscle conditioning,cardioandplyometrictrainingmovessynced tooriginalmusicthathasbeenspecificallydesignedto matcheverysinglemove.Ages16&uponSaturdays October8-November5at9:30am.Feei s:$40/$55.

SPORTS

n BasketballclinicatGrantParkinnorthlake. Ages8-12,onTuesdaysOctober4-25,4-5pm.Feeis $55/$70.

n FlagFootball. Ages8-12onThursdays,October 6-27,4-5pmatGeorgeLeoniComplex,80017thAvenue, MelrosePark.Feeis$55/$70.

n minisoccer. Introductiontosoccer.Ages8-12on Thursdays,October3-24,4-5pmatGrantParkRecreation Center,44W.GolfviewDrive,Northlake.Feeis$55/$70.

churches

ourladyofmountcarmelParish/shrine

OurLadyofMountCarmelParish/ShrineandtheAltarand RosarySocietyinviteallarearesidentstotheseupcoming events.Formoreinformation,calltherectoryat344-4140.

AltarandRosaryBakeSale,October16,8amto1:30pm. StopbyafterMassandpickupsomehomemadetreatstotake home.Coffeealsoavailable.Dosomeshoppingforreligious itemsandpickupacopyoftheAltarandRosarySocietycookbook.Donationsofbakedgood sarealwaysappreciated.Drop offanyitemsattheofficeonSaturdayorbeforeMasson Sunday.Questions?Call344-4140.

FeastofSt.FrancisofAssisi.BilingualMassandblessingof animalsonTuesday,October4,6:30pm.Bringyourpetbefore orafterMassfortheblessing.

AnnualBreakfastBuffet.Afterthreeyears,theSt.Anthony Society’sannualbreakfastbuffetisbackonSunday,October 23,8:30amuntilnoon.Enjoyabuffetofpancakes,sausage, eggs,juice,fruit ,dessertsandmoreinthegym,22ndand CortezinMelrosePark.Admissionis$8foradultsand$4for childrenunder12.Fortickets,calltherectoryat344-4140.

EveningofRecollectionwithFr.DavidMowry,Tuesday, November29inthegym.Massat6pmfollowedbydinnerand reflection.Forticketsandmoreinfo,call344-4140.

Freeconcertat st.Paullutheran

EveryoneisinvitedtoSt. PaulLutheranChurch,1025 LakeStreetinMelrosePark, forafreeconcertonSunday, Octob er23featuring8th AvenueWinds.Concert beginsat2pm.

ThepublicisalsoremindedtostopinatSt.PaulResale Shopwhereyoucanalwaysfindsomething“new”toyou.The ShopisopenMonday,Tuesday,ThursdayandFriday,10amto 4pm;Wednesday,10amto6pm;Saturday,9amto3pm.

sacredheart/st.eulaliaPastadinnerandshow

EveryoneisinvitedtothePastaDinnerandShowhosted bySacredHeartandSt.EulaliaonSaturday,November5in theSacredHeartChurchMarianHall,819 N.16thAvenuein MelrosePark.PRE-ORDERONLYticketsare$15foradults, $12forseniors65andolderand$7forchildrenunder10. Ticketincludespasta,meatballs,salad,bread,dessert,popand coffeeaswellasliveentertainmentbyFr.FranciscoandMark. Cashbar.Takeachanceatsplit-the-potandgiftbasketraffles. Forticketpurchasesandinformation,call708/344-0757.

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BerkeleyPubliclibrary. Locatedat1637N.TaftAvenue;call 708-544-6017orvisitthewebsiteatwww.berkeleypl.org.Formore programinfo,stopin,visitthewebsiteorfollowonFacebook.

Thelibrary’snewsocialworker,Magdaleno“Leno”Castanedais availableforappointmentsonTuesdays/Thursdays,4to7pmand Saturdays,1to4pm.Scheduleatimebysendinganemailto communitydesk@berkeleypl.org.

4EVER4:October3-10.RepublicBankandtheLibraryare hostin ganhistoricphotoexhibitioncelebratingthe60thanniversary oftheBeatlesondisplayduringlibraryhours.OnOctober8,attend theopenhouseandmeetaBeatleshistorianfrom11amto1pm whileenjoyingrefreshments.

DIYPumpkinCraft,Saturday,October22,11:30amto1pm. Mustregister.Limit8.

KitchenKlatter:CanningandPreservesClass,Saturday,October 15,1to2pm.Recipesforapplebutterandfruitleatherincluded. Mustregister.

