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MARCH 15, 2017

D209 race donations reveal an interconnected web Incumbent slate has ties that trace back to Chris Welch

By THOMAS VOGEL Contributing Reporter

The latest available campaign finance disclosures for a pair of political action committees backing competing

slates in the upcoming April 4 Proviso District 209 school board election show a wide gap in funding and, for one slate, thousands of dollars from groups and individuals outside Proviso Township.

Proviso First for School Board 209 — which supports three

incumbent candidates and a fourth newcomer — has $11,250 in funds. The other committee, Proviso Together — which supports four challengers, supported by Forest Park board members Claudia Medina and Ned Wagner — has reported just $2,000.

See D209 CAMPAIGN on page 10

Groundbreaking for park rec center set for April 1 New facility could open by summer of 2018

By TOM HOLMES Contributing Reporter

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RESISTANCE: Kristine Bick shows her strength during a self-defense class put on by Impact Chicago at the Forest Park Public Library on March 11. See more photos on page 5.

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The groundbreaking ceremony for construction of the Park District of Forest Park Family Recreation Center on the former Roos property will be held on Saturday, April 1 at 10 a.m.

Larry Piekarz, park district executive director, is both excited and relieved that the project is now going out for bid and that construction of the new facility is expected to begin around May 1.

Piekarz said the new rec center will give the residents of Forest Park a lot of value for the $6 million being spent to construct the facility. The 1500-square-foot building itself will feature a full high school regulation hardwood basketball court, a walking/jogging track, a fitness center, locker rooms and a multi-use program space. The court can be divided in half to, for example, enable a volSee REC CENTER on page 11

John Rice is unstuck in time

Jill Wagner assesses Forest Park’s voting strength

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Coming unstuck in time with Kurt

With apologies to the late-great Kurt Vonnegut:

J

ohn Rice has come unstuck in time. One moment it’s 1972 and he has shoulderlength hair and wearing Army surplus clothing and taped together gym shoes.

Suddenly, it’s 2016 and he’s a gray-haired Grandpa in suit and tie. He travels back to his crib in Brookfield, where he’s wet and cold and waiting for someone to pick him up. When his mom comes, he says “Goo.” He’s used to this type of travel.

He’s been doing it since he was a little boy. In 1960, John Rice stood at the busy intersection of State and Madison and imagined that everyone he saw would be dead someday. So it goes. That included John Rice. He looked up heaven in “Ripley’s Believe It or Not” to see if we were all going there.

A scientist had used the measurements of heaven found in Revelations and calculated it wasn’t big enough to accommodate all the Earthlings, who had died. The scientist said that the dead Earthlings were standing on each other’s shoulders in stacks that were many miles high. So it goes. In Kilgore Trout’s novel Towers of Death, he pictured the same scenario. All is well in heaven, until a

dead Earthling at the bottom of a stack has to scratch his nose.

John Rice didn’t just think of death and heaven; he focused on the present, concentrating on opening shrink-wrapped packages. He used scissors, knives and brute force but could not open them. Then he remembered reading Kilgore Trout’s novel, The Secret Package. It was about a box that contained the secret of happiness, the cure for cancer and instructions for how to open it. But no one on Earth could open the package. So people kept dying of cancer. So it goes.

Sometimes time travel scared John Rice. He recalled the helpless feeling when he was 7 and his father threw him into the deep end of the pool. His father made him tread water for 30 minutes to “drown-proof ” his son. It worked. Then he traveled to his honeymoon, where he was sitting on a mule, staring down at the sheer drop to the bottom of the Grand Canyon. A ranger died that day, training a new mule. So it goes.

Other times he visited very pleasant places he had been. He’s playing golf in Ireland on a brilliant, sunny day, gazing out at the blue sea. He’s holding his firstborn and he time travels to the day she has her first baby. He’s cross-country skiing with

JOHN RICE

He’s used to

this type of travel. He’s been doing it since he was a little boy boy.

his wife on their second date and they stop to make out. He wishes he could only visit these places and not the ones where he was hurt, or lost, or sad.

Kilgore Trout believed that Earthlings should only keep their good memories and forget the bad. In his novel, Memory Machine, people have their bad memories erased but keep the good ones. John Rice is back in First Grade. The teacher holds up his paper, bearing a gold star. She passes it back to him, but the girl in front of him drops it to the floor and tears it apart with her patent leather shoes. He can’t erase the memory but is thinking of forgiving her before she dies. So it goes.

He leaves First Grade and is climbing the steps to the National Veterans Art Museum (see article, page 4). John Rice was never in the Army but likes to watch movies about war, though many of the characters die. So it goes. He’s inside the museum surrounded by white walls. The flying saucers had never come for John Rice but he’s finally arrived on the planet Tralfamadore. The walls are covered with drawings of Tralfamadorians and other strange creatures.

“Kilgore was here” is scrawled on the wall.

John Rice hears a bird chirp on Milwaukee Avenue. It says “Poo-tee-weet.”

■ John Rice is a columnist/private detec-

tive, 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.

D I D Y O U K N O W ? ?

Watching every moove Overlooking the Ferrara Pan Candy factory in Forest Park are reliefs of dairy cows.

According to John Conversa, Ferrara Pan’s manager of operations, Ferrara moved into the northeast section of the current building in the early 1960s. The former tenant was Borden Dairy, where Elsie the Cow was the well-known mascot, developed in 1936. Borden went out of business in the mid-’90s (brands are still owned by Dean Foods), but the mascot is still used on the Eagle Brand. Eagle Family Foods Inc. was created in 1997 by employees of the Borden Milk Division, which sold its condensed milk line. In 2007, the JM Smucker Co. acquired the brand.

Another little known tie-in is Elmer the Bull. He was Elsie’s fictional cartoon mate, created in 1940 and lent to Borden’s chemical division as the mascot for Elmer’s glue.

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So it goes: a trip through the art of Kurt Vonnegut Anti-war writer was also an artist

By JOHN RICE

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Contributing Reporter

he National Veterans Art Museum (NVAM), at 4041 N. Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago is presenting a timely exhibit titled, “Vonnegut’s Odyssey,” celebrating the life, writing and artwork of author Kurt Vonnegut Jr. It’s the museum’s first exhibit by a World War II vet in recent years.

Though Vonnegut is well-known for his books, like Cat’s Cradle and Slaughterhouse-Five, he was also a prolific artist. Working with printer Joe Petro III, Vonnegut produced hundreds of prints of his drawings.

Many of his offbeat works decorate the walls of the museum. The exhibit is timely, because Vonnegut was a peace advocate, with a healthy mistrust of political institutions and social norms.

In the 1970s, Vonnegut became an anti-establishment hero to many young people for his stance against the Vietnam War although in a TV interview, he insisted he wrote books KURT VONNEGUT for grown-ups and wasn’t catering to Artist the protest crowd. Vonnegut’s dark, biting humor is on display in his art, the same way it permeates his books. The prints also reflect his science fiction fascination, with drawings of creatures from Tralfamadore.

Vonnegut is contemporary in another sense. He told his stories in a non-linear fashion, which has become commonplace today. The exhibit is called a “Post-War Odyssey,” because like Odysseus, he went to a far-off place to fight a war and returned to a strange new world. Central to his war experience was the fire-bombing of Dresden, on Feb. 13, 1945. Vonnegut and his fellow POWs survived the bombing in a shelter beneath the slaughterhouse, where they were housed.

The air raid created a firestorm that killed 135,000 people.

Most were civilians, as Dresden had no concentration of troops and little military value. Vonnegut and his comrades had the grim task of retrieving corpses from burned-out buildings and cremating them on giant pyres. Like many of the artists who exhibit at the NVAM, Vonnegut was a Purple Heart recipient (for frostbite) and was plagued with what we now call PTSD. Writing Slaughterhouse-Five was his way to deal with the stress [See column on page 3].

In addition to Vonnegut’s prints, the museum has an interactive kiosk, which allows patrons to page through Vonnegut’s life. They can also peruse a gallery guide. Vonnegut’s life had as many twists and turns, as one of his novels. Born on Nov. 11, 1922, he was proud that his birthday coincided with Armistice Day, a day of peace. The lifelong pacifist grew up in Indianapolis, son of a prominent architect.

Vonnegut got an early start in journalism at Shortridge High School, one of two high schools in the U.S. that published a daily newspaper. He was co-editor of the “Shortridge Echo,” which boasted a staff of 60 students. After high school, he became a reporter for the Indianapolis Star, then went on to Cornell University, where he displayed his “gallows humor” in the pages of the Cornell Daily Sun. In 1943, Vonnegut dropped out of college and enlisted in the U.S. Army. He became a private in the 106th Division.

During the Battle of the Bulge, he was captured and ended up a POW in Dresden. He was liberated on April 13, 1945, returned to the states, and married Jane Cox on Sept. 14,

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VERSATILE NOVELIST: Kurt Vonnegut’s artwork is on display through May 6.

1945. He attended the University of Chicago, where he studied anthropology.

While in Chicago, he wrote for the famed City News Bureau and later wrote an article about the experience titled, “How I got my job as a reporter and learned to write in a simple direct way, while not getting a degree in anthropology.” Vonnegut later left Chicago for Schenectady, New York, where he worked in public relations for General Electric.

He started writing science fiction in 1950, and many of his books contain elements of it, like his stay on the planet Tralfamadore in Slaughterhouse Five. Vonnegut also created an alter ego character, Kilgore Trout, who allegedly wrote 117 unsuccessful sci-fi novels. Vonnegut summarized about 50 Trout novels, as a way to satirize the human condition and provide some comic relief.

As his novels gained success, he became a full-time writer and moved to Cape Cod. He also taught high school and wrote briefly for Sports Illustrated. His most bizarre career move was to own and operate a Saab dealership. The business failed and to commemorate the event, Vonnegut drew a self-portrait, with a tear trickling down his cheek.

He continued to write successful novels and taught writing at the University of Iowa. Slaughterhouse Five his antiwar epic, is considered his masterpiece. It is a very dark book, punctuated with episodes of zany humor. Kurt Vonnegut Jr. died on April 11, 2007.

NVAM Gallery Coordinator Destinee Oitzinger explained how the museum acquired the Vonnegut collection, which includes his Smith-Corona 2200 typewriter, on loan from the Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library, in Indianapolis. She also gave a brief history of the museum. It was founded in 1981, as the Viet Nam Veterans Art Museum and had its home in the South Loop. The collection was later expanded to include art by veterans of the Korean War and the Gulf War.

Oitzinger sees the exhibited works as “important on a historical, societal and cultural level. It can also be healing. It expresses something that is very difficult to talk about.” To this day, 85% of the works are done

by Vietnam vets, which makes Vonnegut’s drawings something of an anomaly. Oitzinger had read Vonnegut’s novels but didn’t think of him as a visual artist.

“I thought his artwork had humor and playfulness,” she observed.

She believes Vonnegut’s writing and artwork speak to us today.

“He writes about the ridiculous things that humans do, as part of the human condition. The absurdity of how we treat other people. There’s a cynical undertone, but he doesn’t stay on the dark side. He takes serious subjects and makes them funny and relatable.”

Substance abuse is a serious subject. It can be a struggle throughout the veteran community. Vonnegut addresses it with his print “DWI.” Some of his prints relate to the return of the vet, their struggle to re-assimilate into a world that’s changed. Oitzinger said this was a problem for many vets.

Although she is a big fan of Vonnegut’s prints, the novelist didn’t think of them as great art.

After the museum discovered the collection through printmaker Joe Pietro III, they held a small fundraiser, hoping to acquire some of the prints. The Nielsen family attended and offered to fund the acquisition of a large number of prints, in memory of Faith Nielsen, who had been an artist.

