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Local residents swell the ranks of women’s marches

Rallies draw huge crowds across the nation; no arrests reported in Chicago or D.C. By TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER Staff Reporter

Thousands of women from the western suburbs rallied in Washington D.C. and downtown Chicago on Saturday, with 750,000 demonstrators estimated between the two cities. The message from millions who gathered in cities across the country to President Donald J. Trump the day after his inauguration: We won’t turn back the clock on women’s rights. Women and men of all ages and ethnicities chartered buses and car-pooled to the D.C. rally, which was estimated at half a million people. Both the Washington and Chicago rallies resulted in zero arrests, a stark contrast from reports of more than 200 arrests in D.C. alone amid protests on the day of Trump’s inauguration, which were not associated with the Women’s March. See WOMEN’S MARCH on page 6

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MESSENGERS: Forest Parkers were among the many who marched to send a message to the new president last Saturday. For more photos, see pages 6-7.

The challenge of making village workforce more diverse Municipal departments are largely white and male By THOMAS VOGEL Contributing Reporter

Village documents requested by the Forest Park Review show a municipal workforce in Forest Park dissimilar to

the latest available community census data. Several departments, such as police and fire, are overwhelmingly staffed by white males. There are disparities in other groups, too, including maintenance workers and technicians, where a gender gap is particularly pronounced.

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The demographic breakdown of Forest Park’s roughly 14,000 community members is about 50 percent white, 30 percent black or African-American, 10 percent Hispanic or Latino and 7 percent Asian, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. The documents show the village’s “Protective Service Workers,” including police and fire perSee DIVERSE WORKFORCE on page 9

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highly recommend the animated feature film Inside Out from a few years back, which cleverly creates characters representing the emotions of a young girl. I watched it with my grandsons and the three of us sat on the couch, laughing, crying and cowering. So I was curious how these five characters would feel about Forest Park. Joy – “Oh, what a cute little town. Look at all these adorable shops. Hey, some are offering sales and big discounts!” Fear – “That’s because they’re struggling to make it. Empty storefronts scare me.” Sadness – “I feel terrible when one of them has to move, or close.” Anger – “Save your tears. It’s these bargain-hungry shoppers that make me mad. They shop online just to save a buck. Don’t they know they’re killing their own economy?” Disgust – “People are so selfish and lazy.” Joy – “Right all they have to do is spend their money here and half would go back to Forest Park. What’s this? They have two train lines? It must be a dream to travel downtown!” Fear – “Are they safe? I hear terrible things happen on the trains.” Sadness – “Remember when that train

left the station with no driver and crashed into another train? When I saw the damage, I almost cried.” Anger – “I’m not afraid on the train. It’s these same people begging me for money every day that drive me crazy. Someday, I’m going to blow my top.” Disgust – “Look at this station, pitted concrete and peeling paint, and what’s that smell?” Joy – “OK, so you don’t like the train. Isn’t this the most unique village hall you’ve ever seen?” Fear – “I went there once for a hearing in the basement. I was scared they were going to fine me.” Sadness – “I don’t like how it looks. Remember how beautiful the old one was?” Anger – “I don’t care about the architecture. It’s the stuff that goes on inside that makes my blood boil. I thought this was supposed to be a democracy but they rammed through video gambling against our will.” Disgust – “I was in a bar where they had video gambling. The people kept going outside to smoke, until the whole place smelled like an ashtray.” Joy – “Yes but our bars couldn’t compete with Berwyn. They say a rising tide lifts all boats, or something like that.”

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cute little town. Look at all these adorable shops. Hey, some are offering sales and big discounts!”

Fear – “Are we going to have a tsunami?” Sadness – “No, it means the other businesses are like boats. I’m just worried video gambling is going to sink them.” Anger – “Who wants a tide of red ink? It’s just going to help a few fat cats while the rest of us drown.” Disgust – “Red? That reminds me of these red light cameras. They don’t make anyone safer. They just bring in millions for some connected companies.” Joy – “What’s wrong with all of you? This is one of the most charming communities around and it’s just getting better! Look at all the dumpsters. People are renovating their houses because they take pride in their property.” Sadness – “Sniff, most of them are foreclosures. Just think of all the people who have lost their houses!” Fear – “I’m worried about losing mine.” Anger – “It burns me up when I think of all the Wall Street types who profited from our misery.” Disgust – “My house is so old and gross, maybe it would be better to lose it.” Joy – “You mean leave Forest Park? Are you crazy? Just when the high school’s getting better! Besides, remember that time I got a royal flush and won $200?” ■■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.

Co-working space headed for Madison Suite Spotte to open second location in downtown Forest Park

By TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER Staff Reporter

Downtown Forest Park is poised to get a new co-working office space later this spring, with Suite Spotte Coworking announcing its plan to expand further into the western suburbs. It will be the second location for Suite Spotte; the company opened its first office space in LaGrange in December 2014, according to Sue Reardon, Suite Spotte cofounder. “Our business recognizes that there are many entrepreneurs and remote workers living in the suburbs and trying to get work done at their home office or coffee shop,” Reardon said, noting that Suite Spotte offers a flexible workspace alternative. The new location will be at 7339 W. Madison St., near the intersection of Madison and Circle. It is the second co-working space to open in the area. The co-working office company

Regus opened at 1010 Lake St. in Oak Park in late 2015. Reardon said Suite Spotte chose Forest Park because of the community’s smalltown charm and access to the city. The downtown area offers access to restaurants, shopping and other amenities, she said. “The introduction of Suite Spotte to Forest Park will surely create new and fresh opportunities for local entrepreneurs, established

business owners, and remote workers alike to come together in a suburban co-working space,” she said in a press release. “We have already experienced the warm welcome that Forest Park is known for and are looking forward to becoming an active part of this growing business community.” Reardon said the Forest Park location will include many of the same amenities offered in LaGrange. That location offers meeting rooms, private offices, virtual offices and coworking spaces, which run between $25 a day and $1,500 a month. Other amenities at the LaGrange location include: printers, copiers and scanners; a mediation room; a phone booth; and a community kitchen, among others. Reardon said having a dedicated space is only part of the advantage of Suite Spotte’s co-working space. “A lot of these facilities are focused on the physical space — we’re focused on the community we build within

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Roos site plans go before plan commission If all goes well, construction could begin in April By THOMAS VOGEL Contributing Reporter

The long-awaited development of the vacant property at Harrison Street and Circle Avenue could begin moving forward on Feb. 6 when Park District of Forest Park officials present their proposal to the Village Plan Commission for approval. If the five-member board, which oversees all public improvements for the village, endorses the plan, then the Forest Park Village Council will vote on the development. The current designs show a mixed-use space, including a playground, a soccer field, picnic areas, amphitheater seating and walking paths, along with a building on the southwest corner of the property containing a gym, fitness center, and classroom space. The entire project will cost an estimated $5 million, with about $2.9 million in state grants and the rest paid for using funds from the 2010 property tax referendum. Construction could start as soon as April and be finished in 12-14 months, assuming there are no holdups in the approval process, according to Larry Piekarz, the park district’s executive director.