SugarSkullCraft,Satur day,October29,11:30amto1pm.If youareunabletoattend,swingbythelibrarybetweenOctober2431forthetake-homecraft.Suppliesarelimited.Forages18and under.

RecurringProgramsinclude:

AdultBingo,October10,1to2pm.Lightrefreshments.

AdultBunco,October17,1to2pm.Noregistration.

AdultBookClub,October12,6:30-7:45pm.

GameNight,October10,5to6pm.Allagesarewelcome.

MondayTechHelp.EveryMonday.Noonto1pm.

SeniorMondays,October24, 10:30-11:45am.Ages:55andup.

StoryTime,EveryWednesday,10:30to11:30am.Forearly readers.Noregistrationrequired.

Tea&Mystery,October14,10:30amto12:45pm.

elmwoodParkPubliclibrary. Locatedat1ContiParkway, call453-7645orvisitthewebsiteatwww.elmwoodparklibrary.org. ConnectwiththeLibraryonFacebook,TwitterandInstagram.

HybridGentleMatYoga:Mondays,October3,17and31,1to 2pm.Adults,in-personorviaZoom,signuprequired.

Kids Read:Thursday,October6,4-5pm.GradesK-2, in-persononly,registrationrequired.Games,activities,andcrafts basedaroundthebook Fox+Chick:TheParty bySergioRuzzer.A librarianwillreadthefirstchapteraloud,andthenkidscancheck outacopyofthebook.

HybridChairYoga:Monday,Mondays,October10and24, 1-2pm.Adults,in-personorvirtual,signuprequired.

UnderstandingSocialSecurity:Tues.,October11,7-8pm.Adults, in-persononly,registrat ionrequired.Ifyouorsomeoneclosetoyou isplanningtocollectSocialSecuritybenefitsinthenext10years,this educationalsessionisforyou.

JoinJimFlanaganofBentronFinancialGrouptolearnabout whentotakebenefits,workingwhilegettingbenefits,taxation,and spousalbenefits.Learnwhatyouneedtoknowtomaximizethe benefitsyouhaveearned.

EnglishConversationHour:Wednesdays,October12and26, 7-8pm.Adults,in-persononly,drop-in.Practice Englishlanguage skillswiththishourofguidedconversation.Abasicunderstandingof Englishisneededinordertopractice.

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TuesdayNightBookDiscussion:October18,7-8:30pm.Adults, in-persononly,drop-in.Discuss TheGirlinHisShadow byAudrey Blake.CopiesofthebookareavailableattheAdultServicesDesk.

TriviaNightattheLibrary:Tuesday,October25,7-8:45pm. Adults,in-persononly,drop-in.Bringfriendsandformateamofupto 5people,ormeetnewpeopleandteamup.Prizesforthewinners.

MidKidsRead:Wednesday,October26,4-5pm.Grades3 -6,inperson,registrationrequired).Pickupacopyofthismonth’sbook, GarlicandtheVampire byBreePaulsen,attheKids&TeensDesk. Readit,thencomediscussitwithotherswhoreadittoo.Snackswill beprovided.

FranklinParkPubliclibrary. Locatedat10311Grand AvenueinFranklinPark,call847-455-6016orvisitwww.fppld.org. Unlessotherwisenoted,registrationisrequiredforallprograms.

Scales-N-TalesStorytime.Fridays,October7,14,21and28,11 to 11:30am.Newanimalfeaturedeachweek.Ages0-5withcaregiver.

Knit&CrochetGroup.Saturdays,October8and22,1to3pm. Newmembersalwayswelcome.

ChairYoga,Mondays,October10and24,3to4pm.Adults. RegisterforZoomlinkorparticipatebyphone.

TailWaggin’Tutors.PracticereadingwithBailey,theCertified TherapyDog.GradesPreschool-5.Tuesday,October11,6to7:30pm.

ElectronicRecyclingEvent.TheLibraryispartneringwithMidwest ComputerRecy clingtoacceptallunwantedelectronics—mostofit freeofcharge(seewebsiteorcalltheLibraryfordetails).Nosign-up required.Southparkinglot.Saturday,October15,10amto2pm. RaindateisOctober22.

Friday,Flicks.Thismonth’smovieis DowntonAbbey:ANewEra (PG-13).Friday,October21,1to3:05pm.

Cookie-CraftStorytime.Holidaystories,songs,andmakeasweet themedtreattoeat,Monday,October24,5to6:30pm.

hillsidePubliclibrary. Locatedat405H illsideAvenue,call 449-7510orvisitwww.hillsidelibrary.org.FollowtheLibraryon Facebook,InstagramandTwitterforthemostup-to-datehappenings. Registerforprogramsunlessotherwisenoted.

