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Cannabis dispensar y hopes to open at former Forest Park CVS

Village council could make decision by end of mo nth

By IGOR STUDENKOV Staff Reporter

A cannabis dispensary is looking to set up shop at the for mer Forest Park CVS store at 7216 Circle Ave., near the three-way Oak Park/Forest Park/River Forest border and across the street from Green Line Harlem CTA station and Oak Park Metra station.

According to Illinois Secretary of State records, the Emerald Coast LLC has four owners – Justin Frankel of Katohan, N.Y., Alan Dordek of Wilmette, Tyrone Harris of Bellwood, and Mathew Joseph Hagglund of Normal, IL. Emerald Coast was part of the group of cannabis dispensary applicants that sued the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Re gulations (IDFRR) in August 2021, arguing that they were unfairly denied spots in the provisional dispensary license lottery. The group withdrew their lawsuit on Aug. 11, and Emerald Coast got two conditional dispensary licenses on July 22, 2022.

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Forest Park Bed Bath and Beyond is closing

Mayor Hoskins hopes another retailer will ll the vacancy

By IGOR STUDENKOV Staff Reporter

The Forest Park Bed Bath and Beyond location, 215 S. Harlem Ave., is one of the 87 locations slated to close as the home goods chain is poised on the brink of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

The closing was announced Jan. 30. It is not clear how soon the store, which opened in Forest Park in 2004, will close Forest Park Mayor Rory Hoskins said he hopes to see another retailer come into the building, and while he hasn’t heard anyone reach out to the village, he expects that to change soon.

David King, local developer and leasing agent, was among the owners of the building at that point, and he ultimately chose Bed Bath & Beyond, because it would create jobs and bring in customers to a quieter part of the Harlem Avenue corridor.

At the time, the village and the retailer agreed to a 13-year deal that allowed Bed Bath & Beyond to keep half of the sales tax revenue generated. Then-Mayor Anthony Calderone told the Review that the trade-off was worth it

“We are extremely excited,” he said at the time. “We see it as a superb opportunity… that’s going to fuel development along the Harlem Avenue corridor.”

In 2004, Bed Bath & Beyond had 525 stores and did around $3.5 billion in sales. But, in recent years, its fortunes declined. By 2019, it sold off half of its real estate holdings in a leaseback agreement. The Forest Park real

estate was sold for $3,571,500 to Edison FPIL001, LLC, which leased it back to the company until Jan. 31, 2025.

According to the 2022 third quarter report, the most recent report available, the company’s sales declined by 33%, even as its expenses declined by a little over $100 million.

“It’s disappointing that it closed, but it’s not a surprise, because, from what I understand, this is not one of their highest-performing stores.” Hoskins told the Review.

The building is zoned as B-2 Community Shopping District, which allows for a wide range of business and restaurant uses, as well as rooming houses, hotels and motels, taverns, hospitals, theaters, municipal offices and “community use” buildings such as libraries and museums.

“In terms of what will relace it, we’d like to see another retailer here,” Hoskins said. “I think it’s a prime location for the retailer. To my knowledge, we haven’t seen any specific inquiries yet, but wouldn’t be surprised if we hear something soon.”

King said that, while Bed Bath & Beyond didn’t work out in the long run, he believed that it had positive impact on Forest Park’s development.

“That was a big deal for Forest Park to land that store, and we were just coming of age, back then, in the early 2000s, that was a pretty big statement that someone of that caliber would come to Forest Park,” he said. “My regret is that we sold the building. We should’ve kept it. I would love to have that property right now.”

For all the changes in the retail market in the past 18 years, King said he still believed the site has retail potential.

“The advantage to that building is that it’s a stoplight location, so you can get in and out pretty easily, and it has an 80-car parking lot. That’s phenomenal,” he said.

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BIG WEEK

February 8-15

Valentine’s Sock Hop

Sunday, Feb. 12, 9 a.m., Wonder Works Children’s Museum

This V-Day sock hop will feature events for kids of all ages, including an indoor skating rink, dance performances, a scavenger hunt, disco ball dancing, valentine crafts and musical instrument making. $13 for members, $26 for non-members, $5 surcharge for tickets purchased on the day of the event. 6445 W. North Ave., Oak Park.

‘The Work ’: Black History Museum in the Idea Box

Through Feb. 28, select days and hours will be posted on the Idea Box exhibit door, Oak Park Public Library

The Black History of Oak Park will be celebrated through the Idea Box. The struggle for social justice and racial equity are often referred to as “The Work.” In honor of Black History Month, the second annual Idea Box Black History Museum honors Black Oak Park history and the leaders who have de ed racial barriers to lay the foundation of this diverse village. This exhibit spotlights not only the pioneers, but contemporary Black Americans as well. Learn more at oppl.org/ calendar. 834 Lake St., Oak Park.

Amy LaVere and Will Sexton

Wednesday, Feb. 8, 8 p.m., FitzGerald’s LaVere, a veteran singer-songwriter, will be joined by producer Will Sex ton. The combination of LaVere’s soprano voice and her storytelling gets the point across with precision. $15, 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berw yn.

Pre-Civil War Quilts: Secret Codes To Freedom On The Underground Railroad

Sunday, Feb. 12, 2 - 3:30 p.m., Forest Park Public Library

Connie Martin, M.A., will present a special multi-media exhibit involving patterns and special stitching were used on quilts to signal routes of escape and survival on the Underground Railroad. This presentation is based on a book by Martin’s mother, Dr. Clarice Boswell, entitled Lizzie’s Stor y: A Slave Family ’s Journey To Freedom. 7555 Jackson Blvd., Forest Park.

All Area Chess Tournament

Saturday, Feb. 11, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., St. Mary School, Riverside

This grade school chess game expo will be split into two divisions: grades K-3 and 4-8. Everyone will play ve rounds. The top 10 scorers in each division will receive trophies and medals; the best school team in each division will receive trophies. A guardian must be present for any child 11 and under. The rst round begins at 10 a.m. Register no later than Feb. 10. Sign-up info: https://www learningmeansfun.com/signup. Enter code SMR2.11.23. No admittance allowed with signs of illness. $58.25, 97 Herrick Road., Riverside.