“It’s very meaningful to the family and a big win for us,” Oitzinger said.

The Vonnegut exhibit will remain on display through May 6. NVAM patrons can also view the exhibit, “The Things We Carried.” It’s a collection of Vietnam-era artifacts in connection with Tim O’Brien’s book and is on permanent display.

Finally, there’s a wall where patrons can write their favorite Vonnegut phrases: “Pretend to be good always and even God will be fooled.” “Life is no way to treat an animal.” And “Everything was beautiful, nothing hurt.”

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Roosevelt streetscaping is set to begin Work begins this Monday, groundbreaking ceremony on March 23

By ROBERT J. LIFKA Contributing Reporter

The much-anticipated and long-awaited Roosevelt Road streetscape project will begin with a groundbreaking ceremony at 9 a.m., Thursday, March 23 at the village parking lot at Roosevelt and Circle Avenue.

Construction workers will already be at work on the $4.75 million project by then with crews from Alliance Contractors scheduled to start this Monday. The company is familiar to Forest Park officials, having resurfaced Madison Street last summer.

Forest Park officials gave residents the opportunity for a sneak peek at the project, hosting an open house, Monday, prior to the village council meeting but attendance was sparse, according to Village Administrator Tim Gillian, who estimated “10 or so” residents attended. Jim Amelio of Christopher Burke Engineering, the village engineer, said response from those who attended was “generally positive” with most people “excited.”

The project, which is expected to last into October, will be completed in three stages although the first stage has been divided.

Stage 1A of the project, scheduled for March through May, will address the south side-

walk and lane and Stage 1B, scheduled for June and July, will address the north sidewalk and lane. Stage 2 will address the center median in August and September and the final stage will be resurfacing in October.

Weekly on-site meetings are scheduled and e-mail notifications will be sent to those requesting them.

“We want to do as much as we can for the businesses and residents,” Amelio explained.

The project will include pavement resurfacing between Harlem and Desplaines avenues; raised landscaped median islands; decorative crosswalks at Lathrop and Circle avenues; site furniture; sidewalks with a brick paver ribbon; and replacement of all street lighting with decorative street lighting.

The cost will be covered by $2.46 million from the tax increment financing (TIF) fund and a $2.29 million grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).

During the council meeting, when officials were addressing two agenda items relating to Burke Engineering and the project, Commissioner Tom Mannix expressed enthusiasm for the project.

“How exciting is it that we’re getting this now?” he said, to which Mayor Anthony Calderone responded, “I’m sure we all agree

wholeheartedly.”

Later in the meeting, Calderone invited all to the groundbreaking ceremony for the “long-needed and long-awaited” project.

He commended “all elected officials” for their efforts in “making the project move forward,” noting the village council members are sometimes criticized for only paying attention to Madison Street.

“This proves that’s not true,” he added.

Calderone also stressed the importance of grant funding in general and the $2.29 million IDOT grant for this project in particular.

“We couldn’t do this project without that grant,” he said, noting that grants are “very important to villages like ours.”

Calderone promised the project would be followed by a comprehensive economic development effort on Roosevelt Road.

“We’re going to be making a splash,” he said.

Gillian termed it an “intense project,” adding, “With the traffic, it’s going to be a complicated process.”

“This summer it’s going to be a mess,” Calderone said, “but to make progress you’ve got to take a step back.”

Calderone previously called the project “a dream for 17 years,” which started to be-

“We want to do as much as we can for the businesses and residents.”

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come a reality three or four years ago. He credited former Gov. Pat Quinn with providing the grant funds, noting he personally lobbied Quinn for the funds.

Village officials had to address a last-minute hiccup that could have jeopardized the project.

When doing the engineering preparation work for the project, IDOT officials discovered that the right turn lanes from Roosevelt into Portillo’s and the mall east of Desplaines were not public property.

They and the sidewalks were owned by Living Word Ministries, which owns the Forest Park mall, and apparently were never transferred, going back to the time when the property was owned by the federal government. Because IDOT cannot legally do work on private property, the project could have faced changes or discontinuation.

However, when village officials brought the dilemma to the attention of Rev. Bill Winston of Living Word Ministries, the land was donated.

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The Blue Cab blues

MARKET SHARING: Blue Cab is struggling to compete with rideshare companies.

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he end came last fall in the back seat of a beat-ass Scion XB, trapped in Houby Day parade traffic near Cermak Road.

After boasting that he never uses GPS or Waze because he knows all the shortcuts, my Blue Cab driver plunged us deep into Berwyn sidestreet gridlock on a trip to Midway Airport. The ride took more than an hour.

Until that moment I had been a stubborn holdout against the rising tide of rideshare transit.

I liked that Oak Park had its own homegrown cab culture and was suspicious of a rules-flouting model so openly championed by the unctuous Rahm Emanuel. I disliked the exploitative business model, wondered whether any of these private rides were really covered by insurance, and just gagged real hard on the whole tech-bro, pirate-ship funk that wafts ceaselessly off Uber.

But escaping my Blue Cab ride-from-hell, I was ready for a change and since last fall have been a regular user of both Uber and Lyft (we’re a one-car family) and a much less regular Blue Cab rider.

I’m not alone.

Blue Cab’s ridership is down and the company lost 20 percent of its fleet between 2016 and 2017, according to Vice President Jim Bennett. They’re now operating 120 cabs versus 150 a year ago.

“It’s very hard to compete,” Bennett said, ticking off a list of issues faced by cab operators but, for him and others in the taxi business, frustratingly avoided by rideshare firms like Uber. “It’s a really unfair playing field.

“The biggest issue is the licensing,” he said. “We have to pay fees, the drivers have to pay fees, the vehicles and business have to pay fees to all of the towns we operate in and it’s thousands of dollars.”

Blue Cab pays $70 per year per cab for an operating license in Oak Park, Bennett said.

In Forest Park, where the cab company is based, the cost is $50 per cab per year. And Blue Cab operates in dozens of west suburban communities, all of whom take a cut.

Lyft and Uber pay no such fees, according to Bennett, who is a third-generation operator of his family’s cab company. Blue Cab also pays for state-mandated inspections, which the rideshares similarly avoid, he noted. Insurance costs are different, too.

Bennett’s laments are familiar to anyone who reads the business page: Silicon Valley

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“disruptors,” like Uber and Lyft, run circles around heavily regulated cab companies in the U.S. and overseas. The taxi industry in the States strikes back where it can — highlighting the claimed perils of rideshare patronage at www.whosdrivingyou.org, for instance — but there are some heavy body blows being landed by the upstarts.

These are evident locally to anyone choosing between a ride with Blue Cab or one with Lyft or Uber. (I’ve never patronized Red Cab and cannot speak to their service.)

Hailing a cab is almost always slower than hailing a rideshare. I’ve sought a Blue Cab and been told the wait would be 30 minutes, while a Lyft, summoned for the same ride, arrived in five minutes. Similarly, the cost of rideshares is almost always less than the cab, sometimes absurdly so.

And for this particular passenger, the shared-ride vehicles are always — and I mean every single time — cleaner and in significantly better condition than any Blue Cab that’s ever arrived at my doorstep.

The issues of cost and ride availability are perhaps a little unfair. Blue Cab’s costs are inherently higher than the rideshare companies, and their fleet is nowhere near the combined size of Uber and Lyft.

But the issue of cleanliness and what I’d call passenger-worthiness is legit, and it’s a huge problem for Blue Cab. I lived for a time in Indonesia and traveled across Southeast Asia and can say that much of the jalopy Blue Cab fleet would be an embarrassment to the pro taxi drivers of Jakarta and Ho Chi Minh City. Those vehicles ought to be an embarrassment for the allegedly pro drivers of Blue Cab, and for the company’s owners.

Bennett acknowledged the problem, which he said relates to the makeup of Blue Cab’s fleet.

“It’s an issue for us and we need to up our game in order to compete with the sharerides,” he said.

About half of the company’s cabs are rentals, according to Bennett, meaning drivers lease the cars from owners who control multiple taxi cabs. These vehicles are often shared among drivers, and they can be up to eight years old. If you’ve been in one of these cabs, you know they feel — and too often smell — older than that.

Yes, there are complex and hard financial realities at play here — financing newer cars in the face of falling demand prompted

by cut-rate competition is an admittedly tough nut; the pricing model for rideshares seems clearly to disadvantage the drivers — and none of Blue Cab’s cabbies are getting rich driving a taxi.

But asking customers to pay higher fares to ride in the back of a dirty beater is a real losing strategy. Hence the 20 percent die-off in Blue Cabs last year.

Bennett said he recognizes the problem — owner-driven cars tend to be cleaner and better maintained, he said — and thinks he might have a solution.

“We’re looking at changing our model,” he said. “If we can’t compete, we are thinking of becoming a shared-ride model. This is something we are looking seriously at, possibly by 2018.”

That seems like a big change and one that’s not exactly guaranteed, what with the long head start by Lyft and Uber. But if it saves Blue Cab as a local business and improves its service, I’d certainly give it a shot.

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Cops charge parolee with possessing handgun A 19-year-old Chicago man on parole for a 2016 weapons conviction is back behind bars after police charged him on March 10 with being in possession of a loaded .40-caliber semiautomatic handgun with an extended magazine holding 11 rounds of ammunition during a traffic stop in the 7800 block of Madison Street.

Forest Park police stopped the 2001 Mercury sedan about 6 p.m. after an officer reported observing the driver not wearing a seatbelt. The vehicle was registered to Arkeese D. Newton, who was a passenger in the car, according to police.

An officer reported the odor of cannabis coming from the car and ordered Newton out of the vehicle. Newton reportedly attempted to get the driver to flee the scene by pulled down on the gear shift, but the driver refused to do so.

In response, a police officer shattered the passenger side window, causing Newton to lean away and revealing the handgun underneath him, according to the police report.

Police also reported recovering from the driver, Delvonn Walker, 34, of Chicago, 10 plastic baggies containing 6 grams of cannabis along with $142 in cash. He was charged with possession of cannabis with intent to deliver.

The Cook County State’s Attorney charged Newton with unlawful use of a weapon by a felon. The Illinois Department of Corrections indicated it would be issuing a parole violation warrant for Newton.

Attempted vehicle break-in Police responded to the 1400 block of Elgin Avenue after a resident called to report that a neighbor had seen someone trying to break into his vehicle, which was parked on a parking pad in front of the residence on March 9 about 10:30 p.m.

The vehicle’s doors were locked and the offender did not appear to gain entry, according to police. Private security cameras reportedly showed two people standing next to the victim’s vehicle, one of them appearing to knock on the windows before leaving the area.

Fires reported

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■■A resident of the 600 block of Circle Avenue called police on March 7 about 7:10 p.m. to report a suspicious fire.

The victim stated he was sitting inside his home when he smelled something burning outside. He looked out the window and observed a cardboard box for a television on fire on the hood of his vehicle, which was parked on the street.

The victim put out the flames with a fire extinguisher and the car was not severely damaged.

■■A police officer on patrol called the fire department on March 7 about 11:30 p.m. to report a garage in the 600 block of Marengo Avenue engulfed in flames.

Firefighters extinguished the blaze. According to the police report, fire officials do not believe the incident was the result of arson.

Woman claims co-worker threatened with knife Forest Park police are investigating a claim made by a female employee at Walmart, 1300 Desplaines Ave., that a coworker threatened her with a 16-inch long knife while working in a back storage room at the store on March 7 about 11:15 a.m.

The victim claimed her co-worker threatened to kill her while brandishing the knife and making stabbing motions. Another worker reportedly pulled the alleged attacker away and reported the incident to a manager who placed the alleged attacker on leave pending an internal investigation before calling police.