YOUTH:October1-31,SpookyScavengerHunt.Findallthe spookyitemshiddeninthelibrary.

StorytimeswithCaregiver:Mondays,10amforages2-4. BookwormBunchmeetsWednesdaysat3pmforages3-5.

ELECTRONIC Recycling EVENT

theFranklinParkPubliclibraryis partneringwithmidwestcomputer recyclingtoacceptallunwanted electronics—mostofitfreeofcharge (seewebsiteorcallthelibraryfor details).nosign-uprequired.eventwill beheldinthesouthparkinglot. saturday,october15,10amto2pm. raindateisoctober22.

TWEENS:October11and25,5to6pm,OnlineTweenTeam. Registration encouraged.Meetupandchatwithotheronlinegamers onthelibrary’sDiscordplatform.Eachgameisadvertisedtheweek beforethemeetingatthelibraryandonline.Joiningfromhomeis preferred.

October20from4:30to5:30pm,Inklings:ComicsandCreative Writing.Comeshowoffyourcomicandwritingskillsinthisgroup. Suppliesprovided.

Take&MakeCraftsforYouthandTeens:Comeearlyassupplies arelimited.Calltocheckavailability.

MonthlyRaffle:Winagift basketanda$50giftcardthismonth. StopbytheCirculationDeskfordetails.

ADULTEVENTS&PROGRAMS

October5at2pm,AdultBookDiscussion.InOctober,discuss SnowFlowerandtheSecretFan byLisaSee.TheNovemberselection willbe TheEleventhMan byDiogIvan.

October6,13,20,and27at6pm,MixedStitchers.Bringyour projectandcomeknitorcrochetwiththisfungroup.

October7,14,21,and28from12:30to1:30pm,Mid-Day Yoga.Takeamid-daybreakandjoinusforsome in-persongentle yoga.Bringyourownmatorborrowonefromthelibrary.Registration isencouraged.Limit:12.

melroseParkPubliclibrary. 801Broadway.Call649-7400 forcurrenthoursorvisitwww.mpplibrary.org.AskLibrarystaffabout thedigitalservicesofferedsuchasHoopla,Kanopy,LibbyandFreegal. MPPLcardholdershavefirstpriorityformostprograms.

NEWonlineatmpplibrary.org:ComicsPlusEnjoyunlimited accesstothousandsofdigitalcomics,gra phicnovels,andmangafrom popularpublisherslikeABDO,AndrewsMcMeel,ArchieComics, BOOM!Studios,Capstone,DarkHorse,Dynamite,GraphicMundi, Humanoids,IDW,Lerner,Kodansha,TKOStudios,Tokyopop,Valiant, YenPress,andmanymore.

MakeItMondays.Makesomethingspecialeveryweekonthe MelroseParkLibraryOfficialYouTubeChannel.Callordropintopick uptheweeklycraftsupplies.Forages3andup.

OnlineStorytimesforages1-5.Newvirtualstorytim esare postedmonthlyonlineontheLibrary’sofficialYouTubechannel.

BilingualStorytimesarepostedeverymonth.Stopinthelibrary foracompanionactivitypacketandcraftthentuneintotheYouTube channeltowatch.Forages1-5.

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northlakePubliclibrary. 231N.WolfRoadinNorthlake. Call562-2301orvisitthewebsiteatwww.northlakelibrary.org. RegisterformostprogramsonlineorcalltheLibrary.

ALLAGES

NochesdeLotería/FamilyLoteríaNight.Loteríanight,Tuesday, October25,7pm.PlayMexicanBingowiththewholefamilyand competeforprizes.Registeronlineorbycalling708-562-2301x5.

ADULTS

KitchenBasics!:InfusedOils.Takehomeasample.Register onlineorbycalling708-5 62-2301x5.Wednesday,October19, 7pm.

CookbookBookClub: OnceUponAChefWeeknight/Weekend byJenniferSegal.Selectandmakearecipe,andthenwe’llallget togethertoshareandenjoythecreations!Pickupyourcopyofthe bookandclaimyourrecipeatthereferencedesk.Registeronlineor bycallingusat708-562-2301x5.

CHILDREN

FamilyStorytime.Allages.Storiesandsongs.Mondays,6:30to 7pm,October3,10,17,24and31.

PreschoolStorytime.Forages3-5.JoinM issJudiforin-person preschoolStorytime(orviaFacebookLivependingCOVIDguidelines). Tuesdays,10to10:30am,October4,11,18and25.