Rising Stars

Valentine’s Concert

Saturday, Feb. 11, 7:30 p.m., Unity Temple Restoration Foundation

A diverse and talented group of musicians share their talents: Yoshihiro Okuyama, Leandro Isaac Motta, Sava Velko , Leandro Isaac Motta, Jordan Hiley, Nicholas Reeves, Jesus Linarez, Gabriela Lara, Pedro Mendez, and Lidanys Graterol. 875 Lake St., Oak Park.

Family Event: Hot Chocolate Making

Thursday, Feb. 9, 1-2 p.m., Oak Park Public Library Winter’s here, and the time is right to star t getting cozy with cocoa. Kids and their grown-ups will assemble and decorate a gift-worthy jar of hot chocolate mix, plus whip up their own gourmet cup of cocoa with lots of fun toppings. Please register each child attending to ensure adequate supplies. Best for grades K-5. Register now at oppl.org/calendar. 834 Lake St., Oak Park.

Valentine Card Craf ternoon

Friday, Feb. 10, 2-4 p.m., Oak Park Public Library

Forest Park Review welcomes notices about events that Forest Park community groups and businesses are planning. We’ll work to get the word out if you let us know what’s happening by noon Wednesday a

week before your news needs to be in the newspaper

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Drop in to create something beautiful to gift or keep for yourself! Best for kids in elementary school. Younger siblings may participate with caregiver support. Register now at oppl.org/ calendar. 834 Lake St., Oak Park.

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Supporters praise Maxham’s knowledge, approachability at campaign kickoff

Mayor Hoskins, other local candidates came out in suppor t

By IGOR STUDENKOV Staff Reporters

A sizable crowd of supporters, elected officials and local candidates filled Duffy’s Taver n, 7513 Madison St., on the late after noon of Feb. 1 for commissioner Maria Maxham’s election fundraiser

This was the first-ever campaign fundraiser for Maxham, who was appointed to the seat vacated by commissioner Dan Novak in July 2021, after serving as editor of the Review. In an interview during the fundraiser, Mayor Rory Hoskins reflected that he appointed her because he appreciated her work and he thought someone with her talent and experience had much to offer to the village –a perspective that several of her supporters shared.

In fact, talking to supporters, whether they were elected officials or not, revealed certain themes. They described Maxham as someone who cared deeply about Forest Park and was willing to consider multiple perspectives before making her decisions. Several said they appreciated her willingness to host town halls, and the fact that she was reachable by phone

While Maxham originally planned to have a fundraiser last October, it was scrapped after her father, Andrew Weiss, collapsed and

was taken to the hospital shortly before the event was scheduled to begin. Weiss died later that evening.

Maxham said that, while she wanted to do a fundraiser again, it was a while before she was ready. She told the Review that she was grateful for all the people that showed up

“I’m thrilled with how [the fundraiser] went,” Maxham said. “There were so many friends, neighbors and a few people I met for the first time I’m humbled and extremely honored to have so many people supporting me. I couldn’t have asked for a better night.”

Maxham was the only village commissioner to attend Hoskins’ kick-off fundraiser, and the mayor retur ned the favor.

“She has a lot to offer and she’s willing to govern,” he reflected. “Not everyone who has something to offer is willing to serve That’s important.”

Two other village commissioner candidates – Michelle Melin-Rogovin and Joe Landgrebe – were on hand to support Maxham. Melin-Rogovin, who has been upfront about her support for Maxham from the start of her own campaign, said she believes the incumbent has been “very effective” as a commissioner

“I think it’s really important that people who are on the village council are collaborative and work well together,” she said. “That’s the perspective that Maria brings to the village council – open to collaboration and teamwork. I think Maria has been great in her role and I look forward to joining her.”

“She’s an asset to the community,” said Landgrebe. “She truly cares about Forest

Park.”

Candidates running for other governing bodies showed up as well. Proviso Township High School District 209 board member Claudia Medina, who is running for reelection, said Maxham has been her friend for years, and she appreciates the fact that Maxham made support for area schools a major priority in her campaign platform.

Shannon Wood, a District 91 board member running for re-election in an uncontested race, said she supports Maxham because the commissioner “has some great ideas and tends to be an open-minded person.”

Campaign volunteer and activist Etta Worthington, who was recently re-appointed to the Forest Park Environmental Control Commission, said she supported Maxham because she liked the fact that she approached her position “a bit differently.”

“I’m just really impressed with the way she’s looking at mental health as part of public health,” she said. “She works well with other commissioners and the administrative people We’re a small town, we work together every day. I’m excited to help get her [elected to her] first full ter m.”

The business community tur ned up as well. David King, a local commercial leasing agent, was among several people who said Maxham’s experience reporting on the gover nment gave her “tremendous insight into the community” that served her well in her position.

“I truly appreciate that, first and foremost, she has the interest of both residents and the business community in her mind,” he said.

Jimmy’s Place restaurant owner Jim Jodoin, said he liked her before she became commissioner, describing her as a “sweetheart.” He said he was glad that, when she took the position, she remained accessible

“You can call her, for God’s sake,” said Jodoin. “[I came to the fundraiser] so I can help her and support her as a commissioner.”

Indeed, one of the common sentiments that came from Maxham’s supporters was that they thought she was accessible and cared deeply about the village.

“I know she’ ll [fight] a good fight for Forest Park,” said Kelly Rice “She’s honest and sincere, and really cares about Forest Park.”

“I support Maria because she’s a real believer in the community,” said Tamera Marshall. “She operates from a place of curiosity and respect, and she’s not a politician. She’s able to see multiple points of view and does due diligence in considering multiple perspectives before making her conclusions.”

Review and Chamber sponsor mayoral, commissioner candidate forum

Live and in-person for rst time since 2019

The spring election season is here with contested races for Forest Park mayor and commissioner. Election Day is April 4 and

early voting star ts in just five weeks. The Forest Park Review is gearing up for the election with candidate profiles underway, a digital candidate guide being planned, questionnaires out to all the candidates, an extensive Voter Guide being prepped for print on March 15 and, we’re glad to say, the retur n of in-person candi-

date forums as COVID eases. The Review, in par tnership with the Forest Park Chamber of Commerce, will sponsor a shared for um with candidates for Forest Park mayor and for commissioner on Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 6:30. The event will be hosted by District 91 at Grant-White School, 147 Circle Ave.