The investigation continues, police said.

Package stolen A resident of the 800 block of Lathrop Avenue contacted police on March 8 to report that some items delivered to her residence on March 6 by Amazon were missing from an unsecured area of her building.

The items taken included a garden hose, a flashlight and a hairball therapy remedy for her cat. The value of the items was about $75.

Charged with taking from the till A 33-year-old Chicago man who was training for a store management job at Ultra Foods, 7520 Roosevelt Road, was charged with theft on March 11 after reportedly pocketing about $450 since Feb. 12 from cash registers.

The store’s loss prevention manager told police that she had reviewed security cameras which showed that on at least nine occasions the employee, by either manually inputting information or scanning an item, refunded money to himself without a customer initiating a refund.

The offender has an April 25 hearing date at the Maybrook courthouse.

These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Forest Park Police Department, March 6-12, and represent a portion of the incidents to which police responded.

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

—Compiled by Bob Uphues

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BIG WEEK Sherlock Holmes and Nero & Archie Saturday, March 18 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 19 at 2 p.m., Centuries & Sleuths Bookstore: Author Lyndsay Faye will be on hand, Saturday evening, to talk about her new book, The Whole Art of Detection – Lost Mysteries of Sherlock Holmes.

On Sunday afternoon, Robert Goldsborough will discuss and sign Murder Stage Left, his 12th Nero & Archie mystery. 7419 Madison St. For more, call 708-7717243 or visit www.centuriesandsleuths.com.

Celebrating STEAM women

Saturday, March 18 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Martin Recital Hall, Dominican University: The Glen Ellyn Area Alumnae Chapter (GEAAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. is hosting the Midwest stop for the annual Delta Authors on Tour. This event is free to the public, but please RSVP at http://bit.do/deltaauthors-on-tour-geaac. The authors’ genres run from women’s fiction to self help.

Wednesday, March 15 from 4 to 5 p.m., Forest Park Public Library Activity Room: Learn about Rosalind Franklin, the women overlooked for her part in discovering the helix structure of DNA. Then extract your own DNA from strawberries.

Stories and Songs of Old Ireland Saturday, March 18 at 8:15 p.m., Lewis Hall, Dominican University: Illinois Storytelling presents Irish troubadour and storyteller Gerry Dignan, sharing stories told to him by his Great Aunt Ellen Quinn in her kitchen in West Ireland, passing along the old Irish folklore, beliefs, superstitions and ways of life. Open mic from 7 to 8 p.m., then Dignan at 8:15. No cover charge, donations appreciated. Lewis Lounge, 7900 W. Division, River Forest. For more, call Margaret Burk, 708-465-6305 or visit www. storytelling.org. For more on Gerry Dignan, visit dignansong@aol.com.

Tabet Poetry Reading Wednesday, March 22 at 7 p.m., Lund Auditorium, Dominican University: The Fourth Annual Caesar and Patricia Tabet Poetry Reading features Luis Alberto Urrea, a Pulitzer Prize winner for nonfiction and member of the Latino Literature Hall of Fame.

Sponsored by the Dominican Department of English. For more information, visit dom.edu/events/tabet-poetry-reading.

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Windy Symphony Friday, March 17 at 8 p.m., Concordia University: The Wind Symphony of Concordia Chicago will perform a homecoming concert following their Midwest tour of Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan and New York. The free concert takes place in the University’s Chapel of Our Lord. Featured work of the evening will be the CUC-commissioned “African Harmony” by Johan de Meij, a nod to the Wind Symphony’s upcoming tour of South Africa in May and “The Irish Washerwoman” by Leroy Anderson. 7400 Augusta St., River Forest. Free off-street parking in the University’s parking structure, south of Division Street on Bonnie Brae Place. For more information, visit CUChicago.edu/ music or call 708-209-3060.

CALENDAR EVENTS ■ As you’ve likely noticed, our 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.

Cover our Rust Applications due, March 17; painting day, May 13: An outdoor art project is being planned for this spring to spruce up the concrete walls of the Circle Avenue bridge. Applications are now being accepted. All are welcome, from artists to families, and everyone in between. The bridge will be closed for a day filled with music, food, and creativity.

Each person or group will have a 10-foot section of bridge to work with. A $30 entry fee buys you your kit, containing your paint, brushes, and a commemorative tote bag. You have from morning till evening to work on your design. Download the application from the village website or email forestparkarts@gmail.com.

Roosevelt streetscaping project Thursday, March 23 at 9 a.m., village parking lot, Roosevelt and Circle: A groundbreaking ceremony will be held for the new Roosevelt Road streetscaping project. All stakeholders and residents are encouraged to attend. To stay informed during the construction, please sign up for email notifications. The email address is publicworks@forestpark.net and the subject line should read “Roosevelt Road Construction Contact.” Please include your name, business name and address, phone number and email address. Be sure to include anyone in your business who should receive notifications. Please sign up by March 17.

Scandinavian Scenes Sunday, March 19 at 4 p.m., Lund Auditorium, Dominican University: Maurice Boyer will conduct Symphonie Espagnole and Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suite with soprano Nathalie Colas and Eric Wallbruch as narrator. Performing Arts Center, 7900 W. Division, River Forest.

Tickets $28, students through college free.

Parenthesis consignment sale Friday, March 17 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 18 at noon, St. John Lutheran Church: The Parenthesis Annual Consignment Sale helps fund programs for new moms. 305 Circle Ave., Forest Park.

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D209 CAMPAIGN Following the money from page 1 The total amount of funding for each committee is unclear. But Illinois State Board of Elections records do show a web of connections between the incumbent candidate slate (Proviso First) and outside groups active in previous elections, including committees tied to former District 209 board president Chris Welch, longtime Melrose Park Mayor Ronald Serpico, and Cook County Board Commissioner and McCook Mayor Jeffrey Tobolski.

The Proviso Together and Proviso First slates were both created in January 2017. As a result, each committee does not have to file a quarterly disclosure report until April 1, just days before the election, according to Illinois State Board of Election rules. Contributions under $1,000 are listed on quarterly disclosure reports.

Connie Brown, a local Forest Park business owner and chairman of Proviso Together, said her committee has raised — through many small contributions — much more than the reports show.

All disclosures listed for both committees as of March 7 are Schedule A-1 contributions, meaning each donation is over $1,000 and must be reported within five business days.

Schedule A-1 contributions given within 30 days before an election — any day after March 5 — must be reported within two business days.

“All of our money is raised through grass-roots support,” Brown said on March 9. “All of our contributors either live in the district or have friends or relatives within the district.”

She said Proviso Together has roughly 200 contributors, with the average gift between $50 or $100. Brown declined to give an exact total.

“We’re raising enough to do exactly what we need to do,” she added, mentioning printing costs for campaign fliers and signage. “It’s not about how much money is raised; it’s how the money is raised.”

Proviso First, by contrast, has received four A-1 donations totaling $11,250. The committee was created on Jan. 19.

Teresa McKelvy and Brian Cross, both sitting Proviso 209 Board of Education members up for re-election, are listed as president and treasurer, respectively. McKelvy is currently the school board president.

Brian Cross, Proviso First’s treasurer and an incumbent school board candidate, did not return requests for comment.

Friends of Jeffrey Tobolski, created in June 2009 to support Jeffrey Tobolski in his bid for Cook County Board commissioner, gave $1,000 to Proviso First on Feb. 27. Tobolski

the citizens of Illinois.” Paul Rauner of St. is also the mayor of McCook. According to its Louis, Missouri is the committee’s chairmost recent quarterly report, Friends of Jeffrey person.

Tobolski has a $282,472.46 fund balance.

On March 8, Citizens for AccountabilAs Cook County commissioner, Tobolski’s ity reported a $22,200 contribution from 16th District includes parts of several Proviso Azavar Audit Solutions, a Loop-based mucommunities, including Bellwood, Westchesnicipal auditor with clients across Chicater, Melrose Park and Maywood. Tobolski mengoland, including Westchester. Since 2015, tioned that he got a message from Proviso First Azavar and another company, called Azaon Facebook asking for a contribution and said var Technologies, have given Citizens for he knows Cross.

Accountability $53,800 in contributions.

“I’ve known him for a number of years,” ToSince 2015, Azavar has also given People bolski said March 8. “We both went to St. Joe’s for Emanuel “Chris” Welch $3,500 and $500 High School in Westchester.” He added that he to Citizens to Elect Ronald M. Serpico Sr. tends to support incumbents.

Inc. Serpico is the longtime mayor of Mel“I didn’t see anything that they were doing rose Park. wrong,” he said of the incumbents on the ProAlso on March 8, Citizens for Accountviso First slate. “The folks have a done a good ability reported a $1,000 contribution from job.”

Del Galdo Law Group LLC. In 2013, Del D209’s 2016 four-year graduation rate was 73.5 CONNIE BROWN Galdo Law Group gave Your Choice for percent, more than 10 percentage points below Proviso Together chairman Proviso a $9,387.83 in-kind mailing conthe state average, according to the Illinois Retribution. Del Galdo was D209’s counsel port Card, the state’s official source. Other metfrom 2007 to 2015. Your Choice For Proviso rics, including the rate of graduating seniors was created in March 2013 to support the enrolling in two- or four-year colleges, are also candidacy of Teresa McKelvy in her 2013 D209 election cambelow state average.

Tobolski said the $1,000 is a one-time contribution and paign. Dan Adams, the D209 board’s current vice president, chaired that committee. that he was not a “kingmaker.”

In September 2016, Citizens for Accountability gave $500 Friends of Jeffrey Tobolski has been active in other elections, too. Since 2011, the group has given eight contribu- to People for Emanuel “Chris” Welch. That same month, tions totaling $2,700 to People for Emanuel “Chris” Welch, Citizens for Accountability gave Friends of Jeffrey TobolD209’s former board president. Welch’s tenure saw several ski $1,000. A month earlier, they gave United Citizens Party controversies, including the possible use of taxpayer money $1,000. According to its latest quarterly report, Citizens for to help pay Welch’s legal fees in a defamation lawsuit. Welch Accountability has a fund balance of $2,361.21.

CashAmerica, a Texas-based pawn shop chain, gave Citiwas elected as an Illinois state representative for the 7th diszens for Accountability $2,000 in October 2016. In the past, trict in 2013.

Friends of Jeffrey Tobolski has also, since 2010, given sev- CashAmerica has also contributed to a committee backen separate donations totaling $5,750 to Citizens for Chris- ing Ronald Serpico Sr. CashAmerica gave Citizens to Elect topher Getty, a committee created to support Getty’s village Ronald M. Serpico Sr. Inc. $250 in 2013. In November 2016, Citizens to Elect Ronald M. Serpico gave People for Emanuel president campaign in Lyons. Getty was elected in 2009.

According to its latest quarterly report, Citizens for Chris- Chris Welch $2,500.

Tuwanna Stewart, a JP Morgan Chase loan officer with a topher Getty has a fund balance of $99,055.47. Since 2010, Citizens for Getty has given Friends of Jeffrey Tobolski Glendale Heights address, gave Proviso First $5,000 on Feb. $2,400 in eight separate donations. The last, for $350, was in 24. Stewart’s donation is the only contribution given by her, September 2016. Getty is also the chairman and treasurer according to Illinois State Board of Election records.

Wendy Smith, a Chicago resident and Chicago Police Deof the United Citizens Party, a committee founded in 2004. partment patrol officer, gave Proviso First $4,250 on Feb. 24.