PreschoolArt.Forages3-5.Funartprojectsandcrafts.Limit15. Thursdays,10to10:30am,October6,13,20and27.

TWEENS:OPENGAMING

Forgrades4-8.GamingintheMiddleZonenowfeaturingthe NintendoSwitch.Thursdays,6to7pm,October6,13,20and27.

TweenMakeIt:HalloweenCupcakeWars.Forgrades4-8. Activitiesandtreat s.Limit20.Saturday,October15,2to3pm.

SENIORS

HealthyFallSnacks.Learnabouthealthyfallsnacksthatare easytomakewithafewsimpleingredients!Recipesandsamples willbeprovided.Registeronlineorbycalling708-562-2301x5. Tuesday,October11,2-3pm.

TEENS

EatYourArt:AmaranthSugarSkulls.SecondfloorMeeting Room.Thursday,October6,6p.m.

OpenVideoGaming.HeadtothesecondfloortoplayNintendo Switch,PS4,orXboxOne.Choosegamesfromthene wly-refreshed collection.Snackswillbeprovidedandattendancewillearnyouan entryintotherafflefora$20giftcard.Saturday,October8, 1:30pm.

BouncyBallBowling.Competeagainstyourfriendstoknock overasmanycupsasyoucanwithabouncyballinanattemptto wina$20giftcard.Thursday,October13,6pm.

riverForestPubliclibrary. 735Lathrop,RiverForest.Visit thewebsiteatwww.riverforestlibrary.orgforupdatesandvirtual programs.Getfastacces sbyfollowingtheLibraryonFacebookand InstagramandsubscribetotheLibrary’sYouTubechannelfor storytimesandmore.Questions?Staffisreadytochatonline.

Fallscaping:BestPlantsforFallColor.Adults.Discovershrubs, perennialsandgrassesforthehomegardenthatoffergreatautumn colorwiththeirfoliage,textures,late-seasonflowersandseedheads. BroughttoyouinpartnershipwiththeRiverForestTownship. Sunday,October9,2to3:30pm.

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ToddlerTime,18months-3years.Thursdays,10to10:30am. October6,13,20.

FamilyStoryTimeandPlay,birthto6years.Fridays,10to 11am,October7,14,21.

VirtualStoryTimeforFamilies.Tuesdays,October11,18from 10to10:30amliveontheLibrary’sYouTubechannel.

Wednesday,October,12,7to8:30pm.IllinoisLibrariesPresent: AConversationwithJesmynWard.Two-timeNationalBookAward winnerJesmynWarddiscusseshowherl iteraryvisionandpersonal experiencesaddressurgentquestionsaboutracismandsocial injustice.

Saturday,October15,2to3pm,ChairYoga,Adult.Advanced registrationrequired.InpartnershipwiththeRiverForestTownship.

Thursday,October20,6to8pm,MovieNight:Hotel Transylvania,Grades2-4.Advancedregistrationisrequired.

Tuesday,October18,2to4pm,MemoryCafe,Adult.AMemory Caféisawelcomingplaceforindividualslivingwithmemorychange s alongwiththeirfamiliesandfriends.Joinforconversationand activitiesinaninformalsetting.ThisprogramissponsoredbySenior ServicesofOakParkandRiverForestTownships,withsupportfrom theRiverForestLibraryandOakParkPublicLibrary.

Friday,October21,Noonto2:30pm,FilmLoverFridays,Adult. JoinothermovieloversonthethirdFridayofeverymonthtowatch greatclassicfilms.Thisseasonismusicals.Thismonth'sfilmis CarmenJones (1954).Lightrefreshmentswillbeserved,butyoumay alsobringalunch.Stickaroundforapost-moviediscussionwith localfilmexpertJimJacob.InpartnershipwithRiverForestTownship.

atPresstime.

halloweeneventsatschillerParkPubliclibrary. 4200 OldRiverRoad.Call847-678-0433orvisitschillerparklibrary.org. OpenMonday,Wednesday,Friday,Saturday,9amto5pm;Tuesday andThursday,Noonto8pm.ClosedSundays.Followthelibraryon FacebookandInstagram

JointhewalkaroundthelibraryforthelaunchoftheOctober Storywalk® title, SkeltonMeetstheMummy bySteveMetzger.Enjoy theoutdoorswithaself-guidedStoryWalk® bookpostedalongthe building.October4,4pm.