There will be back-to-back for ums for the two candidates for mayor and for the six candidates for four seats on the village council.

Dan Haley, publisher of the Review, will moderate Audience members will be asked to submit written questions

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Maria Maxham with Forest Park Mayor Rory Hoskins.

Scout’s Honor: earning Eagle Scout rank

Peyton Brow n hits scouting’s highest achievement

By TOM HOLMES

Contributing

Reporter

Peyton Brown became an Eagle Scout on Jan. 26, an achievement attained by only 5% of the 1.12 million boys and girls involved in the Scouts BSA program as of 2020 [for merly Boy Scouts of America] and of the 110 million Americans who have been part of Scouting since the organization was founded in 1910. And, Brown is reportedly the first Eagle Scout out of a Forest Park troop in decades.

One reason so few Scouts make Eagle is that the requirements are extensive — ear n 21 merit badges, be involved in a leadership position in your troop, do a service project and “tell how you have done your duty to God, how you have lived the Scout Oath and Scout Law in your everyday life, and how your understanding of the Scout Oath and Scout Law will guide your life in the future.”

Brown said merit badges are designed to increase your skill at, for example, knot tying or cooking, but that the main benefit of ear ning each one is the experience a Scout gains in ear ning them. In that sense, he said, they are not hard. What they require is a lot of time

Brown grew up in Forest Park where his family owns Brown Cow Ice Cream. He now lives in Brookfield but continues with the For-

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The business will go before the Forest Park Planning & Zoning Commission on Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. From there, it will be up to the Forest Park Village Council to decide whether to approve its application, which it could potentially do as early as Feb. 27.

The Forest Park CVS closed in August 2021, as part of the broader effort to close underperfor ming stores. The CVS inside the nearby Target in Oak Park, 1129 Lake St., remained open.

The dispensary would benefit from its proximity to Oak Park and River Forest, as

est Park troop.

Scouts can choose potential badges from a list of 130. Of the 21 badges that must be ear ned to make Eagle, the following 14 are required: Camping, Personal Fitness, Personal Management, Swimming (or Hiking or Cycling), First Aid, Citizenship in Community, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in Society Citizenship in the World, Cooking Family paredness Environmental Sustainability) munication.

“I ing Brown realized about person.

Bro he lear ership experience I have will said. Brown has held every leadership position possible in Troop 107 which meets at St John Lutheran Church, 305 Circle Ave.

“You actually lear n a lot about who you are as a leader,” he said. “I lear ned how to see everyone as individuals and to take everyone’s ideas into account. When I was interviewing a school board member for one of my Citizenship merit badges, it made me think about what it takes to make a positive impact on the community — a lot of stuff I had never

well as its proximity to the CTA/Metra station that doubles as a hub for local CTA and Pace buses The CVS and the surrounding parking lots are owned by River Forest-based Ber n Reality.

The company did not respond to the requests for comment by deadline

Emerald Coast’s licenses allow it to open cannabis dispensaries in parts of the Chicagoland region where such businesses are allowed. According to IDFRR, the company has 180 days, or about six months, to secure a location and get any zoning approvals it may need to operate at this location. It will also need to submit floor plans to IDFRR and request an inspection. The department will only issue a full-fledged adult use cannabis license once those steps are complete.

Under current village regulations, all cannabis-related businesses are allowed by right

thought about.”

Brown’s Eagle project was building a composting station behind St. John with a rotating 55-gallon drum.

This summer he will be an instructor at Camp Owasippe in Michigan where he will be leading experiences in camping and in search and rescue Next year he plans to study mechanical engineering or civil engineering at Tech in Butte He that leaving the Illinois and goButte which is nesmountains was vation for choosing Tech. his favorite stoolving both nature leadership was the lanned a campfor his troop into Badlands of South Dawas just 14 and I the whole trip, a will always rememhad to cut it short because a stor m came through with nonstop lightening and gale force winds that broke all of our tents Every tent was flattened with Scouts huddled in the center with the lights of their phones shining through the collapsed tent. It was crazy!”

He said he received a lot of support from his mother who owns the Brown Cow Ice Cream Shop in Forest Park and his father and grandfather, both of whom were Eagle Scouts.

in industrial areas, but they need to get a Special Use permit if they want to open in a commercial area. This means that the Planning & Zoning Commission must review Emerald Coast’s application and recommend either approval or denial, with the village council making the final decision.

Mayor Rory Hoskins declined to comment on the applicant, and whether he has any preferences for the site.

IDFRR is responsible for issuing temporary, conditional licenses that allow cannabis businesses to get up and running. It is up to the Illinois Department of Agriculture to deter mine whether they get long-ter m licenses The conditional licenses are given out in a lottery, with a separate lottery for “social equity justice involved” applicants. While the exact criteria changed over the years, the idea was to give a leg up to veteran

Scout Law

A Scout is:

TRUSTWORTHY. Tell the truth and keep promises People can depend on you.

LOYAL. Show that you care about your family, friends, Scout leaders, school, and country.

HELPFUL. Volunteer to help others without expecting a reward.

FRIENDLY Be a friend to everyone, even people who are very different from you.

COURTEOUS. Be polite to everyone and always use good manners.

KIND. Treat others as you want to be treated. Never har m or kill any living thing without good reason.

OBEDIENT. Follow the rules of your family, school, and pack. Obey the laws of your community and country.

CHEERFUL. Look for the bright side of life. Cheerfully do tasks that come your way. Try to help others be happy.

THRIFTY. Work to pay your own way. Try not to be wasteful. Use time, food, supplies, and natural resources wisely.

BRAVE. Face difficult situations even when you feel afraid. Do what you think is right despite what others might be doing or saying.

CLEAN. Keep your body and mind fit. Help keep your home and community clean.