Since 2009, United Citizens Party, has given Friends of Jeffrey Tobolski nine separate contributions totaling $3,050. Smith’s donation is the only contribution given by her, acThe most recent contribution, in March 2016, was for $1,000. cording to Illinois State Board of Election records. City of According to its latest quarterly report, United Citizens Par- Chicago records list Smith’s annual salary at $90,618.

Proviso Together, on the other hand, has received two A-1 ty has $101,554.56 as a fund balance.

Meanwhile, Citizens for Accountability, created in Janu- donations totaling $2,000.

Linda Offenbecher of Westchester, an occupational theraary 2015 and registered to a Michigan Avenue Loop address, gave $1,000 to Proviso First on Feb. 26. The committee’s pur- pist, gave $1,000 on Feb 13. David Grant of Kankakee gave pose is listed as “Advocacy efforts around issues that help $1,000 on Feb. 21.

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“All of our money is raised through grass-roots support. All of our contributors either live in the district or have friends or relatives within the district.”

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Courtesy Park District

A rendering of the Forest Park Family Recreation Center.

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Construction begins April 1 from page 1 leyball game and a basketball game to be going on side by side.

Before the Roos building was demolished, the park board was able to save the two pillars that flanked the entrance to the building. They will be featured with a pristine Roos cedar chest a special place inside the rec center to remind those who use the facility of the location’s history.

Outside the building, an outdoor amphitheater with a grass berm will be the setting for small concerts, an open-air gazebo, a quarter-mile walking/jogging path with outdoor fitness stations and a sensory garden.

At the corner of Circle and Harrison a bike parking lot and repair station will be built, complete with an air hose and tools that will enable commuters to park their bikes, hop on the Blue Line and, when they return at the end of the day, to fill their tires with air if they have gone flat. The park board is also making plans to construct a “ninja warrior” obstacle course for preteens and an ice skating rink with in-ground refrigeration coils that will make it usable from November through April.

Piekarz expressed relief because he, the board and the residents of Forest Park have had to endure what he referred to as a “go-

stop-go-stop” process lasting seven years.

It also stems from the fact that if the grant money is not spent by July of 2018, it will not be available.

Following the village referendum which approved the acquisition of the Roos property in 2010, the park district made the actual purchase in 2013 with the intention or using the forming cedar chest factory for classes and activity rooms. But just three weeks after the deal was signed, a vicious storm actually blew down the north wall of the building and the park district received an emergency order to demolish the whole structure.

On top of that, the EPA determined that the property was a toxic site, which required the removal of 500 tons of soil. Fortunately, the park district received an “assessment grant” from the EPA for $200,000 to help pay for the trucking of the material and its disposal in a special landfill.

Then, when the district learned it had received two grants from the Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources and one from the Illinois Dept. of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, they thought they were ready to move ahead with the project, only to learn that the payment of the grants had been suspended due to the budget impasse in Springfield.

Now that the funding has been restored, the park board has a budget of $6 million to work with, $3.5 million of which is grant funded with the rest coming from the residents of Forest Park. Piekarz emphasized that taxes will not increase. Because of the referendum, that portion of the funding has

already been collected.

Dignitaries invited to the groundbreaking represent many of the people who were instrumental in moving the project this far.

Mayor Anthony Calderone, Village Administrator Tim Gillian, and Steve Glinke, head of code enforcement, have been extremely helpful in the long process, Piekarz said. He also credits state Rep. Chris Welch and state Sen. Kimberly Lightford along with organizations like the Kiwanis Club and the Chamber of Commerce who wrote letters of support to obtain the state grants. He added that Commissioner Richard Boykin is presently working on another grant from Cook County.

Piekarz emphasized the efforts of the entire community. He noted, for example, that the bike parking lot and repair station was the idea of a resident who attended one of the open meetings on the project, and First United Church of Christ has donated a ping pong table.

“With the cooperative effort of everyone in town,” he said, “this dream will finally become a reality. We’ve all been waiting patiently for this to happen, and we’re ecstatic that we’re finally going to get a shovel in the ground.”

The ceremony will last about 30 minutes and refreshments will be served immediately following the groundbreaking. Piekarz added that the construction site will be surrounded by a kind of chain link fencing which will allow residents of Forest Park to view its progress on a daily basis.

The park board expects the new facility to open in the summer of 2018.

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hese are, admittedly, early numbers. But looking at sources and at proportions, it is clear that the funding for the contested election for the school board at Proviso Township High Schools is running true to form.

The Review looked at early filings with the State Board of Elections, which requires larger donations to be more actively reported. Unfortunately, history tells us the bulk of the contributions will come too late in the election cycle to be fully reported before the April 4 vote.

However, as of March 7, the incumbent slate (aka Proviso First, the State Rep. Chris Welch/Melrose Park Mayor Ron Serpico slate) is piling up cash with $11,250 in larger donations on hand.

As usual, it is coming from people and places who could give a fig about educating our kids, who have no connection beyond politics to the failed school district Welch built over a decade of board leadership.

The challengers, the grassroots Proviso Together slate, reported having considerably less money, just $2,000 in large donations.

Connie Brown, the owner of Brown Cow Ice Cream and the chair of the parent-led Proviso Together slate, told our reporter that the slate has now received roughly 200 contributions but that they average between $50 and $100.

About right for a school board election.

This is the tale of this election. You have big money, big political gifts trying to re-elect a narrow majority of the old guard, the old guard that drove this district into the ditch for their own political benefit.

Competing against them, and trying to continue its winning streak from two years ago when it elected three reformers to the board, is a genuine, township-wide movement of parents who want to take back their schools: Proviso Together.

In today’s Review, reporter Thomas Vogel connects the political dots in the funding of Proviso First incumbents.

Largely the cash infusion comes from politicians with strong ties to either Welch or Serpico. This is nothing but the mutual backscratching that makes Cook County and Proviso politics so perverse. One politician with a supersized war chest giving money to another pol or, in this case, that pol’s minions.

That’s why Cook County Commissioner and McCook Mayor Jeff Tobolski forked over $1,000 to Proviso First on Feb. 1.

“The folks have done a good job,” he told us.

No they haven’t. The outcome of their leadership is disastrous. Their motives are entirely suspect.

Here’s proof that Tobolski’s own motives are not pure.

He is a major donor to Christopher Getty, the mayor of Lyons. In the past two years, Getty has engineered a wholesale takeover of the school board in Elementary District 103. That would be the schools in Lyons, Stickney, Forest View, McCook and part of Brookfield. That school district has now become a satellite for Lyons Village Hall with cronies and hacks installed to run the schools.

Politicians need to keep their grimy hands off schools.

Proviso high schools have been fighting to get out of that political rat hole. Looking at the early sources of cash for the incumbents in this race makes clear the intention is to block that exit.

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(president, four candidates), Melrose Park ob Cox recently posted a chart on (president, unopposed), Northlake (mayor, Facebook with data showing the unopposed), Stone Park (president, two total number of people in Proviso, candidates), and Westchester (president, total number of registered voters unopposed). This year there are four Proviso and the total number of people who High School board seats up for election with voted from Proviso Township for the past only three incumbents running. three years, according to the Cook County Voters are more likely to vote if they feel perClerk’s Office. He went on to suggest that “a sonally connected to the outcome of the election. formal analysis is in order” and questioned Whether or not Bellwood, Berkeley, Hillside, voter engagement.

Forest Park, Melrose Park, and Westchester Let’s start with the basics: Proviso District 209 voters choose to vote this year — in their virtuconsists of three public high schools and serves ally uncontested local government elections of students from 10 communities. The district village, park district, township and elementary is basically divided into two parts — the east: school districts — remains to be seen.

Broadview, Forest Park, Maywood, Melrose The Proviso Township High School board Park and the west: Bellwood, Berkeley, Hillside, election has been contested in every election for the Northlake, Stone Park and Westchester. In total, there are past six years, and is again this year. We will find out on roughly 70,000 registered voters, divided among these towns.

April 4 how apathetic or invested people are in the local Together, these towns contribute to the Proviso TownProviso high schools. ship High School educational system. There is a sevenIf Forest Parkers feel more invested than other founperson board of education that collectively, and ideally, dation communities, they may have a bigger impact governs the high school district in the best interests of on the outcome of the election (as the accompanying students, incorporates the community’s input, ensures tax dollars are being spent in the most prudent way, and charts show from past elections).

Something to think about. are accountable to the public. Terms are four years long and the election cycle pattern splits the seats so that, — Jill Wagner is married to D209 board member every other year, three or four seats are up for election.

Ned Wagner.

Pointing out that the total number of voters in Proviso has steadily decreased in the past three elections, Cox asked, “Does every[one] feel comfortable with this anemic voting scenario? You have to ask if this is helping or hurting District 209. Is it helping the students?”

What Cox identified as “anemic,” may have more to do with the election cycles within Proviso. Registered voters seem more Westchester likely to vote when there is a contestBellwood 1,460 ed mayoral (or village presidential) 110,393 election in their town. For example, about 35% of registered Stone Park Forest Park voters cast ballots Berkeley 1,426 in the April elections of 2011 2,889 and 2015, both were contested mayoral election years, Northlake % whereas only 16% voted in 1,274 the non-mayoral election % Broadview of 2013. Melrose Park and Stone Park had over 50% of 4,583 registered voter turnout in registered Melrose the contested village presivoters Park dent election of 2013, but just over 20% in the uncontested 8,946 years of 2011 and 2015.

This year there are mayoral Forest Park (or presidential) races in several 8,523 Proviso towns. Some are contested, some are not, and will likely influence the total ballots cast. Here is the lineup: Bellwood (mayor, unopMaywood posed), Berkeley (president, unopposed), Hillside 15,108 Broadview (president, five candidates), 6,215 Hillside (president, unopposed), Maywood

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Back by Popular Demand: Coding Sports Camps Kick Off June 13th

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year ago, Wil Greenwald and Dan Kane were confident that there was a pent-up demand for something entirely new on the summer camp scene: a full-day program that engages children both physically and mentally.

W. Chicago Ave. two years ago. He teaches Integration of Technology into Curriculum as an adjunct professor at Roosevelt University and since 2001 has been a high school computer programming teacher at Maine Township District 207.

Their pulse on the market was validated when Coding Sports Camps, a marriage of Greenwald’s Code Play Learn and Kane’s Legacy Sports Camp, was a major success.

Its eight weeks of programming included some sessions that sold out as early as March.

An Oak Park native, Kane is the athletic director of Ascension Catholic School and co-founded Legacy Sports in 2008. Athletic activities at Code Sports Camps include hand hockey, countdown dodgeball, treasure island, battleship, capture the flag and soccer.

Serving boys and girls currently in kindergarten through the 8th grade, Coding Sports Camps returns for a second year on Monday, June 13th. Its eight-week run, interrupted briefly in the middle, goes until Friday, August 19th. It remains a one-of-akind offering, at least in the Chicago area.

Beyond the athletic component, Legacy Sports instructors emphasize the development of character-building traits like positive communication skills, teamwork and good sportsmanship.

“Mind and body—it doesn’t get any simpler than that,” said Greenwald. “We were pleasantly surprised that nobody had thought of it before, and we are excited to continue blazing this trail with parents and their children.”

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Through Code Play Learn, campers will spend the other half of the day creating, coding and building their own computer games, apps or robotics. Specifically, they will use Scratch Game Development, MIT’s App Creation Tool, LEGO Robotics, VEX and Stop Motion Animation Software.

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rom our early childhood program through 8th grade, St. Luke Parish School, a 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 of science that is relevant and fuels learning.

We recognize that every child is unique and that each 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. 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.

Our commitment to technology offers students a fully integrated academic experience. 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 essential building blocks of learning because we understand that technology is an essential link between the classroom and the larger world.