PumpkinPainting,October20.Opentoages2-12.Limited seating.Registrationrequired.Bringyourownpumpkinand creativity.Thelibrarywillprovidethepaintandotherdecorating supplies.Nocarvingpermitted.

GoingOnAGhostHaunt.October26-2 9.Opentoallages. Whilesupplieslast.VisitChildren’sWorldforsomeparanormal investigating—trackallthespookyghostsandwinaspooktacular treat.Costumeswelcome!

SayBooandScaryOn!October31.Opentoallages.While supplieslast.StopatthelibraryinyourcostumeonHalloweenfor someindoortrick-or-treating.

FREEJOBFAIR

October13

communityresidents andstudentsareinvited

TritonCollegewillbehostingafree CareerJobFaironThursday,October13, from10amto1pm.,intheStudent CenterCafeteria(BBuilding).Thiscareer jobfairisforcareersinhealthcare, manufacturing,hospitality,criminal justice,businessandretail.Nopreregistrationisrequired.

Membersofthecommunityand studentsareinvitedtomeet representativesfromAmazon, Walgreens,Sonoco, WestSuburban Hospital,theIllinoisStatePoliceand IllinoisDepartmentofHumanServices, amongmanyothers.

AccordingtoFreidaSpiller-Iverson, fromTritonCollege’sCareerServices Department,saidcompaniesin attendancearelookingtofillmany part-time,full-timeandseasonal positions.

Interestedpersonsshouldbring clean,unfoldedcopiesoftheirresumein afolder.Professionalclothingis recommended.

“Thereisashortageofworkersin theworkpl ace,andwearehoping communitymembersandstudentstake advantageofthisopportunityby attendingthejobfairandmeetingthese employersface-to-face,”Spiller-Iverson noted.

TheFallHiringEventissponsoredby TritonCollegeCareerServicesandthe WorkforceEquityInitiative(WEI).

Formoreinformation,contact (708)456-0300,Ext.3322,oremail careerservices@triton.edu.

NEW:DIESELTECHNOLOGYPROGRAM

Studentslearntorepairvehicles

TritonCollegeisnowofferingaDieselTransportation Technology(DTT)Programforthoseinterestedinreceiving certificatesintruckbrakeandsuspension,truckenginerepair andtruckdrivetrainrepair.Theprogramwascreatedtomeet thedemandsoftheindustry’stechnicianshortageandwants ofthestudentbodytolearnabouttrucksandvehicles.Allan Hertko,Triton’sTruckDepartmentcoordina torandinstructor, saidstudentswilltakeavarietyofclasses,suchasIntroductiontoAutomotive Technology,ElectricityandElectronicsI/II,DrivetrainI/II,EngineRepair,Steering Suspension,Heating,VentilationandCooling(HVAC),andPreventativeMaintenancein thisprogram.ThoseinterestedmustenrollinIntroductiontoAutomotiveTechnologyto starttheprocessofreceivingacertificate.Uponcompletion,Hertkonotedstudents couldseekemploy mentinanoriginalequipment(OE)specificdealershipsuchas PeterbiltorFord.Theycouldworkforfleets,localgeneralrepairandforamunicipal entitysuchasTritonCollege,thecityofChicagoorthestateofIllinois.

Formoreinformation,contactallanhertko@triton.edu.

TRITON’SNEWSEEDPROGRAM

Helpsstudentswithdisabilitiesgainskills

TritonCollege’sCenterforAccessandAccommodativeServices(CAAS)hasanew programtohelpstudentswithdisabilit ies—theSkillEnhancementandEmployee Development(SEED)Program.SEEDallowsgreaterface-to-faceinstruction,according toDeborahKaczmarek,directorofCAAS.KaczmareksaidSEEDisanupdatedplanfor students,givingthemtheskillsnecessaryforfutureemploymentinthecommunity.

“TheSEEDProgramreallyhelpsstudentsgaintheskillsneededtoseek independentcommunityemploymentthroughinstructionandemployment experiences,”saidKaczmarek.Like thepreviousprogram,SEEDprovidesthesame typeofemploymentskills,suchasprofessionalism,financialmanagement,social communication,copingskills,jobexpectationsandresumewriting.However,students nowhaveclassroominstructionwithlecturesandhands-on,practicalactivities.

SEEDiscomprisedoftwocohortswitheachcontainingsixstudents.Thecohorts aresmalltomaintainindividualattentionandassistance.FromOct.20-Dec.16,the studen tswillperformcommunityworkexperiences.Uponcompletionofallthreeparts oftheprogram,studentswillgraduateandwillreceiveacertificatefromtheSchoolof ContinuingEducationonJan.12,2023.RegistrationwillbeacceptedthroughDec.12, 2022.

