2017 RB Landmark Answer Book by Wednesday Journal

2017 Answer Book

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LOCATIONS

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BROOKFIELD 3720 Grand Blvd. Brookfield, IL 60513 708-485-6833

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

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

LISLE 2901 Ogden Ave Lisle, IL 60532 630-922-4100

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Contents New Residents’ Guide ....................................5 Chamber Members ........................................7 Churches.........................................................14 Clubs...............................................................16 Food ...............................................................25 Maps ..............................................................36 Government ...................................................41 Libraries..........................................................51 Parks and Recreation......................................55 Schools ...........................................................63 Alec Wilkowski dressed as Homer Simpson inside his “station wagon” boat at the 3rd Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta at the Riverside Swim Club on Sept. 3, 2016 WILLIAM CAMARGO/Staff photographer ON THE COVER: Eddie Melidis slides down a water slide set up outside the Riverside Swim Club on July 14, 2016. WILLIAM CAMARGO/Staff photographer

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How Can I Be Of Value To You? Retirement

Analysis

Risk

Analysis of Income & Expenses

Current Retirement Plans Analysis

Accounting

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Social Security a. Early retirement benefits b. Taxation c. Continuation of employment d. Widow/widower benefits e. Divorced spouse Pension a. Maximization of income b. Monthly income alternatives Future inflated needs Taxable, tax deferred and tax free alternatives

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Deductible-vs-Roth IRA RA Consolidation IRA/Rollover investment alternatives Pre 591/2 IRA/Rollover maxium IRA/Rollover beneficiary alternatives IRA/Rollover 70 ½ minimum withdrawal amounts Stock rollover 403B

Estate Planning • •

Probate avoidance Gifting

• Estate taxation • Estate liquidity

Taxes • •

Linda Sokol Francis

Personal Business

• Corporate • Estate & Inheritance

Payroll forms General ledger Financial Statements

Real Estate • • • •

Real estate appraisal Real estate affordability analysis Real estate brokerage service Early mortgage retirement

Risk Management Analysis • • • • •

Continuation of group plans Survivor/dependent income protection Individual health plans Long term care protection Medigap protection

President Brookfield Financial Plans, Inc. Tax Services 708-485-3439

Senior Advisor Waddell & Reed Investment Services 708-485-9224

How long in Business: Over 53 years Why choose this area: I have lived and have been involved in this community for over 50 years. Greatest current business challenge: Keeping up with all the tax changes and Continuing Education Credits that are necessary for my multiple licenses, including my E.A. status. What do you love about your work: The people. I love the many people I have met. Your business philosophy: To treat clients the way I want to be treated. To treat them as I would treat an invited guest. Greatest accomplishments: Receiving the Woman of the Year Award, Cicero Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award, Multiple Rotarian Paul Harris Fellow Award, Western Springs Chamber of Commerce Woman of the Millenium Award, Five Who’s Who Awards, State of Illinois Woman of Distinction Award, Ronald Reagan Gold Award and two times elected Village Clerk of Brookfield. What have you learned: I have learned that many people pay taxes unnecessarily. With just a little bit of pre-tax season advice, we can cut their taxes by a lot.

How long in Business: Over 40 years Why choose this area: I wanted to do financial planning for people who really NEEDED financial planning. 40 years ago there were only financial planners for the rich. Greatest current business challenge: Helping my clients remember investing is for the long term and to stick with their goals rather than trying to give into the ups and downs of the market. What do you love about your work: The people. My clients become my friends. Your business philosophy: To invest my clients’ money as I would invest mine or my children’s. Greatest accomplishment: Being the first Waddell & Reed Representative to maintain 250 million of clients’ money under management & being inducted to Waddell & Reed’s Hall of Fame. What have you learned: I have learned that giving good finanical advice can help people turn their dreams into goals that can be reached.

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GETTING GetTO KNOW...

Q & A

RIVERSIDE/BROOKFIELD

ABBY BRENNAN

Owner Brennan Massage & Spa

How long has your business been open in Brookfield? We opened on January 2, 2008. This year we are getting excited to celebrate our 10 year Anniversary January 2, 2018! What brought you here, and what has kept you here? The old house in which we occupy for the spa on Grand Blvd. is what brought me back to Brookfield. I grew up in Brookfield and Riverside and was not going to come back at all. But after a month of searching for a location to open the day spa in a different town, I drove through Brookfield as a last resort. I saw a broken for sale sign in the bushes in front of this great old house. I jumped out of my car and pulled the sign out of the bushes and called the realtor on the sign! The rest is history. What has kept me in Brookfield are our customers, loving the day spa and being devoted to my role in the business and business community. Even when business is hard, you don't ever give up. Every day, I try to complete tasks and strive for growth in the company. It seems to work, so we are staying in Brookfield for a long time! What gets you out of bed in the morning? Coffee!

WILLIAM CAMARGO/Staff photographer

What keeps you awake at night? My young daughters! Every night. All the time. #whenwillisleepagain? 5. What do you love about Brookfield? What I love about Brookfield is how down to earth, generous and good the people are. Many people have held on to old fashioned morals here. Simply knowing what’s right and what’s wrong. Everyone works so hard to support their families and neighbors. I love being a part of this community and being here for them when they need a relaxing spa treatment! Opening a business in Brookfield was a great decision.

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Publisher Dan Haley Associate Publisher Dawn Ferencak Editor Bob Uphues Contributing Editor Lacey Sikora Staff Photographer William Camargo Editorial Design Manager Claire Innes Editorial Designers Jacquinete Baldwin Javier Govea IT Manager and Digital Developer Mike Risher Business Manager Joyce Minich Ad Production Manager Philip Soell Ad Design Manager Andrew Mead Ad Designers Debbie Becker Mark Moroney Display Advertising Sales Joe Chomiczewski, Marc Stopeck Media Coordinator Kristen Benford Inside Sales Mary Ellen Nelligan Circulation Manager Jill Wagner Distribution Coordinator Caleb Thusat Comptroller Edward Panschar Credit Manager Laurie Myers Front Desk Carolyn Henning, Maria Murzyn HOW TO REACH US 141 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 PHONE: 708-442-6739 FAX: 708-524-0447 www.RBLandmark.com © 2017 Wednesday Journal, Inc.

New Residents’Guide DRIVER’S LICENSES To receive a driver’s license or state ID card, you must provide, in addition to a birth certificate, at least two other forms of identification that validate your name, date of birth, Illinois residency, social security number and a valid signature. The nearest Secretary of State driver’s licensing facilities are at 5301 W. Lexington St. in Chicago; in the Melrose Crossing shopping center at the corner of Mannheim Road and North Avenue in Melrose Park and at 7358 W. 87th St. in Bridgeview. Call the Secretary of State, Driver’s License Office 312-793-1010.

VOTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION Registering to vote in Cook County has never been easier. If you have an Illinois driver’s license or state ID, you can register online through the Illinois State Board of Elections at ova. elections.il.gov. You can also register to vote in person through the village’s clerk’s office. Call for information at: ■ Riverside Village Clerk, 447-2700 ■ Brookfield Village Clerk, 485-7344 ■ North River-

■ Brookfield-Lyons Public School District 103, 783-4100 ■ Riverside Brookfield Public High School District 208, 442-7500 ■ Lyons Township High School District 204, 579-6300

POST OFFICES

Brookfield 3731 Prairie Ave. 485-0572

North Riverside 7300 25th St. 442-8207

Riverside William Camargo/Staff photographer

Isaiah Sokol helps pick up branches in Kiwanis Park during the Brookfield Beautification Commission’s spring Project NICE community-wide cleanup day on April 23, 2016. side Village Clerk, 447-4211 For more detailed voter registration information and to find your local polling place, visit the Cook County Clerk’s Web site at www. cookcountyclerk. com.

U.S. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS Riverside Township is split between Districts 3 and 4, while Proviso Township is split between Districts 4 and 7. Lyons Township is within District 3. See Government Listings on Page 40 for more information.

TOWNSHIP INFORMATION Parts of Brookfield, Riverside, North Riverside and Lyons are part of Riverside Township. Parts of North Riverside and Brookfield are part of Proviso Township. A small portion of Riverside and the south half of Brookfield are part of Lyons Township. See Government Listings on Page 35 for more information.