REVERENT Be reverent toward God. Be faithful in your religious duties. Respect the beliefs of others.

and/or minority applicants and applicants who were previously arrested for cannabisrelated offenses.

Emerald Coast had alleged in its suit that the department didn’t take the fact that Hagglund and Dordek are veterans into account. The parties dropped the suit before the case could go to trial.

Frankel is Executive Vice-President of Ventures at LPC Group real estate fir m. According to his corporate bio, he was previously a CEO of Bayside Corporation, “a publicly traded crypto-asset and blockchain infrastructure company.” In 2021, he applied for a medical cannabis dispensary license in Lorain, Ohio.

Frankel didn’t respond to calls and e-mails seeking comment by deadline

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A Valentine's Guide Shopping & Gifting

Oak Park Friends School Open House!

Thursday, February 16th • 7-8:30pm

Meet our teachers and learn more about our play based preschool! We’ll be sharing information about our full-day care, part-day preschool, after school, and summer camps.

Visit www.opfs.org to for more details and to RSVP for the Open House.

Registration for our summer camps, after school, and part-day preschool programs is open NOW at www.opfs.org. We’ll be accepting applications for our full-day program Feb. 17 - March 3 at www.opfs.org.

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List of Events

February 7 @ 7:30 pm

Beer Shop 2000’s Rom-Com Trivia

Located at 1026 North Blvd.

February 11 @ 12 - 5 pm

JAYNE

February 11 @ 12 pm

FFC Dance Your Heart Out

February 12 @ 10:30 am

YogaSix Slow Flow Galentine’s Class

February 9 @ 8pm – 12 am

Beer Shop Vals & Gals Night

• Make-your-own Valentines, $25 champagne buckets, complimentary chocolates.

February 10 @ 7:30 - 10 pm

Einnim Galentine’s Comedy & Candle Night

1020 Lake St.

• Celebrate with Einnim and BABS Comedy Club for a Galentine’s Night filled with candles and fun. Tickets available at einnim.com/upcomingevents.

122 N. Marion St.

•Grab your gal pals and head over to JAYNE Oak Park for a Pop Up with Victoria J Handmade Jewelry.

February 11 @ 10:30 am

YogaSix Slow Flow Galentine’s Class

1006 Lake St. Suite B

• Enjoy a special Slow Flow Class followed by a little treat for you and your loved one! Free for members $10 for first time visitors! Book online at yogasix.com/location/oak-park.

1114 Lake St.

• Get ready to work your heart out with FFC’s Valentine-themed group fitness offerings. Non-members welcome. Contact Mark Papadas at mpapadas@ ffc.com or 708-383-1114 to set up your complimentary pass to join the fun.

February 12 @ 8 am

FFC Love Sweat and Gears

1114 Lake St.

• Get ready to work your heart out with FFC’s Valentine-themed group fitness offerings. Non-members welcome. Contact Mark Papadas at mpapadas@ ffc.com or 708-383-1114 to set up your complimentary pass to join the fun.

February 12 @ 11 am

FFC Dance Your Heart Out

1114 Lake St.

• Get ready to work your heart out with FFC’s Valentine-themed group fitness offerings. Non-members welcome. Contact Mark Papadas at mpapadas@ ffc.com or 708-383-1114 to set up your complimentary pass to join the fun.

1006 Lake St. Suite B

• Enjoy a special Slow Flow Class followed by a little treat for you and your loved one! Free for members$10 for first time visitors! Book online at yogasix.com/location/oak-park.

February 14 @ 10 am

FFC My Valentine Vinyasa with Katherine 1114 Lake St.

• Get ready to work your heart out with FFC’s Valentine-themed group fitness offerings. Non-members welcome. Contact Mark Papadas at mpapadas@ ffc.com or 708-383-1114 to set up your complimentary pass to join the fun.

February 14 @ 7:30 pm

YogaSix Self Love Restorative Yoga

1006 Lake St. Suite B

• Feel the self-love with this Y6 Restore yoga class. This yoga class emphasizes floor postures to stretch, open and release the major muscle groups of the entire body. Book online at yogasix. com/location/oak-park.

Galentine’s Pop-Up

Galentine’s

February 14

Tre Sorelle Ristorante Special Menu

1111 Lake St.

• Make reservations at tresorelleoakpark.com or by calling 708-445-9700

February 14 The Little Gem Special Menu

189 N. Marion St.

• Make reservations at thelittlegemcafe.com

Specials/Featured Items

EcoKarat Jewelry: Valentine’s Day Super Sale Up to 40% Off

• In-store at 131 N. Marion St. Fitzgerald’s Fine Stationery

111 N. Marion St.

• Shop in store or online at Fitzgeraldsstationery.com

• Instant Champagne Cocktail Kit $30

• Hand Cream Trio $35

• Various Valentine’s Day Cards $4-13 The Gold Hatpin

Sugar Fixe Patisserie Special Menu

119 N. Marion St.

• Find the menu at sugarfixe.com/ valentines-day-menu, and order online or call 708-948-7720

• Heart Cake, $49

• Valentine’s Cookie Decorating Kit, $55

• Raspberry Heart Cream Tart for Two, $14

Class and membersonline yogasix.com/location/oak-park. with out with fitness welcome. mpapadas@ up join the Restorative Restore emphasizes and groups of the yogasix.

16 Suitcases

108 N. Marion St.

• Shop in store or online at 16suitcases.com

• White Mark Willah Pajama Set $78

• Archie Hoops $38

• You Are the X To My O: A Book for My Other Half $12

• ASTR Gracie Dress $110

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APPETIZERS

125 N. Marion St. (inside Crafters + Weavers)

• Shop in store or online at goldhatpin.com

• Victorian sentimental locket with a lily of the valley flower and bird design, accented by enamel ($150) and Victorian gold-filled chain with detail ($145)

• Rare Georgian glass locket holding a meticulous weave of red-blonde hair with a crown of glistening almandine garnets and a single diamond, circa 1800 ($1395)

• Art Deco filigree necklace in 10k white gold with yellow and white gold floral details and oval pink stone ($325), Platinum and pearl necklace, 16 ¾” ($695), 14K white gold chain with elongated oval links ($225)

• Raspberry Meringue Gift Box, $6 Wise Cup – limited time (only the week of Valentine’s) drink specials

1018 Lake St.

• Valentine’s jewelry from local artisan, Rachel Renee + handmade Wise Cup coffee mugs and espresso mugs from local artisans with ViaClay

• Red Velvet Latte

• Rose Gold Latte

Buzz Café

905 S. Lombard Ave • Oak Park 708-524-2899 • thebuzzcafe.com

On February 14th our signature 4-course Valentine’s Day night dinner is available for carry-out or dine-in! With Adult and Kids options, you can celebrate love with the entire family.

