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A golden asset at Field Stevenson Principal Brunson nominated for coveted Golden Apple award

By JACKIE GLOSNIAK

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s if being an educator for 21 years weren’t enough of a service accomplishment, Forest Park Principal Tiffany Brunson has just been nominated by a group of her peers to be considered for a Golden Apple award, one of Illinois’ top awards for an educator who has demonstrated outstanding performance and leadership in their school community.

Brunson, an Oak Park resident who has served as Field Stevenson’s principal for the past five years, recently learned about her nomination, which was initiated by a Field Stevenson fifth-grade teacher and affirmed by the rest of the school’s staff.

TIFFANY BRUNSON “I was very touched,” Brunson Field Stevenson principal said about the moment she learned of her nomination. “I am a worker [and] a person who likes to work alongside people, and I truly believe in empowering people. It’s a little difficult for me to receive an accolade. It’s not my personality. I’m very honored.”

Since 1986, the Golden Apple Foundation, an Illinois nonprofit that works to support teacher excellence, has accepted nominations to choose 10 outstanding fourththrough eighth-grade teachers for the Golden Apple Award for Teaching Excellence and one pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade school leader for the Stanley C. Golder Leadership Award. Brunson will learn later this spring if she was chosen as the recipient of this year’s award.

See BRUNSON on page 10

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Area red-light camera tickets boon for clouted company PHOTO BY BRETT McNEIL

EYE IN THE SKY: The red-light camera company SafeSpeed LLC, which has contracts with River Forest, North Riverside and Berwyn for lucrative cameras along Harlem Avenue, operates out of offices on the eighth-floor of this skyscraper at 150 N. Wacker Drive in downtown Chicago.

By BOB UPHUES and BRETT McNEIL

ets. The company’s take on Harlem Avenue for tickets issued between January 2014 and October 2016 has been about $6.5 million, based on collected citations issued by River ForRed-light cameras operated by Chicago-based SafeSpeed est, Berwyn and North Riverside. Red-light camera tickets worth millions more remain uncollected.

LLC have issued more than $26 million in tickets The ticketing business is clearly good business. along a local four-mile stretch of Harlem Avenue How good? since 2014. The privately held company’s cameras OF A 2-PART One of SafeSpeed’s politically connected owners in River Forest, Berwyn and North Riverside issue was carless and bankrupt just a couple years before citations at rates that far surpass even the busiest SERIES helping found the company. Today he prefers luxucameras in Chicago. ry vehicles like Ferrari and Bentley.

While no central database exists for Illinois redCampaign finance records show he and others involved light cameras, those operated near Oak Park by SafeSpeed may be among the most lucrative in the state, according to in the company also like to spend their money on political candidates. available records.

Under the revenue-sharing terms of its vendor contracts, SafeSpeed stands to collect about 40 percent of all paid tickSee SAFE SPEED on page 6 Senior Editor and Contributing Reporter

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Millennials have gotten a bad rap

t’s dangerous to generalize about a generation but I believe the Millennials have gotten a bad rap. They are stereotyped as narcissistic, overly sensitive and addicted to technology. There’s a viciously funny video mocking Millennials, in which the Millennial International Charity is seeking sponsors for 10,000 Millennials for only $2,900 per month.

Why so much? According to the video, Millennials have expenses like yoga, beard wax and pet food for their rescue dog. The problem is they have useless degrees, no work ethic, no job and no discernible skills. This is true of some Millennials.

I paid a Millennial to go downtown to obtain some court records. He came back empty-handed. The sheer size of the Daley Center had intimidated him so much, he couldn’t face going to the Clerk’s Office to get the records. I had another intern who drove to the far north suburbs and returned with nothing accomplished.

He said he had found the witness’ mailbox but for some reason couldn’t find his house, which must have been nearby. He didn’t leave a business card in the mailbox because it’s against the law. I decided not to send him out anymore. One day, he was sitting around the office so long,

he charged me for overtime.

I also know four Millennials who have a better work ethic than I do. Three own houses and two are great parents. However, they are still burdened by student loans and pay the equivalent of a mortgage payment each month toward the loans, because, like most Millennials, they were dealt a bad hand.

Thanks to skyrocketing tuition, Millennials owe an average of $30,000 in student loans.

Due to their inability to find good-paying jobs, or one in their field of education, 30 percent of them are living in their par parents’ home. That’s over 21 million, who may be living in the basement, or holding down couch springs. As Boomers, we may have started out broke, but at least we weren’t in debt. A 28 yearold Boomer could expect to own a home and have kids. The 28-year-old Millennial lacks the financial stability to do either.

As columnist Charles J. Johnson said, he has lived his entire life with the U.S. at war, (including a war on drugs), with the economy debt-laden, with government dysfunction a given. He was told there was another time when factory jobs paid enough for workers to send their kids to college. These same employers paid for health insurance and pensions.

He heard that there

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was a time when Congress was a check on corporate greed. That the government safeguarded us from harmful products. This was back when a 26-year-old could buy a house and a mass murder wasn’t a monthly occurrence. It’s no wonder many Millennials don’t show loyalty to an employer, or have faith in government. In their eyes, the social contract has been broken for most of their lives.

Still, I admire the values of many Millennials. They tend to be thrifty, nonmaterialistic and mindful of the environment. They value a happy workplace over a larger paycheck. They don’t share many of the prejudices of previous generations.

They’re seeking a balance between work and creative pursuits.

I know Millennials are portrayed as lazy, Uber-riding, tofu-loving losers. If they are, Boomers are partly to blame for showering them with praise and handing out participation trophies. However, despite the coddled childhoods and the bad hand they were dealt as young adults, there are Millennials who get up early, work long hours and care about their communities.

I even know one who answers her phone.

■ John Rice is a columnist/private detective, who has seen his business and family thrive in Forest Park. He thoroughly enjoys life in the village and still gets a thrill smelling Red Hots, watching softball and strolling through cemeteries.

Gene Cernan had a local connection

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS

By JILL WAGNER Contributor

Forest Park was instrumental in building torpedoes for the Navy at the Naval ordnance station, located on Roosevelt Road where the shopping mall is today. The station employed up to 6,500 workers and produced 19,000 torpedoes until production ended in 1945.

Andrew Cernan, father of Lt. Eugene “Gene” Cernan, was a supervisor at the U.S. Naval Ordnance Plant. When his son, Gene Cernan, was selected to be a NASA astronaut, all of Proviso Township was inspired, as noted by the front page of the Forest Park Review on Oct. 24, 1963.

The Cernan family lived in neighboring Bellwood on the 900 block of Marshall Avenue. Their son, Gene, was a local Boy Scout who enjoyed fishing, horses, sports and hunting. Gene graduated from Proviso High School (now known as Proviso East) in 1952.

He then attended Purdue University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering in 1956 and

GOOD NEWS: Capt. Robert Harwood, plant commanding officer, congratulates Andrew Cernan on his son, Gene, being selected for astronaut training in 1963.

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entered the Navy that same year.

In the 1960s, Proviso took great pride in the race to the moon and followed their native son as he traveled to space, and in 1972 he was the commander of Apollo 17.

He is still the last person to walk on the moon.

Gene Cernan, shared this, as he left the moon: “Bob, this is Gene, and I’m on the surface; and, as I take man’s last step from the surface, back home for some time to come — but we believe not too long into the fu-

ture — I’d like to just [say] what I believe history will record: that America’s challenge of today has forged man’s destiny of tomorrow. And, as we leave the Moon at Taurus-Littrow, we leave as we came and, God willing, as we shall return, with peace and hope for all mankind. Godspeed the crew of Apollo 17.”

Gene’s affection for Bellwood can be found in his autobiography, Last Man on the Moon, where he mentions that his small home provided excellent training for the cramped quarters of a lunar module.

Commander Eugene Cernan died this past Monday, Jan. 16, in Houston at the age of 82.

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Diversity of opinion about funding commission Vehicle sticker donations or a budget line item are the two options

By ROBERT J. LIFKA Contributing Reporter

Financial support for the newly-formed Forest Park Diversity Commission might be coming from a different source than commission members expected.

Kate Webster, commission chairwoman, asked the village council in a letter to consider allowing the commission to solicit residents for donations to fund creation of a logo and a website and other upcoming commission activities by utilizing the village vehicle sticker application. But elected officials at the Jan. 9 council meeting were leaning more toward creating a line item in next year’s budget.

In previous years, village residents have been given the option on their vehicle sticker renewal form to make a contribution to a specific fund or cause benefitting the village, including the Park District of Forest Park to help fund an Independence Day fireworks display, the Historical Society, and the First Responders Memorial Fund. Village Administrator Tim Gillian said varying amounts are raised, depending on the specific cause, with an average of $2,500.

In addition to creating a logo and website, Webster said in the letter that funds collected would be used by commission members as seed money for signage, banners and literature to promote diversity at village events and various outreach, education and social programs in the planning phases.

Webster said Friday that commission members attending the group’s monthly meeting the day before were “very ex-

cited” about the alternate funding approach.

“It showed they want to support us and showed they feel we are worthwhile,” she said, calling the alternate funding approach a “win-win.”

Webster said commission members not only understand being redirected away from the vehicle sticker application contribution suggestion but also are “grateful to the village council for steering us to a line item in the budget.”

She said commission members understand that residents who donate through the vehicle sticker application contribution know the organizations they are supporting and it will “behoove us to have a greater presence in the village” before making such a request.

Commissioners Rachell Entler and Joseph Byrnes agreed with Mayor Anthony Calderone’s suggestion, Jan. 9, that the commission be funded through the village budget although Entler indicated a desire to know more details.

“I think I’d like to see what they’re looking at and see if we can fund it,” she said, noting it would be better “if we can find the money in our budget to help them out rather than rely on soliciting.”

Commissioner Tom Mannix, however, supported using the vehicle sticker checkoff option, predicting commissioners will be “very surprised” by the amount that would be donated.

“I would rather have the good folks of the village step forward,” he said, noting the village can be “the backstop” and cover any shortfall in contributions through the budget.

Mannix agreed with Entler that more details are needed.

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“I really want to see what they’re thinking about doing with the money,” he said.

Webster said Friday that commission members understand the request for more details but indicated they are still pulling numbers together.

She explained there is “a general amount we will need right away” to create a presence and provide exposure for the group, adding that sigKATE WEBSTER nage, a website and collection and disDiversity Commission chair tribution of resources are priorities.

She said the exact amount has yet to be determined but the commission “will not be asking for a lot of money.”

In response to a question from Commissioner Dan Novak at the Jan. 9 council meeting, Calderone said no other organization had formally requested to be listed as a contribution option on this year’s vehicle sticker application, although informal discussion had taken place with park district officials who might be seeking funding for another Independence Day fireworks display.

Village Clerk Vanessa Moritz said vehicle sticker renewal notices are usually mailed to residents in early February, so there is not a lot of time to study the matter. Acknowledging her concern, Calderone said a decision would be made at the Jan. 23 meeting.

The seven-member diversity commission, which was created in May, is tasked with spreading awareness of diversity and promoting understanding in the village. Members are volunteers who each serve a three-year term. The commission does not have legislative power, serving in an advisory role to Calderone and the village council.

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SAFE SPEED A gold mine from page 1 Since 2007, SafeSpeed, its principals and related business entities have made almost a quarter-million dollars in donations to Illinois politicians, including high-ranking state officials responsible for traffic safety regulations.

At least one of these officials, state Sen. Martin Sandoval, appears to have directly advocated last year on behalf of SafeSpeed with the Illinois Department of Transportation in the company’s efforts to win approval for a controversial red-light camera in west suburban Oakbrook Terrace.

Campaign finance records show Sandoval’s campaign committee has received more money from SafeSpeed, its officers and related businesses than any other politician in the state since 2007, the year SafeSpeed was founded.

SafeSpeed’s reach in suburbs growing SafeSpeed’s ticketing business is not only good, it’s growing across the Chicago area.

The firm today operates in at least 20 northern Illinois communities, according to a letter from Illinois State Sen. Tom Cullerton to an IDOT official on behalf of the company last year, and new SafeSpeed cameras are being installed this month at the intersection of 22nd Street and Kingery Highway outside the Oakbrook Center shopping mall.

If those cameras operate like SafeSpeed’s others, they will be among the most prolific ticketing machines in Illinois.

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SafeSpeed cameras at Harlem and Cermak have issued more than $20 million in citations since 2014 and the firm’s camera at North Avenue and Harlem in River Forest would qualify as the fourth-most valuable red-light camera in all of Chicago.

Further afield in Lake County, a trio of SafeSpeed cameras at a single intersection in tiny Lakemoor were identified by the Daily Herald as “easily the most lucrative” of all red-light cameras included in a 2014 survey of 32 north suburban communities.