EMERGENCY NUMBERS General: 9-1-1 Illinois Poison Center: 800-222-1222

NON-EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Riverside Police, 447-2127 Fire, 447-2123

Brookfield Police, 485-8131 Fire, 485-0076

North Riverside Police, 447-9191 Fire, 447-1981

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

Village and Township offices ■ Riverside Village Hall,

447-2700 ■ Brookfield Village Hall, 485-7344 ■ North Riverside Village Hall, 447-4211 ■ Riverside Township, 442-4400 ■ Proviso Township, 343-2300 ■ Lyons Township, 482-8300

Local school districts ■ North Riverside Komarek

Public School District 94, 447-8030 ■ Brookfield-LaGrange Park Public School District 95, 485-0606 ■ Riverside Public School District 96, 447-5007 ■ Brookfield-LaGrangeLaGrange Park District 102, 482-2400

45 E. Burlington St. 442-8207

LOCAL HOSPITALS

AMITA Adventist Hinsdale Hospital 120 N. Oak St. Hinsdale 630-856-9000

AMITA Adventist LaGrange Memorial Hospital 5101 S. Willow Springs Rd. LaGrange 245-9000

Loyola University Medical Center and Ronald McDonald Children’s Hospital 2160 S. First Ave. Maywood 216-9000

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LOOKING BACK

1895

hicago real estate developer Samuel Eberly Gross first bought up property for what would later become central Brookfield in 1888. He would add more pieces to his “Grossdale” puzzle in 1899 and 1890, filling out map northwest and east of downtown. In 1894, Gross embarked on a major expansion of his fledgling development when he acquired the land bordered by the CB&Q Railroad, 47th Street, Raymond Avenue and Eberly Avenue. He dubbed the new subdivision West Grossdale, naming the streets after his ancestors and family members. West Grossdale had its own Victorian train depot and an Opera House.

Courtesy of the Brookfield Historical Society Collection

The subdivision was unveiled publicly on May 18, 1895 and as visitors arrived by train, they were greeted with the words “West Grossdale” spelled out in shells on the ground southwest of the depot, and a view of a few homes and the vast tracts of open land that comprised the area. Newly planted saplings lined the ambitiously named DuBois Bou-

levard, which led directly to the station. At the corner of Ogden and DuBois, visitors would be able to glimpse the Opera House, which burned down in 1904. After the village became known as “Brookfield” in 1905, the neighborhood assumed the name Congress Park, whose origins are not quite clear.

New Residents’ Guide MacNeal Hospital 3249 S. Oak Park Ave. Berwyn 783-9100

Westlake Hospital 1225 W. Lake St. Melrose Park 681-3000

Rush Oak Park Hospital 520 S. Maple Ave. Oak Park 383-9300

West Suburban Hospital Medical Center WILLIAM CAMARGO/Staff Photographer

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3 Erie Ct. Oak Park 383-6200

UTILITIES ■ NICOR (Natural Gas):

888-642-6748 ■ ComEd (Electric): 800334-7661 ■ AT&T (Phone, Cable, Internet): 800-244-4444 ■ Comcast (Phone, Cable, Internet): 800-266-2278

Dept. of Public Health, 708-633-4000

COOK COUNTY, STATE AGENCIES

■ Illinois DCFS Child Abuse hotline, 800-252-2873

■ Attorney General Consumer Protection Bureau, 800-386-5438 ■ Attorney General senior citizens consumer fraud hotline, 800-243-5377 ■ Attorney General military and veteran’s rights hotline, 800-382-3000 ■ Cook County Clerk’s Office of Vital Records, 312-603-7790 ■ Cook County

■ Illinois Department of Employment Security, 800-244-5631

■ Cook County Forest Preserve District, 800-870-3666 ■ Cook County Sheriff ’s Police, 708-865-4700

■ Illinois Department of Human Services, 800-843-6154 ■ Illinois Department of Revenue, 800-732-8866 ■ Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, 847-294-4000 ■ U.S. Post Office Customer Service, 800-275-8777

Chamber of Commerce BROOKFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE A to Z Pediatric and Youth Healthcare 8863 Ogden Avenue Brookfield, IL 60513 708-905-5993 atozpedyouth.com/

A+ Presidential Plumbing & Sewer 9001 Southview Ave Brookfield, IL 60513 708-485-8584 apluspresidentialplumbingandsewer.com

Aging Well 8820 Brookfield Ave Brookfield, IL 60513 708-485-1527 agingcareconnections.org/

Andersen Tax, LLC 222 W. Adams St., Suite 2250 Chicago, IL 60606 312-239-6101 andersentax.com/offices/

Barone’s 9209 Broadway Brookfield, IL 60513 708-485-4300 baronesbrookfield.com

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services 3631 Madison Ave. Brookfield, IL 60513 708-528-3831

Betty’s Flowers & Gifts 9138 Broadway Brookfield, IL 60513 708-485-3893 bettysflowers.biz/

Brainchild Creative Design 9428 Monroe Ave Brookfield, IL 60513 312-391-3243

WILLIAM CAMARGO/Staff Photographer

Players from the A’s and Braves high-five each other following the Riverside Little League opening game on April 16, 2016. Brennan Massage & Spa 3700 Grand Ave Brookfield, IL 60513 708-255-5335 brennanspa.com

Brookfield Financial Plans 3439 Grand Brookfield, IL 60513 708-485-3439

Brookfield Little League P.O. Box 94 Brookfield, IL 60513 708-710-2724 brookfieldlittleleague.org/

Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Brookfield, IL 60513 708-485-6917 brookfieldpubliclibrary.info

Brookfield Zoo 3300 Golf Road

Brookfield, IL 60513 708-688-8308 brookfieldzoo.org/

708-485-7600 carstar.com

Central Auto Rebuilders

BuckleDown Brewing

8929 Ogden Avenue Brookfield, IL 60513 708-485-6266 centralautorebuilders.com

8700 47thSt. Lyons, IL 60534 708-777-1842 buckledownbrewing.com/

Burke Beverage

Community Nurse Healthcare

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

23 Calendar Ave LaGrange, IL 60525 708-352-0081 communitynurse.org

Cantata Adult Life Services

Community Support Services

8700 31st Street Brookfield, IL 60513 708.485.1142 cantata.org

9021 Ogden Ave Brookfield, IL 60513 708-354-4547 communitysupportsevices.org

CarStar Scola’s Collision Center 9110 Ogden Ave Brookfield, IL 60513

Compassion UM Church 9001 Lincoln Avenue Brookfield, IL 60513 708-680-6749

compassionumc.com

Connell Plumbing 3234 Elm Avenue Brookfield, IL 60513 708-531-9478 connellplumbing.com/

Cool!Giraffe Design 3831 Morton Ave Brookfield, IL 60513 708-334-1320 CoolGiraffe.etsy.com

Costco Wholesale 2500 Harlem Ave North Riverside, IL 60546 708-853-1034 costco.com

Douglas Auto Body 4015 Eberly Ave Brookfield, IL 60513 708-485-7774 douglasab.com

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Let Amy Get You Home! Buying or selling a home can be an enjoyable journey with the right agent.

Chamber Dr. Kathleen M Schafer DPM, Inc 9230 Broadway Ave Brookfield, IL 60513 708-485-3668 got2feet.com

Edward Jones 9136 Broadway Brookfield, IL 60513 708-485-8291 edwardjones.com

I’ll put my knowledge, understanding and keen eye to work to locate the perfect home or find the right buyer for yours!

Elks Lodge #1510

CALL ME TODAY! Amy Regan Broker Cell: 312.480.0123 Office: 708.447.7207 amyregan@atproperties.com 21 E. Burlington • Riverside, IL 60546 www.myburlingtonrealty.com

9022 31stSt Brookfield, IL 60513 708-387-1510 elks.org

Farmers Insurance 8922 Fairview Ave. Brookfield, IL 60513 708-905-5906 agents.farmers.com/il/ brookfield/timothy-gannon

Brookfield, IL 60513 708-485-8940 futuresystems.pro

Gorman & Associates 9517 Ogden Avenue Brookfield, IL 60513 708-387-1122 gormancpa.com

Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Service 9445 31st Street Brookfield, IL 60513 708-485-2000 hitzemanfuneral.com

House Pros Home Inspections 8648 Parkview Ave Brookfield, IL 60513 708-373-5441 houseprosinc.com

Irish Times First National Bank of Brookfield 9136 Washington Brookfield, IL 60513 708-485-2770 fnbb.com

Fleck & Uhlich Ltd 3736 Prairie Avenue Brookfield, IL 60513 708-485-8845 fleckanduhlich.com

FMG Events 9127 Sherman Brookfield, IL 60513 708-485-9320 fmgevents.com/

Freelance Graphics Designer 63 Forest Ave Riverside, IL 60546 708-770-6791

Future Technology Systems 8940 Shields 8 | 2017 Brookfield/Riverside/North Riverside Answer Book

8809 Burlington Ave Brookfield, IL 60513 708-485-8787 irishtimespub.com

Joe’s Saloon

Loca Mocha Café 8836 Brookfield Ave Brookfield, IL 60513 708-485-7990 locamochacoffee.com/

M D Ryan Consulting 3514 Rosemear Ave Brookfield, IL 60513 708-334-6464

Mary’s Morning Mix-up 9110 Broadway Brookfield, IL 60513 708-387-0552 marysmorningmixup.com/

MetLife Auto & Home 9140 Broadway Suite A #5 Brookfield, IL 60513 708-854-6283 agents.metlife.com/

Monika Fogarty Realtor at Kale Realty 3503 Hollywood Ave Brookfield, IL 60513 773 988 7720