The Chicago Authors Program features visiting authors and encourages the advancement of all of our students to have voice. Authors from our area are invited into our school for book readings and opportunities to share out on their experience as writers.

Our comprehensive counseling program focuses on creating a curriculum for health and wellness and providing social-emotional support for our students. The counselor meets with students in the classroom twice each trimester for group guidance issues and on an individual basis as the need arises.

Learning goes beyond the classroom as our students participate in a variety of extracurricular activities. From Speech Club to Choir and more, extra-curricular activities extend learning opportunities into social activities outside the classroom. Additionally, St. Luke offers students in grades 4 through 8 organized no-cut team sports, including basketball, soccer, volleyball, track, and cross country.

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.

We invite you to come and see for yourself what makes St. Luke School unique. Please come to our open house on March 30 or call us at 708-366- 8587 to schedule your visit.

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St. Luke Parish School

Academic Excellence Surrounded by Catholic Faith

Open House Thursday, March 30, 2017 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Preschool through 8th grade

St. Luke Parish School

519 Ashland Avenue, River Forest, IL 708-366-8587 www.school-stlukeparish.org

Keep up with District 91! www.ForestParkSchools.org www.ForestParkReview.com/District91 www.FB.com/FPSD91

@ForestParkSD91

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Learning From and With Each Other

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ounded in 1961, Alcuin Montessori School offers a cross-curricular learning environment balancing academic and emotional intelligence. We partner with parents and provide students the tools to become highly-skilled independent thinkers with a passion for knowledge. Our programs are designed to help each child become confident, curious, self-disciplined and motivated.

• Junior and Senior Elementary, 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

At Alcuin, classrooms operate on the principle of freedom within limits. Children, under the guidance of a teacher, work at their own pace with materials of their choosing. Each student may work alone or with others; different levels of ability are expected and welcomed within each classroom. Education occurs in multi-aged classrooms where children of various stages of development learn from and with each other.

Families currently attending Alcuin Marccome Blesoff from Oak Park, as well as Berwyn, Broadview, Brookfield, Chicago, Cicero, Elmhurst, Forest Park, River Forest, Riverside, River Grove and more.

Our programs for ages 0-14 include: • Parent/Infant - Fridays, 8:45 to 10:30 a.m.

• Three to Five Day Toddler/Parent, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

• Primary, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

• Full-Day Kindergarten, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

• Middle School, 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

• Before/After School Care • Art • Musical Theater • Spanish

We welcome all prospective parents to join us for our monthly informational Coffees.

We will start with some good coffee, a short video on Montessori education and then take an in-depth look into all of our classrooms. At the end of the tour we hold a question and answer session, and explain our admissions process. Tours are held throughout the school year on Thursdays (9:00-11:00 a.m.) at the main Alcuin campus. Visit Alcuin.org for tour dates. To enroll in a tours please e-mail our Director of Advancement at avalera@ alcuin.org or call 708.366.1882.

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ounded in 1912, Ascension School has been providing excellent, Catholic education for families in our community for over a century.

With thousands of alumni, many of whom have chosen Ascension for their children’s education, we continue to be a vibrant school, proud of our history, and ready to serve each new child who joins us.

Ascension School offers a faith-based education for children from three years old through the eighth grade. Our rigorous curriculum prepares students for the next level of education. We continue to provide a strong fine arts curriculum taught by highly qualified full-time teachers.

Ascension students consistently score above national norms on standardized tests at all grade levels. In 2007, Ascension received the U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Award.

Ascension School offers a faith-based education Ascension School offers a faith-based

for children agesfor three through eighth education children ages three grade. throughTo learn about our grade. excellent and eighth To preschool learn about ourelementary excellent school, orpreschool for registration materials, please our and elementary school,visit or for registration materials, please visit our website at: website at: www.ascensionoakpark.com/school www.ascensionoakpark.com/school

601 Van Buren St. Oak Park, Illinois T: 708.386.7282 601 Van Buren St. Oak Park, Illinois T: 708.386.7282

Join us for our Open House: Enrollment

isSunday open for January 29th the 2017-18 10 am— school 12:30pm year!

In addition to an excellent elementary school education, Ascension provides: • An excellent Preschool for 3 and 4 year-olds, with certified teachers and a student-teacher ratio less than 10 to 1 • An outstanding, affordable Extended Day Program open from 7AM to 6PM on school days.

• Two full-day Kindergarten classrooms • A variety of Extracurricular Programs including band, orchestra, and drama club • Competitive athletic leagues for grades 5-8 in soccer, cross country, basketball and volleyball

environment that promotes the principles of Love, Kindness and Respect.

• Tablets available in classrooms to supplement traditional educational materials • Anti-bullying initiative and a “buddy” mentoring program to connect upper and lower grade students • A service-oriented student council We know that parents have many wonderful options when choosing the right school for their children. When you choose Ascension School, be confident that you are providing your children with more than an academic experience, you are giving them the gift of a caring community and the opportunity to learn in an environment that promotes the principles of Love, Kindness and Respect.

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More than Academics, Summer School is also about Enrichment and Fun

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istrict 90’s Summer School isn’t only about academics – it’s also about encouraging students to explore their personal interests as they learn new skills.

Is your first or second grader a Star Wars enthusiast? There’s a Summer School class that enables your young Jedi Knight to build, write, draw, read, and talk about Star Wars! Do you have a budding filmmaker in the family? Consider registering your student for a class that involves making green screen movies, coding, animating, and composing music on the iPad. For the budding third or fourth grade thespian, there’s an acting class enabling young actors to show off their talents by performing several scripts and making props. Students with an eye for design can sign up for a class in beginning interior decorating. For those with an interest in gardening, the Hands On Gardening class will involve tending the Willard Pollinator Garden. There are many classes for our middle schools students, too.

Roosevelt students can also select classes for learning American Sign Language, digital photography, basketball (for girls and boys), a History by Hollywood class for movie fans,

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Learning Doesn’t Have to Stop in the Summer

and many others as well.

Many Summer School classes are also designed to enhance social and emotional skills such as developing decision-making and self-management skills, and enhancing social-awareness and interpersonal skills.

Fourth grade students who’ll be moving into fifth grade can take a Roosevelt Readiness class. Students will meet classmates, learn their way around a larger building, master locker locks, and learn about school procedures and routines. Information about organizational skills, strategies for success, clubs, schedules, and teachers are also part of the class.

This year, all Summer School classes will be held at Willard Elementary and Roosevelt Middle Schools. Interested in learning more? After March 24, visit District 90’s website, www.district90.org, for registration and course information. Registration starts April 6 through May 17. Summer School starts June 15 and ends July 14, with no school on July 4.

Consider Fun & Engaging Classes in District 90’s Summer School!

Photos from Summer School 2016.

Classes held at Willard Elementary and Roosevelt Middle Schools Starting June 15 — July 14 (no school July 4) Summer School Registration starts April 6—May 17 Visit District90.com for registration and course information after March 24.

Classes include: • Star Wars • Hands On Gardening • Beginning Sign Language • Polymers & Potions • Digital Creation • You Be The Judge • Coding Connections

• I’m an Actor!

• Sticks, Mallets & More

• Beginning Interior Design

• Reader’s Theater

• Digital Photography • Incredible Insects

• Boys’ Bulldog Basketball • Fantastic Fibers

• STEAM

• History by Hollywood

• Unexplained Phenomena

• Girls’ Bulldog Basketball

• And Lots More!!!

River Forest Public Schools District 90

Special Note:

Registration for 2017 Kindergarten is underway.

7776 West Lake Street Visit District90.org for River Forest, IL 60305 • www.district90.org more information.

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Music School

In Central Oak Park Since 1994 Trial Classes Available! $28

SPANISH and MUSIC

Trevon, 7, 1st place Trophy at IMA Piano Contest, Fluent is Spanish, takes Math, Science and Language Arts, Homeschooled at LMS Amber, 6, a student since she was a baby, takes piano, violin, Spanish, French, and Chinese

SUMMER CAMP (to accommodate your vacation planning)

•Ages 2-5 and 6-9 • 1 week to 8 weeks • 7:30am to 5:00pm • Once a week to 5 times a week (3 OR MORE DAYS A WEEK STRONGLY RECOMMENDED FOR LANGUAGE RETENTION AND COMFORTABILITY IN THE PROGRAM)

CALL FOR A PLACEMENT VISIT TODAY!

Aeryn, 9 months, Spanish Parent/Tot

Program fills up quickly.

150 N. Oak Park Ave . , Oak Park LMSCHOOL.com • 708-524-5252 #1 Choice for Language Programs that Work! • 50+ Trophies in Illinois Music Assoc. Competition!

• Violin • Viola • Cello • Mandolin • Voice • Flute • Clarinet • axophone and more

Spanish • French • Italian • Japanese • Mandarin • German • Russian • Arabic • Sign

• Parent-Tot and Preschool • Private Lessons in Piano • All Styles of Guitar

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

LEArn MorE! nEW! After School Language Classes Oak Park Campus 708-848-6626 Chicago Campus 312-265-1514 info@interculturalmontessori.org InterculturalMontessori.org

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Academic Excellence in a Nurturing Catholic Community

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

The St. Giles Early Childhood Center was completely renovated in 2015 to meet the needs of our youngest students, including the addition of a gross-motor playroom.

Preschool classes for both 3- and 4-yearolds provide building blocks to help children develop a natural love of learning.

Half-day classes can be supplemented through extended day, before-and-after school programs.

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

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

do new parents & students know how to find your school?

We offer competitive interscholastic sports for grades 5-8, featuring co-ed soccer, boys’ and girls’ basketball, and volleyball.

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

St. Giles School is committed to providing a quality education that prepares students to be people of faith, strong leaders, and to serve the community. Our graduates develop a sense of personal responsibility toward themselves, their school, their parish and their community. Many go on to selective enrollment high schools. We are a welcoming, proud and vibrant community that celebrates every student for his or her classroom achievements, awards, athletic milestones, and service to others.

New student applications can be submitted now. Applications are available on our website below or by calling the office.

St. Giles School

1034 Linden Ave., Oak Park (708) 383-6279 www.stgilesschool.org

Whether you have your own Web site or not, getting a Business Page on OakPark.com and RiverForest.com is a great and inexpensive way to enhance your visibility and stay connected with your new and future families. When you sign up for your own page you’ll be able to access your information, add to it and change it as often as you like, whenever you want!

Call 524-8300 to get started today!

Your Community. Your Web site.

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Summer Gifted at Dominican Provides Opportunities for Bright Children

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hirty years ago, talent development in the education of gifted children was introduced across the nation, reflecting a growth of research and development around notions of intelligence.

Ironically, when it comes to leaving no child behind today, we discover that gifted students can easily fall through the cracks as testing drives us to teach to a standardized response while bringing proficiency of all students to grade level. The phrase, “genius denied,” refers to those who will suffer a profound gap between their fullest potential and what little is asked of them, particularly when one size just doesn’t fit all.

There is a common misnomer that gifted students can get by on their own, and therefore do not require specialized services.

All too often, this misguided notion is also coupled with another myth that intelligence is merely inherited, does not change, and therefore again, does not require specialized services.

Perhaps this is part of the reason why schooling for the gifted is too often a lonely and isolating experience. Not to mention, BORING!

Ask any gifted child what it’s like to learn with same aged peers who are learning at a less advanced level (a.k.a., “regular school”), and the most common reply will relate to waiting. Waiting for the other students to catch on; waiting for the teacher to challenge more; waiting for answers to higher-level questions; waiting for something to inspire a desire to achieve; waiting…for someone to notice.

Summer enrichment programs for like-minded students provide inspiring opportunities for both academic and social growth, and quite possibly, a life defining experience for the gifted and talented student.