ThoseinterestedinenrollinginSEEDshouldinquireabouttheprogramattheir finalhighschoolIndividualizedEducationalPlan(IEP)meetingandfilloutaformto apply.CAASprovidestoolsforallTritonstuden ts,includingtheOttersoftware.Otter recordslecturesthatprovideatranscripttohelpstudentsstudy.Formoreinformation, contactcaas@triton.eduor(708)456-0300,Ext.3917.

aLEjOs, Carlos.HusbandofAlicianeeGarcia;fatherof Guadalupe(Veronica)andLeticia(Omar)Pantoja;grandfatherofSophia andGiuliana;brotherofFelipe,Dario,Aniano,Alfredo,Yolanda,Irma andAlma.ArrangementsbyCarbonaraFuneralHome,1515N.25th Avenue,MelrosePark.

aLvaradOaguirrE, Maria.ArrangementsbyBormannFuneral Home,1600ChicagoAvenue,MelrosePark.

BErumEN, Velia.ArrangementsbyBormannFuneralHome, 1600ChicagoAvenue,MelroseP ark.

BruNO, RoseMarie,neeGuarrine,formerlyofBellwoodand MelrosePark.WifeofthelateBernardBrunofor73years;motherof MaryJo(Angelo),Anthony(Patricia)andJoel;grandmotherofJessica, Dominic,Victoria,Angelo,Jr.,Casandra,andJoel,Jr.;greatgrandmotherofOliver,Vera,Cheyenne,andAna;great-grand-auntof BernadetteandRosa.Attherequestofthefamily,donationstotheOur LadyofMt.CarmelCASAFoodPantry,1119North23rdAvenue, Melrose Park,60160areappreciated.ArrangementsbyCarbonara FuneralHome,1515N.25thAvenue,MelrosePark.

h BaNks, Caroline,ofBellwood.VeteranoftheU.S.Navy. PartnerofRodney;sistersofDenise,Beryl(Charles),William(Ada), Randolph(Lakiesha);cousin,aunt,nieceandfriendofmany.ArrangementsbyNorthlakeFuneralHome,140E.NorthAvenue,Northlake.

castaNada, Rebecca.ArrangementsbyNorthlakeFuneral Home,140E.NorthAvenue,Northlake.

cEsariO, Francesca,neeCalabria.WifeofthelateGiovanniM. for60years;motherofAnna(Gianfranco)Molinaro,EnricaCesario,and thelateEnricoCesario;grandmotherofFrancesca(Simon),Antonio (Michelle),Giovanna(Pasquale),Raffaele(Giada),andVittoria(Ramiro); great-grandmotherofSamuel;sisterofPasqualina“Lina”(thelate Luciano)Nicoletti,Giulio(Vanna)CalabriaandthelateNella(thelate Franco)Molinaro;auntandfriendofmany.Arrangementsby Russo’s HillsideChapels,4500RooseveltRoad,Hillside.

chackO, Powly.ArrangementsbyBormannFuneralHome, 1600ChicagoAvenue,MelrosePark.

cuda, Frank“Francesco,”102.HusbandofAdelina,neeRuberto for72years;fatherofFranca(Robin)Blakkolb,Anthony(Geralyn Marano)CudaandNicholas(LuciaFalco)Cuda;NonnoofChristi(John), Rebecca,AnthonyandAmoreAnjolyn;Bis-NonnoofJohnLuke,Isabella Avery,SiennaAdelina.;brotherofthelatePasquale( lateCarmela),late Nicola(lateAntonietta),lateBettina(lateLuigi)Strangis;uncle,cousin andfriendofmany.ArrangementsbyRusso’sHillsideChapels,4500 RooseveltRoad,Hillside.

dEfaLcO, RalphJ.,93.HusbandofTeresa,neeEspositofor60 years;fatherofJoseph(Ginger),AnnaMarie(Anthony)Spaconeand Rachel(Gino)Spacone;grandfatherofNicole,Daniella,Anthony,Julia andGia;cousinandfriendtomanyandalwaysknownas“Uncle Babe.”Arrangement sbyRusso’sHillsideChapels,4500Roosevelt Road,Hillside.

diBENEdEttO, Margery,91;WifeofMichaelDiBenedetto; motherofJimmyDiBenedettoandRosemary(Nick)Riccio;grandmother ofTina(Vince)Wurtz,JackieCiancio,RoccoDiBenedetto(Teri-Ann), Angel(JT)LaCorte,Frankie(Nick)Guzzardi,Marco(fiancéSarah) DiBenedettoandNicoDiBenedetto;great-grandmotherofsixandtwo moreontheway;auntandfriendofmany.ArrangementsbyRusso’s HillsideCha pels,4500RooseveltRoad,Hillside.