“This is something the community has asked for for years now,” Piekarz said. “It’s something they should be excited about.” The Feb. 6 Plan Commission meeting will be an opportunity for residents to offer feedback and input, Steve Glinke, Forest Park’s director of health and safety said. Glinke has been the liaison between the village’s planning team, which includes Village Administrator Tim Gillian and legal and planning consultants, and the park district throughout the process. The group considered neighborhood impact, site design and traffic circulation. “We think it’s a good plan,” Glinke said. “We’re here to shepherd it through the process and help the park district.” The development process also involved an intergovernmental agreement between village government and the park district. A stretch of Hannah Avenue, which is just west of the property and dead-ends at the I-290 expressway, will be updated and provide overnight permit and off-street parking as part of the project. Those changes will help meet the usage demand of the park district’s designs, Glinke said. The park district also owns land to the

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sold 7,800 stickers for passenger vehicles; 1,140 for seniors; 206 handicap; two for dealers; 145 motorcycles; two recreation vehiForest Park vehicle owners should expect cles; and 830 trucks. In making the suggestion, Calderone said to pay more for their vehicle stickers when revenue growth has been hampered by the renewal time rolls around next month. Commissioners all supported the sug- property tax cap at the same time that pergestion to increase the vehicle sticker fee sonnel expenses are rising, especially those related to employee pensions. that Mayor Anthony Calderone “For elected officials, it’s a made at Monday’s village countough pill to swallow,” he said, cil meeting during his report. noting that even with the inBecause the issue was not on crease “it’s still a bargain overthe agenda, no vote was taken. all.” However, Village Attorney Nick Commissioner Tom Mannix Peppers was directed to draft an supported the increase, noting ordinance to be considered at that increasing the fee annually the Feb. 13 village council meetby the rate of inflation would ing. approximate the $10 increase. In making the suggestion, In fact, he advocated raising the Calderone pointed out that the fee annually moving forward. vehicle sticker fee has remained He also noted that it would the same since 2004. He also take years for Forest Park’s noted that Forest Park’s fees are fees to match those of Berwyn and lower than those of neighborANTHONY CALDERONE Oak Park if the village continues ing communities. Mayor its current pace of increases. Whereas a Forest Park resiCommissioner Joseph Bydent owning a passenger vehirnes pointed out that the esticle pays $25 for a vehicle sticker, mated $37,000 the village will the fees are $70 in Oak Park, $50 see in increased property taxes in Berwyn and Cicero, $45 in will not cover the salary increases granted River Forest; and $35 in North Riverside. The two alternatives being considered in the new union contracts. “We need additional money from somewould increase the passenger vehicle sticker fee either $5 or $10. Vehicle sticker fees where,” he added. Commissioner Dan Novak said he is “all for most other categories — motorcycle, recreation vehicle and five truck classifications in favor” of an increase but asked how the — also would increase by the same amount. requirement to purchase is sticker is enSenior citizens and those with handicap forced. “We know that not everybody buys a velicense plates would see slightly lower in increases and dealers would see slightly high high- hicle sticker,” Calderone admitted but explained that the village pursues scofflaws er increases. The $5 increase would generate an addi addi- identified by a periodic comparison of intional $46,591 and the $10 increase would formation with the Illinois Secretary of generate an additional $97,216, assuming State’s Office list of license plates issued to the same number of vehicle those with Forest Park addresses. “It’s been a challenge forever,” he added. stickers is sold. Last year, “The enforcement side will never end.” Commissioner Rachell Entler termed the the village increase options “reasonable” and said she “does not see a real issue” with them. The timing of the issue could delay the mailing of vehicle sticker renewal notices. During discussion of a related issue at the Jan. 9 village council meeting, Village Clerk Vanessa Moritz said vehicle sticker renewal notices are usually mailed to residents in early February. After Monday’s meeting, Calderone said Village Ad Administrator Tim Gillian made the suggestion to consider raising the fees in a memo “within the last couple of weeks.” Despite the additional time constraints, Moritz told the council members Monday, “We can make it happen.” Contributing Reporter

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Marching for their lives Forest Park mother, runner, among locals at Women’s March on Chicago By JACKIE GLOSNIAK Contributing Reporter

Forest Park resident Julianne Bonwit is used to sticking with large groups of women for a common goal — running around the neighborhood and forging friendships with fellow female neighbors. However, this past Saturday, Bonwit’s local runners circle merged with even greater numbers as she and several of the women she regularly exercises with joined forces with their children and friends and headed down on the CTA Blue Line to the Women’s March on Chicago on Saturday, Jan. 21. The Chicago march, organized by local and national activists in downtown Chicago, was just one of several being held across the United States and the world in conjunction with the Women’s March on Washington, a rally held in Washington D.C. in response to Donald Trump’s election as a way to show opposition and advocate for the rights of women, immigration reform, LGBTQ rights and racial justice issues. Bonwit said she and over 30 women and their families walked together to catch the el to the march downtown as a way to stand in solidarity with hundreds of thousands of others who wanted to exercise their constitutional right to assemble against what they consider the hateful rhetoric and dangerous policy proposals of Trump’s administration. “There’s so much that I feel like has happened over the last eight years that have been wonderful things — so many wonderful things that so many of us have been proud to have been a part of,” she explained. Bonwit said some of the main issues she and her friends rallied for included health care, education and immigration. “A lot of us are social workers or doctors and see firsthand what happens when people don’t have insurance or when medicines aren’t given to people,” she said. “The education piece is a huge thing. We have some teachers, and many of

WOMEN’S MARCH Taking the bus to D.C. from page 1 The backlash against the 45th president stems in part from public comments he made about various women — referring to them as “dogs,” “pigs,” “disgusting,” “slobs,” and, of course, “nasty” — plus multiple accusations against him for sexual assault; and the 2005 hot mic moment caught on video with Trump saying he gropes women without their consent. Trump was a pro-life candidate, who said in March that if the U.S. Supreme Court reverses its historic Roe v. Wade decision making abortion legal, women caught having an abortion should

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COMMITTED: Julianne Bonwit and her running group were well represented during Saturday’s Women’s March in Chicago.