The Summer Gifted and Talented Program is offered on the beautiful campus of Dominican University, where our classrooms are buzzing with busyness because we know that academic talent must be developed, nurtured, and fed.

For us, summer is the highlight of the year. It’s a time when we can feel free to be our quirky curious selves, motivated by the energy that comes with the joy of learning.

That’s Dominican.

Making an Impact in Education.

Summer Gifted and Talented Program 2017 Dominican University’s Summer Gifted and Talented Program challenges and inspires highly motivated academically gifted and talented students entering grades 2-12 in the Fall with academic enrichment in Math, Science, Writing/Humanities, and Fine/Performing Arts.

For program information, Summer 2017 course descriptions, and application form, please visit: educate.dom.edu/gifted-talented Questions?

Contact: Janie Wu, Program Director, jwu@dom.edu

Serving the gifted and talented community since 1983.

Visit educate.dom.edu/gifted-talented for more details about the Summer Gifted and Talented Program at Dominican University, where inspired minds cultivate amazing possibilities.

educate.dom.edu 708.524.6525

Mathnasium Makes Math Fun!

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athnasium is now enrolling for summer!

Stop by for a FREE trial session!

At Mathnasium of Oak Park/River Forest, you can feel the buzz of activity and excitement as soon as you walk in the door. Students of all ages from kindergarten through high school are actively engaged in learning and understanding mathematics. Operating on the philosophy that every child can become great at math, Mathnasium has become the industry leader in supplementary math education.

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

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

The staff at Mathnasium works to ensure students are not just learning, but enjoying what they are learning. “Even more important than

Email us! gifted@dom.edu Call us! 708.524.6525 Visit us! 7900 West Division Street, River Forest, IL 60305

PRE-K – 12TH GRADE

SAT, ACT & ISEE TEST PREP HOMEWORK HELP SUMMER PROGRAMS PRE-K – 12TH GRADE

the math is the attitude and confidence,” says Frank. “We want to make sure every student feels welcome and encouraged to try their best. We will always adjust our teaching methods to find the one that works for each child.” This personalized instruction incorporates best practices through a combination of learning styles including written, mental, verbal, visual, and tactile.

We Make Math Make Sense

Whether students are struggling to keep up or excelling in their classes, the proven Mathnasium Method™ can address and advance their knowledge and abilities. Mathnasium OPRF also offers private instruction, test prep, and homework help.

Parents and students alike sing the praises of Mathnasium. A Hatch Elementary student says, “At Mathnasium, I’ve learned that I actually LIKE math!” A Julian Middle Schooler says, “I’ve learned how to understand why the solution to a WE ARE EXPERIENCED problem works instead of just memorizing how to solve it.” FromMATH a parent’sSPECIALISTS perspective, “It is a great pleasure for my children to be part of WE TEACH ALL Mathnasium OPRF. The attention paidLEVELS to their OF MATH ABILITY needs is amazing. It has changed the way that they feel about school and greatly increased their confidence levels”PROVEN RESULTS

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Grades Pre-K-12 EARLY REGISTRATION SPECIAL: Remediation • Enrichment 20% OFF* ALL Summer WE ARE EXPERIENCED Summer Slide Prevention MATH SPECIALISTS FREE CONSULTATION FREE the CONSULTATION Programs during ACT Prep An in-depth look at how the An in-depth look at how the Algebra & works Geometry WE TEACH ALL month LEVELS of March Mathnasium Method Mathnasium Method works *excluding boot camps Review/Preview and how we can meet your and how we can meet your OF MATH ABILITY family’s needs.

family’s needs.

Mathnasium Oak Park/River Forest Mathnasium La Grange PROVEN RESULTS 212 S. Marion St., 1½ S. Waiola Ave., Mathnasium OPRF is located at 212 S. Marion Oak Park, IL 60302 La Grange, IL 60525 St, Oak Park. LearnYour more at www.mathnasium. mathnasium.com/your web address Your Location mathnasium.com/your web add oakparkriverforest@mathnasium.com lagrange@mathnasium.com Location com/oakparkriverforest or call 708.613.4007 to 123 Any Street Rd. 123 Any Street Rd. mathnasium.com/oakparkriverforest mathnasium.com/lagrange 800-123-4567 800-123-4567 schedule a FREE TRIAL SESSION. Any Town, ST 90000

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Special Advertising Section

Run with the Wolfpack this Spring & Summer!

CUB INTRO CAMP @ St. Luke Starts: April 11th Ends: May 18th Kindergarten-4th Grade Boys & Girls Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:00-5:00 (12 sessions) • $150 • Fun, individual and team contests that introduce each participant to the fundamentals of basketball.

• Prior basketball experience is not required

KING OF THE DEN CAMP @ St. Luke 6th-8th Grade Boys Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30-8:00 Starts: April 11th Ends: May 18th (12 sessions) • $195

QUEEN OF THE DEN JR. KING OF THE DEN CAMP@ CAMP@ St. Luke St. Luke 6th-8th Grade Girls 4th-6th Grade Boys Tuesdays and Thursdays 5-6:30 Starts: April 11th Ends: May 18th (12 sessions) • $195

Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:00-9:30 Starts: April 11th Ends: May 18th (12 sessions) • $195

“DEN CAMP” FORMAT: Part 1: Each session will start with a 17 minute shooting competition called “King of the Den” in which each player will be competing at their own pace against the clock for a chance to win a new pair of customized Wolfpack Shoes, to be determined.

Part 2: Teams will be drawn at random and players will compete in one of 5 unique Wolfpack games including the “Top Dog Tournament,” “33 Jumpstreet,” “Triple Threat” and others. Scores will be recorded and averages will be taken for another opportunity to win custom Wolfpack prizes.

Join Us in the Den this Summer for a 3-day Overnight Basketball Camp!

Wolfpack’s NEW Howl at the Moon overnight camp combines two of WSB’s best features: our blast skill development system and our signature King of the Den camp format in a fun, basketball-centric learning environment. Participants will also compete in a variety of contests for the opportunity to win custom Wolfpack prizes, including a pair of Nike shoes!

Camp is open to boys only, ages 8-14 (Players will be separated based on age, size and ability).

SCHOOL OF BASKETBALL

Dates: June 18th-20th, 2017 Location: Lewis University, Romeoville, IL Fee: $425 (Due by June 2nd: Includes camp, room and board, and meals) For more information, email us at info@wolfpackschoolofbasketball. com or call 708-669-9762

Spring & Summer Basketball Programs Grades K-8: April 11th - May 18th at St. Luke • Howl at he Moon Camp: June 18th-20th

for more info, visit www.wolfpackschoolof basketball.com or email info@wolfpackschoolofbasketball.com

Celebrating 100 Years

Forest Park Review, March 15, 2017

OPINION

How voter turnout impacts a Proviso election Stone Park 264 Northlake 1% 113

Westchester 1,173

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Race in. Get care. Rock on.

When care can’t wait, our board-certified physicians and specially trained nurses are ready to treat your non-emergency medical needs. No appointment necessary.

We offer convenient care, fast for – • Sprains, strains and minor breaks • Minor injuries and cuts that need stitches • Coughs and fevers • Ear aches, sore throats and flu For wait times, visit EEHealth.org/ImmediateCare.

Immediate Care hours Mon-Fri 8 am - 8 pm Sat/Sun/Holidays 8 am – 6 pm (331) 221-1710

We also offer primary care and specialty physicians, diagnostic services (X-ray, ultrasound and mammography), lab services and occupational health. For more information, visit EEHealth.org/Oak Park.

Edward-Elmhurst Health Center & Immediate Care 932 Lake Street, Oak Park

NOW OPEN!

Celebrating 100 Years

OBITUARIES Arthur Petersen, 69 Decorated veteran

Arthur Edward Petersen, 69, of Lyons, formerly of Forest Park, died on March 4, 2017 at Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital. Born on Aug. 6, 1947 in Chicago, he was a sergeant in the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam War as a combat war veteran, for which he was awarded a Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Stars. In later life, he worked as a salesman for a mobile home company. Family and friends say he was a hero in every sense of the word.

Arthur Petersen was the father of Tami Donaldson and Art (April) Petersen; grandfather of Danjae and Leeland; brother of Gregory Bauer; and uncle of Matthew Bauer, Allison Bauer and Cheryl (Eliot) Triantos.

Visitation and service were held on March 9 at Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home. Funeral service and interment with military honors took place on March 10 at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.KuratkoNosek.com.

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Welcome TO FAMILY MUSIC

FRIENDS

FUN

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the village free press

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Now Available in Print First edition - “The Election Issue” - March 22nd.

Available in Maywood and the surrounding communities of Bellwood, Broadview, Melrose Park, and Stone Park.

Including: • Maywood Public Library, 121 S. 5th Ave. • Maywood Police Station, 125 S. 5th Ave. • Maywood Village Hall, 40 Madison St. • Maywood Fine Arts, 25 N. 5th Ave. • Afriware Books, 1701 S. 1st Ave., Suite #503

• Meal of the Day Cafe, 1701 S. 1st Ave., Suite #410 • Global Business, 840 S. 17th Ave. • Kathy’s Cafe, 1008 S. 17th Ave. • Quinn Community Center, 1832 S. 9th Ave. • Second Baptist Church, 436 S. 13th Ave.

Congratulations to Michael Romain on the launch of Village Free Press in print!

Join the launch party on March 23rd, 4pm at the Maywood Library.

Sponsorships available. $10,000 Platinum; $5,000 Gold; $2,500 Silver; $1,000 Bronze; $500 Friend Call Dawn at 708/613-3329 to advertise. Reserve by 3/17 for the 3/22 edition.

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ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY

Religion Guide Check First.

Kiwanis Club President Chris Harris

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

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

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

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

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

We all feel the same commitment to care for our families. As your good neighbor agents, we can help you meet your insurance and financial needs. Call us today.

JAZZ PRAYER Wonderful Women of Jazz Friday, March 17 7:30-8:30pm All are welcome

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

DAYSTAR (M-F)

3:30-4:00pm

Nationwide

WJYS-TV (M-F)

6:30-7:00am

Chicago, IL.

WCIU-TV (Sun.)

10:30-11:00am

Chicago, IL.

Word Network

10:30-11:00am

Nationwide

(M-F)

www.livingwd.org www.billwinston.org

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

Roman Catholic

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

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

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

Weekday Mass: 8:30 a.m.

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

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

St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church

First Congregational Church of Maywood

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

Refreshments and fellowship follow the service.

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

Lutheran-Missouri Synod

Lutheran—ELCA

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

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

Grace Lutheran Church

7300 W. Division, River Forest David R. Lyle, Senior Pastor 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

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

Methodist

First United Methodist Church of Oak Park

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

Fair Oaks

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

St. Edmund Catholic Church

Roman Catholic

St. Bernardine Catholic Church Harrison & Elgin, Forest Park

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

Child care available 9-11am

fairoakspres.org

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

Roman Catholic

Ascension Catholic Church

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

Rev. James Hurlbert, Pastor

The Traditional Catholic Latin Mass

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

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

Unity

UNITY CHURCH OF OAK PARK 405 North Euclid Ave.

The presence of God watches over you.

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

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

LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR STATE FARM IS THERE.® statefarm.com® State Farm® Home Offices: Bloomington, Illinois

Upcoming Religious Holidays

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

Mar 17 St. Patrick’s Day Christian 19 St. Joseph’s Day Christian 20 Equinox Ostara Wicca/Pagan northern hemisphere Mabon Wicca/Pagan southern hemisphere 21 Norooz (New Year) Persian/ Zoroastrian Naw-Rúz (New Year) Baha’i 25 Annunciation of the Virgin Mary Christian 27 Great Lent begins Clean Monday Orthodox Christian 28 Hindu New Year Hindu

Celebrating 100 Years

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CHILD CARE/RECREATIONAFTER SCHOOL DAY CARE Hephzibah Children’s Association offers after school day care at all Oak Park public elementary schools. The Program is accepting applications for warm, nurturing, energetic individuals to provide care and supervision of 5-11-year old children in the after-school program.