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frisBEE, JeffreyM.,48.SonofTeresaWalshandRonFrisbee; grandsonofKathyandEmilCorona;brotherofAmieFrisbee,KristinSobanski(MikeSobanski)andCharlesVoss;nephew,uncleandfriend ofmany.ArrangementsbyCarbonaraFuneralHome,1515N.25th Avenue,MelrosePark.

garcia, Servando,ofFranklinPark.ArrangementsbyNorthlake FuneralHome,140E.NorthAvenue,Northlake.

h graham, James“Sonny”Jr.VeteranoftheU.S.Army.Former husbandofLonnieMaeGraham;fatherofBenita,LynnWalker(Jeffrey), JamesBrown(Deonne);stepfatherofJuiceJackson(Don)andShawn Jones-Smith(Johnnie);brotherofMinnieHelenMerriweather,Lorraine GrahamandBeatriceJohnson,AnthonyL.Graham(Linda),DonaldHill (Vivian),MelvinHill;grandfatherof15;great-grandfatherofthree; uncle,cousinandfriendofmany.ArrangementsbyCarbonaraFuneral Home,1515N.25thAvenue,MelrosePark.

gurLEy, Norman,Jr.,ofBroadview. FatherofKyle(Michelle) Gurley,BrianGurley,AlvonBrown,andAngelBrown;formerspouseof ShirleyGurleyandPatriciaGurley;fiancéofBeckieCarter;grandfather of6;brotherofDelbert(Vanessa)Gurley;uncle,cousinandfriendof many.ArrangementsbyRusso’sHillsideChapels,4500RooseveltRoad, Hillside.

gutiErrEzamigON, Salvador.HubandofMariaMagdalena Gutierrez;fatherofSalvador,Roberto,ImeldaandMiguel;grandfather offour;great-grandfatherofthree;brotherofConcepcionTapia Gutierrez;friendofmany.ArrangementsbyNorthlakeFuneralHome, 140E.NorthAvenue,Northlake.

jamrO, Shirley.ArrangementsbyBormannFuneralHome, 1600ChicagoAvenue,MelrosePark.

martiNEz, Arturo.ArrangementsbyCarbonaraFuneralHome, 1515N.25thAvenue,MelrosePark.

marshaLL, Cleo,ofWestchester.WifeofthelateFrederic; motherofTommieMarshall,MaryMarshall,FrancesMarshall,Gloria (Bruce)William -Marshall,andthelateTed(Youlanda)Marshall;grandmotherof9;great-grandmotherof26;great-great-grandmotherofone; sisterofAngelaBarnesandValarieMinceyandthelateLaVerneJones, MertisLarr,andSamuelBrown;cousinandfriendofmany.ArrangementsbyRusso’sHillsideChapels,4500RooseveltRoad,Hillside.

miLLEr, KathleenRae,neeZillgitt,75,ofRiverGrove.Wifeof PaulMiller;sisterofLawrenceZillgitt;motherofKristopher(Chrystine) H anson,Kyle(MaryEllen)Hanson,KarenHanson,Kim(Tom)Zimmermann,Kara(John)Zurick;stepmotherofPatricia(Ed)Kielhackand JasonMiller;grandmotherofJoseph,Marie,Isabella,Luke,Liam,Finn, Sean,Jessica,Brayden,Billy,Grace,Caleb,Kayle,Jaxsonandthelate Tommy;friendofmany.ArrangementsbyNorthlakeFuneralHome, 140E.NorthAvenue,Northlake.

mitchELL, Robert“Bob,”73,ofNorthlake.HusbandofCydney for30years;fatherofLyle(Chandra),Michelle,JohnBrandenburg,Jr., RyanBrandenburgandBonnie(Michael)Jones;grandfatherofZachary, Aaden,Amalyah,Aric,AdelyneandBryce;brotherofJoAnn(Jose) Mora;fonduncleofAnthony(Marcia)CozziandLaura(Greg)Deany; friendofmany.ArrangementsbyNorthlakeFuneralHome,140E.North Avenue,Northlake.