Seemingly wherever SafeSpeed goes, redlight camera tickets -- and profits -- follow in eye-popping numbers.

So, who is SafeSpeed, and where did they come from?

Despite the firm’s growing reach and prof profitability, no one has really asked that question before.

Company founders had no background in traffic safety SafeSpeed LLC was formed in Illinois in June 2007 by a group of individuals who at the time appear to have had zero experience in traffic safety or control. In fact, three of the company’s four founding members were at the time partners in a Loop-based business that handled janitorial contracts for the city of Chicago.

One of those partners, SafeSpeed President Nikki M. Zollar, is a former official in the administration of Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar and has longstanding ties to both Chicago Democrats and state GOP officials.

In addition to her business ventures, Zollar is a one-time Chicago Board of Elections chairwoman who today serves as a trustee at Chicago State University. She was appointed to that post by former Illinois Gov.

Pat Quinn. Her husband is a high-ranking executive at Exelon.

Zollar brought political connections from both sides of the political aisle to SafeSpeed but it is unclear from a review of state records how she got into the red-light camera business. Her longtime primary business, Triad Consulting Services Inc., was founded by her mother as a business consulting firm and today appears to operate primarily as “a facilities management enterprise,” according to a company website. The firm continues to maintain janitorial contracts with the city.

In response to written questions from the Forest Park Review, SafeSpeed spokeswoman Yvonne Davila wrote, “Ms. Zollar is an attorney with a wealth of experience in many dif different fields … She is an entrepreneur whose ideas are not constrained.”

According to Chicago economic disclosures, Zollar has two business partners at Triad Consulting -- Chris Lai and Khaled “Cliff ” Manni. Both men joined Zollar in founding SafeSpeed.

Khaled Maani has spent his professional career of more than 25 years focused on designing and implementing “custodial and maintenance systems for all types of properties,” according to an online professional biography.

It is unclear what expertise he brought to the red-light camera company, and he did not answer that question when it was posed in writing by the Forest Park Review. Public records show Maani has a history of financial problems, including a 2015 federal tax lien for more than $92,000.

Lai is a former University of Illinois student who has dabbled in online start-ups, including a daily fantasy sports site that received media attention in 2015. SafeSpeed spokeswoman Davila claimed Lai is a former Ernst & Young analyst who “has an extensive technology background and is an entrepreneur.”

Online records associate Lai as the registrar of 100 different internet domains since 2004, including websites for SafeSpeed and Triad. Today, Lai serves as SafeSpeed’s chief operating officer.

Final SafeSpeed founder linked to clouted lawyer The fourth SafeSpeed founder, whose name has never appeared on company corporate filings, was even more of an outlier -a then-26-year-old former Loyola University urban studies major who just three years before helping to create the red-light camera company filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection.

Omar Maani, the son of SafeSpeed cofounder Khaled Maani, had limited professional experience when he became a founder at SafeSpeed, and it is unclear what

assets or skills he brought to the business.

SafeSpeed spokeswoman Davila claimed Omar Maani worked for Triad Consulting as a college student and that because of his relationship to Khaled Maani and “as a productive member of Triad, he was included in the development of SafeSpeed.”

Whatever his contributions to the janitorial contracting firm, Omar Maani was not without his own potentially important political connections in the western suburbs.

Bankruptcy court records show that prior to founding SafeSpeed, Omar Maani during college spent at least three years as a part-time law clerk for Giglio and Del Galdo and Associates. This was the same time period when he was also allegedly working for Triad Consulting.

Giglio and Del Galdo at the time was a small municipal law firm operating from of offices inside Melrose Park’s village hall.

One of Omar Maani’s bosses at the firm, Michael Del Galdo, would later go on to become an important political advisor to Cicero Town President Larry Dominick.

From his position in Cicero, where he has handled legal work for the town for more than a decade, Del Galdo has established himself as a busy and influential municipal lawyer across the south and west suburbs.

These include Berwyn, where Del Galdo has since 2009 performed legal work for the city and has served as an informal advisor to Mayor Robert Lovero. Del Galdo was advising Lovero when Berwyn officials in the fall of 2009 voted to contract some of the city’s red-light camera operations with SafeSpeed.

Records show the Berwyn camera contract was among SafeSpeed’s first, and it established the firm on Harlem Avenue.

Within a few years, SafeSpeed would dominate red-light camera operations along the local Harlem Avenue corridor.

SafeSpeed ties to lawyer questioned earlier SafeSpeed is a limited liability company controlled by a group of “members.” The company’s member roster has changed somewhat over the years but Illinois Secretary of State records show that in June 2009, two years after the company was organized, Del Galdo’s name was added to SafeSpeed’s member list in an annual report.

Three months after it appeared in company filings, however, Del Galdo’s name was removed in an amendment filed by the company. That amendment is the only one of its kind filed by SafeSpeed in the company’s history. The move drew media attention in September 2009 when the Chicago Tribune reported that the removal of Del Galdo’s name from company records came on the same day Berwyn officials were set to vote on the red-light camera deal for SafeSpeed.

Celebrating 100 Years In comments to the Tribune, Del Galdo denied any connection with the firm, saying he had “no affiliation with SafeSpeed” and no “economic interest in SafeSpeed.”

He also expressed puzzlement why his name had ever appeared in company paperwork as a SafeSpeed member.

But in a 2009 letter to Berwyn’s mayor and also in recent comments relayed to the Forest Park Review through the company spokeswoman, Nikki Zollar identified Del Galdo as an early member of SafeSpeed.

According to the SafeSpeed spokeswoman, Del Galdo’s relationship with the firm began in 2007, when he provided unspecified legal guidance for the company, and ended in 2009.

In an interview, spokeswoman Davila claimed Del Galdo “walked away” in 2009 when he realized the company could be slow to produce profits and that he faced potential conflicts of interest with his legal clients as a SafeSpeed member. Davila said she could not specify which clients posed a potential conflict for Del Galdo and that Zollar had “no clue” about Del Galdo’s client list.

Del Galdo did not respond to written questions provided by the Forest Park Review.

Maani ownership held through corporation Del Galdo’s former law clerk, Omar Maani, is a founder of SafeSpeed but his name has never appeared directly on company filings. Instead, the younger Maani has always maintained his member position in the business through a pair of Illinois corporations where he serves as the sole publicly identified officer.

He formed the first of those corporations, Strategy Inc., just one week before SafeSpeed was incorporated. The newly minted corporation almost immediately became a founding member of SafeSpeed, secretary of state records show. Two years later, a second Omar Maani business, BOC Enterprises, Inc., replaced Strategy Inc. as a member of SafeSpeed. BOC Enterprises today remains one of the four members of SafeSpeed.

Illinois law does not require private corporations to identify their shareholders and it is unclear whether Omar Maani is the sole owner of BOC Enterprises or whether other individuals hold a financial stake in the business and, by extension, in the profits of SafeSpeed.

In written comments, SafeSpeed spokeswoman Davila claimed Omar Maani is the sole shareholder of BOC Enterprises, Inc. She also claimed his Strategy Inc., which helped found SafeSpeed, “was never active or operated.”

In a November 2015 email to state Sen. Martin Sandoval (D-11th) seeking assistance for the company’s efforts to win approval for red-light cameras in Oakbrook Terrace, Omar Maani identified himself as a SafeSpeed “principal.”

State senators made IDOT contact for SafeSpeed Records obtained by the Forest Park Review through a Freedom of Information request show state Sen. Sandoval in late 2015

forwarded Maani’s email to an IDOT official involved in the red-light camera approval process for Oakbrook Terrace.

“I encouraged Omar to drop u a line,” Sandoval wrote to IDOT Deputy Director John Fortmann. “Ur assistance would be appreciated.”

A couple months later, in February 2016, state Sen. Tom Cullerton wrote to IDOT’s Fortmann on behalf of Oakbrook Terrace and SafeSpeed. Cullerton claimed SafeSpeed at that time operated in 20 different communities and was negotiating with six others.

“I am writing to request your approval in allowing Oakbrook Terrace to begin implementation” of the red-light cameras on 22nd Street and Kingery Highway.

IDOT reportedly reversed course on an earlier denial and in late 2016 approved the SafeSpeed red-light camera in Oakbrook Terrace. Village officials in neighboring Oak Brook, who oppose the camera as a threat to the Oakbrook Center shopping mall, have threatened to file suit in order to stop the camera’s installation.

Last week the Oak Brook Village Board passed an ordinance banning red-light cameras that included language alleging that “contractors promoting red light cameras throughout Illinois and the United States have sought to corrupt local law enforcement by turning it into a moneymaker for political leaders.”

Red-light tickets and Ferraris Because SafeSpeed is a private business, the firm’s profits are not public. But DuPage County traffic court records shed some possible light on Omar Maani’s finances -- or at least his taste in cars.

Twice in the last five years he’s been ticketed while driving super-luxury vehicles, including a brand new Ferrari and a lessbrand-new Bentley.

Ticket records did not include model information for either vehicle but the 2012 Ferrari was gray and the Bentley, also a 2012 model, was black and it carried a set of personalized tags. Records show Maani was caught speeding on Ogden Avenue in the Ferrari in 2012 and was cited for improper lane usage while piloting the Bentley in 2015.

In addition to his position at SafeSpeed, Omar Maani is involved in governmentsponsored property development in Cicero, where his former boss Del Galdo remains an influential figure.

Maani’s Presidio Capital LLC in 2016 received Community Development Block Grants funds from Cook County to help underwrite a 29-unit townhouse development in Cicero. The firm also has reportedly participated in Cicero projects funded by the federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program. DuPage County court records indicate Maani’s Presidio Capital LLC has also performed work on behalf of the Cicero Health Department.

Almost $250K to state, local pols Individuals and companies associated with SafeSpeed have contributed almost a quarter-million dollars to political campaign committees since 2007.

The bulk of those donations have been made by Triad Consulting Services, the SafeSpeed sister company operated by Nikki Zollar, Khaled Maani and Chris Lai. Illinois campaign finance records show Triad since 2007 has made $112,550 in donations to state and local politicians.

State Sen. Martin Sandoval has received $15,500 of those funds, while Cicero Town President Larry Dominick has received $8,100 from Triad. Berwyn Mayor Robert Lovero has received $7,000, and records show Triad last fall made $20,000 in donations to campaign funds benefitting Illinois Democrats prior to the November elections.

Triad also contributed $2,500 to the political committee for Oakbrook Terrace Mayor Tony Ragucci in late October 2016. IDOT approved an Oakbrook Terrace red-light camera permit at 22nd Street and Kingery Highway the day after that donation, according to Chicago Tribune reporting.

SafeSpeed, LLC has provided campaign cash to local politicians in towns where the company maintains red-light camera contracts -- including Melrose Park, Berwyn and North Riverside -and the firm last summer made a $5,000 donation to newly installed Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx.

SafeSpeed co-founder Omar Maani has been generous, too. Records show Maani and companies controlled by him have made campaign contributions totaling more than $62,000 since 2007.

Cicero Town President Larry Dominick has received $17,650 of those funds.

Sandoval a favorite politician The biggest beneficiary of contributions from individuals and companies affiliated with SafeSpeed has been Martin Sandoval, who is chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee and represents portions of Cicero, Riverside, Lyons and Chicago’s Southwest Side.

Companies and individuals with ties to SafeSpeed have donated $37,500 to Sandoval’s political committee since 2007.

Triad and SafeSpeed last September each made $10,000 donations to Sandoval, and companies controlled by Omar Maani contributed $6,000 to Sandoval’s political war chest between 2015 and 2016, records show.

State Dems get cash, too Last fall, Triad Consulting Services gave $10,000 to the Democratic Party of Illinois, a committee chaired by Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. Triad contributed another $10,000 during that same time period to the Senate Democratic Victory Fund, which is chaired by Illinois Senate President John Cullerton.

Both Sandoval and John Cullerton were Illinois Senate sponsors of the 2006 law that paved the way for red-light camera enforcement in Illinois.

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Pols benefit from SafeSpeed-related cash Individuals and companies connected to SafeSpeed LLC have been generous to the political committees of state and local politicians.

Political donations total more than $245,000 since 2007, the year SafeSpeed was formed.

State Sen. Martin Sandoval has been a favorite recipient, receiving $37,500.

Cicero Town President Larry Dominick has received donations totaling $28,750, Illinois campaign finance records show.