Morning, Noon & Night Plumbing & Sewer

9220 47th Street Brookfield, IL 60513 708-485-9640

8557 47thSt Lyons, IL 60534 708-447-9640 thyplumber.com

Joshua W. Harris Memorial VFW Post 2868

Ms. Clara’s Mini Musicians

8844 Ogden Ave Brookfield, IL 60513 708-485-9670

9213 Broadway Brookfield, IL 60513 708-704-1716 msclarasmusic.com

Ketchmark Landscaping

Music Advantage

9435 Southview Brookfield, IL 60513 708-485-5296

1045 Troost Ave Apt 2 Forest Park, IL 60130 708-663-9266 musadvantage.com

Kiwanis Club of Brookfield

Priority Print

P.O. Box 225 Brookfield, IL 60513 708-485-2847

9433 Ogden Avenue Brookfield, IL 60513 708-485-7080

Chamber RBHS District 208 160 Ridgewood Dr. Riverside, IL 60546 708-442-7500 x.2208 rbhs208.net/

Ryan’s Public House 8942 W. Ogden Ave. Brookfield, IL 60513 708-485-7400 ryanspublichouse.com

Sawa’s Old Warsaw 9200 W. Cermak Broadview, IL 60155 708-343-9040 sawasoldwarsaw.com

Share Food Share Love Food Pantry PO Box 22 Brookfield, IL 60513 630-347-5390 sharefoodsharelove.com

Sherwin-Williams

William Camargo/Staff Photographer

9740 Ogden Ave Brookfield, IL 60513 708-387-7050 sherwinwilliams.com

Justin Atwood performs some repair work on a guitar at his shop on Broadway Avenue in Brookfield on March 7, 2016.

Skynet Security

1515 N. Harlem Suite 307-2 Oak Park, IL 60302 708-341-3658 synergyhomecare.com

9745 Industrial Drive Bridgeview, IL 60455 773-767-5400 skynetsecurity.com

Synergy HomeCare

Sokol Spirit

The Landmark/ Wednesday Journal

3909 Prairie Ave Brookfield, IL 60513 708-485-9663 sokolspirit.com

141 S. Oak Park Ave Oak Park, IL 60302 708-613-3362 rblandmark.com

SPARC Chiropractic

The Leadershop

3504 Grand Blvd Brookfield, IL 60513 630-800-2720 sparcchiropractic.com

4903 S. Willow Springs Rd. LaGrange, IL 60525 708-579-5898 theleadershop.org

St. Paul’s Lutheran School

The PEP Party

9035 Grant Avenue Brookfield, IL 60513 708-485-0650 http://stpaulsbrookfield.org

P.O. Box 93 Brookfield, IL 60513 708-387-0437 pepparty.com

The Sanctuary of Brookfield

twilightpartyrentals.com

3747 Grand Blvd Brookfield, IL 60513 708-774-0085 thesanctuaryofbrookfield. com

Village of Brookfield

Toby Rhodes Disc Jockey

brookfieldil.gov/

Zoo City Treats 3748 Grand Ave Brookfield, IL 60513 708-255-5481

3606 McCormick Ave Brookfield, IL 60513 708-485-3065 tobyrhodes.com

RIVERSIDE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Triton College

34 East Lounge

Access Benefit Plan Consultants, LLC 3430 McCormick Ave Brookfield, IL 60513 387-1946 accessbpc.com

114 Calendar Ave LaGrange, IL 60525 514-3367 laurencody.com

Barr Systems Inc. Artisan Designs PO Box 1401 North Riverside, IL 60546 447-7196 artisandesigns.com

Athletico 34 East Lounge Riverside, IL 60546 777-1336

51 E Burlington St Riverside, IL 60546 442-9880 athletic.com

Twilight Party Rentals

A Cut Above Dog Grooming

Aunt Diana’s Candy Makers

9100 Plainfield Road Brookfield, IL 60513 708-255-1100

37 E Burlington St Riverside, IL 60546 777-1176

29 E Burlington St Riverside, IL 60546 447-1031

2000 Fifth Ave River Grove, IL 60171 708-456-0300 ext. 3249 triton.edu

Baird & Warner

43 E Quincy St Riverside, IL 60546 442-0099

Berwyn Development Corp 3322 S Oak Park Ave Berwyn, IL 60402 788-8100 berwyn.net

Blueprint Tours, Inc. 39 E Quincy St Riverside, IL 60546 442-9914 blueprinttours.com

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Chamber Brookfield Chamber of Commerce PO Box 38 Brookfield, IL 60513 268-8080 brookfieldchamber.net

Brookfield Zoo-Chicago Zoological Society 3300 Golf Rd Brookfield, IL 60513 688-8400 brookfieldzoo.org

BTR Marketing & Design, Inc PO Box 216 Riverside, IL 60546 606-1387 btrmarketinginc.com

Burlington Realty 21 E Burlington St Riverside, IL 60546 805-2064 myburlingtonrealty.com

Cantata Adult Life Services 8700 31st St Brookfield, IL 60513 387-8361 cantata.org

Stacey Rupolo/Contributor

Boys play at the ice rink at Big Ball Park in Riverside on Jan. 24, 2016. Costco Wholesale

Edward Jones

Fairwind Sail Charters

2500 Harlem Ave North Riverside, IL 60546 853-1017 costco.com

6 E Burlington St Riverside, IL 60546 442-9233 edwardjones.com

147 Bloomingbank Rd Riverside, IL 60546 442-2670 fairwindsail.com

Cybertoast

Empanadus

4418 W Roosevelt Rd Hillside, IL 60162 449-0740 cybertoast.com

7 E Burlington St Riverside, IL 60546 442-5002 empandus.com

Finn Insurance Agency

Denny Georgopulos Insurance Agency

Erikaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Deli

First American Bank

108 E Burlington St Riverside, IL 60546 447-6985

25 Forest Ave Riverside, IL 60546 853-9349 erikasdeli.com

15 Riverside Rd Riverside, IL 60546 389-2802 firstambank.com

Doggy-A-GoGo Pet Day Spa

Ernest D. DiMonte & Associates, LLC

Flur LLC

Comic Collector 3246 Harlem Ave Riverside, IL 60546 442-0399 cmccollector.com

36 East Ave Riverside, IL 60546 813-4646 doggyagogo.com

2245 Enterprise Dr Westchester, IL 60154 562-6900 dimonte.com

Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dentistry 1129 Harlem Ave Forest Park, IL 60130 386-5437 kidsdentistforestpark.com

Chocolate Twist 82 Woodside Rd Riverside, IL 60546 829-1752 chocolate-twist.com

Coldwell Banker 219 W Hillgrove Ave LaGrange, IL 60525 352-4840,220-2174 coldwelllbankeronline.com

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8701 Cermak Rd North Riverside, IL 60546 447-8300

1 Riverside Rd Riverside, IL 60546 442-6801 flurflavorfirst.com

The Frederick Law Olmsted Society

447-7744 gaslightrealtyil.com

PO Box 65 Riverside, IL 60546 447-7635 olmstedsociety.org

Goodwill Store & Donation Center

Fullerton Tax & Planning 30 East Ave Riverside, IL 60546 447-5667 fullertontax.com

Gagliardo Realty Associates PO Box 1401 Riverside, IL 60546 447-7198 gagliardorealty.com

Gaslight Realty 33 E Quincy St Riverside, IL 60546

1900 Harlem Ave North Riverside, IL 60546 442-3606 amazinggoodwill.com

Higgins Glass Studio 33 E Quincy St Riverside, IL 60546 447-2787 higginsglass.com

Ivins/Moravecek Funeral Home 80 E Burlington St Riverside, IL 60546 447-2261 ivinsfuneralhome.com

Chamber J. Andersen Construction, Inc. 331 Eastgrove Rd Riverside, IL 60546 447-5113 jandersenconstruction.com

Jeff ’s Auto & Truck Repair 20 E Quincy St Riverside, IL 60546 447-9704

La Barra Restaurant 2 E Burlington St Riverside, IL 60546 887-8700 labriolacafe.com

LaFemina, Gilbert J. DDS 345 E Burlington St Riverside, IL 60546 447-6670 drlafemina.com

LaGrange Park Chamber of Commerce 1018 E 31st St La Grange Park, IL 60526 354-4205 lagrangeparkchamber.org

Landmark Kitchen Design 39 E Burlington St

Riverside, IL 60546 447-0100 landmarkkitchendesign.com

Law Offices of Joseph Dvorak 19 Riverside Rd Riverside, IL 60546 447-5331

Len Builders 70 Lawton Rd Riverside, IL 60546 773-983-6240 lenbuilt.com

Lion Development II 326 E Burlington St Riverside, IL 60546 447-3738

Lupfer Landscaping 8737 Ogden Ave Lyons, IL 60534 352-2765 lupferlandscaping.com

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he entire Riverside police force posed for this group portrait on the stairs of the Riverside Town Hall in 1927. Even the department mascot was wearing a dress uniform. The village police department of today is a distinguished and well-run organization that provides outstanding service to the community, even though mascots have been replaced by canine units.