OrricO, DorothyA.,neeWoods.WifeofthelateNicholas; motherofNicholas(MaryEllen)andRichard(Nancy);grandmotherof Stacy,Richard,andNi cole;great-grandmotherofVinceandDominic Raia;auntandfriendofmany.ArrangementsbyCarbonaraFuneral Home,1515N.25thAvenue,MelrosePark.

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Rememberingour NEIGHBORS

ramirEz, Juaa.ArrangementsbyBormannFuneralHome, 1600ChicagoAvenue,MelrosePark.

BrOmEO, Anna,neeMarena.WifeofthelateSabatoRomeo; motherofCarmela(thelateSalvatore)Carotenuto,Marisa(Peter) Manzo,Andonella(James)Coduti,Silvana(Ralph)DiVenere,andRalph (Sandi)Romeo;NonnaofLena(Peter)Nicci,Anna(Chris)Guidi,Johnnie (Ali)Carotenuto,Rosanna(JohnGuy)Cervone,BiancaManzo,James (Danielle)Coduti,GiannaCoduti,RalphIII(Beka )DiVenere,Deanna DiVenere,JoeyDiVenere,Jenna(Josh)Reschke,andTaylorEsposito; Great-Nonnaof19;sisterofRosa(Sabato)Pelosi,Angelina(Michael) MartoneandthelateCarmela(thelateMichael)Manzo;auntandfriend ofmany.ArrangementsbyCarbonaraFuneralHome,1515N.25th Avenue,MelrosePark.

saNchEz, AngelinaD.,92,ofStonePark.wifeofthelateJose JesusSanchezVega;motherofAliciaSalgado,YolandaHernandez,Celia RosalesandthelateLuisSa nchez;grandmotherof9;great-grandmother of13.ArrangementsbyNorthlakeFuneralHome,140E.NorthAvenue, Northlake.

sfOrza, Nick,92;HusbandofthelateTina,neeCaldarone; fatherofRosemaryCalcagno,Joe(thelateCathy)Sforza,Michael(Livia) Sforza,andMaryanne(Mike)O’Brien;grandfatherofGuido(Megan) Calcagno,JulieCalcagno,TinaCalcagno,Shasta(Michael)Letterly, Nicholas(Christle)Sforza,JenniferSforza,Joseph(Amanda)Sforza, Andre a(MichaelGrant)Sforza,Michelle(AshtonCoulson)Sforza, MichaelW.(Pablo)O’BrienandDaniel(Claryssa)O’Brien;greatgrandfatherof13;uncle,cousinandfriendofmany.Arrangementsby Russo’sHillsideChapels,4500RooseveltRoad,Hillside.

stathas, Janice,73.ArrangementsbyCarbonaraFuneralHome, 1515N.25thAvenue,MelrosePark.

trOmBEtta, Mario“Maz,”62,ofMelrosePark.FatherofGina, Anna(Gary),Jeffrey(Christine),Mario(Joanna),andVinc e(Stephanie); brotherofCarmine(Marla),Vince(Tina),RoseandGina;grandfatherof Christopher,Addison,Brayden,ColetonandEthan;uncle,cousinand friendofmany.ArrangementsbyCarbonaraFuneralHome,1515N. 25thAvenue,MelrosePark.

tkachENkO, HusbandofGeraldine"Geri"neeLiFonti;fatherof Kimberly"Kimmy"andthelateNicholas"Nicky";brotherofVictor (Linda)andTony;brother-in-law,uncle,cousinandfriendof many.ArrangementsbyCarbonara FuneralHome,1515N.25th Avenue,MelrosePark.

turNEr, Richard.ArrangementsbyBormannFuneralHome,1600 ChicagoAvenue,MelrosePark.

uriBE, Sergio.ArrangementsbyBormannFuneralHome,1600 ChicagoAvenue,MelrosePark.

viLLaNuEva, JoseA.,79,ofMelrosePark.Husbandfor52years toAngelina;fatherofJoseA.Villanueva,Jr.,Jubenal(Veronica) VillanuevaandPedroVillanueva;grandfatherofMegan,Joseph, Benjamin,Emily,JazminandIsaiah;great-gran dfatherof7;brotherof Emma,Ortencia,Norma,Concha,Juan,Joel,thelateOscarandthelate Luis;uncle,cousinandfriendofmany.ArrangementsbyRusso’sHillside Chapels,4500RooseveltRoad,Hillside.

WOrkmaN, David,83.HusbandofRosetta;fatherofJason; brotherofDorisMclureandDebra;uncle,cousinandfriendof many.ArrangementsbyCarbonaraFuneralHome,1515N.25th Avenue,MelrosePark.

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