Here’s a summary of notable contributions made by people and companies connected to SafeSpeed:

Total SafeSpeed-related political contributions -$245,509 SafeSpeed LLC - $42,450 • State Sen. Martin Sandoval - $11,000 • Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx - $5,000 • Country Club Hills Mayor Dwight Welch* - $4,000 • Melrose Park Mayor Ronald Serpico* - $2,500 • North Riverside VIP Party* - $1,600 • Robert Lovero/Berwyn Democrats* - $1,280 Triad Consulting Services - $112,550 • State Sen. Martin Sandoval - $15,500 • Senate Democratic Victory Fund - $10,000 • Democratic Party of Illinois - $10,000 • Cicero Voters Alliance/President Larry Dominick $8,100 • Berwyn Mayor Robert Lovero - $7,000 • State Sen. Tom Cullerton - $2,500 Nikki Zollar - $28,500 • Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx - $9,000 • Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle $1,000 • Illinois Senate Democratic Fund - $1,000 Omar Maani - $10,009 • State Sen. Martin Sandoval - $5,000 • Cicero Voters Alliance/Larry Dominick - $750 Presidio Capital - $43,000 • Cicero Voters Alliance/President Larry Dominick $16,900 • State Sen. Martin Sandoval - $5,000 • Cook County Commissioner Jeffrey Tobolski - $4,000 The Maani Group: $9,000 • Cicero Voters Alliance/Larry Dominick - $3,000 • State Sen. Martin Sandoval - $1,000 • State Sen. Tom Cullerton - $500 * SafeSpeed operates cameras in municipalities where these individuals hold office.

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A woman was arrested for reportedly trying to steal roughly $87 worth of clothing and “valentine” merchandise on Jan. 10 from Walmart, 1300 Desplaines Ave. She was stopped soon after allegedly trying to leave without paying by store security. The 45-year-old Berwyn woman has no previous theft-related arrests and was given a local ordinance citation and a March 1 court date.

CVS retail theft Forest Park police arrested a 42-year-old Bartlett woman for retail theft after she reportedly tried to take about $230 of medication from CVS, 7216 Circle Ave., without paying on Jan. 12 around 2:45 p.m. A CVS

employee saw her put the merchandise in her coat and a Whole Foods bag before exiting the store and walking north toward a nearby Starbucks, 7201 Lake St. in River Forest, where she was caught by officers.

Her court date is set for Feb. 7.

DUI Francisco Bahena has been charged with driving under the influence, speeding and failure to provide a change of address notice to state authorities. Forest Park police report he was driving his 2013 gray Acura 80 miles per hour southbound on Harlem Avenue on Jan. 11 around 4 p.m. When Bahena stopped at Harlem Avenue and Roosevelt Road, officers saw him open the driver-side door and hang out the window, “as if he were about to regurgitate” and pulled him over soon after.

Given the high winds and low temperatures, police decided to conduct the field sobriety test at department headquarters but officers did notice Bahena’s bloodshot eyes, slurred speech and alcoholic smell soon after curbing his car. The 20-year-old Forest Parker vomited twice while at headquarters and a breathalyzer test reported his blood alcohol level to be .147, well above the .08 legal limit. He was given a Feb. 21 court date and released.

Multiple noise complaints Forest Park police cited a 36-year-old woman twice for excessive noise coming from her apartment on the 7400 block of Washington Street. The two separate incidents occurred within a few days of each other on Jan. 9 and Jan. 14. In the first, officers responded around 1 a.m. but the woman refused to open her door. She did, however, turn down the music. Police left a ticket and a March 1 court date notice on her door and told her — through the closed door — to find an “alternative method” for listening to music.

In the second instance, officers responded around 3 a.m. to more complaints of loud music and a woman, who identified herself as the woman’s daughter, opened the door.

The mother would not come to the door but shouted to officers that the music would be turned down. A second ticket and a second March 1 court date was given.

These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Forest Park Police Department, Jan. 9-15, and represent a portion of the incidents to which police responded.

Unless otherwise indicated, anybody named in these reports has only been charged with a crime. These cases have not been adjudicated.

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Culture Park study committee begins to take shape Three residents have submitted applications ROBERT J. LIFKA Contributing Reporter

Three Forest Park residents have signed up to join Ralph DiFebo on an ad hoc committee to study DiFebo’s proposal to create a miniRavinia on the village’s Altenheim property.

Kim Rosello, Ryan Nero and Patty Marino have submitted applications to be included on the committee after their names were among seven suggested by commissioners at the Jan. 9 village council meeting.

Of the other four, Todd Peterson and Kathleen Garness each have given an oral commitment, while one resident withdrew her name from consideration and village officials are waiting to hear back from the other.

“I’m excited to be at the point where we will have an active, engaged group of citizens working on the long-term future of the proposed concept,” Mayor Anthony Calderone said after the Jan. 9 meeting.

At the Dec. 19 village council meeting, he had asked each of the commissioners to recommend at least one resident to serve on the committee that will study DiFebo’s plan for year-round use by all ages of vacant villageowned property near the Altenheim Retirement Home.

ANTHONY CALDERONE DiFebo also Mayor accepted Calderone’s invitation to join the committee.

When he made a presentation to the village council in August, DiFebo said the centerpiece of the concept is a band shell and “great lawn” for concerts, with seating for up to 7,200 on the lawn and a terraced berm that also would contain sound. A building containing restrooms and concessions, plus rooftop seating, would be constructed near the band shell, and another building across the lawn would serve as a pavilion. The property would be primarily open space although a skating rink, walking trails and a home for the farmers market are additional options. A limited access roadway would connect the south and west sides, and opportunities for art, including sculptures, would be scattered around the property.

The village purchased the property for

$3.6 million in 2001, averting a sale to a private developer who planned to build townhomes. The property consists of 11 acres north and south of Altenheim and includes a chapel and other outbuildings, all of which are empty.

At one point, the West Cook YMCA in Oak Park targeted the site for a new facility but negotiations fell through. Fenwick High School in Oak Park also inquired about purchasing the property for a football field and other athletic fields.

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Sunday, Jan. 22 at 4 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church: St. John Choristers presents “An Epiphany Music Feast,” conducted by director Paul Lindblad. A six-course banquet in the castle of King Henry VIII follows the concert, recreating a medieval feast. Each dish is announced with choral and instrumental fanfares and pageantry. $25, by reservation only. For tickets or more information, call 847-420-9200 or email PLindbladC@ comcast.net. 305 Circle Ave.

Tuesday, Jan. 24 from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Forest Park Village Hall:

Proviso Township High Schools District 209 Board of Education and Dr. Jesse J. Rodríguez, superintendent for District 209, will host a series of town hall meetings in each of the 10 villages Jan. 22 from 2 to 3 p.m., Austin within the district, an opportunity for Room, Forest Park Public Library: parents and community members in Banish winter blues with a tropical celebration of culture, each village to meet with board memmusic, and fun. Families and all ages. The Barefoot Hawaiians bers and Dr. Rodríguez, ask questions, will demonstrate Hula dancing. 7555 Jackson Blvd. For and learn more about the direction of more information or to register, call 708-366-7171 or D209. One or more members of the Board visit www.fppl.org/events. of Education also will be in attendance. All meetings will be in English and Spanish. In addition, more meetings in more villages are being planned. 517 Desplaines Ave.

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Ike expansion hearings

Wednesday, Jan. 25 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Proviso Math & Science Academy, Forest Park: The I-290 Eisenhower Expressway Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) is available for review. There is a 45-day comment period, and comments on the DEIS will be accepted through Feb. 13. A public hearing will be held at PMSA, 8601 Roosevelt Road, Forest Park. Questions should be directed to Mark Peterson, Illinois Department of Transportation, 201 W. Center Court, Schaumburg 60196.

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Math Night Friday, Jan. 20 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Forest Park Middle School: South Forest Park PTO presents Math Night, an evening of math games, riddles, challenges and fun, led by multiple instructors of Forest Park schools. All ages and schools are welcome.

Tae Kwon Do Thursday, Jan. 19 from 6 to 7 p.m., Park District Administration Building: White Wolf Academy of Martial Arts teaches Tae Kwon Do with influences from other arts to strengthen the body, mind and spirit, increasing self-confidence and self-esteem.

Ages 5-12, 2nd floor, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 19-Feb. 14. Registration for Forest Park residents $80/ non-residents $90.

from page 1 Even though Brunson prefers to talk about her school and community rather than about herself, she has an impressive resume to back up her nomination.

Before her time in District 91, Brunson worked as a special education teacher, an assistant principal and principal for Chicago Public Schools. With CPS, Brunson was also a founding administrator of Voise Academy High School in the Austin neighborhood.

After CPS, Brunson moved on to teach at Oak Park and River Forest High School, for six years. She said she enjoyed every minute of it.

“I think it’s a high-quality education and the kids get a lot of great opportunities,” she explained. “I think the diversity is absolutely its strength — diversity of students, diversity of thought. It’s very inclusive, and even though I’ve always thought that there were some challenges, I think there are very smart people and very dedicated people who are willing to rise to those challenges to continue the quality of education.”

For the past five years as principal Field Stevenson School in Forest Park, Brunson spearheaded several major projects district-wide, including ushering in changes for the Common Core curriculum, working to create and lead new teacher induction programs and assisting with new district evaluation systems.

“I think the diversity is absolutely its strength — diversity of students, diversity of thought. It’s very inclusive.”

During those five years, there have been many large-scale district changes that Brunson has either headed or co-chaired.

“I believe in completely immersing myself in the community and doing what’s best, not just for the students, but for the community at large and the families we serve in Forest Park,” she said.

Brunson’s educational background includes a bachelor’s degree in special education from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, a master’s in educational administration from Roosevelt University and a Ph.D. in educational administration from Loyola University Chicago.

Before her career in academia, Brunson was a military leader with the U.S. Army, serving in Operation Desert Storm.

Outside of work, Brunson can either be found practicing yoga or spending time with her husband, Ahmaad, and 4-year-old son, Easton.

Brunson says her favorite part of working in D91 has been the families who get involved in the schools.

“Our PTO has been awesome,” she said.

“Every single month we have an event, either something that’s fun or academically based. I love knowing all of the parents’ names and all of their hopes and dreams for their children.

Relationships are one of the things that are most important to me.”

Along with teachers and staff affirming Brunson’s Golden Apple nomination, district colleague and Forest Park Middle School Principal Joe Pisano agrees that Brunson has been an invaluable asset to the district.

TIFFANY BRUNSON Field Stevenson principal

“This is my second full year as principal and we share an office here. She’s been just so great as a resource,” Pisano said. “She helps me so much in what I have to do and any time I have a question, I can ask her or she points me to the right place to get it. She’s just so resourceful, so knowledgeable about everything and a huge help to me.”

Additionally, Pisano said that Brunson’s passion for collaborating with parents has been very well received in town, one of the major strengths she has brought to Forest Park.

“She always has events going on with the parent organizations,” he said. “There’s always something she’s working very, very closely on with parents and making sure that the school’s an inclusive place and that the parents are welcome here — and not just welcome, but valued.”

Regardless of whether Brunson is officially named a Golden Apple award winner, she said she will remain proud of her work with a district and town she considers one of the best around.

“I think this community is quaint and tight-knit,” she said. “People here have very high expectations of their children and they want the best for Forest Park.”

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From student leader to national service

Forest Parker is heading to U.S. Coast Guard Academy this fall

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From the time Maeve Roach first moved to Forest Park at age 10, she already knew she wanted to pursue a career serving her country. Now the Nazareth Academy senior is one step closer to achieving that goal — she was just accepted into the United States Coast Guard Academy.

While the Forest Parker’s aspirations have always been set on a national career, she has already built up an impressive resume during her four years at Nazareth, where she established herself as a leader, both as an athlete and in the classroom.

Roach has been a top runner in high Photo submitted school, first as a 400-meter and 800-meter sprinter on the track team and later as a GUARDIAN: Maeve Roach, soon to be a member of the cross country team. During Coast Guard cadet. her first year on cross country as a sophomore, she ran at the state meet. This past Army, and they all said such positive things season, Roach was a regional medalist.

“Ever since [joining cross country], I’ve about the Coast Guard that I was just atjust loved the sport,” she said. “I just love tracted to it.”

After applying to her number one college running.”

Off the tracks and outdoor courses, she choice, the United States Coast Guard Acadhas been equally accomplished in academ- emy in New London, Connecticut, Roach became one of 300 candidates accepted from ics, an Illinois State Scholar a pool of 5,000 yearly applicants. who is currently serving as the Following graduation from the vice president of the National academy after four years as a stuHonors Society and spearheaddent (and cross country runner), ing a student-tutoring program.

Roach will commit to at least five “I set up tutors for any kid in years of service. As for a specific the school who needs it,” Roach vocational track, she would love said. to be a pilot and plans to make Despite having a packed daily a full career commitment to the schedule for all four years of Coast Guard. high school, Roach kept her eye Even though Roach has been on the dream of serving in the fascinated with the military for military. years, she says her high school “I’ve known I wanted to serve years have provided the chance my country since fifth grade, so to mature and develop skills she going into high school, I knew will need for her future.