Centuries & Sleuths Bookstore

7419 Madison St • Forest Park 708-771-7243 • centuriesandsleuths.com

This Valentine’s Day find love from its darkest to its brightest at Centuries & Sleuths Bookstore

Hemmingways Bistro

211 N Oak Park Ave • Oak Park 708-524-0806 • hemmingwaysbistro.com

Celebrate Valentines Day at Hemmingways Bistro for a Romantic Dining Experience!

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Mulata Kitchen + Coffee

136 N Oak Park Ave • Oak Park 708-383-3550 • mulata.com

Valentine’s Day is at Mulata! You are sure to fall in love with our handcrafted Brazilian Empanadas and Specialty Coffees! Try it! You might love it!

Fiore | Pizzeria & Bakery

7407 Madison St., Forest Park 708-771-3063 • fiorebakes.com

Your Guide to Game Day Grub!

Stern Glass Works

817 S. Oak Park Ave. • Oak Park 708-608-9085 • sternglassworks.com

Stern Glass Works is a community art-space focusing on stained glass, fused/slumped glass and kiln cast glass. Please come join us in the studio.

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Oak Park Friends School

6300 Roosevelt Road, Oak Park 708-686-2030 • opfs.org

Oak Park Friends School Open House!

Thursday, February 16th from 7-830pm

Meet our teachers and learn more about our play based daycare & preschool! Visit www.opfs.org for more details and to RSVP for the Open House! info@opfs.org

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What’s parenting without the yelling?

Ispotted a newspaper article bearing the shocking headline, “Parents who yell may raise teen’s risk of depression.” What? Isn’t yelling at kids a key part of parenting? A respected pediatrician I know told me that to keep peace in the house, it’s sometimes necessary for “the lion to roar.”

He means the dad, of course. Mothers yell but kids can tune them out. I lear ned the value of yelling from two professionals: my parents. An article from the spoof newspaper “The Onion” reminded me of my dad. It was about a father teaching his 10-year-old son to lose his temper every time he encountered the slightest adversity. That’s what I call a role model.

Overreacting to tiny problems — isn’t that the right of any father? I’m like my dad. Big problems, such as inflation, don’t bother me. Little things like being treated rudely by a clerk — better call security right away. My tantrums would embarrass my kids, but I was just trying to teach them the value of increasing the volume.

Yelling doesn’t just work in public. It’s very useful at home. It’s funny but most of the time I wasn’t even mad. I yelled to break

up fights, stop nonsense in its tracks, and slow the gradual estruction of the house. In extreme emergencies, I’d throw in some Anglo-Saxon ter ms There were also times during their teen years when I comletely lost it. I’d be fighting to keep my serenity when someone would crash the computer, clog the pipes with a jar of makeup, or break the car key off in the lock. I noticed that shouting at the perpetrator really improved the situation.

My wife has an opposing view. She actually believes that yelling makes the situation worse. She hates when I overreact to the most trifling problems. She will not tolerate being spoken to in a rude manner I recently lear ned that “mushroom gravy” can be fighting words if you say it in a nasty way.

One of our unofficial wedding vows was to speak civilly to each other. My wife heard plenty of yelling when she was growing up and it triggers bad memories. But how can I stay civil if I can’t remember my user name and password?

Regardless of whether yelling helped, I thought occasional venting was essential for kee ping my sanity. Little did I know

Riding to derby glory

The Harlem Race Track, which opened in 1894, at Hannah and Roosevelt was managed by the Harlem Jo ey Club. In 1900, Isaac Lewis was a groom at the club along with several other African Americans from Kentucky. Lewis, 17 years old, worked with horses growing up, and he would become the winning jockey at the 13th running of the Kentucky Derby on the horse, Montrose

The Harlem racetrack stopped having races around 1906, converting to a golf course. In the 1910 census, Isaac Lewis is listed in Chicago, managing a Turkish bath.

Jill Wagner

Photo: Isacc Lewis is the jockey shown here on Montrose, a thoroughbred horse, who won the Kentucky Derby on May 11, 1887. e duo had 10-1 odds, but at that fateful derby, Lewis guided the colt through tra c and at the stretch, pushed Montros to win easily by three-quarters of a length, in a time of 2:39 1/4.

that I was raising their risk of depression? According to the article, yelling at kids does not improve their behavior. OK, but isn’t it great to occasionally see the Fear of God in their faces?

Unfortunately, I have not been a good role model for my two sons. They do not have anger issues and rarely raise their voices. I once accompanied my son to the Secretary of State to get his driver’s license. I was seething before we got there, in anticipation of the abuse we were about to suf fer. My son remained calm throughout the whole agonizing process. He had decided beforehand it was going to be bad and wasn’t worth getting upset about.

What’s wrong with this kid? What’s going to happen when he has his own son someday and the lawn mower won’t start? Is he going to worry about causing depression, or teach his boy some new words?

Personally, I think this whole anti-yelling thing is part of the touchy-feely trend in parenting. Moder n parents prefer time-outs to shouts. They take away an iPad or a video game. Where’s the satisfaction in that?

If there’s no roaring about a kid’s behavior or life’s little injustices, someone’s going to get depressed

And it will probably be the “lion.”