Monday through Friday, 2:30–6:00 PM, Wednesday–1:30–6:00 PM.

OFFICE ASST Forest Park sharpening company seeks Full Time Office Assistant to support Office Manager in variety of day to day tasks. Must have good communications skills, knowledge of computer and QuickBooks software. Bilingual a plus. Duties incl: Answer phones; Customer Svc; Daily Invoicing; A/P & A/R; Handle mail; Order Supplies. Send resume to berniessaw@aol.com

Responsibilities include planning and supervising arts and crafts activities, group games, helping with homework, and indoor and outdoor play. At least 6 semester hours in education, recreation or related coursework. Experience working with children. Contact MJ Joyce, Human Resources at: mjjoyce@hephzibahhome.org EOE

PEOPLE TO DELIVER FLYERS DOOR TO DOOR

LANDSCAPE/LABORER Independant landscaper looking for landscape laborers for Oak Park area. 30-40 hrs a week. Mon-Fri. 708-547-9121 Paid-on-Call Firefighter Position

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The Village of Riverside Fire Department is seeking Individuals for the position of Paid-on-call Firefighter; This is not a full-time position.

Applicants must be: In good physical condition Reside within 1.5 miles of the boundaries of the Village of Riverside at time of appointment Be 18 years of age at the time of application Possess a high school diploma or GED. Possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record

Applications for employment are available on-line at: http://riverside.il.us/Jobs Applications must be returned to: Village of Riverside Village Hall 27 Riverside Rd. Riverside IL 60546 Applications must be returned by April 28th 2017 at 4pm The Village of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Part-time morning hours. $35 per day. Cell phone required.

CALL 708-863-5698 between 8am and 8pm

PT GRANTS COORDINATOR The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Grants Coordinator (Part-Time) within the Health Department. This position will develop, administer and coordinate a variety of public healthrelated grant programs in support of the Health Department including coordinating assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oak-park. us/. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application no later than March 21, 2017.

Second Line Software Support Analyst sought by Ion Trading Inc. in Chicago, IL to wk w/ rspctve team to prvde clnts w/ advc & spprt rgrdng ION’s prod. Req domestic trvl as nedd. Apply @ www.jobpostingtoday.com, # 15254

SUBURBAN REAL ESTATE

SUBURBAN RENTALS

SUBURBAN RENTALS

CHURCHES FOR RENT

HISTORIC MAYWOOD MANOR

FOREST PARK 2BR apt $1100/mo. in a smaller, quiet building. Short walk to Green Line “L”. Updated with fresh paint.

Very clean. No smoking. No pets.

Credit check and 1 1/2 mos. security deposit required.

Call 708-404-2865.

FOREST PARK CAPACIOUS 3 BEDROOM w/ Ofc Avail Apr 1 Lg sun rm/living rm, w/ faux fireplace (alcohol flame), dining rm, full bath, updated kitchen with skylight, stove, dutch oven, fridge, microwave, carpeted storage rm attached, 6 rms new carpeting. Laundry room in building and outside patio. One blk from expwy, blue-Line, CTA, Pace.

Near Community center w/ town pking, Library, city hall, police and fire depts, park, pool, tennis, soccer and baseball fields. Safe, friendly & secure neighborhood. 1285/mo., gas incl. No pets, No smoking. 1 mo. rent + 1 mo. SECURITY at lease signing. Encl. garage on site avail. add’l $50/mo. Ltd to 5 tenants.

312-719-6936 or 630-202-8285

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

902 S. 3RD AVENUE (2 blks W of 1st Ave & 1 blk N of Madison) Tired of renting? Why not consider buying an affordable 2BR condo w/ 1000+ sq ft of living space? Savings are built in from a unique 12 year tax freeze plus lower utility costs from energy saving systems and appliances. Onsite pkg, exterior lighting and enhanced security systems included. Plus you can customize and design your living space to better meet your needs! For details Call 708-383-9223.

SUBURBAN RENTALS 837 THOMAS AVE $1,900 Very spacious single home. Front porch. 3 Bedroom plus Tandem room. 2 full baths, large Living Room, Dining Room and Family Room. Eat in Kitchen with new appliances. Laundry facilities.

2 Parking spaces. Steps to Rec Center and Grocery. Short walk to CTA and School. Call 847 331-7165.

FOREST PARK SPACIOUS 3 BR 922 Marengo, Forest Park, IL Spacious three bedroom apartment in very quiet neighborhood, which includes newer kitchen with Corian tops; one and half remodeled bathrooms. Includes hardwood floors throughout except kitchen, which is tile. Large bedrooms with large closets. Utilities: heat and water included. Transportation close to blue line and downtown.

Call: 708-878-9291 FOREST PARK 3BR 607 S Ferdinand 3BR 1BA Forest Park apartment.

Parking incl. Laundry on-site. Tenant pays util. $1150/mo. 1 mo. rent plus 1 mo. security.

Call Terry at 773-486-1838.

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

Dining room. Parking available.

Walk to El. $625-$1250.

www.oakrent.com

M&M property management, inc.

708-386-7355 • www.mmpropmgt.com 649 Madison Street, Oak Park Oak Park: Studios, 1 & 2 BR from $750-$2000 Forest Park: 1 & 2 BR from $750-$1300

GLA PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC. Lost & Found and To Be Given Away ads run free in Wednesday Classified.

To place your ad, call 708-613-3342

Entry Level Police Officer

LaVerne Collins Managing broker

Office located at: 320 S. Wisconsin Ave. Oak Park

708-763-9927 www.glapropertymanagement.com

Properties may be broker owned.

Call us for a complete list of rentals available.

Apartment listings updated daily at:

Salary: $63,494 Sworn Officers: 28 Application Deadline: March 28, 2017 The Village of River Forest will hold a Written Examination on Saturday, April 8, 2017, to establish an Eligibility Register for the position of Entry Level Police Officer. A mandatory Orientation Session will be held at Concordia University, 7400 W. Augusta Street, River Forest, Illinois on April 6, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. for all applicants.

Information Packets with Preliminary Applications and additional information concerning the Village and the Police Department are available to be downloaded at www.vrf.us/policeofficer or at the Village of River Forest Village Hall.

Village of River Forest, Illinois 400 Park Avenue, River Forest, Illinois 60305 Phone: 708-366-8500 • Fax: 708-366-3702 Website: www.vrf.us Population: 11,172

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Or call us toll free at 1-888-328-8457 for an appointment.

OAK PARK 2BR 2 Bedrooms, LR, DR, hardwood floors, tile bath, heat included. $1,250 + 1 mo security.

Call 708- 717-3975 RIVER FOREST 2BR CONDO River Forest condo for rent. 2 BR, 1 BA, Hardwood floors, built-in microwave and dishwasher. $1185 per month includes heat. 1 parking space $60 add’l per month. 1-1/2 month security deposit. $39.95 application fee. Call Vicki at 708714-0686 or vicki@beyondpropertiesrealty.com.

OAK PARK CLASSIC CHURCH FOR RENT

Includes Sanctuary, Fellowship Hall, Kitchen, Midweek Service/ Bible Study, Office Options.

708-848-5460

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

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT * RIVER FOREST * 7777 Lake St. - 3 & 5 room suites 7756 Madison St. - Store: 926 sq. ft.

- Office: 2800 sq. ft.

CITY RENTALS AUSTIN VILLAGE 5939 W. Midway Parkway Remodeled 1 BR. Half block from Oak Park, Green Line & shops. 3rd Floor. $800/month. Heat not included. 708-383-9223 or 773-676-6805.

ROOMS FOR RENT AUSTIN CLEAN ROOM With fridge, micro.

Nr Oak Park, Super Walmart, Food 4 Less, bus, & Metra. $116/wk and up.

773-637-5957 Large Sunny Room with fridge & microwave. Near Green line, bus, Oak Park, 24 hour desk, parking lot. $101.00 week & up. New Mgmt.

773-378-8888

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6955 North Ave. - 3 room office suite 6957 North Ave. - 2 room office suite 6142-44 Roosevelt Rd. - 4 & 5 room office suites

Strand & Browne 708/488-0011

GARAGE/YARD SALES River Forest

MOVING SALE 7618 VINE SAT 3/18 9AM TO 2PM

Full basement and garage! Tons of tools and misc. construction supplies. Lots of baby/kids clothes, crib, etc. Lawn mower. Some collectibles.

Sprout some extra cash with a spring garage sale.

Call to advertise: 773/626-6332

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Oak Park

NEW LIFE RUMMAGE SALE

New Life Community Church Austin-Oak Park Outreach Yard Sale

SATURDAY MAR 18 SATURDAY APR 8 10 AM TO 3 PM

200 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, (Ontario and Oak Park Ave)

CASH ONLY!!

Please come out and support our 1st Outreach Yard Sale. Proceeds will be distributed to selected families who lost a love one due to gun violence in the Chicago Austin neighborhood. Cash donations are welcomed and appreciated.

See you there!

ITEMS FOR SALE FINE CHINA Lucien Piccard Fine China. Cream with platinum rim. 12 place settings. $150. Call 708-488-8755.

FUTON Black futon on heavy iron frame. $49. Call 708-488-8755.

MOTOR SCOOTER Child’s ZIP electric motor scooter. $69.00. Call 708-488-8755.

OAK CABINET & HUTCH Solid wood. Perfect condition. $150 both pieces together.

Call 708-488-8755.

Old Hausen Pool Table The best in billiards.

Upright Freezer Entertainment Center Armoire Martha Stewart Cherry wood.

Yamaha Upright Piano Black lacquer. Pitch perfect.

Thomasville Table Mahogany square cocktail table.

Ryan Grass Aerator Milwaukee Buffer Cars for Sale.

SOFA Quality Coil Springs $150 3.5 TON CAR JACK NEW!! $150 All good condition. Call for prices (708) 447-1762 OUTDOOR FURNITURE High Quality Outdoor furniture.

Heavy wrought iron. $150 obo.

Call 708-488-8755.

SEWING MACHINE Singer Sewing Machine. Like new. $99.00. Call 708-488-8755.

Stove/chair Kenmore gas stove-very good condition $75.00 Barclay manual recliner green fabric very good condition $100.00 708 334 7989

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WROUGHT IRON DINING TABLE Together with glass top. $99.00 Call 708-488-8755.

INCOME TAXES BY CPA.

WANTED TO BUY CASH for Vinyl Records Best prices paid for your old soul, jazz, rap, blues, house, rock records. (33’s, 45’s, 78’s) Call 773-241-0929 WANTED MILITARY ITEMS: Helmets, medals, patches, uniforms, weapons, flags, photos, paperwork, Also toy soldiers-lead plastic-other misc. toys. Call Uncle Gary 708-522-3400

FURNITURE Dining Buffet & Hutch Qaulity Colonial dining buffet w/ hutch display top. $250. Call 708689-0498. Leave message and phone number.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS NEARLY NEW MUSIC Beethoven Trios & Mozart Trios Flute Music Cello Music 1/2 Price 708-488-8755 STEINWAY GRAND PIANO 7 ft reconditioned refurbished Steinway Grand Piano “L�. Very excellent condition. $13,000. Call 708-488-8755

NOVENAS PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (NEVER KNOWN TO FAIL) Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help me and show me, herein you are my mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth. I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor in my necessity (make request).

There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, show me herein you are my mother. Oh, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times).

Holy Mary, I place this prayer in your hands (3 times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days and publish; your request will be granted. CAC

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CLEANING Pam’s A+ Cleaning Service

A cleaner day is just a phone call away. For a detailed cleaning please call 708-937-9110

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LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF COOK VILLAGE OF NORTH RIVERSIDE

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Notice Of A Joint Public Hearing By the Zoning Board of Appeals Of And The Plan Commission Of The Village Of North Riverside

Notice Of A Public Hearing By the Zoning Board Of Appeals The Village of North Riverside

Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Plan Commission of the Village of North Riverside on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 6:30 P.M., in the Village Commons, 2401 S. Desplaines Avenue, North Riverside, Illinois.

At such time and place, the Zoning Board of Appeals will consider an amendment to Title 17 Section 5.08 Accessory Buildings, Structures, and Uses and Title 17 Section 5.10 Trailers, Mobile Homes and Boats of the North Riverside Zoning Ordinance.

Applicant: Village of North Riverside 2401 S. Desplaines Avenue North Riverside, IL 60546 All persons desiring to appear and be heard for or against said petitions may attend the Public Hearing.

Village of North Riverside Pat Ferriter, Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals Dave Tomalis, Chairman of the Plan Commission Published in RB Landmark 3/15/2017

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF COOK VILLAGE OF NORTH RIVERSIDE

Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of North Riverside on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 6:30 P.M., in the Village Commons, 2401 S. Desplaines Avenue, North Riverside, Illinois.

At such time and place, the Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a request for a variance to Section 11.02.B. to allow a lawful nonconforming structure to be added to or enlarged without conforming to the regulations of the district in which it is located and a variance to Section 15.24.040 (B) regarding the distance of the garage from the main building.

Applicant: Standard Properties Group LLC 8105 W. 30th Street North Riverside, Illinois 60546 All persons desiring to appear and be heard for or against said petitions may attend the Public Hearing.

Village of North Riverside Pat Ferriter, Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals Published in RB Landmark 3/15/2017

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF COOK VILLAGE OF NORTH RIVERSIDE

Notice of Public Hearing By the Zoning Board of Appeals The Village Of North Riverside

Notice Of A Joint Public Hearing By the Zoning Board Of Appeals And The Plan Commission Of The Village Of North Riverside

Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of North Riverside on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers in the Village Commons, 2401 S. Desplaines Avenue, North Riverside, Illinois.

Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Plan Commission of the Village of North Riverside on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 6:30 P.M., in the Village Commons, 2401 S. Desplaines Avenue, North Riverside, Illinois.

At such time and place, the Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a request for a variance to Title 12 Section 12.24.030 (A3) to permit a changeable copy digital sign and a variance to Title 12 Section 12.24.050 (G3) to allow signage that exceeds the maximum square footage allowed.

At such time and place, the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Plan Commission will consider a request to approve a nursery school as a Conditional Permitted Use in an R-1 Single Family Zoning District under Title 17 Section 6.02 (B11) of the North Riverside Zoning Ordinance.

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: D17149848 on March 2, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of WANDERLUSTUDIO with the business located at: 482 PERRIE DR, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: ANNA HALAMA 428 PERRIE DR ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007 Published in Wednesday Journal 3/15, 3/22, 3/29

PUBLIC NOTICE Annual Town Meeting Notice Is Hereby Given To the legal voters of The Town of Riverside in the County of Cook and the State of Illinois, that the Annual Town Meeting of said town will take place on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 Being the second Tuesday of the month At the hour of 6:01 P.M. at 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, IL for the transaction of miscellaneous business of the said town; and after a Moderator having been elected, will proceed to hear and consider reports of the officers, and decide on such measures as may, in the pursuance of the law, come before the meeting; and especially to consider and decide on he following: Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Election of The Moderator, Approval Of the Minutes from the Last Annual Town Meeting, New Business having the approval of the majority of electors in attendance, Setting the date for the Next Annual Town Meeting, and Adjournment.

Dated: March 10, 2017 Published in RB Landmark 3/15/2017

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Pat Ferriter, Chairman Zoning Board of Appeals

Pat Ferriter, Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals Dave Tomalis, Chairman of the Plan Commission

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: D17149751 on February 22, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of LYRIC & ARIA MEDIA with the business located at: 407 WISCONSIN AVE UNIT C, OAK PARK, IL 60302. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: KEVIN CLARK MCCARTHY 407 WISCONSIN AVE UNIT C, OAK PARK, IL 60302.

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Applicant: Sixteenth Street Holdings, LLC 7921 W. Cermak Road North Riverside, Illinois 60546 All persons desiring to appear and be heard for or against said petitions may attend the Public Hearing.

Village of North Riverside

Applicant: Claudia Alvarez 2965-2975 Groveland Avenue North Riverside, Illinois 60546 All persons desiring to appear and be heard for or against said petitions may attend the Public Hearing.

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PUBLIC NOTICES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NOTICE The Village of Riverside will be receiving Requests for Proposals for Ambulance Billing and Collection Services. These proposals will be accepted at the Riverside Village Hall, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside IL until Wednesday April 12, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. Each company must submit their proposals related to performing Ambulance Billing and Collection Services, as outlined in the Request for Proposal document.

Companies who fail to provide qualifications and required documentation by this designated time will not be considered.

Specifications may be obtained at the Village Hall, weekdays, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. or www.riverside.il.us Questions may be directed to the Fire Department at 708- 447-2123, Attention Chief Matthew Buckley.

The Village of Riverside reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive technicalities, and to accept any proposal which is deemed to be in the best interest of the Village of Riverside.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Riverside Township Budget and Appropriation Ordinance and Public Hearing Notice is hereby to the legal voters of Riverside Township that the Town Board has drafted a Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the 2017–2018 fiscal year. Copies of said budget and ordinance are available for inspection during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Township Office at 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, IL 60546. A hearing on the Budget and Ordinance will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at 5:45 p.m. in the Riverside Town Hall, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, IL. Liane J. Blauw Clerk, Riverside Township Published in RB Landmark 3/15/2017

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D17149961 on March 9, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of NO LABELS THERAPY with the business located at: 1075 SHERWOOD DR., WHEELING, IL 60090. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: MARGARET ZANGRILLI 1075 SHERWOOD DR. WHEELING, IL 60090 Published in Wednesday Journal 3/15/2017

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PUBLIC NOTICES BID INVITATION The River Forest Park District will receive sealed bids for the construction of a new Platform Tennis Court at their existing park facility known as Keystone Park which is located at the southeast corner of Keystone Avenue and Lake Street in River Forest, Illinois. Bid packages will be available for a platform tennis contractor/installer, electrical contractor for proposed electrical equipment, and the plumbing/mechanical contractor for gas piping for the installation of the gas heaters for the platform tennis court.

Bids are due and will be opened and read aloud on April 20, 2017 at 10:00 AM, at the River Forest Park District Office, 401 Thatcher Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305.

Bid Documents including Plans and Specifications, may be obtained beginning on March 17, 2017, by emailing W-T Civil Engineering, LLC at todd.abrams@wtengineering. com. Electronic copies of the bid documents can be sent via email, or hard copies can be picked up at 2675 Pratum Avenue in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. However, if a hard copy is desired, please request a copy via email by emailing the following address todd.abrams@wtengineering.com prior to pick up.

A Certified Check, Cashier’s Check or Bid Bond payable to the River Forest Park District for not less than ten (10) percent of the total bid amount will be required for each bid.

The successful bidder will be required to furnish a satisfactory Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond for the total Contract Amount. The successful bidder will also be required to execute AIA Form A101 – 2007 as the contract between the parties.

In all work performed under this Contract, the Contractor and all of its subcontractors shall comply with the current provisions of the Prevailing Wage Act of the Illinois Revised Statutes, Chapter 48, Sections 39s-1 et seq.

No bids will be withdrawn without the written consent of the River Forest Park District. If a Bid is withdrawn, the Bidder will not be permitted to submit another Bid for the same project. Only bids in compliance with the provisions of the Bid Documents will be considered. Bids will be considered firm for a period of ninety (90) days. The River Forest Park District reserves the right to reject any or all bids or portions of bids/portions of work and to waive any technicalities in the bidding if it should be deemed in the public interest.

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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: D17149743 on February 22, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of QUIZ MERCENARY with the business located at: 509 N. MARION ST. APT 2F, OAK PARK, IL 60302. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: TIM EVANS 509 N. MARION ST. APT 2F OAK PARK, IL 60302 Published in Wednesday Journal 3/8, 3/15, 3/22/2015

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-3 Plaintiff, -v.MANUEL GATHRIGHT Defendants 15 CH 09055 1237 S. 19TH AVENUE Maywood, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 12, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 13, 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 1237 S. 19TH AVENUE, Maywood, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-15103-019-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $56,398.33. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted.

The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee

shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C1515548. 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.

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 2630003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. C1515548 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 15 CH 09055 TJSC#: 37578 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.

I715000 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.MICHAEL J. GEUSS, THE RESIDENCES AT THE GROVE MIDRISE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, THE RESIDENCES AT THE GROVE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Defendants 15 CH 008868 7757 VAN BUREN STREET UNIT #309 FOREST PARK, IL 60130 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 10, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 12, 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 7757 VAN BUREN STREET UNIT #309, FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-13-109-0501097. The real estate is improved with a residence. 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

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or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-08943. 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. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@ il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-08943 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 008868 TJSC#: 37-647 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.KEVIN COLLINS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, PATRICE COLLINS, FILDALAS COLLINS A/K/A FILDELLAS COLLINS, GREGORY COLLINS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF FILDAS COLLINS, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR FILDAS COLLINS (DECEASED) Defendants 16 CH 007574 630 S. 12TH AVENUE MAYWOOD, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 7, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 17, 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 630 S. 12TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-10-424037-0000, Property Index No. 1510-424-038-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. 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 14-16-06357. 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. 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. 14-16-06357 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 007574 TJSC#: 36-14369 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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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 14-16-11137. 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. 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. 14-16-11137 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 012152 TJSC#: 37-898 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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AM on April 25, 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 1339 N. LATHROP AVENUE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305 Property Index No. 15-01-212-003.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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 14-10-14420.

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.

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. 14-10-14420 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 10 CH 017620 TJSC#: 37-1152 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.TILAYA BRADFORD-HOLLINS, BENJAMIN C. HOLLINS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 012152 1006 CIRCLE AVENUE FOREST PARK, IL 60130 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 17, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 19, 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 1006 CIRCLE AVENUE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-13-421-004-0000.

The real estate is improved with a duplex. 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR MFRA TRUST 2015-1 Plaintiff, -v.LEONARD S. DE FRANCO A/K/A LEONARD S. DEFRANCO, BEATRICE DE FRANCO A/K/A BEATRICE DEFRANCO, RIGHT RESIDENTIAL II FUND 2–LLC, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO COMMUNITY BANK WHEATON GLEN ELLYN, SMS FINANCIAL JDC, LP Defendants 10 CH 017620 1339 N. LATHROP AVENUE RIVER FOREST, IL 60305 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 23, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30

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(708) 366-8989 7342 MADISON ST, FOREST PARK, ILLINOIS 60130

418 THOMAS, FOREST PARK 1ST FLOOR FEATURES spacious addition with natural fireplace in liv. rm. all new oak hardwood floors in formal dinning rm. living rm. and 1st. fl. bedroom. Vaulted ceiling, french doors in dinning rm. cabinet kit. with granite counters plus island and additional storage in walk-in pantry. Two full baths with walk-showers. 4 total bedrooms, summer kitchen and family room in lower level.........................$396,000

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

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

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