I was going to have to apply,” “I think it’s important to be she explained. “I didn’t know MAEVE ROACH involved in high school because which academy I wanted to go Nazareth student you have to develop every aspect into, so I was going to have to of yourself,” she said. “You have apply to summer programs.” to develop as an athlete, as an acWhile Roach’s father spent ademic student and social skills, his career with the Navy, she and I just think it’s super-imporfelt it would be best to explore multiple service branches. Over the past few tant to be completely immersed in your comyears, she attended summer programs with munity.”

As for advice to offer other Forest Park the Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard.

After a cross-country recruiting overnight, teens for success in school and figuring out a career path, Roach said be open to all opRoach knew the Coast Guard was for her.

“I just love the Coast Guard’s mission and portunities that head your way.

“Don’t limit yourself,” Roach said. “Get everything they do and every aspect of the job,” she said. “I talked to some people in the involved with everything and just put yourCoast Guard and my dad’s in the Navy, and I self out there and try new things. Try to find talked to some officers in the Air Force and yourself through your activities.”

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hris Jones in the Sunday, Jan. 15 Tribune, had a fitting tribute to our outgoing president. But the most moving farewell to President Obama came from our Ken Trainor in Wednesday Journal. Please get a copy of it.

Save it forever; give it to your grandchildren. Unfortunately, we shall probably not see the like of Barack Obama again, at least not in our lifetime.

Ironic that these words were written on the anniversary of the birth of Martin Luther King. How many great men in history have been let down by their followers, imprisoned, killed or ostracized. Going back in history as far as Jesus and probably others before him. In recent times, we had Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela, and others I cannot call to mind. It’s over now. We have to try to keep their messages of hope in mind, even though some of us fear the bullies always win.

Another item to brighten things up a bit, Peggy O’Rourke and friends spent last weekend with the Cubs. It was one place where everyone was joyful and exuberant. The trophy (or a reasonable facsimile) was on display. Everyone was talking to everyone else. It was a once-in-alifetime event. Let’s hope there are more, now that we’ve broken the curse. And don’t blame any billy goat; goats are friendly and playful creatures. They’d never put a curse on anybody!

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ARE HAPPY DAYS HERE AGAIN?: Peggy O’Rourke and friends celebrating the Cubs. (Left) The Echo Theatre Collective.

Here’s some more happy news: The Echo Theatre Collective at Outtaspace in Berwyn, located at 6840 32nd St., is working to enrich the near west suburbs through theater, song, dance and the arts. This ambitious group was established in 2017. On Feb. 19, they will launch (along with you) a Hamilton sing-along. Call 773-663-7292 for more information. Or you can contact them at www.echotheatre.org. They are also on Facebook. Forest Parkers who are in the

group are Mauri Jones, Alison Price, and Maggie McDonnell. Family Sing-Along is at 2 p.m. and also with the Night Owls at 7 p.m. on Feb. 19. Confused? Call 773-663-7292.

Gung Hey Fah Choi, it’s Chinese New Year, The Year of the Rooster! Starting Jan. 29, people born in the year of the rooster are hard-working, talented, confident, popular.

Birthdays this week Mary Logan, Chris Madden, Cassidy Brown, Dan Olson, Kirk Oliver, Dale Heath, Audree Catalano, Olivia Schauer, Eric Connor, and Cathy Woods.

Let’s try hard not to give up.

■ Jackie is a former Chicago and Elmwood Park schoolteacher with an undying love for music, friendly pets and a host of life’s other treasures too numerous to list.

She was born on the far southwest side of Chicago in a great neighborhood when it was a great time to be young.

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A Note from Intercultural Montessori Language School From Oak Park Campus Manager – Roderick Shaw

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or almost 30 years, Oak Park residents have been driving, biking, and walking

by Intercultural Montessori on S. Ridgeland Avenue with smiles on their faces as they watch the children at play. But they might not be aware that Intercultural is the originator of our unique dual-language/ Montessori approach to education, providing Spanish/English and Chinese Mandarin/ English programs for children aged 3 to 6.

It’s an approach that has been imitated but not reproduced, and it has gotten us a lot of positive attention with Montessori schools, teachers, and associations. That’s because it works, and I’m so happy to be a part of creating bi-lingual, bi-literate citizens of the world right here in Oak Park.

As my third year at Intercultural begins, I would like to state how proud I am of the work that the teachers perform on a daily basis.

That is where the magic happens, and I’ve found that it is true that the teachers are the soul of the school. As an Intercultural parent, I appreciated how hard the teachers work, but now as an administrator I understand and recognize the many subtle skills the job requires. For example: knowing how to observe constructively, and when, how, and

how much to intervene, is the key secret to a successful Montessori teacher. It’s a talent our teachers have acquired through their Montessori training and years of teaching at Intercultural. I would like to thank our teachers for their hard work, and congratulate them on the continued growth of our duallanguage program.

As we grow, we continue to improve our school infrastructure at the Oak Park campus, including the installation of a new state-of-theart security system. This week, the students harvested their first vegetables from our new organic garden! And more upgrades are coming as this new school year begins.

It is extremely fulfilling to see Intercultural’s continued growth. To me it means that Oak Park recognizes the value of the unique duallanguage education we are providing. From all of us on the Intercultural team, it is our pleasure to serve you, and the children of this vibrant community.

Roderick Shaw, Oak Park Campus Manager Intercultural Montessori Language School 708-848-6626 rshaw@interculturalmontessori.org

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rom our early childhood program through 8th grade, St. Luke Parish School, a 2012 National Blue Ribbon School, prides itself on the opportunity to educate the whole child, promoting spiritual, academic and emotional growth. As we prepare our students to ascend to top-flight high schools, it is imperative that they move to the next step not only with core skills, but an experience that is relevant and fuels learning.

We recognize that every child is unique and that each child learns at his or her own pace.

With this in mind, we provide an academically challenging curriculum that meets the needs of all our students. Our faculty strives to differentiate instruction in an effort to meet student strengths. Small group learning provides students with academically grounded, handson learning situations designed to foster new interests and develop intellectual talents. We know that each student has untapped gifts that are best nurtured by a variety of creative approaches to learning.

Our STEM program works in conjunction with the high academic standards of our science and math curricula and puts our students at the center of the learning experience.

We recently launched our Chicago Authors Program, which features visiting authors and encourages the advancement of all of our students to have a voice. Authors from our area are invited into our school for book readings and to share their experiences as writers.

Learning goes beyond the classroom as our students participate in a wide variety of extracurricular activities. From Speech Club to Choir to Art Club and more, extra-curricular activities extend learning opportunities into social activities outside the classroom environment.

Additionally, St. Luke offers students in grades 4 through 8 organized no-cut team sports, including basketball, soccer, volleyball, track, and cross country.

Our commitment to technology offers students a fully integrated, cutting edge academic experience. Our wireless campus includes a dedicated Mac computer lab, as well as technology in each classroom. In addition, students in 3rd grade participate in the one-to-one iPad program and students in grades 4 through 8 have a personal Google Chromebook for their classroom use. We combine technological adeptness alongside the building blocks of learning, because we understand that technology is an essential link between the classroom and the larger world.

In order to ensure that we are the best we can be, St. Luke is currently undergoing a 6-month strategic planning process, that includes all school constituencies. This plan will be launched in September 2017.

Please come to our open house on January 29 or call us at 708-366- 8587 to schedule your visit.

• Pioneers in Language Immersion Montessori Education • Ages 3-12 • Spanish/English, Japanese/English and Chinese Mandarin/English

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t is no secret that your child’s education is important to his future. In today’s educational environment of frequent policy changes and the performance pressures, your child‘s educational needs too often lose out.

Other times students with learning disabilities are not appropriately diagnosed because of lack of school resources and therefore struggle to function in the classroom. The cycle of poor school performance continues when a child’s low learning motivation results from low selfesteem, or traumatic family experiences, or lack of affordable help. This vicious cycle of low self-esteem and failing grades eventually leads giving up on school and high school drop outs.

Most educational settings do not adequately address student’s weak educational foundation. Failing grades become routine.

Benchmark school years are still too often repeated endangering chances for a select high school acceptance. If this sounds familiar to you and your child needs serious support, then DR. BILL’S LEARNING CENTERS can offer professional help. We are not just homework helpers, our specialized tutors and therapists offer educational rehabilitation serious individualized support. We focus on building the foundation your child requires to succeed in the challenging environment in his or her school. If you are seeking an added supportive opportunity for special service for students with special education needs, organizational challenges, time management, test taking strategies and motivational issues, DR. BILL’S LEARNING CENTERS CAN HELP. Every high school today makes every assignment and test counts. We know that every good grade increases the chance for every college scholarship dollar. Good paying jobs are waiting for your child only with high qualifications. If a child achieves poorly within their first two years of high school, the academic failure may lead to dropout and a lifetime of low income jobs in a still very tough economy. This path can be avoided with academic support. You will need the best

Our unique integrated services includes family support, art therapy, creative skills and stress management, nutrition counseling, computerized test preparation. and mentoring services to empower our students.

that professionals can offer without paying a hardship-causing price for it. The latest research shows that specialized, intensive, motivating and culturally relevant tutoring can turn around failures best identified after first grade. You are your child’s best advocate. So act soon, better yet, Act Now! Dr. Bill’s learning CenterS are organized to support students in second grade through tenth grade. We provide an evidence-based program that are family focused and holistic.

Our interdisciplinary team is dedicated to individualized, special instruction to improving the educational outcomes for children like yours. Our unique integrated services includes family support, art therapy, creative skills and stress management, nutrition counseling, computerized test preparation. and mentoring services to empower our students. All our efforts focus on mastering fundamental skills that will strengthen your child’s self-confidence, organization and cognitive skills for life. We look forward to answering your questions, serving your special students, or just providing encouragement to make this and every school year a great one.

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reschool at the West Cook YMCA offers opportunities for children 2-5 years old to learn new skills, make new friends, and gain selfconfidence through hands-on learning. Our program

impacts the lives of children, their families, and even their teachers. We are honored to share the stories and impact of one child from his mom and his teacher.

“My son is 3 years old and is a student in Ms. Gingi’s preschool class at the West Cook YMCA. I chose to send my son to the preschool here because of the flexibility in the number of days he can attend. Plus, the preschool runs from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm which gives him plenty of time with his friends and gives me time to take care of myself. Once I drop off my son at preschool, I can walk down the hallway and workout. It helps me to keep my commitment to take care of myself so that I can take care of him.

Ms. Gingi is a wonderful teacher. The curriculum aligns with what is important to me in teaching my son. Through guided play, my son is learning and growing. For example, she spends time with the children to understand and handle their emotions. He is learning to swim through swim lessons that are included, he plays with play-dough and slime that he helps to make, he eats healthy snacks, and he loves to sing songs. More importantly, he has learned to grow and love his teacher. Every night, he lists the people he loves and Ms. Gingi is on the list at least three times. By regularly attending preschool, we have seen the impact at home. I am truly grateful for the partnership that I have developed with his teacher in seeing my child learn new skills, make friends, and gain self-confidence.”

-Mom of three-year old West Cook YMCA Preschooler

Just as this young boy loves coming to preschool to see his teacher and friends, his teacher, Ms. Gingi, is just as excited for each child in her class. ”As a preschool teacher, I love seeing the growth of each child in my classroom. It’s so validating to hear a child say “I am using this right now, I will give it to you when I’m done.”

Instead of them saying “no, that’s mine!” when another student is asking to use an item that they currently have in their possession. Working on delaying gratification is such a great way to experience great social-emotional growth for these young students.

While there are many great activities I plan for each day, I also feel that it is so important to follow the children and allowing them to have a voice in what we do within our room. It is key that they feel ownership in the classroom. I love teaching- it’s the best job in the world. I’m the luckiest woman because I get so much love and joy out of the work that I do at the Y. Even the challenging parts are joyful too, because there is the process of learning in that, and I feel like I’m fulfilling my purpose in life.”

Preschool at the West Cook Y! Our educators will walk side-byside with you through your child’s first school experience.

We offer: • Half-day sessions with options to participate 2, 3 or 5 days a week • Time for learning, playing, exploring, and creativity • Swim lessons included Request a tour of our DCFS licensed preschool today.

Preschool is an important choice—and you can be confident the West Cook Y is the best choice for a child today—and far into the future.

For additional information on Preschool or programs for school-age children contact: Elizabeth Lopez, Youth Development Director 708-434-0230 elopez@westcookymca.org

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t Mathnasium of Oak Park/River Forest, you can feel the buzz of activity and excitement as soon as you walk in the door. Students of all ages from kindergarten through high school are actively engaged in learning and understanding mathematics.

Operating on the philosophy that every child can become great at math, Mathnasium has become the industry leader in supplementary math education.