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OPINION Opportunities on Harlem

Forest Park has two large retail vacancies on Harlem Avenue at the moment. We re por ted this week that the Bed Bath & Beyond store at Harlem and Washington will fall victim to the quite stunning collapse and possible bankruptcy of the longtime home goods chain. The CVS Phar macy at Harlem and Brown, meanwhile, has been shuttered since Aug. 2021. And as we re port today, the Planning & Zoning Commission will meet in two weeks to consider an application to open a cannabis dispensary on the CVS site

Two oppor tunities for the village to shine as prime parcels on heavily traf ficked Harlem Avenue do not open re gularly

In one of the more disingenuous comments we’ve heard from the mouth of Mayor Rory Hoskins, the mayor told our Igor Studenkov that he did not have a preference for the future use of the CVS site and had no comment on the cannabis applicant.

Hoskins, to his credit in our view, has been chasing after cannabis for Forest Park since day one in of fice. He co zied up to a cannabis company from the East Coast early with hopes they’d win the pot lottery rather ineptly managed by the state of Illinois. That did not pan out. But Hoskins has rolled out the welcome mat for pot infusion, growing and transpor tation uses on Industrial Drive.

The gravy train though for a small municipality is a dispensary and the plump local sales tax revenues it gathers and shares

We would expect planning and zoning to sign of f quickly on Feb. 21 and for the village council to rubber stamp that application in shor t order. The CVS is the perfect location for a dispensary. On a major street. Adjacent to multiple public transit lines And with a good-sized parking lot.

Make this happen.

Meanwhile at Bed Bath & Beyond, Hoskins’ early take is that another retailer should be the target. We’re not so cer tain. The future of big box retail is in rapid decline. There should be consideration, at least, of taking this large parcel, with an oversized parking lot built for the National Tea grocery store it originally housed, and converting it some version of mixed use

Oak Park has cer tainly proved, albeit in a more favorable macro-economic moment, that midrise to high-rise apartment housing can succeed on Harlem near the public transit hub. We’re not suggesting 21 stories, but a building of 6-7 stories would not be out of place in this location.

The proper ty tax revenues would be steady and not subject to retail whims.

Time at least to have an open mind for this parcel.

Circle of Life, Valentine’s Day edition

Ihad the following conversation with a 13-year-old-girl of my acquaintance. Names and specifics have been changed, but not by much.

Me: How was last night?

Thirteen: Ter rible. So much drama. We were over at Dakota’s house and she was mad at Taylor because she found out he put his ar m around Alicia at school but Taylor only did that because Alicia was sad because Declan broke up with her because he wanted to be “just friends” and he and Alicia have been to gether like forever like since Christmas and it wasn’t true anyway I know because Declan texted Taylor that he likes me which is totally unacceptable because one Alicia is my friend even though she stole Quinn from me last fall but that was good because I hate him and two Declan is not datable anyway because he is like 8 inches shorter than me [inhale]. So Dakota is all crying and emo over Taylor when she gets this text from Aiden that he wants to come over and she’s like okay but that means I have to leave because Chloe texted me that Aiden wants to tell Dakota that he likes her and I know Dakota doesn’t like Aiden that way and it will be an uncomfortable conversation so I leave Dakota’s and walk to Chloe’s but I can’t stay there because she and Quinn have been making out and I’m just not ready for that so Sophie and Addison and I go out but Addison starts crying because she gets a bunch of texts from people at a par ty that we weren’ t invited to because Sophie broke up with Car ter and the texts are all like “OMG Addison Lo g an kissed Brooklyn!” and Addison is all a mess because she likes Lo g an so we have to walk all the way back to Addison’s dad’s house because she is crying too much and on the way Mason texted me that he wants to go out with me and I don’t know how to handle that either so I went home and we’re going to a movie tomor row instead of to Avery’s party because if Lo g an is there with his new girlfriend Addison will totally freak out. Gah! I can not wait until

one is mature.

Bad news, kiddo. Twenty-five ears from now what you just told us will go like this: “Declan and I wanted to go to dinner with friends can’t go out with Sophie and an anymore because last time did she got drunk and screamed at him that he works too much. Awkward because that’s why her mar riage to Taylor ended. We used to go out a lot with Alicia and Quinn but they got divorced which means now not only can we not go out with either of them because that would be ‘taking sides’ but I also can’t play tennis with Sophie anymore because she and Alicia started dating after the divorce. At least I think it was after. Declan wanted to go to Addison’s bir thday party but I refused the invitation because I don’t want to watch Brooklyn take two Xanaxes just so she can be in the same room with Log an for an hour. I would like to have gone because Car ter was actually going to be there. I guess Dakota ag reed to take the kids on a Saturday night for once. I swear I don’t know why he ever sle pt with her in the first place except that after she moved back here from Rome he couldn’t resist because he was so unhappy with Chloe. Did I tell you she called me last week? She needed to know if Mason was going to be at Avery’s party before she could decide if she was going. How should I know what Mason is going to do? I’m over him but he’s not over me and it’s been 25 years. Besides, Dakota has way more right to be mad at him since he dumped her for Aiden. That was a rough month, just Chardonnay and Chunky Monkey. I told Dakota I didn’t know, which I’m guessing is why she ag reed to take the kids. Probably best Declan and I didn’t go to the par ty anyway, because I heard Logan’s eng aged again which would have made Addison freak out.”

So you may not like drama, sweethear t, but you better get used to it.

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The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of IT Operations Specialist. The ideal candidate is responsible for the effective operation of information technology services and support across the organization. The IT Operations Specialist serves as a technical expert for the implementation, maintenance and support of systems and networks. The IT Operations Specialist plans and carries out various complex assignments and develops new methods and approaches in a wide variety of IT specialties. Evaluates new and enhanced approaches to deliver IT services; test and optimize the functionality of systems, networks, and data; and define technical requirements. The IT Operations Specialist is responsible for providing various forms of computer-related technical assistance and improving the efficiency of the work of the staff through the use of technology. Interested and qualified applicants can visit our website at http://www.oakpark.us/ for more details.

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PARALEGAL

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Paralegal. The ideal candidate will perform a variety of responsible duties in support of the Law Department, including research, document preparation, administrative support to Law Department staff and other related duties. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website at http://www.oakpark.us/jobs. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application. This position is open until filled.