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Churches BROOKFIELD

Brookfield Church of Christ Barry Johnson Sr., minister 3700 Forest Ave. 485-7606 brookfieldcoc.com

Compassion United Methodist Church Rev. Karl Sokol, pastor 9001 Lincoln Ave. 680-6749 revkarl@gmail.com compassionumc.com

Cornerstone Community Church Dr. Gary S. Karwoski, pastor Joshua Edwards, Youth Minister 9008 Fairview Ave. 485-8730 cornerstone-grow.org WILLIAM CAMARGO/Staff photographer

Czech Catholic Mission The Rev. C. Dale Jackson, pastor of Riverside Presbyterian Church on April 10, 2016. of Sts. Cyril and Methodius Rev. Kevin Koester, pastor RIVERSIDE Kingdom Hall of St. Mary Catholic Community Priest Dusan Hlabik 9035 Grant Ave. Jehovahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Witnesses Church 9415 Rochester Ave. 485-6987 Direct Line 255-5117 Ascension Lutheran 3829 Prairie Ave. Rev. Thomas P. May, pastor stpaulsbrookfield.com Cell 533-1050 485-8383 Church 126 Herrick Rd. Faith Lutheran Church St. Barbara Catholic Rev. Thad Fisher, pastor Church 3801 Madison Ave. 485-0096 faithinbrookfield.com

Holy Covenant Metropolitan Community Church Rev. Martha Daniels, pastor 9145 Grant Ave. 387-1611 holycovenantmcc.org

Iglesia De Dios Torre Fuerte 9108 Lincoln Ave. 485-5104

Rev. Robert G. Casey, pastor 4008 Prairie Ave. 485-2900 stbabarabrookfield.org

St. Nikola Serbian Orthodox Church Father Dennis Pavichevich 4301 Prairie Ave. 854-6062 stnikolasoc.org

St. Paul Lutheran Church Rev. Joel A. Brondos, pastor

NORTH RIVERSIDE

Mater Christi Catholic Church Rev. Matthew Nemchausky, pastor 2431 10th Ave. 442-5611 materchristichurch.com

Rev. Chris Honig, pastor 400 Nuttall Rd. 447-2600 ascension-riverside.org

447-1020 stmaryriverside.org

Riverside Presbyterian Church

Rev. Thomas Fraser, rector 60 Akenside Rd. 447-1604 stpaulsparish.org

Rev. Dale Jackson, pastor 116 Barrypoint Rd. 447-1520 rpcusa.org

Christ Presbyterian Church

Riverside United Methodist Church

Rev. Brent Raska, pastor 2350 8th Ave. 447-5200 christchurchnorthriverside.org

Rev. Mark Gilmore, pastor 82 Woodside Rd. 447-1760 umcriverside.org

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Sts. Peter and Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church Rev. Dennis J. Lauritsen, pastor 250 Woodside Rd. 442-5250 stspeterandpaulriverside.org

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Pastor, Compassion United Methodist Church Karl Sokol, pastor, Compassion United Methodist Church How long have you been with Compassion United Methodist Church? We started Compassion United Methodist Church in 2011. What brought you here and what has kept you here? I grew up in Brookfield and have always wanted to be a part of something beautiful and necessary for my town.

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Clubs BROOKFIELD

American Legion Edward Feely Post 190 P.O. Box 3 Brookfield 60513

Brookfield Chamber of Commerce Todd Hitzeman, president P.O. Box 38 Brookfield 60513 268-8080 brookfieldchamber.net The goal of the chamber is to unite and promote the interests of member businesses.

Brookfield Economic Development Corp.

Gymnasts from Sokol Spirit in Brookfield demonstrate tumbling techniques during the 12th Annual Sokol Spirit Exhibition at the Riverside-Brookfield High School on March 5, 2016.

Steve Campbell, Director 9427 Ogden Ave. 485-0000

Brookfield Historical Society

Assists small businesses in coming to Brookfield and remaining a part of the community.

Brookfield Garden Club Tom, co-president 822-8443 brookfieldgardenclub. weebly.com The Brookfield Garden Club meets on the last Saturday of the month at 9:30 a.m., January through October, in the lower-level recreation hall at the Brookfield Village Hall, 8820 Brookfield Ave.

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8820-1/2 Brookfield Ave. 485-3420 Preserving the old Prairie Avenue (Grossdale) railroad station is the society’s number one goal. The station also serves as a museum about Brookfield and the surrounding area. The station is open May through Sept. on the 4th Sunday of the month from 1 to 4 p.m. Tours available with prior arrangement.

Brookfield Jazz Society Ian Tiele, president 268-7873

brookfieldjazz.org Non-profit organization presents events featuring Dixieland, New Orleans, Swing, Big Band, Bebop, Hard Bop, Latin, Fusion and the Blues. Membership is free.

Brookfield Kiwanis Club Joy Klang, president 485-2160 P.O. Box 225 Brookfield 60513 Meets every 2nd and 4th Wed. for dinner, discussion & fun at 6:00 p.m. at the Brookfield Restaurant, 8900 Ogden Ave.

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BrookfieldLaGrange Park Lions Club Jason Vitell, president P.O. Box 156 Brookfield 60513 485-5475 blplions.org Meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month

Brookfield Recreational Art League 8820 Brookfield Ave. Virginia Samel, 708-4844407 Meets every Tuesday 7:00-10:00 pm during the months Feb.-June and Sept. -December, in the lower level

of the Brookfield Village Hall.

Brookfield Woman’s Club

The league welcomes adults to work on art projects. Meetings include demos, live models, still life setups, instructional videos and workshops. All levels of artists and new members always welcome.

8820 Broofkield Ave. 485-4161

BrookfieldRiverside Rotary Club Charles Ezell, president 3439 Grand Blvd. 485-3439 Meets every Tuesday, 12:15 p.m. at Paisan’s Pizza, 3720 Grand Blvd., Brookfield.

Meets at 1 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month, March - November, in the lower level of the Brookfield Village Hall.

Brook Park Senior Social Club 8820 Brookfield Ave. 485-1474 Senior Citizen group that meets on Mondays and Fridays from 10:00am-3:00pm to play cards and bingo in the Recreation Hall (lower level of the Brookfield Municipal Building).

Clubs Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana Lisle Regional Office 2400 Ogden Ave., Suite 400 Lisle 60532-3933 630-544-5900 girlscoutsgcnwi.org Girls age 5-17 participate in programs that promote understanding of themselves and the world around them by forming friendships and performing community service.

Hollywood Citizens Association

McCook 60525 387-8009 ltsc.us Boys and girls traveling soccer club for the Lyons Township area.

Sokol Spirit 3909 Prairie Ave. 485-9663 sokolspirit.org Sokol offers physical training in gymnastics and other athletics, as well as providing Czech cultural and family oriented activities. Visit website for information and calendar of events. Hall is available for rent.

Gonzo Schexnayder, president P.O. Box 262 Brookfield 60513 Hollywood Community House Washington Ave. at Hollywood Ave. 387-9113 hollywoodcitizensassociation.org

Veterans of Foreign Wars, Brookfield Post #2868

Group’s objectives are to advance and promote the physical, moral and social welfare of the Hollywood community, and to maintain and preserve the Hollywood Community House. Meets the 2nd Mon. each month except December, July, and August at 7 p.m.

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Lyons Township Soccer Club 4750 Vernon Ave.

Commander Julius Torrent 8844 Ogden Ave. 485-9670 Vfw.org

Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana See listing under Brookfield Clubs

Golden Agers (60 plus) Mildred Decosola 447-4432 Meets the 1st and 3rd Wed. each month in the North

Riverside Village Commons, 2401 Desplaines Ave.

North Riverside Garden Club Ann Petric 442-6531 Meets first Wed. of each month at 7:00pm, February - November, at the North Riverside Village Commons, 2401 Desplaines Ave.

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Subway 7309 25th St. 442-1655 ■ Hot and cold submarine sandwiches. subway.com

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President, Chicago Scots/Scottish Home How long have you been with the Chicago Scots/ Scottish Home? I’ve been President since 2004 but the organization has been around much, much longer. In fact we’re the oldest 501c3 charity in Illinois, having been established in 1845. We have two important purposes. As the Chicago Scots, we promote Scottish culture by organizing events and initiatives like our Scottish American Museum and our Scottish Festival and Highland Games. We also offer a range of outstanding elder care services at the Scottish Home and our new Caledonian House, a home for people living with dementias like Alzheimer’s Disease. What brought you here and what has kept you here? We first built the Scottish Home in 1910. Just 7 years later this home was destroyed completely by a fire. The Scottish Home residents were evacuated to safety and in many cases, taken in and looked after by neighbors in Riverside. We have never forgotten this extraordinary showing of kindness. And so we stand proudly and obligingly as a member of this community. We want to serve this community. We aim to be a special place for members of this special community to spend their last years. That’s why we’ve continually invested in improvements to our buildings and services, and that’s why generation after generation from this community turn to the Scottish Home when they need help. What gets you out of bed in the morning? I believe our society’s number one job is to take care of the people who take care of us. And the people who take care of us first are our parents, grandparents and elders. At the Scottish Home, we have given loving care, friendship and peace of mind to countless residents and their families for over 100 years. And yet, as demand

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for elder care changes, we strive to offer something that chimes with the times. We have responded practically to the challenge of Alzheimer’s and dementia by building the Caledonian House, a haven of expert care where residents feel valued, loved and purposeful. I get out of bed and come to work because I want to be part of something that will raise the bar in elder and memory care. What keeps you awake at night? Yes, dollars and cents are important, but our real bottom line is measured in how well the wife or husband, son or daughter, family or friend of a resident sleeps at night. If I look into his or her eyes and can see that he or she is being kept awake by stress or worry, then I know something needs to be done. If they can’t sleep, I can’t sleep. But if see

that they’ve been able to put their head on their pillow and sleep well at night, then I know that they are happy with the care their loved one is receiving at the Scottish Home. What do you love about North Riverside? The Scottish Home is a place where friends become family. Our philosophy of one-on-one care is inspired by the comfort of home and the warmth of family. These 2 values – family and home – inform everything we have ever done and will ever do. These are the beacons that light our way. I recognize that these values also inform the community and character of Riverside. So, it feels comfortable and correct to be here. The Scottish Home is incredibly proud to be part of this community.