More than any other subject, math has a stigma of being boring and anxiety provoking.

At Mathnasium, all the stress is taken out of the process as compassionate instructors work one on one with learners. As owner, Jana Frank explains, “We Make Math Make Sense. Kids don’t hate math, they hate being frustrated and intimidated by it. Our job is to help our students develop number sense so they aren’t just able to do it, but actually understand what they are doing and why. Since we individually assess each student and create a customized learning curriculum for them, we are able to set students up on a path to success.”

The staff at Mathnasium works to ensure students are not just learning, but enjoying what they are learning. “Even more important than the math is the attitude and confidence,” says Frank. “We want to make sure every student feels welcome and encouraged to try their best. We will always adjust our teaching methods to find the one that works

Ascension School offers a faith-based Ascension School offers a faith-based education for children ages three through education for children ages three through eighth grade.

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Whether students are struggling to keep up or excelling in their classes, the proven Mathnasium Method™ can address and advance their knowledge and abilities.

Mathnasium OPRF also offers private instruction, test prep, and homework help.

Parents and students alike sing the praises of Mathnasium. A Hatch Elementary student says, “At Mathnasium, I’ve learned that I actually LIKE math!” A Julian Middle Schooler says, “I’ve learned how to understand why the solution to a problem works instead of just memorizing how to solve it.” From a parent’s perspective, “It is a great pleasure for my children to be part of Mathnasium OPRF. The attention paid to their needs is amazing. It has changed the way that they feel about school and greatly increased their confidence levels” Mathnasium OPRF is located at 212 S. Marion St, Oak Park. Learn more at www. mathnasium.com/oakparkriverforest or call 708.613.4007 to schedule a FREE TRIAL SESSION.

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Grace School Offers a Faith-filled Environment for Students from Preschool through 8th grade

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race Lutheran School, at the corner of Division and Bonnie Brae in River Forest, offers a nurturing and faith-filled environment for students from preschool through eighth grade.

“We love our daughter’s school!” says the mother of a Grace fourth-grader. “I can’t think of any other place we’d rather have our girl being lovingly taught about the world God created!”

A strong core curriculum at Grace challenges children academically, while high expectations and appropriate supports help students achieve their best. The experienced faculty includes a full-time resource teacher and a part-time certified reading specialist.

Grace School students consistently perform above national averages on standardized tests, and graduates succeed at competitive area high schools in the city and suburbs.

Students of all ages participate in art, music and German classes. Band and orchestra lessons and ensembles are also available.

Grace students study God’s word daily, in a nurturing Christian setting. Parents appreciate the supportive family atmosphere at Grace School. Social events for parents

and families bring students and parents together outside of school hours.

After-school enrichment classes offer a variety of fun and creative learning experiences. Grace sports teams are open to all interested participants.

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Early childhood programs at Grace provide flexible options for families with children age 3 through 5. Three-year-old preschoolers attend morning classes two, three, or five days a week. Junior and senior kindergarten classes for students age four and five meet in the morning, Monday through Friday; students may also attend the optional afternoon program which runs until 3 p.m.

Extended care is available until 6 p.m. for children age four and up. Before-school care opens at 7 a.m.

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Grace School is currently accepting applications for the 2017–18 school year.

For more information come to an Open House for prospective families on Wednesday evening, January 25, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tour the facility, meet the teachers and principal, and talk with Grace students and parents.

Bill Koehne, principal 7300 Division St. ▪︎ River Forest, IL 60305 708-366-6900 ▪︎ www.GraceRiverForest.org

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t. Giles School offers an outstanding faith-based academic program for pre-school through 8th grade students, fostering intellectual, physical, social and spiritual growth. Our challenging curriculum emphasizes core academic subjects and leadership development.

The St. Giles Early Childhood Center was completely renovated in 2015 to meet the needs of our youngest students, including the addition of a gross-motor playroom. Preschool classes for both 3- and 4-year-olds provide building blocks to help children develop a natural love of learning. Half-day classes can be supplemented through extended day, before-and-after school programs.

Our beautiful campus is spread across three buildings and includes a library, computer lab, gym, art and music classrooms, and two playgrounds. Recent enhancements include the renovation of our science lab in 2015 and a start on a new outdoor education space in 2016 to broaden and further our STEAM curriculum, which focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.

In addition to academic excellence and rigor, St. Giles emphasizes a wide range of enrichment and athletic opportunities.

We offer competitive interscholastic sports

for grades 5-8, featuring co-ed soccer, boys’ and girls’ basketball, and volleyball.

Intramural sports programs for grades K-8 are available throughout the school year and summer. Students also have the opportunity to participate in one or more of five bands, along with multiple after-school enrichment programs ranging from chess to robotics to theater.

St. Giles School is committed to providing a quality education that prepares students to be people of faith, strong leaders, and to serve the community. Our graduates develop a sense of personal responsibility toward themselves, their school, their parish and their community.

Many go on to selective enrollment high schools. We are a welcoming, proud and vibrant community that celebrates every student for his or her classroom achievements, awards, athletic milestones, and service to others.

New student applications can be submitted beginning January 29th at our Open House.

Applications are available on our website below or by calling the office.

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oundedinin1961, 1961,Alcuin AlcuinMontessori Montessori School offers a cross-curricular learning environment * Junior and Senior Elementary, ounded balancing academic and emotional intelligence. We partner parents 8:30 a.m. towith 3:15 p.m. and provide School offers a cross-curricular learning students thebalancing tools to become highly-skilled independent thinkers with a passion for environment academic and * Middle School, confident, curious, selfknowledge.

Our programs are designed to help each child become emotional intelligence. We partner with 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. disciplined and motivated. parents and provide students the tools to * Before/After At Alcuin, classroomsindependent operate on the principle of freedom withinSchool limits. Care Children, under the become highly-skilled thinkers guidance of a teacher, work at their own pace with materials of their choosing. Each student * Art with a passion for knowledge. Our programs may work alone or with others; different levels of ability are expected and welcomed within are designed to help each child become * Musical Theater each classroom. Education occurs in multi-aged classrooms where children of various stages confident, curious, self-disciplined and of development learn from and with each other. * Spanish motivated.

Our programs for ages 0-14 include: Families currently attending Alcuin come At Alcuin, classrooms operate on the * Parent/Infant - Fridays, 8:45 to 10:30 a.m. from Oak Park, as well as Berwyn, Broadview, principle of freedom within limits. Children, Brookfield, * Three to Five Day a.m. Chicago, Cicero, Elmhurst, Forest under the guidance of a Toddler/Parent, teacher, work at 8:30 their to 11:30 Park, River Forest, Riverside, River Grove and * Primary, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. own pace with materials of their choosing. more. * Full-Day Kindergarten, a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Each student may work alone8:30 or with others; We welcome all prospective parents to join different levels ability Elementary, are expected8:30 and a.m. to 3:15 * Junior andofSenior p.m. us for our monthly informational Coffees. We Education welcomed within each classroom. * Middle School, 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. will start with some good coffee, a short video occurs in multi-aged classrooms where * Before/After School Care on Montessori education and then take an children of various stages of development in-depth look into all of our classrooms. At * Art learn from and with each other. the end of the tour we hold a question and * Musical Theater Our programs for ages 0-14 include: answer session, and explain our admissions * Spanish * Parent/Infant - Fridays, process. Tours are held throughout the school Families Alcuin come from Oak Park, as well as Berwyn, Broadview, 8:45 currently to 10:30 attending a.m. year on Thursdays (9:00-11:00 a.m.) at the Brookfield, Chicago, Cicero, Elmhurst, Forest Park, River Forest, Riverside, River Grove and main Alcuin campus. Visit Alcuin.org for tour * Three to Five Day Toddler/Parent, more. dates.

To enroll in a tours please e-mail our 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

We welcome all prospective parents to join us for our monthly informational Coffees. We will Director of Advancement at avalera@alcuin. * Primary, 8:30good to 11:30 a.m. start with some coffee, a short video on Montessori education and then take an in-depth callhold 708.366.1882. look into all of our classrooms.

At the end of theorg tourorwe a question and answer session, * Full-Day Kindergarten, and explain our admissions process. Tours are held throughout the school year on Thursdays 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

(9:00-11:00 a.m.) at the main Alcuin campus. Visit Alcuin.org for tour dates. To enroll in a tours please e-mail our Director of Advancement at avalera@alcuin.org or call 708.366.1882.

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hildren come from far and wide to Keystone Montessori, a school that has gained the reputation as one of the country’s premier Montessori schools.

“The beauty of Montessori education is that it takes into consideration the whole child,” says Vicki Shea, Keystone’s administrative coordinator. “The physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of children are nurtured as well as their academic development and each child is respected as an individual with unique abilities.”

If you’re wondering what Montessori education is all about, it’s based on the teachings of Maria Montessori, Italy’s first woman doctor who went on to become a renowned educator. From her observations of the natural development of children, she believed that a child’s independence, self-esteem and love of learning could flourish, given the right environment and with guidance from a properly trained teacher. Today, 100 years later, there are Montessori schools all over the world.

Keystone has a class for two-year olds, primary classes for 3-6 year olds, junior elementary classes for 6-9 year olds, senior elementary classes for 9-12 year olds and a middle school.

There are parent/infant classes also. One of the hallmarks of Montessori education is grouping together children of different ages. “In

this way children learn from each other,” says Shea. “It also helps the older children learn a sense of responsibility toward the younger ones.” Children learn by working with specially designed ‘materials’ in an age-appropriate environment which stimulates the senses and encourages exploration. The children are busy, each one involved in doing something either individually or in small groups. In one of the primary classrooms a three-year old is mopping the floor, and a five-year old is counting with a bead chain. In the junior elementary classroom a student is researching snakes and in another part of the room, a group of students is analyzing the grammatical parts of a sentence with the teacher. “Many of Montessori’s observations about how children learn have been borne out by recent research showing that children have windows in their development when they can best absorb things like language, music and math,” explains Shea. The school is proud of its consistently high academic achievement but places great emphasis on helping children become well-rounded, responsible members of society.

Keystone Montessori is holding an Open House on Sunday, January 22, 2–4 pm. Located at 7415 W. North Ave., River Forest. 708/366-1080.

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he River Forest Community Center provides an age-appropriate curriculum designed to encourage positive group interaction as well as foster individual growth.

Our teachers thrive on creating a safe and fun learning environment through play in which children are encouraged to explore and develop their cognitive, language, socialintellectual and motor skills.

Our mission is to provide a hands-on approach to learning which allows the children to explore their environment while enhancing their social, emotional, cognitive and motor development.

Classes start as young as 15 months of age.

The Early Childhood Programs include: • Munchkins • Playschool • Preschool (Half-Day & Full-Day) • Pre-Kindergarten (Half-Day & Full-Day) • Before & After School Programs

The River Forest Community Center is located at 8020 Madison Street in River Forest.

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Gold-plated rip-off

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nevitably, we are all focused this week on the myriad reasons we don’t trust government. The horror show unfolding, pre-inauguration, in Washington.

The endless shame of our state government in Springfield.

But as small-town publishers, we’ve most always been able to point with pride to our hometowns where local volunteer elected officials do a lot of good work, sometimes screw up, but at least in the towns we cover, are rarely venal.

The current and local exception to this good-government record would be the scourge and the scam of redlight cameras. As our reporting last week and again this week demonstrates, these devices accomplish absolutely none of the public safety goals attributed to them, but are instead an egregious hidden tax levied by governments hungry for cash — and are also a source of greedy profits for small firms with deep and disturbing political connections.

We focused our attention on Harlem Avenue from River Forest’s North Avenue down through Forest Park and into North Riverside and Berwyn’s Cermak Road. The fines levied through these few pernicious cameras have totaled $26.5 million since the beginning of 2014.

River Forest, North Riverside and Berwyn are the jackpot communities in our analysis, with Forest Park looking like it negotiated a weak contract. River Forest, with cameras at North Avenue and at Lake Street on Harlem, has issued $5.2 million in tickets while North Riverside and Berwyn combined to issue more than $20.7 million in violations to hapless drivers.

To their credit, the villages of Riverside, Brookfield and Oak Park have never seriously contemplated installing red-light cameras. They raise their tax loads the oldfashioned way, through property taxes and fees.

Why are these cameras such a stick-in-the-eye to decent drivers working hard to pay their legitimate taxes?

So many reasons. First 90-plus percent of all of these cool hundred-dollar tickets go to drivers turning right on red.

The cameras aren’t rightly punishing red-light blowers. They are fining divers who do not come to an absolute full-stop and then turn right. There is little to no danger created in this action.

Towns that had no plans to fix their infrastructure or meet their pension obligations have turned to the lucre from these cameras to stuff the holes in their budgets.

There are other ways, more direct and more honest, for municipalities to meet their obligations.

Finally, as we document this week, the handful of firms that offer this service are pumping political contributions into the coffers of local and state pols who have helped them gain necessary approvals for these lights.

Simply bad news.

This is a local government rip-off, plain and simple.

Voters upset at these kinds of programs do have recourse.

They can get enough signatures on a petition to put the matter to a binding vote at the polls.

That way, they can send the message loud and clear on red-light cameras.

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The best glue of all is friendship

he Pinewood Derby is the sacred event in all of Scouting — when ordinary moms and dads help their children face off against Newtonian forces. It is on this day that scouts unveil and compete with cars that only months or days or hours before were blocks of wood. Each boy, with the help of an adult, designs, carves, paints, decorates, and modifies this block to race on a gravitydriven 30-foot wood track which is set up at the Forest Park Community Center. While several design honors are awarded, most compete for the title and 1st Place trophy of the pack’s fastest car.

Although we had a pack Pinewood Derby workshop back in November at ReUse Depot, where Logan (my fourth-grader) had Uncle Keith cut his wooden block into the classic “wedge,” his car has been in the box waiting for that prime moment when his mother’s procrastination meets panic, driving us to finish the car by adding weight, painting it, and attachattach ing wheels.

With four days before the derby, it was time to pull the car out of storage. Logan and I carefully used carving tools to make space to insert tungsten and lead weights to reach the optimal 5-ounce weight class. It would take several layers of glue to seal the weights into the car, so using the last dregs of wood glue in the house we put the first layer in and let it dry overnight.

I meant to stop at Schauer’s on Wednesday for more wood glue but only remembered that task late that night. I had two options: 1) go to Home Depot and buy a bottle of wood glue or 2) use a different glue. Driven by fatigue and faulty logic, I wondered, “How different could wood glue be from Modge Podge?” Not only did we pour in the second layer using the substitute Modge Podge on Wednesday, we poured a third layer on Thursday, completing the necessary final layer to completely fill the hole made to store the weights.

Friday night, after our regular scout meeting (and our run to Office Depot to buy the needed certificate paper for the special pack awards), Logan and I sat down to sand our perfectly measured 5-ounce car filled with mostly dry Modge Podge. After using several dif different grades of sand paper, we realized that the Modge Podge had formed an impenetrable sheath that was not responding to a variety of ordinary sand paper. So at 11 p.m. I started the orbital sander with the over-used metal grade paper in the garage and managed to decimate the surface of the car, melt the weights, and create a surface that was unmanageable and possibly a health hazard.

Logan, still awake to finish the car, thought he could revise his decorative plans by gluing sand and glitter to the top of the car to seal the lead and mask the rough mangled surface that was once his sanded wedge. He had only one concern, wondering, “Will the sand weigh the car down?”

As a mother with strong Eastern European heritage, I assured him it would be “fine,” and watched as he

painted a precise layer of Modge Podge on the car and sprinkled sand. We carefully sprayed a thin layer of clear gloss paint over the sand to give a surface to fasten the glitter.

To hasten the drying process, we put the car in the oven with low heat and, after an hour, put it on the scale. When we took the glitter-sand wedge masterpiece out of the oven, and placed it on the scale to check the weight. The car was 5.4 ounces, a full 0.4 ounce of disqualifying weight.

Now challenged by the weight of the dried sand and glitter on the face of the car, we tried first to take some of the sand off, but the glue on the top was dry, and in our attempts to re remove some of the sand layer with sandpaper we destroyed the delicate balance of glitter to sand that Logan had painstakingly worked on. I looked for the Dremel — the king of tools when working on a derby car — to see if the grinding attachment could penetrate the sand layer.

The Dremel was not in the box. It was nowhere to be found.

Quick to find a solution, I pulled out a large drill bit and drill and thought perhaps I could skim the sand layer using a sweeping motion. Perhaps because the car and Modge Podge mixture was warm, the drilling motion pulled out a chunk of sand-dredged Modge Podge once securing the weights and wrapped around the drill bit.

The car now weighted 5.2 ounces, and had a deep crevasse where the Modge Podge once was.

Our only option was to turn the car upside down and try to carve weight from the belly. It was ugly and the weight reduction was minimal. It was very late, we were getting sloppy but we managed to remove 0.1 ounce more from the bottom of the car. We repaired the top and agreed that sleep was necessary to finish the car.

Bright and early Saturday morning, just hours before the derby, while Logan slept, I worked to correct the calculation errors forewarned by my 9-year-old. As I did, I managed to accidentally tear a hole in the car through the top of the car, while digging in through the bottom to remove weight. Horrified, I pressed on, and channeled a surgeon’s precision and managed to extract the final 0.1 ounce of weight.

As a Pinewood Derby purist, I believe the scout should build the car, and be involved to his maximum capacity. This morning, just hours before the derby, I broke that covenant, and let Logan sleep from the late night, which was due, after all, to my misjudgment of the sand’s weight. I decided to continue to forge ahead: to put the wheels on without him.

Over the past eight years, I have easily hammered, or assisted in hammering, over 50 wheels into derby

JILL WAGNER

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OPINION PINEWOOD DERBY Harder than it looks from page 15 blocks. This morning, without the aid of a youngling, perhaps riddled by subconscious conflict, I managed to hammer each wheel in a way that prevented the car from rolling — a fatal flaw.

I readjusted each wheel, and tweaked and tried again until I had to stop. It was time for me to set up the derby. The car was left on the counter for my husband and son to bring once they arose.

See, as the Pack Committee chairperson for Pack 109, I am privileged with the responsibility of housing the Pinewood Derby track and electric timer. Custombuilt by volunteers Jim Flanagan and his brother Tim Flanagan, the track was planned to meet the specifications that coincided with a gift from Kiwanis Club — a laser timer that records speeds to the ten-thousandth place. The pack track is stored in my temperature-controlled,

waterproof, back porch at my house for the 364 days not in use.

The races were thrilling and Logan’s car was respectable. The competition was unbelievable. Lego cars, a police car, a surf board, cars that lit up, cars that had decals — one boy even put Batman on a car.

The level of detail and customization was impressive and the pride from every boy was palatable.

Logan’s “Sand and Glitter Wedge” was respectable, and it did roll down the track.

The scouts gave it one of the highest honors bestowed from one group of boys to another boy: a chant. The boys called out: “sand and glitter, sand and glitter, sand and glitter.”

Although Logan’s car was not the fastest car in the Webelos 1 division race, the scouts voted the Sand and Glitter Wedge the honor of “Best Craftsmanship.” In addition, his car scored a three-way tie for “Funniest Car.” The greatest honor was the chant representing opposing forces, “sand and glitter,” which may become an inside joke for years, sealing a bond beyond that day.

The greatest award that one can receive, however, is friendship, that coveted bond holding community together.

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End the red-light camera scam To the honorable Forest Park officials: Are you aware that a high percentage of the $545,000+ collected from red-light cameras came from safe drivers who endangered no one? [A street paved with gold, News, Jan. 11]. Federal research for Congress showed that only 6 one-hundredths of 1 percent (0.06% or 0.0006) of crashes involved a right on red turn, including those with or without a full stop. (http://www.nhtsa.gov/About+NHTSA/ Traffic+Techs/current/The+Safety+Im pact+of+Right+Turn+on+Red:+Report+ to+Congress) Yes, a slow rolling right on red turn is a technical foul in every state, but in almost every case the drivers looked carefully enough to avoid conflicts of the right of way with pedestrians, cyclists, and other vehicles.

What is the moral justification to fine

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safe drivers for the “terrible crime of driving safely”? Isn’t this a perversion of the very purpose for traffic enforcement — fining mostly safe drivers with the only actual result being the collection of revenue? The public is increasingly aware that using traffic enforcement against safe drivers for profits is 100 percent wrong, 100 percent of the time, and they despise it.

Red-light cameras are a hated and dying industry that should be illegal in every state, as they are in some already.

They produce profits only by giving most tickets to safe drivers who endangered no one. Forest Park should end the use of the predatory red light cameras, as many cities nationwide have done.

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We all live here As the Forest Park Public Library begins its 101st year, we invited an artist, Rich Alapack, to create chalk art in bright colors on the outside of the Library, using the words “We All Live Here.” This campaign is about celebrating differences, but it also supports the idea that together we share the responsibility for creating a healthy community.

The library is a place that is accessible, inclusive, and open to everyone. Our collections, programs, and mission are intended to be relevant to all members of our community, regardless of age, sex, race, national/ ethnic origin, religion, economic status, political views, sexual orientation, gender

identity, or citizen status.

We believe in the open exchange of ideas and freedom of speech. We do not condone behavior that threatens the safety of another or supports bigotry, sexism, or racism.

Everyone deserves to feel they belong and that they have a voice. At the Forest Park Public Library you will always be respected and welcomed because we all live here.

Please share with us if you have thoughts about how we can further our efforts to make our library a place where everyone feels welcome. You can email us at askus@ fppl.org.

Pilar Shaker

Director Forest Park Public Library

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Another successful Pinewood Derby This past weekend Forest Park Cub Scouts held their annual Pinewood Derby. Thank you to the Forest Park Community Center for sharing space for our annual event. The perseverance and positive attitude from all the 25 scouts, the families, and volunteers was unscripted and inspiring. Thank you to the Kiwanis Club of Forest Park for their continued support of the Cub Scouts and to club President Chris Harris and Jordan Kuehn for joining us for the derby and giving scholarships to boys in our pack.

Special appreciation is due to Boy Scout Troop 107, including Peyton, Ben, Nate, Henry and Finnur who helped run the derby. Scoutmaster Kevin Leonard was a brilliant emcee, Ken Snyder stepped in as pack engineer, David Show had solutions at every turn, Kevin Ofloy managed the Tech Box with the guidance of our old friend, Jeff Edsell, Suzzane Winnicki led the check-in and judging table, technology assistant and

garage crew lead was Todd Petersen, voting coordinator was Julie Fitzgerald, media specialist Karen Rubio, pit stop managers Brianna Villarrubia, Kelly Rice, Petek Demartis, and every extra hand who came to help.

This year there were unexpected twists and turns, each bump was met with perseverance and sportsmanship. The cars shared this year were brilliant.

The award winners were: Fastest Cars: Brandon Arnold, Webelos 1, 1st place; Carl Show, Webelos 2, 2nd place; Sam Petersen, Bear, 3rd place; Most Scout Pride: Ryan Kendall; Best Craftsmanship: Logan Wagner; Funniest Car: (tie) Jackson Rice, Sam Petersen and Logan Wagner; Kid Choice: Carl Show; Coolest Design: Michael Andre.

Thank you to all the community partners, friends and families who made this event possible.

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ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY

Religion Guide Check First.

Kiwanis Club President Chris Harris

Meets every 2nd & 4th Tuesday at 6:45 pm For more info contact: Chris Harris at 708-689-3180 or kiwanisclubfp@gmail.com

SERVICE LOCATION Forest Park Plaza 7600 W. Roosevelt Road Forest Park, IL 60130

William S. Winston Pastor (708) 697-5000 Sunday Service 7AM, 9AM & 11:15AM

LIVE Webcast - 11:15AM Service Believer’s Walk of Faith Broadcast Schedule (Times in Central Standard Time) Television

FAMILY IS WHY YOU DO IT ALL. WE LIVE WHERE YOU LIVE.

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West Suburban Temple Har Zion

1040 N. Harlem Avenue River Forest Meet our Rabbi, Adir Glick Pray, learn, and celebrate with our caring, progressive, egalitarian community.

Interfaith families are welcome.

Accredited Early Childhood Program Religious School for K thru 12 Daily Morning Minyan Weekly Shabbat Services Friday 6:30pm & Saturday 10:00am Affiliated with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism 708.366.9000 www.wsthz.org

305 Circle Ave, Forest Park Sunday Worship, 8:30 am and 11:00 am Adult Bible Class, 10:00am Wheelchair Access to Sanctuary Leonard Payton, Pastor Roney Riley, Assistant Pastor 708-366-3226 | www.stjohnforestpark.org

188 South Oak Park Ave. Saturday Masses: 8:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

Sunday Masses: 9:00 & 11:00 a.m.

Weekday Mass: 8:30 a.m.

Holy Day Masses: As Announced Reconciliation: Saturday 4:15 p.m.

Parish Office: 708-848-4417 School Phone: 708-386-5131

Methodist

Songs and Styles of Freedom Friday, Jan. 20 7:30pm

You’re Invited to A Church for All Nations A Church Without Walls

Roman Catholic

St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church

First Congregational Church of Maywood

400 N. Fifth Avenue (1 block north of Lake St.) Come join us for Sunday Morning Worship at 11 am Pastor Elliot Wimbush will be preaching the message.

Refreshments and fellowship follow the service.

708-344-6150 firstchurchofmaywood.org When you're looking for a place to worship the Lord, Check First.

Lutheran-Missouri Synod

First United Methodist Church of Oak Park

324 N. Oak Park Avenue 708-383-4983 www.firstUMCoakpark.org Sunday School for all Ages, 9am Sunday Worship, 10am Children’s Chapel during Worship Rev. Jenny Weber, Pastor Professionally Staffed Nursery Fellowship Time after Worship Presbyterian

Lutheran—ELCA

Fair Oaks

United Lutheran Church

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

N. Ridgeland & Greenfield, Oak Park Holy Communion with nursery care and Children’s Chapel each Sunday at 9:30 a.m.

Thomas Mass Third Sunday at 5:00 p.m. www.unitedlutheranchurch.org 708/386-1576 Lutheran-Independent

Grace Lutheran Church

7300 W. Division, River Forest David R. Lyle, Senior Pastor Phyllis N. Kersten Interim Associate Pastor Sunday Worship, 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School/Adult Ed. 9:45 a.m.

Childcare Available

Grace Lutheran School

Preschool - 8th Grade Bill Koehne, Principal 366-6900, graceriverforest.org Lutheran-Missouri Synod

Christ Lutheran Church

607 Harvard Street (at East Av.) Oak Park, Illinois Rev. Robert M. Niehus, Pastor Sunday Bible Class: 9:15 am Sunday School: 9:10 Sunday Worship Services: 8:00 and 10:30 am Church Office: 708/386-3306 www.christlutheranoakpark.org

744 Fair Oaks Ave. Oak Park 386-4920 Rev. Daniel deBeer, Interim Pastor Sunday Schedule Christian Education for All Ages 9:00am Worship Service 10:00am

St. Edmund Catholic Church

Roman Catholic

St. Bernardine Catholic Church Harrison & Elgin, Forest Park

CELEBRATING OUR 105TH YEAR! Sat. Masses: 8:30am & 5:00pm SUNDAY MASSES: 8:00am & 10:30am 10:30 Mass-Daycare for all ages CCD Sun. 9am-10:15am Reconciliation: Sat. 9am & 4pm Weekday Masses: Monday–Friday 6:30am Church Office: 708-366-0839 CCD: 708-366-3553 www.stbern.com Pastor: Fr. Stanislaw Kuca Traditional Catholic

Child care available 9-11am

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OAK PARK MEETING OF FRIENDS (Quakers) Meeting For Worship Sundays at 10:00 a.m. at Oak Park Art League 720 Chicago Ave., Oak Park Please call 708-445-8201 www.oakparkfriends.org

Roman Catholic

Ascension Catholic Church

808 S. East Ave. 708/848-2703 www.ascensionoakpark.com Worship: Saturday Mass 5:00 pm Sunday Masses 7:30, 9:00, 11 am, 5:00 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation 4 pm Saturday Taize Prayer 7:30 pm First Fridays Feb.– Dec. & Jan. 1 Holy Hour 6:00 pm Third Thursdays

Rev. James Hurlbert, Pastor

The Traditional Catholic Latin Mass

Our Lady Immaculate Church 410 Washington Blvd Oak Park. 708-524-2408 Mass Times: Sat. 8:00am Sun. 7:30 & 10:00am Operated by Society of St. Pius X. Confessions 1 hr. before each mass

Third Unitarian Church 11am Service: “Celebration of Life” thirdunitarianchurch.org (773) 626-9385 301 N. Mayfield near Austin and Lake

Unity

UNITY CHURCH OF OAK PARK 405 North Euclid Ave.

Wherever you are, God is!

And all is well.

Sunday Services 9 am & 11 am Youth Education 11 am 708-848-0960 — unityoakpark.org

Lenore L. Koca, Agent 7601 Madison Forest Park, IL 60130 Bus: 708-366-3779 lenore.koca.bz81@statefarm.com

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Fire Escape Counseling Psychotherapy & Life Coaching Services

To place an ad in Religion Guide, contact Mary Ellen: 708/613-3342 maryellen @oakpark.com

Rev. Dr. Charles E. Cairo

Master Addictions Counselor -Therapist Certified Criminal Justice Specialist www.fireescapecounseling.com 7645 W Jackson Blvd. Suite 200 Forest Park, Illinois 60130

FireEscapeEFBC@gmail.com Proverbs 13:10 - Jude 1:22-23 312. 719.6936

Upcoming Religious Holidays

Jan 19-25 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Christian 19 Triodion begins Orthodox Christian Timkat Ethiopian Orthodox Christian 25 Conversion of St. Paul Christian 28 Chinese New Year Confucian, Daoist, Buddhist Feb 1 Vasant Panchami ** Hindu 2 Candlemas Presentation of Christ in the Temple Christian Imbolc - Lughnassah Wicca/ Pagan

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CONTACT: Mary Tortorici, Director of Finance by email at: mtortorici@ hephzibahhome.org EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ADMIN ASST. PART TIME Lagrange Park real estate office needs part time administrative assistant to help answer phones, set appointments, greet clients and handling web based real estate platforms. Must be knowledgeable in Microsoft Word. Hours Thursday & Friday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Send resume to C21lja@aol.com or call 708 267 5374 for confidential interview.

HOUSEHOLD COOK FULL TIME Cook needed for large Oak Park residence of priests. Duties include: operation of kitchen and all foodrelated activities, planning, shopping, preparation & serving following a healthy eating plan with some special dietary needs. Must be dependable & enjoy dealing with seniors. Comfortable with a religious environment is necessary. Training in related field and or 3 yrs work experience is required. Immediate opening, excellent benefits. For more info, email hr@claretians.org PART-TIME SOCIAL PROGRAMMING COORDINATOR SENIOR COMMUNITY Please send resume to: 7824 West Madison Street Forest Park, IL 60130 Attention: Administrator

2BR APT OAK PARK 1322 N AUSTIN 1014 S HUMPHREY No pets. $1100/mo.

Contact Walsh Management 708-548-1110 2ND FLOOR 2 BR 1185 S OAK PARK AVE OP $1200 @ mth. + Sec. Dep. Incl. gar park. You control, pay heat/AC. Avail Feb 1. Call 708-246-2579.

OAK PARK FOREST PARK Studio, 1, and 2 BDRM. Heated.

Dining room. Parking available.

Walk to El. $625-$1250.

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RIVER FOREST 2BR & 1BR Hardwood floors throughout.

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RIVER FOREST 2BR CONDO River Forest condo for rent. 2 BR, 1 BA, Hardwood floors, built-in microwave and dishwasher. $1350 per month includes heat + 1 parking space. 1-1/2 month security deposit. $39.95 application fee. Call Vicki at 708-714-0686 or vicki@beyondpropertiesrealty.com.

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ROOMS FOR RENT AUSTIN CLEAN ROOM With fridge, micro.

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Large Sunny Room with fridge & microwave. Near Green line, bus, Oak Park, 24 hour desk, parking lot. $101.00 week & up. New Mgmt.

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OAK PARK SPACE Suitable for not-for-profit. Varied uses possible such as school, office spaces, community services center, clinic, etc. Please call 312-810-5948

CHURCH FOR RENT BEAUTIFUL CHURCH FOR RENT

in OAK PARK. Perfect for a congregation.

Other potential uses. Corner of Scoville & Adams.

708-848-5460 MAYWOOD COUNTRY CHURCH Lovely, old fashioned country church in Maywood, on corner of Fifth and Erie is looking for a roommate or tenant. We are willing to work out a flexible arrangement if you are an appropriate tenant. Various size spaces. Call 708 344-6150, leave a message.

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PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the provisions contained in Title 9 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Forest Park, being the Zoning Regulations of the Village of Forest Park, and the Statutes of the State of Illinois, the Plan Commission of the Village of Forest Park will conduct a public hearing on February 6, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Lower Level of the Village Hall, 517 Desplaines Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois to consider a petition filed by the Mariano Mollo, 7415 W Madison Street, Forest Park, IL 60130 (Petitioner) for the following described property: LOTS 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, AND 22 IN BLOCK 4 IN THE SOUTH ADDITION TO HARLEM, BEING A SUBDIVIDION OF THE EAST HALF OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS (EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PORTION CONDEMED FOR STREET PURPOSES IN CASE NO. 96150527 DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 22; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 02 SECONDS WEST (ASSUMED) 5.00 FEET ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT; THENCE NORTH 44 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 20 SECONDS EAST 7.07 FEET TO THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF HARLEM AVENUE (ILLINOIS ROUTE 43); THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 23 SECONDS EAST 5.00 FEET ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO SAID POINT OF BEGINNING).

Said property is commonly known as 949 Harlem Avenue, Forest Park, IL 60130 (Property). The Petitioner is seeking approval of a Planned Unit Development.

Any person desiring to be heard or desiring to present any evidence or testimony relating to said matter should appear at the time and place above specified. A copy of the petition will be available for inspection beginning on Wednesday the 25th of January, 2017 in the Village Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office at the Village of Forest Park, 517 Desplaines Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois.

Signed: Paul Barbahen Plan Commission Chairperson Published in Forest Park Review 1/18/2017

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number D17149206 on January 6, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of TIME TO TALK with the business located at: 4234 ARTHUR AVENUE, BROOKFIELD, IL 60513.

The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: JENNIFER LILL MURFF 4234 ARTHUR AVENUE BROOKFIELD, IL 60513.

Published in RB Landmark 1/11, 1/18, 1/25/2017

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PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the provisions contained in Title 9 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Forest Park, being the Zoning Regulations of the Village of Forest Park, and the Statutes of the State of Illinois, the Plan Commission of the Village of Forest Park will conduct a public hearing on February 6, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Lower Level of the Village Hall, 517 Desplaines Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois to consider a petition filed by Noah Properties, LLC 3009 N. Montrose, Chicago, IL 60618 (Petitioner) for the following described properties: PARCEL 1: A PARCEL OF LAND IN LOT 1 IN NOYESVILLE SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 12 EAST OF THE THIRD PRIME MERIDIAN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER; THENCE DUE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST LINE THEROF 33 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 51 MINUTES WEST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER A DISTANCE OF 215.00 FEET TO A POINT IN THE EAST LINE OF A 60 FOOT ROADWAY; (THE FOLLOWING COURSES TERMINATING AT THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 1 AND 25 FEET EASTERLY OF AND PARALLEL TO THE CENTER LINE OF SAID ROADWAY); THENCE DUE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE SAID EAST LINE OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER, A DISTANCE OF 72.57 FEET TO A POINT OF TANGENCY WITH A CURVED LINE; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE CONVEX TO THE WEST, HAVING A RADIUS OF 375.00 FEET, A DISTANCE OF 135.21 FEET TO A POINT IN A LINE THAT IS 238.00 FEET SOUTH OF (AS MEASURED PARALLEL WITH SAID EAST LINE OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER AND PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH LINE OF WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER, SAID POINT BEING THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS PARCEL OF LAND; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE LINE, A DISTANCE OF 45.87 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 27 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST TANGENT TO SAID CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 147.57 FEET TO A POINT OF TANGENCY WITH A CURVED LINE; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE CONVEX TO THE NORTHEAST OF TANGENCY IN A LINE THAT IS 55 FEET WEST (AS MEASURED PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID WESR HALF OF NORTHWEST QUARTER; THENCE DUE SOUTH ALONG SAID PARALLEL LINE, A DISTANCE OF 51.79 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 55.0 FEET TO THE SAID EAST LINE OF WEST HALF OF NORTHWEST QUARTER;

THENCE DUE NORTH ALONG SAID EAST LINE, 78.06 FEET; THENCE N. 27 DEGREES 36 MINUTES WEST, A DISTANCE OF 387.58 FEET TO A POINT IN THE AFORESAID LINE 238 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF WESR HALF OF NORTHWESR QUARTER; THENCE SOUTH, 89 DEGREES 51 MINUTES WEST ALONG SAID LINE, A DISTANCE OF 11.30 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING (EXCEPT THAT PORTION OF THE AFORESAID AND DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND LYING SOUTH OF A LINE PARALLEL TO AND 493.0 FEET SOUTH OF THE AFORESAID NORTH LINE OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN).

ALSO A TRIANGULAR PARCEL OF LAND IN THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, LYING NORTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 1 IN NOYESVILLE EXTENDED EAST; EAST OF THE WEST LINE OF SAID EAST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER AND SOUTHWESTERLY OF THE SOUTH WESTERLY RIGHT OF LAY LINE OF THE 100 FOOT RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE BALITMORE & OHIO CHICAGO TERMINAL RAILROAD. PARCEL 2: THAT PART OF LOTS 1 AND 2 IN ABELL-HOWE COMPANY RESUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 12 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN LYING NORTH AND WEST OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LINE: BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 1, SAID POINT BEING 16.14 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE EAST ALONG A LINE THAT IS PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT A DISTANCE OF 220 FEET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY A DISTANCE OF 80.0 FEET TO A POINT IN THE SOUTHWESTERLY CURVED 100 FOOT RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE BALITMORE & OHIO CHICAGO TERMINAL RAILROAD. Said property is commonly known as 7771-7795 Van Buren Street, Forest Park, IL 60130 (Property).