us have kids as young as newborns and all the way up to adults. [Trump’s] pick for education secretary is really disturbing for many people.” In order to join forces for attendance, Bonwit said she helped spread the word both on neighborhood runs and through Facebook. The name the women runners attending the march gave themselves was “Running for our Life.” “We have gone through a lot together over the years,” Bonwit said. “Because we are a group of active women — physically and in our community — I think we also didn’t want to sit back and not do anything about it.” Bonwit brought her 2- and 5-year-old to the march with her and said many other moms were getting their kids in-

be punished. He later reversed that position, saying doctors providing abortions should be punished, not women. Buses and carpools of women from Riverside, Oak Park, Forest Park and River Forest, among others, began departing on Friday and lighting up social media outlets with reports from the road. One group noted that their bus had broken down and left five hours late. Theirs wasn’t the only one delayed. Wednesday Journal shadowed a group that departed from Oak Park and River Forest High School on Friday evening, but the red-eye bus ride was cut short by a flat tire about 65 miles from the drop-off point in Rockville,

volved in march preparations. “I think most of [the kids] are pretty aware of what’s happening and definitely we included them in a lot of the organizing,” she said. “Making signs was a fun way to have them be aware.” While the women’s marches nationwide have drawn both praise and criticism, Bonwit hopes that if anything, people understand that she and others were doing nothing more than exercising their rights as citizens to stand up for ideals they believe in. “[This] is exactly what our country is about,” she said. “Activism and speaking your mind is what we were founded on. They [right wingers] had their eight years to protest on whatever Obama had done and said, and they had a right to do that. And, we have a right to do this as well. Especially doing it in an organized way, I think is safer and I don’t think any of us are trying to shove it down anybody’s throat.” In regards to where local women can go from here, Bonwit suggests that women call their congressional representatives and local politicians and get involved in local causes. “[We want to make sure] we’re much more aware on a local level of what’s happening,” she said. “This is something that we’re committing to.”

Maryland. The people from that bus split up, as small groups of 5-6 people called Uber and Lyft drivers to take them the rest of the way. At the rally, thousands of demonstrators

waved homemade signs that read: “My body, my choice. My country, my voice,” “Grab patriarchy by the balls,” “We won’t go back,” and “Don’t tread on my pussy,” among many, many others. And, of course, there were the hats.

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GETTING THE POINT: Signs abound during the Women’s March on Chicago last Saturday.

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Pink and floppy and ubiquitous, the women have dubbed them “pussy hats” in response to a quote by then-candidate Trump that surfaced in October, where he was unknowingly recorded in 2005 telling Access Hollywood host Billy Bush how he’d attempted to get a married woman to have sex with him and how he grabs women without their consent. “You know, I’m automatically attracted to beautiful [women] — I just start kissing them,” Trump told Bush about a decade before his run for the White House. “It’s like a magnet. Just kiss. I don’t even wait. And when you’re a star, they let you do it. You can do anything. Grab ’em by the pussy. You can do anything.” One Forest Park resident, Susan Beach, 68, did not travel on the Oak Park buses but drove to Marshall, Michigan with two other Forest Parkers and a woman from Oak Park

— all longtime friends — to catch a bus from that city. The weekend demonstration was a flashback of sorts for Beach to the last big protest she attended — an anti-Vietnam demonstration in New York City in April 1967. Beach, a retired grandmother who formerly worked for Oak Park school District 97, said she had to lie to her parents to attend that demonstration, telling them she was visiting one of her teachers in the city. “They were watching TV and saw the march and I hoped I wouldn’t get caught in it,” she said, noting that she was a senior in high school at the time. “Little did they know I was in the streets with [the protestors].” Beach said she attended the Women’s March on Washington because of immigrants, women, people of Muslim faith and people of color who will be immediately im-

pacted by Trump administration policies. She noted a recent executive order signed by President Trump halting Federal Housing Authority mortgage insurance rate cuts for FHA-backed loans. “A lot of people are going to be hurt by that,” she said, calling the executive order “insidious.” “We have to stand up to these cuts,” she said. “It’s a death by a thousand cuts, and for some people it’s going to be fatal.” Beach said she hopes the march was more than just a demonstration but the beginning of a movement against the retrograde policies of the Trump administration. “I’m going to continue to stay active, and I’m hoping that all of us will do that.” In Oak Park, artists Holly Holmes and Tom Burtonwood, both in their early 40s, said they made the long bus ride to Washington “to stand up for women’s rights and human rights,” according to Holmes, who said she had never been to a demonstration this widely attended. She was skeptical about the 500,000 attendance estimate. She put the number closer to a million. She pointed out that President Trump “goes back on everything he says” and he must be called out for spreading disinformation.

“There’s a lot [at] stake,” she said. Burtonwood, one of a handful of men on the Oak Park buses, said he wanted to attend “to support all the women in this country and internationally who are under threat by this administration. “We’re not going backwards,” he said later, adding, “If they think we are going to roll over because they won one election, they’re out of their minds.” Burtonwood said women, people of color, queer, transgender and undocumented people are “going to be in the crosshairs of this administration” and it’s up to everyone to defend their rights. “It’s imperative that people in positions of privilege like myself stand up and support them and push back against this stuff,” he said. Another Oak Park resident, Simone Akgulian, 23, a graduate of OPRF High School who just earned a bachelor’s degree from Tulane University, said she’s concerned that changes to the Affordable Care Act, widely known as Obamacare, could directly affect her. Akgulian is still on her parents’ health insurance as she prepares to go to graduate school to “become a midwife and work for women’s health.” The Affordable Care Act allowed young people in school to remain on their parents’ insurance until she turns 26. “Our new administration doesn’t support me as a student, as a woman, as a future supporter of women’s health, and I want to be here to fight for our rights and for the rights of women everywhere,” she said as she headed down Pennsylvania Avenue the morning of the demonstration. Kim Jacobs, a Riverside resident who caught the Oak Park bus, described the crowd in D.C. as relaxed and in a good mood. Jacobs said she hopes the rally sends a message to the Trump administration and Congress that “we’re not going to tolerate intolerance and hate.” “We’re all human beings and we all need to get along and respect one another,” she said. Though many of the riders were from around Oak Park, some came from Chicago and other suburbs to join the pilgrimage to Washington. Kim Hoopingarner, of Evanston, attended the Women’s March on Washington with her two adult daughters. Following the demonstration, Hoopingarner said she opposed Trump’s rhetoric and policies. “I loved the number of men in the audience and the range of people,” she said, describing the march as having a friendly and supportive atmosphere. “I just felt like it was what America really looks like — every age, race and gender identity.” According to media reports, the marches in both Washington and Chicago were turned into rallies due to the large numbers who showed up in both cities. The Washington rally featured dozens of speakers, including documentary filmmaker and activist Michael Moore, feminist writer Gloria Steinem; actress Scarlett Johansson; and singer Madonna. CONTACT: tim@oakpark.com

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DiFebo commission ready to begin study By ROBERT J. LIFKA Contributing Reporter

Members of the newly-appointed ad hoc committee to study resident Ralph DiFebo’s proposal to create a mini-Ravinia on villageowned property are expected to roll up their sleeves and get to work soon. Following creation of the committee and appointment of its seven members by the village council Monday, DiFebo and Commissioner Rachell Entler, liaison to the village council, said they are hoping to meet with each other to schedule a meeting of the entire group within the next month. Residents Kathleen Garness, Patricia Marino, Ryan Nero, Todd Peterson, Kimberlee Rostello and David Show were appointed to the committee that will study DiFebo’s plan for the year-round use by all ages of vacant villageowned property near the Altenheim Retirement Home. They join DiFebo, who accepted Mayor Anthony Calderone’s invitation at the Dec. 19 village council meeting when Calderone asked commissioners to each recommend at least one resident to serve on the committee. Commissioners suggested seven names at the Jan. 9 meeting but one resident with-

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sonnel, to be nearly 90 percent white males. “It is important to reflect the community we serve,” said Police Chief Thomas Af Aftanas. “It is always an advantage.” Still, Aftanas was careful to emphasize the extensive hiring process already in place, which can take more than one year to complete, and said his department must adhere to state law. Illinois requires departments to maintain an eligibility list of potential hires, even when no job openings exist. Typically, a department will contract with a private company to help compile the list. Forest Park, for instance, has used Chicagobased Stanard and Associates. The hiring process includes rounds of several types of tests. These assessments can include mental aptitude, physical fitness, psychological examinations and even polygraph tests. There are also interviews conducted by the village’s Police and Fire Commission, a three-member, mayor-appointed board which oversees the hiring process, as well as drug and medical screenings. In Forest Park, candidates with college degrees, prior law enforcement or military experience score additional points. Preference cannot be given to individuals from any particular racial, ethnic, religious, gender or sexual

“It is important to reflect the community we serve. It is always an advantage.” THOMAS AFTANAS Forest Park Police Chief

orientation group. Although the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILESTB), a state agency established in the 1960s, mandates a minimum level of requirements — such as no felony convictions for sworn police officers — individual communities can establish their own additional qualifications, too. Forest Park, for instance, requires 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university and the successful completion of a background check. Often a department’s operating budget will determine how extensive its hiring process is, according to Dennis Bowman, a professor of law enforcement and justice administration at Western Illinois University. Bowman noted some departments have relaxed their educational standards in recent years in an effort to attract more applicants. Still, it can be difficult for police departments to compete with private sector employment opportunities, which typically offer a com-

paratively streamlined hiring process. “A lot of potential applicants are grabbing jobs that are available quickly,” Bowman said. “It’s a challenge [but] I know the profession is working hard to improve.” A handful of law enforcement officials and industry experts, including Chief Af Aftanas and Professor Bowman, all stressed that any efforts to improve department diversity must come during the front-end recruitment process. “It’s a tough nut to crack,” Cora Beem, a manager of mandatory training at the ILETSB and a former police chief, said. “[But] if I was looking to diversify, I would cast a wide net.” Advertising in minority communities, attending job fairs on college campuses and partnering with non-governmental organizations can all help build a diverse applicant pool, said Chief Tom Weitzel, neighboring Riverside’s top police official. “We want dedicated, professional young men and women. We want diversity. We

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want men, women, African Americans, Hispanics, we want it all,” Weitzel said. “But what we most want is qualified candidates.” Riverside denied the Review’s Freedom of Information request asking for the racial and ethnic demographic of its employees. But the village did provide documents showing just one female police officer on the 19-member force. Chief Aftanas echoed Weitzel’s emphasis on community outreach and said his department sends notices to around 700 colleges and universities and posts employment opportunities on the popular online law enforcement job board, the Blue Line. Dr. Kate Webster, Forest Park’s Diversity Commission chair, said the status quo must change and said she hopes the newly created seven-member body she leads can be part of any improvement in the village’s employee diversity. “We can’t make any policy procedures,” Webster cautioned. “But what I think would be a viable way that the Diversity Commission can help would be providing support and guidance.”

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Claudia Medina, world traveler, language promoter

lways the dedicated school board member, Claudia Medina travels around the world getting to know children. Among the various cities she mentioned, I was most excited about her travels to Prague. Claudia tries to interest children in learning languages other than their own. Spanish and Chinese are two that she is especially interested in spreading. Here Claudia is shown looking at a building she would like to know more about. Ms. Medina wants to open a primary language school in town, ■ primarily for the teaching of Chinese and Spanish. Here is a school board member (District 209) who really takes her job seriously (as do other members, of course). Are you into TEKKEN 7? On Monday at 5 p.m., Jan. 30, battle it out with some of your neighbors. Skilled gamers and noobs are welcome at the Forest Park Public Library. Starting Wednesday, Feb 5 at 5 p.m.: Food! Join the others for a celebration of our favorite cooking shows. Or spend an evening at the library for a grown-up game night on Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m. Either compete against an opponent or work with one another for such games as Scrabble, Exploding Kittens (?) and Flash Point. Bring your own game, too. The library is there for everyone, young or not so young. Brighten up these dull winter evenings. There are many and varied programs for age 5 and under, ongoing at the library. But we’ll always miss Diane Collins. For young people between the ages of 8 and 11, our library has some fun events for the winter/early spring. On Feb. 1 at 4 p.m., “tween” ambassador meeting. Help the library choose activities and books at the library. As they say, “Let your voice be heard and have some snacks.” On Feb. 3 at

4 p.m., you’ll construct light-up Valentines; on the 15th, discuss what is a zodiac sign what does your “sign” mean? Have some fun learning about mythology and make your own zodiac keychain. All this at 4 p.m. Dominican University has a variety of entertaining programs lined up for this winter/ spring. On Saturday, March 11, at 5 p.m., “Steppin’ Out with Ben Vereen” will amaze you. Bob Fosse said, “There is no man like him on the musical comedy stage.” He has been inducted into the Theatre Hall of Fame and the Dance Hall of Fame. He will be featured at Dominican University’s Annual Trustee Benefit Concert. This concert raises monetary support for scholarships, and honors those who champion the performing arts in the Chicago area. Call 708-524-5980 for more information. Looking ahead to April, Waiting for Godot will be on stage at Dominican on April 6, 7, 8 and 9. The puzzling, unforgettable, thought-provoking tragicomedy should be seen at least once. What’s it all about? Performance times: Thursday preview, 7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m. Tickets are $17; students $5. Coming soon, Massimo Faggioli, PhD will speak on “The Ecclesiology of Pope Francis” on March 30 at 7 p.m. in the Priory Auditorium. He discusses how Pope Francis has redefined much of modern Catholicism by identifying the church as an inclusive and merciful “field hospital.” Faggioli is professor of theology at Villanova, who has authored numerous books and also writes regularly for several newspapers and journals. Any questions about performances at Dominican? Call 708-488-5000 or email boxoffice@dom.edu No matter what happens in D.C., birthdays and life goes on here. So happy

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Unfortunate Events Party Friday, Jan. 27 at 4 p.m., Forest Park Public Library: Fans of A Series of Unfortunate Events can enjoy the books that inspired the Netflix series with the rest of Club Tween. Listen to the first audiobook and enjoy snacks as well as a Quote Canvas craft. Be sure to check out the books here at the library. Ages 8-11.

Honoring Cernan Learn more about Eugene Cernan, the last man to walk to on the moon, at the Cernan Earth and Space Center of Triton College, 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove. The center features a variety of earth and sky shows, children’s shows, laser light shows, earth and space exhibits, a membership program and the Star Store gift shop. Hours: Mon.-Thu., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 6:30-9 p.m.; Sat. 6-10 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m. Theater eater admission: $8/adult ($10 for laser show); $4/youth ($5 for laser show); $4/senior (55+) ($5 for laser show). 708-456-0300

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Calendar has changed to Big Week. Fewer items, higher profile. If you would like your event to be featured here, please send a photo and details by noon of the Wednesday before it needs to be published. We can’t publish everything, but we’ll do our best to feature the week’s highlights. Email calendar@wjinc.com.

Friday, Feb. 3 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Park District of Forest Park: If you’re between the ages of 4 and 12, ask your father, grandfather, or uncle to accompany you. Enjoy a delicious dinner, games and dancing to your favorite musical tunes. Make sure to dress for the occasion in your favorite sweetheart outfit. Each child will receive a special gift and all the adult/ child couples will receive a photo to remember this special occasion. Resident, $35 per couple; non-resident, $45 per couple; $7 extra child. Register by calling 708-366-7500 or go to www.pdofp.org.

BIG WEEK Chinese New Year Sunday, Jan. 29 at 2 p.m., Forest Park Public Library: A Chinese New Year celebration will be presented at 2 p.m., featuring The Paper Lantern. Open to families & all ages. 7555 Jackson Blvd. in Forest Park. Info: 708-689-6126. http://bit.ly/2fG32di.

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Spaghetti dinner Saturday, Jan. 28 from 5 to 8 p.m., St. Bernardine Parish: Garlic bread, salad, dessert, drinks (water bottle, lemonade, coffee), carry-outs available. Adults $6/$3 for children under 12. Volunteers are still needed! Call the rectory office at 708366-0839 or email church@stbern.com if you can help out or bring a dessert to share.

Sugar Beet Food Swap Sunday, Jan. 29 from 2 to 3:30 p.m., Sugar Beet Food Coop: Come share your edibles with fellow food lovers. A food swap is an event where members of a community share homemade, homegrown, or foraged foods with each other. Swaps allow direct trades to take place between attendees, e.g., a loaf of bread for a jar of pickles or a halfdozen backyard eggs (foodswapnetwork.com/ what-is-a-food-swap/). Free and open to all (must provide swappable items!) 812 Madison St., Oak Park. For more, call 708-948-7656. Please rsvp by stopping at the registers in store or by emailing marketing@sugarbeet.coop.

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Run with the Wolfpack this Spring!

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Chesterton Academy of The Holy Family Now accepting applications for 2017-18 school year. We accept other school credentials

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At Triton College in February: Three Classes on How To Retire Well Longtime Retirement Expert Jim Flanagan brings mix of financial savvy and gerontological sensitivity

ew people who live well into their 70s and beyond are “lifelong earners”—at some point, most individuals end, or at least dramatically scale back, their income-generating careers. But anyone can, and should, be a lifelong learner. This is particularly true when it comes to navigating those latter years with a focus on maintaining financial dignity. Jim Flanagan Those dual realities have propelled longtime Oak Park and River Forest resident Jim Flanagan to go beyond his career as a financial advisor and retirement expert. The founder of Bentron Financial Group, Flanagan recently received his Master’s degree in gerontology from the University of Southern California. In addition, the father of three is pursuing doctoral studies in Leadership

and Gerontology at Concordia University in River Forest. His rare fusion of expertise comes together in February with a series of three classes that covers the evolving landscape of retirement. The sessions will be at Triton College in River Grove, where Flanagan has been an adjunct professor for the past eight years. On Saturday, Feb. 11th, Flanagan teaches “Affording Retirement.” It is followed by “Healthcare in Retirement” on Feb. 18th and “Financial Management in Retirement” on Feb. 25th. Each of the classes is open to the public and goes from 9 a.m. to Noon. “What I learned in the pursuit of my gerontology degree really informs these classes,” said Flanagan. “My studies in gerontology allow me to look at an individual’s needs in retirement very differently than just from a financial perspective. I have learned that good retirement planning involves discussions about healthy aging, social connectedness, resilience and spirituality—not just money.” “I’m giving tools for a new and different retirement than any generation has ever experienced before,” Flanagan said. “This type of education hasn’t existed in the mainstream until now.” In “Affording Retirement,” Flanagan

Since 2008, Celebrating Seniors founder and chairman Jim Flanagan has served as chairman of the Oak Park/River Forest Township Senior Services Committee.

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will outline the current and likely future changes in retirement and then advise attendees on how to take control of them. Students will emerge with a better knowledge of how to create a comfortable, virtually stress-free retirement experience. “Healthcare in Retirement,” on February 18th, will help attendees navigate the complexities of Medicare Parts A&B, Medicare Supplements, Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage, Medicaid and Long-Term Care insurance. Flanagan will ease the intimidation factor of these health-care options by educating students on the basics of each insurance plan. Flanagan acknowledged that the details are so numerous that “people can get discouraged quickly” about their prospect of making sense of it all. In “Financial Management in Retirement,” on February 25th, he will address how saving and investing near or during retirement is dramatically different from any other type of financial concern. For example, income, less risk and lower volatility in investments all become necessary components, yet too few people adjust their portfolios to align with these changing needs. In 2010, Flanagan founded the Celebrating Seniors Coalition, a

not-for-profit organization dedicated to celebrating, educating, and protecting older adults in Oak Park, River Forest and Forest Park. It was an outgrowth of not only his professional work, but his community involvement. In 2005 he joined the Oak Park/ River Forest Township Senior Services Committee, for which he has served as chairman since 2008. Each of the Triton classes taught by Flanagan is $20, along with a $7 registration fee. All material is provided on the day of each class. To register, please call 708-456-0300, extension 3500. Each class can be taken independently of the others; students are not required to attend all three. Bentron Financial Group is at www. bentron.com. Celebrating Seniors is at www.celebratingseniors.net. This year, Celebrating Seniors Week is May 18-25, with a variety of programs and activities held throughout Oak Park, River Forest and Forest Park.

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Forest Park Review, January 25, 2017

Celebrating 100 Years

OPINION O U R

V I E W

Indeed, One Proviso

ast Thursday, the editorial staff of the Review took a field trip to Proviso East and to the school district’s administrative offices atop the Proviso Math and Science Academy. It was a gratifying and encouraging excursion as we sat down first for a conversation with Dr. Jesse Rodriguez, the new District 209 superintendent, and then toured East with both Rodriguez and Dr. Patrick Hardy, the school’s principal. There is an energy at work at Proviso East and in the district headquarters that is radically improved from even the recent past. Rodriguez and Hardy share a charisma and an intensity that is seemingly contagious. You see it in the enthusiastic and personal interactions with colleagues, from security guards to teachers to school secretaries. With Hardy, who appears to be omnipresent within the hallways and classrooms of East, you see it and appreciate it most in his casual and purposeful connections to students. Walking through a lunchroom — a space that is calm and happy — he is pointing to individual students who soon gather around our group and with a minimal prompt introduce themselves with poise. Ask them anything, he says, and the students tell of why they are at East and what their experience has been. East is an old building where perpetually bad district management left most all maintenance on the long-deferred list. But last summer the district invested $7 million in invisible and unglamorous fixes. And with diligent work, the building is clean and welcoming, its hallways filled with attentive adults and a diverse student body, which on this day was relaxed and focused as it moved from class to class. For Forest Park, a village that has consciously turned its back on this school over decades, Hardy is encouraged that so far this school year he has hosted four groups of Forest Parkers for tours after seeing none in his first year at the school. And last night, after press time, the district’s rolling listening tour came to Forest Park’s own village hall. This is, of course, unheard of. A couple of years back in our last visit to the fifth-floor lair of district administrators at PMSA, we found an entrance locked to any casual visitor, darkened hallways and an array of mostly empty, beige offices. And that doesn’t even touch the subject of the defensiveness of the administrator we talked with then. Now with Rodriguez having gathered most of his team to the same floor, having put some color on the walls and some school mascots on display, the HQ felt purposeful and on the offensive. Rodriguez and the district’s new communications person, Cynthia Moreno, actually offered documents and data and went and found more information on student demographics and enrollment that we asked for. This was a confident and realistic welcome by administrators who have an actual plan of action, who acknowledge the abiding challenges of the district but seem determined and hopeful that they are already seeing the first signs of momentum among students, teachers, parents and the Proviso community. With a school board election in April, Forest Parkers can support this developing momentum by paying attention and engaging.

Real men share their feelings

y men’s group went on our annual retreat last fall in Galena, which meant our wives and SOs (significant others) were left behind, so they themselves decided to get together on one of the days for coffee and conversation. “What do they talk about for the better part of three days?” said one of the women to the others. It was more of a statement than a question. You know, there was an assumption that when guys get together, they talk about sports or politics. At least they assumed we didn’t engage in what one well-known person referred to as “locker room banter.” One of my group’s core values is confidentiality, so it’s understandable these women didn’t know what really goes on. I told the six men in my group that I was again writing a column about “male intimacy,” if you will, and asked them what I should say. Immediately one of them replied, “Feelings. We talk about feelings.” Our mission statement includes language like “We strive to create an atmosphere where one’s feelings and emotions are respected and heard without judgment or shame and in which we accept and own our fears, triggers, personal failings, struggles, and conflicts without blaming others.” Another group member emphasized the importance of trust and respect, meaning “trust in the genuine caring of members when disclosing our feelings and fears without judgment and respect for our differences, i.e. cultures, backgrounds, and experiences, that define our individuality and the willingness to listen and learn about how those differences shape our world and community viewpoints.” Lest readers get the impression from the above that we are just a “feel-good support group,” another sentence in the mission statement reads, “We strive to create an atmosphere where confrontation is not considered as a personal attack and where a member’s comments can be challenged or probed for clarification. ...” That’s the hard part. It’s one thing to have friends who listen to how we feel. It’s another thing to have friends who won’t let us get away with blaming others for how we feel. Indeed, former members have left the group because other group members triggered emotions inside them that were too hot for them to handle. Their leaving saddens me because the intense emotional pain they were feeling meant — at least to my understanding — that they were not only right on the cusp of getting in touch with demons that were making their lives less than “satisfying and effective” (per the mission statement) but were also passing up a golden

opportunity to wrestle with those demons in a group where we were growing stronger, paradoxically, by being willing to be vulnerable and weak with each other. One group member said another key reason the group “works” is that we are committed to being together every Thursday evening. Indeed, two of us have been meeting in this same group every week for 25 years. This man’s point was that the process of moving toward a more satisfying and effective life is not so much a matter of learning an insight once and then having it, as it is talking about some of the same issues regularly, repeatedly and without blaming, in the faith that by doing so, progress will happen incrementally. An AA devotion book talks about repetition and regularly addressing issues this way: “A meaningful friendship is a long-term dialogue. ... Our dialogue continues over time, and time — along with many amends — builds the bond. With it develops a deepening sense of reliability and trusting one another.” Eldridge Cleaver — yes, Eldridge Cleaver! — wrote, “A relationship takes time and deeds, and this involves trust; it involves making ourselves naked, to become sitting ducks for each other.” Thrity Umrigar wrote a novel titled, The Space Between Us, which contains a scene where a group of women are talking about their men. All they do when they are together, says one of them to the others, is have a competition regarding whose “ding-dong” is bigger. You can define “dingdong” any way you want, but we can see this competitive striving for self-worth that Umrigar’s character describes playing out regularly on bar stools and family gatherings and at professional sports events — and right now in Washington D.C. and Springfield. In my men’s group, “size” doesn’t matter. Neither do awards or titles or achievements. What we’re seeking is not exactly a psycho-therapy session or a healing support group. Neither is it a religious experience. What we’re about is more like what Abraham Heschel wrote: “Being human is difficult. Becoming human is a lifelong process. To be truly human is a gift.” I go to church on Sunday to get closer to God. I have met many hours with counselors to try to get my id, ego and superego working together as a team. A support group helped me get through the aftermath of a divorce. My men’s group, in Heschel’s words, is more about becoming a human being. I pray that you can find relationships in which, and by which, you can become strong by becoming weak.

TOM

HOLMES

It’s one thing to

have friends who listen to how we feel. It’s another thing to have friends who won’t let us get away with blaming others for how we feel.

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The following Catholic Elementary Schools are opening their doors to parents from Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park and surrounding communities during

National Catholic Schools Week Sunday, January 29– Saturday, February 4, 2017

For parents seeking a value-based education and academic excellence for their grade school children, the following open house events are the perfect opportunity to learn more about the many advantages of sending your children to Catholic School. Parents can tour buildings, get familiar with individual curriculums and other program enhancements including: computer training, foreign language programs, athletics, band, summer enrichment classes, and affordable preschool and after-school day care. Most of all, hear from administrators, faculty and students about what a difference the Catholic environment can make in the positive development of your child.

ASCENSION SCHOOL

Love, Kindness, Respect 601 Van Buren St. Oak Park, IL 60304 708/386-7282 Fax: 708/524-4796 ascensionoakpark.com/school Principal: Mary Jo Burns Pastor: Fr. James Hurlbert • Preschool for 3 & 4 year olds • Kindergarten-Grade 8 • Comprehensive Extended Day Program All-School Open House: Sunday, January 29, 2017 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

ST. GILES PARISH SCHOOL

1034 N. Linden Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 708/383-6279 Stgilesschool.org Principal: Nancy Zyver Pastor: Fr. Carl Morello • Pre3 through 8th grade • National Blue Ribbon School • Flexible preschool schedule • Before and after care program • Fine Arts Program includes band, vocal music, visual arts and Spanish. • Competitive interscholastic athletic program • After school enrichment opportunities range from chess to theater Open House: Sunday, January 29, 2017 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. The Open House begins with a presentation in the Church followed by school tours Thursday, February 16, 9 a.m. Friday, February 24, 9 a.m. Gather in our new Early Childhood Education Center, 1101 Columbian, for a short presentation followed by tours. Can’t make these dates? Call the office to schedule an individual tour.

ST. LUKE PARISH SCHOOL

Academic Excellence Surrounded by Catholic Faith 519 Ashland Ave. River Forest, IL 60305 708/36608587 school-stlukeparish.org Principal: Timothy Wesley • Grades Pre3 through 8 • Full day 4YO preschool & kindergarten • National Blue Ribbon School • Before and after school care • Fine Arts Program including music, art and Spanish • Dedicated STEM classroom Open House: Sunday, January 29, 2017 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Can’t make the open house? Please call the school office to schedule an individual tour at your convenience.

ST. VINCENT FERRER SCHOOL

Over 75 years of faith formation and academic excellence in the Dominican tradition. 1515 Lathrop Ave. River Forest, IL 60305 708/771-5905 svfschool.org Principal: Dr. Charles Terry Pastor: Fr. Thomas McDermott, O.P. • PreK3 to 8th Grade • Flexible Plans for Preschool • Full Day Kindergarten • Before and After Care • Gifted/Enrichment Program • Daily Hot Lunch Open House: Sunday, January 29, 2017 8:00 am – 1:00 pm (School in session to observe.) Accepting applications.

Celebrating 100 Years

Forest Park Review, January 25, 2017

OPINION

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O B I T U A R I E S

Mildred Decosola, 85

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Let me count the ways to say thanks This past Friday at Forest Park Middle School outstanding teachers, parents and students met for the PTCC-PTO’s annual Math Night. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who participated to make this fun and purposeful night a success. Special thanks go out to Mrs. Malarski, Mrs. Urbaniec, Mrs. Rush, Miss White, Mrs. Petrey, Mrs. Todor, Mrs. Uhlman, Mr. Drent, Mr. Hopper, Mr. Cushing, Mr. McElligott, Mrs. Bork, Mrs. Seery, Mr. Quirk, Mrs. Halliwell, Mrs. Perry, Mrs. O’Connell, Mr. Millnamow and Miss Millnamow for sharing their time and talents with us. Huge thanks to Dr. Brunson for coordinating the event with all the schools to bring such an awesome event to our families. We are also grateful to the excellent parent volunteers, especially Shannon Wood, Celes Leonard, Alison Askham

and Ned Wagner for sharing their energy to serve delicious Damenzo’s Pizza Pi and Math Snacks at the Math Shack. Thank you to all the families who joined us. Big thanks to everyone for coming; it added up to a terrific Friday night in Forest Park.

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Why Choose St. Luke School?

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.

Jill Wagner,

North Riverside, former Forest Park resident Mildred “Millie” Decosola (nee Manzo), 85, of North Riverside, formerly of Forest Park, died on Jan. 23, 2017. Born in Chicago on Dec. 10, 1931, she worked as a financial aid officer for Wilfred Academy, a beauty school. Millie Decosola was the wife of the late Ronald; the mother of Vicki, Ron (Sharee), Steve, and the late Linda; the grandmother of Michael, Brett, Nick (Erin), Vince (Linea) and Lyndsey; sister to Carl (Pat) Manzo and the late Phillip (late Ann) Manzo; and the aunt of many. Visitation will be held on Thursday, Jan. 26 from 3 to 9 p.m. at Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home, 2447 S. Desplaines Ave. in North Riverside and again on Friday, Jan. 27 at 10:15 a.m., then to St. Bernardine Church in Forest Park for an 11 a.m. Mass, followed by entombment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Christ the King Garden Mausoleum. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.KuraktoNosek.com and information is available at 708-447-2500.

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Open House Sunday, January 29, 2017 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Preschool through 8th grade

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ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY

Religion Guide Methodist

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First United Methodist Church of Oak Park

First Congregational Church of Maywood

Kiwanis Club President Chris Harris

Meets every 2nd & 4th Tuesday at 6:45 pm

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.

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

William S. Winston Pastor (708) 697-5000

324 N. Oak Park Avenue 708-383-4983 www.firstUMCoakpark.org Sunday School for all Ages, 9am Sunday Worship, 10am Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chapel during Worship Rev. Jenny Weber, Pastor Professionally Staffed Nursery Fellowship Time after Worship Presbyterian

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United Lutheran Church 1 5LGJHODQG *UHHQÂż HOG Oak Park Holy Communion with nursery care and Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chapel each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Dennis Bushkofsky, Pastor Handicapped Accessible www.unitedlutheranchurch.org 708/386-1576

Sunday Service 7AM, 9AM & 11:15AM

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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

Lutheran-Independent

Grace Lutheran Church

7300 W. Division, River Forest David R. Lyle, Senior Pastor David W. Wegner, Assoc. Pastor Lauren Dow Wegner, Assoc. Pastor Sunday Worship, 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School/Adult Ed. 9:45 a.m. Childcare Available

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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

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: Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;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

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: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Celebration of Lifeâ&#x20AC;? thirdunitarianchurch.org (773) 626-9385 301 N. Mayfield near Austin and Lake

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 Lutheran-Missouri Synod

St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church

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

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.â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dec. & Jan. 1 Holy Hour 6:00 pm Third Thursdays

Rev. James Hurlbert, Pastor

Roman Catholic

St. Edmund Catholic Church

188 South Oak Park Ave. Saturday Masses: 8:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Sunday Masses: 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. & 5:30 p.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

Unity

UNITY CHURCH OF OAK PARK 405 North Euclid Ave.