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At Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago, our mission is simple: deliver world-class care to children who need it most – regardless of their ability to pay. For over 90 years, thousands of families with children affected by orthopaedic conditions, cleft lip and palate, spinal cord injury, and rehabilitation needs have come through our doors with hopes of finding the very best pediatric specialty care. Under our roof, those hopes are answered every day — by physicians, nurses, and specialists using the latest technology, innovative research, and a collaborative, family-centered approach. It’s how the 22 Shriners Hospital locations provided care to over 127,000 children last year alone.

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The Scottish Home

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Xxxxx Government VILLAGE OF BROOKFIELD

Village Hall 8820 Brookfield Ave. 485-7344 brookfieldil.gov Hours: Mon. thru Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Brookfield operates under a village manager form of government. The village manager is appointed by the board of trustees and serves as the administrative head of the government, responsible for administration of all departments. The village president, clerk and six trustees are elected by residents. The board meets the 2nd and 4th Mon. each month at 6:30 p.m. in village hall.

Village President Kit Ketchmark kketchmark@brookfieldil. gov

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Riverside Village President Ben Sells talks with workers prior to a tour of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Salt Creek Intercepting Sewer, which is undergoing a major renovation project. 485-8131 jepiscopo@brookfieldil.gov

Village Trustees Ryan Evans Michael Garvey Nicole Gilhooley Brian Oberhauser Michelle Ryan David LeClere

Village Clerk Brigid Weber bweber@brookfieldil.gov

Village Manager Keith Sbiral 485-1115 ksbiral@brookfieldil.gov

Chief of Police James Episcopo

Fire Chief Patrick Lenzi 485-0076 plenzi@brookfieldil.gov

Director of Public Works Kenneth Blaauw 485-2540 publicworks@brookfieldil. gov

Village Planner Emily Egan 485-1445 eegan@brookfieldil.gov

Deputy Clerk Theresa Coady 485-1114 tcoady@brookfieldil.gov

VILLAGE OF NORTH RIVERSIDE

Village Commons 2401 Desplaines Ave. 447-4211 northriverside-il.org Hours: Mon. thru Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m. to noon The mayor, village clerk and trustees, govern North Riverside. A village administrator, appointed by these

elected officials, oversees village operations and services. The board meets at 7:00 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Mon. each month except July, Aug. and Dec. when there is only one meeting.

Village President Hubert Hermanek Jr. mayorhermanek@ northriverside-il.org

Board of Trustees Jason Bianco Deborah Czajka Matthew Decosola H. Bob Demopoulos

Joe Mengoni Vera Wilt

Village Clerk Kathy Ranieri ClerkRanieri@north riverside-il.org

Village Administrator Guy Belmonte guyb@northriverside-il. org Village Treasurer Sue Scarpiniti sues@northriverside-il. org

Police Chief Lane D. Niemann 447-9191 lniemann@north

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Fire Chief Brian Basek 447-1981 bbasek@northriverside-il. org

Director of Public Works Tim Kutt 762-5885

Director of Parks and Recreation Teresa Michalik, CPRP 442-5515 teresam@northriversideil.org

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Serving the Riverside-Brookfield community on our campus or in your home! Stays independent with Cantata at Home

Short-term rehab stay at British Home Rehabilitation Services

Handyman Services cleans his gutters Moved into an indepdendent apartment on campus

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Stays fit with Circuit Training and Tai Chi fitness classes

Cantata provides a wide range of adult life services both on and off our campus. Everyone pictured above is very different but all have one thing in common: they all called Cantata to support their “Best Lives!” • • • •

On our campus: Short-term rehabilitation • Long-term care Outpatient therapy services • Wellness Clinic Independent living apartments • Fitness center Assisted living apartments

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In the neighborhood: Handyman services • Transportation Cantata at Home • Meal prep & delivery Lifelong Learning classes • Technology Social events & clubs education

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Government

Riverside • Illinois 60546

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Foreign & Domestic Repairs • We Do Insurance Work WILLIAM CAMARGO/Staff Photographer

More than 400 people participated in the inaugural Bike Brookfield event in May 21, 2016.

Village Services, North Riverside Neighborhood Services This group responds to residents who need assistance but don’t know where to turn. Volunteer block captains reach out to people to provide assistance. For information or to volunteer call 442-5515 or call Carol Spale at 447-4932.

Rides for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities North Riverside residents 65 and older, or disabled, can register at the Recreation Office. This program entitles the resident to go to doctor or dentist appointments within a five-mile radius or shopping anywhere in North Riverside. Call 442-5515.

VILLAGE OF RIVERSIDE

Village Offices 27 Riverside Rd. 447-2700 riverside.il.us Hours: Mon. thru Fri., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Riverside is a nonhome rule municipality. A president and six-member board of trustees serve the village. The board appoints a manager, who is responsible for the administration of the village. The Board of Trustees meets at 7:00 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Thursday each month in the village hall auditorium.

Village President Benjamin Sells bsells@riverside.il.us

Board of Trustees Joseph Ballerine Patricia Julian Collins Michael Sedivy Ellen Hamilton

Douglas Pollock Scott Lumsden

Village Manager Jessica Frances 442-2233 jfrances@riverside.il.us

18 East Ave. (and Pine St.) Riverside IL Hours: M-F 7am - 6pm

(708) 447-7221

Village Clerk Cathy Haley 447-2700 chaley@riverside.il.us

Public Works Director Edward Bailey 442-3590 ebailey@riverside.il.us

Police Chief Thomas Weitzel 447-2127 tweitzel@riverside.il.us

Fire Chief Matthew Buckley 447-2123 mbuckley@riverside.il.us

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Community Development Director Sonya Abt 447-1241 sabt@riverside.il.us

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WOODLAWN FUNERAL HOME 7750 West Cermak Road - Forest Park

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LOOKING BACK TO

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ong before Frederick Law Olmsted visited Riverside in 1868, the creek around the perimeter of what we call Swan Pond Park formed an island identified on Olmsted’s 1869 General Plan of Riverside as “Picnic Island.” The log across the creek — this photo is from the 1890’s — was known as the Natural Bridge, but was removed in the early 1900s for safety reasons. The creek was gradually filled in with dirt and ash when residents began to view the creek as a hazard. The persons most annoyed by the removal of the creek were fishermen who had used it as a favorite fishing spot.

Courtesy of the Riverside Historical Society

Government Parks & Recreation Director

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Ron Malchiodi rmalchiodi@riverside.il.us 442-7025

Mary Noonan hclerk@lyonsts.com

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Michael Corrigan supervisor@provisotownship. illinois.gov

TOWNSHIP GOVERNMENT Lyons Township Lyons Township includes Brookfield south of Southview Avenue and a small portion of Riverside, south of 39th Street.

Office of the Supervisor 6404 Joliet Rd. Countryside 482-8300 lyonstownshipil.gov

Supervisor William Mundy

Barbara Weyrick assessor@lyonsts.com

Trustees Mark Anderson Thomas Garrette Colleen Kelly Timothy Sprague

Proviso Township Proviso Township includes Brookfield north of Southview Avenue and west of Salt Creek and North Riverside west of 9th Avenue.

Office of the Supervisor 4565 Harrison Hillside 449-4300

east of 9th Avenue; and the Hollywood section of Brookfield.

Clerk Anthony “Tony” Williams

Riverside Town Hall 27 Riverside Rd. Riverside 442-4400 townships.toi.org/riversidetownship

Trustees

COOK COUNTY GOVERNMENT Cook County Board

Supervisor

Toni Preckwinkle, president 118 Clark St. Chicago 60602 312-443-5500 Fax: 312-603-4397 cookcountyil.gov

Richard P. Tuscher mytownhall@sbcglobal.net

16th District

Assessor Steven Zawaski provisoassessor@yahoo.com

Ann Dynako Kubiczky

Evelyn Chavez Mari Herrell Joseph Christopher Clarence E. Thomas

Clerk

Riverside Township

Frances M. Sitkiewicz

Riverside Township includes all of Riverside north of 39th Street, including unincorporated Riverside Lawn; North Riverside

Trustees

Liane J. Blauw

Assessor

Mary Rob Clarke John D. Ertler A. Wayne Gieseman

Jeff Tobolski, commissioner

Main Office 118 Clark Street, Room 567 Chicago 60602 Phone: 312-603-6384 District Office 521 S. LaGrange Road LaGrange 60525 Phone: 708-352-2301 commissioner tobolski.com

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Government STATE GOVERNMENT

23rd District

STATE REPRESENTATIVES

Riverside north of Herrick Road; the Hollywood section of Brookfield north of Washington Avenue; portions of central and south Brookfield.

8th District All of North Riverside; Brookfield north of 31st Street; a portion of Brookfield south of 31st Street

LaShawn K. Ford (D-Chicago) repford@lashawnford. com 4800 W. Chicago Ave. 2nd Floor Chicago 60651 773-378-5902 239-E Stratton Office Bldg. Springfield 62706 217-782-5962

21st District Riverside south of the Burlington Northern Railroad tracks.

Silvana Tabares (D-Chicago) rep.tabares@gmail.com 2418 S. Kedzie Chicago 60623 773-522-1315 280-S Stratton Office Building Springfield 62706 217-782-7752

Michael J. Zalewski (D-Riverside) info@repmikezalewski.org 1 Riverside Road, Ste, 204A Riverside 60546 442-6500 243-E Stratton Office Building Springfield 62706 217-782-5280

24th District Riverside between the Burlington Northern tracks and Herrick/ Park Place; the Hollywood section of Brookfield south of Washington Avenue; and most of Brookfield between Grant and Shields avenues.

Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez (D-Cicero) repehernandez@yahoo. com 2137 S. Lombard Ave. Suite 205 Cicero 60804 222-5240 286-S Stratton Office Building Springfield 62706 217-782-8173

STATE SENATORS 4th District

SILVANA TABARES

All of North Riverside; Brookfield north of 31st Street; a

Sylvester Realty Company MICHAEL J. ZALEWSKI portion of Brookfield south of 31st Street.

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Kimberly A. Lightford (D-Maywood) senatorlightford.com 10001 W. Roosevelt Rd., Ste. 202 Westchester 60154 343-7444 323B Capitol Building Springfield 62706 217-782-8505

11th District Riverside south of the Burlington Northern Railroad tracks.

Martin A. Sandoval (D-Chicago) senatormartinsandoval. com 5807 W. 35th St. Cicero 60804 656-200 111 Capitol Building Springfield 62706 217-782-5304

12th District Riverside north of the Burlington Northern tracks; all of Brookfield south of Washington Avenue; a portion of Brookfield between Washington Avenue and 31st Street.

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Karen Arndt Your Neighborhood Realtor

(708) 447-9907 • karenarndt@remax.net “I know the neighborhood!” • 34 years of real estate experience serving this community - I’ve been in most of our homes! • Member of the National & Illinois Association of Realtors • Member of the Multiple Listing Service • Past President of the West Suburban Chapter of the Women’s Council of Realtors • Office Representative to the Sales Advisory Council of Re/Max • I know all real estate markets!

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WILLIAM CAMARGO/Staff Photographer

Gina Plastiak working at the North Riverside police dispatch center on May 13, 2016.

Government Steven M. Landek (D-Bridgeview) senatorlandek.com 6215 79th St. Suite 1A Burbank 60459 430-2510 113 Capitol Building Springfield 62706 217-782-0054

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVES 3rd Congressional District The very southern tip of Riverside; all of Brookfield south of Southview Avenue.

773-948-6223 2346 Rayburn HOB Washington, D.C. 20515 202-225-5701 866-822 - 5701

4th Congressional District All of North Riverside east of 13th Avenue; all but the southern tip of Riverside; all but one block of Brookfield north of Southview Avenue.

Luis Gutierrez (D-Chicago) gutierrez.house.gov 3240 W. Fullerton Ave. Chicago, IL 60647 773-342-0774 2408 Rayburn HOB. Washington, D.C. 20515 202-225-8203

Daniel Lipinski (D-Western Springs)

7th Congressional District

lipinski.house.gov Chicago District Office 6245 S. Archer Ave. Chicago 60638

North Riverside west of 13th Avenue; one block of far north Brookfield.

Danny K. Davis (D-Chicago) davis.house.gov 2746 W. Madison St. Chicago 60612 773-533-7520 2159 Rayburn Bldg. Washington D.C. 20515 202-225-5006

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Library BROOKFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY 3609 Grand Blvd. Brookfield 485-6917 brookfieldlibrary.info Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri. and Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. (Sept.May), 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Library Director Kimberly Coughran

Board of Trustees Jennifer Perry, president Dianne Duner, vice president Carol Vaughan Kissane, treasurer Linda Kampschroeder, trustee Lisa Knasiak, secretary Michelle Svensden, trustee Adam Burghgraef, trustee

Friends of the Library Jane Huber, president brookfieldlibraryfriends@ gmail.com This group supports the library through book sales and other fundraising activities. To join, leave your name and phone number at the libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reference desk or call 485-6917.

NORTH RIVERSIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY 2400 Desplaines Ave. North Riverside 447-0869 northriversidelibrary.org Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Fri. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Closed holidays and on Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

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Maximus Martinez, 7, makes a dog at the Riverside Library for their winter reads event on January 16.

Library Director Lorene Kennard

Board of Trustees Annette Corgiat, president Greg Gordon, vice president Brad Lanken, treasurer Mary Lee, secretary Elizabeth Tomasek, trustee P.J. Folz, trustee Ken Rouleau, trustee

Friends of the Library

ship of the library board, library staff, volunteer members and the community. Membership is open to all residents of North Riverside and neighboring communities. Monthly meetings are on the second Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. in the library meeting room. For more information call 447-0869.

Annette Corgiat, president

North Riverside Library Foundation

Friends of the Library is a partner-

The foundation is a not-for-profit (501c3)

organization whose goal is to raise money to enhance library services and materials. Donations to the foundation are tax deductible. Serving on its board are North Riverside residents Lenora Giurini, president; Vera Wilt, vice president; Stephanie Lanken, treasurer; Marge Hook, secretary; Jason Bianco, Kate Brennan, Annette Corgiat, Jackie Erdman, P.J. Folz, Kathleen Spale and Kay Subaitis.

RIVERSIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY 1 Burling Rd. Riverside 442-6366 riversidelibrary.org Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun. (Sept.May) 1 to 5 p.m.

Library Director Janice Foley

Board of Trustees Joan Wiaducck, president Susan Kucera, vice president Jen Pacourek, secretary Michael Flight, treasurer

Ken Circo, trustee Patrick White, trustee

Friends of the Library Ruth Julian, president The Riverside Friends of the Library meet in the library for fellowship and programs. The group holds meetings with informative, entertaining programs and coordinates a fund drive to present a significant monetary gift to the library. Contact the Friends the Library at 442-6366.

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Higgins Glass 33 East Quincy St., Riverside

OPEN

68 YEARS

Open in Riverside since

1966

Rondelanterns- (lights made from round discs of colored glass): 10 inch high costs $1050, 12 inch high costs $1250, 85 colors.

Founded

1948 by Michael and Frances Higgins

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18 categories of

glassware available

1948-57

operated out of the Higgins apartment

1957-64 partnered with Dearborn Glass Company

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RIVERSIDE PARKS AND RECREATION

2017 HAPPENINGS

KinderKids Enrichment! Summer Camp Options! Teen Day Camp Adventure Camp Junior Adventurers Camp Centennial Afternoon Playcamp

Adults

Leagues

Youth Fall and Spring Soccer Adult Volleyball Leagues Adult 12” Men’s Softball Youth Basketball

Canvas Painting Nights Spin Tuesdays and Thursdays Yoga Thursdays and Saturdays Tae Kwon Do Tai Chi Chun Abdominal Assault Cardio Kickboxing Weight Training BODYSHRED™ Pilates ACTIVE ADULTS: Brains & Balance Past 60™

Special Events to Look Out For CPR & FIRST AID Certifications Kids Kraft Nites Kids Flick Nights Messy Mondays Art in Action

Cori’s Kids Triathlon 3rd of July Concert in the Park Easter Egg Hunt Howl-O-ween 39th Annual Independence Day 5K Movie in the Park RIV-inia Riverside Ride

R.O.A.R (Riverside Opportunities for Adaptive Recreation) 10 Pine Avenue (inside the Water Tower) | (708) 442-7025 riversidepr@riverside.il.us 54 | 2017 Brookfield/Riverside/North Riverside Answer Book

Parks & Recreation BROOKFIELD RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Administrative Office 8820 Brookfield Ave., Lower Level Brookfield 485-7344 Press #5 brookfieldil.gov

Program Coordinator Mary Pezdek

Brookfield Parks ■ Candy Cane Park 29th St. and Park Aves. ■ Creekside Park Burlington and Grove Aves. ■ Harrison Park 3200 block of Harrison Ave. ■ Ehlert Park Congress Park and Elm Aves. ■ Kiwanis Park 8820 Brookfield Ave. ■ Madison Park 4000 block of Madison Ave. ■ Madlin Park Lincoln Ave. between Madison and Raymond Aves. nMaple North Park 3800 block of Maple Ave. ■ Maple South Park 3900 block of Maple Ave. nVeterans Memorial Park Grand Blvd. and Sunnyside Ave.

Special RecreationSEASPAR Brookfield is a member of the South East Association for Special Parks and Recreation (SEASPAR). The mission of SEASPAR is to provide recreation programs and services for residents with disabilities by providing excellence in recreation through programs and services. For more information, visit www.seaspar.org or call 630-960-7600.

William Camargo/Staff Photographer

Aubree Isdale, gives a big hug to her dad, Adam, who surprised his daughter during a softball game at Kiwanis Park in Brookfield on July 10, 2016, just a short time after he returned from a long overseas deployment with the U.S. Army in Kuwait. NORTH RIVERSIDE RECREATION DEPARTMENT 2401 Desplaines Ave. 442-5515 northriverside-il.org

Director Teresa Michalik, CPRP

Recreation facilities ■ Village Commons Building

2401 Desplaines Ave. ■ Veteran’s Park Recreation Fields 7550 W. 26th St., west of Harlem Ave. ■ The Tot Spot 14th Ave. and 24th St. ■ Commons Park and playground Located behind village offices off of Desplaines Ave.

Use of Commons Park Pavilions Usage is on a first-come, first-served basis. Village ordinances prohibit grilling and the use of alcohol in the parks. Ballfield reservations permits are available at the Recreation Department.

RIVERSIDE RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Administrative Offices 10 Pine Ave. Riverside 442-7025 riverside.il.us Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Director Ron Malchiodi

Riverside Parks ■ Big Ball Park

Longcommon Rd. between Delaplaine and Nuttall ■ Blythe Park 735 Leesley Rd. ■ Centennial Park Longcommon Rd. and Forest Ave. ■ Guthrie Park Bloomingbank and Riverside Rds. ■ Harrington Park South Delaplaine and Gage Rds. ■ Indian Gardens Park Fairbank and Bloomingbank Rds. ■ Patriots Park Parkway and Selborne Rds. ■ Swan Pond Burling and Barrypoint Rds. ■ Turtle Park

Longcommon Rd., between Addison and Shenstone

Scout Cabin Reservations made available by the Parks and Recreation Department to community organizations, residents, nonresident organizations and businesses. Rentals are available for a six hour time slot, and reservations are accepted up to 60 days in advance of your event. The cabin is heated, has a window air conditioner, ceiling fan, washrooms, 5 picnic tables, a cooktop range, refrigerator, microwave and a fireplace. It’s a great place to have a special event or a family function!

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LOOKING BACK AT

1893

lexander Watson was the owner of a large part of the unincorporated area known as Riverside Lawn just south of the bend in the Des Plaines River across from Riverside. He built this bridge — known as Watson’s Bridge — across the river to Riverside in 1893 after winning a lawsuit with the village for the right to do so. Watson’s aim was to promote the area for development. In 2015 the area was deemed uninhabitable by Cook County because of the recurring incidences of extreme flooding. The county has purchased many of the dwellings in the Lawn, including Watson’s house and in 2017 will raze them and return the area to forest preserve.

Courtesy of the North Riverside Historical Society

Parks & Recreation Community Recreation Co-op Agencies The Brookfield, North Riverside, Lyons and Riverside Parks & Recreation Departments have agreed to offer programs that will benefit all communities. This co-op will allow residents of each community to participate in more programs while paying resident rates! Some things to remember: You must register with the “host agency’s” Recreation Department. They will be able to answer detailed questions and give you directions to their facilities. Refunds for co-op programs will be issued according to the host agency’s refund policy.

Call ahead to verify Registration Dates and Pricing.

Brookfield Recreation 8820 Brookfield Ave. Brookfield, IL 60513 485-7344 Press #5

Lyons Recreation Department 4200 Lawndale Ave. Lyons 60534 442-4858

North Riverside Recreation Department 2401 Desplaines Ave. North Riverside 60546 442-5515

Riverside Recreation Department 10 Pine Ave. Riverside 60546 442-7025

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Eloise Evans and her daughter, Hannah, as the Mad Hatter and March Hare during Monsters on Mainstreet in downtown Brookfield on Oct. 29. 2017 Brookfield/Riverside/North Riverside Answer Book | 57

Riverside Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Members For Membership information call: Janice Foley Vice-President (708) 442-8263

David Moravacek President (708) 447-2261

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GETTING TO KNOW... CAROL SPALE North Riverside Neighborhood Services Coordinator

Q & A

WILLIAM CAMARGO/Staff

Carol and Frank Spale with their son, David, at their home in North Riverside on January 19, 2017. How long have you been with the North Riverside Neighborhood Services? It’s been 24 years. Ever since we had the opportunity to give back to the community who helped us out. It started with a potluck that we hosted for the many people who helped out family, and then our former mayor asked us if we wanted to be involved with the organization. What brought you here, and what has kept you here? We had people from the village who helped us with our son David, who is now 37. David can’t walk or talk. People in the village treated us like family because of David.

We wrote former Mayor Scheck letting him know that people had helped us. Two years later, I started working with the organization, North Riverside Neighborhood Services. Today, we have more than 90 block captains, 1 for each block, to help people who might feel lonely or need a connection to the community. What gets you out of bed in the morning? David gets us out of bed, and the fact that we want to help people in trouble. I can call any of the block captains and have them drive someone, or move something or whatever someone may need. I have the privilege of

helping people. What keeps you awake at night? The same thing that gets me out of bed in the morning. I also email the block captains at night after I get David to bed and get my husband fed. I like to check in with the block captains about what we need, and a lot of this happens late at night. What do you love about North Riverside? I love the fact that it’s a small community with a big heart. I love the big heart that stretches around the village. We’ve established a network of caring around town. Neighbors become like family.

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Schools

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Lyndsey Hoyd, Riverside-Brookfield High School’s 2016 homecoming queen, parades between columns of cheerleaders with arms outstretched, forming a ceremonial arch at the school’s homecoming football game on Sept. 23. NORTH RIVERSIDE KOMAREK SCHOOL DISTRICT 94

Administrative Office 8940 24th St. 447-8030 komarekschool.org

Superintendent Dr. Brian Ganan bganan@komarek94.org

Board of Education Christopher Waas, president Al Sarro, vice president Sue Bogdan, secretary Martin DeLeonardis Jonathan Hoadley Carolyn Lach Gina Sierra

Komarek Elementary School 8940 24th St. 447-8030 Grades: K-8 Dr. Jason Gold, principal jgold@komarek94.org Lisa Stalla, assistant principal lstalla@komarek94.org

BROOKFIELD, LAGRANGE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 95

Administrative Office 3724 Prairie Ave. Brookfield 485-0606 district95.org

Superintendent Dr. Mark Kuzniewski mkuzniewski@district95.org

Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services Jeannie Zeitlin jzeitlin@district95.org Director of Teaching and Learning Cathy Cannon ccannon@district95.org

Director of Buildings and Grounds

Rebecca Zoltoski, vice president Barb Garvey, secretary Brian Conroy Joe Ivan Brian Pencak Karen Winslow

Grades: PreK and 6-8 Ryan Evans, principal revans@district95.org Jeffrey Tumpane, assistant principal jtumpane@district95.org

Brook Park Elementary School

RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 96

1214 Raymond Ave. LaGrange Park 354-3740 Grades: K-5 Michael Sorensen, principal msorensen@district95.org

Rich Batka rbatka@district95.org

S.E. Gross Middle School

Board of Education

3524 Maple Ave. Brookfield 485-0600

Michelle Maggos, president

Administrative Office 63 Woodside Rd. Riverside 447-5007 district96.org

Superintendent of Schools Martha Ryan-Toye ryan-toyem@district96.org

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LOOKING BACK

1911

f you visit Riverside and see its beautiful train station you would never guess what happened to it in August of 1911. An eastbound passenger train was preparing for its p.m. run when an eastbound freight train missed a semaphore signal and smashed into the rear passenger car of the departing train. Luckily, there were no fatalities, but the devastation to the station was considerable. The passenger car was thrown from the tracks and knocked out the pillar supporting the roof of the station, causing the roof to collapse. The restoration of the station was

Courtesy of the Riverside Historical Society

so seamless you would never know such a terrible accident occurred. Today the station not only includes a waiting room for trav-

elers it also houses a beautiful exhibit of drawings, maps and photographs, providing a tapestry of the history of a national historic landmark community.

Schools Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction Merryl Brownlow brownlowm@district96.org

Director of Special Education Pamela Shaw shawp@district96.org

Director of Technology Don Tufano Tufanod@district96.org

Board of Education Jeff Miller, president Mary Rose Mangia, vice president Rachel Marrello Randy Brockway Shari Klyber Lynda Murphy Rich Regan

A.F. Ames Elementary School

Hollywood Elementary School

86 Southcote Rd. Riverside 447-0759 Grades: PreK-5 Todd Gierman, principal giermant@district96.org

3423 Hollywood Ave. Brookfield 485-7630 Grades: K-5 Kimberly Hefner, principal hefnerk@district96.org

Blythe Park Elementary School

L.J. Hauser Junior High School

735 Leesley Rd. Riverside 447-2168 Grades: K-5 Casimira Gorman, principal gormanc@district96.org

Central Elementary School 61 Woodside Rd. Riverside 447-1106 Grades: K-5 Peter Gatz, principal gatzp@district96.org

65 Woodside Rd. Riverside 447-3896 Grades: 6-8 April Mahy, principal mahya@district96.org Christine Mullin, assistant principal mullinc@district96.org

BROOKFIELD, LAGRANGE, LAGRANGE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 102

Administrative Office 333 N. Park Rd.

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LaGrange Park 482-2400 dist102.k12.il.us Superintendent Dr. Kyle Schumacher schumacherky@dist102.k12.il.us

Assistant Superintendent for Teaching & Learning Dr. Christopher Finch finchch@dist102.k12.il.us

Assistant Superintendent for Special Education Dr. Joyce Powell powelljo@dist102.k12.il.us

Information Technology Director Al Kirkus kirkusal@dist102.k12.il.us

Board of Education Matthew Scotty, president Martin Rodgers, vice president Steve Kudia, secretary Rebecca Davies Jason Kowalcyzk Brian Anderson Amanda Jandris

Congress Park Elementary School 9311 Shields Ave. Brookfield 482-2430 Grades: K-6 Terry Dutton, principal duttonte@dist102.k12.il.us

Park Junior High 333 N. Park Rd. LaGrange Park 482-2500 Grades: 7-8 Phil Abraham, principal abrahamph@dist102.k12.il.us Joe Gage, assistant principal gagejo@dist102.k12.il.us

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Schools LYONS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 103

Administrative Office 4100 Joliet Ave. Lyons 783-4100 sd103.com

Superintendent Dr. Carol Baker bakerc@sd103.com

Curriculum Director Dr. Natacia Campbell campbelln@sd103.com

WILLIAM CAMARGO/Staff Photographer

Eros Costa, gets his teeth checked by Dr. Gerald Ciebien at Elhert Park in Brookfield during a Back to School event on Aug. 13, 2016.

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Director of Student Services Dr. Janine Gruhn gruhnj@sd103.com

Director of Technology John Williamsen williamsenj@sd103.com

Board of Education Michael Bennett, president Jorge Torres, vice president Coleen Shipbaugh, secretary Sharon Anderson Catherine Broderick Kendra Pierce Joanne Schaeffer

Lincoln School 4300 Grove Ave. Brookfield 783-4600 Grades: PreK-5 Katie Schumann, principal schumannk@sd103.com

George Washington Middle School 8101 Ogden Ave.

Schools Lyons 783-4200 Grades: 6-8 Chrisopher Cybulski, principal cybulskic@sd103.com Anthony Defeo, assistant principal defeoa@sd103.com Catherine Eichhammer, assistant principal eichhammerc@sd103.com

Superintendent Dr. Timothy B. Kilrea tkilrea@lths.net

Principal Dr. Brian Waterman bwaterman@lths.net

Director of Curriculum and Instruction Scott Eggerding seggerding@lths.net

LYONS TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 204

Board of Education

Administration office

Thomas W. Cushing, president George R. Dougherty, vice president Phillip Palmer, secretary John T. Polacek, D.D.S.

100 S. Brainard Ave. LaGrange 579-6300 lths.net

Jessica McLean Barbara Rosinsky Molly Murphy Bruton

Lyons Township High SchoolNorth Campus 100 S. Brainard Ave. LaGrange 579-6300 Kevin Brown, associate principal kwbrown@lths.net Kris Costopoulos, assistant principal kcostopoulos@lths.net Adam Davis, assistant principal adavis@lths.net

Lyons Township High SchoolSouth Campus 4900 S. Willow Springs Rd.

WILLIAM CAMARGO/Staff photographer

RBHS designated hitter Sam Habayeb, center, celebrates with teammate Sam Mendez (#27) after hitting a grand slam during a game against Morton West High School in Berwyn on May 27, 2016. Western Springs 579-6500 Therese Nelson, associate principal tnelson@lths.net

Kelly Dostal, assistant principal kdostal@lths.net Toriano Griggs, assistant principal tgriggs@lths.net

LOOKING BACK TO

1940â&#x20AC;&#x2122;S

THE

iversideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s antiquated sewer system (state of the art in 1871) was becoming problematic by the 1940s. The workers shown here in 1948 were installing new sewer lines in the central business district. In the 21st century Riverside still has some sewer problems, so repair crews can still be spotted and the village is planning to major sewer improvements to reduce basement flooding.

Courtesy of the Riverside Historical Society

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Schools RIVERSIDE-BROOKFIELD HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 208

Riverside-Brookfield High School 160 Ridgewood Rd. Riverside 442-7500 rbhs208.net

Superintendent Dr. Kevin Skinkis skinkisk@rbhs208.net

Principal Kristin Smetana smetanak@rbhs208.net

Assistant Principal, Student Affairs

WILLIAM CAMARGO/Staff photographer

David Mannon mannond@rbhs208.net

Jan Greenenwald helps Gabriel Anitra with some math work during class at Komarek Elementary School on May 26. Jan Greenenwald retired last year after 45 years of teaching.

Assistant Principal, Curriculum and Instruction

PRIVATE ELEMENTARY AND PRESCHOOLS

Kylie Gregor gregork@rbhs208.net

Building Blocks Preschool

Director, Special Education Services

St. Paul’s Church 60 Akenside Rd. Riverside 447-3373 stpaulsparish.org/building_blocks Ages: 3 to 5 years Ann Jablonski, executive director

Sheila Jercich jercichs@rbhs208.net

Director, Student Services Beth Augustine augustineb@rbhs208.net

Board of Education Michael Welch, president Matthew Sinde Jr., vice president Garry Gryczan Laura Hruska Edward Jepson Timothy Walsh John D. Keen

Montessori Children’s Community 3424 Maple Ave. Brookfield 485-9542 montessori-cc.org Ages: 3 to 6 years old Rocio Smith, director

St. Louise de Marillac Catholic School 1125 Harrison Ave. LaGrange Park 352-2202

slmschool.org Grades: PreK-8 AnneMarie Mahay, principal amahay@slmschool.org

St. Mary Catholic School 97 Herrick Rd. Riverside 442-5747 stmaryriverside.org Grades: PreK-8 Barbara Rasinski, principal principal@stmaryriverside.org

St. Paul Lutheran School 9035 Grant Ave. Brookfield 485-0650 Grades: K-8 Rev. Joel A. Brondos, headmaster

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PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOLS

Fenwick High School 505 Washington Blvd. Oak Park 386-0127 Fax: 386-3052 fenwickfriars.com Rev. Richard A. Peddicord, O.P., president Peter Groom, principal

Nazareth Catholic Academy 1209 W. Ogden Ave. LaGrange Park 354-0061 nazarethacademy.com Dennis Moran, president Deborah Tracy, principal

St. Joseph Catholic High School 10900 W. Cermak Rd. Westchester 562-4433 stjoeshs.org Br. Thomas Harding FSC, president Ronald Hoover, principal

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College of DuPage 425 Fawell Blvd. Glen Ellyn 630-942-2800 cod.edu Dr. Ann Rondeau, president

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GETTING TO KNOW... AMY L. WEINERT

Treasurer Brookfield Chamber of Commerce and Assistant Vice President First National Bank of Brookfield

How long have you been with First National Bank of Brookfield and the Brookfield Chamber? I have been working for First National Bank of Brookfield for 26 plus years. I have been active with Brookfield Chamber of Commerce for 10 years, becoming the Treasurer in 2008. What brought you here and what has kept you here? I was born and raised in Brookfield where I attended S. E. Gross School and graduated from Riverside-Brookfield High School in 1984. I started working for FNBB in 1990. Once I started a family I knew that Brookfield was where I wanted to raise my children; they have had some of the same teachers that I had growing up! What gets you out of bed in the morning? I think that the thing that gets me out of bed in the morning are the laughs that I get to have all day long. I am very much a people person, and I love to be with others and get to know them. I am very fortunate that in my job I get to work with people and understand their financial needs. I am a Consumer Loan Officer, so I get to help make dreams come true. Whether you are buying a new house, making improvements to your home or buying a new car – I am working with customers to figure out what is best for them and their situation. What keeps you awake at night? The financial crisis of 2008 was a very difficult time for

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the Bank along with so many other companies and individuals. The Bank was only able to survive because of the support of our customers in and around Brookfield and the strong relationship we’ve formed with those customers since the Bank opened in 1962. I still lose sleep thinking about the mistakes that were made leading up to and

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during the financial crisis and I hope we’ve all learned from those mistakes so we can avoid anything like that again in the future. What do you love about Brookfield? I have been extremely fortunate to develop wonderful friendships in the community. The families that I have met through my children growing

up and their friendships have been a blessing in so many ways. The neighbors that I cherish and the sense of community throughout this town is amazing. Working for the community bank has allowed me to participate in activities and events that support the town. Being active in the Chamber is a way that I am able to give back to the community.

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