The Petitioner is seeking approval of a Final Plat of Subdivision on the property legally described above, and for approval of a Planned Unit Development.

Any person desiring to be heard or desiring to present any evidence or testimony relating to said matter should appear at the time and place above specified. A copy of the petition will be available for inspection beginning on Wednesday the 25th of January, 2017 in the Village Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office at the Village of Forest Park, 517 Desplaines Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois.

Signed: Paul Barbahen Plan Commission Chairperson

Published in Forest Park Review 1/18/2017

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PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the provisions contained in Title 9 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Forest Park, being the Zoning Regulations of the Village of Forest Park, and the Statutes of the State of Illinois, the Plan Commission of the Village of Forest Park will conduct a public hearing on February 6, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Lower Level of the Village Hall, 517 Desplaines Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois to consider a petition filed by the Park District of Forest Park 7501 Harrison Street, Forest Park, IL 60130 (Petitioner) for the following described properties: PIN: 15-13-226-046-0000 THAT PART OF THE WEST 298.1 FEET OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LYING SOUTH OF THE RIGHT OF WAY CONVEYED TO THE CHICAGO AND WISCONSIN RAILROAD COMPANY, BY WARRANTY DEED DATED OCTOBER 31, 1885 AND RECORDED OCTOBER 31, 1885, IN BOOK 1708, PAGE 157 AS DOCUMENT 665804 (EXCEPT THE WEST 33 FEET THEREOF DEDICATED FOR STREET BY PLAT FILED FEBRUARY 16, 1891 IN BOOK 46 OF PLATS, PAGE 26 AS DOCUMENT 1419420, AND EXCEPT THE SOUTH 33 FEET THEREOF TAKEN FOR HARRISON STREET AND EXCEPT THAT PART OF THE EAST 2.97 FEET OF THE WEST 298.1 FEET OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN) LYING SOUTHERLY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LINE: BEGINNING IN THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 298.1 FEET AFORESAID 406.97 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER (AS MEASURED ON THE EAST LINE OF THE SAID WEST 298.1 FEET) AND EXTENDING NORTHWESTERLY TO A POINT IN THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST 2.97 FEET AFORESAID 407.30 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER (AS MEASURED ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID EAST 2.97 FEET) EXCEPT THAT PART TAKEN FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES IN CASE NUMBER 53C14880, ALL IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Said property is commonly known as 7329 Harrison Street, Forest Park, IL 60130 (Property). The Petitioner is seeking approval of a Final Plat of Subdivision on the property legally described above, and approval of a Planned Unit Development.

Any person desiring to be heard or desiring to present any evidence or testimony relating to said matter should appear at the time and place above specified. A copy of the petition will be available for inspection beginning on Wednesday the 25th of January, 2017 in the Village Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office at the Village of Forest Park, 517 Desplaines Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois.

Signed: Paul Barbahen Plan Commission Chairperson Published in Forest Park Review 1/18/2017

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Community Design Commission, acting as the Design Review Commission, of the Village of Oak Park on Wednesday evening, January 25, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in Room 101 of the Village Hall, 123 Madison St., Oak Park, Illinois on the following matter: Cal. No. 02-17-DRC: 940 Lake Street, Edward Elmhurst Health Center Ernie DiFiore with Modern Signs, Inc., on behalf of Edward Elmhurst Health Center, is requesting that variations be granted from the following sections of the Sign Code of the Village of Oak Park, to permit the installation of two (2) wall signs, one on the east elevation of the building where there is no street frontage and said sign is located above the second story window sill, and one along Lake Street located above the second story window sill at the premises commonly known as 940 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL. 1. Section 7-7-15 (D) (1) (a), which section requires that walls signs for buildings located on interior lots shall only be placed along the front lot line. The proposal shows Sign # 1, a white illuminated channel letter sign that states â&#x20AC;&#x153;Edward-Elmhurst Health/ Health Center signâ&#x20AC;?, located on the east elevation of the building where there is no street frontage.

2. Section 7.7.15 (D) (5), which section requires that wall signs shall be located on the sign frieze or the sign band of the building immediately above the first floor window and below the second floor window sills in the case of a two-story building. The proposal shows Sign # 1, a white illuminated channel letter sign that states â&#x20AC;&#x153;Edward-Elmhurst Health/Health Center signâ&#x20AC;?, located above the second floor window sill.

3. Section 7.7.15 (D) (5), which section requires that wall signs shall be located on the sign frieze or the sign band of the building immediately above the first floor window and below the second floor window sills in the case of a two-story building. The proposal shows Sign # 2, a white illuminated channel letter sign that states â&#x20AC;&#x153;Immediate Careâ&#x20AC;? located above the second floor window sill along Lake Street.

All papers in connection with the above matter are on file at the Village of Oak Park and available for examination by interested parties by contacting the Zoning Administrator at 708.358.5449.

DATED AT OAK PARK, ILLINOIS, this 18th Day of January, 2017 Published in Wednesday Journal 1/18/2017

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Notice to Prospective Village of Oak Park Federal Grants Applicants The Program Year (PY) 2017 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) & Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) application process begins February 10, 2017.

For PY 2017, which runs from October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018, there will be an estimated $215,000 available in Village Public Service CDBG funds, approximately $20,000 in Public Facilities Improvements CDBG funds (for one project only) & approximately $124,875 in ESG funds. Other PY 2017 grant funds will be set aside for Village-run activities.

The federal CDBG program is a source of funding that addresses local housing & community development needs.

These funds are available to nonprofit organizations and other agencies that serve primarily low and moderate income persons residing in Oak Park. Each proposed activity must meet one of the CDBG Program’s National Objectives and be eligible. ESG funds are available to non-profit organizations that serve persons who are experiencing, or are atrisk of, homelessness. Individuals cannot apply for either of these grants.

Applications for PY 2017 CDBG & ESG funds must be completed online and will be available February 10, 2017 on the Village’s website at www.oak-park.us/ PY2017Grants The Application process runs from February 10 to March 10, 2017 (with the option of an early, feedback-eligible “safer” due date of March 3, 2017).

To instruct potential Applicants on the grants and on the online application process, the Village will hold a Mandatory CDBGESG Application Workshop from 3 to 4:30 p.m., Friday, February 10, 2017 in Room 201 (Council Chambers) of Village Hall at 123 Madison Street in Oak Park.

All potential applicants must attend and RSVP first. For more information (and to reserve for the Workshop) contact Mark Dwyer, Grants Supervisor, at 708.358.5416 or mdwyer@oakpark.us Published in Wednesday Journal 1/18/2017

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number D16149135 on December 29, 2016. Under the Assumed Business Name of PAWS FUR PURRPUSS with the business located at: 7307 ROOSEVELT RD, FOREST PARK, IL 60130. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: JENNIFER LAWLOR 7307 ROOSEVELT RD FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Published in Wednesday Journal 1/11, 1/18, 1/25/2016

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LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Community Design Commission, acting as the Design Review Commission, of the Village of Oak Park on Wednesday evening, January 25, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in Room 101 of the Village Hall, 123 Madison St., Oak Park, Illinois on the following matter: Cal. No. 01-17-DRC: 6729 North Avenue, US Bank David Pilz with Sign Effects, on behalf of US Bank, is requesting that a variation be granted from Section 7.7.15 (D) (1) (b) of the Sign Code of the Village of Oak Park, which section requires that wall signs for buildings located on corner lots shall only be placed along the front lot line or the corner lot line. The proposal shows a “US Bank” sign located on the west elevation of the building, an area where there is no street frontage at the premises commonly known as 6729 North Avenue.

All papers in connection with the above matter are on file at the Village of Oak Park and available for examination by interested parties by contacting the Zoning Administrator at 708.358.5449.

DATED AT OAK PARK, ILLINOIS, this 18th Day of January, 2017 Published in Wednesday Journal 1/18/2017

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICES, LLC Plaintiff, -v.BEVERLY D. BELLAMY AKA BEVERLY BELLAMY AKA BEVERLY D. HADDEN AKA BEVERLY HADDEN AKA BEVERLY D. PALMER AKA BEVERLY PALMER AKA BEVERLY D. WALLACE AKA BEVERLY WALLACE, CHARLES E. BELLAMY AKA CHARLES EDWARD BELLAMY AKA CHARLES BELLAMY, EASY STREET CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 15 CH 10122 1020 Washington Blvd. Unit 1D Oak Park, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 19, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 14, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1020 Washington Blvd. Unit 1D, Oak Park, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-07-316-054-1004. The real estate is improved with a residen-

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tial condominium. The judgment amount was $160,967.07. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid.

The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 606064650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 4221754 CookPleadings@hsbattys. com Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 15 CH 10122 TJSC#: 36-

14173 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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erty is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service. atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 7999. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices. com Attorney File No. 7999 Attorney Code. 60489 Case Number: 10 CH 42289 TJSC#: 36-14560 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 22, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 26, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7221 W. DIVISION STREET UNIT #3, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305 Property Index No. 15-01-403-0471003.

The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued

by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-08163. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-08163 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 008268 TJSC#: 36-14645 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.GREGORY GARMON Defendants 10 CH 42289 1170 SOUTH HUMPHREY AVENUE OAK PARK, IL 60304 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 19, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 7, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1170 SOUTH HUMPHREY AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60304 Property Index No. 16-17-331-0070000. The real estate is improved with a yellow brick two story single family home with a two car detached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted.

The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this prop-

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.MILDRED L. ERAMES, PRIORY POINTE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, BENEFICIAL FINANCIAL 1 INC., MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 008268 7221 W. DIVISION STREET UNIT #3 RIVER FOREST, IL 60305 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act., which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on age, race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limitations or discrimination.

The Illinois Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental or advertising of real estate based on factors in addition to those protected under federal law.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informedthat all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

Restrictions or prohibitions of pets do not apply to service animals.

To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll free at: 1-800-669-9777.

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WELL MAINTAINED PROPERTY with coach house and two flat. Each unit has its own heating system. 1st floor front has central A/C. Electric services are 100 amp C/B. Front building has open front porch. Buildings are situated on a 50 x 125 ft. lot. Close to Madison Street shopping, Restaurants, and night life. Front building the basement is has sprinkler system which result in lower insurance rates. Coach house is owner-occupied. ...................................................$299,000

5 RANDOLPH, OAK PARK THIS VINTAGE PENTHOUSE CONDO enjoys sunlight all day! Gorgeous hardwood flooring throughout the entire unit. Huge formal dining room and living room make for a wonderful entertainment setting. Cozy kitchen with a walk out back porch perfect for these Fall nights! The large bedroom at the end of the hall easily accommodates a king sized bed.

Come take a look and make us an offer!.............$93,750

VINTAGE TOWNHOUSE with master bedroom , his & her closets. Oak hardwood floors, full unfinished basement. Newer gas forced air heating with central A/C. Fenced yard with one car garage. ................................... $176,600

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY on State Street with great potential for mini mart or any similar business .Property has no further remediation letter on file with the E.P.A. There is a small exsisting bldg. in poor condition. Could be rehabbed. ............. .......................................................................$65,000

GREAT FAMILY HOME with ! large garden & backyard. Tri-level ICECED R with 4000 sq. ft. of living area.

P U D Spacious rooms throughout. Two RE wood burning fireplaces. Heated Florida room off first floor den, living room, formal dining room, kitchen with breakfast area, and family room overlooking yard. 3 BR, 2.5 BAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Lower level features huge family room with fireplace. 2 car attached garage with mud room.

Multiple heating units & central air systems. Living room, dining room & bedrooms have hardwood floors. Entrance foyer and den feature terrazzo floors. Offered at .......................................................................................................................$599,900 Call Jerry Jacknow at (708) 366-8989

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READY TO MOVE IN. Completely re-decorated, new carpeting throughout.

New sidewalks and patio.

Central A/C large yard with 2 car garage with new concrete floor.Three spacious bedrooms, 1 1/2 bathrooms.

All windows replaced 2006.

Close to park, pool tennis courts. One block to Roosevelt Road, restaurants, and night life. Move-in condition. .........................$173,000

ER UND CT TRA N O C NEW LISTING! Ground level 2 bedroom unit with two parking spaces, One block to Madison St. shopping and restaurants. Mid-way between green line and blue line. This sale is subject to Short Sale ................................$69,500

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