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The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Administrative Assistant in the Public Health Department. This position provides a variety of responsible administrative and analytical functions; records and monitors department budget and fiscal requirements of grant-funded programs; oversight of Accounts Payable process; prepares reports and serves as a resource for computerized office applications. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website at http://www.oak-park.us/ jobs. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application.

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LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF WILL )ss

Circuit Court of Will County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division.

In re the marriage of Deborah C. Amaro, Petitioner and DiRefugio Carlos Acosta, Respondent, Case No. 2022DN000698.

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, the above named Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Will County, Illinois, by the Petitioner, for Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief; and that said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before February 24, 2023, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

ANDREA LYNN CHASTEEN, Clerk.

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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Notice is hereby given by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of River Forest, Cook County, Illinois, that sealed bids will be accepted for:

2023 Sewer Lining Improvements (Various Locations)

This project consists of the installation of approximately 2,181 lineal feet of Cured-in-Place Piping (CIPP) as a sewer lining as well as other miscellaneous work required to install the aforementioned CIPP, including some manhole bench repairs, and point repairs.

The bidding documents are available for download starting Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at: www.vrf.us/bids

Bids must be submitted by Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at:

Public Works Department, 2nd Floor Village of River Forest 400 Park Avenue River Forest, IL 60305

The bid proposals will be publicly opened and read at that time. Proposals will be considered not only on the basis of cost, but also on past performance, experience and ability to perform the work.

No bid shall be withdrawn after the opening of the Proposals without the consent of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of River Forest for a period of thirty (30) days after the scheduled time of the bid opening.

The Village of River Forest reserves the right in receiving these bids to waive technicalities and reject any or all bids.

Published in Wednesday Journal February 8, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Notice is hereby given by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of River Forest, Cook County, Illinois, that sealed bids will be accepted for:

2023 Street Patching Program

This project consists of the patching of approximately 4,000 square yards of existing, defective asphalt pavement at various locations throughout the Village, as designated by the Department of Public Works.

The bidding documents are available for download starting Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at: www.vrf.us/bids

Bids must be submitted by Friday, February 24, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at:

Public Works Department, 2nd Floor Village of River Forest 400 Park Avenue River Forest, IL 60305

The bid proposals will be publicly opened and read at that time. Proposals will be considered not only on the basis of cost, but also on past performance, experience and ability to perform the work.

No bid shall be withdrawn after the opening of the Proposals without the consent of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of River Forest for a period of thirty (30) days after the scheduled time of the bid opening.

Bidders shall be prequalified by IDOT for: HMA Paving

The Village of River Forest reserves the right in receiving these bids to waive technicalities and reject any or all bids.

Published in Wednesday Journal February 8, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Notice is hereby given by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of River Forest, Cook County, Illinois, that sealed bids will be accepted for:

2023 Curb and Sidewalk Replacement Program (Various Locations)

This project consists of the installation of approximately 5,000 square feet of PCC sidewalk, 125 linear feet of PCC curb/gutter, 75 square yards of driveway apron and other work incidental thereto.

The bidding documents are available for download starting Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at: www.vrf.us/bids

Bids must be submitted by Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at: Public Works Department, 2nd Floor Village of River Forest 400 Park Avenue River Forest, IL 60305

The bid proposals will be publicly opened and read at that time. Proposals will be considered not only on the basis of cost, but also on past performance, experience and ability to perform the work.

No bid shall be withdrawn after the opening of the Proposals without the consent of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village

of River Forest for a period of thirty (30) days after the scheduled time of the bid opening.

Bidders shall be prequalified by IDOT for: Concrete Construction

The Village of River Forest reserves the right in receiving these bids to waive technicalities and reject any or all bids.

Published in Wednesday Journal February 8, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Notice is hereby given by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of River Forest, Cook County, Illinois, that sealed bids will be accepted for:

2023 Pavement Preservation Project

The Work consists of the application of High Density Mineral Bond (HA5) to approximately 9,750 square yards of public roadways within the Village of River Forest.

The bidding documents are available for download starting Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at: www.vrf.us/bids

Bids must be submitted by Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at:

Public Works Department, 2nd Floor Village of River Forest 400 Park Avenue River Forest, IL 60305

The bid proposals will be publicly opened and read at that time. Proposals will be considered not only on the basis of cost, but also on past performance, experience and ability to perform the work.

No bid shall be withdrawn after the opening of the Proposals without the consent of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of River Forest for a period of thirty (30) days after the scheduled time of the bid opening.

The Village of River Forest reserves the right in receiving these bids to waive technicalities and reject any or all bids.

Published in Wednesday Journal February 8, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Notice is hereby given by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of River Forest, Cook County, Illinois, that sealed bids will be accepted for:

2023 Pavement Crack Sealing Project

The Work consists of the application of approximately 32,500 pounds of Fiber-Modified Crack Sealing to various asphalt public roadways.

The bidding documents are available for download starting Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at: www.vrf.us/bids

Bids must be submitted by Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at: Public Works Department, 2nd Floor Village of River Forest 400 Park Avenue River Forest, IL 60305

The bid proposals will be publicly opened and read at that time. Proposals will be considered not only on the basis of cost, but also on past performance, experience and ability to perform the work.

No bid shall be withdrawn after the opening of the Proposals without the consent of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of River Forest for a period of thirty (30) days after the scheduled time of the bid opening.

The Village of River Forest reserves the right in receiving these bids to waive technicalities and reject any or all bids.

Published in Wednesday Journal February 8, 2023

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: Y23010134 on February 1, 2023. Under the Assumed Business Name of TRAVELS & TREASURES with the business located at: 1016 ERIE STREET, OAK PARK, IL 60302. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: TANYA TAYLOR 1016 ERIE STREET, OAK PARK, IL 60302.

Published in Wednesday Journal February 8, 15, 22, 2023

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: Y23010121 on January 31, 2023 Under the Assumed Business Name of JUST CALL JAK with the business located at: 9119 FRANKLIN COURT, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: JONATHAN MICHAEL CARSTEN 9119 FRANKLIN COURT, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462.

Published in Wednesday Journal February 8, 15, 22, 2023

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: Y23010112 on January 27, 2023 Under the Assumed Business Name of KC KAREN’S CREATIONS with the business located at: 622 HANNAH AVE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: KAREN CHILDS 622 HANNAH AVE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130.