With Spirit as my guide, I take charge of my life. Sunday Services 9 am & 11 am Youth Education 11 am 708-848-0960 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; unityoakpark.org

Upcoming Religious Holidays

Jan 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 Northern and Southern Hemispheres

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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, February 8, 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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;US Bankâ&#x20AC;? 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 25th Day of January, 2017 Published in Wednesday Journal 1/25/2017

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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 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

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 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, February 8, 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;EdwardElmhurst 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 25th Day of January, 2017 Published in Wednesday Journal 1/25/2017

PUBLIC NOTICES 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 D17149235 on January 10, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of WW CONSULTING SERVICES with the business located at: 740 E 160 ST, SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: CHRISTOPHER WALKER 740 E 160 ST SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473. Published in Wednesday Journal 1/18, 1/25, 2/1/2017

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PUBLIC NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE/PUBLIC NOTICE The Riverside Township Board will hold a special meeting At the Riverside Township Hall 27 Riverside Road Riverside, IL 60546 On Tuesday, February 7, 2017 At 6:00 p.m. in Room 4 Agenda 1. Call to Order/Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Special meeting to prepare Riverside Township 2017-2018 Budget 4.Adjournment Liane J. Blauw, Clerk January 18, 2017 Published in Landmark 1/25/2017

ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDDING Request of bids for athletic field drainage install at Taylor Park. Owner: Park District of Oak Park 218 Madison St, Oak Park, IL 60302 The Park District of Oak Park seeks bids related to the installation of vertical drainage pipe system for the athletic field. The Park District of Oak Park will receive individual sealed Bids until 10:00 a.m. (Chicago time) on Monday, February 13th 2017, at 218 Madison St., Oak Park, Illinois. The bidding documents and requirements will be available on the Park Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website as of 5:00 pm Wednesday, January 25th, 2017. A non-mandatory pre-bid walk-thru is scheduled for Wednesday, February 1st at 10am (Chicago time) at Taylor Park 400 Division St., Oak Park, IL 60302. Copies of the bidding specifications are available via the Park District of Oak Park website at: http://www.pdop.org/bids-and-rfps/ For additional information, contact Travis Stephen at travis.stephen@ pdop.org or (708) 725 2054. Only the bids prepared in compliance with the bidding documents will be considered. This project must adhere to the Prevailing Wage Act of 2015. The Park District of Oak Park encourages minority and women owned business firms to submit bids for this project. Park District of Oak Park By: Sandy Lentz, Secretary Park District of Oak Park 218 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 Published in Wednesday Journal 1/25/2017

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: D17149360 on January 20, 2017 Under the Assumed Business Name of BENSFIELD FOUNDATION with the business located at: 8130 W 27TH ST, NORTH RIVERSIDE, IL 60546. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: THOMAS BENSFIELD 8130 W 27TH ST NORTH RIVERSIDE, IL 60546. Published in Landmark 1/25, 2/1, 2/8/2017

OPEN HOUSE MEETING NOTICE The Village of Oak Park will hold an open house public meeting to discuss and seek input on upgrades and improvements being studied for Lake Street from Harlem Avenue to Austin Boulevard: DATE: February 8, 2017 TIME: 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. LOCATION: Oak Park Village Hall Council Chambers 123 Madison Street Oak Park, IL 60302 Exhibits will be on display showing current information regarding the project related to resurfacing, reconstruction, traffic and pedestrian planning, streetscape enhancements, and utility work. Members of the public are invited to attend at any time during the two and a half hour time period to view project information and speak with Village of Oak Park staff and consultants working on the planning and design project. For more information, please contact Byron Kutz, Village of Oak Park Assistant Engineer, at (708) 358-5729 or bkutz@oak-park.us. The meeting is accessible to individuals with disabilities. For questions about accessibility or to request an accommodation, please contact the ADA Coordinator at (708) 358-5430 or by email at adacoordinator@oakpark.us at least 48 hours before the meeting. Persons planning to attend who will need a sign language interpreter or similar accommodations can call the TTY/ TTD number at (800) 526-0844 or 711. TTY users who speak Spanish may call (800) 5010864 or 711. For Telebraille, dial (877) 526-6670 or 711. Requests should be made at least five days prior to the meeting. More information about the project is posted at www.oak-park. us/lakestreetimprovements. Published in Wednesday Journal 1/25, 2/1/2017

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CLASSIFIED PUBLIC NOTICES 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: D17149331 on January 19, 2017 Under the Assumed Business Name of STRIVE STRATEGIES with the business located at: 82 SOUTH LA GRANGE ROAD SUITE 204, LAGRANGE, IL 60525. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: DENNIS W COOK 82 SOUTH LA GRANGE ROAD SUITE 204 LAGRANGE, IL 60525. Published in Landmark 1/25, 2/1, 2/8/2017

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 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 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

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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. 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) 4765500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices.com Attorney File No. 7999 Attorney Code. 60489 Case Number: 10 CH 42289 TJSC#: 3614560 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. I711510

fer, 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: 16 CH 04550 TJSC#: 3614040 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. I712537

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 November 28, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 2, 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 11 RANDOLPH STREET UNIT #6A, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-08-317-024-1016. 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 14-16-05071. 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. 14-16-05071 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 006281 TJSC#: 36-13934 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. I712981

spection. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 16-018353 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122

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 The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 2911717 For information call between the hours of 1pm–3pm. Please refer to file number 15-076981. 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. SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs. com Attorney File No. 15-076981 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 12 CH 41397 TJSC#: 37635 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. I713028

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF MARGARETTE STOILJKOVIC, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF MARGARETTE STOILJKOVIC, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF MARGARETTE STOILJKOVIC, DECEASED, ELENA STOILJKOVIC AKA ELENA M. STOILJKOVIC, IVAN STOILJKOVIC, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC, WILLIAM BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF MARGARETTE STOILJKOVIC, DECEASED Defendants 16 CH 04550 1180 S. Scoville Ave. 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 December 6, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 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 1180 S. Scoville Ave., Oak Park, IL 60304 Property Index No. 16-18-427-0160000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $354,975.58. 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 trans-

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.REBECCA MURRAY, DEREK MURRAY, THE 148-150 NORTH AUSTIN CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, LVNV FUNDING LLC Defendants 16 CH 006281 11 RANDOLPH STREET UNIT #6A

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff, vs. WILLIAM KAHN; CHRISTINE KAHN; FIRST MERCHANTS BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 9486 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-01-407-002-0000. Commonly known as 939 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for in-

I713065 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.SHERRI LASKO, HARBOR FINANCIAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION F/K/A NEW AMERICA FINANCIAL, INC., CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CAPITAL ONE BANK, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO GREAT AMERICAN FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, ASSOCIATED BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO GREAT AMERICAN FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION Defendants 12 CH 41397 401 SOUTH MAPLE AVENUE 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 September 13, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 23, 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 401 SOUTH MAPLE AVENUE, Oak Park, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-07-321-019-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $473,172.93. 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

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