Published in Wednesday Journal February 8, 15, 22, 2023

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: Y23010087 on January 24, 2023 Under the Assumed Business Name of DONOR 4 A CAUSE SOLUTIONS with the business located at: 930 ONTARIO ST 2D, OAK PARK, IL 60302. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: SULE KIVANC-ANCIETA 930 ONTARIO ST 2D, OAK PARK, IL 60302

Published in Wednesday Journal February 8, 15, 22, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice in the Riverside Brookfield Landmark 02/08/2023

PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS VILLAGE OF BROOKFIELD

Notice of Public Hearing Village of Brookfield Planning and Zoning Commission February 23, 2023 at 7:00 PM

NOTICE is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Village of Brookfield on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 7:00 PM in the Edward Barcal Hall located at 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois to consider applications from Pawel Czauderna for a special use permit to operate a Day Care, a special use permit for joint parking facilities, and for variances from the Village Code Chapter 62 Zoning, Article III-Off Street Parking and Loading related to existing commercial space at 9046 31st Street.

Legal Description: Lots 25, 26 and 27 in Block 8 in Brookfield Homesites, a Resubdivision of Bartlett and Roach Addition to Grossdale, Being a Subdivision of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 27, Township 39 North, Range 12, East of the Third Principal Meridian, (Excepting Therefrom the Following Lots Which Are Not Included and Are Not Part of the Resubdivision, Lots 25 to 37, Both Inclusive and the West Half of Lot 38 in Block 2, Lots 26 and 27 in Block 4, Lots 9, 10, 37, 38, 39, 40, 45, 46, 47 and 48 in Block 6, According to the Plat of Said Brookfield Homesites Filed in the Office of the Registrar of Titles, June 30, 1922 as Document LR157442, in Cook County, Illinois.

The public is invited to attend the public hearing and present oral and/or written comments. Written comments may be provided prior to 4:00 PM on the day of the meeting to: Village of Brookfield, Planning and Zoning Commission c/o Kate Portillo, 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, IL 60513, kportillo@brookfieldil.gov, or 708-485-1445. Oral or written public testimony may be given

during the public hearing.

The application may be viewed at the Village of Brookfield Village Hall during normal business hours.

Please reference PZC Case 23-04.

Public hearings may be continued from time to time without further notice, except as otherwise required under the Illinois Open Meetings Act.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations to participate in any meeting may contact the Village of Brookfield at (708) 485-7344 prior to the meeting. Wheelchair access is available through the front and side (south and east) entrances of Village Hall.

By the Order of Chuck Grund, Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman.

Published in RB Landmark February 8, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice in the Riverside Brookfield Landmark 02/08/2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE OF ILLINOIS VILLAGE OF BROOKFIELD

Notice of Public Hearing Village of Brookfield Planning and Zoning Commission February 23, 2023 at 7:00 PM

NOTICE is hereby given that the Village of Brookfield Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, February 23rd, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in the Edward Barcal Hall located at 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois for the purpose of considering a request for variations from Division 8-Station Area Districts of the Village Code including §62-216 Building Types-Building Siting, Façade & Cap Requirements and §62-217

General DesignStreetscape Requirements, Landscape Requirements and other relief as the Commission may determine for property located at 9428 Ogden Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois 60513 (PIN 18-03-103-041-0000).

Legal Description: Lots 22, 23, 24, 25 and 26 in Block 2 in West Grossdale, a Subdivision in the West Half of the West Half of Section 3, Township 38 North, Range 12 East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois.

The public is invited to attend the public hearing and present oral and/or written comments. Written comments may be provided prior to 4:00 PM on the day of the public hearing to: Village of Brookfield, Planning and Zoning Commission c/o Kate Portillo, 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, IL 60513, kportillo@ brookfieldil.gov, or 708-485-1113. Oral or written testimony may be given during the public hearing.

The application may be viewed at the Village of Brookfield Village Hall during normal business hours. Please reference PZC Case 23-03. Public hearings may be continued from time to time without further notice except as otherwise required under the Illinois Open Meetings Act.

Individuals with disabilities requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any meeting should contact the Village of Brookfield (708) 4857344 prior to the meeting. Wheelchair access is available through the front (South) entrance of Village Hall.

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice in the Riverside Brookfield Landmark 02/08/2023

PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS VILLAGE OF BROOKFIELD

Notice of Public Hearing

Village of Brookfield Planning and Zoning Commission

February 23, 2023 at 7:00 PM

NOTICE is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Village of Brookfield on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 7:00 PM in the Edward Barcal Hall located at 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois to consider applications from Jimmy Ellis for a map amendment from B- Multiple Family Residence District zoning to I-1 General Light Industrial District zoning and a special use permit for accessory outdoor storage related to the most northern parcel associated with 8800 47th Street (PIN 1803423050).

Legal Description: Lot 7 (EXCEPT THE NORTH 60 FEET THEREOF), ALL OF LOT 8 AND THE EAST 12 FEET OF LOT 9 IN BLOCK 3 IN PINKERTS STATE ROAD ADDITION, BEING A SUBDIVISON OF THE EAST ½ OF THE SOUTHEAST ¼ OF THE SOUTHEAST ¼ OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

The public is invited to attend the public hearing and present oral and/or written comments. Written comments may be provided prior to 4:00 PM on the day of the meeting to: Village of Brookfield, Planning and Zoning Commission c/o Kate Portillo, 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, IL 60513, kportillo@brookfieldil.gov, or 708-485-1445. Oral or written public testimony may be given during the public hearing.

The application may be viewed at the Village of Brookfield Village Hall during normal business hours.

Please reference PZC Case 23-02. Public hearings may be continued from time to time without further notice, except as otherwise required under the Illinois Open Meetings Act.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations to participate in any meeting may contact the Village of Brookfield at (708) 485-7344 prior to the meeting. Wheelchair access is available through the front and side (south and east) entrances of Village Hall.

By the Order of Chuck Grund, Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman.

Published in RB Landmark February 8, 2023

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Chuck Grund, Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman.